Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 Graduate Academic Catalog
Prerequisites : NUR-500 , NUR-510 , NUR-604 , NUR-605 , NUR-609 , NUR-614 , NUR-650 ( Required , Previous ).
NUR-609 Topics in American Higher Education ( 3 ) Explores the history , structure and governance of American high education . Consideration of the influence of social , political and financial environments on University / university functions and academic life .
NUR-610 Nursing Research Methodology & Ebp ( 3 ) This course focuses on the systematic study of the research process and research methodologies appropriate for advanced nursing roles . Students are introduced to concepts and terminology relevant to the theoretical context of research , research design and methodology , data collection , data analysis , and reporting of results . Critical examination of published studies with emphasis on research critique , interpretation of statistical results and evidenced-based practice is addressed . Prerequisites : NUR-530 ( Required , Previous ).
NUR-614 Teaching Strategies ( 3 ) Explores the teaching roles and responsibilities of the nurse educator in the classroom , laboratory and clinical setting . The theoretical content of teaching / learning and curriculum development will be applied to teaching techniques , strategies and challenges . The emphasis will be on techniques to facilitate student learning .
NUR-630 Primary Care I-Introduction ( 1 ) 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 .
NUR-631 Primary Care II-Newborn ( 0-5year Old ) ( 1 ) 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 decisionmaking including diagnosis , appropriate diagnostic procedures , laboratory tests , and follow up care . Clinical experiences are provided in a variety of primary care settings .
NUR-632 Primary Care III-Young Child ( 6-11 Yo ) ( 1 ) 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-
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