2017-2018 Academic Catalog 
    
    Apr 24, 2024  
2017-2018 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

NURS 630 - Pediatric/Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum


Credits: Three (3)
Prerequisite: NURS-629
The nurse practitioner practicum experience provides the student with an opportunity to assume responsibility for the primary health care services of individuals and families under the supervision of an established nurse practitioner and/or physician preceptor. The student is expected to assume increasing responsibility for planning and implementing therapeutic processes and for documenting and evaluating outcomes of care. The role of the FNP in health problem management, family involvement, health promotion and teaching, health maintenance, and continued collaboration with health professionals are emphasized.
Note: The practicum requires 225 clinical practice hours.