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MN576 Primary care-focused visit Discussion Responses: Primary Care And Disease Affecting Women

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Discuss a primary care-focused visit devoted to wellness and or disease affecting women and health-enhancing strategies that you would include in the visit.

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Peer 1 Response

One primary care-focused visit devoted to wellness is the annual wellness visit (AWV). Components of this visit should include updating immunizations and suggesting needed immunizations, blood pressure checks to screen for hypertension, obesity counseling if needed, and any counseling for tobacco and alcohol use. Also important is doing a functional status review, screening for fall risk and cognitive abilities for seniors (Adler, 2017). If the patient were a senior with a chronic problem it would be good to do problem-focused physical exam and explore any patient concerns, if any. The Medicare Annual Wellness Visit is still an underutilized benefit for seniors, even though it can offer many benefits to increase a person’s preventive care. According to (Harvard Men’s Health Watch, 2017), this visit does not focus on a physical exam, but is instead a conversation with your health care provider about important health issues. MN576 Primary care-focused visit Discussion Responses: Primary Care And Disease Affecting Women This visit provides time for the patient to plan with their health care provider a healthy future. Other health-enhancing strategies focused on in this visit are a vision test, to detect if the patient needs glasses, a stronger prescription, or have signs of an eye disease. A balance test will be done to help gauge the risk for falls, as well as a hearing evaluation to see if the patient would benefit from a formal hearing test.

Another part of the AWV is developing a personalized plan to address ways the patient can stay active and maintain their current health. One primary care assessment that should be done at every visit is a depression screening. This doesn’t have to be a long questionnaire, the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-2) is a good screening tool. It consists of just 2 questions from the PHQ-9. If the patient screens positive with the PHQ-2, the full PHQ-9 can be completed. According (Fuchs, Haradhvala, & Uebelacker, 2015), the PHQ-2 has demonstrated strong validity and high sensitivity for detecting major depression in primary care MN576 Primary care-focused visit Discussion Responses: Primary Care And Disease Affecting Women.

Peer 2 Response

Women’s health care is a detailed visit that is focused on many different aspects of care. For example, women need education on special topics at all ages of life. One of the major concerns for aging women is osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones that occurs when there is bone loss, or the body makes too little bone, or both loss and decreased production (NOF, 2018). This conditon causes bones to become extremely fragile, which increases the risk of fracture. Fractures can occur following a fall or injury, or in severe cases even from a minor bump to the area (NOF, 2018). MN576 Primary care-focused visit Discussion Responses: Primary Care And Disease Affecting Women. Osteoporotic bones have a honeycomb appears due to the loss in bone density. For women over 50, the risk of osteoporosis increases and the provider should order a bone density scan to monitor the structure of the bone. Bone density scans are the only diagnostic testing for osteoporosis prior to a broken bone (NOF, 2018). The diagnostic test for bone density is done through x-ray called a Dexa Scan. Dexa stands for dual energy x-ray absorptiometry. (NOF, 2018). Dexa scans should be conducted every 1-2 years depending on patient history and risk factors. The Dexa scan results are determined by a T-score. Normal T-score results are -1.0 and anything above -1.0 are mild to severe osteoporosis (NOF, 2018). One of the medications used to treat osteoporosis is Actonel. Actonel is an oral medication that is taken daily. The mediation is designed to slow bone loss and even help to prevent fractures. (Actonel, 2017). One of the side effects that needs to be discussed with patients is that is can cause GI upset, so it the patient has a history of GI issues, another medication is most likely the better option. MN576 Primary care-focused visit Discussion Responses: Primary Care And Disease Affecting Women.

MN576 NP I—PRIMARY CARE OF WOMEN’S HEALTH

Course Syllabus

MN576 NP I—PRIMARY CARE OF WOMEN’S HEALTH

COURSE INFORMATION

Course Title: NP I—PRIMARY CARE OF WOMEN’S HEALTH

Credit Hours: 5

Prerequisites: MN 566; course may also be taken as a corequisite

COURSE DESCRIPTION

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This course will focus on primary health care specific to female clients. Focus will be on

reproductive health maintenance, pregnancy prevention and management, care of the

menopausal woman, and the assessment, diagnosis, and management of conditions specific to

the female. Contemporary trends and issues that impact women’s health status will be

discussed. MN576 NP I—PRIMARY CARE OF WOMEN’S HEALTH.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

MN576-1: Demonstrate a consistent approach to the evaluation and management of

illnesses and conditions for female patients presenting in the primary care

setting.

MN576-2: Interpret diagnostic testing based on the history and physical assessment form

female patients presenting with acute, episodic, and chronic illness in the primary

care setting.

MN576-3: Formulate an evidence-based management plan for female patients in the

primary care setting with acute, episodic, and chronic illnesses, taking

consideration of gender, culture and ethnicity.

MN576-4: Design age appropriate health maintenance and screening plans for female

patients across the lifespan.

MN576-5: Form a collaborative relationship with the female patient, family, and other health

care providers.

MN576-6: Apply principles of informatics to primary care setting.

COURSE MATERIALS

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For courses with Digital Books, click on the module titled Digital Book in the Table of

Contents. For more information on how to access your book, select the VitalSource

Bookshelf Video Tutorial Site from within the Digital Book area.

For Graduate courses — if your course has materials that need to be purchased and

you have not done so, please order the necessary materials. MN576 NP I—PRIMARY CARE OF WOMEN’S HEALTH

TEXTBOOK INFORMATION

Title: I-Human

Edition:

Author:

Publisher:

Book ISBN:

Ebook ISBN:

Title: Red Book 2015: Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases

Edition: 30th (2015)

Author: Brady, Michael/ Jackson, Mary Anne/ Kimberlin, David/ Long, Sarah

Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics

Book ISBN: 978-1-58110-926-9

Ebook ISBN:

Title: Primary Care – With Access

Edition: 4th (2015)

Author: Dunphy

Publisher: Elsevier

Book ISBN: 9780803638013

Ebook ISBN:

Title: Ferri’s Clinical Advisor 2019: 5 Books in 1

Edition: 1st (2018)

Author: Ferri, Fred

Publisher: Elsevier

Book ISBN: 978-0-323-53042-2

Ebook ISBN:

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Title: Physical Examination and Health Assessment

Edition: 7th (2015)

Author: Carolyn Jarvis PhD APN CNP

Publisher: Elsevier Science

Book ISBN: 978-0-323-39491-8

Ebook ISBN:

Title: Bakerman’s ABCs of Interpretive Laboratory Data

Edition: 5th (2014)

Author: Bakerman, Paul / Strausbauch, Paul / Bakerman, Seymour

Publisher: Interpretive Laboratory Data

Book ISBN: 9780945577034

Ebook ISBN:

Title: Clinical Guidelines for Advanced Practice Nursing

Edition: 3rd (2017)

Author: Saxe, JoAnne M.

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett

Book ISBN: 9781284093131

Ebook ISBN:

Title: Fitzpatrick’s Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology

Edition: 8th (2017)

Author: Wolff

Publisher: McGraw Hill

Book ISBN: 978-1259642197

Ebook ISBN:

Title: Women’s Health

Edition: 4th (2012)

Author: Youngkin

Publisher: Pearson

Book ISBN: 978-0-13-257673-4

Ebook ISBN:

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Title: Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

Edition: 13th (2015)

Author: CDC

Publisher: Public Health Foundation

Book ISBN: 978-0990449119

Ebook ISBN:

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

The following software requirements are required in this course beyond the ones listed in the

catalog:

No additional technology requirements beyond those in the Purdue Global Catalog.

GRADING CRITERIA/COURSE EVALUATION

Gradebook Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5 Unit 6 Unit 7 Unit 8 Unit 9 Unit 10 Total

Discussion 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 250

Assignments 50 100 100 100 90 440

Seminar 20 20 20 60

Midterm 100 100

Final 150 150

Total 45 75 125 25 125 125 45 125 135 175 1000

PURDUE UNIVERSITY GLOBAL GRADING SCALE

Grade Points Percent Grade Point

A 900-1000 90-100% 4.0

B 800-899 80-89% 3.0

C 700-799 70-79% 2.0

F 0-699 0-69% 0.0

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INSTRUCTOR’S GRADING CRITERIA/TIMETABLE

All course assignments submitted on time will be graded within 5 days of their due date (the

Sunday of the following unit). Late work will be graded within 5 days of the submission date.

Discussion Board grades will be updated each week no later than Sunday of the week following

the unit’s completion.

POLICIES

Students who wish to review current policies (academic appeals, attendance/tardiness,

plagiarism, etc.) should refer to the current Purdue University Global Catalog.

COURSE SPECIFIC POLICIES

Seminar Quiz

This course has a Seminar Quiz in lieu of the Alternative Assignment. After attending the live

Seminar or listening to the transcript, you must complete the Seminar Quiz to earn points for the

Seminar. The quiz must be completed by the last day of the Unit. The Seminar Quiz will consist

of questions based on the topics that were covered in the Live Seminar. You will have 30

minutes to take the Quiz and one attempt. Access the Seminar Quiz in the left navigation bar.

Note: Even if you attend the live Seminar or listen to the transcript you MUST complete the

Seminar Quiz to earn points.

i-Human Late Policy

i-Human assignments are not subject to the late policy and must be completed by the end of the

unit in which they are assigned.

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LATE POLICY

You are expected to submit all assignments and projects by the end of the Unit.

Students may turn in late work up to two weeks after the due date. After that, a zero will

be assigned for each assignment. Ten percent of the assignment value will be deducted

after the assignment is graded for each week that an assignment is late. For example, if

your assignment worth 100 points is due on Tuesday and you submit it on Wednesday,

10 points will be deducted after it is graded. If you submit it two weeks late, there will be

a reduction of 20% of the original assignment value after the assignment is graded.

All late work must be submitted by Sunday of the last unit. No late work will be accepted

after this without an Incomplete Grade approval.n MN576 NP I—PRIMARY CARE OF WOMEN’S HEALTH

Certain course activities may not be eligible for late submission. These include, but are

not limited to discussions, seminars, quizzes, labs, exams, and clinical activities.

We know that extenuating circumstances can interfere with timely submission of your

work. Be sure to tell your professor and your Education Advisor right away if you are

going to be late with a submission.

Your professor will determine whether an exception to the Purdue Global Late Policy is

appropriate. S/he may also require you to provide documentation of the reason. If your

professor determines that an extension is warranted, s/he will provide you with the

expectations for your submission or assignment in writing.

Extenuating circumstances include, but are not limited to, personal/family member

hospitalization, family member death, a severe weather event, a natural disaster, and

an active military assignment that prevents internet connectivity. Computer-related

issues, Internet connectivity, and account blocks are generally not considered

extenuating circumstances.

TUTORING

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Tutoring and many other resources are available in the Academic Support Center

section of the My Studies tab on the Purdue Global Campus home page.

For writing help and APA resources, visit the Writing Center.

For math help and resources, visit the Math Center.

For help in business courses, visit the Business Center.

For science help and resources, visit the Science Center.

For technology help, webinars, and resources, visit the Technology Center.

For disability help and resources, visit the Center for Disability Services.

ASSIGNMENTS MN576 NP I—PRIMARY CARE OF WOMEN’S HEALTH

Assignments typically require you to submit coursework via the Dropbox. Coursework

will be graded according to rubrics found in the Grading Rubrics content item under

Course Resources. Assignments are due by 11:59 p.m. ET of Tuesday of the unit for

which they are assigned, with the exception of Unit 10 dropbox submitted work and

discussion boards. If a dropbox submission or discussion board assignment is due in

Unit 10 it will be due at 11:59 ET on Sunday. All Assignments must be submitted via the

Dropbox to ensure credit.

Exams/Quizzes

Many courses require Quizzes and/or Exams. In some cases, a course may also

include a Midterm and/or Final Exam. Exams/Quizzes are due EOD Tuesday of their

assigned unit. All Exams/Quizzes must be submitted via the exam tool to ensure credit.

SEMINARS

Attending live Seminars is important to your academic success, and attendance is

highly recommended. The Seminar allows you to review the important concepts

presented in each unit, discuss work issues in your lives that pertain to these concepts,

ask your instructor questions, and allow you to come together in real time with your

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fellow classmates. If Seminar is graded, you must either attend the live Seminar or you

must complete the Seminar alternative assignment (Option 2) in order to earn points for

this part of the class. If Seminars is not graded, you are still encouraged to attend in

order to ask questions, learn about upcoming Assignments, and to interact with your

instructor and classmates.

A description of all Seminars to be held can be found under each of the units in the

course.

Option 1: Attend Live Seminar

Live Seminar lasts for one hour. Seminars will be held using the Seminar tool. You will

be provided with instructions on how to access a recording of the Seminar if you are not

able to attend live. If Seminar is graded, your attendance and participation during live

Seminar will be assessed using the rubric found in the Course Home.

Option 2: Seminar Alternative Assignment

If Seminar is graded and you are unable to attend the live Seminar, then be sure to

complete the Seminar Alternative Assignment for each unit. Your responses will be

assessed using the rubric found in the Course Home.

DISCUSSION BOARDS

Discussion topics provide a forum for students to seek clarification and answer important

questions about the course material. The Discussion also allows students to receive feedback

from the instructor and other students in the class. A Discussion Board grade will be posted to

the Gradebook for each unit using the following grading criteria.

The Discussion Board Requirement:

• Post a minimum of three posts per Discussion topic. One initial response and two replies

to your classmates. MN576 NP I—PRIMARY CARE OF WOMEN’S HEALTH

• Posting on a minimum of 3 different days, for example: Wednesday, Friday, and Monday

• The first post must be made by Saturday, 11:59 p.m. EST.

Participating in Discussion Boards

You will communicate with your professor and classmates using the Discussion Board areas.

This is where you post your responses to Discussion topics and share your experiences in

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completing exercises and applying the content of the course.

Participation in Discussions is required and will help determine your grade. You are expected to

contribute to each of the Discussion topics in each unit. You should read all responses of other

students and add your own.

During Discussions Boards, you must demonstrate not only that you understand the subject

matter but also that you can apply what you have learned, analyze it, integrate it with knowledge

you already have, and evaluate it critically. Your postings should be appropriate and timely

contributions that add value to the Discussion.

Your instructor will provide you more detailed information about requirements and grading

related to participation in Discussions.

Discussion Guidelines

To ensure your success as a contributor to Discussions and as a student in this class, we

suggest the following guidelines for posting:

• Be clear about which message you are responding to. Refer to specific passages or

ideas in the course or text that have sparked your interest.

• Make sure your contribution adds something new to the Discussion. A simple “I agree”

may be your initial response, but think about how you can take the conversation to the

next level.

• Make your posting clear and easy to follow by dividing longer messages into

paragraphs.

• Address classmates by name or user name, and sign your own messages.

• Feel free to pose new questions to your classmates within your own message.

• Use correct spelling, capitalization, grammar, syntax, and punctuation.

• If you plan to post a lengthy response, it is a good idea to type your response in Word or

Notepad™, then copy and paste it into the Discussion area. This way you will always

have a record of your communication if for some reason you lose your connection to the

course.

• If you have any questions on these procedures, please contact Student Services.

Sample Question and Answers

The following are some examples of acceptable and unacceptable responses to Discussion

topics: MN576 NP I—PRIMARY CARE OF WOMEN’S HEALTH

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Unacceptable: “I agree.”

Unacceptable: “I think the author is off her rocker on this point. I can’t stand it when techies try

to write about education.”

Acceptable: “I agree with Becky W’s basic point — that is, I think she’s right that the advent of

the Internet means dramatic changes in how we teach. But I think she’s so concerned with

whether technology is going to replace teachers that she misses an essential point. Teachers

must change themselves to use the Internet effectively. The Internet will never replace teachers

and it will never be a successful tool unless teachers make it one.”

Acceptable: “I disagree with Becky W. The Internet has not changed teaching any more than

the printing press changed teaching, or modern instructional design has changed teaching. New

ideas about teaching and new technologies help us deliver good teaching more effectively. They

may help us understand more fully what we’re delivering. They may help us reach more

students. But the essence of good teaching remains the same.”

RUBRICS

A rubric is a tool used by your instructor to determine your performance on assessments

(Assignments, Discussions, Seminars, etc.) throughout your course. The rubric lists the criteria

for the assessment on which you will be graded. You should follow the rubric so you understand

exactly what is expected of you in each assignment. Following the rubric will help make sure

you do not lose points unnecessarily on any graded item. The rubrics for this course are

contained in the Grading Rubrics content item on the left navigation menu in the course.

NETIQUETTE

Interactions in an online classroom are in written form. Your comfort level with

expressing ideas and feelings in writing will add to your success in an online course.

The ability to write is necessary, but you also need to understand what is considered

appropriate when communicating online. MN576 NP I—PRIMARY CARE OF WOMEN’S HEALTH

The word “netiquette” is short for “Internet etiquette.” Rules of netiquette have grown

organically with the growth of the Internet to help users act responsibly when they

access or transmit information online. As a student, you should be aware of the

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common rules of netiquette for the Web and employ a communication style that follows

these guidelines.

• Wait to respond to a message that upsets you and be careful of what you say and how

you say it.

• Be considerate. Rude or threatening language, inflammatory assertions (often referred

to as “flaming”), personal attacks, and other inappropriate communication will not be

tolerated.

• Never post a message that is in all capital letters — it comes across to the reader as

SHOUTING! Use boldface and italics sparingly, as they can denote sarcasm.

• Keep messages short and to the point.

• Always practice good grammar, punctuation, and composition. This shows that you have

taken the time to craft your response and that you respect your classmates’ work.

