5000

Focuses on uses of computer and technology-based health applications to support clinical, administrative, and educational decision-making.

Co-requisite: NRSG 5480L. Provides basis for developing expertise in assessing health and illness states. Additional special course fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.

Clinical component to accompany NRSG 5480. Additional special course fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.

Study of changes in society and health care with a focus on issues that affect advanced nursing roles. This course examines role acquisition, ethical, legal, and political issues and practice/educational challenges currently facing advanced practice.

Focuses on research methodology, critical analyses of studies, and the relationships among theory, research, and practice.

Provides health care professionals in advanced practice with a knowledge base in pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics employed in the treatment of adults, adolescents, and children.

Offers students opportunities to explore topics of particular relevance to nursing practice, education, or management.