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2 The University reserves the right, through its established procedures, to modify the requirements for admission and graduation and to change other rules, regulations, and provisions, including those stated in this bulletin and other publications, and to refuse admission to any student, or to require the withdrawal of a student if it is determined to be in the interest of the student or the University. All students, full time or part time, enrolled in Emory courses are subject to the same policies. NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT It is the policy of Emory University that all employees and students should be able to enjoy and work in an educational environment free from discriminatory harassment. Harassment of any person or group of persons on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, handicap, or veteran s status is a form of discrimination specifically prohibited in the Emory University community. Any employee, student, student organization, or person privileged to work or study in the Emory University community who violates this policy will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including permanent exclusion from the University. The scholarly, educational, or artistic content of any written, oral, or other presentation or inquiry shall not be limited by this policy. The preceding provision is liberally construed with the intent that academic freedom shall be allowed to all members of the academic community; however, this provision shall not be used as a pretextual basis for violation of the policy. The following federal laws are among those that guide and govern our work: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, Civil Rights Act of 1991, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, the ADA Amendments Act of Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 2 of 226

3 Welcome from the Dean Welcome to the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing and congratulations on taking the next big step toward achieving your personal and professional goals in nursing. Our health care system is undergoing unprecedented change and the needs and opportunities for nurses have never been greater. With an aging and increasingly complex patient population, the nation is looking to nursing to play an increasing role in care coordination, quality improvement efforts, and team-based care. Having a nursing workforce prepared to meet the challenges of today s rapidly-evolving health care environment begins with a commitment to continuous learning, and I am delighted that you have chosen the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University as your partner in this journey. The School of Nursing is an internationally renowned institution with a more than 100-year history of preparing nurse leaders, scholars, and innovators who are ready to lead change and advance health care for all people. Emphasizing evidence-based nursing, critical thinking, ethical practice, and social responsibility, our programs develop nurses who are highly skilled and actively engaged in shaping policy and solving real world challenges in health care around the world. Our undergraduate and graduate programs are designed to respond to your individual learning needs. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks our programs amongst the nation s best this year 4 th overall for graduate nursing. As the top-ranking nursing school for National Institutes of Health research funding, students in all programs also have the opportunity to engage in game-changing research that is improving care delivery and patient health. The greatest strength of our programs lie in its people. Our faculty are nationally and internationally recognized experts in their disciplines and provide great insight and mentoring in a wide range of specialties. Faculty work in partnership with our dedicated staff to support students success through every step in their School of Nursing journey. You will become an integral part of our nursing community. Whether you are currently an undergraduate student who wishes to continue your studies or a seasoned professional who is looking to develop the additional skills, credentials or degrees necessary to advance your career, I invite you to explore what the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing has to offer. Learn more about our community and programs through this catalog, our website, and social media. We look forward to having you join our community. Sincerely, Linda McCauley Linda McCauley, PhD, RN Dean, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 3 of 226

4 Contents Welcome from the Dean... 3 About Emory University... 8 University Mission Statement... 9 About the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Preamble Our Mission Our Vision Our Values Our Philosophy Our Commitments Our Strategic Goals for Our Primary Strategic Initiatives Accreditation School of Nursing Directory Academic Calendar Religious Holiday Calendar Student Policies and Status Request for Transfer Credit Request for Waived Credit Special Standing Status Transient Student Status Nursing Programs Available at the School of Nursing Baccalaureate Programs BSN Mission, Vision, and Values BSN Outcomes Pathways to earn a BSN Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) BSN Honors Program BSN Plan of Study Full Time (4 Semesters) Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 4 of 226

5 ABSN Plan of Study Graduate Programs Master of Science in Nursing MSN Mission, Vision and Values MSN Outcomes Pathways to earning a Master of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN) MSN Specialties: Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing + Master s of Science (AMSN) AMSN Plan of Study Specialty Tracks (Single and Dual Specialty) Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Specialty Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Specialty Dual Specialty: Adult/Gerontology Acute Care + Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Emergency Nurse Practitioner Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty Nurse-Midwifery Specialty Dual Specialty: Family Nurse Practitioner + Nurse Midwifery Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Specialty Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Specialties Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care Specialty Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Specialty Dual Specialty: Pediatric Acute Care + Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Women s Health Nurse Practitioner Specialty Dual Degree Options Dual Degree: MSN/MPH Dual Degree: MSN/MAB Post-graduate Certificate Programs Doctoral Programs Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) DNP Mission, Vision and Values: Mission Vision Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 5 of 226

6 Values Program Goals DNP Outcomes Post-BSN DNP Adult/Gerontology Acute Care - Health Systems Leadership Track Adult/Gerontology Acute Care - Population Health Track Adult/Gerontology Primary Care - Health Systems Leadership Track Adult/Gerontology Primary Care - Population Health Track Emergency Nurse Practitioner - Health Systems Leadership Track Emergency Nurse Practitioner - Population Health Track Family Nurse Practitioner Program - Health Systems Leadership Track Family Nurse Practitioner Program - Population Health Track Nurse Midwifery - Health Systems Leadership Track Nurse Midwifery - Population Health Track Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Health Systems Leadership Track* Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Population Health Track* Pediatric Acute Care - Health Systems Leadership Track Pediatric Acute Care - Population Health Track Pediatric Primary Care - Health Systems Leadership Track Pediatric Primary Care - Population Health Track Women s Health Nurse Practitioner Program - Health Systems Leadership Track Women s Health Nurse Practitioner Program - Population Health Track Post-BSN DNP Nurse Anesthesia Nurse Anesthesia Program - Health Systems Leadership Post-Master s DNP Post-Master s DNP Health Systems Leadership Track - Full Time Post-Master s DNP Health Systems Leadership Track Part Time Post-Master s DNP Population Health Track Full Time Post-Master s DNP Population Health Track Part Time Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Post-Masters PhD Plan of Study BSN PhD Plan of Study with APRN Specialty Area BSN PhD Plan of Study with no APRN Specialty Area Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 6 of 226

7 Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Course Atlas BSN, MSN, DNP Courses PhD Courses Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 7 of 226

8 About Emory University From its founding in 1836, Emory University has grown into a national teaching, research, and service institution with an enrollment of more than 15,000 students. A coeducational, privately administered University affiliated with the United Methodist Church, Emory awards more than 4,600 degrees annually. In addition to the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, the University s academic divisions include: Emory College and Oxford College; the James T. Laney School of Graduate Studies, Goizueta Business School; the School of Law, the School of Medicine, the Candler School of Theology, and the Rollins School of Public Health. The University campus stands on 640 hilly and wooded acres, six miles northeast of downtown Atlanta. The original Emory campus located 38 miles from Atlanta is now the site of Oxford College, a two-year, undergraduate division of the University. Emory has many centers for specialized research and study which include The Lillian Carter Center for Global Health and Social Responsibility, the Institute for the Liberal Arts, the Rollins Center for Church Ministries, the Emory Center for International Studies, the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Education Center, the Center for Research on Faith and Moral Development, the Center for Ethics in Public Policy and the Professions, the Center for the Interdisciplinary Study of Religion, the Emory Center for Myth and Ritual in American Life, and the Michael C. Carlos Museum. Campus-based independent affiliates include the American Academy of Religion, the African Studies Association, and the National Faculty for the Humanities, Arts, and Sciences. Emory's relationships with prominent public health organizations and agencies also made it an ideal place to launch an academic center focused on improving global health. The University has longstanding, close working relationships with The Carter Center and the Task Force for Global Health, organizations that have formal affiliations with Emory. Emory's faculty, staff, and students collaborate routinely with other Atlanta-based health-related organizations such as the American Cancer Society, CARE, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia State University, and the Morehouse School of Medicine. The Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing recognizes the importance of global health and social responsibility. The strong foundation laid out by the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, the School of Medicine, the Rollins School of Public Health, the Emory Vaccine Center, and other schools and departments such as anthropology, area studies, biology, and chemistry, resulted in establishing the Emory Global Health Institute (EGHI). The Emory Global Health Institute helps Emory University improve health around the world by supporting Emory faculty and students engaged in a variety of global health research, scholarship, service, and training activities. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 8 of 226

9 The Woodruff Health Sciences Center (WHSC) The Robert W. Woodruff Health Sciences Center of Emory University was founded in 1966 and named for the legendary leader of the Coca-Cola Company. Its mission is to serve humanity by improving health through the integration of education, discovery, and health care. The Woodruff Health Sciences Center (WHSC) includes three schools, a national primate research center, a cancer institute, and the most comprehensive health care system in the state. The WHSC components are the: Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Emory University School of Medicine Rollins School of Public Health Yerkes National Primate Research Center Winship Cancer Institute Emory Healthcare The Emory Healthcare sites include: Emory University Hospital Emory University Hospital Midtown Emory University Orthopaedics and Spine Hospital Emory Wesley Woods Hospital (inpatient psychiatric care) Emory Saint Joseph s Hospital Emory Johns Creek Hospital Emory Rehabilitation Hospital Emory Wesley Woods Center (geriatric care, including a clinic, skilled nursing care facility, and retirement residential facility) Emory Clinic Emory Specialty Associates (outreach physician practice organization with locations throughout the city and state) Emory Healthcare Network (a network of physicians and hospitals formed to improve care coordination and quality outcomes as well as control costs for patients and the community) University Mission Statement Emory University's mission is to create, preserve, teach, and apply knowledge in the service of humanity. To fulfill this mission, the University supports the full range of scholarship, from undergraduate to advanced graduate and professional instruction, and from basic research to Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 9 of 226

10 its application in public service. While being a comprehensive research University, Emory limits its academic scope to those fields in which, by virtue of its history and location, it can excel. Hence, its academic programs focus on the arts and sciences, business, law, theology, and the health professions. These disciplines are unified by their devotion to liberal learning; by cooperative interdisciplinary programs; and by the common pursuit of intellectual distinction. The Emory community is open to all who meet its high standards of intelligence, competence, and integrity. It welcomes a diversity of ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic, religious, national, and international backgrounds, believing that the intellectual and social energy that results from such diversity is a primary asset of the University. In keeping with the demand that teaching, learning, research, and service be measured by high standards of integrity and excellence, and believing that each person and every level of scholarly activity should be valued on its own merits, the University aims to imbue scholarship at Emory with: A commitment to humane teaching and mentorship and a respectful interaction among faculty, students, and staff; Open disciplinary boundaries that encourage integrative teaching, research, and scholarship; A commitment to use knowledge to improve human well-being; and A global perspective on the human condition. The University, founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church, cherishes its historical affiliation with the United Methodist Church. While Emory's programs are today entirely nonsectarian (except for those at the Candler School of Theology), the University has derived from this heritage the conviction that education can be a strong moral force in both society and the lives of its individual members. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 10 of 226

11 About the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing The Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral nursing programs. Graduates from the School of Nursing go on to become national and international leaders in patient care, public health, government, and education. The School of Nursing offers two entry-level pathways to become a professional registered nurse. These two Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs are: 1) the traditional BSN program, and 2) the accelerated BSN program (ABSN) for second-degree students. The School offers dual undergraduate degrees with other Colleges, dual master s degree programs with Public Health and with Emory s Laney Graduate School in Bioethics. The accelerated BSN + MSN program (AMSN) is for students with degrees in other fields who want to serve the community as advanced practice nurses. We offer master s programs in nine (9) specialty areas with the option to complete a dual specialty in one (1) additional semester of study. Master s degree graduates are qualified to seek certification as nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, and nurse anesthetists. Post-graduate certificate programs are available in the nine (9) specialty areas. Additionally, the School offers doctoral degree programs: the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). The DNP program offers two specialty tracks: Health Systems Leadership and Population Health. Students may enter the DNP track through the post-bsn DNP program or via the post-master s DNP program. The post-bsn DNP program graduates are qualified to seek certification as nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, and nurse anesthetists. To earn a PhD there are two pathways, the post-bsn PhD program or the post-masters PhD program. The School s PhD program focuses on clinical research. In fiscal year 2016, the School received $14.1 million in research funding. U.S. News & World Report ranked the School s graduate programs 4 th overall, its family nurse practitioner program 8th, and its nurse midwifery graduate program 15 th. The School has 103 full time faculty, and students can learn from adjunct faculty at more than 500 clinical sites, including an alternative winter/spring break in seven countries and a multi- University, multidisciplinary summer program with Georgia migrant farmworkers. The School has 7,680 alumni. Preamble In support of the mission of Emory University and the Woodruff Health Sciences Center, the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing sustains and nurtures the full range of academic programs from undergraduate to PhD and scholarly activity from basic research to clinical applications in the acute care setting, home, and community. The School of Nursing is fully invested in the scholarship of discovery, teaching, and application, uniting faculty and students Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 11 of 226

12 in commitment to excellence and integrity. The faculty, students, staff, and administration endeavor to create a culture of scholarship that challenges thinking, encourages dialogue and critique, supports innovation, nurtures creativity, and celebrates diversity. The Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing draws from its rich history as it fulfills this mission in partnership with its interdisciplinary colleagues in the Woodruff Health Sciences Center and the larger University. Our Mission At the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing we strive to: Educate visionary nurse leaders and scholars Generate and apply knowledge Transform nursing, health, and systems of health care within the local and global community Our Vision To promote optimal health and wellness for all by creating, changing, and leading through innovative teaching, discovery, nursing practice, and social action in our local and global communities. Our Values Excellence: We achieve outcomes that are significant and distinctive with persistent commitment to high quality. Collaboration: We embrace community, partnerships, mentoring, and diverse perspectives. Social Responsibility: We treat all with respect and dignity. We engage with others to positively influence health and social justice. Innovation: We create, use, evaluate, and disseminate cutting-edge approaches to advance our mission and vision. Leadership: We shape nursing, health care, and the NHWSN through vision, courage, and optimism. Our Philosophy At the School of Nursing, we believe that nursing occupies a unique and privileged position of influence and trust in efforts to improve human health. Our core values--excellence, collaboration, social responsibility, innovation, and leadership--provide us with the foundation to shape the future of caring and health. Faculty, students, and staff are collaborative partners in this effort. Their uniqueness and diversity enable the creation of a dynamic and creative Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 12 of 226

13 learning environment that fosters professional development of integrity, commitment, and respect. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are vital components to the School of Nursing. Our Commitments The Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing will: Prepare the next generation of highly competent, inquisitive, and caring nurses. Solve critical health issues for patient, families, and communities through discovery of new knowledge and innovations. Develop visionary leaders to shape the future of nursing and healthcare. Engage fully in ethical dialogue and abide by standards of honesty, civility, transparency, and fairness. Advance interprofessional collaboration and education. Foster a vibrant academic community that embraces wellness, cultural sensitivity, diversity, and inclusivity. Take bold action to cultivate systems of health care where nurses can practice to the full extent of their education and training to improve patient outcomes and advance health. Pursue actions that sustain the environment of the local and global community. Our Strategic Goals for Goal 1: Create an outstanding student experience throughout the trajectory from prospective student to alumni. Goal 2: Transform nursing science through inquiry, methods, and partnerships. Goal 3: Lead in the development of innovative educational programs and teachinglearning methods. Goal 4: Become a leader in health policy and advocacy, positively influencing systems of health care delivery and issues of health equity and social justice. Goal 5: Lead and model the integration of optimal health and wellness throughout the School of Nursing, University, and community. Goal 6: Expand the scope and impact of global and community engagement. Our Primary Strategic Initiatives Improve the student experience Build capacity for complex data analytics Streamline curricular pathways between degrees Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 13 of 226

14 Lead in health promotion and wellness initiatives Advance health policy and advocacy activities Expand global health and community engagement activities Accreditation Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSC) Emory University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, master's, doctorate and professional degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia or call for questions about the accreditation of Emory. Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) The baccalaureate degree in nursing, master's degree in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice Program and post-graduate APRN certificate programs at Emory University, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME) The nurse-midwifery program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, 8403 Colesville Road, Suite 1550, Silver Spring, MD 20910; , Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN) The Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing Education Center is accredited by the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN), 1120 Rt. 73, Suite 200, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054; , Emory Nursing Professional Development Center (ENPDC) Emory Nursing Professional Development Center is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), 8515 Georgia Avenue, Suite 400, Silver Spring, MD ; , Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 14 of 226

15 School of Nursing Directory A complete list of School of Nursing faculty and staff can be found here: TITLE NAME PHONE Office of the Dean Dean Dr. Linda McCauley linda.mccauley@emory.edu Executive Administrative Assistant to the Dean Donita Crockett donita.crockett@emory.edu Academic Advancement Associate Dean for Academic Advancement Academic Advancement Program Coordinator Assistant Director for Nursing Education Dr. Sandi Dunbar sbdunba@emory.edu Amanda Denzer-King amanda.w.denzerking@emory.edu Nicole Ingram nicole.ingram@emory.edu Communications Associate Dean of Enrollment and Communications Jasmine Hoffman jasmine.hoffman@emory.edu Director of Communications Allison Caughey allison.caughey@emory.edu Finance Associate Dean for Finance and Administration John Worth john.worth@emory.edu Admission, Registration, and Financial Aid Director of Admission and Financial Aid Katie Kennedy khkenne@emory.edu Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 15 of 226

16 Director of Registration Sabrena Brown Undergraduate Education Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies Dr. Angela Amar BSN Program Coordinator Jennifer Neely Office of Education Program Coordinator Traditional BSN Specialty Coordinator Accelerated BSN Specialty Coordinator Sandra Gribkoff Dr. Melissa Owen Dr. Carolyn Reilly Graduate Education Associate Dean for Graduate Education Graduate Education Program Coordinator Dr. Kristy Martyn Ryan Lounsbery MSN Program Director Dr. Elizabeth Downes Accelerated MSN Specialty Coordinator MSN + AMSN Program Coordinator Adult-Gero Acute Care Specialty Coordinator Adult-Gero Primary Care Specialty Coordinator Emergency Specialty Coordinator Family Specialty Coordinator Dr. Terri Ades tades@emory.edu Carma Adams carma.adams@emory.edu Dr. Jennifer Adamski jennifer.adamski@emory.edu Dr. Phyllis Wright phyllis.p.wright@emory.edu Dr. Dian Evans ddevans@emory.edu Dr. Clint Shedd glenn.c.shedd@emory.edu Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 16 of 226

17 Nurse Midwife Specialty Coordinator Neonatal Specialty Coordinator Pediatric Acute Specialty Coordinator Pediatric Primary Specialty Coordinator Women s Health Specialty Coordinator Dr. Jenny Foster jwfoste@emory.edu Dr. Suzanne Staebler suzanne.staebler@emory.edu Dr. Imelda Reyes imelda.reyes@emory.edu Dr. AnnMarie Brown ann-marie.brown@emory.edu Dr. Trisha Sheridan trisha.sheridan@emory.edu DNP Program Director Dr. Corrine Abraham cabraha@emory.edu DNP Program Coordinator Alexis Gruczkowski alexis.gruczkowski@emory.edu Nurse Anesthesia Program Director Nurse Anesthesia Program Coordinator Dr. Kelly Wiltse Nicely kelly.wiltse.nicely@emory.edu Emalee Haines emalee.haines@emory.edu PhD Education Director of Graduate Studies Graduate Studies Program Coordinator Dr. Ann Rogers ann.e.rogers@emory.edu Jean Harrell aharrel@emory.edu Accreditation and Curriculum Director of Accreditation and Curriculum Accreditation and Curriculum Program Coordinator Dr. Elaine Fisher elaine.fisher@emory.edu Emily Weil emily.weil@emory.edu Research Associate Dean for Research Dr. Elizabeth Corwin elizabeth.j.corwin@emory.edu Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 17 of 226

18 Lillian Carter Center Lillian Carter Center Administrative Director Dr. Kathryn Kite Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 18 of 226

19 Academic Calendar Fall 2017 Semester Aug. 14, 2017 Aug , 2017 Aug , 2017 Aug. 23, 2017 Last day to register for classes without $150 late fee Graduate and Post-Graduate Orientation* Undergraduate Orientation First official day of Fall 2017 classes. Drop/Add period begins Aug. 30, 2017 Last day for Drop/Add Fall 2017 Sept. 4, 2017 Sept. 8, 2017 Oct. 9-10, 2017 Oct. 23, 2017 Nov , 2017 Dec. 5, 2017 Dec. 6-7, 2017 Dec. 8-15, 2017 Labor Day (University holiday no classes) Deadline for degree applications for Fall 2017 graduates without $25 late fee Fall 2017 break no classes Pre-registration begins for Spring 2018 term Thanksgiving Break (University holiday no classes) Last day of Fall 2017 classes Undergraduate reading days Final Exams Dec. 16, 2017 End of Fall 2017 term *Graduate and Post-Graduate Orientation will vary based on specialty. Contact the specialty coordinator for more information. Spring 2018 Semester Jan. 8, 2018 Jan. 15, 2018 Jan. 16, 2018 Last day to register for Spring 2018 classes without $150 late fee Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday (University holiday no classes) First official day of Spring 2018 classes. Drop/Add period begins Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 19 of 226

20 Jan. 23, 2018 Feb. 9, 2018 Feb. 9, 2018 Mar , 2018 Mar. 26, 2018 April 30, 2018 May 1-2, 2018 May 3-11, 2018 May 14, 2018 May 14, 2018 Last for Drop/Add for spring term Deadline for degree applications for Spring 2018 graduates without $25 late fee Pre-Registration for Summer 2018 begins Spring Break no classes Pre-registration begins for Fall 2018 term Last day of Spring 2018 classes Undergraduate reading days Final Exams End of Spring 2018 term Commencement Summer 2018 Semester May TBD May 21, 2018 May 25, 2018 May 28, 2018 July 4, 2018 July 6, 2018 August 8, 2018 August 9-10, 2018 August 10, 2018 Last day to register for Summer 2018 without $150 late fee First official day of Summer 2018 classes. Drop/Add period beings Last day for Drop/Add for Summer term Memorial Day (University Holiday no classes) Independence Day (University Holiday no classes) Deadline for degree Applications for Summer 2018 graduates without $25 late fee Last day of Summer 2018 classes Final Exams End of Summer 2018 term Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 20 of 226

21 Religious Holiday Calendar The list of religious and non-religious holidays below is not a designation of religious holidays recognized by the University; nor is it meant to be all-inclusive. The list is merely an aid for planning purposes. As a courtesy, students should notify their professors in writing of their desire to observe a specified religious holiday at the beginning of the semester of any religious observances that conflict with their classes/clinicals. Any student who is unable to attend classes or to participate in any examination, presentation, assignment, or clinical experience on a given day because of the observance of a major religious holiday, shall be excused and provided with the opportunity to make up, without unreasonable burden, any work that has been missed for this reason without penalty. Below are the dates of major Christian, Jewish, and Muslim holidays. Some will occur while the University is in session. More informaton on religious and non-religious holidays can be found at: Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 21 of 226

22 Student Policies and Status Request for Transfer Credit The acceptance of a course(s) by transfer is to allow credit for course(s) completed with a satisfactory grade(s) (B or better) in other accredited universities/colleges. Transfer credit may be approved provided the course(s) correspond in content to courses offered in the approved plan of study by the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing (NHWSN). Course work transferred from other institutions is subject to a five-year time limit based on the point of admission to the program of study. NHWSN reserves the right to test the proficiency of any student in course work transferred from other institutions and to disallow credit in courses in which the student cannot demonstrate acceptable proficiency. Courses are non-transferable if they cannot be used in the approved plan of study or do not meet the standard of a NHWSN transfer course as determined by course faculty. Transfer credit will not be awarded if the course was used to satisfy requirements for a previous degree. The grade(s) earned from transfer credits will not be included in the GPA calculation. Program maximums for transfer credit are as follows: Bachelor s candidates: 12 semester hours of baccalaureate credit Master s candidates: 12 semester hours of post-baccalaureate credit DNP candidates: 9 semester hours of post-baccalaureate credit Procedure: An admitted or current student requesting transfer credit must complete the Transfer Credit Request Form found on the website. Upon receipt of the course syllabus and an official transcript (no need to send a second copy if one is on file in the admission packet), the request will be submitted to the appropriate department for review and equivalency determination. With faculty and administrative approval, credit will be applied toward the degree program. A request for transfer credit requires a $xx non- refundable application fee. Please contact the Office of Enrollment and Student Affairs at for further information. Request for Waived Credit Course waivers are given only when students demonstrate sufficient experience in a subject and are able to justify that the course would not enhance their knowledge. It is the responsibility of the current student to justify their experience in the subject area. Examples of documentation are testing (CLEP), portfolio, certification, and other. The Course Waiver Form is available on the Website under Information for Current Students, Student Request- Forms. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 22 of 226

23 Note: A course waiver requires a student satisfy waived credits with elective credits to meet degree requirements. Special Standing Status Special standing allows students to enroll as non-degree seeking in nursing courses for the purposes of personal enrichment or professional development. Generally, core curriculum courses may be taken in special-standing status but no clinical courses may be taken. For MSN and DNP students, no more than nine semester hours may be taken as a special-standing student, and these nine hours may be transferred into an appropriate program if the student applies for and gains admission to the School of Nursing. Being granted special-standing status does not guarantee full degree-seeking admission to the Emory University School of Nursing. To request approval, a student must submit a Request for Special Standing Form (see website) and a non-refundable $50 fee to the Office of Enrollment and Student Affairs. Special Standing Status will be subject to the availability of requested course(s) and approval of the Office of Enrollment and Student Affairs. Transient Student Status Transient status applies to a student who is regularly enrolled in another College or university yet wants to take courses at the School of Nursing. A transient student must submit a Transient Status Application each semester they choose to enroll (see website), a $50 application fee, and have all course work authorized by the student s primary institution. Transient status will be subject to the availability of requested course(s) and approval of the Office of Enrollment and Student Affairs. Conditions in Which All Transient Students Attend the School Of Nursing: 1. Transient students may register only for those courses that are not filled by degree candidates and should have alternate course selections as possibilities in case degree candidates fill a specific class. 2. Registration will be restricted to courses approved by the degree granting institution and in accordance with School of Nursing load limitations and prerequisite requirements. 3. Acceptance as a transient student in no way obligates the School of Nursing to accept such a student as a degree candidate. If a transient student applies as a degree candidate at a later date, they must do so through the regular channels by the application date outlined in the catalog, and will not be given any special consideration. 4. Transient students are subject to the same rules, regulations, practices, and policies of Emory University and the School of Nursing as are degree candidates. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 23 of 226

24 A student, who wished to continue as a transient student for any subsequent semester, must notify the Office of Admission and Student Services in writing no later than thirty (30) days prior to the beginning of the semester. A Transient Status Application must be completed for each semester a student wishes to enroll. Failure to notify the Office of Admission and Student Services and enrolling through the regular registration process, will result in automatic cancellation of registration, and a delay in enrollment until the next semester. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 24 of 226

25 Nursing Programs Available at the School of Nursing Welcome to the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing! We are committed to developing seamless pathways as you begin or continue your career development. There are many ways to earn a degree at the baccalaureate, master s, and doctoral level. Additionally, we offer postgraduate certificates for all specialty programs, and dual degree and dual specialty options. Below is a listing of all nursing programs offered at the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing. Within this catalog, each program will be detailed along with a sample plan of study for full and part time study (where available). We encourage you to contact the program coordinators and specialty coordinators for questions about our programs and ways to build your individualized pathway to advance your career in Nursing. Listed below are all programs by degree earned. BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) Traditional BSN Accelerated BSN (ABSN) MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing + Master of Science in Nursing program (AMSN) Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) by Specialty Areas: Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (AGACNP) Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Primary Care (AGPCNP) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) Nurse-Midwifery (NM) Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (PNP-AC) Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care (PNP-PC) Women s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) Dual Specialties:* Adult/Gerontology Acute Care + Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner + Nurse Midwifery Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 25 of 226

26 Pediatric Acute Care + Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner *Other dual specialty combinations may be possible upon request. Dual Degrees MSN-MPH (Master of Public Health) MSN-MAB (Master in Bioethics) Post-graduate Certificate Programs Are available for all specialty areas. DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) Post-BSN DNP o Select a specialty area o Select either the Health Systems Leadership (HSL) or Population Health (PH) track option* *Nurse Anesthesia- Health Systems Leadership track option only Post-Master s DNP o Select the Health Systems Leadership (HSL) or Population Health (PH) track option PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) Post-BSN PhD Post-Master s PhD Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 26 of 226

27 Baccalaureate Programs Welcome from the Associate Dean for BSN Education Congratulations and welcome to the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University, one of the top nursing programs in the country. You are part of a rich tradition of excellence that produces Emory Nurses, visionary nurse leader, clinicians, and scholars. Your journey through the undergraduate programs contains many exciting opportunities to help you realize your personal goals. One of the first steps you can take toward success is familiarizing yourself with this Nursing Catalog and the Nursing Student Handbook. Inside the Nursing Student Handbook you will find many of the policies and procedures that support your academic progress. It is helpful to review these resources at the start of the semester and throughout the year. As a new or returning student, it is natural to have a lot of questions. Each course, each semester, and each degree you pursue is different from the last. Our faculty and staff are here to provide answers and offer support. I encourage you to seek their counsel early and often. Finally, on behalf of the faculty and staff, I wish you much success and enjoyment, and I thank you for choosing the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing! Sincerely, Angela Frederick Amar, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and Associate Professor angela.amar@emory.edu Introduction The Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing offers an unparalleled four-year undergraduate nursing experience. Students admitted to Emory University as freshmen benefit from a nationally ranked institution steeped in tradition. Our four-year experience provides a liberal arts focus, a tight-knit community, and access to internationally recognized health systems. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) gives students a solid foundation for beginning a career as a registered nurse. This program is designed for students who wish to pursue the BSN as their first bachelor s degree. As a first bachelor s degree student, the BSN Honors Program is open to outstanding students who are interested in intensive work in a chosen area of scholarship. Students with an earned baccalaureate in another field (BA, BS) may enter one of our two accelerated option programs, the Accelerated BSN (ABSN) or ABSN + MSN program (AMSN). The AMSN program is designed for those students wishing to move beyond the nurse generalist role and become an advanced practice registered nurse (refer to MSN section for specialty areas and requirements for entry). Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 27 of 226

28 BSN Mission, Vision, and Values The Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing mission, vision, and values are foundational to the BSN program. Our mission, vision, and values are found on pg. 12. BSN Outcomes The BSN program prepares the graduate to be a generalist in the field of Nursing. The graduate of the BSN Program of the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing will demonstrate achievement in the following areas: Competency Definition reflects NHWSN values Systems Leadership: Systems leadership, seeks to affect change for the social good across multiple interacting and intersecting systems. Systems leadership can be characterized by two distinct and interrelated attributes. It is 1) collaborative and 2) crosses boundaries organizational, professional and virtual, therefore extending leaders beyond the usual limits of their responsibilities and authority. Quality Improvement & Safety: Quality improvement is the meaningful use of data and systematic methods to continuously improve the quality and safety of health care systems and minimize risk of harm to patients and providers. BSN Outcome The BSN graduate will: Demonstrate leadership in patient centered care through advocacy and team collaboration. Use data to develop, implement and evaluate safe, high quality patient care. Scholarship and Evidence Based Practice: Scholarship includes observation, analysis, synthesis, application and dissemination all of which result in a new understanding of nursing phenomena. Emanating from a spirit of inquiry and a readiness for critical examination, evidence based practice is the Interpret current evidence and patient perspective to direct patient care. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 28 of 226

29 Competency Definition reflects NHWSN values BSN Outcome The BSN graduate will: translation of current best evidence, clinical expertise, and client values into the process for patient care. Information Management: Information management is the use of data, evidence and technology to support all aspects of nursing practice. Health Policy, Finance & Advocacy: Healthcare policies influence the nature and functioning of healthcare systems and are driven by financial, regulatory, and stakeholder considerations. Nurses advocate for patients and populations to support preferences and needs to achieve maximum health. Interprofessional Collaboration: Interprofessional collaboration is the process of cooperative and coordinated efforts by diverse professionals to promote high quality, individualized care to patients, families and communities. Clinical Prevention & Population Health: In clinical prevention nurses use innovative methods to preserve health, hinder occurrence, or diminish the progression of disease. In population health, nurses use evidence-based approaches to engage communities to reduce risk and optimize health. Professional Identity: One s professional selfconcept is based on attributes, beliefs and values. The formation of identity is grounded in values and is evidenced by role assumption Use information technology to manage knowledge, communicate information, and facilitate decision making in nursing practice. Define the current healthcare policy, finance and regulatory environments and how these entities influence the nature and functioning of the healthcare system and consideration for practice. Work with colleagues on the interdisciplinary healthcare team using effective interpersonal communication and collaboration to advocate for and promote patient health outcomes. Apply evidence based approaches to primary, secondary and tertiary prevention to optimize health outcomes for individuals, communities and populations. The exhibit the judgments and behaviors expected of the generalist nurse. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 29 of 226

30 Competency Definition reflects NHWSN values BSN Outcome The BSN graduate will: and professional behaviors. Nursing Practice: Professional nursing practice is the autonomous, collaborative and systematic care of people to optimize health and alleviate suffering. Professional nursing Practice as a nurse generalist with patients across the lifespan and health continuum. has a defined scope of practice as determined by level of education and certification. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 30 of 226

31 Pathways to earn a BSN We believe nurses should achieve higher levels of education and training through seamless academic progression. Emory s School of Nursing offers three BSN nursing degree choices, providing the right fit for a range of student backgrounds and goals. 1. Traditional BSN The basic professional program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree is consistent with the Emory University philosophy that students be broadly educated. The BSN program extends through four academic years. The first two years of general education course work (including prerequisites) may be taken at Emory College or Oxford College (freshman option), or at any other accredited University or College (transfer option). The remaining two years of professional study must be completed at the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing. While enrolled in the School of Nursing, students take both clinical nursing courses and nonclinical courses. They explore content related to the theoretical basis for nursing and understanding human values and behavior. Teaching strategies used in nursing courses include lecture, small group discussion, independent study, clinical practice, problem-based learning activities, service learning activities, and lab practice that includes simulation exercises. In addition, students participate in professional seminars designed to develop group leadership Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 31 of 226

32 skills and to introduce students to the roles of the professional nurse. Through creative and individualized learning strategies, the student s nursing education is broadened, enriched, and personalized. Graduates are prepared to meet the requirements for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for licensure in the United States. The bachelor s program provides a solid educational foundation for graduate-level education (master s and doctoral). Freshman Option: This program is designed for Emory College and Oxford College students who wish to earn a BSN as their first bachelor s degree. Students complete their prerequisites at Oxford or Emory College, for a cohesive, four-year degree program. Transfer Option: This program is available to students who transfer into the School of Nursing with 60 semester hours of College course credit, and who wish to earn a BSN. Dual Degree Option: Through Emory College of Arts & Sciences, earn a BA/BS + BSN (This option takes 5 years). 2. Accelerated BSN (ABSN) The Accelerated BSN program is designed for students who previously obtained a bachelor s degree in another field and wish to pursue a professional nursing career. The program is based on the BSN curriculum with some modifications in scheduling. The Accelerated BSN program is a full time, campus-based program that allows students to earn a BSN in 15 months. **The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing + Master of Science in Nursing program (AMSN) program is detailed in the Graduate Program section of this catalog. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 32 of 226

33 Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Facts: The degree earned is a BSN. The student is required to take a minimum of 120 credits to graduate. Complete in 4 semesters/2-years (summers not included). The BSN course load is 12 credit hours per semester be considered full time. Most students take more than 12 hours of course work per semester. Program delivery: majority in person classes with some online/hybrid course options. Full time option only. Prerequisite Requirements: Physical Sciences General Chemistry I Human Anatomy and Physiology I with lab Human Anatomy and Physiology II with lab Microbiology with lab* Nutrition (optional) Courses must have been taken no more than seven (7) years prior to beginning the BSN program. *Microbiology with lab is not required for Emory and Oxford students. Math Introductory Statistics Social Sciences Human Growth and Development or Life Span Development The Human Growth and Development prerequisite must cover human development from conception through death. General Electives Additional courses to reach 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours. Prerequisite credit cannot be given for nursing, pathophysiology, pharmacology, technical, learning support, or physical education courses. These courses must reflect humanities, social sciences etc. consistent with liberal arts education. Admission Requirements: Applications must be completed by October 15 th in order to be considered for priority admission and merit-based scholarships; or December 15th in order to be considered for priority admission. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 33 of 226

