NUR 561P - Primary Care II P

Credit(s): 0

This course provides students with the basis to assess, diagnose, and manage the care of the adult patient across the lifespan. 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 551