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NUR 510. Theoretical Perspectives of Advanced
<br />Practice Nursing
<br />2 credits
<br />An exploration of theories significant to advanced nursing
<br />practice and healthcare, including those addressing
<br />bioethics, leadership, disease prevention, behavioral
<br />modification, health disparities, and cultural awareness.
<br />Middle range theories from nursing and other disciplines are
<br />examined for use as a foundation for research and clinical
<br />practice in advanced nursing.
<br />NUR 512. Health Policy, Quality, and Safety
<br />2 credits
<br />An exploration of the current health care situation as it
<br />relates to health policy development, health planning, and
<br />economic management at the global, national, state, and local
<br />levels. Interprofessional decisions pertaining to
<br />policymaking, equity, health disparities, and
<br />client/population outcomes are examined. Overview of
<br />leadership, health care finance, and community resources to
<br />ensure quality, cost-effective outcomes of primary care. The
<br />Agency for Health Care Policy and Research Quality and
<br />Quality and Safety Education for Nurses is introduced.
<br />NUR 514. Advanced Pathophysiology
<br />3 credits
<br />Examination of the application of advanced knowledge of
<br />pathophysiological functions and processes associated with
<br />the care of individuals with altered health states across the
<br />life span. Alterations in function and adaptive, integrated,
<br />and regulatory mechanisms at the molecular, cellular, organ,
<br />and system levels are studied. Pathophysiology is a
<br />foundation for clinical decision -making and management of
<br />health problems across the lifespan.
<br />NUR 516. Advanced Nursing Research and
<br />Biostatistics
<br />3 credits
<br />Advances understanding of the research and evidence -based
<br />practice processes. Qualitative and quantitative research
<br />designs and corresponding methods of literature review,
<br />sampling, measurement, data collection, data analysis,
<br />reliability and validity, and scientific rigor are explored.
<br />Emphasizes the use of biostatistics for research and
<br />evidence -based practice projects, and the intersection of
<br />biostatistics and epidemiology is explored. Exercises include
<br />critical appraisal of research methods and practical
<br />application of statistical software packages. A draft proposal
<br />of a research or evidence -based practice project is completed
<br />in the course.
<br />NUR 518. Advanced Pharmacology
<br />3 credits
<br />Study of the theoretical foundations for pharmacological
<br />treatment of common acute and chronic health problems.
<br />Examination of selected classifications of drugs with the
<br />emphasis on the principles of pharmacokinetics,
<br />pathophysiological basis for therapeutic use, adverse effects,
<br />drug interactions, and contradictions for use. State and
<br />federal laws and prescribing and furnishing protocols to
<br />include non-scheduled and schedule I-V medications are
<br />studied. Patient education on medical therapy and issues of
<br />adherence are considered.
<br />NUR 520, Advanced Physical Assessment
<br />3 credits
<br />The theory and practice of advanced physical assessment are
<br />examined. Highlights include analysis of subjective and
<br />objective data, diagnosis of health problems, and
<br />consideration of management plans. Application of advanced
<br />physical exam techniques is completed in an online skills
<br />environment and skills lab. Health education and disease
<br />prevention strategies are promoted for individuals across
<br />the life span, families, and communities with attention to
<br />health beliefs and cultural context.
<br />NUR 530. Principles of Advanced Practice Nursing
<br />1.5 credits
<br />Examination of the role of the Advanced Practice Nurse and
<br />Family Nurse Practitioner. Introduces the competencies and
<br />other foundational components of advanced practice nursing
<br />and the nurse practitioner. Subjects include role associated
<br />with professional practice and career development, use of
<br />technology, evidence -based decision -making, leadership,
<br />change, collaboration, and outcome evaluation.
<br />NUR 531. Advanced Practice Nursing Skills Lab
<br />0.5 credits
<br />Introduction to and practice of skills and procedures used by
<br />Family Nurse Practitioners in the primary care clinical
<br />setting. The skills lab will include common diseases and
<br />disorders and appropriate interventions by the Family Nurse
<br />Practitioner. Emphasis is placed on patient consent, safety
<br />and efficacy in practice, and procedural skills used in
<br />primary care patients.
<br />NUR 540. Advanced Practice Care of
<br />Adult/Geriatric 1
<br />2 credits
<br />Study of the advanced practice management of adult and
<br />geriatric primary care patients with common acute and
<br />chronic illnesses and health and developmental problems in
<br />a variety of health care settings. The Family Nurse
<br />Practitioner assumes responsibility and accountability for
<br />health promotion, assessment, diagnosis, and management
<br />of acute and chronic illnesses and patient problems,
<br />including the prescription of pharmacological agents for
<br />treatment. Developing sound clinical decision -making and
<br />diagnostic reasoning skills are highlighted. The Family Nurse
<br />Practitioner draws from theory, research, and best practices
<br />to manage the care of individuals, families, and populations
<br />and provide cost-effective care.
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