Plan of Study – Post-MSN Cert Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP

Advanced knowledge of complex physiological functions and pathophysiological processes related to the care of individuals with altered health states across the life span. Alterations in function and adaptive, integrative, and regulatory mechanisms at the molecular, cellular, organ and system levels are examined. Provides students with a foundation to guide clinical decision-making across the lifespan.

Builds upon advanced knowledge of complex physiological functions and pathophysiological processes related to the care of individuals with altered health states across the life span. Alterations in function and adaptive, integrative, and regulatory mechanisms at the molecular, cellular, organ and system levels are examined. In this course, students further investigate the impact of disorder functional processes on clinical decision making across the lifespan. Prerequisite: NUR 5070.

Advanced knowledge of clinical prevention, health promotion across the life span, and the practical application of epidemiology. This course provides a foundation for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses to improve health outcomes and foster well-being of individuals and the local community. Includes 30 service-learning hours.

Advanced health assessment knowledge and skills with emphasis on comprehensive health assessment across the life span, diagnostic reasoning, and data synthesis for health-illness determination, risk reduction, health promotion, and health maintenance. This course includes 75 hours of lab practicum. Prerequisite NUR 5240; corequisite: NUR 6110.

Constructs broad knowledge of pharmacotherapeutics across the lifespan, including evidence-based practice and the principles of prescribing. Students will critique the legal and ethical implications related to prescribing practice. The course includes comprehensive education on pain management, addiction, opioid prescribing, and the regulations surrounding the DEA, ensuring students are well-equipped to handle these critical aspects of patient care. Prerequisite: NUR 5080.

Integration of nursing theory, emerging genomic evidence, and related scientific theory for the development of the advanced practice role. Emphasis is on ethical perspectives, information technology, quality health outcomes, and the development of scholarly communication.

Integration of scientific knowledge into the APRN role. Traditional and emerging APRN roles, including mentorship, collaboration, and interdisciplinary practice are analyzed. The primary focus is on utilizing principles of creative inquiry to explore organizational, business, legal, and ethical practices on the achievement of quality care. Students learn to envision and enact advanced nursing practice. Includes 60 indirect hours of practice. Prerequisite: NUR 6750 or NUR 6751. Corequisite: NUR 6810.

Support the development of the AGACNP in the diagnosis and management of the adult-older adult patient with acute and chronic health problems. The emphasis is on establishing therapeutic relationships, utilization of assessment skills, and implementation of evidence-based practice to provide care. Includes 2 credits of didactic; remaining credits are clinical practicum in an acute care setting. Prerequisite: NUR 5280 and NUR 5290.

Further analysis of concepts related to the care of patients across the entire adult-older adult age spectrum with complex, acute and chronic health care needs. The emphasis is on exacerbation of illness, progression of chronic disease processes, associated complications, and the impact on mental health for returning the patient to an optimal state of wellness. Includes 2 credits of didactic; remaining credits are clinical practicum in an acute care setting. Prerequisite: NUR 5330.

Supports the use of advanced clinical judgment, systems thinking, and accountability that include legal/ethical considerations in designing, delivering, and evaluating evidence-based care. The emphasis is on specialized populations including the hospitalized older adult and individuals experiencing trauma. Includes 2 credits of didactic; remaining credits are clinical practicum in an acute care setting. Prerequisite: NUR 6540.