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    May 09, 2024  
2011-2012 Georgia Health Sciences University Catalog 
    
2011-2012 Georgia Health Sciences University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • NURS 6741 - Anatomy and Physiology for Nurse Anesthetists



    Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing Anesthesia Program or permission of the instructor. Effect of anesthesia on normal adult physiology is explored in-depth. Emphasis is placed upon those systems particularly affected by the administration of anesthesia including the central, peripheral and autonomic nervous systems, cardiovascular, respiratory and renal systems. This course is designed to build on a student’s existing knowledge of anatomy and physiology.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 5Contact Hrs. Low: 5

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: NSG6741

    Graduate StudiesMSN_NURA-Nursing AnesthesiaGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 6745 - Basic Principles of Nursing Anesthesia



    Prerequisites: Admission to the Nursing Anesthesia Program This introductory course in nursing anesthesia is designed to present the graduate student an overview of basic principles and fundamental concepts related to nursing anesthesia practice that are essential for formulation of safe, individualized anesthesia management plans. Emphasis is placed on preoperative preparation and anesthetic planning for the surgical patient. The human patient simulator for pre-clinical management education will also be utilized to introduce the student to the induction process of anesthesia and providing hands-on interaction.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 4Contact Hrs. Low: 6

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Co-Requisites: NURS6735, NURS6741, NURS6760

    Equivalent Course: NSG6730, NURS6730

    Graduate StudiesMSN_NURA-Nursing AnesthesiaGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 6750 - Chemistry, Physics and Biochemistry in Nurse Anesthesia



    Provides registered nurses with the basis for understanding the physiologic and pharmacologic principles underlying the practice of anesthesia nursing. Emphasizes concepts of chemistry, physics and biochemistry which are applicable to the clinical practice of anesthesia nursing. Prerequisite: Admission to Nursing Anesthesia Program

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: NSG6750

    MSN_NURS-Nursing


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  • NURS 6751 - Pathophysiology for Nurse Anesthetist



    Prerequisites: Admission to the Nursing Anesthesia Program or permission of the instructor. This course provides students in the nursing anesthesia program with an overview of central concepts of pathophysiology including an understanding of the intraoperative management of common health problems, disease processes, and syndromes. The primary focus is to provide a foundation for differential diagnosis, intraoperative clinical decision-making and management.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS6741

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Graduate StudiesMSN_NURA-Nursing AnesthesiaGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 6755 - Advanced Principles of Nursing Anesthesia I



    This course is designed to provide the graduate student with advanced anesthesia principles and techniques essential to planning and safely administering anesthesia to patients with specific systemic diseases in the surgical specialty areas. Emphasis will be placed on anesthetic considerations and management of patients with cardiovascular, pulmonary, endocrine, renal, hepatic, and hematological disorders. Principles and techniques of anesthetic administration for ENT, ophthalmologic, general, gynecological, genitourinary, orthopedic, minimally invasive and other specialty surgical procedures are also addressed. Anesthetic considerations for the geriatric population will also be explored. The students will also have the opportunity to hone clinical and critical thinking skills by managing clinical case scenarios in the simulation laboratory.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS6735, NURS6741, NURS6745, NURS6760

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 4Contact Hrs. Low: 6

    Additional Fees:
    Y

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Co-Requisites: NURS6751, NURS6770, NURS6815

    Equivalent Course: NURS6780, NURS6790

    Graduate StudiesMSN_NURA-Nursing AnesthesiaGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 6760 - Pharmacology for Nurse Anesthetists I



    In-depth exploration of the pharmacologic properties, indications, contraindications, and interactions of drugs used in the practice of anesthesia nursing. Aspects of organic and biochemistry including the chemical structures of compounds and its significance in pharmacology are explored.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Graduate StudiesMSN_NURA-Nursing AnesthesiaGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 6761 - Pharmacology of Anesthetic Agents



    Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing Anesthesia Program. In-depth exploration of the pharmacologic properties, indications, contradictions, and interactions of drugs used in the practices of anesthesia nursing. Topics include, inhalation anesthetics, local anesthetics, narcotics, sedatives, anxiolytics, and neuromuscular blockers.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: NSG6761

    MSN_NURS-Nursing


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  • NURS 6765 - Advanced Principles of Nursing Anesthesia II



    This advanced principles course provides the graduate student in-depth study of specialized areas of nursing anesthesia practice. Lecture concentrates on advanced principles and concepts for specific anesthesia nursing interventions essential for developing and managing more complex, specialty patients and surgical procedures. Building on knowledge acquired in previous courses, this advanced principles course emphasizes anesthetic planning and management for cardiac, vascular, neurosurgical, thoracic, and organ transplant procedures. Emphasis on anesthetic considerations and management of the obstetric and pediatric patient, as well as the special needs of the trauma and burn patient are also included, as well as acute and chronic pain treatment modalities. Acute crisis management education is explored.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS6735, NURS6741, NURS6745, NURS6751, NURS6755, NURS6760, NURS6770, NURS6815

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 9

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Co-Requisites: NURS6825

    Equivalent Course: NURS6790, NURS6800

    Graduate StudiesMSN_NURA-Nursing AnesthesiaGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 6770 - Pharmacology for Nurse Anesthetists II



    In-depth exploration of the pharmacologic properties, indications, contraindications, and interactions of drugs used in the practice of anesthesia nursing. Aspects of organic chemistry and biochemistry including the chemical structures of compounds and its significance in pharmacology are also explored.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS6735, NURS6741, NURS6745, NURS6760

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 4Contact Hrs. Low: 4

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: NSG6761, NURS6761

    Graduate StudiesMSN_NURA-Nursing AnesthesiaGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 6780 - Principles of Nursing Anesthesia I



    Provides nursing anesthesia students with the theoretical basis to administer anesthesia to patients across the life span. Building on knowledge gained in previous courses, this course will emphasize normal and abnormal physiologic conditions in the pediatric, obstetric and geriatric patient. Anesthesia principles for pain management and common surgical procedures occurring across the life span will be considered. **NOTE - A lab fee of $1,000 for this course takes effect in Fall 2004** Prerequisite: NSG6790: Principles of Anesthesia Practice I

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit, Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS6730, NURS6741, NURS7390, NURS7470

    Pre-Req Min Grade:
    B, B, B, B

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 4Contact Hrs. Low: 6

    Additional Fees:
    Y

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Co-Requisites: NURS6761

    Equivalent Course: NSG6780

    MSN_NURS-Nursing


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  • NURS 6790 - Principles of Nursing Anesthesia II



