Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing

This course builds on principles of advanced pharmacology and provides a comprehensive overview of major drug classifications in relation to adult and geriatric populations. The effects of selected medications on pathophysiology with geriatric considerations are examined.  The student explores clinical decision making, evidence-based prescribing and safety, dose-response, side effects/drug interactions, and use of medication in the overall plan of care for populations across the lifespan, with an emphasis on preventive and health promotion and chronic disease management considerations.

This course examines evidence-based practice in adult acute/critical and chronic health care settings. It emphasizes the integration of theory, assessment, diagnosis and advanced therapeutics for adults and frail elders in high acuity patient settings.

This course includes an intense clinical experience to build the ACNP-AG expertise. A minimum of 165 clinical hours in an adult acute/critical and/or chronic health care setting, providing care to an adult/geriatric population. Preceptors may include practitioners and adult and adult-geriatric nurse practitioners or other physicians practicing in the health care setting.

A continuation of Adult Geriatric Acute Care I, this course examines evidence-based practice in adult acute/critical and chronic health care settings. It emphasizes the integration of theory, assessment, diagnosis and advanced therapeutics for adults and frail elders in high acuity patient settings.

This course includes an intense clinical experience to build the ACNP-AG expertise. A minimum of 165 clinical hours in an adult acute/critical and/or chronic health care setting, providing care to an adult/geriatric population. Preceptors may include practitioners and adult and adult-geriatric nurse practitioners or other physicians practicing in the health care setting.

This course builds upon Acute Care II and examines evidence-based practice in adult acute/critical and chronic health care settings. It emphasizes the integration of theory, assessment, diagnosis and advanced therapeutics for adults and frail elders in high acuity patient settings. A focus on the management of acute and chronic health problems will be analyzed.

This course includes an intense clinical experience to build the AGPCNP expertise. A minimum of 165 clinical hours in an adult acute/critical and/or chronic health care setting, providing care to an adult/geriatric population. 

A continuation of Adult Geriatric Acute Care III this course examines evidence-based practice in adult acute/critical and chronic health care settings. It emphasizes the integration of theory, assessment, diagnosis and advanced therapeutics for adults and frail elders in high acuity patient settings. A focus on the management of acute and chronic health problems will be analyzed.

This course includes an intense clinical experience to build the AGPCNP expertise. A minimum of 165 clinical hours in an adult acute/critical and/or chronic health care setting, providing care to an adult/geriatric population. Preceptors may include adult or family nurse practitioners or other physicians practicing in the health care setting.

This course builds on principles of advanced pharmacology and provides a comprehensive overview of major drug classifications in relation to children and families. The effects of selected medications on pathophysiology with considerations of age are examined. The student explores clinical decision making, evidence-based prescribing and safety, dose response, side effects/drug interactions, and use of medication in the overall plan of care for populations across the lifespan, with an emphasis on preventive and health promotion and chronic disease management considerations.

This course, level one of two-levels, examines essential competencies necessary to provide primary health care to patients and families of diverse populations with a focus on the adult and geriatric age groups. An emphasis on understanding the development and cultural needs of patients across the lifespan in a primary health setting are emphasized.

This FNP clinical experience advances the student’s proficiency in comprehensive health evaluation across the lifespan within the context of family, community, and culture. A minimum of 165 clinical hours are required. 

A continuation of Family Nurse Practitioner I, this course examines essential competencies necessary to provide primary health care to patients and families of diverse populations with a focus on the adult and geriatric age groups. An emphasis on understanding the development and cultural needs of patients across the lifespan in a primary health setting are emphasized.

The FNP clinical experience advances the student’s proficiency in comprehensive health evaluation across the lifespan within the context of family, community, and culture. A minimum of 165 clinical hours are required. 

This course, level two of two-levels, examines essential competencies necessary to provide primary health care to patients and families of diverse populations with a focus on the care of women and children. An emphasis on understanding the development and cultural needs of patients across the lifespan in a primary health setting are emphasized.

