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2026-2027

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3 BIO 121 – Microbiology OR CHM 111 3 4 (3/1) BIO 108/108L - Anatomy and Physiology II/Lab 4 (3/1) 3 NUR 209 Fundamentals of Nursing Practice 4 (3/1) rs HIS elective 3 LLFA elective (ENG, MUS, ART, or Language) 3 3 NUR 324 Pathophysiology and Pharmacological 4

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2026-2027

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ersity ls The course traces the origins of the musical drama back to the cantatas of J.S. Bach, the operas of Mozart and standard musicals by Rodgers & Hammerstein up to the most modern era. It includes a field trip to Broadway. 3.00 This course continues Music Appreciation I from the Baroque to Modern Times. 3.00 A continuation of Fundamentals of Music, this course emphasizes music composition and analysis of major works. 3.00 This course is a continuation of Class Guitar 1. It is required that you take this class prior to MUS 437. We will pick up where the previous class left off. Classes will consist of working out of the text book, learning student-chosen songs, and jamming with the teaching or other students. By the end of this semester the student will have increased their note reading capabilities, chord knowledge, improvisational abilities and potentially be proficient at barre chords. Pre-req: Class Guitar I 3.00 The course will be group instruction in fundamental piano technique designed for the beginner and/or intermediate musician. Students learn to read music, improvise chordal accompaniments, and develop technical proficiency through performance of elementary piano music. 3.00 Class Guitar I | This course offers students the opportunity to pursue study of musical topics, composers and forms chosen by the instructor. Course may be repeated if the topic changes. 3.00 This course permits in-depth study of a composer, period, genre or topic in music selected by the instructor. It can also serve as Advanced Music lessons in Guitar, Piano or Voice 3.00 Qualified advanced students may arrange independent study in areas not covered by existing courses: study of special aspects of major works and composers. The student must have the permission of the Chair of Language, Literature and Fine Arts and the Vice President for Academic Affairs. 3.00

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2026-2027

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2026-2027

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2026-2027

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2026-2027

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This three hour lab experience provides an introduction to the fundamentals of nursing practice. Students will utilize the nursing process as a framework to apply nursing knowledge, diagnoses, interventions, and outcomes to individuals. Course concepts are grounded in evidence-based practice to promote, maintain, and restore health. Topics related to safety, oxygenation, ventilation, circulation, perfusion, ingestion, digestion, absorption, elimination, urinary, movement, sensory input and the nurse patient relationship and the roles of the professional nurse are explored. Emphasis is placed on applying knowledge and practicing skills in the nursing skills lab, simulation lab, and clinical setting. This course is designed to develop health assessment skills across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on the development of skills essential for using health and physical examination as tools for nursing assessment. Normal and abnormal history and physical assessment findings are differentiated. Biological, psychosocial, spiritual and cultural dimensions of the individual are explored. Health promotion strategies including risk factor reduction as they relate to the adoption of healthy lifestyles are identified. Opportunities are provided to practice health assessment. 3.00 This course is designed to develop health assessment skills across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on the development of skills essential for using health and physical examination as tools for nursing assessment. Normal and abnormal history and physical assessment findings are differentiated. Biological, psychosocial, spiritual and cultural dimensions of the individual are explored. Health promotion strategies including risk factor reduction as they relate to the adoption of healthy lifestyles are identified. Opportunities are provided to practice health assessment. This course will serve as an introduction to calculating medication dosages for the professional nurse. It will include a review of essential mathematical concepts for fractions, ratio/proportions, percentages, medication abbreviations, measurements and conversions, reading medication labels, measuring amounts in syringes, and solving basic dosage calculations. 1.00

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1

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2026-2027

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Alterations in Behavioral Health OR e, see BSN Student Guidebook and curriculum sheets. 2 UNV 101 – GMercyU Service 1 3 ENG 101 – College English 3 4 (3/1) MTH 103 – Fundamentals of Mathematics 3

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16

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16

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2026-2027

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2026-2027

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2026-2027

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2026-2027

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This course addresses behavioral health problems and the nurse's role in assisting patients to achieve and maintain optimum behavioral health. Content encompasses neurobiological, psychosocial, ethical, cultural, and spiritual perspectives. Effective therapeutic communication skills, the nurse-patient relationship, and the nursing process are applied in caring for patients and families across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on the role of the nurse in promoting and maintaining a culture of safety on the behavioral health unit. 4.00 This course addresses behavioral health problems and the nurse's role in assisting patients to achieve and maintain optimum behavioral health. Content encompasses neurobiological, psychosocial, ethical, cultural, and spiritual perspectives. Effective therapeutic communication skills, the nurse-patient relationship, and the nursing process are applied in caring for patients and families across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on the role of the nurse in promoting and maintaining a culture of safety on the behavioral health unit. This course examines the childbearing and childrearing families in contemporary society. The nursing process is applied to provide holistic nursing person--centered care within the context of the family. Topics are related to safety and normal and altered physiologic processes as it affects the childbearing and childrearing families. Experiences in the classroom and clinical setting enable the student to integrate cultural sensitivity, clinical reasoning, communication skills, and therapeutic nursing interventions for women, children and families. 5.00 This course examines the childbearing and childrearing families in contemporary society. The nursing process is applied to provide holistic nursing person--centered care within the context of the family. Topics are related to safety and normal and altered physiologic processes as it affects the childbearing and childrearing families. Experiences in the classroom and clinical setting enable the student to integrate cultural sensitivity, clinical reasoning, communication skills, and therapeutic nursing interventions for women, children and families. This advanced adult health course expands on knowledge and skills addressed in prior nursing courses. The course focuses on the application of the nursing process to the adult patient with multisystem pathophysiologic conditions and complex needs. Included are critical care concepts with related nursing interventions to promote, maintain and restore health. Topics related to safety, oxygenation, ventilation, circulation, perfusion, ingestion, digestion, absorption, elimination, regulatory, urinary, sensory input, movement and the nurse patient relationship. Professional nursing practice is emphasized as students enhance critical thinking skills and practice clinical decision making. This course promotes integration of values into professional behaviors and accountability for personal and professional growth. 5.00 This advanced adult health course expands on knowledge and skills addressed in prior nursing courses. The course focuses on the application of the nursing process to the adult patient with multisystem pathophysiologic conditions and complex needs. Included are critical care concepts with related nursing interventions to promote, maintain and restore health. Topics related to safety, oxygenation, ventilation, circulation, perfusion, ingestion, digestion, absorption, elimination, regulatory, urinary, sensory input, movement and the nurse patient relationship. Professional nursing practice is emphasized as students enhance critical thinking skills and practice clinical decision making. This course promotes integration of values into professional behaviors and accountability for personal and professional growth.

