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  • NRS 527: Adv Phy Anest Nur II

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    The study of the anatomic structures and related physicochemical mechanisms governing neurologic, endocrine, immune, hepatic, and renal function for advanced nursing practice in anesthesia.
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  • NRS 529: Comp Primary Care Older Adult

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Prepares the advanced practice nurse for provision of comprehensive, quality, and cost effective primary care for older adults. Theories of physical aging, normal physical changes of aging, psychosocial needs, and the economic, political, socio-cultural, legal, and ethical issues of aging will be explored. Through both the theory component and clinical practicum the student will learn to recognize, evaluate, and manage geriatric syndromes prevalent in the older adult population. Atypical presentation of illness and clinical issues unique to frail older adults will also be explored.
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  • NRS 531: Hlth Promo & Prev w/Pop & Agg

    1.00 - 2.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Focuses on the development of advanced population health nursing knowledge and collaboration practice skills essential to integrating theoretical and practice frameworks, and diverse perspectives when designing and implementing health promotion and prevention programs. The graduate student applies epidemiology, community assessment, critical thinking, communication skills, evidence-based population interventions and public health values to plan, implement, and evaluate health promotion and prevention programs for populations and aggregates. The student functions independently and in collaboration with other public health professionals and clients in diverse settings to plan and develop innovative programs designed to meet identified health needs of populations and aggregates. A clinical practicum of 200 hours is required.
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  • NRS 534: Adult Gerontology Seminar

    0.00 - 6.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Provides an opportunity for the student to apply knowledge gained throughout the program while gaining entry-level competence in the clinical area. Both clinical and professional role issues are addressed in the theory seminar. Clinical issues will include management of complex patients. Professional issues to be addressed will include assessment of organizations as practice settings, quality of care and risk management, and professional responsibilities of practice. These issues include the influence of, and on, health policy, continuing education, the health education of the community, and clinical research. The focus of the course throughout is on developing confidence and competence as an adult/gerontology primary care nurse practitioner.
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  • NRS 535: Anest Nurs Pract & CC I

    3.00 - 4.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Orients students to anesthesia clinical practice. Students will be provided with experiences in patient interview, assessment and evaluation, charting, monitoring selection, and familiarization with basic anesthesia equipment. Introduction and elaboration of basic chemical and physical principles.
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  • NRS 536: Anest Nurs Pract & CC II

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Continues with the development of skills and knowledge related to nurse anesthesia. Through individually supervised instruction, the student utilizes the knowledge and skills related to anesthesia and advanced practice nursing in the delivery of patient care. Clinical case conferences will focus on the presentation of case studies and the discussion of patient outcomes. A journal club will be a component part of this clinical conference.
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  • NRS 538: Adv Anest Nurs Prac & CC I

    4.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Beginning in the senior year, students are assigned to a specific surgical specialty service, on a rotating basis, where the focus is on those aspects of anesthesia nursing care particular to that specialty. Clinical conferences will focus on specialty service case reviews, mortality and morbidity reviews, and case presentations. A journal club will be a component part of the clinical conference related to surgical specialty topics.
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  • NRS 539: Adv Anest Nurs Prac & CC II

    5.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Emphasize the development of a practitioner who can assume an independent role in providing anesthesia care to the critically ill patient. Focus is on the scholarly development of the student in regard to evidence based practice. An evidence-based practice issue specific to the critically ill patient will be explored and will result in a scholarly paper and interprofessional presentation.
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  • NRS 541: Family Primary Care Seminar

    0.00 - 6.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Provides the student an opportunity to apply knowledge gained throughout the program while gaining entry-level competence in the clinical area. Both clinical and professional role issues within the context of the family are addressed. This is the concluding course for the family primary care nurse practitioner program. Clinical issues will include management of complex patients across the lifespan. Professional issues to be addressed will include assessment of organizations as practice settings, quality of care and risk management, and professional responsibilities of practice in relation to the family as a unit of care. These issues include the influence of, and on, health policy, continuing education, the health education of the family and community, and clinical research. The focus of the course throughout is on developing confidence and competence as a family primary care nurse pract
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  • NRS 551: Transcultural Health Issues

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Provide students with a global perspective of transcultural health issues. Students will analyze the cultural, social, educational, economic, political, and environmental forces that contribute to health on an international level. Major cultural and ethnic determinants of health in developed and developing countries will be compared. Approaches used by diverse cultures in various countries in solving their health care problems will be addressed. Research on transcultural health issues will be examined. The role of major international health organizations dealing with cultural and ethical issues in world health will be evaluated.
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