NURS 621 Primary Care I: Acute and Chronic Care
This course introduces the application of nursing science in evidence-based primary prevention, risk assessment and health maintenance across the lifespan. Students are introduced to differential diagnosis and the management of select common acute and chronic health conditions. Students utilize assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills in the interpretation of subjective and objective data. Advanced practice laboratory and diagnostic testing integration is reinforced. Students develop differential diagnosis skills and begin to develop individualized holistic treatment plans.
Prerequisites
3 Graduate credits
Effective August 17, 2026 to present
Learning outcomes
General
- Analyze needs related to evidence based health maintenance and wellness across the lifespan to include pediatrics and adult populations in the context of primary care.
- Identify health risk factors.
- Determine the implications of history, physical findings, laboratory, and diagnostic studies related to the management of select common acute and chronic health conditions in addition to annual well exams.
- Utilize evidence-based clinical practice guidelines and differential diagnosis critical thinking skills to diagnose and propose a plan to manage select common acute and chronic health conditions across the lifespan.
- Discuss the role of the FNP and associated professional issues arising from the clinical setting.
- Understand the principles of prescribing medications and treatments based on legal, ethical, pharmacological and pathophysiological principles.
- Provide holistic person-centered care by developing a mutually acceptable cost conscious and evidence-based plan of care.
- Begin development of mentor/mentee partnership.
Fall 2026
| Section | Title | Instructor | books | eservices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Primary Care I: Acute and Chronic Care | Yung Pfuhl, Kim | Books for NURS-621-01 Fall 2026 | Course details for NURS-621-01 Fall 2026 |