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612 Advanced Nursing Research (3) This course examines the significance of research to nursing and provides a foundation for conducting research. Quantitative and qualitative methodologies are included. Students critique published research on a selected topic through a review of the literature. Working within small groups or individually, students critique the evidence base for standards of practice. 613 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Practice Nursing (3) An introduction to the application of theory in nursing research and practice. Studies include philosophy and methods, pioneers in nursing theory, and selected non-nursing theories related to nursing practice and the nursing profession. 614 Issues in Advanced Practice Nursing (3) Examination of issues relevant to advanced practice nursing and the health care delivery system including advanced practice roles, legal aspects of practice, scope of practice, credentialing, concepts of authority, power, and leadership, ethical aspects of practice, cultural sensitivity, continuous quality improvement, economics of health care delivery, legislative and policy-making activities, and allocation of health care resources. 615 Advanced Nursing Research II (3) Synthesis of scholarly concepts in nursing practice. Options include designing a research study or developing and implementing an innovative scholarly project. Projects may include participation in nursing research or other faculty-student directed activities. Prereq: NURS 612 and NURS 613. 616 Management of the Client in the Health Care Systems (3) Examination of organizational behavior and role competencies related to advanced practice nursing. Topics of discussion include managed care, case management, disease management, integrated care systems, professional leadership, change theory, conflict theory, practice management, and computer literacy. Clinical practice focuses on cost effective management of client needs in a dynamic health care system. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) Clinical Core 617 Advanced Concepts of Pathophysiology (3) The physiological and pathological base for the advanced practice nurse to provide care to children and adults with acute and/or chronic illness. Examines theories and concepts relevant to pathophysiologic processes. 618 Advanced Health Assessment (3) Didactic instruction and clinical practice in physical assessment, developmental screening, history taking, nursing, and medical diagnosis. Teaching methods include lecture, independent study, laboratory, and clinical practice. 622 Clinical Pharmacology (3) This course is designed to provide the advanced practice nursing student with knowledge of pharmacological agents and herbal therapies used in the treatment of adults, adolescents, and young children. Emphasis is placed on indications, mechanisms of actions, prescriptive drug protocols, adverse reactions, and appropriate dosages. Through the use of variety of instructional methods, this course prepares students to design, implement, monitor, and alter effective patient pharmacological therapy. Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Courses 674 Management of Acutely Ill Adults I (6) This course focuses on the management of adult clients who are acutely/critically ill or experiencing an exacerbation of a chronic health problem. The clinical focus is on the role of the acute care nurse practitioner working with a multidisciplinary team across settings to facilitate and accelerate the patient’s return to optimal health. Prerequisites: Nurs 613, 614, 571, 581, 622, 616 675 Management of Acutely Ill Adults II (6) This course continues the focus on management of adult clients who are acutely/critically ill or experiencing an exacerbation of a chronic health problem. The clinical focus is on the role of the acute care nurse practitioner working with a multidisciplinary team across settings to facilitate and accelerate the patient’s return to optimal health. Prerequisites: Nurs 674 676 Management of Acutely Ill Adults III (6) This course continues the focus on the management of adult clients who are acutely/critically ill or experiencing an exacerbation of a chronic health problem. The clinical focus is on the role of the acute care nurse practitioner working with a multidisciplinary team across settings to facilitate and accelerate the patient’s return to optimal health. Prerequisites: Nurs 675. Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Clinical Core 617 Advanced Concepts of Pathophysiology (3) The physiological and pathological base for the advanced practice nurse to provide care to children and adults with acute and/or chronic illness. Examines theories and concepts relevant to pathophysiologic processes. 618 Advanced Health Assessment (3) Didactic instruction and clinical practice in physical assessment, developmental screening, history taking, nursing, and medical diagnosis. Teaching methods include lecture, independent study, laboratory, and clinical practice. 622 Clinical Pharmacology (3) This course is designed to provide the advanced practice nursing student with knowledge of pharmacological agents and herbal therapies used in the treatment of adults, adolescents, and young children. Emphasis is placed on indications, mechanisms of actions, prescriptive drug protocols, adverse reactions, and appropriate dosages. Through the use of variety of instructional methods, this course prepares students to design, implement, monitor, and alter effective patient pharmacological therapy. Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Courses 654 Primary Care Nursing of Families I (6) Focus is on the clinical management of the health/illness status of children, adults, and elders within a family framework. Includes theoretical concepts related to individual development and family function. The clinical focus is on the role of the nurse practitioner in primary care management including health promotion, illness prevention, assessment, treatments for acute and chronic illnesses, and education. Emphasizes role development, including interdependent and independent practices. Prerequisite courses: Nurs 613, 614, 571, 581, 616, and 622. 