• Keep in mind that Discussion Boards are meant to be constructive exchanges.

• Be respectful and treat everyone as you would want to be treated yourself.

• Use spell check!

You should also review and refer to the Electronic Communications Policy contained in

the most recent Purdue Global Catalog.

OTHER POLICIES

Not applicable

Note: This syllabus is subject to change during this term or in future terms. This syllabus was

published for course content as of 1901A.

MN576 NP I—PRIMARY CARE OF WOMEN’S HEALTH

MN576 NP I—PRIMARY CARE OF WOMEN’S HEALTH

MN577 NP II CLINICAL—WOMEN’S HEALTH FOCUS

Course Syllabus

MN577 NP II CLINICAL—WOMEN’S HEALTH FOCUS

COURSE INFORMATION

Course Title: NP II CLINICAL—WOMEN’S HEALTH FOCUS

Credit Hours: 5

Prerequisites: MN 576

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This clinical course will focus on the unique needs of women across the lifespan. The unique

care of women will be approached with attention to the psychosocial, ethnic, and cultural

influences that affect physical and mental health. A collaborative approach to care will be

employed.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

MN577-1: Demonstrate a consistent approach to the evaluation and management of

illnesses and conditions for female patients presenting in the primary care MN577 NP II CLINICAL—WOMEN’S HEALTH FOCUS

setting.

MN577-2: Interpret diagnostic testing based on the history and physical assessment for

female patients presenting with acute, episodic, and chronic illness in the primary

care setting.

MN577-3: Formulate an evidence¬-based management plan for female patients in the

primary care setting with acute, episodic, and chronic illnesses, taking

consideration of gender, culture, and ethnicity.

MN577-4: Design age appropriate health maintenance and screening plans for female

patients across the lifespan.

MN577-5: Form a collaborative relationship with the female patient, family, and other health

care providers.

MN577-6: Apply principles of informatics to primary care setting.

COURSE MATERIALS

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For courses with Digital Books, click on the module titled Digital Book in the Table of

Contents. For more information on how to access your book, select the VitalSource

Bookshelf Video Tutorial Site from within the Digital Book area.

For Graduate courses — if your course has materials that need to be purchased and

you have not done so, please order the necessary materials.

TEXTBOOK INFORMATION

Title: Red Book 2015: Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases

Edition: 30th (2015) MN577 NP II CLINICAL—WOMEN’S HEALTH FOCUS

Author: Brady, Michael/ Jackson, Mary Anne/ Kimberlin, David/ Long, Sarah

Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics

Book ISBN: 978-1-58110-926-9

Ebook ISBN:

Title: Managing Contraceptive Pill Patients

Edition: 15th (2014)

Author: Dickey

Publisher: E. M. I. S. Medical Publishing

Book ISBN: 978-0-929240-96-1

Ebook ISBN:

Title: Primary Care – With Access

Edition: 4th (2015)

Author: Dunphy

Publisher: Elsevier

Book ISBN: 9780803638013

Ebook ISBN:

Title: Ferri’s Clinical Advisor 2019: 5 Books in 1

Edition: 1st (2018)

Author: Ferri, Fred

Publisher: Elsevier

Book ISBN: 978-0-323-53042-2

Ebook ISBN:

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Title: Physical Examination and Health Assessment Video Series

Edition: 1st (2008)

Author: Carolyn Jarvis PhD APN CNP

Publisher: Elsevier Science

Book ISBN: 978-1-416-05420-7

Ebook ISBN:

Title: Bakerman’s ABCs of Interpretive Laboratory Data

Edition: 5th (2014) MN577 NP II CLINICAL—WOMEN’S HEALTH FOCUS

Author: Bakerman, Paul / Strausbauch, Paul / Bakerman, Seymour

Publisher: Interpretive Laboratory Data

Book ISBN: 9780945577034

Ebook ISBN:

Title: Clinical Guidelines for Advanced Practice Nursing

Edition: 3rd (2017)

Author: Saxe, JoAnne M.

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett

Book ISBN: 9781284093131

Ebook ISBN:

Title: Fitzpatrick’s Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology

Edition: 8th (2017)

Author: Wolff

Publisher: McGraw Hill

Book ISBN: 978-1259642197

Ebook ISBN:

Title: Women’s Health

Edition: 4th (2012)

Author: Youngkin

Publisher: Pearson

Book ISBN: 978-0-13-257673-4

Ebook ISBN:

Title: Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

Edition: 13th (2015)

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Author: CDC

Publisher: Public Health Foundation

Book ISBN: 978-0990449119

Ebook ISBN:

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

The following software requirements are required in this course beyond the ones listed in the

catalog:

No additional technology requirements beyond those in the Purdue Global Catalog.

GRADING CRITERIA/COURSE EVALUATION

Gradebook Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5 Unit 6 Unit 7 Unit 8 Unit 9 Unit 10 Total

Discussion 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 250

Assignments 25 30 35 300 390

Seminar 20 20 20 60

Lab 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 300

Total 75 55 55 75 80 85 75 55 90 355 1000

PURDUE UNIVERSITY GLOBAL GRADING SCALE

Grade Points Percent Grade Point

A 900-1000 90-100% 4.0

B 800-899 80-89% 3.0

C 700-799 70-79% 2.0

F 0-699 0-69% 0.0

INSTRUCTOR’S GRADING CRITERIA/TIMETABLE

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All course assignments submitted on time will be graded within 5 days of their due date (the

Sunday of the following unit). Late work will be graded within 5 days of the submission date.

Discussion Board grades will be updated each week no later than Sunday of the week following

the unit’s completion. MN577 NP II CLINICAL—WOMEN’S HEALTH FOCUS

POLICIES

Students who wish to review current policies (academic appeals, attendance/tardiness,

plagiarism, etc.) should refer to the current Purdue University Global Catalog.

COURSE SPECIFIC POLICIES MN577 NP II CLINICAL—WOMEN’S HEALTH FOCUS

The grade of “C” is the minimum acceptable grade for graduate courses and the grade of “B” is the

minimum acceptable grade for graduate clinical courses. You must maintain a minimum cumulative

GPA of 3.0. You will be placed on immediate probation if your cumulative GPA falls below 3.0. If you

earn a failing grade in a course, you must immediately retake the course. You may only take a

course twice; failure to achieve the required grade will result in dismissal from the University with the

second attempt.

Seminar Quiz

This course has a Seminar Quiz in lieu of the Alternative Assignment. After attending the live

Seminar or listening to the transcript, you must complete the Seminar Quiz to earn points for the

Seminar. The quiz must be completed by the last day of the Unit. The Seminar Quiz will consist

of questions based on the topics that were covered in the Live Seminar. You will have 30

minutes to take the Quiz and one attempt. Access the Seminar Quiz in the left navigation bar

Note: Even if you attend the live Seminar or listen to the transcript you MUST complete the

Seminar Quiz to earn points.

Clinical Grading Policy

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The student must attain a score of at least a 3.0, a minimum comment of “acceptable” in all

areas and no negative evaluations in all comment sections.

LATE POLICY

You are expected to submit all assignments and projects by the end of the Unit.

Students may turn in late work up to two weeks after the due date. After that, a zero will

be assigned for each assignment. Ten percent of the assignment value will be deducted

after the assignment is graded for each week that an assignment is late. For example, if

your assignment worth 100 points is due on Tuesday and you submit it on Wednesday,

10 points will be deducted after it is graded. If you submit it two weeks late, there will be

a reduction of 20% of the original assignment value after the assignment is graded.

All late work must be submitted by Sunday of the last unit. No late work will be accepted

after this without an Incomplete Grade approval.

Certain course activities may not be eligible for late submission. These include, but are

not limited to discussions, seminars, quizzes, labs, exams, and clinical activities.

We know that extenuating circumstances can interfere with timely submission of your

work. Be sure to tell your professor and your Education Advisor right away if you are

going to be late with a submission.

Your professor will determine whether an exception to the Purdue Global Late Policy is

appropriate. S/he may also require you to provide documentation of the reason. If your

professor determines that an extension is warranted, s/he will provide you with the

expectations for your submission or assignment in writing.

Extenuating circumstances include, but are not limited to, personal/family member

hospitalization, family member death, a severe weather event, a natural disaster, and

an active military assignment that prevents internet connectivity. Computer-related

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issues, Internet connectivity, and account blocks are generally not considered

extenuating circumstances. MN577 NP II CLINICAL—WOMEN’S HEALTH FOCUS

TUTORING

Tutoring and many other resources are available in the Academic Support Center

section of the My Studies tab on the Purdue Global Campus home page.

For writing help and APA resources, visit the Writing Center.

For math help and resources, visit the Math Center.

For help in business courses, visit the Business Center.

For science help and resources, visit the Science Center.

For technology help, webinars, and resources, visit the Technology Center.

For disability help and resources, visit the Center for Disability Services.

