Courses
GNUR-503 Found of Nsg Research (3)
This course examines how philosophy provides a framework within which science and theories develop. Theory formulation and the influence of theories on the development of nursing practice from philosophical, structural, theoretical, and epistemological perspectives will be explored. Students will participate in an in-depth examination of the research process and the critical role of research in evidence-based practice. Steps of the quantitative process and the use of descriptive statistics including an introduction to databases and statistical software are discussed. Qualitative research methods and their applicability in nursing knowledge are explored. This course is the first in the sequence of research coursework for the graduate program.
Attributes: TGNU ZCIV ZRES
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Nursing Practice, Advanced Nursing PracticeGNUR-513 PMHNP Clinical Practicum I (1)
This course focuses upon the integration of knowledge from the biopsychosocial sciences in order to perform a comprehensive assessment of psychiatric and/or addictive disorders and formulate an appropriate disposition. Students will apply knowledge trauma-informed approaches and motivational interviewing techniques to the assessment process in an acute clinical setting, and appropriately assess and manage emergency situations under the guidance of a clinical mentor. Students will also begin to develop their clinical portfolio and reflective journal, and participate in biweekly seminars which focus upon case presentations and readings related to the application of motivational interviewing techniques to the interview process, the management of acute symptoms of mental illness and/or addiction, and the implementation of person-centered treatment planning/referral.Graded S/U.
Additional fees apply.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-571 N CGNUR-514 PMHNP Clinical Practice II (1)
This course focuses upon the integration of knowledge from psychopathology and psychopharmacology in order to implement two or more time-limited, evidence-based psychotherapies in the treatment of psychiatric and/or addictive disorders. Students also implement two or more treatment modalities under the guidance of a clinical mentor, and document contacts in their clinical portfolio. Students will also participate in biweekly seminars which focus upon case presentations and readings related to promising and alternative therapies, the integration of pharmacology with psychotherapy, and psychotherapy supervision/peer review.
Graded S/U.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-513 S
Restrictions: Including: -Program: DNP Psych/Mental Health NP, MS Psych Mental Health NPGNUR-515 PMHNP Clinical Pract. III (1)
This course focuses upon the integration of behavioral health, physical, and social determinants of health in the management of complex comorbidities in a psychiatric, primary care, or rehab setting, as part of the inter-professional team. Students will implement a variety of therapeutic interventions under the guidance of a clinical mentor and document contacts in their clinical portfolio. Students will also participate in biweekly seminars which focus upon case presentations and readings related to Integrative treatment of co-occurring medical and behavioral health conditions, issues and trends in chronic care management, and implementing and evaluating outcomes
Graded S/U.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-514 S
Restrictions: Including: -Program: DNP Psych/Mental Health NP, MS Psych Mental Health NPGNUR-516 PMHNP Clinical Practice IV (1)
This course focuses upon the integration of knowledge from the PMHNP curriculum in order to promote health/prevent illness and disability among vulnerable individuals, families and/or groups thorough the implementation of screening, client/family/group education, and consultative, collaborative, supervisory, and educational strategies to practitioners, groups and/or organizations. Students will implement at both direct and indirect interventions under the guidance of a clinical mentor, document contacts in their clinical portfolio, and process interactions in their reflective journal. Students will also participate in biweekly seminars which focus upon case presentations and readings related to the application of mental health consultation strategies and the evaluation practice improvement processes,
Graded S/U.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-515 S
Restrictions: Including: -Program: DNP Psych/Mental Health NP, MS Psych Mental Health NPGNUR-520 Fdtn of Adv Psych MH Pract (3)
This course focuses upon the principles and concepts that form the basis for advanced practice in psychiatric mental health nursing, including standards and models for practice, and the promotion of mental health and prevention of psychiatric and addictive disorders across the life span. Emphasis is placed on the neurobiology of stress and trauma in the formation of mental health and/or addictive disorders, and role of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in implementing culturally relevant and trauma-informed practice. Legal/ethical issues are examined in relation to privacy, client preferences, family and community safety. Additionally, the principles and concepts of advanced psychiatric mental health practice in a primary care or other setting integrating physical and behavioral health care across the life span is included. Emphasis is placed on inter-professional collaboration and the management of complex and/or chronic comorbidities. The role of the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in mental health consultation, supervision, and education, are examined as strategies to improve health outcomes for populations with complex needs.
Attributes: TGNU
Restrictions: Including: -Level: Practice Doctorate, Graduate -Program: CERT Psych Mental Health NP, DNP Psych/Mental Health NP, MS Psych Mental Health NPGNUR-521 Adv Neuropsy Assess (2)
This course focuses upon the knowledge and skills required to perform a comprehensive assessment of adults and older adults with psychiatric and addictive disorders, and appropriately evaluate and manage emergency situations arising from acute symptomatology. Strategies for a trauma-informed therapeutic relationship facilitated by motivational interviewing techniques are presented as a basis for the conduct of a comprehensive neuropsychiatric assessment.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-571 C AND GNUR-520 Y C
Restrictions: Excluding: -Level: UndergraduateGNUR-522 Advanced PsychoPharm (2)
This course takes a comprehensive, life span approach to the full array of pharmacologic agents available for the treatment of mental health and addictive disorders. The role of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive authority is examined with special emphasis on target symptoms, medication education, and use of evidence-based guidelines and protocols in treating acute symptoms and preventing relapse.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-570 Y C
Restrictions: Including: -Level: Practice Doctorate, GraduateGNUR-523 Adv Cncpts Psychotherapy (3)
This course focuses on the principles and concepts that form the basis for a variety of traditional and evidence-based psychotherapies. The theoretical principles of the major approaches to psychotherapy, including psychoanalytic, psychodynamic, cognitive, behavioral, trauma-focused therapies and others of significance are applied to individuals, groups, families, and/or special populations. The role of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the integration of psychotherapeutic and psychopharmacological interventions is examined. Ethical issues, multicultural considerations, intervention techniques and specific practical issues related to psychotherapy will also be examined.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-545 Y C
Restrictions: Including: -Program: DNP Psych/Mental Health NP, MS Psych Mental Health NPGNUR-524 Adv Cncpts Health Intgrtn (3)
This course focuses upon the principles and concepts that form the basis for advanced psychiatric mental health practice in a primary care or other setting integrating physical and behavioral health care across the life span. Emphasis is placed on interprofessional collaboration and the management of complex and/or chronic comorbidities, facilitated by the use behavioral therapy techniques, motivational interviewing and psychoeducational groups. The role of the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in mental health consultation, supervision, and education, and the use of technology in health maintenance and relapse prevention, are examined as strategies to improve health outcomes for populations with complex needs.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-523 C
Restrictions: Including: -Program: DNP Psych/Mental Health NP, MS Psych Mental Health NPGNUR-543 Advanced Pathophysiology (3)
This course focuses on disruptions of cell, organ, and system physiology involved in acute and chronic illness. The course covers selected disorders of the following systems: hematologic, respiratory, fluid and electrolyte, endocrine, reproductive, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, neurological, urinary, renal, and digestive. Emphasis is placed on risk factors and contributing causes leading to the disease state and the transitions that occur in the human organism during illness.
Additional fees apply.
Attributes: TGNU
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Nursing Practice, Nursing Practice, Advanced Nursing PracticeGNUR-544 Psychopathology&Diff Diag (3)
This course will facilitate understanding of psychopathology using both traditional and strengths-based strategies to assess and diagnose mental disorders across the life span for counseling and PMHNP students. These strategies will help students develop skills in differential diagnosis for use in role-specific treatment planning. Detailed knowledge of the DSM-5 and the methods used in determining the diagnostic classification of a client will be the major focus of the course.
Attributes: TGNU
Restrictions: Including: -Program: DNP Psych/Mental Health NP, MS Psych Mental Health NPGNUR-545 Adv Cncpts Child/Adol MH (3)
This course will review advanced assessment and treatment processes used by mental health counselors and PMHNPs who work with children and adolescents. Assessment-related topics will include interviewing strategies for use with children, adolescents and their families, along with formal testing procedures that will culminate in preparation of a comprehensive clinical report. Students will also learn a variety of intervention strategies for use in individual, group, and family settings, designed to help children and their families cope with the various behavioral, social, and emotional issues that children and adolescents can face, including trauma, ADHD, and family transitions.
