Post-Graduate Certificate

Admissions Requirements

Specialization, Program of Study:  Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, and Nursing Education

Length:  5 semesters

General Admission Requirements: 

  • Online application submitted via NursingCAS. View a video overview on completing NursingCAS application.
  • NursingCAS application fee
  • Master’s in Nursing
    • Completion of a graduate course in health assessment with a grade of B or better.
    • Completion of a graduate pathophysiology course with a grade of B or better.
    • Completion of a graduate pharmacology course with a grade of B or better.
  • Submit official transcript(s) from each post-secondary institution attended, even if no degree awarded, to NursingCAS. International transcripts must be evaluated by an accredited foreign credential service. *Visit the nursing admissions website for more information regarding international applicant requirements.
  • Grade Point Average of "B" (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or higher in previous graduate studies.
  • Official copy of Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score, if international applicant. TOEFL and IELTS scores can be no more than two (2) years old. A minimum TOEFL score of 550 is required on the paper examination; minimum 250 on the computer-based examination; or, minimum 68 on the internet based examination.  A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 for graduate admission is required. TOEFL or IELTS scores are not required for students who have successfully completed ENGL 1301 and 1302 (or equivalent courses) from an accredited college or university in the United States or for students who have earned a degree from an accredited college or university in the United States. TOEFL school code: 3383
  • Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Texas or Compact State with multi-state privileges for the Post-Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education (practicum experiences must be conducted in the state of Texas). For Post-Graduate Certificates in APRN tracks, must be licensed as an APRN.
  • Current BLS for Healthcare Providers Certification through the American Heart Association. Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner majors will need to possess Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association.
  • Current required immunizations
  • Proof of Current health insurance coverage
  • Clear criminal background check
  • Three professional references (Submit via NursingCAS application)
  • Professional goal statement/essay (Submit via Supplemental Application, not via NursingCAS application)
  • Current resume or curriculum vita
  • School of Nursing application fee
  • Interview and admission essay

Application Deadline:  See School of Nursing Admissions website

Start Term: Spring for APRN tracks; Fall for Nursing Education

Contact: 
​Office of Admissions
​School of Nursing
​UT Health Science Center at San Antonio
7703 Floyd Curl Drive, MSC 7945
San Antonio, Texas 78229-3900
Phone: 210-567-0341
​Toll Free: 877-235-0341
FAX 210-567-6189
https://www.uthscsa.edu/academics/nursing

Certificate Requirements and Graduation

The Post Graduate Certificate Program option is available for students who hold a master's degree in nursing and desire a Nurse Practitioner specialization in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care, Family, Pediatric Primary Care, Psychiatric Mental Health or Nursing Education. 

For the Post Graduate Certificate in a Nurse Practitioner track, a minimum of 28 semester credit hours of upper-division and graduate courses is required. A student must achieve no less than the total number of semester credit hours for the specific track.

To complete, a student must have an overall minimum GPA of 3.0, no more than one grade of C and no incomplete grades.

Curriculum and Plans of Study

MSN-prepared nurses interested in obtaining a Post-Graduate Certificate as a Nurse Practitioner may select from three areas of specialization: (1) Adult Gerontology-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, (2) Family Nurse Practitioner, (3) Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care, and (4) Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Students can expect to take a minimum of 28 semester credit hours towards their certificate. However, total semester credit hours needed for completion is determined on a case-by-case basis once admission is offered.

MSN-prepared nurses interested in obtaining a Post Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education must complete a minimum of 15 semester credit hours towards their certificate. However, total semester credit hours needed for completion is determined on a case-by-case basis once admission is offered.

Post-Graduate Certificate students are subject to general and graduate policies of the Master’s degree program and the School of Nursing.  Students who complete the certificate program are eligible to take National credentialing boards.

Nursing Education

First Year
Fall SemesterTheoryClinicalLabContSCH
NURS 6261Foundational Topics in Nursing Education3
NURS 6262Curriculum Design and Evaluation2
NURS 6134Clinical Application 1: Facilitation of Learning601
Spring Semester
NURS 7303Science of Knowledge Translation and Implementation I3
NURS 6264Teaching and Learning Strategies Across Settings2
NURS 6136Clinical Application 2: Facilitation of Learning601
Summer Semester
NURS 6266Assessment and Evaluation in Education2
NURS 6138Clinical Application 3: Facilitation of Learning601
 Total Credit Hours: 0.0180.00.00.015.0

Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)

First Year
Spring SemesterTheoryClinicalLabContSCH
NURS 6435Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) Diagnosis & Management: Concepts & Theory 14
NURS 6145Special Population Pharmacology: Applied Critical Care Pharmacology (AGACNP)1
NURS 6147Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) Clinical Skills and Laboratory Science1
Summer Semester
NURS 6436Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) Diagnosis & Management: Concepts & Theory 24
NURS 6250Advanced Health Promotion, Health Protection, and Disease Prevention2
 Total Credit Hours: 0.00.00.00.012.0
Second Year
Fall SemesterTheoryClinicalLabContSCH
NURS 6235Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) Diagnosis & Management: Concepts & Theory 32
NURS 6437Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) Diagnosis and Management: Clinical App 12404
NURS 6135Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) Diagnosis and Management Clinical Seminar 11
Spring Semester
NURS 6130Nurse Practitioner Conceptual Basis For Advanced Practice Nursing1
NURS 6438Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) Diagnosis and Management: Clinical App 22404
NURS 6137Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) Diagnosis and Management Clinical Seminar 21
Summer Semester
NURS 6335Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) Diagnosis and Management: Clinical App 31803
 Total Credit Hours: 0.0660.00.00.016.0

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

First Year
Spring SemesterTheoryClinicalLabContSCH
NURS 6453Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Diagnosis and Management: Concepts & Theory 14
NURS 6144Special Population Pharmacology: Applied Pediatric Pharmacology (FNP and PNP)1
NURS 6143Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Clinical Skills and Laboratory Science1
Summer Semester
NURS 6454Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Diagnosis and Management: Concepts & Theory 24
NURS 6250Advanced Health Promotion, Health Protection, and Disease Prevention2
 Total Credit Hours: 0.00.00.00.012.0
Second Year
Fall SemesterTheoryClinicalLabContSCH
NURS 6254Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Diagnosis and Management: Concepts & Theory 32
NURS 6457Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Diagnosis and Management: Clinical Application 12404
NURS 6153Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Diagnosis and Management: Clinical Seminar 11
Spring Semester
NURS 6130Nurse Practitioner Conceptual Basis For Advanced Practice Nursing1
NURS 6458Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Diagnosis and Management: Clinical Application 22404
NURS 6154Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Diagnosis and Management Clinical Seminar 21
Summer Semester
NURS 6354Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Diagnosis and Management: Clinical Application 31803
 Total Credit Hours: 0.0660.00.00.016.0

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

First Year
Spring SemesterTheoryClinicalLabContSCH
NURS 6410Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Diagnosis and Management: Concepts & Theory 14
NURS 6140Special Population Pharmacology: Applied Psychopharmacology (PMHNP)1
NURS 6149Psychotherapy for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)1
Summer Semester
NURS 6411Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Diagnosis and Management: Concepts & Theory 24
NURS 6250Advanced Health Promotion, Health Protection, and Disease Prevention2
 Total Credit Hours: 0.00.00.00.012.0
Second Year
Fall SemesterTheoryClinicalLabContSCH
NURS 6219Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Diagnosis and Management: Concepts & Theory 32
NURS 6419Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Diagnosis and Management Clinical Application 12404
NURS 6111Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Diagnosis and Management: Clinical Seminar 11
Spring Semester
NURS 6130Nurse Practitioner Conceptual Basis For Advanced Practice Nursing1
NURS 6420Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Diagnosis and Management Clinical Application 22404
NURS 6119Psychiatric Mental Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Diagnosis and Management Clinical Seminar 21
Summer Semester
NURS 6319Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Diagnosis and Management Clinical Application 31803
 Total Credit Hours: 0.0660.00.00.016.0

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care (PNP-PC)

