Family Primary Care Advanced Practice Nursing III

6 credits

The final of three in the Family Primary Care Advanced Practice Nursing series, this course focuses on theoretical, evidence-based, ethical, cost-effective, high quality, and safe clinical approaches to the management of complex medical, developmental, psychological, and social issues in individuals and families across the lifespan. Attention will be placed on the care of individuals and families with complex and special health care needs. Advanced clinical decision-making and increasing autonomy in practice are emphasized. Opportunities to demonstrate initiative and leadership in designing, implementing, and evaluating health management and health promotion initiatives are integrated throughout the course.