NUR960 - HEALTH PROMOTION AND ROLE DEVELOPMENT FOR PRIMARY CARE NURSE PRACTITIONERS

College of Nursing

Credits: 3

This course provides an overview of the primary care nurse practitioner’s role in the health care system. The nurse practitioner’s contributions to health promotion, clinical prevention and population health will be explored. Selected physical, pathophysiologic, social, mental health, behavioral, cultural, and ethical concepts will be discussed as a basis for clinical decision-making. Professional issues and trends in health and nursing at national and state levels will be analyzed. Emphasis will be on the role of the primary care nurse practitioner as a collaborative member of the health care team.

Prerequisite(s):
Prereq or coreq: NUR 921, NUR 922, NUR 927, NUR 923 and Admission to DNP Program or consent of instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning.