Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Clinical Skills and Laboratory Science. 1 Credit Hour

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In this course, students examine the relationships between abnormal physiology and diagnostic testing and how to analyze, select, and interpret laboratory studies in the context of clinical decision making as a nurse practitioner. Students will apply their knowledge of physiology, pathophysiology, microbiology, and evidence-based processes to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed by nurse practitioners specific to their scope of practice. Prerequisites: NURS 6338 and NURS 6302 . Open for Cross Enrollment on Space Available Basis.