The pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics of various drug categories are examined. General principles applicable across the life span will be addressed. Administration and teaching issues in the use of pharmacologic agents are emphasized. Principles of drug selection and monitoring in the treatment of common problems are integrated. Issues and practices regarding the use of over-the-counter and herbal therapies are included. The role of the advanced practice nurse in practicing legally and safely with prescriptive authority is addressed.

This course introduces health promotion and disease prevention while incorporating client-centered care that promotes health for diverse populations across the lifespan. The course introduces local, regional, national and global healthcare delivery models and examines their association with various health indicators, diverse populations, and health equity.

This course builds on the foundation of evidence-based prescribing by applying advanced concepts of prescribing and monitoring agents for the acute or critically ill individual. A focus will include introducing neoplastic agents, intravenous dosing and fluid and electrolyte management, as well as standards for emergency care such as Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Prerequisite: 605.

This course addresses the concepts and mechanisms underlying common pathophysiological problems applicable across the lifespan. Normal physiologic changes and those related to disease/pathology are contrasted. The clinical manifestations and consequences of altered health states are examined in the context of current research-based practice. Knowledge of pathophysiology as a basis for assessment, decision-making, and management is stressed.

This course introduces holistic, family-centered nursing care for children from birth through adolescence. Students will explore growth, development, health promotion, and common pediatric conditions while applying the nursing process and clinical judgment to deliver equitable, culturally sensitive care. Prerequisites: 501, 513, 522, 531, 550, complete immunization and health record on file in the university health services office, C.N.A. certification, CPR certification, caregiver background check. Must be taken concurrently with 537.

This clinical course introduces students to fundamental nursing care for patients with acute medical-surgical conditions. Emphasis is placed on safety, critical thinking and application of the nursing process. Students will develop skills that promote trust and establish the foundations for relationship-based care. Students will consider the clinical environment and critique organizational practice policies that impact healthcare outcomes. Prerequisites: 501, 513, 522, 531, 550, complete immunization and health record on file in the university health services office, C.N.A.

This course explores human reproductive health and maternal-newborn nursing care through a holistic, person-oriented lens. Students will examine reproductive processes, family planning, pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care, with attention to both physiological dimensions. Prerequisites: 521, 536, 537. Must be taken concurrently with 539.

This course prepares students to care for patients with complex, multi-system conditions in acute and critical care settings. Emphasis is on rapid assessment, clinical judgment, prioritization, and evidence-based interventions for high-acuity patients. Prerequisites: 521, 536, 537. Mustbe taken concurrently with 538.

This course addresses the components of advanced history taking, physical examination, and health assessment across the life span within a holistic framework. Differentiation of normal from abnormal/dysfunctional findings is emphasized. Health promotion/protection/prevention is integrated. Differential diagnosis and clinical reasoning are introduced .Prerequisites: a basic course in physical assessment at the undergraduate level or equivalent.

A course designed to enhance knowledge and skills in advanced assessment. An increased emphasis on abnormal findings in the setting of acute illness is stressed, along with diagnostic testing used to accompany physical assessment. Laboratory and technology-based diagnostic testing, along with X-ray and imaging study interpretation, advanced EKG interpretation, and hemodynamic monitoring are areas for skill development. Prerequisite: 540.