APN: Adult-Gerontology Primay Care Practicum III

Catalog description

The leadership role of the adult nurse practitioner (ANP) in the primary care setting is analyzed as a framework for managing the healthcare needs of adolescents and adult populations with complex health problems. Acute and chronic health care needs of individuals, families and communities are assessed, diagnosed, managed and evaluated using evidence-based best practices. Emphasis is placed on the leadership role of the ANP in providing ethical, culturally competent and collaborative health care, yielding quality and cost-effective outcomes.