Doctor of Nursing Practice (Post-BSN to DNP)

NURS 6110. Advanced Health Assessment: Clinical Application. 1 Credit Hour.

Students will apply advanced health assessment techniques in the performance of focused and comprehensive health assessments of clients across the lifespan. Clinical reasoning, analysis, and synthesis of history and physical assessment data and diagnostic reasoning skills are developed. Prerequisites: An undergraduate health assessment course or comparable equivalent, NURS 6338. Corequisites: NURS 6210.

NURS 6111. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Diagnosis and Management: Clinical Seminar 1. 1 Credit Hour.

The focus of this course is integration and reflection of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) student's core knowledge in health promotion, diagnosis and management in the care of patients and families with psychiatric disorders across the healthcare delivery system. The seminar course is designed to promote analysis and synthesis of the clinical experience through faculty mentoring, documentation of patient encounters, discussions, and scholarly clinical presentations. Prerequisites: NURS 6410, NURS 6411. Corequisites: NURS 6419, NURS 6219.

NURS 6119. Psychiatric Mental Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Diagnosis and Management Clinical Seminar 2. 1 Credit Hour.

The focus of this course is integration and reflection of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (FNP) student's core knowledge in health promotion, diagnosis and management in the care of patients and families with psychiatric disorders across the healthcare continuum. The seminar course is designed to promote analysis and synthesis of the clinical experience through faculty mentoring, documentation of patient encounters, discussions, and scholarly clinical presentations. Prerequisites: NURS 6410, NURS 6411, NURS 6219, NURS 6419, NURS 6111. Corequisites: NURS 6420.

NURS 6124. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Diagnosis and Management: Clinical Seminar 1. 1 Credit Hour.

The focus of this course is integration and reflection of the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) student's core knowledge in health promotion, health protection, diagnosis and management in the care of children families in the primary healthcare setting. The seminar course is designed to promote analysis and synthesis of the clinical experience through faculty mentoring, documentation of patient encounters, discussions, and scholarly clinical presentations. Prerequisites: NURS 6421, NURS 6422. Corequisites: NURS 6424, NURS 6224.

NURS 6125. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care (PNP-PC) Diagnosis and Management Clinical Seminar 2. 1 Credit Hour.

The focus of this course is integration and reflection of the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) student's core knowledge in health promotion, health protection, diagnosis and management in the care of children families in the primary healthcare setting. The seminar course is designed to promote analysis and synthesis of the clinical experience through faculty mentoring, documentation of patient encounters, discussions, and scholarly clinical presentations. Corequisites: NURS 6425. Prerequisites: NURS 6421, NURS 6422, NURS 6224, NURS 6424, NURS 6124.

NURS 6130. Nurse Practitioner Conceptual Basis For Advanced Practice Nursing. 1 Credit Hour.

The purpose of this course is to provide a conceptual basis for advance practice nursing. Students examine nurse practitioner competencies with emphasis on acquiring knowledge and skills to assume leadership roles in health care delivery, health policy, and complex health care systems. Research and quality improvement mechanisms to implement change are explored. Prerequisites: NURS 6119, NURS 6125, NURS 6137, NURS 6154, NURS 6420, NURS 6425, NURS 6438, NURS 6458, NURS 7302, NURS 7322.

NURS 6135. Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) Diagnosis and Management Clinical Seminar 1. 1 Credit Hour.

The focus of this course is integration and reflection of the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) student's core knowledge in health promotion, diagnosis and management in the care of patients and families in the acute healthcare setting. The seminar course is designed to promote analysis and synthesis of the clinical experience through faculty mentoring, documentation of patient encounters, discussions, and scholarly clinical presentations. Prerequisites: NURS 6435, NURS 6436. Corequisites: NURS 6437, NURS 6235.

NURS 6137. Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) Diagnosis and Management Clinical Seminar 2. 1 Credit Hour.

