Program Details

This is the first course in a series of 3 that provide an integrated understanding of the human response to pathological conditions and the associated pharmacological principles of major drug classifications, therapeutic modalities, and alternatives to pharmacologic interventions of these conditions.

Focuses on the core knowledge and competencies necessary to promote health and provide nursing care across the lifespan.

Focuses on the core knowledge and competencies necessary to perform health and physical assessment across the lifespan.

Focuses on the practical application of core knowledge and competencies across the lifespan. Includes simulation, lab, and clinical practicum.

Focuses on the core knowledge and competencies of nursing practice.

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This is the second course in a series of 3 that provide an integrated understanding of the human response to pathological conditions and the associated pharmacological treatment modalities and alternatives to pharmacologic interventions of these conditions.

Focuses on the core knowledge necessary to apply the nursing process to the care of patients across the lifespan living with chronic conditions.

Focuses on the core knowledge necessary to apply the nursing process to the care of patients across the lifespan experiencing mental health issues.

Focuses on the practical application of core knowledge and competencies across the lifespan. Includes simulation, lab, and clinical practicum.

Focuses on the core knowledge necessary to apply the nursing process to the care of patients across the lifespan with exacerbations of chronic and/or acute conditions in complex care situations.

This is the final course in a series of 3 that provide an integrated understanding of the human response to pathological conditions and the associated pharmacological principles of major drug classifications, therapeutic modalities, and alternatives to pharmacologic interventions of these conditions.

Focuses on the practical application of core knowledge and competencies across the lifespan. Includes simulation, lab, and clinical practicum.

Focuses on core knowledge and competencies necessary to give culturally congruent care to people from diverse populations. Open to non-nursing students with instructor permission.

Focuses on the core knowledge necessary to apply the nursing process to ensure continuity of care across settings for individuals and populations.

Focuses on the practical application of core knowledge and competencies across the lifespan. Includes simulation, lab, and clinical practicum.

Transition and socialization into the BSN prepared Registered Nurse role is explored. Role transition includes the BSN’s professional practice, certification, and licensure requirements.

Focuses on the practical application of nursing knowledge by synthesizing core knowledge, competencies, professional values, and leadership skills in nursing situations as evidenced by completion of a scholarly project.

Examines the mechanisms of disease across the lifespan through the integrated lens of normal physiology and pathophysiologic disruption. Emphasis is placed on how disease begins at the genetic and cellular level and leads to changes in organs and body systems. Content is presented using a systems-based approach and focuses on linking pathophysiology to advanced clinical reasoning. The course prepares students to apply pathophysiologic principles to diagnosis, prevention, and treatment planning in advanced practice.

Prepares the advanced practice nursing student for prescriptive authority and focuses on the pharmacokinetic basis for and pharmacotherapeutic management of simple and complex disease processes. Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of drug therapy principles and apply them within the context of evidence-based clinical decision-making. Emphasis on the ethical, legal, and procedural aspects of prescriptive authority as they pertain to the advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) role.

Students will move beyond fundamental assessment skills to develop proficiency in advanced techniques, the synthesis of subjective and objective data, and the formulation of differential diagnoses. The course integrates current evidence-based clinical guidelines, social determinants of health, and culturally responsive assessment practices. Content spans all human body systems and addresses assessment across diverse and special populations, including pediatric, geriatric, pregnant, and gender-diverse patients.

Explores the evolution of the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) role, focusing on leadership, interprofessional collaboration, and healthcare policy. Students will examine the legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities required to lead within complex healthcare systems.

Focuses on the systematic process of clinical inquiry. Students develop skills to critically appraise scientific evidence and translate research findings into clinical practice. Emphasis on applying the steps of the Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) process to real-world clinical problems as well as ethical research principles.

Focuses on the development of advanced diagnostic reasoning skills in the Nurse Practitioner (NP) through the scholarly understanding and application of health informatics and healthcare technology. It is designed to cultivate the NP student’s ability to critically utilize data and health technology to inform accurate clinical judgment and enhance patient safety in complex care environments.

Introduces advanced practice nurses to the principles of population health, epidemiology, and health promotion. Students will examine patterns of health and disease in populations, analyze the influence of social determinants, and evaluate strategies for improving wellness and reducing disparities. Emphasis is placed on applying population-level evidence to inform clinical decision-making and preventive care.

This culminating course prepares students for the transition from advanced practice student to professional nurse practitioner. Emphasis is placed on synthesizing clinical knowledge, developing strategies for successful board certification, navigating licensure and credentialing requirements, and planning for the first year of practice. Students will explore professional, legal, and practical considerations to enter practice with confidence.

Focuses on the synthesis of core knowledge into beginning Family Nurse Practitioner practice. Building upon prior mastery of advanced health assessment, pathophysiology, and pharmacology, students transition into the clinical management of common acute and chronic conditions across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on the FNP role in evidence-based treatment, patient-centered communication, and navigating the ethical and systemic complexities of primary care, including health equity and wellness-focused visits.