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NUR

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2026-2027

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www.gmercyu.edu

NUR=330 Advanced Health Assessment and Health Promotion

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3

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3

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Edition

2026-2027

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rsity This course examines the childbearing and childrearing families in contemporary society. The nursing process is applied to provide holistic nursing person--centered care within the context of the family. Topics are related to safety and normal and altered physiologic processes as it affects the childbearing and childrearing families. Experiences in the classroom and clinical setting enable the student to integrate cultural sensitivity, clinical reasoning, communication skills, and therapeutic nursing interventions for women, children and families. 5.00 This course examines the childbearing and childrearing families in contemporary society. The nursing process is applied to provide holistic nursing person--centered care within the context of the family. Topics are related to safety and normal and altered physiologic processes as it affects the childbearing and childrearing families. Experiences in the classroom and clinical setting enable the student to integrate cultural sensitivity, clinical reasoning, communication skills, and therapeutic nursing interventions for women, children and families. This advanced adult health course expands on knowledge and skills addressed in prior nursing courses. The course focuses on the application of the nursing process to the adult patient with multisystem pathophysiologic conditions and complex needs. Included are critical care concepts with related nursing interventions to promote, maintain and restore health. Topics related to safety, oxygenation, ventilation, circulation, perfusion, ingestion, digestion, absorption, elimination, regulatory, urinary, sensory input, movement and the nurse patient relationship. Professional nursing practice is emphasized as students enhance critical thinking skills and practice clinical decision making. This course promotes integration of values into professional behaviors and accountability for personal and professional growth. 5.00 This advanced adult health course expands on knowledge and skills addressed in prior nursing courses. The course focuses on the application of the nursing process to the adult patient with multisystem pathophysiologic conditions and complex needs. Included are critical care concepts with related nursing interventions to promote, maintain and restore health. Topics related to safety, oxygenation, ventilation, circulation, perfusion, ingestion, digestion, absorption, elimination, regulatory, urinary, sensory input, movement and the nurse patient relationship. Professional nursing practice is emphasized as students enhance critical thinking skills and practice clinical decision making. This course promotes integration of values into professional behaviors and accountability for personal and professional growth. This integrated pathophysiology/pharmacology course provides a foundation for understanding disease process in conjunction with pharmacological therapy to treat and manage disease. Students will discuss cultural sensitivity, clinical reasoning, therapeutic nursing interventions and communication skills as they apply to clinical practice. Both general pathophysiologic/pharmacological principles will be explained as they apply to the macro concepts identified by the Gwynedd Mercy University Frances M. Maguire School of Nursing and Health Professions. 4.00 This course builds on prior nursing knowledge and experience to enhance comprehensive health assessment skills. Students refine interviewing techniques and physical examination skills while considering the needs of individuals from diverse backgrounds. Emphasis is placed on applying principles of health promotion and illness prevention in the assessment of clients across the lifespan. 3.00 416

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2026-2027

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www.gmercyu.edu

Professional Nursing - Capstone

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3

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3

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2026-2027

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2026-2027

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2026-2027

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2026-2027

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3

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2026-2027

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This integrated pathophysiology/pharmacology course provides a foundation for understanding disease process in conjunction with pharmacological therapy to treat and manage disease. Students will discuss cultural sensitivity, clinical reasoning, therapeutic nursing interventions and communication skills as they apply to clinical practice. Both general pathophysiologic/pharmacological principles will be explained as they apply to the macro concepts identified by the Gwynedd Mercy University Frances M. Maguire School of Nursing and Health Professions. 4.00 This course builds on prior nursing knowledge and experience to enhance comprehensive health assessment skills. Students refine interviewing techniques and physical examination skills while considering the needs of individuals from diverse backgrounds. Emphasis is placed on applying principles of health promotion and illness prevention in the assessment of clients across the lifespan. 3.00 Concepts, theories and roles of leadership and management in professional nursing are examined. Development of the leadership abilities of the individual nurse in influencing the nursing profession and society are discussed. Communication, ethical reasoning, critical thinking, financial issues and cultural competence are included as they relate to leadership and management. 3.00 This course explores aging and the impact of aging on individuals, families and caregivers. Current theories of aging and the aging process are explored. The effects of health, political, social and economic issues on the lifestyles of the aging population will be discussed. The influence of heredity, environment, lifestyle and access to adequate healthcare in relation to the care of older adults will be examined. A variety of clinical settings are utilized to demonstrate nursing knowledge, skills, and interventions of best practices when caring for the older adult. 3.00 This course explores aging and the impact of aging on individuals, families and caregivers. Current theories of aging, the aging process, and the effects of political, social and economic issues on the lifestyles of the aging population will be examined. The influence of heredity, environment, lifestyle and access to adequate healthcare in relation to the care of older adults will be discussed. This course will provide a comprehensive and clinical relevant coverage of complementary and alternative medicine. It will cover the history, philosophy, and mechanisms of alternative therapies and includes a thorough review of the clinically controlled trials, indications, and contraindications of each therapy. 3.00 Selected health problems and related issues pertaining to women and children will be critically analyzed in relation to the impact on the individual, his/her family and the community. Cultural, spiritual, ethical and moral aspects will be discussed as they influence nursing care. The role of the nurse and community resources available to this population is explored. (can be taken as the nursing elective). 3.00 This course introduces the concepts and principles of genetics, genomics, and epidenomic and their relevance to health and nursing care. Genetic influences from conception and throughout the lifespan are considered from a nursing perspective. Ethical, legal, and socioeconomic issues associated with genetics are examined. 3.00 This course focuses on preparing the graduating nursing student for transition to professional nursing practice. Preparation is achieved through synthesis of acquired knowledge with emphasis on reflective practice and application of learning. An understanding of professional nursing standards, ethical problem solving, evidence- based practice and a commitment to lifelong learning will be provided. This course provides an integrative, theoretical and clinical experience. 6.00

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2026-2027

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2026-2027

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LLFA elective (ENG, MUS, ART, or Language) 3

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2026-2027

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2026-2027

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NUR Nursing Elective- (N 414, N 415, N 490, N 3 491, N 459) OR NUR 417 Genomics in Nursing 247

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2

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2

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2026-2027

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2026-2027

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2026-2027

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Practice in Nursing 3 in Behavioral Health

