Adult/Gerontology and Family Nurse Practitioner (NP) Post Master’s
Courses
Family Nurse Practitioner Courses
Session I
- NURSNG639 Primary Care of the Adult
- 3 Credits: 3-lecture hrs/week
Students examine the nursing and health related theory and research applied to the primary care management of adults with episodic and chronic illness. Diagnostic, therapeutic, and pharmacological regimens are examined. Continued emphasis is placed on the developing social cultural sensitivity to the variations in health care needs of urban populations.
Course Objectives:- Apply knowledge and research from the path physiological behavioral, and nursing sciences to the management of primary care problems commonly encountered by individuals across the adult life span.
- Examine laboratory, diagnostic, therapeutic, and pharmacological guidelines for practice.
- Design therapeutic teaching plans that address the learning needs of adults with common episodic and chronic illness.
- Integrate knowledge of culturally related health care needs of urban populations.
- NURSNG680 Primary Care of the Family: Practicum II
- 6 Credits: 3-seminar hrs & 15-18 Clinical hours/week
Family nursing theory and research is further integrated as students develop competences in their role as family nurse practitioner. Under the supervision of nurse practitioners and faculty, students manage and coordinate primary care for multi-cultural urban families experiencing a continuum of health promotion, episodic, and chronic illness problems. The diagnostic, therapeutic, evaluative, consultative, and teaching functions of the nurse practitioner role are examined within a professional, ethical and legal framework. Skills in collaborative interdisciplinary practice are emphasized. Seminar discussions include an exploration of the health policy issues that influence the delivery of health care to undeserved urban families and communities.
Course Objectives:- Demonstrate competence in the assessment and management of patients and families with common episodic and chronic health related problems/illnesses from multicultural urban communities.
- Collaborate with members of the health care team to ensure the coordination of care for clients and families across the life span.
- Apply professional, legal, and ethical standards to the care of clients from multicultural communities.
- Integrate theories and evidenced based research in nursing and health care to the analysis of family focused primary health care of adult populations.
Session II
- NURSNG637 Mental Health Problems of Urban Family
- 3 Credits: 3-lecture hrs/week
Multicultural individuals and families at risk for mental and psychosocial problems are considered within the context of urban living. Nursing theory and research is applied to developing processes of care for individuals across the life span with mental health and psychosocial problems. Students learn evidence-based care including cognitive-behavioral, psychopharmacological, and non-traditional approaches to psychosocial and related physical problems. Research related to environmental, psychosocial, genetic, economic, family systems, developmental risk factors, drug efficacy, and nonpharmacological approaches for individuals with mental and psychosocial illness is investigated. The impact of contemporary health care policy and legislative proposals on quality, cost, and access to care is investigated.
Course Objectives:- Analyze the epidemiological significance of mental and psychosocial issues and associated physical illnesses in culturally diverse urban populations.
- Acquire knowledge of assessment, interviewing, and supportive counseling techniques appropriate for advanced practice nurses providing primary care to patients and families with mental and psychosocial and associated physical illnesses.
- Examine the role of the advanced practice nurse as interdisciplinary team member in the care for patients and families experiencing mental psychosocial and associated physical illnesses.
- Analyze the impact of current and proposed health and social policy on access, cost, and quality of mental health and psychosocial services in the urban community.
Prerequisites or Concurrent: NURSNG631 and NURSNG634 or by permission of the instructor. - NURSNG681 Primary Care of the Childbearing Family
- 3 Credits: 3-lecture hrs/week
Students integrate research from the pathophysiological, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences. The primary care needs of multicultural families in urban communities are addressed. Problems of women, infants, and children are analyzed within a family nurse practitioner framework for practice. Evidenced based laboratory, diagnostic, therapeutic, and pharmacological plans of care are applied to problem management. Emphasis is placed on developing advanced competence in the management of common health and illness. Health polices including cost, quality, access to care, and, evaluation and management guidelines for reimbursement are integrated throughout the course.
Course Objectives:- Analyze the epidemiological, developmental, and cultural risk factors associated with common health problems of women, infants, children and adolescents living in diverse urban communities.
- Integrate theories and research from the pathophysiological, behavioral and nursing sciences to the diagnosis and management of common primary health care problems.
