Course Descriptions

Elective Courses

N/NG650C Advanced Nursing Science: Gerontological Advanced Practice Nursing Theory I 

This course is the first of two advanced nursing science theoretical courses for the preparation of the gerontological 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 chronic and acute health problems of the patient in health care delivery systems in hospitals, long term care, and community based settings.

N/NG 651C Advanced Nursing Science: Gerontological Advanced Practice Nursing Theory II 

This course is the second of two advanced nursing science theoretical courses for the preparation of the gerontological advanced nurse practitioner. The focus of this course is on refinement and synthesis of the critical thinking skills necessary for this role.  Grounded in theory and evidence based practice, this course enhances the student’s knowledge to analyze the issues influencing the care of patients and the role of the advanced practice nurse in healthcare delivery systems including hospital, sub-acute, long-term care, assisted living, clinic and home care settings.

N/NG680 Health Care Law 

This course explores the application of legal theory to current issues in health care, including health care administration, patient treatment concerns, the licensed professionals practice, quality care, peer review, insurance, compliance, fraud and abuse, and complex medical/legal issues including end-of-life care and futility.

N/NG681 Advanced Practice Cardiovascular Nursing I 

This course explores the theories of health promotion and disease management pertinent to cardiovascular nursing. It is intended to prepare advance practice nurses to provide care to cardiovascular patients across health care settings.  Health promotion strategies for high-risk cardiovascular patients are explored.  Predisposing risk factors along with current treatment modalities for cardiovascular disease are discussed.

N/NG682 Advanced Practice Cardiovascular Nursing II 

This course presents an overview of the issues pertinent to the care of the adult with cardiovascular disease by advanced practice nurses.  The factors contributing to the development of cardiovascular health problems along with diagnostic indicators are discussed.  Theories of disease management and standards of care are synthesized to promote continuity of care throughout the cardiovascular patient's illness and treatment.

N/NG685 Living with Chronic Disease and Terminal Illness

The focus of this course is on patient adaptation to chronic disease and the dynamic issues surrounding terminal illness, death and bereavement.  The physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and ethical issues related to both chronic disease and terminal illness will be explored.  Mechanisms to facilitate quality of life as it affects chronic illness versus end-of-life will be discussed.

N/NG686 Advanced Practice Oncology Nursing 

This course will focus on cancer care knowledge, decision-making and practices for advance practice nurses caring for cancer patients in ambulatory, hospital, and community settings.  The course will examine cancer epidemiology, prevention, detection, treatment, and professional practice.

N/NG688 Advanced Practice Correctional Health Nursing I 

This unique interdisciplinary course explores the dynamic issues and societal forces that affect the correctional health system including legal, regulatory, ethical, economic, political, policy and socio-cultural factors influencing correctional health professionals and advanced practice nursing.  It include a two-week immersion into the culture, environment, and clinical practices of correctional health.

N/NG689A Advanced Practice Correctional Health Nursing II 

This course focuses on new knowledge, skills, and competencies for professional and advance practice nurses managing chronic disease through evidence-based practice in correctional and community-base settings.

N/NG689B Advanced Practice Correctional Health Nursing III 

This clinical practicum develops the knowledge, skills, and competencies for professional and advanced practice nurses managing chronic disease in correctional and community-based settings  Clinical activities facilitate the student's ability to incorporate a public/population health mode with national guidelines for evidence-based practice.

N/NG690 Human Physiology 

This is a review course on basic principles of physiology that cover the functions of the human body with emphasis on the nervous, endocrine, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, renal and reproductive systems.  The course will provide a broad view of the current knowledge on how the human body works and is intended for students in the fields of nursing and other allied health fields.

N/NG691 Contemporary Issues in Women's Health 

This elective graduate nursing course provides the advanced-practice nursing student with a theoretical foundation to provide evidence-based care to women and will focus on a variety of issues specific to their health care.  Specific health concerns of women across the lifespan and the effects of culture and environment on women's health will be analyzed. Gender-based health issues and disparities, and the role of the advanced practice nurse in dealing with these issues will be examined.

N/NG699 Independent/Directed Study 

This course is open to graduate students.  Plans for study must be submitted in advanced of registration on a form obtained form the Graduate School of Nursing.  The student must meet with a faculty member to establish goals and objectives of the independent/directed study.  Upon establishing the goals and objectives, the number of credits for the study will be determined.  Students may take more than one independent study course, but no more than nine credits hours may be applied toward the degree.

N/NG720 Introduction to Genetics and Genomics for the Health Professions

This course provides the student with an introduction to fundamentals for Mendelian and biochemical genetics and genomics.  Basic concepts and principles are covered in lectures to enhance students' understanding and utilization of the principles of genetics in clinical settings.  Perspectives on ethical and legal issues for advanced practice nurses are also addressed.

N/NG721 Applied Genomics for the Health Professions

This course will address the practical applications of genomics in human disease.  Role of genomics in oncology, neurology, cardiovascular, nutrition, and pharmacology will be explored.  Concepts in pharmacogenomics, gene therapy, stem celltransplants, enzyme replacement and individualized medicine will be discussed.  Students will also practice the skill of obtaining and analyzing family pedigrees for predisposition to genetic illnesses, and disign clinical, genetic and educational approaches for the families and patients.  The issues of potentialbenefits and harms of genomic screening, medicine and care will be considered for the disorders.