Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Clinical I

4 credits · School of Nursing

This course is a clinical practicum focusing on adolescent, adult and older adult health care with emphasis on health promotion, management of common acute and chronic health problems, and patient education. Students participate in a health care clinical rotation in a setting that treats adolescent, adult, and older adult populations. The setting provides the opportunity for health assessment and development of a comprehensive plans of care for adolescent, adult, and older adult populations. Clinical conferences highlight pathophysiological processes and psychological needs of the adolescent, adult and older adult and their families. The role of the nurse practitioner as a primary health care provider in a variety of settings will be examined. Students explore relevant resources related to adolescent, adult and older adult health care and apply findings to patient situations. Pre/corequisite: 6013, 6022, 6024, 6030 or 6034. [4]