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2.00 - 6.00 Credits
This course provides opportunity for the study of nursing problems in particular clinical areas and for the further development of techniques of nursing intervention. Ratio of discussion/laboratory hours will vary according to designated clinical problems. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credits. Prereq: Admission in graduate program in nursing or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course will focus on the exploration of models for providing preventive, primary health care, acute care, and chronic health care services in rural areas, including nursing care delivery models. Model standards for implementing the national health objectives in rural communities will be the primary focus. Demographic characteristics and organization of the community will be considered in assessing appropriateness and effectiveness of models for improving access to service and reducing disparity among subpopulations. Prereq: Enrollment in graduate program in nursing or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course reviews the basic concepts and methods of epidemiology applied to population focused health care and nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on the use of epidemiologic reasoning in deriving inferences about the etiology of health outcomes from population data, and in guiding the design of health service programs. Prereq: STA 570 or equivalent.
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2.00 Credits
This advanced health assessment course is the second of two courses that offers essential assessment and skill development opportunities for advanced practice nursing. It includes intensive work on the principles and techniques of performing a comprehensive health assessment in the context of developmental, physiological, psychological, and environmental parameters. Individual, family, and community assessment models are analyzed for use with diverse populations. Emphasis is to differentiate normal and abnormal health findings for diverse individuals, families, and communities. Prereq: NUR 630, enrollment in graduate program in Nursing or consent of instructor.
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2.00 Credits
This clinical course places an emphasis on the role of the advanced practice nurse as a member of the health care team across a variety of settings. The clinical experience focuses on comprehensive patient assessment, diagnosis and management of health problems for individuals and their families. Prereq: NUR 631, NUR 706 or NUR 726 or NUR 722 (depending on the student's specialty track).
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
This clinical experience focuses on synthesis of theoretical, scientific, and clinical knowledge as well as practice-based skills in the diagnosis and management of existing and potential health problems based on appropriate standards of care. Emphasis will be placed on the collaborative and leadership roles of the advanced practice nurse in health care delivery. Prereq: NUR 707, 726 or 723.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to prepare nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, and other health professionals for prescribing drugs within their scope of practice. Basic pharmacologic principles and the pharmacologic actions of the major drug classes will be discussed in relation to physiologic systems with emphasis on the application of these agents to primary care, nurse midwifery practice, and other health professions. Prereq: Graduate level pathophysiology course and consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to present an orientation to disease as disordered physiology. It is intended to enable the student to understand how and why the symptoms and signs of various physical and mental conditions appear. In approaching disease as disordered physiology, the mechanism(s) of production of the symptoms and signs of different disease syndromes are analyzed. Student's needs to understand the mechanism(s) underlying the disease and its clinical manifestations so that rational therapies can be devised. Thus, appropriate screening and diagnostic laboratory evaluative methods will also be included. Prereq: Undergraduate physiology and enrollment in the graduate program in Nursing or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the epidemiological, psychological, and theoretical perspectives of risk taking behavior and its health consequences across the lifespan. Fundamental risk concepts about individual and group risk taking behaviors, and models and practices that reduce risky behaviors are discussed. Selected topics include stress, tobacco, drug, alcohol, and medication abuse, unplanned pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, eating disorders, occupational and sports activities, and violence. Prereq: Graduate standing.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Clinical practicum focusing on assessment of health status of individuals, families, and/or aggregates; identification of needs and planning for care with emphasis on prevention and health maintenance. Laboratory, three to 12 hours per week. May be repeated to a maximum of four credits. Prereq: Kentucky licensure and relevant post-baccalaureate experience; NUR 654; prereq or coreq: NUR 740 or NUR 741.
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