This course provides an overview of the primary care nurse practitioner's role in the health care system. The nurse practitioner's contributions to health promotion, clinical prevention and population health will be explored. Selected physical, pathophysiologic, social, mental health, behavioral, cultural, and ethical concepts will be discussed as a basis for clinical decision-making. Professional issues and trends in health and nursing at national and state levels will be analyzed. Emphasis will be on the role of the primary care nurse practitioner as a collaborative member of the health care team.

This course provides an overview of the primary care nurse practitioner's role in the health care system. The nurse practitioner's contributions to health promotion, clinical prevention and population health will be explored. Selected physical, pathophysiologic, social, mental health, behavioral, cultural, and ethical concepts will be discussed as a basis for clinical decision-making. Professional issues and trends in health and nursing at national and state levels will be analyzed. Emphasis will be on the role of the primary care nurse practitioner as a collaborative member of the health care team.