Schedule of Classes

School health services and health education; emphasis on health promotion and prevention of health related problems. Recognition and management of common health problems of the school age child.

Students utilize previously learned communication techniques and newly learned physical assessment techniques to complete a comprehensive approach to health history and physical assessment. Significance of normal and abnormal findings is emphasized.

An introduction to medical-surgical nursing with emphasis on health promotion and restoration. Concepts and theories of nursing care of the adult are applied to foster the adaptive response of individuals.

Selected practicum experiences correlated with theoretical content of NUR 206 (Adult Health 1) that foster adaptive responses. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.

Basic scientific and sociological knowledge related to women's health: social, emotional, and physiological components of selected health problems of women. Historical development of the health care system and social values as they relate to women and their health: evolution of health care today as it relates to women.

As a consumer of research, the student evaluates published nursing research and its importance to the profession. The student examines steps of the research process in critiquing literature and writing a comprehensive review of literature. Use of the computer in nursing research correlated with study of the research process.

Theoretical overview of psychiatric/mental health nursing with emphasis on application of the nursing process to individuals, families, and the community. Concepts and theories of nursing care of the individual and family with psychiatric disorders are discussed to foster the adaptive response.

Application of psychiatric/mental health nursing principles in health care settings. Concepts and theories of nursing care of the client and family with psychiatric disorders are utilized to foster the adaptive response. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.

Medical-surgical nursing with emphasis on selected physiologic systems. Concepts and theories of nursing care of the individual and family are applied to foster the adaptive response.

Selected practicum experiences correlated with theoretical content of NUR 316 that foster adaptive responses. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Introduction to pharmacology: nursing process and drug therapy; life span considerations; legal, ethical, and cultural issues; and patient education.

Terminology used in all areas of medical and paramedical specialties. Emphasis on word building, techniques, and understanding typical medical reports.

Selected community practicum experiences will be correlated with theoretical content of NUR 404. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.

Explores the role of the nurse in community settings. Applies principles of epidemiology, health promotion, and disease prevention to nursing practice. Examines core functions of public health nursing, essential services, and population-based practice.

Selected community practicum experiences will be correlated with theoretical content of NUR 404.

Medical-Surgical nursing with emphasis on caring for the patient with multi-system challenges. Concepts and theories of nursing care of the individual, family, and community are applied to foster the adaptive responses.

Selected practicum experiences correlate with theoretical content of NUR 418 that foster adaptive responses of clients in complex health care settings. Emphasis is on application of leadership and management principles. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Emphasis on NCLEX preparation, including the NCLEX-RN test plan, test taking skills, critical thinking skills, and computer usage skills for test-taking.

Selected practicum experiences correlated with theoretical content of NUR 410 that foster adaptive responses. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.

Emphasis is on application of leadership and management principles, healthcare informatics, and the nurse's role in the legislative process to facilitate change in nursing practice.

Individual study addressing special needs and interests: selected readings, observations, and conferences.

Discussions, laboratory, and clinical experiences will be provided for nursing students to maintain clinical knowledge and skills. This variable credit course may be taken more than once for a maximum of 4 semester hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Systematic method for collecting data used in holistic health assessment of persons throughout the lifespan and in various healthcare settings. Emphasis is placed on interviewing techniques for history taking and advanced physical assessment skills.

Practicum applying advanced concepts, theories, and principles from NUR 632. Use of management skills such as staffing, budgeting, and developing positive public relations.

Provides the student with the knowledge and skills to assess, diagnose, and pharmacologically manage the treatment of common health problems in a safe, high-quality, and cost-effective manner.

This course focuses on application of content from advanced health assessment by teaching diagnostic reasoning skills needed to assess and manage the care of clients across the continuum. Evaluation of diagnostic studies to formulate differential diagnoses and thereafter develop and/or update clinical treatment plans for clients will be integrated into course content

This course focuses on the clinical foundation of advanced practice management of adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients with acute and chronic health problems. Emphasis is placed on diagnosis and management. Students utilize clinical practice guidelines to ensure safe evidence-based care. The clinical focus(provided in a variety of direct patient care settings) 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. Students will register for 6 semester hours, completing 200 clinical hours at selected facilities under the guidance of the clinical preceptor.

This course continues the focus on the clinical foundation of advanced practice nursing management of adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients with acute and chronic health problems. Emphasis is placed on the diagnosis and management. Students utilize clinical practice guidelines to ensure safe evidence-based care. The clinical focus (provided in a variety of direct patient care settings) 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. Students will register for 6 semester hours, completing 200 clinical hours at selected facilities under the guidance of the clinical preceptor.

This course continues the focus on the clinical foundation of advanced practice nursing management of adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients with acute and chronic health problems. Emphasis is placed on the diagnosis and management. Students utilize clinical practice guidelines to ensure safe evidence-based care. The clinical focus (provided in a variety of direct patient care settings) 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. Students will register for 6 semester hours, completing 200 clinical hours at selected facilities under the guidance of the clinical preceptor.

