89 courses with the subject NSG, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
NSG 101Concepts of Nursing3
This course presents an overview of major health professions, with a focus on the profession of nursing. The emphasis in this course is on assisting the student to develop a theoretical base for professional nursing practice based on Gordon’s functional health patterns. Students are introduced to the nursing metaparadigm, nursing theorists, and the nursing process as a foundation for baccalaureate nursing practice. Previously offered as NSG 300, and may not be taken if credit has been earned for NSG 300.
Acceptance into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
NSG 201Foundations of Nursing3
This course emphasizes basic nursing concepts and the recognition of select functional health patterns such as activity-exercise, nutritional-metabolic, elimination, and sleep-rest functional health patterns, basic theoretical, scientific, and humanistic principles are taught and implemented within a nursing practice framework. Competencies in cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills are developed and refined in clinical practice settings and/or simulated clinical situations.
This course presents an overview of major health professions, with a focus on the profession of nursing. The emphasis in this course is on assisting the student to develop a theoretical base for professional nursing practice based on Gordon’s functional health patterns. Students are introduced to the nursing metaparadigm, nursing theorists, and the nursing process as a foundation for baccalaureate nursing practice.
Acceptance into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Final offering Fall 2024
NSG 301Functional Health Patterns Adults I6
This course builds upon previous knowledge and skills from nursing and the basic and social sciences and explores selected alterations in functional health patterns, including coping and stress tolerance; cognitive-perceptual; nutritional/metabolic; activity and exercise; and elimination. Theoretical, scientific, and humanistic principles are used to achieve positive health outcomes for adult clients with acute and chronic illness in medical surgical settings. Emphasis is placed on the autonomic nervous, integumentary, musculoskeletal, and gastrointestinal systems, in addition to pain and infectious disease as health problems of adults. Students apply principles of pharmacology and use critical thinking skills to examine current research evidence and legal-ethical issues that influence the planning and delivery of nursing care to adults and their families.
NSG 302Functional Health Patterns Psychiatric Nursing4
This course builds upon previous knowledge and skills from nursing and the basic and social sciences and explores selected alterations in functional health patterns of clients with psychiatric-mental health problems, including health perception/health management; cognitive-perceptual; sleep-rest; self perception/self concept; role-relationship; sexuality-reproductive; value-belief; and coping/stress tolerance. Theoretical, scientific, and humanistic principles are used to achieve positive health outcomes for clients with acute and chronic mental health disorders. Emphasis is placed on psychobiology, psychiatric genetics, and psychosocial therapeutic modalities used in the nursing care of adults and children with psychiatric disorders. Students apply principles of psychopharmacology and use critical thinking skills to examine current research evidence and legal-ethical issues that influence the planning and delivery of nursing care to clients in the psychiatric setting.
This course builds upon previous knowledge and skills from nursing and the basic and social sciences and explores selected alterations in functional health patterns, including cognitive-perceptual; nutritional/metabolic; activity and exercise. Theoretical, scientific, and humanistic principles are used to achieve positive health outcomes for adult clients with acute and chronic illness in medical surgical settings. Emphasis is placed on the metabolic, cardiovascular, sensory, autoimmune, and respiratory problems of adults. Students will work in a variety of settings including caring for patients in the perioperative period. Students apply principles of pharmacology and use critical thinking skills to examine current research evidence and legal-ethical issues that influence the planning and delivery of nursing care to adults and their families.
This course builds upon previous knowledge and skills from nursing and the basic and social sciences and explores selected alterations in functional health patterns in children from infancy through young adulthood. Theoretical, scientific, and humanistic principles are used to achieve positive health outcomes for pediatric clients and their families with acute and chronic illness in a variety of pediatric settings. Emphasis is placed on normal growth and development. Students examine the applications of current research evidence, principles of pharmacology, as well as legal and ethical issues influencing the planning and delivery of nursing care to pediatric clients and their families.
This course examines techniques used by nurses in the ongoing assessment of the health status of patients. Emphasis is placed on interviewing skills, obtaining health histories, and physical assessment techniques used across the lifespan.
NSG 306Functional Health Patterns Psychiatric Nursing3
This course builds upon previous knowledge and skills from nursing and the basic and social sciences and explores selected alterations in functional health patterns of clients with psychiatric-mental health problems, including health perception/health management; cognitive-perceptual; sleep-rest; self perception/self concept; role-relationship; sexuality-reproductive; value-belief; and coping/stress tolerance. Theoretical, scientific, and humanistic principles are used to achieve positive health outcomes for clients with acute and chronic mental health disorders. Emphasis is placed on psychobiology, psychiatric genetics, and psychosocial therapeutic modalities used in the nursing care of adults and children with psychiatric disorders. Students apply principles of psychopharmacology and use critical thinking skills to examine current research evidence and legal-ethical issues that influence the planning and delivery of nursing care to clients in the psychiatric setting. Previously offered as NSG 302 and may not be taken if credit was previously earned for NSG 302.
This course builds upon previous knowledge and skills from nursing and the basic and social sciences and explores selected alterations in functional health patterns in children from infancy through young adulthood. Theoretical, scientific, and humanistic principles are used to achieve positive health outcomes for pediatric clients and their families with acute and chronic illness in a variety of pediatric settings. Emphasis is placed on normal growth and development. Students examine the applications of current research evidence, principles of pharmacology, as well as legal and ethical issues influencing the planning and delivery of nursing care to pediatric clients and their families. Previously offerd as NSG 304 and may not be taken if credit has already been earned for NSG 304.
