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121 courses with the subject NURS, 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.
NURS 501Issues in Nursing and Health Care3
Analysis and evaluation of the health care system with emphasis on health policy and economic issues affecting nursing practice. NURS 501 Issues in Nursing and Health Care (3) This course will focus on the state of the U.S. health care system within global, health policy, and economic perspectives. The course will cover current and complex issues and trends specific to nursing, and in the broader context of interdisciplinary health care. Master's level nurses will develop beginning mastery over the concepts and principles of health care policy, and the leadership skills necessary to influence policy changes in health care within organizations and on a national, state or local level.
NURS 510Theoretical and Scientific Foundations of Advanced Nursing Practice3-6
Examines the relationship of nursing theories to the development of nursing science, as well as current scientific advances that guide nursing practice and research.
NURS 513Evidence-Based Practice in Professional Nursing3
NURS 513 Evidence-Based Practice in Professional Nursing (3) focuses on the analysis and synthesis of research to develop the project. Students will identify a significant issue or problem that is common in their area of nursing practice. These practice areas may include advanced practice nursing specialties, nursing education, or nursing administration. Students will systematically search, analyze, and synthesize relevant research literature to make recommendations for evidence-based nursing practice, education, or administration.
NURS 522Comprehensive Assessment of the Older Adult3
In-depth assessment of biological, physical, clinical, functional, cognitive, psychological, and social changes associated with aging. NURS 522 Comprehensive Assessment of the Older Adult (3) This course provides an in-depth interdisciplinary assessment of the biological, physical, clinical, functional, cognitive, psychological, and social changes associated with aging. Students will be provided with foundational information about the process of aging along with a global perspective on aging. The primary focus of the course is an assessment of the unique issues encountered by the older adult. Legal, financial, and other economic concerns will also be explored.
NURS 523Interventions for Common Health Issues in Older Adults3
Discussion of common acute and chronic health issues experienced by older adults and development of evidence-based interventions/personal approaches for management. NURS 523 Interventions for Common Health Issues in Older Adults (3) This course presents both common acute and chronic health issues experienced by older adults. Using a systems approach, interventions will be discussed specifically addressing an aging person. The development of evidence-based interventions/personal approaches for management will be stressed. Other age-specific concerns and issues faced by older adults, such as end-of-life care, and care transition, and finances will be discussed.
This core PhD nursing research course gives an overview of the design and conduct of mixed methods research, in which both qualitative and quantitative data are collected, analyzed, and integrated within a single study, enabling a multi-faceted understanding of nursing phenomena. This course will review the assumptions and mental models that inform both approaches, and the ways in which qualitative and quantitative questions, methods, analytic approaches, and dissemination can be integrated. This course will highlight the main five designs of mixed methods in the social, behavioral and health sciences: (1) explanatory sequential; (2) exploratory sequential; (3) embedded; (4) convergent parallel; and (5) transformative. Current literature and guidelines from the National Institutes of Health will serve as primary resources. The course will not address advanced statistical analysis methods.
NURS 580Theoretical and Philosophical Basis of Nursing3
This course gives students an overview of the process of intellectual inquiry, exploring the foundations of scholarly disciplines in general and the discipline of nursing in particular. The current state of nursing science, criteria for causation, and argumentation will be explored, with emphasis on historical, philosophical, positivist, gendered, and phenomenological ways of knowing. Structure, components, assumptions, limitations, methodologies, and types of reasoning will be evaluated with regard to the development of nursing knowledge. The intent of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to have a formative background in and analyze selected aspects of knowledge creation, particularly as this knowledge informs their individual research interests.
NURS 582Literature Synthesis for Nursing Sciencce3
In this course, the scientific basis of nursing will be critically and systematically appraised. Students will focus their inquiry on a self-selected area of research with the goal of developing the foundation of the literature review for their dissertation.
Interactive seminar for developing a dissertation and discussing dissertation-related issues. Through a seminar format, this course will review the components part of a dissertation through the lens of giving and receiving both peer and faculty feedback.
NURS 584Roles and Responsibilities of the Nurse Scientist3
This course provides students with an overview of career opportunities and responsibilities related to nursing science. An overview of responsible conduct for research including: conflict of interest, protection of human subjects, authorship, and misconduct. Career cartography will act as a framework for developing a career trajectory, including job placement, funding sources, working within complex team settings. The role of the nurse scientist related to intradisciplinary and interdisciplinary research and mentorship. An overview of a comprehensive plan for dissemination of research findings will be presented.
NURS 588Healthcare Policy for Nurse and Healthcare Scholars3
This course prepares scholars to influence healthcare and related policies. Theories of social justice and other scholarly perspectives are used to explore the interrelationships among health policy and the social, political, and economic determinants of health. Strategies for developing, initiating, analyzing, and evaluating health policies are proposed using students' areas of foci as a basis. The course provides the foundation for leadership in interdisciplinary collaborative endeavors to address health policy at the regional, national, and global levels.
This seminar provides a foundation for students to identify appropriate funding mechanisms and prepare research type grant applications for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as the focal point of submission; however, knowledge and skills gained in this seminar will be relevant to other funding sources and mechanisms. The seminar will provide strategies needed to write competitive grant applications, develop research teams, prepare budgets, and understand the peer review process.
Formal courses given on a topical or special interest subject which may be offered infrequently; several different topics may be taught in one year or term.
Formal courses given on a topical or special interest subject which may be offered infrequently; several different topics may be taught in one year or semester.
NURS 802AAdvanced Health Assessment of Pediatric Populations1
Advanced nursing assessment and diagnosis of physical, psychosocial and development health for individuals and families across the pediatric age spectrum.
NURS 802BPhysical Assessment Through The Lifespan3
Nursing assessment and diagnosis of physical, psychosocial, and developmental health across the lifespan. NURS 802 Physical Assessment Through The Lifespan (3) This course focuses on the comprehensive assessment of patients across the lifespan; including newborns, infants, children, pre-adolescents, adolescents, childbearing women, adults, and older adults. Comprehensive assessment includes normal changes and common health problems across the lifespan, and atypical presentations of diseases commonly seen in patient populations. Assessment instruments specific to each population group will be reviewed.
NURS 802MPsych MHNP Integrative Biopsychosocial Assessment & Differential Diagnosis Across the Lifespan2
This is a comprehensive professional practice course in which students learn the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) role focused on the biopsychosocial assessment integrating aspects of biological, familial, community, and social health. Identification and management of psychiatric diagnoses of diverse populations across the lifespan. The student will integrate newly acquired and previously mastered knowledge while developing differential diagnoses. Content focuses on epidemiological, cultural, ethical, and economic factors related to the psychiatric population in the context of diagnoses, treatment options, and quality improvement processes.
