NURS783

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Leadership and Role Development for the Nurse Practitioner

Description

This course focuses on role development of the family nurse practitioner. Topics covered include the historical, and socio-political influences on the development of the role and role development theory. The course emphasizes role transition, ethical and legal aspects of the family nurse practitioner role, prescriptive authority and responsibility, and interprofessional collaboration.

Instruction Modes

In-Person On-Campus

Grade Modes

Standard (S)

College/School

School of Nursing

Start Term

Summer 2025 Semester

Objective

1. Evaluate various technological platforms used by family nurse practitioner regarding role development.

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2. Utilize research, public health data and current trends regarding the role of family nurse practitioners.

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3. Evaluate current organizations' policy initiatives and responsibility of the family nurse practitioner.

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4. Develop health promotion and disease prevention initiatives aimed at promoting health, well being and quality of care in the primary setting.

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5. Develop initiatives aimed at promoting leadership and professionalism of family nurse practitioners.

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6. Demonstrate leadership skills in addressing the health care needs of individuals across the lifespan and communities.

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7. Assess the role of the family nurse practitioner in quality improvement initiatives that promote social justice and health equity.

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8. Discuss the role of the family nurse practitioner in evidence based clinical prevention strategies.