FNP I: Health Promotion and Primary Care of the Adult

Catalog description

This course is designed to prepare family nurse practitioner students to assume responsibility for health promotion, health maintenance, disease prevention, and the management of common acute and chronic health problems of adults in primary health care settings. Emphasis is on the family as the basic unit of nursing care. Discussion will include diagnosis and evidence based management (both non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic) of common health problems. Criteria for consultation and indications for referral along with exploration of available community resources will also be considered. Lecture Hours: 3 Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Program Restrictions: CERM_FNUP-Cert in Family Nurse Pract, DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Schedule Type (Primary): Lecture Schedule Type (Additional): Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.