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Course Descriptions

 

Master of Science in Nursing
  

  • MSN 655L Primary Care Adult Gero NP Clinical I (1 credit)

    0 classroom + 1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MSN 620 , MSN 621 , and MSN 622  
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: MSN 620 , MSN 621 , and MSN 622  
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    The first in a series of courses comprised of a supervised AGNP clinical residency in a variety of primary care settings.  Students will engage in health promotion, problem identification, management of acute and chronic illnesses, integration of advanced assessment, and management of pharmacological and other therapeutic interventions.
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  • MSN 656L Primary Care Adult Gero NP Clinical II (1 credit)

    0 classroom + 1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MSN 655L  
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: MSN 655L  
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    The second in a series of courses comprised of a supervised AGNP clinical residency in a variety of primary care settings. Students will engage in health promotion, problem identification, management of acute and chronic illnesses, integration of advanced assessment, and management of pharmacological and other therapeutic interventions.
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  • MSN 657L Primary Care Adult Gero NP Clinical III (1 credit)

    0 classroom + 1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MSN 656L  
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: MSN 656L  
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    The third in a series of courses comprised of a supervised AGNP clinical residency in a variety of primary care settings. Students will engage in health promotion, problem identification, management of acute and chronic illnesses, integration of advanced assessment, and management of pharmacological and other therapeutic interventions.
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  • MSN 658L Primary Care Adult Gero NP Clinical IV (1 credit)

    0 classroom + 1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MSN 657L  
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: MSN 657L  
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    The fourth in a series of courses comprised of a supervised AGNP clinical residency in a variety of primary care settings. Students will engage in health promotion, problem identification, management of acute and chronic illnesses, integration of advanced assessment, and management of pharmacological and other therapeutic interventions.
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  • MSN 660L Acute Care Residency I (1 credit)

    0 classroom + 1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: MSN 627  
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    This is a supervised clinical practicum consisting of 125 hours in an ICU/ED/Urgent Care setting.  It is designed to provide the beginning Acute Care Nurse Practitioner student with experience in the assessment and documentation of histories, physical examinations and diagnostic laboratory results of acutely ill adults with complex conditions.
  

  • MSN 661L Acute Care Residency II (1 credit)

    0 classroom + 1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MSN 660L  or by approval of the Concentration Coordinator (NP advancement students only).
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    This is a supervised clinical practicum consisting of 125 hours in an ICU/ED/Urgent Care setting.  It is designed to provide the intermediate Acute Care Nurse Practitioner student with beginning experience in integrating the management of acutely ill adults with complex conditions in high acuity and specialty areas.
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  • MSN 662L Acute Care Residency III (1 credit)

    0 classroom + 1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MSN 661L  or by approval of the Concentration Coordinator (NP advancement students only).
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    This is a supervised clinical practicum consisting of 125 hours in an ICU/ED/Urgent Care setting. It is designed to provide the Advanced Acute Care Nurse Practitioner student with progressive experiences in integrating the management of acutely ill adults with complex conditions in high acuity and specialty areas.
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  • MSN 663L Acute Care Residency IV (1 credit)

    0 classroom + 1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MSN 662L  or by approval of the Concentration Coordinator (NP advancement students only).
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    This is a supervised clinical practicum consisting of 125 hours in an ICU/ED/Urgent Care setting. It is designed to provide the Advanced Acute Care Nurse Practitioner student with comprehensive experiences in integrating the management of acutely ill adolescents and adults with complex conditions in high acuity and specialty areas.
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  • MSN 664L Psych-Mental Health NP Clinical I (1 credit)

    1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MSN 671 , MSN 672 , MSN 673 , & MSN 674  
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    The first in a series of courses comprised of a supervised PMHNP clinical residency in a variety of settings.  Students will engage patients across the lifespan integrating and synthesizing psychopharmacology, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of the psychiatric mental health patient.
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  • MSN 665L Psych-Mental Health NP Clinical II (1 credit)

    1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MSN 664L  
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    The second in a series of courses comprised of a supervised PMHNP clinical residency in a variety of settings. Students will engage patients across the lifespan integrating and synthesizing psychopharmacology, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of the psychiatric mental health patient.
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  • MSN 667L Psych-Mental Health NP Clinical III (1 credit)

    1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MSN 665L  
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    The third in a series of courses comprised of a supervised PMHNP clinical residency in a variety of settings. Students will engage patients across the lifespan integrating and synthesizing psychopharmacology, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of the psychiatric mental health patient.
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  • MSN 668L Psych-Mental Health NP Clinical IV (1 credit)

    1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MSN 667L  
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    The fourth in a series of courses comprised of a supervised PMHNP clinical residency in a variety of settings.  Students will engage patients across the lifespan integrating and synthesizing psychopharmacology, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of the psychiatric mental health patient.
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  • MSN 670L Nurse Educator Capstone (3 credits)

    0 classroom hours + 3 lab/studio hours
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: CHP 603  
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Practicum synthesizing content from all previous courses in the Nursing Educator Concentration; incorporation of nursing and educational theories; curriculum development, teaching and learning strategies; evaluation and assessment; the role of an educator; and EBP will be utilized to complete a comprehensive project within a selected educational setting. 150 clinical hours.
  