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2026-2027

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2026-2027

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sity This course examines globalization and its impact on the health of all populations. Emerging diseases, environmental safety and health risks are addressed. Health care policy and the socioeconomic, geopolitical, ethical and cultural variables that influence health are explored. Critical analysis of selected global and national problems is examined within the framework of professional nursing practice. The importance of cultural sensitivity and ethical judgment are emphasized. 2.00 The focus of this course is the critical analysis of the process of research. Types of research, steps of the research process, variables, frameworks and measurements are discussed. Problems related to clinical practice are identified and emphasis is placed on the nurse's role in improving patient care outcomes by being able to read, use and participate in the research process. 3.00 logy (3 This course introduces students to the role of informatics in professional nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on using health information systems and patient care technologies to support decision-making, improve quality and safety, and deliver ethical, evidence-based care across diverse populations and settings. 3.00 This course expands future healthcare professionals' knowledge of patient education This is a hybrid course, combines both classroom setting some weeks, with alternating online assignments for other weeks. Students will learn the importance of empowering patients through education to increase patients' ability and encourage positive behavioral, health-related changes, and stages of changes. In addition, students may have the opportunity to work in interdisciplinary groups to create and evaluate patient education interventions. This course will promote integration of concepts related to education, research, and technology. 3.00 This course provides an introduction to principles of research and evidenced-based practice in professional nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on the role of evidence-based practice as the basis for clinical decision making. Learning activities provide the student with the opportunity to develop skills necessary to become a competent consumer of research and other sources of evidence, preparing them for the expectations of a new graduate in professional practice. 3.00 This course explores the healthcare of individuals, families and aggregates in a variety of community settings in Ireland. The concepts of community health nursing and the roles of the professional nurse in the community of Ireland are critically analyzed and compared to the US Public health System. The impact of the health care delivery system of Ireland is presented. Health promotion, health protection and disease prevention are examined. Critical thinking is emphasized in assessing the community of Ireland. A variety of community settings as observational experiences are utilized including home care, hospice, extended care facilities and population focused settings. 3.00 The goal of interprofessional education is to prepare future healthcare providers and professionals to work together as a team to improve patient and population health care. This includes engaging in foundational research on interprofessional education/collaborative practice; the use of interprofessional collaborative practice models to provide better care for clients. Service learning provides an opportunity for health care providers to learn more about health vulnerabilities that communities face and gain firsthand experience of working with underserved populations. Service learning uses experiential learning, reflection and reciprocal learning to increase student awareness of community health needs. Health care providers will be more likely to utilize these skills of collaborative practice, experiential learning, reflection and reciprocal learning in their own clinical practice. 3.00 420

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2026-2027

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nd This course explores the healthcare of individuals, families and aggregates in a variety of community settings in Ireland. The concepts of community health nursing and the roles of the professional nurse in the community of Ireland are critically analyzed and compared to the US Public health System. The impact of the health care delivery system of Ireland is presented. Health promotion, health protection and disease prevention are examined. Critical thinking is emphasized in assessing the community of Ireland. A variety of community settings as observational experiences are utilized including home care, hospice, extended care facilities and population focused settings. 3.00 The goal of interprofessional education is to prepare future healthcare providers and professionals to work together as a team to improve patient and population health care. This includes engaging in foundational research on interprofessional education/collaborative practice; the use of interprofessional collaborative practice models to provide better care for clients. Service learning provides an opportunity for health care providers to learn more about health vulnerabilities that communities face and gain firsthand experience of working with underserved populations. Service learning uses experiential learning, reflection and reciprocal learning to increase student awareness of community health needs. Health care providers will be more likely to utilize these skills of collaborative practice, experiential learning, reflection and reciprocal learning in their own clinical practice. 3.00 Nursing This course will cover selected topics in pharmacology and clinical therapeutics that are important in advanced nursing roles. Lectures cover the basics of pharmacologic mechanisms, dose-response relationships, pharmacokinetics (in children, adolescents, adults, elderly and pregnant women) and factors that alter a drug's bioavailability. Pharmacological agents include: autonomic, analgesics, anti-infective drugs and agents affecting the central nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory and GI systems. In addition, this course will discuss safe prescribing of controlled substances including opioids. The implications of age, pregnancy and lactation on drug action will be considered. Pharmacogenomics, human drug testing, drug laws, herbal medicines, OTC drugs and nutritional agents will be discussed. 3.00 This is the foundation fundamentals and nursing skills course. This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of nursing practice. Students will utilize the nursing process as a framework to apply nursing knowledge, diagnoses, interventions, and outcomes to individuals. Course concepts are grounded in evidence- based practice to promote, maintain, and restore health. Topics related to safety, oxygenation, ventilation, circulation, perfusion, ingestion, digestion, absorption, elimination, urinary, movement, sensory input and the nurse patient relationship and the roles of the professional nurse are explored. Emphasis is placed on applying knowledge and practicing skills in the nursing skills laboratory, simulation laboratory, and clinical setting. 5.00 This course is designed to develop health assessment skills across the lifespan. This is the foundation health assessment course to introduce the student to principles and techniques of nursing assessment, focusing on patient-history taking, interview and communication techniques, and techniques of inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation. Lectures are designed to help the students apply their knowledge of health assessment to both primary and acute care settings. Emphasis is placed on gathering reliable and relevant information; recognizing variations of normal findings; and identifying abnormal findings using common health problems as exemplars. The laboratory component is designed to promote cognitive and psychomotor skills necessary to complete a comprehensive health assessment including the physical, psychological, cultural, and spiritual aspects of health to support person-centered care. Integrated in the assessment, is the collection and analysis of data which are essential in planning safe and effective patient care. Practice of assessment techniques occurs through safe and effective experiential learning. Application of assessment findings to clinical decision- making is addressed. 3.00