34 To be considered for admission, applicants must: 1. Start the application by using this link: 2. Pay the application fee (not required from Oxford College and Emory University applicants). 3. Submit a complete application packet that includes: a. Official College/University transcripts from all Schools attended regardless if a degree was earned. b. Resume including work experience, community service, leadership roles, and research. c. Official standardized test scores based on the following guide. 4. BSN applicants official SAT or ACT or TEAS test scores (scores must not be more than five (5) years old.) Post-admission Requirements: Prior to enrollment, each applicant accepted into the BSN program must submit: 1. Proof of having successfully completed the prerequisites with a C grade or better. Applicants may apply for admission while taking prerequisite course work. 2. Documentation of having obtained current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers CPR credentials through the American Heart Association. 3. Evidence of adequate health insurance coverage or enrollment in the Emory University Student Health Insurance Plan. 4. Proof of immunization or immune status. 5. Physical examination results from a health care provider that gives evidence of good health. 6. Drug screen and background check.* *Clinical agencies or School of Nursing policy may require drug screens and/or background checks be repeated during the program. BSN Honors Program The BSN Honors Program is open to outstanding students who are interested in intensive work in a chosen area of scholarship. Students are invited to apply to the program and are then selected by the Honors Program Committee. Students are selected based on: grade point average a writing sample faculty recommendation an interview with the Honors Program Committee Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 34 of 226

35 Students are paired, according to their interest, with a faculty mentor who works with the student to develop and complete a thesis project. Students are enrolled in the program for four semesters and take professional development courses with an honors designation, a course on scholarly inquiry, and two semesters of thesis advisement. In the final semester of the program, students complete and defend a thesis or commensurate scholarly product about their project. Students who successfully complete the BSN Honors Program graduate with Honors as follows: 1. Honors Satisfactory completion of the Honors Program with an overall average of 3.50 in the School of Nursing; 2. High Honors Satisfactory completion of the Honors Program with an overall average of 3.50 in the School of Nursing and a thesis of the quality sufficient for an oral presentation to scholars in the candidate s field; and 3. Highest Honors Satisfactory completion of the Honors Program with an overall average of 3.50 in the School of Nursing and a thesis of the quality suitable for a written publication. Technical Standards for Nursing Applicants and Enrolled Students When considering nursing studies an applicant must evaluate their abilities and skills. To succeed in a nursing degree or post-graduate certificate program, a student must possess certain abilities and skills, deemed essential functions for the care of patients. These abilities and skills, as determined by Emory University nursing faculty, are as follows: Observation: Applicants and students enrolled in the nursing program must be able to observe demonstrations and simulations required by the nursing curriculum established by the faculty and be able to participate in such activities with adequate vision and other sensory modalities, including the senses of hearing and smell. A student must be able to observe a patient accurately at a distance and close at hand. Communication: Students must be able to speak intelligibly, and to hear sufficiently to affect an adequate exchange of information with patients, family members, and other health professionals. A student must be able to read and write English effectively in order to fulfill academic requirements, and to maintain accurate clinical records on patient care. Motor: Nursing students are required to possess motor skills sufficient to elicit independent information from patients by palpation, auscultation, percussion, and other manually based diagnostic procedures. Students should be able to conduct laboratory and diagnostic tests, and carry out physical assessments. Students must possess motor skills required for their scope of practice, as determined by the relevant accrediting organization. The student must also be able to coordinate fine and gross muscular movements to treat patients in emergencies. Emergencies include any circumstance requiring immediate remedy. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 35 of 226

36 Intellectual-Conceptual, Integrative, and Quantitative Abilities: These abilities include an aptitude for rapid problem solving, the capability to assess and interpret medical files independently and evaluate physical examinations, and to formulate a logical plan of care. Students must possess good judgment in patient assessment and the ability to incorporate new information, comprehend three-dimensional relationships, and retain and recall pertinent information in a timely fashion. The student must also be prepared to provide in-depth rationale for the plan of care. Behavioral and Social Attributes: Students must possess the physical and emotional health required for the application of his/her intellectual abilities and the use of sound judgment in an appropriate and prompt manner. Students must be able to function effectively under physically taxing workloads, and in times of physical and mental stress. Students must display compassion, sensitivity, and concern for others, and maintain professional integrity at all times. Program Specific Requirements: In addition to the areas enumerated above, applicants and students must also possess any abilities and skills deemed essential for their particular program. These areas of enumerated skills and abilities are the minimum attributes required of applicants for admission to the nursing program and of students who are candidates for graduation. The Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing is committed to accommodating the needs of students with documented disabilities and will do so to the extent possible without compromising the essential components of the curriculum ( Address any questions or concerns regarding these technical standards to the Associate Dean for Undergraduate/Graduate Education or the specialty coordinator of the graduate program specialty in which the student is enrolled or seeks to apply. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 36 of 226

37 BSN Graduation Requirements: Completion of sixty (60) semester hours of prescribed bachelor s-level nursing courses, of which forty-five (45) semester hours must be taken at Emory University. A minimum of 120 hours is required for graduation. Completion of course requirements (see above) within five (5) years of entrance to the program. Cumulative GPA of 2.5. Latin Designations for Undergraduate Students: 1. Cum Laude - a cumulative GPA of Magna Cum Laude - a cumulative GPA of Summa Cum Laude - a cumulative GPA of Honors Program Designations: 1. Honors Satisfactory completion of the Honors Program with an overall average of 3.50 in the School of Nursing; 2. High Honors Satisfactory completion of the Honors Program with an overall average of 3.50 in the School of Nursing and a thesis of the quality sufficient for an oral presentation to scholars in the candidate s field; and 3. Highest Honors Satisfactory completion of the Honors Program with an overall average of 3.50 in the School of Nursing and a thesis of the quality suitable for a written publication. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 37 of 226

38 BSN Plan of Study Full Time (4 Semesters) Semester 1 (Fall) Course Credits Clinical NRSG 309 Social Responsibility & Bioethics in Nursing 2 30 NRSG 310 Pathophysiology for Nurses 3 NRSG 312 Foundations of Nursing Practice 2 NRSG 314 Clinical Practicum I NRSG 322 Health Promotion and Wellness 2 NRSG 380 Health Assessment Semester 2 (Spring) NRSG 315 Population Health: Community and 3 60 Public Health Nursing NRSG 320 Pharmacology for Nurses 3 NRSG 326 Acute and Chronic Care 3 NRSG 327 Clinical Practicum II NRSG 328 Pediatric Nursing 2 NRSG 371 Evidence Based Practice for Nurses Semester 3 (Fall) NRSG 330 Clinical Integration 2 NRSG 408 Maternity and Reproductive Health Nursing 2 NRSG 409 Clinical Practicum III NRSG 411 Mental Health Nursing 2 NRSG 416 Perspectives in Professional Nursing 2 A) Global Health; B) Policy & Advocacy; C) Research; D) Leadership, Administration and Management E) Clinical Nursing Education NRSG XXX Elective Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 38 of 226

39 Semester 4 (Spring) NRSG 422 Palliative Care & Difficult Conversations 2 NRSG 425 Becoming a Professional Nurse 2 NRSG 430 Nursing in Complex Care Situations 3 NRSG 431 Clinical Practicum IV NRSG 432 Ambulatory Care 3 60 NRSG XXX Elective Total Credit 60 Total Clinical 870 Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 39 of 226

40 Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) The Accelerated BSN program is a full time, campus-based program that allows students to earn a BSN in 15 months. Only students with bachelor s degrees in another discipline are eligible for this program. Facts: The degree earned is a BSN. The student is required to take 60 credits to graduate. Complete in 4 semesters of continuous enrollment (approximately 15 months). The ABSN course load is 12 credit hours per semester to be considered full time. Most students take more than 12 hours of course work per semester. Program delivery: mostly in person classes with some online/hybrid course options. Full time option only. Prerequisite Requirements: The prerequisites for the ABSN program includes seven courses, in addition to a bachelor s degree from an accredited University or College. Students may submit an application for admission with the courses in progress, but all prerequisites must be complete with a grade of C or higher by the time of enrollment in the nursing program. Please review the prerequisites below: Physical Sciences General Chemistry I Human Anatomy and Physiology I with lab Human Anatomy and Physiology II with lab Microbiology with lab Nutrition (optional) Courses must have been taken no more than seven (7) years prior to beginning the BSN program. Math Introductory Statistics Social Sciences Human Growth and Development or Life Span Development The Human Growth and Development prerequisite must cover human development from conception through death. Admission Requirements: Applications must be completed by October 15 th in order to be considered for priority admission and merit-based scholarships; or December 15th in order to be considered for priority admission. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 40 of 226

41 To be considered for admission, applicants must: 1. Start the application by using this link: 2. Pay the application fee (not required from Oxford College and Emory University applicants). 3. Submit a complete application packet that includes: a. Official College/University transcripts from all Schools attended regardless if a degree was earned. b. Resume including work experience, community service, leadership roles, and research. c. Official standardized test scores based on the following guide. 4. ABSN applicants official SAT or ACT or TEAS test scores (scores must not be more than five (5) years old.) Post-admission Requirements: Prior to enrollment, each applicant accepted into the BSN program must submit: 1. Proof of having successfully completed the prerequisites with a C grade or better. Applicants may apply for admission while taking prerequisite course work. 2. Documentation of having obtained current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers CPR credentials through the American Heart Association. 3. Evidence of adequate health insurance coverage or enrollment in the Emory University Student Health Insurance Plan. 4. Proof of immunization or immune status. 5. Physical examination results from a health care provider that gives evidence of good health. 6. Drug screen and background check.* *Clinical agencies or School of Nursing policy may require drug screens and/or background checks be repeated during the program. Technical Standards for Nursing Applicants and Enrolled Students When considering nursing studies an applicant must evaluate their abilities and skills. To succeed in a nursing degree or post-graduate certificate program, a student must possess certain abilities and skills, deemed essential functions for the care of patients. These abilities and skills, as determined by Emory University nursing faculty, are as follows: Observation: Applicants and students enrolled in the nursing program must be able to observe demonstrations and simulations required by the nursing curriculum established by the faculty and be able to participate in such activities with adequate vision and other sensory modalities, including the senses of hearing and smell. A student must be able to observe a patient accurately at a distance and close at hand. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 41 of 226

42 Communication: Students must be able to speak intelligibly, and to hear sufficiently to affect an adequate exchange of information with patients, family members, and other health professionals. A student must be able to read and write English effectively in order to fulfill academic requirements, and to maintain accurate clinical records on patient care. Motor: Nursing students are required to possess motor skills sufficient to elicit independent information from patients by palpation, auscultation, percussion, and other manually based diagnostic procedures. Students should be able to conduct laboratory and diagnostic tests, and carry out physical assessments. Students must possess motor skills required for their scope of practice, as determined by the relevant accrediting organization. The student must also be able to coordinate fine and gross muscular movements to treat patients in emergencies. Emergencies include any circumstance requiring immediate remedy. Intellectual-Conceptual, Integrative, and Quantitative Abilities: These abilities include an aptitude for rapid problem solving, the capability to assess and interpret medical files independently and evaluate physical examinations, and to formulate a logical plan of care. Students must possess good judgment in patient assessment and the ability to incorporate new information, comprehend three-dimensional relationships, and retain and recall pertinent information in a timely fashion. The student must also be prepared to provide in-depth rationale for the plan of care. Behavioral and Social Attributes: Students must possess the physical and emotional health required for the application of his/her intellectual abilities and the use of sound judgment in an appropriate and prompt manner. Students must be able to function effectively under physically taxing workloads, and in times of physical and mental stress. Students must display compassion, sensitivity, and concern for others, and maintain professional integrity at all times. Program Specific Requirements: In addition to the areas enumerated above, applicants and students must also possess any abilities and skills deemed essential for their particular program. These areas of enumerated skills and abilities are the minimum attributes required of applicants for admission to the nursing program and of students who are candidates for graduation. The Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing is committed to accommodating the needs of students with documented disabilities and will do so to the extent possible without compromising the essential components of the curriculum. Address any questions or concerns regarding these technical standards to the Associate Dean of Undergraduate/Graduate Programs or the specialty coordinator of the graduate program specialty in which the student is enrolled or seeks to apply. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 42 of 226

43 ABSN Graduation Requirements: Completion of sixty (60) semester hours of prescribed bachelor s-level nursing courses, of which forty-five semester hours must be taken at Emory University. Completion of course requirements (see above) within five (5) years of entrance to the program. Cumulative GPA of 2.5. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 43 of 226

44 ABSN Plan of Study Full Time (4 Semesters) Semester 1 (Fall) Course Credits Clinical NRSG 309 Social Responsibility & Bioethics in Nursing 2 30 NRSG 310 Pathophysiology for Nurses 3 NRSG 312 Foundations of Nursing Practice 2 NRSG 314 Clinical Practicum I NRSG 322 Health Promotion and Wellness 2 NRSG 380 Health Assessment Semester 2 (Spring) NRSG 315 Population Health: Community and 3 60 Public Health Nursing NRSG 320 Pharmacology for Nurses 3 NRSG 326 Acute and Chronic Care 3 NRSG 327 Clinical Practicum II NRSG 328 Pediatric Nursing 2 NRSG 371 Evidence Based Practice for Nurses Semester 3 (Summer) NRSG 330 Clinical Integration 2 NRSG 408 Maternity and Reproductive Health Nursing 2 NRSG 409 Clinical Practicum III NRSG 411 Mental Health Nursing 2 NRSG 416 Perspectives in Professional Nursing 2 A) Global Health; B) Policy & Advocacy; C) Research; D) Leadership, Administration and Management E) Clinical Nursing Education NRSG XXX Elective Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 44 of 226

45 Semester 4 (Fall) NRSG 422 Palliative Care & Difficult Conversations 2 NRSG 425 Becoming a Professional Nurse 2 NRSG 430 Nursing in Complex Care Situations 3 NRSG 431 Clinical Practicum IV NRSG 432 Ambulatory Care 3 60 NRSG XXX Elective Total Credit 60 Total Clinical 870 Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 45 of 226

46 Graduate Programs Welcome from the Associate Dean for Graduate Education Welcome to the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Graduate Education Program! We are pleased you have chosen Emory to advance your nursing education. Our School is known for its academic excellence, distinguished faculty, award-winning students, notable alumni, and groundbreaking scholarship. We were recently ranked fourth in the nation for Graduate Nursing Education by U.S. News and World Report. This prestigious honor is the result of our dedication to our values Excellence, Collaboration, Social Responsibility, Innovation, and Leadership. I am confident that you will experience the highest level of nursing education available with us. Sincerely, Kristy Martyn, PhD, RN, CPNP-PC, FAAN Associate Dean for Graduate Education kristy.k.martyn@emory.edu Master of Science in Nursing Introduction The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program prepares advanced-practice nurses in a variety of specialty areas. The programs reflect the faculty s commitment to providing graduate education that is relevant to the dynamic contemporary practice environment. Graduates are prepared to apply for the appropriate nurse practitioner or certified nurse midwife national certification examinations. The MSN curriculum consists of four components: theoretical core, clinical/functional core, specialty content, and electives. Participative learning, multiple options for learning, and alternative teaching methods, including hybrid and online, characterize the learning processes. MSN Mission, Vision and Values The Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing mission, vision, and values are foundational to the MSN program. The mission, vision, and values are found on pg. 12. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 46 of 226

47 MSN Outcomes The graduate of the Master of Science in Nursing Program of the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing will demonstrate achievement in the following areas: Competency Definition reflects NHWSN values Systems Leadership: Systems leadership, seeks to affect change for the social good across multiple interacting and intersecting systems. Systems leadership can be characterized by two distinct and interrelated attributes. It is 1) collaborative and 2) crosses boundaries organizational, professional and virtual, therefore extending leaders beyond the usual limits of their responsibilities and authority. Quality Improvement & Safety: Quality improvement is the meaningful use of data and systematic methods to continuously improve the quality and safety of health care systems and minimize risk of harm to patients and providers. MSN Outcome The MSN graduate will: Lead interprofessional teams to design and coordinate safe, cost effective, quality care for individuals and families. Exhibit ethical and critical decision making, effective working relationships, and a systems-perspective in the design, delivery, and evaluation of health care. Use quality processes and systematic methods to evaluate, improve care, and insure patient safety for individuals, populations, and systems. Scholarship and Evidence Based Practice: Scholarship includes observation, analysis, synthesis, application and dissemination all of which result in a new understanding of nursing phenomena. Emanating from a spirit of inquiry and a readiness for critical examination, evidence based practice is the translation of current best evidence, clinical expertise, and client values into the process for patient care. Integrate and communicate current evidence, clinical expertise, and patient perspective to inform practice within the clinical setting. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 47 of 226

48 Information Management: Information management is the use of data, evidence and technology to support all aspects of nursing practice. Health Policy, Finance & Advocacy: Healthcare policies influence the nature and functioning of healthcare systems and are driven by financial, regulatory, and stakeholder considerations. Nurses advocate for patients and populations to support preferences and needs to achieve maximum health. Interprofessional Collaboration: Interprofessional collaboration is the process of cooperative and coordinated efforts by diverse professionals to promote high quality, individualized care to patients, families and communities. Clinical Prevention & Population Health: In clinical prevention nurses use innovative methods to preserve health, hinder occurrence, or diminish the progression of disease. In population health, nurses use evidence-based approaches to engage communities to reduce risk and optimize health. Professional Identity: One s professional selfconcept is based on attributes, beliefs and values. The formation of identity is grounded in values and is evidenced by role assumption and professional behaviors. Use patient-care technologies to deliver and enhance care and use communication technologies to integrate and coordinate care. Intervene at the system level through the policy development process and employ advocacy strategies to influence health and health care at all levels, including institutional, local, state, regional, federal, and international levels. Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to foster shared decision making and accountability for patient care outcomes. Use data to implement actionable prevention or treatment plans to optimize health outcomes for individuals, communities and populations. Exhibit the judgement and behaviors of the advanced practice nurse. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 48 of 226

49 Nursing Practice: Professional nursing practice is the autonomous, collaborative and systematic care of people to optimize health and alleviate suffering. Professional nursing has a defined scope of practice as determined by level of education and certification. Practice in an advanced role within the scope of standards defined by each specialty. Pathways to earning a Master of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN) Emory s School of Nursing offers three distinct Master s degree program options with diverse areas of specialization. Below you can explore the entry point that is right for you. 1. The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing + Master of Science in Nursing program (AMSN) The AMSN is for applicants who wish to become nurse practitioners or nurse-midwives, and who already have earned a bachelor s degree in another field.* This fast-track program begins each summer, allowing students to earn a BSN in approximately 15 months and immediately begin their MSN course work. Full time plan of study option only. *Some specialties are not available for immediate entry and require practice experience. Contact the specialty coordinator for more information. 2. Master of Science In Nursing (MSN) Our Master of Science in Nursing program is open to students who have a bachelor s degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program. Each of the specialties can be completed in four (4) or five (5) z semesters of full time study. Full and part time plans of study are available. 3. Post-Graduate Certificate This program option allows Master s prepared Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) to pursue advanced education in an additional area of specialization. An individualized plan of study prepares the APRN to be Board-eligible in their selected specialty. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 49 of 226

50 MSN Specialties Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Emergency Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Nurse-Midwifery Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Women s Health Nurse Practitioner Adult/Gerontology Acute Care + Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Dual Specialty Pediatric Acute Care + Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Dual Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner + Nurse Midwifery Dual Specialty MSN-MPH (Master Of Public Health) Dual Degree MSN-MA Bioethics - Dual Degree Other dual specialty options are available upon request. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 50 of 226

51 Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing + Master s of Science (AMSN) Welcome from the Specialty Coordinator Welcome to the Accelerated BSN + AMSN program of Emory University, also known as our AMSN program! This program is designed to prepare you as an advanced practice nurse in your chosen specialty. The first year is the pre-licensure program in which you will gain and apply foundational knowledge and competencies for licensure as a registered nurse generalist. This licensure is a prerequisite for the advanced practiced nursing role. The graduate portion of your program builds and expands on your pre-licensure education, preparing you to engage in advanced practice and leadership as an APRN. My faculty and I look forward to getting to know you and working with you to achieve your educational goals. Sincerely, Dr. Terri Ades, DNP, FNP-BC, AOCN Specialty Coordinator AMSN Program tades@emory.edu Introduction The AMSN program is designed for students with a bachelor s degree in another discipline to provide a faster track to becoming an advanced practice nurse whether that be a nurse practitioner in one of our specialty tracks or a nurse midwife. AMSN students first complete the pre-licensure program in 4 semesters of full time study and earn a BSN. Earning the BSN allows the graduate to take their NCLEX-RN licensing examination to become a professional registered nurse (RN) prior to beginning the master s clinical work. The master s portion of the program takes an additional 4 semesters to complete. On completion of the MSN specialty program the student will be Board-eligible to sit for their specialty certification examination. The AMSN program begins in the summer for eight (8) continuous semesters. Note: A valid Georgia RN license is required for students to begin clinical experiences in the MSN program (clinical experiences begin in October). Therefore, all students must have passed the NCLEX-RN examination by October 1 to engage in clinical coursework. Facts: The degrees earned are a BSN and an MSN. The student is required to take 61 credits to earn a BSN and credits to earn the MSN. The range of credits varies by specialties. Complete in 8 semesters of continuous enrollment (approximately 21 months). The AMSN course load is 12 credit hours per semester during the BSN portion to be considered full time and the course load is 9 credit hours per semester during the MSN portion to be considered full time. Program delivery: mostly in person classes with some online/hybrid course options. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 51 of 226

52 Some specialty options require additional experience prior to entry.* Full time option available. * Emergency Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Acute Pediatric Nurse Practitioner programs require clinical experience. Prerequisite Requirements: The prerequisites for the AMSN program include seven courses, in addition to a bachelor s degree from an accredited University or College. Students may submit an application for admission with courses in progress, but all prerequisites must be complete with a grade of C or higher by the time of enrollment in the nursing program. Please review the prerequisites below: Physical Sciences General Chemistry I Human Anatomy and Physiology I with lab Human Anatomy and Physiology II with lab Microbiology with lab Nutrition (optional) Courses must have been taken no more than seven (7) years prior to beginning the AMSN program. Math Introductory Statistics Social Sciences Human Growth and Development or Life Span Development The Human Growth and Development prerequisite must cover human development from conception through death. Admission Requirements: Applications must be completed by October 15 th in order to be considered for priority admission and merit-based scholarships or December 15th in order to be considered for priority admission. In order to be considered for admission, applicants must: 1. Start the application by using this link: 2. Pay the application fee (not required from Oxford College and Emory University applicants). 3. Submit a complete application packet that includes: a. Official College/University transcripts from all Schools attended regardless if a degree was earned. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 52 of 226

53 b. Resume including work experience, community service, leadership roles and research. c. Official standardized test scores based on the following guide. 4. AMSN applicants official GRE test scores (scores must not be more than five (5) years old) Post-admission Requirements: Prior to enrollment each applicant accepted into the AMSN program must submit: 1. Proof of having successfully completed the prerequisites with a C grade or better. Applicants may apply for admission while taking prerequisite course work. 2. Documentation of having obtained current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers CPR credentials through the American Heart Association. 3. Evidence of adequate health insurance coverage or enrollment in the Emory University Student Health Insurance Plan. 4. Proof of immunization or immune status. 5. Physical examination results from a health care provider that gives evidence of good health. 6. Drug screen and background check.* 7. Licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Georgia. Contact the Georgia Board of Nursing at *Clinical agencies or School of Nursing policy may require drug screens and/or background checks be repeated during the program. Technical Standards for Nursing Applicants and Enrolled Students When considering nursing studies an applicant must evaluate their abilities and skills. To succeed in a nursing degree or post-graduate certificate program, a student must possess certain abilities and skills, deemed essential functions for the care of patients. These abilities and skills, as determined by Emory University nursing faculty, are as follows: Observation: Applicants and students enrolled in the nursing program must be able to observe demonstrations and simulations required by the nursing curriculum established by the faculty and be able to participate in such activities with adequate vision and other sensory modalities, including the senses of hearing and smell. A student must be able to observe a patient accurately at a distance and close at hand. Communication: Students must be able to speak intelligibly, and to hear sufficiently to affect an adequate exchange of information with patients, family members, and other health professionals. A student must be able to read and write English effectively in order to fulfill academic requirements, and to maintain accurate clinical records on patient care. Motor: Nursing students are required to possess motor skills sufficient to elicit independent information from patients by palpation, auscultation, percussion, and other manually based Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 53 of 226

54 diagnostic procedures. Students should be able to conduct laboratory and diagnostic tests, and carry out physical assessments. Students must possess motor skills required for their scope of practice, as determined by the relevant accrediting organization. The student must also be able to coordinate fine and gross muscular movements to treat patients in emergencies. Emergencies include any circumstance requiring immediate remedy. Intellectual-Conceptual, Integrative, and Quantitative Abilities: These abilities include an aptitude for rapid problem solving, the capability to assess and interpret medical files independently and evaluate physical examinations, and to formulate a logical plan of care. Students must possess good judgment in patient assessment and the ability to incorporate new information, comprehend three-dimensional relationships, and retain and recall pertinent information in a timely fashion. The student must also be prepared to provide in-depth rationale for the plan of care. Behavioral and Social Attributes: Students must possess the physical and emotional health required for the application of his/her intellectual abilities and the use of sound judgment in an appropriate and prompt manner. Students must be able to function effectively under physically taxing workloads, and in times of physical and mental stress. Students must display compassion, sensitivity, and concern for others, and maintain professional integrity at all times. Program Specific Requirements: In addition to the areas enumerated above, applicants and students must also possess any abilities and skills deemed essential for their particular program. These areas of enumerated skills and abilities are the minimum attributes required of applicants for admission to the nursing program and of students who are candidates for graduation. The Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing is committed to accommodating the needs of students with documented disabilities and will do so to the extent possible without compromising the essential components of the curriculum. Address any questions or concerns regarding these technical standards to the Associate Dean of Undergraduate/Graduate Programs or the specialty coordinator of the graduate program specialty in which the student is enrolled or seeks to apply. AMSN Graduation Requirements: Students in the AMSN program must satisfy all degree requirements for the BSN program and all degree requirements for their master s specialty program. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required for graduation. BSN Graduation Requirements: Completion of sixty-one (61) semester hours of prescribed bachelor s-level nursing courses, of which forty-five (45) semester hours must be taken at Emory University. Completion of course requirements (see above) within five years of entrance to the program. Cumulative GPA of 2.5. (Note: A minimum GPA of 3.0 is needed to progress to the MSN level). Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 54 of 226

55 Latin Designations for Graduate Students: 1. Cum Laude - a cumulative GPA of Magna Cum Laude - a cumulative GPA of Summa Cum Laude - a cumulative GPA of MSN Graduation Requirements: Minimum Degree Requirements for MSN Program: To promote seamless academic progression toward a terminal doctoral degree, the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing sets minimum requirements for a master s degree. A minimum of 36 semester hours of graduate course work is required to receive a master of science in nursing. Specialty programs offering a terminal master s degree require considerably more course work than the minimum listed below. The fulfillment of course work alone does not lead to a master s degree. Credit hours in excess of 36 semester hours may be transferrable if they meet transfer credit criteria. A minimum GPA of 3.0 Satisfactory completion of at least 36 MSN semester hours of work is required as follows: At least 17 hours must be in lecture or seminar work; Course work must be on a 500, 600, or 700 level; and A grade of B- or better must be earned in all clinical course work taken. AMSN Plan of Study (8 Semesters) Accelerated BSN Full Time Plan of Study (4 Semesters) Semester 1 (Summer) Course Credits Clinical NRSG 310 Pathophysiology for Nurses 3 NRSG 312 Foundations of Nursing Practice 2 NRSG 314 Clinical Practicum I NRSG 315 Population Health: Community and 3 60 Public Health Nursing NRSG 372 Professional Nursing: Concepts, Issues & Trends 2 NRSG 380 Health Assessment Semester 2 (Fall) NRSG 320 Pharmacology for Nurses 3 NRSG 326 Acute and Chronic Care 3 NRSG 327 Clinical Practicum II NRSG 328 Pediatric Nursing 2 Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 55 of 226

56 NRSG 417 Leadership, Advocacy and Policy 3 NRSG 575 Optimal Wellness Semester 3 (Spring) NRSG 330 Clinical Integration 2 NRSG 408 Maternity and Reproductive Health Nursing 2 NRSG 409 Clinical Practicum III NRSG 411 Mental Health Nursing 2 NRSG 505 Research and Evidence Based Practice 3 NRSG XXX Elective Semester 4 (Summer) NRSG 430 Nursing in Complex Care Situations 3 NRSG 431 Clinical Practicum IV NRSG 432 Ambulatory Care 3 60 NRSG 591 Healthcare Quality and Safety 3 NRSG XXX Elective Total Credit 60 Total Clinical 780 Italics = Graduate level courses + Your selected MSN specialty area Plan of Study (4 Semesters) Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 56 of 226

57 Welcome from the MSN Program Director These are exciting, dynamic times for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN). We are called upon to provide safe, evidence-based, cost-effective care for patients, families and communities. We are challenged to lead change and promote health for diverse populations while advancing our profession. Obtaining an MSN provides you with a world of opportunities. Our dedicated and nationally recognized faculty will work with you as you develop the knowledge and skills of your chosen specialty. I have found being an Advance Practice Nurse is a rewarding and fulfilling career. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you to help you reach the next step in your career. Sincerely, Elizabeth Downes, DNP, MPH, MSN, RN, CNE, FAANP, ANEF edownes@emory.edu MSN Program Director Introduction The MSN Program prepares advanced-practice nurses in a variety of specialty areas. The program reflects the faculty s commitment to providing graduate education that is relevant to the dynamic contemporary practice environment. Graduates are prepared to apply for the appropriate nurse practitioner or certified nurse midwife national certification examinations. The MSN curriculum consists of four components: theoretical core, clinical/functional core, specialty content, and electives. The curriculum offers a learning variety of teaching-learning modalities including participative learning and alternative teaching methods including hybrid and online options. The MSN program requires four (4) semesters of full time study (fall, spring, summer, fall) for single specialty graduates. Required hours range from 46 to 53 semester hours depending on the specialty area selected. Faculty advisers assist students in planning individual programs of study including the option to complete the requirements for a dual specialty. Dual specialty students complete requirements for two advanced practice specialties. Courses are offered in fall, spring, and summer semesters. Not all courses are offered each semester. Students should consult with the class schedule on the website and their faculty adviser. Facts: The degree earned in an MSN The student is required to take 46 to 53 semester credit hours to graduate. Complete in 4 semesters, continuous enrollment (approximately 16 months). The MSN course load is 9 credit hours or more per semester to be considered full time. Program delivery: The majority of courses are face to face with some online/hybrid delivery. MSN courses use block scheduling with intense blocks of didactic content followed by blocks of intense clinical immersion experiences. Full time and part time options are available. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 57 of 226

58 Students opting to complete requirements for two advanced practice specialties are typically enrolled four (4) to five (5) semesters as they complete additional semester hours. Faculty advisers assist students in planning individual programs of study. Prerequisite Requirements: Bachelor of Science in nursing from an accredited College or University and accredited nursing program (CCNE, NLNAC) Statistics Health Assessment course Admission Requirements*: Applications must be completed by October 15 th in order to be considered for priority admission and merit-based scholarships; or December 15th in order to be considered for priority admission. In order to be considered for admission, applicants must: 1. Start the application by using this link: 2. Pay the application fee (not required from Emory University applicants). 3. Submit a complete application packet that includes: a. Official College/University transcripts from all Schools attended regardless if a degree was earned. b. A final transcript showing bachelor s degree earned. c. Official scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Scores must not be more than five (5) years old. d. Personal statement of career goals. e. Professional resume. 4. Evidence of current licensure to practice professional nursing in at least one state. Some specialties have additional program specific admission requirements. If a program does have additional requirements, they will be noted in that specialty track section. The GRE is not required for applicants who hold another graduate degree (master s or higher) or who meet certain GPA requirements (3.5 or above). Post-admission Requirements: Prior to enrollment each applicant accepted into the MSN program must submit: 1. Documentation of having obtained current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers CPR credentials through the American Heart Association. 2. Evidence of adequate health insurance coverage or enrollment in the Emory University Student Health Insurance Plan. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 58 of 226

59 3. Proof of immunization or immune status. 4. Physical examination results from a health care provider that gives evidence of good health. 5. Drug screen and background check*, and 6. Licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Georgia. Contact the Georgia Board of Nursing at *Clinical agencies or School of Nursing policy may require additional drug screening, immunization requests and/or background checks during the program. Graduation Requirements: Minimum Degree Requirements for MSN Program: To promote seamless academic progression toward a terminal doctoral degree, the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing sets minimum requirements for a master s degree. A minimum of 36 semester hours of graduate course work is required to receive a master of science in nursing. Specialty programs offering a terminal master s degree require considerably more course work than the minimum listed below. The fulfillment of course work alone does not lead to a master s degree. Credit hours in excess of 36 may be transferrable if they meet transfer credit criteria. A minimum GPA of 3.0 Satisfactory completion of at least 36 MSN credit hours of work is required as follows: At least 17 hours must be in lecture or seminar work. Course work must be on a 500, 600, or 700 level. A grade of B- or better must be earned in all clinical course work taken. Specialty Tracks (Single and Dual Specialty) Specialty tracks prepare nurses at the master s level as advanced practice nurses who can function at their full scope of practice in a variety of acute and primary care settings. While all master s students take core courses, each program is unique in the clinical courses offered, amount of clinical hours provided, and credit hours for the program. Students may complete a specialty track in just four (4) semesters of full time study with part time options available. Some specialty areas require prior nursing practice in designated areas to enroll. Where designated, additional practice requirements are set by accreditation bodies and Board requirements. We offer nine (9) specialty areas at the School of Nursing. All of our specialty areas can be taken as a single specialty area or with one (1) additional semester, as a dual specialty, qualifying the graduate to sit for both certification examinations. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 59 of 226

60 Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Specialty Welcome from the Specialty Coordinator Welcome! If you like the idea of having a fast-paced, challenging, and often unpredictable practice environment, then the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) program is for you! As an AGACNP you will manage and provide complex care to high-acuity and/or critically ill patients. Care of this vulnerable population involves performing advanced procedures using multiple technologies/modalities, in collaboration with an interprofessional team. As an AGACNP, you will provide care to in-patient adults of all ages. Sometimes I am asked in what department will I deliver this care. The answer is simple- anywhere inside the four walls of a hospital or acute care setting! We offer our students a wide variety of specialization sites for clinical experiences, from all surgical specialties i.e. trauma surgery, plastic surgery, transplant surgery, orthopedic surgery, all critical care medicine units i.e. SICU, CCU, MICU, CVICU, TICU, to all high-level specialties i.e. pulmonary, endocrine, infectious disease, cardiology, nephrology. I welcome your inquiries into pursuing a career path to becoming an AGACNP. Sincerely, Jennifer Adamski, DNP, CCRN, APRN-BC, ACNP-BC Specialty Coordinator - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner jennifer.adamski@emory.edu Introduction The Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) program prepares nurses to provide advanced practice in acute care settings through a program of study focused on the care of acutely ill patients and complex chronically ill patients and their families. The program integrates content in advanced health assessment, clinical decision-making and diagnosis, advanced pharmacology, and management of acutely ill adults with specialty seminars taught by expert clinicians. Seminars and clinical experiences emphasize the physiological and psychosocial impact of acute illness on the patient and family. Graduates are prepared to sit for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification exam administered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Students may choose to do a dual specialty as an acute and primary care adult-gerontology nurse practitioner in the same length of time as the single major (4 semesters) by adding additional courses and clinical work. Contact the specialty coordinator for additional information on the practice requirements. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 60 of 226

61 Facts: The degree earned is an MSN. The student is required to take 50 credits to graduate. Complete in 4 semesters of continuous enrollment (approximately 15 months). The AGACNP course load is 9 credit hours or more per semester to be considered full time. Program delivery: The majority of courses are face to face with some online/hybrid delivery. MSN courses use block scheduling with intense blocks of didactic content followed by blocks of intense clinical immersion experiences. Full time and part time options available. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 61 of 226

