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Online Post-Master’s Certificate Program Guide
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Prepare to advance your nursing practice and improve the level of care you can offer growing patient populations. At Regis, you can earn a graduate certificate or professional certificate to expand your capabilities and prepare for leadership roles.
Our online post-master’s and professional certificates can help you leverage your passion for nursing while focusing on the specialty that best matches your skills, interests, and career goals. Specialize your future as a nurse practitioner in pediatrics, family practice, psychiatric mental health, women’s health, or adult gerontology in primary or acute care.
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Min. Length: 20 months
Total Credits: 39
Application Deadline:
Spring: 12/2/2024
Upcoming Start Dates:
Spring: 1/6/2025
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*Time to complete will depend upon chosen entry path.
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Curriculum
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Core Course
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18 credit hours (6 courses)
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NU 605 Concepts in Nurse Leadership
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This course focuses on issues of leadership role development in professional nursing. Using role theory, students will explore concepts of role mastery, congruence and conflict as well as the role of nursing leadership in the broader organizational context. Emphasis in NU 605 is on the analysis of leadership and related theories as these apply to the individual practice of the nurse leader.
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NU 606 Advanced Pathophysiology
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This course will provide an in-depth study of the concepts of the science of pathology for graduate nursing students. It will cover the physiological causes and development of diseases; functional and secondary changes they cause; and their course, complications, and appropriate treatments. Specific examples of disease states throughout the lifespan will be evaluated. The course will treat all levels of pathology from molecular to cellular, tissue, organ, and organ systems, emphasizing the role of homeostasis and the ensuing disturbances, which lead to disease conditions.
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NU 629 Health Promotion - Disease Prevention
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This course will address health promotion and disease prevention across the lifespan. The focus will be in developing, evaluating, and educating populations on preventative health care behaviors. Populations served, including vulnerable populations, will be discussed in relation to how advanced practice nurses shape the development of community-based care and population-based systems delivery programs. Students will analyze the impact of social, cultural, ecological, and systems of care delivery factors on healthcare disparities across population groups. Emphasis is on application of sociocultural, nursing theories, and methods to analyze healthcare phenomena as an advanced practice nurse.
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NU 641 Advanced Clinical Pharmacology
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This course is required for students in the Nurse Practitioner Advanced Graduate Program. Course content addresses pharmacological interventions for disease categories and expands the foundation in pharmacotherapeutics necessary for nurse practitioners in clinical practice. This course is designed to prepare students for the role of prescriber based on national guidelines and evidence-based practice.
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NU 650 Advanced Health Assessment
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The Advanced Health Assessment course is developed for the nurse practitioner student. Students incorporate, apply and adapt assessment skills appropriate to all ages in a primary care setting. Using critical thinking skills, students analyze assessment data toward differential diagnosis and determine the need for additional assessment information such as laboratory data, specialty referral and diagnostic testing. Students are required to apply history and physical assessment skills on a weekly basis. Written communication of the weekly history and physical examination as well as data analysis and problem list development is required. The effects of age, gender, culture, religion, socioeconomic status, locus of control, lifestyle and risk factors are considered in developing a baseline for therapeutic nursing intervention by the nurse in advanced practice.
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NU 668 Roles and Issues in APN
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This course focuses on the role and scope of practice of the advanced practice nurse. Professional licensure, credentialing and requirements for prescriptive privileges are addressed. In a hybrid format, course content focuses on legal and ethical standards of care and professional competencies for entry into advanced practice in the primary care setting. The course includes current and projected trends in primary practice as they affect nurses in advanced practice.
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Adult Gerontology – Acute Care (AGACNP)
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37 credit hours (3 courses)
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NU 664F Clinical Concentration Course: Acute and Critical Care of the Adult-Gerontology Client I
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This is the first of two concentration courses that integrate concepts from courses in pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment with nursing theory, process, and research. It will foster development of skills in assessment, problem identification, decision-making and clinical management of the adult-geriatric client, in the acute care/critical care setting, utilizing critical thinking. Discussions on health promotion, policy, organizational issues, access to care, and advanced professional practice as they relate to the adult-gerontology population in the acute care/critical care setting are included.
