NUR 742N: Theoretical Foundation of Nursing
This course will provide an understanding of the historical, philosophical, and theoretical underpinnings of nursing science. Selected nursing theories, theories from other disciplines, and emerging theories will be evaluated for consideration in the delivery of nursing care to diverse populations.
Credits: 3.00
NUR 812: Advanced Health Assessment
This course will provide the knowledge and skills necessary to perform a comprehensive history taking, physical and psychological assessment, assessment of pathophysiological changes, and psychosocial variations of the patient (individual and family). Health promotion strategies and the development of sensitive and skilled interviewing are emphasized.
Credits: 3.00
NUR 813: Advance Pharmacology
This course provides the knowledge and skills to comprehend pharmacotherapeutics of drugs and analyze the relationship between the pharmacologic agents and physiologic/pathologic responses. The motivation of patients to seek medications and adhere to a prescribed regimen will be discussed. Assessment of the effectiveness of a medication regimen and the emerging role of genomics in pharmacology will be explored.
Credits: 3.00
NUR 814: Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse
This course provides the student with the foundations of advanced practice nursing (APN) role. It will cover the historical development of the nurse practitioner, nurse educator and nurse administrator role, as well as their current scopes of practice. Emphasis is placed on acquiring the knowledge and skills to assume leadership roles in the health care system.
Credits: 3.00
NUR 817: Advanced Pathophysiology
This course will provide knowledge and skills to analyze physiologic changes, and the relationship between normal and abnormal pathophysiology across the lifespan for selected disease states. Students will develop a foundational understanding of the mechanism of disease processes that serve as the basis for clinical assessment, decision-making, and management.
Credits: 3.00
NUR 822: Research for Evidence-Based Practice
This graduate research course enhances knowledge of the research process to prepare advanced practice nurses with translational research skills for research endeavors that will include evidence-based practice (EBP). The focus will be on the critical evaluation of research and research translation.
Credits: 3.00
NUR 845: Healthcare Informatics
This course introduces the graduate student to the principles of healthcare informatics: (1) electronic documentation; (2} information management and literacy skills; (3) evidence-based practice; (4) ethical and legal issues surrounding data protection and security; (5) how to interact, develop, and design effective information communication systems. The current healthcare informatics competencies will serve as the foundation for this course operationalized within an interprofessional approach.
Credits: 3.00
NUR 855: Population Health and Policy
This course examines population health and the health care delivery system through value-based policies and advocacy processes. Students will apply these concepts to evaluate innovative models of care delivery, coordination, and the role of stakeholders within a global perspective. Student will also critique the role of the advanced practice nurse in diverse care environments and vulnerable populations. Credits: 3.00
NUR 833: Common Problems in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
This didactic course focuses on the development, refinement, and application of the knowledge and skills necessary in the care of adults across the lifespan. Relevant theories, evidence-based practice guidelines, and advanced practice nursing competencies form the basis for examining the holistic management of clients in the primary. care setting. Emphasis is placed on health promotion, risk assessment, and health maintenance. Diagnostic reasoning and cultural competence are enhanced by a variety of teaching/learning assignments.
Credits: 3.00
NUR 835: Chronic Problems in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
This is the second of three didactic courses that builds on previously learned concepts related to the primary care of adults by the advanced practice nurse. The holistic management of adults with acute and chronic health problems in primary care settings is emphasized. Selected clinical interventions, clinical decision making, and evaluation strategies to enhance the health outcomes of adults will be stressed.
Credits: 3.00
NUR 836F: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care I: Clinical Field Experience
This nurse practitioner clinical field experience introduces the student to the role of the advanced practice nurse in adult-gerontology primary care settings. Through the integration of the advanced practice nursing competencies, basic clinical proficiency is achieved in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of physical, cognitive, and psychological variations in the health of adults across the lifespan. The field experience provides opportunities for the achievement of competencies specific to the advanced practice nursing role through faculty supervised field experiences with a preceptor. Students are requirement to complete 270 hours in the clinical field experience.
Credits: 4.00
NUR 836S: Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Seminar 1
This seminar introduces the student to the role of the advanced practice nurse in adult-gerontology primary care settings. The seminar provides opportunities for the achievement of competencies specific to the advanced practice nursing role through the review of cases and discussion of topics and issues specific to the primary care setting.
Credits: 2.00
NUR 837: Complex Problems in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
This final didactic course addresses the assessment, diagnosis, management, and evaluation of complex adult health problems by the advanced practice nurse. Concepts include ethical decision-making, advocacy, cultural competence, health policy, and population-focused care. Emphasis is placed on the coordination of services and interdisciplinary team collaboration in the provision of comprehensive health care to adults.
Credits: 3.00
NUR838F: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care II: Clinical Field Experience
In this culminating field experience, the student synthesizes the advanced practice nursing role in the delivery of primary care to adults with complex health problems. Skills are enhanced in assisting clients in managing and negotiating health care delivery systems. Additional focus is placed on leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration, as well as culturally and environmentally sensitive care. The clinical field experience provides opportunities for the achievement of competencies specific to the advanced practice nursing role through faculty-supervised experiences with a preceptor. Students are required to complete 270 hours in the clinical field experience.
Credits: 4.00
NUR 838S: Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Seminar II
In this culminating clinical seminar, the student synthesizes the advanced practice nursing role in the delivery of primary care to adults with complex health problems. The seminar provides opportunities for the achievement of competencies specific to the advanced practice nursing role through review of current regulatory, leadership, and clinical practice issues in the adult gerontological nurse practitioner role.
Credits: 2.00