Advanced Health Assessment Applications for Nurse-Midwifery

1 credits · School of Nursing

This course builds on knowledge of advanced health assessment with a focus on clients commonly seen in the nurse-midwifery practice setting. Techniques, including communication skills, used in assessment of the health status of non-pregnant and pregnant persons and the fetus are developed and refined in laboratory for preparation in clinical settings in future semesters. Congruence of philosophical concepts among the profession, school, and the program is introduced. The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) Core Competencies for Basic Midwifery Practice (including Hallmarks of Midwifery and Midwifery Management Process), Standards for Midwifery Practice, and Code of Ethics provide the basis for clinical actions. This course builds on knowledge of advanced health assessment with a focus on clients commonly seen in the nurse-midwifery practice setting. Pre/corequisite: 6011 or 6013, graduate-level standing, admission to the specialty. [1]