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NUR 542 <br />Advanced Practice Care Women's Health <br />1.5 <br />NUR 544 <br />Advanced Practice Care of Adult Geriatrics II <br />2 <br />NUR 546 <br />Advanced Practice Care of Pediatrics <br />1.5 <br />NUR 550 <br />Advanced Practice Care of Families, Rural and Urban Communities and <br />Underserved Populations <br />1 <br />NUR 596 <br />Culminating Experience <br />2 <br />Special <br />Courses 12 credit hours and 540 Practicum Hours <br />NUR 543 <br />Advanced Practice Care Clinical 1 (180 hours) <br />4 <br />NUR 547 <br />Advanced Practice Care Clinical II 180 hours <br />4 <br />NUR 551 <br />Advanced Practice Care Clinical III 180 hours <br />Total Units <br />4 <br />40 <br />Graduation Requirements <br />To receive a Master of Science degree in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, students must complete at <br />least 40 semester units as detailed in the table above. Specialty courses require clinical experiences. <br />Career Opportunities and Responsibilities <br />Family nurse practitioners (FNPs) are advanced practice registered nurses who work autonomously or in <br />collaboration with other healthcare professionals to deliver family -focused care. FNPs offer a wide range <br />of healthcare services that revolve around the family unit; from health promotion and disease prevention <br />to direct care and counseling across the lifespan. <br />FNPs are qualified to diagnosis and treat complex health conditions of the body and mind. Their <br />advanced training and education also often qualifies FNPs to serve as hospital and clinic administrators <br />and policy makers. <br />FNPs perform duties that include: <br />• Developing treatment plans for acute and chronic diseases <br />• Educating and guiding patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits <br />• Understanding the changes in health promotion throughout the aging process <br />• Conducting exams <br />• Performing diagnostic tests and screening evaluations <br />• Managing overall patient care regarding lifestyle and development issues <br />• Emphasizing preventative care and disease management <br />• Prescribing medications <br />FNPs work in doctor's offices, clinics, private homes, schools, hospitals and other institutions. Family <br />nurse practitioners place a strong emphasis on wellness and prevention, but also provide treatment for <br />everything from mild ailments to serious conditions affecting any member of the family. <br />Pacific College 2022-2023 Catalog 63 <br />