NU-665B-02-24PCSP Primary Care of Family I

Course Description

This is the second course in primary care of the family. This course continues the development of skills in decision making and clinical management of families through the life cycle. Classroom learning is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences of 300 hours (NU665BX).

Pre-Requisites

NU 606: Advanced Pathophysiology
NU 629: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention across Diverse Populations
NU 641: Advanced Clinical Pharmacology
NU 650: Advanced Health Assessment in Nursing
NU 664B: Primary Care of the Family I
NU 664BX: Clinical Seminar

Knowledge/Skills Needed to Complete this Course (Optional)

Optional pre-req knowledge areas: ask the faculty member if this applies to your course and then have them compose a short synopsis for your course. If it does not apply, please delete this section.

Textbooks and Course Materials

Required Course Materials

Dunphy, L., Winland-Brown, J., Porter, B., & Thomas, D. (2022). Primary care: Art and science of advanced practice nursing – An interprofessional approach. (6th ed.). Philadelphia, P.A., F.A. Davis. ISBN: 978-1719644655
Garzon, D., Starr, N., Brady, M., Gaylord, N., Driessnack, M. & Duderstadt. (2019). Burns’ pediatric primary care. (7th ed.). Elsevier Publishing Company. ISBN: 978-0323581967
Hagan, J., Shaw, J. & Duncan, P. (2017). Bright futures: Guidelines pocket guide: Guidelines for health supervision of infants, children, and adolescents. (4th ed.). American Academy of Pediatrics. ISBN: 978-1610020824
iHuman Kaplan Virtual Simulation Software

Recommended Texts & Other Readings

Hollier, A. (2021). Clinical guidelines in primary care (4th ed.). Lafayette: Advanced Practice Education Associates. ISBN: 978-1892418272
Leik, M. (2020) Family nurse practitioner certification intensive review: Fast facts and practice questions (4th ed.). New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company. ISBN: 9780826163721

Course Outcomes

Integrate nursing and related theories as they apply to family nursing practice to promote adaptation and achieve therapeutic nursing interventions for individuals and families in primary care settings. (SLO-II 1 and SLO-III 1)
Incorporate research findings and critical thinking skills in planning interdisciplinary care for individuals and families in primary care settings. (SLO-II 1, 2, 4 and SLO-III 1, 2, 4)
Utilize technology, communication, and interpersonal skills to plan primary care interventions for individuals, families, and diverse populations. (SLO-II 3, 4 and SLO-III 3)
Demonstrate decision-making and clinical management skills founded on evidence-based concepts and guidelines. (SLO-II 3, 6 and SLO-III 3, 6)
Integrate ethical, legal, and professional standards of practice from the perspective of a family nurse practitioner. (SLO-II 5 and SLO-III 5)
Assess needs for continued personal and professional development. (SLO-II 17and SLO-III 7)
Evaluate issues within the health care delivery system that affect the role of the family nurse practitioner and delivery of care in primary care settings. (SLO-II 8, 9 and SLO-III 8, 9)
Design evidence-based education interventions as both individual provider and member of interprofessional education team. (SLO-II 3, 8 and SLO-III 3, 8)

	Section	Assignment	Duedate	Grade

Completed: Week 1 Assignment 2: Milestones Matter

Completed: Week 1 Assignment 3: APEA Review Content Completion

Section 7: Course Map

Course Map

Week 1: Pediatrics
Weekly Topics: Common acute and chronic pediatric conditions
Weekly Objectives (WO): Identify individual and team-based advocacy strategies for health promotion and disease prevention that address social determinants of health for individuals and populations across the lifespan. Integrate knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physical assessment related to common acute and chronic pediatric conditions across the lifespan. Synthesize knowledge of common acute and chronic pediatric conditions to prioritize differential diagnoses based on assessment data for patients across the lifespan. Develop a comprehensive plan of care for pediatric conditions that reflects current healthcare knowledge, research, and practice within the scope of Family Nurse Practitioner for patients across the lifespan. Demonstrate understanding of course requirements, course layout, and syllabus expectations.	Learning Materials Select the Weeks 1 and 2 Learning Materials (Word) to download this week’s resources.	Assignments / Assessments / Activities (WO) Syllabus Review Quiz Week 1 Assignment 1: Introduction to iHuman Quiz Week 1 Discussion 1: Pediatric Health Week 1 Assignment 2: Milestones Matter Week 1 Assignment 3: APEA Review Content Completion Looking Ahead: MAT Waiver	Due Dates Day 7 Day 7 Initial Post: Day 3; Replies: Day 5 Day 7 Day 7 N/A

