Course Descriptions

The objective of this course is to examine advanced anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of human body systems across the lifespan. An emphasis will be placed on biological and physiological manifestations in relation to adaptive and maladaptive variations that arise throughout the lifespan. This course provides a foundation for advanced practice nurses in the management of patient- centered care within primary care settings.

Credits: 3

The objective of this course is to examine advanced anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of human body systems across the lifespan. An emphasis will be placed on biological and physiological manifestations in relation to adaptive and maladaptive variations that arise throughout the lifespan. This course builds upon the previous course content of patient management within primary care areas.

Prerequisites: APRNG 500 Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology I

Credits: 3

The objective of this course is to examine the clinical application of advanced pharmacology and prescribing pharmacotherapeutic interventions to address acute, complex, and chronic disease processes encountered in primary care settings. This course will also address principles associated with altered pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in correlation to aging and genetic factors.

Credits: 3

The objective of this course is to examine the clinical application of advanced pharmacology and prescribing pharmacotherapeutic interventions to address acute, complex, and chronic disease processes encountered in primary care settings. This course will also address principles associated with altered pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in correlation to aging and genetics.

Prerequisites: APRNG 502 Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nurses I

Credits: 2

The objective of this course is to provide a foundation for advanced practice nurses to conduct comprehensive assessments. This course reviews complex patient interviews, thorough documentation, holistic and focused assessments, the use of advanced clinical judgement and diagnostic reasoning to discriminate and analyze abnormal clinical findings, formulation of differential diagnoses, and methods to present clinical findings. There is a companion course which requires a mandatory 3-Day Campus Intensive with live simulations and diagnostic reasoning.

Prerequisites: *There is a mandatory fee associated with the health assessment tool kit that is required for this course.

Credits: 3

This is a companion course to Advanced Health Assessment I. This course consists of a mandatory 3-Day Campus Intensive with live laboratory simulations and diagnostic reasoning. Students will perform “head to toe” assessments, attend a faculty-led workshop in order to build confidence and develop competencies, and collaborate with peers and faculty.

Prerequisites: APRNG 504 Advanced Health Assessment I

Credits: 2

The objective of this course is to address the role of the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in health promotion, screening, and disease prevention through evidence-based practices in the population foci (adolescence through gerontology). Major syndromes, complex comorbidities, and other medical challenges are discussed. There is a focus on trends and factors impacting the well-being of individuals, families, and populations secondary to demographics and cultural influences.

Credits: 3

The objective of this course is to examine the economic impact of the aging adult on society. Economic and political topics (e.g. housing options, financial planning, and legal concerns) will also be reviewed during this course.

Credits: 3

This course is a mandatory 3-Day Campus Intensive in which students will engage with high fidelity simulators, standardized patients, and attend faculty-led workshops. Through concentration and rigor, students will perform advanced clinical skills and procedures prior to entering clinical rotations in primary care settings. The course objective is for students to gain confidence and develop competencies while collaborating with peers and faculty.

Prerequisites: Completion of all core courses.

Credits: 2

The objective of this course is to prepare students in the professional role as an advanced practice nurse. This course places an emphasis on screening guidelines, history & physical assessments, and the development of the culmination/teaching project. This didactic course is the first of three-consecutive didactic courses. It is scheduled in tandem with the Adult-Gerontology Practicum I. Principles taught in this course and the co-requisite course will be utilized to provide the contextual framework for the skills considered.

Prerequisites: APRNG 601 Advanced Specialty Procedures and Skills for Primary Care (Mandatory 3-Day Campus Intensive)

Credits: 3

This practicum is the first of three sequential clinical experiences. The objective of this course places an emphasis on screening guidelines across the lifespan of the focused population, the employment of evidence-based practice, history taking and physical examinations, and the incorporation of pharmacology. Principles taught in this course and the co-requisite course will be utilized to provide the contextual framework for the skills considered.

Prerequisites: APRNG 601 Advanced Specialty Procedures and Skills for Primary Care (Mandatory 3-Day Campus Intensive).