This course provides students with the opportunity to develop the knowledge and understanding of essential principles of pharmacology. The course will focus on therapeutic classifications; characteristic drug groups; physiologic influences on drug effects; principles of therapy; drug interactions; and legal, ethical, and economic issues of drug therapy.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the field of healthcare informatics. This course will examine computer technology and selected computer applications, including emerging technology for safe and effective patient care. Information systems that provide data about quality improvement and required regulatory reporting through information systems are discussed. An overview of the variety of technologies that facilitate clinical care, including patient monitoring systems, medication administration systems, and other technologies to support patient care is provided. Emphasis is placed on maintaining an attitude of openness to innovation and continual learning, as information systems and patient care technologies are constantly changing. The use of informatics in professional practice, education, research, and administration will be explored, along with the impact of informatics on healthcare delivery systems.
NSG 397AProfessional Nursing Concepts and Theories3
This course focuses on concepts basic to the development of professional practitioners. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, nursing theories, and the re-socialization of the professional nursing role. Theoretical and applied concepts for professional practice, the changing health care system, an introduction to healthcare finance, information technology, and professional practice strategies, including wellness and health promotion across the lifespan are explored.
This course focuses on concepts integral to the development of professional nursing practice. Culturally-competent techniques used by nurses in the ongoing assessment of the health status of patients are examined. Emphasis is placed on utilizing interviewing skills, obtaining health histories, and physical assessment techniques used across the lifespan.
NSG 401NSG 401 Functional Health Patterns Adults III5
This course builds upon previous knowledge and skills from nursing and the basic and social sciences and explores selected alterations in functional health patterns, including coping and stress tolerance; cognitive-perceptual; health perception-health management, nutritional/metabolic; activity and exercise; and elimination. Theoretical, scientific, and humanistic principles are used to achieve positive health outcomes for adult clients with acute and chronic illness in medical surgical settings. Emphasis is placed on altered cellular proliferation, and alterations in endocrine, neurologic, oncology, renal and hepatic function as health problems of adults. Students apply principles of pharmacology and use critical thinking skills to examine current research evidence and legal-ethical issues that influence the planning and delivery of nursing care to adults and their families.
This course builds upon previous knowledge and skills from nursing, basic and psychosocial sciences and focuses on sexuality and reproductive functional health patterns of women and their families to achieve a positive pregnancy outcome and safe fetal environment. Emphasis is placed on normal, as well as, abnormal processes of childbirth to provide students with the knowledge and basic obstetrical skills to care for women, newborns, and families experiencing a normal obstetrical course and those experiencing complications. Students examine human genetics, the application of current research evidence, principles of pharmacology, and legal/ethical issues influencing the planning and delivery of nursing care to pregnant women, newborns, and families. In the clinical component of the course, emphasis is placed on the role of the professional nurse working in the obstetrical specialty, the application of the nursing process in providing nursing care to pregnant women, newborns, and families and the enhancement of critical thinking skills, therapeutic nursing interventions, select pharmacotherapies, effective communication and interpersonal skills.
This course builds upon previous knowledge and skills from nursing and the basic and social sciences and explores alterations in functional health patterns, including self-perception, self-concept; sexuality-reproductive; coping-stress tolerance; health perception-health management, value-belief; cognitive-perceptual, and role relationship. Theoretical, scientific, and humanistic principles are used to achieve positive health outcomes for individuals, families, aggregates, communities, and populations. Emphasis is placed on population-centered health care in the community. The values of public health nursing concepts are embedded within the implementation of community-oriented nursing practice. In the clinical component of the course, nursing practice takes place in a variety of public settings. Perspectives in global health care are considered in relation to a population-based approach and its major health problems and burdens of disease. Students examine the application of current research evidence, principles of pharmacology, as well as legal and ethical issues influencing the planning and delivery of health care to individuals, families, aggregates, communities, and populations. The role of the nurse as community leader is emphasized.
This course builds upon previous knowledge and skills from nursing and the basic and social sciences and explores selected alterations in functional health patterns including, nutritional/metabolic; activity-exercise, elimination, cognitive-perceptual, health perception-health management pattern, coping and stress tolerance, and value-belief pattern.. Theoretical, scientific, and humanistic principles are used to achieve positive health outcomes for adult clients with acute and chronic illness in medical surgical settings. Emphasis is placed on the normal aging process and pathophysiologic changes of adults with complex health problems and critical alterations in cardiovascular, integumentary, hematological, and multi-system dysfunction. Students apply principles of pharmacology and use critical thinking skills to examine current research evidence and legal-ethical issues that influence the planning and delivery of nursing care to adults and their families.
This capstone course is focused on facilitating the transition from the role of student to the role of the professional nurse in the contemporary health care environment. Strategies for success on the national licensing examination are designed and implemented. Students are introduced to leadership and management concepts as they apply to professional practice and the health care milieu. Critical analysis of legal, ethical, and diversity issues in health care is emphasized.
