Designed to provide the student with a working foundation of both pathophysiology and pharmacology. The phenomena that result in dysfunction in human physiologic response will be examined within a holistic context across the lifespan. An understanding of the basic concepts underlying common pathways in disease is emphasized. Credit not awarded for both GRNS 5130 and NURS 3220. Prerequisite: Direct Entry to Professional Nursing, Direct Entry to Clinical Nurse Leader student. Co-requisite: GRNS 5280.
Addresses pharmacological management pertaining to patients across the lifespan, while defining the professional nurse's role and responsibilities in drug therapy. Pharmacological principles such as; pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics will be introduced, discussed and incorporated into instructional activities to ensure that students possess the knowledge necessary to actively apply pharmacological principles in the delivery. Credit not awarded for both GRNS 5280 and PRNU 3228. Prerequisite: Direct Entry to Professional Nursing, Direct Entry to Clinical Nurse Leader student. Co-requisite: GRNS 5130.
Issues affecting nursing practice provide framework for examination of and socialization into professional nursing. The historical, legal, ethical, cultural, structural, and economic aspects of nursing practice will be explored. Prerequisite: Admission to Direct Entry Program in Nursing. Co-requisites: GRNS 5280, GRNS 6020, GRNS 6030. Pre/co-requisite: GRNS 5130.
Identification and treatment of human responses to pathophysiological problems in adults with acute, chronic, or terminal conditions, with principles of general acute nursing practice emphasized. Prerequisite: Admission to Direct Entry Program in Nursing. Co-requisites: GRNS 6000, PRNU 3228, GRNS 6030, NURS 3220.
An initial experience in the simulation lab, attention focuses on the development of scientific understanding of nursing practice, psychomotor skills, and communication skills required to complete a health assessment, perform nursing skills, and therapeutically interact with adults. Prerequisite: Admission to the Direct Entry Program, Doctor of Nursing Practice, or Master of Science. Co-requisites: GRNS 6000, GRNS 5280, GRNS 6020, GRNS 5130.
Delivery of nursing care using knowledge acquired in GRNS 6030 and principles consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2021). Students have the opportunity to process interpersonal and professional issues with peers and faculty during post-conference sessions. Faculty guide students to use the nursing process in practice settings. Prerequisites: Admission to the Direct Entry Program, Doctor of Nursing Practice, or Master of Science. Co-requisites: GRNS 6020, GRNS 5130, GRNS 5280. Pre/Co-requisites: GRNS 6030.
Examination of role development in advanced generalist and advanced nursing practice; including the development of competencies, licensing, and other specialized roles in nursing.
Structure, organization, financing, and delivery of health care through complex systems in the United States. Focus on economic, social, ethical, political, and global structures. Prerequisite: Registered nurse licensure or Graduate Nursing student.
This course provides an overview of informatics, the transformation of data into information, knowledge, decisions and actions to improve outcomes. This course offers the student an opportunity to study advanced topics in health informatics. Topics vary by offering; periodic offering at intervals that may exceed four years. Pre/Co-requisites: GRNS 6220, GRNS 7000.
Designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary for providing exceptional patient-centered care. Students will delve deep into various aspects of advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology, and health assessment, fostering effective interdisciplinary collaboration, and ensuring ethical and legal competence for advanced nursing practice. Prerequisite: Direct Entry to Master of Science in Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing student.
Delves into the nexus between population health and the Earth, emphasizing the repercussions of human-induced environmental degradation, climate change, and biodiversity loss on planetary well-being. Students will grasp the intricacies of these challenges and develop strategies to foster a sustainable, equitable, and just future that safeguards the health and flourishing of not only humans but also non-human species and the Earth itself, broadening the scope of care to encompass the entire ecosystem.
Builds on previous work completed in Research, Quality Improvement Methods, and Evidenced Based Practice course. Students refine and operationalize their master's thesis or project. Through class discussions, peer feedback, and faculty guidance, students focus on finalizing their pre-proposal as well as formulating a thesis or project committee and an appropriate timeline for completion of key elements and criterion. Prerequisites: STAT 5000, GRNS 6301, GRNS 6302, GRNS 6240.
In-depth examination of the biological and physical manifestations of disease as they correlate with pathophysiology to guide clinical decision making of the APRN and CNL. Prerequisite: Registered Nurse license or completion of Direct Entry Program in Nursing. Pre/Co-requisite: GRNS 7040.
