NUR 704 Theoretical Foundation for Advanced Nursing Practice. This course explores the history of advanced practice registered nursing (APRN) roles in the current socio-political environment, preparing students to serve in a leadership role to shape the delivery of effect health care. An overview of various communication methods, community assessment, and epidemiological principles is provided. Students will apply principles of advanced practice to promote the health of individuals and populations. Principles of client centered care and theory based care to promote health will be explored in depth. The principle of clear and respectful communication in care will be introduced in terms of cultural sensitivity. The principle of 401 basing care on evidence will be introduced. The principle of caring for populations within a context of health systems will be introduced. The principle of ethical care will be introduced in terms of social justice. Prerequisite: NUR 700, 701, 702. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

NUR 705 Evidence-Based Practice/Quality Improvement in Health Care. This course explores philosophical and foundational components of evidence-based practice for advance nursing practice. Concepts, models, and methods for developing advanced practice based on the best evidence are applied. Developing the well-built question as well as understanding best search strategies are incorporated into research-based evidence, particularly related to the clinical and administrative practice question(s) and outcomes. Outcomes evaluation methods are explored. Prerequisite: NUR 700, 701, 702. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

NUR 706 Advanced Physical Assessment. This course is designed to further develop the student's advanced knowledge and skills for obtaining and recording a systematic health history and advanced physical examination of individuals and families across the lifespan. The course involves the synthesis of nursing, biologic, psychological, and sociocultural knowledge, and theories as applied to the findings obtained in the comprehensive health assessment. The central objective is the development of cognitive and clinical skills needed to provide comprehensive care to the adult-gerontology population in primary care settings. Prerequisite: NUR 703, 704, 705. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

NUR 707 Advanced Nursing Care for Vulnerable Populations. The purpose of this course is to provide the doctoral-prepared APRN with an understanding of issues relevant to patient populations. Specific focus will be on: (1) health disparities, (2) barriers to care, (3) cultural competency and sensitivity, (4) cultural/SES influences on health and care delivery, (5) public health and health promotion models, (6) emerging infectious diseases, (7) advances in healthcare (genomics, neurocomputing, neuroimmunology, anatomical reconstruction), (8) environmental/occupational health concepts, and (9) the impact of global health on individuals/communities. The course discussions will focus on the topics outlined above. This course will address the BPHr Goals and goals of Health People 2020 by enabling students to understand how to improve health care of diverse/underserved populations. Prerequisite: NUR 703, 704, 705. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.