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  School of Nursing 2019-2021 Courses M.S. in Nursing and D.N.P. Courses Specialty Courses  

Specialty Courses


Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

(Course sequencing: AGPC 6600 and 6610; 6620 and 6630; 6640 and 6650; 6660 and 6700)

AGPC 6600 Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Theory I (3)

This is the first of four courses in the AGPC series. This course begins with an introduction to wellness care, health supervision, illness prevention, and screening practices for the adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. The course addresses  the most common cardiovascular, HEENT, endocrine, neurological, mental health, and gynecological issues seen in primary care settings. The focus of this series of courses is the application of clinical decision-making skills needed by the primary care provider in the delivery of comprehensive health care throughout the adult life span including young adults, adults, and older adults. The course emphasizes evidence-informed practice, health promotion, disease prevention and management that is based on age, gender, culture, ethnicity, and psychosocial issues.

Prerequisites: NURS 5104, 5105; ADHA 5107. Corequisite: AGPC 6610.
AGPC 6610 Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Practicum I (3) This is the first of four practicum courses. The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to commonly seen patient presentations and illnesses in the young adult, adult, and geriatric populations. The course will begin with an overview of preventative care and health promotion.  In this introductory course, there will be heavy emphasis on the utilization of skills related to taking a history, performing an assessment, and formulating differential diagnoses of culturally diverse patients. Students will examine theories and evidence-based research findings pertinent to the delivery of care to the acutely ill patient in the young adult, adult, and geriatric populations. Prerequisites: NURS 5104, 5105; ADHA 5107. Corequisite: AGPC 6600.
AGPC 6620 Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Theory II (3) This is the second of four courses in the AGPC series. This course addresses the management of acute problems of the cardiac, respiratory, gastroenterological, dermatological, and musculoskeletal systems commonly seen in primary care settings, while simultaneously exploring the management of patients with chronic diseases in these body systems. This course also examines adolescent health issues, women's health-related illnesses and presentations, sexual health and STIs, and various geriatric syndromes. The focus of this series of courses is the application of clinical decision-making skills needed by the primary care provider in the delivery of comprehensive health care throughout the adult life span including young adults, adults, and older adults. The course emphasizes evidence-informed practice, health promotion, and disease prevention and management that is based on age, gender, culture, ethnicity, and psychosocial issues. Prerequisites: AGPC 6600, 6610. Corequisite: AGPC 6630.
AGPC 6630 Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Practicum II (3) This practicum, second in a series of four, focuses on the application of knowledge essential to advanced practice nursing with young adults, adults, and elderly clients. Students will learn to provide the full spectrum of health care services to include health promotion, disease prevention, health protection, anticipatory guidance, counseling, and disease management. This course emphasizes history-taking, assessment, and an introduction to formulation of differential diagnoses for commonly seen patient presentations and illnesses. This course will provide the opportunity to implement knowledge obtained in Primary Care of Adults and Aged Theory I. Prerequisites: AGPC 6600, 6610. Corequisite: AGPC 6620.
AGPC 6640 Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Theory III (3) This course is the third of four courses in the AGPC series. Content within this course will include the management of the patient with chronic and progressive endocrine, rheumatological, gastroenterological, and neurological issues. The course also focuses on special topics pertaining to women's health issues, including perinatal care, pregnancy, and reproductive issues and concerns. Special topics in this course include child, domestic, and elder abuse; pain management and palliative care; and the management of the patient presenting with an emergency in the primary care setting. The focus of this series of courses is the application of clinical decision-making skills needed by the primary care provider in the delivery of comprehensive health care throughout the adult life span including young adults, adults, and older adults. The course emphasizes evidence-informed practice, health promotion, and disease prevention and management that is based on age, gender, culture, ethnicity, and psychosocial issues. Prerequisites: AGPC 6620, 6630, 6640. Corequisite: AGPC 6650.
AGPC 6650 Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Practicum III (3) The purpose of this course is to follow a systems approach to further refine skills in differential diagnoses and identification of less commonly seen acute and chronic illnesses in the young adult, adult, and geriatric population. In this course we will focus on history-taking, assessment, diagnosis, and management of culturally diverse patients. Students will examine theories and evidence-based research findings pertinent to delivery of care to the chronically ill patient. Prerequisites: AGPC 6620, 6630. Corequisite: AGPC 6640.
AGPC 6660 Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Theory IV (3) This is the last of four courses in the AGPC series. This course explores many special topics including the management of patients with infectious disease processes, hematological and oncological illness, autoimmune disorders, and genetic abnormalities and syndromes.  The course addresses special population concerns including men's health issues, LGBT health disparities, and access and provision of care to veterans and to the homeless. This course culminates with a review of the professional role and responsibilities of the APN. The focus of this series of courses is the application of clinical decision-making skills needed by the primary care provider in the delivery of comprehensive health care throughout the adult life span including young adults, adults, and older adults. The course emphasizes evidence-informed practice, health promotion, and disease prevention and management that is based on age, gender, culture, ethnicity, and psychosocial issues. Prerequisites: AGPC 6640, 6650. Corequisite: AGPC 6670.
AGPC 6670 Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Practicum IV (3) The purpose of this course is to follow a systems approach to further refine skills in differential diagnoses and identification of less commonly seen acute and chronic illnesses in the young adult, adult, and geriatric populations. In this course we will focus on history-taking, assessment, diagnosis, and management of culturally diverse patients. Students will examine theories and evidence-based research findings pertinent to delivery of care to the chronically ill patient in the young adult, adult, and geriatric populations. Prerequisites: AGPC 6640, 6650. Corequisite: AGPC 6670.

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

(Course sequencing: AGAC 5402; AGAC: 6270 and 6280; 6290 and 6300; 6320 and 6330; 6340 and 6350)