First Year
Spring SemesterTheoryClinicalLabContSCH
NURS 6421Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care (PNP-PC) Diagnosis and Management: Concepts & Theory 14
NURS 6144Special Population Pharmacology: Applied Pediatric Pharmacology (FNP and PNP)1
NURS 6141Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care (PNP-PC) Clinical Skills and Laboratory Science1
Summer Semester
NURS 6422Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care (PNP-PC) Diagnosis and Management: Concepts & Theory 24
NURS 6250Advanced Health Promotion, Health Protection, and Disease Prevention2
 Total Credit Hours: 0.00.00.00.012.0
Second Year
Fall SemesterTheoryClinicalLabContSCH
NURS 6224Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care (PNP-PC) Diagnosis and Management: Concepts & Theory 32
NURS 6424Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care (PNP-PC) Diagnosis and Management: Clinical Application 12404
NURS 6124Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Diagnosis and Management: Clinical Seminar 11
Spring Semester
NURS 6130Nurse Practitioner Conceptual Basis For Advanced Practice Nursing1
NURS 6425Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care (PNP-PC) Diagnosis and Management: Clinical Application 22404
NURS 6125Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care (PNP-PC) Diagnosis and Management Clinical Seminar 21
Summer Semester
NURS 6324Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care (PNP-PC) Diagnosis and Management: Clinical Application 31803
 Total Credit Hours: 0.0660.00.00.016.0

Graduate Program Policies

General Information

Information about academic progression, policies or procedures, as well as curriculum information, may be obtained from the Office for Academic Affairs.

Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse

Each graduate nursing student is required to maintain current licensure in good standing as a registered nurse in Texas, or a Compact State with multistate privileges, throughout the graduate program. Students must provide a copy of the license verification to the Office for Academic Affairs. Failure to maintain a current license in good standing or to produce proof of current licensure in good standing is grounds for dismissal from the program.

Advisement

Each student enrolled in the graduate program is assigned an advisor in the Office for Academic Affairs. 

Transfer of Credit

Students may, with the approval of the Committee on Graduate Studies (COGS), transfer from another accredited institution a maximum of six semester credit hours (nine quarter hours) of graduate credit applicable to their course of study leading toward the Master of Science in Nursing. 

Approval of any course for transfer, prior to registration for the course, is strongly recommended. 

Approval of transfer credit requires that the student be enrolled in the graduate program. The student must complete a Request for Transfer of Credit form and submit it to the Office for Academic Affairs with an official course description from the catalog and must make certain that an official transcript, sent directly from the college or university attended, is in her/his file or request that a transcript be sent as soon as the course is completed. All courses must have been completed not more than five years before the degree is awarded. Courses in which a grade of C or less has been earned will not be accepted for transfer (see exception for students enrolled in the DNP Public Health Nurse Leader). The student may obtain additional information about materials that must be submitted with the petition from the Office for Academic Affairs. 

Teaching Assistants

Opportunities are available for graduate nursing students enrolled part-time to work as teaching assistants in the School of Nursing. Interested applicants should contact the Office for Academic Affairs in the School of Nursing for additional information.

Honors

A graduate nursing student whose grade point average is 4.0 is awarded her/his degree with High Honors.

Grades and Grade Point Average

The standing of students in their work is expressed by five grades: A (above average graduate work), B (average graduate work), C (below average graduate work), D (failing graduate work), and F (failing graduate work). D and F grades are not acceptable for graduate credit. Students may also register in certain courses on a pass/fail basis, in which case the grade is recorded as either Pass (P) or Fail (F), and no letter grade is assigned. 

Other symbols used in reporting the standing of students in their classes are: W=withdrawal from course; I=incomplete; IP=in progress (for selected courses); S=satisfactory; U=unsatisfactory; P=pass; F= fail; AU records an audited course. U is equivalent to a grade of F.

Courses in which a student receives a D, F, or U will not be counted toward the total number of courses and/or hours required for a graduate degree in the School of Nursing or the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. However, all grades (A to F) are included in the computation of the grade point average. In computing the grade point average, the following scale of points per semester credit hour is used:

A = 4 points (90-100)

B = 3 points (80-89)

C = 2 points (75-79)

D = 1 point (66-74)

F = 0 points (65 or below)

Note:  Final numeric grades are calculated to two decimal places and rounded mathematically as follows:

  • Less than 0.50 – round down to next whole number – (i.e.“89.49” would be rounded to “89”)
  • 0.50 or greater – round up to next whole number – (i.e. “90.50” would be rounded to “91”)

Progression in the Graduate Program

To continue in the graduate program, a student must:

  • absolve any contingencies related to program admission within the time period stated in the letter of admission, or within the first semester if not stated;
  • maintain satisfactory progress (B average in first 9 hours);
  • receive no more than one C in any course;
  • maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of B (3.0) for all courses taken while enrolled in the graduate program.

