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Master of Science in Nursing MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner courses
MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner coursework overview
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- total quarter credits: 68
- Quarter length: 10 weeks
- Course length: 10 weeks
- Break: 3 weeks between quarters
Course requirements
- Core 9 courses
- Practicum immersion 1 course
- Specialization 5 courses
- Practicum 1 courses
Example program course sequence
This example course sequence takes course prerequisites into account, so it can be helpful as a general guide when you register for courses. In GuidedPath, you can take up to three courses per quarter; the number of courses you take in a quarter and time it takes to complete your program can vary. Your academic coach can help answer any course registration questions.
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NURS6201
Core Advanced Practice Nursing Role Development
4 quarter credits
Learners investigate the role of the advanced practice nurse. Learners analyze principles related to leadership, autonomy, scope of practice, and role development. For MSN Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Masters Certificate learners only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
4 quarter credits
NHS6004
Core Healthcare Law and Policy
4 quarter credits
Learners examine the political, legal, and regulatory issues impacting healthcare organizations and environments. Learners analyze the effects of healthcare policy on health care practice and service delivery, with particular emphasis on the strategies used to monitor and maintain legal and regulatory compliance. Learners also identify and apply healthcare policy and law concepts that promote organizational improvement. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite: BHA4004 or MHA5001 or NHS4000 or NURS4000 or NURS6201 or completion of or concurrent enrollment in NHS5004. RN-to-MSN Care Coordination, Nursing Education, Nursing Informatics, and Nursing Leadership and Administration learners must have completed NHS5004, NURS5003, NURS5005, NURS5007.
4 quarter credits
Core NHS6008: Econ Decision Making Hlthcare - Core
4 quarter credits
NURS6011
Core Evidence-Based Practice for Patient-Centered Care and Population Health
4 quarter credits
Learners acquire an understanding of the nature of evidence and its relative value and weight in making clinical decisions that impact patient and population outcomes. In particular, learners assess appropriate methods and analytic approaches in order to investigate, evaluate, and synthesize the best available evidence for potential solutions and innovations. For BSN and MSN learners only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite: NHS4000 or NURS4000 or NURS6201 or completion of or concurrent enrollment in NHS5004. RN-to-MSN Care Coordination, Nursing Education, Nursing Informatics, and Nursing Leadership and Administration learners must have complete NHS5004,; NURS5003,; NURS5005,; NURS5007.
4 quarter credits
NURS6016
Core Quality Improvement of Interprofessional Care
4 quarter credits
Learners develop and demonstrate competence in the design, implementation, and evaluation of interprofessional quality improvement initiatives. Learners investigate models for quality improvement, with an emphasis on outcome identification and measurement. Learners also examine quality within the context of patient safety through adverse event and near-miss analyses. For BSN and MSN learners only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite: NHS4000 or NURS4000 or NURS6201 or completion of or concurrent enrollment in NHS5004. RN-to-MSN Care Coordination, Nursing Education, Nursing Informatics, and Nursing Leadership and Administration learners must have completed NHS5004,; NURS5003,; NURS5005,; NURS5007.
4 quarter credits
NURS6202
Core Advanced Pathophysiology
4 quarter credits
Learners analyze pathophysiologic processes and their effect on body systems across the lifespan. Learners build on their foundation of anatomy and physiology to enhance clinical decision-making in the advanced practice role. For MSN Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate learners only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for learners in the Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis. Prerequisite(s): NURS6201. MSN Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner Learners must have completed NHS6004, NHS6008, NURS6016, NURS6011.
4 quarter credits
NURS6203
Core Advanced Pharmacology
4 quarter credits
Learners analyze advanced principles of pharmacology as they relate to the treatment and management of illnesses and conditions across the lifespan. Learners build on their foundation of pharmacology to enhance clinical decision-making in the advanced practice role to safely, legally, ethically, and therapeutically prescribe, administer, and counsel patients regarding medication therapy and regimes. For MSN Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Masters Certificate learners only. Prerequisite(s): NURS6201, NURS6202. MSN Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner Learners must have completed NHS6004, NHS6008, NURS6016, NURS6011.
4 quarter credits
NURS6204
Core Advanced Health Assessment
4 quarter credits
Learners analyze advanced principles of health assessment and diagnostic reasoning as they relate to individuals across the lifespan. Learners acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to perform a comprehensive health history, physical and psychosocial assessment, and interpretation of pathophysiological changes. Learners build on their foundation of physical assessment to enhance clinical decision-making in the advanced practice role. For MSN Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Masters Certificate learners only. NURS6204 must be taken concurrently with NURS6205. Prerequisite(s): NURS6201, NURS6202, NURS6203. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for learners in the Post-Masters Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis.
4 quarter credits
NURS6205
Core Advanced Health Assessment Skills Immersion
2 quarter credits
Learners analyze advanced principles of health assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and advanced practice skill acquisition across the lifespan. Learners acquire knowledge and skills necessary to perform focused and comprehensive examinations, advanced primary care skills, and office procedures, and to interpret diagnostic testing in preparation for the nurse practitioner learner¿s role in the clinical setting. Learners build on prior knowledge to enhance clinical decision-making and diagnostic reasoning, in preparation for the advanced practice nursing role in primary care. Content is delivered in both asynchronous and synchronous formats. For MSN Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master¿s Certificate learners only. NURS6205 must be taken concurrently with NURS6204. Grading for this course is S/NS. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite: NURS6201, NURS6202, NURS6203.
2 quarter credits
NURS6206
Core Advanced Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Across the Lifespan
4 quarter credits
Learners investigate health promotion, disease prevention, and risk reduction across the lifespan. Learners examine epidemiological factors, psychosocial influences, and health disparities to promote health equity for individuals, families, and communities. For MSN Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Masters Certificate learners only. NURS6206 must be taken concurrently with NURS6207. Prerequisite(s): NURS6201, NURS6202, NURS6203, NURS6204, NUIRS6205. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for learners in the Post-Masters Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis.
4 quarter credits
NURS6207
Core Introduction to Practicum
2 quarter credits
In this clinical course, learners develop advanced health assessment skills for clients throughout the lifespan. This course requires 125 practicum hours. For MSN Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate learners only. NURS6207 must be taken concurrently with NURS6206. Special permission is required for registration. Grading for this course is S/NS. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for learners in the Post- Master's Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis. Prerequisite: NURS6201, NURS6202, NURS6203, NURS6204, NURS6205.
2 quarter credits
NURS6301
Specialization Course Adult-Gerontology Primary Care 1
4 quarter credits
Learners gain an understanding of the theoretical basis for the competencies of the nurse practitioner and cultivate skills in comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and clinical management of commonly occurring acute and chronic illnesses and conditions impacting individuals across the lifespan. Learners build upon their knowledge of advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology, and health assessment while learning the role of the nurse practitioner in primary care. For MSN Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Masters Certificate learners only. NURS6301 must be taken concurrently with NURS6302. Prerequisite(s): NURS6206, NURS6207. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for learners in the Post-Masters Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis.
4 quarter credits
NURS6302
Practicum Adult-Gerontology Primary Care 1 Practicum
2 quarter credits
In this clinical course, learners apply clinical judgment in the management of commonly occurring acute and chronic illnesses and conditions across the lifespan. This course requires 125 practicum hours. For MSN Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate learners only. NURS6302 must be taken concurrently with NURS6301. Grading for this course is S/NS. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for learners in the Post- Master's Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis. Special permission is required for registration. Prerequisite: NURS6206, NURS6207.
2 quarter credits
NURS6303
Specialization Course Adult-Gerontology Primary Care 2
4 quarter credits
Learners gain an understanding of the theoretical basis for the competencies of the nurse practitioner and cultivate skills in comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and clinical management of complex acute and chronic illnesses and conditions impacting individuals across the lifespan. Learners build upon their knowledge of advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology, and health assessment while learning the role of the nurse practitioner in primary care. For MSN Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Masters Certificate learners only. NURS6303 must be taken concurrently with NURS6304. Prerequisite(s): NURS6301, NURS6302. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for learners in the Post-Masters Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis.