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NU 664F-X Clinical Concentration Seminar: Acute and Critical Care of the Adult-Gerontology Client I (300 Clinical Hours)
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Classroom learning from course NU 664F is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences of 300 hours.
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NU 655 Acute and Critical Care Pharmacology
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The purpose of this course is to provide a comprehensive and in-depth background in acute and critical care pharmacotherapy for the adult-geriatric patient. This course will address the pharmacology and appropriate clinical use of agents used in the treatment of selected acute disorders found in acutely/critically ill patients. Recent advances in pharmacotherapy, personalized management strategies, and controversial issues will be included and emphasized.
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NU 665F Clinical Concentration Course: Acute and Critical Care of the Adult-Gerontology Client II
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This is the second of two concentration courses that integrate concepts from courses in pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment with nursing theory, process, and research. It will foster development of skills in assessment, problem identification, decision-making and clinical management of the acute and critical care adult-geriatric client through use of critical thinking. Discussions on health promotion, policy, organizational issues, access to care, and advanced professional practice as they relate to the adult-gerontology population in the acute care and critical care setting are included.
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NU 665F-X Clinical Concentration Seminar: Acute and Critical Care of the Adult-Gerontology Client II (300 Clinical Hours)
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Classroom learning from course NU 665F is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences of 300 hours.
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NU 675F-X Final NP Clinical Immersion Course (200 Clinical Hours)
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This final course in the NP curriculum is an immersive clinical practice experience meant to synthesize the knowledge gained in all previous courses in the curriculum to demonstrate the integration of the program competencies and role-specific competencies in preparing the student for NP practice in their specialization. Supervised clinical preceptorship experience of at least 200 hours.
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Adult Gerontology – Primary Care (AGPCNP)
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37 credit hours (3 courses)
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HP 626 Political, Financial and Social Issues in Gerontology
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This course addresses social, political, and economic factors that impact the aging experience. Sociological, political, and economic theory will be incorporated as a form of understanding resource allocation, priorities, and cultural considerations. The impact of these factors on healthy aging related to income, housing, healthcare, employment, and policy will be described. (This course can be taken as an elective by undergraduate or graduate students.)
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NU 664E Clinical Concentration Course – Adult Gerontology Primary Care I
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This is the first of two courses in primary care of the adult-gerontology client. This course integrates concepts from courses in pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment with nursing theory, process, and research. It fosters development of skills in assessment, problem identification in decision making and clinical management of the adult-gerontology client through the life cycle. Discussions focus on health promotion, organizational issues, access to care, and advanced professional practice as they relate to the adult-gerontology system.
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NU 664E-X Clinical Concentration Seminar – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care I (300 Clinical Hours)
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Classroom learning from course NU 664E is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences of 300 hours.
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NU 665E Clinical Concentration Course – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care II
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This course continues to integrate concepts from courses in pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment with nursing theory, process, and research. It will foster development of skills in assessment, problems, decision making and clinical management of families through the life cycle. Discussions on health promotion, policy, organizational issues, access to care, and advanced professional practice as they relate to the family system are included.
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NU 665E-X Clinical Concentration Seminar – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care II (300 Clinical Hours)
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Classroom learning from course NU 665E is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences of 300 hours.
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NU 675E-X Final NP Clinical Immersion Course (200 Clinical Hours)
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This final course in the NP curriculum is an immersive clinical practice experience meant to synthesize the knowledge gained in all previous courses in the curriculum to demonstrate the integration of the program competencies and role-specific competencies in preparing the student for NP practice in their specialization. Supervised clinical preceptorship experience of at least 200 hours.
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Family (FNP)
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37 credit hours (3 courses)
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NU 664B Clinical Concentration Course – Primary Care of the Family I
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This course integrates concepts from the concurrent courses in pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment with nursing theory, process, and research. It will foster development of skills in decision making and clinical management of families through the life cycle. Discussions will focus on issues of health, policy, organizational issues, access to care, and advanced professional practice as they relate to the family system.
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NU 664B-X Clinical Concentration Seminar – Primary Care of the Family I (300 Clinical Hours)
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Classroom learning from course NU 664B is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences of 300 hours.