62 Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program of Study - Full Time (4 Semesters) Semester 1 (Fall) Course Credits Clinical NRSG 523 Extended Role Transition for the BSN-Prepared Nurse 1 60 Entering the APRN Profession* NRSG 524 Becoming an APRN 2 NRSG 528 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology 3 NRSG 544 Advanced Health Assessment 3 NRSG 575 Optimal Wellness: 2 Promoting and Maintaining Health NRSG 576 Introduction to Clinical Specialty: 2 60 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Semester 2 (Spring) NRSG 505 Research and Evidence-Based Practice 3 NRSG 519 Acute and Complex Chronic Disease Management 2 for the AGACNP I NRSG 522 Advanced Pharmacology 3 NRSG 668 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner I Semester 3 (Summer) NRSG 520 Acute and Complex Chronic Disease Management 2 for the AGACNP II NRSG 591 Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety 3 NRSG 652 Mental Health Issues for Advanced Practice Nursing 2 NRSG 669 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner II Semester 4 (Fall) NRSG 599 Business of Healthcare: Finance 2 NRSG 589 Innovative Leadership in Health Care Delivery 2 NRSG 646 Advanced Skin and Wound Management 2 NRSG 657 Palliative Care Across the Spectrum 2 NRSG 670 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner III Total Credit Total Clinical 780 *This course is required for students with no prior RN intensive care experience (ICU or CCU).These 60 hours do not count towards AGACNP clinical hours. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 62 of 226

63 Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program of Study - Part Time (7 Semesters) Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program of Study, Part Time Semester 1 (Fall) Course Credits Clinical NRSG 523 Extended Role Transition for the BSN-Prepared Nurse 1 60 Entering the APRN Profession* NRSG 524 Becoming an APRN 2 NRSG 528 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology 3 NRSG 575 Optimal Wellness: 2 Promoting and Maintaining Health 7/8* Semester 2 (Spring) NRSG 505 Research and Evidence-Based Practice 3 NRSG 522 Advanced Pharmacology 3 6 Semester 3 (Summer) NRSG 591 Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety 3 NRSG 652 Mental Health Issues for Advanced Practice Nursing 2 5 Semester 4 (Fall) NRSG 544 Advanced Health Assessment 3 NRSG 576 Introduction to Clinical Specialty: 2 60 Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner NRSG 589 Innovative Leadership in Health Care Delivery 2 NRSG 646 Advanced Skin and Wound Management Semester 5 (Spring) NRSG 519 Management of Acute and Chronic Illness for Adult- 2 Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner I NRSG 668 Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner I Semester 6 (Summer) NRSG 520 Management of Acute and Chronic Illness for 2 Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner II NRSG 669 Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner II Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 63 of 226

64 Semester 7 (Fall) NRSG 599 Business of Healthcare: Finance 2 NRSG 657 Palliative Care Across the Spectrum 2 NRSG 670 Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner III Total Credit 50/51* Total Clinical 780 *This course is required for students with no prior RN intensive care experience (ICU or CCU). These 60 hours do not count towards AGACNP clinical hours. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 64 of 226

65 Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Specialty Welcome from the Specialty Coordinator Do you want to be a part of the solution to our nation s health crisis? By majoring in Adult Gerontology Primary Care, you as an advance practice registered nurse, will be at the forefront of new paradigms of care delivery: establishing medical homes, advancing the cause of prevention, serving the underserved in their communities, and providing care to complex chronically ill patients to enhance outcomes and advance the health of our nation. Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioners will be the answer to care for the multiple comorbidities of a US population that is growing older. By focusing our energies on the normal physiology of aging, chronic disease management, transitions of care services and community engagement we advocate for intervention, prevention, and lifestyle changes that will present a healthier population from adolescence and beyond. Our focus is on developing long-term relationships with patients and their families, the interprofessional team, the community, and health care delivery from start to completion. We are able to diagnose, treat, relieve, and assist those patients entrusted to our care using the holistic approaches of allopathic and homeopathic medicine. It is often said that Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioners do things with the patients instead of to the patients. Not a service line of multiple procedures, we focus instead on multiple interventions to improve the health of those we serve. Specialty training in the areas of unsolved cures such as HIV, AIDS, Alzheimer s, diabetes, and cancer are part of our curriculum. Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioners shoulder the opportunity to advance treatment, relieve suffering, and improve the quality of life over one s lifetime. Please do not hesitate to contact me for further information about our Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program. Sincerely, Phyllis Wright, DNP, AGPCNP, MPH Specialty Coordinator - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner phyllis.p.wright@emory.edu Introduction The Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) program prepares nurses for advanced practice through a course of study focused on the primary care of patients from age 13 through end of life and their families. Courses focus on advanced health assessment, advanced pathophysiology, advanced pharmacology, and management of episodic and chronically ill adults. Courses also focus on the elderly client in various stages of aging. These courses are combined with specialty seminars and clinical experiences that emphasize the physiological and psychosocial impact of illness on the patient and family. Graduates are prepared to sit for the Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner exam administered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Exam. Students may choose to do a dual specialty as an acute and primary care adult-gerontology nurse practitioner in the same length of time as the single major (4 semesters) by adding additional course and clinical work. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 65 of 226

66 Facts: The degree earned is an MSN. The student is required to take 51 credits to graduate. Complete in 4 semesters of continuous enrollment (approximately 15 months). The AGPCNP course load is 9 credit hours or more per semester to be considered full time. Program delivery: The majority of courses are face to face with some online/hybrid delivery. MSN courses use block scheduling with intense blocks of didactic content followed by blocks of intense clinical immersion experiences. Full time and part time options available. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 66 of 226

67 Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Program of Study - Full Time (4 Semesters) Semester 1 (Fall) Course Credits Clinical NRSG 524 Becoming an APRN 2 NRSG 528 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology 3 NRSG 544 Advanced Health Assessment 3 NRSG 575 Optimal Wellness: 2 NRSG 576 Promoting and Maintaining Health Introduction to Clinical Specialty: Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner 2 30 Semester 2 (Spring) NRSG 505 Research and Evidence-Based Practice 3 NRSG 519 Management of Acute and Chronic Illness for 2 AGACNP I NRSG 522 Advanced Pharmacology 3 NRSG 671 Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner I 12 Semester 3 (Summer) NRSG 520 Management of Acute and Chronic Illness for 2 AGACNP II NRSG 591 Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety 3 NRSG 644 Advanced Continence Management 2 NRSG 673 Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner II NRSG 652 Mental Health Issues in Advanced Practice 2 Nursing 14 Semester 4 (Fall) NRSG 599 Business of Healthcare: Finance 2 NRSG 589 Innovative Leadership in Health Care Delivery 2 12 Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 67 of 226

68 NRSG 646 Advanced Skin and Wound Management 2 NRSG 657 Palliative Care Across the Spectrum 2 NRSG 674 Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner III 13 Total Credit 51 Total Clinical 690 Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Program of Study - Part Time (7 Semesters) Semester 1 (Fall) Course Credits Clinical NRSG 524 Becoming an APRN 2 NRSG 528 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology 3 NRSG 575 Optimal Wellness: 2 Promoting and Maintaining Health Semester 2 (Spring) NRSG 505 Research and Evidence-Based Practice 3 NRSG 522 Advanced Pharmacology 3 NRSG 646 Advanced Skin and Wound Management 2 8 Semester 3 (Summer) NRSG 591 Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety 3 NRSG 652 Mental Health Issues in Advanced Practice 2 Nursing NRSG 644 Advanced Continence Management 2 7 Semester 4 (Fall) NRSG 544 Advanced Health Assessment 3 NRSG 576 Introduction to Clinical Specialty: AGACNP 2 30 NRSG 589 Innovative Leadership in Health Care Delivery 2 7 Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 68 of 226

69 7 30 Semester 5 (Spring) NRSG 519 Management of Acute and Chronic Illness for 2 AGACNP I NRSG 671 Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner I NRSG 599 Business of Healthcare: Finance Semester 6 (Summer) NRSG 520 NRSG 673 Management of Acute and Chronic Illness for AGACNP II Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner II Semester 7 (Fall) NRSG 674 Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner III NRSG 657 Palliative Care Across the Spectrum Total Credit 51 Total Clinical 690 Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 69 of 226

70 Dual Specialty: Adult/Gerontology Acute Care + Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Introduction A dual specialty in acute and primary care adult gerontology is available. The dual specialty option for the Adult-Gerontology Acute and Primary Care Nurse Practitioner can be complete in four (4) semesters of full time study. Facts: The degree earned is an MSN. The student is required to take 57 credits to graduate. Complete in 4 semesters of continuous enrollment (approximately 15 months). The AGACNP + AGPCNP course load is 9 credit hours or more per semester to be considered full time. Program delivery: The majority of courses are face to face with some online/hybrid delivery. MSN courses use block scheduling with intense blocks of didactic content followed by blocks of intense clinical immersion experiences. Full time only. Adult/Gerontology Acute Care + Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Dual Program of Study - Full Time (4 Semesters) Semester 1 (Fall) Course Credits Clinical NRSG 523 Extended Role Transition for the BSN-Prepared Nurse 1 60 Entering the APRN Profession* NRSG 524 Becoming an APRN 2 NRSG 528 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology 3 NRSG 575 Optimal Wellness: 2 Promoting and Maintaining Health NRSG 544 Advanced Health Assessment 3 NRSG 576 Introduction to Clinical Specialty: Adult-Gerontology 2 60 Acute Care Nurse Practitioner NRSG 576 Introduction to Clinical Specialty: Adult-Gerontology 2 30 Primary Care Nurse Practitioner NRSG 652 Mental Health Issues for Advanced Practice Nursing Semester 2 (Spring) Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 70 of 226

71 NRSG 505 Research and Evidence-Based Practice 3 NRSG 519 Acute and Complex Chronic Disease Management 2 for the AGACNP I NRSG 522 Advanced Pharmacology 3 NRSG 668 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner I NRSG 671 Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner I Semester 3 (Summer) NRSG 520 Acute and Complex Chronic Disease Management 2 for the AGACNP II NRSG 591 Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety 3 NRSG 646 Advanced Skin and Wound Management 2 NRSG 669 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner II NRSG 673 Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner II Semester 4 (Fall) NRSG 599 Business of Healthcare: Finance 2 NRSG 589 Leadership for Health Professions 2 NRSG 670 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner III NRSG 674 Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner III NRSG 644 Advanced Continence Management 2 NRSG 657 Palliative Care Across the Spectrum Total Credit Total Clinical 930 *This course is required for students with no prior RN intensive care experience (ICU or CCU). These 60 hours do not count towards AGACNP clinical hours. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 71 of 226

72 Emergency Nurse Practitioner Specialty Welcome from the Specialty Coordinator Welcome future Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) students! Thank you for considering the Emory ENP program. Our program, established in 2002, is the second accredited Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP/ENP) program in the U.S., with over 120 graduates now leading comprehensive, quality care in emergency care settings across the country. Our program is unique in that we remain the only ENP program in the country dedicated to interprofessional preparation partnering ENP students with emergency medicine residents to promote team skills and collaboration in core clinical and classroom experiences. Graduates completing this rigorous, four-semester, full time, intensive program are eligible for certification as an FNP with additional specialty certification as an ENP. Didactic content incorporates care of patients across the lifespan and across acuities including rotations in primary, urgent and emergency care settings. Additional preparation in trauma, forensics and disaster response are also included. Comprehensive high-fidelity simulations are also incorporated to enhance practical and decision-making skills. Students interested in doctoral preparation are encouraged to apply to the post-bsn DNP program with an ENP specialty focus. The ENP program requires prior experience in nursing (preferably emergency); however, applicants with pre-hospital or military medic experience are encouraged to apply. I welcome your inquiries to our program and your interest in joining the emergency healthcare workforce. Sincerely, Dian Evans, FNP-BC, ENP-BC, FAANP Specialty Coordinator - Emergency Nurse Practitioner ddevans@emory.edu Introduction The Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) program prepares nurses to provide health care to patients across the lifespan in emergency and primary care settings. Program content is built on family nurse practitioner preparation and prepares graduates to manage the care of patients presenting to emergency settings with acute, life-threatening health care needs. Fifty-three (53) credit hours are required for degree completion. The Emergency Nurse Practitioner program is a rigorous, four-semester, Family Nurse Practitioner enhanced curriculum that requires prior experience in emergency nursing, disaster/crisis management, military service or related work experience. Contact the specialty coordinator for additional information on the practice requirements. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 72 of 226

73 Facts: The degree earned is an MSN. The student is required to take 53 credits to graduate. Complete in 4 semesters of continuous enrollment (approximately 15 months). The ENP course load is 9 credit hours or more per semester to be considered full time. Program delivery: The majority of courses are face to face with some online/hybrid delivery. MSN courses use block scheduling with intense blocks of didactic content followed by blocks of intense clinical immersion experiences. Full time and part time options available. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 73 of 226

74 Emergency Nurse Practitioner Full Time (4 Semesters) Semester 1 (Fall) Course Credit s NRSG 524 Becoming an APRN 2 NRSG 544 Advanced Health Assessment 3 NRSG 528 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology 3 NRSG 549 Pediatric Advanced Health Assessment 1 NRSG 575 Optimal Wellness: Promoting and Maintaining 2 Health NRSG 576 Introduction to Clinical Specialty: 1 20 Emergency Nurse Practitioner Clinical Semester 2 (Spring) NRSG 517 Management of Acute and Chronic Illness I 2 NRSG 522 Advanced Pharmacology 3 NRSG 505 Research and Evidence-Based Practice 3 NRSG 577 Family/Emergency Nurse Practitioner I: Clinical Decision Making in Emergency Care Semester 3 (Summer) NRSG 518 Management of Acute and Chronic Illness II 2 NRSG 579 Family/Emergency Nurse Practitioner II: Medical Emergencies NRSG 652 Mental Health Issues for Advanced Practice 2 Nursing NRSG 591 Health Care Quality and Patient Safety Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 74 of 226

75 Semester 4 (Fall) NRSG 657 Palliative Care Across the Spectrum 2 NRSG 589 Innovative Leadership in Health Care Delivery 2 NRSG 580 Family/Emergency Nurse Practitioner III: Traumatic Emergencies NRSG 599 Business of Health Care: Finance Total Credit 53 Total Clinical 740 Emergency Nurse Practitioner Part Time (7 Semesters) Semester 1 (Fall) Course Credit s NRSG 524 Becoming an APRN 2 NRSG 528 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology 3 NRSG 575 Optimal Wellness: Promoting and Maintaining 2 Health 7 Clinical Semester 2 (Spring) NRSG 522 Advanced Pharmacology 3 NRSG 505 Research and Evidence-Based Practice 3 6 Semester 3 (Summer) NRSG 591 Health Care Quality and Patient Safety 3 NRSG 652 Mental Health Issues for Advanced Practice 2 Nursing 5 Semester 4 (Fall) NRSG 544 Advanced Health Assessment 3 NRSG 549 Pediatric Advanced Health Assessment 1 NRSG 576 Introduction to Clinical Specialty: 1 20 Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 75 of 226

76 Emergency Nurse Practitioner NRSG 589 Innovative Leadership in Health Care Delivery Semester 5 (Spring) NRSG 517 Management of Acute and Chronic Illness I 2 NRSG 577 Family/Emergency Nurse Practitioner I: Clinical Decision Making in Emergency Care Semester 6 (Summer) NRSG 518 Management of Acute and Chronic Illness II 2 NRSG 579 Family/Emergency Nurse Practitioner II: Medical Emergencies Semester 7 (Fall) NRSG 657 Palliative Care Across the Spectrum 2 NRSG 580 Family/Emergency Nurse Practitioner III: Traumatic Emergencies NRSG 599 Business of Health Care: Finance Total Credit 53 Total Clinical 740 Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 76 of 226

77 Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty Welcome from the Specialty Coordinator Welcome! I m Clint Shedd, the Specialty Coordinator of the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program. I thank you for your interest in our programs. The FNP faculty takes pride in offering an excellent graduate FNP program, and we are excited that so many of our graduates and colleagues share this opinion. The FNP program is the largest and most popular program we offer at the School of Nursing. We offer a rigorous didactic component and wonderful opportunities for clinical rotations with our large bank of preceptors in the Atlanta area and at numerous rural and outlying sites. Our FNP graduates are employed throughout the nation and world in a variety of settings, and make full use of the broad scope of practice that the FNP enjoys. Please do not hesitate to contact me to discuss your future professional goals. Clint Shedd DNP, FNP-BC, RN Specialty Coordinator - Family Nurse Practitioner glenn.c.shedd@emory.edu Introduction The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program prepares advanced practice nurses for the challenges of primary health care in diverse settings. The program provides students with didactic content related to the role of the FNP, including clinical courses, basic science, ethics, leadership, research, and other topics; clinical rotations focus on outpatient-based health care, with special emphasis on family practice, pediatrics, women s health, and selected specialty rotations. Emory FNP graduates assume responsibility for assessment and management of a broad range of health needs of individuals and families across the life span in community settings. Graduates are eligible to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners certification examinations. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 77 of 226

78 Facts: The degree earned is an MSN. The student is required to take 49 credits to graduate. Complete in 4 semesters of continuous enrollment (approximately 15 months). The FNP course load is 9 credit hours or more per semester to be considered full time. Program delivery: The majority of courses are face to face with some online/hybrid delivery. MSN courses use block scheduling with intense blocks of didactic content followed by blocks of intense clinical immersion experiences. Full time and part time options available. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 78 of 226

79 Family Nurse Practitioner Full Time (4 Semesters) Semester 1 (Fall) Course Credits Clinical NRSG 524 Becoming an APRN 2 NRSG 528 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology 3 NRSG 544 Advanced Health Assessment 3 NRSG 575 Optimal Wellness: 2 Promoting and Maintaining Health NRSG 576 Introduction to Clinical Specialty: 1 20 Family Nurse Practitioner NRSG 549 Pediatric Advanced Health Assessment Semester 2 (Spring) NRSG 505 Research and Evidence-Based Practice 3 NRSG 517 Management of Acute and Chronic Illness I 2 NRSG 522 Advanced Pharmacology 3 NRSG 570 Family Nurse Practitioner I Semester 3 (Summer) NRSG 518 Management of Acute and Chronic Illness II 2 NRSG 572 Family Nurse Practitioner II NRSG 652 Mental Health Issues for Advanced Practice 2 Nursing NRSG 591 Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 79 of 226

80 Semester 4 (Fall) NRSG 599 Business of Healthcare: Finance 2 NRSG 589 Innovative Leadership in Health Care 2 Delivery NRSG 573 Family Nurse Practitioner III NRSG 657 Palliative Care Across the Spectrum 2 Elective Total Credit 49 Total Clinical 620 Family Nurse Practitioner Part Time (7 Semesters) Semester 1 (Fall) Course Credits Clinical NRSG 524 Becoming an APRN 2 NRSG 528 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology 3 NRSG 575 Optimal Wellness: Promoting and Maintaining Health Semester 2 (Spring) NRSG 505 Research and Evidence-Based Practice 3 NRSG 522 Advanced Pharmacology 3 6 Semester 3 (Summer) NRSG 652 Mental Health Issues for Advanced Practice 2 Nursing NRSG 591 Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety 3 Elective 2 7 Semester 4 (Fall) NRSG 544 Advanced Health Assessment 3 NRSG 549 Pediatric Advanced Health Assessment Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 80 of 226

81 NRSG 576 NRSG 589 Introduction to Clinical Specialty: Family Nurse Practitioner Innovative Leadership in Health Care Delivery Semester 5 (Spring) NRSG 517 Management of Acute and Chronic Illness I 2 NRSG 570 Family Nurse Practitioner I Semester 6 (Summer) NRSG 518 Management of Acute and Chronic Illness II 2 NRSG 572 Family Nurse Practitioner II Semester 7 (Fall) NRSG 599 Business of Healthcare: Finance 2 NRSG 573 Family Nurse Practitioner III NRSG 657 Palliative Care Across the Spectrum Total Credit 49 Total Clinical 640 Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 81 of 226

82 Nurse-Midwifery Specialty Welcome from the Specialty Coordinator Welcome to our future midwives! This is an important time to become a midwife the world needs more, well-educated midwives than ever before. Nurse-midwifery is a very special, dynamic career where you care for women, not just through pregnancy and delivery, but throughout the lifespan. Nurse-midwives care for women from all walks of life, in all kinds of settings. Nurse-midwives attend births in public or private hospitals, as well as birth centers, and in homes. Here at Emory, you will have both rigorous didactic content and diverse clinical experiences at urban and/or rural sites. Emory prepares you well to be a leader in midwifery. Feel free to contact me for more information. Jenny Foster PhD, MPH, CNM, FACNM Specialty Coordinator Nurse Midwife jwfoste@emory.edu Introduction The Nurse-Midwifery (NM) program prepares nurses with practitioner skills in antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, family planning, and selected aspects of women s health care. Graduates are prepared to become primary health care providers for women. The program focuses on the next generation of nurse-midwives to lead positive change and meet the primary care needs of essentially healthy women across their lifespan, along with the care of normal newborns. Completion of the program leads to eligibility to take the examination of the American Midwifery Certification Board. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 82 of 226

83 Facts The degree earned is an MSN. The student is required to take 52 credits to graduate. Complete in 4 semesters of continuous enrollment (approximately 15 months). The Nurse Midwife course load is 9 credit hours or more per semester to be considered full time. Program delivery: The majority of courses are face to face with some online/hybrid delivery. MSN courses use block scheduling with intense blocks of didactic content followed by blocks of intense clinical immersion experiences. Full time and part time options available. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 83 of 226

84 Nurse Midwifery Full Time (4 Semesters) Semester 1 (Fall) Course Credits Clinical NRSG 524 Becoming an APRN 2 NRSG 528 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology 3 NRSG 544 Advanced Health Assessment 3 NRSG 575 Optimal Wellness: 2 Promoting and Maintaining Health NRSG 576 Introduction to Clinical Specialty: 2 20 NRSG 614 Nurse Midwife Human Lactation and Breastfeeding Management Semester 2 (Spring) NRSG 505 Research and Evidence-Based Practice 3 NRSG 517 Management of Acute and Chronic Illness I 2 NRSG 522 Advanced Pharmacology 3 NRSG 561 Nurse Midwife I Semester 3 (Summer) NRSG 518 Management of Acute and Chronic Illness II 2 NRSG 591 Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety 3 NRSG 652 Mental Health Issues for Advanced Practice 2 Nursing NRSG 630 Nurse Midwife II Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 84 of 226

85 Semester 4 (Fall) NRSG 599 Business of Healthcare: Finance 2 NRSG 589 Innovative Leadership in Health Care Delivery 2 NRSG 657 Palliative Care Across the Spectrum 2 NRSG 631 Nurse Midwife III NRSG 678 Issues in Women s Health Total Credit 52 Total Clinical 680 Nurse Midwifery Part Time (7 Semesters) Semester 1 (Fall) Course Credits Clinical NRSG 524 Becoming an APRN 2 NRSG 528 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology 3 NRSG 575 Optimal Wellness: Promoting and Maintaining Health Semester 2 (Spring) NRSG 522 Advanced Pharmacology 3 NRSG 505 Research and Evidence-Based Practice 3 NRSG 614 Human Lactation and Breastfeeding Management Semester 3 (Summer) NRSG 591 Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety 3 NRSG 652 Mental Health Issues for Advanced Practice 2 Nursing NRSG 678 Issues in Women s Health 2 7 Semester 4 (Fall) Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 85 of 226

86 NRSG 544 Advanced Health Assessment 3 NRSG 576 Introduction to Clinical Specialty: 2 20 Nurse Midwife NRSG 589 Innovative Leadership in Health Care Delivery Semester 5 (Spring) NRSG 517 Management of Acute and Chronic Illness I 2 NRSG 561 Nurse Midwife I Semester 6 (Summer) NRSG 518 Management of Acute and Chronic Illness II 2 NRSG 630 Nurse Midwife II Semester 7 (Fall) NRSG 599 Business of Healthcare: Finance 2 NRSG 657 Palliative Care Across the Spectrum 2 NRSG 631 Nurse Midwife III Total Credit 52 Total Clinical 620 Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 86 of 226

87 Dual Specialty: Family Nurse Practitioner + Nurse Midwifery Introduction The Family Nurse-Midwife (FNM) is an advanced practice nurse who is prepared for both the nurse-midwife and the family nurse practitioner roles and is eligible for certification in both specialties. This clinician will be able to provide comprehensive primary care to all ages and bring a valuable skill mix to any health care organization. Opportunities for diverse clinical experiences are available in a variety of health care settings. In addition to accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for all of our master s and post-graduate programs, the nurse-midwifery program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME). The curriculum is a five (5) semester, sixty-nine (69) credit hour program with classes on primary care topics with fellow FNP students and classes on midwifery/women s health with nurse-midwifery students. This dual specialty program is full time only. Facts: The degree earned is an MSN. The student is required to take 69 credits to graduate. Complete in 5 semesters of continuous enrollment (approximately 18 months). The FNP + NM course load is 9 credit hours or more per semester to be considered full time. Program delivery: The majority of courses are face to face with some online/hybrid delivery. MSN courses use block scheduling with intense blocks of didactic content followed by blocks of intense clinical immersion experiences. Full time option only. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 87 of 226

88 Family Nurse Practitioner + Nurse Midwife Dual Program of Study - Full Time (5 Semesters) Semester 1 (Fall) Course Credit s NRSG 524 Becoming an APRN 2 NRSG 528 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology 3 NRSG 575 Optimal Wellness: 2 Promoting and Maintaining Health NRSG 544 Advanced Health Assessment 3 NRSG 576 Introduction to Clinical Specialty: Family Nurse 1 30 Practitioner NRSG 576 Introduction to Clinical Specialty: Nurse 2 20 Midwifery NRSG 549 Pediatric Health Assessment 1 NRSG 614 Human Lactation and Breastfeeding 2 Management Clinical Semester 2 (Spring) NRSG 505 Research and Evidence-Based Practice 3 NRSG 517 Management of Acute and Chronic Illness I 2 NRSG 522 Advanced Pharmacology 3 NRSG 561 Nurse Midwifery I NRSG 570 Family Nurse Practitioner I Semester 3 (Summer) NRSG 518 Management of Acute and Chronic Illness II 2 NRSG 591 Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety 3 NRSG 572 Family Nurse Practitioner II 2 NRSG 630 Nurse Midwifery II NRSG 652 Mental Health Issues for Advanced Practice Nursing Semester 4 (Fall) NRSG 599 Business of Healthcare: Finance 2 NRSG 589 Innovative Leadership in Health Care Delivery 2 NRSG 657 Palliative Care Across the Spectrum 2 NRSG 573 Family Nurse Practitioner III 2 60 Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 88 of 226

89 NRSG 631 Nurse Midwifery III NRSG 678 Issues in Women s Health Semester 5 (Spring) NRSG XXXX Elective 3 NRSG 634 Synthesis in Clinical Specialty: Dual Major CNM/FNP Total Credit 69 Total Clinical 1,160 Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 89 of 226

90 Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Specialty Welcome from the Specialty Coordinator Emory offers the only Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) program in the state of Georgia and the immediate southeastern region of the US! I am Suzanne Staebler and privileged to coordinate this program for Emory University s School of Nursing. Our Neonatal specialty program is one of a handful of NNP programs in the country that prepares nurses as advanced practice providers across the continuum of care, skilled in performing comprehensive assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and symptom and disease management for neonates and infants through age two. All aspects of advanced nursing practice are explored from an evidenced-based approach, including roles of educator, researcher, consultant, and advocate. Students complete more than 700 hours of direct patient care across the continuum. We offer full and part time plans of study in an executive online format. The national NNP program requirements mandate two years of full time NICU RN experience prior to enrolling in the clinical courses. Please contact me with any questions you may have as you consider entering this exciting and vastly rewarding area of healthcare. Sincerely, Suzanne Staebler DNP, APRN, NNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN Specialty Coordinator Neonatal Nurse Practitioner suzanne.staebler@emory.edu Introduction The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) program will educate nurses as primary and acute-care advanced practice providers that are skilled in performing comprehensive assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and symptom and disease management for neonates and infants up to age two. This focus includes health promotion, disease prevention, health maintenance, ethical considerations, parental counseling and education, diagnoses assignment, and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses in a variety of health care settings. Congruent with NHWSN mission and goals, the purpose of the neonatal nurse practitioner (NNP) track is to provide graduate education with the defined focus and prepare leaders in neonatal health care as providers of high-quality evidenced-based care in a socially responsible and ethically sensitive manner. All aspects of advanced nursing practice are explored, including roles of educator, researcher, consultant, and advocate. Students complete more than 700 hours of precepted clinical practice and are eligible for national certification as a neonatal nurse practitioner through the National Certification Corporation upon successful completion of program requirements. Program Specific Admission Requirements: National criteria mandate that all applicants must have at least two years (full time) of Level III or IV NICU nursing experience prior to entering the clinical courses of the program. Part time applicants will be considered with one year of full time NICU nursing experience. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 90 of 226

91 AMSN students are eligible to pursue the neonatal specialty, but their plan of study will be different from the primary care track. Due to the national criteria for NICU RN experience, students will jump out of the program after completion of the pre-licensure content, to practice in the NICU. Then, after one-year of full time practice, students can re-enter the graduate portion of the program as a part time student (while continuing to practice); students may reenter for full time study after two years of practice. Facts: The degree earned is an MSN. The student is required to take 47 credits to graduate. Complete in 4 semesters of continuous enrollment (approximately 15 months). The NNP course load is 9 credit hours or more per semester to be considered full time. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 91 of 226

92 Program delivery: The majority of courses are face to face with some online/hybrid delivery. MSN courses use block scheduling with intense blocks of didactic content followed by blocks of intense clinical immersion experiences. Full time and part time options available. Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)* Full Time (4 Semesters) *Refer to the program specific admission requirements within the program description (pg. 89). Semester 1 (Fall) Course Credit s Clinical NRSG 524 Becoming an APRN 2 NRSG 528 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology 3 NRSG Advanced Health Assessment (Neonatal section) 3 NRSG 547 Staying Healthy: Promoting and Maintaining 3 30 Health in the Pediatric Patient Semester 2 (Spring) NRSG 505 Research and Evidence-Based Practice 3 NRSG 522 Advanced Pharmacology 3 NRSG 556 Advanced Neonatal Issues I 3 NRSG 651 Neonatal Nurse Practitioner I Semester 3 (Summer) NRSG 557 Advanced Neonatal Issues II 3 NRSG 653 Neonatal Nurse Practitioner II NRSG 591 Health Care Quality and Patient Safety Semester 4 (Fall) NRSG 657 Palliative Care Across the Spectrum 2 NRSG 589 Innovative Leadership in Health Care Delivery 2 NRSG 599 Business of Health Care: Finance 2 NRSG 654 Neonatal Nurse Practitioner III Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 92 of 226

93 Total Credit 47 Total Clinical 750 Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)* Part Time (7 Semesters) *Refer to the program specific admission requirements within the program description (pg. 89). Semester 1 (Fall) Course Credit s Clinical NRSG 524 Becoming an APRN 2 NRSG 528 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology 3 NRSG 657 Palliative Care Across the Spectrum 2 7 Semester 2 (Spring) NRSG 505 Research and Evidence-Based Practice 3 NRSG 522 Advanced Pharmacology 3 13 Semester 3 (Summer) NRSG 591 Health Care Quality and Patient Safety 3 3 Semester 4 (Fall) NRSG Advanced Health Assessment (Neonatal section) 3 NRSG 547 Staying Healthy: Promoting and Maintaining 3 30 Health in the Pediatric Patient NRSG 589 Innovative Leadership in Health Care Delivery Semester 5 (Spring) NRSG 556 Advanced Neonatal Issues I 3 NRSG 651 Neonatal Nurse Practitioner I Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 93 of 226

94 Semester 6 (Summer) NRSG 557 Advanced Neonatal Issues II 3 NRSG 653 Neonatal Nurse Practitioner II Semester 7 (Summer) NRSG 657 Palliative Care Across the Spectrum 2 NRSG 599 Business of Health Care: Finance 2 NRSG 654 Neonatal Nurse Practitioner III Total Credit 49 Total Clinical 750 Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 94 of 226

95 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Specialties Welcome from the Specialty Coordinator A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove... but the world may be different because I was important in the life of a child. -- Forest E. Witcraft Welcome to the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Specialties! The pediatric specialties offer you a unique opportunity to academically and clinically specialize in pediatrics for a variety of professional setting. You are entering into a special area of practice that involves the care of the child and their family. Whether you go into primary or acute care, you are intimately involved in some of the most critical moments within a child s lifetime, from birth to early adult. The care that you provide can impact a family for years to come. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about the Pediatric Specialty programs. Imelda Reyes, DNP, MPH, CPNP, FNP-BC Specialty Coordinator - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner imelda.reyes@emory.edu Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care Specialty Introduction The Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (PNP-AC) program prepares nurses for advanced nursing practice roles in caring for acutely, critically, and chronically ill children in a variety of health care settings. Graduates will provide direct patient care management such as performing in-depth physical assessments, ordering and interpreting results of laboratory and diagnostic tests, and ordering medications and performing therapeutic treatments. Management of health and developmental needs of infants, children, adolescents, and their families is also emphasized. Management of health and developmental needs of children and their families is also included. Students complete at least 600 hours of directly supervised clinical practice and are eligible for pediatric nurse practitioner certification through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB). Program Specific Admission Requirements: All applicants must have at least one year of full time or an equivalent amount of part time acute care pediatric nursing experience. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 95 of 226

96 Facts: The degree earned is an MSN. The student is required to take 46 credits to graduate. Complete in 4 semesters of continuous enrollment (approximately 16 months). The PNP-AC course load is 9 credit hours or more per semester to be considered full time. Program delivery: The majority of courses are face to face with some online/hybrid delivery. MSN courses use block scheduling with intense blocks of didactic content followed by blocks of intense clinical immersion experiences. Full time and part time options available. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 96 of 226

97 Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (PNP-AC) Full Time (4 Semesters) Semester 1 (Fall) Course Credits Clinical NRSG 524 Becoming an APRN 2 NRSG 544 Advanced Health Assessment 3 NRSG 547 Staying Healthy: Promoting and Maintaining 3 60 Wellness in the Pediatric Patient NRSG 528 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology 3 NRSG 549 Pediatric Advanced Health Assessment 1 12 Semester 2 (Spring) NRSG 545 Advanced Pediatric Practice I 2 NRSG 522 Advanced Pharmacology 3 NRSG 505 Research and Evidence-Based Practice 3 NRSG 661 Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner I Semester 3 (Summer) NRSG 546 Advanced Pediatric Practice II 2 NRSG 662 Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner II NRSG 652 Mental Health Issues for Advanced Practice 2 Nursing NRSG 591 Health Care Quality and Patient Safety 3 11 Semester 4 (Fall) NRSG 657 Palliative Care Across the Spectrum 2 NRSG 589 Innovative Leadership in Health Care Delivery 2 NRSG 663 Pediatric Cute Care Nurse Practitioner III NRSG 599 Business of Health Care: Finance 2 11 Total Credit 46 Total Clinical 660 Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 97 of 226

98 Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (PNP-AC) Part Time (7 Semesters) Semester 1 (Fall) Course Credits Clinical NRSG 524 Becoming an APRN 2 NRSG 544 Advanced Health Assessment 3 NRSG 528 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology 3 8 Semester 2 (Spring) NRSG 522 Advanced Pharmacology 3 NRSG 505 Research and Evidence-Based Practice 3 6 Semester 3 (Summer) NRSG 652 Mental Health Issues for Advanced Practice 2 Nursing NRSG 591 Health Care Quality and Patient Safety 3 Elective 2 7 Semester 4 (Fall) NRSG 547 Staying Healthy: Promoting and Maintaining 3 60 Wellness in the Pediatric Patient NRSG 589 Innovative Leadership in Health Care Delivery 2 NRSG 549 Pediatric Advanced Health Assessment Semester 5 (Spring) NRSG 545 Advanced Pediatric Practice I 2 NRSG 661 Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner I Semester 6 (Summer) NRSG 546 Advanced Pediatric Practice II 2 NRSG 662 Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner II Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 98 of 226

