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    Mar 29, 2024  
2017-2018 Augusta University Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Augusta University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

NURS 8354 - FNP Practice III: for Post Graduate Certificate



This course provides the student with clinical experiences within the scope of the Family Nurse Practitioner centered on health promotion, disease prevention, early detection, and management of common acute and chronic health problems of the elderly client and his family. The nurse practitioner’s role in promoting successful aging, maintaining function and promoting self care, through the use of the community, personal and family resources is stressed. Common geriatric syndromes and problems including chronic illnesses and their management are emphasized. Ethical dilemmas that impact the health care of the older adult are integrated throughout the course.

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit

Prerequisites: NURS8314 >= B and NURS8353 >= B

Credit Hours: 4
Other Contact Hours: 4

Repeat Status: No Co-Requisites: NURS8317

College Restrictions: College of Nursing Major Restrictions: Family Nurse Practitioner Program Restrictions: CERM_FNUP-Cert in Family Nurse Pract Campus Restrictions: Athens campus, Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Post Masters Certificate


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