ASSIGNMENTS

Assignments typically require you to submit coursework via the Dropbox. Coursework

will be graded according to rubrics found in the Grading Rubrics content item under

Course Resources. Assignments are due by 11:59 p.m. ET of Tuesday of the unit for

which they are assigned, with the exception of Unit 10 dropbox submitted work and

discussion boards. If a dropbox submission or discussion board assignment is due in

Unit 10 it will be due at 11:59 ET on Sunday. All Assignments must be submitted via the

Dropbox to ensure credit.

Exams/Quizzes

Many courses require Quizzes and/or Exams. In some cases, a course may also

include a Midterm and/or Final Exam. Exams/Quizzes are due EOD Tuesday of their

assigned unit. All Exams/Quizzes must be submitted via the exam tool to ensure credit.

SEMINARS

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Attending live Seminars is important to your academic success, and attendance is

highly recommended. The Seminar allows you to review the important concepts

presented in each unit, discuss work issues in your lives that pertain to these concepts,

ask your instructor questions, and allow you to come together in real time with your

fellow classmates. If Seminar is graded, you must either attend the live Seminar or you

must complete the Seminar alternative assignment (Option 2) in order to earn points for

this part of the class. If Seminars is not graded, you are still encouraged to attend in

order to ask questions, learn about upcoming Assignments, and to interact with your

instructor and classmates.

A description of all Seminars to be held can be found under each of the units in the

course.

Option 1: Attend Live Seminar

Live Seminar lasts for one hour. Seminars will be held using the Seminar tool. You will

be provided with instructions on how to access a recording of the Seminar if you are not

able to attend live. If Seminar is graded, your attendance and participation during live

Seminar will be assessed using the rubric found in the Course Home.

Option 2: Seminar Alternative Assignment

If Seminar is graded and you are unable to attend the live Seminar, then be sure to

complete the Seminar Alternative Assignment for each unit. Your responses will be

assessed using the rubric found in the Course Home.

DISCUSSION BOARDS MN577 NP II CLINICAL—WOMEN’S HEALTH FOCUS

Discussion topics provide a forum for students to seek clarification and answer important

questions about the course material. The Discussion also allows students to receive feedback

from the instructor and other students in the class. A Discussion Board grade will be posted to

the Gradebook for each unit using the following grading criteria.

The Discussion Board Requirement:

• Post a minimum of three posts per Discussion topic. One initial response and two replies

to your classmates.

• Posting on a minimum of 3 different days, for example: Wednesday, Friday, and Monday

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• The first post must be made by Saturday, 11:59 p.m. EST.

Participating in Discussion Boards

You will communicate with your professor and classmates using the Discussion Board areas.

This is where you post your responses to Discussion topics and share your experiences in

completing exercises and applying the content of the course.

Participation in Discussions is required and will help determine your grade. You are expected to

contribute to each of the Discussion topics in each unit. You should read all responses of other

students and add your own.

During Discussions Boards, you must demonstrate not only that you understand the subject

matter but also that you can apply what you have learned, analyze it, integrate it with knowledge

you already have, and evaluate it critically. Your postings should be appropriate and timely

contributions that add value to the Discussion.

Your instructor will provide you more detailed information about requirements and grading

related to participation in Discussions.

Discussion Guidelines

To ensure your success as a contributor to Discussions and as a student in this class, we

suggest the following guidelines for posting:

• Be clear about which message you are responding to. Refer to specific passages or

ideas in the course or text that have sparked your interest.

• Make sure your contribution adds something new to the Discussion. A simple “I agree”

may be your initial response, but think about how you can take the conversation to the

next level.

• Make your posting clear and easy to follow by dividing longer messages into

paragraphs.

• Address classmates by name or user name, and sign your own messages.

• Feel free to pose new questions to your classmates within your own message.

• Use correct spelling, capitalization, grammar, syntax, and punctuation.

• If you plan to post a lengthy response, it is a good idea to type your response in Word or

Notepad™, then copy and paste it into the Discussion area. This way you will always

have a record of your communication if for some reason you lose your connection to the

course.

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• If you have any questions on these procedures, please contact Student Services.

Sample Question and Answers

The following are some examples of acceptable and unacceptable responses to Discussion

topics:

Unacceptable: “I agree.”

Unacceptable: “I think the author is off her rocker on this point. I can’t stand it when techies try

to write about education.”

Acceptable: “I agree with Becky W’s basic point — that is, I think she’s right that the advent of

the Internet means dramatic changes in how we teach. But I think she’s so concerned with

whether technology is going to replace teachers that she misses an essential point. Teachers

must change themselves to use the Internet effectively. The Internet will never replace teachers

and it will never be a successful tool unless teachers make it one.”

Acceptable: “I disagree with Becky W. The Internet has not changed teaching any more than

the printing press changed teaching, or modern instructional design has changed teaching. New

ideas about teaching and new technologies help us deliver good teaching more effectively. They

may help us understand more fully what we’re delivering. They may help us reach more

students. But the essence of good teaching remains the same.” MN577 NP II CLINICAL—WOMEN’S HEALTH FOCUS

RUBRICS

A rubric is a tool used by your instructor to determine your performance on assessments

(Assignments, Discussions, Seminars, etc.) throughout your course. The rubric lists the criteria

for the assessment on which you will be graded. You should follow the rubric so you understand

exactly what is expected of you in each assignment. Following the rubric will help make sure

you do not lose points unnecessarily on any graded item. The rubrics for this course are

contained in the Grading Rubrics content item on the left navigation menu in the course.

NETIQUETTE

Interactions in an online classroom are in written form. Your comfort level with

expressing ideas and feelings in writing will add to your success in an online course.

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The ability to write is necessary, but you also need to understand what is considered

appropriate when communicating online.

The word “netiquette” is short for “Internet etiquette.” Rules of netiquette have grown

organically with the growth of the Internet to help users act responsibly when they

access or transmit information online. As a student, you should be aware of the

common rules of netiquette for the Web and employ a communication style that follows

these guidelines.

• Wait to respond to a message that upsets you and be careful of what you say and how

you say it.

• Be considerate. Rude or threatening language, inflammatory assertions (often referred

to as “flaming”), personal attacks, and other inappropriate communication will not be

tolerated.

• Never post a message that is in all capital letters — it comes across to the reader as

SHOUTING! Use boldface and italics sparingly, as they can denote sarcasm.

• Keep messages short and to the point.

• Always practice good grammar, punctuation, and composition. This shows that you have

taken the time to craft your response and that you respect your classmates’ work.

• Keep in mind that Discussion Boards are meant to be constructive exchanges.

• Be respectful and treat everyone as you would want to be treated yourself.

• Use spell check!

You should also review and refer to the Electronic Communications Policy contained in

the most recent Purdue Global Catalog. MN577 NP II CLINICAL—WOMEN’S HEALTH FOCUS

OTHER POLICIES

Not applicable

Note: This syllabus is subject to change during this term or in future terms. This syllabus was

published for course content as of 1804B..

MN577 NP II CLINICAL—WOMEN’S HEALTH FOCUS

MN576: NP II – Primary Care of Women’s Health

This course will focus on primary health care specific to female clients. Focus will be on reproductive health maintenance, pregnancy prevention and management, care of the menopausal woman, and the assessment, diagnosis, and management of conditions specific to the female. Contemporary trends and issues that impact women’s health status will be discussed.

Quarter Credit Hours: 5 | Prerequisite: 
MN568
 and 
MN569,
or 
MN572
 and 
MN573

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MN577 NP II CLINICAL
—WOMEN’S HEALTH FOCUS

MN576 NP I—
PRIMARY CARE OF WOMEN’S HEALTH

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MN576 Primary care-focused visit Discussion Responses
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MN 576 –
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MN 576 Primary Care of Womens Health Unit 5
Midterm Exam

MN576: NP II – Primary Care of Women’s Health

MN566: NP I – Introduction to Primary Care for the Nurse Practitioner

This course examines the range of acute and chronic conditions experienced by clients in the primary care setting which are within the scope of practice of the primary care nurse practitioner. You will develop a consistent approach to screening, assessment, utilization of diagnostic procedures, diagnosis, symptom management, disease treatment, and health promotion activities. Content builds upon previous diagnostic knowledge and clinical reasoning skills in the development of differential diagnosis and appropriate diagnostic workups. Age-appropriate, culturally sensitive, evidence-based plans of care are created. Communication skills and cooperative relationships with patients, families, and an interdisciplinary health care team approach is emphasized. The course explores health promotion and health maintenance approaches and strategies that incorporate individual health beliefs and practices.

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Quarter Credit Hours: 5 | Prerequisite: Prerequisites/Corequisites: MN505 and MN552 MN566: NP I – Introduction to Primary Care for the Nurse Practitioner

MN572: AGNP I – Primary Care of the Adolescent and Adult

This course will focus on the primary care of clients from age 12 to late adulthood. The focus will be on gaining competence in understanding acute and chronic illnesses and their management. Health promotion, screening, and risk management is presented as integral to the primary care focus. Interdisciplinary team building for the care of the client is introduced.