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NU 665B Clinical Concentration Course – Primary Care of the Family II
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This is the second course in primary care of the family. This course continues the development of skills in decision making and clinical management of families through the life cycle.
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NU 665B-X Clinical Concentration Seminar – Primary Care of the Family II (300 Clinical Hours)
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Classroom learning from course NU 665B is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences of 300 hours
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NU 675B-X Final NP Clinical Immersion Course (200 Clinical Hours)
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This final course in the NP curriculum is an immersive clinical practice experience meant to synthesize the knowledge gained in all previous courses in the curriculum to demonstrate the integration of the program competencies and role-specific competencies in preparing the student for NP practice in their specialization. Supervised clinical preceptorship experience of at least 200 hours.
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NU 661* Care of the Childbearing Woman
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This course integrates concepts from courses in pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment with nursing theory, process, and research. It fosters development of skills in assessment, problem identification in decision making and clinical management of obstetrical client through the childbearing process. Discussions focus on health promotion, organizational issues, access to care, and advanced professional practice as they relate to the obstetrical client. Classroom learning is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences associated with NU 664A/B/D or NU 665 A/B/D.
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HP 626 Political, Financial and Social Issues in Gerontology
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This course addresses social, political, and economic factors that impact the aging experience. Sociological, political, and economic theory will be incorporated as a form of understanding resource allocation, priorities, and cultural considerations. The impact of these factors on healthy aging related to income, housing, healthcare, employment, and policy will be described. (This course can be taken as an elective by undergraduate or graduate students.)
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NU 635 Complementary Therapy
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This course provides an objective introductory perspective on the newly emerging field of Complementary/Alternative Modalities (CAM). It examines the traditional, biomedical, and nursing theoretical bases for CAM. It critically examines available research and offers empirical evidence that will allow the nurse to act as a teacher and advocate for the client as well as to assume a leadership and management role on the interdisciplinary team. While the course explores a range of modalities and systems, it focuses in-depth on those clearly within the domain of nursing practice.
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NU 643 Advanced Psychopharmacology
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This course focuses on developing knowledge and skills in the safe and effective use of medication for psychiatric mental health problems in populations across the lifespan. The curriculum integrates knowledge from previous courses such as pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment and complements the Psychiatric Mental Health curriculum. Course content addresses psychopharmacological interventions for disease categories and expands the foundation in pyschopharmacotherapeutics necessary for nurse practitioners in clinical practice. This course is designed to prepare students for the role of prescriber based on national guidelines and evidence-based practice. Prerequisite: NU 641
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NU 670* Teaching & Learning Seminar in Nurse Education (24 field work hours)
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This course provides an overview of various components involved in the dynamic of teaching/learning: philosophy, educational psychology, curriculum, methodology, evaluation, and assessment. Emphasis is placed on the development of the nurse educator as a reflective practitioner. Students will discuss social, ethical, legal, and professional issues related to current and future student populations. Classroom learning is applied in a practicum experiences of 25 hours.
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Pediatrics (PNP)
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37 credit hours (3 courses)
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NU 664A Clinical Concentration Course – Primary Care of the Child I
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This course integrates concepts from concurrent courses in pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment with nursing theory, process, and research. It will foster development of skills in decision making and clinical management of children. Discussions will focus on issues of health, policy, organizational issues, access to care, and advanced professional practice as they relate to the pediatric client.
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NU 664A-X Clinical Concentration Seminar – Primary Care of the Child I (300 Clinical Hours)
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Classroom learning of NU-664A is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences of 300 hours.
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NU 665A Clinical Concentration Course – Primary Care of the Child II
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This is the second course in primary care of the child. This course continues the development of skills in decision making and clinical management of children.
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NU 665A-X Clinical Concentration Seminar – Primary Care of the Child II (300 Clinical Hours)
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Classroom learning from course NU 665A is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences of 300 hours.
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NU 675A-X Final NP Clinical Immersion Course (200 Clinical Hours)
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This final course in the NP curriculum is an immersive clinical practice experience meant to synthesize the knowledge gained in all previous courses in the curriculum to demonstrate the integration of the program competencies and role-specific competencies in preparing the student for NP practice in their specialization. Supervised clinical preceptorship experience of at least 200 hours.