  • MSN 671 Psychopathopharmacology I (3 credits)

    3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MSN 610 , MSN 611 , & BIO 669  
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Advanced psychopathopharmacological concepts, theories and issues related to neurobiology, genetic and neurocircuitry.
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  • MSN 672 Psychopathopharmacology II (3 credits)

    3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MSN 671  
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Advanced psychopathopharmacological concepts, theories and issues related to psychiatric and mental health disorders and treatments.
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  • MSN 673 Psych-Mental Health Assessment/Diagnosis (3 credits)

    3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MSN 610 , MSN 611 , & BIO 669 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    The process of history taking, neuroscientific principles, current edition of DSM and data from the comprehensive assessment will be applied in reaching a final diagnosis of psychiatric disorders and possible differential diagnosis. Cultural, genetic, religious, and behavioral and laboratory data will be utilized in the formulation of differential diagnoses.
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  • MSN 674 Psychotherapy for Psych-Mental Health NP (3 credits)

    3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MSN 610 , MSN 611 , & BIO 669  
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    This course includes non-pharmacological methodologies and interventions including individual therapies; group therapies; reminiscence therapy; play therapy; family therapies; and complementary and alternative approaches will be studied.  Exploration of appropriate clinical application of each therapeutic approach. The use of self, the therapist-patient relationship, phases of the therapeutic relationship, teaching-coaching functions.
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  • MSN 675 Management of Psych-Mental Disorders (3 credits)

    3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MSN 671 , MSN 672 , MSN 673 , & MSN 674  
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Integrate comprehensive assessment, neurophysiological theory, diagnosis and its application in the process of psychopharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of individuals with psychiatric mental health problems.  The variables of lifestyle, culture, religion, socio-economic and genetics will be incorporated along with risk assessments.
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  • MSN 676 Psych Mental Health NP Capstone (3 credits)

    3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to MSN PMHNP
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Essential topics in role, ethics, and law specific for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Selected practice issues including professional role responsibilities, informed consent, ethics in psychiatry, risk assessment and legal considerations in the advanced role in psychiatry. Complete of a capstone scholarly project for PMHNP.
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  • MSN 694 Topics: Nursing (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Current enrollment in MSN program; consent of instructor and program director.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Group in depth study; use of theory and research to examine selected topics and issues in nursing. Written agreement describing activity to be pursued, and evaluation thereof, between supervising faculty member and students.
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  • MSN 699 Independent Study: Nursing (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Current enrollment in MSN program; consent of instructor and program director.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Individual readings, research, and/or projects relating to professional nursing practice and developed by students in consultation with faculty prior to registration; written agreement to include purpose, objectives, instructional activities, time frame, and evaluation method. Not intended to substitute for any course offered on a regular basis.
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Music
  

  • MUS 613 Seminar in Music Technology (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Computer applications unique to musicians and their art; basic concepts of electronic music, computer music publishing and part writing, and desktop publishing for musical programs; basics of MIDI (musical instrument digital interface); realization of music through computer playback of digitized sampled sound.
  

  • MUS 668 Applied Harp (3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Audition.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, organ, guitar, and band and orchestral instruments. May be repeated for credit. Applied credits are available only to students working for the Master of Education, as follows: 1 hr. contact = 3 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
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  • MUS 669 Applied Harpsichord (3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Audition.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, organ, guitar, and band and orchestral instruments. May be repeated for credit. Applied credits are available only to students working for the Master of Education, as follows: 1 hr. contact = 3 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
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  • MUS 670 Piano Accompanying (3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, organ, guitar, and band and orchestral instruments. May be repeated for credit. Applied credits are available only to students working for the Master of Education, as follows: 1 hr. contact = 3 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
  

  • MUS 671 Applied Voice (3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, organ, guitar, and band and orchestral instruments. May be repeated for credit. Applied credits are available only to students working for the Master of Education, as follows: 1 hr. contact = 3 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
  

  • MUS 672 Major Applied: Viola (3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, organ, guitar, and band and orchestral instruments. May be repeated for credit. Applied credits are available only to students working for the Master of Education, as follows: 1 hr. contact = 3 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
  

  • MUS 673 Applied Organ (3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, organ, guitar, and band and orchestral instruments. May be repeated for credit. Applied credits are available only to students working for the Master of Education, as follows: 1 hr. contact = 3 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
  

