DNP 540 - Advanced Concepts of Clinical Nursing (Geriatrics/Primary)

Pre-requisite: DNP 510 & DNP 525
The role of the family nurse practitioner is developed through the professional/legal/ethical management of health/illness status of geriatric patients in primary care settings within a culturally/spiritually diverse environment. Content builds on previously acquired knowledge and skills of advanced health/physical assessment, advanced physiology and pathophysiology, advanced pharmacology, health maintenance/disease prevention and domains and competencies unique to the family nurse practitioner. The practicum experience is preceptor directed. (2 Class, 2 Practicum, 120 hours)

4 Credits.