Management of Common Adult Health Problems

Catalog description

This course is designed to prepare nurse practitioner students to assume responsibility for coordination and management of common primary health care problems across the adult age spectrum. A major focus of the course is to prepare the student to assess and manage selected common health problems of adults/older adults in primary care settings. Indications for collaboration, consultation, and/or referral to other health care providers are emphasized as an integral part of the nurse practitioner role. Evidence-based practice is discussed for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, evaluation, and treatment of dermatologic, mental health, HEENT, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary problems.