  • MUS 674 Applied String Bass (3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Audition.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, organ, guitar, and band and orchestral instruments. May be repeated for credit. Applied credits are available only to students working for the Master of Education, as follows: 1 hr. contact = 3 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
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  • MUS 675 Applied Flute (3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Audition.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, organ, guitar, and band and orchestral instruments. May be repeated for credit. Applied credits are available only to students working for the Master of Education, as follows: 1 hr. contact = 3 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
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  • MUS 676 Applied Oboe (3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, organ, guitar, and band and orchestral instruments. May be repeated for credit. Applied credits are available only to students working for the Master of Education, as follows: 1 hr. contact = 3 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
  

  • MUS 677 Applied Bassoon (3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, organ, guitar, and band and orchestral instruments. May be repeated for credit. Applied credits are available only to students working for the Master of Education, as follows: 1 hr. contact = 3 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
  

  • MUS 678 Applied Clarinet (3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, organ, guitar, and band and orchestral instruments. May be repeated for credit. Applied credits are available only to students working for the Master of Education, as follows: 1 hr. contact = 3 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
  

  • MUS 679 Applied Saxophone (3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, organ, guitar, and band and orchestral instruments. May be repeated for credit. Applied credits are available only to students working for the Master of Education, as follows: 1 hr. contact = 3 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
  

  • MUS 679 Applied Saxophone (3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, organ, guitar, and band and orchestral instruments. May be repeated for credit. Applied credits are available only to students working for the Master of Education, as follows: 1 hr. contact = 3 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
  

  • MUS 680 Applied Trumpet (3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, organ, guitar, and band and orchestral instruments. May be repeated for credit. Applied credits are available only to students working for the Master of Education, as follows: 1 hr. contact = 3 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
  

  • MUS 681 Applied Music French Horn (3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, organ, guitar, and band and orchestral instruments. May be repeated for credit. Applied credits are available only to students working for the Master of Education, as follows: 1 hr. contact = 3 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
  

  • MUS 682 Applied Trombone (3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, organ, guitar, and band and orchestral instruments. May be repeated for credit. Applied credits are available only to students working for the Master of Education, as follows: 1 hr. contact = 3 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
  

  • MUS 683 Applied Euphonium (3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Audition.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, organ, guitar, and band and orchestral instruments. May be repeated for credit. Applied credits are available only to students working for the Master of Education, as follows: 1 hr. contact = 3 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
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  • MUS 684 Applied Tuba (3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Audition.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, organ, guitar, and band and orchestral instruments. May be repeated for credit. Applied credits are available only to students working for the Master of Education, as follows: 1 hr. contact = 3 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
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  • MUS 685 Applied Piano (3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, organ, guitar, and band and orchestral instruments. May be repeated for credit. Applied credits are available only to students working for the Master of Education, as follows: 1 hr. contact = 3 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
  

  • MUS 686 Applied Organ (3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, organ, guitar, and band and orchestral instruments. May be repeated for credit. Applied credits are available only to students working for the Master of Education, as follows: 1 hr. contact = 3 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
  

  • MUS 687 Applied Voice (3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, organ, guitar, and band and orchestral instruments. May be repeated for credit. Applied credits are available only to students working for the Master of Education, as follows: 1 hr. contact = 3 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
  

  • MUS 688 Applied Guitar (3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Audition.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, organ, guitar, and band and orchestral instruments. May be repeated for credit. Applied credits are available only to students working for the Master of Education, as follows: 1 hr. contact = 3 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
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  • MUS 689 Applied Percussion (3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, organ, guitar, and band and orchestral instruments. May be repeated for credit. Applied credits are available only to students working for the Master of Education, as follows: 1 hr. contact = 3 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
  

  • MUS 699 Independent Study: Music (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Individual creative or research projects: projects, directed by members of the faculty, must be approved before registration.

Nursing Registered Professional
  

  • NRP 520 Concepts of RN First Assist (3 credits)

    3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Admission by instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check w/ department
    Prepares the perioperative nurse to assume the expanded role of Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA).  Instructions for basic cognitive and technical skills for the nurse to safely meet the needs of the perioperative patient.  Emphasis will be placed on anatomy and physiology, assessment, and intraoperative techniques.
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  • NRP 521 RN First Assistant Practicum (3 credits)

    0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Admission by instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check w/ department
    Designed to provide a direct patient care practicum that demonstrates the concepts learned in NRP 520  Concepts of Registered Nurse First Assistant.
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  • NRP 600 Scholarly Inquiry (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): STA 614  or equivalent.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Exploration of foundational knowledge related to scholarly inquiry in nursing and the underlying principles for ethical conduct of research; Rigorous appraisal of diverse scholarly resources to inform advanced nursing practice; Identification of a research problem with development of a research question.
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  • NRP 601 Role Development for Advanced Nursing Practice (1 credit)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall, winter, spring and summer
    History and overview of advanced nursing practice roles including but not limited to: direct care provider, consultant, educator, researcher, collaborator, leader, and administrator. Selected legal, practice and ethical issues affecting advanced nursing practice will be explored.
  