NURS 802NAdvanced Health Assessment Across the Lifespan Review and Competency Intensive1
This refresher course is designed for nurse practitioner students who have previously completed graduate-level advanced health assessment coursework and are returning to continue NP studies. The course provides structured review and practice of advanced physical assessment skills, diagnostic reasoning, and communication techniques across the lifespan. Students engage in selected online review activities and attend a mandatory two-day onsite intensive at Penn State Hershey to demonstrate competency through simulation, peer practice, and faculty-evaluated assessments. The course is graded Pass/Fail and ensures readiness for NP-level clinical practice.
NURS 807Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Advanced Nursing Practice2
This course will focus on the theory and practice of cognitive behavioral therapy. The role of cognitive behavioral concepts in the care and treatment of patients will be reviewed. The care of patients with various diagnoses across different age groups will be explored.
This course explores population health concepts, measurement, and application in practice, research, and policy. This course explores population health as a framework for improving health in society. Multiple determinants will be examined in relation to health status measurement, health and disease trends, and health disparities at a community, national, and global perspective. Students will explore models for health improvement and how evidence is utilized in determining population-based intervention and policies directed at health promotion and disease prevention.
NURS 809Crisis and Trauma-Informed Care for Advanced Nursing Practice2
This course will focus on crisis intervention and trauma informed care. The impact of trauma on various populations will be explored. The impact of trauma on neural, cognitive, and behavioral development will be reviewed. Students will learn about and practice current treatment approaches and interventions.
NURS 810Theoretical Foundations and Application of Psychotherapy and Advanced Therapeutic Interventions4
This integrated course focuses on the theory and application of psychotherapy and advanced therapeutic interventions in nursing practice. Through a comprehensive review of various diagnoses and the application of current treatment approaches, this course equips nursing professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to provide holistic effective care to individuals, families and group across the lifespan.
NURS 811Family and Organizational Systems Across the Lifespan for Advanced Nursing Practice2
This course introduces Bowen's family systems theory. The key theoretical concepts will be explored, and students will critically evaluate the self in relation to the family of origin. Students will also utilize critical thinking and self-reflection to apply and integrate these principles to the therapeutic relationship, as well as the care and treatment of individuals and families across the lifespan with a range of different mental health and illness states.
NURS 813Pharmacology, Pathology and Physical Assessment for Nurse Leaders3
This course is to explore the pharmacology, pathology and physical assessment processes for nurse leaders. Students will learn pharmacologic management of common diseases that occur in the major body systems, key physiologic concepts of homeostasis, regulatory mechanisms, protein function and cellular physiology. Students will consider the impact of disease processes and treatments as the apply to the spectrum of healthcare in patients and populations
NURS 824Primary Palliative Care: An Interdisciplinary Approach3
This course examines the delivery of primary palliative care from an interdisciplinary perspective. This course examines the delivery of primary palliative care in diverse populations across health care settings. Students will explore the roles of interdisciplinary healthcare professionals in the delivery of care for individuals with advanced serious illness and their family members. A holistic, person-centered approach addressing the physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual delivery of primary palliative care will be examined across the life span.
NURS 825Primary Palliative Care: Interdisciplinary Management of Advanced Serious Illness3
This course examines the interdisciplinary management of persons with advanced serious illness and their family members. This course examines the interdisciplinary management of persons with advanced serious illness and their family members. Evidence-based approaches for managing the physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual aspects of person-centered primary palliative care will be discussed. The course will focus on the delivery of high-quality, culturally sensitive, primary palliative care across the life-span with diverse populations in various health care settings. Holistic approaches to management from an interdisciplinary team perspective will be examined
NURS 826Interdisciplinary Practicum of the Primary Palliative Care Role3
Interdisciplinary practicum in the synthesis and application of the primary palliative care role. This course involves the practical application of knowledge acquired in previously completed courses related to primary palliative care. Students will have precepted experiences, observations, and simulated experiences to demonstrate multiple aspects of the delivery of primary palliative care. The practicum will be interdisciplinary and include various types of health care settings. The practicum will build upon and extend students' previous experiences with palliative care and fulfill mutually agreed-upon objectives based on the students' previous experiences and identified learning needs.
NURS 828Person-Centered Care: Emerging Interdisciplinary Approaches for Older Adults3
This course examines the delivery of person-centered care for older adults and their families across the health care continuum. Application of relevant theories will provide a framework of understanding and delivering care which addresses the individual's goals and behavioral episodes in the context of personal interactions and environmental factors. The importance of assessment and care planning in relation to individuals' context, personal history, and preferences for everyday living will be emphasized, while integrating care related to complex medical problems in older adults. Students will explore interdisciplinary roles, examine case studies, and identify specific interventions. The course will use a holistic approach which addresses the biological, mental/emotional, social/cultural, and spiritual delivery of person centered care to older adults and their families.
NURS 830Evidence-Based Practice I: Inquiry and Research Methods3
Foundations in evidence-based research and inquiry for nursing practice This course will provide students with the skills to incorporate evidence-based research and inquiry into nursing practice.
NURS 831Evidence-Based Practice II: Inquiry, Methods and Translation into Practice4
Principles of evidence-based practice, inquiry and skill-development to incorporate evidence-based research into nursing practice. This course emphasizes the evaluation and translation of research findings into real-world clinical applications. Through identifying and analyzing clinical phenomena that require evaluation and change, students will conduct systematic literature searches to inform their practice. This integrated approach equips nursing professionals to bridge the gap between research and practice, enhancing patient care outcomes. This course includes 75 hours of required doctoral practicum hours.
This Nurse Practitioner Doctoral Practicum allows the student to integrate the role of the DNP-prepared, option-specific NP, demonstrating clinical competency, diagnostic reasoning, and clinical decision-making abilities while contributing to a culture of clinical scholarship among all healthcare professionals. Clinical experiences are conducted with guidance from NP option-specific clinical preceptors and clinical faculty. The settings for student rotations in the clinical practicum course are appropriate to the option-specific NP role and may be chosen based upon a student's preferred specialty area.
NURS 837Evidence-Based Practice III: Project Development3
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) project plan will be developed focusing on design, sample, data collection, projected outcomes, resourcing, plan for analysis, and sustainability. Students will collaborate with key stakeholders to build project support. Students will complete steps for Institutional Review Board (IRB) submission. The course includes 75 hours of required clinical practicum hours.