Attributes: TGNU
Restrictions: Including: -Program: DNP Psych/Mental Health NP, MS Psych Mental Health NPGNUR-558 Capstone Development (2)
This course allows the student to demonstrate synthesis of the GNUR core courses and apply this knowledge to a clinical question in their specialty program focus. Students in the capstone course will work independently on their synthesis project, while progressing through the steps of problem identification, literature review, IRB proposal, project implementation and evaluation. The associated faculty led seminars will facilitate student sharing of both process and content issues as students complete their individual capstone projects. The results of the capstone will be documented and published according to syllabus guidelines
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-702 CGNUR-559 Capstone Implementation (2)
This course allows the student to demonstrate synthesis of the GNUR core courses and apply this knowledge to a clinical question in their specialty program focus. Students in the capstone course will work independently on their synthesis project, while progressing through the steps of problem identification, literature review, IRB proposal, project implementation and evaluation. The associated faculty led seminars will facilitate student sharing of both process and content issues as students complete their individual capstone projects. The results of the capstone will be documented and published according to syllabus guidelines.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: (GNUR-558 C OR GNUR-696 C)GNUR-564 MAT 8 hour Training (0)
Medication Assisted Therapy 8-hour course.This course provides 8 hours of the 24 hours of education needed by APRNs to receive a waiver to prescribe buprenorphine in an office setting.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-570 Y C
Restrictions: Including: -Program: CERT Psych Mental Health NP, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Nursing Practice, MS Adult/Gero Acute Care NP, MS Adult CNS, MS Adult/Gero Primary Care NP, MS Primary Care Family NP, MS Psych Mental Health NPGNUR-566 Adv Con Care Older Adults (3)
This is the foundational course for the care of the older adult . The course focuses the unique dimensions of care of the older adult within the context of normal aging. Health promotion, disease prevention, physical, functional and health restoration across the continuum of care are emphasized. Students will apply and integrate evidence-based clinical decision-making skills to develop, implement and evaluate the management of common health problems in older adults. Patient advocacy, interprofessional collaboration, identification and integration of community resources, role of family, caregivers and cultural diversity are integrated and addressed. The content can be applied and utilized by the nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-570 C AND GNUR-571 C
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Nursing Practice, Nursing Practice, Advanced Nursing PracticeGNUR-567 Adv Concepts Care Adults (3)
This course focuses on the biological and behavioral phenomena of concern in the care of adults. The clinical presentation, diagnostic reasoning, management and evaluation of common health needs and problems of adults are considered. Discussion will include current evidence-based practice addressing common health problems of adults. The content can be applied and utilized by the nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists.
Additional fees apply.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-570 C AND GNUR-571 C
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Nursing Practice, Nursing Practice, Advanced Practice Nursing, Advanced Nursing PracticeGNUR-568 MAT 16 hour Training (0)
Medication Assisted Therapy 16 hour course.This course provides the 16 hours of additional education needed by APRNs who have already taken the 8 hour course to receive a waiver to prescribe buprenorphine. This course provides more emphasis on co-occurring disorders, interprofessional collaboration, and prescription of buprenorphine to specialty populations.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-567 Y C OR GNUR-520 Y C
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Nursing Practice, Nursing Practice, Advanced Practice Nursing, Advanced Nursing PracticeGNUR-570 Pharmacology (3)
This course builds upon basic knowledge in pharmacology and provides essential content for nurses in advanced practice roles. Topics include physiochemical properties of drugs; mechanisms of drug action; pharmacokinetics (drug absorption, distribution, and mechanism of action, metabolism, and excretion); drug interactions; prescription implications; and ethical, legal, and financial considerations of pharmacotherapies across the lifespan including special populations such as pediatric and geriatric clients. Federal and state laws as well as guidelines for writing prescriptions are included, preparing the advanced practice nurse for prescribing medications and counseling clients about drug therapy.
Attributes: TGNU
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Nursing Practice, Nursing Practice, Advanced Nursing PracticeGNUR-571 Diagnostic Reason-Assess (0 OR 3)
This course is taught as a 2 credit theory course with a 1 credit lab component. A prescreening undergraduate health assessment competency must be met to take the course. This course addresses the development of advanced health assessment skills and the diagnostic reasoning process to gather and analyze data from patients across the lifespan. Interventions focus on prevention, health promotion and protection, screening, and risk reduction. In order to develop advanced health assessment skills, lab practice in addition to scheduled class time is required. Skill development in the labs will occur through simulation comprehensive and focused health assessments and the use of the diagnostic reasoning process. Students must earn a grade of B or higher in GNUR 571 in order to progress to the next clinical course.
Additional fees will apply.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-543 C
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Nursing Practice, Nursing Practice, Advanced Nursing PracticeGNUR-576 Adv Concepts Care of Women (0 TO 3)
This course focuses on the biological and behavioral phenomena of concern in the care of women. The clinical presentation, diagnostic reasoning, management, and evaluation of women’s common health needs and problems are considered. Discussion will include current evidence-based practice addressing common health problems of women across the lifespan. The content can be applied and utilized by the family nurse practitioners.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-570 C AND GNUR-571 C
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Nursing Practice, Nursing Practice, Advanced Nursing PracticeGNUR-577 Adv Conc Care Children (3)
This course focuses on the biological and behavioral phenomena of concern in the care of children and adolescents. The clinical presentation, diagnostic reasoning, management, and evaluation of common health needs and problems of children and adolescents are considered. Discussion will include current evidence-based practice addressing common health problems of children and adolescents. The content can be applied and utilized by the family nurse practitioners.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-570 C AND GNUR-571 C
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Nursing Practice, Nursing Practice, Advanced Nursing PracticeGNUR-579 IPE: SBIRT (0)
This interprofessional training is embedded in courses offered to Advanced Practice Nursing students to develop universal competencies needed for interprofessional practice. The focus is on screening, brief intervention, referral to treatment (SBIRT). Health professional students work as members of an interprofessional team to learn about use, abuse, and dependence on alcohol and illicit drugs and their effects on patients, families, and society. At the completion of this interprofessional training, students will acquire knowledge, skills, and abilities to use reliable screening tools for the identification of problematic behaviors; implement brief intervention; refer to treatment; and provide evidence-based recommendations to identify, reduce, and prevent problematic use, abuse, and dependence on alcohol and illicit drugs.
