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Accreditation
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program and post-graduate APRN certificate programs at Pacific Lutheran University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
The Family Nurse Practitioner curriculum meets the eligibility requirements for Family Nurse Practitioner Certification.
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner curriculum meets the eligibility requirements for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification.
Admission Criteria
- B.S.N. to D.N.P.: Hold a baccalaureate degree in nursing from a nationally accredited school of nursing
- M.S.N. to D.N.P. post-master’s: Completion of a master’s degree in nursing from a nationally-accredited school of nursing
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (B) on a 4.00 scale for all college work
- Submission of PLU Graduate Application forms and non-refundable fee
- Official transcripts from each college and university attended
- Professional résumé
- Statement of professional goals
- Two letters of recommendation
- Civil, administrative and criminal history clearance in all states as well as any other applicable territory or country
- Fluency in speaking, reading, writing and comprehending graduate-level English (see policy and procedures in the Graduate Application Addendum)
Advance Deposit
There are limitations on the number of students accepted into the D.N.P. program each year. Applicants accepted into the program are required to make a non-refundable $300 advance tuition payment to confirm their acceptance of an offer of admission within three weeks of their acceptance date.
Program Requirements
All admitted D.N.P. students must provide valid documentation of the following by designated dates and before enrollment in any practicum/clinical course:
- Unrestricted licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Washington or a Multi-State License from their home state of record under the Nurse License Compact;
- Immunization and health status;
- CPR certification;
- Comprehensive personal health insurance; and
- Civil, administrative, and criminal history clearance in all states, as well as any other applicable territory or country.
Drug Testing Policy
Students may be required to submit to drug screenings as required by the clinical agencies and School of Nursing. The screenings may be scheduled or they may occur at random and unannounced. Students will be expected to adhere to any deadline set by the agencies and/or the School of Nursing.
Advising
The Program Coordinator or designee for the School of Nursing typically completes initial advising and program planning with interested applicants and admitted students. Post-master’s students will meet with the Program Coordinator or designee to conduct a Gap Analysis of previous master’s coursework and develop a plan of study to meet the D.N.P. degree requirements. D.N.P. applicants are strongly encouraged to attend one of the regularly scheduled information sessions and review the website. Upon matriculation, all students are assigned a graduate faculty advisor.
Non-Matriculated Students
B.S.N. or M.S.N.-prepared registered nurses may, with permission of the Program Coordinator or designee, enroll in up to nine semester hours of D.N.P. courses on a non-matriculated basis. Non-matriculated students are, by definition, non-degree seeking individuals, and there is no guarantee that non-matriculated students will eventually be admitted. Non-matriculated students must formally apply to, and be accepted to, the D.N.P. program if they want to seek a D.N.P. degree. For more information on non-matriculated status, see the Graduate School policies.
D.N.P. Program for B.S.N. (Prepared Registered Nurses)
D.N.P. Program for B.S.N. (Prepared Registered Nurses)
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program is designed for nurses seeking a terminal degree at the highest level of nursing practice. The sequence of study recognizes the academic and professional success of the baccalaureate degree as the groundwork for graduate study. A limited number of candidates are admitted each year and admission is competitive.
The PLU Doctor of Nursing Practice degree prepares graduates in the advanced practice specialty area of Family Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Graduates are able to develop and evaluate quality within a health system, collaborate with inter-professional teams to improve health outcomes, and be leaders in the nursing profession. The D.N.P curriculum consists of core coursework (theory, advanced practice roles, evaluation and outcomes research, leadership and management, and advanced health promotion, information systems and patient care technology, epidemiology, analytical methods, translating research into practice, and health policy), a D.N.P. Final Project and the specialty track coursework for either the Family Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specialty.
- The Family Nurse Practitioner specialty core coursework focuses on client-centered clinical practice, and prepares nurse practitioners to respond to the needs of today and tomorrow’s health care consumers, to manage direct care based on advanced assessment and diagnostic reasoning, to incorporate health promotion and disease prevention interventions into health care delivery, and to recognize their potential for professional growth, responsibility, and autonomy. Successful completion of the D.N.P. Family Nurse Practitioner program qualifies students to sit for national certification examinations for Family Nurse Practitioner, making them eligible under Washington State law for Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) licensure.
