This course examines the historical factors that have created health disparities in the U.S., particularly regarding race. Students analyze how concepts of race and ethnicity have been constructed and utilized …
Designed to enhance the student's ability to describe & analyze ethical concepts foundational to nursing practice; use a variety of ethical decision-making frameworks to analyze ethical dilemmas in practice; & …
The course emphasizes the role of the Clinical Nurse Leader as a leader, educator, and advocate for safe, cost effective, and quality care. It examines active participation and communication strategies …
This course is designed to provide an overview of (1) how health care is financed, organized, and delivered in the U.S., as well as (2) the major policy challenges created …
This course will cover pathophysiologic processes across the lifespan and explore complex patient cases that are commonly encountered in a variety of practice settings. Healthy body physiology is explored to …
In this course students receive an intensive and comprehensive introduction to the skills of advanced history-taking and physical assessment. Focus is on acquiring, analyzing, and synthesizing health assessment data as …
This seminar is designed to build the knowledge and skills of the APRN student in the use of appropriate pharmacotherapy for the treatment of conditions and diseases relevant to their …
This course is designed to help nurses, particularly those pursing advanced practice, procure, understand and evaluate health-care related research. Particular emphasis is given to helping nurses think critically about the …
This course is designed to enhance the student's ability to: describe and analyze ethical concepts foundational to nursing practice, utilize decision-making frameworks to analyze ethical dilemmas in nursing practice, and …
This course synthesizes clinical data to differentiate which diagnostic studies, imaging, hemodynamic indices, or procedures are appropriate for formulation of initial working diagnos(es). A case based learning (CBL) approach is …
Paradigms and models examined include: psychotherapeutic, biopsychosocial, behavioral, stress and coping, health promotion, rehabilitation, self-help theories, and psychiatric mental health nursing theoretical frameworks. Course also includes exploration of selected diagnoses …
This course examines guideline-supported evidence for introductory disease management of the acute/critically/chronically ill adolescent and adults including the frail elderly. The course utilizes a case based learning approach for commonly …
This course examines guideline-supported evidence for advanced disease management of the acute/critically/chronically ill adolescent and adult including the frail elderly. The course reinforces the case based learning approach for commonly …
In this course students build on foundational knowledge from previous courses to foster synthesis and application by addressing the diagnosis and management of illness in children. Developing differential diagnoses, diagnostic …
This course strengthens APRN competencies in assessment, clinical decision-making, and evidence-based management. Students will apply advanced practice knowledge to deliver safe, person-centered care, foster therapeutic relationships, and engage in interprofessional …
This course addresses the foundational diagnosis & management of common illnesses included but not limited to infection, cardiac & pulmonary diseases in the primary care setting. Focus is on appropriate …
This course emphasizes the application of didactic content from all prerequisite courses. Students apply concepts and skills of primary care including health promotion, chronic disease management and acute illness. Students …
This laboratory skills course provides students an opportunity to learn and practice a variety of clinical skills and procedures common to ambulatory care.
This course focuses on the prevention and management of clients' common acute health problems. The role of the nurse practitioner in primary health care is explored. Models of collaboration and …
This course provides the opportunity for students to develop basic understanding and skills in psychiatric nursing interventions with patients in inpatient and community care system. Emphasis will be placed on …