Program Student Learning Outcomes
Post-graduate student learning outcomes are to:
- Function as an advanced practice nurse in a specialty area of practice.
- Analyze and monitor the quality and cost effectiveness of clinical decisions.
- Provide culturally competent care within multidisciplinary health care systems.
- Apply ethical and legal principles to complex health care environments.
- Utilize research to provide quality health care, to initiate change and improve nursing practice.
- Assume the role of advocate, educator, and change agent for consumers within health care systems.
Graduates Meet the Following Standards
You must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours, depending on previous coursework and your initial degree as an advanced practice registered nurse.;
The number of clinical hours is determined by the gap analysis and varies from 500 to 750.
Course Curriculum
Specialty curriculum content
- NSG-557A Pediatric Acute Care I (Credits: 3)
- NSG-557B Pediatric Acute Care II (Credits: 3)
Subtotal: 6
Specialty practica
- NRS-541P Specialty Practicum (Credits: 1-12)
- Credit hours: 3, clock hours: 252
- NRS-600P Specialty Residency (Credits: 1-7)
- Credit hours: 3, clock hours: 252
Subtotal: 6
Total: 12
Additional courses or clinical hours may be required after a gap analysis is completed. Contact the program director.
*Palliative care Training: ELNEC pediatric, palliative care certification or palliative care coursework to be completed prior to 557A.
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