NURS 840Nursing Education Theories and Strategies3
Theoretical foundation and evidence-based strategies for nursing education. NURS 840 Nursing Education Theories and Strategies (3) This course provides a foundation in the role of the nurse educator and evidence-based strategies for nursing education. Students will explore various theoretical perspectives of teaching and learning, as well as practical application of strategies to meet the diverse needs of learners. The course is intended to prepare students to employ effective teaching strategies in classroom, clinical, and on-line educational settings. Discussion of managing various challenges related to nursing education will be included throughout the course.
NURS 841Assessment and Evaluation in Nursing Education3
Methods for assessment, measurement, and evaluation of student learning in academic and clinical settings. NURS 841 Assessment and Evaluation in Nursing Education (3) This course provides a foundation in assessment, measurement, and evaluation strategies for nursing education. Students will explore the theoretical basis for evaluation, as well as practical application of the strategies. The course is intended to prepare students to utilize strategies of measurement and evaluation in developing tests, interpreting test results, assessing clinical performance, and evaluating written assignments. Discussion of legal and ethical issues related to evaluation in nursing education will be included throughout the course.
NURS 842Curriculum and Program Development in Nursing Education3
Curriculum design and evaluation, educational program development, and accreditation. NURS 842 Curriculum and Program Development in Nursing Education (3) This course provides a foundation in curricular design, program development, and curriculum evaluation in nursing education. Students will explore internal and external contextual factors influencing curriculum design and implementation. This course is intended to prepare students to utilize foundational principles and concepts for the development and evaluation of nursing curricula in academic settings. This course will also prepare students for program development and evaluation in nursing education.
NURS 843Synthesis and Application of the Nurse Educator Role3-6
This capstone practicum course involves the practical application of knowledge from previously completed courses related to the nurse educator role and advanced nursing care delivery in academic and healthcare settings. Students will work with a preceptor in an educational/healthcare settings to demonstrate multiple aspects of the nurse educator role. In addition, students will demonstrate a direct care role through clinical experiences designed to strengthen patient care delivery skills. The practicum experiences will be developed to fulfill mutually agreed-upon objectives based on students' previous experiences and identified learning needs.
NURS 846Leadership Concepts and Theories for Nurse Administrators3
Concepts and theories of leadership for nurse administrators. NURS 846 Leadership Concepts and Theories for Nurse Administrators (3) This course provides a foundation in nurse leadership roles, concepts, and theories. Students will explore the theoretical basis of leadership and change, as well as analyze organizational structure, power, and politics. This course is intended to provide students with a theoretical and evidence-based foundation for leadership roles within health care organizations. Discussion of communication, decision-making, and problem-solving strategies for nurse administrators is included throughout the course.
NURS 847Human Resource and Work Force Issues for Nurse Administrators3
Human resource management and work force issues for nurse administrators. NURS 847 Human Resource and Work Force Issues for Nurse Administrators (3) This course provides a foundation in human resources within health care organizations. Students will examine ethical and legal issues related to collective bargaining, unions, and staffing. This course is intended to prepare students to utilize leadership strategies for recruiting, retaining, developing, and evaluating a diverse, multidisciplinary work force in complex healthcare environments. Discussion of evidence-based strategies for conflict resolution will be included throughout the course.
NURS 848Synthesis and Application of the Nurse Administrator Role3-6
This course involves the practical application of knowledge acquired in previously completed courses related to nurse administration. Students will work with a preceptor in a health care setting to demonstrate multiple aspects of the nurse administrator role. The practicum experience will be developed to fulfill mutually agreed-upon objectives based on students' previous experiences and identified learning needs.
NURS 848ASynthesis and Application of the Nurse Administrator Role4
This course involves the practical application of knowledge acquired in previously completed courses related to the nurse administrator. Students will work with a preceptor in a health care setting to demonstrate multiple aspects of the nurse administrator role. The practicum experience will be developed to fulfill mutually agreed-upon objectives based on students' previous experiences and identified learning needs. This course is specifically designed as a practicum course for students in the B.S.N. to D.N.P. program and evaluated based on the nationally acknowledged foundational competencies that are core to all advanced nursing practice roles and known as the D.N.P. Essentials (AACN, 2006).
NURS 851AGeneral Linear Modeling in Health Research: Foundations, Approaches, and Applications A4
In this course students will learn the foundations of general and generalized linear models in health science research. The course will introduce students to generalized linear modeling covering core concepts, assumptions, and examples from nursing research and related health sciences. Students will learn the skills to explore and evaluate common health data sources such as electronic medical records, vital statistics registries, primary and secondary data sets (e.g. clinical trials, Health and Retirement Study) for use in generalized linear modeling analyses. Students will also develop the skills to evaluate generalized linear modeling results within their chosen nursing areas and effectively communicate their analysis findings.
NURS 851BGeneral Linear Modeling in Health Research: Foundations, Approaches, and Applications B4
In this course students will build on the knowledge and skills learned in NURS851A and move to the applications of general and generalized linear models in health science research. Students will learn the process of developing and testing hypotheses including hypotheses testing mediation and moderation. Students will also identify the quantitative and clinical assumptions of models, apply model-building techniques, and calculate the appropriate effect sizes. Using common statistical analysis software packages, students will develop the skills needed for interdisciplinary collaborations on health science research projects using these models.
NURS 852Chemistry and Physics for Nurse Anesthesia3
This doctoral-level course provides a rigorous foundation in chemistry, biochemistry, and physics with direct application to nurse anesthesia practice. Through problem-based learning, case analysis, and integration of simulation exercises, students will apply these scientific concepts to real-world clinical scenarios, emphasizing anesthesia patient safety. The course supports competency development in clinical judgment, systems-based safety, and evidence-based decision-making.
This doctoral-level course delivers an advanced, in-depth exploration of human anatomy and physiology across the lifespan. Structure-function relationships are covered from a molecular, cellular, tissue, organ, and system perspective. Topics include physiologic differences related to culture, gender, race, age, and genetics. Learners will develop the capacity to synthesize advanced biophysical knowledge into real-time decision-making, laying the scientific foundation for advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology, clinical practice, and patient management. Various techniques will be used to reinforce systems thinking and support application in diverse patient populations.
NURS 854Principles of Nurse Anesthesia Practice I: Basic Principles3
This doctoral-level course is the first in a series of four courses that includes core principles and competencies required for safe and effective nurse anesthesia practice across the lifespan. Students develop essential clinical skills in anesthesia-specific patient assessment and evaluation, operating room preparation, perioperative monitoring and data interpretation, diagnostic reasoning, and preoperative documentation. Content includes basic airway assessment and management, the anesthesia machine, anesthesia equipment, and anesthetic monitoring systems. Simulation-based learning (12 hours) is integrated to enhance psychomotor skills related to the preparation of the operating environment and patient preparation. The course emphasizes professional vigilance, critical thinking, and situational awareness.
