NU 545 Family Nurse Practitioner II: Care of Adults

Credit, six hours.
This course focuses on the theoretical and clinical foundation of advanced practice nursing management of health promotion, prevention, diagnosis and management of respiratory and cardiac health care problems common to adult patients. Students utilize clinical practice guidelines to ensure safe evidence-based care. Interdisciplinary collaboration amon health care providers is promoted. Extensive clinical experiences are provided in various acute and community-based settings to prepare the student to assume the role and professional responsibilities of the entry level family nurse practitioner (160 clinical hours).