University of Portland Bulletin 2025-2026

NRS 615 Foundations of Clinical Management and Role Development for Primary Care Nurse Practitioners

Focuses on developing knowledge and skills for clinical decision making in the role of an FNP. Students integrate the application of NRS 611, NRS 612, and NRS 613 content and begin to develop differential diagnoses. Role development of the FNP prepared at the DNP degree level is addressed. Historical, legal, ethical, social, and policy aspects, documentation, medical decision-making, and billing/coding are introduced. Fee: $350.