NUR 6130 Advanced Nursing III

This course is required for the family nurse practitioner (FNP) track. Emphasis is on health promotion/health maintenance of, as well as the management of selected acute/chronic health care problems of pediatric and childbearing clients. Developmental needs will be addressed, as well as HEENT, hematological, cardiac, respiratory, endocrine, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, neurological, dermatological, genitourinary, immune system and mental health problems specific to these populations. Special emphasis will be on the management of the pregnant/ante partum/postpartum woman. Development of advanced nursing and interdisciplinary plans of care using research evidence, critical thinking, legal, political and eithical considerations will be emphasized. This is the third and final course in a series of three advanced nursing clinical management courses for the FNP student. Prerequisite(s): NUR 5460 AND NUR 6000 AND NUR 6010 AND NUR 6040 AND NUR 6110 AND NUR 6120
Credits: 3.0