This course builds upon previous knowledge and skills from nursing, basic and psychosocial sciences and focuses on sexuality and reproductive functional health patterns of women and their families to achieve a positive pregnancy outcome and safe fetal environment. Emphasis is placed on normal, as well as, abnormal processes of childbirth to provide students with the knowledge and basic obstetrical skills to care for women, newborns, and families experiencing a normal obstetrical course and those experiencing complications. Students examine human genetics, the application of current research evidence, principles of pharmacology, and legal/ethical issues influencing the planning and delivery of nursing care to pregnant women, newborns, and families. In the clinical component of the course, emphasis is placed on the role of the professional nurse working in the obstetrical specialty, the application of the nursing process in providing nursing care to pregnant women, newborns, and families and the enhancement of critical thinking skills, therapeutic nursing interventions, select pharmacotherapies, effective communication and interpersonal skills. Previously offered as NSG 402 and may not be taken if credit was previously earned for NSG 402.
This course builds upon previous knowledge and skills from nursing and the basic and social sciences and explores selected alterations in functional health patterns, including coping and stress tolerance; cognitive-perceptual; health perception-health management, nutritional/metabolic; activity and exercise; and elimination. Theoretical, scientific, and humanistic principles are used to achieve positive health outcomes for adult clients with acute and chronic illness in medical surgical settings. Emphasis is placed on altered cellular proliferation, and alterations in endocrine, neurologic, oncology, renal and hepatic function as health problems of adults. Students apply principles of pharmacology and use critical thinking skills to examine current research evidence and legal-ethical issues that influence the planning and delivery of nursing care to adults and their families. Previously offered as NSG 401 and may not be taken if credit was previously earned for NSG 401
This course builds upon previous knowledge and skills from nursing and the basic and social sciences and explores selected alterations in functional health patterns including, nutritional/metabolic; activity-exercise, elimination, cognitive-perceptual, health perception-health management pattern, coping and stress tolerance, and value-belief pattern.. Theoretical, scientific, and humanistic principles are used to achieve positive health outcomes for adult clients with acute and chronic illness in medical surgical settings. Emphasis is placed on the normal aging process and pathophysiologic changes of adults with complex health problems and critical alterations in cardiovascular, integumentary, hematological, and multi-system dysfunction. Students apply principles of pharmacology and use critical thinking skills to examine current research evidence and legal-ethical issues that influence the planning and delivery of nursing care to adults and their families. Previously offered as NSG 404 and may not be taken if credit was earned for NSG 404.
NSG 410Nursing Research for Evidence Based Practice3
This introductory course is designed to prepare students to become consumers of research who critically evaluate and base care on evidence. Emphasis is placed on the components of the quantitative and qualitative research processes, the concepts and terms associated with these processes, and the competencies necessary to read, evaluate, and interpret research findings for practice. Building on critical thinking skills, this course will expand students’ knowledge by assisting them to develop and use principles of evidence based healthcare to address problems in professional practice.
NSG 413Cooperative Education in Nursing Leadership1-8
This is a variable credit course which allows the working Registered Nurse the opportunity to combine academic study with work experience to further explore leadership concepts. credits are dependent on number of hours to be completed, and assignments are adjusted accordingly.
NSG 460ACare of Aggregates, Communities and Populations2
This course explores the professional community/public health nurse’s role in exploring alterations in functional health patterns of individuals, families, aggregates, communities, and populations, including alterations in self-perception, self-concept, sexuality-reproductive health, coping-stress tolerance, health perception-health management, value-belief and role relationship, and cognitive-perceptual concerns. Selected nursing theories, the nursing process, and principles of leadership and management are applied to models for health planning and population-focused practice. Basic concepts of epidemiology are presented and applied to community health problems and national initiatives, including disaster-preparedness, culturally-competent care, and the legal and ethical issues influencing the planning and delivery of care to individuals, families, aggregates, communities, and populations.
NSG 465AClinical Application of Aggregates, Communities and Populations2
This course focuses upon the clinical application of community-oriented/public health nursing concepts. Students, under the supervision of a designated preceptor in a community/public health practice setting, will apply theoretical, scientific, and humanistic principles as they work with aggregates in the community to implement interventions aimed at achieving positive health outcomes. Nursing care delivery systems in the community that promote health and prevent illness in population groups will be explored. The role of the professional nurse as community leader is emphasized.
This course provides students the opportunity to pursue the investigation of selected topics. Topics may vary from semester to semester and will be announced with preregistration information.
This course synthesizes key concepts necessary for professional nursing practice. The use of critical thinking is applied to problem solving in the delivery of nursing care to patients with complex illness. Students will review test taking strategies, questions, and rational for selection of answer(s). This course is designed to improve test-taking skills, apply methods of critical thinking, clinical problem solving and decision-making in addressing major components of the NCLEX RN.
NSG 499Issues and Trends in Professional Practice3
This course examines issues and trends in professional nursing practice. Students will analyze the impact of legal, ethical and public policy dimensions as they relate to health care in general and nursing specifically. Emphasis will be on examination of current issues in these areas. Current trends and issues in health care will provide a framework for analyzing the legal, ethical and public policy aspects of the health care system.
NSG 511Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology for Primary Care3
Concepts of physiology and pathophysiology, essential to the diagnosis and management of health problems of individuals and families across the lifespan, are the focus of this course. Emphasis is placed on genetic, cellular and biochemical pathophysiology. A body systems approach is used to explore the etiology, pathophysiology, prevalence, and clinical manifestations of commonly occurring disease states managed by clinicians in the primary care setting.