Week 2: Pediatrics, Continued
Weekly Topics: Common acute and chronic pediatric conditions
Weekly Objectives (WO): Identify individual and team-based advocacy strategies for health promotion and disease prevention that address social determinants of health for individuals and populations across the lifespan. Integrate knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physical assessment related to common acute and chronic pediatric conditions across the lifespan. Synthesize knowledge of common acute and chronic pediatric conditions to prioritize differential diagnoses based on assessment data for patients across the lifespan. Develop a comprehensive plan of care for pediatric conditions that reflects current healthcare knowledge, research, and practice within the scope of Family Nurse Practitioner for patients across the lifespan. Demonstrate understanding of course requirements, course layout, and syllabus expectations.	Learning Materials Select the Weeks 1 and 2 Learning Materials (Word) to download this week’s resources.	Assignments / Assessments / Activities (WO) Week 2 Assignment 1: iHuman Simulation Week 2 Assignment 2: QBank Week 2 Assignment 3: APEA Review Content Completion	Due Dates Day 7 Day 7 Day 7

Week 3: Abdominal and Renal
Weekly Topics: Common acute and chronic abdominal and renal conditions
Weekly Objectives (WO): Identify individual and team-based advocacy strategies for health promotion and disease prevention that address social determinants of health for individuals and populations across the lifespan. Integrate knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physical assessment related to common acute and chronic abdominal and renal conditions across the lifespan. Synthesize knowledge of common acute and chronic abdominal and renal conditions to prioritize differential diagnoses based on assessment data for patients across the lifespan. Develop a comprehensive plan of care for abdominal and renal conditions that reflects current healthcare knowledge, research, and practice within the scope of Family Nurse Practitioner for patients across the lifespan.	Learning Materials Select the Weeks 3 and 4 Learning Materials (Word) to download this week’s resources.	Assignments / Assessments / Activities (WO) Week 3 Assignment 1: APEA Pre-Predictor (Requires Respondus or Lockdown Browser found under APEA Exams Test) Week 3 Assignment 2: iHuman Simulation Week 3 Assignment 3: QBank Questions Week 3 Assignment 4: APEA Review Content Completion APEA Exams Test	Due Dates Day 7 Day 7 Day 7 Day 7

Week 4: Abdominal and Renal, Continued
Weekly Topics: Common acute and chronic abdominal and renal conditions
Weekly Objectives (WO): Identify individual and team-based advocacy strategies for health promotion and disease prevention that address social determinants of health for individuals and populations across the lifespan. Integrate knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physical assessment related to common acute and chronic abdominal and renal conditions across the lifespan. Synthesize knowledge of common acute and chronic abdominal and renal conditions to prioritize differential diagnoses based on assessment data for patients across the lifespan. Develop a comprehensive plan of care for abdominal and renal conditions that reflects current healthcare knowledge, research, and practice within the scope of Family Nurse Practitioner for patients across the lifespan.	Learning Materials Select the Weeks 3 and 4 Learning Materials (Word) to download this week’s resources.	Assignments / Assessments / Activities (WO) Week 4 Assignment 1: Comprehensive Case Study Week 4 Assignment 2: Clinical Challenge Week 4 Assignment 3: QBank Questions Week 4 Assignment 4: APEA Review Content Completion	Due Dates Day 7 Day 7 Day 7 Day 7

Week 5: Men’s Health
Weekly Topics: Common acute and chronic men’s health and other conditions
Weekly Objectives (WO): Identify individual and team-based advocacy strategies for health promotion and disease prevention that address social determinants of health for individuals and populations across the lifespan. Integrate knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physical assessment related to common acute and chronic men’s health and other conditions across the lifespan. Synthesize knowledge of common acute and chronic men’s health and other conditions to prioritize differential diagnoses based on assessment data for patients across the lifespan. Develop a comprehensive plan of care for men’s health and other conditions that reflects current healthcare knowledge, research, and practice within the scope of the family nurse practitioner for patients across the lifespan.	Learning Materials Select the Weeks 5 Learning Materials (Word) to download this week’s resources.	Assignments / Assessments / Activities (WO) Week 5 Assignment 1: QBank Questions Week 5 Assignment 2: APEA Review Content Completion Week 5: Exam 1	Due Dates Day 7 Day 7 Day 7

Week 6: Endocrine
Weekly Topics: Common acute and chronic endocrine conditions
Weekly Objectives (WO): Identify individual and team-based advocacy strategies for health promotion and disease prevention that address social determinants of health for individuals and populations across the lifespan. Integrate knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physical assessment related to common acute and chronic endocrine conditions across the lifespan. Synthesize knowledge of common acute and chronic endocrine conditions to prioritize differential diagnoses based on assessment data for patients across the lifespan. Develop a comprehensive plan of care for endocrine conditions that reflects current healthcare knowledge, research, and practice within the scope of Family Nurse Practitioner for patients across the lifespan.	Learning Materials Select the Weeks 6 and 7 Learning Materials (Word) to download this week’s resources.	Assignments / Assessments / Activities (WO) Week 6 Assignment 1: iHuman Simulation Week 6 Assignment 2: APEA Review Content Completion	Due Dates Day 7 Day 7

