NURS 5551 - Primary Care I

Credit(s): 5

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): NURS 5331 , NURS 5332 , NURS 5341 , NURS 5342