NURS 855Advanced Pathophysiology Across the Lifespan4
This advanced doctoral-level course builds upon advanced physiologic principles by focusing on pathophysiologic considerations of populations across the lifespan. The course will focus on the relationship of pathophysiology to clinical assessment, decision-making, and management. Evidence-based treatment and clinical management for disease states and conditions will be discussed. Through case-based learning and evidence-informed discussions, students demonstrate the ability to integrate biophysical science with individualized, safe clinical care.
NURS 856Advanced Pharmacology for Anesthesia Practice3
This doctoral-level course prepares students for the safe and effective pharmacologic management of patients across the lifespan in the perioperative setting. Students explore the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of various anesthetic agents, with particular attention to how patient-specific variables - including age, comorbidities, and organ function - affect drug selection, metabolism, and patient response. Through the integration of evidence-based guidelines, learners analyze clinical scenarios and apply pharmacologic reasoning to individualized anesthetic patient management. Students will formulate risk mitigation strategies to prevent drug errors, adverse events, and medication interactions.
NURS 857Principles of Nurse Anesthesia Practice II: Advanced Principles3
This doctoral-level course is the second in a series of four courses that includes core principles and competencies required for safe and effective nurse anesthesia practice across the lifespan. This course prepares students for entry into clinical practice by discussing concepts such as patient positioning, anesthetic administration, and the induction of, maintenance of, and emergence from anesthesia. Emphasis will be placed on formulation and evaluation of anesthetic plans, communication and documentation, and anesthetic techniques and complications. Simulation scenarios integrate patient monitoring, induction of general anesthesia, procedural skills, and team-based communication. A structured operating room (OR) shadowing experience bridges academic preparation with the expectations of immersive clinical practice. This course ensures students demonstrate readiness to enter the clinical environment with competence, confidence, and an ethical, safety-driven mindset.
NURS 859Principles of Nurse Anesthesia Practice III: Special Procedures and Populations I3
This doctoral-level course is the third in a series of four courses that includes core principles and competencies required for safe and effective nurse anesthesia practice across the lifespan. This course prepares students to manage complex anesthesia scenarios by integrating advanced techniques, interprofessional collaboration, and clinical judgment. Students will learn evidence-based techniques for the management of patients undergoing a variety of diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical procedures. The course emphasizes a team-based approach to anesthetic crisis management and safety through 12 hours of simulation to practice crisis management and procedural skills. The course reinforces ethical and safe decision-making, clinical adaptability, and the delivery of person-centered, high-quality anesthesia care in complex and evolving environments.
NURS 860Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Role I3
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner role across the continuum of care with adults and older adults with complex acute, critical, and chronic health conditions to restore or maximize health. This course focuses on utilization of a collaborative approach to enhance Acute Care Nurse Practitioner effectiveness with restorative care and synthesis of theoretical, scientific, and clinical knowledge required for the assessment, diagnosis, management, and treatment options of patients with complex acute, critical, and chronic illness across the continuum of care. Content will focus on patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular, pulmonary, infectious disease, and nutrition problems, as well as related ethical, legal, and professional practice issues. This course is designed to be taken concurrently with the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum I (NURS 862) and is required for the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Option within the Master of Science degree with a major in Nursing.
NURS 861Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Role II3
Continuation of Acute Care Nurse Practitioner role across the continuum of care with adults and older adults with complex acute, critical, and chronic health conditions to restore or maximize health. NURS 861 Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Role II (3)This course continues the focus on utilization of a collaborative approach to enhance Acute Care Nurse Practitioner effectiveness with restorative care and synthesis of theoretical, scientific, and clinical knowledge required for the assessment, diagnosis, management, and treatment options of patients with complex acute, critical, and chronic illness across the continuum of care. Content will focus on patients with acute and chronic neurologic, gastrointestinal, renal, hematologic, and endocrine problems, as well as special topics. This course is designed to be taken concurrently with the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum II (NURS 863) and is required for the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Option within the Master of Science degree with a major in Nursing.
NURS 862Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum I4
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner practicum with patients across the continuum of care with adults and older adults with complex acute, critical, and chronic health conditions. This is a comprehensive practicum in which students implement the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner role through application of theoretical knowledge and psychomotor skills taught in NURS 860 and all prior courses. Emphasis is given to development of clinical competency and clinical decision making abilities. This practicum course for the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner option involves student rotations through clinical sites providing care for adults and older adults with acute and critical illness. Clinical conferences will enable students to discuss their unique clinical experiences and topics that emerge from their clinical practice. Minimum clinical conference time is 15 hours per semester.
NURS 862DAdult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Doctoral Practicum I3
This is a comprehensive practicum in which students implement the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner role through application of theoretical knowledge and psychomotor skills taught in NURS 860 and all prior courses. This practicum allows the student to integrate the roles of the DNP prepared Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, demonstrate clinical competency and clinical decision-making abilities, and contribute to a culture of clinical scholarship among all health care professionals. Clinical experiences are conducted with guidance from a clinical preceptor and clinical faculty oversight. This doctoral practicum course for the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner option involves student rotations through clinical sites providing care for adults and older adults with acute and critical illness. Epidemiological, cultural, ethical, and economic factors, plus interprofessional collaborations and quality improvement are explored. Clinical conferences will enable students to discuss their unique clinical experiences and topics that emerge from their clinical practice. Minimum clinical conference time is 15 hours per semester. This clinical practicum course is the first of a three-course sequence in the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program.
NURS 863Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum II4
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner practicum across the continuum of care with adults and older adults with complex acute, critical, and chronic health conditions. NURS 863 Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum II (4) This is a comprehensive practicum in which students implement the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner role through application of theoretical knowledge and psychomotor skills taught in NURS 861 and all prior courses. Emphasis is given to development of clinical competency and clinical decision making abilities. This practicum course for the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner option involves student rotations through clinical sites providing care for adults and older adults with acute and critical illness. Student rotations will include both medical and surgical clinical sites by completion of Practicum I and Practicum II.Clinical conferences will enable students to discuss their unique clinical experiences and topics that emerge from their clinical practice. Minimum clinical conference time is 15 hours per semester.
