PYC-530 Primary Care of Adults

Primary Care of Adults is designed to prepare the advanced practice student with the theoretical, scientific and technical foundations required to function as an adult nurse practitioner. Emphasis will be placed on health promotion, disease prevention, education, and the diagnosis and management of common acute and stable chronic disease states of the adult client. Primary health care needs for specific populations including women, men, and the elderly will be identified. Primary care for a supervised clinical experience will enable the advanced practice student to develop the advanced clinical and decision-making skills required. A highly participative practicum experience with a departmentally approved preceptor focusing on primary care of adults beginning at the age of 14 years will be arranged. Students will gather physical assessment data, establish differential diagnoses, propose treatment plans, deliver patient education, and provide follow-up when feasible. Advanced practice role development is a fundamental component of the experience. Prerequisite: PYC-552.

Credits

7