  • NRP 602 Health Promotion & Disease Prevention (1 credit)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 668 .
    Co-requisite(s): NRP 606  and NRP 608 .
    Taught: Spring only
    This didactic course will introduce current theories, issues and research related to health promotion and disease prevention in the adult, infant and child population as it relates to individuals, families, communities and populations. Emphasis will be placed on the role of the advanced practice nurse in risk assessment, screening, counseling and education from infancy through old age. Lifestyle, cultural, environmental, socio-economic, and genetic variables will be incorporated. Recognition of vulnerability across the adult lifespan and in the diverse settings of primary, chronic and acute care will be emphasized. Risk assessment and management will be grounded in evidence based practice principles and guidelines.
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  • NRP 603 Introduction to Pediatric Health Care (2 credits)

    2 classroom hours + 0 lab/studio hours
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 668  
    Co-requisite(s): NRP 606  and NRP 608  
    Taught: Variable-check w/department
    This is the first course of four courses which looks at infants, children and adolescents in the contexts of growth and development, and primary health care. This course focuses upon health promotion and looks at the child and family first from the perspective of the medical home environment and then extending outward into the community and national spheres. Prevention of disease will be an outgrowth of anticipatory guidance presented in a developmentally appropriate manner.
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  • NRP 604 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSN program.
    Taught: Spring only
    Exploration, debate and evaluation of the historical, philosophical, theoretical and scientific foundations of nursing as a unique discipline. Exploration of contemporary perspectives on nursing knowledge. Analysis of the process of theory development on nursing knowledge. Application of theory to advanced nursing practice within healthcare settings.
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  • NRP 605 Clinical Pharmacology in Adult Acute Care (1 credit)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    This didactic course will introduce current theories, issues and research related to the pharmacologic management of acutely ill adults. Emphasis will be placed on evidence based application of appropriate drug selection, dosing/administration, monitoring and outcome evaluation in the management of clients with complex conditions. Relevant age, genetic and culture related variables will be incorporated.
  

  • NRP 606 Diagnostic Reasoning and Advanced Physical Assessment (2 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 668 .
    Co-requisite(s): NRP 608 .
    Taught: Spring only
    Development of advanced skills in assessment of physical, cognitive, nutritional, and functional domains; integration of appropriate test data and diagnostic reasoning.
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  • NRP 607 Issues in Advanced Practice (1 credit)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MSN and post- MSN NP students, NRP 606  and NRP 608 .
    Taught: Spring only
    Discuss the history and continued evolution of Nurse Practitioners. Selected legal/practice issues affecting nurse practitioners will be explored; including education, certification, credentialing, scope of practice, standard of care, prescriptive privileges, documentation of patient care, ethical issues, and reimbursement.
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  • NRP 608 Clinical Pharmacology and Intervention (2 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 668 .
    Co-requisite(s): NRP 606 .
    Taught: Spring only
    Review of pharmacological physiology of selected therapeutic agents; pharmacological management of clients, including drug selection, client/family education, and monitoring and evaluating pharmacological interventions.
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  • NRP 609 Pediatric Pharmacology (1 credit)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRP 608 .
    Taught: Summer only
    Major categories of pharmacological agents used in primary and acute care environments for care of infants and children; physiological action of selected OTC and prescription drugs, unexpected client responses, and major untoward effects encountered in infants and pediatric diseases. Clinical judgment in management and evaluation of therapeutic strategies for individual children.
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  • NRP 610 Geriatric Pharmacology (1 credit)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRP 608 .
    Taught: Spring only
    Major categories of pharmacological agents used in primary and acute care environments with the elderly; physiological action of selected OTC and prescription drugs, unexpected client responses, and major untoward effects encountered in geriatric therapeutic strategies for individual elderly.
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  • NRP 612 Health Care Policy and Economics (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Summer only
    Explore health care issues, policies and economic factors influenced by technological, social, economic, and political factors; availability of and access to health care; social distribution of health care; actions for dealing with health care dilemmas. federal and state regulatory programs, and health care financing will be examined.
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  • NRP 613 Wellness & Primary Care of Infants and Children (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRP 606 , NRP 609  and BIO 668 .
    Taught: Fall only
    This course addresses the role of the primary care nurse practitioner in well-child supervision and the clinical management of common pediatric health problems. This advanced pediatric course will integrate principles of child development, pathophysiology, pharmacology, epidemiology, genetics, and cultural considerations in the primary care of children.
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  • NRP 614 Primary Care of Obstetric Patient (1 credit)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRP 606 .
    Taught: Summer only
    Changes experienced by women during pregnancy and childbearing; assessment of the obstetric patient and fetus; interpretation of laboratory findings; development and evaluation of the plan of care for the obstetric patient.
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  • NRP 615 Primary Care of Gynecologic Patient (1 credit)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRP 606  and NRP 608 .
    Taught: Summer only
    Gynecologic conditions experienced by women across the life span approached through integration of physiological and pathophysiological concepts and the humanities.
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  • NRP 616 Primary Care of Aged (2 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRP 618 .
    Co-requisite(s): NRP 620 .
    Taught: Spring only
    Role of nurse practitioner in management of acute and chronic illnesses commonly affecting the elderly; health promotion, disease prevention, pathophysiology, assessment, and therapeutic management of common health problems of elderly.
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  • NRP 618 Primary Care of Adults I (2 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 668 , NRP 606 , NRP 608 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Information necessary for the practice of primary care; pathophysiology, assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic management of common health problems across the life span; lecture, case study analysis, and focused seminar.
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  • NRP 619 Primary Care of Adolescents (2 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall only
    Role of the nurse practitioner in management of unique needs of adolescents; principles of health promotion, disease prevention, and management of common health problems in adolescents.
  

