NURS 417 - Women's Health Nursing

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Credit Hours: Min: 4; Max:

Description: This course covers the healthcare needs of the woman throughout the lifespan as unique individuals with different capacities and vulnerabilities according to developmental level and health status. There is a specific focus on pregnancy, childbearing, and the neonatal period. Nursing's role in promoting health and fostering positive parenting is presented. Clinical experiences focus on care of the childbearing woman, newborn, and families in a variety of health care settings.