Nursing

Nursing knowledge development, worldview and competencies of the advanced practice nurse are examined. The focus of this course is professional practice development, communication, leadership, team building and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Evidenced based practice and clinical reasoning are explored. Problem identification, problem solving, ethical standards and principles of research are the focus of a research proposal. Dissemination of research and translational research are analyzed for interdisciplinary practice.

Quality improvement, standards of care, health care policy, and organizational science, are topics of this course. Information technology and trends of healthcare are examined. Legal and economic challenges of advanced practice nursing are incorporated.

Principles of pathophysiology including biopsychosocial science and genomics are the focus of this course. Nursing’s role in management of chronic and acute adult onset illnesses is examined.

Pharmacological management of adult/child onset acute and chronic illness is the focus of this course. Principles of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacogenomics will be examined. Cultural beliefs and practices for adult onset illnesses related to medication management are analyzed.

Health assessment of individuals and families are explored from the perspective of client-centered care, safety, cultural diversity, genomics, and biopsychosocial principles. Laboratory practice is required.

This course focuses on the leadership and management competencies needed to effectively lead strategic planning, conduct trend analysis and manage fiscal and human resources. Elements and processes of outcome measurements are explored.

This course focuses on the knowledge and tools to support, promote, and implement change leading to improvements in patient and health system outcomes. Students will be introduced to concepts and theories of quality measurement and best practices including application to Deming’s Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) method of continuous quality improvement.

Clinical practicum practice in nursing administration is the focus of this course. Students are mentored in a nursing administrative practice with a Master’s prepared nurse. A practicum project presentation is required.

Clinical practicum practice in nursing administration is the focus of this course. Students are mentored in a nursing administrative practice with a Master’s prepared nurse. A practicum project presentation is required.

This course explores essential writing skills for professional nurses. Grant application and papers for submission as publications are the focus of this course. Components of the course include: clear exposition, persuasive argument, effective synthesis and mastery of writing mechanics including APA format.

The aim of this course is to prepare nurse educators to evaluate student progress in achieving course objectives. Course content includes evaluation of learning in the cognitive, psychomotor and affective domains. Construction of test items based on course blueprints, use of rubrics, and clinical evaluation are included topics. Objective evaluation and student feedback are discussed as critical legal and ethical standards for nurse educators.

Principles of evidence – based nursing education for pre-licensure nursing students are the focus of this course. Classroom and clinical teaching is emphasized. Evaluation of student learning outcomes is included.

Clinical practicum practice in nursing education is the focus of this course. Students begin their own reflective nursing education practice with the guidance of a mentor. A practicum project presentation is required.

Clinical practicum practice in nursing education is the focus of this course. Students continue their own reflective nursing education practice with the guidance of a mentor. A practicum project presentation is required.

This course explores essential writing skills for professional nurses. Grant application and papers for submission as publications are the focus of this course. Components of the course include: clear exposition, persuasive argument, effective synthesis and mastery of writing mechanics including APA format.

Focuses on health assessment knowledge and skills needed by advanced practice nurses. The diagnostic reasoning skills needed for clinical reasoning in the advanced practice role are emphasized. Includes a clinical component to continue to develop and refine comprehensive health assessment skills.

The role of the advanced practice nurse (APRN) and the concepts of primary care within a contemporary health care system will be explored. Issues related to the role of the APRN, regulation affecting practice, interprofessional collaboration, accountability and outcomes relevant to the APRN practice will be examined.

This course is designed to prepare advance practice nurses (APRN) to accurately describe, administer, and counsel patients regarding appropriate and safe medication regimens. In addition APRN students will be prepared medication prescriptive authority within their scope of practice. Basic pharmacologic principles and the pharmacologic actions of the major drug classes will be discussed in relation to physiologic systems, with emphasis on the application of these agents.

First in a series of six clinical management courses for nurse practitioners. Focus of course is on application of advanced pathophysiology concepts and clinical decision making skills to interpret assessment data and develop diagnoses and treatment plans in primary care of adults. The integration of research and evidence-based practice, teaching/health promotion, and consultation skills within the context of collaborative practice are emphasized.

Second in a series of six clinical management courses for nurse practitioners.

Focus of course is on application of advanced pathophysiology concepts and clinical decision making skills to interpret assessment data and develop diagnoses and treatment plans in primary care of adults. The integration of research and evidence-based practice, teaching/health promotion, and consultation skills within the context of collaborative practice are emphasized.

Third in a series of six clinical management courses for nurse practitioners.

Focus is on the delivery of care to clients and their families experiencing acute and chronic health problems. Continued emphasis on collaboration with the health care team in the implementation and the evaluation of accepted medical and nursing interventions used in the care of patients across the lifespan. Effective use of skills required for clinical management, education, consultation, referral, and follow-up are emphasized. Therapeutic interventions based upon evidenced-based research are integrated along with complementary and alternative healing approaches appropriate for individuals and their families with health care problems.

Fourth in a series of six clinical management courses for nurse practitioners.

Focus is on the delivery of care to women and their families experiencing acute and chronic health problems. Continued emphasis on collaboration with the health care team in the implementation and the evaluation of accepted medical and nursing interventions used in the care of women. Effective use of skills required for clinical management, education, consultation, referral and follow-up are emphasized. Therapeutic interventions based upon evidenced-based research are integrated along with complementary and alternative healing approaches appropriate for women and their families with health care problems.

Fifth in a series of six clinical management courses for nurse practitioners

Opportunity to further develop leadership, research, teaching and consultation skills as a basis for advanced clinical practice. Practice issues are explored within the context of ethical and effective use of resources for beginning autonomous practice. Course focuses on the management of complex health issues experienced by older adults.

Last in a series of six clinical management courses for nurse practitioner.

Opportunity to further develop leadership, research, teaching and consultation skills as a basis for advanced clinical practice. Practice issues are explored within the context of ethical and effective use of resources for beginning autonomous practice. Course focuses on the management of complex health issues experienced by clients across the lifespan. Theoretical concepts of organizational systems and health care politics and policy are applied to the advanced practice setting to identify and solve complex health and systems problems.

This course is a capstone experience in which the family nurse practitioner students continue to develop knowledge and expertise in the role as a primary care provider. Autonomy in clinical decision-making is emphasized. Family nurse practitioner students increase their levels of responsibility for independent client and family management in health promotion and disease prevention.

This course is the completion of a capstone experience in which the family nurse practitioner students continue to develop knowledge and expertise in the role as a primary care provider. Autonomy in clinical decision-making is emphasized. Family nurse practitioner students increase their levels of responsibility for independent client and family management in health promotion and disease prevention.