99 Semester 7 (Fall) NRSG 599 Business of Health Care: Finance 2 NRSG 663 Pediatric Cute Care Nurse Practitioner III NRSG 657 Palliative Care Across the Spectrum Total Credit 46 Total Clinical 660 Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 99 of 226

100 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Specialty Introduction The Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (PNP-PC) program prepares nurses for advanced nursing practice roles in caring for pediatric populations with well-child problems and children with acute and chronic illnesses. Students develop beginning expertise in assessment, diagnosis, and management of a wide range of health, behavioral, and developmental needs/problems of children and their families. Students have clinical experiences with children who have acute and chronic health problems. Graduates of this clinical specialty are prepared to meet the comprehensive health care needs of infants, children, adolescents, and their families in a variety of primary care settings. Students are required to complete at least 600 hours of directly supervised clinical practice and are eligible for pediatric nurse practitioner certification through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 100 of 226

101 Facts: The degree earned is an MSN. The student is required to take 46 credits to graduate. Complete in 4 semesters of continuous enrollment (approximately 15 months). The PNP-PC course load is 9 credit hours or more per semester to be considered full time. Program delivery: The majority of courses are face to face with some online/hybrid delivery. MSN courses use block scheduling with intense blocks of didactic content followed by blocks of intense clinical immersion experiences. Full time and part time options available. Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (PNP-PC) Full Time (4 Semesters) Semester 1 (Fall) Course Credits Clinical NRSG 524 Becoming an APRN 2 NRSG 544 Advanced Health Assessment 3 NRSG 547 Staying Healthy: Promoting and Maintaining 3 60 Wellness in the Pediatric Patient NRSG 528 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology 3 NRSG 549 Pediatric Advanced Health Assessment 1 12 Semester 2 (Spring) NRSG 545 Advanced Pediatric Practice I 2 NRSG 522 Advanced Pharmacology 3 NRSG 505 Research and Evidence-Based Practice 3 NRSG 664 Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner I Semester 3 (Summer) NRSG 546 Advanced Pediatric Practice II 2 NRSG 665 Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner II NRSG 652 Mental Health Issues for Advanced Practice 2 Nursing NRSG 591 Health Care Quality and Patient Safety 3 11 Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 101 of 226

102 Semester 4 (Fall) NRSG 657 Palliative Care Across the Spectrum 2 NRSG 589 Innovative Leadership in Health Care Delivery 2 NRSG 667 Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner III NRSG 599 Business of Health Care: Finance 2 11 Total Credit 46 Total Clinical 660 Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (PNP-PC) Part Time (7 Semesters) Semester 1 (Fall) Course Credits Clinical NRSG 524 Becoming an APRN 2 NRSG 544 Advanced Health Assessment 3 NRSG 528 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology 3 8 Semester 2 (Spring) NRSG 522 Advanced Pharmacology 3 NRSG 505 Research and Evidence-Based Practice 3 6 Semester 3 (Summer) NRSG 591 Health Care Quality and Patient Safety 3 NRSG 652 Mental Health Issues for Advanced Practice 2 Nursing 5 Semester 4 (Fall) NRSG 547 Staying Healthy: Promoting and Maintaining 3 60 Wellness in the Pediatric Patient NRSG 589 Innovative Leadership in Health Care Delivery 2 NRSG 549 Pediatric Advanced Health Assessment Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 102 of 226

103 Semester 5 (Spring) NRSG 545 Advanced Pediatric Practice I 2 NRSG 664 Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner I Semester 6 (Summer) NRSG 546 Advanced Pediatric Practice II 2 NRSG 665 Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner II Semester 7 (Fall) NRSG 599 Business of Health Care: Finance 2 NRSG 657 Palliative Care Across the Spectrum 2 NRSG 667 Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner III Total Credit 46 Total Clinical 660 Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 103 of 226

104 Dual Specialty: Pediatric Acute Care + Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Introduction The dual primary and acute care PNP program was created to meet the needs of students who choose to be prepared to provide care to children and adolescent across the entire continuum of health from wellness to acute care. Additional courses and clinical experiences build on the primary care course work and focus on the problems and care required by children with acute, complex, and critical health conditions. The dual Pediatric Acute Care + Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner dual specialty is only offered as full time. Facts: The degree earned is an MSN. The student is required to take credits to graduate. Complete in 4 to 5 semesters of continuous enrollment (approximately 20 months). This may vary based on prior experience and coursework. The PNP-AC + PNP-PC course load is 9 credit hours or more per semester to be considered full time. Program delivery: The majority of courses are face to face with some online/hybrid delivery. MSN courses use block scheduling with intense blocks of didactic content followed by blocks of intense clinical immersion experiences. Full time option only. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 104 of 226

105 Pediatric Acute Care + Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Dual Specialty Plan of Study Full Time (5 Semesters) Semester 1 (Fall) Course Credits Clinical NRSG 524 Becoming an APRN 2 NRSG 544 Advanced Health Assessment 3 NRSG 547 Staying Healthy: Promoting and Maintaining Wellness in the Pediatric 3 60 Patient NRSG 528 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology 3 NRSG 549 Pediatric Advanced Health Assessment Semester 2 (Spring) NRSG 545 Advanced Pediatric Practice I 2 NRSG 522 Advanced Pharmacology 3 NRSG 505 Research and Evidence-Based Practice 3 NRSG 664 Pediatric Primary Care Nurse 2 60 NRSG 661 Practitioner I Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner I Semester 3 (Summer) NRSG 546 Advanced Pediatric Practice II 2 NRSG 652 Mental Health Issues for Advanced Practice Nursing 2 NRSG 591 Health Care Quality and Patient Safety 3 NRSG 665 Pediatric Primary Care Nurse 2 60 NRSG 662 Practitioner II Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner II Semester 4 (Fall) NRSG 657 Palliative Care Across the Spectrum Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 105 of 226

106 NRSG 589 Innovative Leadership in Health Care Delivery 2 NRSG 599 Business of Health Care: Finance 2 NRSG 667 Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner III 2 60 NRSG 663 Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner III Semester 5 (Spring) NRSG 634 Synthesis for Dual Majors Pediatric Primary Nurse Practitioner Variable* Total Credit 52* Total Clinical 840* *Credits will vary based on an individualized plan of study. Please see the specialty coordinator for more information. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 106 of 226

107 Women s Health Nurse Practitioner Specialty Welcome from the Specialty Coordinator Welcome! Thank you for exploring the Women s Health Nurse Practitioner program at the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University. According to the World Health Organization, being a woman has a significant impact on health (often negative), as a result of both biological and gender-related differences. The health of women and girls is of particular concern because they are often disadvantaged by gender or sexual discrimination rooted in sociocultural factors. With faculty experienced in working with victims of violence, Emory offers a unique opportunity for training advanced practice nurses to meet the needs of this population. The Women s Health specialty offers you the opportunity to academically and clinically specialize in women s health care in a variety of professional settings. Our students are engaged in Women's Health Care practice across the life span and emphasizes addressing the access to health care and sociocultural disparities issues faced by women. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about the Women s Health Program. Sincerely, Trisha Sheridan, DNP, WHNP-BC, SANE-A, SANE-P Specialty Coordinator Women s Health Nurse Practitioner trisha.sheridan@emory.edu Introduction The Women s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) program prepares nurses to deliver primary care to women throughout the life span. The program is based on in-depth knowledge of theory, pathophysiology, research utilization, pharmacotherapeutics, and clinical decisionmaking skills. Program emphasis is on the primary care of women, including reproductivegynecologic health. The WHNP program requires 48 credit hours and may be completed in four (4) semesters of full time study or may be pursed part time. The curriculum meets the guidelines for education established by both the Association of Women s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, and the National Organization of Nurse Practitioners in Women s Health, and it is the only master s program accredited by the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women s Health. Graduates are prepared to take the national Women s Health Nurse Practitioner certification exam offered by the National Certification Corporation. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 107 of 226

108 Facts: The degree earned is an MSN. The student is required to take 48 credits to graduate. Complete in 4 semesters of continuous enrollment (approximately 15 months). The WHNP course load is 9 credit hours or more per semester to be considered full time. Program delivery: The majority of courses are face to face and online/hybrid delivery. This program is transitioning to a quarter portion of courses being online/hybrid delivery. MSN courses use block scheduling with intense blocks of didactic content followed by blocks of intense clinical immersion experiences. Full time and part time options available. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 108 of 226

109 Women s Health Nurse Practitioner Plan of Study (WHNP) Full Time (4 Semesters) Semester 1 (Fall) Course Credits Clinical NRSG 524 Becoming an APRN 2 NRSG 528 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology 3 NRSG 544 Advanced Health Assessment 3 NRSG 575 Optimal Wellness: 2 Promoting and Maintaining Health NRSG 576 Introduction to Clinical Specialty: Women s Health Nurse Practitioner 2 20 Semester 2 (Spring) NRSG 505 Research and Evidence-Based Practice 3 NRSG 517 Management of Acute and Chronic Illness I 2 NRSG 522 Advanced Pharmacology 3 NRSG 600 Women's Health Nurse Practitioner I Semester 3 (Summer) NRSG 518 Management of Acute and Chronic Illness II 2 NRSG 591 Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety 3 NRSG 601 Women's Health Nurse Practitioner II NRSG 652 Mental Health Issues for Advanced Practice Nursing Semester 4 (Fall) NRSG 599 Business of Healthcare: Finance 2 NRSG 589 Innovative Leadership in Health Care 2 Delivery NRSG 602 Women's Health Nurse Practitioner III NRSG 657 Palliative Care Across the Spectrum 2 11 Total Credit 48 Total Clinical Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 109 of 226

110 Women s Health Nurse Practitioner Plan of Study (WHNP) Part Time (7 Semesters) Semester 1 (Fall) Course Credits Clinical NRSG 524 Becoming an APRN 2 NRSG 528 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology 3 NRSG 575 Optimal Wellness: 2 Promoting and Maintaining Health Semester 2 (Spring) NRSG 522 Advanced Pharmacology 3 NRSG 505 Research and Evidence-Based Practice 3 6 Semester 3 (Summer) NRSG 591 Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety 3 NRSG 652 Mental Health Issues for Advanced Practice 2 Nursing 5 Semester 4 (Fall) NRSG 544 Advanced Health Assessment 3 NRSG 576 Introduction to Clinical Specialty: 2 20 Women s Health Nurse Practitioner NRSG 589 Innovative Leadership in Health Care 2 Delivery 7 20 Semester 5 (Spring) NRSG 517 Management of Acute and Chronic Illness I 2 NRSG 600 Women's Health Nurse Practitioner I Semester 6 (Summer) NRSG 518 Management of Acute and Chronic Illness II 2 NRSG 601 Women's Health Nurse Practitioner II Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 110 of 226

111 7 180 Semester 7 (Fall) NRSG 599 Business of Healthcare: Finance 2 NRSG 602 Women's Health Nurse Practitioner III NRSG 657 Palliative Care Across the Spectrum Total Credit 48 Total Clinical 620 Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 111 of 226

112 Dual Degree Options Dual Degree: MSN/MPH Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)/Master of Public Health (MPH) The Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing and the Rollins School of Public Health teamed up to offer a dual degree program for students interested in pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Master of Public Health (MPH). This program is designed for nurses who want to enhance their knowledge and skills in community/public health nursing, as well as in a specific nursing specialty. Students select a specialty area in the School of Nursing and in the School of Public Health. Specialties in public health are: behavioral sciences and health education, biostatistics, environmental and occupational health, epidemiology, health policy and management, and global health. This dual degree curriculum consists of both Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Master of Public Health (MPH) core and specialty content. The total number of credit hours for the program will vary by specialty. In the Rollins School of Public Health, dual degree students must take a minimum of 32 credit hours for the degree. Information about nursing specialty hours for the dual degree is available from the MSN Program Director and/or the specialty program coordinator. Each dual degree student is assigned an academic adviser from the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing and from the Rollins School of Public Health. The assigned advisers will work with the student to develop an individualized program of study consistent with the degree requirements from the respective Schools. The program can be completed in six (6) or seven (7) semesters of full time study, depending on the number and availability of classes each semester. Part time enrollment is available. Applicants to the MSN/MPH dual degree program must apply to and meet admission requirements for both Schools separately. Additional information about the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Master of Public Health (MPH) Program dual degree program can be found at: Facts: The degree earned is an MSN and MPH. Credit hours vary by specialty tracks selected. Complete in 6 to 7 semesters of continuous enrollment. The MSN course load in the School of Nursing is 9 credit hours or more per semester to be considered full time. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 112 of 226

113 MSN Program delivery: The majority of courses are face to face with some online/hybrid delivery. MSN courses use block scheduling with intense blocks of didactic content followed by blocks of intense clinical immersion experiences. Full time and part time options available. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 113 of 226

114 Dual Degree: MSN/MAB Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)/Master of Arts in Bioethics (MAB) The Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing and the Emory Center for Ethics teamed up to offer a dual degree program for students interested in pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Master of Arts in Bioethics (MAB). The purpose of this dual degree program is to prepare advance practice nurses from the very onset of their careers to identify, address, and assess ethical issues as they appear in clinical practice and health care administration. Students who graduate with a dual MSN/MAB degree will not only be prepared to enhance the care they provide to patients, but also will be prepared to work on issues of public and institutional policy as it relates to the provision of clinical care, to serve on ethics committees, or to conduct education on the ethical foundations of clinical practice, and to engage on a national level in heath care issues. Students who enroll in the dual degree program will complete both the MSN curriculum and the standard MAB curriculum; therefore, the instructional delivery methods will reflect those larger programs (i.e., lecture, small group discussion, practicum, online/hybrid, etc.). Students will apply to each program for admission separately, and if accepted to both programs, will fulfill the requirements of the programs in parallel. Upon admission to the dual degree program, students should consult with the appropriate program director of each School to plan their courses of study. In all cases, students will complete their first year of coursework in the MAB Program and their second year at the School of Nursing. This arrangement is to facilitate the completion of students clinical rotations in a coherent and consistent manner. Students normally complete the MAB in one (1) to two (2) years, and the MSN in 4 (4) semesters. Additional information about the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Master of Arts in Bioethics (MAB) dual degree can be found at: Facts: The degree earned is an MSN and MAB. Credit hours vary by specialty tracks selected. Complete in 6 to 7 semesters of continuous enrollment. The MSN course load is 9 credit hours or more per semester to be considered full time. Program delivery: The majority of courses are face to face with some online/hybrid delivery. MSN courses use block scheduling with intense blocks of didactic content followed by blocks of intense clinical immersion experiences. Full time and part time options available. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 114 of 226

115 Post-graduate Certificate Programs The Post-graduate certificate programs prepare advanced practice nurses (APRNs) for an additional area of specialty practice and board-eligibility to sit for the specialty-specific national APRN certification examination. Facts: The graduate degree earned is a post-graduate certificate in the specialty area. Credit hours vary by specialty track selected. Complete in 1 to 2 semesters of continuous enrollment. Program delivery: The majority of courses are face to face with some online/hybrid delivery. MSN courses use block scheduling with intense blocks of didactic content followed by blocks of intense clinical immersion experiences. Prerequisite Requirements: Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited nursing program. Active Georgia RN License or a license from the state where clinicals will be completed.* Current APRN certification in a specialty area. *Out of sate students should check with their specialty coordinator to confirm state authorization requirements are met prior to enrollment. Admission Requirements: In order to be considered for admission, applicants must: 1. Start the application by using this link: 2. Pay the application fee (not required from Emory University applicants). 3. Submit a complete application packet that includes: a. Official College/University transcripts from all academic institutions attended, including a final transcript showing advanced practice nursing coursework earned from an accredited nursing school. b. Proof of RN licensure. c. Professional resume. d. National certification in an APRN population focus. Post-admission Requirements: Prior to enrollment each applicant accepted into the Post-graduate Certificate Program must submit: 1. Documentation of having obtained current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers CPR credentials through the American Heart Association. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 115 of 226

116 2. Evidence of adequate health insurance coverage or enrollment in the Emory University Student Health Insurance Plan. 3. Proof of immunization or immune status. 4. Physical examination results from a health care provider that gives evidence of good health. 5. Drug screen and background check.* 6. Licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Georgia. Contact the Georgia Board of Nursing at For out of state students, an active license in the state of clinical practice is required.** *Clinical agencies or School of Nursing policy may require this be repeated during the program. **Out of sate students should check with their specialty coordinator to confirm state authorization requirements are met prior to enrollment. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 116 of 226

117 Doctoral Programs Introduction Emory s School of Nursing s doctoral programs are highly selective and provide enhanced mentorship between faculty and students. There are two pathways offered to earn a doctoral degree: 1. Doctor of Nursing Practice: The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program targets registered nurses seeking a terminal degree in nursing practice as an alternative to a research-intensive PhD program. The DNP program offers two specialty tracks health systems leadership and population health. Students can enter the program with a BSN or an MSN degree. 2. PhD Program in Nursing: Our PhD program emphasizes interdisciplinary. Students can enter the program with a BSN or MSN degree. Students entering with a BSN opt Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Welcome from the DNP Program Director Welcome to the Doctor of Nursing Practice program here at Emory University s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing! The DNP faculty is committed to cultivating doctoral-prepared nurse leaders who transform health. Our program is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge required to provide transformational leadership, to create innovative solutions to complex issues, and to construct strategic partnerships. As you will see in the following descriptions, we have developed an infrastructure to sharpen your skills and to guide your professional advancement including scientific writing, persuasive presentation, peer evaluation, and professional development. The skills gained through collaborating with peers, leading initiatives with clinical practice partners, and networking with preeminent thought leaders will propel your career and empower you to influence health in ways you would have never imagined. We are very excited to embark on this journey with you! Corrine Abraham DNP, MN, RN CABRAHA@emory.edu DNP Program Director Introduction The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) stipulates that the practice-focused doctoral program of nursing (DNP) is a distinct model of doctoral education that provides an additional option for attaining a terminal degree in the discipline distinct from a PhD. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 117 of 226

118 Emory s School of Nursing DNP program prepares graduates for the highest level of nursing practice beyond the initial preparation in the discipline. Nurses can enter the DNP program after the completion of their BSN degree, or after completing an MSN. The DNP prepares practitioners, beginners and experts, to implement and translate existing knowledge into practice and to lead health and health care improvements within specific contexts such as health systems, organizations, policy, clinics, or populations. This program is designed to allow the student to focus on either a health systems leadership track or a population health track. Core and specialty track DNP curricular content follows the DNP Essentials outlined by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice AACN (2006). DNP Mission, Vision and Values: The Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing mission, vision, and values are foundational to the DNP program. The mission, vision, and values are found on pg. 12. The DNP also has its own mission, vision, and values statements: Mission The mission of the DNP program is to cultivate the next generation of nurse leaders to transform health by seamlessly integrating analytic depth and breadth with contextual insights to create innovative solutions for the world s most complex health challenges. Vision Emory DNP graduates transform health. Values In addition to our School of Nursing core values, we as members of the Emory DNP learning community, value partnership, innovation, and personalization. We live our values in the following ways: Partnership: Build 3-way partnerships between students, clinical practice sites, and faculty to create health-transforming doctoral projects. Innovation: Create practical solutions for complex health challenges by incorporating person-, population-, and health-system insights. Design innovative strategies that join in-depth analysis with contextual awareness Personalization: Harmonize student goals-expertise with practical problem-based learning, peer collaboration, and faculty mentorship. Co-create a custom, executivestyle education responsive to learner goals. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 118 of 226

119 Program Goals The program goals contribute to achieving the mission and AACN Essentials by preparing graduates who: Achieve advanced practice mastery using the highest caliber of evidence based practice to enhance and promote the quality of the health of individual, families, and communities; Lead delivery, design, and evaluation of health care that is data-based, sensitive and responsive to the ethical, cultural, and psychosocial concerns of individuals, families, communities, and populations; Develop, implement, and evaluate the efficacy and effectiveness of innovative nursing practice models, health policy, and health care systems. DNP Outcomes Program outcomes align with our mission, vison, and values. Our DNP graduate will achieve the following outcomes: Competency Definition reflects NHWSN values Systems Leadership: Systems leadership, seeks to affect change for the social good across multiple interacting and intersecting systems. Systems leadership can be characterized by two distinct and interrelated attributes. It is 1) collaborative and 2) crosses boundaries organizational, professional and virtual, therefore extending leaders beyond the usual limits of their responsibilities and authority. Quality Improvement & Safety: Quality improvement is the meaningful use of data and systematic methods to continuously improve the quality and safety of health care systems and minimize risk of harm to patients and providers. DNP Outcome The DNP graduate will: Lead interprofessional teams in the analysis of complex practice and organizational issues. Lead delivery, design, and evaluation of health care that is data-based, sensitive and responsive to the ethical, cultural, and psychosocial concerns of individuals, families, communities, and populations. Develop, implement and evaluate new approaches to clinical practice and health care delivery using principles of improvement science, business, finance, economics, and policy. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 119 of 226

120 Competency Definition reflects NHWSN values Scholarship and Evidence Based Practice: Scholarship includes observation, analysis, synthesis, application and dissemination all of which result in a new understanding of nursing phenomena. Emanating from a spirit of inquiry and a readiness for critical examination, evidence based practice is the translation of current best evidence, clinical expertise, and client values into the process for patient care. Information Management: Information management is the use of data, evidence and technology to support all aspects of nursing practice. DNP Outcome The DNP graduate will: Translate research into practice and participate in collaborative research to improve health systems and patient outcomes. Generate and disseminate evidence to guide practice. Use information systems/technology resources to evaluate health care and systems outcomes, guide quality improvement initiatives, and support practice and administrative decision-making. Health Policy, Finance & Advocacy: Healthcare policies influence the nature and functioning of healthcare systems and are driven by financial, regulatory, and stakeholder considerations. Nurses advocate for patients and populations to support preferences and needs to achieve maximum health. Interprofessional Collaboration: Interprofessional collaboration is the process of cooperative and coordinated efforts by diverse professionals to promote high quality, individualized care to patients, families and communities. Improve the health care system and patient care outcomes through engagement in system redesign and health care policy at all levels, including institutional, local, state, regional, federal, and international levels. Analyze the effect of health policy on the organization, financing, and delivery of healthcare and health outcomes. Partner with members of the healthcare team and patients/families in the delivery, design, and evaluation of health care that is data-based. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 120 of 226

121 Competency Definition reflects NHWSN values Clinical Prevention & Population Health: In clinical prevention nurses use innovative methods to preserve health, hinder occurrence, or diminish the progression of disease. In population health, nurses use evidence-based approaches to engage communities to reduce risk and optimize health. Professional Identity: One s professional selfconcept is based on attributes, beliefs and values. The formation of identity is grounded in values and is evidenced by role assumption and professional behaviors. Nursing Practice: Professional nursing practice is the autonomous, collaborative and systematic care of people to optimize health and alleviate suffering. Professional nursing has a defined scope of practice as determined by level of education and certification. DNP Outcome The DNP graduate will: Assess, plan and evaluate evidence for creation and evaluation of health promotion and prevention programs to optimize health outcomes for individuals, communities and populations. Exhibit the judgment and behaviors of the nurse leader and clinical scholar. Practice using evidence based critical reasoning, systematic inquiry, and reflection to analyze health outcomes and health care delivery phenomena to improve health care systems and patient outcomes. Pathways to earning a DNP There are two program tracks to choose from for the DNP: 1. Health Systems Leadership Track Students in the health systems leadership track will take specialized content relevant to health systems leadership. 2. Population Health Track Students in the population health track will take specialized content available in the Rollins School of Public Health. These are the pathways to enter the DNP: Post-Bachelor's program Post-Master's program Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 121 of 226

122 Post-BSN DNP The Post-BSN DNP is available for all specialty areas. Students choose from one of the specialty tracks detailed under the MSN programs (pgs ). Additionally, students choose a DNP track, either Health Systems Leadership or Population Health. For the majority of programs, students may chose a part or full time study option. Plans of study are customized based on the program selected. Clinical hours are designated on the Plans of Study. All students are required to have a minimum of 1000 practicum hours post-baccalaureate by the end of the DNP program (MSN clinical hours + DNP project hours). Based solely on DNP course work/project requirements, all students must complete approximately 500 project/clinical hours. The Post-BSN Nurse Anesthesia program is only a full time program with additional admission requirements specified on pg Facts: The degree earned is a DNP. The student is required to take credits to graduate (depended on the specialty). Complete in 7 semesters of continuous enrollment for nurse practitioner and nurse midwifery. Complete in 9 semesters for Nurse Anesthesia specialty. The Post-BSN DNP course load is 9 credit hours or more per semester to be considered full time. Program delivery: Courses are face to face and online/hybrid. MSN courses use block scheduling with intense blocks of didactic content followed by blocks of intense clinical immersion experiences. Students are required to attend two on-campus intensive sessions each semester (only one in the summer term). On-campus sessions are theme based and focus on socialization, professional development, strategic engagement, and course support. Sessions align with the DNP Essentials and DNP program outcomes. Full time and part time study options are available. Students seeking part time study should work closely with their adviser to develop an individualized plan of study.* *The Post-BSN DNP Nurse Anesthesia specialty is only full time. Prerequisite Requirements: 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, NLNAC), 2. A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (the average GPA for admitted Post-BSN DNP student is 3.5), 3. Unencumbered RN license in the state of Georgia (must be obtained by October 1.). Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 122 of 226

123 Admission Requirements: In order to be considered for admission, applicants must: 1. Start the application by using this link: 2. Pay the application fee. 3. Submit a complete application packet that includes: a. Personal statement describing why you want to be a student in the Emory DNP program along with a brief statement of your project interests for practice, process, or systems-based health and healthcare improvement (500 words), b. Professional resume, c. Contact information for two (2) professional references, d. GRE test scores. Post-admission Requirements: Prior to enrollment, each applicant accepted into the DNP program (Post-BSN and Post-MSN) must submit: 1. Documentation of having obtained current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers CPR credentials through the American Heart Association. 2. Evidence of adequate health insurance coverage or enrollment in the Emory University Student Health Insurance Plan. 3. Proof of immunization or immune status. 4. Physical examination results from a health care provider that gives evidence of good health. 5. Drug screen and background check.* 6. Licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Georgia. Contact the Georgia Board of Nursing at For out of state students, an active license in the state of clinical practice is required.** 7. For Post-MSN students, licensure is required in the state in which the DNP Project is conducted. *Clinical agencies or School of Nursing policy may require this be repeated during the program. **Out of sate students should check with their specialty coordinator to confirm state authorization requirements are met prior to enrollment. Graduation Requirements: Completion of all program and DNP project requirements. GPA of 3.0 Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 123 of 226

124 Adult/Gerontology Acute Care - Health Systems Leadership Track Post-BSN DNP Full Time (7 Semesters) Semester 1 (Fall) Course Credit s NRSG 524 Becoming an APRN 2 NRSG 528 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology 3 NRSG 575 Optimal Wellness: Promoting and Maintaining 2 Health NRSG 702D Analyzing, Evaluating & Translating Health 3 Systems Evidence NRSG 712D Analysis of Complex Health Systems for 2 Organizations Semester 2 (Spring) NRSG 522 Advanced Pharmacology 3 NRSG 714D Pathways to Practice 4 NRSG 723D Health Policy, Ethics, and Law 3 10 Semester 3 (Summer) NRSG 646 Advanced Skin and Wound Management 2 NRSG 722D Leadership for the Health Professions 2 NRSG 724D Informatics: Leading with Data 3 NRSG 523 Extended Role Transition for the BSN-Prepared Nurse Entering the APRN Profession** Semester 4 (Fall) NRSG 544 Advanced Health Assessment 3 NRSG 576 Introduction to Clinical Specialty: 2 60 Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner NRSG 707D Transforming Health Care: A Systems Approach 3 to Improve Quality and Safety NRSG 715D DNP Project I 3* Clinical Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 124 of 226

125 Semester 5 (Spring) NRSG 519 Acute and Complex Chronic Disease 2 Management for the AGACNP I NRSG 668 Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner I NRSG 713D Analytic Tools for Evidence Based Decision- 3 Making NRSG 716D DNP Project Development II 4* Semester 6 (Summer) NRSG 520 Acute and Complex Chronic Disease 2 Management for the AGACNP II NRSG 669 Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner II NRSG 652 Mental Health Issues for APNs 2 NRSG 717D DNP Project Development III 4* Semester 7 (Fall) NRSG 657 Palliative Care Across the Spectrum 2 NRSG 670 Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner III NRSG 721D DNP Project 4* Total Program Credits Total Clinical 780 *Variable credit course **This course is required for students with no prior RN intensive care experience (ICU or CCU). These 60 hours do not count towards AGACNP clinical hours. Students not completing the DNP Project in semester 7 must maintain enrollment of 1 credit hour in 721D DNP Project until all project requirements are met. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 125 of 226

126 Adult/Gerontology Acute Care - Population Health Track Post-BSN DNP Full Time (7 Semesters) Semester 1 (Fall) Course Credits Clinical NRSG 524 Becoming an APRN 2 NRSG 528 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology 3 NRSG 575 Optimal Wellness: Promoting and Maintaining 2 Health NRSG 712D Analysis of Complex Health Systems for 2 NRSG 702D Organizations Analyzing, Evaluating & Translating Health Systems Evidence Semester 2 (Spring) EPI 504D Fundamentals of Epidemiology 2 NRSG 522 Advanced Pharmacology 3 NRSG 714D Pathways to Practice 4 PRS 580D Research Design & Grant Preparation 2 11 Semester 3 (Summer) BSHE 504D Social Behavior in Public Health 2 NRSG 646 Advanced Skin and Wound Management 2 NRSG 718D Population Adaptive Solutions 1 NRSG 720D Collaboration & Transformation for Population Health 2 NRSG 722D Leadership for the Health Professions 2 NRSG 523 Extended Role Transition for the BSN-Prepared 1 60 Nurse Entering the APRN Profession** Semester 4 (Fall) NRSG 544 Advanced Health Assessment 3 NRSG 576 Introduction to Clinical Specialty: Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner 2 60 Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 126 of 226

127 NRSG 715D DNP Project I 3* PRS 505D Integrated Communication Strategies Semester 5 (Spring) NRSG 519 Acute and Complex Chronic Disease 2 Management for the AGACNP I NRSG 668 Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner I NRSG 716D DNP Project Development II 4* NRSG 723D Health Policy, Ethics, and Law 3 13 Semester 6 (Summer) NRSG 520 Acute and Complex Chronic Disease 2 Management for the AGACNP II NRSG 652 Mental Health Issues for Advanced Practice 2 Nursing NRSG 669 Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner II NRSG 717D DNP Project Development III 4* Semester 7 (Fall) NRSG 657 Palliative Care Across the Spectrum 2 NRSG 670 Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner III NRSG 721D DNP Project 4* Total Program Credits Total Clinical 780 *Variable credit course **This course is required for students with no prior RN intensive care experience (ICU or CCU). These 60 hours do not count towards AGACNP clinical hours. Students not completing the DNP Project in semester 7 must maintain enrollment of 1 credit hour in 721D DNP Project until all project requirements are met. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 127 of 226

128 Adult/Gerontology Primary Care - Health Systems Leadership Track Post-BSN DNP Full Time (7 Semesters) Semester 1 (Fall) Course Credits Clinical NRSG 524 Becoming an APRN 2 NRSG 528 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology 3 NRSG 575 Optimal Wellness: Promoting and Maintaining 2 Health NRSG 702D Analyzing, Evaluating & Translating Health 3 NRSG 712D Systems Evidence Analysis of Complex Health Systems for Organizations Semester 2 (Spring) NRSG 522 Advanced Pharmacology 3 NRSG 644 Advanced Continence Management 2 NRSG 714D Pathways to Practice 4 NRSG 723D Health Policy, Ethics, and Law 3 12 Semester 3 (Summer) NRSG 646 Advanced Skin and Wound Management 2 NRSG 722D Leadership for the Health Professions 2 NRSG 724D Informatics: Leading with Data 3 7 Semester 4 (Fall) NRSG 544 Advanced Health Assessment 3 NRSG 576 Introduction to Clinical Specialty: 2 30 Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner NRSG 707D Transforming Health Care: A Systems Approach 3 to Improve Quality and Safety NRSG 715D DNP Project I 3* Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 128 of 226

129 Semester 5 (Spring) NRSG 519 Management of Acute and Chronic Illness for 2 AGACNP I NRSG 671 Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner I NRSG 713D Analytic Tools for Evidence Based Decision- 3 Making NRSG 716D DNP Project Development II 4* 13 Semester 6 (Summer) NRSG 520 Management of Acute and Chronic Illness for 2 AGACNP II NRSG 673 Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner II NRSG 652 Mental Health Issues in Advanced Practice 2 Nursing NRSG 717D DNP Project Development III 4* 13 Semester 7 (Fall) NRSG 657 Palliative Care Across the Spectrum 2 NRSG 674 Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner III NRSG 721D DNP Project 4* 11 Total Program 79 Credits Total Clinical 690 *Variable credit course Students not completing the DNP Project in semester 7 must maintain enrollment of 1 credit hour in 721D DNP Project until all project requirements are met. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 129 of 226

130 Adult/Gerontology Primary Care - Population Health Track Post-BSN DNP Full Time (7 Semesters) Semester 1 (Fall) Course Credits Clinical NRSG 524 Becoming an APRN 2 NRSG 528 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology 3 NRSG 575 Optimal Wellness: Promoting and Maintaining 2 Health NRSG 702D Analyzing, Evaluating & Translating Health 3 NRSG 712D Systems Evidence Analysis of Complex Health Systems for Organizations Semester 2 (Spring) EPI 504D Fundamentals of Epidemiology 2 NRSG 522 Advanced Pharmacology 3 NRSG 644 Advanced Continence Management 2 NRSG 714D Pathways to Practice 4 PRS 580D Research Design & Grant Preparation 2 13 Semester 3 (Summer) BSHE 504D Social Behavior in Public Health 2 NRSG 646 Advanced Skin and Wound Management 2 NRSG 718D Population Adaptive Solutions 1 NRSG 720D Collaboration & Transformation for Population 2 Health NRSG 722D Leadership for the Health Professions 2 9 Semester 4 (Fall) NRSG 544 Advanced Health Assessment 3 NRSG 576 Introduction to Clinical Specialty: 2 30 Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner NRSG 715D DNP Project I 3* 2 12 Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 130 of 226

131 PRS 505D Integrated Communication Strategies 2 10 Semester 5 (Spring) NRSG 519 Management of Acute and Chronic Illness for 2 AGACNP I NRSG 671 Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner I NRSG 716D DNP Project Development II 4* NRSG 723D Health Policy, Ethics, and Law 3 13 Semester 6 (Summer) NRSG 520 Management of Acute and Chronic Illness for 2 AGACNP II NRSG 673 Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner II NRSG 652 Mental Health Issues in Advanced Practice 2 Nursing NRSG 717D DNP Project Development III 4* 13 Semester 7 (Fall) NRSG 657 Palliative Care Across the Spectrum 2 NRSG 674 Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner III NRSG 721D DNP Project 4* 11 Total Program Credits Total Clinical 690 *Variable credit course Students not completing the DNP Project in semester 7 must maintain enrollment of 1 credit hour in 721D DNP Project until all project requirements are met. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 131 of 226

132 Emergency Nurse Practitioner - Health Systems Leadership Track Post-BSN DNP Full Time (7 Semesters) Semester 1 (Fall) Course Credits Clinical NRSG 524 Becoming an APRN 2 NRSG 528 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology 3 NRSG 575 Optimal Wellness: Promoting and Maintaining 2 Health NRSG 702D Analyzing, Evaluating & Translating Health 3 NRSG 712D Systems Evidence Analysis of Complex Health Systems for Organizations Semester 2 (Spring) NRSG 522 Advanced Pharmacology 3 NRSG 714D Pathways to Practice 4 NRSG 723D Health Policy, Ethics, and Law 3 10 Semester 3 (Summer) NRSG 652 Mental Health Issues for Advanced Practice 2 Nursing NRSG 722D Leadership for the Health Professions 2 NRSG 724D Informatics: Leading with Data 3 7 Semester 4 (Fall) NRSG 544 Advanced Health Assessment 3 NRSG 549 Pediatric Advanced Health Assessment 1 NRSG 576 Introduction to Clinical Specialty: 1 20 Emergency Nurse Practitioner NRSG 707D Transforming Health Care: A Systems Approach 3 to Improve Quality and Safety NRSG 715D DNP Project I 3* Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 132 of 226

