In this course, students will focus on the integration of assessment, the nursing process, and applied theory in primary health care management of individuals across the lifespan who are who are experiencing acute or acute on chronic health alterations. Students use concepts from nursing, nutrition, pharmacology, and biopsychosocial sciences to determine the most appropriate and cost effective tests, interventions, and/or pharmaceutical regimes to optimize health and wellness.
The course provides a clinical learning experience that assists the nurse practitioner (NP) student with integration and application of assessment and management skills utilizing a collaborative model of primary health care practice. Relevant conceptual and theoretical frameworks as well as the teaching-coaching role of the NP in primary health care management are integrated in class discussions. The student will become increasingly independent in their clinical decision-making skills and ability to manage select health concerns across the lifespan in a primary health care practice setting. Documentation will be completed in the problem oriented format to facilitate organization of the client data.
- Teacher: Gail Macartney