The focus of this course is integration and reflection of the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) student's core knowledge in health promotion, diagnosis and management in the care of patients and families in the acute healthcare setting. The seminar course is designed to promote analysis and synthesis of the clinical experience through faculty mentoring, documentation of patient encounters, discussions, and scholarly clinical presentations. Prerequisites: NURS 6435, NURS 6436, NURS 6235, NURS 6437, NURS 6135. Corequisites: NURS 6438.

NURS 6140. Special Population Pharmacology: Applied Psychopharmacology (PMHNP). 1 Credit Hour.

This course is designed to build upon the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner student's prior knowledge of advanced pharmacology to develop the knowledge and skills necessary for practical application of psychopharmacologic medications in the treatment of mental illness across the lifespan. The focus is on the neurobiological and psychopharmacological principles for the clinical management of psychotropic medications in the treatment of mental illnesses; integrating neuroanatomy, pharmacogenomics, neurophysiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and behavioral science. Prerequisites: NURS 6338, NURS 6302, NURS 6210, NURS 6110. Open for Cross Enrollment on Space Available Basis.

NURS 6141. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care (PNP-PC) Clinical Skills and Laboratory Science. 1 Credit Hour.

In this course students examine the relationships between abnormal physiology and diagnostic testing and how to analyze, select, and interpret laboratory studies in the context of clinical decision making as a nurse practitioner. Students will apply their knowledge of physiology, pathophysiology, microbiology, and evidence-based processes to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed by nurse practitioners specific to their scope of practice. Prerequisites: NURS 6338 and NURS 6302. Open for Cross Enrollment on Space Available Basis.

NURS 6143. Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Clinical Skills and Laboratory Science. 1 Credit Hour.

In this course, students examine the relationships between abnormal physiology and diagnostic testing and how to analyze, select, and interpret laboratory studies in the context of clinical decision making as a nurse practitioner. Students will apply their knowledge of physiology, pathophysiology, microbiology, and evidence-based processes to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed by nurse practitioners specific to their scope of practice. Prerequisites: NURS 6338 and NURS 6302. Open for Cross Enrollment on Space Available Basis.

NURS 6144. Special Population Pharmacology: Applied Pediatric Pharmacology (FNP and PNP). 1 Credit Hour.

This course is designed to build upon the family and pediatric nurse practitioner student's knowledge of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics to develop comprehensive prescription plans for acute, chronic, and mental health conditions commonly found in the pediatric primary care population. Prerequisites: NURS 6338 and NURS 6302. Open for Cross Enrollment on Space Available Basis.

NURS 6145. Special Population Pharmacology: Applied Critical Care Pharmacology (AGACNP). 1 Credit Hour.

This course is designed to build upon the adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner student's knowledge of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics to develop comprehensive prescription plans for acute, chronic, complex and critically ill older adolescent and adult patients. Prerequisites: NURS 6338 and NURS 6302. Open for Cross Enrollment on Space Available Basis.

NURS 6147. Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) Clinical Skills and Laboratory Science. 1 Credit Hour.

In this course students examine the relationships between abnormal physiology and diagnostic testing and how to analyze, select, and interpret laboratory studies in the context of clinical decision making as a nurse practitioner. Students will apply their knowledge of physiology, pathophysiology, microbiology, and evidence-based processes to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed by nurse practitioners specific to their scope of practice. Prerequisites: NURS 6338 and NURS 6302. Open for Cross Enrollment on Space Available Basis.

NURS 6149. Psychotherapy for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). 1 Credit Hour.

This course introduces the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner student to the theory and practice of psychotherapy. Students examine theories and techniques which provide clinically therapeutic interventions with adults and children. Students explore models of psychotherapy consistent with current professional research and practice. The primary focus is on Person-Centered therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Supportive Psychotherapy. Prerequisites: NURS 6338 and NURS 6302. Open for Cross Enrollment on Space Available Basis.

NURS 6153. Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Diagnosis and Management: Clinical Seminar 1. 1 Credit Hour.

