NURS 669L Family Nurse Practitioner Residency II

This is the second term of the FNP residency. Students will continue with the activities engaged in during the prior residency and complete the required number of clinical hours to prepare them to take the Family Nurse Practitioner national certification exam. This course serves as a capstone clinical experience in preparation for beginning family nurse practitioner (FNP) practice. Emphasis is on the FNP student assuming increased responsibility, independence, and accountability for advanced clinical decision-making skills in the overall management of health problems experienced by individuals and families across the life span. Health promotion, well child care, and disease prevention strategies are incorporated. Culturally sensitive care is emphasized. Issues related to assuming the nurse practitioner role including interviewing skills, contract negotiation, and certification processes are integrated. FNP clinical practicum is a total of 135 hours.