Program of Study
Click on any course name for the course description.
Year One
Summer |
Curriculum Hours |
Clinical Hours |
| N5000 Conceptual & Theoretical Foundations of Nursing
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. |
3 |
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| N5160 Diversity & Ethical Issues in Advanced Practice
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. Prerequisite: Admission to the Graduate Program or permission of the Director. |
3 |
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Fall | ||
| N5830 Advanced Health Assessment
Advanced health assessment of clients of all ages, including formulation of a clinical diagnosis based upon the health assessment findings. Prerequisites: Undergraduate health assessment. |
2 |
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| N5840 Advanced Health Assessment Lab
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. |
1 |
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| N5040 Advanced Pathophysiology
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. |
3 |
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Spring |
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| N5800 Advanced Pharmacology
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. |
3 |
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| N5520 Primary Care of Children
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. |
3 |
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| N5530 Primary Care of Children Practicum
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. |
2 |
90 |
Year Two |
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Summer |
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| N5120 Health Policy, Finance, and Economics
An examination of health care policy, economics, and finance in health care systems including a focus on the advanced practice nursing role. |
3 |
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| N5540 Primary Care of Adults
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. |
3 |
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| N5550 Primary Care of Adults Practicum
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. |
2 |
90 |
Fall |
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| N5010 Nursing Research Methods
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. |
4 |
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| N5560 Primary Care of Women
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. |
3 |
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| N5570 Primary Care of Women Practicum
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. |
2 |
90 |
Spring |
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| N5510 Health Promotion & Disease Prevention in Primary Care
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. |
3 |
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| N5590r Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum
Application of advanced knowledge and skills through nursing practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner student. Prerequisites: NURS 553, NURS 555, and NURS 557. (Capstone) |
8 |
360 |
Total Curriculum Hours |
48 |
630 |
Curriculum is subject to modification at the discretion of director and/or program coordinator.
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