NUR 558 - Introduction to Primary Care for teh Advanced Practice Nurse

2 credits
NUR 552 Co_Requisites
NUR 553, 559 Building on the student’s prior knowledge of physical assessment, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and other treatment modalities, students expand and extend their knowledge of adult primary care management of short-term acute illness and acute exacerbations of chronic health problems to maximize health. Current standards of nursing practice and advanced practice nursing interventions are used to promote health, assess and reduce risk, and guide adults who are experiencing acute illness through the health care experience in primary care settings. Course development was guided by the NONPF Competencies (2006), NONPF - Primary Care Competencies in Specialty Areas: Adult (2002) and the advanced practice standards of the ANA (2004) Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice.