MSN Program FNP Course Descriptions
Program of Study
Summer I
N500 Conceptual and Theoretical Foundations of Nursing 3
The role of the advanced practice nurse within the framework of nursing science. Selected theoretical and conceptual nursing frameworks, which provide a foundation for advanced nursing practice. Prerequisites: Admission to the MSN programs or permission of the Director.
N516 Diversity & Ethical Issues in Advanced Practice 3
Provides a basis for decisions regarding ethical issues in healthcare as they affect the person, communities, society and the health care profession as well as explore the wide diversity of cultural influences on behavior including ethnic, racial, gender and age differences. (Capstone) Prerequisite: Admission to the Graduate Program or permission of the Director.
Fall I
N583 Advanced Health Assessment 2
Advanced health assessment of clients of all ages, including formulation of a clinical diagnosis based upon the health assessment findings. Prerequisites: Undergraduate health assessment.
N584 Advanced Health Assessment Lab 1
Application of advanced health assessment techniques of clients of all ages, including formulation of a clinical diagnosis based upon the health assessment findings. Prerequisites: Undergrad Health Assessment, Pre or Corequisite NURS 583
N504 Advanced Pathophysiology 3
Analysis of complex interrelationships and interdependence of pathophysiological concepts that serve as a primary component of the foundation for clinical assessment, decision making, and management for advanced nursing practice. Prerequisites: Undergraduate pathophysiology or permission of the Director.
Spring I
N580 Advanced Pharmacology 3
Essential pharmacotherapeutics for advanced nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on commonly prescribed medications for clients of all ages. Prerequisites: admission to nursing graduate program or permission of the Director.
N554 Primary Care of Adults 3
Theoretical concepts in health promotion and illness prevention in adults including the diagnosis and therapeutic management of common and acute health problems. Prerequisite: NURS 504, NURS 583, NURS 584, NURS 551 and NURS 580.
N555 Primary Care of Adults Practicum 2
Application of theoretical concepts and skills in health promotion and illness prevention in adults including the diagnosis and therapeutic management of common acute and chronic health problems. Prerequisites: NURS 583, NURS 584, NURS 504, and NURS 580.
Summer II
N512 Health Policy, Finance, and Economics 3
An examination of health care policy, economics, and finance in health care systems including a focus on the advanced practice nursing role.
N556 Primary Care of Women 3
Theoretical concepts in health promotion and illness prevention in women including the diagnosis and therapeutic management of common and acute health problems. Prerequisites: NURS 504, NURS 583, and NURS 584.
N557 Primary Care of Women Practicum 2
Application of theoretical concepts and skills in health promotion and illness prevention in women including the diagnosis and therapeutic management of common and acute health problems. Prerequisites: NURS 504, NURS 583, NURS 584, and NURS 580.
Fall II
N501 Nursing Research Methods 4
An examination of methods and statistical applications in nursing research, utilizing nursing theory both as a basis for research and in practice. Prerequisite: Undergraduate level statistics: pre or co-NURS 511 & NURS 500.
N552 Primary Care of Children 3
Theoretical concepts in health promotion and illness prevention in children including the diagnosis and therapeutic management of common acute and chronic health problems. Prerequisite: NURS 583, NURS 584, NURS 580.
N553 Primary Care of Children Practicum 2
Application of theoretical concepts and skills in health promotion and illness prevention in children including the diagnosis and therapeutic management of common acute and chronic health problems. Prerequisite: NURS 504, NURS 583, NURS 584, and NURS 580.
Spring II
N551 Health Promotion & Disease Prevention in Primary Care 3
Theoretical foundations in health promotion, illness prevention and maintenance of function across the health-illness continuum with clients: the individual, family and community. Prerequisite: Admission to Family Nurse Practitioner concentration or permission of Director.
N559r Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum 4-8
Application of advanced knowledge and skills through nursing practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner student. Prerequisites: NURS 553, NURS 555, and NURS 557. (Capstone)
Summer III
N559r Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum 4-8
Application of advanced knowledge and skills through nursing practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner student. Prerequisites: NURS 553, NURS 555, and NURS 557. (Capstone)
Questions? Email Dr. Chris Smith or phone (423) 425-1741.
