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Gwynedd Mercy University 2026-2027 University Catalog
NUR-611
CNL Trans Prof Nsg Role & Clin Pract
This course focuses on concepts central to the development of the beginning Clinical Nurse Leader( CNL) role
within the interprofessional team in the health care delivery system and across the lifespan. Course content
includes strategies to address the transition to the professional nursing role and the changing dynamics in health
care that challenge clinical nurse leaders. Clinical Nurse Leader students will review key elements of management
and leadership theory and roles and will examine strategies and processes that address professionalism; morale
and governance; improvement of care delivery; facilitation of change; quality and safety; principles of patientcentered
care; evidence-based practice; decision making and problem solving. Opportunities to apply knowledge
to clinical case studies will be a major course focus. NCLEX Live Review will be incorporated into this course.
3.00
NUR-612
CNL Role Imm & Capstone Practicum
This course is a combination of didactic and clinical hours for role immersion and development and will fulfill the CNL Capstone and Integrating Experience requirement. It is an intensive clinical experience in an area selected by the student. The experience allows for full implementation of the clinical nurse leader competencies and includes a strong interdisciplinary practice focus. A capstone project is required and will be presented in a poster session
at the end of the course.
6.00
NUR-630
Primary Care I-Introduction
This course introduces the role of the nurse practitioner in general primary health care management of individuals and families across the lifespan. Focus is directed toward the application of advanced health assessment skills, preventive health care practices and the promotion of health. Course content includes family systems, developmental theories, cultural considerations, environmental factors, spiritual concerns, and genetic influences. Experiences are provided in clinical decision-making and in the implementation of evidence-based
practice in a variety of primary care settings.
3.00
NUR-631
Primary Care II-Newborn( 0-5year Old)
This course provides students with the theoretical base to assess, diagnose and manage the primary care of the newborn to 5-year-old population. Course content includes the principles of health promotion, disease prevention, and management of common primary health care problems in diverse newborn to 5-year-old populations. Emphasis is placed on the diagnosis and management of acute episodic and chronic conditions of newborns to 5-year old in the context of the primary care setting and community. Evidenced based practice is utilized as the basis for primary care management and decision-making including diagnosis, appropriate diagnostic procedures, laboratory tests, and follow up care. Clinical experiences are provided in a variety of
primary care settings.
3.00
NUR-632
Primary Care III-Young Child( 6-11 Yo)
This course provides students with the theoretical base to assess, diagnose and manage the primary care of the young child( age 6-11) population. Course content includes the principles of health promotion, disease prevention, and management of common primary health care problems in the diverse young child( age 6-11) populations. Emphasis is placed on the diagnosis and management of acute episodic and chronic conditions of the young child( age 6-11) in the context of the primary care setting and community. Evidenced based practice is utilized as the basis for primary care management and decision-making including diagnosis, appropriate diagnostic procedures, laboratory tests, and follow up care. Clinical experiences are provided in a variety of
primary care settings.
3.00
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