Principles and Theories for Health and Disease Management in Adult Nurse Practitioner Practices

3 credits · Graduate

This course will expand on the nurse practitioner student's knowledge, skills, and competency in health promotion, health maintenance, health assessment and management of disease in adults. The focus is the adult population (18+) who seeks healthcare services in multiple clinical settings. A strong emphasis will be placed on health issues and common illnesses of adults with higher acuity levels and comorbidities, recognizing the acute and chronic nature of disease and targeting optimal health outcomes. PREREQUISITES: NURS 5740.03, NURS 5485.03 FORMATS: Seminar