Nurse-Midwifery Practicum I

2 credits · School of Nursing

This course addresses the clinical application of preconception, antepartum, primary care, and comprehensive gynecologic/reproductive/sexual health care from adolescence through the lifespan. Students apply advanced knowledge of normal physiology, pathophysiology and psychosocial concepts to nurse-midwifery care of individuals in ambulatory clinical settings. The midwifery management process is used as the foundation for clinical encounters. Students have the opportunity to apply components of the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) Philosophy, Code of Ethics, ACNM Core Competencies for Basic Midwifery Practice (including Hallmarks of Midwifery), and the Standards for Midwifery Practice. Clinical experience is under the supervision of nurse-midwifery, nurse practitioner, or physician preceptors. Students participate in discussions related to a variety of professional practice issues inherent to outpatient clinical practice. Prerequisites: 6011 or 6013, 6012 or 6014, 6805, 6810; corequisites: 6020 or 6024, 6821. [2]