    Provides a beginning foundation for students to plan and implement nursing anesthesia care. Topics include: pre- and post-anesthesia assessment, monitored anesthesia care, induction and maintenance of general anesthesia, and complications of anesthesia in the healthy patient. **NOTE - A lab fee of $1,000 for this course takes effect in Fall 2004** Prerequisite: NSG6730: Introduction to Nursing AnesthesiaNSG6820: Technology and Techniques for Nursing AnesthesiaNSG6760: Pharmacology of Anesthetic Agents (Co-requisite)

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 5Contact Hrs. Low: 7

    Additional Fees:
    Y

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Co-Requisites: NURS6840

    Equivalent Course: NSG6790

    MSN_NURS-Nursing


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  • NURS 6800 - Principles of Nursing Anesthesia III



    Prerequisite: NSG6780: Principles of Anesthesia Practice II Builds on previous knowledge to provide a thorough understanding of anesthesia nursing care for the patient undergoing specialized procedures and patients with altered health states. **NOTE - A lab fee of $1,000 for this course takes effect in Fall 2004**

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 5Contact Hrs. Low: 7

    Additional Fees:
    Y

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Co-Requisites: NURS6840

    Equivalent Course: NSG6800

    Graduate StudiesMN_NURS-Nursing


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  • NURS 6810 - Technology and Techniques of Nursing Anesthesia



    Covers design and use of equipment common in anesthesia nursing, including hemodynamic monitors, airway management devices, anesthesia machines and mechanical ventilators.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 4

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: NSG6810

    Graduate StudiesMN_NURS-Nursing


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  • NURS 6815 - Technology and Techniques in Nursing Anesthesia I



    This course is designed to familiarize the graduate student with the design and use of equipment commonly utilized in nursing anesthesia practice, including biomedical instrumentation, the anesthesia delivery system, and breathing circuits. Application of the laws of physics as they pertain to nursing anesthesia practice will be reviewed with specific examples. Emphasis is placed on gas laws, vaporization, and pressure-flow. In-depth study of airway assessment and management is also provided.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS6735, NURS6741, NURS6745, NURS6760

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 5

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: NSG6810, NURS6810

    Graduate StudiesMSN_NURA-Nursing AnesthesiaGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 6820 - Professional Aspects of Nursing Anesthesia



    Student’s understanding of a complex healthcare system and the role of nurse anesthetists as advanced practice nurses within the system is enhanced. Issues pertaining to the nurse anesthetist as clinician, manager, teacher, researcher, and consultant are explored. Emphasis placed on practice arrangements, departmental management, principles of education and utilization of research.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 2

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: NSG6820

    Graduate StudiesMSN_NURA-Nursing Anesthesia, MSN_NURS-NursingGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 6825 - Technology and Techniques in Nursing Anesthesia II



    This course presents fundamental concepts and techniques essential to clinical anesthesia practice focusing on the theoretical and practical considerations involved in the administration and management regional anesthesia. In-depth study of advanced hemodynamic monitoring, cardiac bypass machine, and fire and electrical safety in the operating room are also provided.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS6751, NURS6755, NURS6770, NURS6815

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 5

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: NSG6750, NURS6750

    Graduate StudiesMSN_NURA-Nursing AnesthesiaGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 6830 - Perspectives On Rural Anesthesia Care



    Requirements for comprehensive anesthesia care services in rural and medically underserved communities are explored. The availability of services in selected communities are evaluated.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS6810, NURS6840

    Pre-Req Min Grade:
    B, B

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 2

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: NSG6830

    Graduate StudiesMSN_NURS-Nursing


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  • NURS 6840 - Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Practicum



    Provides clinical experience in the administration of all types of anesthetics to patients across the life span. Preparation of patients and equipment, pre and postoperative patient evaluation, planning and implementing individualized anesthesia care plans; non-invasive and invasive monitoring, pain management and airway management are emphasized.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS6755, NURS6825

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 8Contact Hrs. Low: 32

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: NSG6840

    Graduate StudiesMSN_NURA-Nursing Anesthesia, MSN_NURS-NursingGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 6850 - Nurse Anesthesia Specialty Practicum



    Supervised experience is provided in the administration of anesthesia to specialized populations and surgical specialties. Emphasis is placed on anesthesia techniques specific to cardiovascular, thoracic, and neuroanesthesia and for obstetric, pediatric and critically ill populations.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS6840

    Pre-Req Min Grade:
    B

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Credit Hrs. High: 12Contact Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. High: 12

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: NSG6850

    Graduate StudiesMSN_NURA-Nursing Anesthesia, MSN_NURS-NursingGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 6860 - Nurse Anesthesia Rural Practicum



    Clinical experience is provided in the administration of anesthesia to rural and medically underserved populations. Emphasis is placed on developing the student’s anesthesia skills and ability to function with a greater degree of independence.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS6840

    Pre-Req Min Grade:
    B

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 4

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: NSG6860

    Graduate StudiesMSN_NURS-Nursing


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  • NURS 6870 - Rural Anesthesia Perspectives and Clinical Practicum



    Clinical experience is provided in the administration of anesthesia to rural and medically underserved populations. Emphasis is placed on developing the student’s anesthesia skills and ability to function with a greater degree of independence. Requirements for comprehensive anesthesia care services in rural and medically underserved communities are explored.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS6840

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 6Contact Hrs. Low: 24

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: NSG6830, NSG6860, NURS6830, NURS6860

    Graduate StudiesMSN_NURA-Nursing AnesthesiaGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 6880 - Family Nurse Practitioner I: Health Promotion and Problems of Adults and their Families



    This course is designed to prepare Family Nurse Practitioners to assume responsibility for health promotion, health maintenance, disease prevention, and the management of common acute and chronic health problems of adults in primary healthcare settings. Emphasis is on the family as the basic unit of nursing care. Discussion will include non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic management of common health problems. Criteria for consultation and indications for referral along with exploration of available community resources will also be considered.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 6Contact Hrs. Low: 12

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: NSG6880

    College Restrictions: Graduate StudiesProgram Restrictions: CERM_FNUP-Cert in Family Nurse Pract, MSN_FNUP-Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN_NURS-NursingLevel Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • NURS 6890 - Family Nurse Practitioner II: Health Promotion and Problems of the Elderly and their Families