  • NRP 620 Primary Care of Adults II (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRP 618 
    Taught: Spring only
    Synthesis of pathophysiology, principles of health promotion and disease prevention, assessment, diagnosis and therapeutic management of complex problems in adults will be analyzed.
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  • NRP 623 Nurse Executive Seminar (1 credit)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): NRP 623L .
    Taught: Fall only
    Integration of research from nursing and management science relative to the inquiry and practice of nursing administration; analysis of nursing models and theoretical perspectives in management science; analysis of perspectives in public and business administration for their usefulness to nursing administration.
  

  • NRP 623L Administrative Nursing Capstone Practicum (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 9 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): NRP 623 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Integration of research from nursing and management science relative to the inquiry and practice of nursing administration; analysis of nursing models and theoretical perspectives in management science; analysis of perspectives in public and business administration for their usefulness to nursing administration.
  

  • NRP 625 Pathopharmacology & Physical Assessment (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRP 600 , NRP 601 , NRP 604 , and NRP 612 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    This course is designed to build on existing knowledge of the nursing educator student in human physiology, physical assessment, and pharmacologic principles and the relationship between the three.
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  • NRP 625L Practicum for Nurse Educators (1 credit)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRP 600 ; NRP 601 ; NRP 604 ; NRP 612 . 
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: NRP 625 . 
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    This direct care practice experience is designed to provide nursing educator students with the opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in a particular area of nursing that includes graduate-level clinical practice content and experiences. Concepts from the NRP 625  didactic course are reinforced during this practice experience.
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  • NRP 626 Nurse Executive Seminar II (1 credit)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRP 601 , NRP 602 , NRP 604 , NRP 623 , and NRP 623L .
    Co-requisite(s): NRP 626L .
    Taught: Spring only
    Mission, organizational growth, strategy development, and change processes needed to implement factors influencing strategic planning and considerations of the past, present, and future.
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  • NRP 626L Administrative Nursing Capstone Practicum (3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 9 lab/studio
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: MSN 640 .
    Co-requisite(s): NRP 626 .
    Taught: Spring only
    Practicum synthesizing content from all previous courses in the nursing administration major; incorporation of nursing and organizational theories; finance, informatics and research to identify and complete a clinically-based scholarly project.
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  • NRP 630 Children with Chronic Illnesses and Special Needs (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRP 606 , NRP 608  and NRP 613 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Pathophysiology and advanced management of pediatric chronic health conditions; focus on appropriate age and developmental assessment, diagnosis, management and evaluation; family impact, genetic issues of relevance to chronic illness.
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  • NRP 633L Primary Care Residency I (3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): B or better in NRP 606  and NRP 608 .
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: NRP 613  or NRP 618  or NRP 630 .
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Supervised residency as a primary care practitioner; problem identification and management of common acute illnesses; integrating advanced assessment skills and pharmacological management; clinical residency in a variety of settings.
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  • NRP 634L Primary Care Residency II (3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRP 633L .
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    The second of two clinical immersion courses as a primary care practitioner in community based settings. Emphasis is placed on risk identification, health promotion, complex disease management, and client and family counseling.
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  • NRP 635L Primary Care Residency III (2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 2 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRP 634L .
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Culminating clinical residency as primary care practitioner; independent clinical decision making, monitoring quality care, interdisciplinary collabo-ration, and organizational and role competencies; clinical residency in a variety of settings.
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  • NRP 636L Clinical Residency (1 credit)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NP Advancement students or permission of instructor.
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    A clinical residency providing concentrated clinical opportunities in primary care; clinical residency in a variety of settings.
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  • NRP 637 Nurse Practitioner Capstone I (1 credit)

