NURS - Nursing

This course introduces the adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner student to the management of adult patients who are acutely ill and those with exacerbation of chronic illness. Analysis and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic data, as well as intervention with invasive therapy is included.  

This course provides the student the opportunity to apply knowledge, skills, and abilities related to the roles of the adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner in the acute care environment. A minimum of 200 supervised clinical hours are required.

This course provides the student the opportunity to apply knowledge, develop additional advanced skills and abilities in the role of the adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner in the acute care environment. A minimum of 200 supervised clinical hours is required.

This course builds upon the skills and knowledge from prior coursework. Management of complex patients in the acute setting by the adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner is emphasized.

This course focuses on the multifaceted roles of the professional nurse in advanced practice in a variety of clinical settings. Examines resource utilization in relationship to healthcare management and cost effectiveness, along with the legal, and ethical implications of advanced practice. Emphasis is on the development and assumption of the role of the advanced practitioner as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team.

The focus of this course is on the use of theoretical frameworks to direct research, practice and education. Concepts of theory and theory building are explored. Selected theories from nursing, science, organizational and systems theory will serve as a framework for inquiry. 3 (0)

(105 Clinical Hours) This practicum is the capstone course for the Nurse Educator track of the MSN Program. The practicum provides the student opportunity to synthesize information learned related to evidence-based teaching practice and the roles/responsibilities of the academic nurse educator. The practicum consists of two components: a semester long project and practice experiences related to the academic nurse educator role in classroom, clinical, and stimulated learning environments. Experiences may also relate to the nurse educator role in the acute care/inpatient setting.

(120 clinical hours) This course is individualized to student needs and outcomes. Opportunities are provided for enhanced knowledge and skill development related to adults across the lifespan. The student is expected to make application of knowledge from the didactic courses to the clinical care of individuals. The focus is on the continued development of the adult gero acute care NP role as a member of the interdisciplinary team in the acute care environment.

(120 clinical hours) This course is a continuation of the immersion experience and is individualized to student needs and outcomes. Opportunities are provided for enhanced knowledge and skill development related to adults across the lifespan. The student is expected to make application of knowledge from the didactic courses to the clinical care of individuals. The focus is on the continued development of the adult gero acute care NP role as a member of the interdisciplinary team in the acute care environment.

This course builds upon concepts studied in undergraduate nursing research. Topics include increased depth in research designs, epistemological framework for design and the research of a specified problem. Emphasis includes critique and utilization of theory, education and practice. 3 (0)

(25 clinical hours) This course focuses on the development of clinical reasoning and technical skills in performing accurate, comprehensive, health assessment across the life span and across populations. Interpretation of diagnostic findings as they relate to differential diagnoses is included.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of healthcare information technology. Focus of this course is on the management principles necessary to establish and maintain a successful clinical practice including proper coding of encounters and procedures, reimbursement and fiscal responsibility of the provider.

(15 Clinical Hours) This course will introduce components and frameworks for nursing education curriculum. Discussion of regulatory agencies and accreditation will be included. Best practices for developing and revising nursing education curriculum, as well as the roles/responsibilities of the academic nurse educator will be explored.

(15 Clinical Hours) This course will survey principles of teaching and learning, learning theories, and evidence-based teaching practices. Additionally, students will examine the legal and ethical aspects of the academic nurse educator role, student/faculty relationships, and trends and issues in nursing education.

This course will survey principles of teaching and learning, learning theories and evidence-based teaching practices. Additionally, students will examine the role of student-faculty relationships as well as trends and issues in nursing education.

This course focuses on determinants of health and principles of epidemiologic data to design and deliver evidence-based, culturally relevant clinical prevention interventions and strategies. Health promotion strategies are presented for improving population-based health outcomes for individuals, families, communities and aggregate/clinical populations.

This course focuses on advanced pharmacology including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacotherapeutics, for all broad categories of agents. Issues explored include evidence-based practice guidelines, cost containment strategies, alternative interventions and systems management for effective patient outcomes.

This course focuses on those physiological and pathophysiological processes that are the basis for direct patient care across the lifespan. The focus is on regulatory mechanisms that maintain homeostasis and the clinical problems that arise in the pathophysiological state. 2.5 (1.5)

(25 clinical hours) This course is designed to assist students in the development of comprehensive assessment proficiency, critical thinking, and evidence-based diagnostic reasoning.  The student will utilize a systematic approach for clinical decision making, diagnosis, and documentation.

This course focuses on the study of decision making, responsibilities, systems and procedures in the development of health care policy. The influence of social determinants on health care is presented including: accessibility, accountability and affordability. Change theory is used as students explore the role of advocacy and the relationship between policy, health economics and health care outcomes.

(15 Clinical Hours) This course will address assessment and evaluation in nursing education programs. Included are student assessment, course evaluation and program evaluation methods. Strategies for evaluating classroom and clinical outcomes, as well as development of a systematic plan for evaluation of a nursing program will be explored.

 

This course is first in a series of didactic courses that focuses on assessment, diagnosis and management of select common and acute health problems in the primary care setting across the lifespan. Included is the application of their epidemiologic, pathophysiologic, symptoms complexes, and research-based treatments as well as appropriate patient education resources and protocols. Attention is given to the integration and application of advanced health assessment and critical-thinking skills, developmental family theories, and health promotion strategies in the diagnostic and clinical management processes of the family nurse practitioner (FNP) role.

