NUR 559 - Introduction Prim Care Adv Nurse Practice

3 credits
Students extend their knowledge of primary care management of acute illness in the adult client through a primary care clinical placement with a nurse practitioner or physician preceptor. Through participatory clinical experiences, students assess and manage commonly occurring acute problems and acute exacerbations of chronic illness to promote health, assess and reduce risk, and guide adults who are experiencing acute illness. Student progression to an increasingly independent role as an Advanced Practice Nurse is required. Topics pertaining to clinical issues associated with transition to the nurse practitioner role will also be discussed. 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.