    This course prepares family nurse practitioners to assume responsibility for health promotion, disease prevention, early detection and management of common acute and chronic health problems of the elderly client and his/her family. The nurse practitioner’s role in promoting successful aging, maintaining function and promoting self-care, using community, personal and family resources is explored. The course emphasizes common geriatric syndromes and problems including chronic illnesses and their management. Ethical dilemmas that impact healthcare of older adults are integrated throughout course.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS6880

    Pre-Req Min Grade:
    C

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 5Contact Hrs. Low: 11

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: NSG6890

    College Restrictions: Graduate StudiesProgram Restrictions: CERM_FNUP-Cert in Family Nurse Pract, MSN_FNUP-Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN_NURS-NursingLevel Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • NURS 6890 - Family Nurse Practitioner II: Health Promotion and Problems of the Elderly and their Families



    This course prepares family nurse practitioners to assume responsibility for health promotion, disease prevention, early detection and management of common acute and chronic health problems of the elderly client and his/her family. The nurse practitioner’s role in promoting successful aging, maintaining function and promoting self-care, using community, personal and family resources is explored. The course emphasizes common geriatric syndromes and problems including chronic illnesses and their management. Ethical dilemmas that impact healthcare of older adults are integrated throughout course.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS6880

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 5

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Graduate StudiesCERM_FNUP-Cert in Family Nurse Pract, MSN_FNUP-Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN_NURS-NursingGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 6900 - Family Nurse Practitioner III: Health Promotion of Children and their Families



    Prepares family nurse practitioners to assume responsibility for health promotion, maintenance and management of common acute and chronic health problems of infants, children and adolescents in primary healthcare settings. Emphasizes description of the condition or disease, etiology and incidence, clinical findings, differential diagnosis, management, complications and preventive and patient education measures. Considers cultural and ethical issues that affect healthcare delivery and client adherence to management plan. Uses established protocols for practice to indicate the need for consultation, referral and community resources.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS6880

    Pre-Req Min Grade:
    C

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 6Contact Hrs. Low: 12

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: NSG6900

    Graduate StudiesCERM_FNUP-Cert in Family Nurse Pract, MSN_FNUP-Family Nurse PractitionerGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 6920 - Management of Children with Acute and Complicated Problems



    This course will provide the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner student with an approach to the diagnosis and management of acute and common health problems of children from birth to adolescence. The role of the PNP regarding management, family involvement, health promotion and teaching, health maintenance and continued collaboration with health professionals will be emphasized.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS6960, NURS6970

    Pre-Req Min Grade:
    C, C

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 6Contact Hrs. Low: 12

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: NSG6920

    Graduate StudiesCERM_PNUP-Cert in Pediatric Nurse Pract, MSN_NURS-Nursing, MSN_PNUP-Pediatric Nurse PractitionerGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 6930 - Management of Children with Chronic Health Problems



    Data to enhance the direct care and management of children from birth to adolescence experiencing chronic health problems. Emphasizes P.N.P.’s role regarding management, family involvement, health promotion and teaching, health maintenance and continued collaboration with health professionals. Includes 135 hours of supervised clinical practices.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS6920, NURS6960

    Pre-Req Min Grade:
    C, C

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 5Contact Hrs. Low: 11

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: NSG6930

    Graduate StudiesCERM_PNUP-Cert in Pediatric Nurse Pract, MSN_NURS-Nursing, MSN_PNUP-Pediatric Nurse PractitionerGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 6960 - Health Promotion and Supervision: From Birth to Adolescence



    This course is designed to prepare pediatric and family nurse practitioners to provide primary healthcare services to infants, children and adolescents in the context of their families, communities and society. Emphasis is placed on providing health maintenance, health promotion, disease prevention and health restoration services as a member of a healthcare team. Inter-professional collaboration and referral are integrated throughout the course. Ninety hours of supervised clinical practice are included.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 4Contact Hrs. Low: 8

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: NSG6960

    College Restrictions: Graduate StudiesProgram Restrictions: CERM_PNUP-Cert in Pediatric Nurse Pract, MSN_NURS-Nursing, MSN_PNUP-Pediatric Nurse PractitionerLevel Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • NURS 6970 - Growth and Development Across the Lifespan



    This course is designed to prepare advanced practice nurses to describe and analyze the cognitive and socioemotional development of individuals from birth to death. The analysis of interactions between individuals at different stages of development in families, groups and society will be emphasized.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 2

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: NSG6970

    Graduate StudiesCERM_PNUP-Cert in Pediatric Nurse Pract, MSN_NURS-Nursing, MSN_PNUP-Pediatric Nurse PractitionerGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 6980 - Nursing Practitioner Practicum



    The nurse practitioner practicum experience provides the student an opportunity to assume responsibility for the primary healthcare services of individuals and families under the supervision of an established nurse practitioner and/or physician preceptor. Students will be expected to practice as a Nurse Practitioner, assuming increasing responsibility for planning and implementing therapeutic processes and for documenting and evaluating outcomes of care. This intensive practice experience allows the student to apply theories through the investigation and management of health problems in primary healthcare settings.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS6880, NURS6890, NURS6900

    Pre-Req Min Grade:
    C, C, C

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 6Contact Hrs. Low: 16

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: NSG6980

    Graduate StudiesCERM_FNUP-Cert in Family Nurse Pract, CERM_PNUP-Cert in Pediatric Nurse Pract, MSN_FNUP-Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN_NURS-Nursing, MSN_PNUP-Pediatric Nurse PractitionerGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 6990 - Scientific and Clinical Inquiry



    This course focuses on clinical reasoning and decision-making skills as they relate to the application and implementation of evidence-based nursing practice. This course will also serve as an introduction to the research process with an emphasis on the relationship of research and its relevance to nursing practice. The relationship to outcomes will be examined through information systems and management, evidence-based practice concepts and principles, and scientific writing and publication. The overall purpose of the course will be to apply and integrate the concepts and principles into strategies for the Clinical Nurse leader role.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS6100, NURS6300, NURS6600, NURS6700

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 2

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Graduate StudiesMSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse LeaderGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 7000 - Nursing Practice through Clinical Reasoning I



    This course will build on previous course knowledge and will provide a theoretical foundation in health promotion, illness prevention and maintenance of the client’s (individual, family, group or community) function in health and illness. During the clinical segment, the student will be responsible for the clinical management of comprehensive client care along the continuum of care in multiple settings.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS6100, NURS6700

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 18

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Graduate StudiesMSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse LeaderGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 7030 - Healthcare Delivery Systems and Models



