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
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NURS6201
Core Advanced Practice Nursing Role Development
4 quarter credits
Students investigate the role of the advanced practice nurse. Students analyze principles related to leadership, autonomy, scope of practice, and role development. For MSN Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate students only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
4 quarter credits
NHS6004
Core Healthcare Law and Policy
4 quarter credits
Students examine the political, legal, and regulatory issues impacting healthcare organizations and environments. Students 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. Students also identify and apply healthcare policy and law concepts that promote organizational improvement. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): BHA3004 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 students must have completed NHS5004, NURS5003, NURS5005, NURS5007.
4 quarter credits
NHS6008
Core Economics and Decision Making in Healthcare
4 quarter credits
Students develop and demonstrate concepts, principles, issues, and trends in healthcare economics and the economic decision-making practices employed in the healthcare environment. Students analyze the political, legal, regulatory, organizational, and demographic 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. Students 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(s): 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 students 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
Students 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, students 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 students only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): 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 students must have completed NHS5004, NURS5003, NURS5005, NURS5007.
4 quarter credits
NURS6016
Core Quality Improvement of Interprofessional Care
4 quarter credits
Students develop and demonstrate competence in the design, implementation, and evaluation of interprofessional quality improvement initiatives. Students investigate models for quality improvement, with an emphasis on outcome identification and measurement. Students also examine quality within the context of patient safety through adverse event and near-miss analyses. For BSN and MSN students only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): 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 students must have completed NHS5004, NURS5003, NURS5005, NURS5007.
4 quarter credits
NURS6202
Core Advanced Pathophysiology
4 quarter credits
Students analyze pathophysiologic processes and their effect on body systems across the lifespan. Students 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 or Psychiatric NURS6506 Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Post-Master¿s Certificate students only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for students 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 or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner students must have completed NHS6004, NHS6008, NURS6016, NURS6011.
4 quarter credits
NURS6203
Core Advanced Pharmacology
4 quarter credits
Students analyze advanced principles of pharmacology as they relate to the treatment and management of illnesses and conditions across the lifespan. Students 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 or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Post-Master¿s Certificate students only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for students in the Post-Master¿s Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis. Special permission is required for registration. Prerequisite(s): NURS6201, NURS6202.
4 quarter credits
NURS6204
Core Advanced Health Assessment
4 quarter credits
Students analyze advanced principles of health assessment and diagnostic reasoning as they relate to individuals across the lifespan. Students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to perform a comprehensive health history, physical and psychosocial assessment, and interpretation of pathophysiological changes. Students 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 or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Post-Master¿s Certificate students only. For students in the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Post-Master¿s Certificate, it is recommended that NURS6204 is taken concurrently with NURS6209. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for students in the Post-Master¿s Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis. Prerequisite(s): NURS6201, NURS6202, NURS6203. For students in the MSN Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master¿s Certificate, NURS6204 must be taken concurrently with NURS6205.
4 quarter credits
NURS6205
Core Advanced Health Assessment Skills Immersion
2 quarter credits
Students analyze advanced principles of health assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and advanced practice skill acquisition across the lifespan. Students 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 student's role in the clinical setting. Students 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 students only. Grading for this course is S/NS. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): NURS6201, NURS6202, NURS6203, concurrent registration with NURS6204.
2 quarter credits
NURS6206
Core Advanced Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Across the Lifespan
4 quarter credits
Students investigate health promotion, disease prevention, and risk reduction across the lifespan. Students examine epidemiological factors, psychosocial influences, and variations in health to promote wellness 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-Master's Certificate students only. Special permission is required for registration. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for students in the Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis. Prerequisite(s): NURS6201, NURS6202, NURS6203, NURS6204, NURS6205, concurrent registration with NURS6207.
4 quarter credits
NURS6207
Core Introduction to Practicum
2 quarter credits
In this clinical course, students 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 students only. Special permission is required for registration. Grading for this course is S/NS. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for students in the Post-Master¿s Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis. Prerequisite(s): NURS6201, NURS6202, NURS6203, NURS6204, NURS6205, concurrent registration with NURS6206.
2 quarter credits
NURS6301
Specialization Course Adult-Gerontology Primary Care 1
4 quarter credits
Students 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. Students 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-Master's Certificate students only. Special permission is required for registration. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for students in the Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis. Prerequisite(s): NURS6206, NURS6207, concurrent registration with NURS6302.
4 quarter credits
NURS6302
Practicum Adult-Gerontology Primary Care 1 Practicum
2 quarter credits
In this clinical course, students 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 students only. Special permission is required for registration. Grading for this course is S/NS. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for students in the Post-Master¿s Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis. Prerequisite(s): NURS6206, NURS6207, concurrent registration with NURS6301.
2 quarter credits
NURS6303
Specialization Course Adult-Gerontology Primary Care 2
4 quarter credits
Students 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. Students 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-Master's Certificate students only. Special permission is required for registration Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for students in the Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis. Prerequisite(s): NURS6301, NURS6302, concurrent registration with NURS6304.