AGAC 5402 Diagnostic Reasoning (3) This course is designed to provide the AG-ACNP student with methods of diagnostic reasoning.  This course will build upon the scientific threads of the program inclusive of pharmacology, pathology, and health assessment to generate a differential diagnosis using a systematic approach. This course offers students opportunities to practice effective communication, documentation, and critical analysis to deliver high-quality care using clinical reasoning skills for the future role as advanced practice nurse. Prerequisites: NURS 5104, NURS 5105. Corequisite: ADHA 5107.
AGAC 6270 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Theory I (3) This is the first in the series of four Adult Gerontology Acute Care (AGAC) courses and builds upon the scientific knowledge acquired in the previous doctor of nursing practice (D.N.P.) core and AG-ACNP I courses. The course will provide advanced knowledge relevant to the management of acute and chronic problems of acutely ill adult-gerontological clients. The student will be prepared to participate in supervised AG-ACNP practicum experience in the high-acuity hospital environment. Continued focus will be maintained on the assessment, management, and documentation of common acute health care issues encountered in adult gerontology populations. Advanced knowledge necessary for interpretation of laboratory data as well as other diagnostic studies including EKG diagnosis and radiologic interpretations will be reinforced. The course content will focus on the application of knowledge essential to advanced practice nursing with a specific emphasis on health promotion, hypertension, and the endocrine system. Prerequisites: AGAC 5402, 6360. Corequisite: AGAC 6280.
AGAC 6280 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practicum I (3) This course will provide an advanced knowledge relevant to nursing of acute and chronic management of acutely ill adult clients.  It focuses on the application of knowledge in the clinical area, essential to acute care advanced practice of nursing. Prerequisites: NURS 5104, 5105; ADHA 5107; AGAC 5402. Corequisite: AGAC 6270.
AGAC 6290 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Theory II (2) This is the second in the series of four Adult Gerontology Acute Care (AGAC) courses and builds upon the scientific knowledge acquired in the previous doctor of nursing practice (D.N.P.) core and AG-ACNP I courses. The course will provide an advanced knowledge relevant to the management of acute and chronic problems of acutely ill adult-gerontological clients. The student will be prepared to continue supervised AG-ACNP practicum experience in the high-acuity hospital environment. Continued focus will be maintained on the assessment, management, and documentation of common acute health care issues. Prerequisites: AGAC 6270, 6280. Corequisite: AGAC 6300.
AGAC 6300 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practicum II (3) This practicum focuses on the application of knowledge essential to advanced practice nursing with acutely critically ill patients. The focus is on designing and managing interventional strategies for care of acutely critically ill patients utilizing algorithms and implementing outcome measures. A minimum of 125 hours of direct clinical observation with the student's preceptor is required in this section. Prerequisites: AGAC 6270, 6280. Corequisite: AGAC 6290.
AGAC 6320 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Theory III (3) This is the third in the series of four Adult Gerontology Acute Care (AGAC) courses and builds upon the scientific knowledge acquired in the previous doctor of nursing practice (D.N.P.) core and AGAC-DNP I and II courses. It will provide an advanced knowledge relevant to the management of acute and chronic problems of acutely ill adult-gerontological clients. The student will be prepared to continue supervised AGAC-D.N.P. practice in the high-acuity hospital environment in the corequisite practicum course. Continued focus will be maintained on the assessment and management of common acute health care issues encountered in adult gerontology clients. Advanced knowledge necessary for interpretation of laboratory data as well as other diagnostic studies including EKG diagnosis and radiologic interpretations will be reinforced. The course content will focus on the application of knowledge essential to advanced practice nursing with a specific emphasis on pulmonary disease, neurological disorders, and hematological and infectious diseases. Prerequisites: AGAC 6290, 6300. Corequisite: AGAC 6330.
AGAC 6330 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practicum III (3) This course will provide a practical experience designed to assist the student to develop clinical expertise in caring for acutely and critically ill adult-gerontological clients in a variety of critical care settings. It will focus on the application of knowledge essential to advanced practice nursing. Prerequisites: NURS 6290, 6300. Corequisite: AGAC 6320
AGAC 6340 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Theory IV (3) This is the fourth in the series of four Adult Gerontology Acute Care (AGAC) courses and builds upon the scientific knowledge acquired in the previous doctor of nursing practice (D.N.P.) core and AGAC-D.N.P. I, II, and III courses. It will provide an advanced knowledge relevant to the management of acute and chronic problems of acutely ill adult-gerontological clients. The student will be prepared to continue supervised AGAC-D.N.P. practice in the high-acuity hospital environment in the corequisite practicum course. Continued focus will be maintained on the assessment and management of common acute health care issues encountered in adult gerontology clients. Advanced knowledge necessary for interpretation of laboratory data as well as other diagnostic studies including EKG diagnosis and radiologic interpretations will be reinforced. The course content will focus on the application of knowledge essential to advanced practice nursing with a specific emphasis on management of psychiatric disorders, end-of-life issues, and common emergencies seen in practice. Prerequisites: AGAC 6320, 6330. Corequisite: AGAC 6350.
AGAC 6350 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practicum IV (3) This course will provide a culminating practical experience designed to assist the student to develop clinical expertise in caring for acutely and critically ill clients in a variety of critical care settings. The course will focus on the application of knowledge essential to advanced practice nursing. A minimum of 125 hours of direct clinical observation with your preceptor is required in this section. Prerequisites: AGAC 6320, 6330. Corequisite: AGAC 6340.
AGAC 6360 Pathopharmacology (3) This course focuses on the disruptions of physiological systems that immediately or ultimately produce disease states and on the use of pharmaceutical agents 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 pharmaceutical agent therapy or that increase the danger from untoward effects from pharmaceutical agents are integrated throughout the course. By examining the evidence-based practice information, and by the understanding of how 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 diverse populations. The student applies previously acquired knowledge in human anatomy and physiology and pharmacology as well as other basic sciences. Prerequisites: NURS 5104, 5105; ADHA 5107.