- Examine socio-cultural, economic, and health policy factors influencing the delivery of primary health care.
- Examine evidence-based practice including diagnostic, therapeutic and pharmacologic regimens that form the basis of primary and secondary prevention in childbearing families.
- NURSNG682 Primary Care of the Family: Practicum III
- 6 Credits: 3-seminar hrs & 15-18 Clinical hours/week
Students further refine skills in critical thinking and clinical reasoning. Assessment, diagnostic, therapeutic, and health teaching strategies are applied to a continuum of health promotion / illness problems of women, infants, and children. Seminars are grounded in learning the application of theory and research to the domains of practice of the family nurse practitioner with emphasis on the management of patient health and illness and the teaching coaching function of the nurse practitioner. Students develop role competencies under the supervision of nurse practitioner preceptors and faculty in urban health care settings.
Course Objectives:- Synthesize advanced knowledge and skills required of the family nurse practitioner in providing episodic and comprehensive primary care to clients and families from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
- Demonstrate advanced beginner level competence in completing comprehensive, episodic, or chronic illness oriented health histories and physical examinations of patients with common health problems/illnesses.
- Design interdisciplinary patient management plans congruent with the professional standards, evidence based practice, and health care resources.
- Evaluate client responses to therapeutic and pharmacological regimens, monitor and evaluate continuity of care, and participate to ensure quality health care practices.
Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Courses
Session I
- NURSNG639 Primary Care of the Adult
- 3 Credits: 3-lecture hrs/week
Students examine the nursing and health related theory and research applied to the primary care management of adults with episodic and chronic illness. Diagnostic, therapeutic, and pharmacological regimens are examined. Continued emphasis is placed on the developing social cultural sensitivity to the variations in health care needs of urban populations.
Course Objectives:- Apply knowledge and research from the path physiological behavioral, and nursing sciences to the management of primary care problems commonly encountered by individuals across the adult life span.
- Examine laboratory, diagnostic, therapeutic, and pharmacological guidelines for practice.
- Design therapeutic teaching plans that address the learning needs of adults with common episodic and chronic illness.
- Integrate knowledge of culturally related health care needs of urban populations.
- NURSNG680 Primary Care of the Family: Practicum II
- 6 Credits: 3-seminar hrs & 15-18 Clinical hours/week
Family nursing theory and research is further integrated as students develop competences in their role as family nurse practitioner. Under the supervision of nurse practitioners and faculty, students manage and coordinate primary care for multi-cultural urban families experiencing a continuum of health promotion, episodic, and chronic illness problems. The diagnostic, therapeutic, evaluative, consultative, and teaching functions of the nurse practitioner role are examined within a professional, ethical and legal framework. Skills in collaborative interdisciplinary practice are emphasized. Seminar discussions include an exploration of the health policy issues that influence the delivery of health care to undeserved urban families and communities.
Course Objectives:- Demonstrate competence in the assessment and management of patients and families with common episodic and chronic health related problems/illnesses from multicultural urban communities.
- Collaborate with members of the health care team to ensure the coordination of care for clients and families across the life span.
- Apply professional, legal, and ethical standards to the care of clients from multicultural communities.
- Integrate theories and evidenced based research in nursing and health care to the analysis of family focused primary health care of adult populations.
Session II
- NURSNG637 Mental Health Problems of Urban Family
- 3 Credits: 3-lecture hrs/week
Multicultural individuals and families at risk for mental and psychosocial problems are considered within the context of urban living. Nursing theory and research is applied to developing processes of care for individuals across the life span with mental health and psychosocial problems. Students learn evidence-based care including cognitive-behavioral, psychopharmacological, and non-traditional approaches to psychosocial and related physical problems. Research related to environmental, psychosocial, genetic, economic, family systems, developmental risk factors, drug efficacy, and nonpharmacological approaches for individuals with mental and psychosocial illness is investigated. The impact of contemporary health care policy and legislative proposals on quality, cost, and access to care is investigated.
Course Objectives:- Analyze the epidemiological significance of mental and psychosocial issues and associated physical illnesses in culturally diverse urban populations.