    1 classroom hours + 0 lab/studio hours
    Prerequisite(s): NRP 690  
    Co-requisite(s): NRP 633L  
    Taught: Fall, Spring, Summer
    This is the first of two courses that provides the MSN student the opportunity to synthesize concepts from previous coursework and apply knowledge to various health and disease issues in diverse populations.  The range of identified issues will vary according to the population.
    The two course series will result in a culminating project to include legal, ethical, health literacy and evidence based patient care guidelines specific to the population of interest.
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  • NRP 638 Nurse Practitioner Capstone II (1 credit)

    1 classroom hours + 0 lab/studio hours
    Prerequisite(s): NRP 637  
    Co-requisite(s): NRP 634L  
    Taught: Fall, Winter, Spring
    In this second course of a two course series the MSN student continues to synthesize concepts from previous coursework and apply that knowledge to various health and disease issues in populations in need. The range of identified issues will vary according to the population. The two
    course series will result in a culminating project to include legal, ethical, health literacy and evidence-based patient care guidelines specific to the population of interest and completion of a portfolio to demonstrate each of the core competencies.
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  • NRP 650 Nursing Classification, Language and Semantics for Advanced Practice (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): STA 614 , MHI 601 , NRP 600 , NRP 604  and admitted to program.
    Co-requisite(s): NRP 601 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    This course is focused on research, critique and application of concept representation in nursing informatics practice. It will examine current trends in nursing terminologies and the application of semantic representation to nursing practice. It will develop approaches to evaluating and applying concept-oriented language into clinical informatics applications.
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  • NRP 660 Psychopharmacology Across the Lifespan (4 credits)

    Hours: 4 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Level adult Pharmacology course.
    Co-requisite(s): NRP 662 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    This didactic course will cover advanced psychopharmacology concepts, theories and issues building on the knowledge of general pharmacology, with an emphasis on the neurophysiological basis of psychiatric/mental health problems of individuals, ranging from childhood to geriatrics. Emphasis will be placed on the application of neuroscientific, neurobiological and genetic contemporary knowledge to psychopharmacological treatment strategies and their modification to improve patient care. The role of neuro-transmitters, receptors, brain circuits and their activity in the formation of symptoms will be incorporated, along with neuroanatomical, neurophysiological and neuropharmacological concepts. The effects and side effects of psychotropic medications used in the treatment of common psychiatric and mental illnesses across the life span will be discussed. Issues of prescribing and coordinating multiple medications and potential interactions will also be considered.
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  • NRP 661 Non-Pharmacological Treatments (Psychotherapy) Across the Life Span (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRP 660 .
    Co-requisite(s): NRP 662 .
    Taught: Fall only
    This didactic course will deal with non-pharmacological methodologies and interventions. (The course) It will encompass individual therapies, group therapies, reminiscence therapy, play therapy, family therapies and complementary and alternative approaches. Appropriate clinical application of each therapeutic approach will be explored. The use of self, the therapist-patient relationship, phases of the therapeutic relationship, teaching-coaching functions will be covered.
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  • NRP 662 Assessment and Diagnosis of Psychiatric Mental Health Problems Across the Life Span (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Level Physical Assessment.
    Co-requisite(s): NRP 661 .
    Taught: Spring only
    This didactic course will present the process of history taking and assessment of psychiatric mental health problems in the diagnosis of children through older adults. The advanced comprehensive assessment will be presented as the pivotal source leading to a correct diagnosis of an individual. Cultural, genetic, religious, and behavioral and laboratory data will be utilized in the formulation of differential diagnoses. Neuroscientific principles, DSMIV-TR and data from the comprehensive assessment will be applied in reaching a final diagnosis of a major psychiatric disorders and the possible differential diagnosis. The student will use various assessment tools and guides appropriate for individuals of different ages. Case studies, and video will be utilized to allow the student to implement the gained advanced practice skills.
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  • NRP 663 Science of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing II (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRP 660 , NRP 661 , NRP 662 , NRP 664  and NRP 665L .
    Co-requisite(s): NRP 667  and NRP 668 .
    Taught: Summer only
    Further development of assessment, diagnosis, biological and behavioral interventions utilizing standardized taxonomy systems for complex psychiatric disorders across the life span. Family theoretical concepts and methods related to mental health and illness will be integrated.
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  • NRP 664 Management of Acute, Complex and Chronic Psychiatric Disorders Across the Life Span (4 credits)