- The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specialty coursework prepares nurses to provide comprehensive mental health, psychiatric and addictions care at the advanced practice level in hospitals, outpatient, and community settings. Scope of practice includes advanced practice psychiatric-mental health nursing assessment, psychopharmacology, group, individual and family therapy and advanced nursing interventions across the lifespan. Successful completion of the D.N.P. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner track qualifies students to sit for national certification examinations for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, making them eligible under Washington State law for Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) licensure.
Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree Requirements
80 semester hours
Prerequisite Course: Introductory Statistics (including inferential and descriptive) with a minimum grade of 3.0 (B).
- Core D.N.P. Courses – 31 semester hours
- GNUR 701: Foundations of Scholarly Writing & Communications (2)
- GNUR 702: Advanced Practice Roles & Collaboration (1)
- GNUR 703: Theoretical Foundations & Evidence Based Practice (3)
- GNUR 704: Population Health, Policy, & Politics (2)
- GNUR 705: Information Systems & Patient Care Technology (2)
- GNUR 706: Biostatistics, Analytical Methods, & Epidemiology (3)
- GNUR 707: Quality Improvement & Research Methods (3)
- GNUR 708: Advanced Practice Leadership & Resource Management (3)
- GNUR 710: Advanced Pathophysiology (3)
- GNUR 711: Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics (3)
- GNUR 712: Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics Discussion (1)
- GNUR 713: Advanced Physical Assessment (3)
- GNUR 714: Advanced Practice Clinical Diagnosis & Management (2)
- Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Project Courses – minimum 13 semester hours
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- GNUR 795: DNP Project Proposal (1)
- GNUR 796: DNP Project Proposal Seminar (2)
- GNUR 797: DNP Project Seminar (1 each semester after N791 until final semester)
- GNUR 798: DNP Project Clinical Hours (1-5)
- GNUR 799: DNP Project Final Seminar (2 in final semester)
- Family Nurse Practitioner Core Courses – 34 semester hours
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- GNUR 715: Psych/Mental Health Essentials for Primary Care (2)
- GNUR 720: Primary Care Procedures & Diagnostics (3)
- GNUR 721: FNP 1 (2)
- GNUR 722: FNP 2 (2)
- GNUR 723: FNP 3 (2)
- GNUR 724: FNP 4 (1)
- GNUR 731: FNP 1 Seminar/Clinical (3)
- GNUR 732: FNP 2 Seminar/Clinical (3)
- GNUR 733: FNP 3 Seminar/Clinical (3)
- GNUR 734: FNP 4 Seminar/Clinical (3)
- GNUR 735: FNP 5 Seminar/Clinical (4)
- GNUR 736: FNP Capstone Seminar/Clinical (6)
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Core Courses — 38 semester hours
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- GNUR 716: Primary Care Essentials for PMHNPs (2)
- GNUR 717: Management of Substance Abuse & Addiction (2)
- GNUR 718: Management of Complex Trauma (2)
- GNUR 740: Psychopharmacology Across the Lifespan (3)
- GNUR 741: PMHNP 1 (2)
- GNUR 742: PMHNP 2 (2)
- GNUR 743: PMHNP 3 (2)
- GNUR 744: PMHNP 4 (1)
- GNUR 751: PMHNP 1 Seminar/Clinical (3)
- GNUR 752: PMHNP 2 Seminar/Clinical (3)
- GNUR 753: PMHNP 3 Seminar/Clinical (3)
- GNUR 754: PMHNP 4 Seminar/Clinical (3)
- GNUR 755: PMHNP 5 Seminar/Clinical (4)
- GNUR 756: PMHNP 6 Seminar/Clinical (6)
Post-Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree for Advanced Practice Nurses
The post-master’s D.N.P. degree builds on the master’s degree in advanced practice nursing (Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist). Students complete the D.N.P. Core and D.N.P. Project coursework. A Gap Analysis is conducted to determine what previous coursework meets the D.N.P. competencies and which additional courses will be required for the PLU D.N.P. degree.
