ADDENDUM to the Rasmussen University Catalog and Student Handbook 2021-2022 June 30, 2022 NGR6267 Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum III 160 hours, 6 credits NUR6267 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credit) NUR6267LL Clinical (150 hours, 5 credits) In this course and practicum experience students apply newly acquired advanced nursing knowledge and skills as they participate in the evaluation and treatment of aging adults and frail elderly patients seeking primary care services. Students apply the knowledge of advanced assessment and diagnostic reasoning to formulate treatment plans for aging adult, and frail elderly primary care patients. There is an emphasis on the identification of signs and symptoms of disorders, selecting treatments and pharmacological interventions, health promotion, health restoration and maintenance, and evidence-based practice in primary care settings. Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses NGR6268 Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum IV 160 hours, 6 credits NUR6268 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credit) NUR6268LL Clinical (150 hours, 5 credits) This final practicum course provides an opportunity for students to work with patients within the student’s particular population and areas of interest. Students continue to refine skills of assessment, diagnosis, and formulation of treatment plans for primary care adult- gerontology patients. Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses NGR6330 Principles of Pediatric Primary Care 40 hours, 4 credits This course prepares students to address specialized health care needs of children within the framework of a family-centered course. There is a focus on the patient from birth to young adult, emphasizing advanced nursing knowledge of growth and development, health promotion, health restoration, and health maintenance. Students apply diagnostic reasoning and evidence-based practice as they learn to manage common acute, episodic, and chronic disease processes in pediatric patients in the primary care settings. Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses NGR6340 Advanced Primary Care of the Pediatric Patient I 40 hours, 4 credits In this course, students develop knowledge and skills to provide primary care to pediatric patients with complex health disorders. Students develop evidence-based plans of care using age-appropriate assessments, diagnostics, and disease management strategies for primary care of pediatric patients with a focus on select body systems. There is an emphasis on the collection of subjective and objective data, laboratory findings, diagnostic tests, diagnoses, and a plan for patient-centered therapeutic interventions for disease management of primary care pediatric patients with complex disorders of the HEENT, integumentary, immunologic, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and renal systems. Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses NGR6350 Advanced Primary Care of the Pediatric Patient II 40 hours, 4 credits In this course, students continue to develop knowledge and skills to provide primary care to pediatric patients with complex health disorders. Students develop evidence-based plans of care using age-appropriate assessments, diagnostics, and disease management strategies for primary care of pediatric patients with a focus on specific body systems. There is an emphasis on the collection of subjective and objective data, laboratory findings, diagnostic tests, diagnoses, and a plan for patient-centered therapeutic interventions for disease management of primary care pediatric patients with complex disorders of the endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, hematological, and neurological system as well as the management of complex mental health disorders. Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses NGR6365 Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum I 160 hours, 6 credits NUR6365 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credit) NUR6365LL Clinical (150 hours, 5 credits) This course is the first of four practicum experiences for the family nurse practitioner student. The required practicum provides an opportunity for students to apply newly acquired knowledge and skills with patients seeking primary care services. Although practicum experiences may include patients across the lifespan, there is a focus on health promotion and disease management of patients with reproductive disorders, and the childbearing family. Emphasis is placed on identification of normal versus abnormal, signs and symptoms of disorders, and treatment plans including pharmacological interventions appropriate to age and developmental stage. Students identify the appropriate care, intervention, and education for patients in primary care settings. Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses. Residential Skills Check. This addendum modifies catalog content as indicated, and supersedes all previous addenda. Page 14 / 57