- Acquire knowledge of assessment, interviewing, and supportive counseling techniques appropriate for advanced practice nurses providing primary care to patients and families with mental and psychosocial and associated physical illnesses.
- Examine the role of the advanced practice nurse as interdisciplinary team member in the care for patients and families experiencing mental psychosocial and associated physical illnesses.
- Analyze the impact of current and proposed health and social policy on access, cost, and quality of mental health and psychosocial services in the urban community.
Prerequisites or Concurrent: NURSNG631 and NURSNG634 or by permission of the instructor. - NURSNG671 Primary Care of the Older Adults
- 3 Credits: 3-lecture hrs/week
This course focuses on the health care issues and needs of elders across the care continuum of acute, chronic, community, and long-term care settings. Aspects of physical, emotional, and social aging across the lifespan are explored utilizing various theoretical perspectives and models. The assessment, teaching-coaching and management roles of the advanced practice gerontological nurse in relation to acute and chronic health conditions of the older adult are emphasized. The complex interplay of the political, economic, legal and ethical factors that influence health care delivery to older adults is examined.
Course Objectives:- Evaluate varying theoretical perspectives on aging
- Understand the presentation of illness and disease in the older adult
- Examine the components of the health care continuum for older adults
- Analyze the role of the advanced practice gerontological nurse across diverse health care settings
- Apply best practice principles of geriatric care in the assessment and management of common geriatric syndromes and health conditions
- Interpret the sociopolitical, historical, economic, and legal factors that influence delivery of health care services to older adults
- NURSNG672 Primary Care of Adults/Older Adults: Practicum III & Capstone
- 6 Credits: 3-seminar hrs & 15 practicum hours per week
Students further refine skills in critical thinking and clinical reasoning in the application of theory and research to practice. Assessment, diagnostic, therapeutic, and health teaching strategies are applied to a continuum of health promotion/illness problems with a focus on the primary care of adults and older adults across the continuum of care. Seminars are grounded in learning the application of theory and research to the domains of practice of the adult/gerontological nurse practitioner including the management of patient health and illness and the teaching-coaching function of the nurse practitioner and ensuring the quality of health care practices. Interdisciplinary collaborative practice skills are developed. Students develop role competencies under the supervision of nurse practitioner preceptors and faculty in urban health care settings.
Course Objectives:- Synthesize advanced knowledge and skills required of the adult/gerontological nurse practitioner providing episodic and comprehensive primary care to clients and families from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
- Demonstrate competence in completing comprehensive, episodic, or chronic illness oriented health histories and physical examinations of patients with common health problems/illnesses.
- Design interdisciplinary patient management plans congruent with the professional standards, evidence based practice, and health care resources.
- Evaluate client responses to therapeutic and pharmacological regimens, monitor and evaluate continuity of care, and participate to ensure quality health care practices.
12 Credit Post Master’s Option in Adult NP
- NURSNG637 Mental Health Problems of Urban Family
- 3 Credits: 3-lecture hrs/week
Multicultural individuals and families at risk for mental and psychosocial problems are considered within the context of urban living. Nursing theory and research is applied to developing processes of care for individuals across the life span with mental health and psychosocial problems. Students learn evidence-based care including cognitive-behavioral, psychopharmacological, and non-traditional approaches to psychosocial and related physical problems. Research related to environmental, psychosocial, genetic, economic, family systems, developmental risk factors, drug efficacy, and nonpharmacological approaches for individuals with mental and psychosocial illness is investigated. The impact of contemporary health care policy and legislative proposals on quality, cost, and access to care is investigated.
Course Objectives:- Analyze the epidemiological significance of mental and psychosocial issues and associated physical illnesses in culturally diverse urban populations.
- Acquire knowledge of assessment, interviewing, and supportive counseling techniques appropriate for advanced practice nurses providing primary care to patients and families with mental and psychosocial and associated physical illnesses.
- Examine the role of the advanced practice nurse as interdisciplinary team member in the care for patients and families experiencing mental psychosocial and associated physical illnesses.
- Analyze the impact of current and proposed health and social policy on access, cost, and quality of mental health and psychosocial services in the urban community.
