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NSG 602
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Advanced Pathophysiology for the APN. This course focuses on pathophysiological processes across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on safety and the development of clinical reasoning skills as they relate to specific diseases. Attention is given to etiology, pathogenesis, biological and environmental factors in clinical disease manifestation
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3
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NSG 604
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Advanced Pharmacology. This course focuses on prescriptive knowledge for primary care practice across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on safety and the development of clinical reasoning skills as they relate to specific diseases and pharmacologic agents. Attention is given to etiology, pathogenesis, biological and environmental factors in clinical disease manifestation as well as correct dosing, toxicity, side effects, drug interactions, contraindications, and client education.
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3
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NSG 606
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Advanced Health Assessment and Clinical Diagnostics. Provides advanced practice nurses with tools to perform advanced comprehensive health assessments on clients across the lifespan. It builds on existing knowledge and skills for advanced health assessment, history taking, physical exam and emphasizes diagnostic reasoning at an advanced practice level.
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3
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NSG 674
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Healthcare Delivery Systems. This course provides an overview of the complex organizational and delivery aspects of many levels of health care, including primary care, mental health, long-term care, and hospital-based care. It explores the unique aspect of different systems and strategic planning within current and potential systems that affect health outcomes.
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3
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NSG 610
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Primary Care of Women Across the Lifespan. Examines foundational knowledge of women's health management. Screening, assessment, diagnosis, and standards of care for common gynecologic conditions will be discussed. Essential concepts for basic, well-woman prenatal, pregnancy, and postpartum care will also be examined. Health promotion and education will be explored as a means of managing care throughout the lifespan.
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3
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NSG 612
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Primary Care of Children and Adolescents. Primary prevention, health maintenance, and common health problems in the children and adolescent populations are examined. The course reviews theory and evidence-based practice guidelines for safe and effective management of care. Special attention will be given to developmental needs within this population and to developing partnerships with families for person-centered care.
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3
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NSG 614
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Primary Care of Adults I. Provides a comprehensive overview of primary prevention, common health problems, and health maintenance strategies in the adult and older adult population. The course reviews theory and evidence-based practice guidelines for safe, effective management of care. It also focuses on behavioral health strategies for person-centered primary care management.
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3
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NSG 616
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Primary Care of Adults II. Building on content learned in NSG 614 focusing on primary prevention, common health problems, and health maintenance strategies in the adult and older adult population. The course reviews theory and evidence-based practice guidelines for safe, effective management of care. It also focuses on behavioral health strategies for person-centered primary care management.
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3
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NSG 618
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Primary Care Skills I: Diagnostics and Procedures.This on-campus two-day workshop will provide hands-on procedure training and evaluation for FNP students. Diagnostics and skills will focus on skills and procedures relevant to emerging practice.
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1
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NSG 620
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Primary Care Skills II: Billing, Coding, and Care Management. This course provides training in billing/coding, and care management skills relevant to emerging practice for Family Nurse Practitioner students. Students will learn how to develop a complete plan of care, including billing, for patients presenting with acute and chronic diseases via in-person and telehealth formats.
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1
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NSG 622
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Family Nurse Practitioner Clinical I (210 clinical hours). The first in a series of three, this clinical course allows the student to provide primary health care focused on patients across the lifespan, including pediatrics, adolescents, women, adults, and older adults in a variety of settings. The student is guided and mentored by preceptors and faculty in activities expected of an advanced nurse practitioner.
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2
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NSG 624
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Family Nurse Practitioner Clinical II (210 clinical hours). The second in a series of two, this clinical course allows the student to provide primary health care focused on patients across the lifespan, including pediatrics, adolescents, women, adults, and older adults in a variety of settings. The student is guided and mentored by preceptors and faculty in activities expected of an advanced nurse practitioner.
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2
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NSG 626
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Family Nurse Practitioner Capstone Clinical III (210 clinical hours). The third in a series of three, this clinical course allows the student to provide primary health care focused on patients across the lifespan, including pediatrics, adolescents, women, adults, and older adults in a variety of settings. The student is guided and mentored by preceptors and faculty in activities expected of an advanced nurse practitioner.
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2
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NSG 630
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Seminar: FNP Synthesis. Students will synthesize knowledge from the MSN with a capstone project. It also in synthesizes program outcomes in preparation for national certification and initiation of practice.
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1
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