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The role of the Nurse Practitioner is that of direct care provider. Nurse practitioners may be educated in a variety of specialties, but the programs offered at UNLV are those of Family Nurse Practitioner and the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Currently the Geriatric Nurse Practitioner pathway is not offered. However, a post-master’s certificate will potentially be offered in fall, 2006 if there are a sufficient number of qualified applicants.
NP’s practice in clinics, long term care facilities, hospitals, physician offices, managed care corporations, and private industries. Practitioners perform health histories and physical examinations, order and interpret diagnostic tests, diagnose and manage acute and chronic diseases, prescribe medication and treatments, provide patient and family counseling and education regarding lifestyle behaviors and self-care skills, and participate in research projects as well as integrate research findings into practice.
The NP blends some aspects of medicine with Nursing, using a Nursing perspective. When required by state law, as it is in Nevada, NP’s have collaborative relationships with physicians. Credentialing examinations, designed by specialty areas, are available and required prior to practice in most states.
A. Core courses completed by ALL practitioner students
| NURS 704: | Advanced Pathophysiology | 3 cr |
| NURS 705: | Roles in Advanced Practice of Nursing | 1 cr |
| NURS 706: | Nursing Theory and the Research Process | 3 cr |
| NURS 707: | Nursing Research Methods and Utilization | 3 cr |
| NURS 713: | Health and Public Policy | 3 cr |
| NURS 730: | Pharmacology in Primary Care | 3 cr |
| NURS 752: | Role of the Nurse Practitioner: Transition to Practice | 2 cr |
| NURS 766, NURS 796: | Capstone Seminar I and II | 2 cr |
B. Clinical Pathway
| NURS 714: | Family Theory and Assessment | cr |
| NURS 731: | Advanced Pediatric Health Assessment | cr |
| NURS 734: | Primary Care in Pediatrics: the Well Child and Adolescent |
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| NURS 744: | Primary Care Pediatrics: Common Problems | cr |
| NURS 764: | Primary Care Pediatrics: Chronic Illness | cr |
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