Primary Care Across the Lifespan I

Catalog description

This course provides a foundation for Family Nurse Practitioner student in the recognition and management of selected common chronic and acute health problems of clients across the lifespan encountered in primary health care settings. The course integrates assessment, current research findings and theory into the diagnostic reasoning and management of health care. Basic concepts of health promotion and maintenance, anticipatory guidance, health education, behavioral management strategies and family focused care are emphasized. Clinical experiences are utilized for the application of knowledge to practice.