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Gwynedd Mercy University 2026-2027 University Catalog
NUR-811
Dnp Scholarly Internship 2
This course is the clinical practice component complementing the didactic of APN Scholarly Project 2 that requires 135 clinical hours. Students will continue to refine advanced practice nursing skills and integrate the data
collection component of their scholarly project.
3.00
NUR-820
Dnp Scholarly Project 3
This is the final course of the three courses for the development of the evidence based scholarly project in advanced practice nursing. The focus is the completion, defense and dissemination of the evidence based
project.
3.00
NUR-821
Dnp Scholarly Internship 3
This course is the clinical practice component complementing the didactic of APN Scholarly Project 3 that requires 135 clinical hours. Students will continue to engage in clinical practice and expertise development. The
course will offer the student a venue to complete, evaluate and disseminate the evidence based project
3.00
NUR-830
Dnp Scholarly Advisement
This course provides ongoing faculty advisement until completion and defense of the capstone project.
3.00
NUT-200
Principles of Nutrition
A comprehensive course that covers the essentials of optimum nutrition in health and disease. It includes macronutrients and energy metabolism; vitamins and minerals; nutrition and diet for the client. The course includes an examination of clinical nutrition as it pertains to care of clients in a health care setting.
3.00
OSC-100
Intro Occupation & Occupational Science
This course introduces students to developing an understanding about the complexity of everyday daily activities that gives life meaning and purpose. Students learn about viewing themselves and future clients through an occupational lens in order to understand introduced to occupational science concepts such as meaning, identity, culture, and balance, and learn how everyday activities shape individuals, families, and communities.
3.00
OSC-102
Development of Occupational Beings
This course explores the development of humans as occupational beings across the lifespan from an occupational science perspective to understand the ways in which life stages and transitions influence occupations.
3.00
OSC-201
The Nature & Meaning of Human Occupation
Recognizing humans as occupational beings and understanding the meaning and significance of everyday occupation in day-to-day life.
3.00
OSC-301
Occupational Perspective of Health
Recognizing occupation as contributing factor to health and well-being. Considers the barriers of occupational injustice to effecting occupational participation and the health of persons and populations.
3.00
OSC-302
Neuroscience of Occupational Behavior
An examination of the intersection of neuroscience, cognition, and occupation across the lifespan.
3.00
OSC-4000
Res Meth II: Applied Research
This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to engage in effective research practices within the occupational therapy profession. This course emphasizes the practical application of research methodologies to address real-world challenges faced by occupational therapists.
3.00
OSC-402
Neuroscience for Occupational Therapy
This course will provide students with a deep understanding of the intricate relationship between the nervous system and occupational performance. This course explores the fundamental principles of neuroscience, including the neuroanatomical and neurophysiological bases of sensory perception, emotion, cognition, learning, and movement, and how these concepts relate to occupational therapy practice.
2.00
OSC-403L
Functional Anatomy Occupational Therapy
In-depth study of the body functions and structures of the human body with major emphasis on functional anatomy within the domain of concern for occupational therapy. Includes a practice lab.
OSC-404
Therapeutic Use of Self
Exploration of human behavioral theories and practice of therapeutic use of self within individual and group therapeutic contexts. Focus on understanding the occupational needs of individuals and groups, teachinglearning process, appraisal of effective communication, empathy, mindfulness, and building of rapport to foster effective therapeutic relationships.
2.00
OSC-405
Foundations of Occupational Therapy
Introduction to the foundations of the occupational therapy profession including its history, philosophical base, professional terminology, theory development, frames of reference, and the varied scope and roles of the occupational therapy practitioner.
3.00
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