NUR 720 - Primary Health Care of Adolescents/Adults/Elders I - Theory.

BSN to DNP semester 4. (3).

Health as a state of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being - not merely the absence of disease- explored in relation to individuals, families, community and cultural groups. Theories from physical, behavioral and social sciences relating to health promotion, illness prevention, diagnosis and management of common acute/chronic episodic health problems and issues; evidence-based best practices for health promotion and diagnosis and management of disease and illness for the adolescent, adult and older adult in various community contexts. Special attention to problems endemic to underserved populations with health disparities.