NUR 5620 FNP: Practicum in Primary Care I
This clinical course provides students with the opportunity to collaborate with a Nurse Practitioner or Physician preceptor. Students have the opportunity to practice in women’s health, pediatric, geriatric or family settings. Students provide primary care to individuals/families in various settings, utilizing appropriate assessment, diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. Emphasis is placed on the role of the Family Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care in health promotion, health maintenance, anticipatory guidance and disease prevention in the ambulatory/community primary care setting. Assessment and management of acute self-limiting conditions, selected crisis situations and common chronic problems throughout the life cycle will be presented. Clinical practice activities are designed to develop advanced level direct care competencies. (Pass/Fail Practicum) Seminar and 200 clinical hours/semester.
Distribution
Nursing