    Hours: 4 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRP 660  and NRP 662 .
    Co-requisite(s): NRP 665L .
    Taught: Spring only
    This didactic course will integrate comprehensive assessment, neurophysiological theory, diagnosis and its application in the process of psychopharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of individuals with psychiatric mental health problems. The role of the advanced practice FPMH nurse in risk assessment, counseling, and education of the diagnosed individual and their family will be highlighted. The variables of lifestyle, culture, religion, socio- economic and genetics will be incorporated. Risk assessment will be explored in light of the variables of life and phases of the illness (acute, relapse and recurrence). Case studies presented will allow the student to synthesize and implement the skills and knowledge gained from psychopharmacology, assessment /diagnosis, and non-pharmacological treatments.
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  • NRP 665L Advanced Psychiatric NP Clinical Residency I (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 20 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRP 664 .
    Co-requisite(s): NRP 667 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    This clinical course promotes the beginning development of the role of the advanced PMHNP on the psychiatric treatment team. It will provide for application, in the clinical area, of the essentials of advanced psychiatric nurse practitioner through clinical teaching and supervision. The integration and synthesis of psychopharmacology, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of the psychiatric mental health patient of all age groups is the focus of this course. Ethical and legal implications in treatment will be incorporated. Active involvement in skill practice will be facilitated through the preceptor and faculty member. Application of evidenced based knowledge and critical thinking skills will take place in a variety of clinical settings and with all age groups. Time spent with populations will be divided between patients from children, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.
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  • NRP 667 Professional Issues, Role, Ethics and Law in Psychiatric Advanced Practice (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRP 664 .
    Co-requisite(s): NRP 668 .
    Taught: Summer only
    This didactic course will build on the general knowledge obtained in previous Nurse Practitioner programs (role, ethics and law). An interdisciplinary focus of essential topics in role, ethics and law specific for the Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will be the emphasized. Professional role responsibilities, informed consent, ethics in psychiatry, risk assessment and legal considerations in the advanced role in psychiatry will be covered. Client advocacy, case management along with health promotion and disease prevention education will be incorporated. Appropriate cases studies will be utilized to apply concepts introduced in this course.
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  • NRP 668 Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Clinical Residency II (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 20 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRP 665.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    This culminating clinical course is designed to advance the student’s synthesis of clinical practice, treatment, critical thinking skills, communication, decision making with patients and treatment team interaction in a variety of clinical settings which deal with child, adult, adolescent, and the geriatric populations. This practicum is the second of two consecutive courses. Expectations of this clinical experience are direct patient contact, therapeutic interaction with staff, families, and systems, as well as medication management. The student will function in the role of the advanced practice psychiatric nurse practitioner under the guidance of a preceptor and a faculty member. Details of the practicum will be coordinated with the student, agency and faculty based upon course objectives, clinical objectives and student educational goals. Independent clinical decision making, planning of care, monitoring of care and interdisciplinary collaboration along with organizational and role competencies in a variety of settings and patients of all age groups will be the foci of this course.
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  • NRP 668L Advanced Psych NP Clinical Residency II (2 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 2 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRP 665L .
    Co-requisite(s): NRP 667 .
    Taught: Summer only
    Culminating clinical residency designed to advance the student’s clinical practice with clients in a variety of psychiatric mental health settings. Independent clinical decision-making, monitoring quality care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and organizational and role competencies in a variety of settings.
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  • NRP 670 Adult Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (2 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRP 606  and NRP 608 .
    Co-requisite(s): NRP 605  and NRP 670L.
    Taught: Summer only
    This didactic course will introduce current theories, issues and research related to health promotion and disease prevention in the adult population as it relates to individuals, families, communities and populations. Emphasis will be placed on the role of the advanced practice nurse in risk assessment, screening, counseling and education from adolescence through old age. Lifestyle, cultural, environmental, socio-economic, and genetic variables will be incorporated. Recognition of vulnerability across the adult lifespan and in the diverse settings of primary, chronic and acute care will be emphasized. Risk assessment and management will be grounded in evidence based practice principles and guidelines.
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  • NRP 671 Common Acute/Emergent Problems I (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRP 670 , NRP 670L and NRP 605 .
    Co-requisite(s): NRP 671L , NRP 676  and NRP 690 .
    Taught: Fall only
    This didactic course will address diagnostic and management issues related to the care of acutely ill adult clients. Pathophysiology as well as psychosocial, cultural, geriatric and genetic influences impacting the assessment, diagnosis and management of common acute illness states resulting in hospitalization will be incorporated. Ethical-legal considerations will also be addressed. Illness states that will be covered include (but are not limited to): cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, endocrine, hematologic, oncologic, and immunologic.
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  • NRP 671L Acute Care Residency I (3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRP 690 .