Attributes: TGNU
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Advanced Nursing PracticeGNUR-584 FNP DxMgmt of Adults (1)
In this 150-hour clinical experience, family nurse practitioner students collaborate with preceptors to provide primary care for adults and their families. Students apply the principles of health assessment, diagnosis and treatment of common episodic and chronic health issues of adults in a clinical practice site. Patient education, advocacy, and evidence-based practice are incorporated in a holistic approach to providing comprehensive care. Students will meet periodically throughout the semester in a seminar designed to support achievement of learning outcomes.
Graded S/U.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-567 Y C AND GNUR-570 C AND GNUR-571 CGNUR-585 FNP DxMgmt of Older Adult (1)
In this 150-hour clinical experience, family nurse practitioner students collaborate with preceptors to provide primary care for older adults. Students apply the principles of health assessment, diagnosis and treatment of common episodic and chronic health issues of the older adult in a clinical practice site. Patient education, advocacy, and evidence-based practice are incorporated in a holistic approach to providing comprehensive care. Students will meet periodically throughout the semester in a seminar designed to support achievement of learning outcomes.
Graded S/U.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-567 C AND GNUR-570 C AND GNUR-571 C AND GNUR-584 CGNUR-586 FNP DxMgmt Care of Women (1)
In this 150-hour clinical experience, family nurse practitioner students collaborate with preceptors to provide primary care for women and their families. Students apply the principles of health assessment, diagnosis and treatment of common episodic and chronic health issues of women in a clinical practice site. Patient education, advocacy, and evidence-based practice are incorporated in a holistic approach to providing comprehensive care. Students will meet periodically throughout the semester in a seminar designed to support achievement of learning outcomes. Graded S/U.
Additional fees apply.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-567 C AND GNUR-570 C AND GNUR-571 C AND GNUR-576 Y C AND GNUR-584 CGNUR-587 FNP DxMgmt of Children (1)
In this 150-hour clinical experience, family nurse practitioner students collaborate with preceptors to provide primary care for children and their families. Students apply the principles of health assessment, diagnosis and treatment of common episodic and chronic health issues of children and adolescents in a clinical practice site. Patient education, advocacy, and evidence-based practice are incorporated in a holistic approach to providing comprehensive care. Students will meet periodically throughout the semester in a seminar designed to support achievement of learning outcomes.
Graded S/U.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-567 C AND GNUR-570 Y C AND GNUR-571 C AND GNUR-577 Y C AND GNUR-584 CGNUR-596 Independent Study (1 TO 3)
An opportunity to explore an area not regularly offered in the program. Independent Study Authorization form is required.
Attributes: TGNU
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Nursing Practice, Nursing Practice, Advanced Nursing PracticeGNUR-632 Adult App of CNS SOI I (1)
In this 125 hour clinical experience, clinical nurse specialist students collaborate with preceptors and interprofessional partners while providing direct and indirect care for adult-gerontology patients and their families. Following the guidelines established by the National Association for Clinical Nurse Specialists, this course focuses on the nurse/nursing practice sphere of impact. The patient/client and system and organization spheres of impact may be integrated into this clinical experience. This clinical practicum will allow the student to implement assessment strategies while developing the knowledge and skills of nurses working with the adult-gerontology population of focus. In doing so, students will employ educational strategies and programs that advance the practice of nursing.
Graded S/U.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-567 Y C AND GNUR-570 C AND GNUR-571 CGNUR-639 Older Adult CNS SOI II (1)
In this 125 hour clinical experience, clinical nurse specialist students collaborate with preceptors and interprofessional partners to provide care for adult-gerontology patients and their families. Following the guidelines established by the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, this course focuses on the patient/client sphere of impact. The nursing/nursing practice and system and organization spheres of impact may be integrated into this clinical experience. This clinical practicum will allow the student to apply the principles of diagnostic reasoning and clinical management of adult-gerontology patients at an advanced practice level and to consult with nursing and other interprofessional partners to apply evidenced based protocols in the care of patients and their families.
Graded S/U.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-567 Y C AND GNUR-570 C AND GNUR-571 CGNUR-641 AGNP AC Dx Mgmt Adult (1)
In this 150-hour clinical experience, adult gerontology nurse practitioner students collaborate with preceptors to provide care for adult clients and their families. Students apply the principles of health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of common episodic and chronic health issues of adults in an outpatient or inpatient clinical practice site. Patient education, advocacy, and evidence-based practice are incorporated in a holistic approach to providing comprehensive care. Students will meet periodically throughout the semester in a seminar designed to support achievement of learning outcomes and to building upon diagnostic reasoning skills.
