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.

The focus of this course is on the assessment, differential diagnosis, and management of complex acute and chronic health problems. Evidence-based practice principles are integrated in order to provide comprehensive and collaborative primary care to persons from adolescence through older adulthood. Health promotion and disease prevention strategies are incorporated; culturally sensitive care is emphasized.

This course will analyze various issues related to providing advanced nursing care for older adult populations in any setting. While the issues may vary depending on participants' interest areas, topics such as end of life care, geriatric syndromes, polypharmacy, dementia and delirium, frailty, and quality of life will be typical. Specific focus on the required adult-gerontology advanced nursing practice care competencies will be emphasized.

The focus of this course is on the continued assessment, differential diagnosis, and management of complex acute and chronic health problems. Evidence based practice principles are integrated in order to provide comprehensive and collaborative primary care to persons from adolescence through older adulthood. Health promotion and disease prevention strategies are incorporated; culturally sensitive care is emphasized.

The focus of this course is the integration of knowledge, skills, and attitudes of the adult-gerontology nurse practitioner in the provision of comprehensive and collaborative care for acute and critically ill individuals with selected conditions in patients ranging from young adults to older adults. Prerequisite: 610 or concurrent.

A course, on a special topic in the discipline at the post-baccalaureate or master degree level, offered on the basis of need, interest, or time lines. May be repeated for credit. See registrar's office current class schedules Web page for specific semester description.

This clinical course provides students with the opportunity to integrate clinical and theoretical learning from previous nursing courses into clinical decision-making that facilitates interprofessional communication in the pursuit of quality health outcomes. Students incorporate the professional nursing role into their holistic nursing practice and adapt their care according to person-centered goals, evidence-informed interventions, diverse life experiences, and systemic restraints.

This course provides a foundation for conducting scholarly activities, and developing writing skills essential for advanced nursing roles. The course serves as a springboard for the integration of essential graduate level nursing concepts by assisting students to be professional and lifelong learners.

This course focuses on developing and enhancing the student's ability to be inquisitive scholars, engaged healthcare practitioners, and ethical leaders through the synthesis, integration, and evaluation of evidence to determine best practice that informs nursing practice at an advanced level. Students engage in meaningful and creative inquiry, critique health-related research, explore the ethical principles, and develop insights into the methodologic processes involved in conducting research and quality improvement activities.

In this course students synthesize their Viterbo nursing education, skills and knowledge into strategies for successful transition to professional nursing practice. Students will be provided with multiple experiences for further formation of their professional identity. Experiences include faculty-led seminars and an overview of approaches/strategies to study for the NCLEX- RN. Students will explore personal awareness related to self-efficacy, barriers to transition, resiliency, self-care strategies, and holistic nursing practices related to the development of a professional identity.