Management of Common Adult Health Problems
This course is designed to prepare nurse practitioner students to assume responsibility for coordination and management of common 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 common 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 Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, evaluation, and treatment of dermatologic, mental health, HEENT, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary 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 common health problems in adults/older adults with specified conditions; 2) Analyze subjective/objective information to formulate differential diagnoses of common 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 common health problems in adults/older adults with specified conditions; 2) Analyze subjective/objective information to formulate differential diagnoses of common 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.