FNP Role Practicum I

Catalog description

This course is the first in a series of three Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) practicum courses. Students must demonstrate beginning proficiency in integrating theoretical and evidence-based, best practice knowledge of assessment, differential diagnosis, diagnosis, management, and evaluation of patients with acute and chronic health problems for the population of the family across the lifespan while demonstrating fiduciary stewardship in the delivery of quality care. FNP students demonstrate progressive synthesis and application of FNP role competencies, building on and translating concepts and skills derived from prerequisite courses. Students complete clinical hours in diverse primary care settings under the supervision of faculty and qualified preceptors. Prerequisite(s): NUR 7560 , NUR 7570 , FNP Skills Intensive, NUR 7580 , NUR 7610