For a complete list of course offerings see the Degree Plans found in current and previous catalog's.
NSG-500 | Role of Advanced Practice Nurse | 3 credits
Examines philosophical foundations of advanced nursing practice by analyzing interrelationships among theory, philosophy, practice, and research.
NSG-501 | Nursing Informatics | 3 credits
This course draws from computer science, information science, cognitive and decision sciences, and nursing science. Students will gain knowledge and skills to enhance patient-care delivery, promote consumer health, utilize nursing research, and provide education through information technology.
NSG-502 | Advanced Physical Assessment | 3 credits
The focus of the course is on advanced psychosocial and physical assessment of patients in a variety of settings. Data collection essential to the nursing process will focus on the adult, pediatric and geriatric populations.
NSG-503 | Advanced Pharmacology | 3 credits
Pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics for prescriptive therapies. Review of characteristics and use of major drug groups with emphasis on nursing implications.
NSG-504 | Advanced Pathophysiology | 3 credits
Students will study the principles of advanced pathophysiology through lecture and case studies illustrating the signs & symptoms that result from the pathophysiological process.
NSG-505 | Adv Practice Clin Mthds Evidence Practic | 3 credits
The student will learn to utilize analytic methods to critically appraise existing literature and other evidence to determine and implement the best evidence for practice.
NSG-506 | Inquiry I | 3 credits
The overall goal of the course is to increase advanced nurses' abilities to analyze problems and to make decisions based on application of research concepts and methods in a variety of settings. Toward this goal, the course will incorporate lectures, assigned readings, reviews of the literature, group discussions and individual presentations.
NSG-507 | Legal and Ethical Issues in AP Nursing | 3 credits
This course is structured to present theories of ethical practice, as well as issues of the law related to health care delivery. It is intended to provide the theory, knowledge and application necessary to deal with pressing legal and ethical issues in primary care practice.
NSG-510 | Health Promotion Children & Adolescents | 3 credits
This course introduces the concepts of pediatric primary health care from a developmental perspective. Concepts and theories from nursing and other related disciplines associated with the assessment and care of well children and their families are explored. Clinical application of theories and nursing strategies to optimize the health of children and their families are emphasized in the professional role development of students.
NSG-511 | Common and Acute Problems in Children | 3 credits
This course introduces the common and acute health problems occurring in infancy through adolescence using a bio/psycho/social/cultural approach. Pathophysiology, assessment and diagnostic strategies specific to acute and common problems in children will be emphasized. Nursing strategies used to enhance, maintain and restore health will be discussed
NSG-512 | Advanced Mgmt in Pediatric Primary Care | 3 credits
This course focuses on the primary rehabilitative health care concepts specific to the management of complex, multidimensional health problems experienced by infants, children and adolescents within the context of their family and community environments. Pathophysiology, assessment and diagnostic strategies specific to complex health problems in children are emphasized. The selection of clinical interventions, clinical decision making and evaluation of strategies used to enhance the health outcomes of children and their families will be stressed. Emphasis will be placed on the consultation and referral processes within interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams.
NSG-513 | Integrated Assessment of the Neonate | 3 credits
This course introduces principles fundamental to the integrated assessment of the neonate. It stresses perinatal history taking, gestational age assessment, physical assessment skills, and assessment of genetic risks. The course provides the basis for problem identification, decision making, advanced therapeutics, and case management.
NSG-514 | Inquiry II | 3 credits
This course and its prerequisite NSG 506 describes research methodology as it is used in developing plans for implementing a research project with relevance to nursing science and practice. These courses provide the foundation for critically evaluating nursing and other research for application in clinical practice. By the end of this two semester sequence, every student will have produced a sound research proposal.
Prerequisite: NSG-506
NSG-515 | PNP Capstone Project | 3 credits
This course places students in health related settings to work on projects of mutual interest to the agency or organization and the student. The experience gives students the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired through their academic course work to a problem involving the health of the child or the adult/elderly.
NSG-520 | Primary Care of Older Adult | 3 credits
This course will focus on the assessment of the older adults. These factors are analyzed in various environments. Epidemiological and health behavior models are used to assess health risks, assist with problem identification, primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention strategies. Cultural, ethnic, and developmental issues are addressed. Concepts, assessment strategies, interventions and evaluation approaches specific for older adults are identified.
NSG-521 | Acute Health Problems in Adults | 3 credits
Emphasis is on the pathophysiology, assessment, and diagnostic approaches specific to acute health problems of adults. The clinical laboratory focuses on development of advanced therapeutics and case management skills.
NSG-522 | Advanced Mgmt of Acutely Ill Adults | 3 credits
This course focuses on concepts specific to complex, multidimensional health problems of hospitalized adults. Pathophysiology, assessment, and diagnostic strategies specific to complex health problems are emphasized. Clinical practice focuses on case management of acutely ill hospitalized adults with complex health problems.
NSG-523 | Adv Mgmt Complex Problems Older Adult | 3 credits
This course focuses on the management of complex multidimensional health problems experienced by older adults and their families in multiple environments of care. Pathophysiology, assessment, and diagnostic strategies specific to complex health problems in older adults are emphasized. Evidence-based management strategies used to enhance the outcomes in older adults to promote health and prevent disability will be stressed. The role of the AGNP on care giving teams will be included.
NSG-524 | Inquiry III | 3 credits
MMC requires that each master's in nursing student complete a scholarly thesis. To assist students in developing their scholarly inquiry thesis, a seminar covers how to choose the supervisory committee and thesis proposal development.