This course focuses on the evaluation, diagnosis, and comprehensive care management of primary care needs of adolescents, adults and geriatric clients. The clinical component focuses on the role of nurse practitioners in primary care settings including comprehensive physical assessment, formulation of differential diagnoses, and evidenced-based management plans for acute and chronic illnesses as well as health promotion, health restoration, and disease prevention strategies. Interdisciplinary clinical experiences and collaborative practice are emphasized. Students will register for 6 semester hours, completing 200 clinical hours at selected facilities under the guidance of the clinical preceptor.

This course continues to focus on the evaluation, diagnosis, and comprehensive care management of primary care needs of adolescents, adults and geriatric clients. The clinical component focuses on the role of nurse practitioners in primary care settings including comprehensive physical assessment, formulation of differential diagnoses, and evidenced-based management plans for acute and chronic illnesses as well as health promotion, health restoration, and disease prevention strategies. Interdisciplinary clinical experiences and collaborative practice are emphasized. Students will register for 6 semester hours, completing 200 clinical hours at selected facilities under the guidance of the clinical preceptor.

This course continues to focus on the evaluation, diagnosis, and comprehensive care management of primary care needs of adolescents, adults and geriatric clients. The clinical component focuses on the role of nurse practitioners in primary care settings including comprehensive physical assessment, formulation of differential diagnoses, and evidenced-based management plans for acute and chronic illnesses as well as health promotion, health restoration, and disease prevention strategies. Interdisciplinary clinical experiences and collaborative practice are emphasized. Students will register for 6 semester hours, completing 200 clinical hours at selected facilities under the guidance of the clinical preceptor.

This practicum course focuses on the delivery of advanced nursing care to clients with acute disorders across various practicum settings. Diverse populations will be utilized for practicum experiences. Students will register for 6 semester hours, completing 100 clinical hours at selected facilities under the guidance of the clinical preceptor. This practicum is established to further develop competency in the areas but not limited to: history taking, assessing, developing differential diagnoses, and evidence-based treatment.

This practicum course focuses on the delivery of advanced nursing care to clients with chronic disorders in practicum settings. Various practicum settings with diverse populations will be utilized for practicum experiences. Students will register for 6 semester hours, completing 150 clinical hours at selected facilities under the guidance of the clinical preceptor. This practicum is established to further develop competency in the areas but not limited to: history taking, assessing, developing differential diagnoses, and evidence-based treatment.

This practicum course focuses on the delivery of advanced nursing care to women from adolescence through adulthood and infants, children, and adolescents in practicum settings. Various practicum settings with diverse populations will be utilized for practicum experiences. Students will register for 6 semester hours, completing 200 clinical hours at selected facilities under the guidance of the clinical preceptor. This practicum is established to further develop competency in the areas but not limited to: history taking, assessing, developing differential diagnoses, and evidence-based treatment.

This practicum course focuses on the delivery of advanced nursing care to clients across the lifespan with acute and chronic disorders in practicum settings. Various practicum settings with diverse populations will be utilized for practicum experiences. Students will register for 6 semester hours, completing 300 clinical hours at selected facilities under the guidance of the clinical preceptor. This practicum is established to further develop competency in the areas but not limited to: history taking, assessing, developing differential diagnoses, and evidence-based treatment.

This practicum and theory course focuses on the development of advanced psychiatric interviewing skills necessary to assess clients across the lifespan. Students will register for 3 semester hours completing 50 clinical simulation hours under the guidance of the practicum instructor. This practicum and theory course is established to further develop competency in the areas but not limited to: history taking, assessing, developing differential diagnoses, and interprofessional collaboration. Students are able to develop the skills to begin diagnosing psychiatric disorders in a culturally sensitive, evidence-based manner.

This practicum and theory course focuses on the delivery of advanced nursing care to clients with acute and chronic psychiatric disorders across various settings. Diverse populations will be utilized for practicum experiences. Students will register for 6 semester hours, completing 150 clinical hours at selected facilities under the guidance of the clinical preceptor. This practicum and theory course is established to further develop competency in the areas but not limited to: history taking, assessing, developing differential diagnoses, and evidence-based treatment, including psychotherapeutic interventions.

This practicum and theory course focuses on the delivery of advanced nursing care to clients with acute and chronic psychiatric disorders across various practicum settings. Diverse populations will be utilized for practicum experiences. Students will register for 6 semester hours, completing 250 practicum hours at selected facilities under the guidance of the clinical preceptor. This practicum and theory course is established to further develop competency in the areas but not limited to: history taking, assessing, developing differential diagnoses, and evidence-based treatment, including psychotherapeutic interventions.

This practicum and theory course focuses on special considerations in the delivery of advanced nursing care to clients across the various PMHNP sub-specialty settings, including forensics, consult liaison, child/ adolescent, and geriatric psychiatry. Diverse populations will be utilized for practicum experiences. Students will register for 4 semester hours, completing 150 practicum hours at selected facilities under the guidance of the clinical preceptor. This practicum and theory course is established to further develop competency in the areas but not limited to: history taking, assessing, developing differential diagnoses, and evidence-based treatment, including psychotherapeutic interventions.

