2023–2024 CATALOG AND STUDENT HANDBOOK COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 123 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 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 ALL CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY ADDENDUM
