Applications of epidemiology are explored for various populations, especially for rural and urban medically underserved populations and for diverse ethnic groups. An overview of the advanced practice role. Seminars focus on role development, ethics, legal and advanced practice issues. Nursing Case Management I Examines case management as it focuses on the accountability of an identified individual or group for providing continuity of care across a continuum in multiple settings, with particular emphasis on populations residing in medically underserved areas. Nursing Research Emphasizes quantitative and qualitative research methodologies useful and appropriate to clinical practice and for the utilization of nursing knowledge.
Content is explored regarding ethics with human subjects.
Pharmacology A Pharmacotherapeutics course designed for the advanced practice nurse in Home Health Primary Care. Pharmacotherapeutics of drug classifications and their effect on body systems is presented. An advanced course in pathophysiological functioning in human organisms. The focus is on pathophysiologic alteration of organs and systems. Elements of supportive and therapeutic management across the life span is discussed.