NURS 5104
Advanced Pathophysiology (3)
This course focuses on the pathophysiology of common disease conditions affecting human beings across the life span. Content builds on basic
anatomy and physiology, microbiology, and chemistry. The pathophysiologic bases
of common human health alterations and associated clinical manifestations are
discussed.
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NURS 5105
Advanced Clinical Pharmacology (3)
This course builds upon the student's knowledge of clinical pharmacology and is designed to meet the needs of nurses in advanced practice
who are eligible for prescriptive privileges. Pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacotherapeutics of drug classes based on human body systems are explored and content will focus on the pharmacological management
of self-limited, episodic complaints and stable chronic disease states across
the life span that are commonly managed by advanced practice nurses. This course will examine patterns within which collaborative and autonomous roles and responsibilities of the advanced
practice nurse will be performed.
Prerequisite: NURS 5104.
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ADHA 5107
Advanced Health Assessment (3)
Building upon basic health assessment skills, this course is
designed to provide a core of physical assessment competencies necessary for
the nurse in advanced practice. An
advanced health assessment includes a comprehensive health history and physical
examination related to current health patterns across the life span of the
patient within the context of the family. The purpose of an advanced health assessment is to provide an opportunity
for the student to develop a comprehensive understanding of the patient in
order to determine appropriate and effective health care. It is intended that the knowledge and skills will be reinforced throughout the curriculum as the student prepares for a
direct patient care role.
Prerequisite: NURS 5104.
Corequisite: NURS 5105.
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NURS 6010
Clinical Scholarship (2)
This seminar will provide the student with the fundamentals of scientific writing and critique and the process involved in the development
of a D.N.P. Capstone Project. The student will be able to gain practical tips to
be successful in project management. Students will choose an identified practice area that will provide guidance for their plan of study as they progress through the program. Application of scientific inquiry, critical
thinking and strategic planning skills as related to project management is
crucial.
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NURS 6040
Social Determinants of Health (3)
This course analyzes social determinants of health and their effects on
population and individual health through the complex interactions between the
physical and social environment, and health status. Ethical, sociocultural, and
human capital influences in vulnerable populations in urban and rural communities
are examined. Using a multidisciplinary framework, health and health care
disparities are viewed as the outcomes of micro- and macro-social determinants
operating at the individual, family, neighborhood, community, and organizational
level in local, national, and global contexts. The course promotes leadership capacity in policy, program, and service
development to enhance health equity.
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NURS 6060
Clinical Inquiry for Evidence-Based Practice (3)
Students will critique scientific evidence within the health sciences. Emphasis is placed on utilizing evidence to either support current
practice or gather evidence for transfering and translating evidence into
practice. Students will critically evaluate scientific literature in relation
to research design, methods, and analysis. Appraisal of research for the creation of systematic reviews will be
highlighted.
Prerequisite: NURS 610.
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NURS 6930
Information Technology for Evidence-Based Practice (3)
This course explores the many ways in which information is used in making
health, health care, and nursing decisions. Emphasis is placed on locating, accessing, and evaluating information through search and critical appraisal skills as a basis for
evidence-based practice. Integration and communication of information for
decision making is a prominent feature of this course.
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NURS 6940
Evidence Translation and Implementation Science (3)
The translation of evidence and the resulting implementation
of that knowledge is a complex, multidimensional, and dynamic process. In this
course, students will critique the theoretical development of knowledge
translation and the science of evidence implementation. The integration of
systems, innovation, and other relevant theories used to support the
application of knowledge translation will be highlighted. Linear versus nonlinear
models and frameworks will be contrasted. Application of knowledge translation
theory to real-world clinical problems will be emphasized.
Prerequisites: NURS 6010,6060.
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NURS 6980
Epidemiology and Population Health (3)
This course provides an introduction to the principles and
methods of epidemiology, including patterns of illness in populations and
research designs for investigating the etiology of disease and their
application in advanced nursing practice. Special attention is given to
understanding the burden of disease as a global health problem, methods of
control and prevention, ethical issues, and the development and evaluation of
health programs and their relationship to policy, planning, practice, and leadership
in advanced nursing practice. The course introduces quantitative measures to
determine risk, association, and procedures for standardization of rates.
Prerequisites: NURS 6010,6060.
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