Graded S/U.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-567 Y CGNUR-642 AGNP PC DxMgmt Adult (1)
In this 150-hour clinical experience, adult gerontology nurse practitioner students collaborate with preceptors to provide care for adult clients and their families. Students apply the principles of health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of common episodic and chronic health issues of adults in an outpatient or inpatient clinical practice site. Patient education, advocacy, and evidence-based practice are incorporated in a holistic approach to providing comprehensive care. Students will meet periodically throughout the semester in a seminar designed to support achievement of learning outcomes and to building upon diagnostic reasoning skills.
Graded S/U.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-543 C AND GNUR-567 Y C AND GNUR-570 C AND GNUR-571 CGNUR-643 AGNP AC DxMgmt Older Adult (1)
In this 150 hour acute care clinical experience, adult gerontology, acute care nurse practitioner students collaborate with preceptors to provide care for older adults and their families in the acute care setting. Students apply the principles of assessment, diagnosis and treatment of acute and episodic health issues of older adults in a clinical practice site. Patient education, advocacy and evidence-based practice are incorporated in a holistic approach to providing comprehensive care. Students will meet periodically throughout the semester in a seminar designed to support achievement of learning outcomes.
Graded S/U.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-566 Y C AND GNUR-567 C AND GNUR-570 C AND GNUR-571 C AND GNUR-641 CGNUR-644 AGNP PC Dx Mgmt Older Adult (1)
In this 150 hour primary care clinical experience, the adult gerontology nurse practitioner students collaborate with preceptors to provide primary care for older adults and their families. Students apply the principles of health assessment, diagnosis and treatment of common and episodic health issues of older adults in a clinical practice site. Patient education, advocacy and evidence-based practice are incorporated in a holistic approach to providing comprehensive care. Students will meet periodically throughout the semester in a seminar designed to support achievement of learning outcomes.
Graded S/U.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-566 Y C AND GNUR-567 C AND GNUR-570 C AND GNUR-571 C AND GNUR-642 CGNUR-645 AGNP AC DxMgmt Acute Care (1)
In this 150-hour clinical experience, adult gerontology nurse practitioner students will provide direct patient care and collaborate with preceptors to provide care for patients requiring acute interventions across adulthood. Students will apply the principles of health assessment, diagnosis and treatment of acute health issues and exacerbation of chronic diseases requiring acute intervention in a clinical practice site. Patient education, advocacy, and evidence-based practice are incorporated in a holistic approach to provide comprehensive care. Students will meet periodically throughout the semester in a seminar designed to support achievement of learning outcomes.
Graded S/U.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-641 C AND GNUR-643 C AND GNUR-699 Y CGNUR-646 AGNP PC DxMgmt Acute Care (1)
In this 150-hour clinical experience, adult gerontology nurse practitioner students will provide direct patient care and collaborate with preceptors to provide care for patients requiring acute interventions across adulthood. Students will apply the principles of health assessment, diagnosis and treatment of acute health issues and exacerbation of chronic diseases requiring acute intervention in a clinical practice site. Patient education, advocacy, and evidence-based practice are incorporated in a holistic approach to provide comprehensive care. Students will meet periodically throughout the semester in a seminar designed to support achievement of learning outcomes.
Graded S/U.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-642 C AND GNUR-644 C AND GNUR-699 Y CGNUR-647 AGNP ACDx Mgmt ComplexCare (1)
In this 150-hour acute care clinical experience, adult gerontology nurse practitioner students will provide direct patient care and collaborate with preceptors to provide care for patients requiring acute interventions across adulthood. Students apply the principles of health assessment, diagnosis and treatment of acute health issues and exacerbation in the management of complex and chronic illness in the clinical practice site. Patient education, advocacy, and evidence-based practice are incorporated in a holistic approach to providing comprehensive care. Students will meet periodically throughout the semester in a seminar designed to support achievement of learning outcomes.
Graded S/U.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-643 C AND GNUR-669 Y CGNUR-648 AGNP PC DxMgmt ComplexCare (1)
In this 150-hour primary care clinical experience, adult gerontology nurse practitioner students will provide direct patient care and collaborate with preceptors to provide care for patients requiring acute interventions across adulthood. Students apply the principles of health assessment, diagnosis and treatment of acute health issues and exacerbation in the management of complex and chronic illness in the clinical practice site. Patient education, advocacy, and evidence-based practice are incorporated in a holistic approach to providing comprehensive care. Students will meet periodically throughout the semester in a seminar designed to support achievement of learning outcomes.