Post-Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree for Those Seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Specialty
The post-master’s D.N.P. for master’s-prepared nurses who wish to complete the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) specialty builds on master’s level coursework, with the student completing the FNP or PMHNP specialty core, the D.N.P. Core and the D.N.P. Scholarly Project coursework at PLU. A Gap Analysis is conducted to determine what previous coursework meets the D.N.P. competencies and which additional courses will be required for the PLU D.N.P. degree.
Post-Graduate Certificates
The School of Nursing offers a Post-Graduate Certificate for the Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner, or Emergency Nurse Practitioner specialty.
Program Approval
The School of Nursing is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and is approved by the Washington State Board of Nursing. The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) curriculum meets requirements for national certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner. The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) curriculum meets eligibility requirements for national certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Post-Graduate Certificate Application Priority Deadlines
Post-Graduate Certificate candidates may apply for admission at any time during the year. However, application by the priority deadline will enhance the applicant’s potential for admission and for arranging financial assistance.
- Priority Date #1: December 1
- Priority Date #2: January 15
Admission Criteria
- Completion of a master’s degree or doctoral degree in nursing from a nationally-accredited school of nursing.
- A minimum cumulative 3.00 GPA (B) on a 4.00 scale for all college work.
- Submission of PLU Graduate Application via Nursing CAS.
- Official transcripts from each college and university attended.
- Professional résumé.
- Statement of professional goals.
- Two letters of recommendation.
- Civil, administrative, and criminal history clearance in all states as well as any other applicable territory or country.
- Fluency in speaking, reading, writing, and comprehending graduate-level English.
Advance Deposit
There are limitations on the number of students accepted into the Post-Graduate Certificate program each year. Applicants accepted into the program are required to make a non-refundable $300 advance tuition payment to confirm their acceptance of an offer of admission within three weeks of their acceptance date.
Program Requirements
All admitted Post-Graduate Certificate students must provide valid documentation of the following by designated dates and before enrollment in any practicum/clinical course:
- Unrestricted licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Washington;
- Verification of graduation from an accredited nursing masters or doctoral program;
- Immunization and health status;
- BLS certification;
- Comprehensive personal health insurance; and
- Civil, administrative, and criminal history clearance in all states, as well as any other applicable territory or country
Drug Testing Policy
Students may be required to submit to drug screenings as required by the clinical agencies and School of Nursing. The screenings may be scheduled or they may occur at random and unannounced. Students will be expected to adhere to any deadline set by the agencies and/or School of Nursing.
Advising
The School of Nursing graduate lead typically completes initial advising and program planning with applicants and admitted students. Post-Master’s students will meet with the Program Coordinator or designee to conduct a gap analysis of previous master’s coursework and develop a plan of study to meet the Post-Masters Certificate requirements. Upon matriculation, all students are assigned a graduate faculty advisor.
Post-Graduate Certificate
The Post-Graduate Certificate prepares graduates in the advanced practice specialty areas of Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and Emergency Nurse Practitioner. The curriculum consists of the specialty track coursework. A gap analysis of previous graduate coursework will be conducted for all applicants.
Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate
46 semester hours
The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) specialty core coursework focuses on client-centered clinical practice and prepares nurses to respond to the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s health care consumers, to manage direct care based on advanced assessment and diagnostic reasoning, to incorporate health promotion and disease prevention interventions into health care delivery, and to recognize their potential for professional growth, responsibility, and autonomy. Successful completion of the Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Graduate Certificate program qualifies students to sit for national certification examinations for Family Nurse Practitioner, making them eligible under Washington State law for Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) licensure.