The focus of this course is integration and reflection of the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) student's core knowledge in health promotion, health protection, diagnosis and management in the care of patients and families in the primary healthcare setting. The seminar course is designed to promote analysis and synthesis of the clinical experience through faculty mentoring, documentation of patient encounters, discussions, and scholarly clinical presentations. Prerequisites: NURS 6453, NURS 6454. Corequisites: NURS 6457, NURS 6254.

NURS 6154. Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Diagnosis and Management Clinical Seminar 2. 1 Credit Hour.

The focus of this course is integration and reflection of the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) student's core knowledge in health promotion, health protection, diagnosis and management in the care of patients and families in the primary healthcare setting. The seminar course is designed to promote analysis and synthesis of the clinical experience through faculty mentoring, documentation of patient encounters, discussions, and scholarly clinical presentations. Prerequisites: NURS 6453, NURS 6454, NURS 6254, NURS 6457, NURS 6153. Corequisites: NURS 6458.

NURS 6210. Advanced Health Assessment and Clinical Reasoning. 2 Credit Hours.

This course will build upon health assessment skills developed in the professional nurse's basic educational program. The theoretical and clinical basis for health assessment by the advanced clinician will be developed. The process whereby the advanced clinician utilizes comprehensive history, physical, psychosocial, and cultural assessment across the lifespan to gather specific data relevant to common health problems is demonstrated. Students will develop clinical reasoning skills to begin to formulate differential diagnoses. Corequisites: NURS 6110. Prerequisites: NURS 6338.

NURS 6219. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Diagnosis and Management: Concepts & Theory 3. 2 Credit Hours.

This course provides the remaining theoretical basis for the competencies of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in health promotion, diagnosis, and management of patients with actual and potential psychiatric disorders listed in the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders across the lifespan. Emphasis is on integrating psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, complementary and alternative approaches to the treatment of patients across the continuum of care. Problem-based and self-directed learning strategies are used to review acute and chronic psychiatric disorders, analysis of data, formulation of differential diagnoses and development of patient-centered treatment plans in collaboration with families and interprofessional teams. Prerequisites: NURS 6338, NURS 6302, NURS 6210, NURS 6110, NURS 6410, NURS 6411. Corequisites: NURS 6111, NURS 6419.

NURS 6224. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care (PNP-PC) Diagnosis and Management: Concepts & Theory 3. 2 Credit Hours.

This course builds on the two prior PNP didactic courses and will further provide the BSN prepared nurse the competencies essential to practice nursing at the advanced practice level in the role of the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP). This is a hybrid course which means content is provided using a combination of face to face and on-line instruction. Case-based and self-directed learning strategies are used to promote student competency in health promotion, health protection, health assessment, and diagnosis and management of illness in the pediatric primary care setting. Additionally, this course emphasizes collaborative partnerships among patients, families, and other members of the health care team to ensure best outcomes for children, their families, and the community. Prerequisites: NURS 6338, NURS 6302, NURS 6210, NURS 6110, NURS 6421, NURS 6422. Corequisites: NURS 6124, NURS 6424.

NURS 6235. Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) Diagnosis & Management: Concepts & Theory 3. 2 Credit Hours.

This course fosters the progression of the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner student's role transition in the areas of health promotion, disease prevention, diagnosis and management in high acuity practice settings for the young adult, adult and older adult with complex acute, critical and chronic health conditions. Emphasis is placed on using evidence-based practice to formulate individualized plans of care and developing collaborative partnerships with patients, their families and inter-professional teams. Prerequisites: NURS 6338, NURS 6302, NURS 6210, NURS 6110, NURS 6435, NURS 6436. Corequisites: NURS 6135, NURS 6437.

NURS 6250. Advanced Health Promotion, Health Protection, and Disease Prevention. 2 Credit Hours.

In this course, students analyze health promotion, health protection and disease prevention theories, research and strategies to reduce risk and improve health outcomes of individuals, families and communities. Students synthesize epidemiological, biostatistical, environmental and other evidence-based data to design interventions that promote health of diverse populations. Prerequisites: NURS 6320, NURS 7303. Corequisites: NURS 6380.

