This course focuses on developing holistic, therapeutic, person-centered communication skills that are effective in promoting inclusivity, equity, diversity and relationship-building with patients, families, and other disciplines. Emphasis will be on exploring written, verbal and nonverbal communication, as well as, active listening skills and the science behind high-functioning teams.

This course further develops the acute care nurse practitioner competency knowledge, skills, and attitudes through continual enhancement of evidence-based care of the acutely or critically ill individual. A laboratory/simulation component will focus on specific skill development such as working with inserting and managing chest tubes, inserting central lines, and specialized oxygen-delivery (e.g. mechanical ventilation). Advanced therapeutic communication regarding end-of-life care in a culturally and spiritually sensitive manner is incorporated. Prerequisite: 620.

This course continues 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. Throughout the course, concepts of safety, leadership skills, knowledge of health care systems, and interprofessional practice is emphasized as the individual develops beginning competency in the role. Prerequisite: 613.

This course offers continuing clinical experience and focuses on expanding upon and refining clinical decision-making skills in the management of acute, emergent, and chronic health problems in persons from adolescence through older adulthood in acute care settings. Health promotion and disease prevention strategies are incorporated; culturally sensitive care is emphasized. Preequisites: 618.

This course offers continuing clinical experience and focuses on expanding upon and refining clinical decision-making skills in the management of acute, emergent, and chronic health problems in persons from adolescence through older adulthood in acute care settings. Health promotion and disease prevention strategies are incorporated; culturally sensitive care is emphasized. Preequisites: 540, 541.

This course offers continuing clinical experience and focuses on increasing independence in clinical decision-making skills and management of chronic health problems in persons from adolescence through older adulthood in primary care settings. Health promotion and disease prevention strategies are incorporated; culturally sensitive care is emphasized. Prerequisite: 615. May be repeated for credit.

This course offers continuing clinical experience and focuses on expanding upon and refining clinical decision-making skills in the management of and chronic health problems in persons from adolescence through older adulthood primary care settings. Health promotion and disease prevention strategies are incorporated; culturally sensitive care is emphasized. Prerequisites: 610, 612. May be repeated for credit.

This course is designed for students in a non-clinical track in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program who do not plan to pursue an advanced practice nurse role (e.g. nurse practitioner, nurse anesthetist). This integrative course provides advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology and health assessment across the lifespan to enhance clinical competencies. Normal physiological changes are contrasted with those caused by disease.

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.

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. Prerequisites: 610.