NUR 551P - Primary Care I P

Credit(s): 0

This course provides students with the basis to assess, diagnose, and manage the care of the female patient, pediatric patient, and patient with psychosocial issues. The student will emphasize health promotion and disease prevention, as well as diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases. Culturally competent, holistic, ethical, age and gender specific care, as well as risk stratification will be discussed. Non-pharmacologic aspects of care will be addressed as well as the pharmacologic management designed to help clients achieve desired outcomes. Current evidence based practice as the basis for care management decision making is emphasized
Prerequisite(s): NUR 531, and NUR 532, and NUR 541, and NUR 542,