NR 601 Primary Care of the Maturing and Aged Family

This course expands the knowledge of health-assessment principles specific to the role of the FNP, with a focus on the common health problems and healthcare needs of middle-aged and older adults and families. The student will learn, analyze, apply, and evaluate chronic health situations frequently encountered in the primary care of older adults. The Learners will further develop their skills related to patient education, protocol development, follow-up, and referral through a clinical practicum experience in a precepted primary-care setting