NURS 6254. Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Diagnosis and Management: Concepts & Theory 3. 2 Credit Hours.

This course provides the theoretical foundations for the competencies of the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) in health promotion, diagnosis and management in the primary healthcare setting for the pediatric patient and family. Problem-based and self-directed learning strategies are used to formulate differential diagnoses and develop evidence-based treatment plans for chronic and acute conditions affecting pediatric patients from birth to adolescence. Collaboration with interprofessional teams is examined as well as legal and ethical principles informing quality family-centered healthcare. Prerequisites: NURS 6338, NURS 6302, NURS 6210, NURS 6110, NURS 6453, NURS 6454. Corequisites: NURS 6153, NURS 6457.

NURS 6302. Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics. 3 Credit Hours.

This course provides the opportunity to acquire advanced knowledge and skills in the therapeutic use of pharmacologic agents. The pharmacologic treatment of major health problems will be explored. Principles of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacogenomics will be examined. The effects of culture, ethnicity, age, pregnancy, gender and funding on pharmacologic therapy will be emphasized. Legal aspects of prescribing will be fully addressed. The prerequisite does not apply to CRNA track students. Prerequisites: NURS 6338 Open for Cross Enrollment on Space Available Basis.

NURS 6315. Informatics & Health Care Technologies. 3 Credit Hours.

This course addresses advanced leadership roles in the clinical setting related to information systems and patient care technology. The content focuses on information systems that assist in monitoring outcomes and quality improvement, patient safety, and evaluation and selection of patient care technology and consumer health information sources. Legal and ethical issues related to information systems and patient care technology will be explored. Prerequisites: NURS 6320, NURS 7303, NURS 7302. Open for Cross Enrollment on Space Available Basis.

NURS 6319. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Diagnosis and Management Clinical Application 3. 3 Credit Hours.

The focus of this clinical course is on the sustained integration of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner essential knowledge in health promotion, diagnosis and management of patients and families with actual and potential psychiatric disorders across the lifespan and across the healthcare continuum. Emphasis is placed on care of patients and families with acute and chronic psychiatric disorders in collaboration with interprofessional teams using evidence-based and patient centered strategies. Prerequisites: NURS 6410, NURS 6411, NURS 6219, NURS 6419, NURS 6111, NURS 6420, NURS 6119.

NURS 6320. Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice. 3 Credit Hours.

In this course students explore and consider theories from nursing and related disciplines. Emphasis is placed on the role of theory to guide practice and care improvement. This course is a foundation for the advanced practice nurse to choose and use theories. Prerequisites: Graduate Standing.

NURS 6324. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care (PNP-PC) Diagnosis and Management: Clinical Application 3. 3 Credit Hours.

This course will allow the student PNP to integrate prior theoretical knowledge and build on the previous clinical experience in a variety of pediatric clinical environments relevant to pediatric primary care. There will be a focus on health promotion, health protection, and the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic illnesses from birth through adolescence. Additionally, this course emphasizes collaborative partnerships among patients, families, and other members of the health care team to ensure best outcomes for children, their families, and the community. Prerequisites: NURS 6421, NURS 6422, NURS 6224, NURS 6424, NURS 6124, NURS 6425, NURS 6125.

NURS 6335. Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) Diagnosis and Management: Clinical App 3. 3 Credit Hours.

This course develops clinical competency and emphasizes the integration of theory, assessment and advanced therapeutics for the safe and patient-centered care of adults in a high acuity healthcare setting. Emphasis is placed on the management of acute, complex, and chronic health problems in the young adult, older adult, and elder adults as well as adults with critical illness under the direction of clinical preceptors. In addition, this course emphasizes collaborative partnership development between patients, their families, and inter-professional teams. Prerequisites: NURS 6435, NURS 6436, NURS 6235, NURS 6437, NURS 6135, NURS 6438, NURS 6137.

NURS 6338. Advanced Pathophysiology. 3 Credit Hours.

