NU 631 Primary Care III: Advanced Primary Care & Health Promotion of Special Populations
This course is the final clinical course designed to provide the student with diagnostic and management skills necessary to be effective in the role of the FNP. Course content emphasizes problems commonly found in emerging and aging families. Emphasis is on pediatrics, women’s health, and geriatrics. Implementation and synthesis of the role are addressed through a focus on types of practice settings, reimbursement mechanisms, marketing strategies, employment opportunities and collaborative relationships. Future trends in advanced nursing practice are explored. The application of advanced nursing practice theory to supervised clinical practice is included and emphasized. In addition to classes, students participate in required clinical experiences including pediatrics, women’s health, and primary care across the lifespan.