A post- MSN option is also available. The roles of the nurse in advanced practice are experienced through patient care management in community health care settings. You will refine your clinical knowledge and skills through courses with classes and clinical practicums. The curriculum provides the opportunity for students to acquire in-depth knowledge and skill enabling the graduate to offer quality primary care to populations across the age continuum. The program prepares the graduate for expanded functions in assessment and treatment needs of patients.
Emphasis is placed on research utilization.
Clinical practicums emphasize family health care management, including diagnosis and treatment to improve practice and patient care outcomes. Must be willing to travel. Graduates are eligible for recognition by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners as an Advanced Practice Nurse. Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice NursingI 3 2. Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Nurse Practitioners 3 3.