Nurse Anesthesia

ANST 6001 Physics/Technology/Equipment in Anesthesia (2) This course offers a comprehensive study of the principles of physics applicable to anesthesia practice, and the technology and equipment commonly used. Patient and provider wellness is stressed with emphasis on operating room environmental conditions, including pollution, electrical, fire, laser, and radiation safety. Low-, medium-, and high-fidelity simulation labs and case discussions will complement traditional teaching methods.
ANST 6002 Advanced Physiology (3) This course is a comprehensive study of the anatomy and physiology of organ systems with an emphasis on the integrative and control mechanisms of the body. Topics to be discussed will include: cellular physiology, neurophysiology, muscle function, and mechanisms of homeostasis, as well as a detailed study of the cardiac, pulmonary, autonomic nervous, endocrine, renal, hepatobiliary, and gastrointestinal systems. Prerequisite: NURS 5104.
ANST 6003 Pharmacology of Anesthetics (3) This course is a comprehensive study of the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of anesthetic agents across the life span. Specific topics include: pharmacokinetics (absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion) of intravenous and inhalation anesthetics; pharmacodynamics (mechanism of action) of injectable and inhalation drugs; pharmacology of opioids, barbiturate, and nonbarbiturate induction agents; benzodiazepines, antiemetics, and neuromuscular blocking agents and their use in anesthetic practice. Variables such as age, genetic variation, and health status, which can influence individual variability and altered drug response, will be explored. Prerequisite: NURS 5105. Corequisite: ANST 6001.
ANST 6004 Introduction to Anesthetic Management (2) This course presents the scientific foundation for, and techniques of, administration of anesthesia. The provision of individualized, culturally competent, safe, and effective anesthesia care to patients throughout the life span is explored. Topics covered include characteristics of general, regional, and sedation anesthesia; the induction of general anesthesia; principles and techniques of airway management and ventilation; fluid and electrolyte management and resuscitation; monitoring standards; and the formulation of an evidence-supported anesthetic management plan. There is a focus on pulmonary physiology, pathophysiology, and pulmonary alterations during general anesthesia. Complications of anesthesia, and their prevention and management, are also discussed. Low- and medium-fidelity simulation labs and case discussions will complement traditional teaching methods. Prerequisites: ANST 6002, 6003. Corequisites: ANST 6005, 6006, 6201.
ANST 6005 Anesthesia and Coexisting Disease (3) This course is an in-depth analysis of the pathophysiology of body systems relevant to the science and practice of anesthesia. These topics in human pathophysiology, which emphasize the changes in physiological parameters occurring during the disease process, will be presented along with clinical correlations, in order to integrate them into anesthesia practice. Specific topics to be examined and integrated into the anesthetic framework will be anesthetic management of the patient with altered physiologic systems including: pulmonary, cardiovascular, neurological, endocrine, renal, hepatobiliary, as well as potential pathology of the general/GYN surgical patient and hematologic pathology. Anesthetic considerations and accommodations appropriate to each pathology will be explored. Prerequisites: ANST 6002, 6003. Corequisites: ANST 6004, 6006, 6201.
ANST 6006 Regional Anesthesia (2) This course offers a comprehensive study of the anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology of regional anesthesia. Topics covered include local anesthetics and additive drugs; spinal, epidural, and peripheral nerve blocks; equipment and administration techniques; radiologic and ultrasound guidance; and indications, contraindications, and management of complications of regional anesthesia. Hands-on workshops; low-, medium-, and high-fidelity simulation labs; and case discussions will complement traditional teaching methods. Prerequisites: ANST 6002, 6003. Corequisites: ANST 6004, 6005, 6201.
ANST 6007 Pharmacology of Accessory Drugs (2) This course expands upon prerequisite pharmacology courses and provides a comprehensive study of drugs commonly used in conjunction with anesthetic agents. Interactions with anesthetics, altered pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics due to surgery and anesthesia, and indications unique to the perioperative setting are studied. Drugs commonly administered during anesthesia and those used to counteract the adverse effects of anesthetics are explored. Topics will include analgesics, sedatives, antihypertensives, antiarrhythmics, vasopressors, bronchodilators, autonomic nervous system agonists and antagonists, anticoagulants, psychiatric drugs, chemotherapeutics, antibiotics, immunosuppressants, anti-inflammatory agents, hormones, and homeopathic remedies. Prerequisites: ANST 6003, 6004, 6005, 6006, 6201. Corequisites: ANST 6008, 6009, 6010, 6202.
ANST 6008 Cardiovascular/Thoracic Anesthesia (2) This advanced course expands on prerequisite coursework, and focuses on the principles and techniques of anesthesia administration for cardiac, vascular, and thoracic procedures. The anesthetic challenges that are presented by these procedures, and by the comorbidities associated with the specific patient population are comprehensively addressed. Topics covered include cardiovascular physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology; alterations of cardiovascular physiology during anesthesia; invasive monitoring techniques; advanced hemodynamic management; and anesthetic implications of cardiac and thoracic surgery. Medium- and high-fidelity simulation labs and case discussions will complement traditional teaching methods. Prerequisites: ANST 6004, 6005, 6006, 6201. Corequisites: ANST 6007, 6009, 6010, 6202.  
ANST 6009 Pediatric Anesthesia (2) The anatomic, physiologic, and psychosocial characteristics that distinguish the pediatric patient from the adult patient are explored, with a focus on how those differences influence anesthetic care. Common and unusual pathological conditions associated with the pediatric population, from the premature infant to the adolescent, are discussed with a system-based approach. Best evidence is applied in discussions of the anesthetic management of surgical and diagnostic procedures, including common outpatient procedures and high-acuity surgeries. Congenital deformities, syndromes, and genetic disorders are studied. Techniques for the administration of local, regional, and general anesthesia for the pediatric patient are evaluated. Hands-on workshops, medium- and high-fidelity simulation labs, and case discussions complement traditional teaching methods. Prerequisites: ANST 6004, 6005, 6006, 6201. Corequisites: ANST 6007, 6008, 6010, 6202.
ANST 6010 Obstetrical Anesthesia (2) This course builds upon knowledge gained in prerequisite courses with application of that knowledge to a comprehensive study of the anesthetic management of the obstetrical patient. The anatomical, physiological, and psychosocial changes of pregnancy, uretero-placental, and fetal physiology and their impact upon anesthetic management are comprehensively studied. Research evidence and data are translated in planning safe and effective anesthetic care for the parturient and fetus undergoing elective or emergent surgery, and in the provision of labor analgesia. Pathological conditions and complications associated with pregnancy and their implications for anesthetic management are analyzed. The psychosocial needs of both the parturient and the family are considered in discussing the provision of culturally competent and ethical care. Hands-on workshops, medium- and high-fidelity simulation labs, and case discussions will complement traditional teaching methods. Prerequisites: ANST 6004, 6005, 6006, 6201. Corequisites: ANST 6007, 6008, 6009, 6202.
ANST 6011 Neurosurgical Anesthesia (2) This course offers a comprehensive study of the anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology of the central and peripheral nervous systems, augmenting the scientific knowledge necessary for the provision of safe and effective neurosurgical anesthesia. Topics covered include: neuropathology and its influence on anesthetic management, pharmacology of drugs commonly used in neuro-anesthesia, neuro monitoring modalities, evidence-based recommendations for the anesthetic management of elective and emergent neurosurgical procedures, and management of complications associated with neuro-anesthesia. Low-, medium-, and high-fidelity simulation labs and case discussions will complement traditional teaching methods. Prerequisites: ANST 6007, 6008, 6009, 6010, 6202. Corequisites: ANST 6012, 6203.
ANST 6012 Anesthetic Management for Common Procedures Part I (2) This course expands on the foundation built in previous courses and focuses on anesthesia administration for common procedures such as ophthalmology, otolaryngology, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, minimally invasive, and ambulatory procedures for patients throughout the life span. Class discussion will include the anesthetic implications associated with these procedures, associated complications, and the comorbidities commonly seen in these patient populations across the life span. Reading assignments, lectures, case presentations, and journal club discussions will focus on the student's ability to synthesize, evaluate, and redesign anesthetic management plans, which are evidence supported and incorporate current best practice recommendations. Prerequisites: ANST 6007, 6008, 6009, 6010, 6202. Corequisites: ANST 6011, 6203.  
ANST 6013 Anesthetic Management for Common Procedures Part II (2) This course expands on the foundation built in previous courses and focuses on anesthesia administration for complicated ENT, urological, renal, hepatic, endocrine, geriatric, burn, and trauma procedures for patients throughout the life span. Class discussion will include the anesthetic implications associated with these procedures, associated complications, and the comorbidities commonly seen in this patient population. Reading assignments, lectures, case presentations, and journal club discussions will focus on the student's ability to synthesize, evaluate, and redesign anesthetic management plans, which are evidence supported and incorporate current best practice recommendations. Prerequisites: ANST 6011, 6012, 6203. Corequisites: ANST 6013, 6014, 6015, 6204.