    Course provides the basis for understanding the evolving healthcare system and nursing’s role within the system. Sociopolitical, economic, technological, and legal/ethical concerns impacting the delivery of healthcare in United States are emphasized.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 2

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: NSG7030

    Graduate StudiesCERM_FNUP-Cert in Family Nurse Pract, CERM_PNUP-Cert in Pediatric Nurse Pract, MSN_FNUP-Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN_NURA-Nursing Anesthesia, MSN_NURS-Nursing, MSN_PNUP-Pediatric Nurse PractitionerGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 7100 - Integrated Healthcare: Community Health



    This course will build on previous course knowledge and will provide a theoretical foundation in community assessment, disease prevention, and health behavior. The theoretical concepts will be applied to promotion of health for communities and vulnerable populations. Understanding of systems and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team are emphasized. Community Health nursing practice will be examined and synthesized utilizing historical, philosophical, legal, and ethical foundations and integrated knowledge. During the clinical segment, the student will be responsible for the clinical management of comprehensive client care along the continuum of care in multiple community settings.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS6100, NURS6300, NURS6600, NURS6700

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 6

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Graduate StudiesMSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse LeaderGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 7160 - Foundations of Advanced Practice Mental Health-Psychiatric Nursing



    Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Graduate Studies and NURS 7390 Pathophysiology. This course provides an orientation to the professional and scientific foundations of advanced practice psychiatric nursing. The evolving role of advanced practice psychiatric nurses will be placed in the context of the current healthcare system. Focus will be on the science underlying two models of evidenced-based treatments; biological interventions and behavioral therapies. The course will emphasize research findings from genetics, epidemiology, neurosciences, and behavioral sciences which underpin mental health promotion and preventive interventions, and evidence-based treatments for psychiatric and substance use conditions.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS7390

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Graduate StudiesNursingGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 7180 - Mental Health-Psychiatric Nursing and the Individual Client



    Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Graduate Studies and NURS 7160 This course presents theoretical and clinical concepts applicable to psychotherapeutic interventions in advanced nursing practice. Focus is on evidence-based behavioral interventions for clients with selected mental and substance use disorders. Students critically examine theories and research related to psychopathology from a biopsychosocial perspective. Students assess individual clients, select target symptoms, analyze client behaviors, and select, implement, and evaluate evidence-based treatments for individuals with selected disorders.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS7160

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 6Contact Hrs. Low: 12

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Graduate StudiesGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 7200 - Directed Studies in Advanced Science



    Prerequisite: Graduate DNP Standing or permission of the instructor. Directed Studies in Advanced Science involves the systematic attempt to explain a phenomena of interest. It is a foundational course in seminar format that allows students to explore the scientific underpinnings of advanced nursing practice. Under the direction of their advisors, students will design a concentrated self-directed learning plan based on the scientific knowledge needed for advanced practice in an area of clinical concentration or phenomenon of interest. It includes disciplinary questions while providing answers to questions that are at the core of the discipline of nursing (Meleis, 2005) and includes knowledge based on empirical evidence.

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 6

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: NSG7200

    Graduate StudiesDNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing PracticeGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 7210 - Advanced Seminar in Healthcare Policy & Economics



    National, state and local healthcare policy impacts healthcare at the level of delivery. Economics is a driving force in healthcare that impacts policy and the manner in which healthcare is provided. Healthcare delivery models and reimbursement mechanisms will be analyzed from a policy and economic perspective. The relationship between policy, economics and patient care will be examined in areas such as the distribution of limited resources, healthcare disparities, diffusion of technology, and current issues in healthcare. Students will critically examine a clinical issue from an integrated policy and economic perspective in the form of a publishable essay.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 6

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: NSG7210

    Graduate StudiesMSN_NURS-Nursing


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  • NURS 7215 - Nursing Practice through Clinical Reasoning II



    The course continues to develop the clinical nursing and reasoning skills essential for the clinical nurse leader to deliver high-quality, client-focused, accountable care. As an integral part of nursing practice, the focus will continue building on health promotion, illness prevention and maintenance of the client’s function in health and illness. During the clinical segment, the student will be responsible for the clinical management of comprehensive client care along the continuum of care in multiple settings

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS6100, NURS6200, NURS6300, NURS6600, NURS6700, NURS6900, NURS7000, NURS7100

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 5Contact Hrs. Low: 13

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Graduate StudiesMSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse LeaderGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 7220 - Methods for Evidenced Based Practice



    Evidence-based practice (EBCP) has been defined as the conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of individual patients. The practice of evidence based medicine means integrating individual clinical expertise with the best available external clinical evidence from systematic research (Sackett, 1996). The course addresses the scientific methods used in EBCP, and the application of these methods to healthcare delivery and clinical issues.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Graduate StudiesDNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing PracticeGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 7221 - Strategic Resource Management



    This course provides students with a strong foundation in the concepts of strategic management enabling them to implement the process in a wide variety of leadership positions in healthcare economics, organizations and systems.

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Graduate StudiesDNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing PracticeGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 7222 - Utilizing Systems to Improve Health Outcomes



    This course provides students with the financial management tools needed to analyze processes, and develop and implement changes to improve patient and/or system outcomes.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: NSG7240

    Graduate StudiesCERM_ACNP-Cert in Acute Care Nurse Pract, DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice, MSN_ACNP-Acute Care Nurse PractitionerGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 7223 - Bioethics in Nursing and Healthcare



    Bioethical dilemmas are confronted daily across healthcare settings. Bioethical issues in current and future healthcare venues will be examined in areas such as the distribution of limited resources, health disparities, genetics, informatics, scientific exploration, patient rights, and priority-setting in healthcare. Students will critically examine an ethical issue in their specialty area with implications for the future and prepare a publishable essay.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 2

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: NSG7270

    Graduate StudiesDNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing PracticeGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 7224 - Advanced Seminar in Healthcare Policy



    National, state and local healthcare policy impacts healthcare at the level of delivery. Students will critically examine clinical issues and how healthcare policy impacts the outcomes. Relationships between policy and patient care will be examined in areas such as the distribution of limited resources, healthcare disparities, diffusion of technology, and current issues in healthcare. Students will critically examine a clinical issues and how healthcare policy impacts outcomes in a form of a publishable essay.

