Courses in cardiology and oncology, diagnostic reasoning, pharmacology, nursing theory, research, and statistics are also featured in the first year. Clinical conferences focus on the diagnosis and management of problems seen in oncology or cardiovascular patients. During the final year of study, emphasis is placed on the differential diagnosis and management of complex problems seen in the acutely ill patient population. Courses also include content on health promotion, chronic disease management, and the role of the nurse practitioner. Clinical placement sites expose the student to a variety of acute care settings and patient populations.
Clinical conferences focus on the diagnosis and management of complex acute care problems.
An eight-week course. The course plan for scheduled part-time study can be obtained from the Student Affairs Office. A Post Master's Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate option is also available. In the first year of study, emphasis is placed on developing skill in health history taking, physical assessment, and assessment of the elected specialty population. Students study research and theory as a basis for developing conceptual models for advanced nursing practice.