Diagnose and manage common acute illnesses and behavioral health conditions within the primary care setting. Students develop the clinical reasoning necessary to differentiate between routine presentations and high-risk symptoms requiring urgent intervention. The course emphasizes the screening, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment of mental health disorders, integrating both pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies into the primary care encounter. Prerequisite or Co-Enrollment: FNP 1

Diagnose and manage the unique healthcare needs of pediatric, geriatric, and gender-specific populations. Students synthesize evidence-based guidelines to treat acute and chronic conditions while navigating the distinct physiological and psychosocial transitions inherent to these groups. Emphasis is placed on tailoring clinical reasoning to address the complexities of care across specialized populations in the primary care setting. Prerequisite: FNP 1

Diagnose and manage chronic diseases across the lifespan within the primary care setting. Students synthesize clinical data and evidence-based guidelines to treat long-term conditions involving various organ systems and physiological processes. This course focuses on the longitudinal diagnosis and treatment of chronic disease, with an emphasis on interprofessional coordination of care across healthcare systems to optimize patient outcomes and prevent disease progression. Prerequisite: FNP 1

Integrating evidence-based practice, clinical reasoning, and patient safety principles in the selection, performance, interpretation, and documentation of diagnostic tests. In addition, students gain hands-on experience in common primary care procedures, developing proficiency in procedural skills, infection control, and patient-centered techniques.

Evaluates the neurobiological and psychological foundations of mental health to guide clinical decision-making. Students perform mental health assessments and refine differential diagnosis skills within a supervised clinical setting. By integrating didactic concepts with real-world cases, learners produce professional documentation and manage complex plans of care for patients across the developmental spectrum.

Evaluates the neurobiological and psychological foundations of mental health to guide clinical decision-making. Students perform advanced mental health assessments and refine differential diagnosis skills within a supervised clinical setting. By integrating didactic concepts with real-world cases, learners produce professional documentation and manage complex plans of care for patients across the developmental spectrum.

Integrates nursing, biological, social, and psychological sciences to deliver person-centered, evidence-based, and compassionate psychiatric mental health care. Students exercise advanced clinical judgment by synthesizing multifaceted patient data to formulate prioritized differential diagnoses. Through direct clinical application, learners design and present comprehensive care plans that incorporate health promotion, preventative strategies, and management interventions for diverse populations across the lifespan.

Analyzes major conceptual frameworks of individual, group, and family psychotherapy to implement diverse treatment modalities across the lifespan. Students evaluate complex psychodynamics to tailor therapeutic interventions for children, adolescents, adults, older adults, families, and groups. By integrating theoretical frameworks with clinical application, learners demonstrate advanced proficiency in selecting, facilitating, and managing evidence-based psychotherapeutic processes to improve patient outcomes.

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. Application of 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.

Integrates leadership theory, health promotion frameworks, and policy analysis to drive systemic health equity and organizational excellence. Students examine the nurse leader’s role in navigating the legal and regulatory landscape to influence local health outcomes, manage resources, and mitigate social determinants of health. Emphasis is placed on using systems thinking to design evidence-based interventions and lead interprofessional teams in the promotion of culturally responsive, high-quality care across diverse populations.

Explores evidence-based teaching strategies and the scholarship of teaching and learning in nursing education. Emphasis is placed on learner-centered instruction, assessment strategies, inclusive teaching practices, and scholarly dissemination of teaching innovations.

Explores the integration of informatics and educational technologies in nursing education and practice. Emphasis is placed on learning technologies, simulation, and ethical use of information systems.

Explores the role of the nurse educator in curriculum design, leadership, and organizational governance. Students examine educational frameworks, accreditation standards, learner outcomes, and systematic evaluation methods to support continuous program improvement.

Develops advanced scholarly writing skills essential for graduate nursing education and professional practice. Emphasis is placed on critical appraisal and synthesis of literature, academic writing conventions, ethical scholarship, and dissemination of nursing knowledge to diverse audiences.

This culminating course requires students to demonstrate advanced-level competence through the critical analysis of a complex healthcare issue. Students engage in a thoughtful inquiry to bridge the gap between nursing science and real-world application. Grounded in scholarship and professionalism, students engage in thoughtful inquiry to bridge the gap between nursing science and real-world application.

Demonstrates advanced clinical judgment and professional accountability through the comprehensive management of the full clinical spectrum in primary care. This culminating clinical course emphasizes the transition to professional practice, requiring students to integrate evidence-based standards with real-world practice. Students execute clinical leadership and facilitate interprofessional collaboration while navigating the ethical management of care transitions across the lifespan. By synthesizing advanced practice skills with a commitment to high-quality, equitable care, learners finalize the transition from student to autonomous professional provider. Prerequisites: FNP I, II, III, IV

Demonstrates advanced competency and professional accountability in the delivery of comprehensive psychiatric-mental health care across the lifespan. Students solidify clinical expertise by implementing specialized psychotherapeutic and pharmacological interventions for a self-identified population of choice. Through the execution of a personalized learning plan, learners bridge remaining competency gaps and validate readiness for national certification and licensure. This culminating experience integrates clinical mastery with professional practice management, including navigating contract negotiation and regulatory requirements, to ensure a seamless transition into the PMHNP role.