Graduate status or permission of the Director of Graduate Nursing Programs
NSG 513Advanced Physical Examination and Diagnostic Reasoning for Primary Care4
of didactic) This course focuses on comprehensive physical examination of individuals across the lifespan. The process of diagnostic reasoning, hypothesis formulation and differential diagnosis of disorders commonly seen in the primary care setting is stressed. Students learn to interpret diagnostic and laboratory findings and use effective communication skills to develop clinical hypotheses.
NSG 518Advanced Practice Role Development for Primary Care1
This course facilitates the transition to the advanced practice clinician role in primary conceptualizations, role development, and the core competencies of advanced practice nursing are examined within the context of the provision of integrated primary care services for families and communities.
Graduate status or permission of the Director of Graduate Nursing Programs
NSG 519Concepts and Theories in Nursing Science2
The course utilizes the critical reasoning process to examine the elements of nursing as a discipline and as a science. Emphasis is placed on the structure of nursing knowledge and the use of theory as a framework for advanced nursing practice in the primary care setting.
Graduate status or permission of the Director of Graduate Nursing Programs
NSG 523Family Health Promotion & Disease Prevention in Primary Care2
The course addresses the integration and synthesis of concepts associated with health promotion and disease prevention for families across the lifespan. Family theory and family assessment are introduced as a framework for primary care. Concepts of epidemiology, population focused care, and the accessibility of preventative services for culturally diverse and vulnerable populations in primary care are emphasized. Current research in health promotion is used as the basis for identifying appropriate screening recommendations and interventions used by clinicians in the primary care setting.
Major principles of pharmacology are examined in the context of advanced practice nursing across the lifespan. The use of protocols, prescription writing, legal, ethical and economic issues in prescribing and/or monitoring pharmacologic therapies are explained. Emphasis is placed on age appropriate content related to pharmacokinetics, dosages, expected outcomes and side effects of selected drug categories of chronic and acute health problems across the lifespan. Emerging issues in pharmacoinformatics such as pharmacogenetics, pharmacogenomics, and E-prescribing are reviewed.
NSG 527 Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology and NSG 528 Advanced Physical Examination and Diagnostic Reasoning
NSG 527Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology3
Concepts of physiology and pathophysiology, essential to diagnosis and management of health problems of individuals and families across the lifespan, are the focus of this course. Emphasis is placed on genetic, cellular and biochemical pathophysiology. A body systems approach is used to explore the etiology, pathophysiology, prevalence, and clinical manifestations of commonly occurring disease states managed by advanced practice nurses.
Graduate status or by permission of the MSN Program Director
NSG 528Advanced Physical Examination and Diagnostic Reasoning3
This course focuses on comprehensive physical examination of individuals across the lifespan. The process of diagnostic reasoning, hypothesis formulation and differential diagnosis of disorders commonly seen in a variety of healthcare settings is stressed. Students learn to interpret diagnostic and laboratory findings and use effective communication skills to develop clinical hypotheses .
NSG 529Introduction to Clinical Management of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Advanced Practice Nursing4
Students will apply advanced physical assessment, diagnostic reasoning knowledge, and skills with individuals and families in primary care. The APN direct care, teaching-coaching and management of patient health/illness status role competencies will serve as a foundation for assessment and management of individuals and family health promotion needs and disease prevention services. Requires 135 clinical hours
NSG 526 Advanced Pharmacology for Primary Care ; NSG 527 Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology ; NSG 528 Advanced Physical Examination and Diagnostic Reasoning
NSG 540Advanced Pathophysiology for the APRN3
Students will learn and be able to apply fundamental knowledge of physiology and pathophysiology, essential to the diagnosis and management of health problems of individuals across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on genetic, cellular, and biochemical pathophysiology. A body systems approach is used to explore the etiology, pathophysiology, prevalence, and clinical manifestations of commonly occurring disease states managed by advanced practice providers.
NSG 541Advanced Physical Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning for the APRN3
This course prepares students to perform a comprehensive physical examination of individuals across the lifespan and engage in the process of diagnostic reasoning. Emphasizing a systematic and evidence-based approach, hypothesis formulation and differential diagnosis of disorders commonly seen in a variety of healthcare settings is examined. Students will also learn to interpret diagnostic and laboratory findings and use effective communication skills to develop clinical hypotheses in diverse patient populations.
Major principles of pharmacology are examined in the context of advanced practice nursing across the lifespan. The use of protocols, prescription writing, legal, ethical, monitoring pharmacologic therapies, and economic issues in prescribing are explained and applied in course work. Emphasis is placed on pharmacokinetics, dosages, expected outcomes, and side effects of selected drug categories for acute and chronic health problems. Emerging issues in pharmacy informatics, such as pharmacogenetics, pharmacogenomics, and E-prescribing, are reviewed. By the end of the course, students will develop the critical thinking skills necessary for safe and effective pharmacotherapy management in various clinical settings.
NSG 543Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Across Diverse Populations2
The course addresses the integration and synthesis of concepts associated with health promotion and disease prevention for individuals across the lifespan. Family theory and assessment are introduced as a framework for primary care. Concepts of epidemiology, population-focused care, and the accessibility of preventative services for culturally diverse and vulnerable populations in primary care are emphasized. Current research in health promotion is used as the basis for identifying appropriate screening recommendations and interventions used by clinicians in the primary care setting.
The nursing department features a series of one-two-and three-credit courses which deal with special topics of interest to graduate nursing students. They are taught by respected and expert faculty who are leaders in their field. Special Topics may be used as electives within the graduate nursing program.