Prerequisites or Concurrent: NURSNG631 and NURSNG634 or by permission of the instructor. - NURSNG639 Primary Care of the Adult
- 3 Credits: 3-lecture hrs/week
Students examine the nursing and health related theory and research applied to the primary care management of adults with episodic and chronic illness. Diagnostic, therapeutic, and pharmacological regimens are examined. Continued emphasis is placed on the developing social cultural sensitivity to the variations in health care needs of urban populations.
Course Objectives:- Apply knowledge and research from the path physiological behavioral, and nursing sciences to the management of primary care problems commonly encountered by individuals across the adult life span.
- Examine laboratory, diagnostic, therapeutic, and pharmacological guidelines for practice.
- Design therapeutic teaching plans that address the learning needs of adults with common episodic and chronic illness.
- Integrate knowledge of culturally related health care needs of urban populations.
- NURSNG680 Primary Care of the Family: Practicum II
- 6 Credits: 3-seminar hrs & 15-18 Clinical hours/week
Family nursing theory and research is further integrated as students develop competences in their role as family nurse practitioner. Under the supervision of nurse practitioners and faculty, students manage and coordinate primary care for multi-cultural urban families experiencing a continuum of health promotion, episodic, and chronic illness problems. The diagnostic, therapeutic, evaluative, consultative, and teaching functions of the nurse practitioner role are examined within a professional, ethical and legal framework. Skills in collaborative interdisciplinary practice are emphasized. Seminar discussions include an exploration of the health policy issues that influence the delivery of health care to undeserved urban families and communities.
Course Objectives:- Demonstrate competence in the assessment and management of patients and families with common episodic and chronic health related problems/illnesses from multicultural urban communities.
- Collaborate with members of the health care team to ensure the coordination of care for clients and families across the life span.
- Apply professional, legal, and ethical standards to the care of clients from multicultural communities.
- Integrate theories and evidenced based research in nursing and health care to the analysis of family focused primary health care of adult populations.
12 Credit Post Master’s Option Gerontology NP
- NURSNG637 Mental Health Problems of Urban Family
- 3 Credits: 3-lecture hrs/week
Multicultural individuals and families at risk for mental and psychosocial problems are considered within the context of urban living. Nursing theory and research is applied to developing processes of care for individuals across the life span with mental health and psychosocial problems. Students learn evidence-based care including cognitive-behavioral, psychopharmacological, and non-traditional approaches to psychosocial and related physical problems. Research related to environmental, psychosocial, genetic, economic, family systems, developmental risk factors, drug efficacy, and nonpharmacological approaches for individuals with mental and psychosocial illness is investigated. The impact of contemporary health care policy and legislative proposals on quality, cost, and access to care is investigated.
Course Objectives:- Analyze the epidemiological significance of mental and psychosocial issues and associated physical illnesses in culturally diverse urban populations.
- Acquire knowledge of assessment, interviewing, and supportive counseling techniques appropriate for advanced practice nurses providing primary care to patients and families with mental and psychosocial and associated physical illnesses.
- Examine the role of the advanced practice nurse as interdisciplinary team member in the care for patients and families experiencing mental psychosocial and associated physical illnesses.
- Analyze the impact of current and proposed health and social policy on access, cost, and quality of mental health and psychosocial services in the urban community.
Prerequisites or Concurrent: NURSNG631 and NURSNG634 or by permission of the instructor. - NURSNG671 Primary Care of the Older Adults
- 3 Credits: 3-lecture hrs/week
This course focuses on the health care issues and needs of elders across the care continuum of acute, chronic, community, and long-term care settings. Aspects of physical, emotional, and social aging across the lifespan are explored utilizing various theoretical perspectives and models. The assessment, teaching-coaching and management roles of the advanced practice gerontological nurse in relation to acute and chronic health conditions of the older adult are emphasized. The complex interplay of the political, economic, legal and ethical factors that influence health care delivery to older adults is examined.
