NURS 771 - Clinical Practicum I: Family Nurse Practitioner (cc)

Credit(s): 6
Prerequisite(s): NURS 751, NURS 756
Provides advanced study of health maintenance, illness prevention, and disease screening practices. The diagnosis and management of alterations in cardiovascular, respiratory, hematological, and endocrine systems are explored. Recognition and management of selected emergency conditions presenting in primary care are reviewed. Historical perspectives, scope and standards of APN practice, ethical and cost-effective decision-making strategies, cultural considerations in primary care practice, and evidence-based practice are discussed. This is a core course and must be taken at the Dobbs Ferry campus.

This course requires a grade of B (3.0) or better.

For an explanation of the core course requirements, please click here .