NURS 5661 - Primary Care II

Credit(s): 6

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): NURS 5551