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2016-2017 UMass Dartmouth Graduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 UMass Dartmouth Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

NUR 557 - Introduction to Primary Care for the Advanced Practice Nurse

Credits 2
Requirements: Prerequisite: NUR 552; Corequisite: NUR 553, 558Lecture
Building on prior knowledge of physical assessment, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and other treatment modalities. Students expand and extend their knowledge of adult-gerontology primary care management of short-term acute illness and acute exacerbation of chronic health problems to maximize health. Current standards of practice and advanced practice nursing interventions are used to promote health, assess and reduce risk, and guide patients who are experiencing acute illness through the health care experience.
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