The Family Nurse Practitioner offers students a focus on development and implementation of the nurse practitioner role with families in a rural setting. Ethical dilemmas and legal issues resulting from the expanded role are addressed. Primary care provider and leadership roles in community practice are learned from a theoretical knowledge base in the classroom as well as in the clinical components.
Students learn needs assessment approaches for a community-wide system of health care services.
Synthesizes theory and research from nursing, the biopsychosocial sciences, and humanities to provide advanced nursing care to clients of diverse cultures. Is proficient in the utilization of research findings including collaboration in nursing projects and provision of clinical expertise for research. Implements the advanced practice roles of teacher, researcher, advocate, clinician, consultant, collaborator, and manager of systems. Articulates the differentiated advanced practice nurse roles of nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, nurse anesthetist, and nurse administrator to other health professionals, policy makers, and consumers. Refines and implements a program for continued professional growth.