655 Primary Care Nursing of Families II (6) Continued expansion of clinical management of children, adults, and elders within a family framework. Includes theoretical concepts related to the management of families with acute or chronic health care crises. The clinical focus is on the role of the nurse practitioner in primary care management including health promotion, illness prevention, assessment, treatments for acute and chronic illnesses, and education. Emphasizes role development, including interdependent and independent practices. Prerequisite courses: Nurs 654. 656 Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum (6) Intensive clinical experience in the family nurse practitioner role. Select preceptorships are designed to maximize individual student learning needs and provide a comprehensive experience to develop expertise in caring for individuals and families. Nurs 655 Nursing Management and Leadership Courses 624 Economic Policies in Nursing
and Health Care (3) 625 Marketing and Competitive Strategies in Nursing and Health Care (3) Concepts of marketing and competitive strategies are applied to nursing and health care organizations. Emphasis is placed on methodologies for developing nursing and organizational strategic marketing plans. Prerequisite courses: 627 Nursing Informatics (3) Concepts and issues surrounding technology and information management are presented. Factors that influence information technology, database management, and information systems will be analyzed. 631 Individual and Group Behavior in Nursing and Health Care Organizations (3) Organizational behavior theories are presented and effective management strategies are formulated to lead individuals and groups in health care organizations. Traditional and contemporary issues including power, conflict resolution, organizational development, decision-making and group dynamics will be discussed. 632 Administration of Nursing and
Health Care Organizations (3) 633 Human Resources Management in Nursing and Health Care (3) Concepts in human resources management as applied to nursing and health care organizations will be presented. Specific labor management issues related to nursing and health care organizations will also be incorporated. 634 Financial Management in Nursing and Health Care Organizations (3) Principles of financial management and reimbursement are integrated and applied to nursing and health care. Strategic financial planning, financial statement analysis, budgeting, and financial decision making strategies are presented. Prerequisite courses: Nurs 624 635 Business of Nursing (3) Integration of the nurse manager/administrator in policy making at the organizational, local, regional, and national level is presented. Legal and ethical considerations in policy issues and nursing administration are discussed. Each student will assume the lead role in the development, implementation, and evaluation of administrative project addressing a policy issue. Prerequisite courses: Nurs 634 Nursing Education Clinical Core Courses 617 Advanced Concepts of Pathophysiology (3) The physiological and pathological base for the advanced practice nurse to provide care to children and adults with acute and/or chronic illness. Examines theories and concepts relevant to pathophysiologic processes. 621 Clinical Pharmacology (3) This course is designed to provide the advanced practice nursing student with knowledge of pharmacological agents and herbal therapies used in the treatment of adults, adolescents, and young children. Emphasis is placed on indications, mechanisms of actions, prescriptive drug protocols, adverse reactions, and appropriate dosages. Through the use of variety of instructional methods, this course prepares students to design, implement, monitor, and alter effective patient pharmacological therapy. 628 Advanced Health Assessment (3) Didactic instruction and clinical practice in physical assessment, developmental screening, history taking, nursing, and medical diagnosis. Teaching methods include lecture, independent study, laboratory, and clinical practice. 671 Curriculum Development for the Nursing Educator (5) The focus of this course is curriculum development for the nursing educator in higher education. Emphasis is placed on the role of faculty in higher education and curriculum development, philosophical foundations of curriculum, curriculum components, the process of curriculum development, and curriculum designs/models. Current issues influencing curriculum development in higher education and the discipline of nursing are emphasized. 672 Teaching Strategies for the Nursing Educator (5) This course focuses on the assessment of learning needs and the development and implementation of learning experiences in the classroom and clinical setting. The theoretical foundations of teaching and learning, selection of appropriate teaching strategies for classroom, simulated laboratory and clinical instruction, use of multimedia learning resources, and the concept of distributive learning are emphasized. Experience in developing and implementing learning experiences for the education of nursing professionals is provided. 673 Evaluation Strategies for the Nursing Educator (5) This course focuses on the process of evaluation in the education of nurses. Evaluation models and concepts related to the measurement of outcomes in classroom and clinical instruction are introduced, as well as those related to program evaluation. Legal and ethical issues related to student evaluation are discussed. Current issues related to the evaluation of outcomes in nursing education are emphasized.
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