NURS 533 - Consolidated Clinical Practicum I

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-200C-0)

The focus of this course is to provide a consolidated practicum experience in the role of the advanced practice nurse. By the end of this course students must practice progressively towards entry to practice nurse practitioner competencies. Prerequisite: NURS 532.

NURS 534 - Consolidated Clinical Practicum II

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-200C-0)

The focus of this course is to provide a consolidated practicum experience in the role of the advanced practice nurse. By the end of this course students must practice at the entry to practice level for expected graduate nurse practitioner competencies. Prerequisite: NURS 532.

NURS 516 - Advanced Health Assessment and Clinical Diagnostic Reasoning

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-100C-3)

The focus of this course is on the development of advanced assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills for common variations in health status. Students will apply concepts from advanced pathophysiology and advanced pharmacotherapeutics. Opportunities to apply clinical diagnostic reasoning skills and decision making required for the assessment of population focused health problems are provided through labs including clinical simulation, and a clinical practicum. An on campus intensive of 3-5 days may be held at the beginning of the term. Prerequisite or corequisite: NURS 507 and NURS 509.