Faculty: INSTITUTE OF GRADUATE PGROGRAMS The Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) Nursing major focuses on the specialized care of women's health throughout their lifespan, including pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and gynecological health. Students gain skills in prenatal care, labor and delivery, postpartum care, gynecological health, family planning, and women's health issues, preparing for careers in obstetrics and gynecology nursing, midwifery, women's health clinics, and related fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the principles of obstetrics and gynecology nursing. - Develop skills in prenatal, labor and delivery, and postpartum care. - Learn gynecological health and family planning methods. - Explore women's health issues and preventive care. - Analyze ethical and cultural considerations in OB/GYN nursing. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and clinical skills. - Gain practical experience through clinical rotations and internships. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing** - Overview of OB/GYN nursing principles, history, and current trends. 2. **Prenatal Care** - Principles of caring for women during pregnancy. 3. **Labor and Delivery** - Techniques for managing labor and delivery, including normal and complicated births. 4. **Postpartum Care** - Principles of caring for women and newborns after childbirth. 5. **Gynecological Health** - Fundamentals of gynecological health and common gynecological conditions. 6. **Family Planning** - Methods for providing family planning and contraceptive services. 7. **Women's Health Issues** - Exploration of common health issues affecting women throughout their lifespan. 8. **Ethical and Cultural Considerations in OB/GYN Nursing** - Analysis of ethical and cultural factors influencing OB/GYN nursing practice. 9. **Preventive Care for Women** - Principles of promoting health and preventing disease in women. 10. **Neonatal Care** - Techniques for caring for newborns, including normal and high-risk infants. 11. **Clinical Rotations** - Real-world experiences in hospitals, clinics, birthing centers, or related healthcare settings. 12. **Internship/Practicum** - Supervised clinical work in obstetrics and gynecology units, women's health clinics, or related organizations. 13. **Capstone Project** - Comprehensive project applying OB/GYN nursing skills, such as developing a prenatal care plan, conducting a clinical case study, or implementing a women's health program. **Assessment Methods:** - OB/GYN nursing principles analyses - Prenatal care projects - Labor and delivery projects - Postpartum care projects - Gynecological health projects - Family planning projects - Women's health issues projects - Ethical and cultural considerations projects - Preventive care projects - Neonatal care projects - Clinical rotation reports - Internship/practicum reports - Capstone projects and presentations **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing" - "Prenatal Care" - "Labor and Delivery" - "Postpartum Care" - "Gynecological Health" - "Family Planning" - "Women's Health Issues" - "Ethical and Cultural Considerations in OB/GYN Nursing" - "Preventive Care for Women" - "Neonatal Care" **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of nursing principles, anatomy, physiology, and an interest in obstetrics and gynecology nursing. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree in Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing, followed by advanced clinical training and certification programs for specialization in OB/GYN nursing. **Certification:** Graduates may pursue certifications such as: - Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) - Inpatient Obstetric Nursing Certification (RNC-OB) - Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification (C-EFM) - Certifications in specific OB/GYN nursing techniques and technologies **Target Audience:** Aspiring obstetrics and gynecology nurses, midwives, women's health specialists, and professionals seeking careers in hospitals, clinics, birthing centers, women's health clinics, and related healthcare settings. This major equips students with the clinical, technical, and patient management skills needed to excel in obstetrics and gynecology nursing, supporting careers in various roles within hospitals, clinics, birthing centers, women's health clinics, and related healthcare settings. The program provides a comprehensive education in OB/GYN nursing principles, prenatal care, labor and delivery, postpartum care, gynecological health, family planning, women's health issues, ethical considerations, preventive care, neonatal care, and practical experience through clinical rotations and internships, preparing students for successful careers in the field.