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Quarter Credit Hours: 5 | Prerequisite: 
MN566 
 MN572: AGNP I – Primary Care of the Adolescent and Adult

MN568: FNP I – Primary Care Across the Life Span

This course examines the range of illnesses and conditions experienced by clients across the life span and gender in primary care settings. Illustration of a consistent approach to the evaluation and management of these illnesses and conditions are emphasized. You will expand your diagnostic and clinical reasoning and differential diagnoses abilities through continued application of new and previously acquired knowledge and skills in caring for clients who present acute, episodic, and chronic illness and conditions. You will formulate evidence-based management plans that address client health beliefs, developmental and family lifecycle stages, health promotion, screening, and health maintenance behaviors. Collaborative relationships with the client, family, and intradisciplinary health care team are emphasized. Oral and written skills using advanced technology are emphasized.

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Quarter Credit Hours: 5 | Prerequisite: 
MN566
 MN568: FNP I – Primary Care Across the Life Span

MN573: AGNP I Clinical – Adolescent and Adult Focus

This clinical course introduces beginning skills in assessing, diagnosing, and treating common acute and chronic health conditions in the client aged 12 years through adulthood. The focus will be on pharmcologic and nonpharmcologic interventions as well as health promotion, screening, and lifestyle modification techniques.

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Quarter Credit Hours: 5 | Prerequisite: 
MN572
; course may also be taken as a corequisite MN573: AGNP I Clinical – Adolescent and Adult Focus

MN569: FNP I Clinical – Life Span Health Focus

This introductory course will provide students with the foundation of critical thought process in differential diagnosis. Common acute and chronic illness across the lifespan will be discussed. Common risk assessment, screening, and lifestyle modification will be presented. Introduction to paper and computerized documentation in the primary care setting will begin. Students will begin to develop collaborative skills involving the client, family, and the intradisciplinary health care team.

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Quarter Credit Hours: 5 | Prerequisite: 
MN568
; course may also be taken as a corequisite MN569: FNP I Clinical – Life Span Health Focus

MN501: Advanced Nursing Roles, MN502: Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Practice Nursing, MN504, MN505: Epidemiology and Health Promotion

Nursing (MN)

MN501: Advanced Nursing Roles

This course explores skills and strategies essential to successful advanced nursing role implementation. Analysis of existing and emerging roles provides a foundation for selection of an individual advanced role specialization and an individual career development plan. Emphasis will be on the articulation of issues specific to the advanced nurse role in practice, administration, education, and informatics. MN501: Advanced Nursing Roles, MN502: Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Practice Nursing, MN504, MN505: Epidemiology and Health Promotion.

Quarter Credit Hours: 5 | Prerequisite: None

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MN501M1: History, Concepts, and Role Development

Determine the impact of the APRN Consensus Model on APRN practice.

Quarter Credit Hours: 1 | Prerequisite: None

 

MN501M2: Practice, Collaboration, and Coaching

Examine advanced practice nursing roles with regards to their interaction with other health care providers in collaborative practice models.

Quarter Credit Hours: 1 | Prerequisite: None

 

MN501M3: Leadership

Investigate novel roles for advanced practice nursing related to emerging health care trends and needs.

Quarter Credit Hours: 1 | Prerequisite: None

 

MN501M4: Marketing and Negotiation

Develop a marketing plan for the advanced practice nurse that incorporates the competencies of advanced practice nursing.

Quarter Credit Hours: 1 | Prerequisite: None

 

MN501M5: Using Technology to Improve Performance

Evaluate a professional plan for career goals and lifelong learning.

Quarter Credit Hours: 1 | Prerequisite: None

 

MN502: Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Practice Nursing

This course explores the evolution of nursing, social science, education, and behavioral science theories and their contribution to the care of individuals, families, and the community. The utility of conceptual models are examined for application to executive, education, and practice leadership.

Quarter Credit Hours: 5 | Prerequisite: None

 

MN502M1: Sculptures and Schemes

Apply a conceptual framework focused on advanced nursing roles.

Quarter Credit Hours: 1 | Prerequisite: None MN501: Advanced Nursing Roles, MN502: Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Practice Nursing, MN504, MN505: Epidemiology and Health Promotion

 

MN502M2: Perspectives

Apply a model of practice to the advanced nurse roles.

Quarter Credit Hours: 1 | Prerequisite: None

 

MN502M3: Grand View from the Middle-Range

Examine nursing theories related to advanced nursing roles.

Quarter Credit Hours: 1 | Prerequisite: None

 

MN502M4: Be Informed

Reconstruct a nursing theory based on advanced nursing roles.

Quarter Credit Hours: 1 | Prerequisite: None

 

MN502M5: Explore the Ideal

Evaluate nursing theory and how theory influences your nursing practice.

Quarter Credit Hours: 1 | Prerequisite: None

 

MN504: Scientific and Analytic Approaches to Advanced Evidence-Based Practice

This course presents an evidence-based approach to promote high-value, safe, and effective health care. The focus is on the assessment of levels of evidence to evaluate emerging health issues, develop competencies in analysis, translate evidence into practice, and explore evidence-based practice innovations. Qualitative and quantitative methods of inquiry and associated statistical analyses are identified. Strategies to create an environment for the integration of evidence-based practice to support executive, education, and practice leadership are identified. MN501: Advanced Nursing Roles, MN502: Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Practice Nursing, MN504, MN505: Epidemiology and Health Promotion

Quarter Credit Hours: 5 | Prerequisite: None

 

MN504M1: Finding Evidence-Based Data in Nursing Practice

Discover evidence-based data used in clinical practice.

Quarter Credit Hours: 1 | Prerequisite: None

 

MN504M2: Rating Key Elements of Evidence-Rating Process

Examine the key elements of evidence-based practice.

Quarter Credit Hours: 1 | Prerequisite: None

 

MN504M3: Understanding Statistical Overview of Research

Differentiate statistical output for data analysis.

Quarter Credit Hours: 1 | Prerequisite: None

 

MN504M4: Evaluating Level of Evidence in Existing Practice and Research

Evaluate evidence-based nursing findings from nursing research.

Quarter Credit Hours: 1 | Prerequisite: None

 

MN504M5: Interdisciplinary System Approach in Evidence-Based Practice

Evaluate interdisciplinary approaches to organizational and system change through evidence-based practice.

Quarter Credit Hours: 1 | Prerequisite: None MN501: Advanced Nursing Roles, MN502: Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Practice Nursing, MN504, MN505: Epidemiology and Health Promotion

 

MN505: Epidemiology and Health Promotion

This course incorporates theoretical and empirical concepts related to health beliefs, health promotion, and risk reduction of diverse populations. Principles from the Healthy People initiative, epidemiology, biostatistics, and cultural competence guide comparisons of groups and inference development. Strategies and benefits of health promotion interventions are emphasized.

Quarter Credit Hours: 5 | Prerequisite: None

 

MN505M1: Clinical Epidemiology

Interpret epidemiologic data on morbidity and mortality related to acute and chronic disease states.

Quarter Credit Hours: 1 | Prerequisite: None

 

MN505M2: Health Promotion – Applying Interventions

Apply a theory or model of health-related concepts to a community intervention.

Quarter Credit Hours: 1 | Prerequisite: None

 

MN505M3: Epidemiology and Health Promotion Risk Synthesis

Analyze health promotion and illness prevention risk factors in a multicultural context.

Quarter Credit Hours: 1 | Prerequisite: None

 

MN505M4: Healthy Populations

Develop an evidence-based health promotion program to reduce health risks of a vulnerable population.

Quarter Credit Hours: 1 | Prerequisite: None MN501: Advanced Nursing Roles, MN502: Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Practice Nursing, MN504, MN505: Epidemiology and Health Promotion

 

MN505M5: Interprofessional Health Promotion

Evaluate interprofessional health promotion resources.

Quarter Credit Hours: 1 | Prerequisite: None

 

MN506: Health Policy, Ethical, and Legal Perspectives of the Health Care System

This course provides an opportunity to analyze major ethical theories and those principles underlying direct and indirect care of individuals, families, and communities. Selected concepts, principles, and cases involving legal aspects of care within a framework of critical decision making for advanced nursing roles will be examined. The development and influence of health policy issues on the health care of individuals, families, and populations will be analyzed.

Quarter Credit Hours: 5 | Prerequisite: None

 

MN506M1: Ethics and Social Responsibility – Concepts and Theory

Apply theoretical frameworks and concepts to ethical dilemmas in the advanced practice role.

Quarter Credit Hours: 1 | Prerequisite: None

 

MN506M2: Ethical-Legal Issues in Health Care

Analyze ethical-legal principles and dilemmas related to health care.

