Family Nurse Practitioner Post Master's Cert
NR 605F - Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice
Utilizes a comprehensive approach addressing the underlying principles of disease processes. Includes etiology, epidemiology and theories related to pathogenesis. Focuses on the differentiation of pathophysiological findings and identification of treatment modalities. *Note: NR 605F is designed for Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) students and NR 605N is designed for Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) students.
NR 607F - Pharmacology for Advanced Practice
Provides the advanced practitioner student with an in-depth understanding of the clinical applications of drugs commonly used. Emphasizes the principles of drug action and drug therapy related to advanced practice nursing roles. Discusses selected prototypical agents from the major drug classifications as indications for use, efficacy, therapeutic and adverse effects, monitoring parameters, dosing principles and common drug interactions.*Note: NR 607F is designed for Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) students and NR 607N is designed for Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) students.
NR 630 - Adv Health Assessment Family & Patient
Presents a framework for systematic data collection, precise recording, accurate physical and psychosocial assessment and communication of data reflecting the health status of the patient and family. Facilitates an analysis of cultural, occupational, and environmental factors that are integral to an understanding of the patient's and family's physical and psychosocial well being through a holistic perspective. Lab fee required.
NR 640 - Adv Practice Roles/Concepts
Addresses a variety of concepts essential to advanced nursing practice. History and role development within advanced nursing practice and primary care are examined. Family theory and dynamics integral to advanced nursing practice are explored. Standards of advanced practice nursing are defined and practiced.
NR 642 - Prmry Hlth Care of Chldrn/Fam
Addresses well child care, and health maintenance and promotion for children from birth through adolescence. Develops skills in assessment and management of minor acute illness, chronic illness and injuries. NOTE: 105 clinical hours required.
Pre-requisite: NR*644
NR 645 - Clinical Integration Practicum
Integrates advanced family nurse practitioner theory and practice. Students examine and evaluate outcomes of nursing therapeutics and collaborative management strategies in specific primary care situations. Students discuss and defend clinical data assessment and decision making. Liability insurance fee required. NOTE: 315 clinical hours required. Current Regis University liability insurance is required.
Pre-requisite: TAKE NR*642 NR*663 NR*664;
NR 649 - Primary Care Procedures
A theory, application, and skills course addressing the assessment and management of urgent patient conditions commonly encountered in primary care settings.
Pre-requisite: NR*607 NR*630 AND NR*643
NR 663 - PHC-Adult/Older Adult I
Addresses health maintenance, disease prevention, and health promotion for adults from young adulthood through geriatric age. Emphasizes skills in assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education and follow up of health maintenance exams, minor acute illness, and minor acute injury. NOTE: 105 clinical hours of preceptored experience are required.
Pre-requisite: NR*605 NR*607 NR*630
NR 664 - PHC-Adult/Older Adult II
Addresses health maintenance, disease prevention, and health promotion for adults from young adulthood through geriatric age. Emphasizes skills in assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education and follow up of complex and chronic illness. NOTE: 105 clinical hours of preceptored experience are required.
Pre-requisite: NR*663
NR 699 - Comprehensive Eval/Master of Science
This course synthesizes the art and science of professional nursing to educate and prepare the student to transition to responsible membership in the profession of nursing as a lifelong learner in stewardship of the nursing societal contract. Emphasizes contemporary nursing issues, responsible involvement in nursing organizations, health policy, social justice, and advocacy for human diversity in a multicultural society. Assists the student in synthesis of health care policy and finance in relation to regulatory standards and nursing professional life. Dialogue is foundational to the critical examination societal issues in practice of nursing. Included are discussions of selected global and policy issues in nursing practice. A definitive professional portfolio (including career service and transferrable skills, job interviewing and attainment, and ongoing professional uses) is completed. The course also revisits Jesuit mission and values, service learning, selected art of nursing concepts, and professional and personal reflection as they currently relate to the student's professional life and learning at Regis LHSON. The course culminates in a reflective and evaluative capstone project that examines personal change and professional. Pass/No Pass grading only.