NUFP 785 Primary Care 3: Clinical Practicum and Capstone
This course, which includes 4 credit hours of clinical experience, will focus on clinical competence in primary care settings by building on knowledge and skills gained in previous courses. The purpose of this cumulative course and its learning activities is to demonstrate synthesis and application of all MSN/FNP program learning outcomes and integrate Family Nurse Practitioner competencies in a systematic, practical, and scholarly manner. Through clinical experiences and classroom activities, students will build confidence as they begin the transition from the role of registered nurse to advanced practice nurse. Classroom activities will enable students to explore the salient nurse practitioner practice issues involved in the delivery of safe, competent, quality and cost-effective care of patients in a dynamic healthcare system. Clinical experiences in primary care settings will provide students with the continued opportunity to develop, implement, and evaluate management plans for patients with complex health conditions. The application of knowledge in the management of patients and collaboration among the advanced practice nurse and the patient, family, and interprofessional healthcare team are emphasized.
In addition, this course includes 1 credit hour dedicated to an intensive lab session which serves as the culminating experience in the program. During the intensive lab session, students will come to campus for in-person experiential learning and a professional development experience including oral boards and poster presentations.
8 credit hours: 3 didactic, 1 lab, 4 clinical - 240 hours clinical time