2003 - 2004 Master of Science in Nursing Courses

Focuses on the development of advanced communication, assessment, and diagnostic reasoning skills necessary to manage health and alterations in health of individuals and families across the life span. A holistic and culturally sensitive approach to health assessment within a primary care setting is emphasized. Prerequisite: undergraduate health assessment course or equivalent.

A system-focused pathophysiology course. Covers physiologic and pathologic mechanisms of disease. Prerequisite: undergraduate pathophysiology course or equivalent.

Designed to provide the required general knowledge for safe, effective prescriptive practice as defined by the State of Utah Nurse Practice Act. Prerequisite: MSN 501.

Designed to provide a theoretical basis for advanced nursing practice. Concepts and principles of nursing and family theories are analyzed and applied to practice. Prerequisite: undergraduate nursing theory course or equivalent.

Emphasizes the diagnosis and management of common acute illnesses and stable chronic disease states in the adult and older adult client. Attention is given to early detection and treatment of chronic disease, occupational and environmental hazards, common psychosocial problems, and changes in function related to aging. Appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies are examined. The seminar explores the role of the family nurse practitioner and clinical management issues in primary health care of adults. Case studies are used to evaluate clinical decision making skills and to identify pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies. Prerequisites: MSN 500, 501; co-requisite: MSN 532.

Provides opportunities to advance knowledge and skills in the research process, research utilization, and grant writing used in primary health care practice. Prerequisites: undergraduate research and statistics courses or equivalent, and MSN 540.

Emphasizes the recognition and management of uncomplicated pregnancy and the diagnosis and management of acute and stable chronic health problems in the male and female young adult patient. Special emphasis is placed on health promotion and prevention issues in the young adult population. The clinical seminars utilize case studies to evaluate clinical decision-making and to identify pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapy for the young adult. Prerequisites: MSN 500, 501, 540, 550, 570.

Emphasizes well child care, and the recognition and management of acute illnesses and stable chronic diseases common to the pediatric and adolescent client. Attention is given to infectious disease, anticipatory guidance, facilitation of individual growth and development, accident prevention, and family interactions. Appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies for common health concerns are examined. The seminar explores the role of the family nurse practitioner and clinical management issues in primary care of infants, children and adolescents. Case studies are used to evaluate clinical decision making skills and to identify pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies. Prerequisites: MSN 500, 501, 532, 540, 550, 570, 581.

This class focuses on the development of ambulatory procedures skills necessary to manage health and alterations of health of individuals and families across the lifespan. Prerequisite: MSN 500.

Designed to explore, analyze and evaluate the role of the family nurse practitioner in the changing health care system. Provides macro to micro perspectives on leadership for the advanced practice nurse. National and local health policy, political activism, and economics are discussed. Development, maintenance, and evaluation of practice are examined.

Self-directed project or thesis completion in conjunction with the supervisory committee. Prerequisites: selection of supervisory committee and approval of proposal; MSN 540, 570.

Seminar explores the role of the family nurse practitioner and clinical management issues in primary health care. Special emphasis is placed on the assumption of the role and responsibilities of an advanced practice nurse. Case studies are used to evaluate clinical decision-making skills and to identify pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies. Prerequisites: MSN 500, 501, 532, 540, 550, 570, 581, 582, 601; co-requisite: MSN 670.

This course is for the ongoing completion of clinical practice hours. There is a registration fee of $250 per semester.

Special topics are offered under this course number as opportunities for students to explore areas of interest.

Independent pursuit of topics/areas not covered by core or elective courses. Prerequisites: consent of instructor, advisor, and school dean.

Designed to assist students to develop skills needed to effectively transition to the role of Family Nurse Practitioner. Prerequisites: MSN 500, 501, 532, 540, 550, 570, 581, 582, 601; co-requisite: MSN 639.

This course is for the ongoing work on the clinical research component of the Masters Program. There is a registration fee of $250 per semester.