(90 Clinical Hours) This course focuses on health and illness of children in the primary care setting. Using an evidence-based practice framework the student will utilize health promotion, disease prevention, screening recommendations, and assessment, along with managing most common acute and chronic illnesses in partnership with patients, families, and other healthcare providers. The focus of this clinical practicum is on the care provided to the pediatric population by the Family Nurse Practitioner. The importance of preforming comprehensive advance-level health assessments, use of diagnostic reasoning, the selection of appropriate diagnostic tests and pharmacologic and non-pharmacological therapies is emphasized. Using an evidence-based practice framework the student will utilize health promotion, disease prevention, screening recommendations, and assessment, along with managing most common acute and chronic illnesses of pediatric population in partnership with patients, families, and other healthcare providers.

(90 Clinical Hours) This course focuses on health and illness of women in the primary care setting. Using an evidence-based practice framework the student will utilize health promotion, disease prevention, screening recommendations, and assessment, along with managing most common acute and chronic illnesses in partnership with patients, families, and other healthcare providers. The focus of this clinical practicum is on the care provided to women by the Family Nurse Practitioner. The importance of performing comprehensive advance-level health assessments, use of diagnostic reasoning, the selection of appropriate diagnostic tests and pharmacologic and non-pharmacological therapies is emphasized. Using an evidence-based practice framework the student will utilize health promotion, disease prevention, screening recommendations, and assessment, along with managing most common acute and chronic illnesses of women in partnership with patients, families, and other healthcare providers.

(90 Clinical Hours) This course focuses on the family nurse practitioner role in assessment, diagnosis, and management of common acute and chronic health problems in the primary care setting across the lifespan. Using an evidence-based practice framework the student will utilize health promotion, disease prevention, screening recommendations, and assessment, along with managing most common acute and chronic illnesses in partnership with patients, families, and other healthcare providers. The focus of this clinical practicum is on the role of the Family Nurse Practitioner.  The practicum builds upon the student’s proficiency in comprehensive health evaluation across the lifespan within the context of family, community, and culture.  The importance of performing comprehensive advance-level health assessments, use of diagnostic reasoning, the selection of appropriate diagnostic tests and pharmacologic and non-pharmacological therapies is emphasized.  Using an evidence-based practice framework the student will apply health promotion, disease prevention and recommendations, and assess and manage most common acute and chronic illnesses.

(90 Clinical Hours).  The focus of this course is on the progressive role of the family nurse practitioner in assessment, diagnosis, and management of common acute and chronic health problems in the primary care setting across the lifespan. Using evidence-based practice the student will utilize health promotion, disease prevention, screening recommendations, and assessment, along with managing most common acute and chronic illnesses.  The focus of this clinical practicum is on the progression in the role of the Family Nurse Practitioner in the diagnosis and management of common acute and chronic conditions across the lifespan in a primary care setting. The importance of performing comprehensive advance-level health assessments, use of diagnostic reasoning, the selection of appropriate diagnostic tests and pharmacologic and non-pharmacological therapies is emphasized.  Using an evidence-based practice framework the student will apply health promotion, disease prevention and recommendations, and assess and manage most common acute and chronic illnesses.

(90 Clinical Hours) The focus of this course is on the progressive role of the family nurse practitioner in assessment, diagnosis, and management of common acute, chronic, and complex health problems in the primary care setting across the lifespan. Using evidence-based practice the student will utilize health promotion, disease prevention, screening recommendations, and assessment, along with managing the most common acute, chronic, and complex illnesses.  Focus is on the progression in the role of the Family Nurse Practitioner in the diagnosis and management of common acute, chronic, and complex conditions across the lifespan in a primary care setting. The importance of preforming comprehensive advance-level health assessments, use of diagnostic reasoning, the selection of appropriate diagnostic tests and pharmacologic and non-pharmacological therapies is emphasized.  Using an evidence-based practice framework the student will apply health promotion, disease prevention and recommendations, and assess and manage most common acute, chronic, and complex illnesses.

(180 Clinical Hours) The immersion experience focuses on the synthesis of previously learned knowledge, skills, and abilities as a provider of advanced nursing care to individuals, families, and populations across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on the management of patients with acute and chronic illnesses, health promotion and illness prevention.  This course will include both a didactic and clinical component in which the student will demonstrate the role of the advanced practice nurse as member of the interdisciplinary heath care team. 

Designed to provide students with an in-depth study of the principles, social, cultural, and economic factors and inter-professional issues that impact curriculum and program development in baccalaureate and higher degree nursing education. The process of accreditation is also reviewed.

Leadership and management theories and concepts are presented with applications made to the nursing faculty and administrative leadership roles. Building upon professional education and experience of learners, essential skills, core competencies, and best practices in leadership are explored.

Prepares nurse educators to identify and apply evidence based practice teaching methods to student learning and evaluation, and teacher and program effectiveness. Teaching pedagogy as it relates to nursing education, fairness in evaluation, and integration of new and emerging technologies, assessment, and reporting is presented.

A focus on innovation in classroom, clinical and simulated learning is presented as a framework for building upon the students’ professional experience as educators, objective assessment and evaluation of students is explored. Legal and ethical implications of teaching, learning and the evaluative process are included.

An independent study directed by a full-time graduate faculty member in the College of Education. May be repeated for credit when the content varies. Prerequisite: permission of the Director of the Doctor in Nursing Practice program.