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2017-2018 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

NUR 62700 - Primary Care Of The Aging Family Preceptorship


Credit Hours: 3.00. This course assists students to develop and broaden clinical judgment and skills. Content includes the study of primary care of the aging family with acute and chronic conditions and the impact of those conditions on family members. Focus is on assessment, differential diagnosis, clinical decision-making and management, as well as patient and family education within the context of primary care. The Family Nurse Practitioner role is analyzed in the context of caring for the aging family with acute and chronic conditions. Professional issues, collaboration and scope of practice, advocacy are emphasized. Prerequisites: NUR 50700 and NUR 50200 and NUR 50300 and NUR 51600 and NUR 51100 and NUR 51300. Co-requisite: NUR 62200. Typically offered Spring.