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management of the aging adult and their family. Selected theories and
evidence based practice guidelines are discussed in relation to
assessment, diagnosis, and health management. The family nurse
practitioner’s role in collaborating and consulting with other members
of the health care team is discussed. Social, economic, legal and ethical
issues specific to the care of older adults are examined. Health policies
that impact the delivery of health services to vulnerable and
underserved adults and their families are explored. (2 clock hours)

NURS 717 PRIMARY CARE III: OLDER ADULT CLIENTS -
PRACTICUM 2
CREDITS

Prerequisites: NURS 712, NURS 713
This practicum provides opportunities to apply knowledge and skills in
health assessment, diagnostic reasoning, health planning, and illness
and disease management in the primary care of older adult clients.
Students work with experienced nurse practitioner and physician
preceptors in acute care and long-term care facilities. Students provide
comprehensive care services to older adult clients with minor acute and
stable chronic conditions. Students engage in collaborative care
planning with members of the interprofessional health care team. (10
clock hours)

NURS 718 PRIMARY CARE IV: FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
ROLE
SEMINAR 2
CREDITS

Prerequisites: NURS 714, NURS 715
This seminar course emphasizes the integration and application of
theory and evidence based practice in the role of family nurse
practitioner (FNP) in providing primary care to clients and families
across the lifespan. Issues related to role transition from professional
nurse to independent family nurse practitioner are discussed.

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