4 quarter credits
NURS6304
Practicum Adult-Gerontology Primary Care 2 Practicum
2 quarter credits
In this clinical course, students 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 students only. Special permission is required for registration. Grading for this course is S/NS. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for students in the Post-Master¿s Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis. Prerequisite(s): NURS6301, NURS6302, concurrent registration with NURS6303.
2 quarter credits
NURS6401
Specialization Course Pediatric Primary Care
4 quarter credits
Students 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. Students 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 students only. Special permission is required for registration. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for students in the Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis. Prerequisite(s): NURS6303, NURS6304, concurrent registration with NURS6402.
4 quarter credits
NURS6402
Practicum Pediatric Primary Care Practicum
2 quarter credits
In this clinical course, students 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 students only. Special permission is required for registration. Grading for this course is S/NS. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for students in the Post-Master¿s Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis. Prerequisite(s): NURS6303, NURS6304, concurrent registration with NURS6401.
2 quarter credits
NURS6403
Specialization Course Reproductive Health Primary Care
4 quarter credits
Students 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. Students 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 students only. Special permission is required for registration. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for students in the Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis. Prerequisite(s): NURS6401, NURS6402, concurrent registration with NURS6404.
4 quarter credits
NURS6404
Practicum Reproductive Health Primary Care Practicum
2 quarter credits
In this clinical course, students 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 students only. Special permission is required for registration. Grading for this course is S/NS. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for students in the Post-Master¿s Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis. Prerequisite(s): NURS6401, NURS6402, concurrent registration with NURS6403.
2 quarter credits
NURS6405
Specialization Course Family Nurse Practitioner Transition to Practice
2 quarter credits
Students synthesize concepts from previous courses in preparation to deliver fully accountable care. Students also engage with concepts that support the transition to practice. For MSN Family Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate students only. Special permission is required for registration. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for students in the Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis. Prerequisite(s): NURS6403, NURS6404, concurrent registration with NURS6406.
2 quarter credits
NURS6406
Practicum Family Nurse Practitioner: Transition to Practice Practicum
2 quarter credits
In this clinical course, students 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 students only. Special permission is required for registration. Grading for this course is S/NS. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for students in the Post-Master¿s Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis. Prerequisite(s): NURS6403, NURS6404, concurrent registration with NURS6405.
2 quarter credits
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NHS6004
Core Healthcare Law and Policy
4 quarter credits
Students examine the political, legal, and regulatory issues impacting healthcare organizations and environments. Students 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. Students also identify and apply healthcare policy and law concepts that promote organizational improvement. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): BHA3004 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 students 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
Students 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, students 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 students only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): 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 students must have completed NHS5004, NURS5003, NURS5005, NURS5007.
4 quarter credits
NURS6202
Core Advanced Pathophysiology
4 quarter credits
Students analyze pathophysiologic processes and their effect on body systems across the lifespan. Students 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 or Psychiatric NURS6506 Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Post-Master¿s Certificate students only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for students 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 or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner students must have completed NHS6004, NHS6008, NURS6016, NURS6011.
4 quarter credits
NURS6204
Core Advanced Health Assessment
4 quarter credits
Students analyze advanced principles of health assessment and diagnostic reasoning as they relate to individuals across the lifespan. Students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to perform a comprehensive health history, physical and psychosocial assessment, and interpretation of pathophysiological changes. Students 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 or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Post-Master¿s Certificate students only. For students in the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Post-Master¿s Certificate, it is recommended that NURS6204 is taken concurrently with NURS6209. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for students in the Post-Master¿s Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis. Prerequisite(s): NURS6201, NURS6202, NURS6203. For students in the MSN Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master¿s Certificate, NURS6204 must be taken concurrently with NURS6205.
4 quarter credits
NURS6206
Core Advanced Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Across the Lifespan
4 quarter credits
Students investigate health promotion, disease prevention, and risk reduction across the lifespan. Students examine epidemiological factors, psychosocial influences, and variations in health to promote wellness 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-Master's Certificate students only. Special permission is required for registration. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for students in the Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis. Prerequisite(s): NURS6201, NURS6202, NURS6203, NURS6204, NURS6205, concurrent registration with NURS6207.
4 quarter credits
NURS6201
Core Advanced Practice Nursing Role Development
4 quarter credits
Students investigate the role of the advanced practice nurse. Students analyze principles related to leadership, autonomy, scope of practice, and role development. For MSN Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate students only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
4 quarter credits
NHS6008
Core Economics and Decision Making in Healthcare
4 quarter credits
Students develop and demonstrate concepts, principles, issues, and trends in healthcare economics and the economic decision-making practices employed in the healthcare environment. Students analyze the political, legal, regulatory, organizational, and demographic 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. Students 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(s): 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 students must have completed NHS5004, NURS5003, NURS5005, NURS5007.
