NURS-615 Primary Care of Women
This theoretical course for FNP and AGNP students focuses on care of the female client from adolescence through frail elderly. Emphasis on obtaining a comprehensive women's health patient history and physical assessment including the women's health examination. The course incorporates concepts of epidemiology for evidence-based treatment modalities, and risk identification and reduction. Screening, health promotion, anticipatory guidance and education of the well female are discussed. Evidence based diagnosis, management and evaluation of common acute and chronic women's health disorders in the primary care setting are addressed. Components of pre-conceptual counseling, prenatal, neonatal, and post-partum care are reviewed. In addition to normal physiologic adaptations to pregnancy, the impact of preexisting conditions and common complaints of pregnancy are reviewed. Focus on behavioral health issues of vulnerable populations will be explored within the context of Healthy People 2020. Emphasis is placed on culturally responsive care for diverse and underserved populations.