Program Student Learning Outcomes
- 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 healthcare systems
- Apply ethical and legal principles to complex healthcare environments
- Utilize research to provide quality health care, initiate change and improve nursing practice
- Assume the role of advocate, educator and change agent for consumers within healthcare systems
Course Curriculum
The following prerequisite graduate level coursework (or equivalent) must be completed prior to, or as part of, the program These courses may be from an APRN graduate program from another institution or completed at Rush University.
- Advanced pathophysiology
- Advanced pharmacology/applied pharmacology
- Advanced physiology
- Advanced health assessment/diagnostics
- Palliative care Training: ELNEC pediatric, palliative care certification or palliative care coursework to be completed prior to 557A
- Advanced primary care of the child (didactic)
- Transition to the APRN role
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
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