Prim Hlth Care Fam I Clinical

1 Credit · Level: Graduate

This clinical course introduces the student to the role of the nurse practitioner in the primary health care management of individuals and families across the lifespan. The course is designed to provide opportunities for students to develop beginning competencies as a family nurse practitioner. Critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills will be developed. Skills of advanced health assessment, the promotion of health, preventive health care practices and the clinical application of research will be applied in the clinical setting. The students will apply family concepts and theories relevant to the advanced practice nursing role in the clinical setting, including family systems, developmental theories, cultural considerations, environmental factors, spiritual concerns, genetic influence and learning styles. Experiences are provided in clinical decision-making and in the implementation of evidence based practice in a variety of primary care settings.