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 2

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Graduate StudiesCERM_ACNP-Cert in Acute Care Nurse Pract, DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice, MSN_ACNP-Acute Care Nurse PractitionerGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 7225 - Application of Clinical Practice: Project Identification/Development



    Students who enter the DNP program will have an identified practice area. In this course students will refine specific issues related to their practice that will lead them to the project outcome at program completion. Students will explore literature related to specific practice concerns in their area as well as discuss issues with practice leaders to identify and refine their project goals. During their clinical time they will explore in-depth how they will redefine their practice as they continue through the program.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Credit Hrs. High: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. High: 7

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: NSG7230

    Graduate StudiesDNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing PracticeGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 7226 - Examination of Practice



    In a seminar format students will critically examine issues in nursing and healthcare today and explore how future directions can be impacted by nursing leadership in a collaborative environment to positively affect outcomes for patients and their families. Students will develop an in-depth evaluation of vulnerabilities and powerlessness in relation to their project population.

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 2

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: NSG7290

    Graduate StudiesDNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing PracticeGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 7230 - Application of Clinical Practice - Project identification



    Students who enter the DNP program will have an identified practice area. In this course students will refine specific issues related to their practice that will lead them to the project outcome at program completion. Students will explore literature related to specific practice concerns in their area as well as discuss issues with practice leaders to identify and refine their project goals. During their clinical time they will explore in-depth how they will redefine their practice as they continue through the program.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 6

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: NSG7230

    Graduate StudiesMSN_NURS-Nursing


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  • NURS 7235 - Application of Clinical Practice: Project Development/Implementation I



    Prerequisites: Graduate DNP standing. In this course students will proceed with the development and implementation of the practice change project. Students will identify the target population, community resources and healthcare systems that will be impacted by their proposed project and discuss issues with these partners to further develop and refine their project goals. During their clinical time they will explore in-depth how they will redefine their practice as they continue through the program.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Credit Hrs. High: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. High: 7

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Graduate StudiesDNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing PracticeGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 7245 - Application of Clinical Practice: Project Development Implementation II



    In this course students will continue with the development and implementation of their practice change project. Students will work in partnership with their target population, community and healthcare systems during implementation of their project plan. Students will evaluate the process of implementation and make appropriate adjustments to their plan.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 5Contact Hrs. Low: 13

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: NSG7300

    Graduate StudiesDNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing PracticeGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 7255 - DNP Project: Project Evaluation



    Prerequisites: Graduate DNP standing. During this course students will critically evaluate the short and long term outcomes of the implementation of their practice change project. They will also participate in peer review of projects. Students will discuss alternative approaches, problems and resolutions of issues that they have encountered during the development and implementation of their projects.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Credit Hrs. High: 13Contact Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. High: 13

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Graduate StudiesDNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing PracticeGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 7257 - Health Care Management



    This course provides students with a strong foundation in the concepts of strategic organizational management in relation to advanced nursing practice in current and emerging health care practice. Students will learn theories of organizational and resource management as well as the processes of performance appraisal and strategic planning for quality assurance and improvement and managing risk at a systems level. It will also enable students to develop plans for innovative new business ideas to address the changing demands of the health care system.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Graduate StudiesNursingDNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing PracticeGraduate SemesterDoctor of Nursing Practice


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  • NURS 7258 - Advanced Practice Nursing Practicum



    This course provides the student with terminal clinical practicum experiences in preparation for graduation from an advanced practice program. In preparation for employment interviews portfolios are compiled and evaluated for integration of advanced practice knowledge and skills in assessment, diagnosis, interventions and evaluation of outcomes for patients, families, communities, and/or systems. Students are provided infromation that will allow them to explore the full scope of responsibility inherent in the APN role. Students are expected to embrace the full scope of advanced practice nursing practice in conjunction with a preceptor. Students apply evidence based practice knowledge and skills in collaborative settings that support interprofessional learning and practice.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 6

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Graduate StudiesNursingDNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing PracticeGraduate SemesterDoctor of Nursing Practice


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  • NURS 7270 - Bioethics in Nursing and Healthcare



    Bioethical dilemmas are confronted daily across healthcare settings. Bioethical issues in current and future healthcare venues will be examined in areas such as the distribution of limited resources, health disparities, genetics, informatics, scientific exploration, patient rights, and priority-setting in healthcare. Students will critically examine an ethical issue in their specialty area with implications for the future and prepare a publishable essay.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 4

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: NSG7270

    Graduate StudiesMSN_NURS-Nursing


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  • NURS 7300 - Integrated Healthcare Mental Health



    This course will apply and integrate biopsychosocial concepts and principles to the nursing process for individuals and groups. Previous course knowledge and communication skills will provide a theoretical foundation in mental health promotion, illness prevention and maintenance of the client’s (individual, family, group or community) function. During the clinical segment, the student will be responsible for the clinical management of comprehensive client care along the continuum of care in multiple mental health settings.

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS7000, NURS7100

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 6

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Graduate StudiesMSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse LeaderGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 7310 - Group Approaches in Mental Health-Psychiatric Nursing



    Prerequisites: Nurs 7180 Mental Health-Psychiatric Nursing and the Individual Client (Course may be taken concurrently with individual course.) The course will present theoretical concepts basic to group interventions in Mental Health-Psychiatric nursing practice. Theories of group therapy will be analyzed with strong emphasis on group roles, and therapeutic techniques appropriate to the functional level of groups. Community aspects, including the client’s sociocultural, ethnic and economic backgrounds will be integrated throughout the course.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS7180

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 5

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Graduate StudiesGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 7320 - DNP Project (Product Evaluation/Synthesis)



    This is a companion course to the final clinical practice component. During this course students will critically evaluate the product of their work during the program. They will also have in-depth peer review of their projects. They will discuss alternative approaches, problems and resolutions that they have dealt with during the program. They will critically evaluate the long range benefit of their product and determine how they could have improved on their product.

