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Sep 27, 2024
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NURS 784 - Role Managing Adult/Gero Chronic Illnesses in Primary Care (2 units)
Synthesis of the role of the Nurse Practitioner in management of adult and geriatric clients with chronic illness in primary care. This course examines the pathophysiological, psychosocial, and human basis for occurrence, detection, and management of selected chronic illnesses in the adult and geriatric populations. Management focuses on prevention, intervention, health maintenance, evaluation, and the human experience.
Maximum units a student may earn: 2
Prequisite(s): NURS 716 ; NURS 717 ; NURS 750 ; NURS 773 ; NURS 774 . Corequisite(s): NURS 785 .
Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 2
Offered: Every Fall
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. provide a full spectrum of health care services to adult and geriatric clients including; health promotion, disease prevention, health protection, anticipatory guidance, and counseling.
2. provide comprehensive health education and health maintenance interventions to adult and geriatric clients with chronic health problems.
3. utilize knowledge and skills from previous courses to assess, diagnose, and manage adult and geriatric chronic illnesses commonly occurring in the primary care setting. Identify appropriate referral mechanisms for clients.
4. provide comprehensive health education to individuals, families, and communities.
5. integrate selected NONPF competencies as they pertain to the role of the Nurse Practitioner.
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