In this course, students focus on advanced pathophysiological processes across the lifespan, incorporating use of clinical reasoning skills to distinguish alterations across multiple physiological systems. Prerequisites: Graduate Standing. Open for Cross Enrollment on Space Available Basis.

NURS 6354. Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Diagnosis and Management: Clinical Application 3. 3 Credit Hours.

The focus of this clinical course is sustained integration of the Family Nurse Practitioner's (FNP) essential knowledge in health promotion, diagnosis and management of patients and families in the primary healthcare setting across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on care of patients and families with acute and chronic health problems in collaboration with interprofessional teams using evidence-based and patient-centered strategies. Prerequisites: NURS 6453, NURS 6454, NURS 6254, NURS 6457, NURS 6153, NURS 6458, NURS 6154.

NURS 6380. Fundamentals of Epidemiology. 3 Credit Hours.

This course is designed to study the distribution and determinants of health and disease in human populations. Improving health by altering personal and environmental risk factors will be a major focus. Epidemiological research using technology and public health informatics will also be introduced. Prerequisites: Graduate Standing. Open for Cross Enrollment on Space Available Basis.

NURS 6410. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Diagnosis and Management: Concepts & Theory 1. 4 Credit Hours.

This course provides the theoretical foundations for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Students will use a holistic perspective to examine the etiologies, meaning and consequences of human behavior. Problem-based and self-directed learning strategies are used to learn methods for gathering data in conducting a psychiatric assessment, formulating differential diagnoses and developing evidence-based treatment recommendations with individuals and families across the lifespan. Collaboration with interprofessional teams is examined as well as legal and ethical principles informing psychiatric care. Prerequisites: NURS 6338, NURS 6302, NURS 6210, NURS 6110.

NURS 6411. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Diagnosis and Management: Concepts & Theory 2. 4 Credit Hours.

This course builds on theoretical foundations for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner developed in the first Diagnosis and Management Course. Competencies are developed in health promotion, diagnosis, and management of patients and families with potential and actual psychiatric disorders across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on integrating psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, complementary and alternative approaches to the treatment of patients across the continuum of care. Problem-based and self-directed learning strategies are used to review acute and chronic psychiatric disorders, analysis of data, formulation of differential diagnoses and development of patient-centered treatment plans in collaboration with families and interprofessional teams. Prerequisites: NURS 6338, NURS 6302, NURS 6210, NURS 6110, NURS 6410.

NURS 6419. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Diagnosis and Management Clinical Application 1. 4 Credit Hours.

The focus of this clinical course is the integration of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner essential knowledge in health promotion, diagnosis and management of patients and families with actual and potential psychiatric disorders across the lifespan and across the healthcare continuum. Emphasis is placed on care of patients and families with acute and chronic psychiatric disorders in collaboration with interprofessional teams using evidence-based and patient centered strategies. Prerequisites: NURS 6410, NURS 6411. Corequisites: NURS 6219, NURS 6111.

NURS 6420. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Diagnosis and Management Clinical Application 2. 4 Credit Hours.

The focus of this clinical course is on the continued integration of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner essential knowledge in health promotion, diagnosis and management of patients and families with actual and potential psychiatric disorders across the lifespan and across the healthcare continuum. Emphasis is placed on care of patients and families with acute and chronic psychiatric disorders in collaboration with interprofessional teams using evidence-based and patient centered strategies. Prerequisites: NURS 6410, NURS 6411, NURS 6219, NURS 6419, NURS 6111. Corequisites: NURS 6119.

NURS 6421. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care (PNP-PC) Diagnosis and Management: Concepts & Theory 1. 4 Credit Hours.

This course provides the theoretical content for the BSN prepared nurse to acquire the competencies essential to practice nursing at the advanced practice level in the role of the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP). Case-based and self-directed learning strategies are used to promote student competency in health promotion, health protection, health assessment, and diagnosis and management of illness in the pediatric primary care setting. Additionally, this course emphasizes collaborative partnerships among patients, families, and other members of the health care team to ensure best outcomes for children, their families, and the community. Prerequisites: NURS 6338, NURS 6302, NURS 6210, NURS 6110.