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 6

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: NSG7320


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  • NURS 7330 - Family Approaches in Mental Health-Psychiatric Nursing



    Prerequisites: NURS 7180 Course presents theoretical concepts basic to family interventions in advanced mental health-psychiatric nursing practice. Theories of family development, structure, and function are studied. Major theoretical models of family therapy are analyzed with emphasis on systems theory and contextual issues. Community aspects, including the client’s sociocultural, ethnic, and economic backgrounds, are integrated throughout the course.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS7180

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 5

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Graduate StudiesGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 7350 - Psychopharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Nursing



    Course presents theoretical and clinical concepts applicable to psychopharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics in advanced nursing practice. Focus is on evidence-based pharmacological treatments for clients with mental health/substance use disorders, and integration of mental and physical health assessment in designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating individual responses to psychopharmacological interventions. The course emphasizes evidence-based approaches to patient education about specific diagnoses and medications. Special programs related to various age groups are considered.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 2

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Graduate StudiesCERM_FNUP-Cert in Family Nurse Pract, CERM_PNUP-Cert in Pediatric Nurse Pract, MSN_FNUP-Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN_PNUP-Pediatric Nurse PractitionerGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 7351 - Psychopharmacotherapeutics Practicum for Advanced Practice Nursing



    Prerequisite: NURS 7470 and NURS 7460. Corequisite: NURS7470. This course provides opportunities to apply concepts from courses in advanced health assessment, diagnostic reasoning, advanced pharmacology and psychopharmacology in a mental health-psychiatric nursing practicum. Emphasis is on nursing assessment, diagnosis, and management of individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders, with a strong emphasis on patient-education. Students will apply evidence-based practice guidelines to select and manage medications, monitor therapeutic and adverse reactions to medications, and evaluate treatment response.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS7460, NURS7470

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 6

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Co-Requisites: NURS7350

    Graduate StudiesGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 7390 - Pathophysiology in Advanced Practice Nurses



    Course provides students with a system-focused pathophysiology course, and includes the management of common health problems, disease processes, and syndromes. The primary focus is to provide a foundation for clinical assessment, decision making, and management of individual and family health problems. The student learns to relate this knowledge to the interpretation of human responses to situational, developmental, and genetic stressors that alter biological life processes resulting in signs and symptoms indicative of illness, and in assessing the individual’s response to pharmacologic management used to diagnose, treat, and palliate these illnesses.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: NSG7390

    Graduate StudiesCERM_ACNP-Cert in Acute Care Nurse Pract, CERM_FNUP-Cert in Family Nurse Pract, CERM_PNUP-Cert in Pediatric Nurse Pract, MSN_ACNP-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, MSN_FNUP-Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN_NURS-Nursing, MSN_PNUP-Pediatric Nurse PractitionerGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 7400 - Integrated Healthcare Women Children and Family Health



    This course will build on previous course knowledge and will provide a theoretical foundation for health promotion, illness prevention and maintenance of women throughout the lifespan (pregnancy, birth, postpartum, interconceptional periods and aging). This course will also build on previous course knowledge and provide a theoretical foundation in health promotion, illness prevention and maintenance of children and family function in health and illness. During the clinical segment, the student will be responsible for the clinical management of comprehensive client care along the continuum of care in multiple settings.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS7000, NURS7100

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 5Contact Hrs. Low: 9

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Graduate StudiesMSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse LeaderGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 7420 - Clinical Reasoning and Differential Diagnosis for Advanced Practice Nurses



    This course builds on knowledge of advanced health assessment, with a focus on clients commonly seen in the family and pediatric practice settings. It focuses on diagnostic reasoning as a framework to synthesize knowledge for comprehensive assessment of primary care patients throughout the life span. Advanced health assessment techniques are emphasized and refined. Diverse types of approaches are used in expanding proficiency in conducting histories and physical examinations in laboratory and clinical settings including communication techniques unique to the specialty population. Systematic and organized health assessments that are sensitive to cultural and developmental needs are explored.

    Grade Mode: Audit, Normal

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 4

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: NSG7420

    Graduate StudiesMSN_NURS-Nursing


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  • NURS 7430 - Pharmacology in Advanced Practice Nursing



    Course focuses on increasing the knowledge base of advanced practice nurses in pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics. Emphasis is on the pharmacotherapeutics for common acute and chronic health problems using prototype drugs within specific drug classifications. Case studies of pathophysiological disorders are discussed, along with the pharmacologic management.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NUR7390

    Pre-Req Min Grade:
    C

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: NSG7430

    Graduate StudiesCERM_ACNP-Cert in Acute Care Nurse Pract, CERM_FNUP-Cert in Family Nurse Pract, CERM_PNUP-Cert in Pediatric Nurse Pract, MSN_ACNP-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, MSN_FNUP-Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN_PNUP-Pediatric Nurse PractitionerGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 7440 - Theory and Research in Advanced Nursing Practice



    Course examines theoretical foundations of nursing and use of research findings in advanced nursing practice. Concepts, theories and models related to health of individuals and families are critically analyzed. Development of a scientific base for advanced nursing practice is emphasized.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: NSG7440

    Graduate Studies


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  • NURS 7442 - Advanced Theory for APN



    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 2

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Graduate StudiesCERM_ACNP-Cert in Acute Care Nurse Pract, CERM_FNUP-Cert in Family Nurse Pract, CERM_PNUP-Cert in Pediatric Nurse Pract, MSN_ACNP-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, MSN_FNUP-Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN_NURA-Nursing Anesthesia, MSN_PNUP-Pediatric Nurse PractitionerGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 7443 - Advanced Nursing Research



    Advanced Nursing Research (2-0-0-2). This course addresses the scientific methods, research, clinical and ethical issues associated with the application of evidence-based practice (EBP) to nursing and other healthcare problems.

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 2

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: NURS7441

    Graduate StudiesCERM_ACNP-Cert in Acute Care Nurse Pract, CERM_FNUP-Cert in Family Nurse Pract, CERM_PNUP-Cert in Pediatric Nurse Pract, MSN_ACNP-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, MSN_FNUP-Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN_NURA-Nursing Anesthesia, MSN_PNUP-Pediatric Nurse PractitionerGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 7450 - Advanced Practice Nursing Roles in Society



    Students explore components and variations of the advanced practice role and how social policy and healthcare delivery influence are influenced by the role. Legal definitions and professional interpretations of advanced practice nursing are examined in relation to healthcare outcomes, resource allocation and cost effectiveness.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 8

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: NSG7450

    Graduate StudiesNursingDNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing PracticeGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 7460 - Diagnostic and Clinical Reasoning for Advanced Practice Nurses



    This course focuses on diagnostic reasoning as a framework to synthesize knowledge for comprehensive assessment of primary care patients throughout the life span. Advanced health assessment techniques are emphasized and refined. Diverse types of approaches are used in expanding proficiency in conducting histories and physical examinations in laboratory and clinical settings including communication techniques unique to the specialty population. Systematic and organized health assessments that are sensitive to cultural and developmental needs are explored.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 6

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: NSG7460

    Graduate StudiesCERM_FNUP-Cert in Family Nurse Pract, CERM_PNUP-Cert in Pediatric Nurse Pract, MSN_FNUP-Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN_PNUP-Pediatric Nurse PractitionerGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 7470 - Advanced Health Assessment