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2026-2027

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2026-2027

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www.gmercyu.edu

rsity This course will cover selected topics in pharmacology and clinical therapeutics that are important in advanced nursing roles. Lectures cover the basics of pharmacologic mechanisms, dose-response relationships, pharmacokinetics (in children, adolescents, adults, elderly and pregnant women) and factors that alter a drug's bioavailability. Pharmacological agents include: autonomic, analgesics, anti-infective drugs and agents affecting the central nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory and GI systems. In addition, this course will discuss safe prescribing of controlled substances including opioids. The implications of age, pregnancy and lactation on drug action will be considered. Pharmacogenomics, human drug testing, drug laws, herbal medicines, OTC drugs and nutritional agents will be discussed. 3.00 This is the foundation fundamentals and nursing skills course. This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of nursing practice. Students will utilize the nursing process as a framework to apply nursing knowledge, diagnoses, interventions, and outcomes to individuals. Course concepts are grounded in evidence- based practice to promote, maintain, and restore health. Topics related to safety, oxygenation, ventilation, circulation, perfusion, ingestion, digestion, absorption, elimination, urinary, movement, sensory input and the nurse patient relationship and the roles of the professional nurse are explored. Emphasis is placed on applying knowledge and practicing skills in the nursing skills laboratory, simulation laboratory, and clinical setting. 5.00 This course is designed to develop health assessment skills across the lifespan. This is the foundation health assessment course to introduce the student to principles and techniques of nursing assessment, focusing on patient-history taking, interview and communication techniques, and techniques of inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation. Lectures are designed to help the students apply their knowledge of health assessment to both primary and acute care settings. Emphasis is placed on gathering reliable and relevant information; recognizing variations of normal findings; and identifying abnormal findings using common health problems as exemplars. The laboratory component is designed to promote cognitive and psychomotor skills necessary to complete a comprehensive health assessment including the physical, psychological, cultural, and spiritual aspects of health to support person-centered care. Integrated in the assessment, is the collection and analysis of data which are essential in planning safe and effective patient care. Practice of assessment techniques occurs through safe and effective experiential learning. Application of assessment findings to clinical decision- making is addressed. 3.00 This course explores aging and the impact of aging on individuals, families and caregivers. Current theories of aging and the aging process are explored. The effects of health, political, social and economic issues on the lifestyles of the aging population will be discussed. The influence of heredity, environment, lifestyle and access to adequate healthcare in relation to the care of older adults will be examined. 2.00 This course focuses on the physiological principles that underlie the altered states leading to pathogenesis at the molecular, histologic and systemic levels. Special emphasis is given to the pathophysiological processes in the pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric and pregnant patient. Included are the genetic, environmental, behavioral and organismal contributions to the dysfunctional conditions. This course contributes to the student's formation of clinical competence and diagnostic skills. 3.00 421

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2026-2027

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2026-2027

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This course explores aging and the impact of aging on individuals, families and caregivers. Current theories of aging and the aging process are explored. The effects of health, political, social and economic issues on the lifestyles of the aging population will be discussed. The influence of heredity, environment, lifestyle and access to adequate healthcare in relation to the care of older adults will be examined. 2.00 This course focuses on the physiological principles that underlie the altered states leading to pathogenesis at the molecular, histologic and systemic levels. Special emphasis is given to the pathophysiological processes in the pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric and pregnant patient. Included are the genetic, environmental, behavioral and organismal contributions to the dysfunctional conditions. This course contributes to the student's formation of clinical competence and diagnostic skills. 3.00 This course is designed to introduce the students to the art and the science of the registered professional nurse with a graduate degree advancing to leader roles with an emphasis on the role of the Clinical Nurse Leader. Personal and beginning nursing professional identity formation is facilitated. The historical evolution of professional nursing, nursing leadership, healthcare, and health care delivery are discussed. The interdisciplinary work of the Clinical Nurse Leader is emphasized. The heritage (influence) of the Sisters of Mercy influencing nursing values is highlighted. Selected concepts essential to nursing are introduced. 3.00 This is the foundation health assessment and nursing skills course to introduce the student to principles and techniques of nursing assessment, focusing on patient-history taking, interview and communication techniques, and techniques of inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation. Lectures are designed to help the students apply their knowledge of health assessment to both primary and acute care settings. Emphasis is placed on gathering reliable and relevant information; recognizing variations of normal findings; and identifying abnormal findings using common health problems as exemplars. The laboratory component is designed to promote cognitive and psychomotor skills necessary to complete a comprehensive health assessment including the physical, psychological, cultural, and spiritual aspects of health to support person-centered care. Integrated in the assessment, is the collection and analysis of data which are essential in planning safe and effective patient care. Practice of assessment techniques occurs through safe and effective experiential learning. Application of assessment findings to clinical decision-making is addressed. 4.00 This course combines maternal and pediatric health where students will develop assessment, care-planning, communication and leadership skills in the context of caring for childbearing and childrearing families in contemporary society. The focus of learning centers on inpatient labor and delivery and postpartum settings, however the course also addresses related issues such as family planning. All topics are considered in the context of the Universal Rights of Respectful Maternity Care. Students then transition into the study of unique health and developmental needs of infants, children and adolescents. The course is designed to develop perspectives on wellness and illness in children, emphasizing family-centered care that incorporates screening, teaching and health counseling. Topics are related to growth and development, health promotion, safety, normal and altered physiologic processes as they affect childbearing and childrearing families. Experiences in the classroom and clinical settings enable the student to integrate cultural sensitivity, clinical reasoning, advocacy, communication skills, and evidence-based therapeutic nursing interventions for women, children, and families. 5.00

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ersity This is the foundation health assessment and nursing skills course to introduce the student to principles and techniques of nursing assessment, focusing on patient-history taking, interview and communication techniques, and techniques of inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation. Lectures are designed to help the students apply their knowledge of health assessment to both primary and acute care settings. Emphasis is placed on gathering reliable and relevant information; recognizing variations of normal findings; and identifying abnormal findings using common health problems as exemplars. The laboratory component is designed to promote cognitive and psychomotor skills necessary to complete a comprehensive health assessment including the physical, psychological, cultural, and spiritual aspects of health to support person-centered care. Integrated in the assessment, is the collection and analysis of data which are essential in planning safe and effective patient care. Practice of assessment techniques occurs through safe and effective experiential learning. Application of assessment findings to clinical decision-making is addressed. 4.00 This course combines maternal and pediatric health where students will develop assessment, care-planning, communication and leadership skills in the context of caring for childbearing and childrearing families in contemporary society. The focus of learning centers on inpatient labor and delivery and postpartum settings, however the course also addresses related issues such as family planning. All topics are considered in the context of the Universal Rights of Respectful Maternity Care. Students then transition into the study of unique health and developmental needs of infants, children and adolescents. The course is designed to develop perspectives on wellness and illness in children, emphasizing family-centered care that incorporates screening, teaching and health counseling. Topics are related to growth and development, health promotion, safety, normal and altered physiologic processes as they affect childbearing and childrearing families. Experiences in the classroom and clinical settings enable the student to integrate cultural sensitivity, clinical reasoning, advocacy, communication skills, and evidence-based therapeutic nursing interventions for women, children, and families. 5.00 This integrated pathophysiology and pharmacology course provides a foundation for understanding disease process in conjunction with pharmacological therapy to treat and manage disease. General pathophysiological and pharmacological principles will be presented as they apply to all of the macro concepts identified by the Gwynedd Mercy University Frances Maguire School of Nursing and Health Professions. Students will discuss cultural sensitivity, clinical reasoning, therapeutic nursing interventions and communication skills as they apply to clinical practice. 4.00 This course addresses behavioral health disorders and the nurse's role in assisting patients to achieve and maintain optimum behavioral health. Content encompasses neurobiological, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual perspectives. Effective therapeutic communication skills, the nurse-patient relationship, and the nursing process are applied to the care of patients across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on the role of the nurse in promoting person-centered care and maintaining a culture of safety on the behavioral health unit. The role of the clinical nurse leader in behavioral health will be explored. 4.00 This course focuses on the physical, psychological, social, spiritual and cultural forces that influence the health of the adult population. It combines clinical and theory and introduces nursing basic concepts and frameworks (communication, safety, organization, critical thinking, clinical judgement, and the nursing process). Additionally, this course will also introduce common conditions found in healthcare. Students practice competencies in communication, assessment, nursing interventions, and documentation in a variety of basic acute care clinical settings. Simulation is incorporated as an adjunct to the clinical experience. 6.00 423