Scholastic Probation

A student whose cumulative grade point average falls below 3.0 will be placed on scholastic probation and warned that continuation in the graduate program is in jeopardy.

The progress of students on scholastic probation will be reviewed by the Committee on Graduate Studies (COGS) each semester. A student on scholastic probation will not be admitted to candidacy nor awarded a degree. Satisfactory progress toward the degree is required throughout the student’s enrollment. The Committee on Graduate Studies (COGS) may terminate a student’s enrollment at any time if the student does not meet the criteria for continuance in the program.

Probation Policy and Procedure

  1. Definition: Probation is the status of the student whose progression in the program may be delayed, interrupted or conditional due to the criteria listed below.
  2. Criteria for probation in the nursing program includes any one of the following:
    1. Earning a grade of C in a graduate course
      1. The student will be on probation the remainder of their program
    2. Earning a grade in a  graduate course that drops the GPA below 3.0
    3. Failure to meet any of the School of Nursing Policies related to academic or professional conduct
    4. Failure to meet the terms of professional integrity standards defined in the current University Catalog, the Texas State Board of Nursing Nurse Practice Act, the Texas State Board of Nursing Rules and Regulations and the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics.
  3. Probation Procedure:
    1. Initial Review of Recommendation for Probation
      1. A student whom receives a final grade of C in a course will be notified of her/his probation status by the Office for Academic Affairs
      2. The student may present her/his case to the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies, if requested in writing, within three business days of notification of the probation recommendation. If the student wishes to bring a person outside of the School of Nursing to the meeting, he/she must indicate this in the request to the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies. If the person attending the meeting with the student is an attorney, the meeting will be held with the university attorney present.
    2. If a student is in validation of the criteria for probation, one or more of the following actions will occur:
      1. Earning a Grade of C or a grade that drops the GPA below 3.0 
        1. A written “Probation Letter of Expectation” that determines the length and conditions of the  probation period which may include, but are not limited, any one of the following:
        • Referral of the student to resources and support services for academic success
        • Referral of the student to the faculty to devise a written plan for academic success
        • Referral of the student to the Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Services for non-academic support
      2. Failure to meet School of Nursing policies or failure to meet the terms of professional integrity standards defined in the current University Catalog, the Texas State Board of Nursing Nurse Practice Act, the Texas State Board of Nursing Rules and Regulations and the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics
        1. The Associate Dean for Graduate Studies will present a recommendation for the “Probation Letter of Expectation” that determines the length and conditions of the probation to the Committee on Graduate Studies
        2. When indicated, the incident will be reported to the local law enforcement agency and/or other appropriate agencies, institutions, and/or regulatory bodies by the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies
        3. If the review of the recommendation for probation results in a recommendation for dismissal, the policy and procedure for dismissal will supersede the policy and procedure for probation

