NURS 3358 - WOMEN’S HEALTH NURSING THEORY

[3 Credits]

This course provides exploration of theories, concepts, and knowledge related to the nursing care of women across the lifespan. The focus is on disease prevention and health promotion of women, from menarche, childbearing and middle years, to post menopausal health concerns. The educational focus is concerned with the development and application of critical-thinking, problem-solving, relationship-building and caring skills as they relate to the human experience of nursing women and their families. The course will utilize the mission and standards of the professional organization, AWHONN, Association of Women’s health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses. This course is built upon information presented in previous courses. Prerequisites: NURS 3351, 3362, 3372, 3356, 3366. Corequisites: NURS 3368.