NU 648 - Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner II

This course focuses on the further development of theoretical knowledge, evidence-based guidelines, and contemporary practice in the assessment, diagnosis, prevention, and management of gynecologic and obstetric care for women from reproductive age through post-menopausal transition. Building upon the concepts of previous Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner courses, emphasis is on complex gynecologic concerns. Topics include malignancies impacting the reproductive health system, pelvic pain disorders, and sexual health. In addition, this course focuses on the identification and management of pregnancy and postpartum complications including pregnancy loss. There will be a continued application of women’s health theoretical concepts in the OB/GYN clinical setting. Semester Credit Hours: 5.00 Contact Hours: 30/0/135/165 Prerequisite: NU 646 - Primary Care for Women. Corequisite: NU 647 - Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner I.