Integration of theory and practice concepts that focus on the nurse¿s role in promoting health for women and beginning families. Variables that place women, the developing child and the family at risk or that could render a population vulnerable are identified and appropriate therapeutic interventions are described. Common health problems that women encounter across reproductive years are included. Learners are introduced to the role of women¿s health care nurse who promotes health, shapes supportive environments and provides guidance. Global issues affecting the health of women and their families are introduced. Within the context of professional values and accountability, ethical and legal issues influencing maternity and women¿s health are presented.

Integration of theory and practice concepts that focus on the nurse¿s role in promoting health for women and beginning families. Variables that place women, the developing child and the family at risk or that could render a population vulnerable are identified and appropriate therapeutic interventions are described. Common health problems that women encounter across reproductive years are included. Learners are introduced to the role of women¿s health care nurse who promotes health, shapes supportive environments and provides guidance. Global issues affecting the health of women and their families are introduced. Within the context of professional values and accountability, ethical and legal issues influencing maternity and women¿s health are presented.

Experiential learning course, using a humanistic model of care, focuses on the application of evidenced-based nursing interventions aimed at promoting, guiding, and shaping the health care environment for women, mothers, infants, and families. The developmental knowledge base for these experiences builds on previously learned foundational nursing concepts and skills, as well as concepts form the social and biological sciences. Within an ethical and legal framework, nursing interventions are designed to reflect professional values, accountability, and advocacy. Clinical experiences in both acute care and community settings will offer the learning opportunities to care for women within a family context across the lifespan.

Experiential learning course, using a humanistic model of care, focuses on the application of evidenced-based nursing interventions aimed at promoting, guiding, and shaping the health care environment for women, mothers, infants, and families. The developmental knowledge base for these experiences builds on previously learned foundational nursing concepts and skills, as well as concepts form the social and biological sciences. Within an ethical and legal framework, nursing interventions are designed to reflect professional values, accountability, and advocacy. Clinical experiences in both acute care and community settings will offer the learning opportunities to care for women within a family context across the lifespan.

Experiential learning course, using a humanistic model of care, focuses on the application of evidenced-based nursing interventions aimed at promoting, guiding, and shaping the health care environment for women, mothers, infants, and families. The developmental knowledge base for these experiences builds on previously learned foundational nursing concepts and skills, as well as concepts form the social and biological sciences. Within an ethical and legal framework, nursing interventions are designed to reflect professional values, accountability, and advocacy. Clinical experiences in both acute care and community settings will offer the learning opportunities to care for women within a family context across the lifespan.

This course immerses the student in civic engagement and service learning. The purpose of this course is to apply the threaded nursing concepts of culture and diversity, communication, professional behaviors, health promotion/health protection, evidence-based practice, and leadership to creatively design and execute active learning projects to benefit the community.  Students use nursing specific knowledge to identify, formulate, and complete projects.

Extension and application of knowledge of psychiatric & mental care for children, adolescents, and adults by working with a preceptor in a psychiatric setting. Students apply & refine assessment & diagnostic skills to individuals with comorbidities and increasingly complex psychiatric disorders. Students utilize assessment data, evidence-based literature, and standards of care to develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans with increasing independence.

Extension and application of knowledge of psychiatric & mental care for children, adolescents, and adults by working with a preceptor in a psychiatric setting. Students apply & refine assessment & diagnostic skills to individuals with comorbidities and increasingly complex psychiatric disorders. Students utilize assessment data, evidence-based literature, and standards of care to develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans with increasing independence.