NCA-Nursing-Critical Care

NCA 616. Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures for Advanced Acute Care Nursing Practice. 2 Hours.

This course is designed to provide the student with opportunities to obtain advanced knowledge of and to learn advanced clinical skills in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures related to the role of the advanced practice nurse in acute and critical care. Specific content and skills in this course will focus on procedures associated with diagnostic and evaluative monitoring of acutely or critically ill patient. COREQ: NCA 621.

NCA 618L. Focus on Advanced Nursing Practice Specialization. 3 Hours.

The purpose of this course will be the study of specialty track specific topics. The focus of the course will be on providing foundational materials for specialized areas of advanced nursing practice. Emphasis is on exploring specific advanced nursing practice competencies.
Prerequisites: (NUR 606 [Min Grade: B] or NUR 606 [Min Grade: B] or NUR 729 [Min Grade: B] or NUR 737 [Min Grade: B]) and (NUR 613 [Min Grade: B] or NUR 613 [Min Grade: B]) and NUR 614 [Min Grade: B](Can be taken Concurrently)

NCA 621. Advanced Adult/Gerontology Nursing I - Acute Care. 4-5 Hours.

The purpose of this course is to introduce essential concepts in the safe and effective provision of advanced practice nursing. The focus of this course is to prepare the student to implement the role of the Advanced Practice Nurse. The emphasis of this course is on the acquisition of the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver safe and effective care to the emancipated minor (age 13 and older), adult, and geriatric populations.
Prerequisites: (NUR 610 [Min Grade: B] or NUR 610 [Min Grade: B]) or (NUR 735 [Min Grade: B] or NUR 735 [Min Grade: B]) and (NUR 614 [Min Grade: B] or NUR 614 [Min Grade: B]) or (NUR 614L [Min Grade: B] or NUR 614L [Min Grade: B])

NCA 622. Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nursing Practice II. 3-4 Hours.

The purpose of this course is to integrate prior theoretical and practical knowledge for diagnoses and management of the health and illness of the emancipated minor (age 13 and older), adult, and geriatric populations. The focus of this course is on health promotion and disease prevention and management strategies from inter-professional domains. The emphasis of this course is to examine current evidence that supports the delivery of safe and high quality evidence-based care of the emancipated minor (age 13 and older), adult, and geriatric populations.
Prerequisites: (NCA 621 [Min Grade: B] or NCA 621 [Min Grade: B]) and (NCA 685L [Min Grade: P] or NCA 685L [Min Grade: P])

NCA 623. Advanced Adult/Gerontology Nursing III -Acute Care. 3-5 Hours.

The purpose of this course is to synthesize in-depth knowledge and theoretical concepts as related to advanced practice nursing. The focus of this course is on the utilization of complex models and systems of practice to deliver high quality evidence-based care to the emancipated minor (age 13 and older), adult, and geriatric populations. The emphasis of the course is on the critical analysis of the evidence for applications that optimize health outcomes.
Prerequisites: (NCA 622 [Min Grade: B] or NCA 622 [Min Grade: B]) and (NCA 686L [Min Grade: P] or NCS 686L [Min Grade: P])

NCA 685L. Practicum I: Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner- Acute Care. 1-3 Hour.

The purpose of this course is to demonstrate management strategies and apply selected practice models for the delivery of high quality care to the emancipated minor (age 13 and older), adult, and geriatric populations. The focus of this course is on the delivery of health care services to the emancipated minor (age 13 and older), adult, and geriatric populations. The emphasis of this course is on promoting the progression of competence within the Advanced Practice Nursing role.
Prerequisites: (NUR 610 [Min Grade: B] or NUR 610 [Min Grade: B]) or (NUR 735 [Min Grade: B] or NUR 735 [Min Grade: B]) and (NUR 614L [Min Grade: B] or NUR 614L [Min Grade: B] or NUR 614 [Min Grade: B] or NUR 614 [Min Grade: B])

NCA 686L. Practicum II: Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner-Acute Care. 3 Hours.

The purposes of this course are to prioritize management strategies and apply selected practice models for delivery of care to the emancipated minor (age 13 and older), adult, and geriatric populations. The focus of this course is to provide the student with opportunities to integrate in depth diagnostic and management skills to provide care for the emancipated minor (age 13 or older), adult, and geriatric populations. The emphasis of this course is on the formulation and management of individualized treatment plans based on diagnostic findings and current practice models.
Prerequisites: (NCA 621 [Min Grade: B] or NCA 621 [Min Grade: B]) and (NCA 685L [Min Grade: P] or NCA 685L [Min Grade: P])

NCA 687. Supplemental Nursing Course for Support. 1 Hour.

The purpose of this course is to introduce a structured format for students to review concepts and processes related to a specific patient population. This course focuses on the content presented throughout the program including pathophysiology, pharmacology, health assessment, evidence-based practice, leadership, and all specialty track content according to the program of study. The emphasis of this course is on test-taking strategies and the strengthening of the students' knowledge base.

NCA 692L. Practicum III: Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner-Acute Care. 3-6 Hours.