NURS 863DAdult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Doctoral Practicum II3-4
This is a comprehensive practicum in which students implement the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner role through application of theoretical knowledge and psychomotor skills taught in NURS 860 and all prior courses. This practicum allows the student to integrate the roles of the DNP prepared Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, demonstrate clinical competency and clinical decision-making abilities, and contribute to a culture of clinical scholarship among all health care professionals. Clinical experiences are conducted with guidance from a clinical preceptor and clinical faculty oversight. This doctoral practicum course for the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner option involves student rotations through clinical sites providing care for adults and older adults with acute and critical illness. Student rotations will include both medical and surgical clinical sites by completion of Practicum I and Practicum II. Clinical conferences will enable students to discuss their unique clinical experiences and topics that emerge from their clinical practice. Minimum clinical conference time is 15 hours per semester. This clinical practicum course is the second of a three-course sequence in the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program.
NURS 864Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Integrative Practicum2-6
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner integrative practicum across the continuum of care with adults and older adults with complex acute, critical, and chronic health conditions. NURS 864 Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Integrative Practicum (6) This is a comprehensive practicum in which students implement the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner role and demonstrate synthesis of theoretical, scientific and contemporary clinical knowledge learned in all courses of the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Option. This practicum allows the student to integrate the roles of the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and demonstrate clinical competency and clinical decision making abilities. The setting for clinical rotation may include any acute or critical care area and may be chosen based on the student's preferred specialty area. Clinical conferences will be utilized to discuss clinical issues identified by students from their specific sites, synthesize all previously learned knowledge, and discuss role development. Minimum clinical conference time is 15 hours per semester.
NURS 864DAdult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Integrative Doctoral Practicum3-5
This is a comprehensive practicum in which students implement the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner role and demonstrate synthesis of theoretical, scientific and contemporary clinical knowledge learned in all courses of the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Option. This practicum allows the student to integrate the roles of the DNP prepared Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, demonstrate clinical competency and clinical decision-making abilities, and contribute to a culture of clinical scholarship among all health care professionals. Clinical experiences are conducted with guidance from a clinical preceptor and clinical faculty oversight. The setting for clinical rotation may include any acute or critical care area and may be chosen based on the student's preferred specialty area. Clinical conferences will be utilized to discuss clinical issues identified by students from their specific sites, synthesize all previously learned knowledge, and discuss role development. Minimum clinical conference time is 15 hours per semester. This clinical practicum course is the third of a three-course sequence in the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program.
NURS 865Pharmacology for Acute Care Nurse Practitioners1
Principles of clinical pharmacology as applied to management of complex acute, critical, and chronically ill adult and older adult patients. NURS 865 Pharmacology for Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (1) This course focuses on pharmacologic therapies specific to critically ill adult and older adult patients. Emphasis is placed on proper prescribing regimens and monitoring in critical illness. This course is designed to be taken concurrently with Pharmacologic Therapy (NURS 504) and is required for the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Option within the Master of Science degree with a major in Nursing.
NURS 866Health Assessment of the Adult Gerontology Population in Acute Care1
Physical assessment and diagnostics for physical and pscyhosocial health of adult and older adult individuals and families with acute and critical illness. NURS 866 Health Assessment of the Adult Gerontology Population in Acute Care (1) This foundational course is designed to assist the advanced practice nurse in learning comprehensive assessment of adult and older adult individuals and families with acute and critical illness. Performance and interpretation of related diagnostic tests and procedures is integrated in the course. Emphasis is placed on development of competence to perform a comprehensive health assessment, develop differential diagnosis, and demonstrate diagnostic reasoning in evaluation of acutely and critically ill patients. This course is designed to be taken concurrently with Physical Assessment Across the Lifespan (NURS 502) and is required for the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Option within the Master of Science degree with a major in Nursing. The didactic and laboratory components of the course are offered concurrently to allow for the application of knowledge.
NURS 867Clinical Practice Synthesis for Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner3
This is a comprehensive didactic and simulation experience in which students implement the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner role through application of theoretical knowledge and psychomotor skills. This course involves demonstration of the role in varied online, classroom, and simulation settings including a full week on site intensive.
NURS 868Principles of Nurse Anesthesia Practice IV: Special Procedures and Populations II3
This doctoral-level course is the final course in a series of four courses that includes core principles and competencies required for safe and effective nurse anesthesia practice across the lifespan. This course prepares students to manage a variety of patient populations across the lifespan and for a variety of specialty surgical procedures. Students will learn evidence-based techniques for the management of pediatric, neonatal, and obstetric patient populations. Students engage in 12 hours of high-fidelity simulation to practice crisis management, procedural skills, and the integration of multimodal anesthesia techniques into diverse surgical contexts. The course reinforces ethical and safe decision-making, clinical adaptability, and the delivery of person-centered, high-quality anesthesia care in complex and evolving environments.
This is the first in a series of six clinical practicum courses. Learners will enter the clinical environment and apply peri-anesthetic concepts and didactic knowledge into clinical anesthetic practice. Emphasis is placed on orientation to the anesthetic environment, patient safety, vigilance, communication, preoperative assessment and evaluation, comprehensive equipment preparation, and prevention of complications. The creation of tailored, patient-specific anesthetic management plans is complemented by experiential learning, allowing application of skills and knowledge learned in the didactic curriculum. Clinical competency is assessed through performance in the clinical environment.
This is the second in a series of six clinical practicum courses. This course builds on the clinical knowledge and skills developed in Clinical Practicum I and in-hospital experiences. Learners will apply peri-anesthetic concepts and didactic knowledge into clinical anesthetic practice for a variety of patients across the lifespan and those undergoing a variety of surgical and medical procedures. Emphasis is placed on patient safety, vigilance, culturally competent care of the patient across the peri-anesthetic continuum, critical thinking, and interpersonal communication. Clinical competency is assessed through performance in the clinical environment.
This is the third in a series of six clinical practicum courses. This course builds on the clinical knowledge and skills developed in Clinical Practicum II and through in-hospital experiences. Learners will apply critical thinking skills, best practices, didactic knowledge into clinical anesthetic practice for a variety of patients undergoing a variety of surgical and medical procedures. Clinical experiences focus on anesthesia care of complex and diverse patient populations across the lifespan undergoing elective and emergency surgical and medical procedures. Emphasis is placed on patient safety, vigilance, culturally competent care of the patient across the peri-anesthetic continuum, critical thinking, and interpersonal communication. Clinical competency is assessed through performance in the clinical environment.