Graded S/U.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-646 C AND GNUR-669 Y CGNUR-669 Complex Chronically ILL (3)
This course will provide students with the advanced practice knowledge to care for complex clients across adulthood. Focus will be on the management of complex, chronic, and multisystem illnesses including co-morbidities and functional impact. Emphasis is on the application of theory and the use of current evidence-based practice guidelines in addressing complex health problems in this population. Students will explore the impact of chronic illness on the individual, family, and community and identify community resources to support and improve care. This course will prepare the advance practice nurse to care for clients across adulthood and improve outcomes in the acute and outpatient setting.
Additional fees apply.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-566 C AND GNUR-567 C AND (GNUR-647 Y C OR GNUR-648 Y C)GNUR-687 Adv Prac Care Children CNS (1)
In this 175-hour clinical experience, clinical nurse specialist students collaborate with preceptors to provide care for children and adolescents and their families. This clinical practicum will allow the student to apply the principles of health assessment and management at an advanced practice level. This includes consulting with nursing and other healthcare professionals; research in the area of children’s health; education of children, families, and staff; and clinical management of children’s health. Students will meet periodically throughout the semester in a seminar designed to support achievement of learning outcomes.Graded S/U.
Attributes: TGNU ZCLX
Pre-requisites: GNUR-571 C AND GNUR-577 Y C
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Nursing Practice, Nursing Practice, Advanced Nursing PracticeGNUR-688 Synthesis of the SOI II (1)
In this 125 hour clinical experience, clinical nurse specialist students collaborate with preceptors and interprofessional partners to provide care for adult-gerontology patients and their families, with a specific focus on the systems/organizational sphere of impact. Following the guidelines established by the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, this course allows the students to synthesize knowledge across the three spheres of impact and apply them to a systems/organization setting. Students will articulate and address system level clinical problems relevant to the adult-gerontology population. Students will also assess the clinical nurse specialist’s role and other patient care processes, considering professional standards of clinical nurse specialist practice, advanced practice registered competencies, ethical values, and patient safety principles..
Graded S/U.
Class meets on campus four times during the semester in addition to 150 hours precepted clinical.
Attributes: TGNU ZCAP
Pre-requisites: GNUR-571 C AND (GNUR-566 C AND GNUR-632 S) AND (GNUR-567 C AND GNUR-639 S)
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Advanced Nursing Practice -Program: Post Masters Certificate CNS, MS Adult CNS, MS Adv Practice Nursing: CNSGNUR-689 Synthesis of the SOI I (1)
In this 125 hour clinical experience, clinical nurse specialist students collaborate with preceptors and interprofessional partners to provide care to provide care for adult-gerontology patients and their families, with a specific focus on the systems/organizational sphere of impact. Following the guidelines established by the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, this course allows the students to synthesize foundational knowledge of the patient/client and nursing/nursing practice spheres, and begin to apply principles within the organizational/systems sphere of impact. This clinical practicum will allow the student to apply the principles of clinical management while utilizing resources and program management skills at a systems level.
Graded S/U.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-566 C AND GNUR-567 C AND GNUR-632 C AND GNUR-639 C AND GNUR-699 Y CGNUR-695 NP Comprehensive Exam (1)
This seminar-based course focuses on preparing the graduate student for success on national certification, transition to practice, and completion of state certification application. Graded S/U.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: -GNUR-698 Capstone Continuation (1)
This 1 credit course allows the student additional time to complete his/her capstone project. Students must be working closely with their GNUR 559 faculty and submit a plan for completion of the project in order to register for this continuation credit. Data collection, evaluation or documentation activities may be done during this continuation time.
If the Capstone is accepted by their advisor at the end of this course, GNUR 559 and 698 will be graded S.
If the Capstone is NOT accepted by their advisor at the end of this course, the student will receive a grade of IP in GNUR 698 and MUST register for 698 again. If unsuccessful in the second attempt, the student will receive grades of U in 559 and both instances of GNUR 698.
Graded S/U.
Permission of Program Director is required to register.
Attributes: TGNU ZCAP
Pre-requisites: GNUR-558 S
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Advanced Nursing PracticeGNUR-699 Issues in Acute Care (3)
This course considers the unique aspects of caring for clients across adulthood as they interact with the acute care environment. Building upon foundational adult and gerontology concepts, this course focuses on disease and complication prevention and management and health restoration in the acute care setting. The clinical presentation, diagnostic reasoning, management and evaluation of common acute care problems of the population are considered. Discussion will include current evidenced-based practice to provide and improve care across the continuum. Knowledge of the advanced practice competencies will be integrated in the care of this population including by not limited to: direct care, consultation, collaboration, leadership, expert coaching and guidance, research, and ethical decision making.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-566 C AND GNUR-567 C
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Nursing Practice, Advanced Nursing PracticeGNUR-701 Found of Nursing Science (3)
This course begins with a review of elements of logic and effective argumentation and of both critical and ethical thinking. The elements shape subsequent discussions including a critical examination of different epistemologies and their impact on current approaches to nursing research, theory development and clinical practice; analyses of writings of selected nursing theorists; and theory development in nursing. This course presents methods of inquiry necessary for the development and expansion of clinical practice knowledge (and understanding) in nursing. An overview of important issues in the philosophy of science is included. Relationships among philosophy, values, practice, praxis, science, theory and research, and their effect on the structure of nursing knowledge, are discussed. Concepts, conceptual models and theories for nursing practice are examined.
