475 Family Nurse Practitioner III-Course Calendar & Outline

VII.     Common Endocrine Problems
              A.    Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
              B.     Hyperthyroidism
              C.     Hypothyroidism
              D.     Thyroid nodule

		475 Family Nurse Practitioner III

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Course Calendar & Outline for Fall 2011

Class Date		Content Outline
August 26		Introduction to Course and Clinical Expectations I. Adult Health Supervision A. Periodic health evaluation B. Nutrition/dental health C. Adult immunizations D. Recommended screening schedules for adult health E. Adult/family developmental stages as related health evaluation F. Lifestyle evaluation/prevention /screening for disease G. Hospital admission H. Technology: Applicable programs for clinical use via handhelds II. The Aging Adult A. Aging theories, myths, stereotypes B. Normal changes of aging C. Geriatric assessment: Physical, mental, functional, pain D. Health maintenance and promotion in the elderly E. Culturally competent care F. NP role in long term care G. Polypharmacy H. Elder abuse I. Nursing home rounds
September 2		III. Problems of the Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, & Throat A. Glaucoma B. Cataracts C. Macular degeneration D. Iritis E. Evaluation of impaired hearing F. Impacted cerumen G. Driving H. Allergic vs. nonallergic rhinitis I. Excessive snoring J. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction K. Dental abscess/periodontal disease
September 6 (Tuesday)		School physicals at local elementary schools with Denise Wilson, PhD, APN, CNP
September 9		IV. Cardiovascular Problems A. Chest pain B. Acute coronary syndrome/Myocardial infarction C. Syncope D. Valve problems E. Bacterial endocarditis prophylaxis F. Peripheral vascular disease 1. Arterial 2. Venous G. Atrial fibrillation H. Heart failure
September 16		Continue Cardiovascular Problems
September 23		EXAM #1 V. Hematologic Problems: Anemias
September 30		VI. Common Respiratory Problems A. Dyspnea B. Cough C. Asthma D. Bronchitis E. COPD F. Pneumonia G. Hemoptysis H. Lung cancer I. Tuberculosis J. Sleep apnea
October 7		VII. Common Endocrine Problems A. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus B. Hyperthyroidism C. Hypothyroidism D. Thyroid nodule
October 14		Continue Endocrine
October 21		VIII. Musculoskeletal Problems A. Gout B. Osteoarthritis C. Rheumatoid arthritis D. Osteoporosis E. Falls F. Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) G. Fibromyalgia/Chronic fatigue
October 28		IX. Common Genitourinary Problems A. Hematuria B. Acute urinary tract infection C. Interstitial cystitis D. Pyelonephritis E. Glomerulonephritis F. Incontinence G. Disorders involving scrotal contents 1. Testicular torsion 2. Epididymitis 3. Varicocele 4. Hydrocele 5. Testicular cancer H. Balantitis I. Erectile dysfunction (ED) J. Prostatitis K. Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) L. Prostate cancer M. Sexual health
November 4		EXAM #2 Begin Unit X: X. Common Gastrointestinal Problems A. Acute abdominal pain 1. Appendicitis 2. Obstruction 3. Cholecystitis 4. Pancreatitis 5. Gastroenteritis B. Chronic abdominal pain 1. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) 2. Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) C. Acute abdomen in older patient 1. Diverticulitis 2. Mesenteric ischemia 3. Colon cancer D. Hepatic problems 1. Cirrhosis 2. Chronic liver failure 3. Hepatitis E. Other GI problems 1. Hemorrhoids 2. Hernias 3. Irritable bowel syndrome 4. Nausea & vomiting 5. Diarrhea/Constipation 6. Celiac disease (malabsorption) 7. Inflammatory bowel disease 8. Obesity
November 11		Finish Unit X: GI XI. Skin Problems A. Dermatologic basics B. Geriatric dermatology 1. Change in temperature sensation 2. Photoaging 3. Benign dermatoses 4. Bullous disorders 5. Skin cancers 6. Urticaria C. Rashes/Dermatitis D. Drug eruptions E. Infections: bacterial, viral, fungal F. Papulosquamous disorders G. Wound care/Pressure ulcers
November 18		Begin Unit XII: XII. Neurologic Problems A. Bell's palsy B. Tic douloureux C. Shingles (herpes zoster) D. Temporal arteritis E. TIA/CVA F. Vertigo G. Parkinson's disease H. Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome I. Multiple sclerosis J. Carpal tunnel syndrome K. Headache L. Restless Legs Syndrome
November 25		Thanksgiving Break - No Class
December 2		Marketing Portfolio Due Finish Neurologic Problems XIII. Common Mental Health Problems A. Substance Abuse: Alcohol/Drug/Tobacco B. Adult abuse C. Depression D. Anxiety E. Insomnia F. Confusion, Dementia, Delirium G. Suicide ideations
December 9		Finish Mental Health XIV. Rural/Environmental Health/Emergencies A. Burns: chemical, electrical, lightning B. Animal bites/wounds C. Insect stings/spider bites D. Lyme Disease E. Environmentally-induced diseases (e.g., occupational respiratory disease) F. Rural trauma XV. Mass Casualty Education/Bioterrorism
December 12-16		EXAM #3 NOTE: The final examination schedule for this course will be available through iCampus by early October.

Page last updated Sunday, August 14, 2011		Contact Information Denise D. Wilson, PhD, APN, FNP, ANP Office: Edwards 220 Office Phone: (309) 438-2358 E-mail: ddwilso2@ilstu.edu Internet: http://www.ilstu.edu/~ddwilso2 Mennonite College of Nursing Illinois State University Campus Box 5810 Normal, IL 61790-5810 Fax: (309) 438-2288 Copyright � 2000: Denise Wilson, Mennonite College of Nursing, Illinois State University. All rights reserved.