0 or 3 credits
Spring 2026 Lecture Distance Learning Upper Division
Examination of pathophysiological alterations and clinical management of chronic conditions and illnesses in adolescents and adults. Students will synthesize knowledge of physiological, psychological, and sociocultural factors in the assessment and management of chronic conditions. Focus is on the differential diagnosis, clinical management, and patient and family education within the context of primary care. Chronic illness and health promotion models, as well as biopsychosocial and cultural theories are integrated throughout the course. Individual, family, and group intervention strategies are addressed. The adult nurse practitioner role is analyzed in the context of caring for persons with acute conditions.
Learning Outcomes1Incorporate knowledge of epidemiological, developmental, physiological, informatics, technology, leadership, systems, policy, quality improvement, family, community, and health promotion theories into the primary care of adolescents, adults, and older adults with chronic conditions.
2Discriminate among physiological presentations of signs and symptoms in order to differentially diagnose and manage chronic health problems of adolescents, adults, and older adults.
3Integrate evidence-based practice standards in the care of adolescents, adults, and older adults with chronic conditions.
4Incorporate the family and/or support systems into the culturally sensitive plan of care in the management of chronic health problems to improve quality outcomes.
5Analyze methods to promote health, function, and quality of life, and reduce morbidity in adolescents, adults, and older adults with chronic conditions.
6Apply legal, ethical, and professional nursing standards to the delivery of safe, quality primary care of adolescents, adults, and older adults with chronic conditions.
7Analyze chronic and recurring conditions commonly found in diverse adolescent, adult, and older adult populations.
8Identify resources to assist in the provision of care in diverse settings.
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