College: Graduate Programs Institute

This specialization focuses on specialized nursing care for women during pregnancy, childbirth, postnatal care, and throughout their lives concerning gynecological health. Students explore maternal and fetal health, childbirth, postnatal care, women's health issues, and gynecological conditions. The program emphasizes clinical skills, evidence-based practice, cultural, and ethical considerations. Graduates are prepared for careers in obstetric and gynecological nursing and women's health clinics.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the fundamentals of obstetric and gynecological nursing.
• Develop clinical skills in maternal and fetal health, childbirth, and postnatal care.
• Learn management techniques for women's health issues and gynecological conditions.
• Explore evidence-based practices and research methodologies.
• Understand cultural and ethical considerations in women's health care.
• Analyze challenges and opportunities in obstetric and gynecological nursing.
• Develop teamwork and problem-solving skills in clinical settings.

Main Outline:

1. Introduction to Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing - Overview of women's health and obstetric and gynecological nursing practice.
2. Maternal and Fetal Health - Principles and techniques of monitoring and promoting maternal and fetal health.
3. Childbirth and Labor - Fundamentals and techniques of providing safe and supportive care during childbirth.
4. Postnatal Care - Principles and techniques of postnatal recovery management and family health.
5. Women's Health Issues - Explore and manage common women's health issues.
6. Gynecological Conditions - Basics and techniques of diagnosing and managing gynecological conditions.
7. Evidence-Based Practice - Principles and techniques of applying evidence-based practices in nursing.
8. Cultural and Ethical Considerations - Understanding and principles of ethical decision-making in nursing practice.
9. Clinical Practice - Real-world clinical experience in obstetrics and gynecology.
10. Graduation Project - A comprehensive project to apply gained skills in maternal and fetal health or women's health issues.

Assessment Methods:

Maternal and fetal health projects, labor and delivery care plans, postnatal care reports, women's health management plans, gynecological condition analyses, evidence-based practice papers, cultural and ethical considerations papers, clinical training reports, graduation projects, group projects, and internships.

Recommended Textbooks:

• "Obstetric and Gynecologic Nursing" by Michele R. Davidson et al.
• "Maternal-Fetal Medicine" by Robert K. Creasy et al.
• "Nursing During Labor and Delivery" by Michele L. Murray and Gayle M. Holsman.
• "Postnatal Care" by Diane J. Angelini.
• "Women's Health" by Barbara Graoff et al.

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of nursing, anatomy, physiology, and women's health. Suitable for students interested in obstetrics and gynecological nursing.

Program Duration:

Typically 4 years to earn a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, clinical training, and internships.

Certification:

Graduates can earn a degree in obstetric and gynecological nursing and pursue certifications such as Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) or Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP).

Target Audience:

Aspiring obstetric and gynecological nurses, midwives, women's health specialists, and professionals seeking to specialize in women's health care. This specialization equips students with the clinical, evidence-based, and practical skills necessary to excel in obstetric and gynecological nursing and promotes comprehensive and compassionate care for women.