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2017-2018 Academic Bulletin (Catalog) (Jan 2018)

2017-2018 Academic Bulletin (Catalog) (Jan 2018) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

College of Nursing

920 Madison Avenue, Suite 1020 • Memphis, TN 38163 • Phone: (901) 448-6128
Website: www.uthsc.edu/nursing/

Wendy Likes, DNSc, PhD, APRN-BC Dean	Jamie Overton, MAEd Director of Student Affairs
Shelley Y. Hawkins, PHD, APRN-BC, FAANP Associate Dean of Academic Affairs	J. Carolyn Graff, PhD PhD Program Director
Scott Howard, PhD, MD Associate Dean of Research	Sherry Webb, DNSc, RN, CNL, NEA-BC Chair, Department of Acute & Tertiary Care
Sara W. Day, PhD, RN, FAAN Assistant Dean of Community Partnerships and Innovation	Victoria Y. Bass, CPA Assistant Dean of Finance
Susan R. Jacob, PhD, RN Interim BSN Program Director	Bobby B. Bellfower, DNSc, NNP DNP Program Director
Christopher L. Coleman, PhD, MS, MPH, RN, FAAN Chair, Department of Health Promotion & Disease Prevention

Information About the College

Programs

Courses

Nursing

NSG 926 - DNP Synthesis Practicum: Psychiatric Mental Health

Cr Hrs: 2-6 (0-0-[2-6])

This course is a synthesis practicum with a practitioner-mentor in the student’s area of advanced practice.

May be repeated once up to 6 credit hours.

Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
Instructional Method: Clinical
Term offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Fall - Instructor of Record: Laura K Melaro
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Allyson Neal
Spring - Instructor of Record: Laura K Melaro
Summer - Instructor of Record: Allyson Neal
NSG 930 - Biological Treatments for Psychiatric Disorders

Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)

Current molecular, developmental and environmental perspectives are examined considering inherited and acquired vulnerabilities to mental illness. Disruptions leading to mental illness are studied from a broad overview of balanced and functional brain anatomy and physiology. Psychopharmacological and other biological therapies for mental illnesses based on current science and practice standards are detailed with emphasis on optimal outcomes and primary, secondary and tertiary prevention. The responsibilities and contributions of the advanced practice nurse as expert clinician are emphasized.

Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Online
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: Laura Melaro
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Jacqueline Sharp
NSG 960 - Directed Study

Cr Hrs: 1-6 ([1-6]-0-0)

A course designed to provide the doctoral student with the opportunity to undertake additional guided study, research, and/or practice experience in an area of the student’s choice under Faculty supervision. The student will develop course outcomes in consultation with Faculty.

May be repeated once up to 12 credit hours.

Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab, Clinical
Term offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Fall - Instructor of Record: J Caryoln Graff
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Bobby B Bellflower
Spring - Instructor of Record: J Caryoln Graff
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Bobby B Bellflower
Summer - Instructor of Record: Allyson Neal

Pathology for Nursing

PATN 605 - Advanced Pathology

Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)

Study of the etiologies and processes of human biological responses to actual and potential injury in contrast to normal. The focus is on the underlying physiological and pathophysiological mechanisms of disease states, and the scientific rationale for seeking, selecting, and interpreting physiological data. Age specific considerations are presented.

Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Online
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: Jacqueline Lee Burchum
PATN 606 - Advanced Clinical Pathophysiology

Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)

This course examines typical and disordered physiological processes and human biological responses to alterations in structure and function of genes, tissues, organs, and systems within the context of lifespan and environmental factors. The focus is on how these responses contribute to the etiology of physical and psychological disorders and how they are manifested in physical or behavioral signs and symptoms and in diagnostic studies. Targeted treatments to address the outcomes of altered physiologic processes are proposed.

Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Online
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: Jackie Burchum

Pharmacology for Nursing

PHAN 499 - Pharmacology - Accelerated BSN

Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)

This course builds a foundation of pharmacology, focusing on major drug classifications, their actions and side effects. Emphasis is on basic pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics.

Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Online
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall, Spring

Fall - Instructor of Record: Jacqueline Lee Burchum
Spring - Instructor of Record: Jacqueline Lee Burchum
PHAN 499 - Pharmacology - RN-to-BSN option

Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)

This course builds a foundation of pharmacology, focusing on major drug classifications, their actions and side effects. Emphasis is on basic pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics.

Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Online
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall, Spring

Fall - Instructor of Record: Jacqueline Lee Burchum
Spring - Instructor of Record: Jacqueline Lee Burchum
PHAN 699 - Pharmacology

Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)

This course builds a basic foundation of pharmacology, focusing on major drug classifications, their actions and side effects. Emphasis is on using pharmacologic principles and pharmacotherapeutics to provide evidence-based, patient-centered care across the lifespan.

Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall (not currently offered)
PHAN 825 - Pharmacology II: Neonatal

Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)

This course builds on concepts introduced in Advanced Pharmacology and provides additional knowledge specific to the advanced practice of neonatal nursing. Content specific to advanced pharmacology within specialty areas will be presented in modular format.

Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Online
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall, Summer

Fall - Instructor of Record: Amy Koehn
Summer - Instructor of Record: Amy Koehn
PHAN 830 - Advanced Pharmacology

Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)

This course provides an overview of the major drug classifications used by advanced practice nurses. Core content focuses on pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics, adverse effects, drug and food interactions, safety concerns, and special considerations across the lifespan.

Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Online
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Spring, Summer

Fall - Instructor of Record: Jacqueline Lee Burchum
Spring - Instructor of Record: Jacqueline Lee Burchum
Summer - Instructor of Record: Jacqueline Lee Burchum
PHAN 831 - DNP Pharmacology I: Anesthesia

Cr Hrs: 4 (4-0-0)

This course provides an in-depth study of general pharmacology for drugs currently used in human medicine. This course focuses on the impact of drugs on anesthesia practice.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Dwayne Lance Accardo
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Lanny Leon Coker
PHAN 832 - DNP Pharmacology II: Anesthesia

Cr Hrs: 4 (4-0-0)

This course provides an in-depth study of the pharmacology of anesthetic agents and drugs currently used in human medicine. This course focuses on the impact of drugs on anesthesia practice.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Prerequisites: PHAN 831 DNP Pharmacology I: Anesthesia
Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: Dwayne Lance Accardo
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Lanny Leon Coker

Psychiatric Mental Health

PMH 800 - Individual, Group and Family Therapy

Cr Hrs: 2-3 ([2-3]-0-0)

This course addresses advanced practice psychiatric mental health processes and strategies. Foci of the course are the study of human life processes and the varying patterns that develop in the physical, behavioral, mental, emotional, cultural and spiritual aspects of persons, families, groups and communities across the lifespan. Philosophical, historical and theoretical contributions to the understanding of individual growth and development within family and communities are emphasized. Examination of inherited and acquired vulnerability to mental health problems and illnesses is emphasized. There is a delineation of interventions and techniques based on the psychiatric assessment and specific selected theoretical perspectives. Health promotion, disease prevention and expansion of the consultation role in advanced practice psychiatric mental health nursing is examined. Reflective practice theories are introduced.

Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: online
Instructional Method: Lecture
Prerequisites: NSG 837 NSG 930 or permission by Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
Co-requisites: PMH 801 or permission by Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: Allyson Neal
PMH 801 - Clinical Individual, Group and Family Therapy

Cr Hrs: 3 (0-0-3)

Therapeutic interventions based on bio- psycho-social assessment and specific selected theoretical perspectives are provided for individuals, families, and groups. Health promotion, disease prevention and expansion of the consultation role in advanced practice psychiatric mental health nursing are incorporated. Clinical experience includes medication prescribing and monitoring. Reflective practice strategies are introduced.

Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: online
Instructional Method: Clinical
Prerequisites: NSG 837 NSG 930 or permission by Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
Co-requisites: PMH 800 or permission by Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: Allyson Neal
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Laura K. Melaro
PMH 802 - Psychiatric Mental Health Disorders

Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)

The course focus is theory-based advanced psychiatric nursing practice with individuals, families, groups, and communities with complex psychiatric mental health needs. Theory underlying the practice of consultation as an indirect-care modality of the psychiatric nursing specialty is included. Factors influencing consultation consider primary, secondary and tertiary prevention are examined. Examination of practice, including clinical supervision, is emphasized as a function of the advanced practice psychiatric mental health role.

Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: online
Instructional Method: Lecture
Prerequisites: NSG 837 - Assessment Strategies in Psychiatric/Mental Healthcare , NSG 930 - Biological Treatments for Psychiatric Disorders
Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Laura K Melaro
PMH 803 - Clinical Psychiatric Mental Health Disorders

Cr Hrs: 3 (0-0-3)

This course is the clinical component of theory-based advanced psychiatric nursing practice with individuals, families, groups, and communities with complex mental health needs. Consultation liaison, case-management, and clinical supervision are included. Clinical experiences are in a variety of settings with clients across the lifespan.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinical
Prerequisites: NSG 837 - Assessment Strategies in Psychiatric/Mental Healthcare , NSG 930 - Biological Treatments for Psychiatric Disorders
Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Laura K. Melaro
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Allyson Neal
PMH 804 - Child and Adolescent Mental Healthcare APN

Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)

The course explores APN knowledge, skills and experience to care for children and their families who present with both common and complex psychiatric -mental health problems. The focus of the course is the theoretical and foundational knowledge for diagnosis and treatment, including psychotherapy and psychopharmacology, for common and complex child & adolescent psychiatric problems. Mental health promotion and illness prevention is emphasized.

Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
Instructional Method: Lecture
Prerequisites: PMH 800 NSG 930 NSG 837 PMH 801 or permission by Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
Term offered: Fall, Spring

Fall - Instructor of Record: Allyson Neal
Spring - Instructor of Record: Allyson Neal
PMH 805 - Clinical: Child and Adolescent Mental Healthcare APN

Cr Hrs: 3 (0-0-3)

Therapeutic interventions based on bio-psycho-social assessment and selected theoretical perspectives are provided for children and adolescents within the context of the family/support group. Health promotion, disease prevention and expansion of the consultation role in advanced practice psychiatric mental health nursing for children and adolescents are incorporated. Clinical experience includes psychotherapy, as well as medication prescribing and monitoring.

Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Online
Instructional Method: Clinical
Prerequisites: NSG 930 - Biological Treatments for Psychiatric Disorders NSG 837 - Assessment Strategies in Psychiatric/Mental Healthcare or permission by Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Allyson Neal
PMH 806 - Advanced Mental Health Specialty

Cr Hrs: 2 (0-0-2)

The focus of this course is advanced psychiatric mental health nursing. From within this broad framework, clinical opportunities will focus on selected populations across the lifespan. The clinical work will involve the advanced practice nurse role, common clinical issues, and implementation of care standards in the practice of primary care nursing.

Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: online
Instructional Method: Clinical
Prerequisites: NSG 837 or permission by Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
Term offered: Fall, Spring

Fall - Instructor of Record: Laura K Melaro
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Allyson Neal
Spring - Instructor of Record: Laura K Melaro
PMH 807 - Clinical Health Promotion and Disease Risk Assessment

Cr Hrs: 2 (0-0-2)

The focus of this course is the advanced practice psychiatric mental health nurse’s role in recognizing concomitant physical comorbidities and mental illness. From within this broad framework, clinical opportunities will focus on evidence based screening and monitoring for disease and health promotion in selected populations across the lifespan. The clinical work is a foundation for the advanced practice nurse role in independently evaluating and screening for health promotion, disease prevention/management and implementation of care standards in the practice of primary care nursing.

Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Online
Prerequisites: NSG 837 - Assessment Strategies in Psychiatric/Mental Healthcare , NSG 930 - Biological Treatments for Psychiatric Disorders
Term offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Fall - Instructor of Record: Laura K Melaro
Spring - Instructor of Record: Laura K Melaro
Summer - Instructor of Record: Laura K Melaro
PMH 809 - Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Practice I

Cr Hrs: 2-4 (0-0-[2-4])

This clinical course establishes a foundation for providing psychiatric mental health promotion and care management for individuals, groups, and families who have, or are at risk for, mental health problems across the lifespan.

Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Online
Term offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
PMH 811 - Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Practice II

Cr Hrs: 2-5 (0-0-[2-5])

This clinical course advances clinical expertise in the provision of psychiatric mental health care to diverse individuals, groups, and families with complex and co-morbid behavioral and medical conditions occurring across the lifespan.

Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Online
INTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION course? (respond “yes” or leave blank; for new courses only) Yes
Term offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Fall - Instructor of Record: Laura Melaro
Spring - Instructor of Record: Laura Melaro
Summer - Instructor of Record: Laura Melaro

Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

PANP 800 - Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Pediatrics

Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)

This course provides the basis for advanced practice pediatric care with an emphasis in acute care settings. The advanced practice nursing student will identify and implement appropriate health promotion and disease prevention strategies for infants, children, and adolescents in the context of the family and society. Emphasis is placed on health promotion/disease prevention with strategic planning at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels of prevention. Various issues are explored pertinent to the advanced practice pediatric role.

Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Online
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Online
Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: Michelle Rickard
PANP 801 - Acute Diagnostic Reasoning of the Pediatric Patient

Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)

This introductory course focuses on the foundation of the specialization of the Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. Emphasis is placed on the integration of physiological and technical data to develop diagnostic reasoning, emergency therapeutics, national practice guidelines, standards of care, team principles, and use of information systems in the pediatric acute clinical practice setting.

Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Online
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Online
Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Michelle Rickard
PANP 802 - Advanced Acute Care Pediatrics I

Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)

This course focuses on the development of the student’s knowledge and skills related to assessment and management of common health problems in pediatric acute care. Emphasis is on building the knowledge base necessary for clinical decision-making in order to provide highquality, family-centered, evidence-based care for pediatric patients and their families.

Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Online
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Online
Co-requisites: PANP 803 Advanced Acute Care Pediatric Practicum I

Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Michelle Rickard
PANP 803 - Advanced Acute Care Pediatric Practicum I

Cr Hrs: 3 (0-0-3)

This course provides an opportunity for the student to demonstrate concepts of high quality, evidence based, family centered care in the clinical setting. The focus is on the healthcare management of children in the primary and chronic care settings with an emphasis on the integration of advanced pathophysiologic and psychosocial concepts to assess and manage wellness and healthcare conditions seen in the primary and chronic setting.

Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Online
Instructional Method: Clinical
Location offered: Online
Co-requisites: PANP 802 Advanced Acute Care Pediatrics I

Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Michelle Rickard
PANP 804 - Advanced Acute Care Pediatrics II

Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)

This course focuses on integrating the student’s prior theoretical and practical knowledge and skills related to in-depth assessment and management of more complex acute, critical and chronic health problems in infants, children, and adolescents. Emphasis is on building up on information in Part I that incorporates the perspectives on interprofessional team members using evidence-based data which supports safe and quality care for patients.

Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Online
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Online
Prerequisites: PANP 802 Advanced Acute Care Pediatrics I
PANP 803 Advanced Acute Care Pediatric Practicum I
Co-requisites: PANP 805 Advanced Acute Care Pediatric Practicum II

Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: Michelle Rickard
PANP 805 - Advanced Acute Care Pediatric Practicum II

Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-4)

This course provides an opportunity for the student to demonstrate advance knowledge and skills in diagnosing and managing children with complex acute, critical and chronic conditions. Emphasis is on the integration of advanced pathophysiologic and psychosocial concepts in the provision of high-quality, evidence based care delivered by an interprofessional team for pediatric acute care patients and their families.

Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Online
Instructional Method: Clinical
Location offered: Online
Prerequisites: PANP 802 Advanced Acute Care Pediatrics I
PANP 803 Advanced Acute Care Pediatric Practicum I
Co-requisites: PANP 804 Advanced Acute Care Pediatrics II

Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: Michelle Rickard
PANP 806 - Advanced Acute Care Pediatrics III

Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)

This course focuses on synthesizing the student’s knowledge and skills in assessment and management in order to utilize complex models and systems of practice to deliver high quality, evidence-based care. Emphasis is on building upon information in Part I and II which requires critical analysis of evidence that optimizes health outcomes for infants, children, and adolescents in the acute care setting.

Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Online
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Online
Prerequisites: PANP 804 Advanced Acute Care Pediatrics II
PANP 805 Advanced Acute Care Pediatric Practicum II
Co-requisites: PANP 807 Advanced Acute Care Pediatric Practicum III

Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Michelle Rickard
PANP 807 - Advanced Acute Care Pediatric Practicum III

Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-4)

This course provides an opportunity for the student to synthesize advanced knowledge and skills in diagnosing and management of children with complex acute, critical and life-threatening conditions. Emphasis is on the integration of advanced pathyophysiologic and psychosocial concepts in the provision of high-quality, evidence based while managing complex monitoring regimes and actively participating within the interprofessional team for pediatric acute care patients and their families.

Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Online
Instructional Method: Clinical
Location offered: Online
Prerequisites: PANP 804 Advanced Acute Care Pediatrics II
PANP 805 Advanced Acute Care Pediatric Practicum II
Co-requisites: PANP 806 Advanced Acute Care Pediatrics III

Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Michelle Rickard

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

PNP 801 - Primary Care of Children

Cr Hrs: 2 (2-0-0)

The course is designed to provide a theoretical foundation for defining a model of advanced pediatric nursing practice in primary care. Care of the child is viewed in terms of primary prevention and assisting the child and family to an optimal level of wellness. The course utilizes an age-related assessment of expected stages and tasks, in meeting the needs of specific age groups. Emphasis is placed on anticipatory guidance in each developmental stage and the role of the advanced practice nurse in promoting a healthy life style.

Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Online
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall, Summer

Fall - Instructor of Record: Stephanie Nikbakht
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Marion Donohoe
Summer - Instructor of Record: Stephanie Nikbakht
Summer - Additional Instructor 1: Marion Donohoe
PNP 802 - Clinical: Primary Care of Children and Families

Cr Hrs: 2 (0-0-2)

This clinical course focuses on the application of developmental theory to advanced practice nursing. Course emphasis is placed on the performance of an age-related clinical assessment and the incorporation of anticipatory guidance into the primary care of children and families.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinical
Prerequisites: PATN 605 PHAN 830 NSG 824
Term offered: Spring, Summer

Spring - Instructor of Record: Stephanie H Nikbakht
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Marion Donohoe
Summer - Instructor of Record: Stephanie H Nikbakht
Summer - Additional Instructor 1: Marion Donohoe
PNP 803 - Common Childhood Illness and Conditions

Cr Hrs: 4 (4-0-0)

This course focuses on the scientific knowledge and research base necessary for advanced practice nursing with children and their families. Emphasis will be placed on the development of expert knowledge in primary care of children with common childhood illnesses and health conditions. The student will apply a variety of concepts, theories and research findings to develop a practice model that is patient centered and culturally sensitive.

Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Online
Instructional Method: Lecture
Prerequisites: PNP 801
Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Marion Donohoe
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Stephanie H Nikbakht
PNP 804 - Clinical: Common Childhood Illness and Conditions

Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-4]

Clinical course focuses on the application of scientific knowledge and evidence base necessary for advanced practice nursing with children and their families. Course emphasis is placed on prevention and treatment of common childhood illnesses using a current evidence base. Students will develop an age related practice model that is both patient-centered and culturally sensitive.

Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: online
Instructional Method: Clinical
Prerequisites: PNP 802
Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Marion Donohoe
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Stephanie H Nikbakht
PNP 805 - Pediatric Chronic and Disabiling Conditions

Cr Hrs: 4 (4-0-0)

This course focuses on the scientific knowledge and research base necessary for advanced practice nursing with children and their families. Emphasis will be placed on the development of expert knowledge in the care of children with chronic illness and disabling conditions. Students will use a variety of concepts, theories and research findings to develop a practice model that is both patient-centered and culturally sensitive.

Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Online
Instructional Method: Lecture
Prerequisites: PNP 802
Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: Stephanie H Nikbakht
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Marion Donohoe
PNP 806 - Clinical: Pediatric Chronic and Disabiling Conditions

Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-4)

This course focuses on the scientific knowledge and current evidence necessary for advanced practice nursing with children and their families. Emphasis will be placed on the development of expert care of children with chronic illness and disabling conditions and will use a variety of concepts, theories and research findings to develop a practice model that is patient centered and cultural sensitive.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinical
Prerequisites: PATN 605 PHAN 830 NSG 824
Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: Stephanie H Nikbakht
PNP 807 - Child & Adolescent Mental Health Care in the Primary Care Setting

Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)

This course guides the student in integration of behavioral health care in the pediatric primary care setting. Content focuses on the recognition and management of selected behavioral health problems that commonly present in the pediatric primary care settings. Developmental theories and neurophysiological, genomic, and environmental/social factors are presented to explain the etiology and presentation of common pediatric behavioral health conditions. Psychopharmacological and nonpharmacological principles and modalities for managing common pediatric behavioral health problems are included

Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Online
Instructional Method: Lecture
Prerequisites: PNP 801 or by permission of Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Allyson Neal

Registered Nurse First Assistant

RNFA 540G - Surgical Techniques

Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)

This course will focus on the expanded functions unique to the Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) role during the intraoperative period. The course includes the recommended content of the Core Curriculum for the RNFA and is designed to develop the beginning knowledge and skills needed for safe RNFA practice. Surgical practice and techniques such as sterile technique, positioning and draping, using instruments and medical devices, providing exposure, handling and cutting tissue, providing hemostasis, and suturing will be emphasized in a 40 hour on-campus simulation laboratory experience during the course

Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
Instructional Method: Lecture
INTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION course? (respond “yes” or leave blank; for new courses only) YesSIMULATION course? (respond “yes” or leave blank; if yes, you must attach syllabus to course in Acalog; for new courses only) Yes
Prerequisites: BSN or enrolled in accredited RN to BSN program and CNOR/CNOR eligible; or MSN/DNP with APRN Board certification; or permission of Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Nancy Armour Appling
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Diane Todd Pace
RNFA 541G - Advanced Perioperative Nursing I

Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)

This course prepares the perioperative student to develop a theoretical knowledge base for the Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) role and responsibilities. The course includes the recommended content of the Core Curriculum for the RN First Assist and is designed to develop the theoretical knowledge needed for safe RNFA practice. Content includes an in depth review of anatomy and physiology of surgical disease, considerations for the entire continuum of surgical practice, and the prevention of injury. Knowledge of comprehensive perioperative nursing serves as the foundation for critical, technical, and clinical decision necessary for RNFA practice. Selective literature, which evidences best practice strategies of the RNFA role and considerations of vulnerable populations requiring surgical interventions, will also be examined in selective surgical specialties. The following concepts are integrated into the course: critical thinking, research utilization, ethics, human diversity, and social issues. This course focuses on the trajectory of the RNFA student as a novice surgical expert and includes role components such as interdisciplinary collaborator, educator, and consultant.

Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
Instructional Method: Lecture
INTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION course? (respond “yes” or leave blank; for new courses only) Yes
Prerequisites: BSN or enrolled in accredited RN to BSN program and CNOR/CNOR eligible; or MSN/DNP with APRN Board certification; or permission of Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

Must have successfully completed RNFA 540G Surgical Techniques
Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: Nancy Armour Appling
RNFA 542G - Advanced Perioperative Nursing II

Cr Hrs: 1-3 (0-0-[1-3])

This course prepares the Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) perioperative student to function in the expanded role of first assistant to the surgeon. This practicum prepares the student to assume all responsibilities of RNFA practice. The student will apply evidenced-based knowledge and current research findings in the management of actual and potential health problems, which include common surgical diseases and human responses to disease. The following concepts are integrated into the course: critical thinking, research utilization, scientific integrity and ethics, human diversity, and awareness of social and professional issues. This course focuses on the trajectory of the RNFA student as a novice surgical expert and includes role components such as interdisciplinary collaborator, educator, and consultant.

Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
Instructional Method: Clinical
INTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION course? (respond “yes” or leave blank; for new courses only) Yes
Prerequisites: BSN or enrolled in accredited RN to BSN program and CNOR certified (required prior to entering practicum); or MSN/DNP with APRN Board certification; or permission of Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
Must have successfully completed RNFA 540G Surgical Techniques and RNFA 541G Advanced Perioperative Nursing I
Term offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Spring - Instructor of Record: Nancy Armour Appling
Summer - Instructor of Record: Nancy Armour Appling

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College of Nursing

Information About the College

Programs

Courses

NSG 926 - DNP Synthesis Practicum: Psychiatric Mental Health

NSG 930 - Biological Treatments for Psychiatric Disorders

NSG 960 - Directed Study

PATN 605 - Advanced Pathology

PATN 606 - Advanced Clinical Pathophysiology

PHAN 499 - Pharmacology - Accelerated BSN

PHAN 499 - Pharmacology - RN-to-BSN option

PHAN 699 - Pharmacology

PHAN 825 - Pharmacology II: Neonatal

PHAN 830 - Advanced Pharmacology

PHAN 831 - DNP Pharmacology I: Anesthesia

PHAN 832 - DNP Pharmacology II: Anesthesia

PMH 800 - Individual, Group and Family Therapy

PMH 801 - Clinical Individual, Group and Family Therapy

PMH 802 - Psychiatric Mental Health Disorders

PMH 803 - Clinical Psychiatric Mental Health Disorders

PMH 804 - Child and Adolescent Mental Healthcare APN

PMH 805 - Clinical: Child and Adolescent Mental Healthcare APN

PMH 806 - Advanced Mental Health Specialty

PMH 807 - Clinical Health Promotion and Disease Risk Assessment

PMH 809 - Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Practice I

PMH 811 - Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Practice II

PANP 800 - Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Pediatrics

PANP 801 - Acute Diagnostic Reasoning of the Pediatric Patient

PANP 802 - Advanced Acute Care Pediatrics I

PANP 803 - Advanced Acute Care Pediatric Practicum I

PANP 804 - Advanced Acute Care Pediatrics II

PANP 805 - Advanced Acute Care Pediatric Practicum II

PANP 806 - Advanced Acute Care Pediatrics III

PANP 807 - Advanced Acute Care Pediatric Practicum III

PNP 801 - Primary Care of Children

PNP 802 - Clinical: Primary Care of Children and Families

PNP 803 - Common Childhood Illness and Conditions

PNP 804 - Clinical: Common Childhood Illness and Conditions

PNP 805 - Pediatric Chronic and Disabiling Conditions

PNP 806 - Clinical: Pediatric Chronic and Disabiling Conditions

PNP 807 - Child & Adolescent Mental Health Care in the Primary Care Setting

RNFA 540G - Surgical Techniques

RNFA 541G - Advanced Perioperative Nursing I

RNFA 542G - Advanced Perioperative Nursing II