NUR 522/523 Diagnosis and Management of Clinical Problems Adults/Older Adults I

This is the first of four clinical courses, preparing the nurse practitioner student for primary care of adolescents, adults, and older adults. Students will begin to use the comprehensive data collection skills learned in previous courses, to incorporate strategies for health promotion, disease prevention, and management of acute episodic, and chronic diseases in diverse practice settings. Students will apply current evidence-based practice guidelines and begin to develop clinical decision-making skills through experiences in a variety of practice settings. Psychosocial, ethical, legal, economic, cultural, and political issues will also be emphasized. Prerequisite: NUR 505, NUR 509/510, NUR 512, NUR 520 (7 credits: 3 theory hours and 4 clinical hours; 224 clinical hours)