NURS 6422. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care (PNP-PC) Diagnosis and Management: Concepts & Theory 2. 4 Credit Hours.

This course builds on the prior PNP didactic course and will further provide the BSN prepared nurse the competencies essential to practice nursing at the advanced practice level in the role of the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP). This is a hybrid course which means content is provided using a combination of face to face and on-line instruction. Case-based and self-directed learning strategies are used to promote student competency in health promotion, health protection, health assessment, and diagnosis and management of illness in the pediatric primary care setting. Additionally, this course emphasizes collaborative partnerships among patients, families, and other members of the health care team to ensure best outcomes for children, their families, and the community. Prerequisites: NURS 6338, NURS 6302, NURS 6210, NURS 6110, NURS 6421.

NURS 6424. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care (PNP-PC) Diagnosis and Management: Clinical Application 1. 4 Credit Hours.

This course will allow the student PNP to integrate theoretical knowledge into a variety of pediatric clinical experiences relevant to pediatric primary care. There will be a focus on health promotion, health protection, and the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic illnesses from birth through adolescence. Additionally, this course emphasizes collaborative partnerships among patients, families, and other members of the health care team to ensure best outcomes for children, their families, and the community. Prerequisites: NURS 6421, NURS 6422. Corequisites: NURS 6224, NURS 6124.

NURS 6425. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care (PNP-PC) Diagnosis and Management: Clinical Application 2. 4 Credit Hours.

This course will allow the student PNP to integrate prior theoretical knowledge and build on the previous clinical experience in a variety of pediatric clinical environments relevant to pediatric primary care. There will be a focus on health promotion, health protection, and the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic illnesses from birth through adolescence. Additionally, this course emphasizes collaborative partnerships among patients, families, and other members of the health care team to ensure best outcomes for children, their families, and the community. Prerequisites: NURS 6421, NURS 6422, NURS 6224, NURS 6424, NURS 6124. Corequisites: NURS 6125.

NURS 6435. Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) Diagnosis & Management: Concepts & Theory 1. 4 Credit Hours.

This course introduces the student to the principles of diagnostic and treatment strategies utilized in acute/critical care settings by the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP). The use of evidence-based practice is encouraged to develop a strong scientific foundation for independent and collaborative practice as the registered nurse transitions to the role of the AGACNP. The focus is in health promotion, disease prevention, diagnosis and management of common illnesses seen in the acute care setting affecting the young adult, adult and older adult populations. In addition, this course emphasizes collaborative partnership development between patients, their families and inter-professional teams. Prerequisites: NURS 6338, NURS 6302, NURS 6210, NURS 6110.

NURS 6436. Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) Diagnosis & Management: Concepts & Theory 2. 4 Credit Hours.

This course fosters the progression of the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner student's role transition in the areas of health promotion, disease prevention, diagnosis and management in high acuity practice settings for the young adult, adult and older adult with complex acute, critical and chronic health conditions.  Emphasis is placed on using evidence-based practice to formulate individualized plans of care and developing collaborative partnerships with patients, their families and inter-professional teams. Prerequisites: NURS 6338, NURS 6302, NURS 6210, NURS 6110, NURS 6435.

NURS 6437. Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) Diagnosis and Management: Clinical App 1. 4 Credit Hours.

This course develops clinical competency and emphasizes the integration of theory, assessment and advanced therapeutics for the safe and patient-centered care of adults in a high acuity healthcare setting. Emphasis is placed on the management of acute, complex, and chronic health problems in the young adult, older adult, and elder adults as well as adults with critical illness under the direction of clinical preceptors. In addition, this course emphasizes collaborative partnership development between patients, their families, and inter-professional teams. Prerequisites: NURS 6435, NURS 6436. Corequisites: NURS 6235, NURS 6135.

