NURS 7606 - PCNP Practicum VI Residency

This is the final of six clinical courses, it provides opportunities for the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner student to develop mastery of the application of evidence based didactic knowledge and clinical skills in the provision of primary health care. There is a focus on an independent role of the development, implementation, and evaluation the plan of care for patients in the management of complex episodic and chronic diseases with the support of the preceptor. The focus also includes an independent role of the development and implementation of skills in leadership/policy/quality improvement. Evolution of knowledge and skills attained through previous practicum rotations and residency results in producing a capable, qualified primary care provider, who will transition into a safe novice independent nurse practitioner and health care leader.