- GNUR 710: Advanced Pathophysiology (3)
- GNUR 711: Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics (3)
- GNUR 712: Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics Discussion (1)
- GNUR 713: Advanced Physical Assessment (3)
- GNUR 714: Advanced Practice Clinical Diagnosis & Management (2)
- GNUR 715: Psych/Mental Health Essentials for Primary Care (2)
- GNUR 720: Primary Care Procedures & Diagnostics (3)
- GNUR 721: FNP 1 (2)
- GNUR 722: FNP 2 (2)
- GNUR 723: FNP 3 (2)
- GNUR 724: FNP 4 (1)
- GNUR 731: FNP 1 Seminar/Clinical (3)
- GNUR 732: FNP 2 Seminar/Clinical (3)
- GNUR 733: FNP 3 Seminar/Clinical (3)
- GNUR 734: FNP 4 Seminar/Clinical (3)
- GNUR 735: FNP 5 Seminar/Clinical (4)
- GNUR 736: FNP Capstone Seminar/Clinical (6)
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Certificate
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specialty coursework prepared nurses to provide comprehensive mental health, psychiatric, and addictions care at the advanced practice level in hospitals, outpatient, and community settings. Scope of practice includes advanced practice psychiatric-mental health nursing assessment, psychopharmacology, group, individual and family therapy, and advanced nursing interventions across the lifespan. Successful completion of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Post-Graduate Certificate qualifies students to sit for national certification examinations for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, making them eligible under Washington State law for Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) licensure.
- GNUR 710: Advanced Pathophysiology (3)
- GNUR 711: Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics (3)
- GNUR 712: Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics Discussion (1)
- GNUR 713: Advanced Physical Assessment (3)
- GNUR 714: Advanced Practice Clinical Diagnosis & Management (2)
- GNUR 716: Primary Care Essentials for PMHNPs (2)
- GNUR 717: Management of Substance Abuse & Addiction (2)
- GNUR 718: Management of Complex Trauma (2)
- GNUR 740: Psychopharmacology Across the Lifespan (3)
- GNUR 741: PMHNP 1 (2)
- GNUR 742: PMHNP 2 (2)
- GNUR 743: PMHNP 3 (2)
- GNUR 744: PMHNP 4 (1)
- GNUR 751: PMHNP 1 Seminar/Clinical (3)
- GNUR 752: PMHNP 2 Seminar/Clinical (3)
- GNUR 753: PMHNP 3 Seminar/Clinical (3)
- GNUR 754: PMHNP 4 Seminar/Clinical (3)
- GNUR 755: PMHNP 5 Seminar/Clinical (4)
- GNUR 756: PMHNP 6 Seminar/Clinical (6)
D.N.P. and Graduate Certificate Courses
GNUR 640 : ENP Procedures
Provides the Emergency Nurse Practitioner student with a range of diagnostic and interventional skills used in urgent care and emergency settings; including, the ability to understand, manage, and safely perform these procedures. (2) (2 credits lab/seminar)
GNUR 701 : Foundations of Scholarly Writing & Communication
Reinforces composition and writing skills for academic purposes. APA is stressed; including, writing, citations, and references. Written communication of ideas to inform and persuade a reader on a topic through a variety of dissemination methods. (2)
GNUR 702 : Advanced Practice Roles & Collaboration
Focuses on the role of an advanced practice nurse and interprofessional collaboration, change management and systems thinking to improve outcomes. Includes an historical perspective of nursing roles as well as the evolution of advanced practice nursing. Students will explore advanced practice nursing roles through analysis of ethical, professional, social, and practice perspectives. (1)
GNUR 703 : Theoretical Foundations & Evidence Based Practice
Advances student understanding of the foundational nursing, scientific, and theoretical underpinnings of advanced practice. Provides a broad overview of evidence-based advanced practice nursing. Philosophical, conceptual, and theoretical perspectives as well as research methods are examined. (3)
GNUR 704 : Population Health, Policy, & Politics
Provides theoretical foundation and a framework for examining health promotion, population health, health equity, and health policy that focus on advanced practice nursing and advocacy. The interdependence of policy and practice will be evaluated, with a focus on the challenges of engaging and influencing health policy locally, nationally, and globally. Students will analyze the ethical, legal, economic, and sociocultural factors influencing policy development. Health policy frameworks are analyzed from governmental, organizational, and clinical practice perspectives. (2)
GNUR 705 : Information Systems & Patient Care Technology
Focuses on nursing informatics knowledge and skills needed to assess, evaluate, and optimize health information systems and technology to support communication, the delivery of high-quality evidence-based care, and improvement of population health. Includes use of systems analysis, decision theory, consumer use of informatics for health care information, and consideration of ethical, regulatory, and legal issues. (2)