This is the fourth in a series of six clinical practicum courses. This course builds on the clinical knowledge and skills developed in Clinical Practicum III and through in-hospital experiences. Learners will apply critical thinking skills, best practices, didactic knowledge into clinical anesthetic practice through the development and implementation of patient-specific anesthesia management plans for all populations based on evidence. Clinical experiences focus on anesthesia care of complex and diverse patient populations across the lifespan undergoing elective and emergency surgical and medical procedures. Emphasis is placed on patient safety, vigilance, culturally competent care of the patient across the peri-anesthetic continuum, critical thinking, and interpersonal communication. Clinical competency is assessed through performance in the clinical environment.
This is the fifth in a series of six clinical practicum courses. This course builds on the clinical knowledge and skills developed in Clinical Practicum IV and through in-hospital experiences. Learners will improve proficiency in the application of critical thinking skills, best practices, and didactic knowledge into clinical anesthetic practice, mirroring that of an entry-level CRNA. Clinical experiences focus on anesthesia care of complex and diverse patient populations across the lifespan undergoing elective and emergency surgical and medical procedures. Emphasis is placed on patient safety, vigilance, culturally competent care of the patient across the peri-anesthetic continuum, critical thinking, reflective thinking, and interpersonal communication of an anesthesia provider. Clinical competency is assessed through performance in the clinical environment.
This is the final course in a series of six clinical practicum courses. This course builds on the clinical knowledge and skills developed in Clinical Practicum V and through in-hospital experiences. Learners will become expert in the application of critical thinking skills, best practices, and didactic knowledge into clinical anesthetic practice, mirroring that of an entry-level CRNA. Clinical experiences focus on anesthesia care of complex and diverse patient populations across the lifespan undergoing elective and emergency surgical and medical procedures. Emphasis is placed on patient safety, vigilance, culturally competent care of the patient across the peri-anesthetic continuum, critical thinking, reflective thinking, and interpersonal communication of an anesthesia provider. Clinical competency is assessed through performance in the clinical environment.
NURS 870Nurse Practitioner Role with Healthy Individuals and Families3
Nurse Practitioner role to promote health, prevent illness, and manage common acute/episodic health problems across the adult-older adult age spectrum. NURS 870 provides instruction in the Nurse Practitioner role to promote health, prevent illness, and manage common acute/episodic health problems across the adult-older adult population. Common acute/episodic conditions seen in primary care are discussed. Evidence-based management including, but not limited to, assessment, differential diagnoses, current guidelines' treatments, with both pharmacological and nonpharmacological strategies, are included; as are individual, age-related, family, and special population considerations. Epidemiological, cultural, ethical, and economical factors, plus interprofessional collaborations, related to health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment are explored.
NURS 870FFamily Nurse Practitioner Role with Healthy Family/Individual3
This is a comprehensive professional practice course in which students learn the Family/Individual Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner (F/INP) role focused on common acute/episodic health problems in caring for individuals and families across the lifespan. The student will integrate newly acquired and previously mastered knowledge. Emphasis is on the specialized population and role of the F/INP. Content focuses on epidemiological, cultural, ethical, and economic factors related to families and individuals in the context of health promotion, disease prevention, treatment options, and quality improvement processes.
NURS 870MNeuroscience and Psychobiology of Mental Illness and Across the Lifespan3
This course builds on previous knowledge of pathophysiology with a specific focus on neurologic processes and differentiation between normal and abnormal function in acute and chronic illnesses. Students will recognize vulnerabilities in individuals and groups after reviewing etiology, neuroscience, developmental considerations, complications, and clinical manifestations of specific psychiatric disease processes. Individual cases will be introduced to facilitate the analysis of history, signs and symptoms, and laboratory and diagnostic data.
NURS 871FFamily Nurse Practitioner Role with Individuals and Families with Complex and/or Chronic Health Prob3
This is a comprehensive professional practice course in which students learn the Family/Individual Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner (F/INP) role focused on the identification and management of complex and/or chronic health problems in caring for individuals and families across the lifespan. The student will integrate newly acquired and previously mastered knowledge. Emphasis is on the specialized population and role of the F/INP with complex and/or chronic health problems. Content focuses on epidemiological, cultural, ethical, and economic factors related to families and individuals in the context of disease recognition, diagnoses, treatment options, and quality improvement processes.
NURS 871MNeuropsychopharmacology and Biologically Based Treatments Across the Lifespan3
This course expands upon the student's prior pharmacology foundation to focus on the principles of neuropsychopharmacology and biologically based treatments. These principles are applied to the care and treatment of individuals and families across the lifespan with a range of different mental health and illness states. Epidemiological, cultural, ethical, social, and economic factors, plus inter-professional collaboration, related to health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment are explored. In addition, proper prescribing and monitoring procedures for the various treatments are reviewed, along with considerations for specific populations across the lifespan.
Family Nurse Practitioner practicum with individuals and families across the life span experiencing common acute/episodic health problems. This is a comprehensive practicum in which students implement the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) role through application of theoretical knowledge and psychomotor skills taught in all prior courses. Emphasis is given to development of clinical competency and clinical decision-making abilities with guidance from a clinical preceptor and clinical faculty oversight. This practicum course involves student rotations through clinical sites providing care for individuals and families across the lifespan experiencing common acute/episodic health problems. Epidemiological, cultural, ethical, and economic factors, plus inter-professional collaborations, related to health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment are explored. Clinical conferences will enable students to discuss their unique clinical experiences and topics that emerge from their clinical practice.
NURS 872AAdult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum I4
AGPC NP practicum with individuals and families across the adult/older adult age spectrum experiencing common acute/episodic health problems. This is a comprehensive practicum in which students implement the Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner role through application of theoretical knowledge and psychomotor skills taught in all prior courses. Emphasis is given to development of clinical competency and clinical decision-making abilities with guidance from a clinical preceptor and clinical faculty oversight. This practicum course involves student rotations through clinical sites providing care for individuals and families across the adult/older adult age spectrum experiencing common acute/episodic health problems. Epidemiological, cultural, ethical, and economic factors, plus inter-professional collaborations, related to health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment are explored. Clinical conferences will enable students to discuss their unique clinical experiences and topics that emerge from their clinical practice.
NURS 872DAdult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Doctoral Practicum I3
This is a comprehensive practicum in which students implement the Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner role through application of theoretical knowledge and psychomotor skills taught in all prior courses. This practicum allows the student to integrate the roles of the DNP prepared Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, demonstrate clinical competency and clinical decision-making abilities, and contribute to a culture of clinical scholarship among all health care professionals. Clinical experiences are conducted with guidance from a clinical preceptor and clinical faculty oversight. This doctoral practicum course involves student rotations through clinical sites providing care for individuals and families across the adult/older adult age spectrum experiencing common acute/episodic health problems. Epidemiological, cultural, ethical, and economic factors, plus inter-professional collaborations, related to health promotion, disease prevention and treatment, and quality improvement are explored. Clinical conferences will enable students to discuss their unique clinical experiences and topics that emerge from their clinical practice. This clinical practicum course is the first of a three-course sequence in the Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program.