Variable credits Allows students to investigate a topic of interest, complete their research, or implement a special project with the guidance of a faculty. Topics/projects/thesis must be approved in advance.
This course focuses on disease management of adults and older adults. Emphasis is placed on the diagnosis and management of common acute and episodic health problems, the provision of comprehensive, coordinated care, and the stabilization of emergent clinical situations in the primary care setting.
(90 clinical hours- 84 preceptor hours, 6 post-conference hours) Students will apply advanced physical examination and diagnostic reasoning knowledge and skills with adults and older adults in primary care. Emphasis will be placed on the diagnosis and management of acute/episodic health problems and stabilization of emergent conditions. The APN direct care, teaching-coaching, and management of patient health/illness status role competencies will serve as a foundation for the comprehensive, integrated management of acute/episodic health problems in adults and older adults in primary care settings.
NSG 602Policy, Politics, and Healthcare Financing in Primary Care2
The critical analysis of legal, ethical, public policy, and healthcare financing issues affecting the collaborative approach to primary care practice is the focus of this course. Emphasis is placed on the examination, analysis, and critique of current issues in the media and the professional literature. Critical reasoning forms the basis for examination and analysis of selected issues related to integrated primary care, accessibility of primary care services, and clinician accountability in primary care. Oral presentation and writing skills are emphasized.
This course focuses on the integrated disease management of adults and older adults. Emphasis is placed on common and co-morbid health problems and their exacerbations in the primary care setting. The concepts of chronicity and chronic care models are examined.
(90 clinical hours, 84 preceptor hours, 6 post-conference hours) This course focuses on the integrated clinical management of chronic health problems and their exacerbation in adults and older adults in primary care settings. Coordination of care and facilitating linkages to community health resources will be covered. The APN direct care, teaching-coaching, and management of patient health/illness status role competencies will serve as a foundation for assessment and management of the chronically ill adult.
This course focuses on health promotion and disease management of common health concerns of children and adolescents in the primary care setting. Normal growth and development of well child and adolescent care are included. The use of appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic clinical therapeutics in the management of children and adolescents experiencing acute and chronic illness is stressed.
(90 hours; 84 preceptor hours, 6 hours post-conference) Students will apply advanced physical examination and diagnostic reasoning knowledge and skills to children and adolescents in primary care. Comprehensive, integrated care of pediatric patients, their health promotion needs, evaluation of growth and development, family and cultural dynamics, physical and psychosocial status are covered. The APN direct care, teaching-coaching, and management of patient health/illness status role competencies will serve as a foundation for the comprehensive, integrated management of acute/episodic and chronic health problems of children and adolescents in primary care settings.
This course builds upon undergraduate statistics and nursing research courses and prepares advanced practice students to use the evidence-based information to critically appraise practice innovations for their relevance and appropriateness to primary care practice. Emphasis is placed on identifying appropriate focused clinical questions to address health problems of individuals and families in the primary care setting; locating, critically appraising and synthesizing best evidence; and applying relevant theoretical frameworks for translating research evidence into practice
This course focuses on the integrated healthcare management of gynecological and reproductive health concerns of women throughout the lifespan. Course content includes developmental, physiological, pathological, and psychosocial changes relative to health maintenance, illnesses and life transitions in women. Emphasis is placed on comprehensive, coordinated care in the primary care setting.
(90 clinical hours- 84 preceptor hours, 6 post-conference hours) Students will apply advanced physical assessment and diagnostic reasoning knowledge and skills to the gynecologic and reproductive health care needs of women. Emphasis will be placed on the diagnosis and management of common health concerns of women throughout the lifecycle. The APN direct care, teaching-coaching, and management of patient health/illness status role competencies will serve as a foundation for assessment and management of the health of women.
NSG 610Research Seminar for Evidence-Based Practice1
This seminar provides students with the opportunity to advance the use of integrated Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) as a framework for advanced nursing practice in the primary care setting. The focus of the seminar is on advancing work on the student’s Population, Intervention, Comparison, and Outcomes (PICO) question; establishing the clinical significance of the identified health problem; measurement of outcomes; and devising a plan for implementation and evaluation of the protocol designed to manage common acute and chronic health problems encountered in primary care.
(135 clinical hours- 121 preceptor hours, 14 hours post-conference) This clinical course serves as a culminating experience in the primary care family nurse practitioner clinical specialization. Students work with clinical preceptors to integrate and apply previously acquired knowledge and skills. The capstone clinical experience focuses on demonstration of competency in the areas of: management of client health/illness status; nurse-client relationship; teaching-coaching function; professional role; managing and negotiating the delivery of health care within a system; and monitoring and ensuring quality of health care practices. Independent clinical management of acute and chronic health problems across the life span is emphasized. Synthesis of practice management skills pertaining to economics, reimbursement for services, time management, and entry into advanced practice nursing is stressed.
NSG 612Evidence-Based Practice Synthesis for Primary Care2
Knowledge of integrated evidence-based practice is synthesized as students carry out a capstone EBP project, in collaboration with their clinical preceptors in the primary care setting. Using a small-group seminar approach, students are guided through the implementation, evaluation and dissemination of results.
