NUR (0302) 882 - DNP Residency I Adult Gerontology Primary Care

Credits: 1.00

Students focus on the comprehensive and systematic assessment of healthcare problems in complex situations in this 100 hour practicum. Diverse and culturally sensitive approaches are used in developing an awareness of the role of the nurse leader. It is the first of three sequential courses in the DNP program.

Prerequisite 1: NUR 880 and NUR 879 and NUR 878
Course Learning Goals: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1.   Synthesize principles of evidence-based practice and appropriate theoretical frameworks into the nurse leader role as the foundation for the assessment of a healthcare issues
2.   Analyze a healthcare issue for the purpose of improving practice of care and health outcomes.
3.   Interpret the results of problem analysis to determine specific interventions that contribute to achievement of optimal outcomes.
4.   Demonstrate advanced levels of clinical practice in designing, delivering, and evaluating care in complex situations.
5.   Demonstrate patient care expertise with emphasis on independent and inter-professional clinical practice.