NUR 759 - Primary Care Clinical

Provides the family nurse practitioner student a focused practical experience in the application of health promotion, clinical prevention, and health management of common and chronic health conditions in the primary care setting through advanced practice assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and education. The clinical experience is designed to facilitate the reflection, synthesis, and integration of program coursework in clinical settings. The primary care clinical is intended to establish a foundation of knowledge leading to preparedness for management of communities and patients across the lifespan. Current theory and research on social issues, which have an impact on individuals, families, and communities are incorporated into the course. Through facilitation of a collaborative learning environment, students gain insight to models of practice across varying healthcare systems in differing geographical settings.

4 Semester Credit(s)

Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours 200 clinical hours
Prerequisite(s): NUR 562 and NUR 589
Corequisite(s): BLS, ACLS, PALS
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT