Integr WHNP Clinical OCI

Level: Graduate

The purpose of this course is to guide the learner in comprehensive synthesis of the skills and knowledge base acquired throughout the program’s core and specialty clinical courses. At the conclusion of the objective clinical intensive (OCI), students will acquire and/or review clinical skills essential for reproductive and gynecologic care, including basic suturing, endometrial biopsy, vulvar biopsy, diaphragm and pessary fitting, IUD removal and insertion, and postpartum hemorrhage management. Students will make use of standardized patients to assess their skills at patient interviewing, taking a problem-focused history, developing a differential diagnosis, formation of management plans, and provision anticipatory guidance and teaching. In addition, the student will participate in an experiential learning activity regarding current legislative priorities in women's health, gaining experience in communicating the value of advanced practice nursing and their contributions to women's health to legislators and other stakeholders.