ANST 6014 Acute and Chronic Pain Management (1) This course builds upon the prerequisite courses as it augments the scientific knowledge base necessary for the advanced practice nurse anesthetist to effectively manage acute and chronic pain. Topics covered include anatomy, physiology, and neurochemistry of pain processing; epidemiologic data; clinical evaluation and assessment of pain; taxonomy and classification; common chronic pain syndromes; perioperative pain; cancer pain; and the psychosocial aspect of pain. Therapeutic interventions such as pharmacologic therapy, chronic pain diagnostic procedures, interventional regional anesthetic blocks, neurolytic procedures, and alternative and nontraditional therapies are described as a part of a multidisciplinary patient-centered approach to pain management across the life span. Teaching methods include case studies and simulated patient scenarios. Prerequisites: ANST 6006, 6011, 6012, 6203. Corequisites: ANST 6013, 6015, 6204.
ANST 6015 Quality, Safety, and Access in Anesthesia (2) This advanced course analyzes methods of measuring quality, patient safety strategies, and programs associated with improved patient care outcomes with a focus on anesthesia care. Health care errors and the impact of errors on the patient, family, anesthetists, and health care delivery systems are explored. Utilization of crew resource management, positive deviance, and communication techniques will be stressed. The student will be prepared to assume a leadership role in promoting quality and safety in nurse anesthesia practice. Interdisciplinary professional collaboration and simulation learning will be incorporated in the teaching methodology. Prerequisites: ANST 6011, 6012, 6203. Corequisites: ANST 6013, 6014, 6204.
ANST 6016 High Acuity/Complex Anesthetic Management (2) This advanced course addresses the anesthetic management of critically ill patients and complex surgical procedures with relatively high morbidity and mortality rates across the life span. The optimization of medical conditions and reduction of risks are emphasized. Best practice recommendations will be highlighted in the anticipation of associated intraoperative and postoperative complications, their prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Topics discussed include blunt and penetrating trauma, massive transfusion protocols, emergency surgery for patients with uncompensated life-threatening medical conditions, and end-of-life issues. An interdisciplinary team approach to critical events in which each provider contributes within their full scope of practice is promoted. The effect of critical situations on the psychological and physical well-being of health care providers is explored. The student will be prepared to assume a leadership role in promoting all aspects of the nurse anesthesia profession. Prerequisite: ANST 6013.
ANST 6201 Anesthesia Practicum I (1) Evidence-based practice and the translation of scientific knowledge to safe nurse anesthesia practice will be emphasized in this first of six courses in the clinical anesthesia practicum. By graduation the student will advance from novice to proficient in evidence-based, culturally competent, safe, and effective advanced nursing practice in the anesthesia specialty. This first practicum course provides a participatory introduction to nurse anesthesia practice and affords the opportunity for initial development of applicable technical, organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. It complements concurrent didactic anesthesia courses by allowing students to better apply complex or abstract concepts. With the constant support and direction of a qualified anesthesia provider as preceptor, the student will synthesize evidence-based and patient-specific anesthetic management plans, implement care, monitor patient response, evaluate outcomes, and revise management plans as indicated. Prerequisites: ANST 6002, 6003. Corequisites: ANST 6004, 6005, 6006.
ANST 6202 Anesthesia Practicum II (1) This is the second of six courses in the clinical anesthesia practicum in which the student will advance by graduation from novice to proficient in evidence-based, culturally competent, safe, and effective advanced nursing practice in the anesthesia specialty. This second clinical course provides continued and increasingly autonomous nurse anesthesia practice and affords the opportunity for further development of applicable technical, organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. The practicum emphasizes evidence-based practice and the translation of scientific knowledge to safe nurse anesthesia practice. It complements concurrent didactic anesthesia courses by allowing students to better apply complex or abstract concepts. With the constant support and direction of a qualified anesthesia provider as preceptor, the student will synthesize increasingly comprehensive evidence-based and patient-specific anesthetic management plans, and assume increasing responsibility for the implementation of care, monitoring of patient response, evaluation of outcomes, and revision of management plans as indicated. Prerequisite: ANST 6201. Corequisites: ANST 6007, 6008, 6009, 6010.
ANST 6203 Anesthesia Practicum III (3) This is the third of six courses in the clinical anesthesia practicum in which the student will advance by graduation from novice to proficient in evidence-based, culturally competent, safe, and effective advanced nursing practice in the anesthesia specialty. This third clinical course provides a continued and increasingly autonomous nurse anesthesia practice and affords the opportunity for further development of applicable technical, organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. The practicum emphasizes evidence-based practice and the translation of scientific knowledge to safe nurse anesthesia practice. It builds upon previous and concurrent didactic anesthesia courses by allowing students to better apply complex or abstract concepts. With the support and direction of a qualified anesthesia provider as preceptor, the student will synthesize increasingly comprehensive evidence-based and patient-specific anesthetic management plans, and assume increasing responsibility for the implementation of care, monitoring of patient response, evaluation of outcomes, and revision of management plans as indicated. Clinical rotations that afford experiences in specialty areas of anesthesia practice such as cardiovascular, neurosurgical, obstetric, pediatric, emergency, and trauma anesthesia are offered during the full-time anesthesia practicum through graduation, and may be included in this course. Prerequisite: ANST 6202. Corequisites: ANST 6011, 6012.
ANST 6204 Anesthesia Practicum IV (3) This is the fourth of six courses in the clinical anesthesia practicum during which the student will advance by graduation from novice to proficient in evidence-based, culturally competent, safe, and effective advanced nursing practice in the anesthesia specialty. This fourth clinical course provides a continued and increasingly autonomous nurse anesthesia practice and affords the opportunity for further development of applicable technical, organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. The practicum emphasizes evidence-based practice and the translation of scientific knowledge to safe nurse anesthesia practice. It builds upon previous and concurrent didactic anesthesia courses by allowing students to better apply complex or abstract concepts. With the support and direction of a qualified anesthesia provider as preceptor, the student will synthesize increasingly comprehensive evidence-based and patient-specific anesthetic management plans, and assume increasing responsibility for the implementation of care, monitoring of patient response, evaluation of outcomes, and revision of management plans as indicated. Clinical rotations that afford experience in specialty areas of anesthesia practice such as cardiovascular, neurosurgical, obstetric, pediatric, emergency, and trauma anesthesia are offered during the full-time Anesthesia Practicum through graduation, and may be included in this course. Prerequisites: ANST 6011, 6012, 6203. Corequisites: ANST 6013, 6014, 6015.
ANST 6205 Anesthesia Practicum V (3) This is the fifth of six courses in the clinical anesthesia practicum during which the student will advance by graduation from novice to proficient in evidence-based, culturally competent, safe, and effective advanced nursing practice in the anesthesia specialty. This fifth clinical course provides a continued and increasingly autonomous nurse anesthesia practice and affords the opportunity for refinement of applicable technical, organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. The practicum emphasizes evidence-based practice and the translation of scientific knowledge to safe nurse anesthesia practice. It builds upon previous and concurrent courses as students translate scientific knowledge into autonomous advanced nursing practice. With the support and direction of a qualified anesthesia provider as preceptor, the student will synthesize increasingly comprehensive evidence-based and patient-specific anesthetic management plans, and assume increasing responsibility for the implementation of care, monitoring of patient response, evaluation of outcomes, and revision of management plans as indicated. Clinical rotations that afford experience in specialty areas of anesthesia practice such as cardiovascular, neurosurgical, obstetric, pediatric, emergency, and trauma anesthesia are offered during the full-time Anesthesia Practicum through graduation, and may be included in this course. Prerequisites: ANST 6013, 6014, 6015, 6204.
ANST 6206 Anesthesia Practicum VI (1) This is the last of six courses in the clinical anesthesia practicum during which the student will advance by graduation from novice to proficient in evidence-based, culturally competent, safe, and effective advanced nursing practice in the anesthesia specialty. This final clinical course provides maximally responsible nurse anesthesia practice and affords the opportunity for further refinement of applicable technical, organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. The practicum emphasizes evidence-based practice and the translation of scientific knowledge to safe nurse anesthesia practice. It builds upon previous and concurrent courses as students translate scientific knowledge into autonomous advanced nursing practice. With the support and direction of a qualified anesthesia provider as preceptor, the student will synthesize increasingly comprehensive evidence-based and patient-specific anesthetic management plans, and assume increasing autonomous responsibility for the implementation of care, monitoring of patient response, evaluation of outcomes, and revision of management plans as indicated. Clinical rotations that afford advanced experiences in specialty areas of anesthesia practice may be included in this course. Prerequisite: ANST 6205.

