##  [NURS 572](/course/nurs-572) 

Primary Care III (6)

[MN-NP](/course-programs/mn-np)

 

The focus of this course is on the primary care management of common acute and chronic conditions across the life span. Health promotion and illness/injury prevention strategies are integrated throughout. Didactic and clinically based learning occurs in the classroom and clinical settings.

### Objectives:

- Identify patient and family needs across the life span including physiological and psychosocial needs and cultural safety
- Develop and knowledge base regarding common and predictable conditions seen in primary care
- Based on knowledge of human development and pathophysiology, analyze with assistance, stable chronic health and illness conditions affecting the health of individuals and families across the lifespan 
    - Obtain and appropriate history from patients with uncomplicated conditions
    - Perform appropriate compete and focused physical examinations relevant to the patient’s chief complaint
    - Interpret findings from the physical exam with some help from the Preceptor
    - Create an appropriate list of possible differential diagnoses
    - Select the most likely diagnoses
    - Order, with some Preceptor guidance, appropriate diagnostic tests for each clinical problem
    - For each clinical problem, develop a plan of action that includes patient education, health maintenance, health promotion and follow-up care
- Begin to develop strategies for collaboration and consultation with patients, families, Preceptor and members of the health care team in planning the delivery of primary care
- Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own actions:
    - Chart appropriately using problem oriented charting
    - Maintain logs
    - Present patient data to Faculty and Preceptor in a logical and accurate manner
    - Demonstrate professional behavior at all times
    - Evaluate care provided in a systematic fashion
    - Provide comprehensive care including referral consultation with some assistance from Preceptor
    - Identify own learning needs and take action to meet them
- Incorporate research findings appropriately
- Advocate for the nurse practitioner role and the nursing profession
    
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