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Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

This section will introduce you to the Auburn University College of Nursing family nurse practitioner (FNP) Graduate Outcomes/ Abilities. 

Please click on each outcome below to view a reflection and supporting evidence of how I have met these competencies throughout the program.

01

Provide Advocacy and Leadership in Primary Care

Provide advocacy and leadership in the primary care setting that addresses the needs of culturally diverse populations, providers, and environments.

02

Managing Technology and Information Systems

Manage available technology and/or information systems in the delivery of primary care.

03

Assume a position as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Assume a position in a primary care setting as a primary care nurse practitioner, upon successful completion of the national certification exam(s).

04

Conduct and Utlilize Research

Utilize and conduct research that will promote quality health care and its delivery to improve clinical outcomes for selected population groups.

05

Lifelong Learning

Establish a practice that includes lifelong learning, incorporation of professional standards, and mentorship with patients, families, and health care professionals.

06

Health & Disease Promotion

Provide comprehensive primary health care emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention to individuals, families, and groups across the lifespan

07

Implementing Culturally Competent Care

Implement culturally competent primary care with a focus on quality improvement and safety that incorporates the socioeconomic, political, ethical, and diversity variable of each population

08

Applying Theoretical Foundations & Changes Principles

Apply theoretical foundations and change principles while leading in the development and implementation of innovations that advance practice in a primary care setting.

09

Ethical Principles

Use ethical principles in decisions regarding issues related to individuals, populations, and health care delivery systems.

10

Teaching & Learning Principles

Use appropriate teaching/learning principles to guide health teaching.

Value what you do
and add value by what you do. 

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