Walden University
NURS 6531: Primary Care of Adults Across the Lifespan
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Syllabus
Student Support and Calendar Information
So you have all key information available to you off-line, it is highly recommended that you print the following items for your reference:
This Syllabus, including the Course Schedule that is linked on this page as a PDF
Course Calendar
Support, Guidelines, and Policies
Credit Hours
5 quarter hours in 11 weeks
Walden University assigns credit hours based on the number and type of assignments that enable students to achieve the course
learning objectives. In general, each semester credit equals about 42 hours of total student work and each quarter credit equals about
28 hours of total student work. This time requirement represents an approximate average for undergraduate work and the minimum
expectations for graduate work. The number and kind of activities estimated to fulfill time requirements will vary by degree level and
student learning style, and by student familiarity with the delivery method and course content.
Course Description
In this course, students learn how nurse practitioners master the art and science of clinical decision making among adult populations
across the lifespan. Students focus on the diagnosis and management of primary healthcare needs and problems of the adult, elderly,
and frail elderly. They engage in a variety of course assignments that focus on physical and behavioral disease processes central to
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,diagnosing illnesses as well as planning, implementing, and evaluating therapeutic treatment programs for acute illnesses commonly
encountered in a primary healthcare setting. Students gain confidence in clinical experiences in a primary healthcare setting where they
learn to plan, implement, and evaluate therapeutic regimens for adult patients with common acute and chronic illnesses.
Note: All FNP students may only see patients aged 18 years and above, AGNP and AGAC-NP students may see patients
according to state requirements.
Course Prerequisites
NURS 6501: Advanced Pathophysiology
NURS 6511: Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning
NURS 6521: Advanced Pharmacology
Course Outcomes
Analyze domains and theories of nursing practice
Analyze disorders of body systems
Analyze diagnoses for patients
Evaluate patient treatment options
Analyze health promotion and patient education strategies
Understand and apply key terms, concepts, and principles related to the primary care of adults across the lifespan
SON Alignment of Learning Outcomes
Click on the following link to access the SON Alignment of Learner Outcomes: NURS 6531 SON Alignment of Learner Outcomes
Course Materials
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, Students will be provided the following course materials. For missing, incorrect, or damaged materials, please contact the Student
Support Team. Contact information for the Student Support Team can be located in the Student Support area in the left navigation bar.
Course Text
Buttaro, T. M., Trybulski, J., Polgar Bailey, P., & Sandberg-Cook, J. (2017). Primary care: A collaborative practice (5th ed.). St.
Louis, MO: Elsevier.
Other readings (journal articles, websites, book excerpts, etc.) are assigned throughout the course and may be found within each week
and within the Course Schedule.
Course Readings List
The Course Readings List contains all of the required Walden Library resources for this course. Please click on the following link to
access the list:
NURS 6531 Course Readings List
Media
Assigned course media elements are found within the weekly Learning Resources pages and are available via a streaming media
player or a hyperlink to the individual item.
Grading Criteria and Total Components of a Grade
Course grades will be based on participation (postings) and completion of assignments listed below.
Note: All assignments must be completed to pass the course.
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NURS 6531: Primary Care of Adults Across the Lifespan
Photo Credit: Getty Images/Fuse nurs
Syllabus
Student Support and Calendar Information
So you have all key information available to you off-line, it is highly recommended that you print the following items for your reference:
This Syllabus, including the Course Schedule that is linked on this page as a PDF
Course Calendar
Support, Guidelines, and Policies
Credit Hours
5 quarter hours in 11 weeks
Walden University assigns credit hours based on the number and type of assignments that enable students to achieve the course
learning objectives. In general, each semester credit equals about 42 hours of total student work and each quarter credit equals about
28 hours of total student work. This time requirement represents an approximate average for undergraduate work and the minimum
expectations for graduate work. The number and kind of activities estimated to fulfill time requirements will vary by degree level and
student learning style, and by student familiarity with the delivery method and course content.
Course Description
In this course, students learn how nurse practitioners master the art and science of clinical decision making among adult populations
across the lifespan. Students focus on the diagnosis and management of primary healthcare needs and problems of the adult, elderly,
and frail elderly. They engage in a variety of course assignments that focus on physical and behavioral disease processes central to
/
,diagnosing illnesses as well as planning, implementing, and evaluating therapeutic treatment programs for acute illnesses commonly
encountered in a primary healthcare setting. Students gain confidence in clinical experiences in a primary healthcare setting where they
learn to plan, implement, and evaluate therapeutic regimens for adult patients with common acute and chronic illnesses.
Note: All FNP students may only see patients aged 18 years and above, AGNP and AGAC-NP students may see patients
according to state requirements.
Course Prerequisites
NURS 6501: Advanced Pathophysiology
NURS 6511: Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning
NURS 6521: Advanced Pharmacology
Course Outcomes
Analyze domains and theories of nursing practice
Analyze disorders of body systems
Analyze diagnoses for patients
Evaluate patient treatment options
Analyze health promotion and patient education strategies
Understand and apply key terms, concepts, and principles related to the primary care of adults across the lifespan
SON Alignment of Learning Outcomes
Click on the following link to access the SON Alignment of Learner Outcomes: NURS 6531 SON Alignment of Learner Outcomes
Course Materials
/
, Students will be provided the following course materials. For missing, incorrect, or damaged materials, please contact the Student
Support Team. Contact information for the Student Support Team can be located in the Student Support area in the left navigation bar.
Course Text
Buttaro, T. M., Trybulski, J., Polgar Bailey, P., & Sandberg-Cook, J. (2017). Primary care: A collaborative practice (5th ed.). St.
Louis, MO: Elsevier.
Other readings (journal articles, websites, book excerpts, etc.) are assigned throughout the course and may be found within each week
and within the Course Schedule.
Course Readings List
The Course Readings List contains all of the required Walden Library resources for this course. Please click on the following link to
access the list:
NURS 6531 Course Readings List
Media
Assigned course media elements are found within the weekly Learning Resources pages and are available via a streaming media
player or a hyperlink to the individual item.
Grading Criteria and Total Components of a Grade
Course grades will be based on participation (postings) and completion of assignments listed below.
Note: All assignments must be completed to pass the course.
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