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2012-2013 UMass Dartmouth Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

NUR 659 - Management of Chronic Illness Phenomenom/Practicum

3 credits
Prerequisites: NUR 656, 657. Through participatory clinical experiences with a nurse practitioner or physician preceptors and patients, students assess and manage chronic illnesses and acute exacerbations of chronic illnesses to promote health, assess and reduce risk, and guide adults who are living with chronic illness. Continued development of adult nurse practitioner skills in patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning is emphasized. Professional, legal, and political dimensions of the adult nurse practitioner are addressed. Course development was guided by the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty (2006) NONPF Competencies, NONPF (2002) Primary Care Competencies in Specialty Areas: Adult and the American Nurses Association (2004) Nursing:Scope and Standards of Practice.