Designed to facilitate transition of the baccalaureate-prepared professional nurse into role of advanced adult nurse practitioner. Builds on concepts of role socialization and organizational structure. Professional issues such as credentialing and reimbursement for adult nurse practitioners are explored. Healthcare policy and its impact on advanced nursing practice and primary care are examined. The focus is on assessment and intervention related to wellness, health promotion, and restorative care for older adults.
Content includes management of common health problems of older adults.
Expands foundational concepts of pathophysiology such as alterations in cell structure and function and adaptive cellular responses, as well as alterations in fluids and electrolytes, membrane potential, and body defenses. Explores the concepts of control of normal function, altered function, and when appropriate, organ and system failure. Recognition, evaluation, and management of common health deviations of adults are included. Provides a framework for understanding all aspects of pharmacotherapeutics. Builds on the concepts of disease prevention and health promotion.