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le This integrated pathophysiology and pharmacology course provides a foundation for understanding disease process in conjunction with pharmacological therapy to treat and manage disease. General pathophysiological and pharmacological principles will be presented as they apply to all of the macro concepts identified by the Gwynedd Mercy University Frances Maguire School of Nursing and Health Professions. Students will discuss cultural sensitivity, clinical reasoning, therapeutic nursing interventions and communication skills as they apply to clinical practice. 4.00 This course addresses behavioral health disorders and the nurse's role in assisting patients to achieve and maintain optimum behavioral health. Content encompasses neurobiological, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual perspectives. Effective therapeutic communication skills, the nurse-patient relationship, and the nursing process are applied to the care of patients across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on the role of the nurse in promoting person-centered care and maintaining a culture of safety on the behavioral health unit. The role of the clinical nurse leader in behavioral health will be explored. 4.00 This course focuses on the physical, psychological, social, spiritual and cultural forces that influence the health of the adult population. It combines clinical and theory and introduces nursing basic concepts and frameworks (communication, safety, organization, critical thinking, clinical judgement, and the nursing process). Additionally, this course will also introduce common conditions found in healthcare. Students practice competencies in communication, assessment, nursing interventions, and documentation in a variety of basic acute care clinical settings. Simulation is incorporated as an adjunct to the clinical experience. 6.00 This course examines knowledge development in nursing. The relationships among nursing knowledge, borrowed knowledge, research education, and current practice are emphasized. Students develop a personal philosophy and theoretical foundation for their practice. 3.00 This course focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary to provide exemplary leadership of groups and inter- professional teams with an emphasis on relationship and team building. Emphasis is to further enhance leadership skill development in order to resolve complex clinical situations, improve practice environments, and lead integrated health care delivery teams. In addition, the role of the nurse advancing nursing practice through developing health policy and advocacy systems will be examined. Approaches to health issues for shaping policy on a local, state and federal level are analyzed in accordance with policy making processes, politics in health care and government, healthcare economics, and ethical frameworks. 3.00 This course focuses on key concepts in care of the adult patient with selected complex acute diagnoses across the health-illness continuum by the Clinical Nurse Leader prepared nurse. There is specific focus on the physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural forces impacting the complex and acute health status of the adult population. This course is a combination of theory and clinical. There is emphasis on graduate nursing concepts and frameworks in care of adult patient experiencing selected complex acute diagnoses including communication, safety, organization, critical thinking, clinical judgement and the nursing process. Additionally, this course introduces students to common complex acute diagnoses impacting body systems of the adult patient with selected complex acute diagnoses across the health-illness continuum. Students have learning opportunities to apply knowledge, skills, and competencies in complex acute care of adult patients with selected complex acute care diagnoses requiring complex nursing care. 5.00

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ersity This course focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary to provide exemplary leadership of groups and inter- professional teams with an emphasis on relationship and team building. Emphasis is to further enhance leadership skill development in order to resolve complex clinical situations, improve practice environments, and lead integrated health care delivery teams. In addition, the role of the nurse advancing nursing practice through developing health policy and advocacy systems will be examined. Approaches to health issues for shaping policy on a local, state and federal level are analyzed in accordance with policy making processes, politics in health care and government, healthcare economics, and ethical frameworks. 3.00 This course focuses on key concepts in care of the adult patient with selected complex acute diagnoses across the health-illness continuum by the Clinical Nurse Leader prepared nurse. There is specific focus on the physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural forces impacting the complex and acute health status of the adult population. This course is a combination of theory and clinical. There is emphasis on graduate nursing concepts and frameworks in care of adult patient experiencing selected complex acute diagnoses including communication, safety, organization, critical thinking, clinical judgement and the nursing process. Additionally, this course introduces students to common complex acute diagnoses impacting body systems of the adult patient with selected complex acute diagnoses across the health-illness continuum. Students have learning opportunities to apply knowledge, skills, and competencies in complex acute care of adult patients with selected complex acute care diagnoses requiring complex nursing care. 5.00 This course introduces the concepts of community health utilizing the populationfocused nursing process. This course emphasizes the care of culturally diverse individuals, families, and aggregates in a variety of community settings with an emphasis on identifying and caring for vulnerable populations. Community health nursing concepts as well as the importance of developing cultural humility to ensure sensitive and equitable health care delivery will be stressed. The impact of the health care delivery system on the nurse as well individual and community health outcomes will be explored. The role of the professional nurse, the clinical nurse leader and interdisciplinary healthcare team members in the community will be critically analyzed. Practice experience is required and students will be exposed to the culturally diverse population, health disparities that exist in Pennsylvania and the United States and some of the efforts by individuals, groups, organizations, to deal with disparities. Clinicals will be completed in a variety of community settings including home care, hospice, extended care facilities and population focused settings. 5.00 This course will examine ways health care delivery systems, public health agencies, community-based organizations, and other engaged stakeholders work in collaboration to develop interventions to improve the health outcomes of both individuals and populations in the local, national, and global arena. An upstream thinking approach will be utilized focusing on the social determinants of health, fundamental issues of health equity, and social justice across the lifespan. Continued attention to epidemiologic principles will enhance the knowledge needed to understand the natural history and burden of diseases, the evaluation of preventive interventions, and the globalization of health. The expanded role of the masters prepared nurse in local, national, and global population health will continue to be explored. 3.00 425