Dismissal Policy and Procedure

  1. Definition: Dismissal is the removal of a student from the School of Nursing Graduate Program. A student who is dismissed from the graduate program may not continue in the graduate nursing program and is not eligible for readmission.
  2. Criteria for Dismissal from the Graduate Nursing Program includes any one of the following:
    1. Earning a grade of D, F, or U,  in any graduate course
    2. Earning a grade of C in six or more credit hours of graduate coursework regardless of cumulative GPA or in two required graduate courses regardless of  the number of credit hours and cumulative GPA
    3. Failure to meet the conditions of the School of Nursing “Probation Letter of Expectation”
    4. Failure to meet the terms of professional integrity and ethical standards defined in the current University Catalog, the Texas State Board of Nursing Nurse Practice Act, the Texas State Board of Nursing Rules and Regulations and the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics. When indicated, the incident will be reported to the local law enforcement agency and/or other appropriate agencies, institutions, and/or regulatory bodies.
    5. Failure to notify the school of non-matriculation for two consecutive semesters (excluding summers)
  3. Dismissal Procedure
    1. A student whom receives a grade of D, F, or, U in a course will be notified of his/her dismissal status by the Office for Academic Affairs
    2. When a student meets criteria in provision 2 above, he or she will be dismissed from his or her program. The student will receive notification of dismissal via a certified letter from the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies also sent to the dean of the School of Nursing, the student's file in the Graduate Office and to the Registrar for the student’s permanent record. The Associate Dean for Graduate Studies has full authority to proceed autonomously according to policy, but may choose to seek input from the Committee on Graduate Studies (COGS).
    3. A student who is dismissed from his or her program is not eligible to register for additional courses. If the student has already registered for subsequent courses, the student will be required to unenroll.
  4. Student Appeal of Dismissal
    1. In the event of extenuating circumstances, a student may choose to appeal dismissal from his or her program. All appeals are presented to and reviewed by the Committee on Graduate Studies (COGS).
      1. A request for appeal of dismissal and presentation to COGS must be sent by the student in writing to the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies within three business days of receiving the certified letter of dismissal. The student must indicate in the request if he or she wishes to bring a person outside of the School of Nursing to the meeting. If the person attending the meeting with the student is an attorney, the meeting will be held with the university attorney present. The student may also request to bring other appropriate faculty to the meeting with COGS. The Committee on Graduate Studies may request University employees or supervising clinical agency personnel attend the appeal or meet with them prior to deliberating. A review of the student’s records may also be conducted.
      2. The Associate Dean for Graduate Studies will notify the student, in writing via email, that her or his case will be presented to the Committee on Graduate Studies. The written communication will include the date and time of the presentation.  Student presentations are limited to a maximum of 15 minutes.
    2. After the student presentation is concluded, and any additional information deemed appropriate to the situation is obtained, the Committee on Graduate Studies will review all information related to the criteria set forth in provision 2 for adherence to process and outcome actions. The faculty voting members of the Committee on Graduate Studies, in closed deliberation with the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies, can recommend one or more of the following actions:
      1. Uphold the decision to dismiss the student from the School of Nursing Graduate Program
      2. Amend the dismissal decision to probation in the Graduate Nursing Program per explicit terms and expectations deemed appropriate by COGS and the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies
      3. Reconsideration of dismissal due to adherence concerns with process; including next steps
    3. A written recommendation from the Chairperson of the Committee on Graduate Studies will be made to the dean of the School of Nursing.
    4. The final decision will be made by the dean and will be delivered to the student in writing by certified letter to the student’s address of record. A student who receives probation in the Graduate Nursing Program is not eligible to re-enroll in courses the semester immediately following the semester in which the student originally met criteria for dismissal. A student who is dismissed from the School of Nursing may not continue in the Graduate Nursing Program and is not eligible for readmission.

Petition

Students may petition the Committee on Graduate Studies (COGS) for the consideration of relevant issues influencing program progression and/or completion. Students who wish to petition COGS should consult with the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies, and then complete the Student Petition Form that is available from the Office for Academic Affairs. Decisions regarding the petition will be communicated in writing to the students.

Petitions for reconsideration of the decision of COGS are reviewed by the dean of the School of Nursing. The dean’s decisions are final.

Repetition of a Course

Students cannot retake nursing courses for a grade in which they have already received a passing grade.

The Semester Credit Hour

The unit of measure for credit purposes is the semester credit hour. One semester credit hour is given for each one clock hour of class or one clock hour of seminar for didactic courses.   Four clock hours per one semester credit hour of laboratory/practicum/computer lab experience per week, per semester is given in the Nurse Practitioner majors, Nursing Education major, Administrative Management and Clinical Nurse Leader majors and all tracks in the DNP Program.  For selected sessions and summer sessions during which the class, seminar, and practicum hours are concentrated, equivalent clock hours are provided.

Examinations

Examinations must be taken on the date and time scheduled. If extenuating circumstances prevent the student from taking an examination, prior approval must be granted by the course instructor to postpone the examination. If a student misses an examination without prior approval by the instructor, a grade of F will be recorded for the examination.