GNUR 706 : Biostatistics, Analytical Methods, & Epidemiology
Prepares students to think quantitatively and assess data critically. Examines principles of statistical inference and their application to the analysis and interpretation for answering practice questions. Students gain experience in interpreting qualitative and quantitative data. (3)
GNUR 707 : Quality Improvement & Research Methods
Explores the theoretical foundations and application of quality improvement methods, tools, and strategies needed to increase organizational effectiveness. Focuses on measurement and accountability in health care delivery systems through the examination and analysis of data, structure, processes, and outcomes. Students explore the development and use of relevant outcome measures to evaluate research, quality improvement, and programs in order to inform and use new knowledge to provide, change, and evaluate delivery of healthcare initiatives focused on client-centered, clinically demonstrable care. (3)
GNUR 708 : Advanced Practice Leadership & Resource Management
Prepared students to ethically lead and practice in organizations that advance high reliability principles, patient safety, inter-professional teamwork, and continuous learning. Provides a comprehensive systems-thinking approach to include policy, economics, and financial principles to promote high quality health care delivery to individuals, families, and communities. Develops foundational financial cost and budgeting concepts integral to advanced practice nursing; including, entrepreneurship, management of resources, productivity, reimbursements, and cost effective care. (3)
GNUR 710 : Advanced Pathophysiology
Focuses on normal physiologic and pathologic mechanisms of disease for the advanced practice student. It provides primary components of the foundation for clinical assessment, decision making, and management of patients across the lifespan. (3)
GNUR 711 : Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics
Prepares the advanced practice student for prescriptive authority and focuses on the pharmacokinetic basis for and pharmacotherapeutic management of simple and complex disease processes. Includes ethical, legal, and procedural aspects of prescriptive authority. (3)
GNUR 712 : Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics Discussion
Discussion on pharmacology topics specific to population focus. Co-requisite: GNUR 711. (1 seminar)
GNUR 713 : Advanced Physical Assessment
Development and performance of the skills needed for advanced health assessment of individuals, families, or communities through the lifespan. Provides knowledge to complete a comprehensive history, physical, and mental health exam leading to the development of a differential diagnosis. Incorporates assessing wellness, screening, and chief complaint. (3; 1 didactic, 2 lab)
GNUR 714 : Advanced Practice Clinical Diagnosis & Management
A focus on the symptoms/health problem assessment and selection and interpretation of screening and diagnostic tests in order to formulate a differential diagnosis and treatment plan. Emphasis is on acquisition and analysis of relevant data for the development of a comprehensive and holistic assessment with an understanding of population health and care of diverse populations. (2)
GNUR 715 : Psych/Mental Health Essentials for Primary Care
Provides foundational knowledge and skills to facilitate recognition and management of mental health conditions in the primary care setting. Focuses on the evaluation and management of common mental health issues in primary care; including, mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, substance use/abuse, suicidal intent, self-injurious behavior, etc. Assessment tools, primary care management, and criteria for referral to be included. (2)
GNUR 716 : Primary Care Essentials for PMHNPs
Provides the PMHNP student knowledge and skills to assist in the primary care management of co-morbid medical conditions commonly occurring in patients with psychiatric-mental health disorders. (2)
GNUR 717 : Management of Substance Abuse & Addiction
Provides an integrated approach to the neurobiology, assessment, diagnosis, and clinical management of substance-related and addictive disorders across the lifespan. (2)
GNUR 718 : Management of Complex Trauma
Focus on the principles and inter-professional practices of Trauma-Informed Care. Includes an overview of the major theories of trauma assessment and treatment, including care for the patient and self-care for the practitioner. Evidence-based psychotherapies will be emphasized and students will learn about the use of medications as adjuncts for psychiatric symptoms that are often comorbid with trauma. (2)
GNUR 720 : Primary Care Procedures & Diagnostics
Provides the family nurse practitioner student with a range of office-based skills; including, the ability to understand, manage, and perform common primary care procedures. (3; 1 didactic, 2 lab)