    This course in health assessment expands the nurse’s knowledge of cognitive processes and psychomotor skills needed for comprehensive assessment of clients across the lifespan. Techniques and processes of performing a physical, mental, developmental, and nutritional assessment, obtaining a health history, performing selected diagnostic procedures, and recording findings will be conducted. Interviewing skills that enable the nurse to relate to various clients across the life span will be refined.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 5

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: NSG7470

    Graduate StudiesCERM_ACNP-Cert in Acute Care Nurse Pract, CERM_FNUP-Cert in Family Nurse Pract, CERM_PNUP-Cert in Pediatric Nurse Pract, MSN_ACNP-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, MSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse Leader, MSN_FNUP-Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN_PNUP-Pediatric Nurse PractitionerGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 7490 - Advanced Practice in Mental Health-Psychiatric Nursing



    Course provide an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills gained in the preceding courses to clinical practice. The focus is on designing, implementing, and evaluating the advanced practice psychiatric nursing role in a selected setting.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS7160, NURS7180, NURS7330

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 4Contact Hrs. Low: 10

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Co-Requisites: NURS6980

    Graduate StudiesGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 7491 - Advanced Practice in Mental Health-Psychiatric Nursing Practicum



    Prerequisites: APN core courses, Nurs 7160, Nurs 7180. Course provides an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills gained in the preceding courses to clinical practice. The focus is on designing, implementing, and evaluating the advanced practice psychiatric nursing role in selected settings. Students may choose a primary care setting to focus on integration of mental health and primary care, or a specialty setting in which to develop additional competence in a psychotherapeutic modality.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS7160, NURS7180

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 6

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Graduate StudiesGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 7500 - Clinical Leadership and Management



    This course presents theories, concepts and models essential to developing leadership and management skills needed to collaborate with healthcare providers and community members. The student will apply and integrate creative and effective strategies for managing and leading in the delivery of nursing care. Opportunities exist for students to synthesize and integrate past principles and concepts into the development of the Clinical Nurse Leader role. Concepts related to leadership, management, policy, resource utilization, planning/evaluating services, and outcomes are critically examined.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS6600, NURS6700, NURS6990, NURS7000

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 2

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Graduate StudiesMSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse LeaderGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 7520 - Advanced Practice in Parent-Child Nursing



    The purpose of this last course in the series for Advanced Practice Parent-Child Nursing is to provide a concentrated clinical experience (225 clock hours) .Students refine advanced practice skills in clinical decision making, expert-collaborative care, case management, change agency, research utilization, and/or educational interventions. Seminars will be scheduled to discuss issues related to advanced practice.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NUR7500

    Pre-Req Min Grade:
    C

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 6Contact Hrs. Low: 16

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: NSG7520

    Graduate Studies


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  • NURS 7600 - Multisystem and High Acuity Nursing Practice



    This course focuses and provides the theoretical and functional base for the complex management of clients with complicated, multisystem health problems.

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS7000, NURS7215

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Graduate StudiesMSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse LeaderGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 7710 - Assessment and Management of Acute Health Problems for Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (ACNP I)



    This initial course into the acute care nurse practitioner role focuses on the synthesis of advanced assessment and clinical decision making for patients with complex needs in the acute care setting.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS7390, NURS7471

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 5Contact Hrs. Low: 5

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Graduate StudiesCERM_ACNP-Cert in Acute Care Nurse Pract, MSN_ACNP-Acute Care Nurse PractitionerGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 7712 - PACE: Assessment and Management of Acute Health Problems for ACNP I



    This accelerated course is designed as online modules for post masters clinical nurse specialists or nurse practitioners to be board-eligible for the acute care nurse practitioner (ACNP) certification exam. This last course focuses on the advanced assessment and clinical decision-making based on scientific evidence for patients with complex needs in the acute care setting.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 9Contact Hrs. Low: 9

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Co-Requisites: NURS7390, NURS7470

    Graduate StudiesCERM_ACNP-Cert in Acute Care Nurse PractGraduate


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  • NURS 7713 - Assessment and Management of Acute Health Problems for Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (ACNP I)



    This initial course into the acute care nurse practitioner role focuses on the synthesis of advanced assessment and clinical decision making for patients with complex needs in the acute care setting.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS7390, NURS7470

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 6

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Graduate StudiesNursingDNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing PracticeGraduate SemesterDoctor of Nursing Practice


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  • NURS 7714 - Research-based Interventions for Acute Care Nurse Practitioners in Collaborative Patient Care (II)



    This second level acute care nurse practitioner course focuses on the scientific basis of interventions for complex, acutely ill individuals. The clinical practicum provides opportunities to: participate in collaborative practice on a multi-disciplinary health care team; determine appropriate interventions; utilize expanded practice skills; and evaluate outcomes for the acutely ill.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS7390, NURS7430, NURS7470, NURS7713

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 6

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Graduate StudiesNursingDNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing PracticeGraduate SemesterDoctor of Nursing Practice


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  • NURS 7715 - Clinical Therapeutics for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP III)



    This third level acute care nurse practitioner course focuses on the application of all previous course work in the comprehensive management of complex, acutely ill individuals. This fosters mastery of skills needed in assessment, diagnosis, collaborative care planning, selection of therapeutic intervention, and evaluation of outcomes.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS7390, NURS7430, NURS7470, NURS7714

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 6

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Graduate StudiesNursingDNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing PracticeGraduate SemesterDoctor of Nursing Practice


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  • NURS 7716 - Assessment & Management of Acute Health Problems for CCNS I



    This initial course into the acute and critical care clinical nurse specialist role focuses on the synthesis of advanced assessment and clinical decision making for patients with complex needs in the acute care setting. The CCNS competencies and spheres of influence with patients, families, and systems are introduced utilizing the AACN Synergy Model as a foundation for contemporary CCNS practice.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS7390, NURS7470

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 6

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Graduate StudiesNursingDNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing PracticeGraduate SemesterDoctor of Nursing Practice


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  • NURS 7717 - Research-based Interventions for Acute & CCNS Specialists in Collaborative Patient Care (CCNS II)



    This second level acute and critical care clinical nurse specialist course focuses on the scientific basis of interventions for complex, acutely ill individuals. The clinical practicum provides opportunities to: participate in collaborative practice on a multi-disciplinary health care team; determine appropriate interventions; utilize expanded practice skills; and evaluate outcomes for the acutely ill. The clinical practicum integrates CCNS competencies and spheres of influence with patients, families and systems by utilizing the AACN Synergy Model as a basis for contemporary CCNS practice.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS7390, NURS7430, NURS7470, NURS7716

