Adult Nurse Practitioner - Indiana University-Purdue University - Indianapolis

Adult Nurse Practitioner from Indiana University-Purdue University - Indianapolis is a Campus Master Registered Nurse degree that prepares you for a Nursing career. The adult nurse practitioner track is a 42-credit-hour program that prepares students for the advanced practice of nursing in primary health care of adults. The focus is on the comprehensive study of well, at risk, and chronically ill clients and their families who are cared for in ambulatory or extended care settings. In collaboration with other health care professionals, students provide health promotion, health maintenance, and management in a variety of clinical sites. The program is designed for either part- or full-time study. The core courses provide a solid foundation in the use of research and theory as a basis for the diagnosis and treatment of illness and the promotion of wellness. Clinical experiences are preceptored in community- or outpatient-based settings. Focus area courses enable students to tailor their studies to meet their career goals or emerging employment opportunities. All potential applicants must have a personal interview with Dr. Susan J. Moore. The application process is competitive. Aspects that are considered for admission, not in specific priority, are your personal statement, GPA, interview, work experience, references, and ability for critical thinking. The philosophy of this program is to tailor learning according to the needs of each learner. Active learning strategies dominate the curriculum. Classroom activities include students identifying and discussing their learning issues and faculty clarifying and presenting specific content. Strategies for learning include practice-based learning, case analysis, student clinical presentations, and preceptor/faculty/self evaluations of clinical experiences. What is a nurse practitioner (NP)? Nurse practitioners are advanced practice nurses who use theory, research, and clinical expertise to improve the health of people of all ages. As a health care provider, the nurse practitioner may: Assess patient health status Provide disease prevention and health promotion services Diagnose and treat common acute health problems Manage care for stable, but chronically ill, patients Manage prenatal care during pregnancy Participate in, or manage, clinical research projects Potential employment opportunities for adult nurse practitioner graduates include: Collaborative clinical practice Specialty practice Community clinic Group clinical practice/HMOs Nurse-managed clinics Rural health clinics Occupational health Urgent/emergency room Migrant clinics Clinical research Parish clinics Medically underserved areas Prisons View more details on Indiana University-Purdue University - Indianapolis, IN . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Registered Nurse courses.