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2016-2017 Graduate Catalog Archived Catalog
Course Descriptions
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NUR 526 Special Topics in Graduate Nursing Credit Varies
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics in Graduate Nursing [NUR] that reflect specific topics of study that are not part of the standard University curriculum. All Special Topics courses are identified by a three-digit numeric designation [NUR _26]. The first digit indicates the level of graduate study for a particular course, while the numeric designation of “26” indicates that the course is a Special Topics course. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the Instructor may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course, as well as any additional clearance requirements as determined by the Division of Nursing and Health Sciences.
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NUR 601 Conceptual Models and Theories of Advanced Practice Nursing 3 Credits
This course prepares advanced practice nurse students to analyze models and theories from nursing and related fields that support professional nursing practice. The application of models and theories are also explored, with an emphasis on their use in nursing practice, research, and education.
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NUR 606 Health Policy, Legal and Ethical Issues in Advanced Practice Nursing 3 Credits
This course explores the major issues in health care, health care delivery, health care policy, and other forces that shape advanced practice nursing. Strategies which influence health policy, as well as health care delivery and outcomes, are also emphasized. Topics of study include the policy and politics of health care, health care systems, economics of health care, socio-cultural factors, technology, health disparities, as well as legal and ethical issues.
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NUR 607 Advanced Pharmacology 3 Credits
Advanced practice nurse students are provided with the principles of clinical pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics. Students are expected to build upon prior knowledge and clinical experience to integrate pharmacotherapeutic concepts with pathophysiologic status in patients across the lifespan. Pharmacodynamics and kinetics will be emphasized as well as the effects of psychosocial issues and polypharmacy on drug regimens. Focus is on a comprehensive knowledge of evidence based drug regimens for the purpose of prescribing, monitoring, and educating patients, families, and caregivers about the effects of drug therapy on health and
well-being. Legal and ethical aspects of medication prescribing, dispensing, selling, and acquiring in the U.S. will be covered. This course meets the requirements for prescriptive authority for the advanced practice nurse.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 611 .
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NUR 611 Advanced Pathophysiology 3 Credits
This course prepares advanced practice nurse students to understand the biological basis for altered function and disease across the lifespan. The students learn to differentiate between normal variations and pathology. This in-depth knowledge will become the foundation for clinical reasoning and clinical decisions related to diagnostic tests and the initiation of therapeutic regimens. Application is made through selected case studies.
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NUR 612 Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning 4 Credits
This course is designed to prepare the advanced practice nurse student to develop sound theoretical and practice skills for making clinical decisions. Students are expected to have basic health assessment skills. Students will build upon basic skills to complete comprehensive health histories and advanced holistic and age appropriate assessments. The comprehensive history includes physical, psychological, cultural, functional, spiritual, and psychosocial data. In addition to clinical data gathering skills, students develop diagnostic reasoning and clinical problem solving skills including formulating differential diagnosis, ordering and interpreting common diagnostic tests, and documenting findings. This course includes a laboratory component. All participants engage in actual practice with fellow students, standardized patients, and simulations.
Prerequisite(s): A baccalaureate Health Assessment course or its equivalent.
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NUR 626 Special Topics in Graduate Nursing Credit Varies
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics in Graduate Nursing [NUR] that reflect specific topics of study that are not part of the standard University curriculum. All Special Topics courses are identified by a three-digit numeric designation [NUR _26]. The first digit indicates the level of graduate study for a particular course, while the numeric designation of “26” indicates that the course is a Special Topics course. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the Instructor may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course, as well as any additional clearance requirements as determined by the Division of Nursing and Health Sciences.
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NUR 630 Health Promotion and Disease Prevention for the Advanced Practice Nurse 3 Credits
This course offers advanced practice nurse students an opportunity to critically examine issues that impact on the promotion of health and prevention of illness. Epidemiologic principles related to individual, family, and community health promotion are also examined within a multidimensional framework. Clinical preventive services for health promotion, community and population strategies, as well as the role of complementary and alternative health modalities, are also studied. In addition, the roles of the health care provider and patient are examined in relationship to counseling and communication, including genetic counseling. Healthy People 2020 objectives and the Social Determinants of Health are used as a focus for an in-depth analysis of health promotion interventions for populations.
