FNP Practicum IV: Transition to Practice
** available as of 06/15/2026
** available as of 06/15/2026
This practicum prepares students for independent primary care practice across the lifespan. The course emphasis is on full integration of clinical skills, decision-making, and professional roles in order to prepare competent, independent practitioners who are practice-ready.
Outcomes: Provide independent, comprehensive care for diverse populations across the lifespan, managing acute, chronic, and preventative care needs; Integrate diagnostic reasoning, evidence-based practice, and clinical judgment in managing complex patient care; Lead interprofessional teams to enhance patient safety, quality, and care outcomes in primary care settings; Utilize health information technologies to improve patient care and outcomes; Reflect on practice experiences to identify areas for continued professional development and lifelong learning as a nurse practitioner; Facilitate family decision-making.
Outcomes: Provide independent, comprehensive care for diverse populations across the lifespan, managing acute, chronic, and preventative care needs; Integrate diagnostic reasoning, evidence-based practice, and clinical judgment in managing complex patient care; Lead interprofessional teams to enhance patient safety, quality, and care outcomes in primary care settings; Utilize health information technologies to improve patient care and outcomes; Reflect on practice experiences to identify areas for continued professional development and lifelong learning as a nurse practitioner; Facilitate family decision-making.