Advanced Practice Nursing II

Catalog description

This course is a continuation of NU-631 . Detailed case study analysis of health problems including pathophysiology, epidemiology, strengths, and weaknesses of assessment of data collection, diagnostic process, planning, intervention, and evaluation. Interview and physical examination techniques for collecting subjective and objective data in primary, acute and chronic illness in culturally diverse populations utilizing community resources; using communication strategies for health teaching and counseling and to motivate clients with diverse backgrounds for positive health outcomes. Course focuses on expansion of traditional nursing role to the advanced practice nurse (APN) role through the incorporation of evidence-based practice scope of practice, and ethical considerations, and collaboration with interprofessional team members. The course is process-driven and will require extensive reading in the student's specialty area. Students must earn a minimum of a B in the course. Students who receive less than a B will be required to repeat the course. Students will be allowed to repeat the course no more than once. A second grade below a B will make students ineligible to continue in programs requiring this course. Students must pass the lecture, seminar and practicum to advance in the specialty program.