Research leading toward completion of the Master's Thesis. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Pre/Co-requisite: Comprehensive Exam (completed before thesis defense).
Self-designed clinical paper or innovative production pertinent to advanced nursing practice. Prerequisites: Instructor permission. Pre/Co-requisite: Comprehensive Exam (completed prior to project presentation).
In-depth examination of the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of select drugs for acute and chronic health conditions. Ethical and legal standards of prescriptive authority explored. Pre/Co-requisite: GRNS 6350.
Development of advanced knowledge and skills in systematic collection, organization, interpretation, and communication of data necessary for formulation of nursing and medical diagnoses. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: Basic physical examination course. Pre/co-requisite: GRNS 6350.
Application in a clinical setting(s): assessment, evaluation, diagnostic reasoning, and management of common episodic and chronic health conditions in provision of primary care to children and adolescents. Prerequisites: GRNS 7050, GRNS 7070, GRNS 7080, GRNS 7090. Co-requisite: GRNS 7110.
Focuses on the basic and applied principles of ordering and interpreting radiologic studies within the clinical setting. Focus on the understanding of basic principles of interpretation primarily of plain film, but will touch on CT, MRI and ultrasound evaluation as well, and how these diagnostic strategies may be wisely used in a clinical setting. Prerequisites: GRNS 7070, GRNS 7080, GRNS 7300.
Provides students with the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary to interpret and analyze electrocardiograms (EKGs) in a primary care setting. Through a combination of lectures, hands-on practice, and case studies, participants will gain proficiency in identifying common cardiac arrhythmias, recognizing ischemic changes, and assessing the overall cardiac health of their patients. Prerequisites: GRNS 7070, GRNS 7080, GRNS 7300.
Application in a clinical setting(s): assessment, evaluation, diagnostic reasoning, and management of common episodic and chronic health conditions in provision of primary care to children and adolescents. Prerequisites: GRNS 7050, GRNS 7070, GRNS 7080, GRNS 7090. Co-requisite: GRNS 7100.
Focus on health and disease and associated care and treatment of older persons by the advanced practice nurse. Prerequisites: GRNS 6350, GRNS 7040, GRNS 7060, GRNS 7070, GRNS 7080. Pre/Co-requisite: GRNS 7050.
Practice assessment and care coordination skills in a practicum working with older adults in a variety of settings. Prerequisites: GRNS 7070, GRNS 7080. Co-requisite: GRNS 7120.
Focus will be on the assessment, evaluation and management of common episodic conditions in primary care in the Family Nurse Practitioner and Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner tracks. Prerequisites: GRNS 7070, GRNS 7080, GRNS 7170, GRNS 7180. Co-requisite: GRNS 7150.
Practicum experience for assessment, evaluation and management of common episodic conditions in primary care in the Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner track. Prerequisites: GRNS 7070, GRNS 7080, GRNS 7170, GRNS 7180. Co-requisite: GRNS 7140.
Practicum experience for assessment, evaluation and management of common episodic conditions in primary care in the Family Nurse Practitioner track. Prerequisites: GRNS 7070, GRNS 7080, GRNS 7090, GRNS 7100, GRNS 7110, GRNS 7170, GRNS 7180. Co-requisite: GRNS 7140.
Delve into the multifaceted realm of individuals assigned female sex at birth (AFAB), guided by a lens that prioritizes inclusivity and sensitivity. Through this experience, actively participate in patient care, concentrating on the comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, management, prevention, and evaluation of both acute and chronic health conditions prevalent in AFAB. Prerequisites: GRNS 7070, GRNS 7080. Pre/Co-requisites: GRNS 7170, GRNS 7180.
Students will prepare and implement the Doctor of Nursing Practice project. Prerequisites: GRNS 7220, GRNS 7230. Co-requisite: GRNS 7250.
Doctor of Nursing Practice project will be implemented including critical analysis of data and evidence for improving nursing practice. Project monitoring, reporting, and management are required. Prerequisites: GRNS 7220, GRNS 7230. Co-requisite: GRNS 7240.
A continuation of the Executive Nurse Leader Role Transformation Practicum learning experience. Prerequisite: GRNS 7270.
A course which is tailored to fit the interests of a specific student, which occurs outside the traditional classroom/laboratory setting under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.