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NU 500
Nursing Theory Development
3 credits
This course introduces the student to the nature of theory and the
process of theory construction. Contemporary conceptual models of
nursing will be examined with a major focus on their relevance to
nursing practice, research and theory development.
NU 505
Advanced Clinical Pathophysiology
3 credits
This course is an in-depth study of the physiological principles and
common pathologies for graduate nursing students. Symptoms and signs
of clinical situations will be analyzed and discussed in order that
the student may understand the etiology of health deviations and the
rationale for their management.
Prerequisite: Undergraduate course in
Pathophysiology
NU 510
Nursing Research: Application, Utilization, and Evaluation
3 credits
This course builds upon students' knowledge of the research process
and critical appraisal skills. It focuses on the application, use,
and evaluation of nursing innovations in clinical practice. Emphasis
is placed on the identification and solution of clinical problems
through scientific inquiry. Students identify the focus for a
scholarly project.
Prerequisite: Undergraduate courses in nursing
research and statistics.
NU 520
Health Care Delivery Systems and Health Policy
3 credits
This course provides an overview of the social, political, and
economic forces that shape health policy and health care delivery
systems. Emphasis is placed upon the roles of government, private
enterprise, consumers of health care, and providers of health care
services. Health care delivery models and reimbursement systems are
evaluated in relation to access, quality, and cost of care. Research
findings are examined for their significance in shaping health
policy and the delivery of nursing care. Nursing's responsibility
for participation in the development of health policy is stressed.
NU 530
Advanced Health Assessment
3 credits
This course focuses on developing advanced health assessment skills,
utilizing a self-care framework and other models appropriate for
advanced practice nursing. The population for study is clients for
all ages. Variations in data associated with vulnerable populations
are addressed. Content focuses on interviewing skills and systematic
performance of a comprehensive health assessment. Differentiation of
normal and abnormal findings is emphasized, utilizing critical
thinking and diagnostic reasoning within the scope of advanced
practice nursing.
Prerequisite: A recent undergraduate course in
health assessment or successful completion of placement exam.
NU 540
Pharmacology/Prescriptive Practice
3 credits
This course focuses on the pharmacologic principles of therapeutic
drugs prescribed in primary health care practice. Emphasis will be
placed on the pathophysiology of disease processes and how these
processes may be prevented, treated, or stabilized with
pharmacologic interventions. Legal aspects of prescriptive practice
is discussed.
Prerequisite: Undergraduate course in
pharmacology.
NU 550
Ethical and Legal Dimensions of Nursing
3 credits
The focus of this course is to explore the ethical dimensions of
delivering health care in contemporary society. The course begins by
examining personal and professional values while also exploring the
impact of society and the law in ethical decision making.
Integration of literature and the arts provides an opportunity for
the learners to develop a deeper insight into the human condition.
Ethical theories and decision making models are examined and provide
a basis for analysis of ethical issues confronting the advanced
practice nurse. Reflection, dialogue and critical thinking
strategies promote the ethical decision-
making process.
NU 560
Primary Health Care I: Health Promotion of the Family
4 credits
This is a theoretical and clinical practicum focusing on the
assessment and management of essentially healthy families in need of
primary health care. Utilizing the concepts inherent in Healthy
People 2000 and a self-care framework, emphasis is placed on health
promotion, illness prevention and risk reduction strategies related
to age and cultural diversity throughout the life cycle. The
clinical practicum provides opportunities to implement and evaluate
concepts, theories and research related to health promotion and
illness prevention. Screening procedures and the teaching-coaching
function of the nurse practitioner are highlighted.
Prerequisites: NU 500.
Pre or Corequisite: NU 530, NU 505.
NU 570
Primary Health Care II
6 credits
This course is a theoretical and clinical practicum focusing on the
assessment, diagnosis and management of common acute and stable
chronic conditions of the family within a self care framework. It
includes study of epidemiology, pathophysiology, symptom complexes
and research based treatment as it relates to health deviation. The
clinical experience focuses on strategies for health care
management.
Prerequisite: NU 560.
NU 580
Primary Health Care III
6 credits
This course is a theoretical and clinical practicum focusing on the
assessment, diagnosis and management of common acute and stable
chronic conditions of the family within a self care framework. It
includes study of epidemiology, pathophysiology, symptom complexes
and research based treatment as it relates to health deviation. The
clinical experience focuses on strategies for health care
management.
Prerequisite: NU 560.
NU 590
Primary Health Care IV: Role Practicum in Family Primary Care
6 credits
This is the final clinical course of the MSN program. It focuses on
the interdisciplinary role and leadership skills of the family nurse
practitioner in the delivery of primary health care. The practicum
concentrates on implementing the comprehensive role of the family
nurse practitioner across clinical settings.
Prerequisites: NU
570 , NU 580.
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