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This lecture course introduces the family nurse practitioner role in
primary care settings. The primary care of adult clients with common
acute and stable chronic conditions is discussed. Theories and concepts
utilized for health promotion, health protection, disease prevention
and health restoration are explored, with an emphasis on vulnerable
and underserved adults and their families. Theories and research from
nursing and other scientific disciplines are integrated into a framework
that supports clinical decision making in the identification and
management of adult clients. The family nurse practitioner’s role in
collaborating with an interprofessional team of health care providers is
discussed. Legal and ethical issues related to the provision of primary
care to adults, are examined. Factors that impact the delivery of health
services to vulnerable and underserved adults and their families are
examined. (3 clock hours)

NURS 713 PRIMARY CARE I: ADULT CLIENTS -
PRACTICUM 2
CREDITS

Prerequisites: NURS 502, NURS 509, NURS 607, NURS 608, NURS 610
This practicum provides opportunities to apply knowledge and skills in
advanced health assessment, diagnostic reasoning, health planning,
and illness and disease management in the primary care of adult clients.
Students work with experienced nurse practitioner and physician
preceptors. Students provide direct primary care services to adult
clients with minor acute and stable chronic conditions. Health
education using teaching skills aimed at health promotion, disease
prevention, and management of common acute and stable chronic
illnesses is implemented. Students engage in collaborative care
planning with members of the interprofessional health care team.

NURS 714 PRIMARY CARE II: WOMEN'S HEALTH, OBSTETRIC
AND PEDIATRIC
CLIENTS
5 CREDITS

Prerequisites: NURS 712, NURS 713
This lecture course introduces the family nurse practitioner role in the
provision of primary care to women throughout the life cycle,
obstetrical clients, and pediatric clients (from birth to 18 years of age).
The primary care of women and children with common acute and stable

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