4 quarter credits
NURS6016
Core Quality Improvement of Interprofessional Care
4 quarter credits
Students develop and demonstrate competence in the design, implementation, and evaluation of interprofessional quality improvement initiatives. Students investigate models for quality improvement, with an emphasis on outcome identification and measurement. Students also examine quality within the context of patient safety through adverse event and near-miss analyses. For BSN and MSN students only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): 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 students must have completed NHS5004, NURS5003, NURS5005, NURS5007.
4 quarter credits
NURS6203
Core Advanced Pharmacology
4 quarter credits
Students analyze advanced principles of pharmacology as they relate to the treatment and management of illnesses and conditions across the lifespan. Students 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 or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Post-Master¿s Certificate students only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for students in the Post-Master¿s Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis. Special permission is required for registration. Prerequisite(s): NURS6201, NURS6202.
4 quarter credits
NURS6205
Core Advanced Health Assessment Skills Immersion
2 quarter credits
Students analyze advanced principles of health assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and advanced practice skill acquisition across the lifespan. Students 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 student's role in the clinical setting. Students 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 students only. Grading for this course is S/NS. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): NURS6201, NURS6202, NURS6203, concurrent registration with NURS6204.
2 quarter credits
NURS6207
Core Introduction to Practicum
2 quarter credits
In this clinical course, students 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 students only. Special permission is required for registration. Grading for this course is S/NS. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for students in the Post-Master¿s Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis. Prerequisite(s): NURS6201, NURS6202, NURS6203, NURS6204, NURS6205, concurrent registration with NURS6206.
2 quarter credits
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NURS6301
Specialization Course Adult-Gerontology Primary Care 1
4 quarter credits
Students 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. Students 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-Master's Certificate students only. Special permission is required for registration. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for students in the Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis. Prerequisite(s): NURS6206, NURS6207, concurrent registration with NURS6302.
4 quarter credits
NURS6303
Specialization Course Adult-Gerontology Primary Care 2
4 quarter credits
Students 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. Students 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-Master's Certificate students only. Special permission is required for registration Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for students in the Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis. Prerequisite(s): NURS6301, NURS6302, concurrent registration with NURS6304.
4 quarter credits
NURS6401
Specialization Course Pediatric Primary Care
4 quarter credits
Students 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. Students 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 students only. Special permission is required for registration. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for students in the Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis. Prerequisite(s): NURS6303, NURS6304, concurrent registration with NURS6402.
4 quarter credits
NURS6403
Specialization Course Reproductive Health Primary Care
4 quarter credits
Students 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. Students 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 students only. Special permission is required for registration. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for students in the Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis. Prerequisite(s): NURS6401, NURS6402, concurrent registration with NURS6404.
4 quarter credits
NURS6405
Specialization Course Family Nurse Practitioner Transition to Practice
2 quarter credits
Students synthesize concepts from previous courses in preparation to deliver fully accountable care. Students also engage with concepts that support the transition to practice. For MSN Family Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate students only. Special permission is required for registration. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for students in the Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis. Prerequisite(s): NURS6403, NURS6404, concurrent registration with NURS6406.
2 quarter credits
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NURS6302
Practicum Adult-Gerontology Primary Care 1 Practicum
2 quarter credits
In this clinical course, students 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 students only. Special permission is required for registration. Grading for this course is S/NS. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for students in the Post-Master¿s Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis. Prerequisite(s): NURS6206, NURS6207, concurrent registration with NURS6301.
2 quarter credits
NURS6304
Practicum Adult-Gerontology Primary Care 2 Practicum
2 quarter credits
In this clinical course, students 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 students only. Special permission is required for registration. Grading for this course is S/NS. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for students in the Post-Master¿s Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis. Prerequisite(s): NURS6301, NURS6302, concurrent registration with NURS6303.
2 quarter credits
NURS6402
Practicum Pediatric Primary Care Practicum
2 quarter credits
In this clinical course, students 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 students only. Special permission is required for registration. Grading for this course is S/NS. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for students in the Post-Master¿s Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis. Prerequisite(s): NURS6303, NURS6304, concurrent registration with NURS6401.
2 quarter credits
NURS6404
Practicum Reproductive Health Primary Care Practicum
2 quarter credits
In this clinical course, students 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 students only. Special permission is required for registration. Grading for this course is S/NS. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for students in the Post-Master¿s Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis. Prerequisite(s): NURS6401, NURS6402, concurrent registration with NURS6403.
2 quarter credits
NURS6406
Practicum Family Nurse Practitioner: Transition to Practice Practicum
2 quarter credits
In this clinical course, students 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 students only. Special permission is required for registration. Grading for this course is S/NS. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for students in the Post-Master¿s Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis. Prerequisite(s): NURS6403, NURS6404, concurrent registration with NURS6405.
2 quarter credits