FNP 604 - Family Nurse Practitioner Role I

(1 credit)

This is the first of two role courses. The focus of this first role course is an overview of the role of the family (individual across the lifespan) nurse practitioner in primary care. Collaborative practice, the provider-patient relationship, legal issues, ethical analysis and decision making in primary care, collaboration with other care providers, issues related to diversity and competencies such as clinical judgement, advocacy, and systems thinking are emphasized. Professional organizations and activities that influence advanced practice nursing and health outcomes of individuals and families across the life span will be discussed. Prerequisite(s): All MSN core courses. FNP 601, FNP 602. Corequisite(s): FNP 603. Fall.