NURS 718 - Primary Care IV Family Nurse Practitioner Role and Seminar

2 Credits
Prerequisite(s): NURS 712, 713, 714, 715, 716, 717 This seminar course emphasizes the integration and application of theory and evidence based practice in the role of family nurse practitioner (FNP) in providing primary care to clients and families across the lifespan. Issues related to role transition from professional nurse to independent family nurse practitioner are discussed. Leadership roles, organizational theories and dynamics are examined. Health care policy, health economics, and health care finance are analyzed for their impact on vulnerable and underserved populations, as well as on FNP practice. Regulatory, legal and credentialing requirements for practice are explored. (2 clock hours)