As primary health care providers, nurse practitioners are responsible for the promotion of health for individuals and families and for evaluation and management of acute and chronic health problems. Nurse practitioners base their practice on a distinct body of knowledge that is supported by a sound and growing body of research in nursing. As direct providers of primary care services, nurse practitioners emphasize quality relationships with patients, families and communities, education of patients and families, and coordination of services aimed at specific health outcomes. Home Health Care Concepts . Preceptorships during the summer and fall clinical practice will be specifically tailored for advanced practice in the home care setting.
Students are also free to take additional electives, if they choose.
During any given semester, students enrolled in 4.0 c.u.