Week 7: Endocrine, Continued
Weekly Topics: Common acute and chronic endocrine conditions
Weekly Objectives (WO): Identify individual and team-based advocacy strategies for health promotion and disease prevention that address social determinants of health for individuals and populations across the lifespan. Integrate knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physical assessment related to common acute and chronic endocrine conditions across the lifespan. Synthesize knowledge of common acute and chronic endocrine conditions to prioritize differential diagnoses based on assessment data for patients across the lifespan. Develop a comprehensive plan of care for endocrine conditions that reflects current healthcare knowledge, research, and practice within the scope of Family Nurse Practitioner for patients across the lifespan.	Learning Materials Select the Weeks 6 and 7 Learning Materials (Word) to download this week’s resources.	Assignments / Assessments / Activities (WO) Week 7 Discussion 1: Teen Type 1 Diabetic Patient Week 7 Assignment 1: QBank Questions	Due Dates Day 7 Day 7

Week 8: Hematology/Rheumatology
Weekly Topics: Common acute and chronic hematologic and rheumatologic conditions
Weekly Objectives (WO): Identify individual and team-based advocacy strategies for health promotion and disease prevention that address social determinants of health for individuals and populations across the lifespan. Integrate knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physical assessment related to common acute and chronic hematologic and rheumatologic conditions across the lifespan. Synthesize knowledge of common acute and chronic hematologic and rheumatologic conditions to prioritize differential diagnoses based on assessment data for patients across the lifespan. Develop a comprehensive plan of care for hematologic and rheumatologic conditions that reflects current healthcare knowledge, research, and practice within the scope of Family Nurse Practitioner for patients across the lifespan.	Learning Materials Select the Weeks 8 and 9 Learning Materials (Word) to download this week’s resources.	Assignments / Assessments / Activities (WO) Week 8 Assignment 1: i-Human Simulation Week 8 Assignment 2: QBank Questions	Due Dates Day 7 Day 7

Week 9: Hematology/Rheumatology, Continued
Weekly Topics: Common acute and chronic hematologic and rheumatologic conditions
Weekly Objectives (WO): Identify individual and team-based advocacy strategies for health promotion and disease prevention that address social determinants of health for individuals and populations across the lifespan. Integrate knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physical assessment related to common acute and chronic hematologic and rheumatologic conditions across the lifespan. Synthesize knowledge of common acute and chronic hematologic and rheumatologic conditions to prioritize differential diagnoses based on assessment data for patients across the lifespan. Develop a comprehensive plan of care for hematologic and rheumatologic conditions that reflects current healthcare knowledge, research, and practice within the scope of Family Nurse Practitioner for patients across the lifespan.	Learning Materials Select the Weeks 8 and 9 Learning Materials (Word) to download this week’s resources.	Assignments / Assessments / Activities (WO) Week 9 Discussion 1: Hematology Patient Week 9 Assignment 1: APEA Review Content Completion	Due Dates Day 7 Day 7

Week 10: Musculoskeletal
Weekly Topics: Common acute and chronic musculoskeletal and other conditions
Weekly Objectives (WO): Identify individual and team-based advocacy strategies for health promotion and disease prevention that address social determinants of health for individuals and populations across the lifespan. Integrate knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physical assessment related to common acute and chronic musculoskeletal and other conditions across the lifespan. Synthesize knowledge of common acute and chronic musculoskeletal and other conditions to prioritize differential diagnoses based on assessment data for patients across the lifespan. Develop a comprehensive plan of care for musculoskeletal and other conditions that reflects current healthcare knowledge, research, and practice within the scope of the Family Nurse Practitioner for patients across the lifespan.	Learning Materials Select the Weeks 10-12 Learning Materials (Word) to download this week’s resources.	Assignments / Assessments / Activities (WO) Week 10: Exam 2	Due Dates Day 7

Week 11: Musculoskeletal, Continued
Weekly Topics: Common acute and chronic musculoskeletal and other conditions
Weekly Objectives (WO): Identify individual and team-based advocacy strategies for health promotion and disease prevention that address social determinants of health for individuals and populations across the lifespan. Integrate knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physical assessment related to common acute and chronic musculoskeletal and other conditions across the lifespan. Synthesize knowledge of common acute and chronic musculoskeletal and other conditions to prioritize differential diagnoses based on assessment data for patients across the lifespan. Develop a comprehensive plan of care for musculoskeletal and other conditions that reflects current healthcare knowledge, research, and practice within the scope of the Family Nurse Practitioner for patients across the lifespan.	Learning Materials Select the Weeks 10-12 Learning Materials (Word) to download this week’s resources.	Assignments / Assessments / Activities (WO) Week 11 Assignment 1: Comprehensive Case Study Week 11 Discussion 1: Musculoskeletal Patient Week 11 Assignment 2: APEA Review Content Completion	Due Dates Day 7 Day 7 Day 7

