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2009-2010 UMass Dartmouth Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

NUR 556 - Introduction to Primary Care

4 credits
(2 theory, 2 pract.)
Prerequisites: NUR 550,552, 553
Nursing care of the adult client who is experiencing acute episodic illness within the context of the community setting. The content reflects knowledge necessary for providing primary care services in an ever changing, ever evolving health care climate. It will build on the student’s knowledge of physical assessment, pathophysiology, pharmacology and other treatment modalities, emphasizing knowledge and skill of health promotion, screening, maintenance, diagnosis, differential diagnosis and management of care in collaboration with other health professionals. Nursing care and treatment modalities will be stressed with each patient. Clinical experiences will be with preceptors in a variety of settings.