Designed for the psychiatric/mental health nurse to explore the professional aspects and challenges associated with advanced practice nursing, including legal, regulatory and reimbursement issues. Tailored to meet the needs of PMHNPs entering practice including a focus upon organizational, systems, and population strategies.

Designed for the nurse to explore the professional aspects and challenges associated with advanced practice nursing. Tailored to meet the needs of a variety of specialties including a focus upon organizational, systems, and population strategies.

A student-initiated endeavor that culminates in a scholarly project, which synthesizes advanced practice knowledge and skills to address a current nursing practice issue related to chosen advanced practice field of study. May be repeated for a maximum of three semester hours.

Examination of research study design/methodology and application and interpretation of descriptive and inferential statistical methods appropriate for critical appraisal of evidence. Use of analytic software for data management and preliminary analysis prepares students to assess quantitative and qualitative data, understand research methodology, and critically evaluate research findings.

Introduces the learner to theories related to Research Utilization (RU) and Evidence-based Practice (EBP) and provides opportunities to explore issues and refine questions related to quality and cost-effective healthcare delivery for the best client outcomes. Methods to collect evidence, plan changes for the transformation of practice, and evaluate quality improvement methods will be discussed. Emphasis on best practice based on evidence and preferences of the client.

Emphasizes organizational and system leadership strategies for the advanced practice nurse with an emphasis on productivity in emerging practice environment. Improvement of health outcomes, patient safety, and inter-professional collaboration will be included.

This course examines the political and ethical decisions and issues that shape the organization, financing, and implementation of health care services and delivery systems at the local, national and global levels. Students will have opportunities to critically analyze ethical, social and political issues that affect the provision of healthcare practice, research, education, and administration and how each intersects with one's personal values. Students will define the APNs role in health promotion, healthcare delivery, and quality improvement through activities related to health policy reform. Health policy development and implementation and its impact on healthcare regulation, delivery and finance will also be explored.

Provides for a student-initiated endeavor culminating in implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of a scholarly project. The project will provide opportunities for leadership and advocacy in healthcare policy development. Students will implement, evaluate, and disseminate their project in the chosen clinical setting to meet the needs of healthcare providers, consumers, and stakeholders in assuring safe and cost-effective care. Students will demonstrate leadership in the dissemination of project findings through publication and presentation.

Provides for a student-initiated endeavor culminating in implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of a scholarly project. The project will provide opportunities for leadership and advocacy in healthcare policy development. Students will implement, evaluate, and disseminate their project in the chosen clinical setting to meet the needs of healthcare providers, consumers, and stakeholders in assuring safe and cost-effective care. Students will demonstrate leadership in the dissemination of project findings through publication and presentation.

Designed for the nurse to complete practicum hours required to achieve the practice doctorate. Tailored to meet the needs of a variety of specialty areas depending upon the educational backgrounds of participants. Students enrolled in this course will implement professional and leadership roles of the practice doctorate in their specialty areas. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 semester hours.

This course, the first of a four-course series, provides the DNP student with mentored opportunities to plan, implement, and evaluate a multifaceted DNP project built upon the DNP Essentials. Each course builds on the knowledge, skills, and practice expertise of the DNP student and culminates in the completion of the DNP project. The focus of this course is on the identification and planning components of the written DNP project proposal. Students will register for 3 semester hours, completing 50 practicum hours in which the DNP student will seek opportunities, with the guidance of their mentor, to hone skills within the DNP Essentials.

This course, the second of a four-course series, provides the DNP student with mentored opportunities to plan, implement, and evaluate a multifaceted DNP project built upon the DNP Essentials. Each course builds on the knowledge, skills, and practice expertise of the DNP student and culminates in the completion of the DNP project. The focus of this course is on the completion of a written DNP project proposal and the application and approval of Institutional Review Board or Committee on the Use of Human Subjects in Research of the DNP project. Students will register for 3 semester hours, completing 50 practicum hours in which the DNP student will seek opportunities, with the guidance of their mentor, to hone skills within the

This course, the third course in a four-course series, provides the DNP student with mentored opportunities to plan, implement, and evaluate a multifaceted DNP project built upon the DNP Essentials Each course builds on the knowledge, skills, and practice expertise of the DNP student, culminating in the completion of the DNP project. The focus of this course is on project implementation and evaluation of the DNP project. Students will register for 3 semester hours, completing 125 practicum hours in which the DNP student will seek opportunities, with the guidance of their mentor, to hone skills within the DNP Essentials.

This course, the fourth course in a four course series, provides the DNP student with mentored opportunities to plan, implement, and evaluate a multifaceted DNP project built upon the DNP Essentials. Each course builds on the knowledge, skills and practice expertise of the DNP student, culminating in the completion of the DNP project paper. The DNP project culminates in a final oral presentation and dissemination of the DNP project course. Students will register for 3 semester hours, completing 75 practicum hours in which the DNP student will seek opportunities, with the guidance of their mentor, to hone skills within the DNP Essentials.