GNUR 721 : FNP 1
Application of theory, research, and diagnostic reasoning related to health care conditions and the management of individuals with common episodic and/or stable chronic conditions across the lifespan with a focus on wellness, including topics specific to women and children. (2)
GNUR 722 : FNP 2
Application of theory, research, and diagnostic reasoning related to health care conditions and the management of individuals with complex chronic conditions across the lifespan. (2)
GNUR 723 : FNP 3
Application of theory, research, and diagnostic reasoning related to health care conditions and the management of individuals with multiple complex chronic conditions across the lifespan. (2)
GNUR 724 : FNP 4
Application of theory, research, and diagnostic reasoning related to health care conditions and the management of individuals with complex comorbid patients across the lifespan. (1)
GNUR 731 : FNP 1 Seminar/Clinical
Discussion of FNP 1 course concepts and real-life scenarios. Includes demonstration of clinical concepts; including, assessment, differential diagnosis, and documentation. Clinical practice preceptorship to develop physical and mental health exam, differential diagnosis, diagnostic reasoning, and plan of care for individuals with common conditions. (3; 1 seminar, 2 clinical) (120 hours)
GNUR 732 : FNP 2 Seminar/Clinical
Discussion of FNP 2 course concepts and real-life scenarios. Includes demonstration of clinical concepts; including, assessment, differential diagnosis, and documentation. Clinical practice preceptorship to develop physical and mental health exam, differential diagnosis, diagnostic reasoning, and plan of care for individuals with multiple chronic conditions. (3; 1 seminar, 2 clinical) (120 hours)
GNUR 733 : FNP 3 Seminar/Clinical
Discussion of FNP 3 course concepts and real-life scenarios. Includes demonstration of clinical concepts; including, assessment, differential diagnosis, and documentation. Clinical practice preceptorship to develop physical and mental health exam, differential diagnosis, diagnostic reasoning, and plan of care for individuals with multiple complex chronic conditions. (3; 1 seminar, 2 clinical) (120 hours)
GNUR 734 : FNP 4 Seminar/Clinical
Discussion of FNP core concepts and real-life scenarios. Includes demonstration of clinical concepts; including, assessment, differential diagnosis, and documentation. Clinical practice preceptorship to demonstrate independent physical and mental health exam, differential diagnosis, diagnostic reasoning and plan of care for individuals. (3; 1 seminar, 2 clinical) (120 hours)
GNUR 735 : FNP 5 Seminar/Clinical
Discussion of advanced FNP core concepts and real-life scenarios. Includes demonstration of clinical concepts; including, assessment, differential diagnosis, and documentation. Clinical practice preceptorship to demonstrate effective independent physical and mental health exam, differential diagnosis, diagnostic reasoning, and plan of care for individuals. (4; 2 seminar, 2 clinical) (120 hours)
GNUR 736 : FNP Capstone Seminar/Clinical
In this culminating clinical course students will demonstrate increased competency and accountability in the provision of comprehensive primary health care. Professional practice issues including contract negotiation and requirements for certification and licensure are included. Culminating clinical practice preceptorship to demonstrate independent, competent, appropriate care of individuals across the lifespan. (6; 2 seminar, 4 clinical) (240 hours)
GNUR 740 : Psychopharmacology Across the Lifespan
Focuses on the principles of psychiatric pharmacotherapy across the lifespan, biological mechanisms of action of psychotropic drugs, and the role of the advanced practice psychiatric nurse prescriber. The neurobiological underpinnings of symptom etiology and treatment will form the basis of clinical decision-making in all phases of psychopharmacological treatment for child/adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. (3)
GNUR 741 : PMHNP 1
An integrated approach to the assessment, diagnosis, and clinical management of psychopathology across the lifespan is covered in this course. An in-depth exploration of the neurobiological underpinnings of mental health problems and psychiatric disorders will serve as the framework of the course. (2)
GNUR 742 : PMHNP 2
Provides an integrated approach to the assessment, diagnosis, and clinical management of complex psychopathology across the lifespan. (2)
GNUR 743 : PMHNP 3
Provides an integrated approach to the assessment, diagnosis, and clinical management of complex psychopathology across the lifespan. (2)
GNUR 744 : PMHNP 4
Examines methods and major conceptual frameworks of individual, group, and family psychotherapy. An overview of the major schools of family and personality theory, psychological development, and derived individual psychotherapy treatment modalities, to better understand the dynamics of the patient and the therapeutic relationship with children, adolescents, adults, elders, families, and groups. (1)
