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This course combines some of the didactic material presented in two other courses in the curriculum, NR.110.569 (Advanced Practice in Women's Health) and NR.110.547 (Diagnosis, Symptom and Illness Management I Adults/Geriatrics), with additional primary care and antenatal content. This combination of material provides the theoretical background necessary for the advanced practice nursing for women in ambulatory primary, gynecologic, and antenatal care settings. It emphasizes the integration and application of theory, health promotion, disease prevention, the diagnostic process, and clinical decision making to women's health issues. Students will use problem-based learning to integrate assessment findings and diagnostic testing to initiate and evaluate therapeutic interventions for acute, chronic, and pregnancy-related conditions. These processes are based on a commitment to patient-centered and evidence-based clinical decision making. Seminar classes utilitze both an interactive lecutre and/or case study format to review and analyze the diagnostic (process) and treatment regimens. While cases will focus on diverse populations of women, there will be an emphasis on women from underserved populations. Content and application opportunities will address ethical, professional, and legal issues. Prerequisites: NR.110.549, 110.536, 110.551, 110.508, and 110.502