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3.00 Credits
The course is designed to prepare the learner for an advanced practice role with prescriptive authority. Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles will be applied to the pharmacotherapeutic treatment of disease. Medications will be studied according to therapeutic categories and drug classes within the framework of organ-based pathophysiologic disease state processes. Emphasis will be placed on the medications that are commonly used (top 200 drugs) in primary care settings with special attention given to evidence-based medication selection, patient education, and medication monitoring.
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3.00 Credits
The Psychopharmacology course is designed to prepare nurse practitioner students in the practice of prescribing psychiatric medications. The course reviews the principles and theories of psychopharmacology, the neurochemical communication circuit, and the effects of various psychotropic drugs. The course examines the indications and actions of specific psychotropic medications in the management of the behavioral effect of mental illness. Recommended and required monitoring of medication effects and adverse effects will be emphasized.
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3.00 Credits
This course presents an overview of the contemporary health care delivery system with an emphasis on population-focused health care and health promotion and disease prevention. Current issues and policies that address health care disparities; health care organization, financing, and quality; workforce concerns and regulation of practice; and health care information management are examined. Strategies for analyzing and influencing public, professional, and institutional policies relating to health care and its delivery are considered.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides a theoretical orientation to the nature and scope of nursing practice, including nursing's phenomena of concern. Emphasis is given to the components of contemporary nursing knowledge, including the metaparadigm (the worldview of a discipline) of nursing, philosophies, conceptual models, and theories. Other theories significant to nursing practice, such as organizational and change theory, are discussed.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides a theoretical and practical foundation for incorporating various types of research-based evidence to guide practice. Addresses how to identify and critically appraise types of data generated through research in both qualitative and quantitative traditions and focuses on evaluating the adequacy of research questions, methodologies, and presentation findings. The course emphasizes the examination of the essential elements of evidence-based practice, including the formulation of answerable questions to address specific patient problems or situations and the systematic search for research evidence that can be used to answer researchable questions. Strategies for the critical appraisal of validity, relevance, and applicability of the research evidence will be presented.
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3.00 Credits
This course addresses planning, consultation, management, and evaluation as related to professional relationships and interventions in all advanced nursing roles. The course specifically considers concepts and competencies that are foundational to establishing and maintaining professional relationships and programs. Complex adaptive systems is presented as the environment within which professional interactions and interventions occur. Servant leadership and appreciative inquiry are presented as frameworks for planning, managing, and evaluating therapeutic interventions and programs. Interpersonal and group communication and cultural assessment and competence are emphasized as essential competencies.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on ethical issues inherent in both nursing and health care delivery and how these are affected by the complexity of nursing roles and the health care system. A framework for addressing ethical dilemmas will be considered. Contemporary ethical dilemmas will be used as the basis for course discussions.
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4.00 Credits
This course is designed to extend and refine the assessment skills of the Registered Nurse in preparation for an advanced clinical practice role. The student will learn to perform physical, developmental, mental, emotional, cultural, social, and family assessments. Students will review anatomy and physiology related to each biological system being studied. The course emphasizes in-depth techniques for assessing each body system in individuals throughout the life span. Lectures will focus on the use of a variety of health assessment techniques, including history taking skills, physical assessment, and other diagnostic assessment tools. Application of diagnostic reasoning and patient education to the assessment process will be included in the content. This course incorporates approximately 13 hours of supervised laboratory experience and 60 hours of precepted clinical experience. Laboratory and clinical components of the course focus on helping the student to develop communication, observation, and psychomotor skills and to document history and physical examination findings. Satisfactory progress in the clinical setting is required to pass the course. Two 2-day on-campus immersions required.
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1.00 Credits
Designed to provide opportunities for learners to begin practice as advanced practice psychiatric-mental health nurses. Emphasis is on utilizing the theories, concepts, and skills necessary to assess and diagnose major psychiatric disorders and other phenomena requiring clinical intervention gained in NURS 621M Dynamic Care Formulation in the clinical setting. One 2-day on-campus immersion required.
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2.00 - 3.00 Credits
This primary care practicum course requires the completion of 120-180 practicum hours with supervision by an approved Nurse Practitioner, physician, or Physicians Assistant-Certified. Emphasis is placed on the application of concepts as well as on collaboration with a preceptor to analyze patient data, select appropriate diagnostic tests, develop a comprehensive treatment plan, and prepare legally sound documentation for individuals who present for care with common and acute healthcare problems. Requires attendance at two 2-day on-campus immersions.
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