NU 561 Primary Care I: Comprehensive Primary Care of the Adult
The first of three clinical courses designed to enable graduate students to learn problem-solving skills and clinical strategies necessary to socialize into the role of the family nurse practitioner. Class content introduces students to a systematic approach to understanding the delivery of primary healthcare to the well adult. Various principles of illness prevention and health maintenance are introduced, as well as methodologies used to diagnose and treat common primary care problems. Emphasis is on the consultation role component of the nurse practitioner as well as on the direct provision of primary care and health promotion. In addition to classes, students participate in clinical experiences.