DIAGNO & MGMT OF ADULTS I: PRACTICU

This practicum is designed to guide students in developing the basic competencies of the nurse practitioner in the care of adults experiencing acute and chronic health conditions. Students will utilize skills of critical thinking, logical reasoning, and sound diagnostic judgement in generating clinical decisions and directing care. Students will gain skill in all aspects of diagnosis, therapeutics, and management as required of a competent primary care practitioner. Supervision in this practicum will be provided by nurse practitioner and physician preceptors, under the guidance and oversight of faculty. Students will arrange clinical hours with preceptors as mutually acceptable. If the student is unable to meet with the preceptor at an established time, the student will notify the preceptor as soon as possible to avoid any disruption and to arrange alternative clinical hours. Students are required to obtain a minimum of 200 practicum hours for this course.