ADDENDUM to the Rasmussen University Catalog and Student Handbook 2021-2022 June 30, 2022 promotion, health restoration and maintenance, and evidence-based practice in primary care settings. Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses NGR6168 Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Advanced Practice Nursing 40 hours, 2 credits NUR6168 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credit) NUR6168LL Clinical (30 hours, 1 credit) In this course students examine advanced knowledge of complementary and alternative therapies that can be incorporated into the management and delivery of primary care services to patients across the lifespan. Topics include mind/body therapies, herbal supplements, functional and homeopathic medicine. Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses NGR6211 Principles of Adult-Gerontology Primary Care 40 hours, 4 credits In this course, students gain advanced knowledge of pathophysiologic alterations and disease management of common disorders in the adult, aging adult, and frail elderly populations. Students integrate this knowledge with current evidence and diagnostic reasoning to formulate differential diagnoses and propose person- centered pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for health promotion, disease prevention and disease management in primary care settings. Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses NGR6234 Reproductive Health of the Family 40 hours, 4 credits In this course, students develop advanced nursing knowledge required to diagnose and manage selected acute and chronic disorders of the male and female reproductive system. Topics include health promotion and disease prevention, family planning, and pre- conception care. Additionally, students learn strategies used in the management of pregnant and postpartum patients in the primary care setting. Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses NGR6262 Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practice 40 hours, 4 credits In this course, students are introduced to the roles, scope, and standards of practice of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners. Topics covered include strategies to develop therapeutic relationships, reflective practice techniques, and the components of a comprehensive psychiatric assessment. Students analyze how ethical, legal, social, and cultural factors impact mental health across the lifespan. Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses NGR6265 Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum I 160 hours, 6 credits NUR6265 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credit) NUR6265LL Clinical (150 hours, 5 credits) This course is the first of four practicum experiences for the adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner student. The required practicum provides an opportunity for students to apply newly acquired knowledge and skills with adult patients seeking primary care services. Although practicum experiences may include a variety of adult-gerontology primary care patients, there is a focus on health promotion and disease management. Emphasis is placed on identification of normal versus abnormal, signs and symptoms, clinical decision making, and plans of care including pharmacological interventions appropriate to age and developmental stage. Students identify the appropriate care, intervention, and education for patients in primary care settings. Students perform comprehensive and episodic clinical assessments, including appropriate diagnostic testing and therapeutic interventions with guidance of clinical preceptors. Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses. Residential Skills Check. NGR6266 Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum II 160 hours, 6 credits NUR6266 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credit) NUR6266LL Clinical (150 hours, 5 credits) This course and practicum experience provide an opportunity for students to apply newly acquired knowledge and skills as they participate in the evaluation, treatment, and management of patients seeking primary care services. Although practicum experiences may include a variety of adult patients, there is a focus on caring for adolescent, young adult, and adult patients. Students apply the knowledge of advanced assessment and diagnostic reasoning to formulate treatment plans for primary care patients within the ages of adolescence through adult. Emphasis is placed on the identification of signs and symptoms of disorders, selecting treatments and pharmacological interventions, inclusive of health promotion, health restoration and maintenance, and evidence-based practice in primary care settings. Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses This addendum modifies catalog content as indicated, and supersedes all previous addenda. Page 13 / 57
