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PRCM Courses

2 credits

Nurse practitioner students in their specialty, will synthesize their knowledge from previous clinical courses and professional experiences related to the issues and trends in healthcare needs of adults across the lifespan including the diagnosis and management of various conditions. The focus of this course is on advanced nursing practice in the acute/chronic care environment of the adult patient. Students gain confidence in clinical experiences in a primary healthcare setting where they learn to plan, implement, and evaluate therapeutic regimens for adult patients with common acute and chronic conditions.

Prerequisites

• DNRS 6501
• DNRS 6512
• DNRS 6521

Note: This course requires a minimum of 160 practicum hours.

2 credits

This is one of four practicum courses in the Adult-Gerontology curriculum. Students will apply their knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physical assessment to the diagnosis and management of those conditions more common in older adults. The focus of this course is on advanced nursing practice relevant to the acute and primary care environments.

Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Prerequisites

• DNRS 6501
• DNRS 6512
• DNRS 6521

Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Prerequisites

• DRNP 6531
• PRCM 6531

Note: This course requires a minimum of 160 practicum hours.

2 credits

Nurse practitioner students in their specialty, will synthesize their knowledge from previous clinical courses and experiences related to the issues and trends in healthcare needs of adolescents and children including the diagnosis and management of various conditions. The focus of this course is on advanced nursing practice in the acute/chronic care environment of the adolescent and child patient. Students gain confidence in clinical experiences in a primary healthcare setting where they learn to plan, implement, and evaluate therapeutic regimens for pediatric patients with common acute and chronic conditions.

Prerequisites

• DRNP 6531 and PRCM 6531

Note: This course requires a minimum of 160 practicum hours.

2 credits

This is the second of four practicum courses in the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care curriculum. Students will apply their knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physical assessment to the diagnosis and management of adolescents, adults, and older adults with acute/critical illness. The focus of this course is on the development of advanced practice clinical skills under the direct supervision of an approved preceptor in an acute care practice setting.

Prerequisites

• DRNP 6540 and PRCM 6540
• DRNP 6566 and PRCM 6566

Note: This course requires a minimum of 160 practicum hours.

2 credits

Nurse practitioner students in their specialty, will synthesize their knowledge from previous clinical courses and experiences related to the issues and trends in healthcare needs of individuals, families, and communities including the diagnosis and management of reproductive care. The focus of this course is on advanced nursing practice in the acute/chronic care environment of the gynecologic and/or obstetric patient.  Students also examine how to care for patients based on sexual preferences and gender identification.

Prerequisites

• DRNP 6531 and PRCM 6531

Note: This course requires a minimum of 160 practicum hours.

2 credits

Nurse practitioner students in their specialty synthesize their knowledge from previous clinical courses and experiences related to the issues and trends in healthcare needs of individuals, families, and communities including the diagnosis and management of obstetric care. The focus of this course is on advanced nursing practice in the acute/chronic care environment of obstetric patients.

Prerequisites

• DRNP 6531 and PRCM 6531

2 credits

This is the final of four practicum courses in the Adult-Gerontology curriculum. Students will apply their knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physical assessment to the diagnosis and management of adolescents, adults, and older adults with acute/critical illness. The focus of this course is on advanced nursing practice in the acute care environment.

Prerequisites

• DRNP 6550 and PRCM 6550

Note: This course requires a minimum of 160 practicum hours.

2 credits

This is the last of four practicum courses in the Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program. Clinical experiences in primary care settings provide students with the continued opportunity to develop, implement, and evaluate management plans for patients with complex health conditions. The application of knowledge in the management of clients and collaboration among the advanced practice nurse and the client, family, and interprofessional healthcare team are emphasized.

Prerequisites

• DRNP 6540 and PRCM 6540
• DRNP 6552 and PRCM 6552

Note: This course requires a minimum of 160 practicum hours and must be the last course in the curriculum.

2 credits

This is the first of four practicum courses in the Adult-Gerontology curriculum. Students will apply their knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physical assessment to the diagnosis and management of adolescents, adults, and older adults with acute/critical illness. The focus of this course is on advanced nursing practice in the acute care environment.

Prerequisites

• DNRS 6501
• DNRS 6512
• DNRS 6521

Note: This course requires a minimum of 160 practicum hours.

2 credits

This is the last of four practicum courses in the Family Nurse Practitioner program. Clinical experiences in family settings provide students with the continued opportunity to develop, implement, and evaluate management plans for patients with complex health conditions. The application of knowledge in the management of clients and collaboration among the advanced practice nurse and the client, family, and interprofessional healthcare team are emphasized.

