rasmussen.edu | 888-5-RASMUSSEN COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 128 NGR5172 Advanced Pharmacology Across the Lifespan 40 hours, 4 credits This course provides in-depth knowledge of advanced pharmacology and the financial, policy, and technology implications surrounding pharmacotherapeutics. Students analyze pharmaceutical agents by body system to improve health outcomes across the life span. Students have the opportunity to evaluate advanced pharmacologic concepts within the context of advanced nursing practice. Pre- or corequisite: NGR5149 Advanced Pathophysiology Across the Lifespan NGR5800 Leading Healthcare Transformation 40 hours, 4 credits This course introduces students to advanced nursing leadership with an emphasis on policy development, quality improvement strategies, and healthcare accessibility and availability. Students are prepared for opportunities to lead change that impact the profession of nursing. Prerequisite: None NGR6001 Foundations of Family Nurse Practitioner Practice 30 hours, 3 credits In this course, students are introduced to the role, scope, and standards of practice of the family nurse practitioner. Topics covered include the foundations of diagnostic reasoning and strategies to integrate theory and current evidence to guide person-centered primary care of the family. Students also analyze how legal, ethical, social, cultural, and global factors impact primary healthcare across the lifespan. Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses NGR6011 Foundations of Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Practice 30 hours, 3 credits In this course, students are introduced to the role, scope, and standards of practice of the adult- gerontology primary care nurse practitioner. Topics covered include the foundations of diagnostic reasoning and strategies to integrate theory and current evidence to guide person-centered primary care of the adult-gerontology primary care population. Students also analyze how legal, ethical, social, cultural, and global factors impact primary healthcare of patients ranging in age from young adult to frail elderly. Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses NGR6021 Foundations of Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Practice 30 hours, 3 credits In this course, students are introduced to the role, scope, and standards of practice of the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner. Topics covered include the foundations of diagnostic reasoning and strategies to integrate theory and current evidence to guide person-centered pediatric primary care. Students analyze how legal, ethical, social, cultural, and global factors, including social determinants of health, impact primary healthcare of pediatric patients ranging from birth to young adult. Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses NGR6036 Advanced Diagnostic Techniques 40 hours, 2 credits NUR6036 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credit) NUR6036LL Clinical (30 hours, 1 credit) 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 patients across the lifespan, there is a focus on caring for pediatric and young adult patients. Students apply the knowledge of advanced assessment and diagnostic reasoning to formulate treatment plans for pediatric and young adult primary care patients. 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 NGR6050 Nursing Education in the Classroom 60 hours, 4 credits In this course, students explore the theoretical underpinnings of teaching strategies, assessment, and evaluation in the classroom setting. Emphasis is on developing and implementing strategies used to enhance achievement of learning outcomes. The practicum component of this course focuses on the role of the nurse educator with the application of creative teaching strategies. During this experience, students will integrate innovative teaching strategies to be successful in the classroom setting. Prerequisites: Completion of all 5000-level courses; NGR6701 The Role of the Nurse Educator NGR6100 The Business Side of Nursing 40 hours, 4 credits This course provides the opportunity for students to evaluate healthcare economics as an essential component of their role as a nursing leader. Students analyze a budget and business plan using a variety of methods to challenge or support allocations while utilizing a systematic framework to support healthcare decisions. Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses NGR6117 Leadership and Management in Advanced Nursing Practice 80 hours, 4 credits In this course, students expand their knowledge and skills required to be effective nurse leaders, with a focus on integration and appraisal strategies within a community of practice. The indirect- care practicum experience provides students the opportunity to utilize newly developed leadership knowledge and skills at an advanced nursing practice level. Prerequisites: Completion of all 5000-level courses; NGR6100 The Business Side of Nursing; NGR6250 Meaningful Communication and Collaboration; NGR6801 Advanced Nursing Leadership NGR6150 Nursing Education in the Clinical Setting 60 hours, 4 credits This course focuses on the role of the clinical nurse educator. Emphasis is placed on developing and implementing teaching and learning strategies that support learning in the clinical setting. The practicum component of this course focuses on application of creative teaching strategies in the clinical environment. During this experience, students will integrate innovative teaching strategies to be successful educators in the healthcare setting. Prerequisites: Completion of all 5000-level courses; NGR6701 The Role of the Nurse Educator 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, and 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 NGR6250 Meaningful Communication and Collaboration 40 hours, 4 credits This course focuses on the importance of communication and building effective relationships to effectively lead within a community of practice. Personal leadership awareness, role modeling, and shared decision-making are discussed. Students learn about the art of influencing behaviors, crucial conversations, and consensus building in advanced nursing leadership. 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 ALL CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY ADDENDUM
