Course Descriptions

Master's Courses

Adult Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Courses

N/NG630A Advanced Nursing Science: Adult Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Theory I 
This course is the first of two advanced nursing science theoretical courses for the preparation of the adult primary care nurse practitioner.  The focus of this course is on the development and refinement of the critical thinking skills necessary for the APN 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 prevention and disease management strategies needed to care for the patient and family experiencing acute, episodic and selected chronic health problems in ambulatory and community settings.

N/NG630B Advanced Nursing Science: Adult Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Clinical Practicum I 
This course is the first of two advanced nursing science clinical courses for the preparation of the adult primary care nurse practitioner.  The focus of this course is on the development and refinement of the clinical appraisal and diagnostic skills needed by the advanced practice nurse in ambulatory and community settings.  This course enhances the student’s ability to apply theories, standards of practice and evidence-based research to the care of patients with acute and chronic episodic health problems.   The student implements the role activities of the advanced practice nurse through critical thinking, therapeutic intervention, communication and professional role interaction.

N/NG631A Advanced Nursing Science: Adult Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Theory II
This course is the second of two advanced nursing science theoretical courses for the preparation of the adult primary nurse practitioner.  The focus of this course is on the refinement and synthesis of critical thinking skills used by the advanced practice nurse to provide advanced practice nursing direct care and core competencies.  Grounded in theory and evidence-based practice, this course enhances the student’s knowledge and ability to analyze and manage the comprehensive care of the patient and family in ambulatory community settings and the professional and environmental issues influencing the health and care of the patient and the role of the advanced practice nurse.

N/NG631B Advanced Nursing Science: Adult Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Clinical Practicum II 
This course is the second of two advanced nursing science clinical courses for the preparation of the adult primary care nurse practitioner.  The focus of this course is on the development and refinement of the clinical appraisal and diagnostic skills needed by the advanced practice nurse to provide best practices in ambulatory and community settings.  Clinical activities assist students to translate and integrate theories, standards of practice and evidence-based research into her/his assessment and management of  acute and chronic health problems for patients and families in ambulatory and community settings.   The student implements activities of the advanced practice nurse through critical thinking, therapeutic intervention, communication and professional role interaction.