This course is designed to prepare nurse practitioner students to assume responsibility for coordination and management of complex primary health care problems across the adult age spectrum. A major focus of the course is to prepare the student to assess and manage selected complex health problems of adults/older adults in primary care settings. Indications for collaboration, consultation, and/or referral to other health care providers are emphasized as an integral part of the nurse practitioner role. Evidence-based practice is discussed for evaluation and treatment of cardiovascular, peripheral vascular, respiratory, palliative care, neurological, musculoskeletal, hematologic, endocrine, infectious disease, and renal disease problems.
Prerequisite: Advanced Pathophysiology, Advanced Pharmacology and Advanced Health Assessment across the Lifespan.
Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: 1) Assess presenting complex health problems in adults/older adults with specified conditions; 2) Analyze subjective/objective information to formulate differential diagnoses of complex conditions; 3) Establish definitive diagnoses through diagnostic testing; 4) Establish a patient-centered treatment plan that is cost effective, consistent with best evidence, age appropriate, and culturally sensitive; 5) Modify the treatment plan based on outcomes; 6) Recognize problems that require consultation or referral to other members of the multidisciplinary health care team.
Prerequisite: Advanced Pathophysiology, Advanced Pharmacology and Advanced Health Assessment across the Lifespan.
Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: 1) Assess presenting complex health problems in adults/older adults with specified conditions; 2) Analyze subjective/objective information to formulate differential diagnoses of complex conditions; 3) Establish definitive diagnoses through diagnostic testing; 4) Establish a patient-centered treatment plan that is cost effective, consistent with best evidence, age appropriate, and culturally sensitive; 5) Modify the treatment plan based on outcomes; 6) Recognize problems that require consultation or referral to other members of the multidisciplinary health care team.