Students conduct an extensive literature review, derive researchable questions within a theoretical framework, and develop research skills by completing a research proposal related to nursing. Family health promotion, transitions, and selected acute health problems are addressed. The development of advanced family interviewing skills and therapeutic nursing interventions is emphasized in the clinical component of the course. This course focuses on families experiencing selected chronic health conditions and terminal illness. Therapeutic nursing interventions are implemented and evaluated with clients in the clinical component of the course.
Students explore various advanced nursing roles.
Components of the roles, including clinician, consultant, case manager, and educator, are examined. Students implement selected components of an advanced nursing role in a practice setting. Students implement and evaluate instructional plans with selected student, staff, or client groups through directed teaching practice. Content of the study and evaluation criteria are mutually decided on by the student and faculty. This course may be repeated for credit if content differs.