Courses

This course is the capstone adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner clinical course in which the advanced practice student assumes the professional role by integrating, translating, and applying evidence- based case while working collaboratively and respectfully within the healthcare system providing patient- centered care to improve patient and system outcomes.

To progress to this course, all previous coursework counting towards the graduate or doctoral nursing degree must be completed with a grade of "B" or better. The Adult Gerontology Acute NP Residency I is the first of three Clinical Residency courses that are considered a vital component of the Doctor of Nursing Practice educational program. The purpose of this course is to combine clinical practice experiences with scholarly activities to provide in-depth learning for the student.

The Adult Gerontology Acute NP Residency II is the second of three Clinical Residency courses that are considered a key component of the Doctor of Nursing Practice educational program. The purpose of this course is to combine clinical practice experiences with scholarly activities to provide in-depth learning for the student.

The Adult Gerontology Acute NP Residency III is the final Clinical Residency course that is considered a key component of the Doctor of Nursing Practice educational program. The purpose of this course is for the student to present and receive approval for the final Scholarly Project. The focus of this course is on the final development and implementation of a practice-focused problem, issue, or process that was pursued during the ANP Clinical Residency courses.

The purpose of this course is to provide a forum for evidence-based, collaborative evaluation of issues and trends encountered in adult and gerontological nursing care. Emphasis is on critical analysis and management of issues by the adult gerontological primary care nurse practitioner (AGPCNP) in an interdisciplinary health care delivery system, including providing care for vulnerable patient populations.

Theories of leadership, motivation, power, and change are used to influence change in health care organizations. This course will provide for the beginning implementation of evidence-based clinical models to promote positive clinical outcomes. The Adult-Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner student will synthesize, critique, and apply evidence to support quality clinical or organizational practices.

The purpose of this course is to provide the Adult-Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner student an in-depth study of health care management of adults, well and frail elders, and their families within the framework of advanced nursing. The focus is on selected acute and chronic complex health care problems. Emphasis is on the interaction among health care providers in a culturally diverse environment.

The purpose of this course is for learners to become competent in the care of adult patients. The focus of this course is or learners to utilize critical thinking to develop holistic nursing plans of care that promote positive health outcomes, manage acute and chronic conditions utilizing pharmacotherapy, and provide education and support to this patient population. This course emphasizes the application of theoretical knowledge through in-class discussions, case studies, and content exams.

The purpose of this course is for learners to become competent in the care of adult patients. The focus of this course is for learners to utilize critical thinking to develop holistic nursing plans of care that promote positive health outcomes, manage acute and chronic conditions utilizing pharmacotherapy, and provide education and support to this patient population. This course emphasizes the application of theoretical knowledge through in-class discussions, case studies, and content exams.

Application of the nursing process to meet the bio-psychosocial needs of the client in relation to age, developmental stage, cultural orientation, resources and environment. Students examine the pathophysiological changes experienced by clients in a variety of settings.