133 Semester 5 (Spring) NRSG 517 Management of Acute and Chronic Illness I 2 NRSG 577 Family/Emergency Nurse Practitioner I: Clinical Decision Making in Emergency Care NRSG 713D Analytic Tools for Evidence Based Decision- 3 Making NRSG 716D DNP Project Development II 4* 15 Semester 6 (Summer) NRSG 518 Management of Acute and Chronic Illness II 2 NRSG 579 Family/Emergency Nurse Practitioner II: Medical Emergencies NRSG 717D DNP Project Development III 4* 13 Semester 7 (Fall) NRSG 657 Palliative Care Across the Spectrum 2 NRSG 580 Family/Emergency Nurse Practitioner III: Traumatic Emergencies NRSG 721D DNP Project 4* 13 Total Credit 81 Total Clinical 740 *Variable credit course Students not completing the DNP Project in semester 7 must maintain enrollment of 1 credit hour in 721D DNP Project until all project requirements are met. Note: Two strongly recommended electives for the ENP specialty: NRSG 595 The Leader's Role in Emergency Preparedness and Response (3) credits NRSG 501 Forensic Nursing Practice (3) credits. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 133 of 226

134 Emergency Nurse Practitioner - Population Health Track Post-BSN DNP Full Time (7 Semesters) Semester 1 (Fall) Course Credits Clinical NRSG 524 Becoming an APRN 2 NRSG 528 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology 3 NRSG 575 Optimal Wellness: Promoting and Maintaining 2 Health NRSG 702D Analyzing, Evaluating & Translating Health 3 NRSG 712D Systems Evidence Analysis of Complex Health Systems for Organizations Semester 2 (Spring) EPI 504D Fundamentals of Epidemiology 2 NRSG 522 Advanced Pharmacology 3 NRSG 714D Pathways to Practice 4 PRS 580D Research Design & Grant Preparation 2 11 Semester 3 (Summer) BSHE 504D Social Behavior in Public Health 2 NRSG 652 Mental Health Issues for Advanced Practice 2 Nursing NRSG 718D Population Adaptive Solutions 1 NRSG 720D Collaboration & Transformation for Population 2 Health NRSG 722D Leadership for the Health Professions 2 9 Semester 4 (Fall) NRSG 544 Advanced Health Assessment 3 NRSG 549 Pediatric Advanced Health Assessment 1 NRSG 576 Introduction to Clinical Specialty: 1 20 Emergency Nurse Practitioner NRSG 715D DNP Project I 3* 2 12 Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 134 of 226

135 PRS 505D Integrated Communication Strategies 2 10 Semester 5 (Spring) NRSG 517 Management of Acute and Chronic Illness I 2 NRSG 577 Family/Emergency Nurse Practitioner I: Clinical Decision Making in Emergency Care NRSG 716D DNP Project Development II 4* NRSG 723D Health Policy, Ethics, and Law 3 15 Semester 6 (Summer) NRSG 518 Management of Acute and Chronic Illness II 2 NRSG 579 Family/Emergency Nurse Practitioner II: Medical Emergencies NRSG 717D DNP Project Development III 4* 13 Semester 7 (Fall) NRSG 657 Palliative Care Across the Spectrum 2 NRSG 580 Family/Emergency Nurse Practitioner III: Traumatic Emergencies NRSG 721D DNP Project 4* 13 Total Credit 83 Total Clinical 740 *Variable credit course Students not completing the DNP Project in semester 7 must maintain enrollment of 1 credit hour in 721D DNP Project until all project requirements are met. Note: Two strongly recommended electives for the ENP specialty: NRSG 595 The Leader's Role in Emergency Preparedness and Response (3) credits NRSG 501 Forensic Nursing Practice (3) credits. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 135 of 226

136 Family Nurse Practitioner Program - Health Systems Leadership Track Post-BSN DNP Full Time (7 Semesters) Semester 1 (Fall) Course Credits Clinical NRSG 524 Becoming an APRN 2 NRSG 528 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology 3 NRSG 575 Optimal Wellness: Promoting and Maintaining 2 Health NRSG 702D Analyzing, Evaluating & Translating Health 3 NRSG 712D Systems Evidence Analysis of Complex Health Systems for Organizations Semester 2 (Spring) NRSG 522 Advanced Pharmacology 3 NRSG 714D Pathways to Practice 4 NRSG 723D Health Policy, Ethics, and Law 3 10 Semester 3 (Summer) NRSG 652 Mental Health Issues for Advanced Practice 2 Nursing NRSG 722D Leadership for the Health Professions 2 NRSG 724D Informatics: Leading with Data 3 NRSG XXX Elective 2 9 Semester 4 (Fall) NRSG 544 Advanced Health Assessment 3 NRSG 549 Pediatric Advanced Health Assessment 1 NRSG 576 Introduction to Clinical Specialty: 1 20 Family Nurse Practitioner NRSG 707D Transforming Health Care: A Systems Approach 3 to Improve Quality and Safety NRSG 715D DNP Project I 3* 2 12 Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 136 of 226

137 11 Semester 5 (Spring) NRSG 517 Management of Acute and Chronic Illness I 2 NRSG 570 Family Nurse Practitioner I NRSG 713D Analytic Tools for Evidence Based Decision- 3 Making NRSG 716D DNP Project Development II 4* 13 Semester 6 (Summer) NRSG 518 Management of Acute and Chronic Illness II 2 NRSG 572 Family Nurse Practitioner II NRSG 717D DNP Project Development III 4* 11 Semester 7 (Fall) NRSG 573 Family Nurse Practitioner III NRSG 657 Palliative Care Across the Spectrum 2 NRSG 721D DNP Project 4* 11 Total Credit 77 Total Clinical 620 *Variable credit course Students not completing the DNP Project in semester 7 must maintain enrollment of 1 credit hour in 721D DNP Project until all project requirements are met. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 137 of 226

138 Family Nurse Practitioner Program - Population Health Track Post-BSN DNP Full Time (7 Semesters) Semester 1 (Fall) Course Credits Clinical NRSG 524 Becoming an APRN 2 NRSG 528 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology 3 NRSG 575 Optimal Wellness: Promoting and Maintaining 2 Health NRSG 712D Analysis of Complex Health Systems for 2 NRSG 702D Organizations Analyzing, Evaluating & Translating Health Systems Evidence Semester 2 (Spring) EPI 504D Fundamentals of Epidemiology 2 NRSG 522 Advanced Pharmacology 3 NRSG 714D Pathways to Practice 4 PRS 580D Research Design & Grant Preparation 2 11 Semester 3 (Summer) BSHE 504D Social Behavior in Public Health 2 NRSG 652 Mental Health Issues for Advanced Practice 2 Nursing NRSG 718D Population Adaptive Solutions 1 NRSG 720D Collaboration & Transformation for Population 2 Health NRSG 722D Leadership for the Health Professions 2 9 Semester 4 (Fall) NRSG 544 Advanced Health Assessment 3 NRSG 549 Pediatric Advanced Health Assessment 1 NRSG 576 Introduction to Clinical Specialty: 1 20 Family Nurse Practitioner NRSG 715D DNP Project I 3* 3 12 Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 138 of 226

139 PRS 505D Integrated Communication Strategies 2 10 Semester 5 (Spring) NRSG 517 Management of Acute and Chronic Illness I 2 NRSG 570 Family Nurse Practitioner I NRSG 716D DNP Project Development II 4* NRSG 723D Health Policy, Ethics, and Law 3 13 Semester 6 (Summer) NRSG 518 Management of Acute and Chronic Illness II 2 NRSG 572 Family Nurse Practitioner II NRSG 717D DNP Project Development III 4* 11 Semester 7 (Fall) NRSG 573 Family Nurse Practitioner III NRSG 657 Palliative Care Across the Spectrum 2 NRSG 721D DNP Project 4* 11 Total Credit 77 Total Clinical 620 *Variable credit course Students not completing the DNP Project in semester 7 must maintain enrollment of 1 credit hour in 721D DNP Project until all project requirements are met. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 139 of 226

140 Nurse Midwifery - Health Systems Leadership Track Post-BSN DNP Full Time (7 Semesters) Semester 1 (Fall) Course Credits Clinical NRSG 524 Becoming an APRN 2 NRSG 528 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology 3 NRSG 575 Optimal Wellness: Promoting and Maintaining 2 Health NRSG 702D Analyzing, Evaluating & Translating Health 3 NRSG 712D Systems Evidence Analysis of Complex Health Systems for Organizations Semester 2 (Spring) NRSG 522 Advanced Pharmacology 3 NRSG 614 Human Lactation and Breastfeeding 2 Management NRSG 714D Pathways to Practice 4 NRSG 723D Health Policy, Ethics, and Law 3 12 Semester 3 (Summer) NRSG 678 Issues in Women s Health 2 NRSG 722D Leadership for the Health Professions 2 NRSG 724D Informatics: Leading with Data NRSG 523 Extended Role Transition for the BSN Prepared Nurse Entering the APRN Profession (Direct entry students only) 2** 7-9 Semester 4 (Fall) NRSG 544 Advanced Health Assessment 3 NRSG 576 Introduction to Clinical Specialty: Nurse Midwifery 2 20 Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 140 of 226

141 NRSG 707D Transforming Health Care: A Systems Approach 3 to Improve Quality and Safety NRSG 715D DNP Project I 3* 11 Semester 5 (Spring) NRSG 517 Management of Acute and Chronic Illness I 2 NRSG 561 Nurse Midwifery I NRSG 713D Analytic Tools for Evidence Based Decision 3 Making NRSG 716D DNP Project Development II 4* 14 Semester 6 (Summer) NRSG 518 Management of Acute and Chronic Illness II 2 NRSG 630 Nurse Midwifery II NRSG 652 Mental Health Issues for Advanced Practice 2 Nursing NRSG 717D DNP Project Development III 4* 13 Semester 7 (Fall) NRSG 657 Palliative Care Across the Spectrum 2 NRSG 631 Nurse Midwifery III NRSG 721D DNP Project 4* 11 Total Credit Total Clinical 680 *Variable credit course ** For Direct Entry Students Only: NRSG 523 Extended Role Transition for the BSN Prepared Nurse Entering the APRN Profession Students not completing the DNP Project in semester 7 must maintain enrollment of 1 credit hour in 721D DNP Project until all project requirements are met. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 141 of 226

142 Nurse Midwifery - Population Health Track Post-BSN DNP Full Time (7 Semesters) Semester 1 (Fall) Course Credits Clinical NRSG 524 Becoming an APRN 2 NRSG 528 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology 3 NRSG 575 Optimal Wellness: Promoting and Maintaining 2 Health NRSG 712D Analysis of Complex Health Systems for 2 NRSG 702D Organizations Analyzing, Evaluating & Translating Health Systems Evidence Semester 2 (Spring) EPI 504D Fundamentals of Epidemiology 2 NRSG 522 Advanced Pharmacology 3 NRSG 714D Pathways to Practice 4 PRS 580D Research Design & Grant Preparation 2 11 Semester 3 (Summer) BSHE 504D Social Behavior in Public Health 2 NRSG 678 Issues in Women s Health 2 NRSG 718D Population Adaptive Solutions 1 NRSG 720D Collaboration & Transformation for Population Health 2 NRSG 722D Leadership for the Health Professions 2 NRSG 523 Extended Role Transition for the BSN Prepared Nurse Entering the APRN Profession (Direct entry students only) 2** Semester 4 (Fall) NRSG 544 Advanced Health Assessment 3 NRSG 576 Introduction to Clinical Specialty: Nurse Midwifery 2 20 Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 142 of 226

143 NRSG 715D DNP Project I 3* PRS 505D Integrated Communication Strategies 2 10 Semester 5 (Spring) NRSG 517 Management of Acute and Chronic Illness I 2 NRSG 561 Nurse Midwifery I NRSG 716D DNP Project Development II 4* NRSG 723D Health Policy, Ethics, and Law 3 14 Semester 6 (Summer) NRSG 518 Management of Acute and Chronic Illness II 2 NRSG 630 Nurse Midwifery II NRSG 652 Mental Health Issues for Advanced Practice 2 Nursing NRSG 717D DNP Project Development III 4* 13 Semester 7 (Fall) NRSG 657 Palliative Care Across the Spectrum 2 NRSG 631 Nurse Midwifery III NRSG 721D DNP Project 4* 11 Total Credit Total Clinical 680 *Variable credit course ** For Direct Entry Students Only: NRSG 523 Extended Role Transition for the BSN Prepared Nurse Entering the APRN Profession Students not completing the DNP Project in semester 7 must maintain enrollment of 1 credit hour in 721D DNP Project until all project requirements are met. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 143 of 226

144 Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Health Systems Leadership Track* Post-BSN DNP Full Time (7 Semesters) *Refer to the program specific admission requirements within the program description (pg. 89). Semester 1 (Fall) Course Credits Clinical NRSG 524 Becoming an APRN 2 NRSG 528 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology 3 NRSG 702D Analyzing, Evaluating & Translating Health 3 NRSG 712D Systems Evidence Analysis of Complex Health Systems for Organizations Semester 2 (Spring) NRSG 522 Advanced Pharmacology 3 NRSG 714D Pathways to Practice 4 NRSG 723D Health Policy, Ethics, and Law 3 10 Semester 3 (Summer) NRSG 722D Leadership for the Health Professions 2 NRSG 724D Informatics: Leading with Data 3 NRSG XXX Elective 4** 9 Semester 4 (Fall) NRSG 544 Advanced Health Assessment 3 NRSG 547 Staying Healthy: Promoting and Maintaining 3 30 Health in the Pediatric Patient NRSG 707D Transforming Health Care: A Systems Approach 3 to Improve Quality and Safety NRSG 715D DNP Project I 3* 12 Semester 5 (Spring) NRSG 556 Advanced Neonatal Issues I Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 144 of 226

145 NRSG 651 Neonatal Nurse Practitioner I NRSG 713D Analytic Tools for Evidence Based Decision- 3 Making NRSG 716D DNP Project Development II 4* 14 Semester 6 (Summer) NRSG 557 Advanced Neonatal Issues II 3 NRSG 653 Neonatal Nurse Practitioner II NRSG 717D DNP Project Development III 4* 12 Semester 7 (Fall) NRSG 654 Neonatal Nurse Practitioner III NRSG 657 Palliative Care Across the Spectrum 2 NRSG 721D DNP Project 4* 12 Total Credit 79 Total Clinical 750 *Variable credit course **Elective is necessary to maintain full time status (9 credit hours per semester). Students not completing the DNP Project in semester 7 must maintain enrollment of 1 credit hour in 721D DNP Project until all project requirements are met. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 145 of 226

146 Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Population Health Track* Post-BSN DNP Full Time (7 Semesters) *Refer to the program specific admission requirements within the program description (pg. 89). Semester 1 (Fall) Course Credits Clinical NRSG 524 Becoming an APRN 2 NRSG 528 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology 3 NRSG 712D Analysis of Complex Health Systems for 2 Organizations NRSG 702D Analyzing, Evaluating & Translating Health Systems Evidence 3 Semester 2 (Spring) EPI 504D Fundamentals of Epidemiology 2 NRSG 522 Advanced Pharmacology 3 NRSG 714D Pathways to Practice 4 PRS 580D Research Design & Grant Preparation 2 11 Semester 3 (Summer) BSHE 504D Social Behavior in Public Health 2 NRSG 718D Population Adaptive Solutions 2 NRSG 720D Collaboration & Transformation for Population 1 Health NRSG 722D Leadership for the Health Professions 2 NRSG XXX Elective 2** 9 Semester 4 (Fall) NRSG 544 Advanced Health Assessment 3 NRSG 547 Staying Healthy: Promoting and Maintaining 3 30 Health in the Pediatric Patient NRSG 715D DNP Project I 3* PRS 505D Integrated Communication Strategies Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 146 of 226

147 Semester 5 (Spring) NRSG 556 Advanced Neonatal Issues I 3 NRSG 651 Neonatal Nurse Practitioner I NRSG 716D DNP Project Development II 4* NRSG 723D Health Policy, Ethics, and Law 3 14 Semester 6 (Summer) NRSG 557 Advanced Neonatal Issues II 3 NRSG 653 Neonatal Nurse Practitioner II NRSG 717D DNP Project Development III 4* 12 Semester 7 (Fall) NRSG 654 Neonatal Nurse Practitioner III NRSG 657 Palliative Care Across the Spectrum 2 NRSG 721D DNP Project 4* 12 Total Credit 79 Total Clinical 750 *Variable credit course **Elective is necessary to maintain full time status (9 credit hours per semester). Students not completing the DNP Project in semester 7 must maintain enrollment of 1 credit hour in 721D DNP Project until all project requirements are met. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 147 of 226

148 Pediatric Acute Care - Health Systems Leadership Track Post-BSN DNP Full Time (7 Semesters) Semester 1 (Fall) Course Credits Clinical NRSG 524 Becoming an APRN 2 NRSG 528 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology 3 NRSG 712D Analysis of Complex Health Systems for 2 NRSG 702D Organizations Analyzing, Evaluating & Translating Health Systems Evidence Semester 2 (Spring) NRSG 522 Advanced Pharmacology 3 NRSG 714D Pathways to Practice 4 NRSG 723D Health Policy, Ethics, and Law 3 10 Semester 3 (Summer) NRSG 652 Mental Health Issues for Advanced Practice 2 Nursing NRSG 724D Informatics: Leading with Data 3 NRSG 722D Leadership for the Health Professions 2 7 Semester 4 (Fall) NRSG 544 Advanced Health Assessment 3 NRSG 549 Pediatric Advanced Health Assessment 1 NRSG 547 Staying Healthy: Promoting and Maintaining 3 60 Wellness in the Pediatric Patient NRSG 707D Transforming Health Care: A Systems Approach 3 to Improve Quality and Safety NRSG 715D DNP Project I 3 13 Semester 5 (Spring) 3 10 Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 148 of 226

149 NRSG 545 Advanced Pediatric Practice I 2 NRSG 661 Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner I NRSG 713D Analytic Tools for Evidence Based Decision- 3 Making NRSG 716D DNP Project Development II 4 13 Semester 6 (Summer) NRSG 546 Advanced Pediatric Practice II 2 NRSG 662 Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner II NRSG 717D DNP Project Development III 4 10 Semester 7 (Fall) NRSG 657 Palliative Care Across the Spectrum 2 NRSG 663 Pediatric Cute Care Nurse Practitioner III NRSG 721D DNP Project (variable)* 4 11 Total Program 74 Credits Total Clinical 660 *Variable credit course Students not completing the DNP Project in semester 7 must maintain enrollment of 1 credit hour in 721D DNP Project until all project requirements are met. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 149 of 226

150 Pediatric Acute Care - Population Health Track Post-BSN DNP Full Time (7 Semesters) Semester 1 (Fall) Course Credits Clinical NRSG 524 Becoming an APRN 2 NRSG 528 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology 3 NRSG 712D Analysis of Complex Health Systems for 2 NRSG 702D Organizations Analyzing, Evaluating & Translating Health Systems Evidence Semester 2 (Spring) EPI 504D Fundamentals of Epidemiology 2 NRSG 522 Advanced Pharmacology 3 NRSG 714D Pathways to Practice 4 PRS 580D Research Design & Grant Preparation 2 11 Semester 3 (Summer) BSHE 504D Social Behavior in Public Health 2 NRSG 718D Population Adaptive Solutions 1 NRSG 720D Collaboration & Transformation for Population 2 Health NRSG 722D Leadership for the Health Professions 2 7 Semester 4 (Fall) NRSG 544 Advanced Health Assessment 3 NRSG 549 Pediatric Advanced Health Assessment 1 NRSG 547 Staying Healthy: Promoting and Maintaining 3 60 Wellness in the Pediatric Patient NRSG 715D DNP Project I 3 PRS 505D Integrated Communication Strategies Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 150 of 226

151 Semester 5 (Spring) NRSG 545 Advanced Pediatric Practice I 2 NRSG 661 Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner I NRSG 716D DNP Project Development II 4 NRSG 723D Health Policy, Ethics, and Law 3 13 Semester 6 (Summer) NRSG 546 Advanced Pediatric Practice II 2 NRSG 652 Mental Health Issues for Advanced Practice 2 Nursing NRSG 662 Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner II NRSG 717D DNP Project Development III 4 12 Semester 7 (Fall) NRSG 657 Palliative Care Across the Spectrum 2 NRSG 663 Pediatric Cute Care Nurse Practitioner III NRSG 721D DNP Project (variable)* 4 11 Total Program 76 Credits Total Clinical 660 *Variable credit course Students not completing the DNP Project in semester 7 must maintain enrollment of 1 credit hour in 721D DNP Project until all project requirements are met. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 151 of 226

152 Pediatric Primary Care - Health Systems Leadership Track Post-BSN DNP Full Time (7 Semesters) Semester 1 (Fall) Course Credits Clinical NRSG 524 Becoming an APRN 2 NRSG 528 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology 3 NRSG 712D Analysis of Complex Health Systems for 2 NRSG 702D Organizations Analyzing, Evaluating & Translating Health Systems Evidence Semester 2 (Spring) NRSG 522 Advanced Pharmacology 3 NRSG 714D Pathways to Practice 4 NRSG 723D Health Policy, Ethics, and Law 3 10 Semester 3 (Summer) NRSG 652 Mental Health Issues for Advanced Practice 2 Nursing NRSG 724D Informatics: Leading with Data 3 NRSG 722D Leadership for the Health Professions 2 7 Semester 4 (Fall) NRSG 544 Advanced Health Assessment 3 NRSG 549 Pediatric Advanced Health Assessment 1 NRSG 547 Staying Healthy: Promoting and Maintaining 3 60 Wellness in the Pediatric Patient NRSG 707D Transforming Health Care: A Systems Approach 3 to Improve Quality and Safety NRSG 715D DNP Project I 3 13 Semester 5 (Spring) 3 10 Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 152 of 226

153 NRSG 545 Advanced Pediatric Practice I 2 NRSG 664 Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner I NRSG 713D Analytic Tools for Evidence Based Decision- 3 Making NRSG 716D DNP Project Development II 4 13 Semester 6 (Summer) NRSG 546 Advanced Pediatric Practice II 2 NRSG 665 Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner II NRSG 717D DNP Project Development III 4 10 Semester 7 (Fall) NRSG 657 Palliative Care Across the Spectrum 2 NRSG 667 Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner III NRSG 721D DNP Project (variable)* 4 11 Total Credit 74 Total Clinical 660 *Variable credit course Students not completing the DNP Project in semester 7 must maintain enrollment of 1 credit hour in 721D DNP Project until all project requirements are met. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 153 of 226

154 Pediatric Primary Care - Population Health Track Post-BSN DNP Full Time (7 Semesters) Semester 1 (Fall) Course Credits Clinical NRSG 524 Becoming an APRN 2 NRSG 528 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology 3 NRSG 712D Analysis of Complex Health Systems for 2 Organizations NRSG 702D Analyzing, Evaluating & Translating Health Systems Evidence 3 Semester 2 (Spring) EPI 504D Fundamentals of Epidemiology 2 NRSG 522 Advanced Pharmacology 3 NRSG 714D Pathways to Practice 4 PRS 580D Research Design & Grant Preparation 2 11 Semester 3 (Summer) BSHE 504D Social Behavior in Public Health 2 NRSG 718D Population Adaptive Solutions 1 NRSG 720D Collaboration & Transformation for Population 2 Health NRSG 722D Leadership for the Health Professions 2 7 Semester 4 (Fall) NRSG 544 Advanced Health Assessment 3 NRSG 549 Pediatric Advanced Health Assessment 1 NRSG 547 Staying Healthy: Promoting and Maintaining 3 60 Wellness in the Pediatric Patient NRSG 715D DNP Project I 3 PRS 505D Integrated Communication Strategies 2 12 Semester 5 (Spring) NRSG 545 Advanced Pediatric Practice I 2 10 Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 154 of 226

155 NRSG 664 Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner I NRSG 716D DNP Project Development II 4 NRSG 723D Health Policy, Ethics, and Law 3 13 Semester 6 (Summer) NRSG 546 Advanced Pediatric Practice II 2 NRSG 652 Mental Health Issues for Advanced Practice 2 Nursing NRSG 665 Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner II NRSG 717D DNP Project Development III 4 12 Semester 7 (Fall) NRSG 657 Palliative Care Across the Spectrum 2 NRSG 667 Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner III NRSG 721D DNP Project (variable)* 4 11 Total Credit 76 Total Clinical 660 *Variable credit course Students not completing the DNP Project in semester 7 must maintain enrollment of 1 credit hour in 721D DNP Project until all project requirements are met. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 155 of 226

156 Women s Health Nurse Practitioner Program - Health Systems Leadership Track Post-BSN DNP Full Time (7 Semesters) Semester 1 (Fall) Course Credits Clinical NRSG 524 Becoming an APRN 2 NRSG 528 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology 3 NRSG 575 Optimal Wellness: Promoting and Maintaining 2 Health NRSG 702D Analyzing, Evaluating & Translating Health 3 NRSG 712D Systems Evidence Analysis of Complex Health Systems for Organizations Semester 2 (Spring) NRSG 522 Advanced Pharmacology 3 NRSG 714D Pathways to Practice 4 NRSG 723D Health Policy, Ethics, and Law 3 10 Semester 3 (Summer) NRSG 652 Mental Health Issues for Advanced Practice 2 Nursing NRSG 722D Leadership for the Health Professions 2 NRSG 724D Informatics: Leading with Data 3 NRSG XXX Elective 2 9 Semester 4 (Fall) NRSG 544 Advanced Health Assessment 3 NRSG 576 Intro to Clinical Specialty: Women s Health 2 30 Nurse Practitioner NRSG 707D Transforming Health Care: A Systems Approach 3 to Improve Quality and Safety NRSG 715D DNP Project I 3* 2 12 Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 156 of 226

157 11 Semester 5 (Spring) NRSG 517 Management of Acute and Chronic Illness I 2 NRSG 600 Women's Health Nurse Practitioner I: Reproductive Health Care for Women NRSG 713D Analytic Tools for Evidence Based Decision- 3 Making NRSG 716D DNP Project Development II 4* 14 Semester 6 (Summer) NRSG 518 Management of Acute and Chronic Illness II 2 NRSG 601 Women's Health Nurse Practitioner II: Advanced Care of Women NRSG 717D DNP Project Development III 4* 11 Semester 7 (Fall) NRSG 602 Women's Health Nurse Practitioner III: Preceptorship for Women's Health NRSG 657 Palliative Care Across the Spectrum 2 NRSG 721D DNP Project 4* 12 Total Credit 79 Total Clinical 630 *Variable credit course Students not completing the DNP Project in semester 7 must maintain enrollment of 1 credit hour in 721D DNP Project until all project requirements are met. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 157 of 226

158 Women s Health Nurse Practitioner Program - Population Health Track Post-BSN DNP Full Time (7 Semesters) Semester 1 (Fall) Course Credit s NRSG 524 Becoming an APRN 2 NRSG 528 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology 3 NRSG 575 Optimal Wellness: Promoting and Maintaining 2 Health NRSG 702D Analyzing, Evaluating & Translating Health 3 Systems Evidence NRSG 712D Analysis of Complex Health Systems for 2 Organizations 12 Clinical Semester 2 (Spring) EPI 504D Fundamentals of Epidemiology 2 NRSG 522 Advanced Pharmacology 3 NRSG 714D Pathways to Practice 4 PRS 580D Research Design & Grant Preparation 2 11 Semester 3 (Summer) BSHE 504D Social Behavior in Public Health 2 NRSG 652 Mental Health Issues for Advanced Practice 2 Nursing NRSG 718D Population Adaptive Solutions 1 NRSG 720D Collaboration & Transformation for Population 2 Health NRSG XXX Elective 2 9 Semester 4 (Fall) NRSG 544 Advanced Health Assessment 3 NRSG 576 Intro to Clinical Specialty: Women s Health 2 30 Nurse Practitioner NRSG 715D DNP Project I 3* Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 158 of 226

159 PRS 505D Integrated Communication Strategies 2 10 Semester 5 (Spring) NRSG 517 Management of Acute and Chronic Illness I 2 NRSG 600 Women's Health Nurse Practitioner I: Reproductive Health Care for Women NRSG 716D DNP Project Development II 4* NRSG 723D Health Policy, Ethics, and Law 3 14 Semester 6 (Summer) NRSG 518 Management of Acute and Chronic Illness II 2 NRSG 601 Women's Health Nurse Practitioner II: Advanced Care of Women NRSG 717D DNP Project Development III 4* NRSG 722D Leadership for the Health Professions 2 13 Semester 7 (Fall) NRSG 602 Women's Health Nurse Practitioner III: Preceptorship for Women's Health NRSG 657 Palliative Care Across the Spectrum 2 NRSG 721D DNP Project 4* 11 Total Program 80 Credits Total Clinical 630 *Variable credit course Students not completing the DNP Project in semester 7 must maintain enrollment of 1 credit hour in 721D DNP Project until all project requirements are met. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 159 of 226

160 Post-BSN DNP Nurse Anesthesia Welcome! The decision to become a CRNA is one of the best I have ever made. As a nursing student with the opportunity to shadow a CRNA, I fell in love with the incredible knowledge, respect, autonomy, and responsibility afforded this cadre of professionals. As a CRNA, the career options are limitless no matter what goals you have for your career, you can achieve them as a CRNA. The privilege of being a CRNA has compelled me to give back to my profession and those entering into it, to enable it to be preserved, enriched, and promoted so that future generations of nurses can be patient advocates and protectors for generations to come. Sincerely, Kelly L. Wiltse Nicely, PhD, CRNA kelly.wiltse.nicely@emory.edu Director, Nurse Anesthesia Program Introduction The Nurse Anesthesia specialty of the Doctor of Nursing Practice program prepares graduates in the science and art of anesthesia. These students will generate and disseminate evidence to lead and improve health care by transforming health care delivery and health care systems for improved patient outcomes. This program is 88-credits encompassing 36-months of full time study, culminating in a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. The DNP Health Systems Leadership and Anesthesia core curriculum are integrated throughout this 36-month program. The Health Systems Leadership focus provides students with a foundation for business, leadership, and clinical skills to expand their practice on graduation. Clinical practicum begins in the third semester with students having increasing clinical responsibilities throughout the duration of the program. Over 2,500 clinical hours in anesthesia in addition to 500 DNP project hours are provided in this program. Additional hours will be provided for simulation experiences to prepare the student for entry to the operating room, as well as allow for training in critical incidents. Anesthesia didactic courses will primarily be onsite with clinical instruction occurring at sites throughout Georgia. The clinical affiliations are focused on providing the broadest range of experiences and exposure to the full scope of nurse anesthesia practice. DNP courses use a hybrid delivery model with combined onsite and online instruction. Facts: The degree earned is a Doctor of Nursing Practice. The student is required to take 88 semester credits to graduate. Complete in 9 semesters of continuous enrollment (approximately 36 months). The course load is 9 credit hours or more per semester to be considered full time. Program delivery: The majority of courses are face to face with some online/hybrid delivery. Some courses may use block scheduling with intense blocks of didactic content followed by blocks of clinical immersion experiences. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 160 of 226

161 Students are required to attend two on-campus intensive sessions each semester (only one in the summer term). On campus sessions are theme based and focus on socialization, professional development, strategic engagement, and course support. Sessions align with the DNP Essentials and DNP program outcomes. Full time option only. Prerequisite Requirements: 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, NLNAC) 2. Unencumbered RN license in the state of Georgia 3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale 4. Graduate level statistics* 5. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores from within the past five (5) years * The graduate statistics course may be taken after the admission decision but prior to beginning the program. Admission Requirements: In order to be considered for admission, applicants must: 1. Start the application by using this link: 2. Pay the application fee (not required from Oxford College and Emory University applicants). 3. Submit a complete application packet that includes: a. A minimum of 1 year, and preferably 2 3 years, of current full time critical care experience (orientation is not part of the 1-year requirement) b. Evidence of certification in basic life support (BLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) c. An official transcript from all degree programs attended d. Professional resume e. Three professional recommendations Note: Applicants who meet the minimum admissions criteria may be invited for an oncampus interview. Applicants will not be admitted without an interview. Admission into any graduate program is granted on a competitive basis and students meeting minimum requirements may be denied admission based on such factors as program capacity or academic discretion. Post-admission Requirements: Prior to enrollment, each applicant into the DNP, Nurse Anesthesia program must submit: 1. Documentation of having obtained current Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 161 of 226

162 2. Evidence of adequate health insurance coverage or enrollment in the Emory University Student Health Insurance Plan 3. Proof of immunization or immune status 4. Physical examination results from a health care provider that gives evidence of good health 5. Drug screen and background check* 6. Licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Georgia. Contact the Georgia Board of Nursing at *Clinical agencies or School of Nursing policy may require drug screens and background checks be repeated during the program. Graduation Requirements: Prior to graduation, each student in the DNP, Nurse Anesthesia program must successfully complete: 1. The 88 credit hour curriculum as specified by the DNP, Nurse Anesthesia program plan of study. 2. All clinical case requirements as specified by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA). As of 2017, the requirements are no less than 2,000 clinical hours and no less than 600 anesthetic cases. These requirements are subject to change based on mandates put forth by the COA. 3. All DNP Project requirements. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 162 of 226

163 Nurse Anesthesia Program - Health Systems Leadership Post-BSN DNP Full Time Option Only (9 Semesters) Semester 1 (Fall) Course Credits Clinical NRSG 522 Advanced Pharmacology 3 NRSG 528 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology 3 NRSG 531 Chemistry & Physics 3 NRSG 712D Analysis of Complex Health Systems for Populations 2 and Organizations NRSG 702D Analyzing, Evaluating and Translating Health System 3 Evidence 14 Semester 2 (Spring) NRSG 532 General Principles of Nurse Anesthesia 5 NRSG 526 Advanced Pharmacology for Anesthesia 3 NRSG 544 Advanced Health Assessment 3 11 Semester 3 (Summer) NRSG 563 Anesthesia for Surgical Procedures and Special Populations I NRSG 529 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology Anesthesia I 3 NRSG 722D Leadership for Health Professions 2 11 Semester 4 (Fall) NRSG 564 Anesthesia for Surgical Procedures and Special Populations II NRSG 530 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology Anesthesia II 3 NRSG 707D Transforming Health Care: A Systems Approach to 3 Improve Quality & Safety NRSG 715D DNP Project Development I 2 13 Semester 5 (Spring) NRSG 677 Clinical Reasoning 2 NRSG 687 Nurse Anesthesia Application I NRSG 716D DNP Project Development II 1 NRSG 713D Analytic Tools for Evidence Based Decision Making 3 9 Semester 6 (Summer) NRSG 688 Nurse Anesthesia Application II NRSG 717D DNP Project Development III 1 Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 163 of 226

164 NRSG 724D Informatics: Leading with Data 3 8 Semester 7 (Fall) NRSG 548 Professional Role: Nurse Anesthesia Practice 2 NRSG 689 Nurse Anesthesia Application III NRSG 721D DNP Project 1* NRSG 723D Health Policy, Ethics and Law 3 10 Semester 8 (Spring) NRSG 690 Nurse Anesthesia Application IV NRSG 714D Pathways to Practice 4 NRSG 721D DNP Project 1* 8-9 Semester 9 (Summer) NRSG 691 Nurse Anesthesia Application V NRSG 721D DNP Project 1* 4-5 Total Program Credits Total Clinical *Variable credit course Students not completing the DNP Project in semester 7 must maintain enrollment of 1 credit hour in 721D DNP Project until all project requirements are met. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 164 of 226