NURS 872FFamily/Individual Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner Doctoral Practicum I2
This is a comprehensive practicum in which students implement the Family/Individual Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner (F/INP) role through application of theoretical knowledge and psychomotor skills taught in all prior courses. This practicum allows the student to integrate the roles of the DNP prepared F/INP, demonstrate clinical competency and clinical decision-making abilities, and contribute to a culture of clinical scholarship among all health care professionals. Clinical experiences are conducted with guidance from a clinical preceptor and clinical faculty oversight. This doctoral practicum course involves student rotations through clinical sites providing care for individuals and families across the lifespan experiencing common acute/episodic health problems. Epidemiological, cultural, ethical, and economic factors, plus inter-professional collaborations, related to health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment, and quality improvement are explored. Clinical conferences will enable students to discuss their unique clinical experiences and topics that emerge from their clinical practice. This clinical practicum course is the first of a three-course sequence in the Family/Individual Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner program.
NURS 872MPsychiatric Mental Health Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner Doctoral Practicum I3
This is a comprehensive practicum in which students implement the Psychiatric Mental Health Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) role through application of theoretical knowledge and psychotherapeutic skills taught in all prior courses. This practicum allows the student to integrate the roles of the DNP prepared PMHNP, demonstrate clinical competency and clinical decision-making abilities, and contribute to a culture of clinical scholarship among all health care professionals. Clinical experiences are conducted with guidance from a clinical preceptor and clinical faculty oversight. This doctoral practicum course involves student rotations through clinical sites providing care for individuals and families across the lifespan experiencing psychiatric mental health problems. Epidemiological, cultural, ethical, and economic factors, plus inter-professional collaborations, related to health promotion, disease prevention, treatment, and quality improvement are explored. Clinical conferences will enable students to discuss their unique clinical experiences and topics that emerge from their clinical practice. This clinical practicum course is the first of a three-course sequence in the Psychiatric Mental Health Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner program.
NURS 873AAdult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum II4
Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner practicum with individual/families across the adult/older adult age spectrum experiencing complex and/or chronic health problems.
NURS 873DAdult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Doctoral Practicum II3-4
This is a comprehensive practicum in which students implement the Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner role through application of theoretical knowledge and psychomotor skills taught in all prior courses. This practicum allows the student to integrate the roles of the DNP prepared Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, demonstrate clinical competency and clinical decision-making abilities, and contribute to a culture of clinical scholarship among all health care professionals. Clinical experiences are conducted with guidance from a clinical preceptor and clinical faculty oversight. This doctoral practicum course involves student rotations through clinical sites providing care for individuals and families across the adult/older adult age spectrum experiencing common acute/episodic health problems. Epidemiological, cultural, ethical, and economic factors, plus inter-professional collaborations, related to health promotion, disease prevention and treatment, and quality improvement are explored. Clinical conferences will enable students to discuss their unique clinical experiences and topics that emerge from their clinical practice. This clinical practicum course is the second of a three-course sequence in the Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program.
NURS 873FFamily/Individual Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner Doctoral Practicum II3-4
This is a comprehensive practicum in which students implement the Family/Individual Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner (F/INP) role through application of theoretical knowledge and psychomotor skills taught in all prior courses. This practicum allows the student to integrate the roles of the DNP prepared F/INP, demonstrate clinical competency and clinical decision-making abilities, and contribute to a culture of clinical scholarship among all health care professionals. Clinical experiences are conducted with guidance from a clinical preceptor and clinical faculty oversight. This doctoral practicum course involves student rotations through clinical sites providing care for individuals and families across the lifespan experiencing common acute/episodic health problems. Epidemiological, cultural, ethical, and economic factors, plus inter-professional collaborations, related to health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment, and quality improvement are explored. Clinical conferences will enable students to discuss their unique clinical experiences and topics that emerge from their clinical practice. This clinical practicum course is the second of a three-course sequence in the Family/Individual Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner program.
NURS 873MPsychiatric Mental Health Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner Doctoral Practicum II4-5
This is a comprehensive practicum in which students implement the Psychiatric Mental Health Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) role through application of theoretical knowledge and psychotherapeutic skills taught in all prior courses. This practicum allows the student to integrate the roles of the DNP prepared PMHNP, demonstrate clinical competency and clinical decision-making abilities, and contribute to a culture of clinical scholarship among all health care professionals. Clinical experiences are conducted with guidance from a clinical preceptor and clinical faculty oversight. This doctoral practicum course involves student rotations through clinical sites providing care for individuals and families across the lifespan experiencing psychiatric and mental health problems. Epidemiological, cultural, ethical, and economic factors, plus inter-professional collaborations, related to health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment, and quality improvement are explored. Clinical conferences will enable students to discuss their unique clinical experiences and topics that emerge from their clinical practice. This clinical practicum course is the second of a three-course sequence in the Psychiatric Mental Health Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner program.
NURS 874DAdult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Integrative Doctoral Practicum3-5
This is a comprehensive practicum in which students implement the Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner role through application of theoretical knowledge and psychomotor skills taught in all prior courses. This practicum allows the student to integrate the roles of the DNP prepared Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, demonstrate clinical competency and clinical decision-making abilities, and contribute to a culture of clinical scholarship among all health care professionals. Clinical experiences are conducted with guidance from a clinical preceptor and clinical faculty oversight. This doctoral practicum course involves student rotations through clinical sites providing care for individuals and families across the adult/older adult age spectrum experiencing common acute/episodic health problems. Epidemiological, cultural, ethical, and economic factors, plus inter-professional collaborations, related to health promotion, disease prevention and treatment, and quality improvement are explored. Clinical conferences will enable students to discuss their unique clinical experiences and topics that emerge from their clinical practice. This clinical practicum course is the third of a three-course sequence in the Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program.
NURS 874FFamily/Individual Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner Integrative Doctoral Practicum3-5
This is a comprehensive practicum in which students implement the Family/Individual Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner (F/INP) role through application of theoretical knowledge and psychomotor skills taught in all prior courses. This practicum allows the student to integrate the roles of the DNP prepared F/INP, demonstrate clinical competency and clinical decision-making abilities, and contribute to a culture of clinical scholarship among all health care professionals. Clinical experiences are conducted with guidance from a clinical preceptor and clinical faculty oversight. This doctoral practicum course involves student rotations through clinical sites providing care for individuals and families across the lifespan experiencing common acute/episodic health problems. Epidemiological, cultural, ethical, and economic factors, plus inter-professional collaborations, related to health promotion, disease prevention and treatment, and quality improvement are explored. Clinical conferences will enable students to discuss their unique clinical experiences and topics that emerge from their clinical practice. This clinical practicum course is the third of a three-course sequence in the Family/Individual Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner program.