NSG 612AAdvanced Practice Nursing Clinical Synthesis3
This clinical course serves as a culminating experience in the primary care FNP nurse practitioner clinical specializations. Students work with clinical preceptors to integrate and apply previously acquired knowledge and skills. The capstone clinical experience focuses on demonstration of competency in the areas of: management of client health/illness status; nurse-client relationship; teaching-coaching function; professional role; managing and negotiating the delivery of health care within a system; and monitoring and ensuring quality of health care practices. Collaborative clinical management of acute a chronic health problem in primary care are emphasized. Synthesis of practice management skills pertaining to economics, reimbursement for services, time management, and entry into advanced practice nursing is stressed.
NSG 613Acute Episodic Health Needs of Adults and Older Adults3
This course focuses on a systems-based approach to disease management of adults and older adults. Emphasis is placed on the diagnosis and management of common acute and episodic health problems using evidence-based practice guidelines. The immediate stabilization of emergent acute health problems is stressed.
NSG 614Chronic Health Needs of Adults and Older Adults3
This course focuses on a systems-based approach to disease management of adults and older adults. Emphasis is placed on the diagnosis and management of common chronic health problems using evidence-based practice guidelines. The immediate stabilization of chronic disease exacerbations in primary care settings is stressed.
NSG 615Clinical Management of Acute and Chronic Health Needs of Adults and Older Adults4
Students will apply advanced physical examination and diagnostic reasoning knowledge and skills with adults and older adults in primary care. Emphasis will be placed on the diagnosis and management of acute/episodic and chronic health needs and stabilization of emergent conditions. The APN direct care, teaching-coaching, and management of patient health/illness status role competencies will serve as a foundation for the comprehensive, integrated management of acute/episodic and chronic health needs in adults and older adults in selected settings. Requires 180 clinical hours (90 acute and 90 chronic).
NSG 616Evidence Based Research Utilization for Advanced Practice Nursing3
This course builds upon undergraduate statistics and nursing research courses and prepares advanced practice students to use the evidence-based information to critically appraise practice innovations for their relevance and appropriateness to primary care practice. Emphasis is placed on identifying appropriate focused clinical questions to address health problems of individuals and families in the primary care setting; locating, critically appraising and synthesizing best evidence; and applying relevant theoretical frameworks for translating research evidence into practice.
Undergraduate Statistics and Undergraduate Research
NSG 617Women’s Health3
This course focuses on the integrated healthcare management of gynecological and reproductive health concerns of women throughout the lifespan. Course content includes developmental, physiological, pathological, and psychosocial changes relative to health maintenance, illnesses and life transitions in women. Emphasis is placed on comprehensive, coordinated care in selected health settings.
Students will apply advanced physical and diagnostic reasoning knowledge and skills in the gynecologic and reproductive health care needs of women. Emphasis will be placed on the diagnosis and management of common health concerns of women throughout the lifecycle. The APN direct care, teaching-coaching, and management of patient health/illness status role competencies will serve as a foundation for assessment and management of women.
This course focuses on health promotion and disease management of common health concerns of children and adolescents in the primary care setting. Normal growth and development of well child and adolescent care are included. Anticipatory guidance for parents/caregivers is stressed. The use of appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic clinical therapeutics in the management of children and adolescents experiencing acute and chronic illness is stressed.
Students will apply advanced physical and diagnostic reasoning knowledge and children and adolescents in primary care. Comprehensive, integrated care of pediatric patients, their health promotion needs, evaluation of growth and development, family and cultural dynamics, physical and psychosocial status are covered. The APN direct care, teaching-coaching, integrated management of acute/episodic and chronic health problems of children and adolescents in primary care settings.
NSG 622Evidence Based Practice Synthesis for Advanced Practice Nursing3
Knowledge of integrated evidence-based practice is synthesized as students carry out a capstone EBP project, in collaboration with their clinical preceptor in selected healthcare settings. Using a small-group seminar approach, students are guided through the implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of results
NSG 623Chronic Disease Management of Adults and Older Adults3
This course utilizes a systems-based approach to the chronic disease management of adults and older adults in primary care. Emphasis is placed on the diagnosis and management of common chronic health problems using current treatment guidelines and evidence-based practices, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments. Attention will be given to providing patient-centered care in collaboration with interprofessional teams and addressing social determinants of health specific to those with chronic illnesses. The stabilization of chronic disease exacerbations in primary care settings is also covered. Additionally, students’ preparedness to enter the clinical setting will be evaluated and hands-on skills essential for primary care will be taught.
NSG 624Managing Acute Episodic Illnesses of Adults and Older Adults3
This course utilizes a systems-based approach to the management of acute episodic illness of adults and older adults. It provides the advanced knowledge and skills necessary to deliver patient-centered comprehensive, evidenced-based care to this population. Essential topics include clinical assessment and diagnosis, pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, complex care coordination with various interdisciplinary team members, ethical and legal considerations, and patient and family education. Additionally, outpatient management of emergent conditions in primary care will be discussed.
In this course, students will apply knowledge and skills from advanced physical examination and diagnostic reasoning, pathophysiology, and pharmacology in the care of adults and older adults in primary care. Focus will be on providing patient-centered care utilizing current treatment guidelines and evidence-based practices, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments. Care provided will consider patient’s lived experiences and culture, in collaboration with an interprofessional team, to address social determinants of health. The student will direct patient care in collaboration with preceptor and utilize teaching-coaching strategies for patient education in the management of acute episodic illness and chronic diseases in adults and older adults within the primary care setting.