GNUR 751 : PMHNP 1 Seminar/Clinical
Discussion of PMHNP 1 course concepts with real-life scenarios. Includes demonstration of clinical concepts; including, assessment, differential diagnosis, and documentation. Clinical practice preceptorship to develop mental health exam, differential diagnosis, diagnostic reasoning, and plan of care for individuals with common mental health conditions. (3; 1 seminar, 2 clinical) (120 hours)
GNUR 752 : PMHNP 2 Seminar/Clinical
Discussion of PMHNP 2 course concepts with real-life scenarios. Includes demonstration of clinical concepts; including, assessment, differential diagnosis, and documentation. Clinical practice preceptorship to develop mental health exam, differential diagnosis, diagnostic reasoning, and plan of care for individuals with complex mental health conditions. (3; 1 seminar, 2 clinical) (120 hours)
GNUR 753 : PMHNP 3 Seminar/Clinical
Discussion of PMHNP 3 course concepts with real-life scenarios. Includes demonstration of clinical concepts; including, assessment, differential diagnosis, and documentation. Clinical practice preceptorship to develop mental health exam, differential diagnosis, diagnostic reasoning, and plan of care for individuals and groups in psychotherapy. (3; 1 seminar, 2 clinical) (120 hours)
GNUR 754 : PMHNP 4 Seminar/Clinical
Discussion of PMHNP 4 course concepts with real-life scenarios. Includes demonstration of clinical concepts; including, assessment, differential diagnosis, and documentation. Clinical practice preceptorship to demonstrate progressively independent mental health exam, differential diagnosis, diagnostic reasoning, and plan of care for individuals. (3; 1 seminar, 2 clinical) (120 hours)
GNUR 755 : PMHNP 5 Seminar/Clinical
Discussion of advanced PMHNP core concepts and real-life scenarios. Includes demonstration of clinical concepts; including, assessment, differential diagnosis, and documentation. Clinical practice preceptorship to demonstrate independent mental health exam, differential diagnosis, diagnostic reasoning, and plan of care for individuals. (4; 2 seminar, 2 clinical) (120 hours)
GNUR 756 : PMHNP Capstone Seminar/Clinical
In this culminating clinical course, students will demonstrate increased competency and accountability in the provision of comprehensive psychiatric-mental health care. Students will gain expertise by working with an identified population of choice and implementing selected psychotherapeutic and pharmacological interventions. Students will develop an individual learning plan to address any gaps in the attainment of required Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner competencies. Professional practice issues including contract negotiation and requirements for certification and licensure are included. Culminating clinical practice preceptorship to demonstrate independent, competent, appropriate care of individuals across the lifespan. (6; 2 seminar, 4 clinical) (240 hours)
GNUR 791 : Independent Study
Opportunities for advanced study in selected topic related to student's area of interest. Consent of the Dean required. (1-4)
GNUR 795 : DNP Project Proposal
Builds upon previous DNP courses and provides students a structured environment to begin the DNP project process, including developing strategies for translating research findings into sustainable improvements in patient and clinical outcomes for a diverse population. The use of information technology and interprofessional collaboration will be emphasized. Models used to guide the process of implementing and evaluating evidence-based practice change will be examined. (1)
GNUR 796 : DNP Project Proposal Seminar
Mentorship and guidance for successful proposal of DNP project. May be repeated for credit until project successfully proposed. (2)
GNUR 797 : DNP Project Seminar
Student will plan, implement, evaluate, and disseminate the results of a DNP project. This seminar course is repeated for credit every semester after DNP Project proposal is accepted until their final semester. Students will take the Final Seminar in their final semester. Each semester will focus on different aspects of the project; including, planning, implementation, and data analysis. (1)
GNUR 798 : DNP Project Clinical Hours
Variable credit DNP Project Experience course for students to progress through the DNP Project sequence. Required number of clinical credits will be between 5 and 15 depending on their program. Required number of credits will be delineated by the APC at the beginning of the student's program (1-5)
GNUR 799 : DNP Project Final Seminar
Dissemination of results of the DNP Project through writing, presentation, and peer-review. May be repeated for credit until project successfully completed and disseminated. (2)