Course Objectives:- Evaluate varying theoretical perspectives on aging
- Understand the presentation of illness and disease in the older adult
- Examine the components of the health care continuum for older adults
- Analyze the role of the advanced practice gerontological nurse across diverse health care settings
- Apply best practice principles of geriatric care in the assessment and management of common geriatric syndromes and health conditions
- Interpret the sociopolitical, historical, economic, and legal factors that influence delivery of health care services to older adults
- NURSNG672 Primary Care of Adults/Older Adults: Practicum III & Capstone
- 6 Credits: 3-seminar hrs & 15 practicum hours per week
Students further refine skills in critical thinking and clinical reasoning in the application of theory and research to practice. Assessment, diagnostic, therapeutic, and health teaching strategies are applied to a continuum of health promotion/illness problems with a focus on the primary care of adults and older adults across the continuum of care. Seminars are grounded in learning the application of theory and research to the domains of practice of the adult/gerontological nurse practitioner including the management of patient health and illness and the teaching-coaching function of the nurse practitioner and ensuring the quality of health care practices. Interdisciplinary collaborative practice skills are developed. Students develop role competencies under the supervision of nurse practitioner preceptors and faculty in urban health care settings.
Course Objectives:- Synthesize advanced knowledge and skills required of the adult/gerontological nurse practitioner providing episodic and comprehensive primary care to clients and families from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
- Demonstrate competence in completing comprehensive, episodic, or chronic illness oriented health histories and physical examinations of patients with common health problems/illnesses.
- Design interdisciplinary patient management plans congruent with the professional standards, evidence based practice, and health care resources.
- Evaluate client responses to therapeutic and pharmacological regimens, monitor and evaluate continuity of care, and participate to ensure quality health care practices.
12 Credit Family Nurse Practitioner Completion Option for Certified ANP/GNP
- NURSNG637 Mental Health Problems of Urban Family
- 3 Credits: 3-lecture hrs/week
Multicultural individuals and families at risk for mental and psychosocial problems are considered within the context of urban living. Nursing theory and research is applied to developing processes of care for individuals across the life span with mental health and psychosocial problems. Students learn evidence-based care including cognitive-behavioral, psychopharmacological, and non-traditional approaches to psychosocial and related physical problems. Research related to environmental, psychosocial, genetic, economic, family systems, developmental risk factors, drug efficacy, and nonpharmacological approaches for individuals with mental and psychosocial illness is investigated. The impact of contemporary health care policy and legislative proposals on quality, cost, and access to care is investigated.
Course Objectives:- Analyze the epidemiological significance of mental and psychosocial issues and associated physical illnesses in culturally diverse urban populations.
- Acquire knowledge of assessment, interviewing, and supportive counseling techniques appropriate for advanced practice nurses providing primary care to patients and families with mental and psychosocial and associated physical illnesses.
- Examine the role of the advanced practice nurse as interdisciplinary team member in the care for patients and families experiencing mental psychosocial and associated physical illnesses.
- Analyze the impact of current and proposed health and social policy on access, cost, and quality of mental health and psychosocial services in the urban community.
Prerequisites or Concurrent: NURSNG631 and NURSNG634 or by permission of the instructor. - NURSNG681 Primary Care of the Childbearing Family
- 3 Credits: 3-lecture hrs/week
Students integrate research from the pathophysiological, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences. The primary care needs of multicultural families in urban communities are addressed. Problems of women, infants, and children are analyzed within a family nurse practitioner framework for practice. Evidenced based laboratory, diagnostic, therapeutic, and pharmacological plans of care are applied to problem management. Emphasis is placed on developing advanced competence in the management of common health and illness. Health polices including cost, quality, access to care, and, evaluation and management guidelines for reimbursement are integrated throughout the course.
Course Objectives:- Analyze the epidemiological, developmental, and cultural risk factors associated with common health problems of women, infants, children and adolescents living in diverse urban communities.
- Integrate theories and research from the pathophysiological, behavioral and nursing sciences to the diagnosis and management of common primary health care problems.
- Examine socio-cultural, economic, and health policy factors influencing the delivery of primary health care.
- Examine evidence-based practice including diagnostic, therapeutic and pharmacologic regimens that form the basis of primary and secondary prevention in childbearing families.
