Focus on physiological processes across the life-span. A system-focused approach is utilized to explore normal mechanisms of homeostasis. Advanced knowledge and skills for identifying factors which impact health status to promote health and prevent disease. Application of theories and concepts from relevant fields for program planning, implementation, evaluation, and development of nursing standards with clinical component. Special health-related topics not covered in regular course offerings.
Content varies, depending on student interest and availability of faculty.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours provided no topic is repeated. Focus on principles leading to disturbance of human functional and homeostatic mechanisms. Emphasis on disturbances of respiratory, cardio vascular, neurologic, endocrine, and hepatorenal function. Advanced practice of anesthesia including care of the trauma, critical care, obstetrical, neurosurgical and pediatric patient. Clinical practice continues under supervision of preceptors.