NSG-525 | Adult/Geriatric Capstone Project | 3 credits
This course places students in health related settings to work on projects of mutual interest to the agency or organization and the student. The experience gives students the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired through their academic course work to a problem involving the health of the child or the adult/elderly.
NSG-530 | Epidemiology | 3 credits
Introductory graduate-level course intended to provide students with fundamental epidemiology concepts and methods which can be applied to their field of interest.
NSG-531 | Cultural Care of Populations/Comm Assess | 3 credits
This course is focused on the delivery of culturally appropriate community based health care and on the issues of culture, ethnicity and socio-economic background as they contribute to the growing disparities in health care outcomes. Students will engage in a 12 hour field experience in a health care facility or school system where they will provide health screening and health education services to children and families.
NSG-532 | Leadership Health Promotion/Disease Prev | 3 credits
Structured practical experience following a contract or plan, supervised by faculty and practitioners.
NSG-533 | Research and Evidence Based Practice | 3 credits
This course expands students? critical abilities and knowledge by providing an introduction to the research methodologies essential to providing evidence-based advanced nursing care to diverse populations within a variety of settings. This course also examines the strengths and challenges of the evidence-based model as a guide for clinical practice. Students acquire the basic competencies necessary to identify, read, evaluate, and interpret findings from nursing and other relevant research studies to identify knowledge and information related to clinical practice. Students also are expected to utilize these competencies to ensure better-quality health care for all people.
NSG-534 | APHN Capstone I | 3 credits
The Capstone Experience is the centerpiece of the program. This course places students in health related settings to work on projects of mutual interest to the agency or organization and the student. The experience gives students the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired through their academic course work to a problem involving the health of the community.
NSG-535 | Role of APRN in Public Health Disasters | 3 credits
The contribution and leadership role of Community health nursing will be defined from the public health core functions and essential public health services including (a) assessment of community assets and needs; (b) assurance of competent entry-level practitioners and (c) advocacy for populations through contributions to policy development.
NSG-536 | Comm Based Research/Project Implement | 3 credits
A study of Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR), as interdisciplinary research methodology in which scientific professionals and members of a specific community work together as equal partners in the development, implementation, and dissemination of research that is relevant to the community.
NSG-537 | Health Policy Leadership | 3 credits
An exploration of the nurse's role in health care policy and planning and information systems. Overview of issues in health care policy and planning, including the socio-political and economic context of health and health-seeking behaviors. Health care policy and planning at the local, state, and federal levels will be explored.
NSG-538 | APHN Capstone II | 3 credits
This course places students in health related settings to work on projects of mutual interest to the agency or organization and the student. The experience gives students the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired through their academic course work to a problem involving the health of the community.
NSG-540 | Diagnosis/Psychopharm for Mental Health | 3 credits
This course covers the basic principles of psychiatric pharmacotherapy and the role of the advanced practice psychiatric nurse prescriber. It will focus on biological mechanisms of action of psychotropic drugs; neurobiological components important in understanding drug action, illness etiology, and typical side effects; pharmacologic treatment of psychiatric disorders; safety issues in prescribing psychotropic medications; and alterations in using these agents in specialty populations. Assessment of pharmacological history, differential diagnoses, side effects, and symptoms targeted for pharmacological activity will be integral components of prescriptive practice. An emphasis on clinical decision making will include: all phases of pharmacologic treatment - evaluation and diagnosis, initiation of treatment, determining efficacy, evaluating side effects, and enhancing patient adherence; long-term maintenance vs. discontinuation; patient education; and integration of psychotherapy. Sources of information will include: evidence-based data, treatment algorithms, textbooks, and journal articles. The course is required for all students in the psychiatric-mental health nursing specialty. Others may be admitted with permission of the instructor.
NSG-541 | Mental Health Nursing Interventions | 3 credits
This course provides the theoretical content and clinical practice for assessing, diagnosing, and intervening in dysfunctional coping patterns and psychiatric disorders of individuals across the life span. The DSM-IV-TR will be discussed across the life span. Emphasis will be placed on the assessment, diagnosis and evidence-based treatment of mental health disorders. Simulation time concentrates on role play and simulation of initial diagnostic interviews and formulation of differential diagnoses and initial treatment plans. Clinical practicum provides students the opportunity to integrate theory and practice in supervised clinical experiences. Analysis of process dynamics and nursing interventions occurs during supervision.
NSG-542 | Psychotherapy Advanced Practice Nursing | 3 credits
This course builds on the prior courses by expanding the student's ability to identify and apply concepts, theories, and principles to complex groups. In addition, the student gains skill in implementing planned interventions and analyzing process dynamics with individuals, families, and groups so that patterns in self and others are identified accurately and with regularity. Caseload management skills are further developed. A focused needs assessment at clinical site will form the basis for implementation and evaluation of capstone clinical project to improve some aspect of patient care or agency services.
NSG-543 | Psychotherapy Adv Practice Practicum | 3 credits
This course builds on the prior courses by expanding the student's ability to identify and apply concepts, theories, and principles to complex groups. In addition, the student gains skill in implementing planned interventions and analyzing process dynamics with individuals, families, and groups so that patterns in self and others are identified accurately and with regularity. Caseload management skills are further developed. A focused needs assessment at clinical site will form the basis for implementation and evaluation of capstone clinical project to improve some aspect of patient care or agency services. The student will complete clinical hours in a mental health setting with a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, a counselor or a psychologist where principles of group and individual therapy will be applied in the clinical setting.
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