PRIMARY CARE II

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Pre-requisites: ENFE 6661. This course emphasizes the theoretical concepts in health promotion and illness prevention in individuals of all ages. Include diagnosis, therapeutic and non -therapeutic management, of common, acute and chronic health problems including health maintenance issues, cardiovascular adults, cardiovascular pediatrics, arterial and venous disorders, hematological disorders, immunologic disorders, arthritic disorders, musculoskeletal disorders, ophthalmologic disorders, endocrine disorders, GI disorders, nutritional disorders, concepts and theories regarding nursing, trans -cultural nursing, teaching and learning theories, family systems theory, principles of counseling and therapeutic communication are integrated in class and in their clinical experience. The clinic al course hours will be divided accordingly: one third in ob-gyn, one third in pediatric and one third in adult family practice settings of “Centros Mas Salud de San Juan”.