Management of Common Chronic and Acute Health Problems II

Catalog description

This course is the second course in the series on the management of common chronic and acute health problems. The focus is on the family nurse practitioner’s role in the recognition and management of common chronic and acute health problems of clients across the lifespan. The course integrates assessment, current research findings, and theory into the diagnostic reasoning and management of primary care. Concepts of health promotion and maintenance, anticipatory guidance, health education, behavioral management strategies, and family-focused health care are emphasized. Clinical experiences are utilized for the application of knowledge to practice. (135 hours)