, NR-603 Syllabus
Syllabus
Course Code: NR603
Course Title: Advanced Clinical Diagnosis and Practice Across the Lifespan
Syllabus
Top Information
Course Number: NR603
Course Title: Advanced Clinical Diagnosis and Practice Across the Lifespan
Course Credit: 3 credits (0.5 Theory; 2.5 Clinical)
Pre-requisite: NR601, NR602
Course Text
Buttaro, T.M., Trybulski, J., Bailey, P., & Sandburg-Cook, J. (2013). Primary care: A
collaborative practice. (4th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby. (E-book)
Required across all FNP courses:
Textbook 2
• American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American
Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.
Recommended across all FNP courses:
Textbook 3
• Goroll, A., & Mulley, A. (2014). Primary care medicine: Office evaluation and
management of the adult patient (7th ed.). China: Wolters Kluwer Health.
Course Description
This course continues to expand the theoretical and practical knowledge of diagnostic principles
specific to the role of the FNP, for the healthcare needs of individuals of all ages. Students will
further develop their skills related to health promotion, prevention of illness, diagnosis, and
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, management of complex acute and chronic conditions, including behavioral health. Care
strategies will include patient education, protocol development, follow-up, and referral through a
clinical practicum experience in a precepted advanced practice setting.
Course Outcomes
1
Utilize critical inquiry and judgment to evaluate the design, implementation, and outcomes of
strategies developed for health promotion, health protection, disease prevention, and treatment
models across diverse healthcare delivery systems. (PO 7)
2
Assimilate primary care competencies into specialty nurse practitioner practice that exemplify
professional values, scholarship, service, and culturally competent global awareness and
support ongoing professional and personal development. (PO 9)
3
Plan for healthcare delivery system negotiation and management of human and physical
resources in a fiscally responsible manner to support high-quality and cost-effective care and
decision-making. (PO 3)
4
Synthesize health promotion, health protection, disease prevention, and treatment across the
lifespan. (PO 1)
5
Demonstrate patient-centered care through the nurse practitioner patient relationship across the
lifespan. (PO 7)
6
Promote safety and quality patient outcomes through integration of the teaching-coaching
functions across the lifespan. (PO 1)
7
Exemplify a commitment to the professional role of the family nurse practitioner when providing
care across the lifespan. (PO 5)
8
Apply management and leadership concepts in diverse healthcare delivery systems to improve
health outcomes across the lifespan. (PO 8)
9
Utilize continuous quality improvement strategies to promote healthcare quality and safety
across the lifespan. (PO 2)
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Syllabus
Course Code: NR603
Course Title: Advanced Clinical Diagnosis and Practice Across the Lifespan
Syllabus
Top Information
Course Number: NR603
Course Title: Advanced Clinical Diagnosis and Practice Across the Lifespan
Course Credit: 3 credits (0.5 Theory; 2.5 Clinical)
Pre-requisite: NR601, NR602
Course Text
Buttaro, T.M., Trybulski, J., Bailey, P., & Sandburg-Cook, J. (2013). Primary care: A
collaborative practice. (4th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby. (E-book)
Required across all FNP courses:
Textbook 2
• American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American
Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.
Recommended across all FNP courses:
Textbook 3
• Goroll, A., & Mulley, A. (2014). Primary care medicine: Office evaluation and
management of the adult patient (7th ed.). China: Wolters Kluwer Health.
Course Description
This course continues to expand the theoretical and practical knowledge of diagnostic principles
specific to the role of the FNP, for the healthcare needs of individuals of all ages. Students will
further develop their skills related to health promotion, prevention of illness, diagnosis, and
Retrieved on 10/30/15 hf
, management of complex acute and chronic conditions, including behavioral health. Care
strategies will include patient education, protocol development, follow-up, and referral through a
clinical practicum experience in a precepted advanced practice setting.
Course Outcomes
1
Utilize critical inquiry and judgment to evaluate the design, implementation, and outcomes of
strategies developed for health promotion, health protection, disease prevention, and treatment
models across diverse healthcare delivery systems. (PO 7)
2
Assimilate primary care competencies into specialty nurse practitioner practice that exemplify
professional values, scholarship, service, and culturally competent global awareness and
support ongoing professional and personal development. (PO 9)
3
Plan for healthcare delivery system negotiation and management of human and physical
resources in a fiscally responsible manner to support high-quality and cost-effective care and
decision-making. (PO 3)
4
Synthesize health promotion, health protection, disease prevention, and treatment across the
lifespan. (PO 1)
5
Demonstrate patient-centered care through the nurse practitioner patient relationship across the
lifespan. (PO 7)
6
Promote safety and quality patient outcomes through integration of the teaching-coaching
functions across the lifespan. (PO 1)
7
Exemplify a commitment to the professional role of the family nurse practitioner when providing
care across the lifespan. (PO 5)
8
Apply management and leadership concepts in diverse healthcare delivery systems to improve
health outcomes across the lifespan. (PO 8)
9
Utilize continuous quality improvement strategies to promote healthcare quality and safety
across the lifespan. (PO 2)
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