NUR 690: Diagnosis and Management of Illness and Physical Conditions of Family I at Long Island University is a three-credit undergraduate course that introduces students to the principles and practices of diagnosing and managing common health conditions in families.
The course covers a wide range of topics, including:
- The nursing process
- Pathophysiology of common health conditions
- Physical assessment
- Diagnostic testing
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management of common health conditions
- Health promotion and disease prevention
- Cultural competency in healthcare delivery
Students in NUR 690 will develop the knowledge and skills they need to assess, diagnose, and manage common health conditions in families across the lifespan. They will also learn how to educate patients and their families about their health conditions and how to manage them effectively.
Prerequisites: NUR 610: Nursing Research, NUR 612: Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice Nursing, NUR 614: Primary Health Care of the Family, and NUR 634: Advanced Physical Assessment
Recommended text: Primary Care: A Collaborative Approach, by Nurse Practitioner Associates, 9th edition, Wolters Kluwer