Quarter Credit Hours: 1 | Prerequisite: None

 

MN506M3: Evaluation of Contemporary Health Policy

Analyze the effects of contemporary health policy on providers and consumers.

Quarter Credit Hours: 1 | Prerequisite: None

MN506M4: Advanced Practice Nursing – Legislative and Policy Strategies

Assess the strengths and weaknesses of the current health care act of the United States.

Quarter Credit Hours: 1 | Prerequisite: None MN501: Advanced Nursing Roles, MN502: Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Practice Nursing, MN504, MN505: Epidemiology and Health Promotion

 

MN506M5: Advanced Practice Nursing – Policy and Advocacy

Critique the role of nursing advocacy in the implementation of health policy.

Quarter Credit Hours: 1 | Prerequisite: None

 

MN507: Promoting Optimal Models and Systems for Health Care Delivery

The course will focus on the dynamic, complex, and integrated health care system and organizational imperatives to deliver high-value, safe and effective health care based on industry standards, key outcome indicators, and cost-quality imperatives. The organization and delivery of health care is explored, including business aspects of health care systems and pertinent financial issues in the relationship between policy and health care system reform. Strategies to develop leadership roles in professional nursing organizations, legislative bodies, and community/consumer organizations will be identified. Various health care delivery systems and reimbursement models will be presented. MN501: Advanced Nursing Roles, MN502: Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Practice Nursing, MN504, MN505: Epidemiology and Health Promotion

Quarter Credit Hours: 5 | Prerequisite: None

 

MN507M1: Health Policy Structure and Agenda Setting

Examine U.S. health care policy structures and the role of the nursing leader as a change agent at the public policy table.

Quarter Credit Hours: 1 | Prerequisite: None

 

MN507M2: Financial Models and Reimbursement

Analyze financial models of reimbursement and their effects on patients and health care providers.

Quarter Credit Hours: 1 | Prerequisite: None

 

MN507M3: Health Care Policy Models

Recommend public policy options to meet the needs of various stakeholders.

Quarter Credit Hours: 1 | Prerequisite: None

 

MN507M4: Health Care Reform and Genetics and Genomics Research

Synthesize the effect health care reform has on stakeholders.

Quarter Credit Hours: 1 | Prerequisite: None

 

MN507M5: Interprofessional Practice and Global Health Care Environments

Evaluate the role of health policy and organizational structure on quality improvement within health care environments.

Quarter Credit Hours: 1 | Prerequisite: None

 

MN512: Leadership, Organizational Theory, and Behavior

This course exposes students to organizational theory and behavior and competencies essential for successful leadership and management roles in a global health care delivery system. There is emphasis on self-analysis and strategies for best practice to effectively implement key leadership and management concepts in dynamic health care environments.

Quarter Credit Hours: 5 | Prerequisite: Completion of all core courses in the Master of Science in Nursing or prior completion of a master’s degree with an upper-level major in nursing

 

MN513: Health Care Finance, Strategic Planning, and Budgeting

This course examines macro- and microeconomics in profit and nonprofit health care organizations for nonfinancial managers. An analysis of decision making and strategic planning focuses the nursing leader toward plans that effectively promote success in dynamic health care environments. Conceptual and descriptive approaches are utilized to provide an overview of current practices and notable advances in strategic management. A budget is created within a case study model, allowing analysis of potential and actual budget variations.

Quarter Credit Hours: 5 | Prerequisite: Completion of all core courses in the Master of Science in Nursing or prior completion of a master’s degree with an upper-level major in nursing

 

MN514: Human Resources Management

This course presents a managerial overview of various aspects of personnel management in a fiscally responsible environment. Activities are designed to familiarize students with recruiting, training, and retaining the best employees; ensuring high performance; and conforming practices to various regulations. Exercises designed to develop ability in personnel policy development and implementation are offered. MN501: Advanced Nursing Roles, MN502: Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Practice Nursing, MN504, MN505: Epidemiology and Health Promotion

Quarter Credit Hours: 5 | Prerequisite: Completion of all core courses in the Master of Science in Nursing or prior completion of a master’s degree with an upper-level major in nursing

 

MN515: Innovation in Health Care Information Technology – Administrative and Advanced Practice Priorities

This course focuses on the strategic application of information technology in health care organizations by administrative and advanced practice nursing leaders. Students will explain the role of executive-level practitioner management in planning and operationalizing technologies to enhance health care technology data efficiency; evaluate the challenges of virtualization management models and the requirements for innovative and effective alternatives in health care reform; and critique the legal and ethical oversight responsibilities of the executive nurse when engaging and managing a comprehensive, systematic electronic medical record project.MN501: Advanced Nursing Roles, MN502: Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Practice Nursing, MN504, MN505: Epidemiology and Health Promotion

Quarter Credit Hours: 5 | Prerequisite: Completion of all core courses in the Master of Science in Nursing or prior completion of a master’s degree with an upper-level major in nursing

 

MN520: Executive Leader Practicum

This practicum (90 hours) provides you with a mentored learning experience in the content area and site selected by you and approved by the Practicum Coordinator.

Quarter Credit Hours: 5 | Prerequisite: Completion of all core courses in the Master of Science in Nursing or prior completion of a master’s degree with an upper-level major in nursing, and completion of all specialization courses

 

MN523: Teaching and Learning Theories and Strategies

This course explores the advanced nursing practice teaching roles of educating patients and families, health care professionals, and nursing students. Teaching and learning theories are examined as well as teaching strategies and factors that impact learners. MN501: Advanced Nursing Roles, MN502: Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Practice Nursing, MN504, MN505: Epidemiology and Health Promotion

Quarter Credit Hours: 5 | Prerequisite: Completion of all core courses in the Master of Science in Nursing or prior completion of a master’s degree with an upper-level major in nursing

 

MN524: Curriculum Design, Assessment, and Evaluation

This course provides content and learning experiences that enable you to comprehend and apply the curriculum development process and assessment and evaluation strategies. You will design, deliver, and evaluate an education program for an audience (patients, staff, or nursing students) and specialty topic of your choice.

Quarter Credit Hours: 5 | Prerequisite: MN523

 

MN530: Critical Concepts and Competencies for the Informatics Nurse Specialist

This course introduces students to the field of health care informatics and information and communication technology. The theories, models, frameworks, and competencies that shape informatics are explored. The course provides content on informatics terminology and the system life cycle. Specific focus is placed on Internet technologies, hardware and software applications, and networked environments.

Quarter Credit Hours: 5 | Prerequisite: Completion of all core courses in the Master of Science in Nursing or prior completion of a master’s degree with an upper-level major in nursing

 

MN531: Innovations in Educational and Research Technologies

This course will explore the technology that prepares the nurse informatics specialist to develop innovative teaching strategies based on sound pedagogical principles. You are introduced to conferencing tools, mind mapping, virtual worlds, interactive games, and simulations. The use of voice, videos, animation, and graphics are covered. You will explore databases and guidelines used to support evidence-based research and other research tools. MN501: Advanced Nursing Roles, MN502: Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Practice Nursing, MN504, MN505: Epidemiology and Health Promotion

Quarter Credit Hours: 5 | Prerequisite: MN530 and completion of all core courses in the Master of Science in Nursing or prior completion of a master’s degree with an upper-level major in nursing

 

MN532: Integration of Informatics Into the Health Care Environment

This course further develops the nurse informatics specialist’s knowledge and skills necessary to integrate technology, communication devices, and information systems into the health care setting. The student will explore the nurse’s role related to the application of information system solutions.

Quarter Credit Hours: 5 | Prerequisite: MN530, MN531, and completion of all core courses in the Master of Science in Nursing or prior completion of a master’s degree with an upper-level major in nursing

 

MN533: Health Systems Project Management

This course explores the role of a nurse leader in strategic information technology system planning and administration with an analysis of the role of project management. Legal and ethical policies and procedures that ensure privacy and confidentiality will be evaluated. Regulatory and accreditation issues will be analyzed. The course will prepare the student to be a leader in planning, implementation, and evaluation of information systems in health care. The emphasis will be on analysis of project management.

Quarter Credit Hours: 5 | Prerequisite: MN530, MN531, MN532, and completion of all core courses in the Master of Science in Nursing or prior completion of a master’s degree with an upper-level major in nursing

 

MN534: Nurse Informatics Specialist Practicum MN501: Advanced Nursing Roles, MN502: Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Practice Nursing, MN504, MN505: Epidemiology and Health Promotion

This practicum (200 hours) allows you the opportunity to apply concepts of nursing informatics in a health care setting selected by you and approved by course faculty. You will work closely with a mentor and contract to work on agency-designated projects.

Quarter Credit Hours: 5 | Prerequisite: MN530, MN531, MN532, MN533, and completion of all core courses in the Master of Science in Nursing or prior completion of a master’s degree with an upper-level major in nursing

 

MN551: Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology Across the Life Span

This course integrates knowledge of advanced physiology and pathophysiology across the life span and the clinical implications for the advanced practice nurse. Function and dysfunction of organ systems are analyzed from the cellular level through the integrated organ level. You will examine the pathophysiological factors that influence the incidence and manifestations of acute, episodic, and chronic diseases in populations across the life span. Disease processes and symptom management approaches are investigated utilizing an evidence-based approach. Influences of gender, genetic, ethnic, cultural, and temporal variables of human disease are analyzed.