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This course introduces the concepts of community health utilizing the populationfocused nursing process. This course emphasizes the care of culturally diverse individuals, families, and aggregates in a variety of community settings with an emphasis on identifying and caring for vulnerable populations. Community health nursing concepts as well as the importance of developing cultural humility to ensure sensitive and equitable health care delivery will be stressed. The impact of the health care delivery system on the nurse as well individual and community health outcomes will be explored. The role of the professional nurse, the clinical nurse leader and interdisciplinary healthcare team members in the community will be critically analyzed. Practice experience is required and students will be exposed to the culturally diverse population, health disparities that exist in Pennsylvania and the United States and some of the efforts by individuals, groups, organizations, to deal with disparities. Clinicals will be completed in a variety of community settings including home care, hospice, extended care facilities and population focused settings. 5.00 This course will examine ways health care delivery systems, public health agencies, community-based organizations, and other engaged stakeholders work in collaboration to develop interventions to improve the health outcomes of both individuals and populations in the local, national, and global arena. An upstream thinking approach will be utilized focusing on the social determinants of health, fundamental issues of health equity, and social justice across the lifespan. Continued attention to epidemiologic principles will enhance the knowledge needed to understand the natural history and burden of diseases, the evaluation of preventive interventions, and the globalization of health. The expanded role of the masters prepared nurse in local, national, and global population health will continue to be explored. 3.00 This course will provide the opportunity to explore the ethical and legal issues facing nursing and other health care providers in a complex every changing health care arena. The student will describe foundational ethical concepts in nursing and using ethical theories and decision-making frameworks will analyze ethical dilemmas both in nursing practice and as a clinical nurse leader. Students will be challenged to examine their individual and professional values, as well as consider diverse perspectives on various ethical issues. Using a case study/topic debate approach, topics will focus on clinical care, research, health care organizational issues as well as ethical and legal issues related to health care delivery at the local, national, and global levels. 3.00 This course introduces students to the business and financial aspects of healthcare. Basic financial concepts and misconceptions about cost behavior, pricing and revenue, and cash flow are explored. Concepts are organized around the financial management paradigm: performance planning, performance measurement and performance management. Budgeting, and how to use performance reports and dashboards to guide performance, and how to prepare a variety of formal and ad hoc financial analyses will be addressed. Principles of facilitating, building and leading teams will be explored. 3.00 This course builds upon the basic skills of physical assessment. Students will practice health assessment and physical examination skills in the classroom and laboratory settings. Emphasis is on clinical decision- making and differentiation of normal versus abnormal findings and the integration of the history and physical examination across the lifespan including pregnant women. 3.00 This course will examine the principles, concepts and frameworks for advanced practice nursing in primary health care settings. The focus is on population health and caring for diverse populations. This course will synthesize principles of evidence-based practice quality and safety of health care practice, leadership, ethics, and role development. 3.00

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ersity This course introduces students to the business and financial aspects of healthcare. Basic financial concepts and misconceptions about cost behavior, pricing and revenue, and cash flow are explored. Concepts are organized around the financial management paradigm: performance planning, performance measurement and performance management. Budgeting, and how to use performance reports and dashboards to guide performance, and how to prepare a variety of formal and ad hoc financial analyses will be addressed. Principles of facilitating, building and leading teams will be explored. 3.00 This course builds upon the basic skills of physical assessment. Students will practice health assessment and physical examination skills in the classroom and laboratory settings. Emphasis is on clinical decision- making and differentiation of normal versus abnormal findings and the integration of the history and physical examination across the lifespan including pregnant women. 3.00 This course will examine the principles, concepts and frameworks for advanced practice nursing in primary health care settings. The focus is on population health and caring for diverse populations. This course will synthesize principles of evidence-based practice quality and safety of health care practice, leadership, ethics, and role development. 3.00 This course will examine the principles, concepts and frameworks for advanced practice nursing in primary health care settings. The focus is on population health and caring for diverse populations. This course will synthesize principles of evidence-based practice quality and safety of health care practice, leadership, ethics, and role development. 3.00 This is a clinical course that provides the student with multiple opportunities to develop independence in nursing practice, skill in clinical judgement, and demonstrate accountability for clinical decisions. Students will be assigned to a dedicated education unit (DEU) or one of a variety of types of care settings to complete 135 clinical practice hours under the supervision of course faculty. Emphasis is placed on the synthesis of previous coursework and knowledge as students perform the role of an entry- level professional nurse. Students will develop independence in nursing practice, skill in clinical judgement, and demonstrate accountability for autonomous professional practice. They will synthesize and apply principles of management theory to their nursing practice and demonstrate entry level skills in nursing leadership. 6.00 This course builds on the previous coursework throughout the curriculum. Students will acquire an overview of the principals involved in the planning and implementation of nursing interventions for patients in a variety of settings and will synthesize concepts presented throughout the CNL curriculum. They will use information to maximize client selfcare and decision-making; carry out nursing assessments as the basis for theory and knowledge development; realize that patient care outcomes and quality care are measures of quality practice and should be based on good fiscal stewardship. Emphasis is on conceptualization of the CNL role in reparation for practice. Focus is on current issues in the nursing profession that impact the CNL role. 3.00 Application of theoretical content to the selected functional area of the teaching role. Provides opportunities for students to translate content related to the specialty area, curriculum design, learning theories and teaching strategies into practice in a nursing education setting. Emphasis is placed on teaching and faculty role components which are address within the framework of higher education. 6.00 427

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This course will examine the principles, concepts and frameworks for advanced practice nursing in primary health care settings. The focus is on population health and caring for diverse populations. This course will synthesize principles of evidence-based practice quality and safety of health care practice, leadership, ethics, and role development. 3.00 This is a clinical course that provides the student with multiple opportunities to develop independence in nursing practice, skill in clinical judgement, and demonstrate accountability for clinical decisions. Students will be assigned to a dedicated education unit (DEU) or one of a variety of types of care settings to complete 135 clinical practice hours under the supervision of course faculty. Emphasis is placed on the synthesis of previous coursework and knowledge as students perform the role of an entry- level professional nurse. Students will develop independence in nursing practice, skill in clinical judgement, and demonstrate accountability for autonomous professional practice. They will synthesize and apply principles of management theory to their nursing practice and demonstrate entry level skills in nursing leadership. 6.00

