2022–2023 CATALOG AND STUDENT HANDBOOK COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 129 NGR6267 Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum III 160 hours, 6 credits NUR6267 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credit) NUR6267LL Clinical (150 hours, 5 credits) In this course and practicum experience, students apply newly acquired advanced nursing knowledge and skills as they participate in the evaluation and treatment of aging adults and frail elderly patients seeking primary care services. Students apply the knowledge of advanced assessment and diagnostic reasoning to formulate treatment plans for aging adult and frail elderly primary care patients. There is an emphasis on the identification of signs and symptoms of disorders, selecting treatments and pharmacological interventions, health promotion, health restoration and maintenance, and evidence-based practice in primary care settings. Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses NGR6268 Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum IV 160 hours, 6 credits NUR6268 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credit) NUR6268LL Clinical (150 hours, 5 credits) This final practicum course provides an opportunity for students to work with patients within the student’s particular population and areas of interest. Students continue to refine skills of assessment, diagnosis, and formulation of treatment plans for primary care adult-gerontology patients. Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses NGR6300 Curriculum Design and Program Evaluation 40 hours, 4 credits This course focuses on curriculum design, development, and program evaluations that align with evidence-based nursing education strategies and national guidelines and standards. Current impacts, trends, and innovations in creating sustainable nursing education programs are examined. Prerequisites: Completion of all 5000-level courses; NGR6701 The Role of the Nurse Educator NGR6330 Principles of Pediatric Primary Care 40 hours, 4 credits This course prepares students to address specialized healthcare needs of children within the framework of a family-centered course. There is a focus on the patient from birth to young adult, emphasizing advanced nursing knowledge of growth and development, health promotion, health restoration, and health maintenance. Students apply diagnostic reasoning and evidence-based practice as they learn to manage common acute, episodic, and chronic disease processes in pediatric patients in the primary care settings. Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses NGR6340 Advanced Primary Care of the Pediatric Patient I 40 hours, 4 credits In this course, students develop knowledge and skills to provide primary care to pediatric patients with complex health disorders. Students develop evidence-based plans of care using age-appropriate assessments, diagnostics, and disease management strategies for primary care of pediatric patients with a focus on select body systems. There is an emphasis on the collection of subjective and objective data, laboratory findings, diagnostic tests, diagnoses, and a plan for patient-centered therapeutic interventions for disease management of primary care pediatric patients with complex disorders of the HEENT, integumentary, immunologic, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and renal systems. Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses NGR6350 Advanced Primary Care of the Pediatric Patient II 40 hours, 4 credits In this course, students continue to develop knowledge and skills to provide primary care to pediatric patients with complex health disorders. Students develop evidence-based plans of care using age-appropriate assessments, diagnostics, and disease management strategies for primary care of pediatric patients with a focus on specific body systems. There is an emphasis on the collection of subjective and objective data, laboratory findings, diagnostic tests, diagnoses, and a plan for patient- centered therapeutic interventions for disease management of primary care pediatric patients with complex disorders of the endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, hematological, and neurological system as well as the management of complex mental health disorders. Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses NGR6365 Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum I 160 hours, 6 credits NUR6365 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credit) NUR6365LL Clinical (150 hours, 5 credits) This course is the first of four practicum experiences for the family nurse practitioner student. The required practicum provides an opportunity for students to apply newly acquired knowledge and skills with patients seeking primary care services. Although practicum experiences may include patients across the lifespan, there is a focus on health promotion and disease management of patients with reproductive disorders, and the childbearing family. Emphasis is placed on identification of normal versus abnormal, signs and symptoms of disorders, and treatment plans including pharmacological interventions appropriate to age and developmental stage. Students identify the appropriate care, intervention, and education for patients in primary care settings. Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses. Residential Skills Check. NGR6366 Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum II 160 hours, 6 credits NUR6366 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credit) NUR6366LL 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 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 NGR6367 Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum III 160 hours, 6 credits NUR6367 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credit) NUR6367LL Clinical (150 hours, 5 credits) In this course and practicum experience, students apply newly acquired advanced nursing knowledge and skills as they participate in the evaluation and treatment of adults, aging adults, and frail elderly patients seeking primary care services. Students apply the knowledge of advanced assessment and diagnostic reasoning to formulate treatment plans for adult, aging adult, and frail elderly primary care patients. There is an emphasis on the identification of signs and symptoms of disorders, selecting treatments and pharmacological interventions, health promotion, health restoration and maintenance, and evidence-based practice in primary care settings. Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses NGR6368 Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum IV 160 hours, 6 credits NUR6368 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credit) NUR6368LL Clinical (150 hours, 5 credits) This final practicum course provides an opportunity for students to work with patients within the student’s particular population and areas of interest. Students continue to refine skills of assessment, diagnosis, and formulation of treatment plans for primary care family practice patients across the lifespan. Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses NGR6462 Psychopathology and Neurobiology of Mental Health Disorders 40 hours, 4 credits This course focuses the neurobiology and psychopathology of mental health disorders. Students explore the development of mental health disorders, including mood disorders, psychotic disorders, anxiety disorders, sleep disorders, personality disorders, and the study of disorders in special populations. The components of a psychiatric interview are also emphasized in this course. Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses NGR6465 Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum I 160 hours, 6 credits NUR6465 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credit) NUR6465LL Clinical (150 hours, 5 credits) This course is the first of four practicum experiences for the pediatric primary care nurse practitioner student. The required practicum provides an opportunity for students to apply newly acquired knowledge and skills with pediatric patients seeking primary care services. Although practicum experiences may include a variety of pediatric patients, there is a focus on health promotion and disease prevention in the primary care of the well-child. 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 pediatric patients and their families 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. NGR6466 Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum II 160 hours, 6 credits NUR6466 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credit) NUR6466LL 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 pediatric primary care patients, there is a focus on caring for patients ages birth through pre-school. Students apply the knowledge of advanced assessment and diagnostic reasoning to formulate treatment plans for pediatric primary care patients. This course further prepares students to diagnose, treat, and manage common disorders of increasing complexity in pediatric patients from birth to preschool age. Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses ALL CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY ADDENDUM
