MASTER RESOURCE OUTLINE

 

Credits: 8 (2 lecture; 6 clinical lab)

Semester Offered: Spring

Pre-requisite: NRSG 623

Degree: DNP

DNP Essentials: I, II, III, IV,  VI, VII, VIII

Graduate Program Objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Course Description

In this graduate nursing practicum students will further refine their role as a doctorally prepared nurse practitioner demonstrating expertise, specialized knowledge, and expanded responsibility and accountability in the care and management of individuals and families. Students in the family nurse practitioner (FNP) option participate in the selection of a practice setting such as family health, pediatrics, women's health, gerontology, a broad-based primary care, or specialty practice. Students will incorporate a holistic perspective in the management of patients and engage in the formation of therapeutic partnerships in a clinical practice.

Course objectives

  1. Incorporate diverse and culturally sensitive approaches to formulate comprehensive differential diagnoses related to individual health in complex
  2. Implement and evaluate pharmacologic interventions based on current knowledge of pharmacology and physiology, evidence-based care, and practice
  3. Develop, apply, and evaluate nursing strategies using evidence-based modalities to treat the physical health problems of individuals, groups, and families across the
  4. Demonstrate the effective use of therapeutic communication strategies and sustain therapeutic relationships and partnerships with patients and other professionals to facilitate optimal care and patient
  5. Demonstrate advanced levels of clinical judgment, systems thinking, and accountability in designing, delivering, and evaluating evidence-based care to improve patient
  6. Integrate legal, financial, regulatory, and professional standards and competencies of advanced professional nursing in a variety of health care environments.
  7. Address issues of intra-professional collaborative practice and scope of advanced practice nursing.
  8. Reflect on the process of role transition as it relates to one’s individual transition to the APRN role.
  9. Explore professional organizations, certification, credentialing, prescriptive authority, and continuing education requirements.

Course Learning Outcome

Integrate and synthesize the essentials and specialty requirements necessary to demonstrate competency in an area of specialized nursing practice.

Suggested Content

  • Develop a CV and cover letter
  • Review requirements for state licensure and begin the application process
  • Evaluate the different national licensing boards and submit initial application
  • Develop a timeline for board exam prep and study
  • Discuss malpractice insurance and various legal issues surrounding independent practice
  • Reimbursement
  • Discuss role transition from student to practicing NP

 

Approved by GAAC: 10/11; 2/27/12; amended 11/19/12; 4/26/19

Approved by Faculty: 4/9/12; modified 1/7/2013; 5/2/19