NURS 6438. Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) Diagnosis and Management: Clinical App 2. 4 Credit Hours.

This course develops clinical competency and emphasizes the integration of theory, assessment and advanced therapeutics for the safe and patient-centered care of adults in a high acuity healthcare setting. Emphasis is placed on the management of acute, complex, and chronic health problems in the young adult, older adult, and elder adults as well as adults with critical illness under the direction of clinical preceptors. In addition, this course emphasizes collaborative partnership development between patients, their families, and inter-professional teams. Prerequisites: NURS 6435, NURS 6436, NURS 6235, NURS 6437, NURS 6135. Corequisites: NURS 6137.

NURS 6453. Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Diagnosis and Management: Concepts & Theory 1. 4 Credit Hours.

This course provides the theoretical foundations for the competencies of the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), including health promotion, palliative care, diagnosis and management for the adult and geriatric patient in the primary healthcare setting. Problem-based and self-directed learning strategies are used to formulate differential diagnoses and develop evidence-based treatment plans for chronic and acute conditions affecting the geriatric patient and family. Collaboration with interprofessional teams is examined as well as legal and ethical principles informing quality family-centered healthcare. Prerequisites: NURS 6338, NURS 6302, NURS 6210, NURS 6110.

NURS 6454. Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Diagnosis and Management: Concepts & Theory 2. 4 Credit Hours.

This course provides the theoretical foundations for the competencies of the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) in health promotion, diagnosis and management in the primary healthcare setting for adults, including women across the reproductive continuum. Problem-based and self-directed learning strategies are used to formulate differential diagnoses and develop evidence-based treatment plans for chronic and acute conditions affecting the adult patient and women across the reproductive continuum. Collaboration with interprofessional teams is examined as well as legal and ethical principles informing quality family-centered healthcare. Prerequisites: NURS 6338, NURS 6302, NURS 6210, NURS 6110, NURS 6453.

NURS 6457. Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Diagnosis and Management: Clinical Application 1. 4 Credit Hours.

The focus of this clinical course is integration of the Family Nurse Practitioner's (FNP) essential knowledge in health promotion, diagnosis and management of patients and families in the primary healthcare setting across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on care of patients and families with acute and chronic health problems in collaboration with interprofessional teams using evidence-based and patient-centered strategies. Prerequisites: NURS 6453, NURS 6454. Corequisites: NURS 6354, NURS 6153.

NURS 6458. Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Diagnosis and Management: Clinical Application 2. 4 Credit Hours.

The focus of this clinical course is continued integration of the Family Nurse Practitioner's (FNP) essential knowledge in health promotion, diagnosis and management of patients and families in the primary healthcare setting across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on care of patients and families with acute and chronic health problems in collaboration with interprofessional teams using evidence-based and patient-centered strategies. Prerequisites: NURS 6453, NURS 6454, NURS 6254, NURS 6457, NURS 6153. Corequisites: NURS 6154.

NURS 7302. Theoretical Foundations for Leadership in Complex Adaptive Systems. 3 Credit Hours.

The course focuses on theoretical underpinnings for leadership, complexity science and complex adaptive systems. Individual leadership skill development for transforming healthcare and nursing practice through innovation, change management and quality improvement is highlighted. The course prepares nurses to assume leadership in complex healthcare systems through advanced communication, team building, conflict and board management, decision making and collaborative skills. Prerequisites: Graduate Standing. Open for Cross Enrollment on Space Available Basis.

NURS 7303. Science of Knowledge Translation and Implementation I. 3 Credit Hours.

This course builds a foundation for advanced clinical scholarship, preparing students to conduct a systematic search of the literature to address a research-practice gap, critically appraise the identified literature, and synthesize this body of literature to identify an evidence-based intervention(s) to address this gap. Students will analyze various models of evidence-based practice (EBP) and knowledge translation to guide the implementation of knowledge into practice. They will critically appraise and synthesize primary research, systematic reviews, and best practice guidelines to address clinical questions. Prerequisites: NURS 6320 Open for Cross Enrollment on Space Available Basis.