165 Post-Master s DNP Facts: The degree earned is a DNP. The student is required to take credits to graduate. Complete in 4 semesters of continuous enrollment (approximately 16 months). The Post-Master s DNP course load is 9 credit hours or more per semester to be considered full time. Program delivery: all courses are online/hybrid delivery. Students are required to attend two on-campus intensive sessions each semester (only one in the summer term). On-campus sessions are theme based and focus on socialization, professional development, strategic engagement, and course support. Sessions align with the DNP Essentials and DNP program outcomes. Part time and Full time options available. Prerequisite Requirements: 1. Master's Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, NLNAC), 2. Unencumbered RN license in the state of Georgia and/or the state you will be completing your DNP project. Admission Requirements: At the discretion of the DNP Program Director, some students may be asked to provide additional information such as GRE test scores, or a portfolio which demonstrates an ability to be successful in a practice-focused doctoral program. In order to be considered for admission, applicants must: 1. Start the application by using this link: 2. Pay the application. 3. Submit a complete application packet that includes: a. Personal statement describing why you want to be a student in the Emory DNP program along with a brief statement of your project interests for practice, process, or systems-based health and healthcare improvement (500 words), b. Professional resume, c. Contact information for two professional references. Post-admission Requirements: Prior to enrollment, each applicant accepted into the DNP program (Post-BSN and Post- Masters) must submit: Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 165 of 226

166 1. Documentation of having obtained current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers CPR credentials through the American Heart Association 2. Evidence of adequate health insurance coverage or enrollment in the Emory University Student Health Insurance Plan 3. Proof of immunization or immune status 4. Physical examination results from a health care provider that gives evidence of good health 5. Drug screen and background check* 6. Unencumbered RN license in the state of Georgia and/or the state you will be completing your DNP project. *Clinical agencies or School of Nursing policy may require drug screens and background checks be repeated during the program. Graduation Requirements: Completion of all program and DNP project requirements. GPA of 3.0 Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 166 of 226

167 Post-Master s DNP Health Systems Leadership Track - Full Time 4 Semesters Semester 1 (Fall) Course Credits NRSG 702D Analyzing, Evaluating & Translating Health Systems 3 Evidence NRSG 707D Transforming Health Care: A Systems Approach to Improve 3 Quality and Safety NRSG 712D Analysis of Complex Health Systems for Organizations 2 NRSG 715D DNP Project I 3* 11 Semester 2 (Spring) NRSG 713D Analytic Tools for Evidence Based Decision-Making 3 NRSG 714D Pathways to Practice 4 NRSG 716D DNP Project Development II 4* 11 Semester 3 (Summer) NRSG 722D Leadership for the Health Professions 2 NRSG 724D Informatics: Leading with Data 3 NRSG 717D DNP Project Development III 4* 10 Semester 4 (Fall) NRSG 723D Health Policy, Ethics, and Law 3 NRSG 721D DNP Project 4* 7** Total Credit 38 *Variable credit course **Option for full time credit available Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 167 of 226

168 Post-Master s DNP Health Systems Leadership Track Part Time 7 Semesters (2 year plan) Semester 1 (Fall) Course Credits NRSG 702D Analyzing, Evaluating & Translating Health Systems 3 Evidence NRSG 712D Analysis of Complex Health Systems for Organizations 2 5 Semester 2 (Spring) NRSG 714D Pathways to Practice 4 NRSG 723D Health Policy, Ethics, and Law 3 7 Semester 3 (Summer) NRSG 722D Leadership for the Health Professions 2 NRSG 724D Informatics: Leading with Data 3 5 Semester 4 (Fall) NRSG 707D Transforming Health Care: A Systems Approach to Improve Quality and Safety 3 NRSG 715D DNP Project I 3* 6 Semester 5 (Spring) NRSG 713D Analytic Tools for Evidence Based Decision Making 3 NRSG 716D DNP Project Development II 4* 7 Semester 6 (Summer) NRSG 717D DNP Project Development III 4* 4 Semester 7 (Fall) NRSG 721D DNP Project 4* 4 Total Credit 38 *Variable credit course Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 168 of 226

169 Post-Master s DNP Population Health Track Full Time 4 Semesters Semester 1 (Fall) Course Credits NRSG 702D Analyzing, Evaluating & Translating Health Systems 3 Evidence NRSG 712D Analysis of Complex Health Systems for Organizations 2 NRSG 715D DNP Project I 3* PRS 505D Integrated Communication Strategies 2 10 Semester 2 (Spring) NRSG 714D Pathways to Practice 4 NRSG 716D DNP Project Development II 4* EPI 504D Fundamentals of Epidemiology 2 PRS 580D Research Design & Grant Preparation 2 12 Semester 3 (Summer) NRSG 717D DNP Project Development III 2* NRSG 718D Population Adaptive Solutions 1 NRSG 722D Leadership for the Health Professions 2 NRSG 720D Collaboration & Transformation for Population 2 Health BSHE 504D Social Behavior in Public Health 2 9 Semester 4 (Fall) NRSG 723D Health Policy, Ethics, and Law 3 NRSG 721D DNP Project 6* 9 Total Credit 40 *Variable credit course Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 169 of 226

170 Post-Master s DNP Population Health Track Part Time 7 Semesters (2 year plan) Semester 1 (Fall) Course Credits NRSG 702D Analyzing, Evaluating & Translating Health Systems 3 Evidence NRSG 712D Analysis of Complex Health Systems for Organizations 2 5 Semester 2 (Spring) NRSG 714D Pathways to Practice 4 EPI 504D Fundamentals of Epidemiology 2 6 Semester 3 (Summer) NRSG 718D Population Adaptive Solutions 1 NRSG 720D Collaboration & Transformation for Population Health 2 BSHE 504D Social Behavior in Public Health 2 5 Semester 4 (Fall) NRSG 723D Health Policy, Ethics, and Law 3 PRS 505D Integrated Communication Strategies 2 NRSG 715D DNP Project I 3* 8 Semester 5 (Spring) NRSG 716D DNP Project Development II 4* PRS 580D Research Design & Grant Preparation 2 6 Semester 6 (Summer) NRSG 717D DNP Project Development III 2* NRSG 722D Leadership for the Health Professions 2 4 Semester 7 (Fall) NRSG 721D DNP Project 6* 6 Total Credit 40 *Variable credit course Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 170 of 226

171 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Welcome from the Director of Graduate Studies Welcome future PhD in Nursing students! Thank you for considering the Emory Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing to fulfil your educational goal for becoming a doctorally prepare nurse. Our PhD program is a full time, intense learning experience designed to develop the next generation of researchers. As the leader in NIH funded research in nursing Schools across the nation, you will have the opportunity to work with highly qualified nurse researchers and scientists, as well as network and build collaborative teams for your own program of research. Our PhD program is built on the research strengths of its faculty in areas of the management of chronic illnesses, the biological and psychosocial bases of behavior, global health, and health care systems, with special emphases on women s health and the health of vulnerable populations. I welcome your inquiries to our program and your contribution to promoting a healthier world through innovation and research. Sincerely, Ann Rogers, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAASM Director of Graduate Studies ann.e.rogers@emory.edu Introduction Students are admitted to the doctoral program with either a BSN or MSN degree, through the Laney Graduate School. Admission through the Laney Graduate School provides students with access to professional development funds, grant writing workshops and numerous other special programs offered only to PhD students. PhD students are assigned a Nursing adviser with expertise in their area of interest on entry. A listing of faculty research and funding is available at: The doctoral program consists of required courses in the sciences, research, and electives designed to give students grounding in their areas of research specialization. Students also receive training in ethical conduct of research and in teaching skills by completing two requirements of the Laney Graduate School: The Jones Program in Ethics, and the Teaching Assistant Teacher Training Opportunity (TATTO) program. All required doctoral coursework, including TATTO courses, are completed during the first two years of study. Students are admitted to candidacy when they have completed 54 semester hours of coursework at the 500 level or above, successfully passed the preliminary examination, and defended their dissertation proposal. Students entering with a BSN degree can complete the coursework required in one of nine (9) specialty areas for certification as an advanced practice nurse (APRN) or nurse midwifery during Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 171 of 226

172 their third year of study. Students can select from nine (9) specialty areas to become either a nurse practitioner or nurse midwife. Students completing requirements for APRN certification will complete one semester of residency credit in the School of Nursing in order to receive the post-graduate certificate in nursing that is required by many certifying agencies. An individualized plan of study for this residency will be developed in coordination with the Director of Graduate Studies (PhD) and MSN Program Director, and Specialty Coordinator. Typically, our PhD students graduate in 3-5 years. Graduates have multiple employment opportunities both in the University and public sector as researchers, scientists, and faculty. Full-Tuition Scholarships All full time students are granted a full tuition waiver and receive an annual stipend in exchange for teaching and research services. These awards are renewed annually, contingent upon satisfactory academic performance, for a total of two years. Faculty and students work together to identify and apply for National Institutes for Health's National Research Service Awards and other fellowships for subsequent funding. The student should refer to the Laney Graduate School website for policies related to admission and graduation requirements. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 172 of 226

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174 Post-Masters PhD Plan of Study Semester 1 (Fall) Course Credits NRSG 700 Evolution of Nursing Science 3 NRSG 705 Endogenous and Exogenous Determinants of Human Health 3 BIOS 500 Statistical Methods I 4 JPE 600 Jones Program in Ethics 0 10 Semester 2 (Spring) NRSG 730 Measurement and Design in Clinical Research 4 NRSG 732 Theoretical and Scientific Basis for the Study of Clinical Phenomena 3 BIOS 501 Statistical Methods II 4 11 Semester 3 (Summer) NRSG 795R Advanced Research 9 Preliminary Exam 9 Semester 4 (Fall) TATT 600 Graduate School Workshop 1 NRSG 790 Teaching in the Nursing Profession 2 TATT 605 Teaching Assistantship 2 NRSG 710 Principals of Health Outcomes Research 3 XXX Elective 3 11 Semester 5 (Spring) NRSG 734 Qualitative Research Methods 3 TATT 610 Teaching Associateship 2 XXX Elective 3 XXX Elective 3 11 Semester 6 (Summer) NRSG 795R Advanced Research 9 9 Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 174 of 226

175 Semester 7 (Fall) NRSG 799R Dissertation Research 9 9 Semester 8 (Spring) NRSG 799R Dissertation Research 9 9 Total Credit 79 Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 175 of 226

176 BSN PhD Plan of Study with APRN Specialty Area This program is a post-bsn entry program. This particular plan of study is an example of the PhD Program with a Pediatric Primary Nurse Practitioner specialty. The PhD Program with specialty focus is available for all MSN specialties. Credit hours and clinical hours will vary for each specialty. Students will consult with the specialty coordinator for an individualized plan of study. Semester 1 (Fall) Course Credits Clinical NRSG 700 Evolution of Nursing Science 3 NRSG 705 Endogenous and Exogenous Determinants of Human 3 Health BIOS 500 Statistical Methods I 4 JPE 600 Jones Program in Ethics 0 10 Semester 2 (Spring) NRSG 730 Measurement and Design in Clinical Research 4 NRSG 732 Theoretical and Scientific Basis for the Study of 3 Clinical Phenomena BIOS 501 Statistical Methods II 4 11 Semester 3 (Summer) NRSG 795R Advanced Research 9 Preliminary Exam 9 Semester 4 (Fall) TATT 600 Graduate School Workshop 1 NRSG 790 Teaching in the Nursing Profession 2 TATT 605 Teaching Assistantship 2 NRSG 710 Principals of Health Outcomes Research 3 XXX Elective 3 11 Semester 5 (Spring) NRSG 734 Qualitative Research Methods 3 TATT 610 Teaching Associateship 2 XXX Elective 3 XXX Elective 3 11 Semester 6 (Summer) NRSG 795R Advanced Research 9 9 Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 176 of 226

177 Semester 7 (Fall) NRSG 524 Becoming an APRN 2 NRSG 528 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology 3 NRSG 544 Advanced Health Assessment 3 60 NRSG 549 Pediatric Advanced Health Assessment 1 NRSG 547 Staying Health: Promoting and Maintaining Wellness 3 in the Pediatric Patient Semester 8 (Spring) NRSG 545 Advanced Pediatric Practice I 2 NRSG 522 Advanced Pharmacology 3 NRSG 664 Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner I Semester 9 (Summer) NRSG 546 Advanced Pediatric Practice II 2 NRSG 665 Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner II NRSG 652 Mental Health Issues for Advanced Practice Nursing 2 XXX Elective or NRSG 795R Semester 10 (Fall) NRSG 657 Palliative Care Across the Spectrum 2 NRSG 667 Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner III NRSG 599 Business of Health Care: Finance Semester 11 (Spring) NRSG 799R Dissertation Research 9 9 Semester 12 (Summer) RES999GNUR 1 1 Semester 13 (Fall) NRSG 799R Dissertation Research 9 9 Total Credit 120 Total Clinical 660 Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 177 of 226

178 BSN PhD Plan of Study with no APRN Specialty Area This program is a post-bsn entry program. Semester 1 (Fall) Course Credits NRSG 700 Evolution of Nursing Science 3 NRSG 705 Endogenous and Exogenous Determinants of Human 3 Health BIOS 500 Statistical Methods I 4 JPE 600 Jones Program in Ethics 0 10 Semester 2 (Spring) NRSG 730 Measurement and Design in Clinical Research 4 NRSG 732 Theoretical and Scientific Basis for the Study of 3 Clinical Phenomena BIOS 501 Statistical Methods II 4 11 Semester 3 (Summer) NRSG 795R Advanced Research 9 Preliminary Exam 9 Semester 4 (Fall) TATT 600 Graduate School Workshop 1 NRSG 790 Teaching in the Nursing Profession 2 TATT 605 Teaching Assistantship 2 NRSG 710 Principals of Health Outcomes Research 3 XXX Elective 3 11 Semester 5 (Spring) NRSG 734 Qualitative Research Methods 3 TATT 610 Teaching Associateship 2 XXX Elective 3 XXX Elective 3 11 Semester 6 (Summer) NRSG 795R Advanced Research 9 9 Semester 7 (Fall) XXX Elective 3 XXX Elective 3 XXX Elective 3 9 Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 178 of 226

179 Semester 8 (Spring) XXX Elective 3 XXX Elective 3 XXX Elective 3 9 Semester 9 (Summer) NRSG 795R Advanced Research 9 OR NRSG 799R Dissertation Research 9 9 Semester 10 (Fall) NRSG 795R Advanced Research 9 9 Semester 11 (Spring) NRSG 795R Advanced Research 9 9 Total Credit 106 Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 179 of 226

180 Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Course Atlas The Nursing Course Atlas provides a description of all courses offered by the School of Nursing as well as the semester credit hours. For additional information on the semester offered, mode of delivery and prerequisite/corequisite and permission requirements please go to the website: BSN, MSN, DNP Courses NRSG 101 Introduction to Professional Nursing (1) This course provides a framework for socialization into the professional nursing role and internalization of nursing values. Historical and contemporary social forces that have relevance for the generalist role in professional nursing are explored. Focus is on the health care delivery system, health care team members, and current trends in healthcare and nursing. NRSG 200 Human Growth and Development: A Lifespan Perspective (3) This course is designed to engage students in a meaningful exploration of human development from conception to death with an emphasis placed on the lifespan perspective. Students are exposed to the major cognitive, psychosocial, behavioral, sociocultural and ecological systems theories that guide the field. The course will provide an overview of the impact of exposure to genetic, environmental, social, and psychological factors on the developing individual. The central questions of developmental psychology concerning the nature and sources of development, as well as the importance of the cultural contexts in which development occurs, will be considered throughout. Developmental research, theory and application will be integrated throughout the course NRSG 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4) This course, the first in a two-course sequence, is an introduction to the structure and function of the human body. The course begins with cell structure, function, and biochemistry; characteristics of tissues; control systems and homeostasis. In-depth study of skeletal, muscle, and nervous systems is emphasized. Laboratory exercises emphasize the composition and structure at both histological and gross levels of these organ systems. Upon completion of the course, the successful student will be able to demonstrate understanding of structure, function and integration of these physiological systems. NRSG 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4) This course, the second in a two-course sequence, examines structures and functions associated with specific organ systems, and functional integration of these systems in homeostatic regulation of the body. The endocrine, cardiovascular, urogenital, respiratory and gastrointestinal systems will be studied. Laboratory exercises emphasize the composition and structure at both histological and gross levels of these organ systems and demonstrate associated physiological principles. Upon completion of this course, the successful student will Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 180 of 226

181 be able to demonstrate understanding of structure, function and integration of these organ systems. NRSG 204 Introduction to Biostatistics (3) This course provides an introduction to basic statistical concepts of both descriptive and inferential statistics with a purpose that students can apply common statistical procedures and reasoning to healthcare related data after the course. The course content will focus on levels of measurement, methods of summarizing data, and common univariate and multivariate statistics. This is an online class. NRSG 205 Fundamentals of Microbiology, Online (3) This 10-week online course, meant for students who are interested in applying to nursing or other healthcare professional programs, will introduce the core principles and concepts of Microbiology. The course will cover the biology of several types of microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, protozoa and viruses. Topics that will be presented include microbial taxonomy; technology used to study microorganisms; microbial life cycle and metabolism; and hostmicrobe interactions. As well, case studies and current events involving microbiological concepts will be discussed. This course also includes a virtual laboratory to compliment the lecture, where students will perform common microbiology laboratory experiments. NRSG 304 Physical Assessment: Normal Human Form and Function (6) This course is for students who are interested in translating their basic science knowledge of anatomy and physiology into clinical practice. This course examines the endocrine, cardiovascular, urogenital, respiratory and gastrointestinal systems. Functional integration and regulation of overall physiologic homeostasis is emphasized. Laboratory exercises emphasize the normal structure at both histological and gross levels of these organ systems. Exercises will integrate knowledge and psychomotor skills necessary for assessing the health status of clients. Relevant clinical physiological principles and a broad range of normal variations will be demonstrated as part of a physical exam. Techniques for obtaining an accurate health history and complete assessment of health status of patients, including the influence of developmental state, psychosocial factors and self-care practices, will be studied. NRSG 309 Social Responsibility and Bioethics in Nursing (2) The course will introduce a social responsibility framework as a model of professional nursing practice. This course is intended to be a forum in which the student integrates concepts relevant to professional judgment and decision-making. Students will be guided through contemporary challenges in healthcare encountered by professional nurses that require ethical decision making, critical thinking and problem solving skills. Students will evaluate initiatives that affect health status and care delivery and examine interpersonal skills needed to develop professional relationships with people from different lifestyles and backgrounds. Particular emphasis will be placed on the role of the nursing profession in meeting the challenges of pain and human suffering. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 181 of 226

182 NRSG 310 Pathophysiology for Nurses (3) This course emphasizes how disrupting normal structures and functions of the human body leads to disease processes from the cellular to the multi-system level. Emphasis is placed on critical examination of the mechanisms underlying signs and symptoms. General concepts include the topics of cellular environment, genetics, stress and disease, immunity, inflammation, and cellular proliferation. This course focuses on concepts of pathophysiology essential to understanding alterations in body systems and developing clinical decision making for health promotion, risk reduction, and disease management. NRSG 312 Foundations of Nursing Practice (2) The goal of this first-semester course is to provide a foundation for fundamental principles of practice for professional nursing and basic nursing care through classroom content and practical application in the associated course, NRSG 314 Clinical Practicum I. The focus of this course is to present an overview and introduction to the principles of critical thinking, bioethics, nursing process, evidence-based practice, communication, health promotion/disease prevention, informatics, and patient-centered care as they are applied to health challenges in a variety of settings. NRSG 314 Clinical Practicum I (2) The goal of this course is to foster clinical skills in the planning and implementation of care of adults, including older adult, with an altered heath status applying classroom content from NRSG 312 Foundations of Nursing Practice, NRSG 380 Health Assessment, NRSG 310 Pathophysiology for Nurses, and NRSG 372 Professional Nursing: Concepts, Issues & Trends. The laboratory sessions focus on developing competency in basic nursing skills and related documentation. Emphasis is placed on integrating the components of the nursing process, utilizing evidenced based nursing practice, standards of quality and safety, and principles of cultural awareness. NRSG 315 Population Health: Community and Public Health Nursing (3) The goal of the course is to prepare undergraduate nursing students to provide clinical prevention and population-based health care. The course emphasizes the critical role of population-focused health promotion, and disease and injury prevention care in improving the nation s health. Students will examine social determinants of health that are significant factors in health disparities and outcomes across the lifespan. The focus of this course is to present an overview of the role of lifestyle, environment, genetics, epidemiology, and communicable diseases in population health and preparing populations for emergencies while minimizing related health consequences. Students examine Healthy People Clinical opportunities for skill development in evidenced-based clinical preventive strategies to assess, plan, implement and evaluate population focused health promotion interventions with underserved populations will be provided. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 182 of 226

183 NRSG 320 Pharmacology for Nurses (3) This course emphasizes pharmacotherapeutic agents used in the treatment of illness and the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of wellness in diverse individuals across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on principles of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacogenetics in the treat of selected illness. NRSG 322 Health Promotion and Wellness (2) This course introduces the learner to concepts related to achieving and maintaining quality of life and wellbeing at the individual, family, group, community and population levels. The course will cover basic content and serve as a foundation to the integration of health promotion throughout the curriculum. Students will examine scientific knowledge and methodologies used to achieve healthy lifestyle choices. Students will explore health promotion, and disease and injury prevention, flourishing, well-being, healthy lifestyles, health education & literacy, and social support and group care models. An understanding of, and ability to teach about, concepts of health promotion across the lifespan and health-illness continuum are of primary importance to the nursing profession. NRSG 324 Case Study Analysis Seminar I (1) Integration Seminar assists students to integrate and synthesize content related to planning and providing comprehensive nursing care. The purpose of this course is to foster critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills in nursing practice by building on nursing science and related knowledge of the basic sciences to facilitate systematic utilization of the nursing care process. This course is designed to provide additional content review necessary for preparing to transition to professional nursing practice. NRSG 326 Acute and Chronic Care (3) The objective of this course is to prepare students to gain the knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary to administer patient centered care in commonly occurring acute and chronic illnesses in adult and geriatric populations. Building upon the knowledge gained in previous courses, this course will focus on understanding and synthesizing of concepts associated with acute, chronic and life-limiting conditions that can be readily applied in caring for patients in NRSG 327 Clinical Practicum II. The course will provide students with the opportunity to compare similarities and differences of commonly occurring illnesses that may manifest as acute, life threatening conditions, or over time transition into chronic, debilitating or lifelimiting illnesses. Students will analyze clinical scenarios that focus on caring for adults with increasing complexity of health care that requires the Integration of basic and social sciences. NRSG 327 Clinical Practicum II (3) This course provides clinical experiences with adults and children who have acute health problems and acute exacerbations of chronic health problems. This course is taught in tandem with NRSG 326 Acute and Chronic Care and NRSG 328 Pediatric Nursing. Students provide patient and family centered care with emphasis on the implementation of evidence-based interventions, documentation of patient outcomes, collaboration and communication. Clinical faculty guide student s clinical reasoning process and use of nursing scholarship and evidence- Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 183 of 226

184 based practice guidelines in planning nursing interventions to meet the physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual needs of adults, children and their families who are coping with acute and chronic health problems. Students will care for patients from diverse cultural, ethnic and social backgrounds; interact collaboratively with family members and the interdisciplinary health team; and take a leadership role in advocating for their patient. This course builds on knowledge from previous courses and expands the student s understanding of the professional role with a focus on nursing standards of care, ethics, safety, quality improvement and transitional care planning. NRSG 328 Pediatric Nursing (2) The objective of this course is to facilitate student learning and acquisition of clinical judgment skills necessary to provide patient and family centered care that addresses the unique responses of children and their families to acute and chronic illness. A family centered approach is used to address the health teaching, promotion, restoration and maintenance needs of children and their families. Theoretical principles and evidence based nursing interventions to meet the needs of children and their families across a health continuum are discussed. NRSG 330 Clinical Integration (2) The goal of this course is to provide students with structured opportunities that promote development of clinical judgment. The emphasis of the course is on situated learning, that is, knowledge acquisition in the context it will be applied. This course provides students with the opportunity to explore in depth clinical cases, through application of knowledge gained in previous and concurrent nursing, science, and humanities classes. The course focuses on integration and synthesis of content from the basic and social sciences and its application to planning and providing comprehensive patient care. NRSG 331 Honors Seminar (1) Honors Seminar is the first of four required courses designed to introduce topics relevant to the development and completion of the honors thesis. This course emphasizes introduction to areas of inquiry significant to the discipline of nursing through interaction with scholars and researchers. Students will identify an area of interest for their thesis work and develop a relationship with a faculty member. Students will begin initial exploration of their area of study through a focused literature review. In conjunction with their faculty mentor, students will define their project purpose and structure and develop a plan and timeline to complete their work. NRSG 332 Scholarly Inquiry (3) Scholarly Inquiry is the second of four required courses designed to introduce topics relevant to the development and completion of the honors thesis. This course focuses on developing skills in scholarship, critical thinking, divergent modes of inquiry, and communication of ideas. Students will be challenged to explore, cultivate, and pursue an area of interest with imagination and discipline. Qualities that promote scholarship such as enthusiasm, resilience to challenges, ownership, a spirit of inquiry, engagement in dialogue and collaboration, and contemplation will be emphasized. Students will be challenged to further develop their critical Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 184 of 226

185 thinking skills in the areas of making sound inferences, interpretations, and judgments. In particular, students will frame pertinent questions; access, understand, and interact with existing knowledge; and analyze, synthesize, and interpret knowledge and information. Students will explore divergent ways of knowing and the ethical application of different approaches to problem solving and the pursuit of inquiry. Finally, students will refine their communication skills especially in the areas of writing and speaking. NRSG 371 Evidence Based Nursing Practice (2) This course emphasizes the role of research in nursing and health care. Students are introduced to a variety of methods of inquiry and participate in learning activities designed to develop the skills necessary to understand and apply research findings to clinical nursing practice. This course also incorporates content related to ethical and cultural issues in health care and health care research. The ethical issues addressed include decision-making, informed consent, protection of vulnerable populations, and the role of institutional review boards. The course assignments are designed to provide students with opportunities to develop their critical thinking and scholarly writing skills further. NRSG 372 Professional Nursing: Concepts, Issues and Trends (2) This course emphasizes the development of professional roles expected of a baccalaureateprepared nurse incorporating knowledge of professional identity, professional and personal management, and the health care system/practice environment. Emphasis is placed on developing understanding and competency necessary for effective teamwork and collaboration, patient-centered care, and quality improvement as a BSN prepared nurse. Various definitions, models, and theories of nursing from a historical perspective will be presented, and the student will examine his/her own history and culture as the foundation on which to grow professionally. The course is designed to expose students to current knowledge about effective health care environments and to the emerging context for professional nursing practice as well as to assist them to translate this knowledge into strategies for growing as emerging leaders. Through lecture, faculty mentoring, and participation in small group seminar and group presentations, the students will be able to define their own professional practice with regard to political, economic, legal, ethical, social, and cultural influences in nursing, both domestically and globally. Seminar groups, led by students and facilitated by faculty mentors, will provide an environment for discussion of lecture topics, and for development of attitudes, values, beliefs, and personal skills supportive to professional growth. Through the use of personal journals and other writing projects, self-awareness and understanding is fostered. Group projects and peer/self-evaluation will provide opportunities for students to develop team/collaboration skills. NRSG 380 Health Assessment (3) Health Assessment (N380) has been designed to provide the beginning level knowledge and psychomotor skills necessary for assessing the health status of clients. Students will use the nursing process framework to elicit health histories and perform physical examinations in a systematic manner and to determine areas in which health promotion activities should be implemented or reinforced. The influence of developmental stage, psychosocial factors, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 185 of 226

186 environment, and self-care practices will be examined in the context of an individual s health. Students will be introduced to a broad range of normal variations through supervised practice on peers in the laboratory setting. Further application will occur within concurrent and subsequent clinical nursing courses. NRSG 385 Social, Cultural, and Health Issues Related to Female Incarceration (2) Students will be exposed to a variety of disciplinary perspectives related to incarceration through lectures that will address the societal, cultural and health issues women encounter as a result of and in relation to incarceration. Students will reflect on their own values and perceptions of incarceration throughout the course. NRSG 387 Senior Mentor Program: Older Adults in the Community (1) This course represents the culmination of a three semester (20 hours/semester) interdisciplinary experience designed to provide a better understanding of the lived experience of senior adults. Working with an interdisciplinary team of student peers (such as nursing, medicine, physician assistant, physical therapy), participants will meet with an assigned older adult living in the community and their interdisciplinary team members monthly to discuss and evaluate a variety of assigned topics related to the challenges of maintaining health within the contexts of health care systems and the greater community. NRSG 389 The Science and Culture of Sleep (3) An introduction to the physiology, psychology, and culture of sleep with attention to how all three are factors in therapeutic interventions in sleep disorders. NRSG 400 Cardiac Dysrhythmias and ECG Interpretation in Adults (2) The Cardiac Dysrhythmias and ECG Interpretation in Adults Course will focus on the fundamentals of ECG interpretation, beginning with the principles of electricity and the heart and progress to normal and abnormal rhythm interpretation. The second half of the course will include interpretation of 12-lead ECG's and complex rhythm interpretation, which will be correlated with physical assessment of the patient and pathophysiology of disease states. Throughout the course, content will include hemodynamic and clinical correlates of the ECG and treatment options for abnormalities identified via ECG interpretation. Emphasis will be placed on theory, research, and clinical skills that support best-practice. NRSG 401 Forensic Nursing (2) This course provides an overview of forensic nursing and the clinical application of forensic science. Forensic nursing is the interface of healthcare and legal issues such as murder, assault, elder abuse, child abuse, intimate partner violence, rape, and stalking. Students will explore the various practice areas, including clinical forensic nursing, death investigation, correctional nursing, sexual assault nurse examiner, and forensic mental health. Other course topics include forensic evaluation, evidence collection and preservation, multidisciplinary teamwork, ethical and legal responsibilities, and prevention/intervention strategies. NRSG 402 Introduction to Critical Care Nursing (2) Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 186 of 226

187 This course focuses on the development of knowledge and skills to care for clients experiencing complex and critical situations. The pathophysiologic basis of hemodynamic and cardiopulmonary instability, respiratory failure, and shock states will be explored. Evidencebased practice resulting from relevant research of treatment modalities is incorporated to develop interventions and a plan of care for clients with acute health status alterations. NRSG 403 Pediatric Specialty Nursing (3) This elective course is designed to provide opportunities for students to better understand the multiple specialty roles of pediatric nursing in the acute and ambulatory settings. Through didactic material and clinical experiences, the student will have the opportunity to learn and demonstrate the clinical skills needed for providing safe, family centered care in a variety of pediatric specialty sites. The student will apply concepts of evidence-based practice, quality and patient safety, and nursing role delineation across various pediatric settings. NRSG 404 Research Residency (1) This course provides an opportunity for undergraduate nursing students to be immersed in a research experience. Students can gain practical skills in nursing research through structured research experiences. Working with a research mentor, students will develop objectives. Students are provided practical experience conducting research in preparation for graduate study. NRSG 405 Rural Health (3) The goal of the course is to prepare undergraduate nursing students to provide population based health care to underserved rural populations. The focus of this course is to present an indepth look at lifestyle, environment, pidemiology, and communicable diseases in rural population health. Students will examine Rural Healthy People 2020 to understand the unique health challenges of rural populations. Using knowledge gained from the didactic portion of this course and skills gained in initial nursing courses, students will deliver evidence based healthcare services to an underserved rural population. NRSG 406 Emergency Nursing: Jack of All Trades (2) This course is designed to broaden the undergraduate students learning by providing an overview of emergency nursing. Current concepts in emergency nursing practice will be analyzed and physiological, social, cultural, psychologic, legal and ethical factors that influence the care of patients and families in the emergency setting will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on the roles and responsibilities of the emergency nurse in caring for patients and families seeking care in the emergency care setting including, but not limited to: application of the nursing process in an emergency care setting, triage, focused and critical assessments, clinical presentation, focused and critical evaluations of interventions. NRSG 407 Health Care for the Older Adult (2) This course examines the science of gerontological nursing and builds upon the basic sciences, clinical acumen and profound socioeconomic concerns for this population. It is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and experience to recognize and approach Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 187 of 226

188 common problems in older adults. In addition, the course will examine the implications related to myths, misconceptions, and current issues of aging that influence the health of older adults. NRSG 408 Maternity and Reproductive Health Nursing (2) This course examines the reproductive health and maternal nursing care of women from a global perspective. Health promotion and disease prevention are embedded into the instruction of comprehensive nursing care to diverse women, with emphasis on maternalnewborn dyads and their families. Building on the knowledge gained in previous courses, this course will address the nursing care of women in phases of preconception, antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum across the healthcare continuum. Also, the course aims to enable students to understand the interrelationships among the social, economic, political and environmental contexts that influence maternal behavior, as well as the policies that promote improved health outcomes for both mothers and their newborns. Other aspects of reproductive health are addressed. NRSG 409 Clinical Practicum III (3) This course provides clinical experiences for two specialty areas of nursing practice, maternity and reproductive health and mental health nursing and is taught in tandem with the theory courses for these specialties. The maternity and reproductive health portion of this course focuses on the application of didactic content to the diagnoses, interventions, and outcomes for the care of mothers, newborns, and families in structured clinical settings. Focus is on prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal activities. The mental health nursing portion of this course provides clinical experience for nursing intervention development for promoting, maintaining, and restoring mental health across the lifespan integrating principles of professional relationships, therapeutic communication, and concepts of psychopathology. Throughout the semester, students will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team in applying best evidence-and current standards of practice to the childbearing family and patients with mental health problems. In both clinical areas, students extend their skills in critical thinking and clinical judgment to meet the physical, psychosocial, cultural and spiritual needs of their clients and families. NRSG 411 Mental Health Nursing (2) This course focuses on the application of diverse theories, concepts and principles synthesized from the sciences and humanities to the professional practice of psychiatric mental health nursing. This course examines how nursing influences the health and healing capacities of individuals and families experiencing severe psychiatric distress. It focuses on the knowledge and skill acquisition needed to care for these patients at particular moments, across the continuum of care, and through transitions in an illness experience as well as promoting mental health and preventing mental illness. The course addresses the development of healing relationships with or within individuals, families, and groups and provides the tools to enable students to construct effective treatment groups with patients; work in groups with disciplinary and inter-professional colleagues; and to understand the healing dimensions of environments. This course is taught in tandem with NRSG 409 Clinical Practicum III. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 188 of 226

189 NRSG 412 Nursing Care of the Oncology Patient (2) Cancer is the 2nd leading cause of death in adults. While students have had the foundation of malignant disorders appropriate for a baccalaureate generalist nursing practice, this elective course will help prepare nursing students who have an interest in caring for the person with cancer and their families to pursue a career in oncology nursing. The focus of this course is on the most common cancers in adults and will address prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment, symptom management and QOL issues, including survivorship; current policy issues; and the impact of limited access to care and health disparities on oncology outcomes. NRSG 415 Honors Leadership for Accelerated BSN Students (1) The purpose of this course is to assess and leverage strengths in leadership that the second degree student brings to the field of nursing. Students will experience team development in the context of a small cohort and build upon their existing strengths and knowledge from their respective prior areas of work and education. NRSG 416 Perspectives in Professional Nursing - Global Health (3) This course is part of a professional development series that considers a variety of issues and opportunities for nursing practice. This section focuses on the professional nursing role and the concepts that form the basis of professional nursing practice in a global setting. Ethical and resource issues will be examined as they relate to the delivery of healthcare in other countries, including the ways that these issues compare to and have an impact on health care delivery in the US. In introducing students to key topics, concepts and methods in global health nursing, this course will explore nursing related approaches to interventions for priority health problems in low income settings. Health and health developmental issues across nations and cultures that require collective (partnership-based) action are highlighted. NRSG 416 Perspectives in Professional Nursing - Clinical Nursing Education (3) This course is part of a series that presents a variety of issues and opportunities for nursing practice. This section focuses on the principles underlying the teaching of adult learners in clinical settings. Students will learn educational and psychological theories of behavior change and learning that can be applied to health education. Emphasis is on application of practical strategies to plan, conduct, and evaluate educational experiences in nursing. Innovative teaching techniques, use of media, evaluation techniques, and test construction/evaluation are addressed. Educational principles, learning theories, and pedagogical approaches are utilized to develop culturally sensitive teaching strategies for diverse learners. NRSG 416 Perspectives in Professional Nursing - Health Policy and Advocacy (3) This course is part of a professional development series that presents a variety of issues and opportunities for nursing practice. This section provides an introduction to the health care system, orienting the student to its overall structure, functions, and processes. It provides a social, political, and economic context for understanding contemporary health care systems, discusses the organization and financing of healthcare, and furnishes vocabulary and a frame of reference for students to understand the dilemmas in the current health care environment. Addressing the complex inter-relationships of system elements, the course provides a basic Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 189 of 226