4 quarter credits
NURS6304
Practicum Adult-Gerontology Primary Care 2 Practicum
2 quarter credits
In this clinical course, learners apply clinical judgment in the management of complex acute and chronic illnesses and conditions across the lifespan. This course requires 125 practicum hours. For MSN Adult- Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate learners only. NURS6304 must be taken concurrently with NURS6303. Grading for this course is S/NS. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for learners in the Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis. Special permission is required for registration. Prerequisite: NURS6301, NURS6302.
2 quarter credits
NURS6401
Specialization Course Pediatric Primary Care
4 quarter credits
Learners gain an understanding of the theoretical basis for the competencies of the nurse practitioner, focusing on comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and clinical management of commonly occurring acute and chronic illnesses and conditions in the pediatric population and family-centered care. Learners build upon their knowledge of advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology, and health assessment while learning the role of the nurse practitioner in primary care. For MSN Family Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master¿s Certificate learners only. NURS6401 must be taken concurrently with NURS6402. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for learners in the Post-Master¿s Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis. Prerequisite: NURS6303, NURS6304
4 quarter credits
NURS6402
Practicum Pediatric Primary Care Practicum
2 quarter credits
In this clinical course, learners apply clinical judgment in the management of commonly occurring acute and chronic illnesses and conditions in the pediatric population. This course requires 125 practicum hours. For MSN Family Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate learners only. NURS6402 must be taken concurrently with NURS6401. Special permission is required for registration. Grading for this course is S/NS. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for learners in the Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis. Prerequisite: NURS6303, NURS6304.
2 quarter credits
NURS6403
Specialization Course Reproductive Health Primary Care
4 quarter credits
Learners gain an understanding of the theoretical basis for the competencies of the nurse practitioner, focusing on comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and clinical management of reproductive health. Learners build upon their knowledge of advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology, and health assessment while learning the role of the nurse practitioner in primary care. For MSN Family Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master¿s Certificate learners only. NURS6403 must be taken concurrently with NURS6404. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for learners in the Post-Master¿s Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis. Prerequisite: NURS6401, NURS6402.
4 quarter credits
NURS6404
Practicum Reproductive Health Primary Care Practicum
2 quarter credits
In this clinical course, learners apply clinical judgment in the management of prenatal and postpartum patients. This course requires 125 practicum hours. For MSN Family Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate learners only. NURS6404 must be taken concurrently with NURS6403. Special permission is required for registration. Grading for this course is S/NS. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for learners in the Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis. Prerequisite: NURS6401, NURS6402.
2 quarter credits
NURS6405
Specialization Course Family Nurse Practitioner Transition to Practice
2 quarter credits
Learners synthesize concepts from previous courses in preparation to deliver fully accountable care. Learners also engage with concepts that support the transition to practice. For MSN Family Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master¿s Certificate learners only. NURS6405 must be taken concurrently with NURS6406. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for learners in the Post-Master¿s Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis. Prerequisite: NURS6403, NURS6404
2 quarter credits
NURS6406
Practicum Family Nurse Practitioner: Transition to Practice Practicum
2 quarter credits
In this clinical course, learners synthesize concepts from previous courses in preparation to deliver fully accountable care. This course requires 125 practicum hours. For MSN Family Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate learners only. NURS6406 must be taken concurrently with NURS6405. Special permission is required for registration. Grading for this course is S/NS. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for learners in the Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis. Prerequisite: NURS6403, NURS6404.
2 quarter credits
Specialization course requirements
Complete at least 18 quarter credits from the specialization courses shown below.
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NURS6301
Specialization Course Adult-Gerontology Primary Care 1
4 quarter credits
Learners gain an understanding of the theoretical basis for the competencies of the nurse practitioner and cultivate skills in comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and clinical management of commonly occurring acute and chronic illnesses and conditions impacting individuals across the lifespan. Learners build upon their knowledge of advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology, and health assessment while learning the role of the nurse practitioner in primary care. For MSN Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Masters Certificate learners only. NURS6301 must be taken concurrently with NURS6302. Prerequisite(s): NURS6206, NURS6207. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for learners in the Post-Masters Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis.