Nurse Midwifery

(Course sequencing: WHNM 6207 and 6208; WHNM 6307 and 6308; WHNM 6107 and 6108; NMID 6406, 6407, and 6408; NMID 6507)


Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

(Course sequencing: WHNM 6207 and 6208; WHNM 6307 and 6308; WHNM 6107 and 6108; WHNP 6507 and 6508)


Dual Women's Health/Nurse Midwifery


(Course sequencing: WHNM 6207 and 6208; WHNM 6307 and 6308; WHNM 6107 and 6108; NMID 6406, 6407, and 6408; WHNM 6507)
WHNM 6207 Women's Health/Nurse-Midwifery Theory I: Gynecological Care (3) The focus of this course is the delivery of primary gynecological health care from menarche through the climacteric. Content will focus on women seeking gynecologic screening, contraception, and/or treatment of acute and chronic gynecologic problems. Principles of pharmacology, pathophysiology, health promotion, and cultural considerations are integrated throughout the course. Ethical and social issues surrounding reproductive choices for women will be addressed. Standards of care, competencies, and risk management principles as set forth by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM), the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), and the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health (NPWH) are presented. Prerequisites: NURS 5104, 5105; ADHA 5107. Corequisite: WHNM 6208.
WHNM 6208 Women's Health/Nurse-Midwifery Practicum I: Gynecological Care (3) This course provides opportunity to apply the theory learned in WHNM 6207 with a focus on the clinical integration of health promotion, health maintenance, and the diagnosis and treatment of common, acute, and chronic illnesses of women across the life span. The goal is for the student to develop sound diagnostic and management skills, incorporating legal and ethical principles in decision-making as a primary care provider to women in diverse settings per standards of care. Competencies and risk management principles as set forth by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM), the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), and the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health (NPWH) are presented. Prerequisites: NURS 5104, 5105; ADHA 5107. Corequisite: WHNM 6207.
WHNM 6307 Women's Health/Nurse-Midwifery Theory II: Childbearing (3) This course examines pregnancy as a physiological process that is affected by a variety of factors including culture, socioeconomic status, and heath disparities. Emphasis is on management and support of the normal childbearing process. Risk assessment of the pregnant woman is discussed including genetics, early identification of deviations from normal, and high-risk behaviors. The use of technology applicable to prenatal care is examined. Evidence-based management of pharmacological and nonpharmacological therapies is presented. Ethical, legal, and political issues relevant to prenatal well-being are considered. Standards of care, competencies, and risk management principles as set forth by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM), the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), and the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health (NPWH) are presented. Prerequisites: NURS 5104, 5105; ADHA 5107. Corequisite: WMNM 6308.
WHNM 6308 Women's Health/Nurse-Midwifery Practicum II: Childbearing (3) This course provides opportunity to apply the theory learned in WHNM 6307 with clinical experience in the management and support of pregnancy as a physiological process that is affected by a variety of factors, including culture, socioeconomic status, and heath disparities, with an emphasis on the normal childbearing process. Students will be expected to conduct risk assessment including genetics, high-risk behaviors, and early identification of deviations from normal; manage technology applicable to prenatal care; and apply evidence-based management of pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies. Ethical, legal, and political issues relevant to prenatal wellbeing will be applied in the clinical setting based on the standards of care, competencies, and risk management principles as set forth by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM), the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), and the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health (NPWH). Prerequisites: NURS 5104, 5105; ADHA 5107. Corequisite: WHNM 6307.
WHNM 6107 Women's Health/Nurse-Midwifery Theory III: Primary Care (3) The focus of this course is the integration of health promotion, health maintenance, and the diagnosis and treatment of common acute and chronic illnesses of women across the life span. The student will develop sound diagnostic and management skills and incorporate legal and ethical principles in decision-making as a primary care provider to women in diverse settings. Standards of care, competencies, and risk management principles as set forth by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM), the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), and the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health (NPWH) are presented. Prerequisites: NURS 5104, 5105; ADHA 5107. Corequisite: WHNM 6108.
WHNM 6108 Women's Health/Nurse-Midwifery Practicum III: Primary Care (3) This course provides opportunity to apply the theory learned in WHNM 6107 with a focus on the clinical integration of health promotion, health maintenance, and the diagnosis and treatment of common, acute, and chronic illnesses of women across the life span. The goal is for the student to develop sound diagnostic and management skills, incorporating legal and ethical principles in decision-making as a primary care provider to women in diverse settings per standards of care. Competencies and risk management principles as set forth by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM), the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), and the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health (NPWH) are presented. Prerequisites: NURS 5104, 5105; ADHA 5107. Corequisite: WHNM 6107.
WHNM 6109 Mental Health, Intimate Partner Violence, and Addictive Behaviors in Women (3) This course provides the advanced practice nursing and midwifery student with a foundation for the recognition and management of intimate partner violence, substance abuse, and common deviations in mental health in women. The goal is to provide nurse practitioner and midwifery students with the information needed for prevention, early identification, assessment, appropriate interventions, and resource referrals for clients and families at risk. Students will learn diagnostic and management regimens for common problems related to individual lifestyle choices. Standards of care, competencies, and risk management principles as set forth by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM), the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), and the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health (NPWH) are presented.
NMID 6406 Nurse Midwifery Theory IV: Intrapartum and Postpartum (3) Students will synthesize knowledge and evidence-based theory from nursing, social, behavioral, and basic sciences into the nurse-midwifery management of the intrapartum and postpartum periods. Standards of care, competencies, and risk management principles as set forth by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) are presented. Prerequisites: NURS 5104, 5105; ADHA 5107; WHNM 6107, 6108. Corerequisites: NMID 6407, 6408.
NMID 6407 Nurse Midwifery Theory V: Neonate and Breastfeeding (2) Students will synthesize knowledge and evidence-based theory from nursing, social, behavioral, and basic sciences into the nurse-midwifery management of the neonate and family. Students will also review the anatomy and physiology of the normal, pregnant, postpartum, and lactating breast. Physical and emotional development of the breastfeeding dyad will be studied and applied though practicum. Standards of care, competencies, and risk management principles as set forth by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) are presented. Prerequisites: NURS 5104, 5105; ADHA 5107; WHNM 6107, 6108. Corequisites: NMID 6406, 6408.
NMID 6408 Nurse Midwifery Practicum VI: Intrapartum, Postpartum, and Neonatology (5) This course provides opportunity to apply the theory learned in NMID 6406 and 6407 with opportunity to synthesize knowledge and evidence-based theory from nursing, social, behavioral, and basic sciences into the nurse-midwifery management of the intrapartum, postpartum, and neonatal periods. Supervised clinical experiences with nurse-midwifery preceptors provide the student with opportunities in labor, birth, postpartum, and neonatal care to practice the diagnostic reasoning, interpersonal, and communication skills necessary to meet the standards of care, competencies, and risk management principles as set forth by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM). Prerequisites: NURS 5104, 5105; ADHA 5107; WHNM 6107, 6108. Corequisites: NMID 6406, 6407.
NMID 6507 Integrated Nurse Midwifery Theory and Practicum VII (5) This course prepares the student for the fully integrated practice of nurse-midwifery including primary care, childbearing, gynecological, and intrapartum/postpartum care of women across the life span. Neonatology and breastfeeding are also integrated. Emphasis is placed on collaborative management of identified health problems to achieve desired patient outcomes and operationalize the role of the nurse-midwife. Students will be expected to develop sound diagnostic and management skills and incorporate legal and ethical principles in decision-making as primary care providers to women in diverse settings. Standards of care competencies and risk management principles as set forth by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM). Prerequisites: NMID 6406, 6407, 6408. This course is open to midwifery students only.
WHNM 6507 Integrated Women's Health/Nurse Midwifery Theory and Practicum VII (6) This course prepares the student for the fully integrated practice of nurse-midwifery and women's advance practice NP, including primary care, childbearing, gynecological, and intrapartum/postpartum care of women across the life span. Neonatology and breastfeeding are also integrated. Emphasis is placed on collaborative management of identified health problems to achieve desired patient outcomes and operationalize the role of the nurse-midwife and women's health NP. Students will be expected to develop sound diagnostic and management skills incorporating legal and ethical principles in decision-making as primary care providers to women in diverse settings, including, but not limited to, outpatient offices, hospital labor and delivery units, and others, such as birth centers and home deliveries. Standards of care competencies and risk management principles as set forth by the American College of Nurse-Midwives(ACNM), National Certification Corporation (NCC) Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, and the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) are incorporated. Prerequisites: NMID 6406, 6407, 6408. This course is open to dual women's health/nurse midwifery students only.
WHNP 6507 Women's Health Theory IV: Integration of Role (3) This course prepares the student for the fully integrated practice of women's health including primary care, childbearing, and gynecological care of women across the life span. Emphasis is placed on collaborative management of identified health problems to achieve desired patient outcomes and operationalize the role of the women's health nurse practitioner. Students will be expected to develop sound diagnostic and management skills, incorporating legal and ethical principles in decision-making as a primary care provider to women in diverse settings. Standards of care, competencies, and risk management principles as set forth by the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health (NPWH) and the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) are incorporated. Prerequisites: WHNM 6107, 6108. Corequisite: WHNM 6508. This course is open to women's health students only.
WHNP 6508 Women's Health Practicum IV: Integration of Role (3) This clinical course prepares the student for the fully integrated practice of women's health including primary care, childbearing, and gynecological care of women across the life span. Students assume the professional advanced practice role by applying critical thinking, diagnostic reasoning skills, and evidence-based practice to identify, treat illness, and promote health. Emphasis is placed on collaborative management of identified health problems to achieve desired patient outcomes and operationalize the role of the women's health nurse practitioner. Students will be expected to develop sound diagnostic and management skills, incorporating legal and ethical principles in decision-making as a primary care provider to women in diverse settings. Standards of care, competencies, and risk management principles as set forth by the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health (NPWH) and the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) are incorporated. Prerequisites: WHNM 6107, 6108. Corequisite: WHNM 6507.

