NURS 567 - Primary Care Nurs. Pregn. Wom

Institution:

Simmons University

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Description:

This course presents the theoretical and clinical knowledge essential to care for women during and after a pregnancy. It focuses on the continued development of advanced clinical knowledge and skills necessary for effective primary health care of the woman and family during the child-bearing cycle, and health promotion and maintenance in the provision of gynecologic health care throughout the womans life cycle. Content includes the physiology of pregnancy, prenatal care, laboratory testing relevant to pregnancy, assessment of fetal wellbeing, complications of pregnancy, preparation for childbirth, the puerperium, and diagnosis and treatment of common obstetrical complications. Prerequisites: NURS 566 and NURS 566A (3 credits)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.simmons.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 521-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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