NSG 626Adult Gerontology Primary Care Clinical II2
In this course, students will continue to build on knowledge and skills from foundational assessment and management courses in the care of adults and older adults in primary care. Focus will be on providing patient-centered care utilizing current treatment guidelines and evidence-based practices, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments. Care provided will consider patient’s lived experiences and culture, in collaboration with an interprofessional team, to address social determinants of health. The student will direct care with increased independence and utilize teaching-coaching strategies for patient education in the management of acute episodic illness and chronic diseases in adults and older adults within the primary care setting.
This course prepares nurse practitioners to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to children and their families. Focus is on health promotion, disease prevention and management of common health concerns of infants, children, and adolescents in the primary care setting. Additionally, this course covers the normal growth and development of children and adolescents, and emphasizes the importance of providing anticipatory guidance and support for parents and caregivers. The use of appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic clinical therapeutics in the management of children and adolescents experiencing acute and chronic illness is emphasized.
Students will apply advanced physical assessment and diagnostic reasoning knowledge of children and adolescents to the care of pediatric patients in primary care. The comprehensive and integrated care of pediatric patients is covered, considering their health promotion needs, growth and development, family and cultural dynamics, and physical and psychosocial status. Direct care and teaching-coaching strategies to integrate the management of acute/episodic and chronic health problems of children and adolescents in primary care settings are emphasized.
NSG 629Management of Medically Complex Adults and Older Adults3
This course will focus on the management of adults and older adults with complex conditions and multiple comorbidities in the primary care setting. Utilizing a case study and interdisciplinary approach, students will learn to manage multiple chronic conditions, polypharmacy, and the psychosocial aspects of care. Additionally, the student will develop proficiency in creating and implementing patient-centered care plans, coordinating with other healthcare providers, and utilizing healthcare technologies to improve patient outcomes. Special topics include palliative care, ethical considerations in complex care, and strategies for effective communication with patients and their families.
NSG 630Clinical Care of Medically Complex Adults and Older Adults2
In this clinical course, students, under the supervision of their preceptor, will apply advanced physical assessment and clinical reasoning knowledge to the care of medically complex adults and older adults in primary care. Focus will be on providing patient-centered care utilizing current treatment guidelines and evidence-based practices, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments. Additionally, the student will develop proficiency in creating and implementing patient-centered care plans, coordinating with other healthcare providers, and utilizing healthcare technologies to improve patient outcomes. Students will direct patient care and teaching-coaching strategies to integrate the management of acute/episodic and chronic health problems of medically complex adults and frail older adults in various primary care settings.
NSG 631Nursing Theory and Evidence-Based Practice Utilization for the APRN3
This course allows the student to explore various interdisciplinary and middle-range nursing theories and their application to advanced practice nursing. Emphasis will be placed on integrating nursing theory within evidence-based research to enhance clinical decision-making ability and improve patient outcomes. Students will learn to critically appraise various types of research studies for their relevance and appropriateness to clinical practice. Additionally, students will begin to formulate the clinical question or area of quality improvement with supporting research that will form the foundation for either their MSN Capstone or DNP Project.
NSG 632Synthesis of Nursing Theory and Evidence–Based Practice Utilization in Advanced Practice Nursing3
In this synthesis course, students will apply and synthesize their knowledge of nursing theory and evidence-based practice by completing a capstone evidence-based project. Students will continue development of the evidence-based project started in NSG 616. Using a small group seminar approach, students will be guided through the proposal process and create a MSN Capstone presentation that includes a problem statement, theoretical foundation, literature review, proposal of a solution, an implementation plan, a process of evaluation, and dissemination of findings. By the end of the course, the nurse practitioner student will have the knowledge and skills required to improve patient outcomes through the application of evidence-based practice.
NSG 633Clinical Immersion for the Primary Care NP4
This clinical course serves as the culminating experience in the clinical preparation of primary care nurse practitioner students. Students will work with clinical preceptors to integrate and apply previously acquired knowledge and skills. This immersive clinical experience focuses on the demonstration of competency in the areas of management of client health/illness status; nurse-client relationship; teaching-coaching function; professional role; managing and negotiating the delivery of health care within a system; and monitoring and ensuring quality of health care practices. Independent clinical management of acute and chronic health problems under direct collaboration with clinical preceptors in this course is emphasized. The synthesis of practice management skills pertaining to economics, reimbursement for services, time management, and entry into advanced practice nursing is also stressed.
This course provides students with the skills and practice needed to apply their knowledge learned across their advanced practice specialty nursing curriculum. Students will participate in board certification practice exams and remediation activities to prepare them to take their specialty APRN board exam after graduation. A comprehensive clinical update and review of concepts required for board certification as an entry-level APRN are emphasized. Topics include pathophysiology, pharmacology, physical assessment, acute and chronic management of conditions in the population specialty, and the professional role of the APRN is reviewed. Board certification exam registration, professional licensing considerations, and test-taking skills are also discussed.
NSG 680Acute Management of Chronic Health Conditions in Adults and Older Adults3
In this course, the student will learn how to manage chronic diseases and acute illnesses in adults and older adults using a systems-based approach. The focus will be on diagnosing and treating common chronic conditions and handling acute flare-ups, with an emphasis on current treatment guidelines and evidence-based practices, including both pharmacological and non-pharmacological options. The student will also explore how to provide patient-centered care in collaboration with interprofessional teams, while considering the social factors that impact the health of individuals with acute illnesses.
