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This course builds on principles introduced in NR 615 to enable the student to apply fundamental theoretical and clinical concepts to the diagnosis and management of common acute and chronic health problems in the adult and geriatric populations. Students will explore the pathophysiology, assessment, diagnosis, and collaborative management of adults and older adults with selected episodic/chronic health problems in acute/critical care. Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze, integrate, and synthesize pathophysiologic concepts and current evidence based practice for collaborative management of adult health problems. Required clinical hours are included in this course.
This course will build upon NR 644 to enable students to further apply fundamental theoretical and clinical concepts to the diagnosis and management of common acute and chronic health problems in focused adult and geriatric populations, including care provided in critical care areas, ERs, and other acute care venues. Students will explore the pathophysiology, assessment, diagnosis, and collaborative management of adults and older adults with selected episodic/chronic health problems in acute/critical care areas. Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze, integrate, and synthesize pathophysiologic concepts and current evidence based practice for collaborative management of adult health problems. Required clinical hours are included in this course.
This course prepares Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) students to assess, diagnose, and manage oediatric pateints presenting with emergent and life-threatening conditions. The course emphasizes developmental physiology, pediatric-specific pathophysiology, procedural skills, and unique considerations in neonatal, infant, child, and adolescent emergency care. Students will gain compentency in resusitation, trauma stabilization, procedural sedation, and pediatric-specific interventions through case-based learning and clinical application.
This course prepares Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) students to navigate the professional, legal, ethical, and operational aspects of emergency care. Topics include leadership in emergency settings, interprofessional collaboration, health policy, legal considerations, cultural competency, disaster preparedness, and healthcare systems management. Emphasis is placed on integrating these concepts into real-world emergency care settings, ensuring students are prepared to advocate for patients, optimize health system performance, and uphold professional and ethical standards in high-acuity environments.
Students will develop and understanding of the principles, personal values and beliefs that provide a framework for nursing practice. This course will highlight legal issues as they relate to the APN.
