Advanced Family Nursing Practice II

Using a Nursing Science Framework this course stresses promotion and maintenance of levels of wellness, protection of health and prevention of illness of adults and older adults in families, groups and communities, as well as early detection, treatment, and symptom management of selected minor and major health problems of adults and older adults in families, and groups and communities. Intervention and health care protocols emphasizing the control and/or resolution of the acute phase are included. Supervised practicum in a variety of primary health care and acute care settings provides for implementing clinical decision-making and intervention strategies within the context of advanced practice.