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner


(Course Sequencing: PNP 6560 and 6570; 6540 and 6550; 6580 and 6590; 6710 and 6720)
PNP 5105 Pediatric Clinical Pharmacology (3) This course will focus on pediatric pharmacotherapeutics with an emphasis on pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, administration, and education. Prescribing practices, client education, and the developmental aspects of pediatric pharmacokinetics and administration will be emphasized.
PNP 5103 Advanced Pediatric Physiology and Assessment (3) This pediatric-focused course complements previously learned material from Advanced Pathophysiology and Health Assessment to enhance and supplement the knowledge and skills of the pediatric advanced practice nurse. This course explores biological and physiological deviations related to embryology, genetics, congenital anomalies, adaptation to extrauterine life, immunology, and the physiology of puberty. Diagnostic screening, testing, and assessment principles of common genetic health conditions will be reviewed. Specific assessment techniques and communication skills for age- and developmentally-appropriate physical examinations and normal and variations of normal will be discussed. Prerequisites: ADHA 5107, NURS 5104.
PNP 6560 Primary Care of Children I: Health Promotion (3) This course prepares students to integrate foundational theory and research knowledge into the comprehensive delivery of pediatric primary care to infants, children, adolescents, and families. Specific strategies for culturally sensitive health promotion, and illness and injury prevention will be covered. Prerequisites: PNP 5105, 5103; NURS 5104; ADHA 5107. Corequisite: PNP 6570.
PNP 6570 Primary Care of Children Practicum I (3) This course provides an opportunity for students to apply knowledge attained in Primary Care of Children Theory I in a supervised clinical setting. The course focuses on health promotion of infants, children, and adolescents in the primary care setting. Prerequisites: PNP 5105, 5103; NURS 5104; ADHA 5107. Corequisite: PNP 6560.
PNP 6540 Primary Care of Children II: Common Mild/Acute Illnesses (3) This course builds upon the knowledge and skills of health assessment and primary care diagnosis and management obtained in the prerequisite courses Primary Care of Children I as well as Advanced Health Assessment of Child/Adolescent. Students learn to recognize and manage acute illnesses of infants, children, and adolescents in the primary care setting. Students are encouraged to critically analyze significant patient data to determine priority alterations in health patterns and diagnoses. The focus of the course is on the development of clinical judgment, which is necessary for the design and implementation of comprehensive treatment and management plans. Prerequisites: PNP 6560, 6570. Corequisite: PNP 6550.
PNP 6550 Primary Care of Children Practicum II (3) This course provides an opportunity for students to apply knowledge attained in Primary Care of Children Theory II in a supervised clinical setting. The course focuses on recognition and management of mild, acute illnesses of infants, children, and adolescents in the primary care and other diverse settings. Prerequisites: PNP 6560, 6570. Corequisite: PNP 6540.
PNP 6580 Primary Care of Children: Chronic Conditions III (3) This course builds upon the knowledge and skills of health assessment and primary care diagnosis and management obtained in the prerequisite courses Primary Care of Children I and II as well as Health Assessment of Child/Adolescent. Students learn to manage chronic illnesses of infants, children, and adolescents. The focus of the course is on the development of clinical judgment that is necessary for the design and implementation of comprehensive treatment and management plans in coordination with the specialty providers for stable chronic disease as well as exacerbation of chronic health problems. Students learn to diagnose and manage children with chronic illness. Prerequisites: PNP 6540, 6550. Corequisite: PNP 6590.
PNP 6590 Primary Care of Children Practicum III (3) This course provides an opportunity for students to apply knowledge attained in Primary Care of Children Theory III in a supervised clinical setting. The course focuses on recognition, diagnosis, and management of chronic conditions of infants, children, and adolescents. Prerequisites: PNP 6540, 6550. Corequisite: PNP 6580.
PNP 6710 Primary Care of Children Theory IV: Contemporary Issues in Primary Care (3) The focus of this course is on the pediatric nurse practitioner role in developing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive complex co-morbid health conditions with pediatric clients. Applications of effective strategies with selected contemporary issues, families, and populations are emphasized utilizing the interprofessional team. The course provides an opportunity for synthesis of knowledge and skills including management and communication strategies, health policies and trends, and ethical principles relative to advanced pediatric care. Course content builds upon the information related to the principles of health promotion, disease prevention, and assessment and management of current clinical issues in preparation for novice clinical practice. Structured review of concepts and conditions pertinent to successful national board certification examination is provided. Prerequisites: PNP 6580, 6590. Corequisite: PNP 6720.
PNP 6720 Primary Care of Children Practicum IV (3) This course provides an opportunity to apply knowledge attained in Primary Care of Children IV in a supervised clinical setting. The course focuses on primary care of infants, children, and adolescents with complex health conditions. Prerequisites: PNP 6580, 6590. Corequisite: PNP 6710.

Family Nurse Practitioner


(Course sequencing: AGPC 6600 and 6610; 6620 and 6630; FHNP 6750 and 6760; AGPC 6640 and 6650; 6660 and 6670)

See the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner section for a description of the AGPC courses.
FHNP 6750 Family-Centered Primary Care for Infants, Children, and Adolescents Theory (3) This course will provide a theoretical foundation for advanced practice nursing students who deliver primary care to infants, children, and adolescents as part of the family setting. Students will incorporate the principles of growth and development into their use of evidence-based practice guidelines. Differential diagnoses for common episodic and chronic conditions encountered during infancy, childhood, and adolescence will be considered. Well-child care, health promotion, and illness prevention education and counseling strategies sensitive to a culturally diverse practice will be discussed. Prerequisites: NURS 5104, 5105; ADHA 5107. Corequisite: FHNP 6760.
FHNP 6760 Family-Centered Primary Care for Infants, Children, and Adolescents Practicum (3) In this course, advanced practice nursing students will deliver primary care to infants, children, and adolescents, as part of the family setting. Building upon concepts learned in prior courses, students will adapt assessment and management techniques to children. Students will utilize current evidence-based practice guidelines to guide practice strategies for well-child surveillance, health promotion, illness prevention, and treatment of common episodic and chronic conditions encountered during infancy, childhood, and adolescence. Health education, communication, and counseling strategies will be delivered in the context of pediatric primary care within a culturally diverse environment. Prerequisites: NURS 5104, 5105; ADHA 5107. Corequisite: FHNP 6750.

Family Nurse Practitioner/Emergency Care

(Course sequencing: AGPC 6600 and 6610; 6620 and 6630; FHNP 6750 and 6760; AGPC 6640 and 6650; 6660 and 6670)

See the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner section for a description of the AGPC courses.

See the Family Nurse Practitioner section for a description of the FHNP courses.


FENP 6550 FNP in Emergency Care Theory I (3) This course provides the family nurse practitioner in emergency care student with an expansive knowledge base to evaluate and manage patients across the life span in the prehospital, urgent care, and emergency department setting. An evidence-based, systems approach is used to address common medical and surgical emergencies. Relevant theory and research related to pharmacologic, nonpharmacologic, and complementary alternative medicine interventions are examined with an emphasis on the cultural and cost-effective aspects of health care delivery. In addition, provider-patient communication in the prehospital, urgent care, and emergency department environment is analyzed and barriers to patient compliance are identified. Prerequisites: NURS 5104, 5105; ADHA 5107. Corequisite: FENP 6560.
FENP 6560 FNP in Emergency Care Practicum I (5) This course provides the family nurse practitioner in emergency care student with an expansive knowledge base to evaluate and manage patients across the life span in the pre-emergency department, urgent care, and emergency department setting. An evidence-based, systems approach is used to address common medical and surgical emergencies. Relevant theory and research related to pharmacologic, nonpharmacologic, and complementary alternative medicine interventions are examined with an emphasis on the cultural and cost-effective aspects of health care delivery. In addition, provider-patient communication in the pre-emergency department, urgent care, and emergency department environment is analyzed and barriers to patient compliance are identified. Prerequisites: NURS 5104, 5105; ADHA 5107. Corequisite: FENP 6550.
FENP 6570 FNP in Emergency Care Theory II (3) This course provides the family nurse practitioner in emergency care student with an expansive knowledge base to evaluate and manage patients across the life span in the pre-emergency department, urgent care, and emergency department (ED) setting. An evidence-based, systems approach is used to address common obstetrical, pediatric, toxicological, environmental, and trauma-related emergencies. Relevant theory and research related to pharmacologic, nonpharmacologic, and complementary alternative medicine interventions are examined with an emphasis on the cultural and cost-effective aspects of health care delivery. In addition, legal issues within the ED setting including chain of evidence and reportable events, such as domestic/partner violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and other criminal activity, are discussed. An emphasis is placed on disease and injury control and prevention. Prerequisites: FENP 6550, 6560. Corequisite: FENP 6580.
FENP 6580 FNP in Emergency Care Practicum II (5) This course provides the family nurse practitioner in emergency care student with the opportunity to manage the care of patients across the life span in obstetrical, pediatric, trauma, psychiatric mental health, acute emergencies in the pre-emergency department, urgent care, and emergency department settings as well as victims of violence in  collaboration with law enforcement. Additionally, students are exposed to various emergency situations in a simulated environment, working with students from interprofessional programs. Pharmacologic, nonpharmacologic, complementary alternative medicine, diagnostic approaches, and surgical interventions are practiced. Students are expected to apply skills previously learned and to modify responses to meet the needs of the patient. Prerequisites: FENP 6550, 6560. Corequisite: FENP 6570.
FENP 6590 FENP Competency Practicum (5) This course provides the family nurse practitioner in emergency care student with the opportunity to develop competencies related to the care of an emergency patient across the life span. These competencies include surgical interventions, such as wound closure and incision and drainage and airway management, as well as diagnostic testing to include radiology, EKG interpretation, and ultrasonography. Students will complete clinical rotations in a variety of settings that include the operating room, radiology, labor and delivery, orthopedics, pre-emergency department care, and toxicology. Students will also participate in simulated scenarios with interprofessional students to include case management, communication exercises, invasive line insertion procedures, fast track/express care, and other related competencies. An emphasis will be placed on the Emergency Nurses Association competencies for emergency nurse practitioners as well as the NONPF competencies. Students will be expected to analyze and synthesize care plans for the management of emergency patients of all ages to include diagnostics, interventions, and implementation of care. Prerequisites: NURS 5104, 5105; ADHA 5107.