4 quarter credits
NURS6303
Specialization Course Adult-Gerontology Primary Care 2
4 quarter credits
Learners gain an understanding of the theoretical basis for the competencies of the nurse practitioner and cultivate skills in comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and clinical management of complex acute and chronic illnesses and conditions impacting individuals across the lifespan. Learners build upon their knowledge of advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology, and health assessment while learning the role of the nurse practitioner in primary care. For MSN Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Masters Certificate learners only. NURS6303 must be taken concurrently with NURS6304. Prerequisite(s): NURS6301, NURS6302. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for learners in the Post-Masters Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis.
4 quarter credits
NURS6401
Specialization Course Pediatric Primary Care
4 quarter credits
Learners gain an understanding of the theoretical basis for the competencies of the nurse practitioner, focusing on comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and clinical management of commonly occurring acute and chronic illnesses and conditions in the pediatric population and family-centered care. Learners build upon their knowledge of advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology, and health assessment while learning the role of the nurse practitioner in primary care. For MSN Family Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master¿s Certificate learners only. NURS6401 must be taken concurrently with NURS6402. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for learners in the Post-Master¿s Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis. Prerequisite: NURS6303, NURS6304
4 quarter credits
NURS6403
Specialization Course Reproductive Health Primary Care
4 quarter credits
Learners gain an understanding of the theoretical basis for the competencies of the nurse practitioner, focusing on comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and clinical management of reproductive health. Learners build upon their knowledge of advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology, and health assessment while learning the role of the nurse practitioner in primary care. For MSN Family Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master¿s Certificate learners only. NURS6403 must be taken concurrently with NURS6404. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for learners in the Post-Master¿s Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis. Prerequisite: NURS6401, NURS6402.
4 quarter credits
NURS6405
Specialization Course Family Nurse Practitioner Transition to Practice
2 quarter credits
Learners synthesize concepts from previous courses in preparation to deliver fully accountable care. Learners also engage with concepts that support the transition to practice. For MSN Family Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master¿s Certificate learners only. NURS6405 must be taken concurrently with NURS6406. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for learners in the Post-Master¿s Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis. Prerequisite: NURS6403, NURS6404
2 quarter credits
Practicum course requirements
Complete at least 10 quarter credits from the practicum courses shown below.
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NURS6302
Practicum Adult-Gerontology Primary Care 1 Practicum
2 quarter credits
In this clinical course, learners apply clinical judgment in the management of commonly occurring acute and chronic illnesses and conditions across the lifespan. This course requires 125 practicum hours. For MSN Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate learners only. NURS6302 must be taken concurrently with NURS6301. Grading for this course is S/NS. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for learners in the Post- Master's Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis. Special permission is required for registration. Prerequisite: NURS6206, NURS6207.
2 quarter credits
NURS6304
Practicum Adult-Gerontology Primary Care 2 Practicum
2 quarter credits
In this clinical course, learners apply clinical judgment in the management of complex acute and chronic illnesses and conditions across the lifespan. This course requires 125 practicum hours. For MSN Adult- Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate learners only. NURS6304 must be taken concurrently with NURS6303. Grading for this course is S/NS. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for learners in the Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis. Special permission is required for registration. Prerequisite: NURS6301, NURS6302.
2 quarter credits
NURS6402
Practicum Pediatric Primary Care Practicum
2 quarter credits
In this clinical course, learners apply clinical judgment in the management of commonly occurring acute and chronic illnesses and conditions in the pediatric population. This course requires 125 practicum hours. For MSN Family Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate learners only. NURS6402 must be taken concurrently with NURS6401. Special permission is required for registration. Grading for this course is S/NS. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for learners in the Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis. Prerequisite: NURS6303, NURS6304.
2 quarter credits
NURS6404
Practicum Reproductive Health Primary Care Practicum
2 quarter credits
In this clinical course, learners apply clinical judgment in the management of prenatal and postpartum patients. This course requires 125 practicum hours. For MSN Family Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate learners only. NURS6404 must be taken concurrently with NURS6403. Special permission is required for registration. Grading for this course is S/NS. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for learners in the Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis. Prerequisite: NURS6401, NURS6402.