The FNP Clinical Experience builds upon FNP clinical experience and advances the student’s proficiency in comprehensive health evaluation across the lifespan within the context of family, community, and culture. A minimum of 165 clinical hours are required. 

This course, a continuation of Family Nurse Practitioner III, examines essential competencies necessary to provide primary health care to patients and families of diverse populations focusing on the care of women and children. An emphasis on understanding the development and cultural needs of patients across the lifespan in a primary health setting are emphasized.

The FNP Clinical Experience builds upon FNP III clinical experience and advances the student’s proficiency in comprehensive health evaluation across the lifespan within the context of family, community, and culture. A minimum of 165 clinical hours are required.  

This course builds on principles of advanced pharmacology and provides a comprehensive overview of major drug classifications in relation to mental health diagnoses and treatment across the lifespan. The effects of selected medications on pathophysiology and psychopathology are examined.  The student explores clinical decision making, evidence-based prescribing and safety, dose response, side effects/drug interactions, and use of medication in the overall plan of care for populations with mental health problems.

This course examines the theory of individual, family and group therapy techniques applicable across the lifespan, cross-cultural and problem-focused. The course further examines a selection of evidence-based theories of individual, group and family psychotherapy. The course studies the major presentations of mental illness, clinical theory, and the use of the DSM IV-R in diagnosing and treatment decisions for clients across the life span. Emphasis is placed on assessment of pathology in mental health, history taking, mental status evaluation, differential diagnosis, documentation of care, and evaluation of the treatment of psychiatric mental health care to clients across the lifespan. Legal and ethical considerations of therapy are considered.

This course provides the foundational intensive clinical experience in the psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) role. A minimum of 165 clinical hours are required. Preceptors will guide and direct the PMHNP students as they apply evidence-based practice concepts and develop expertise in assessing, diagnosing and developing treatment plans in the mental health care of families and individuals across the lifespan. 

A continuation of Psychiatric and Mental Health NP I, this course examines the theory of individual, family and group therapy techniques applicable across the lifespan, cross-cultural and problem-focused. The course further examines a selection of evidence-based theories of individual, group and family psychotherapy. The course studies the major presentations of mental illness, clinical theory, and the use of the DSM IV-R in diagnosing and treatment decisions for clients across the life span. Emphasis is placed on assessment of pathology in mental health, history taking, mental status evaluation, differential diagnosis, documentation of care, and evaluation of the treatment of psychiatric mental health care to clients across the lifespan. Legal and ethical considerations of therapy are considered.

This course continues the foundational intensive clinical experience in the psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) role. A minimum of 165 clinical hours are required. Preceptors will guide and direct the PMHNP students as they apply evidence-based practice concepts and develop expertise in assessing, diagnosing and developing treatment plans in the mental health care of families and individuals across the lifespan. 

This course examines the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) role in health promotion, disease prevention, diagnosis and management in psychiatric practice with diverse populations across the lifespan. Physiologic systems and psychiatric disorders are examined. Emphasis is placed on differentiating signs and symptoms for diagnosis and treatment and examines the effect of the illness on the family.

This course provides an advanced intensive clinical experience in the psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) role. A minimum of 165 clinical hours are required. Preceptors will guide and direct the PMHNP students as they apply evidence-based practice concepts and achieve greater Independence and expertise in assessing, diagnosing, treating and managing mental health care for families and individuals across the lifespan. 

A continuation of Psychiatric and Mental Health NP III, this course examines the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) role in health promotion, disease prevention, diagnosis and management in psychiatric practice with diverse populations across the lifespan. Physiologic systems and psychiatric disorders are examined. Emphasis is placed on differentiating signs and symptoms for diagnosis and treatment and examines the effect of the illness on the family.

This course provides an advanced intensive clinical experience in the psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) role. A minimum of 165 clinical hours are required. Preceptors will guide and direct the PMHNP students as they apply evidence-based practice concepts and achieve greater Independence and expertise in assessing, diagnosing, treating and managing mental health care for families and individuals across the lifespan.