Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 Graduate Academic Catalog
This course will cover selected topics in pharmacology and clinical therapeutics that are important in advanced nursing roles . Lectures cover the basics of pharmacologic mechanisms , dose-response relationships , pharmacokinetics ( in children , adolescents , adults , elderly and pregnant women ) and factors that alter a drug ' s bioavailability . Pharmacological agents include : autonomic , analgesics , antiinfective drugs and agents affecting the central nervous , endocrine , cardiovascular , respiratory and GI systems . In addition , this course will discuss safe prescribing of controlled substances including opioids . The implications of age , pregnancy and lactation on drug action will be considered . Pharmacogenomics , human drug testing , drug laws , herbal medicines , OTC drugs and nutritional agents will be discussed . Prerequisites : NUR-510 ( Required , Previous ).
NUR-510 Pathophysiology for Adv Pract Nurs Lifes ( 3 ) This course focuses on the physiological principles that underlie the altered states leading to pathogenesis at the molecular , histologic and systemic levels . Special emphasis is given to the pathophysiological processes in the pediatric , adolescent , adult , geriatric and pregnant patient . Included are the genetic , environmental , behavioral and organismal contributions to the dysfunctional conditions . This course contributes to the student ' s formation of clinical competence and diagnostic skills .
NUR-530 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing ( 3 ) This course examines knowledge development in nursing . The relationships among nursing knowledge , borrowed knowledge , research education , and current practice are emphasized . Students develop a personal philosophy and theoretical foundation for their practice . Prerequisites :
NUR-535 Leadership & Health Policy ( 3 ) This course focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary to provide exemplary leadership of groups and inter-professional teams with an emphasis on relationship and team building . Emphasis is to further enhance leadership skill development in order to resolve complex clinical situations , improve practice environments , and lead integrated health care delivery teams . In addition , the role of the nurse advancing nursing practice through developing health policy and advocacy systems will be examined . Approaches to health issues for shaping policy on a local , state and federal level are analyzed in accordance with policy making processes , politics in health care and government , healthcare economics , and ethical frameworks . Prerequisites :
NUR-539 Independent Study ( 3 ) Independent study in advanced practice nursing in which a student develops a program prospectus and secures sponsorship of a faculty advisor . Prerequisites :
NUR-547 Computer Technology in Nursing ( 3 ) Designed for the advanced practice nurse , this course examines computer applications within nursing administration , research , clinical practice , education , and health care . Social , legal , and ethical aspects associated with computerization of health care information will be investigated . Prerequisites :
NUR-550 Advanced Gerontological Nursing I ( 4 )
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