Advanced Practice Nursing Practicum: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

Catalog description

This course provides the student with a practicum experience that includes concentrated time in the role of an advanced practice nurse. The student assumes responsibility for the provision of health care services to selected populations under the supervision of appropriately qualified preceptors. The student assumes increasing independence and competency in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating health care. The student increases skill in negotiating the health care system to meet the needs of clients. This course includes seminar discussions exploring the implementation of the role and functions of the advanced practice nurse.