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versity This course focuses on concepts central to the development of the beginning Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) role within the interprofessional team in the health care delivery system and across the lifespan. Course content includes strategies to address the transition to the professional nursing role and the changing dynamics in health care that challenge clinical nurse leaders. Clinical Nurse Leader students will review key elements of management and leadership theory and roles and will examine strategies and processes that address professionalism; morale and governance; improvement of care delivery; facilitation of change; quality and safety; principles of patient- centered care; evidence-based practice; decision making and problem solving. Opportunities to apply knowledge to clinical case studies will be a major course focus. NCLEX Live Review will be incorporated into this course. 3.00 This course is a combination of didactic and clinical hours for role immersion and development and will fulfill the CNL Capstone and Integrating Experience requirement. It is an intensive clinical experience in an area selected by the student. The experience allows for full implementation of the clinical nurse leader competencies and includes a strong interdisciplinary practice focus. A capstone project is required and will be presented in a poster session at the end of the course. 6.00 This course introduces the role of the nurse practitioner in general primary health care management of individuals and families across the lifespan. Focus is directed toward the application of advanced health assessment skills, preventive health care practices and the promotion of health. Course content includes family systems, developmental theories, cultural considerations, environmental factors, spiritual concerns, and genetic influences. Experiences are provided in clinical decision-making and in the implementation of evidence-based practice in a variety of primary care settings. 3.00 This course provides students with the theoretical base to assess, diagnose and manage the primary care of the newborn to 5-year-old population. Course content includes the principles of health promotion, disease prevention, and management of common primary health care problems in diverse newborn to 5-year-old populations. Emphasis is placed on the diagnosis and management of acute episodic and chronic conditions of newborns to 5-year old in the context of the primary care setting and community. Evidenced based practice is utilized as the basis for primary care management and decision-making including diagnosis, appropriate diagnostic procedures, laboratory tests, and follow up care. Clinical experiences are provided in a variety of primary care settings. 3.00 This course provides students with the theoretical base to assess, diagnose and manage the primary care of the young child (age 6-11) population. Course content includes the principles of health promotion, disease prevention, and management of common primary health care problems in the diverse young child (age 6-11) populations. Emphasis is placed on the diagnosis and management of acute episodic and chronic conditions of the young child (age 6-11) in the context of the primary care setting and community. Evidenced based practice is utilized as the basis for primary care management and decision-making including diagnosis, appropriate diagnostic procedures, laboratory tests, and follow up care. Clinical experiences are provided in a variety of primary care settings. 3.00 429

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This course introduces the role of the nurse practitioner in general primary health care management of individuals and families across the lifespan. Focus is directed toward the application of advanced health assessment skills, preventive health care practices and the promotion of health. Course content includes family systems, developmental theories, cultural considerations, environmental factors, spiritual concerns, and genetic influences. Experiences are provided in clinical decision-making and in the implementation of evidence-based practice in a variety of primary care settings. 3.00 This course provides students with the theoretical base to assess, diagnose and manage the primary care of the newborn to 5-year-old population. Course content includes the principles of health promotion, disease prevention, and management of common primary health care problems in diverse newborn to 5-year-old populations. Emphasis is placed on the diagnosis and management of acute episodic and chronic conditions of newborns to 5-year old in the context of the primary care setting and community. Evidenced based practice is utilized as the basis for primary care management and decision-making including diagnosis, appropriate diagnostic procedures, laboratory tests, and follow up care. Clinical experiences are provided in a variety of primary care settings. 3.00 This course provides students with the theoretical base to assess, diagnose and manage the primary care of the young child (age 6-11) population. Course content includes the principles of health promotion, disease prevention, and management of common primary health care problems in the diverse young child (age 6-11) populations. Emphasis is placed on the diagnosis and management of acute episodic and chronic conditions of the young child (age 6-11) in the context of the primary care setting and community. Evidenced based practice is utilized as the basis for primary care management and decision-making including diagnosis, appropriate diagnostic procedures, laboratory tests, and follow up care. Clinical experiences are provided in a variety of primary care settings. 3.00 This course provides students with the theoretical base to assess, diagnose and manage the primary care of the adolescent (12-18-year-old) population. Course content includes the principles of health promotion, disease prevention, and management of common primary health care problems in the diverse adolescent (12-18-year- old) populations. Emphasis is placed on the diagnosis and management of acute episodic and chronic conditions of the adolescent (12-18-year-old) in the context of the primary care setting and community. Evidenced based practice is utilized as the basis for primary care management and decision-making including diagnosis, appropriate diagnostic procedures, laboratory tests, and follow up care. Clinical experiences are provided in a variety of primary care settings. 3.00 This course provides students with the theoretical base to assess, diagnose and manage the primary care of the young adult (age 19-29) population. Course content includes the principles of health promotion, disease prevention, and management of common primary health care problems in the diverse young adult (age 19-29) populations. Emphasis is placed on the diagnosis and management of acute episodic and chronic conditions of the young adult (age 19-29) in the context of the primary care setting and community. Evidenced based practice is utilized as the basis for primary care management and decision-making including diagnosis, appropriate diagnostic procedures, laboratory tests, and follow up care. Clinical experiences are provided in a variety of primary care settings. 3.00

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ersity This course provides students with the theoretical base to assess, diagnose and manage the primary care of the young adult (age 19-29) population. Course content includes the principles of health promotion, disease prevention, and management of common primary health care problems in the diverse young adult (age 19-29) populations. Emphasis is placed on the diagnosis and management of acute episodic and chronic conditions of the young adult (age 19-29) in the context of the primary care setting and community. Evidenced based practice is utilized as the basis for primary care management and decision-making including diagnosis, appropriate diagnostic procedures, laboratory tests, and follow up care. Clinical experiences are provided in a variety of primary care settings. 3.00 This course provides students with the theoretical base to assess, diagnose and manage the primary care of the middle adult (age 30-55) population. Course content includes the principles of health promotion, disease prevention, and management of common primary health care problems in the diverse middle adult (age 30-55) populations. Emphasis is placed on the diagnosis and management of acute episodic and chronic conditions of the middle adult (age 30-55) in the context of the primary care setting and community. Evidenced based practice is utilized as the basis for primary care management and decision-making including diagnosis, appropriate diagnostic procedures, laboratory tests, and follow up care. Clinical experiences are provided in a variety of primary care settings. 3.00 This course provides students with the theoretical base to assess, diagnose and manage the primary care of the older adult (age 56+) population. Course content includes the principles of health promotion, disease prevention, and management of common primary health care problems in the diverse older adult (age 56+). Emphasis is placed on the diagnosis and management of acute episodic and chronic conditions of the older adult (age 56+) in the context of the primary care setting and community. Evidenced based practice is utilized as the basis for primary care management and decision-making including diagnosis, appropriate diagnostic procedures, laboratory tests, and follow up care. Clinical experiences are provided in a variety of primary care settings. 3.00 This course provides students with the theoretical base to assess, diagnose and manage the primary care of women and pregnancy. Course content includes the principles of health promotion, disease prevention, and management of common primary health care problems in the diverse pregnant and female population. Emphasis is placed on the diagnosis and management of acute episodic and chronic conditions of the pregnant and non- pregnant female patient in the context of the primary care setting and community. Evidenced based practice is utilized as the basis for primary care management and decision-making including diagnosis, appropriate diagnostic procedures, laboratory tests, and follow up care. Clinical experiences are provided in a variety of primary care settings. 3.00 This course is the clinical practice component that provides a transition from didactic and laboratory practice of assessment, diagnosis, differential diagnosis and management to actual pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric and pregnant patients to practicum. Clinical experiences are provided in a variety of primary care settings 1.00 431

