• NURS 506: Theoretical Foundations & Rsrch Design

  3.00 Credits

  Tusculum University

  
  This course examines philosophical and historical health related theories to further develop the knowledge and skills necessary to critique theory and research from nursing and related fields. Emphasis is placed on the relationship among theory, research, practice and nursing scholarship. Importance is placed on the critique, evaluation, and use of nursing and other relevant theories that apply to advanced nursing practice and a comprehensive approach to care. Evidence-based research will be examined, critiqued and evaluated as it relates to advanced nursing practice. Research findings will be evaluated in terms of cultural and socioeconomic relevance. An understanding of the research process, evidence-based practice roles, applicable theories and leadership functions are applied to the design and process of implementing and disseminating research findings for advanced practice nursing. Prerequisites: Admission to the MSN Program
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• NURS 523: Health Assessment & Diagnostic Reasoning

  3.00 Credits

  Tusculum University

  
  This course combines didactic and laboratory experiences for the student in their development of advanced health assessment skills of diverse clients across the life span with emphasis on cultural health needs within the context of the advanced nursing practice role. Emphasis is placed on the decision-making processes with differentiate normal from abnormal health status. Integration of in- depth health history, physical and psychological signs and symptoms, developmental stages, pathophysiological changes, application of nursing theory, identification of psychosocial and cultural characteristics of the individual, family, and community of the patient/client are emphasized. Additional focus will include: family processes, special populations, cultural issues, complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), nutrition, genetic variants, spirituality, and health promotion or restoration. During the laboratory experience, the student is expected to apply knowledge, skill, relevant theories and research in assessments of standardized patients. Laboratory activities are designed to develop advanced skills in history taking, cognitive behavioral, and physical examinations, use of diagnostic instruments, and documentation for initial and follow-up health assessments.
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• NURS 530: Pathophysiology Adv Practice Nursing

  3.00 Credits

  Tusculum University

  
  This course provides an advanced understanding of concepts of pathophysiology for the advances practice nurse. This course focuses on pathophysiological system processes across the lifespan. The influence of cultural, developmental, genetic, environmental (including rural health issues), behavioral, and economic factors on alterations in pathophysiological processes are explored. Particular attention will be given to the etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations of minor and major health problems.
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• NURS 540: Pharmacotherapeutics for Adv Practice

  4.00 Credits

  Tusculum University

  
  This course provided the knowledge and skills to assess, diagnose, and pharmacologically manage a client's common health problems in a safe, high-quality, cost-effective manner. This course provides concentrated study in pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacotherapeutics, and pharmacogenetics in order to initiate appropriate pharmacological treatment and management of common and complex health care problems across the lifespan. Concerns regarding developmental status, nutritional status, health status, or membership in high risk groups are identified. Advanced strategies for counseling and educating 0patients to promote informed adherence to medication regimens are explored. Ethical and legal regulations related to prescription writing and medication administration are addressed. Issues regarding prescriptive privileges for advanced practice nurses necessary to provide complex and innovative care are discussed. Implications of complementary and alternative medication uses are presented. Focus is on prescriptive practice, client education and monitoring therapeutic response to pharmacological agents in diverse clients across the lifespan.
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• NURS 550: Independent Study

  2.00 Credits

  Tusculum University

  
  No course description available.
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• NURS 551: Diff Diag-Prim Care Yng and Midd Adults

  3.00 Credits

  Tusculum University

  
  This course provided the knowledge for health care planning and delivery of care for young and middle adults, ages 18-60 and across diverse populations. This course uses evidence-based guidelines and research findings in primary care to provide the full spectrum of health care services to include health promotion, disease prevention anticipatory guidance, counseling, and disease management and/or health restoration. Emphasis is placed on developing patient-centered cultural sensitivity to variations in health care needs of diverse populations. Includes primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention; risk analysis, management, referral, and measures to improve health status. Integration of pathophysiology and assessment findings to diagnose and treat common and complex clinical problems is presented. This course presents concepts of life-long learning related to young and middle adults.
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• NURS 552: Diff Diag-Care Yng and Midd Adults Pract

  2.00 Credits

  Tusculum University

  
  This course provides the student with clinical experiences necessary for the management of complex high prevalence illnesses in young and middle adults managed in both acute and out-patient settings. Emphasis is on the application of theoretical principles, assessment skills, critical thinking, evidenced based practice guidelines, and comprehensive treatment programs for young and middle adults. Opportunities are provided to apply knowledge of advanced assessment, pathophysiology, and evidence-based practice; to provide primary, secondary, and tertiary health promotion; to diagnose acute and chronic clinical problems using indicated diagnostic tests; and to determine treatment and management plans for young and middle adults. Emerging skills in collaborative interdisciplinary practice are used to develop comprehensive health assessments and treatment plans in the delivery of patient-centered culturally congruent primary care.
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• NURS 561: Diff Diag-Prim Care Pediatric Population

  2.00 Credits

  Tusculum University

  
  This course is designed to provide intensive study of advanced practice nursing care for infants, children, and adolescents. This course focused on assessment and management of acute and chronic health issues in infants, children, adolescents, and their families. Emphasis will be placed on health promotion, disease prevention, diagnosis, management of illness, and providing culturally congruent primary care in diverse infant, child and adolescent populations. The importance of developing advanced competence in clinical reasoning and critical thinking skills is stressed. Additionally, the course emphasizes collaborative, partnership development among patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams. Exploration of issues specific to the provision of care such as role of the family nurse practitioner, legislative, economic, and ethical issues in the care of infants, children, and adolescents will be included.
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• NURS 563: Diff Diagnoses & Primary Care Pediat Pop

  1.00 Credits

  Tusculum University

  
  This course provides opportunities for students to apply the concepts learned concomitantly in Differential Diagnosis and Primary Care of Pediatric Population didactic course. Opportunities are presented allowing students to develop competencies in advanced practice skills while delivering care to infants, children and adolescents in families, communities and the clinical setting. Skills students develop and expand upon in this course are: written and oral communication skills, comprehensive and/or problem-focused examinations, conducting risk analyses with concepts from physiological, psychosocial, and nursing sciences, conducting correct and complete physical exams and assessments, selection and analyses of appropriate genetic and diagnostic screening tests, selecting appropriate differential diagnoses, and development of management and evaluation plans related to issues in infants, children and adolescents. Students will learn to integrate appropriate strategies for health promotion activities and anticipatory guidance in comprehensive treatment plans for infants, children and adolescents. In collaboration with nursing faculty and clinical preceptors, students learn to integrate knowledge in the provision of culturally congruent care within multidisciplinary teams. Evidence-based research and scientific knowledge are included in the medically delivered care delivered to infants, children and adolescents. During this clinical course, students will be required to complete 60 hours of direct-patient care in the clinical setting. Prerequisites: NURS 520 NURS 521 NURS 530 and NURS 540 Corequisites: NURS 561
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• NURS 571: Diff Diag-Prim Care of Women

  2.00 Credits

  Tusculum University

  
  This course presents the theoretical concepts in health promotion, illness prevention and treatment of chronic illness, gynecological disorders, pregnancy and reproductive changes in women. Emphasis is on evidence-based laboratory, diagnostics, genetic counseling, therapeutic, pharmacological and teaching strategies needed for the comprehensive assessment and management of primary health care needs of women throughout the lifespan. Cultural, economic and ethical issues related to women's health are presented. Discussion will include coordination of care by multidisciplinary teams in coordination of care of women throughout the lifespan.
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