    Co-requisite(s): NRP 637.
    Taught: Fall only
    Supervised clinical practicum in acute care designed to provide the beginning to intermediate Acute Care Nurse Practitioner student with practice experience to develop the skills of assessment, diagnostic reasoning, development of differential diagnoses, identification of health / healthcare system risks with appropriate interventions, develop and integrate specific disease management plans and refine oral case presentation skills. Acute care settings that provide exposure to a patient population with diverse medical and surgical diagnoses will be targeted. The student will have the opportunity to refine the integration and synthesis of theory, clinical research, advanced therapeutics and decision making as it relates to both acute and chronic illness states. A total of 300 hours (~15-20 hrs/wk) will be completed.
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  • NRP 672 Common Acute/Emergent Problems II (2 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRP 671 , NRP 671L , NRP 676  and NRP 690 .
    Co-requisite(s): NRP 672L .
    Taught: Spring only
    This didactic course, a continuation of NRP 671 , will further address diagnostic and management issues related to the care of acutely ill adult clients. Pathophysiology as well as psychosocial, cultural, geriatric and genetic influences impacting the assessment, diagnosis and management of the most common acute illness states resulting in hospitalization will be incorporated. Ethical-legal considerations will also be addressed. Illness states that will be covered include (but are not limited to): gastrointestinal, urologic/gynecologic, neurologic, musculoskeletal, and HEENT.
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  • NRP 672L Acute Care Residency II (3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRP 671L .
    Co-requisite(s): NRP 672 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Supervised clinical practicum in acute care designed to provide the inter-mediate to advanced Acute Care Nurse Practitioner student with practice experience to expand the skills introduced in NRP 671L  and to integrate management of acutely ill adults with complex conditions in high acuity and specialty areas. The student will have the opportunity to refine the integration and synthesis of theory, clinical research, advanced therapeutics, decision making, and outcome evaluation as it relates to both acute and chronic illness states. A total of 300 hours (~12-16 hrs/wk) will be completed.
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  • NRP 673L Acute Care Residency III (2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 2 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRP 672  and NRP 672L .
    Co-requisite(s): NRP 675 .
    Taught: Spring only
    Supervised clinical practicum in acute care designed to provide the advanced Acute Care Nurse Practitioner student with practice experience to refine the skills developed in NRP 670 /NRP 671L /NRP 672L  and further emphasize the comprehensive management of acutely ill adults with complex conditions in high acuity and specialty areas. This final practicum course requires the synthesis of theory and clinical experience / application to facilitate transition to the novice ACNP role. A total of 200 hours (~12-16 hrs/wk) will be completed.
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  • NRP 674L Acute Care Residency IV (1 credit)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRP 673L .
    Co-requisite(s): NRP 675 .
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Supervised clinical practicum in acute care designed to provide the advanced Acute Care Nurse Practitioner student with additional practice experience to refine the skills developed in the prior clinical courses and further emphasize the comprehensive management of acutely ill adults. This course requires the synthesis of theory and clinical experience / application to further develop skills in areas of identified need from prior clinical courses and to facilitate transition to the novice ACNP role. A total of 100 hours (8-10 hours per week) will be completed. Target student groups: NP Advancement Students as their final clinical course in lieu of NRP 673L  and as an optional supplement course for MSN/Post MSN students who are in good standing in the program but are deemed to need additional experiential learning to meet the clinical competencies of the program. For the latter, this course may be taken only once with all hours completed within a single term which is to be no later than the second term following NRP 673L .
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  • NRP 675 Seminar for Clinical Decision Making (1 credit)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRP 672  and NRP 672L .
    Co-requisite(s): NRP 673L .
    Taught: Summer only
    This final didactic course serves as the culminating capstone in which the student will demonstrate the integration of theory, research, critical thinking / diagnostic reasoning, complex case analysis, and outcome evaluation in a seminar format. Emphasis will be placed on the application of evidence based research / practice guidelines within the context of the individual client condition.
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  • NRP 676 Advanced Technologies for Acute Care (2 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 2 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRP 606  and NRP 608 .
    Co-requisite(s): NRP 671 , NRP 671L  and NRP 690 .
    Taught: Summer only
    This course will integrate assessment, implementation, and evaluation of advanced technologies in the diagnosis and management of acutely ill adults. Identification of appropriate client conditions requiring technology using evidence based criteria and the impact of the technology on the on the client, family and health care system will be addressed. Ethical, legal and psychological aspects will be incorporated. An introduction to invasive interventions and diagnostic device application and interpretation within the ACNP scope of practice will be provided. Hands-on skills practice will be facilitated through NRP 690  (On-campus residency).
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  • NRP 680L Nursing Informatics Capstone I (2 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 2 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): STA 614 , MBI 630 , MBI 635 , MBI 650 , MHI 601 , NRP 600 , NRP 601 , NRP 604 , NRP 612  and NRP 650 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    This course integrates nursing and informatics research, concepts, and theories. The role of an Informatics Nurse is explored. The course is designed to integrate didactic content and clinical experience within selected healthcare settings. A needs assessment will be completed and an improvement project planned for implementation in NRP 681L .
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