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NU 661* Care of the Childbearing Woman
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This course integrates concepts from courses in pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment with nursing theory, process, and research. It fosters development of skills in assessment, problem identification in decision making and clinical management of obstetrical client through the childbearing process. Discussions focus on health promotion, organizational issues, access to care, and advanced professional practice as they relate to the obstetrical client. Classroom learning is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences associated with NU 664A/B/D or NU 665 A/B/D.
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HP 626 Political, Financial and Social Issues in Gerontology
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This course addresses social, political, and economic factors that impact the aging experience. Sociological, political, and economic theory will be incorporated as a form of understanding resource allocation, priorities, and cultural considerations. The impact of these factors on healthy aging related to income, housing, healthcare, employment, and policy will be described. (This course can be taken as an elective by undergraduate or graduate students.)
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NU 635 Complementary Therapy
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This course provides an objective introductory perspective on the newly emerging field of Complementary/Alternative Modalities (CAM). It examines the traditional, biomedical, and nursing theoretical bases for CAM. It critically examines available research and offers empirical evidence that will allow the nurse to act as a teacher and advocate for the client as well as to assume a leadership and management role on the interdisciplinary team. While the course explores a range of modalities and systems, it focuses in-depth on those clearly within the domain of nursing practice.
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NU 643 Advanced Psychopharmacology
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This course focuses on developing knowledge and skills in the safe and effective use of medication for psychiatric mental health problems in populations across the lifespan. The curriculum integrates knowledge from previous courses such as pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment and complements the Psychiatric Mental Health curriculum. Course content addresses psychopharmacological interventions for disease categories and expands the foundation in pyschopharmacotherapeutics necessary for nurse practitioners in clinical practice. This course is designed to prepare students for the role of prescriber based on national guidelines and evidence-based practice. Prerequisite: NU 641
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NU 670* Teaching & Learning Seminar in Nurse Education (24 field work hours)
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This course provides an overview of various components involved in the dynamic of teaching/learning: philosophy, educational psychology, curriculum, methodology, evaluation, and assessment. Emphasis is placed on the development of the nurse educator as a reflective practitioner. Students will discuss social, ethical, legal, and professional issues related to current and future student populations. Classroom learning is applied in a practicum experiences of 25 hours.
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Psychiatric Mental Health (PMHNP)
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40 credit hours (4 courses)
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NU 643 Advanced Psychopharmacology
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This course focuses on developing knowledge and skills in the safe and effective use of medication for psychiatric mental health problems in populations across the lifespan. The curriculum integrates knowledge from previous courses such as pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment and complements the Psychiatric Mental Health curriculum. Course content addresses psychopharmacological interventions for disease categories and expands the foundation in pyschopharmacotherapeutics necessary for nurse practitioners in clinical practice. This course is designed to prepare students for the role of prescriber based on national guidelines and evidence-based practice. Prerequisite: NU 641
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NU 646 Theory and Practice of Contemporary Psychotherapies
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The focus of this course is on theories and methods used by the advanced practice psychiatric mental health nurse as broadly applied across treatment settings. Students will explore theory and techniques associated with various therapeutic models with regard to theoretical underpinnings, therapeutic action, techniques, relationship between therapist and patient, and application to different diagnostic populations and family systems. Students will gain learning experiences that promote satisfactory assimilation of mental health and mental illness concepts in their delivery of advanced practice nursing across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based practice and treatment guidelines utilizing a range of theoretical and conceptual models for conducting psychotherapy and supporting recovery. Selected psychotherapeutic theories will be studied and application made where possible in practicum placements, seminar discussions, and classroom settings.
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NU 664C Clinical Concentration Course – Primary Care of the Psychiatric Mental Health Client I
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The focus of this course is developing knowledge and skill in the assessment and diagnosis of psychiatric mental health problems in the populations across the lifespan. The curriculum also integrates knowledge from previous courses such as pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment. Psychiatric nurse practitioner students utilize many theoretical sources in the development of their practical skills and draw from neurophysiology, neuropsychology, family systems, and biopsychosocial approaches.
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NU 664C-X Clinical Concentration Seminar – Primary Care of the Psychiatric Mental Health Client I (300 Clinical Hours)
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Classroom learning of special populations such as the elderly and the chronic mentally ill are emphasized and applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences of 300 hours.