Attributes: TGNU ZRES
Restrictions: Including: -Degree: Doctor of Nursing PracticeGNUR-702 Ev Based Research for APN (3)
This course examines and explores the role of professional stewardship in advanced practice to facilitate the development and application of evidence-based knowledge in healthcare. The course prepares the advanced practice nurse for the role of change agent to promote, translate, and generate research-based nursing practice while working in interprofessional teams. Methods for clinical practice improvement using evidence- based practice (EBP) are examined. Content includes critical appraisal of research evidence, interpretation of statistical analyses, and methods of research application and synthesis. The course will explore practice areas where evidence-based integration are needed and facilitate the movement of evidence-based quality initiatives.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-503 CGNUR-704 Adv Tech in Clinical Mgmt (3)
This hybrid course includes an exploration of the advanced practice nurse’s role in health care planning using current technologies and information systems to monitor and improve the efficacy, quality, and safety of health care. Trends in legislation impacting the growth of information technology are investigated along with the ethical and legal dimensions of informatics and the access to patient information. Consideration is given to technologies that support communication, administrative systems, research, education, and clinical decision-making. Theory is applied through a clinical experience with targeted projects in conjunction with professionals using health information technology in practice
Attributes: TGNU ZCLX ZEXL
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Nursing Practice, Nursing Practice, Advanced Nursing PracticeGNUR-706 HC Systems, Pol & Law (3)
This course analyzes the role of government in managing and servicing the healthcare needs of the United States; explores the legal foundation for the healthcare system under the constitution, state and federal laws and the common law; details the critical US health care policy issues and the various state, federal and private healthcare delivery systems; analyzes the various forms of healthcare delivery here and abroad and the role of advocates in the development and implementation of those systems; and, examines and encourages the role of advanced practice nurses in all of these facets of the nation’s healthcare system.
Attributes: TGNUGNUR-707 Biostatistics and Epi (3)
This course uses clinical epidemiology and biostatistics to inform advanced practice nursing. The purpose of the course is to teach epidemiologic and intermediate biostatistical methods in clinical research within an integrated framework and to develop SPSS proficiency for performing the analysis of clinical datasets. Analysis of patient populations using epidemiological methods will be conducted. The use of epidemiological theories will be applied to disease processes, disaster preparedness, and bioterrorism which may affect local, state, national, and international populations.
Attributes: TGNU ZRES
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Nursing Practice, Nursing Practice, Advanced Nursing Practice -Level: GraduateGNUR-708 Complex Sys and Leadership (3)
This course examines organizational and systems theories. The role of organizational cultures and their importance in affecting change are examined. Emphasis is placed on the development of skills essential to manage change, empower others, and influence organizational processes in health care environments; health system assessment and intervention design is included. Leadership models and strategies, based on contemporary science from nursing and other disciplines, are examined. Conflict management, strategic planning and interprofessional and intraprofessional team work will be evaluated, including the influence of group process, power structures, and negotiation in maximizing nursing’s contribution to the dynamic healthcare system. Students will apply economic and finance principles necessary to analyze practice quality and costs, as well as evaluate the cost effectiveness of care when redesigning effective and realistic care delivery strategies. Leadership ethics are integrated throughout the course. To further acquire leadership knowledge and skills, students actively participate in experiential learning with select leaders in a variety of healthcare systems and settings
Attributes: TGNU ZCLX ZEXL
Restrictions: Including: -Program: DNP Adult/Gero Acute Care NP, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Nursing Practice, MS Adult/Gero Acute Care NP, MS Adult CNS, MS Adult/Gero Primary Care NP, MS Adv Practice Nursing Educ, MS Adv Practice Nursing:FNP, MS Advanced Nursing Practice, MS Adv Practice Nursing: CNS, MS Primary Care Family NP, MS Psych Mental Health NPGNUR-709 Nur Practice Role Develop (3)
This first of three clinical courses begins focused work on the students’ DNP project which synthesizes pertinent DNP Essentials. Students identify their population of interest and develop a problem statement using Zaccagnini and Pachacek’s model as a framework. DNP students identify a clinical mentor and faculty advisor for their DNP project with the intent to change practice. At the end of the course, the student will present an initial proposal for their DNP project which is submitted for approval before moving onto the second clinical course. Role theory is used to facilitate student progress toward the development of expert scholarly practice as a nurse with doctoral education focused on clinical problems. Graded S/U.
