DNP AGPCNP Clinical Preceptor & Site Requirements

3 Credits – 180 Patient Contact Hours

Course Description:

This course provides the adult-gerontology nurse practitioner student with foundational clinical experiences for patients as seen in primary care. The focus of the course is to develop and apply critical thinking skills to formulate differential diagnoses, diagnoses, treatments and evaluation plans for the adult ages 13 through end of life.

Prerequisites:

• NSG 612: Advanced Family Nursing I: Adult Health

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Apply knowledge from health, psychological, cultural, and social sciences in the advanced nursing management of patients ages 13 years and older with common illnesses in the primary care setting.
2. Develop differential diagnoses based on health assessment including medical and social history, presenting symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information.
3. Identify health promotion strategies for each patient.
4. Formulate evidence-based treatment plans.
5. Demonstrate effective professional oral and written skills.
6. Evaluate the efficacy of various approaches to symptom management in the adult and older adult patient using an evidence-based approach.

3 Credits – 180 Patient Contact Hours

Course Description:

This course provides the adult-gerontology nurse practitioner student with continuing clinical

experiences for patients 13 years of age through end of life in primary care settings. The focus of the course is to continue development and application of critical thinking skills to formulate differential diagnoses, diagnoses, treatments and evaluation plans for this population.

Prerequisites:

• NSGL 636 Advanced Adult-Gerontology Nursing Practicum I
• NSG 616 Advanced Adult-Gerontology Nursing: Adolescents, Older Adult, Gender Health

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Apply knowledge from health, psychological, cultural, and social sciences in the advanced nursing management of patients 13 years and older with common illnesses in the primary care setting.
2. Develop differential diagnoses based on health assessment including medical and social history, presenting symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information.
3. Identify health promotion strategies for each patient.
4. Formulate and evaluate evidence-based treatment plans.
5. Demonstrate effective professional oral and written skills.
6. Apply adult and gerontology knowledge to enhance the patient’s health while demonstrating cultural competency.

3 Credits – 180 Patient Contact Hours

Course Description:

This course provides the adult-gerontology nurse practitioner student with the final 180-hour practicum experience that synthesizes critical thinking and clinical experiences. Clinical competency is developed in assessment, diagnosis, and management of complex health problems for ages 13 and older with the guidance of a clinical preceptor in primary care. The focus of the course is to provide care for patients with complex chronic illness and to apply critical thinking skills to formulate differential diagnoses, diagnoses, treatments and evaluation plans for young adults, adults, older adults, elderly and the frail elderly*.

Prerequisites:

• NSGL 636 Advanced Adult-Gerontology Nursing Practicum I
• NSGL 638 Advanced Adult-Gerontology Nursing Practicum II
• Pre or Co Requisite: NSG 618 Advanced Adult-Gerontology Nursing: Management of Complex Health Problems

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Synthesize and apply knowledge from health, psychological, cultural, and social sciences in the advanced nursing management of patients from ages 13 and older, including the frail elderly, with complex illnesses in the primary care setting.
2. Design patient centered care based on health assessment including medical and social history, presenting symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information.
3. Promote the health of clients/patients through education and multidisciplinary management of risk reduction, disease prevention and the management of illness.
4. Apply evidence-based research to enhance the patient’s health while providing culturally competent care.
5. Demonstrate effectiveness in managing complex illnesses in primary care settings.
6. Demonstrate professional role competence in education and advanced nursing practice.

*Frail elderly individuals often have multiple chronic health conditions, reduced physiological reserve, diminished muscle strength, impaired mobility, and are more susceptible to functional decline.