Nursing Leadership


(Course Sequencing Post-baccalaureate to D.N.P: CLDR 6400 and 6410; CLDR 6420 and 6430; CLDR 6440 and 6450, 6460 and 6470)

(Course Sequencing Post-Masters to D.N.P: CLDR 6400; CLDR 6420; CLDR 6440; CLDR 6460)

(Course Sequencing M.S.N: CLDR 6400 and 6410; CLDR 6420 and 6430; CLDR 6440 and 6450)
CLDR 6400 Leadership across the Continuum Theory (3) Focuses on the theories, behaviors, strategies, and tools related to transformational leadership. Students will critically analyze theories and evidence relevant to the influence of transformational leadership on health care policy, organizational performance, staff performance, and patient safety and outcomes. Synthesizing theories and evidence, students will formulate a leadership implementation plan. Corequisite for B.S.N. to D.N.P. and B.S. to M.S.N. students: CLDR 6410.
CLDR 6410 Leadership across the Continuum Practicum (3) This practicum focuses on the application of theories and evidence-based knowledge essential to effective transformational leadership practices in health care organizations. The foci of this course are the assessment of leadership methods, organizational responses, and the implementation and evaluation of a leadership plan. Based on self-assessments, students will also develop a personalized plan for the continuing development of their transformational leadership skills. Corequisite: CLRD 6400.
CLDR 6420 Organizational Complexity Theory (3) Analyzes health care organizations through the lens of organizational theories, systems thinking, and the science of complexity. Students will synthesize the tenets of systems and complexity science and evaluate their relationships to organizational inputs, processes, and output, including patient and employee outcomes. The impact of internal and external forces on organizations will be analyzed, inclusive of organizational ethics. Theory and evidence-based strategies to create and negotiate within high-performing complex organizations will be analyzed and evaluated. Corequisite for B.S.N. to D.N.P. and B.S. to M.S.N. students: CLDR 6430.
CLDR 6430 Organizational Complexity Practicum (3) This practicum focuses on the application of theories and evidence-based knowledge related to complex organizations. Students will synthesize and apply organizational theories and evidence-based principles at a systems/organizational level as they work with an executive or leadership team. Corequisite: CLDR 6420.
CLDR 6440 Quality and Safety in Health Care Theory (3) Theories, models, and strategies related to quality and safety practices. Donabedian's framework of structure, process, and outcome will be used to organize national and organizational indicators most commonly used by health care organizations. The student will critically analyze nursing's influence on patient safety and health care outcomes and their impact on organizational performance inclusive of the selection, measurement methods, and application and reporting methods. Students will synthesize gaps in quality and safety measurement and identify areas for potential research and/or education. Corequisite for B.S.N. to D.N.P. and B.S. to M.S.N. students: CLDR 6450.
CLDR 6450 Quality and Safety in Health Care Practicum (3) This practicum focuses on the synthesis and translation of quality and safety theories, models, and principles at an organizational level. Working with the organization, the student will assess the organization's culture of safety: evaluate quality and safety plans, indicators selected, methodology utilized, and translation of the improvement into practice for adoption, adaption, or abandonment. Corequisite: CLDR 6440.
CLDR 6460 Creating and Sustaining Quality Organizations Theory (3) Focuses on synthesizing the theories, principles, and strategies built upon in the previous theory and practicum courses along with innovation and diffusion theories and relating them to an organizational evaluation of performance excellence. Evaluating factors contributing to creating and sustaining high-performance organizations inclusive of organizational governance, workforce engagement, capability and capacity, environmental factors, work process design, learning capacity, data application and its cumulative impact on creating high-performance quality organization will be explored. Internal and external predictors of success will be incorporated by viewing success through the eyes of the various stakeholders. Corequisite for B.S.N. to D.N.P. and B.S. to M.S.N. students: CLDR 6470.
CLDR 6470 Creating and Sustaining Quality Organizations Practicum (3) This practicum focuses on the synthesis of theories and evidence-based knowledge obtained from previous courses and applied at an executive-level strategic planning project identified by the site. The project development and implementation is expected to evaluate its impact on cost, quality, and/or access to care depending on the scope of the evaluation. Corequisite: CLDR 6460.
CLDR 6510 Managing Human Capital (3) Ethical, legal, regulatory, and theory-based principles essential for effectively managing a health care workforce. Students will evaluate and synthesize theory and evidence-based strategies for creating a supportive and healthy work environment.
CLDR 6530 Health Care Economics and Business Practices (3) The focus of this course is to analyze theories and principles of health care economics at a macro and micro level. The student will analyze health care economics and its impact on organizational stability, organizational ethics, patient outcomes, and the workforce capacity. The student will synthesize accounting and standard business principles and translate them to health care organization operations.

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

(Course Sequencing: MHP 6140 and 6150; 6160 and 6170; 6180 and 6190; 6210 and 6220)

