Syllabus
Course Code: NR511
Course Title: Differential Diagnosis and Primary Care
Top Information
Course Number: NR511
Course Title: Differential Diagnosis and Primary
Care
Course Credit: 3 (Theory 0.5; Clinical 2.5)
Pre-requisite: NR508, NR509
Course Text
Textbook 1
Dunphy, L. M., Winland-Brown, J. E., Porter, B. O., & Thomas, D. J. (2015).
Primary care: The art and science of advanced practice nursing (4th ed.).
Retrieved from http://online.vitalsource.com
Textbook 2
Ferri, F. F. (2014). Ferri’s clinical advisor 2014: 5 books in 1. Philadelphia:
Mosby Elsevier. (Ebook)
Textbook 3
Jarvis, C. (2016). Physical examination & health assessment (7th ed.). Retrieved
from http://online.vitalsource.com.(Ebook)
Required across all FNP courses:
Textbook 4
American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the
American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.
Retrieved on 1/16
,Course Description
This course will provide students with content regarding formulating differential
diagnoses of individuals within the primary care setting, along with an introduction
to critical diagnostic skills to cultivate evidence-based behaviors. An emphasis will
be placed on processing client information in a logical, progressive manner and
formulating differential diagnoses for individuals across the lifespan. The course
will include 125 hours of supervised clinical practicum in primary care.
Retrieved on 1/16
, Course Outcomes
1. Demonstrate diagnostic reasoning that will assist in health promotion
and illness management of common health problems in primary care
through case study presentation. (PO 1)
2. Plan for healthcare delivery in an evidence-based manner to support high-
quality and cost-effective care and decision-making. (PO 1, 9, 11)
3. Formulate differential diagnoses based on the subjective and objective
patient data obtained from the case study. (PO 1, 3)
4. Create weekly S-O-A-P documentation on a clinical patient, demonstrating
increased mastery each week. (PO 1, 3)
5. Create a plan of care which integrates pharmacological,
complementary, and non- pharmacological therapies for management of
common health problems. (PO 1)
6. Utilize established standards and guidelines for management of
common pediatric, gynecology, internal medicine, and behavioral
conditions in primary care. (1, 11)
7. Engage in sequential application of selected advanced skills/procedures. (PO 1)
8. Demonstrate advanced skills/procedures for quality outcomes
pertinent to patient care. (PO 1, 2)
9. Perform selected advanced skills/procedures appropriate to student
competence and provider scope of practice. (1)
10.Conduct a systematic and accurate assessment of a client's total
health status, utilizing appropriate interviewing and data collection
techniques. (PO 1, 2, 5, 11)
11.Reflect on personal and professional growth toward achieving
competence as a family nurse practitioner. (PO 5, 7)
Program Outcomes
The MSN program outcomes are aligned with the American Association of Colleges of
Nursing publication, The Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing (2011). Upon
completion of the MSN degree program, the graduate will be able to:
1. Practice safe, high-quality advanced nursing care based on concepts and
knowledge from nursing and related disciplines.
2. Construct processes for leading and promoting quality improvement and safety
in advanced nursing practice and healthcare delivery.
3. Use contemporary communication modalities effectively in advanced nursing roles.
Retrieved on 1/16
Course Code: NR511
Course Title: Differential Diagnosis and Primary Care
Top Information
Course Number: NR511
Course Title: Differential Diagnosis and Primary
Care
Course Credit: 3 (Theory 0.5; Clinical 2.5)
Pre-requisite: NR508, NR509
Course Text
Textbook 1
Dunphy, L. M., Winland-Brown, J. E., Porter, B. O., & Thomas, D. J. (2015).
Primary care: The art and science of advanced practice nursing (4th ed.).
Retrieved from http://online.vitalsource.com
Textbook 2
Ferri, F. F. (2014). Ferri’s clinical advisor 2014: 5 books in 1. Philadelphia:
Mosby Elsevier. (Ebook)
Textbook 3
Jarvis, C. (2016). Physical examination & health assessment (7th ed.). Retrieved
from http://online.vitalsource.com.(Ebook)
Required across all FNP courses:
Textbook 4
American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the
American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.
Retrieved on 1/16
,Course Description
This course will provide students with content regarding formulating differential
diagnoses of individuals within the primary care setting, along with an introduction
to critical diagnostic skills to cultivate evidence-based behaviors. An emphasis will
be placed on processing client information in a logical, progressive manner and
formulating differential diagnoses for individuals across the lifespan. The course
will include 125 hours of supervised clinical practicum in primary care.
Retrieved on 1/16
, Course Outcomes
1. Demonstrate diagnostic reasoning that will assist in health promotion
and illness management of common health problems in primary care
through case study presentation. (PO 1)
2. Plan for healthcare delivery in an evidence-based manner to support high-
quality and cost-effective care and decision-making. (PO 1, 9, 11)
3. Formulate differential diagnoses based on the subjective and objective
patient data obtained from the case study. (PO 1, 3)
4. Create weekly S-O-A-P documentation on a clinical patient, demonstrating
increased mastery each week. (PO 1, 3)
5. Create a plan of care which integrates pharmacological,
complementary, and non- pharmacological therapies for management of
common health problems. (PO 1)
6. Utilize established standards and guidelines for management of
common pediatric, gynecology, internal medicine, and behavioral
conditions in primary care. (1, 11)
7. Engage in sequential application of selected advanced skills/procedures. (PO 1)
8. Demonstrate advanced skills/procedures for quality outcomes
pertinent to patient care. (PO 1, 2)
9. Perform selected advanced skills/procedures appropriate to student
competence and provider scope of practice. (1)
10.Conduct a systematic and accurate assessment of a client's total
health status, utilizing appropriate interviewing and data collection
techniques. (PO 1, 2, 5, 11)
11.Reflect on personal and professional growth toward achieving
competence as a family nurse practitioner. (PO 5, 7)
Program Outcomes
The MSN program outcomes are aligned with the American Association of Colleges of
Nursing publication, The Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing (2011). Upon
completion of the MSN degree program, the graduate will be able to:
1. Practice safe, high-quality advanced nursing care based on concepts and
knowledge from nursing and related disciplines.
2. Construct processes for leading and promoting quality improvement and safety
in advanced nursing practice and healthcare delivery.
3. Use contemporary communication modalities effectively in advanced nursing roles.
Retrieved on 1/16