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 6

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Graduate StudiesNursingDNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing PracticeGraduate SemesterDoctor of Nursing Practice


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  • NURS 7718 - Clinical Therapeutics for the Acute & CCNS (III)



    This third level acute and critical care clinical nurse specialist course focuses on the application of all previous course work in the comprehensive management of complex, acutely ill individuals. This fosters mastery of CCNS skills and knowledge needed in assessment, collaborative care planning, selection of therapeutic intervention, and evaluation of outcomes of acute and chronically ill. The clinical practicum integrates CCNS competencies and spheres of influence with patients, families and systems utilizing the AACN Synergy Model as a basis for contemporary CCNS practice.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS7390, NURS7430, NURS7470, NURS7717

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 6

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Graduate StudiesNursingDNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing PracticeGraduate SemesterDoctor of Nursing Practice


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  • NURS 7720 - Research-Based Interventions for Acute Care Nurse Practitioners in Collaborative Patient Care ACNPII



    This second level acute care nurse practitioner course focuses on the scientific basis of interventions for complex, acutely ill individuals. The clinical practicum provides opportunities to: participate in collaborative practice on a multi-disciplinary healthcare team; determine appropriate interventions; utilize expanded practice skills; and evaluate outcomes for the acutely ill.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS7390, NURS7430, NURS7471, NURS7710

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 5Contact Hrs. Low: 5

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Graduate StudiesCERM_ACNP-Cert in Acute Care Nurse Pract, MSN_ACNP-Acute Care Nurse PractitionerGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 7722 - PACE: Assessment and Management of Acute Health Problems for ACNP II



    This accelerated course is designed as online modules for post masters clinical nurse specialists or nurse practitioners to be board-eligible for the acute care nurse practitioner (ACNP) certification exam. This last course focuses on the advanced assessment and clinical decision-making based on scientific evidence for patients with complex needs in the acute care setting.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS7712

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 9

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Graduate StudiesCERM_ACNP-Cert in Acute Care Nurse PractGraduate SemesterGraduate


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  • NURS 7722 - PACE: Assessment and Mangement of Acute Health Problems for ACNP II



    This accelerated course is designed as online modules for post-master’s clinical nurse specialists or nurse practitioners to be board eligible for the acute care nurse practitioner (ACNP) certification exam. This last course focuses on the advanced assessment and clinical decision-making based on scientific evidence for patients with complex needs in the acute care setting.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: NURS 7712, NURS 7430

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 9Contact Hrs. Low: 9

    Course Level: GS

    School of Graduate Studies,Accelerated ACNP,GS


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  • NURS 7730 - Clinical Therapeutics for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP III)



    This third level acute care nurse practitioner course focuses on the application of all previous course work in the comprehensive management of complex, acutely ill individuals. This fosters mastery of skills needed in assessment, diagnosis, collaborative care planning, selection of therapeutic intervention, and evaluation of outcomes.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS7390, NURS7430, NURS7471, NURS7720

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 5Contact Hrs. Low: 5

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Graduate StudiesCERM_ACNP-Cert in Acute Care Nurse Pract, MSN_ACNP-Acute Care Nurse PractitionerGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 7740 - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum (ACNP IV)



    This final acute care nurse practitioner course focuses on the application of all previous course work in the comprehensive management of complex, acutely ill individuals. This fosters refinement of skills needed in assessment, diagnosis, collaborative care planning, selection of therapeutic intervention, and evaluation of outcomes. This precepted experience gives the student responsibility for the managing episodes of acute/critical care; utilizing all available resources throughout the health car continuum.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS7390, NURS7430, NURS7471, NURS7730

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 5Contact Hrs. Low: 5

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Graduate StudiesCERM_ACNP-Cert in Acute Care Nurse Pract, MSN_ACNP-Acute Care Nurse PractitionerGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 7800 - Clinical Nurse Leader Residency



    This course focuses on the synthesis of principles of professional nursing practice into the integration of the Clinical Nurse Leader role.

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS7215, NURS7500

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 11Contact Hrs. Low: 11

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Graduate StudiesMSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse LeaderGraduate Semester


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  • NURS 7830 - Foundations of Advanced Nursing Practice



    This course is designed to assist the student to develop a clear understanding of advanced practice roles, their requirements and regulations. Students will examine the advanced practice roles of educator, clinician, consultant, administrator, collaborator, researcher, advocate, change agent, entrepreneur and case manager within the context of their specific advanced practice arena. Roles issues such as fluid boundaries, role ambiguity, and interdisciplinary relationships will be explored. Professional behaviors and ethics will be discussed as a basis for professional role development.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 2

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: NSG7830

    Graduate Studies


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  • NURS 7920 - Complex Health Problems of Adults



    This course is designed to enable students to provide research based advanced nursing practice to young, middle, and older adult populations with common complex health problems. Emphasis will be placed on complex clinical analysis to develop and monitor comprehensive, holistic plans of care/critical paths that address the health promotion, disease prevention and health restoration needs of this population. Students have opportunities in a variety of settings for variance analysis to mobilize the healthcare system.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NUR7430

    Pre-Req Min Grade:
    C

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 4Contact Hrs. Low: 9

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: NSG7920

    Graduate Studies


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  • NURS 7930 - Adult Nursing Clinical Nurse Specialist Residency



    This course is designed to enable the student to function efficiently as a CNS. The student negotiates, implements and evaluates a multidimensional CNS residency in a selected healthcare setting. Emphasis is placed on synthesis of advanced practice roles and functions to effect change within healthcare systems. Students are expected to develop and work in collaborative and interdependent relationships.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NUR7940

    Pre-Req Min Grade:
    C

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 6Contact Hrs. Low: 16

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: NSG7930

    Graduate Studies


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  • NURS 7950 - Advanced Acute Care in Adult Health



    This course is designed to enable students to acquire in-depth knowledge and skills related to adult acute care nursing specialty area. Clinical experience focuses on case management in a variety of sub-acute and acute care settings. The specialty area is mutually selected by the student and course faculty. Students apply knowledge of advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology, health assessment, nursing interventions, theory and research to the care of adults and their families experiencing health problems within a chosen acute/sub-acute specialty area. The seminar component of the course is designed to develop clinical decision-making skills through case study presentation. Students will be given the opportunity to submit a clinical paper for peer review.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 7

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: NSG7950

    Nursing


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