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Evidence-Based Policy Development (3)
This course focuses on the leverage of nursing research in the development of evidence-based health policy in the private and public policy arenas. Theoretical bases and strategies for evidence-based health policy development will be analyzed. Leadership skills in the areas of influencing evidence-based policy, garnering grassroots support, and developing a policy message for the media and policymakers will be developed. Examples of translation of NIH-funded research into health policy decisions at the professional, organizational, state, federal, and international levels will be critiqued, and students will analyze the implications of their proposed research on policy development.
For clinical post-master's D.N.P. students only (Ph.D. level course).
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Social Determinants of Health (3)
This course critically analyzes social determinants of health and their effects on population and individual health. This course uses an epidemiological perspective to provide students with an in-depth introduction to health equity issues and the public health response globally. Emphasis is on the multiple dimensions of social determinants of health including: socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, age, women and gender equity, sexual orientation, spiritual preference from the individual perspective and health systems, public health priorities and urbanization from the systems and population perspectives. Evidence related to the primary care of the pediatric population with a special emphasis on birth through preadolescents and vulnerable frail elders is critically analyzed, allowing students to identify action plans for resolution. Ultimately this course will prepare doctoral students to be culturally aware and serve as leaders who are adequately prepared to address the complex issues of health disparities affecting vulnerable population groups nationally and internationally.
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Psychosocial Foundations Seminar I (2)
This is a web-based course that is conducted concurrently with the student's theory and clinical courses that lead to certification as a nurse practitioner. This course is one of four and is designed to synthesize advanced practice knowledge relevant to the primary care of individuals with psychosocial problems and psychiatric disorders. Theories and research findings pertinent to the care of individuals with psychiatric disorders seen in primary care settings will be examined. This first seminar is focused on introduction to primary care and health promotion and evidenced-based care. Knowledge needed for the assessment of culturally diverse clients with psychosocial problems and psychiatric disorders in primary care settings is addressed.
Corequisites: Theory and Practicum 1 courses by specialty.
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Psychosocial Foundations Seminar II (2)
This is a web-based course that is conducted concurrently with the student's theory and clinical courses that lead to certification as a nurse practitioner. This course is the second of two and is designed to synthesize advanced practice knowledge relevant to the primary care of individuals with psychosocial problems and psychiatric disorders. Theories and research findings pertinent to the care of individuals with psychiatric disorders seen in primary care settings will be examined. This second seminar is focused on introduction to primary care and health promotion and evidenced-based care.
Corequisites: Theory and Practicum 2 courses by specialty.
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Management of Health Data (3)
Students use and manage a variety of quantitative databases to assess health needs of populations, solve practice problems, evaluate health outcomes, and test hypotheses/research questions using descriptive and inferential statistics. Content includes assumptions underlying varying methods, interpretation, and statistical tests using spreadsheets and a statistical software package. Basic concepts for creating and editing computer files and computer methods are learned with emphasis on application.
Prerequisite: 45:705:692 for post-B.S.N. to D.N.P. students.
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Pharmacodynamics for Primary Care (3)
This course is designed to meet the needs of nurses in advanced practice who are eligible for prescriptive privileges. Content will focus on the pharmacological management of self-limited episodic complaints and stable chronic disease states across the life span commonly managed by advanced practice nurses. In addition, the course will examine patterns within which collaborative and autonomous roles and responsibilities of the nurse will be performed.
Prerequisite: 26:120:547.
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Principles of Psychopharmacology (3)
This course covers basic neuropsychopharmacology and the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of various psychopharmacologic drugs. It includes the new area of pharmacogenetics as well as the core concepts of biological psychiatry. The course reviews anatomy and physiology of brain and neuron and basic principles of drug absorption, distribution, and metabolism. Drug-receptor-neurotransmitter interactions, neurophysiological mechanisms involved in synaptic activity, and the distribution of specific neurotransmitter systems are a critical focus. The second half of the course examines the actions of specific drugs and natural medications for treating psychiatric disorders and the actions of drugs of abuse and misuse. Finally, this course examines special issues including polypharmacy, split treatment, and ethical-legal issues of prescribing.
Pre- or corequisite: 45:705:608.
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Theoretical Foundations (3)
The historical and philosophical basis for the development of a science and the components and processes of theory development are discussed. Conceptual models in nursing and their potential for theory development, research, and advanced practice nursing are analyzed and evaluated.
Prerequisites: Descriptive and inferential statistics.
