Courses

In this class, students will utilize the various Additive Manufacturing (AM) design software to learn different techniques of building additively. Student will engage in using the software and build theory to discover best build for the part. Tool paths, angles, rotation and build support will be discussed. Additive process will include polymers and powders. Cost and build time will be calculated on the different build parameters.

Despite improvements in the overall health of many populations and recent major policy initiatives to ensure better access to health, significant differences in the health and wellness outcomes of different groups remain. For example, income inequality is associated with poorer health outcomes, and efforts to minimize these inequalities have not always been successful at improving the lives of the most vulnerable.

This course explores how to effectively diagnose interpersonal, organizational, or societal challenges and develop effective leadership responses to these challenges. This course serves as a capstone for the Leadership and Professional Development Certificate.

This course explores broad level behavioral and social determinants of health and how they influence the well-being of people and the communities where they live.

The class will focus on issues that divide Americans where they live, work, study, worship, and vote. These issues arise due to the demographics of age, sex, nationality, and race. Students will seek to identify the history of the divisive issues as they arise from ethical, economic, social, geographic, and moral conditions. Students will research each topic, analyze various “think tank” approaches to each issue, and interview persons involved in the divisive issues.

The purpose of this practicum course is to provide a preceptor and faculty facilitated experience for Dual Role (Family NP/Adult- Gerontological Acute Care NP) students to practice within an advanced nursing framework by synthesizing and applying the knowledge and skills required in AHN 554 and previous courses. Emphasis is on leadership, professionalism, and collaboration in a culturally diverse system.

The purpose of this practicum course is to provide opportunities for the Adult-Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) student to apply concepts from AHN 591 in primary and acute care settings with adults and families experiencing health concerns. This clinical course will offer clinical hours for targeting adult health and gerontological health issues. Students will divide clinical hours between young adults, middle aged adults, and elders.

Provides Adult-Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner students the opportunity to complete implementation of the scholarly doctoral project, demonstrating all DNP competencies. The student, guided by the faculty facilitator, will complete implementation of the scholarly doctoral system's change project and begin preparation for dissemination.

Final course in residency series as Adult-Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner student finalizes implementation and evaluation of the DNP scholarly project. Provides Adult-Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner students the opportunity to fully express all DNP competencies.

Children's centers and programs, including child development and child life programs, are examined and evaluated. Legislation, standards, program planning, and practical aspects of financing, administration, supervision, and management are explored. Writing proficiency is required for a passing grade in this course.