NR 511 DIAGNOSIS

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 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 .(Ebook) Required across all FNP courses: Textbook 4 • American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. 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. 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 co