Readmission

Individuals who have previously been enrolled in graduate nursing courses should complete an Application for Readmission. Transcripts from any colleges or universities attended since the time of the previous enrollment in the graduate programs must be submitted. Applicants may be requested to provide recent professional references. Proof of current licensure as a registered nurse in Texas is also required.

Individuals who have not registered in three consecutive terms, including summers, must apply for readmission unless they were previously granted official permission for leave of absence. Students who do not return from leave of absence within the three consecutive terms limit will be withdrawn from the nursing program and will have to apply for admission as a new student.

Those seeking readmission are subject to all requirements, procedures, and acceptance considerations outlined in this catalog.

Courses

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 6132. Population State of the Science. 1 Credit Hour.

This course provides a foundation for understanding of evidence-based clinical prevention and population care and services to individuals, families and aggregates/identified populations through the identification of key competencies and relevant and predictable learning opportunities in their practice settings.

NURS 6134. Clinical Application 1: Facilitation of Learning. 1 Credit Hour.

This practicum course provides students the opportunity to explore the scope and responsibilities in curriculum design and implementation. Students will begin direct engagement in curriculum design in alignment with program outcomes in academic or practice-based settings. Prerequisites: NURS 6261 Corequisites: NURS 6262, NURS 6261.

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 6136. Clinical Application 2: Facilitation of Learning. 1 Credit Hour.

This practicum course provides students the opportunity to expand direct engagement in teaching students in their area of practice or population foci in classroom, online, lab, simulation and/or clinical settings. Focus is on assuming a beginning leadership role in designing and implementing teaching strategies that reflect best practices. Students will consider responsibilities of educators in didactic courses (in-person, hybrid, online) and clinical settings (practice settings, laboratory, and simulation). Prerequisites: NURS 6262, NURS 6134, and NURS 6261 Corequisites: NURS 6264.

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 6138. Clinical Application 3: Facilitation of Learning. 1 Credit Hour.

This practicum course provides students the opportunity to explore the scope and responsibilities of educators in assessing and evaluating learning outcomes in academic and practice-based settings. Students will consider the responsibilities of educators in providing feedback and sharing evaluation data. Prerequisites: NURS 6262, NURS 6134, NURS 6264, NURS 6136, and NURS 6261 Corequisites: NURS 6266.

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 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 6260. Intro: Nursing Education Theories & Trends. 2 Credit Hours.

This course will introduce the nursing education theories and trends that influence the development of nursing education programs in academic and service settings.

NURS 6262. Curriculum Design and Evaluation. 2 Credit Hours.

This course will introduce the student to the process of curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation. The course incorporates an exploration of factors that influence curriculum development in academic and practice-based institutions. Students will explore nursing theories, course maintenance, regulatory processes and faculty governance as the influence curriculum development and quality improvement. The course will introduce curriculum evaluation strategies grounded in best practice for teaching and learning. Prerequisites: NURS 6261 Corequisites: NURS 6134, NURS 6261.

NURS 6264. Teaching and Learning Strategies Across Settings. 2 Credit Hours.

This course focuses on theory and evidence-based strategies utilized to develop learner critical thinking, clinical judgment, and competence. Students will consider various factors influencing the development and implementation of teaching strategies from the learner, classroom, institution and system levels. Additional focus includes technology and informatics applications that support learning in classroom, online/distance, skills laboratory, simulation, clinical education, and health care systems practice sites. Prerequisites: NURS 6262, NURS 6134, and NURS 6361 Corequisites: NURS 6136.

NURS 6266. Assessment and Evaluation in Education. 2 Credit Hours.

This course will explore processes of assessment and evaluation of curricula and student learning outcomes. Students will be introduced to methods of evaluation across diverse academic and practice-based settings. The course will encourage students to appraise extant literature related to evidence-based assessment and evaluation practices of cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains. Students will examine methods for conveying constructive feedback and evaluation information to promote learner development and quality improvement. Prerequisites: NURS 6262, NURS 6134, NURS 6264, NURS 6136, and NURS 6261 Corequisites: NURS 6138.

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 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 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 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.