Program Student Learning Outcomes
Post-graduate student learning outcomes are to:
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Function as an advanced practice nurse in a specialty area of practice.
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Analyze and monitor the quality and cost effectiveness of clinical decisions.
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Provide culturally competent care within multidisciplinary health care systems.
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Apply ethical and legal principles to complex health care environments.
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Utilize research to provide quality health care, to initiate change and improve nursing practice.
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Assume the role of advocate, educator, and change agent for consumers within health care systems.
Graduates Meet the Following Standards
You must complete 12-28 credit hours, depending on previous coursework and your areas of focus. And you must complete 400 clock hours of clinical instruction.
In addition, a minimum of 600 clinical practicum hours are required.
Our program prepares you for eligibility for board certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner by the National Certification Corporation.
Program graduates have an exceptional first-time pass rate on the national exam.
Course Curriculum
Advanced-practice core
- NSG - 547 Neonatal Pathophysiology (Credits: 3)
- NSG - 548 Advanced Neonatal Physical Assessment (Credits: 3)
Subtotal: 6
Specialty curriculum content
- NSG - 546 Developmental Physiology of the Fetus/Neonate (Credits: 3)
- NSG - 549 Neonatal Pharmacotherapeutics (Credits: 3)
- NSG - 550A Neonatal Management I (Credits: 3)
- NSG - 550B Neonatal Management II (Credits: 3)
- NSG - 550C Neonatal Management III (Credits: 3)
Subtotal: 15
Specialty practica
- NRS - 541P Specialty Practicum (Credits: 1-12)
- Credit hours: 4, clock hours: 336 Clock Hours
- NRS - 600P Specialty Residency (Credits: 1-7)
- Credit hours: 3, clock hours: 252
Subtotal: 7
Total: 28
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