Course Descriptions

Master's Courses

Adult Acute/Critical Care Nurse Practitioner Courses

N/NG640A Advanced Nursing Science: Adult Acute/Critical Care Nurse Practitioner Theory I 
This course is the first of two advanced nursing science theoretical courses for the preparation of the adult acute care nurse practitioner. The focus of this course is on the development and refinement of the critical thinking skills necessary for the direct care and core competencies of the advanced practice nurse. Grounded in theory and evidence based research, this course enhances the student’s knowledge of health promotion and disease management strategies needed to manage the acute and critical health problems of the patient and family in health care delivery systems including hospitals and sub acute facilities.

N/NG640B Advanced Nursing Science: Adult Acute/Critical Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum I 
This course is the first of two advanced nursing science clinical courses for the preparation of acute care nurse practitioners. The focus of this course is on development and refinement of the clinical appraisal and diagnostic skills needed by the advanced practice nurse. The course enhances the student’s ability to apply theories, standards of practice and evidence-based research to the care of the patient with acute and critical health problems and family. The student implements the role activities of the advanced practice nurse through critical thinking, therapeutic intervention including advanced practice nursing procedures, communication, and professional interaction.

N/NG641A Advanced Nursing Science: Adult Acute/Critical Care Nurse Practitioner Theory II
This course is the second of two advanced nursing science theoretical courses for the preparation of the adult acute care nurse practitioner.  The focus of this course is on the refinement and synthesis of the critical thinking skills used by the advanced practice nurse to articulate the direct care and core competencies in management of acute and chronic health problems of the patient and family.  Grounded in theory and evidence-based practice, this course enhances the student's knowledge to analyze the issues influencing the care of the patient and the role of the advanced practice nurse in health care delivery systems including hospitals and sub acute facilities.

N/NG641B Advanced Nursing Science: Adult Acute/Critical Care Nurse Practitioner Clinical Practicum II
This course is the second of two advanced nursing science clinical courses for the preparation of the adult acute care nurse practitioner. The focus of this course is on refinement and synthesis of the clinical appraisal and critical thinking skills needed by the advanced practice nurse in health care delivery systems.  The student integrates theories and evidence-based research into her/his assessment and management of acute and chronic health problems.  This course facilitates the student’s knowledge of the management of acute care health issues. The student synthesizes critical thinking, therapeutic intervention including advanced practice nursing procedures, communication, and professional interaction into her/his role as an advanced practice nurse.