NU 804 - Family Health I I I

Institution:

Husson University

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Description:

Description: Class-3 Hours/Week, Clinical- 12 Hours/Week=5 CR. HR. The focus of this course includes relevant theories and practice issues in the health care of individuals and families in late adulthood. It explores health promotion, as well as the acute and chronic health care needs and conditions experienced by this group of clients within a family and community context and using a systems approach. Bio-psycho-social issues are analyzed from an advance practice registered nurse perspective as they relate to this population. Cultural competence and bioethical issues are explored. The clinical practicum presents the nurse practitioner student with precepted clinical experiences in assessing, planning, and managing care for clients and families in this age group at a primary care site. The clinical practicum experience may include tertiary and home care sites. 168 Hours of Clinical/Semester Prerequisites: NU802 Credit Hours: 5 CR.HR.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.husson.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 941-7000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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