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NU 675C-X Final NP Clinical Immersion Course (200 Clinical Hours)
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This final course in the NP curriculum is an immersive clinical practice experience meant to synthesize the knowledge gained in all previous courses in the curriculum to demonstrate the integration of the program competencies and role-specific competencies in preparing the student for NP practice in their specialization. Supervised clinical preceptorship experience of at least 200 hours.
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Women’s Health (WHNP)
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37 credit hours (3 courses)
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NU 661* Care of the Childbearing Woman
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This course integrates concepts from courses in pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment with nursing theory, process, and research. It fosters development of skills in assessment, problem identification in decision making and clinical management of obstetrical client through the childbearing process. Discussions focus on health promotion, organizational issues, access to care, and advanced professional practice as they relate to the obstetrical client. Classroom learning is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences associated with NU 664A/B/D or NU 665 A/B/D.
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NU 664D Clinical Concentration Course – Primary Care of the Woman I
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This course integrates concepts from courses in pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment with nursing theory, process, and research. It fosters development of skills in assessment, problem identification in decision making and clinical management of women's health issues. Discussions focus on health promotion, organizational issues, access to care, and advanced professional practice as they relate to women's health.
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NU 664D-X Clinical Concentration Seminar – Primary Care of the Woman I (300 Clinical Hours)
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Classroom learning from course NU 664D is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences of 300 hours.
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NU 665D Clinical Concentration Course – Primary Care of the Woman II
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This course is the second of two concentration courses focusing on developing knowledge and skill in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of the adult population with a special focus on health care for adolescent females and women. This course integrates concepts from courses in pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment with nursing theory, process, and research. It fosters development of skills in assessment, problems, decision making, and clinical management of women's health issues. Discussions focus on health promotion, disease prevention, recognition and management of acute and chronic conditions, organizational issues, access to care, and advanced professional practice as they relate to caring for patients in primary care settings.
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NU 665D-X Clinical Concentration Seminar – Primary Care of the Woman II (300 Clinical Hours)
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Classroom learning from course NU 665D is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences of 300 hours.
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NU 675D-X Final NP Clinical Immersion Course (200 Clinical Hours)
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This final course in the NP curriculum is an immersive clinical practice experience meant to synthesize the knowledge gained in all previous courses in the curriculum to demonstrate the integration of the program competencies and role-specific competencies in preparing the student for NP practice in their specialization. Supervised clinical preceptorship experience of at least 200 hours.
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*Includes 18 general credits
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Note: Curriculum is subject to change.
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Registered Nurse with a Master of Science in Nursing Degree Entry:
- Master of Science in Nursing degree from a regionally accredited institution and accredited program
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA preferred
- Active unencumbered RN license
- Students are eligible to transfer maximum credit hours from their prior MSN.
- One year of critical care work experience (for AGACNP program only)
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Certified Nurse Practitioner with a Master of Science in Nursing Degree Entry:
- Master of Science in Nursing degree from a regionally accredited institution and accredited program
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA preferred
- Active unencumbered RN license
- NP board certificate
- Students are eligible to transfer maximum credit hours from their prior MSN
- One year of critical care work experience (for AGACNP program only)
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- Application form
- Non-refundable application fee of $75
- Official transcripts and RN transcripts
- Current resume
- Statement of purpose
- Two letters of recommendation
- Active unencumbered RN license
- One year of critical care work experience (for AGACNP Certificate only)
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Additional application requirements for the post-master’s certificate (Entry Two: Designed for Master’s prepared NPs):
- Copy of NP Board Certificate
- Copy of DEA, if applicable
- APRN state licensure
- Prescriptive authority
- Clinical logs
- One year of critical care work experience (for AGACNP program only)
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The DNP, MSN, and Post-Master’s Certificate programs in nurse practitioner (NP) are designed to prepare students for national certification in one of several potential NP specializations. Graduation does not guarantee eligibility to practice or be licensed. Because the NP licensure requirements differ by state, please go to this link to review the licensure requirements in the state where you may be applying for a NP license. Individual state requirements are subject to change; therefore, go to the state website for the most recent information.
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