Through the thesis, students independently pursue knowledge and understanding, develop competence in solving nursing problems, and increase recognition of possibility to contribute to professional knowledge by systematic investigation. This course focuses on the promotion of health, prevention of illness, and identification of factors that impact health across the life span. Prerequisites, NURS 233, NURS 224 or NURS 226 or permission corequisite with clinical management. This course examines principles of pharmacotherapeutic decision making in advanced nursing practice with application to clinical management of common health problems specific to all age groups, encompassing a life span approach. Course uses a lifespan approach to examine principles of primary care management of child bearing couples and sexual reproductive health in women and men.
Application is in community-based settings.
This course focuses on the primary care of women with complex gynecological problems, reproductive complications, and socially derived health care problems. Emphasis is placed on assessment, diagnosis, management, and clinical decision-making. Current practice trends and research findings are incorporated. This course focuses on the management of illnesses common to young, middle-aged and older adults in ambulatory care. Prerequisite, NURS 230.