Theories, concepts, and research for the comprehensive assessment and management of family health throughout the family life cycle. Principles of pharmacology and drug therapy for advanced nursing practice, including legal and social considerations related to prescriptive authority and prescribing patterns. Satisfies NC Board of Nursing requirements for nurse practitioner. Individualized teaching experience with a faculty preceptor in both clinical and classroom settings, emphasizing application of teaching strategies, theories of learning, and principles of evaluation. Guided management practicum with individuals and groups functioning in middle management roles in nursing services.
Emphasis is placed on conceptual, human and technical skills in management.
Clinical Specialist Practicum. Guided seminar and practicum focusing upon the role of the clinical specialist in the management of patient care. Emphasis is placed upon the use of theory, as well as political, organizational and professional processes in role development. Application of inquiry methods to nursing problems including systematic observation and critical analysis of research methods. Submission of a written research or project proposal is required.