NUR 638C Primary Care of Children: Chronic Management
Prerequisite: NUR 544; Pre- or Corequisite: NUR 622 and BIO 500. The purpose of this course is to enhance advanced practice knowledge and skills in the diagnosis and management of chronic health care problems in adult/geriatric populations (A) and children (C) with consideration to the family environment. Management consists of identifying, monitoring, treating, and maintaining chronic health care problems utilizing principles of research and evidence-based practice. This course will also review theories and factors of chronic illness, content surrounding the process of referral and development of practice guidelines. Clinical experiences will provide opportunities in community and hospital based settings.