2 quarter credits
NURS6406
Practicum Family Nurse Practitioner: Transition to Practice Practicum
2 quarter credits
In this clinical course, learners synthesize concepts from previous courses in preparation to deliver fully accountable care. This course requires 125 practicum hours. For MSN Family Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate learners only. NURS6406 must be taken concurrently with NURS6405. Special permission is required for registration. Grading for this course is S/NS. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for learners in the Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis. Prerequisite: NURS6403, NURS6404.
2 quarter credits
Core course requirements
Complete at least 40 quarter credits in the core courses category. Choose from the courses shown below.
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NHS6004
Core Healthcare Law and Policy
4 quarter credits
Learners examine the political, legal, and regulatory issues impacting healthcare organizations and environments. Learners analyze the effects of healthcare policy on health care practice and service delivery, with particular emphasis on the strategies used to monitor and maintain legal and regulatory compliance. Learners also identify and apply healthcare policy and law concepts that promote organizational improvement. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite: BHA4004 or MHA5001 or NHS4000 or NURS4000 or NURS6201 or completion of or concurrent enrollment in NHS5004. RN-to-MSN Care Coordination, Nursing Education, Nursing Informatics, and Nursing Leadership and Administration learners must have completed NHS5004, NURS5003, NURS5005, NURS5007.
4 quarter credits
NURS6011
Core Evidence-Based Practice for Patient-Centered Care and Population Health
4 quarter credits
Learners acquire an understanding of the nature of evidence and its relative value and weight in making clinical decisions that impact patient and population outcomes. In particular, learners assess appropriate methods and analytic approaches in order to investigate, evaluate, and synthesize the best available evidence for potential solutions and innovations. For BSN and MSN learners only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite: NHS4000 or NURS4000 or NURS6201 or completion of or concurrent enrollment in NHS5004. RN-to-MSN Care Coordination, Nursing Education, Nursing Informatics, and Nursing Leadership and Administration learners must have complete NHS5004,; NURS5003,; NURS5005,; NURS5007.
4 quarter credits
NURS6202
Core Advanced Pathophysiology
4 quarter credits
Learners analyze pathophysiologic processes and their effect on body systems across the lifespan. Learners build on their foundation of anatomy and physiology to enhance clinical decision-making in the advanced practice role. For MSN Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate learners only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for learners in the Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis. Prerequisite(s): NURS6201. MSN Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner Learners must have completed NHS6004, NHS6008, NURS6016, NURS6011.
4 quarter credits
NURS6204
Core Advanced Health Assessment
4 quarter credits
Learners analyze advanced principles of health assessment and diagnostic reasoning as they relate to individuals across the lifespan. Learners acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to perform a comprehensive health history, physical and psychosocial assessment, and interpretation of pathophysiological changes. Learners build on their foundation of physical assessment to enhance clinical decision-making in the advanced practice role. For MSN Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Masters Certificate learners only. NURS6204 must be taken concurrently with NURS6205. Prerequisite(s): NURS6201, NURS6202, NURS6203. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for learners in the Post-Masters Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis.
4 quarter credits
NURS6206
Core Advanced Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Across the Lifespan
4 quarter credits
Learners investigate health promotion, disease prevention, and risk reduction across the lifespan. Learners examine epidemiological factors, psychosocial influences, and health disparities to promote health equity for individuals, families, and communities. For MSN Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Masters Certificate learners only. NURS6206 must be taken concurrently with NURS6207. Prerequisite(s): NURS6201, NURS6202, NURS6203, NURS6204, NUIRS6205. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for learners in the Post-Masters Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis.
4 quarter credits
NURS6201
Core Advanced Practice Nursing Role Development
4 quarter credits
Learners investigate the role of the advanced practice nurse. Learners analyze principles related to leadership, autonomy, scope of practice, and role development. For MSN Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Masters Certificate learners only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
4 quarter credits
MHA5008
Core Health Care Economics and Decision Making
4 quarter credits
This course focuses on concepts, principles, issues, and trends in health care economics and the economic decision-making practices employed in the health care environment. Learners analyze the political, legal, regulatory, organizational, demographical, and multicultural implications of business decisions on health care economics; evaluate the ways economic and stakeholder influences affect operational planning and decision making; and demonstrate performance monitoring and process management measures as part of the decision-making process. Learners also examine cost-effective problem solving; community- and population-based orientation; and effective use of health care market research, analysis, and assessment.
