NUF 501 Introduction to Primary Care of the Family

This course presents the theoretical principles that guide the primary care family nurse practitioner (FNP). Emphasis is placed on demonstrating clear understanding of the professional nurse practitioner role and the beginning clinician role. This course facilitates the student's transition to advanced-practice nursing and introduces the role of the FNP in promoting health and preventing disease across the life-span, including management of common episodic encounters. The clinical learning environment provides essential experiential opportunities to enhance student development of the NP role and refine advanced-practice skills in the clinic setting. 150 clinical hours. Prerequisite: NUF 500. (3)