The purpose of this culminating course is to provide a preceptor and faculty facilitated experience in the nurse administrator role with a focus on the application and synthesis of knowledge and skills acquired in all previous courses. The purpose of this course is to provide a forum for the evaluation of issues and trends encountered in health care. Emphasis is on critical analysis and management of these issues by nursing administration. The purpose of this course is to expand the pharmacological knowledge of the advanced practice nurse. The focus is the selection and monitoring of drug therapy for persons throughout the lifespan.
Emphasis is on pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics of major drug classifications.
Opportunity to assess, develop, and implement nursing intervention techniques in selected settings. 3 cr Focuses on the steps of the consulting process in advanced nursing practice with an emphasis on assessment, planning and the communication of findings. Theoretical frameworks and models for consultation are analyzed. NU 590 Special Topics 1-6 cr Study of significant topics or problems in nursing and the health professions. Content will vary.