4 quarter credits
NHS6008
Core Economics and Decision Making in Healthcare
4 quarter credits
Learners develop and demonstrate concepts, principles, issues, and trends in healthcare economics and the economic decision-making practices employed in the healthcare environment. Learners analyze the political, legal, regulatory, organizational, demographical, and multicultural implications of business decisions on healthcare economics; explore the ways economic and stakeholder influences affect operational planning and decision making; and practice applying performance monitoring and process management measures as part of the decision-making process. Learners also examine cost-effective problem solving; community- and population-based orientation; and effective use of healthcare market research, analysis, and assessment. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite: MHA5001 or NURS6201 or completion of or concurrent enrollment in NHS5004. RN-to-MSN Care Coordination, Nursing Education, Nursing Informatics, and Nursing Leadership and Administration learners must have completed NHS5004, NURS5003, NURS5005, NURS5007.
4 quarter credits
NURS6016
Core Quality Improvement of Interprofessional Care
4 quarter credits
Learners develop and demonstrate competence in the design, implementation, and evaluation of interprofessional quality improvement initiatives. Learners investigate models for quality improvement, with an emphasis on outcome identification and measurement. Learners also examine quality within the context of patient safety through adverse event and near-miss analyses. For BSN and MSN learners only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite: NHS4000 or NURS4000 or NURS6201 or completion of or concurrent enrollment in NHS5004. RN-to-MSN Care Coordination, Nursing Education, Nursing Informatics, and Nursing Leadership and Administration learners must have completed NHS5004,; NURS5003,; NURS5005,; NURS5007.
4 quarter credits
NURS6203
Core Advanced Pharmacology
4 quarter credits
Learners analyze advanced principles of pharmacology as they relate to the treatment and management of illnesses and conditions across the lifespan. Learners build on their foundation of pharmacology to enhance clinical decision-making in the advanced practice role to safely, legally, ethically, and therapeutically prescribe, administer, and counsel patients regarding medication therapy and regimes. For MSN Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Masters Certificate learners only. Prerequisite(s): NURS6201, NURS6202. MSN Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner Learners must have completed NHS6004, NHS6008, NURS6016, NURS6011.
4 quarter credits
NURS6205
Core Advanced Health Assessment Skills Immersion
2 quarter credits
Learners analyze advanced principles of health assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and advanced practice skill acquisition across the lifespan. Learners acquire knowledge and skills necessary to perform focused and comprehensive examinations, advanced primary care skills, and office procedures, and to interpret diagnostic testing in preparation for the nurse practitioner learner¿s role in the clinical setting. Learners build on prior knowledge to enhance clinical decision-making and diagnostic reasoning, in preparation for the advanced practice nursing role in primary care. Content is delivered in both asynchronous and synchronous formats. For MSN Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master¿s Certificate learners only. NURS6205 must be taken concurrently with NURS6204. Grading for this course is S/NS. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite: NURS6201, NURS6202, NURS6203.
2 quarter credits
NURS6207
Core Introduction to Practicum
2 quarter credits
In this clinical course, learners develop advanced health assessment skills for clients throughout the lifespan. This course requires 125 practicum hours. For MSN Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate learners only. NURS6207 must be taken concurrently with NURS6206. Special permission is required for registration. Grading for this course is S/NS. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for learners in the Post- Master's Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis. Prerequisite: NURS6201, NURS6202, NURS6203, NURS6204, NURS6205.
2 quarter credits
What can I expect in the courseroom?
Each unit consists of readings, discussions and other activities you will be expected to complete throughout the week. Most deadlines for coursework occur on Thursdays and/or Sundays but may vary by program and course. In each course, you will receive a detailed scoring guide that describes expectations for every graded assignment.
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How will I be graded?
Grades are based on your participation in weekly reading discussions and completion of assignments, based on criteria outlined in the rubric. You will also be assessed on your ability to demonstrate an understanding of expected outcomes for your program or specialization. These outcomes are based on the needs and performance standards of your field or discipline.