Prerequisites

• DRNP 6541 and PRCM 6541
• DRNP 6552 and PRCM 6552

Note: This course requires a minimum of 160 practicum hours.

2 credits

Advanced practice psychiatric-mental health nurses need to have the knowledge and ability to provide safe, competent, and comprehensive mental health assessments to patients in mental health settings across the lifespan. Students in this course apply assessment skills to include psychiatric interviewing, history taking, and examination to gather patient data to inform diagnosis. They also apply knowledge of psychopathology and diagnostic reasoning in clinical settings for health promotion and psychiatric assessment, and to develop differential diagnosis for patients with psychiatric and substance use disorders across the lifespan. Students synthesize their knowledge from previous coursework and professional experiences to develop advanced communication and documentation skills.

Note: This course requires a minimum of 160 practicum hours.

2 credits

Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner students in this course synthesize their knowledge from previous clinical courses and professional experiences related to the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of various mental health conditions for patients across the lifespan. Students gain clinical experience applying psychotherapy techniques in a mental healthcare setting.

Note: 160 practicum hours and a minimum of 80 patient encounters are required for this course. Practicum experiences must include interactions with all three modalities: individuals, groups, and families.

2 credits

This is the third of four practicum courses in the advanced practice psychiatric-mental health curriculum. Students will apply their knowledge of psychopathology, psychopharmacology, and psychiatric assessment to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of mental health disorders in children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. The focus of this course is on advanced nursing practice in mental health settings.

Prerequisites

• DNRS 6501
• DNRS 6512
• DNRS 6521
• DNRS 6630
• PRCM 6635
• PRCM 6645

Note: This course requires a minimum of 160 practicum hours.

2 credits

This is the final of four practicum courses in the advanced practice psychiatric-mental health curriculum. Students will apply their knowledge of psychopathology, psychopharmacology, and psychiatric assessment to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of mental health disorders in children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. The focus of this course is on advanced nursing practice in mental health settings.

Prerequisites

• DNRS 6501
• DNRS 6512
• DNRS 6521
• DNRS 6630
• PRCM 6645
• PRCM 6665

Note: This course requires a minimum of 160 practicum hours.

2 credits

Advanced practice nursing students in this course conduct comprehensive assessments, formulate differential diagnoses, and suggest plans of care to manage well children and minor health problems in children. In collaboration with other healthcare providers, students provide care in primary care settings where they integrate health promotion, disease prevention, and evidenced-based practice.

Prerequisites

• DNRS 6501
• DNRS 6512
• DNRS 6521
• DNRS 6800

Note: This course requires a minimum of 160 clinical hours.

2 credits

Pediatric nurse practitioner students will synthesize their knowledge from previous clinical courses and experiences related to the issues and trends in healthcare needs of children from birth to young adulthood, including well-child care, age-appropriate anticipatory guidance, and the diagnosis and management of various chronic and complex pediatric conditions. The focus of this course is on pediatric nursing practice in the outpatient care environment of the pediatric patient. Students gain confidence in clinical experiences in a primary healthcare setting where they learn to take a subjective history, complete a thorough objective examination, conduct appropriate assessments, identify differentials, make referrals, and plan both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic therapeutic treatment regimens for well and sick pediatric patients with common chronic and complex conditions.

Prerequisites

• DRNP 6810
• PRCM 6810

Note: This course requires a minimum of 160 clinical hours.

2 credits

Pediatric nurse practitioner students will synthesize their knowledge from previous clinical courses and experiences related to the issues and trends in healthcare needs of specialized pediatric populations from birth to young adulthood. The focus of this course is on pediatric nursing practice in the outpatient care environment of pediatrics patients of various subpopulations including patients with behavioral health issues, victims of bullying, and adolescents. Pediatric nurse practitioner students with will synthesize their knowledge of sexuality, contraception, eating disorders, LGBTQ+ youth, child abuse, mental health, and foster children. Students gain confidence in clinical experiences in a primary healthcare setting where they learn to take a subjective history, complete a thorough objective examination, make appropriate assessments with differentials, and plan both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapeutic treatment regimens for well and sick pediatric patients with common acute and chronic conditions. 

Prerequisites

• DRNP 6820
• PRCM 6820

Note: This course requires a minimum of 160 clinical hours, 80 of which may be completed in specialty care.

2 credits

This culminating clinical course focuses on the synthesis of theory and clinical management skills to manage the care of a pediatric patient. It also assists students with implementing the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner role in a collaborative model of practice.

Prerequisites

• DRNP 6830
• PRCM 6830

Note: This course requires a minimum of 160 clinical hours.