Attributes: TGNU ZCLX ZRES
Pre-requisites: GNUR-701 C AND GNUR-707 C
Restrictions: Including: -Degree: Doctor of Nursing PracticeGNUR-710 Complex Pop Health (3)
Analysis of vulnerable populations within the context of trauma informed care and the factors that contribute to the health of these populations is the focus of this course. Themes for working with vulnerable populations include: trauma informed care, poverty, social determinants of health, chronic disease management, practice improvement, rural and urban health care, transitions in care, community-based care, and practice partnerships. The relationship between vulnerable populations including those living in poverty in both rural and urban settings, the chronically ill, and clinical practice environments will be examined on a global, national and regional level. Social determinants of health, previous traumas and systems based barriers will be analyzed within the context of health care systems. Strategies to provide population centered care will be proposed and employed by the student. Using these population-based strategies for health improvement, students will apply the integrative model of community health promotion and perform a community assessment of a vulnerable population with complex needs.
Attributes: TGNU TGNV ZCLX ZEXL
Pre-requisites: GNUR-707 CGNUR-712 Adv Res Out Eval Pol Dev (3)
This course focuses on the critical analysis, synthesis and application of multiple research methods to improve clinical practice outcomes and to inform health policy. Emphasis will be placed on bridging the gap between research and practice. The course will look beyond the traditional research methods to use action research, community-based research and translational research methods. Research supports such as power analysis, data management including large data sets, measurement strategies and epidemiologic designs and designs that assess change and multiple comparisons will be considered. The emphasis is on the application of research strategies for clinical practice while encouraging flexibility in using research methods to improve clinical outcomes and develop or support healthcare policy. The applicability of action research and evaluation to the change process and to continuous improvement within various venues will be explored. The repetitive, participative, and emergent nature of the generation of new knowledge and practice innovations will be discussed.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-702 CGNUR-713 Clinical Prog Development (3 TO 5)
This second of three clinical DNP courses continues project planning for the student’s clinical scholarship project. This phase of project development further demonstrates synthesis of pertinent DNP Essentials to transform clinical practice. Students expand on the clinical scholarship project’s needs assessment, goals, objectives, and theoretical underpinnings identified in GNUR 709. The course focus is on the clinical scholarship project work planning and evaluation planning phases in Zaccagnini and Pachacek’s DNP Process Project Model. Students complete a SWOT analysis, action plan/timeline, logic model, and provide evidence of an IRB proposal submission. This is a clinical course, and clinical hours in this course contribute to the final program clinical hour total.
Attributes: TGNU ZCLX ZRES
Pre-requisites: GNUR-709 C
Restrictions: Including: -Degree: Doctor of Nursing PracticeGNUR-714 Clinical Scholarship Cap (3)
Students will undertake a DNP project as part of this capstone course in the Doctor of Nursing Practice program. The DNP project will include a needs assessment, program/project development, an evaluation of an existing program, development of an assessment instrument/protocol for clients/populations, and a cost/benefit analysis. The DNP project will be developed in consultation with the student’s DNP project committee.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-712 B AND GNUR-713 S
Restrictions: Including: -Degree: Doctor of Nursing PracticeGNUR-751 Advanced Cl Practicum (3)
This course is designed for the Post-Baccalaureate DNP student. The course follows the completion of all nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist clinical courses. The course supports the ongoing clinical learning and practice of the Post-Baccalaureate DNP student as she/he completes the program. The course offers the opportunity to practice nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist skills in preparation for the professional role of advanced and expert practice. The student will integrate concepts and theories of advanced practice into continuing clinical practice. The student will have the opportunity to practice alongside seasoned doctorally prepared nurse practitioners or clinical nurse specialists. In addition, the student will continue to prepare for national nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist board certification. Graded S/U.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-682 C OR GNUR-688 CGNUR-796 Independent Study (1 TO 4)
An opportunity to study in an area of nursing not offered in the DNP program. Completion of the Independent Study Authorization form is required.
Attributes: TGNU ZRES
Pre-requisites: GNUR-701 C AND GNUR-715 C
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Nursing Practice, Nursing PracticeGNUR-798 DNP Project Seminar (0)
This course allows the DNP student to demonstrate synthesis of the GNUR clinical courses and allows the student time to complete their DNP project. Following SJF IRB approval, and the required organizational approvals, DNP students in this course will work independently on their DNP project, while progressing through the steps of project implementation and evaluation.
Pre-requisites: GNUR-701 C AND GNUR-702 C AND GNUR-704 C AND GNUR-706 C AND GNUR-707 C AND GNUR-708 C AND GNUR-709 S AND GNUR-710 C AND GNUR-712 C AND GNUR-713 S
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Nursing Practice, Nursing Practice