Graduate Catalog 2021-2022 | Page 142

Course
Long Title
Min
Description
Requisites ( Syntax )
Name
Credits
NUR-636
Primary Care VII-Older Adult ( 56 Yo +)
3
This course provides students with the theoretical base to assess , diagnose and manage the primary care of the older adult ( age 56 +) population . Course content includes the principles of health promotion , disease prevention , and management of common primary health care problems in the diverse older adult ( age 56 +). Emphasis is placed on the diagnosis and management of acute episodic and chronic conditions of the older adult ( age 56 +) 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 .
NUR-637
Primary Care C VIII-Women Hlth & Pregnancy
3
This course provides students with the theoretical base to assess , diagnose and manage the primary care of women and pregnancy . Course content includes the principles of health promotion , disease prevention , and management of common primary health care problems in the diverse pregnant and female population . Emphasis is placed on the diagnosis and management of acute episodic and chronic conditions of the pregnant and non-pregnant female patient 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 .
NUR-638
Primary Care Practicum I
1
This course is the clinical practice component that provides a transition from didactic and laboratory practice of assessment ,
diagnosis , differential diagnosis and management to actual pediatric , adolescent , adult , geriatric and pregnant patients to
practicum . Clinical experiences are provided in a variety of primary care settings
NUR-650 Clinical Seminar 4 Designed to assist the nurse educator student to enhance her or his knowledge base in a selected area of nursing practice . In Take NUR-510 NUR-530 NUR-570 NUR-604 NUR-605 seminar , students analyze epidemiologic , technological , socioeconomic , cultural and ethical influences on client care . The NUR-620 NUR-614 . ( Required , Previous ). practicum component includes precepted learning experiences in a student selected clinical environment . Selected settings include but are not limited to hospitals , long-term care facilities , assisted living facilities , rehabilitation facilities , nurse managed health centers , specialty clinics and office practices . Emphasis is placed on identifying and responding to health related concerns through the use of evidence based practice .
NUR-700
Healthcare Ethics for the APN
3
This course examines ethical concepts foundational to advanced nursing practice . Application of a variety of decision making frameworks to address ethical dilemmas arising from complex care , use of technology , health care resources , health care policy , national and international health issues .
NUR-701
Statistical Analysis for EBP
3
Develop the statistical skills necessary to critically evaluate advanced practice nursing research using qualitative and quantitative methods to identify appropriate techniques for interpretation of results of independent research , and for presentation of results to improve clinical practice . Develop beginning proficiency for performing the analysis of clinical datasets using software programs such as SPSS , Excel and SAS / STAT .
NUR-720
Organizational Behavior / Social Policy
3
This course explores the advanced practice nursing role in health care delivery systems and outcomes in the delivery of
health care . Health care delivery models and reimbursement mechanisms from policy and economic perspectives are
examined . The advanced practice nursing role in applied research and formation of health care policy is emphasized .
NUR-721
Leadership as APN
3
This course explores leadership of the advanced practice nurse as it relates to clinical practice , improving health outcomes , and ensuring patient safety . Leadership and communication strategies will be examined in the role of the advanced practice nurse .
NUR-722
Technology for APN
3
Designed for the advanced practice nurse , this course examines computer applications within nursing administration , research , clinical practice , education , and health care . Critical thinking concerning the social , legal and ethical aspects of computer technology is emphasized .
NUR-730
Research Utilization
3
This course builds on prior knowledge of the nursing research process to support practice-based problems , interpretation and analysis of current evidence and literature . The analysis and interpretation of data from qualitative and quantitative research designs will be emphasized . The interrelationship of theory , research and practice will be analyzed
NUR-731
Evidence Based Practice
3
This course focuses on the review , analysis , synthesis and application of scientific evidence for advanced practice nursing
and health care . The ethical , legal , cultural , and financial implication of evidence based advanced nursing practice is
examined . Tools to develop an evidenced based practice project are explored .