A foundational course that provides students with an opportunity to examine philosophical and theoretical bases for advanced nursing practice. Selected concepts, health-related models and nursing theories are analyzed. Provides students with the opportunity to refine and augment comprehensive health assessment knowledge and skills related to individuals, families, aggregates, communities, and society across the lifespan.
Emphasis is on the ability to distinguish pathological changes from normal variants.
Additional diagnostic techniques are included. Both quantitative and qualitative methodologies are explored, with a focus on the critical analysis and clinical application of research findings. Nurs 5043 Pathological Processes for Advanced Nursing Practice Development of an in-depth knowledge base of pathophysiology and psychopathology across the life span. Implications for advanced nursing practice are addressed. All of the above core courses are required for the FN paid Nurse Educator track.