care to adults, experiencing common acute illnesses in one or more body systems. It integrates evidence- based
biomedical, psychological, social and nursing aspects of care that is based on age, gender, culture, and ethnicity.
Content addresses comprehensive diagnosis and management of common acute health problems, including
appropriate diagnostic procedures, laboratory tests, and follow-up care for patients with common acute
problems. Nurse practitioner students focus on health care for all populations and all adult age groups with
particular emphasis on underserved and those from various cultures. Students also emphasize health
promotion, patient education, and disease prevention, screening of adult and older populations, and providing
culturally competent care.
Prerequisites: NR.210.600-602
NR.210.641 Clinical Reasoning II: Common Chronic Illnesses in Adult/Geriatric Health
2 credits (theory)
This course provides content to prepare the Adult-Gerontology nurse practitioner student to provide primary
care to adults experiencing health problems in one or more body systems. This course prepares students to
diagnose, treat and follow-up common chronic illnesses in adults. It integrates evidence-based biomedical,
psychological, social and nursing aspects of care that is based on age, gender, culture, and ethnicity. Didactic
content addresses comprehensive diagnosis and management of common chronic health problems, including
appropriate diagnostic procedures, laboratory tests, and follow-up care for patients with common chronic
problems. Nurse practitioner students focus on health care for all populations and all adult age groups with
particular emphasis on underserved and those from other cultures. Students also emphasize health promotion
and disease prevention, screening of adult and older populations, and providing culturally competent care.
Prerequisite: NR.210.640 Corequisite: NR.210.645
NR.210.642 Clinical Reasoning III: Clinical Management for the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in Acute
Complex Issues from Adolescence to Aging and Issues in Gender Health
2 credits (theory)
This course provides content to prepare the Adult-Gerontology nurse practitioner student to provide primary
care to adults, including older persons, experiencing health problems in one or more body systems. This course
prepares students to diagnose, treat and follow-up acute complex illnesses in adults. It integrates evidence-
based biomedical, psychological, social and nursing aspects of care that is based on age, gender, culture, and
ethnicity. Didactic content addresses comprehensive diagnosis and management of acute complex health
problems, including appropriate diagnostic procedures, laboratory tests, and follow-up care for patients with
acute complex problems. Nurse practitioner students focus on health care for all populations and all adult age
groups with particular emphasis on underserved and those from other cultures. Students also emphasize
interdisciplinary practice and referral patterns for optimal patient health.
Prerequisites: NR.210.641, NR.210.645 Corequisite: NR.210.646
NR.210.643 Clinical Reasoning IV: Complex Chronic Illness
2 credits (theory)
This course provides content to prepare the Adult-Gerontology nurse practitioner student to provide primary
care to adults, including older persons, experiencing health problems in one or more body systems. This course
prepares students to diagnose, treat and follow-up complex chronic illnesses in adults. It integrates evidence-
based biomedical, psychological, social and nursing aspects of care that is based on age, gender, culture, and
ethnicity. Content addresses comprehensive diagnosis and management of complex chronic health problems,
including appropriate diagnostic procedures, laboratory tests, and follow-up care for patients with chronic
complex problems. Nurse practitioner students focus on health care for all populations and all adult age groups
with particular emphasis on underserved and those from other cultures. Students also emphasize health
promotion and disease prevention, patient advocacy, screening of adult and older populations, and providing
culturally competent care.
Prerequisites: NR.210.642, NR.210.646 Corequisite: NR.210.647
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