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This course addresses the advanced study of the actions and effects of drugs on the human system throughout the life cycle. Focus is on pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles, therapeutic and adverse effects, drug interactions, cost, and evidence-based prescribing guidelines. Considerations related to gender, age, culture, and physiologic state are emphasized. The scope of ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to pharmacology in advanced nursing practice is addressed, including patient and family education.

This course addresses the advanced study of the physiologic and pathophysiologic principles relevant to clinical practice. Content areas include the physiology and pathophysiology at the cellular level, metabolism and temperature regulation, cardiac and pulmonary systems, acid-base balance, renal function, hematology and immune function, the nervous system, gastrointestinal system, genitourinary system, endocrinology, and reproduction. Building on the basic sciences and clinical nursing experience, the focus is on the interrelationships of systems regulation and dysregulation of cellular, organ, and system function. Current research and theories that deal with physiologic and pathophysiologic topics are included.

This course introduces students to principles of epidemiology applicable to infectious and non-infectious diseases, host-agent-environmental relationships, and concepts of disease causation. Students gain familiarity with epidemiologic measures such as incidence, prevalence, mortality, case fatality, relative risk and other rates and ratios. Topics include measures of health and risk, epidemiological study designs and considerations regarding issues of measurement that include assessments of internal and external validity, standardization, confounding, bias, interaction, causality and generalizability. Types and sources of public health data are reviewed.

This course addresses the advanced competencies needed to complete a comprehensive health assessment of patients across the lifespan. Levels of physical, cognitive, and social functioning are analyzed and interpreted. Special emphasis is placed on age, gender, and cultural variations. The course emphasizes diagnostic reasoning that guides the collection and interpretation of data to serve as a basis for advanced practice. Evidence-based strategies are used to assess the health of individuals within the context of family, community and culture. (2 onsite experiences required)

This course is the first in a series of courses addressing core nurse practitioner competencies focusing on the care of adults in the community / primary care setting. The foundation for this class is based on utilization and principles of evidence-based practice. Emphasis is placed on health promotion, health protection, disease prevention and management. This course enables the student to explore theories and models, while developing age, gender and ethnically appropriate health promotion and disease prevention programs. Critical thinking and diagnostic and interventional reasoning processes are addressed for select episodic and chronic illness in primary care.

This is the first of three supervised clinical experiences for nurse practitioner students. This course provides the opportunity to utilize core nurse practitioner skills in the community which include health promotion, health protection, and/or disease prevention programming. Students develop skills in evaluation, diagnosis, and management of common episodic and chronic health problems seen in primary care.  Emphasis is placed on obtaining a relevant health history, physical examination (complete, system, and symptom-specific), and relevant psychomotor skills. (180 clock hours of practicum)

One of three courses in a series of didactic courses addressing core and specialty nurse practitioner competencies in the care of adolescents and adults. Utilization of research and principles of evidence-based practice are foundational. Critical thinking, diagnostic, and interventional reasoning processes are addressed for select complex, multi-system illnesses.

This didactic course addresses core nurse practitioner competencies in the care of adults and geriatrics. Utilization of research and evidence-based practice are foundational. Critical thinking, diagnostic and interventional reasoning processes are addressed for complex, multi-system illnesses. Special emphasis is placed on the unique needs of special populations, including various ethnicities, the disadvantaged, women, and the elderly.

This course is one of three supervised clinical experiences for adult gerontology primary care practitioner students. The student refines and expands skills in evaluation, diagnosis, and management of complex, multi-system health problems in primary care. Application of models/theories of care for special populations is emphasized. Students transition toward more independent and comprehensive practice. (180 clock hours of practicum)

This course addresses core family nurse practitioner competencies in the care of women, infants, and children. Utilization of research and principles of evidence-based practice are foundational. Critical thinking and diagnostic and interventional reasoning processes are addressed for common primary care problems for women, infants and children.

This course is second in a series of supervised clinical experiences for family nurse practitioner students. Emphasis is on evaluation, diagnosis, and management of common primary care problems for women, infants, and children. Special emphasis is placed on obtaining a relevant health and developmental history, physical examination (complete, system, and symptom-specific), and relevant psychomotor skills. (270 clock hours of practicum)

This is one of three in a series of supervised clinical experiences for nurse practitioner students.  Emphasis is on evaluation, diagnosis, and management of patients with complex, multi-system health problems, and the integration of other factors (cultural, emotional, psychosocial, etc.) that impact health. (180 clock hours of practicum)

This didactic course addresses the core and specialty nurse practitioner competencies in the provision of care across the continuum of health care services to patients with complex acute, critical, and chronic health conditions for the full spectrum of adults. Using evidence-based practice, select complex multi-system illness will be discussed. There is emphasis on evaluation and management, including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments as well as pertinent education for patients and their families.

