Description
This clinical course provides students with the opportunity to collaborate with a Nurse Practitioner or Physician preceptor. Students have the opportunity to practice in women's health, pediatric, geriatric, and/or family settings. Students provide primary care to individuals/families in various settings, utilizing appropriate assessment, diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. Emphasis is placed on the role of the Family Nurse Practitioner in health promotion, health maintenance, anticipatory guidance and disease prevention in the ambulatory/community primary care setting. Assessment and management of acute self-limiting conditions, selected crisis situations and common chronic problems throughout the life cycle will be presented. Clinical practice activities are designed to further develop advanced level direct care competencies. (Pass/Fail Practicum.) Seminar and 200 clinical hours per semester, student arranged.
Note: NP and CNS students will be required to demonstrate competency