Quarter Credit Hours: 5 | Prerequisite: Completion of all MSN core courses MN501: Advanced Nursing Roles, MN502: Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Practice Nursing, MN504, MN505: Epidemiology and Health Promotion

 

MN552: Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning

This course addresses the theoretical principles and practical application of advanced physical assessment and history-taking throughout the lifespan. Relationships between assessment findings and underlying physiology and pathophysiology to the healthy and unhealthy client are investigated. Emphasis is on developing critical diagnostic thinking through interpretation of subjective and objective data, identification of normal and abnormal conditions, and the systematic reporting of summative findings. Clinical judgment and clinical reasoning skills are used in establishing differential diagnoses. Students will learn to address variables such as age, culture, ethnicity, and developmental stages into their differential diagnosis and evaluation and management plans.

Quarter Credit Hours: 5 | Prerequisite: MN551 and MN553

 

MN553: Advanced Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics

This course integrates advanced knowledge of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and genomics across the lifespan and prepares the advanced practice nurse to prescribe pharmacotherapeutics safely and effectively. You will examine ethical, legal, regulatory, and cost-effective prescribing practices of the advanced practice nurse. Communication plans for the interdisciplinary team, clients, and/or families for both prescriptive and nonprescriptive drug therapies will be explored. MN501: Advanced Nursing Roles, MN502: Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Practice Nursing, MN504, MN505: Epidemiology and Health Promotion

Quarter Credit Hours: 5 | Prerequisite: MN551; course may also be taken as a corequisite

 

MN559: Essentials of Advanced Pathophysiology and Pharmacology

This course integrates essential knowledge for advanced nursing practice of physiology and pathophysiology, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and genomics across the lifespan. Function and dysfunction of organ systems are analyzed from the cellular level through the integrated organ level. You will examine the pathophysiological factors that influence the incidence and manifestations of acute, episodic, and chronic diseases in populations across the lifespan. Disease processes and symptom management approaches are investigated utilizing an evidence-based approach. Influences of gender, genetic, ethnic, cultural, and temporal variables of human disease are analyzed. Communication and teaching plans for patients and/or families will be explored for pathological states and both prescriptive and nonprescriptive drug therapies.

Quarter Credit Hours: 5 | Prerequisite: None

 

MN566: NP I – Introduction to Primary Care for the Nurse Practitioner

This course examines the range of acute and chronic conditions experienced by clients in the primary care setting which are within the scope of practice of the primary care nurse practitioner. You will develop a consistent approach to screening, assessment, utilization of diagnostic procedures, diagnosis, symptom management, disease treatment, and health promotion activities. MN501: Advanced Nursing Roles, MN502: Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Practice Nursing, MN504, MN505: Epidemiology and Health Promotion. Content builds upon previous diagnostic knowledge and clinical reasoning skills in the development of differential diagnosis and appropriate diagnostic workups. Age-appropriate, culturally sensitive, evidence-based plans of care are created. Communication skills and cooperative relationships with patients, families, and an interdisciplinary health care team approach is emphasized. The course explores health promotion and health maintenance approaches and strategies that incorporate individual health beliefs and practices.

Quarter Credit Hours: 5 | Prerequisite: Prerequisites/Corequisites: MN505 and MN552

 

MN568: FNP I – Primary Care Across the Life Span

This course examines the range of illnesses and conditions experienced by clients across the life span and gender in primary care settings. Illustration of a consistent approach to the evaluation and management of these illnesses and conditions are emphasized. You will expand your diagnostic and clinical reasoning and differential diagnoses abilities through continued application of new and previously acquired knowledge and skills in caring for clients who present acute, episodic, and chronic illness and conditions. You will formulate evidence-based management plans that address client health beliefs, developmental and family lifecycle stages, health promotion, screening, and health maintenance behaviors. Collaborative relationships with the client, family, and intradisciplinary health care team are emphasized. Oral and written skills using advanced technology are emphasized. MN501: Advanced Nursing Roles, MN502: Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Practice Nursing, MN504, MN505: Epidemiology and Health Promotion.

Quarter Credit Hours: 5 | Prerequisite: MN566

 

MN569: FNP I Clinical – Life Span Health Focus

This introductory course will provide students with the foundation of critical thought process in differential diagnosis. Common acute and chronic illness across the lifespan will be discussed. Common risk assessment, screening, and lifestyle modification will be presented. Introduction to paper and computerized documentation in the primary care setting will begin. Students will begin to develop collaborative skills involving the client, family, and the intradisciplinary health care team.

Quarter Credit Hours: 5 | Prerequisite: MN568; course may also be taken as a corequisite

 

MN572: AGNP I – Primary Care of the Adolescent and Adult

This course will focus on the primary care of clients from age 12 to late adulthood. The focus will be on gaining competence in understanding acute and chronic illnesses and their management. Health promotion, screening, and risk management is presented as integral to the primary care focus. Interdisciplinary team building for the care of the client is introduced. MN501: Advanced Nursing Roles, MN502: Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Practice Nursing, MN504, MN505: Epidemiology and Health Promotion.

Quarter Credit Hours: 5 | Prerequisite: MN566

 

MN573: AGNP I Clinical – Adolescent and Adult Focus

This clinical course introduces beginning skills in assessing, diagnosing, and treating common acute and chronic health conditions in the client aged 12 years through adulthood. The focus will be on pharmcologic and nonpharmcologic interventions as well as health promotion, screening, and lifestyle modification techniques.

Quarter Credit Hours: 5 | Prerequisite: MN572; course may also be taken as a corequisite

 

MN576: NP II – Primary Care of Women’s Health

This course will focus on primary health care specific to female clients. Focus will be on reproductive health maintenance, pregnancy prevention and management, care of the menopausal woman, and the assessment, diagnosis, and management of conditions specific to the female. Contemporary trends and issues that impact women’s health status will be discussed.

Quarter Credit Hours: 5 | Prerequisite: MN568 and MN569, or MN572 and MN573

 

MN577: NP II Clinical – Women’s Health Focus

This clinical course will focus on the unique needs of women across the lifespan. The unique care of women will be approached with attention to the psychosocial, ethnic, and cultural influences that affect physical and mental health. A collaborative approach to care will be employed. MN501: Advanced Nursing Roles, MN502: Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Practice Nursing, MN504, MN505: Epidemiology and Health Promotion

Quarter Credit Hours: 5 | Prerequisite: MN576; course may also be taken as a corequisite

 

MN580: FNP II – Primary Care of Children and Adolescents Health

The course will focus on the primary health care of individuals from birth to age 21 years. Assessment, diagnosis, and management of common acute and chronic health care issues will be explored. Health maintenance, screening, and anticipatory guidance with a focus on involving and educating parents, as appropriate, will be included. Assessment skills learning will include physical, psychosocial, mental health, and genetic/familial issues.

Quarter Credit Hours: 5 | Prerequisite: MN568 and MN569

 

MN581: FNP II Clinical – Children and Adolescent Health Focus

This clinical course will allow the student nurse practitioner opportunity to assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic health care issues in the pediatric and adolescent population in a primary care setting. Health maintenance, screening, and anticipatory guidance activities will take place in collaboration with the preceptor. Collaboration, communication, and referral with other health care and social service organizations will be conducted as part of a team approach to management.

Quarter Credit Hours: 5 | Prerequisite: MN580; course may also be taken as corequisite

 

MN584: AGNP II – Primary Care of the Frail Elderly

This course addresses the physical and psychosocial health and function of the frail elderly adult. Biologic, psychosocial, and social theories of aging will be explored. Strategies to promote health, minimize disability, and maximize quality of life within the context of independent living, assisted living environments, and skilled care facilities will be introduced. Alternatives to institutionalized care will be explored. Assessment and management of acute and chronic health conditions specific to the frail elderly will be discussed. Palliative care for terminal conditions will be addressed. Financial issues specific to the frail elderly will be analyzed MN501: Advanced Nursing Roles, MN502: Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Practice Nursing, MN504, MN505: Epidemiology and Health Promotion.

Quarter Credit Hours: 5 | Prerequisite: MN572 and MN573

 

MN585: AGNP II Clinical – Frail Elderly Focus

This clinical course will provide opportunity for students to assess, diagnose, and manage treatment of acute and chronic disease in the frail elderly. Adaptive interventions to meet the complex needs of the frail elderly arising from normal changes in the developmental stages of aging, multiple system dysfunction, psychosocial, and financial issues will be utilized. Optimizing a collaborative relationship with the client, caregiver, and other members of the health care team will be discussed.

