Fam Health III Adult-Gerontology:Illness & Disease Management (NURS 6329)

Term: 2013-2014 AY (8/2013-7/2014) Spring Semester

Faculty

	Dr. Carrie Ann JohnsonShow MyInfo popup for Dr. Carrie Ann Johnson
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	Dr. Sharon MooreShow MyInfo popup for Dr. Sharon Moore
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	Mary Pat LambdenShow MyInfo popup for Mary Pat Lambden
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	Dr. Paulette J. WhitfieldShow MyInfo popup for Dr. Paulette J. Whitfield
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Schedule

Fri, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (1/13/2014 - 5/8/2014) Location: MAIN NEC 303

Description

The focus of this course is on the role of the Family Nurse Practitioner in the management of acute and chronic illness and disease among the adult-gerontology population. Concepts from the foundational core are used to identify the competencies necessary for advanced nursing practice as it relates to the illness and disease management. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based care as the practitioner partners with patients, families, and other health care providers to treat illness and manage disease in this population. 2 (3) Prerequisite: NURS 6311.