190 framework for understanding the roles of community health, economics, bioethics, politics, health insurance models, and the business community in shaping public policy. The course focuses on the professional nursing role and the concepts that form the basis of professional nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on the current status of professional nursing and the importance of participation in professional nursing organizations. The students will be able to define their own professional practice with regard to political, economic, legal, ethical, social, and cultural influences in nursing, both domestically and globally. NRSG 416 Perspectives in Professional Nursing - Management, Administration and Leadership (3) This course is part of a professional development series that considers a variety of issues and opportunities for nursing practice. This section emphasizes management theories and concepts, including the identification of key organizational structures, intra- and inter-professional communication and team work, collaboration and conflict resolution, delegation and supervision, workforce motivation, and change processes. The course addresses building cultures of quality and safety in complex health care delivery systems based on organizational strengths, using multiple strategies within environmental turbulence and change and managing fiscal resources for cost-effectiveness. Professional issues related to self-care of the nurse, such as work-life balance, healthy work environments, and resource assistance in building a nursing career are also considered. The course is designed to expose students to current knowledge about effective health care environments and to assist them to translate this knowledge into strategies for growing as emerging leaders. NRSG 416 Perspectives in Professional Nursing - Research (3) This course is part of a professional development series that present a variety of issues and opportunities for nursing practice. This course focuses on the role of the nurse in clinical research. Building on evidence based practice, the course focuses on the scope of research carried out by nurse scholars. Students will further their skills in critical evaluation research including theoretical underpinnings, meaningfulness of findings for practice, and directions for further research. Students will have the opportunity to experience hands on experience with a research team. Emphasis will be placed on the ethical conduct of research and the role of the generalist nurse in clinical nursing research. NRSG 417 Leadership, Advocacy and Policy (3) The course will focus on the baseline knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to promote and sustain the nurse's interest and participation in systems leadership and advocacy. Major course themes are the healthcare system, policy and advocacy, and global health issues. Students will be introduced to concepts of the healthcare system including finance and economics, regulatory guidelines, and health systems data. Emphasis on health policy and advocacy will focus on legal, political, ethical, and cultural influences on healthcare delivery. Recognizing the increasing globalization of healthcare and the diversity of this nation's population, concepts of culture and health, global workforce issues, and underserved populations will be emphasized. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 190 of 226

191 NRSG 422 Palliative Care and Meaningful Conversations (2) This course will provide an introduction to the issues related to serious illness and the end of life. The philosophy, principles, and models of palliative care are analyzed, as well as the role of the nurse within the interdisciplinary team. Within the framework of patient and family centered care, students develop an understanding of the processes of coping with serious illness and facing death. The course covers clinical issues of symptom management, bioethics, goal setting, and communication techniques. Students develop multiple strategies to maximize quality of life and assist individuals and families receiving care for serious illness in various settings. NRSG 424 Case Study Analysis Seminar (1) This course will assist students to integrate and synthesize content learned previously in the curriculum. No new content will be provided as the students will relate previous learning to planning and providing comprehensive nursing care. The purpose of this course is to foster critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills in nursing practice by building on nursing science and related knowledge of the basic sciences to facilitate systematic application of the nursing care process. This course is designed to provide integration of necessary content to transition to effective professional nursing practice. NRSG 425 Becoming a Professional Nurse (2) This course builds upon the core nursing courses and prepares the student for the various roles and responsibilities of the professional nurse. The course examines the scope of practice and licensure, information technology, professional organizations, and advocacy. Leadership and management theories and their application to the role of nurse as care coordinator, charge nurse and leader are discussed with emphasis on team building, interdisciplinary collaboration, change, conflict resolution, negotiation, and delegation. Additionally, the course will prepare the student for transitions to independent practice and licensure through critical review of nursing knowledge, coordinated review and submission of the licensure application. NRSG 430 Nursing in Complex Care Situations (3) Nursing in Complex Care Situations is designed to integrate the clinical nursing content from the previous three semesters and apply this to situations involving multi-system and complex health challenges. The course provides opportunities for analysis and synthesis of content and concepts contained in previous and concurrent nursing courses. The focus of this course is on acute care: the nursing management of critically ill and critically injured clients, and the care of clients in complex emergencies. Students will learn about the therapeutic and restorative care of clients with nursing problems of increasing complexity across the healthcare continuum. This course is taught in tandem with NRSG 431 Clinical Practicum IV. NRSG 431 Clinical Practicum IV (4) In this course senior nursing students will synthesize, expand and refine nursing concepts and clinical reasoning competencies from all previous nursing courses. Through an intensive clinical experience students will provide increasingly complex patient and family centered-care within a collaborative teamwork model. Students will apply best evidence and current quality and safety Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 191 of 226

192 practices to restore and/or optimize health for patients, families and groups. Students will be able to focus on health care needs of specific client populations, study in depth the interventions used to restore and/or optimize health, and utilize nursing research in practice. This course is taught in tandem with NRSG 430 Nursing Care in Complex Situations. NRSG 432 Ambulatory Care (3) The ambulatory care setting is multi-faceted and diverse, requiring nurses to be highly skilled in assessments and able to deliver a broad range of nursing interventions. Students will participate in coordination of services, transitional care, patient advocacy and case management. In a variety of ambulatory settings, students will use critical thinking skills to analyze and interpret complex information, and will help manage complex health care decisions, care coordination and procedural care. The course prepares students to interact with culturally diverse patients and families in a variety of modalities, such as face to face, telephone contact, patient portal system, and other tele-monitoring systems and devices. Rotations through a variety of ambulatory care settings will provide students with a wide range of experiences that will build upon previous knowledge, clinical skills and critical thinking abilities. NRSG 446 Capstone for Public Health (1) This graduate-level capstone course is designed specifically for the BUNDLES Scholars. It builds on other components of the BUNDLES program (i.e., the undergraduate population course) to prepare minority and underrepresented nursing students to enter public health as workforce leaders. Students in the capstone course will analyze social determinants of health, health disparities, and other structural and social forces that impair health and impede health care. Students will reflect on the consequences of social determinants of health in their personal lives. In partnership with Public Health Nurse (PHN) mentors, students will apply public health leadership principles to enhance the health of an underserved population. Students will also assess, plan, implement, and evaluate a population-focused health promotion intervention. The students will disseminate the scholarly results of their intervention by submitting an abstract for a poster presentation at appropriate public health meetings. NRSG 450 Human Clinical Genetics (3) Advances in laboratory technology and discoveries in molecular genetics have made clinical genetics one of the most rapidly developing fields in health care. The progress made by the Human Genome Project has improved our ability to recognize genetic disorders and determine genetic variations that predispose one to develop human disease. Genetic knowledge is an essential part of all branches of health care delivery and is particularly important in the ascertainment of health care needs and the delivery of nursing care to families. NRSG 452 Frontline: Caring for Veterans (2) This introductory course will focus on the unique health concerns and care delivery associated with veterans and their families. Students will gain an understanding of best practices designed to address physiological and psychological conditions experienced by veterans including postwar adjustment difficulties. This course will examine the impact of these conditions on cognition, social integration and functional capacity. Students will gain knowledge and insight Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 192 of 226

193 required to engage in interprofessional models of care within the Veteran Health Care System aimed at improving health care outcomes and enhance quality of life. NRSG 466 Immersion Learning with Underserved Communities (2) Leadership, professional values and clinical content are highlighted in a one to two-week immersion where the nursing process is applied to the care of underserved and vulnerable populations. The course builds on previous clinical and theoretical learning; specifically, students will be expected to synthesize and reflect upon personal development of professional core competencies (Safety, Quality Improvement, Evidence Based Practice, Patient Centered Care, Teamwork and Collaboration, and Informatics). Emphasis will be placed on analysis of characteristics and behaviors associated with the professional nurse s role as leader, socially responsible provider, effective communicator, and educator. While immersed in a low-income community setting, students will be working directly with community partners to serve the population(s) of focus. It is expected that these activities will allow for a more fully developed understanding of community engagement and the autonomous role of the nurse. NRSG 480 International Health Care Systems: Nursing in the Caribbean (2) This course provides an introduction to international healthcare systems in selected Caribbean island nations. Students will explore the healthcare challenges confronting island nations, focusing on the nurse s role in delivery of care, and on the social, cultural, political, and economic factors that influence health care. It is expected that students will improve their cultural awareness through experiences that foster discussion, feedback, and personal reflection. NRSG 481 Introduction to Critical Care and Emergency Nursing (2) This course focuses on the development of knowledge and skills to care for clients experiencing complex and critical situations. The pathophysiologic basis of hemodynamic and cardiopulmonary instability, respiratory failure, and shock states will be explored. Evidencebased practice resulting from relevant research of treatment modalities is incorporated to develop interventions and a plan of care for clients with acute health status alterations. NRSG 482 Birth and Global Health (3) Birth is a universal event, but how it is experienced by women varies across cultures. The purpose of this interdisciplinary course is to examine birth in the context of global health. Themes of joy, fear, and pain in childbirth, as well as meanings of pregnancy will be explored in different times and places. A variety of urgent issues in global reproductive health will be analyzed, such as reproductive rights, equity, access, and quality of healthcare during birth. Additionally, there will be a focus upon the care that nurses and midwives contribute as they attend birth, both in previous and contemporary times. NRSG 483 Perioperative Nursing (2) This course is designed to provide undergraduate nurses with basic concepts related to perioperative nursing. Major emphasis is placed on the elements of perioperative nursing that include collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to provide the optimal outcome for the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 193 of 226

194 operative patient. Clinical observation, seminar discussion, and course assignments will provide the basis for synthesis of the complex elements included in the perioperative experience. Specific focus will be placed on examination of the theoretical foundations of aseptic technique, infection control, and human responses to surgical intervention and anesthesia. Perioperative nursing practice will be analyzed in the preoperative, operative, and postoperative phases, including advanced practice roles in those settings. NRSG 500 Woodruff Scholars Seminar (2) The purpose of this seminar is to enhance the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Woodruff Scholar s knowledge of and skill in health care services leadership and health policy. NRSG 501 Forensic Nursing Practice (3) This course focuses on aspects of the medicolegal examination and assessment of patients who have experienced violence. Special attention is to aspects of evidence collection, preservation and documentation, as well as forensic science related to analysis of evidence. Focus is on care of victims and perpetrators, psychosocial and physical needs, ethics, sexual assault, elder abuse, child maltreatment, IPV, forensic mental health, and analysis of wounds and patterns of injury. NRSG 504 Biostatics for Practice Scholars (3) This course introduces practice scholars (such as DNP learners) to common parametric, nonparametric, univariate and multivariate biostatistical techniques and utilizes insights from these analyses to generate solutions for health-related problems. This course is offered online. NRSG 505 Research and Evidence Based Practice (3) This course emphasizes the vital role of research and professional consensus statements to support quality practice and informed decision making. Key content of the course relates to principles of evidence based practice and the skills needed to support and promote such practice including formulating meaningful and answerable clinical questions, locating the best evidence to answer those questions, critically evaluating research and other types of evidence, and appropriately formulating and applying evidence-based recommendations to practice and policy decisions. Ethical considerations related to application of evidence to practice and methods of protection of human subjects are discussed. Strategies for implementing evidence in clinical settings will be introduced. Student teams will complete an evidence based practice project. Scholarship related to the project includes presentation of a persuasive argument for practice change based on knowledge synthesis and critical analysis. Students are encouraged to disseminate their recommendations. NRSG 506 Advanced Practitioner Role in Mobile Community Health Care (3) This course will prepare nurse practitioners to serve in systems of care providing mobile community health care that addresses the growing needs of community dwelling special populations, promotes health and well-being in the home setting and reduces hospital readmissions and emergency department visits. Special populations may include: frequent users of emergency departments with non-acute needs; those who have limited transportation and access for medical care services; patients recently discharged from the hospital and Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 194 of 226

195 patients with chronic conditions. As the health care professional delivering care in a mobile community health care system, nurse practitioners perform a vital role in bridging the gap between fixed healthcare facilities and the home setting. NRSG 508 Honors Research II (2) This is the second course in a three-semester series that emphasizes the role of research in nursing and health care. In this course students will refine and implement the research protocol developed in NRSG 371H. Working closely with their faculty mentor, students will 1) obtain IRB approval (if required and not completed in the first semester); 2) collect and analyze data, and 3) compile an abstract of their project. Students will receive hands on experience with management of data and data analysis techniques. Avenues of research dissemination will be discussed. Students will discuss the theoretical underpinnings of practice and research and methods to critically appraise clinical practice guidelines. NRSG 509 Honors Research III (2) This is the third course in a three-semester series that emphasizes the role of research in nursing and health care. In this third and last course, students will complete their research projects under supervision of their faculty mentor and course instructor. Final data collection and data analysis will be performed if not previously accomplished. Major foci for this course are interpretation and dissemination of study findings. Class discussions will address such issues as how to create a research poster, presenting a clear and concise podium research presentation, and writing for publication. Students will write a manuscript for consideration in peer-reviewed journal or other publications. NRSG 513 Spanish for Health Care Professionals (2) This course is an introduction to the Spanish language, specifically tailored to the needs of health care professionals. Its purpose is to provide students with a working knowledge of medical Spanish and to introduce them to Hispanic culture, in order that they may better serve this growing sector of modern American society. Emphasis will be placed on both the linguistic and cultural sensitivity needed to provide people of Hispanic background with better care. The course is conversation intensive. NRSG 514 Intermediate Spanish for Healthcare Professional (2) Intermediate Spanish for Healthcare Providers is a course intended to refine the Spanish communication skills needed in healthcare settings which were developed in Nursing 513. Its purpose is to provide nursing students with more contact with native Spanish speakers as well as to focus on vocabulary appropriate to the students professional area of interest. Preliminary examination and education skills will be emphasized. Weekly handouts, vocabulary lists, taped conversations, and reading assignments will be given as homework. In class work will consist of practice of phrases common to all areas of nursing as well as student presentations on selected topics. Student question and answer sessions in Spanish on topics of medical interest will be designed to parallel nurse/patient interaction in the medical setting. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 195 of 226

196 NRSG 515 Health and Social Change (2) This course is an introduction to the social, historical and cultural context of a number of issues affecting contemporary health care policy and practice. Students will analyze contemporary issues in health care through the lenses of race, class and gender, and consider how the history of social change has impacted on social justice and disparities in health care today. The course will help students understand the long term patterns which have affected health service provision in the United States, and will enable a critical analysis of the assumptions that underpin modern practice. NRSG 516 Advanced Spanish for Health Care Providers (2) Advanced Spanish for Health Care Providers is a course intended to refine and apply the Spanish communication skills needed in health care settings, which were developed in NRSG 513 NRSG 512 Intermediate Spanish for Health Care providers. Its purpose is to provide nursing students an opportunity to become more fluent using Spanish vocabulary and grammar. Targeted practice of communications key to medical examinations, chief complaint scenarios, and patient education will be emphasized. NRSG 517 Management of Acute and Chronic Illness I (2) This is the first in a two semester series of clinical courses designed to prepare the nurse practitioner student to recognize and manage the most common acute/episodic and chronic health conditions of adults presenting for care in a variety of settings. Theory and research related to patient-centered, evidence-based, pharmacologic and complementary approaches to care will be discussed. This course will build upon content from previous and concurrent courses in advanced physiology, pharmacology, and pathophysiology and will be taken concurrently with a seminar course to expand content for students based on acute or primary care and advanced practice focus. Classroom discussion and assignments are designed to increase communication and clinical reasoning skills in the context of providing care as an APRN. NRSG 518 Management of Acute and Chronic Illness II (2) This is the second in a two semester series of clinical courses designed to prepare the nurse practitioner student to recognize and manage the most common acute/episodic and chronic health conditions of adults presenting for care in a variety of settings. Theory and research related to patient-centered, evidence-based, pharmacologic and complementary approaches to care will be discussed. This course will build upon content from previous and concurrent courses in physiology, pharmacology, and pathophysiology and will be taken concurrently with a seminar course to expand content for students based on acute or primary care and advanced practice focus. Classroom discussion and assignments are designed to increase communication and clinical reasoning skills in the context of providing care as an APRN. NRSG 519 Acute and Complex Chronic Disease Management for the AGACNP I (2) This is the first in a two semester series of population focused diagnosis, treatment and disease management courses designed to prepare the adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner student to recognize and manage the most common acute/episodic and complex chronic health Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 196 of 226

197 conditions. Evidenced based practice will be used to formulate a management plan for increasingly complex disease processes and/or comorbidities for patients of diverse populations. This course will build upon content from previous and concurrent courses in pharmacology and pathophysiology. Evidence based practice will be incorporated to develop interventions and a plan of care specific to the recognition and management of the disease processes discussed. Classroom discussion, assignments and seminar case studies and simulations are designed to increase communication and clinical reasoning skills in the context of providing care as an APRN. Principles of safe, ethical practice will be emphasized. NRSG 520 Acute and Complex Chronic Disease Management for the AGACNP II (2) This is the second in a two semester series of population focused diagnosis, treatment and disease management courses designed to prepare the adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner student to recognize and manage the most common acute/episodic and complex chronic health conditions. Evidenced based practice will be used to formulate a management plan for increasingly complex disease processes and/or comorbidities for patients of diverse populations. This course will build upon content from previous and concurrent courses in pharmacology, pathophysiology and disease management. Evidence based practice will be incorporated to develop interventions and a plan of care specific to the recognition and management of the disease processes discussed. Classroom discussion, assignments and seminar case studies and simulations are designed to increase communication and clinical reasoning skills in the context of providing care as an APRN. Principles of safe, ethical practice will be emphasized. NRSG 522 Advanced Pharmacology (3) This course builds upon basic pharmacologic principles developed in the professional nurse s educational program and expands the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) student s knowledge of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics across broad categories of pharmacologic agents. This course prepares the APRN student with a prescriptive knowledge of pharmacologic agents used in the treatment of common health problems, stable chronic disease states and select acute care conditions in a safe, high quality, and cost-effective manner. NRSG 523 Extended Role Transition for the BSN-Prepared Nurse Entering the APRN Profession (1 2) This course will assist the graduate student to make the transition from the role of student and/or beginning nurse to beginning professional APRN. Building on all prior clinical and theoretical learning and experiences, students will work in a precepted model to provide care and understand the RN role within the specialty area and specialty care environment. NRSG 524 Becoming an APRN (2) This course will focus on transition into the advanced practice nursing role (APRN). The course will cover the social, political, economic, philosophic, ethical and legal role of the APRN, as well as the professional scope, standards, competencies, ethics, and legal regulations that govern their practice in the current health care system. It will describe and interrelate the profession, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 197 of 226

198 the practitioner, and interprofessional practice environments. The course emphasizes professional role development and transition to the function and profession of advanced practice nursing. A range of behavioral and communication practices will be explored in the context of the advanced practitioner role, both to develop positive collaborative relationships within a healthcare team, and to provide high quality care for persons from diverse social and cultural backgrounds with variable health literacy. NRSG 526 Advanced Pharmacology for Anesthesia (3) This course will provide an in-depth study of the pharmacology of drugs prescribed for specific human conditions. In depth study of the pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacogenetics, and toxicology along with principles of drug actions, uptake, distribution, biotransformation, and elimination will be discussed for drugs specifically related to the practice of anesthesia. NRSG 528 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology (3) This course provides graduate level content in physiology of body systems and the relationship between physiology and normal function. Structural and functional changes in cells, tissues, and organs that underlie selected diseases will also be discussed. The course is designed to enable the graduate student to recognize and analyze these changes and to apply this knowledge in a wide variety of advanced practice clinical settings. NRSG 529 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology Anesthesia I (3) This course will use a systems approach of pathophysiological disease states of specific concern to the anesthesia provider. Evidence based practice will be incorporated to develop interventions and a plan of care to include the effects of general and regional anesthesia in patients with multiple comorbidities across the lifespan. NRSG 530 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology Anesthesia II (3) This course will take a systems and lifespan approach, integrating anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology as it relates to anesthesia practice. Evidence based practice resulting from relevant research of pathophysiological disease states will be incorporated to develop interventions and a plan of care to specific body systems. Particular attention will be given to the effects of general and regional anesthesia in patients with acute and chronic renal, liver, endocrine, neuromuscular, congenital heart, and genetic based health disorders. NRSG 531 Chemistry & Physics (3) This course will provide students with the basics of clinical biochemistry and physics to prepare for future studies. It will include a review of basic organic chemistry pertaining to understanding metabolic pathways, structure and function of proteins, cellular mechanisms for action and drug receptor interaction, and enzyme kinetics. The student will be introduced to the physical principles and processes of physics as they apply to anesthesia practice. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 198 of 226

199 NRSG 532 NRSG 532 General Principles of Nurse Anesthesia (5) This course will introduce the student to concepts and techniques of general anesthesia, regional anesthesia, and monitored anesthesia care. The integration of preoperative evaluation, planning, and anesthetic management for surgical patients will be analyzed. Students will examine risk management and management of critical incidents in anesthesia for improved patient outcomes. The importance of planning and executing a safe, individualized plan of care for patients with chronic health problems will be emphasized. NRSG 535 Concepts of Neonatal Nursing (2) This course is designed to develop advanced understanding, assessment, and management skills of the high risk neonate. This builds on previous coursework related to pediatric nursing and strengthens the foundation for nursing of high risk neonates. An understanding of neonatal pathophysiology, the pathogenesis of disease states and the scientific rationale for management strategies of the neonate are emphasized. Content focuses upon fetal and neonatal physiological differences, pathophysiologic factors, specific, presenting signs and symptoms, and evidence based practices. This course will also address care of the infant and family dyad, ethical perspectives of end-of-life and palliative care Specific emphasis will be placed on promotion of developmental care and promotion of family attachment with the hospitalized infant. Students are introduced to assessment, diagnostic evaluation, differential diagnosis and maintenance of infant/family dyad relationship relevant to the health-care needs of critically ill infants. The student will gain comprehensive neonatal nursing skills to provide specialized care to the normal, chronically ill and acutely ill neonates. Diverse teaching strategies including lectures and case studies are central to student s achievements of course objectives. The importance of research utilization and evidence based practice is highlighted throughout the course. NRSG 538 Adolescent Health and Development (2) This course is designed to engage students in the meaningful exploration of adolescent health and development from a holistic developmental perspective, using a multidisciplinary theoretical approach. Students will be introduced to the complex interplay among biological, social, behavioral, cognitive, spiritual, and environmental factors that influence adolescent health and development. Students will learn how these various factors interact to promote or hinder adolescent health and development. Key antecedents and determinants of health, that include risk and protective factors, within various domains will be examined. Students will be introduced to common adolescent health problems and areas of concern that include mood disorders, suicidality, juvenile violence, substance use, and reproductive health. Students will critically examine the existing evidence for best-practice and interventions to promote adolescent health and development for adolescents in today's society. NRSG 540 Network Science for Nursing Research (2) Introduces the use of network science in analyzing nursing data. Addresses basic network concepts such as size, density, centrality, and distance. Develops network analysis skills through homework, application assignments, and culminating project. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 199 of 226

200 NRSG 544 Advanced Health Assessment (3) This course focuses on Advanced Health Assessment with an emphasis on assessing, interpreting, documenting and reporting pertinent findings in the history and physical. Clinical decision-making around findings is also emphasized including selection and interpretation of diagnostic tests. Systematic, thorough, and succinct history and physical skills are refined in the laboratory setting. Laboratory practice will also include procedures commonly performed by advanced practice nurses. NRSG 545 Advanced Pediatric Practice I (2) This course is designed to build on the knowledge and skills from previous clinical courses for the APRN. The student will continue to progress in the role of the nurse practitioner and in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of common acute conditions in infants, children and adolescents. Theoretical content focuses on pathophysiology, presenting signs and symptoms and evidence-based practice. The student will develop management skills relevant to meeting the most commonly diagnosed health-care needs of infants, children, and adolescents in ambulatory settings, acute care clinics or in the emergency room. Effective use of skills required for the clinical management, education, consultation, referral and follow-up for children with these most commonly diagnosed illnesses is the major emphasis throughout the semester. Students continue to explore the process of collaboration with other health professionals involved in the care of children and their families. NRSG 546 Advanced Pediatric Practice II (2) This final PNP synthesis course builds upon two previous PNP specialty courses and focuses on the continued development of essential competencies and advanced roles of the pediatric nurse practitioner. Major emphasis will be placed on further development of advanced clinical nursing expertise with children with chronic illnesses, and other complex health care problems, variations, and needs. Students will be expected to further refine their physical exam and history taking skills as well as expand their critical thinking and differential diagnostic skills so that they can implement holistic and comprehensive plans of health care, follow up, and referral of children who are sick or present with complex health variations or with chronic illnesses in inpatient and ambulatory care settings. NRSG 547 Staying Healthy: Promoting and Maintaining Health in the Pediatric Patient (3) This course will introduce strategies the advanced practice nurse uses for promoting and maintaining health and wellness in the pediatric/neonatal patient. Learners will examine the emerging evidence for incorporating complementary and integrative strategies into patientcentered care for optimal wellness and enhanced quality of life. Influences such as culture, access, poverty, education and global and national policy will be examined so that learners are challenged to think creatively about diverse populations and culturally relevant sustainable strategies for health promotion and injury prevention. The clinical component of the course will facilitate the integration of skills and knowledge acquired in co-requisite courses as students begin delivery of advanced practice care in specialty settings. Experiences will emphasize impact of population health factors, health promotion and health maintenance opâ portunities, and potential risk reduction strategies within each specialty. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 200 of 226

201 NRSG 548 Professional Role: Nurse Anesthesia Practice (3) This course focuses on a variety of professional issues including how history has shaped nurse anesthesia education and practice, the development of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) and the role of the nurse anesthetist related to policy affecting professional practice. Legal issues, standards of care, scope of practice within the state and variations between states will be examined. Students will explore the variety of practice settings and employment options. Optimization of and challenges to wellness and work/life balance such as chemical dependency will be explored. NRSG 549 Pediatric Advanced Health Assessment (1) This course focuses on Pediatric Advanced Health Assessment with an emphasis on the physical, psychological and social development of the pediatric patient. This includes: assessing, interpreting, documenting and reporting abnormal findings in the history and physical. Clinical decision-making around abnormal findings is also emphasized including selection and interpretation of laboratory and radiology tests. Concepts related to developmental theory are studied, as well as developmental and age specific content and health promotion across multiple cultural contexts. NRSG 556 Advanced Neonatal Issues I (3) This course is designed to develop beginning expertise in advanced nursing practice with high risk and critically ill neonates/infants up to two years of age. Theoretical content focuses upon comprehensive care and pathophysiological factors, presenting signs and symptoms, and evidence based practices. Emphasis will include the role of the neonatal nurse practitioner in contemporary management, while advancing assessment skills, beginning expertise in developing differential diagnoses, comprehensive care and management across the continuum (acute-critical-chronic care). NRSG 557 Advanced Neonatal Issues II (1 3) This course is designed to build upon evolving expertise in advanced nursing practice with high risk and critically ill neonates/infants up to two years of age. Theoretical content further explores comprehensive care and pathophysiological factors, presenting signs and symptoms, and evidence based practices. Emphasis will include the role of the neonatal nurse practitioner in contemporary management, while advancing assessment skills, furthering expertise in developing differential diagnoses, comprehensive care and management across the continuum (acute-critical-chronic care). NRSG 561 Nurse Midwifery I (5) This clinical course is designed to build on basic health promotion skills, while emphasizing the application of the nurse-midwifery management process. Students will integrate physiological, sociocultural, educational, nutritional, and environmental content into clinical assessments, problem solving, health promotion, and planning care, in both ambulatory and in-patient settings. Theory and research related to evidence-based interventions will be examined and applied in practice. Students will develop skills in teamwork and consultation, collaboration, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 201 of 226

202 and referral, to guide the student in demonstrating beginning, safe, nurse-midwifery practice in the primary care, ambulatory gynecology, antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and newborn areas. The student will build communication, guidance, and counseling skills in the health care setting, integrating the tenets of the nurse-midwifery philosophy of care. Nurse-midwifery management recognizes pregnancy and birth as a normal physiologic and developmental process. The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) Philosophy, Code of Ethics, ACNM Core Competencies for Basic Midwifery Practice (including Hallmarks of Midwifery and Midwifery Management Process), and the Standards for Midwifery Practice shape the approach to this course. NRSG 563 NRSG 563 Anesthesia for Surgical Procedures and Special Populations I (6) This course will provide in-depth coverage of advanced concepts and principles of anesthetic management with an emphasis on acute and chronic pain management including local and regional anesthetics, and regional and peripheral blocks. Anesthesia techniques for management of specific surgical procedures will be reviewed. Patient-focused anesthesia implications of various procedures and anesthetic techniques will be discussed. Transition from the didactic phase into the anesthesia provider role occurs as students participate in the guided administration of anesthesia in simulation and clinical practice. Professional attributes and interpersonal and interprofessional communication will be addressed. NRSG 564 NRSG 564 Anesthesia for Surgical Procedures and Special Populations II (5) This course focuses on the evaluation and management of patients with increased complexity. Current evidence will be used to formulate an anesthetic plan and administration of anesthesia for increasingly complex surgical procedures and/or comorbidities for patients of diverse populations. Principles of safe, ethical practice will be emphasized. The use of data for decision making for perianesthetic practice will be integrated. NRSG 565 Seminar in Acute and Critical Care (2) This is the first in a two course seminar sequence focusing on the diagnosis and management of complex health problems in the acute and critically ill patient from an advanced nursing practice perspective. Building on core courses in advanced physiology, advanced health assessment, and primary care, class content and discussions focus on major concepts in the care of the acute and critically ill patient from a systems perspective. Diagnostic reasoning and clinical application of knowledge are emphasized. The role of the acute and critical care nurse practitioner as direct care provider and consultant in the context of acute and critical care settings are discussed as well as situations where referral is appropriate. NRSG 567 Seminar in Adult Medical-Surgical Nursing Practice (2) This is the first in a two-course seminar sequence focused on diagnosing and managing health problems in the adult client from an advanced nursing practice perspective. Building on core courses in advanced physiology, advanced health assessment and primary care, class presentations and discussions will focus on major concepts in the care of the care of acute and chronically ill adult patients from a systems approach. Diagnostic and management concepts will be applied by utilizing case studies and discussions with an emphasis placed on the use of Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 202 of 226

203 evidence-based practice. The role of the adult nurse practitioner as direct care provider and consultant in the context of the primary and acute care settings are discussed, as well as situations where referral is appropriate. NRSG 570 Family Nurse Practitioner I (1 4) This course introduces the student to the problem-solving and clinical decision-making processes used by advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). APRN evaluation and management of the most common episodic health problems and chronic disease states of adults seen in primary care settings will be emphasized. Theory and research related to evidenced-based, pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions will be examined. Students will begin to analyze the complexity of health disparities. The role of the APRN in culturally congruent clinical prevention and population health will be explored. Models of disease risk reduction, health promotion and chronic disease management will be introduced. NRSG 572 Family Nurse Practitioner II (2 5) This course prepares APRN students to address increasingly complex health problems common to children, adolescents, and adults in primary care settings. It articulates with FNP I. Relevant theory and research related to evidence-based primary care management, pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions are examined. Emphasis will be placed on the provision of culturally competent, evidence based primary care delivered to a diverse population of clients. The impact of disparities on health and the goals of HP 2020 will continue to be addressed. The role and scope of practice of the APRN in both acute and chronic care in multi-professional settings will continue to be analyzed. NRSG 573 Family Nurse Practitioner III (1 5) This course articulates with NRSG 572, Family Nurse Practitioner II and is the final course in the series preparing the student for entry into the Advanced Practice role. Students will synthesize knowledge related to both serious episodic and progressive chronic conditions in the context of palliative and end of life care. Clinical settings will allow students to plan and implement culturally sensitive, evidence-based care across the lifespan as they address increasingly complex health issues common to primary care settings. Students will analyze barriers to health promotion and care delivery for diverse populations and, in particular, patients with chronic disease. Students will meet in seminar to explore issues related to Advance Practice Nursing, evaluation of care, and professional leadership. NRSG 575 Optimal Wellness: Promoting and Maintaining Health (2) This course will introduce strategies the advanced practice nurse uses for promoting and maintaining health and wellness across the lifespan. Learners will examine the emerging evidence for incorporating complementary and integrative strategies into patient-centered care for optimal wellness and enhanced quality of life. Influences such as culture, access, poverty, education and global and national policy will be examined so that learners are challenged to think creatively about diverse populations and culturally relevant sustainable strategies for health promotion and injury prevention. Theories from various disciplines that promote behavioral change, optimal wellness and healthy lifestyles will be emphasized. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 203 of 226

204 NRSG 576 Introduction to Clinical Specialty (2) Adult-Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gero Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Family/Emergency Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Midwifery, Women s Health Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner This clinical course is designed to provide the student with opportunities to deliver specialty specific advanced nursing care in collaboration with nursing faculty and clinical preceptors in various care settings. It will integrate the knowledge and skills acquired in the co-requisite courses in order to help prepare the student to provide clinical care. Emphasis is on developing skills in health promotion, health maintenance, risk reduction strategies, and understanding the basic health care needs of the patients. Students perform complete and symptom related health assessments. Collaborative strategies will guide the student in utilizing assessment skills as a beginning basis for clinical practice. NRSG 577 Family/Emergency Nurse Practitioner I: Clinical Decision-Making in Emergency Care (3 6) Emergency care is evaluating, managing, treating and preventing unexpected illness and injury. This course is the second of a two course sequence designed to provide the emergency nurse practitioner student with the didactic information and clinical-decision making skills necessary to perform differential diagnosis and management of patients presenting to emergency settings, particularly selecting and interpreting laboratory, radiologic and other diagnostic tests. Building on didactic and clinical information for evaluating and treating adults with non-urgent and minor conditions in primary care settings, this course is designed to prepare students in the evaluation and management of patients with urgent and life-threatening conditions. Students will be taught to perform common acute resuscitation related procedures used in the emergency setting including airway management and advanced cardiac life support in addition to performing additional acute care skills including abdominal ultrasound, advanced vascular access procedures, chest thoracostomy, joint injections and lumbar puncture. Interdisciplinary communication and collaboration skills will be emphasized and practiced through clinical opportunities with undergraduate nursing students, medical residents and attending physicians. Complex resuscitation scenarios will be studied using simulation techniques. NRSG 579 Family/Emergency Nurse Practitioner II: Medical Emergencies (3 7) Emergency care is evaluating, managing, treating and preventing unexpected illness and injury. This course is the first of a two-course sequence designed to provide the emergency nurse practitioner with a broad knowledge base to evaluate and manage patients in pre-hospital, urgent care, and emergency department settings. A systems approach is used to address common medical emergencies. Relevant theory and research related to emergency care management, pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions are examined. Evidencebased, cost-effective practice is emphasized. In addition, provider-patient communication in emergency settings is analyzed, examining principally the effects of low literacy on providerpatient communication, particularly patient education. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 204 of 226