NURS 874MPsychiatric Mental Health Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner Integrative Doctoral Practicum3-5
This is a comprehensive practicum in which students implement the Psychiatric Mental Health Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) role through application of theoretical knowledge and psychotherapeutic skills taught in all prior courses. This practicum allows the student to integrate the roles of the DNP prepared PMHNP, demonstrate clinical competency and clinical decision-making abilities, and contribute to a culture of clinical scholarship among all health care professionals. Clinical experiences are conducted with guidance from a clinical preceptor and clinical faculty oversight. This doctoral practicum course involves student rotations through clinical sites providing care for individuals and families across the lifespan experiencing psychiatric health problems. Epidemiological, cultural, ethical, and economic factors, plus inter-professional collaborations, related to health promotion, disease prevention and treatment, and quality improvement are explored. Clinical conferences will enable students to discuss their unique clinical experiences and topics that emerge from their clinical practice. This clinical practicum course is the third of a three-course sequence in the Psychiatric Mental Health Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner program.
NURS 875Nurse Practitioner Role with Children and Families2
Nurse Practitioner role with children and their families to promote health, prevent illness, and manage acute or chronic health problems. NURS 875 provides instruction in the Nurse Practitioner role with children and their families to promote health, plan anticipatory guidance, conduct health screenings, prevent illness, and manage primary care health problems. Evidence-based management including, but not limited to, assessment, differential diagnoses, current guidelines' treatments, with both pharmacological and nonpharmacological strategies, are included; as are individual, age-related, family, and special population considerations. Epidemiological, cultural, ethical, and economical factors, plus interprofessional collaborations related to health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment are explored.
NURS 876Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum with Pediatric Populations2
Family Nurse Practitioner practicum with pediatric populations/families during health or experiencing acute and chronic health problems. NURS 875 provides instruction in the Nurse Practitioner role with children and their families to promote health, plan anticipatory guidance, conduct health screenings, prevent illness, and manage primary care health problems. Evidence-based management including, but not limited to, assessment, differential diagnoses, current guidelines' treatments, with both pharmacological and nonpharmacological strategies, are included; as are individual, age-related, family, and special population considerations. Epidemiological, cultural, ethical, and economical factors, plus interprofessional collaborations related to health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment are explored.
NURS 876FFamily/Individual Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner Doctoral Practicum in Child Health1
This is a comprehensive practicum in which students implement the Family/Individual Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner (F/INP) role with the pediatric population through application of theoretical knowledge and psychomotor skills taught in all prior courses. This practicum allows the student to integrate the roles of the DNP prepared F/INP, demonstrate clinical competency and clinical decision-making abilities with the pediatric population, and contribute to a culture of clinical scholarship among all health care professionals. Clinical experiences are conducted with guidance from a clinical preceptor and clinical faculty oversight. This doctoral practicum course involves student rotations through clinical sites providing care for pediatric populations/families experiencing acute/episodic and chronic health problems, Epidemiological, cultural, ethical, and economical factors, plus interprofessional collaborations, related to health promotion, anticipatory guidance, disease prevention, treatment, and quality improvement are explored. Clinical conferences will enable students to discuss their unique clinical experiences and topics that emerge from their clinical practice.
NURS 877Clinical Practice Synthesis for Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner3
This is a comprehensive didactic and simulation experience in which students implement the Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner role through application of theoretical knowledge and psychomotor skills. This course involves demonstration of the role in varied online, classroom, and simulation settings including a full week on site intensive.
NURS 877FClinical Practice Synthesis for Family/Individual Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner3
This is a comprehensive didactic and simulation experience in which students implement the Family/Individual Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner (F/INP) role through application of theoretical knowledge and psychomotor skills. This course involves demonstration of the role in varied online, classroom, and simulation settings including a full week on site intensive.
NURS 877MClinical Practice Synthesis for Psychiatric Mental Health Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner3
This is a comprehensive didactic and simulation experience in which students implement the Psychiatric Mental Health Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) role through application of theoretical knowledge and psychotherapeutic skills. This course involves demonstration of the role in varied online, classroom, and simulation settings including a full week on site intensive.
This doctoral-level course examines the professional role development of the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) within evolving and complex healthcare systems. Students explore critical domains of CRNA practice including healthcare finance, business operations, practice management models, informatics, information systems/technology, and ethical leadership. Students critically examine healthcare policy, advocacy strategies, leadership, and the role of CRNAs in shaping legislative and organizational change. Additional focus is placed on personal and professional wellness, with specific attention to burnout prevention, stress management, and substance use disorders in anesthesia providers. The course cultivates self-awareness, professional identity, and ethical decision-making, empowering students to lead with competence, compassion, and integrity in diverse anesthesia practice settings.
This doctoral-level course is the first in a series of two clinical correlation courses, allowing students to integrate theoretical knowledge, clinical experience, and critical thinking skills necessary for the NBCRNA National Certification Exam (NCE) for Nurse Anesthetists. Students will critically analyze, synthesize, and evaluate the knowledge gained in previous nurse anesthesia coursework and clinical practicum courses through a review of evidence-based anesthesia literature. Students will be given the opportunity to develop an independent study plan with faculty guidance. Students will participate in structured review sessions, password protected exams, and mock boards to review comprehensive topics encountered on the NBCRNA Self-Evaluation Exam (SEE) and the NCE. Students will complete the SEE in compliance with program policy.
This doctoral-level course is the second in a series of two clinical correlation courses, allowing students to integrate theoretical knowledge, clinical experience, and critical thinking skills necessary for the NBCRNA National Certification Exam (NCE) for Nurse Anesthetists. Students will continue to critically analyze, synthesize, and evaluate the knowledge gained in previous nurse anesthesia coursework and clinical practicum courses. Students will be given the opportunity to implement an independent study plan with faculty guidance. Students will participate in structured review sessions, password protected exams, and mock boards to review comprehensive topics encountered on the NBCRNA Self-Evaluation Exam (SEE) and the National Certification Exam. Students will complete the SEE in compliance with program policy.
This course provides the throretical and practical knowledge needed to address ethics issues encountered in nursing practice and to ethically conduct quality improvement initatives.