NSG 681Acute Clinical Management of Chronic Health Conditions in Adults and Older Adults I3
In this course, students will apply knowledge and skills from advanced physical examination and diagnostic reasoning, pathophysiology, and pharmacology in the care of adults and older adults with chronic diseases and acute exacerbations of those diseases. Focus will be on providing patient-centered care utilizing current treatment guidelines and evidence-based practices, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments. Care provided will consider patient’s lived experiences and culture, in collaboration with an interprofessional team, to address social determinants of health and determine appropriate teaching-coaching strategies for patient education.
NSG 682Acute Management of Complex Health Conditions in Adults and Older Adults I3
In this course, the student will develop advanced skills in performing rapid, complex assessments, diagnosing critical conditions, and initiating timely interventions for acutely ill adults and older adults. The student will be prepared to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based care in fast-paced acute care environments. Using a body systems approach, students will enhance their critical thinking and decision-making abilities, while emphasizing collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Additionally, the student will focus on applying relevant pharmacology to effectively manage acute conditions, addressing ethical and legal considerations, and providing patient and family education.
NSG 683Acute Clinical Management of Complex Health Conditions in Adults and Older Adults I3
In this course, students will build upon the foundational knowledge and skills acquired in earlier assessment and management courses, focusing on the care of adults and older adults in acute care settings. Emphasis will be placed on developing advanced competencies in conducting rapid, complex assessments, diagnosing critical conditions, and implementing timely interventions for acutely ill patients. The course will prioritize patient-centered care, incorporating current treatment guidelines and evidence-based practices, including both pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches. Additionally, care will be delivered with consideration of patients’ lived experiences and cultural backgrounds, in collaboration with an interprofessional team, to address social determinants of health. Students will take a more independent role in directing care and utilize teaching-coaching techniques to educate patients in the management of their conditions within the acute care environment.
NSG 684Acute Management of Complex Health Conditions in Adults and Older Adults II
In this course, the student will further develop advanced skills in performing rapid, complex assessments, diagnosing critical conditions, and initiating timely interventions for acutely ill adults and older adults, building upon the foundation established in NSG 682. The student will also continue to gain knowledge necessary to provide comprehensive, evidence-based care in fast-paced acute care settings. Using a body systems approach, course content will enhance your critical thinking and decision-making abilities, while emphasizing collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Additionally, you will focus on applying relevant pharmacology to effectively manage acute conditions, addressing ethical and legal considerations, and providing patient and family education.
NSG 685Acute Clinical Management of Complex Health Conditions in Adults and Older Adults II3
In this course, students will build on the clinical skills and knowledge gained in NSG 683, with a focus on the care of adults and older adults in acute care settings. Emphasis will be placed on advancing students’ ability to perform rapid, complex assessments, diagnose critical conditions, and implement timely interventions for acutely ill patients. The course will prioritize patient-centered care, integrating current treatment guidelines and evidence-based practices, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches. Students will also consider patients’ lived experiences and cultural backgrounds while collaborating with an interprofessional team to address social determinants of health. As students gain more independence, they will take a greater role in directing care and utilize teaching-coaching strategies to educate patients in the management of their conditions within the acute care setting.
This clinical course serves as the final step in the clinical preparation of acute care nurse practitioner students. Students will work closely with clinical preceptors to integrate and apply their previously acquired knowledge and skills. The course provides an immersive experience focused on demonstrating competency in key areas, including the management of client health and illness, the nurse-client relationship, teaching-coaching, professional role development, and navigating the delivery of healthcare within a system. Students will also focus on ensuring the quality of healthcare practices. Emphasis is placed on independent clinical management of acute health issues, with direct collaboration from clinical preceptors. Additionally, the course highlights the synthesis of practice management skills, including economics, service reimbursement, time management, and the transition into advanced practice nursing.
This colloque focuses on enhancing hands-on skills essential for the acute care setting. In this course, the student will gain practical experience with critical procedures such as advanced assessment techniques, bedside ultrasound, central line placement, and intubation. Emphasis will be placed on developing proficiency in vital skills to ensure effective, timely interventions for acutely ill patients. The student will also engage in simulation-based learning, reinforcing real-world application of advanced practice critical concepts. This colloquium prepares the acute care nurse practitioner to confidently perform complex procedures and deliver high-quality care in fast-paced, high-acuity environments.
The focus of the On Campus Intensive (OCI) I is to synthesize and apply basic Advanced Practice Nursing concepts and skills learned in NSG 527 Advanced Pathophysiology, NSG 528 Advanced Physical Assessment and diagnostic reasoning, and NSG 526 Advanced Pharmacology throughout the Lifespan prior to entering the first clinical rotation NSG 529 Introduction to Clinical Management to Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Advanced Practice Nursing. Emphasis will be placed on evaluation of students’ preparedness to enter into the clinical setting by evaluating advanced physical assessment skills, formulation of differential diagnosis, and interpretation of diagnostic and laboratory findings.
The focus of the On Campus Intensive (OCI) II is to synthesize and apply higher level Advanced Practice Nursing concepts and skills in the care of Women and Children prior to entering the Women’s Health and Pediatric clinical rotation. Emphasis will be placed on evaluation of students’ preparedness to enter into the clinical setting by evaluating communication skills, specialized history and physical assessments associated with women and children, formulation of differential diagnosis, and interpretation of diagnostic and laboratory findings. This OCI will also provide advanced office procedures workshops and skills practice.
