554 Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing NSG 5571—Behavioral Health for Advanced Practice Nurses This course focuses on the recognition of common acute and chronic mental health issues relevant to advanced practice nurses in various healthcare settings. Emphasis is on the assessment, diagnosis, management and treatment of behavioral, developmental, and lifestyle concerns across the lifespan. Individual and family intervention strategies are presented to incorporate culturally and spiritually diverse populations. (3 credit hours) NSG 5580—Primary Care Pediatrics This course focuses on the development of the domains and competencies of the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), providing evidence-based healthcare for culturally/spiritually diverse pediatric clients and their families in the primary care setting. Concepts of advanced health assessment, pharmacology, pathophysiology, and integrative alternatives to care are incorporated in the interdisciplinary management of routine, chronic, and acute health problems in this population. (3 credit hours) NSG 5590—Family Nurse Practitioner Capstone This course represents the culmination and integration of all previous coursework and provides an opportunity for the student to continue to master the domains and competencies of the FNP. Course content specifically addresses issues for professional practice needed for the graduate to enter the workforce as an advanced practice nurse. Prerequisites: NSG 5542, NSG 5550, NSG 5580, NSG 5560. (6 credit hours) NSG 5600—Nursing Informatics Capstone This course provides students with the opportunity to analyze the scope and standards of practice designated for the nursing informatics specialty. Students apply nursing informatics competencies to gather data, create information, and generate knowledge. Students develop field-based projects or participate in ongoing information and communication processes to improve healthcare outcomes. (3 credit hours) NSG 5620—Adult-Gerontology Acute Care I This course builds on prerequisite knowledge and skills obtained in foundational courses. Coursework will focus on the theoretical and clinical foundation of advanced practice nursing diagnosis and management of acute and chronic healthcare problems common to adult and geriatric patients, while integrating evidence-based practice guidelines to ensure safe, evidence-based care. Clinical procedures specific to organ systems and disease processes introduced during this course will be demonstrated. Diverse teaching approaches are used to challenge students to critically think and to improve quality outcomes for patients. Interdisciplinary collaboration among healthcare providers is promoted. Direct care clinical hours are completed in various inpatient and specialty care settings. (6 credit hours) NSG 5630—Adult-Gerontology Acute Care II This course builds on prerequisite knowledge and skills obtained in foundational courses. Coursework will focus on the theoretical and clinical foundation of advanced practice nursing diagnosis and management of acute and chronic healthcare problems common to adult and geriatric patients, while integrating evidence-based practice guidelines to ensure safe, evidence-based care. Clinical procedures specific to organ systems and disease processes introduced during this course will be demonstrated. Diverse teaching approaches are used to challenge students to critically think and to improve quality outcomes for patients. Interdisciplinary collaboration among healthcare providers is promoted. Direct care clinical hours are completed in various inpatient and specialty care settings. (6 credit hours) NSG 5650—Adult-Gerontology Acute Care III This course builds on prerequisite knowledge and skills obtained in foundational courses. Coursework will focus on the theoretical and clinical foundation of advanced practice nursing diagnosis and management of acute and chronic healthcare problems common to adult and geriatric patients, while integrating evidence-based practice guidelines to ensure safe, evidence-based care. Clinical procedures specific to organ systems and disease processes introduced during this course will be demonstrated. Diverse teaching approaches are used to challenge students to critically think and to improve quality outcomes for patients. Interdisciplinary collaboration among healthcare providers is promoted. Direct care clinical hours are completed in various inpatient and specialty care settings. (6 credit hours) NSG 5660—Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Capstone This course builds on prerequisite knowledge and skills obtained in foundational courses. Coursework will focus on the theoretical and clinical foundation of advanced practice nursing diagnosis and management of acute and chronic healthcare problems common to adult and geriatric patients, while integrating evidence-based practice guidelines to ensure safe, evidence-based care. Clinical procedures specific to organ systems and disease processes introduced during this course will be demonstrated. Diverse teaching approaches are used to challenge students to critically think and to improve quality outcomes for patients. Interdisciplinary collaboration among healthcare providers is promoted. Direct care clinical hours are completed in various inpatient and specialty care settings. (6 credit hours)
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