NRS 832 - Primary Healthcare I
This course examines the basic health care management in primary care across the lifespan. The course introduces the concepts of primary care, health promotion and maintenance, disease prevention, differentiation of clinical patterns, and clinical decision making. The principles of patient education, health assessment, cost analysis and cultural beliefs are integrated in the development of evidence-based health care management. The concept of caring and its role in evidence-based practice will be woven throughout the course. The course will examine the use of informatics in relation to negotiating and managing health care delivery systems as members of an interdisciplinary health care team. The course will integrate the principles of advocacy for professional behavior that advances the profession and improves health outcomes.
Semester hours: 3.0
Prerequisites:
- NRS 830 - Advanced Physical Assessment
- NRS 836 - Pharmacology for Practitioners
- NRS 838 - Advanced Pathophysiology
Restrictions and Notes:
- Clinical hours: 150 (MSN); 200 (DNP-effective Spring 2024)
- Note: Requires preceptor and clinical site approval prior to registration.