The purpose of this course is to enhance acquired management strategies and the use of best practice models in the delivery of high quality evidence-based care to the emancipated minor (age 13 or older), adult, and geriatric population. The focus of this course is to evaluate progress toward achievement of professional competencies. The emphasis is on the incorporation of evidence and concepts from previous coursework and clinical practice to improve the health status of the emancipated minor (age 13 or older), adult, and geriatric population.
Prerequisites: (NCA 622 [Min Grade: B] or NCA 622 [Min Grade: B]) and (NCA 686L [Min Grade: P] or NCA 686L [Min Grade: P])

NCA 718L. Focus on Advanced Nursing Practice. 3 Hours.

The purpose of this course is the study of specialty track-specific topics. The focus of the course is to provide foundational materials for specialized areas of advanced nursing practice. Emphasis is on exploring specific advanced nursing practice competencies.
Prerequisites: NUR 612 [Min Grade: B] and NUR 613 [Min Grade: B] and NUR 614 [Min Grade: B](Can be taken Concurrently)

NCA 721. Advanced Adult/Gerontology Nursing I -Acute Care. 5 Hours.

The purpose of this course is to introduce essential concepts in the safe and effective provision of advanced practice nursing. The focus of this course is to prepare the student to implement the role Doctor of Nursing Practice prepared Advanced Practice Nurse. The Emphasis of this course is on the acquisition of the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver safe and effective care to the emancipated minor (age 13 and older), adult, and geriatric populations.
Prerequisites: (NUR 614 [Min Grade: B] or NUR 614L [Min Grade: B]) and NCA 618L [Min Grade: P]

NCA 722. Advanced Adult/Gerontology Nursing II -Acute Care. 4 Hours.

The purpose of this course is to integrate prior theoretical and practical knowledge for diagnoses and management of the health and illness for the emancipated minor (age 13 and older), adult, and geriatric populations in the role of the Doctor of Nursing Practice prepared Advanced Practice Nurse. The focus of this course is on the health promotion and disease prevention and the management of strategies form inter-professional domains. The emphasis of this course is to examine current evidence that supports the delivery of safe and high quality evidence-based care of the emancipated minor (age 13 and older), adult, and geriatric populations.
Prerequisites: NCA 721 [Min Grade: B]

NCA 723. Advanced Adult/Gerontology Nursing III -Acute Care. 5 Hours.

The purpose of this course is to synthesize in-depth knowledge and theoretical concepts as related to advanced practice nursing. The focus of this course in on the utilization of complex models and systems of practice to deliver high quality evidence-based care as a Doctor of Nursing Practice prepared Advanced Practice Nurse to emancipated minor (age 13 and older), adult, and geriatric populations. The emphasis of the course in on the critical analysis of the evidence for applications that optimize health outcomes.
Prerequisites: NCA 722 [Min Grade: B] and NCA 786L [Min Grade: P]

NCA 785L. Practicum I: Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner-Acute Care. 3 Hours.

The purpose of this course is to demonstrate management strategies and apply selected practice models for the delivery of high quality care to the emancipated minor (age 13 and older), adult, and geriatric populations. The focus of this course is on the delivery of health care services to the emancipated minor (age 13 and older), adult, and geriatric populations. The emphasis of this course is on promoting the progression of competence within the role of the Doctor of Nursing Practice prepared Advanced Practice Nurse.

NCA 786L. Practicum II: Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner-Acute Care. 3 Hours.

The purposes of this course are to prioritize management strategies and apply selected practice models for delivery of care to the emancipated minor (age 13 and older), adult, and geriatric populations. The focus of this course is to provide the student with opportunities to integrate in-depth diagnostic, management, and leadership skills in the role of the Doctor of Nursing Practice prepared Advanced Practice Nurse to provide care for the emancipated minor (age 13 and older), adult, and geriatric populations. The emphasis of this course is on the formulation and management of individualized treatment plans based on diagnostic findings and current practice models.
Prerequisites: NCA 721 [Min Grade: B] and NCA 785L [Min Grade: P]

NCA 787. Supplemental Nursing Course for Support. 1 Hour.

The purpose of this course is to introduce a structured format for students to review concepts and processes related to a specific patient population. This course focuses on the content presented throughout the program including pathophysiology, pharmacology, health assessment, evidence-based practice, leadership, and all specialty track content according to the program of study. The emphasis of this course is on test-taking strategies and the strengthening of the students' knowledge base.

NCA 792L. Practicum III: Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner-Acute Care. 4 Hours.

The purpose of this course is to enhance acquired management strategies and the use of best practice models in the delivery of high quality evidence-based care to the emancipated minor (age 13 and older), adult, and geriatric populations. The focus of this course is to evaluate progress toward achievement of competencies of the Doctor of Nursing Practice prepared Advanced Practice Nurse. The Emphasis is on the incorporation of evidence and concepts from previous coursework and clinical practice to improve the health status of the emancipated minor (age 13 and older), adult, and geriatric populations.
Prerequisites: NCA 722 [Min Grade: B] and NCA 786L [Min Grade: P]