Credits: 4

The objective of this course is to prepare students in the professional role as an advanced practice nurse. This course builds on previous coursework in addition to the development and evaluation of tools utilized for patient education and the culmination/teaching project. This didactic course is the second of three-consecutive didactic courses. It is scheduled in tandem with the Adult- Gerontology Practicum II. Principles taught in this course and the co-requisite course will be utilized to provide the contextual framework for the skills considered.

Prerequisites: APRNG 602 Primary Health Care: Adult Gerontology I (didactic).

Credits: 3

This practicum is the second of three sequential clinical experiences. The objective of this course places an emphasis on patient education and interventions to improve clinical outcomes, evidence-based practice, comprehensive assessments, diagnostic rationales, and the incorporation of pharmacology. Principles taught in this course and the co- requisite course will be utilized to provide the contextual framework for the skills considered.

Prerequisites: APRNG 603 Primary Health Care: Adult Gerontology I (practicum).

Credits: 6

The objective of this course is to prepare students in the professional role as an advanced practice nurse. This course builds on the previous coursework in addition to advanced application of theory into clinical practice, the role and expectations of the novice nurse practitioner, and completion of the culmination/teaching project. This didactic course is the third and final one of three- consecutive didactic courses. It is scheduled in tandem with the Adult-Gerontology Practicum III.

Prerequisites : APRNG 604 Primary Health Care: Adult Gerontology II (didactic).

Credits: 3

This practicum experience is the third of three sequential clinical courses. The objective of this course places an emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration, interventions to improve clinical outcomes, the management and evaluation of patient care scenarios, evidence-based practice, comprehensive assessments, diagnostic rationales, and the incorporation of pharmacology. This practicum experience continues to build on the foundation of the inherent requirements assumed by the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner.

Prerequisites: APRNG 605 Primary Health Care: Adult Gerontology II (practicum).

Credits: 6

The objective of this course is to provide an overview of the various roles (e.g. clinical leaders, health care providers, clinical educators/mentors) of advanced practice nurses within global health care systems. Professional collaboration, conflict resolution, and clinical practice initiatives in global health care systems will be addressed throughout this course.

Credits: 2

The objective of this course is to critically appraise data in a quantitative manner while exercising the application of epidemiological methods for the purpose of disease control and prevention.

Prerequisites: An undergraduate statistics course.

Credits: 2

The objective of this course is to build on concepts and statistical techniques from GRNSG 501 Epidemiology and Biostatistics in Nursing Practice I. This course will cover intermediate and advanced concepts in quantitative data analysis and the application of these concepts in disease control and prevention.

Prerequisites: GRNSG 501 Epidemiology and Biostatistics in Nursing Practice I

Credits: 2

The objective of this course is to examine common legal, ethical, and regulatory issues that impact both health care systems and healthcare providers in interdisciplinary health care settings.

Credits: 3

The objective of this course is to examine the principles and theories of interdisciplinary healthcare systems. This will include health care policy, health care finance, and aging resources in health care settings.

Credits: 3

The objective of this course is to examine health equity, health disparities, and social determinants. This course will also address the importance of preventative healthcare in vulnerable, underserved, and diverse populations.

Credits: 3

The objective of this course is to examine the importance of clinical leadership, communication, and interprofessional collaboration in global health care settings. This course will also address interprofessional decision making interactions and the characteristics of a successful Team in global healthcare settings.

Credits: 3

The objective of this course is to critically appraise evidence-based literature in order to efficiently plan, implement, and evaluate cost-containment initiatives and evidence-based outcomes in healthcare systems.

Prerequisites: GRNSG 501 Epidemiology and Biostatistics in Nursing Practice IGRNSG 502 Epidemiology and Biostatistics in Nursing Practice II

Credits: 4

The objective of this course is to examine the principles of systems theory, organizational structure, change management, and the role of the advanced practice nurse as a clinical leader in global health care systems.

Credits: 4