This clinical course addresses the core and specialty nurse practitioner competencies in the provision of care across the continuum of health care services to patients with complex acute, critical, and chronic health conditions for the full spectrum of adults. Application of evidence-based practice in complex multi-system illness with competent demonstration of critical thinking and clinical skills is expected. (360 total clock hours of practicum; 180 clock hours for every two credit hours)

This second didactic acute care course builds upon prior knowledge to address the core and specialty nurse practitioner competencies in the provision of care across the continuum of health care services to patients with complex acute, critical, and chronic health conditions for the full spectrum of adults. Using evidence-based practice, select complex multi-system illness will be discussed. There is included the evaluation and management, including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments as well as pertinent education for patients and their families. Emphasis is placed on sub-specialty care to gain experiences with special populations and commonly used devices and technology in acute care.

This second acute care clinical practicum course builds upon prior knowledge to address the core and specialty nurse practitioner competencies in the provision of care across the continuum of health care services to patients with complex acute, critical, and chronic health conditions for the full spectrum of adults. Emphasis is placed on sub-specialty care to gain experiences with special populations and commonly used devices and technology in acute care. Application of evidence-based practice in complex multi-system illness with competent demonstration of critical thinking and clinical skills is expected.

This course is designed to develop student competency in selecting, prescribing and monitoring medication response for patients with psychiatric and behavioral/mental health disorders across the lifespan.  Students will be provided with a neurobiological science based overview of the pharmacological treatment of psychiatric disorders. Pharmacological agents and strategies for evidence-based treatment of acute and chronic behavioral and psychiatric disorders are examined. Prescribing and medication management roles and responsibilities of psychiatric nurse practitioners are emphasized. The course uses an evidence-based, integrative approach to the combined use of medication and psychological therapies, the identification of drug interactions, and evaluation of the effectiveness of medication management in populations with specific psychiatric disorders.

This course focuses on the screening, assessment and diagnosis of psychiatric disorders and behavioural/mental health problems.  Emphasis is placed on early diagnosis leading to appropriate treatment of “at risk populations” through education, psychotherapy and psychopharmacotherapeutics.  Current research and epidemiological trends in psychiatric mental health care are utilized for the screening, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of psychopathology across the lifespan. This didactic course is coupled with the clinical course providing laboratory and clinical settings which allow students to apply assessment and intervention strategies to assist individuals with restoration and maintenance of their highest level of mental health.

This course is the corresponding practice setting for NURS 63200 PMHNP 1: Psychiatric Assessment and Diagnosis Across the Lifespan. This course focuses on the screening, assessment and diagnosis of psychiatric disorders and behavioural/mental health problems.  This practicum course is coupled with the didactic course providing laboratory and clinical settings which allow students to apply assessment and intervention strategies to assist individuals with restoration and maintenance of their highest level of mental health.  (180 clock hours of practicum)

This course focuses on psychotherapeutic management of psychiatric disorders and behavioral/mental health problems, with an emphasis on early diagnosis and the appropriate treatment of “at risk” populations, and the use of psychopharmacotherapeutics across the lifespan.  Current research and epidemiological trends in psychiatric mental health care are utilized for the selection of relevant constructs to be addressed and therapies to be explored.  This didactic course is coupled with the clinical course providing laboratory and clinical settings allowing students the opportunity to provide examination and application of individual, family and group therapies across the lifespan.

This course is the corresponding practice setting for NURS 63400 PMHNP 2: Introduction to Psychotherapy for Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing. This course focuses on psychotherapeutic management of psychiatric disorders and behavioral/mental health problems, with an emphasis on early diagnosis and the appropriate treatment of “at risk” populations, and the use of psychopharmacotherapeutics across the lifespan.  This practicum course is coupled with the didactic course providing laboratory and clinical settings allowing students the opportunity to provide examination and application of individual, family and group therapies across the lifespan. (180 clock hours of practicum)

This course focuses on the culmination of skill sets allowing for the comprehensive management of psychiatric disorders and behavior/mental health problems in patient populations across the lifespan.  Current research and epidemiological trends in psychiatric mental health care are utilized in the screening, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment including psychotherapy and medication management of various patient populations across the lifespan. This didactic course is coupled with the clinical course providing laboratory and clinical settings allowing students the opportunity to collaborate with the various disciplines while applying assessment and intervention strategies to assist patients with the maintenance and restoration of their highest level of mental health.  The students will practice appropriate personal and professional boundaries, and recognize their limitations while working with patients, preceptors, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

This course is the corresponding practice setting for NURS 63600 PMHNP 3: Implementation of Pharmacotherapy for Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing g. This course focuses on the culmination of skill sets allowing for the comprehensive management of psychiatric disorders and behavior/mental health problems in patient populations across the lifespan.  This practicum course is coupled with the didactic course providing laboratory and clinical settings allowing students the opportunity to collaborate with the various disciplines while applying assessment and intervention strategies to assist patients with the maintenance and restoration of their highest level of mental health.  The students will practice appropriate personal and professional boundaries, and recognize their limitations while working with patients, preceptors and the interdisciplinary healthcare team. (180 clock hours of practicum)