Quarter Credit Hours: 5 | Prerequisite: MN584; course may also be taken as a corequisite

 

MN590: Applying Principles of Advanced Nursing Practice – Clinical

This course explores the advanced nursing practice roles of change agent and leader to influence health care outcomes for individuals, populations, or systems. A synthesis of the MSN and nurse educator program outcomes will be applied to an evidence-based practice project aimed at improving health care outcomes. All projects include a teaching component for patients and/or their families or other health care professionals. Students complete 100 clinical hours for this course.

Quarter Credit Hours: 5 | Prerequisite: MN523 and MN524

 

MN600: Evidence-Based Practice Project

As a culmination of the theories in nursing, evidence-based decision making, health policy, finance, health care delivery systems, practice issues, ethics, health promotion, disease prevention, and biostatistics, you will develop a manuscript eligible for publication in a professional nursing journal. The content of this manuscript will reflect your clinical project paper and its outcomes from your prior nursing courses MN501: Advanced Nursing Roles, MN502: Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Practice Nursing, MN504, MN505: Epidemiology and Health Promotion.

Quarter Credit Hours: 5 | Prerequisite: Completion of all core courses in the Master of Science in Nursing or prior completion of a master’s degree in nursing and all concentration courses; may not concurrently register for MN520 or MN534

 

MN603: Evaluating and Disseminating Principles of Advanced Nursing Practice – Clinical

In this course, students continue to explore the advanced nursing practice roles of change agent and leader through completion, evaluation, and dissemination of their evidenced-based practice project to influence health care outcomes for individuals, populations, or systems. Students complete 100 clinical practicum hours for this course.

Quarter Credit Hours: 5 | Prerequisite: MN590

 

MN605: Transition to Practice

This course completes the summative process for students to design and develop their individual role as an advanced practice nurse in primary care. Various careers available to the advanced practice registered nurse will be explored. Professional advocacy activities will be demonstrated. The student will differentiate between supervised, collaborative, and independent practice models. Malpractice and scope of practice issues specific to the primary care nurse practitioner role will be analyzed. Entrepreneurial opportunities for primary care nurse practitioners will be explored. MN501: Advanced Nursing Roles, MN502: Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Practice Nursing, MN504, MN505: Epidemiology and Health Promotion.

Quarter Credit Hours: 5 | Prerequisite: MN577; MN581 or MN585; and MN610 (may be taken as a corequisite)

 

MN610: NP III Clinical – Primary Care Focus

This clinical course focuses on the clinical application of assessment, differential diagnosis, symptom management, and disease treatment in the primary care setting. You are expected to assess and manage common acute episodic and chronic health illnesses across gender and age span in consultation with your clinical preceptor. Initiation of health promotion and health maintenance activities with individuals and groups is stressed. This final clinical experience enables you to synthesize skills and knowledge gained across the curriculum.

Quarter Credit Hours: 5 | Prerequisite: MN577; MN581 or MN585

 

MN650: Specialized Pharmacology for the AGACNP Acute Care NP

This course builds upon knowledge attained in the advanced pharmacology course with special attention to the needs of the adult and geriatric population in an acute care setting. This course focuses on safe and effective prescribing of cost-effective pharmacotherapeutics in the acute care environment. You will examine ethical, legal, and regulatory prescribing practices of the advanced practice nurse. Communication plans for the interdisciplinary team, clients, and/or families for both prescriptive and nonprescriptive drug therapies will be explored.

Quarter Credit Hours: 2 | Prerequisite: MN551, MN552, MN553, and completion of all core courses in the Master of Science in Nursing

 

MN651: AGACNP Introduction to Acute Care Management

This course is an introduction to the role and responsibilities of the adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner (AGACNP). The course introduces the range of acute and chronic conditions experienced by patients in the acute care setting, which are within the scope of practice of the acute care nurse practitioner. Age-appropriate, culturally sensitive, evidence-based plans of care are created. Cooperative relationships with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary health care team are emphasized. You will explore common primary and acute care health conditions and health promotion/maintenance strategies that incorporate individual cultural and health beliefs and practices. MN501: Advanced Nursing Roles, MN502: Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Practice Nursing, MN504, MN505: Epidemiology and Health Promotion.

Quarter Credit Hours: 4 | Prerequisite: MN551, MN552, MN553, completion of all core courses in the Master of Science in Nursing, and MN650 (course may also be taken as a corequisite)

 

MN652: AGACNP Acute Care Diagnosis and Management I

This course introduces the theoretical foundation of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of adult and geriatric acute episodic and unstable chronic health conditions in the acute care environment. Clinical practice guidelines will be explored. You will further develop conceptual knowledge of assessment and management of health, illness, and disease prevention. Interdisciplinary collaboration for the care of the client is introduced.

Quarter Credit Hours: 5 | Prerequisite: MN551, MN552, MN553, completion of all core courses in the Master of Science in Nursing, MN650, and MN651

 

MN653: AGACNP Acute Care Diagnosis and Management Clinical I

This clinical (160 hours) course focuses on interviewing and physical examination techniques to formulate differential diagnoses and management of adult and geriatric acute episodic and unstable chronic health conditions in the acute care environment. You will have the opportunity to implement the role of the nurse practitioner with adults in an acute care setting. MN501: Advanced Nursing Roles, MN502: Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Practice Nursing, MN504, MN505: Epidemiology and Health Promotion. You are expected to assess and manage common acute episodic and chronic unstable illnesses and conditions in consultation with your clinical preceptor. Initiation of health promotion and health maintenance activities with individuals and groups is stressed.

Quarter Credit Hours: 5 | Prerequisite: MN551, MN552, MN553, completion of all core courses in the Master of Science in Nursing, MN650, MN651, and MN652 (course may also be taken as a corequisite)

 

MN654: AGACNP Acute Care Diagnosis and Management II

This course builds on AGACNP Acute Care Diagnosis and Management I. The focus will be on the further development of knowledge related to the diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of adult and geriatric patients with acute episodic and chronic health conditions in the acute care environment. Emphasis is placed on the formation and evaluation of evidence-based plans of care for acute episodic and chronic, unstable, multisystem disorders in adult and geriatric patients.

Quarter Credit Hours: 5 | Prerequisite: MN551, MN552, MN553, completion of all core courses in the Master of Science in Nursing, MN650, MN651, MN652, and MN653

 

MN655: AGACNP Acute Care Diagnosis and Management Clinical II

This clinical (160 hours) course provides you with continued opportunity to further refine the management of medically or surgically complex patients in the acute care setting under the supervision of a preceptor. You will develop a comprehensive list of differential diagnoses and order cost-effective diagnostic and laboratory tests for the patient’s symptoms and diseases. Applying diagnostic reasoning and clinical judgment, you will develop and evaluate individualized management plans that consider the numerous factors affecting client adherence to prescribed treatment plans such as health beliefs and cultural practices.

Quarter Credit Hours: 5 | Prerequisite: MN551, MN552, MN553, completion of all core courses in the Master of Science in Nursing, MN650, MN651, MN652, MN653, and MN654 (course may also be taken as a corequisite)

 

MN656: AGACNP Critical Care Management

This course focuses on the advanced synthesis and management of critical care acute episodic and chronic health conditions for adult and geriatric patients in the acute care environment. Emphasis is placed on advanced proficiency in the formation and evaluation of evidence-based plans of care for acute episodic and chronic multisystem disorders in adult and geriatric patients. This course provides a comprehensive review of the acute care curriculum. MN501: Advanced Nursing Roles, MN502: Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Practice Nursing, MN504, MN505: Epidemiology and Health Promotion.

Quarter Credit Hours: 5 | Prerequisite: MN551, MN552, MN553, completion of all core courses in the Master of Science in Nursing, MN650, MN651, MN652, MN653, MN654, and MN655

 

MN657: AGACNP Critical Care Management Clinical

This final clinical course requires 200 hours to be completed during the 10 weeks; 100 of those hours must be in an approved critical care setting, emergency department excluded. This course provides you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the role of the acute care nurse practitioner. An acute care preceptor and site are required for this course. You will be required to apply the principles of clinical judgment, assessment, and diagnostic reasoning to the evaluation and management of adult and geriatric acute episodic and chronic health conditions in the acute care environment. During this course, you will practice more independent decision-making skills while using the preceptor as a clinical resource and mentor. You are expected to develop a stronger identity as an advanced practice nurse as you implement all aspects of the role, including provider and educator, as well as demonstrate a commitment to ensuring quality care through consultation, collaboration, documentation, continuing education, certification, and self-reflection. This course includes a diagnostic readiness test for national certification.

Quarter Credit Hours: 5 | Prerequisite: MN551, MN552, MN553, completion of all core courses in the Master of Science in Nursing, MN650, MN651, MN652, MN653, MN654, MN655, and MN656 (course may also be taken as a corequisite) MN501: Advanced Nursing Roles, MN502: Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Practice Nursing, MN504, MN505: Epidemiology and Health Promotion