Essentials of Primary Care Nursing 1

Description

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With the increasing chronicity of patient populations being cared for in the primary care environment and the advent of value-based reimbursement, there is a need to integrate RNs into the primary care team to support positive patient outcomes. RNs bring a unique and holistic approach to care both within and outside the clinic walls. However, most nursing education programs do not focus on nursing practice in the primary care environment, and many of these roles are still emerging.

This course is the first in a series of continuing education offerings specifically targeted for registered nurses interested in or engaged in nursing practice in the primary care setting. The Essentials of Primary Care Nursing I module series includes 16 modules which will introduce the learner to various roles for RNs in the primary care setting and discuss opportunities for RNs to practice at their fully licensed scope of practice. These modules also provide valuable information on how RNs can apply their nursing skills to support patient care coordination and care management needs to promote positive patient and practice outcomes. You will also learn about the basics of healthcare financing and reimbursement, which is important content for all nurses to know.

Essentials of Primary Care Nursing I Module Order

• Essentials of Primary Care Nursing Course Overview (not for CE credit)
  
• Introduction to Primary Care Nursing Roles & Scope of Practice – Part I
  
• Introduction to Primary Care Nursing Roles & Scope of Practice – Part II
  
• Healthcare Finance & Reimbursement
  
• Introduction to Chronic Care Transition Management
  
• Introduction to Telehealth & Telephone Triage
  
• Care Planning & Goal Setting
  
• Communication Tools
  
• Motivational Interviewing
  
• Social Determinants of Health
  
• Medication Management
  
• Integrating Behavioral Health
  
• Childhood Preventive Health Care Services
  
• Family Planning & Contraception
  
• Sexually Transmitted Infections
  
• Healthy Aging & Preventative Services
  
• Pre-Visit Planning

Approximate time to complete the course: 21.5 hours
Participants have until October 15, 2025 to complete this course and access course materials.

For group pricing options, please contact: RNPC@wcu.edu

In Collaboration with

This project was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UK1HP31703; Nurse Education Practice, Quality, and Retention-Registered Nurses in Primary Care which was awarded $2,660,075 with no cost sharing. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.

Target Audience

Registered nurses who are interested in learning more about primary care focused nursing practice or are interested in developing competencies to advance their role and function in the primary care setting.

Objectives

• Applies the nursing process to provide evidence-based, quality, compassionate, and culturally competent care to clients and their families throughout the lifespan through the primary care lens
• Integrates holistic assessment to include impact of social determinants of health, psychosocial and mental well-being and engages in strategies to support self-management of chronic disease
• Supports population health, care transitions, and client care management and to promote safe provision of care and positive patient and practice outcomes

Faculty

• Kristen Duchac, MS, BSN, BBE, RN
• Kae R. Livsey, RN, MPH, PhD
• Jessica Martin, MSN, RN
• Christa Tolson, BSN, RN