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Clinical Seminar (4 credits) (1 CR LECTURE; 3 CREDITS CLINICAL) This course supports the nurse educator in developing expertise in a selected area of nursing practice. The seminar (1 credit) facilitates critical analysis of epidemiologic, technological, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethical influences on client care. The practicum component (3 credits- 135 hours) includes precepted learning experiences in diverse clinical settings such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, nurse-managed health clinics, specialty clinics, or physician offices. Emphasis is placed on using evidenced-based approaches to address health- related concerns. 4.00 432

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Yo) This course provides students with the theoretical base to assess, diagnose and manage the primary care of the middle adult (age 30-55) population. Course content includes the principles of health promotion, disease prevention, and management of common primary health care problems in the diverse middle adult (age 30-55) populations. Emphasis is placed on the diagnosis and management of acute episodic and chronic conditions of the middle adult (age 30-55) in the context of the primary care setting and community. Evidenced based practice is utilized as the basis for primary care management and decision-making including diagnosis, appropriate diagnostic procedures, laboratory tests, and follow up care. Clinical experiences are provided in a variety of primary care settings. 3.00 +) This course provides students with the theoretical base to assess, diagnose and manage the primary care of the older adult (age 56+) population. Course content includes the principles of health promotion, disease prevention, and management of common primary health care problems in the diverse older adult (age 56+). Emphasis is placed on the diagnosis and management of acute episodic and chronic conditions of the older adult (age 56+) in the context of the primary care setting and community. Evidenced based practice is utilized as the basis for primary care management and decision-making including diagnosis, appropriate diagnostic procedures, laboratory tests, and follow up care. Clinical experiences are provided in a variety of primary care settings. 3.00 egna This course provides students with the theoretical base to assess, diagnose and manage the primary care of women and pregnancy. Course content includes the principles of health promotion, disease prevention, and management of common primary health care problems in the diverse pregnant and female population. Emphasis is placed on the diagnosis and management of acute episodic and chronic conditions of the pregnant and non- pregnant female patient in the context of the primary care setting and community. Evidenced based practice is utilized as the basis for primary care management and decision-making including diagnosis, appropriate diagnostic procedures, laboratory tests, and follow up care. Clinical experiences are provided in a variety of primary care settings. 3.00 This course is the clinical practice component that provides a transition from didactic and laboratory practice of assessment, diagnosis, differential diagnosis and management to actual pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric and pregnant patients to practicum.   Clinical experiences are provided in a variety of primary care settings 1.00 Clinical Seminar (4 credits) (1 CR LECTURE; 3 CREDITS CLINICAL) This course supports the nurse educator in developing expertise in a selected area of nursing practice. The seminar (1 credit) facilitates critical analysis of epidemiologic, technological, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethical influences on client care. The practicum component (3 credits- 135 hours) includes precepted learning experiences in diverse clinical settings such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, nurse-managed health clinics, specialty clinics, or physician offices. Emphasis is placed on using evidenced-based approaches to address health- related concerns. 4.00 This course introduces students to foundational concepts in nursing education. Topics include curriculum development, program outcomes, evaluation of learning, and program improvement strategies. Accreditation and regulatory considerations, as well as ethical and legal aspects of nursing education will be discussed 3.00 Building on Nursing Education Seminar I, this course explores theories of learning, teaching strategies, and methods of measurement and evaluation in nursing education. Students will examine ethical, social, cultural, and legislative issues related to assessment and evaluation. 3.00

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This is the second course of three courses in the development of an evidenced based scholarly project for advanced practice nursing. In this course the student will continue with the evidenced based nursing project. The focus is the completion of data collection, analysis and preparation of all components of the project. The student will work closely with an advanced practice nursing faculty in the preparation of the evidenced based research. 3.00 434

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Source

www.gmercyu.edu

This course examines ethical concepts foundational to advanced nursing practice. Application of a variety of decision making frameworks to address ethical dilemmas arising from complex care, use of technology, health care resources, health care policy, national and international health issues. 3.00 Develop the statistical skills necessary to critically evaluate advanced practice nursing research using qualitative and quantitative methods to identify appropriate techniques for interpretation of results of independent research, and for presentation of results to improve clinical practice. Develop beginning proficiency for performing the analysis of clinical datasets using software programs such as SPSS, Excel and SAS/STAT. 3.00 licy This course explores the advanced practice nursing role in health care delivery systems and outcomes in the delivery of health care. Health care delivery models and reimbursement mechanisms from policy and economic perspectives are examined. The advanced practice nursing role in applied research and formation of health care policy is emphasized. 3.00 This course explores leadership of the advanced practice nurse as it relates to clinical practice, improving health outcomes, and ensuring patient safety. Leadership and communication strategies will be examined in the role of the advanced practice nurse. 3.00 Designed for the advanced practice nurse, this course examines computer applications within nursing administration, research, clinical practice, education, and health care. Critical thinking concerning the social, legal and ethical aspects of computer technology is emphasized. 3.00 This course builds on prior knowledge of the nursing research process to support practice-based problems, interpretation and analysis of current evidence and literature. The analysis and interpretation of data from qualitative and quantitative research designs will be emphasized. The interrelationship of theory, research and practice will be analyzed 3.00 This course focuses on the review, analysis, synthesis and application of scientific evidence for advanced practice nursing and health care. The ethical, legal, cultural, and financial implication of evidence based advanced nursing practice is examined. Tools to develop an evidenced based practice project are explored. 3.00 This is the first course of three courses developing an evidenced based scholarly project for advanced practice nursing. The student will conceptualize a scholarly research project in an area of advanced practice nursing. Synthesize knowledge and skills learned in previous courses to develop an evidenced based research project that makes a contribution to advanced practice nursing. 3.00 This course is the clinical practice component complementing the didactic of APN Scholarly Project 1 that requires 135 clinical hours. This course integrates previous knowledge and skills as an advanced practice nurse and focuses on the development of the scholarly project question. The experience provides additional opportunities for clinical practice and expertise development. 3.00 This is the second course of three courses in the development of an evidenced based scholarly project for advanced practice nursing. In this course the student will continue with the evidenced based nursing project. The focus is the completion of data collection, analysis and preparation of all components of the project. The student will work closely with an advanced practice nursing faculty in the preparation of the evidenced based research. 3.00 This course is the clinical practice component complementing the didactic of APN Scholarly Project 2 that requires 135 clinical hours. Students will continue to refine advanced practice nursing skills and integrate the data collection component of their scholarly project. 3.00 This is the final course of the three courses for the development of the evidence based scholarly project in advanced practice nursing. The focus is the completion, defense and dissemination of the evidence based project. 3.00

Subject

NUR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.gmercyu.edu

Subject

NUR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.gmercyu.edu

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.gmercyu.edu