Clinical Management IV-Family Nurse Practitioner

2.5 Credits.

This course is the fourth of five clinical immersive learning experiences for the FNP that are built upon the clinical knowledge and foundational concepts developed. Students will engage in clinical immersive learning by applying the nursing process to demonstrate practice application, emphasizing population-specific pediatric encounters. This course emphasizes developing independent practice in assessment skills (history and physical exam) and the diagnostic process across the lifespan. While continually developing competency in planning, implementation, and evaluation. This course contains a total of 200 clinical practicum hours, which are required to progress to the next course in this series. Course content includes the evolution of professional identity, emphasizing patient safety, culturally competent care of patients, interpersonal communication, and integration of both critical and reflective thinking of an advanced practice nurse. This course includes a virtual immersion learning experience.