NURS 649 - Advanced Family Nursing II

6 (2, 0, 4) Credit(s)

This course focuses on the diagnosis and management of acute episodic and chronic disease states seen by the family nurse practitioner in the primary care setting. Students synthesize understanding of disease processes with knowledge of disease management and of individual and family dynamics affecting client health status in the application of comprehensive primary care. Appropriate data collection (including physical examination and ordering of diagnostic tests), differential diagnosis, selection of appropriate pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic therapeutics, patient education, case management, and communication are examined and used to maximize a family’s potential for stabilization and improvement of health status.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 648.