- NURSNG682 Primary Care of the Family: Practicum III
- 6 Credits: 3-seminar hrs & 15-18 Clinical hours/week
Students further refine skills in critical thinking and clinical reasoning. Assessment, diagnostic, therapeutic, and health teaching strategies are applied to a continuum of health promotion / illness problems of women, infants, and children. Seminars are grounded in learning the application of theory and research to the domains of practice of the family nurse practitioner with emphasis on the management of patient health and illness and the teaching coaching function of the nurse practitioner. Students develop role competencies under the supervision of nurse practitioner preceptors and faculty in urban health care settings.
Course Objectives:- Synthesize advanced knowledge and skills required of the family nurse practitioner in providing episodic and comprehensive primary care to clients and families from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
- Demonstrate advanced beginner level competence in completing comprehensive, episodic, or chronic illness oriented health histories and physical examinations of patients with common health problems/illnesses.
- Design interdisciplinary patient management plans congruent with the professional standards, evidence based practice, and health care resources.
- Evaluate client responses to therapeutic and pharmacological regimens, monitor and evaluate continuity of care, and participate to ensure quality health care practices.
12 Credit Family Nurse Practitioner Completion Option for Certified PNP
- NURSNG637 Mental Health Problems of Urban Family
- 3 Credits: 3-lecture hrs/week
Multicultural individuals and families at risk for mental and psychosocial problems are considered within the context of urban living. Nursing theory and research is applied to developing processes of care for individuals across the life span with mental health and psychosocial problems. Students learn evidence-based care including cognitive-behavioral, psychopharmacological, and non-traditional approaches to psychosocial and related physical problems. Research related to environmental, psychosocial, genetic, economic, family systems, developmental risk factors, drug efficacy, and nonpharmacological approaches for individuals with mental and psychosocial illness is investigated. The impact of contemporary health care policy and legislative proposals on quality, cost, and access to care is investigated.
Course Objectives:- Analyze the epidemiological significance of mental and psychosocial issues and associated physical illnesses in culturally diverse urban populations.
- Acquire knowledge of assessment, interviewing, and supportive counseling techniques appropriate for advanced practice nurses providing primary care to patients and families with mental and psychosocial and associated physical illnesses.
- Examine the role of the advanced practice nurse as interdisciplinary team member in the care for patients and families experiencing mental psychosocial and associated physical illnesses.
- Analyze the impact of current and proposed health and social policy on access, cost, and quality of mental health and psychosocial services in the urban community.
Prerequisites or Concurrent: NURSNG631 and NURSNG634 or by permission of the instructor. - NURSNG639 Primary Care of the Adult
- 3 Credits: 3-lecture hrs/week
Students examine the nursing and health related theory and research applied to the primary care management of adults with episodic and chronic illness. Diagnostic, therapeutic, and pharmacological regimens are examined. Continued emphasis is placed on the developing social cultural sensitivity to the variations in health care needs of urban populations.
Course Objectives:- Apply knowledge and research from the path physiological behavioral, and nursing sciences to the management of primary care problems commonly encountered by individuals across the adult life span.
- Examine laboratory, diagnostic, therapeutic, and pharmacological guidelines for practice.
- Design therapeutic teaching plans that address the learning needs of adults with common episodic and chronic illness.
- Integrate knowledge of culturally related health care needs of urban populations.
- NURSNG680 Practicum: Primary Care of the Family I II
- 6 Credits: 3-seminar hrs & 15-18 Clinical hours per week
Family nursing theory and research is further integrated as students develop competences in their role as family nurse practitioner. Under the supervision of nurse practitioners and faculty, students manage and coordinate primary care for multi-cultural urban families experiencing a continuum of health promotion, episodic, and chronic illness problems. The diagnostic, therapeutic, evaluative, consultative, and teaching functions of the nurse practitioner role are examined within a professional, ethical and legal framework. Skills in collaborative interdisciplinary practice are emphasized. Seminar discussions include an exploration of the health policy issues that influence the delivery of health care to undeserved urban families and communities.
Course Objectives:- Demonstrate competence in the assessment and management of patients and families with common episodic and chronic health related problems/illnesses from multicultural urban communities.
- Collaborate with members of the health care team to ensure the coordination of care for clients and families across the life span.
- Apply professional, legal, and ethical standards to the care of clients from multicultural communities.
- Integrate theories and evidenced based research in nursing and health care to the analysis of family focused primary health care of adult populations.