Week 12: Musculoskeletal, Continued
Weekly Topics: Common acute and chronic musculoskeletal and other conditions
Weekly Objectives (WO): Identify individual and team-based advocacy strategies for health promotion and disease prevention that address social determinants of health for individuals and populations across the lifespan. Integrate knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physical assessment related to common acute and chronic musculoskeletal and other conditions across the lifespan. Synthesize knowledge of common acute and chronic musculoskeletal and other conditions to prioritize differential diagnoses based on assessment data for patients across the lifespan. Develop a comprehensive plan of care for musculoskeletal and other conditions that reflects current healthcare knowledge, research, and practice within the scope of the Family Nurse Practitioner for patients across the lifespan.	Learning Materials Select the Weeks 10-12 Learning Materials (Word) to download this week’s resources.	Assignments / Assessments / Activities (WO) Week 12 Assignment 1: iHuman Simulation Week 12 Assignment 2: QBank Questions	Due Dates Day 7 Day 7

Week 13: Psychology
Weekly Topics: Common acute and chronic psychologic conditions
Weekly Objectives (WO): Identify individual and team-based advocacy strategies for health promotion and disease prevention that address social determinants of health for individuals and populations across the lifespan. Integrate knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physical assessment related to common acute and chronic psychologic conditions across the lifespan. Synthesize knowledge of common acute and chronic psychologic conditions to prioritize differential diagnoses based on assessment data for patients across the lifespan. Develop a comprehensive plan of care for psychologic conditions that reflects current healthcare knowledge, research, and practice within the scope of the Family Nurse Practitioner for patients across the lifespan.	Learning Materials Select the Weeks 13 and 14 Learning Materials (Word) to download this week’s resources.	Assignments / Assessments / Activities (WO) Week 13 Assignment 1: DRT Post-Predictor Exam—APEA (Requires Respondus or Lockdown browser found under APEA Exams Test) Week 13 Assignment 2: Updated Remediation Plan Week 13 Assignment 3: MAT Waiver Submission Week 13 Discussion 1: Mood Disorder Patient Week 13: QBank Questions APEA Exams Test	Due Dates Day 7 Day 7 Day 7 Day 7 Day 7 Day 7

Week 14: Psychology, Continued
Weekly Topics: Common acute and chronic psychologic conditions
Weekly Objectives (WO): Identify individual and team-based advocacy strategies for health promotion and disease prevention that address social determinants of health for individuals and populations across the lifespan. Integrate knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physical assessment related to common acute and chronic psychologic conditions across the lifespan. Synthesize knowledge of common acute and chronic psychologic conditions to prioritize differential diagnoses based on assessment data for patients across the lifespan. Develop a comprehensive plan of care for psychologic conditions that reflects current healthcare knowledge, research, and practice within the scope of the Family Nurse Practitioner for patients across the lifespan.	Learning Materials Select the Weeks 13 and 14 Learning Materials (Word) to download this week’s resources.	Assignments / Assessments / Activities (WO) Week 14 Assignment 1: iHuman Simulation Week 14 Assignment 2: QBank Questions Week 14 Assignment 3: APEA Review Content Completion Week 14 Discussion 1: Palliative Care Patient	Due Dates Day 7 Day 7 Day 7 Day 7

Week 15: Final Exam
Weekly Topics: Final Exam
Weekly Objectives (WO): Identify individual and team-based advocacy strategies for health promotion and disease prevention that address social determinants of health for individuals and populations across the lifespan. Integrate knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physical assessment related to common acute and chronic conditions across the lifespan. Synthesize knowledge of common acute and chronic conditions to prioritize differential diagnoses based on assessment data for patients across the lifespan. Develop a comprehensive plan of care for common conditions that reflects current healthcare knowledge, research, and practice within the scope of the Family Nurse Practitioner for patients across the lifespan.	Learning Materials N/A	Assignments / Assessments / Activities (WO) Week 15: Activity 1 End of Program Questionnaire Week 15 Assignment 1: APEA Review Content Completion Week 15 Assignment 2: Therapeutic Communication and Mental Health Assessment Week 15: Exam 3	Due Dates Day 7 Day 7 Day 7 Day 7

Week 16: End of Course Evaluation
Weekly Topics: End-of-Course Evaluation
Weekly Objectives (WO): N/A	Learning Materials N/A	Assignments / Assessments / Activities (WO) End-of-Course Evaluation	Due Dates N/A