Professional Nursing: Fmly Ctrd Care Women/Newborn

Focuses on human experiences of women and families. Pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum period as well as the life cycle of the female reproductive system explored. Preconception issues including family planning and infertility are examined. Role of the nurse in providing holistic care provided in class and clinical settings. Prerequisites: PRNU 2113, PRNU 2114. Co-requisites: NURS 3220, PRNU 3228.

Prereqs enforced by the system: PRNU 2113 & 2114; PRNU Majors only; Pre/coreqs: PRNU 3228, NURS 3220; Course uses Brightspace; Must register for a clinical; Liability insurance fee: $13; Lab fee: $10.00; Immunization tracking fee: $25.00; ATI fee: $467.00 PACE students by permission and override.

A holistic exploration of the health needs of women and people with female reproductive organs. Seminar format. This course will consider the stereotypical, theoretical, and clinical approaches of care of women in westernized and global culture. As a result of this course, students will develop a heightened sense of awareness of women’s health care issues in society and media. Course Objectives: 1. Articulate the influence of 20th century history on women's health. 2. Critically analyze current media representations of women's health. 3. Critique current literature relating to women's health issues. 4. Analyze political strategies and other forces that have influenced women in the health care system. 5. Analyze the structural barriers affecting women's access to health care, particularly women who are members of marginalized groups. Section expectations and evaluation methods for the course are subject to change at the discretion of the instructor prior to publishing of the course syllabus.

Students will read or watch the videos for the week and write reflections on each reading or what they have watched. Students are expected to attend class and participate in class discussions. Each student will do a presentation for the class on their chosen related topic.

Reading reflections Class discussion leader of topic of the week Comic illustration on four educational topics OR Public Service Announcement Class Participation