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Individual Psychotherapy Across the Life Span (3)
The practice of psychotherapy is the most challenging endeavor for the psychiatric-mental health advanced practice nurse. This course is a systematic exploration of the theory and practice of individual psychotherapy across the life span. It is designed to introduce students to the three major schools of thought in the field (psychoanalytic, humanistic-existential, and cognitive-behavioral). Prevailing theories of psychotherapy are analyzed including their underlying theoretical assumptions, relevant concepts of health, psychopathology, and change, and strengths and limitations. The course also explores the art and science of psychotherapy including the meaning of psychotherapy, how psychotherapy works, common factors in psychotherapy, and how to select appropriate psychotherapeutic approaches for different populations. Psychotherapy outcome and process research is examined and implications for nursing practice are explored. The course also examines and critiques evidence-based psychotherapies. Attention is also given to cultural diversity, legal and ethical issues, and public policy implications in the practice of psychotherapy.
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Advanced Health Assessment (3)
Building upon a base of health assessment skills, this course is designed to provide a core of general assessment competencies necessary for the nurse in advanced practice. An advanced health assessment includes a comprehensive health history and physical examination of the client within the context of the family. The purpose of this advanced assessment is to provide an opportunity for the student to develop a comprehensive understanding of the client in order to determine appropriate and effective health care. It is intended that these knowledge and skills will be reinforced throughout the curriculum as the student prepares for a direct client care role.
Pre- or corequisite: 26:120:547.
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Pathopharmacology (3)
This course focuses on the disruptions of physiological systems that immediately or ultimately produce disease states and on the use of drugs to prevent or ameliorate those disruptions across the life span. A solid foundation in the concepts of pharmacologic therapy incorporates biology and physiology; pathophysiology and chemistry are the foundations of advanced nursing practice. Patient and population specific factors that affect the likelihood of success of a particular drug therapy or that increase the danger from untoward effects are integrated throughout the course. By examining the evidence-based practice information, the understanding of how the pharmaceutical agents "work", the student will be able to understand more fully the disease and treatment. This course will focus on the major diseases that affect those across the ages. Legal and regulatory issues are discussed. The student applies previously acquired knowledge in human anatomy and physiology and pharmacology as well as other basic sciences.
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Program Planning and Evaluation (3)
The principles of strategic planning, program design, implementation, and evaluation methods serve as a foundation for creating responsive educational, clinical, and administrative programs. Basic budgeting and grant writing skills are incorporated.
Prerequisite: 45:705:607.
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Leadership for Advanced Nursing Practice (3)
This course is designed to establish a theoretical base for execution of the advanced practice role and critically examine organizational and leadership concepts and theories in relation to advanced nursing practice in current and emerging health care delivery systems. Management processes and resources relative to nursing practice in a variety of health care settings, such as strategic planning, fiscal management, and performance appraisal will be discussed. Principles of organizational structure and function will provide the foundation for developing and analyzing organizational philosophy, culture, and communications strategies. Mechanisms for asserting power, influence, and conflict resolution techniques appropriately will be discussed.
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Foundations of Research and Evidence-Based Practice (3)
This course focuses on the utilization of research to guide evidence-based practice. The evolution and development of theories relevant to nursing clinical practice and the philosophical underpinnings and implications of theories will be analyzed. The processes of identifying and conceptualizing a current nursing research problem and formulating testable hypotheses are discussed. Emphasis is placed on understanding various research designs and the qualitative and quantitative methods used to translate, apply, and evaluate new science. The leadership role of nursing in the participation in collaborative research; translation of research into practice; the evaluation of practice; and the improvement in outcomes of care based on evidence will be discussed.
Prerequisite: 45:705:610.
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Nursing Informatics (3)
Applied knowledge of information systems/technology in direct patient care and health care systems is an essential component of nursing leadership in health care and/or academic settings. This course focuses on the use of information systems/technology as a mechanism to support knowledge-based and evidence-based practice in the delivery and evaluation of health promotion and direct patient care. This course also focuses on the use of technology to support administrative decision making, implement quality improvement initiatives, and to capture and manage individual and aggregate level data.
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Principles and Methods of Epidemiology (3)
Provides an introduction to the approach, concepts, and perspectives of epidemiology and their application in advanced nursing practice. Special attention is given to the epidemiologic approach to disease and intervention, identification of the cause of disease, application of epidemiology to evaluation and policy, and identification of ethical issues in epidemiology.
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