Course Description:

Reasoning:

The course helps meet standards of graduate-level nursing education as articulated by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Practice Nursing.  This course meets the standards of nurse practitioner doctoral education as articulated by the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF). Check through my list of options if you would like help in finding required courses at Liberty University.

Observable Learning Conclusions:

Upon completion of this course, the post-BSN to DNP/FNP student will be able to:

1. Evaluate assessment, diagnostic, treatment, and management protocols to deliver culturally competent women’s health care across the lifespan. (DNP Essentials I, III, VIII, NONPF – NTF – Scientific Foundation 1, 2, Leadership 6, Quality 1, 4, Practice Inquiry 6, Technology & Information Literacy 2, 3, Health Delivery System 4, Independent Practice 2, 4; LU PLO 1, 6, 7).
2. Interpret diagnostic tests including genetic tests, screening, and differential diagnosis to develop a management plan for women’s health issues (DNP Essentials I, III, VI, VIII; NONPF – NTF – Scientific Foundation 1, Quality 1, 2, Practice Inquiry 6, Technology & Information Literacy 2, 3, Health Delivery System 3, Independent Practice 2, 3c, 4;  LU PLO 1, 3, 5, 6, 7).
3. Integrate concepts foundational to health promotion and disease prevention into the care of women across the lifespan (DNP Essentials I, III, VII, VIII;  NONPF – NTF – Scientific Foundation 1, 2, Leadership 6, Quality 1, Technology & Information Literacy 2; LU PLO 1, 2, 5, 6, 7)
4. Discuss the role of the advanced practice nurse in leading interdisciplinary teams to deliver health care to women.  (DNP Essentials 1, II, III, IV, V, IV, VII, VIII,  NONPF – NTF –Leadership 2, 6, Practice Inquiry 4, Health Delivery System 5;  LU PLO 1, 3, 5, 6).
5. Demonstrate critical thinking skills to evaluate women’s health cases and clinical vignettes to improve health outcomes. (DNP Essentials I, III, VII, VIII; NONP – NTF – Scientific Foundation 1, 2, 3, Leadership 2, 3, Practice Inquiry 6, Independent Practice 3b, 3c; LU PLO 1, 3, 5, 6, 7).
6.  Demonstrate the provision of health education and guidance to women across the lifespan (DNP Essentials I, III, VII, VIII; NONPF – NTF – Scientific Foundation 1, 2, Leadership 6, Quality 1, Technology & Information Literacy 2A, 2b, Independent Practice 3a; LU PLO 1, 3, 5, 6, 7).
7. Integrate the Christian worldview in caring for women with respect and acceptance, demonstrating a servant’s heart (DNP Essentials I, VII; NONPF – NTF – Independent Practice 4c; LU PLO 1, 7).

Course Assignment Explanation:

Textbook Readings and Lecture Presentations

Students are expected to read the assigned readings and view the presentations.

Course Requirements Checklist:

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

No. of Discussions Sessions (2)

Contraception and Antenatal Complications.  These assignments provide the student an opportunity to work individually and collaboratively with their peers to present the essentials of diagnosis and management of selected contraceptive types and antenatal complications. Students will analyze and evaluate contraception forms and antenatal complications. The students will individually complete the initial post to the Discussion and then reply to 2 of their peers’ posts. (MLO: 1, 2, 3, 4).

Synchronous Meetings & Slide Presentation (2)

Students will meet via MS Teams with professors and classmates at the appointed time. Students are expected to present a slide on their presentation topic during the meeting and meet the standards of class attendance as outlined in the DNP Student Handbook.

Individual Presentation Assignment (2)

• Vulvovaginitis, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, & Breast Health and Psychosocial Issues Specific to Women.
• The Women’s Health Presentation assignments provide the FNP student the opportunity to present a voice-over or Kaltura PowerPoint Presentation on the essentials of diagnosis and management of 2 women’s health conditions.
• Each student provides 2 individual presentations on women’s health topics of their choice related to vaginitis/STIs and psychosocial issues specific to women.
• The presentations will include signs and symptoms, differential diagnoses, diagnosis, treatment modalities, expected outcomes, and if, when, and to whom to refer.
• (MLO 1, 2, 3, 4).

Content Quizzes (5)

There will be 5 content quizzes scheduled and administered throughout the course of the semester. These quizzes will contain 40 multiple choices, true/false, matching, short-answer type questions pertaining to specific content from lectures and readings. Students will be provided with 60 minutes to complete each quiz. Quizzes will not be cumulative or comprehensive in nature. Proctor testing software will be used to administer the quizzes. (MLO 1, 2, 3, 4)

Final Comprehensive Quiz

There will be a Final Comprehensive Quiz scheduled and administered during the final week of class. This comprehensive quiz will contain 200 points divided into 148 multiple choices, true/false, matching, or short-answer type questions pertaining to content from lectures, assignments, presentations, and readings. Students will have 180 minutes to complete the exam. Proctor testing software will be used to administer the final quiz.    (MLO: 1, 2, 3, 4).

Quiz: CDC Opioid Use and Pregnancy Module 9

Students will be expected to complete the CDC Learning Module on Opioid Use and Pregnancy and submit the certificate of completion to the Quiz: CDC Opioid Use and Pregnancy Module 9   (MLO: 1, 2, 3, 4)