MHP 6090 Principles of Psychopharmacology (3) This life span 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. Reviews anatomy and physiology of brain and neuron and basic principles of drug absorption, distribution, and metabolism for clients across the life span. Drug-receptor-neurotransmitter interactions, neurophysiological mechanisms involved in synaptic activity, and the distribution of specific neurotransmitter systems are a critical focus. Implications of genetics, ethnicity, gender, and medical illnesses on prescribing practices will be explored. The course will also examine special issues including polypharmacy and ethical-legal issues of prescribing for the psychiatric nurse practitioner.
Prerequisites: NURS 5104, 5105; ADHA 5107.
MHP 6110 Theoretical Foundations of Psychotherapy (3) This advanced practice psychiatric nursing course is designed to explore the theory and application of individual, family, and group psychotherapy across the life span. It introduces students to psychotherapy concepts in order to begin to identify a personal theoretical orientation. Major schools of psychotherapy will be examined and evaluated for application across the life span with particular emphasis on evidenced-based practices. The role of psychotherapy for the psychiatric mental health advanced practice nurse will be examined in relation to cultural, ethical, and legal issues across the life span.
MHP 6310 Biopsychosocial Assessment and Differential Diagnosis in Advanced Practice Nursing (3) This course will examine the advanced concepts of assessment, psychopathology, and differential diagnosis in advanced practice psychiatric-mental health nursing. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (fifth edition) will be utilized to formulate diagnoses and treatment formulations for psychiatric patients across the life span. The course will review the components and use of the comprehensive psychiatric evaluation as means to gather clinical data and information during a psychiatric interview. Various theoretical perspectives about the etiology of common psychiatric disorders will be reviewed. Factors related to epidemiology, genetics, gender, culture, and ethnicity of psychiatric disorders across the life span will be analyzed. A strong emphasis is placed on proper assessment and identification of discrete aspects of cognition, affect, and behavior in the diagnosis and treatment planning of psychiatric illness.
MHP 6140 Human Behavior Theory I: Care of the Adult and the Older Adult and Family (3) This course will focus on synthesized advanced practice knowledge relevant to the multidimensional assessment and interventions processes of the adult and older adult and their family. The examination of theoretical models, evidenced-based practice, and research findings pertinent to neuroscience, psychopharmacology, and psychotherapeutic/psychosocial interventions is evaluated for best evidence-based practices. Students will examine clinical therapeutics, lifestyle modification, and complementary therapies as part of their clinical decision making. Knowledge needed for mental health assessment, differential diagnosis, and interventions with culturally diverse individuals is addressed. Diverse psychiatric settings and their patient population dynamics, including presenting psychiatric and medical symptoms and interventions, will be analyzed as part of the advanced practice role. Prerequisites: NURS 5104, 5105; ADHA 5107; MHP 6090, 6110, 6310. Corequisite: MHP 6150.
MHP 6150 Human Behavior Practicum I: Care of the Adult and the Older Adult and Family (3) This practicum is designed to synthesize advanced practice knowledge relevant to persons with psychiatric illness and their families. Treatment models and evidenced-based research findings related to the primary, secondary, and tertiary care through the adult life span is considered in the clinical settings.  Acute and chronic mental health changes will be evaluated focusing on hallucinations, delusions, metabolic states, mood changes, suicidality, and co-occurring medical issues.  Clinical practicums will focus on the incorporation of advanced skills related to conducting psychiatric evaluations; determining differential diagnoses; developing clinical case formulations and treatment plans; delivering evidenced-based supportive, brief, and short-term individual, group, and family psychotherapy; identifying and evaluating psychopharmacological agents; and implementing outcome measures with adults and the older adults and their families. Health care systems and policies are explored, such as consultation liaison and supportive community resources, which impact treatment and recovery. Weekly clinical supervision is a required component of the course and consists of a minimum of two hours. Prerequisites: NURS 5104, 5105; ADHA 5107; MHP 6090, 6110, 6310. Corequisite: MHP 6140.
MHP 6160 Human Behavior Theory II: Care of the Adult and the Older Adult and Family (3) This course will focus on the multidimensional biopsychosocial management of adults and older adults within the framework of the family. The examination of theoretical models and evidenced-based research findings pertinent to neuroscience, psychopharmacology, and psychotherapeutic/psychosocial interventions of adults and their families are evaluated for best evidence-based practices. Students will examine the adult and aging process as it relates to symptom development and treatment strategies. Crisis theory, psychological trauma, personality disorders, dementia, and substance use assessment and treatment are highlighted across the adult and aging process. Legal and ethical implications for treatment for adults and the older adult will be incorporated in the advanced practice role. Prerequisites: MHP 6140, 6150. Corequisite: MHP 6170.
MHP 6170 Human Behavior Practicum II: Care of the Adult and the Older Adult and Family (3) This practicum is designed to synthesize advanced practice knowledge relevant to persons with psychiatric illness and their families. Treatment models and evidenced-based research findings related to the interventions through the adult life span will be considered in the clinical settings. Acute and chronic mental health changes will be evaluated related to crisis and grief, anxiety, personality, sleep, addictions, sexual disorders, psychological trauma, dementias, and co-occurring medical issues. Endocrine, metabolic, and toxic states are explored in the formulation of differential diagnosis and implications for advanced practice. Clinical practicums will focus on the incorporation of advanced skills related to conducting psychiatric evaluations; determining differential diagnoses; developing clinical case formulations and treatment plans; delivering evidenced-based supportive, brief, and short-term individual, group, and family psychotherapy; identifying and evaluating psychopharmacological agents; and implementing outcome measures with adults and older adults and their families. Clinical supervision is a minimum of two hours weekly and a required component of this course. Prerequisites: MHP 6140, 6150. Corequisite: MHP 6160.
MHP 6180 Human Behavior Theory III: Care of the Child and Adolescent and Family (3) This course will provide the student with an opportunity to evaluate and apply evidenced-based approaches to health promotion, diagnosis, and management of psychiatric illness in the care of children and adolescents and their families.  Theoretically based treatment strategies based on evidenced-based research are analyzed and applied to clinical case studies. Theoretical models and research findings pertinent to neuroscience, psychopharmacology, and psychotherapeutic/psychosocial interventions of children and adolescents and their family will be evaluated. A review of evidence-based knowledge needed for assessing, diagnosing, and treatment planning among children and their family systems from culturally diverse backgrounds is addressed. Implications of ethical, legal issues, and health policy relative to advanced practice psychiatric nursing in the care and treatment of children and adolescent are reviewed. Prerequisites: MHP 6160, 6170. Corequisite: MHP 6190.
MHP 6190 Human Behavior Practicum III: Care of the Child and Adolescent and Family (3) This practicum is designed to synthesize advanced practice knowledge relevant to children and adolescents and their families with psychiatric illness. Treatment models and evidenced-based research findings related to the primary, secondary, and tertiary care through the childhood life span will be considered in the clinical settings. Acute and chronic mental health changes will be evaluated related to growth and development; neurodevelopmental disorders; psychotic, mood, and anxiety problems; elimination, feeding, and eating problems; sleep, gender, disruptive problems; addictions; psychological trauma; and co-occurring medical issues. Endocrine, metabolic, and toxic states are explored in the formulation of differential diagnosis and implications for advanced practice. Clinical practicums will focus on the incorporation of advanced skills related to conducting psychiatric evaluations; determining differential diagnoses; developing clinical case formulations and treatment plans; delivering evidenced-based supportive, brief, and short-term individual, group and family psychotherapy; identifying and evaluating psychopharmacological agents; and implementing outcome measures with children and adolescents and their families. Legal and ethical issues related to treatment will be applied in the clinical settings. Clinical supervision is a component of this course and requires a minimum of two hours per week. Prerequisites: MHP 6160, 6170. Corequisite: MHP 6180.
MHP 6210 Human Behavior Theory IV: Care of the Specialty Populations (3) This course is designed to synthesize theoretical knowledge and evidenced-based research for psychiatric-mental health specialty areas with a focus on life span issues. Treatment models and evidenced-based research findings will be applied to case studies focusing on individuals experiencing psychological trauma, veteran's issues and their families, sex trafficking, homeless populations, interpersonal violence, end-of-life issues, gender issues, and forensics-related psychiatric problems. Case studies will provide opportunities to incorporate advanced skills related to determining differential diagnoses; developing clinical case formulations and treatment plans; discussing treatment model of short-term individual, group, and family psychotherapy; and identifying psychopharmacological agents. Legal and ethical issues related to various groups will be explored as part of case study approach. Systems issues and health policy impacting health care delivery will be incorporated. Prerequisites: MHP 6180, 6190. Corequisite: MHP 6210.
MHP 6220 Human Behavior Practicum IV: Care of Specialty Populations (3) This practicum is designed to synthesize advanced practice knowledge relevant to psychiatric-mental health specialty areas with a focus on life span issues. Treatment models and evidenced-based research findings will be applied to clinical areas with individuals experiencing psychological trauma, veteran's issues and their families, sex trafficking, homeless populations, interpersonal violence, end-of-life issues, gender issues, and forensic-related psychiatric problems. Clinical practicums will focus on the incorporation of advanced skills related to conducting psychiatric evaluations; determining differential diagnoses; developing clinical case formulations and treatment plans; delivering evidenced-based supportive, brief, and short-term individual, group, and family psychotherapy; identifying and evaluating psychopharmacological agents; and implementing outcome measures for specific individuals and their families experiencing psychiatric illness. Legal and ethical issues related to various groups will be explored as part of the clinical experience. Students will explore health care policy and advocacy for specialty groups in the clinical experiences. Clinical supervision is a component of this course and requires a minimum of two hours per week. Prerequisites: MHP 6180, 6190. Corequisite: MHP 6210.

HIV Care Specialization

HVAD 5000 HIV Care Symposium I - Diagnosis, Care, and Treatment for Primary Care Providers (3) This is one of three courses required for the specialty in management of HIV disease for the advanced practice nurse. The focus of this course is the diagnosis and pharmacological management of HIV disease throughout the HIV and AIDS care continuum. It is designed to synthesize advanced nursing practice content relevant to care in the primary care settings. Resources will include standards of HIV care that reflect current knowledge of HIV pathogenesis and effects on all body systems. Assessment, diagnosis, and management of all facets of HIV disease will be addressed. Special emphasis on issues of managing comorbid conditions and the medical needs of special populations will be included. This course is also open to students in nonnursing programs.
HVAD 5010 HIV Care Symposium II - Social Determinants of Health and the Impact on HIV Care (3) The focus of this course is an exploration of social determinants of health and the impact on HIV prevention and care strategies for individuals, communities, and populations at various levels of risk factors. Theories of behavioral change and transcultural perspectives of caring for those infected and affected will guide the course to prepare the students to provide patient-centered care across communities and settings. This is the second of three courses required for the subspecialty in management of HIV disease for the advanced practice nurse. This course is also open to students in nonnursing programs.
HVAD 5020 HIV Care Symposium III - Responses to the HIV Epidemic (3) The focus of this course is the historical review and current analysis of the responses to the HIV epidemic from the social, cultural, legal, ethical, religious, economic, political, medical, nursing, and global perspectives. The impact on policies governing the health care system (including clinical and behavioral research), international aid, travel, and criminalization will also be explored. This course is designed to prepare the student to actively engage in efforts to address the epidemic at the personal, local, national, and international levels. This is the third of three courses required for the subspecialty in management of HIV disease for the advanced practice nurse. This course is also open to students in nonnursing programs.
 
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