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NUR 632 Nursing Research: Linking Evidence to Practice 3 Credits
This course prepares advanced practice nurses to extend the basis of their practice through an understanding of the scientific approach, translational science, and research methods. Critical analyses of research studies and aggregate data result in the learner’s acquisition of skills necessary to apply evidence and research to change practice, enhance professional education, and lead quality initiatives. Ethical and legal responsibilities to protect research subjects and participate in research studies are explored. Identification of researchable problems and strategies to improve health outcomes for individuals, populations, or systems is explored.
Prerequisite(s): An undergraduate Nursing Research course.
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NUR 640 Adult-Gerontology Primary Care I 7 Credits
The Adult-Gerontology primary care nurse practitioner (AGNP) student is prepared to provide holistic, patient-centered primary care for adolescent, adult, older adult, and vulnerable adult populations. In this first of three advanced practice nursing courses for the AGNP student, content focuses on management of common health problems. Theory content emphasizes analysis and integration of evidence-based health promotion, disease prevention, health protection, and management of common acute and chronic problems occurring in adult and older adult populations. The practicum provides 224 supervised clinical practice hours for the AGNP student to initiate all aspects of the NP role.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 607 , NUR 611 , NUR 612 and NUR 630 .
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NUR 641 Adult-Gerontology Primary Care II 7 Credits
The Adult-Gerontology primary care nurse practitioner (AGNP) student is prepared to provide holistic, patient-centered primary care for adolescent, adult, older adult, and vulnerable adult populations. In this second of three advanced practice nursing courses for the AGNP student, content focuses on management of complex health problems. Theory content emphasizes analysis and integration of evidence-based health promotion, disease prevention, health protection, and management of complex acute and chronic problems occurring in adolescent, adult, older adult, and vulnerable adult populations. The practicum provides 224 supervised clinical practice hours for the AGNP student to further develop all aspects of the NP role with focus on the provision of quality, safe, and cost effective initiatives.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 640 .
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NUR 642 Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Synthesis Practicum 7 Credits
The Adult-Gerontology primary care nurse practitioner (AGNP) student is prepared to provide holistic, patient-centered primary care for adolescent, adult, older adult, and vulnerable adult populations. The AGNP student demonstrates integration and synthesis of previous knowledge and skill in this third and final advanced practice nursing course. Theory content emphasizes analysis and integration of evidence-based health promotion, disease prevention, and health protection in the management of adolescent, adult, older adult, and vulnerable adult populations at all levels of health and illness. Weekly seminars include critical analysis of student case presentations. The practicum provides 224 supervised clinical practice hours for the AGNP student to demonstrate entry-level competencies of the AGNP primary care role.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 641 .
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NUR 680 Independent Study Project (ISP) Credit Varies
Qualified graduate students who seek individualized advanced study in some area of nursing that is not covered in scheduled courses may apply for an Independent Study Project (ISP). Students assume responsibility for special readings and research under the supervision of a designated faculty member. Regular meetings with faculty and completion of all assignments are required.
Prerequisite(s): Conditions of the University’s ISP Policy, as well as any additional clearance requirements as determined by the Division of Nursing and Health Sciences.
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NUR 726 Special Topics in Graduate Nursing Credit Varies
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics in Graduate Nursing [NUR] that reflect specific topics of study that are not part of the standard University curriculum. All Special Topics courses are identified by a three-digit numeric designation [NUR _26]. The first digit indicates the level of graduate study for a particular course, while the numeric designation of “26” indicates that the course is a Special Topics course. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the Instructor may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course, as well as any additional clearance requirements as determined by the Division of Nursing and Health Sciences.
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NUR 826 Special Topics in Graduate Nursing Credit Varies
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics in Graduate Nursing [NUR] that reflect specific topics of study that are not part of the standard University curriculum. All Special Topics courses are identified by a three-digit numeric designation [NUR _26]. The first digit indicates the level of graduate study for a particular course, while the numeric designation of “26” indicates that the course is a Special Topics course. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the Instructor may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course, as well as any additional clearance requirements as determined by the Division of Nursing and Health Sciences.
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NUR 926 Special Topics in Graduate Nursing Credit Varies
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics in Graduate Nursing [NUR] that reflect specific topics of study that are not part of the standard University curriculum. All Special Topics courses are identified by a three-digit numeric designation [NUR _26]. The first digit indicates the level of graduate study for a particular course, while the numeric designation of “26” indicates that the course is a Special Topics course. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the Instructor may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course, as well as any additional clearance requirements as determined by the Division of Nursing and Health Sciences.
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