NURS 7304. Science of Knowledge Translation and Implementation II. 3 Credit Hours.

In this course students will enhance their capacity to integrate research and knowledge into practice. Students will examine knowledge translation models, implementation designs, program evaluation methods, and analytical approaches to improve practice, patient, and system-level outcomes. Students will also be introduced to strategies that sustain and facilitate evidence-based interventions in complex healthcare delivery systems. Ethical issues related to knowledge translation and implementation will also be explored in this course. Prerequisites: NURS 7303. Open for Cross Enrollment on Space Available Basis.

NURS 7305. DNP Seminar. 3 Credit Hours.

This seminar focuses on the DNP project development. This seminar includes activities related to developing the DNP project proposal: identifying the opportunity for improvement, review of the literature for significance and background, selecting the appropriate theoretical model(s) that will guide the assessment and implementation of the project, and identifying the project goal. The student synthesizes the literature to guide the evidence-based project proposal. During this seminar, students will work with the mentoring team (faculty chair and the project site preceptor). Prerequisites: NURS 6315; NURS 6320; NURS 6380; NURS 7302, NURS 7303, NURS 7304, NURS 7320, NURS 7322, NURS 7324.

NURS 7306. DNP Project. 3 Credit Hours.

This course provides students with clinical specialty immersion experience to plan, design, implement, and evaluate the DNP Project. Students will demonstrate the role of the DNP as leader and innovator in complex organizational systems as it relates to knowledge translation, implementation, and evaluation. Milestones for project completion are determined for each semester. Prerequisites: NURS 6320, NURS 6315, NURS 6380, NURS 7302, NURS 7303, NURS 7304, NURS 7305, NURS 7320, NURS 7324, NURS 7322. Corequisites: NURS 6235, NURS 6254, NURS 6219, NURS 6224.

NURS 7307. DNP Dissemination. 3 Credit Hours.

The student will disseminate DNP project outcomes, recommendations, and lessons learned through scholarly writing and presentations. Additionally, students will address practice implications with system leaders and communities of interest. Prerequisites: NURS 6320, NURS 7302, NURS 7303, NURS 6315, NURS 6380, NURS 7324, NURS 7322, NURS 7304, NURS 7305, NURS 7306, NURS 7320.

NURS 7320. Statistical Methods and Data Analysis to Evaluate Healthcare Delivery Systems. 3 Credit Hours.

Students will be introduced to analytical methods for knowledge translation and implementation to evaluate processes that impact system, practice, and patient level outcomes. Students will build skills to analyze patient, practice, and outcome data using descriptive statistics, quality improvement tools, and statistical process control. Students will examine appropriate models, methods, measures, data sources, and analyses to evaluate healthcare quality and patient outcomes. Students will also build capacity to interpret, visualize, and present data to advance practice and improve patient outcomes. Prerequisites: Graduate Standing. Open for Cross Enrollment on Space Available Basis.

NURS 7322. Healthcare Policy Analysis and Advocacy. 3 Credit Hours.

This course prepares the nurse leader to advance the agenda of the rapidly changing care environment by examination of health policy research and analysis. Students will focus on policy process and develop and implement policy agendas. They will participate in collective decision-making, identifying roles and key stakeholders. The course will address how to identify gaps in policy knowledge and provide opportunity for nurse leaders to engage in processes that influence policy decisions at the institutional, local, state, regional, national and/ or international levels. The course will prepare the nurse leader to analyze the policy process and engage in politically competent care. There are no prerequisites for Post-MSN to PhD students. However, DNP students do have a prerequisite. Prerequisites: NURS 7302.

NURS 7324. Healthcare Economics And Policy. 3 Credit Hours.

This course prepares the student to lead improvements in health care and shape health policy through an understanding of macroeconomic principles in the health care market. Students will be given the opportunity to apply theoretical and empirical economic analysis to business and public policy issues in health care. Open for Cross Enrollment on Space Available Basis. Prerequisites: NURS 6320.