NURS-560 Primary Health Care I
This theoretical and clinical practicum focuses on the assessment and management of essentially healthy families in need of primary health care. Utilizing the concepts inherent in Healthy People 2010 and a self-care framework, emphasis is placed on health promotion, illness prevention and risk reduction strategies related to age and cultural diversity throughout the life cycle. The clinical practicum provides opportunities to implement and evaluate concepts, theories and research related to health promotion and illness prevention. Screening procedures and the teaching-coaching function of the nurse practitioner are highlighted.