205 NRSG 580 Family/Emergency Nurse Practitioner III: Traumatic Emergencies (3 7) Emergency care is evaluating, managing, treating and preventing unexpected illness and injury. This course is the second of a two course sequence designed to provide the emergency nurse practitioner with a broad knowledge base to evaluate and manage patients in pre-hospital, urgent care, and emergency department settings. The course focuses on traumatic injury including orthopedic and wound emergencies as well as toxicological and environmental emergencies. Relevant theory and research related to these types of emergencies are addressed, particularly the importance of injury control and prevention. Legal issues within emergency settings are also discussed including confidentiality and chains of evidence. Evidence-based, cost-effective practice is emphasized. In addition, provider-patient communication in emergency settings is analyzed, particularly the evaluation of patient education tools for low literacy patients. NRSG 582 Health Care Perspectives in HIV/AIDS (2 3) Students will learn the etiology, epidemiology, prevention, and treatment of HIV disease from local, national, and global perspectives. This course builds the necessary competencies in care of individuals affected by HIV/AIDS. NRSG 588 Health in Aging in the 21st Century (2) This course will provide an introduction to four key areas of health and aging within the field of gerontology. These topics include (1) the social context of aging and health with a key focus on social de-terminants of health in old age, cultural competence, and person-centered care; (2) mobility and bal-ance changes with age, as well as creative therapies to maintain and optimize motor function while maxim-izing quality of life; (3) age-related changes in vision, hearing, and cognition as pertinent to provider-patient communication and health self-management in aging; and (4) continuity and change in mental and emotional health in relation to transitions and losses experienced in later-life and how interpersonal and environmental factors mediate or moderate the impact of these changes. NRSG 589 Innovative Leadership in Health-Care Delivery (2) This course is designed to assist students to synthesize theoretical concepts in personal and organizational leadership within the rapidly changing and complex health system. These concepts include change theories, complexity science and leadership models, health policy and healthcare financing, ethics, and systems thinking as they relate to creativity and innovation. Self-reflection is used to develop interpersonal skills that reflect effective leadership. NRSG 590 Immersion Learning with Underserved Communities (1) The healthcare environment is influenced by economic, political and sociocultural factors locally and globally. This course will support graduate nursing student s applied knowledge in health delivery systems and advance the value of social responsibility through a broad discussion of social justice, culture and non-governmental healthcare organizations. The course occurs concurrently with a 1-2 week clinical immersion experience in which advanced practice nursing students are providing care to vulnerable patient populations. Seminar may be completed prior to, during and/or following the immersion experience Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 205 of 226

206 NRSG 591 Healthcare Quality and Safety (3) This course will expose students to theories, models, tools, and their application, for improving health care quality and patient-centered care in a variety of settings (e.g., acute care, home, community) both in the US and globally. Students will be introduced to the evolution of quality care science and measurement, and the use of health informatics to obtain and transform data into usable information to improve quality and safety. The course will leverage interdisciplinary participation of students in the School of Nursing, School of Medicine and School of Public Health, bringing their unique perspectives and experiences to the course. NRSG 592 Partnering with Communities through Service Learning (1) In this course, students engage with a local community partner in a mutual collaboration for both service to the agency and student learning over the course of one semester. Students will select a community partner and meet independently with their representative at the beginning of the semester to establish mutual goals. Students will integrate the learning derived from service with course learning objectives through a variety of critical reflection activities, such as written narratives and oral presentations. NRSG 595 The Leader's Role in Emergency Preparedness and Response (3) Content from this course will equip students with an understanding of the role of health systems leaders in emergency preparedness planning and response. Students will be introduced to key concepts related to natural and man-made disasters, including emergency planning, preparedness, response, and recovery at local, national, and international levels; the National Response Plan (NRP), and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Students will also develop an understanding of NIMS components as a model for managing multiagency coordination systems, public information systems and others. NRSG 596 Economic Principles for Health Care (2) In this course, students will be introduced to economic theory, application, and analysis as it relates to health and to the business of health care. It provides a core foundation about economics, familiarizing students with key terminology. The course will include a basic overview of Macro and Micro economics, cost benefit, cost effectiveness, and comparative effectiveness analysis. NRSG 599 Business of Health Care: Finance (2) APRNs will examine the financial infrastructure related to current clinical practice in the American healthcare system. Multiple financial reimbursement models will be explored, considering both the provider and patient perspective. Principles such as resource optimization, revenue generation, organizational fiscal management, and sustainability will be highlighted using core foundational business concepts. These, more specifically, include proforma statements, cost benefit and break-even analysis, value propositions, financial and managerial accounting and contract negotiations. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 206 of 226

207 NRSG 600 Women's Health Nurse Practitioner I: Reproductive Health Care for Women (2 5) At the completion of this course, the student will have the knowledge and skills to be able to differentiate abnormal from normal findings using advanced assessment techniques, interpreting diagnostic study results and using critical thinking to formulate a diagnosis and plan of care as it pertains to the reproductive health care for a culturally diverse individual. This will include health promotion, disease prevention, and the management of common acute and chronic problems of women. Health assessment and maintenance, as well as disease identification and treatment will be discussed. Students will utilize current research to form evidence-based plans of care. NRSG 601 Women's Health Nurse Practitioner II: Advanced Care of Women (2 5) Building on NRSG 600 WHNP I, the student begins to critically examine and evaluate the health care of women across the life span. The course focuses on advanced practice skills and knowledge necessary for comprehensive assessment and management of women with complex health needs, including reproductive needs. NRSG 602 Women's Health Nurse Practitioner III: Preceptorship for Women's Health (1 6) During this course, the students are given an opportunity to focus primarily on the integration and refinement of advanced practice skills by functioning fully as a WHNP. The focus is on the synthesis of theory, research, and skills in a fully integrated clinical experience. Seminars, conducted by case management, using the student s encounter within the clinic site, will assist the student in analysis and synthesis of the role of the WHNP in today s health care environment. NRSG 603 Dissemination of Immersion Projects (1) This course provides an opportunity for students to recreate the immersion experience and outcome in relatively standard abstract or journal article framework. The projects are expected to be recast in a way that provides a broad introduction to the topic at hand (what's the general nature of the issues with which the project dealt and, within that broad area, what specific purpose can be ascribed to the project being reported on. Next, the methods are discussed -- what did the students do, with whom, and how. And what were the results: what was accomplished. Finally, upon reflection, what are the "take away" points for discussion. The typical outcome of this process is the submission of an abstract to a relevant conference. Several prior projects wound up being presented at the Southern Nursing Research Society (SNRS) conference. NRSG 614 Human Lactation and Breastfeeding Management (2) The purpose of this course is to give the students the skills to effectively promote and support breastfeeding and human lactation in a variety of settings. Students will gain knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of the importance of breastfeeding and how the health professional can contribute to successful management of the breastfeeding family. Students will learn breastfeeding management strategies that are evidenced-based and clinically appropriate. Content will include the physiology of lactation, mechanics of breastfeeding, psychosocial factors that impact breastfeeding initiation and continuation, and teaching Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 207 of 226

208 strategies appropriate to families and health professionals. Consideration will be given to how culture, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status influence a woman s decision to breastfeed. Legal and ethical issues will also be addressed. Students will select two observational clinical experiences based on their specific learning needs in a variety of health care and workplace settings. NRSG 624 Pharmacotherapeutics in Pediatric Acute and Critical Care (2) This course focuses on the clinical pharmacology of commonly utilized drugs as well as the pharmacotherapeutics utilized in many of the most commonly encountered disease processes. Basic pharmacology (i.e. mechanism of actions, pharmacologic response) of the drugs used in the various diseases/disorders will be briefly reviewed). The pharmacologic action will be considered as well as the clinical effects elicited when each specific drug class is used therapeutically. Practical pharmacokinetics will be emphasized with each therapeutic category of drugs. This will enable the student to understand the variability and diversity of absorption, distribution, and elimination of therapeutic agents used in the disease states as well as clinically, how to monitor effects and toxicities from the drugs. In addition, the side effects, indications, contraindications, common dosages and administration routes of these medications will be considered. Prescriptive knowledge of pharmacologic agents used in a variety of settings is emphasized. A review of medication calculations will be provided. NRSG 630 Nurse Midwifery II (5) This clinical course builds on beginning, safe nurse-midwifery and health promotion skills to address increasingly complex health problems. Theory and research related to evidence-based interventions will be examined and applied in the ongoing development of the nurse-midwifery students practice. This course will incorporate transdisciplinary teamwork strategies to support the student in demonstrating implementation of safe, evidence-based nurse-midwifery skills in primary care, ambulatory gynecology, antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and newborn areas. Emphasis will be on the management and implementation of culturally competent, holistic, evidence-based care in the health care setting, integrating the tenets of the nursemidwifery philosophy of care and addressing the impact of disparities on health. The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) Philosophy, Code of Ethics, ACNM Core Competencies for Basic Midwifery Practice (including Hallmarks of Midwifery and Midwifery Management Process), and the Standards for Midwifery Practice shape the approach to this course. NRSG 631 Nurse Midwifery III (5) This course articulates with NRSG 630 and is the final course in the series preparing the student to merge the professional role and responsibilities of clinical management in transitioning to independent, full-scope practice as a nurse midwife. Students will continue to implement the nurse-midwifery management process by synthesizing knowledge related to health promotion with episodic and chronic health care problems as related to: primary care, ambulatory gynecology, antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and newborn health. Students will continue to incorporate transdisciplinary strategies in the implementation of culturally competent, holistic, and evidence based health care in increasingly complex clinical settings. This course will focus on the application of the nurse-midwifery process and health advocacy for selected Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 208 of 226

209 health populations. The expected outcome is safe and competent clinical functioning at the level of a beginning practitioner, drawing on a sound basis of theory and research in executing evidence-based practice and adhering to professional standards. The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) Philosophy, Code of Ethics, ACNM Core Competencies for Basic Midwifery Practice (including Hallmarks of Midwifery and Midwifery Management Process), and the Standards for Midwifery Practice shape the approach to this course. NRSG 634 Synthesis in Clinical Specialty: Dual Major (1 6) This course is designed for dual major students to synthesize APRN knowledge and transition to the independent practice of advanced practice nursing in both selected specialties. Students will continue to incorporate transdisciplinary strategies in the implementation of culturally competent, holistic, and evidence based health care in increasingly complex clinical settings. Students will perform complete health assessments, accurately diagnose conditions from differential diagnoses, and develop appropriate management and follow-up plans. The expected outcome is safe and competent clinical functioning at the level of a beginning practitioner, drawing on a sound basis of both theory and research in executing evidence-based practice and adhering to professional standards. NRSG 635 Acute and Critical Care Seminar - Advanced (1) This course seminar focuses on diagnosing and managing health problems in acute and critically ill adults from an advanced nursing practice perspective. Building on core courses, class content and case studies focus on major concepts in the care of the acute and critically ill adult from a systems approach. Diagnostic and management concepts will be applied using case study teaching methodologies and a seminar format with an emphasis on development of critical thinking skills, clinical application of didactic content and evidence-based practice. The role of the acute and critical care nurse practitioner as direct care provider, consultant, and interdisciplinary team member are discussed. Weekly seminars foster student/faculty interaction; provide opportunities to develop professional goals and objectives for clinical experiences in the co-requisite core course, provide guided experiences in dealing with role change, and facilitate the integration of theoretical concepts and clinical data. NRSG 636 Gerontological Seminar - Advanced (2) This course seminar focuses on diagnosing and managing health problems in the older adult client from an advanced nursing practice perspective. Building on core courses in advanced physiology, advanced health assessment and primary care, class presentations and discussions will focus on major concepts in the care of the acute and chronically ill older adult from a systems approach. Diagnostic and management concepts will be applied by utilizing case studies and discussions with an emphasis placed on the use of evidence-based practice. The role of the nurse practitioner as direct care provider, consultant and interdisciplinary team member in the context of the primary and long-term care settings are discussed. Weekly seminars foster student/faculty interaction; provide opportunities to develop professional goals and objectives for clinical experiences; provide guided experiences in dealing with role change; and facilitate the integration of theoretical concepts and clinical data. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 209 of 226

210 NRSG 644 Advanced Continence Management (2) This course will provide the advanced practice nurse increased knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage urinary and/or fecal continence issues. This online course delivers evidencebased didactic instruction via video lectures emphasizing prevention and management of common continence problems such as urinary incontinence, skin issues, chronic constipation, and fecal incontinence. Strategies for physical assessment and behavioral options for correction of continence will be presented. Certification in Continence care can be achieved upon completion of this course work and completion of the clinical component which can be obtained post-graduation and through the WOCNEC. Refer to Course Overview for more information. NRSG 645 Advanced Ostomy Management (2) This course will provide the advanced practice nurse increased knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage ostomy management issues, including continent diversions and pelvic reservoir management. This online course delivers evidence-based didactic instruction via video lectures emphasizing creation and management of ostomies and fistulas. Concepts of preoperative management and post-operative assessment/management for the person receiving an ostomy will be explored. Management concerns for continent diversions will be presented. NRSG 646 Advanced Skin and Wound Management (2) This course will provide the advanced practice nurse increased knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage skin and wound management issues. This online course delivers evidencebased didactic instruction via video lectures emphasizing prevention and management of common skin and wound problems such as pressure injuries/ulcers, lower extremity ulcers, moisture and adhesive related skin injuries, and draining wounds or fistula management. Concepts of wound assessment, wound healing principles, and pathways for wound management will be presented. Certification in Wound care can be achieved upon completion of this course work and completion of the clinical component which can be obtained postgraduation and through the WOCNEC. Refer to Course Overview for more information. NRSG 651 Neonatal Nurse Practitioner I (1 4) This course focuses on the development of novice competency in advanced nursing practice with low risk term/late preterm neonates and older infants (up to age 2). Major emphasis is on advanced assessment competencies and primary healthcare for low-moderate risk neonates and older infants. Students begin to explore collaboration with other health professionals involved in the provision of healthcare. Innovative faculty/student practice models are used to enhance student s learning experiences for resuscitation, stabilization and advance practice procedural skills. NRSG 652 Mental Health Issues for Advanced Practice Nursing (2) This course provides advanced practice nursing students with a foundation for the promotion of mental health in patients across the lifespan, utilizing the patient-centered care model. The course content will reflect the integral relationship between psychological and physical health. The course provides an overview of common mental health disorders that present in diverse Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 210 of 226

211 clinical populations in various health care settings. Students will learn to conduct mental health evaluations, provide brief interventions and evidence based treatment plans and evaluate treatment outcomes. NRSG 653 Neonatal Nurse Practitioner II (1 5) This course builds upon previously established novice competencies in advanced nursing practice with high-risk neonates and older infants (up to age 2). Continued emphasis will expand to include advanced assessment competencies and acute/critical healthcare management for neonates and older infants (up to age two). Students continue developing collaboration with other health professionals involved in the provision of healthcare. Innovative faculty/student practice models are used to enhance student s learning experiences for ventilation strategies, FEN management and hemodynamic stabilization. NRSG 654 Neonatal Nurse Practitioner III (1 6) This course focuses on the continued evolution of novice competency in advanced nursing practice with high-risk neonates and older infants (up to age 2). Course emphasis is on independent decision-making regarding advanced assessment and acute/critical/chronic healthcare for neonates and older infants (up to age two). Students will independently function one-on-one with assigned preceptor and collaborate through in-depth discussions related to advanced care of the neonatal patient to successfully meet course objectives. Students independently collaborate with other health professionals involved in the provision of neonatal healthcare. Innovative faculty/student practice models are used to enhance student s learning experiences for critical and chronic care, transitions of care and multiple-patient caseload management. NRSG 656 Introduction to Complex Humanitarian Emergencies (2 3) This course will introduce students to the field of global response to Complex Humanitarian Emergencies (CHEs). Particular attention will be given to the similarities and differences among responses to natural disasters and CHEs and the public health perspective of CHEs. Major emphasis will be given to the role of nurses in the provision of health care and ethical issues related to CHEs. Organizational features of CHEs will be studied particularly as they relate to crisis and nursing leadership roles and challenges in CHEs. Students will explore the experience of being displaced as seen through the eyes of a resettled refugee. NRSG 657 Palliative Care Across the Spectrum (2) This course uses an evidence-based approach to provide in-depth examination of palliative care principles for the APRN student. This course will prepare advanced practice nurses with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to understand and enhance quality of life in the context of serious, incurable illness at any stage of illness and development. The course will examine the obstacles and opportunities to provide palliative care from a practice and policy perspective within current and emerging models of care. Course content and learning experiences allow students to be engaged in the creation of physical, psychological, spiritual, social, and ethical healing opportunities for the patient, family and their communities. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 211 of 226

212 NRSG 658 Disaster Nursing (2) This course is designed to provide strategies for the nurse to respond to natural or man-made emergency situations. Disasters have an impact on the public health of a community access to medical care can be disrupted, resources may be depleted, and the psychological impact may be significant. It is vital that nurses have tools available to plan appropriate responses, and understand the public health implications of emergency preparedness. This course will provide the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to apply nursing skills in a range of emergency situations. NRSG 659 Practice of Cultural Humility in Healthcare (2) This course is designed for advanced practice nurses and other health care professionals who care for people across a wide spectrum of cultural difference. The first phase of the course is organized to cultivate an attitude within individual practitioners of cultural humility and lifelong learning about persons of diverse racial, ethnic, religious, and sexual orientations. Students will reflexively explore their own values, attitudes, and beliefs as they learn to tailor their communication and approach to practice with different populations. In the second phase of the course, students will focus on the structural patterns in specific healthcare and professional organizations that have perpetuated social inequality and health disparities and explore compassionate and thoughtful leadership for change to promote genuine health equity for all. NRSG 660 Medical Anthropology for Health Practitioners: The Social Context of Health and Illness (2) This course introduces students to central concepts of medical anthropology and social medicine, and applies these concepts to the clinical encounter and to the role of the health practitioner (RN, APRN, or other health professional). Building on previous courses that cover population health, cultural humility, and social responsibility in the healing professions, this course presents a close examination of the social context of health and illness. It exposes students to diverse theories of disease causation, prevention, and healing efficacy (including the relevance of belief/placebo effect), exploring the concept of medical pluralism through clinical case studies of overlap in current medical cultures. It then considers ways in which systems of medicine and healing including biomedicine also act as social institutions, sources of authoritative knowledge, and ultimately systems of power. Particular focus is given to processes by which social structures and political-economic forces shape population patterns of wellness, illness, and suffering. Throughout the course, implications of this content for clinical practice is evaluated, including the development of strategies through which students, as new health practitioners, might effectively navigate the figured world of the clinical encounter and provide higher quality care. NRSG 661 Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner I (1 4) This course is the first in a series of three clinical courses for the graduate student in the Pediatric MSN Specialty program. This course is designed to introduce the Acute Care PNP student to the care of the acutely ill or injured child. Major topics discussed in this course include the management of children with respiratory, cardiac, neurological, orthopedic, skin, eye, surgical, and infectious disease-related emergencies. The course will draw from the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 212 of 226

213 philosophical principles of Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Students will learn from a combination of lectures and clinical experiences. Focus is on advanced health assessment, recognition and management of emerging health crises, patient stabilization, and restoration of maximal health potential. Innovative faculty/student practice models are used to enhance students learning experiences in a variety of acute and critical care settings. Within these settings, the Acute Care PNP student will learn to perform comprehensive, advanced health assessments of infants and children. The Acute Care PNP student will plan interventions to stabilize the patient, minimize complications, promote physical and psychological well-being, restore maximal health potential, and evaluate for risk factors in achieving these outcomes. Theory and clinical procedures will be designed for the Acute Care PNP student to acquire invasive skills and procedures in the clinical management of selected clients. NRSG 662 Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner II (1 4) This course is the second in a series of three clinical courses for the graduate student in the Pediatric MSN Specialty program. Students will learn from a combination of lectures and clinical experiences. Focus is on advanced health assessment, recognition and management of emerging health crises, patient stabilization, and restoration of maximal health potential. Innovative faculty/student practice models are used to enhance students' learning experiences in a variety of acute and critical care settings. Within these settings, the Pediatric Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner student will learn to perform comprehensive, advanced health assessments of infants, children. The Acute Care PNP students will plan interventions to stabilize the patient, minimize complications, promote physical and psychological well-being, restore maximal health potential and evaluate for risk factors in achieving these outcomes. Theory and clinical procedures will be designed for the Acute Care PNP to acquire invasive skills and procedures in the clinical management of selected clients. NRSG 663 Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner III (2 5) This is the final course in a series of PNP courses in the Pediatric MSN specialty program focusing on the continued development of essential competencies and advanced roles of the pediatric nurse practitioner in the acute care setting. This last Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Acute Care (PNP-AC) course focuses on the development of clinical expertise in advanced nursing practice meeting the specialized needs of children with complex acute, critical, and chronic health conditions. Focus is on advanced health assessment, recognition and management of emerging health crises, patient stabilization and restoration of maximal health potential. The experience is accomplished under the guidance of an approved preceptor after completion of all required theory and practicum courses in the program of study. The student will perform comprehensive, advanced health assessments of infants and children. PNP-AC students will plan interventions to stabilize the patient, minimize complications, promote physical and psychological well-being, restore maximal health potential and evaluate for risk factors in achieving these outcomes. Students will use theory based learning to perform clinical procedures and to acquire invasive procedures/skills to clinically manage selected clients. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 213 of 226

214 NRSG 664 Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner I (1 4) This course is the first in a series of three clinical courses for the graduate students in the Pediatric Specialty program. This course focuses on the development of beginning clinical expertise in advanced nursing practice with well children, parents, and families in the second semester of the Pediatric Specialty program. A major focus is on advanced health assessment and primary care of infants, children, and their families in the primary care setting. Health promotion, health maintenance, and disease prevention are emphasized with wellness and introduction of acute problems in pediatric primary and acute care. Innovative faculty/student practice models are used to enhance students' learning experiences in a variety of communitybased settings. Within these settings, the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) student will learn to perform comprehensive, advanced health assessments of infants, children, and adolescents and to use screening tools to assess the child's developmental level. NRSG 665 Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner II (1 4) This course is the second in a series of three clinical courses for the graduate student in the Pediatric Specialty program. The student will continue to progress in the role of the nurse practitioner and in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of common chronic conditions in infants, children and adolescents in this third semester of the Pediatric Specialty Program. Theoretical content focuses on pathophysiology, presenting signs and symptoms and evidencebased practice. The student is introduced to management skills relevant to meeting the most commonly diagnosed health-care needs of infants, children, and adolescents in ambulatory settings, acute care clinics or in the emergency room. Effective use of skills required for the clinical management, education, consultation, referral and follow-up for children with the most commonly diagnosed chronic illnesses is the major emphasis throughout the semester. Students continue to explore the process of collaboration with other health professionals involved in the care of children and their families. NRSG 667 Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner III (1 5) This is the final course in a series of three clinical courses in the Pediatric specialty program focusing on the continued development of essential competencies and advanced roles of the pediatric nurse practitioner in the primary care setting. Major emphasis will be placed on further development of advanced clinical nursing expertise with children with chronic illnesses, and other complex health care problems, variations, and needs. Students are expected to continue to implement and promote the process of collaboration with interdisciplinary health professionals involved in providing quality health care to children and families in inpatient and ambulatory community settings. It is expected that students will demonstrate leadership in strengthening and improving health care for children with acute and chronic illnesses through synthesis and expansion of advanced practice roles. Through innovative faculty/student/preceptor practice models, students will be enabled and supported in their efforts to further synthesize advanced practice, theory, clinical practice, and role development. NRSG 668 Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner I (1 4) This is the first in a three-course seminar sequence focused on diagnosing and managing acute and complex chronic health problems in the adult and older adult client from an advanced Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 214 of 226

215 practice nursing perspective. Building on core courses in advanced health assessment and optimal wellness, class presentations and discussions will focus on major concepts in the care of acute and complex chronically ill adult patients from a systems and environmental approach. Diagnostic and management concepts will be applied by utilizing case studies including interviewing and examination strategies and methods, and discussions with an emphasis placed on the use of evidence-based practice and interdisciplinary team leadership. The role of the adult/gerontology acute care nurse practitioner as direct care provider and consultant in the context of the multiple care settings are discussed, as well as situations where referral is appropriate. NRSG 669 Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner II (1 5) This is the second in a three-course seminar sequence focused on diagnosing and managing health problems in the adult and older adult client from an advanced nursing practice perspective. Building on core courses, class presentations and discussions will focus on major concepts in the care of the serious acute and exacerbations of chronically illness from a systems approach. Diagnostic and management concepts will be applied by utilizing case studies and discussions with an emphasis placed on the use of evidence-based practice. The role of the nurse practitioner as direct care provider, consultant, and interdisciplinary team member in the context of the acute care settings are discussed. Weekly seminars foster student/faculty interaction; provide opportunities to develop professional goals and objectives for clinical experiences; provide guided experiences in dealing with role change; and facilitate the integration of theoretical concepts and clinical data. NRSG 670 Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner III (1 6) This is the third and final course in a three-course seminar sequence focused on diagnosing and managing health problems in the adult and older adult client from an advanced practice nursing perspective. Building on prior clinical courses, class presentations and discussions will focus on major concepts in the care of the life-threatening acute and progressively frail older adult from a systems and environmental approach. Diagnostic and management concepts will be applied by utilizing case studies, diagnostic algorithms, and discussions supported by evidence and best practices. NRSG 671 Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner I (1 4) This is the first in a three-course seminar sequence focused on diagnosing and managing health problems in the adult and older adult client from an advanced practice nursing perspective. Building on core courses in advanced health assessment and optimal wellness, class presentations and discussions will focus on major concepts in the care of acute and chronically ill adult patients from a systems and environmental approach. Diagnostic and management concepts will be applied by utilizing case studies including interviewing and examination strategies and methods, and discussions with an emphasis placed on the use of evidence-based practice and interdisciplinary team leadership. The role of the adult/gerontology primary care nurse practitioner as direct care provider and consultant in the context of the multiple care settings are discussed, as well as situations where referrals are appropriate. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 215 of 226

216 NRSG 673 Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner II (1 5) This is the second in a three-course seminar sequence focused on diagnosing and managing health problems in the adult and older adult client from an advanced practice nursing perspective. Building on core courses, class presentations and discussions will focus on major concepts in the care of the acute and chronically ill adult from a systems and environmental approach. Diagnostic and management concepts will be applied by utilizing case studies and discussions with an emphasis placed on the use of evidence-based practice. The role of the nurse practitioner as direct care provider, consultant, and interdisciplinary team member in the context of the primary, transitional and long-term care settings are discussed. NRSG 674 Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner III (1 5) This is the third and final course in a three-course seminar sequence focused on diagnosing and managing health problems in the adult and older adult client from an advanced practice nursing perspective. Building on prior clinical courses, class presentations and discussions will focus on major concepts in the care of the life-threatening acute and progressively frail older adult from a systems and environmental approach. Diagnostic and management concepts will be applied by utilizing case studies, diagnostic algorithms, and discussions supported by evidence and best practices. NRSG 677 Clinical Reasoning (2) This course is designed to enhance the student theoretical foundation. Critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and communication techniques will be solidified through individual and group, including interprofessional interaction. The course will emphasize the significance and application of scientific principles and evidence based practice to clinical anesthesia situations. NRSG 678 Issues In Women's Health (2) The purpose of this course is to examine and challenge prevailing views of women's health throughout the life span. Women's growth and development across the life span will be described. Emphasis is placed on culture, race, class and gender as women's health is reenvisioned. Mainstream approaches are challenged and questioned and alternative views consistent with nursing values will be explored. Selected issues, including violence, are examined using power as a framework for critique. Issues are presented by guest lecturers and faculty, and include reflections on individual papers that students have chosen to read and share with classmates. NRSG 680 Basics of Dermatology (2) Skin conditions are among the most common health concerns in primary care. While this course will focus on dermatological conditions frequently seen among Hispanic migrant farm workers in Georgia, basic principles of dermatology, including dermopathology and therapeutics, will be reviewed and expanded upon. Students will refine knowledge and skills to diagnosis and manage common dermatologic conditions. This course will familiarize the student with resources available supporting quality care for vulnerable patients in rural areas. Cultural and communication issues for working with minority populations will be discussed with particular attention to dermatology and related health behaviors. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 216 of 226

217 NRSG 683 Human Sexuality (3) This course is structured to help students become knowledgeable in dealing with the sexual issues of clients and other target populations. It will focus on helping students integrate the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social aspects of sexuality. In order to stimulate ideas and feelings, the course will consist of didactic input, audiovisuals (some sexually explicit), and group discussions to facilitate learning. Adaptations necessary when life events threaten or interfere with sexual integrity and functioning will be covered. NRSG 686 Health and Social Justice (2) This is a student-initiated course that provides an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the complexities inherent in improving health. The multiplicity of social factors that affect health are examined as well as working models of approaches to alter them favorably. NRSG 687 Nurse Anesthesia Application I (3) This course focuses on anesthesia considerations and techniques for the pediatric and obstetric patient and enhances the student's knowledge and skills in preoperative patient evaluation, preanesthesia assessment, and preparation for administration of anesthesia, inductions, intraoperative management, emergence and postanesthesia management in this patient population. NRSG 688 Nurse Anesthesia Application II (4) This course focuses on anesthesia considerations and techniques for patients undergoing cardiothoracic, vascular, and neurological surgery. This course will strengthen the students theoretical foundations and scientific principles of anesthesia practice when working with complex conditions. It will foster the students ability to apply anesthesia concepts and critical thinking toward the integration of knowledge and skills into clinical practice. NRSG 689 Nurse Anesthesia Application III (4) This course will further strengthen the students theoretical foundations and scientific principles of anesthesia practice for patients with hepatic, renal, endocrine, and ear, nose, and throat (ENT) conditions. It will foster the synthesis of anesthesia concepts and critical thinking toward the application of knowledge and skills into clinical practice. Expanding upon Nurse Anesthesia 1 and 2, students will explore selected topics in hazards and complications related to anesthesia administration. NRSG 690 Nurse Anesthesia Application IV (4) This course focuses on anesthesia care for trauma and thermal injuries and advanced pain management for acute and chronic conditions. It is designed to solidify the student's theoretical and scientific foundations and critical thinking abilities by applying critical anesthesia concepts in clinical anesthesia practice. Concepts of leadership will be applied to interpersonal and interprofessional communication. NRSG 691 Nurse Anesthesia Application V (4) Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 217 of 226

218 The course is a comprehensive review of anesthesia concepts and considerations. The depth and breadth of scientific and theoretical principles found in Nurse Anesthesia Application I-IV is solidified with an emphasis on professional practice. NRSG 497 Directed Study (1) Students will identify a focused area of study and work with faculty to define deliverables. NRSG Advanced Health Assessment - Neonatal/Pediatric Section (3) This course focuses on advanced health assessment across the population with an emphasis on assessing, interpreting, documenting and reporting abnormal findings in the history and physical. Clinical decision-making around abnormal findings is also emphasized including selection and interpretation of laboratory and radiology tests. Systematic, thorough, and succinct history and physical skills are refined in the laboratory setting. These skills are then applied in the lab component of the course. Concepts related to family theory are studied, as well as developmental and age specific content along with health promotion within various cultural contexts. The national goals for health as outlined in Healthy People 2020 are a central theme. NRSG 559A Embryology and Development (1) Understanding the process of embryology and development is essential for advanced practice nursing and forms the basis of much of what will be learned throughout the rest of the curriculum. Scientific discoveries in the area of developmental and molecular genetics have improved our ability to recognize genetic disorders and to determine genetic variations that predispose an individual to develop certain diseases. NRSG 695R Clinical Directed Study (5) This directed clinical focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex health problems in the acute and critically ill patient from an advanced nursing practice perspective. Building on core courses in advanced physiology, advanced health assessment, and primary care, class content and discussions focus on major concepts in the care of the acute and critically ill patient from a systems perspective. Diagnostic reasoning and clinical application of knowledge are emphasized. The role of the acute and critical care nurse practitioner as direct care provider and consultant in the context of acute and critical care settings are discussed as well as situations where referral is appropriate. NRSG 697R Directed Study (1) Students will select a focus area and work with a faculty to define deliverables. NRSG 702D Analyzing, Evaluating and Translating Health System Evidence (3) Learners will apply standard research design and data analysis techniques from previous courses to interpret a population-specific data set. Those data-informed insights will be used to customize a health system change that is simultaneously responsive to institutional context and population need. The proposal will incorporate insights from change theory on one or more levels on the ecological model. Course activities are linked with the organizational change Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 218 of 226

219 process utilized in NRSG 592. This hybrid course is online with 3 required campus-based sessions. NRSG 707D Transforming Health Care: A Systems Approach to Improve Quality & Safety (3) The goal of this course is to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to participate and lead efforts for improving quality, safety, and patient-centered care in a variety of health care settings both in the US and globally. The course builds upon clinical specialty experiences in the development of essential competencies identified for advanced practice nurses to lead efforts in improving the quality and safety of healthcare. Students will use a systems framework to assess relevant contextual factors (local, regional, national, and global) and to identify implications for quality improvement and system redesign initiatives. This course will also guide students in application of foundational theories, models, and tools used in optimizing health systems performance through enhancing the patient experience of care, improving the health of populations, and reducing the per capita cost of healthcare (Triple Aim). Additionally, students will be introduced to the use of health informatics to obtain and transform data into usable information to inform evidence based decisions and to evaluate safety and quality of healthcare. Our unique professional perspectives and experiences will provide the foundation for inter-professional learning to guide future healthcare improvement. This hybrid course is online with 3 required campus-based sessions. NRSG 712D Analysis of Complex Health Systems for Populations and Organizations (2) This course is a synthesis and review of theories and principles related to complex systems in health care delivery, health related organizations, and populations emphasizing the interplay among micro-, meso-, and macro-systems within the ecological framework. Using population specific data sets, students will integrate knowledge and skills from prior course work. Students will assess and evaluate components of complex systems and propose strategies to improve operations, performance, and outcomes. This hybrid course is online with 3 required campusbased sessions. NRSG 713D Analytic Tools for Evidence-Based Decision Making (3) Students will be introduced to a variety of research methods and statistical principles used in health care quality and health systems research. They will develop basic statistical understanding and research literacy, critically appraising evidence from a variety of sources to inform effective leadership decisions. This hybrid course is online with 3 required campusbased sessions. NRSG 714D Pathways to Practice (4) Business acumen and financial knowledge contribute to the overall stability and operating metrics of a health care entity. This is foundational knowledge for the systems thinker and population health innovator. Incorporating financial analysis, market synthesis and business efficiency, this course will prepare the practitioner for the dynamics of reimbursement, expansion, marketing and budgeting in correlation with optimal patient outcomes. The course prepares advanced practice nurses to determine financial viability within organizations, to engage in strategic business decision making, to consider functioning as an entrepreneur and Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 219 of 226

220 financially partner successfully as clinician in a paradigm of care delivery. This hybrid course is online with 3 required campus-based sessions. NRSG 715D DNP Project Development I (1 3) DNP Project Development I is the first course in a 3-course series that prepares the student to conduct a final DNP project in a focused area of practice inquiry. This course provides the foundation for students to identify key theories and concepts associated with their inquiry and to conduct a scholarly literature review to support their project proposal. Comprehensive search strategies and skills in literature synthesis will be included. This hybrid course is online with 3 required campus-based sessions. NRSG 716D DNP Project Development II (1 4) DNP Project Development II is the second course in a 3-course series that prepares the student to conduct a final project in a focused area of practice inquiry. This course prepares the student to conceptualize and develop a site-specific project plan in collaboration with a sponsoring facility or site and the Clinical Partner. Students will learn the steps to project development and management, including the process of negotiation for planning and conducting the project. This hybrid course is online with 3 required campus-based sessions. NRSG 717D DNP Project Development III (1 4) DNP Project Development III is the third course in a 3-course series that prepares the student to conduct a final DNP project in a focused area of practice inquiry. This course prepares the student to implement and conduct the DNP project. The full implementation of the project will be addressed, including but not limited to intervention development, system change, methods of measurement, selection of systems of analysis, and plans for project dissemination. Various regulatory board requirements will be reviewed. This hybrid course is online with 3 required campus-based sessions. NRSG 718D Population Adaptive Solutions (1) A new century of doctoral-prepared practice experts require comprehensive skills to not simply generate or interpret data, but also translate it into specific strategies for transforming population health or health systems. This practice-based course has two parts. First, you as student-practitioners will identify specific drivers of an adverse outcome using preexisting skills from the knowledge-generating and -interpreting disciplines of epidemiology and biostatistics. Next, you will create contextual strategies to mitigate those specific causes by translating research evidence and theory into a defined practice setting where the adverse outcome was first identified. This hybrid course is online with 3 required campus-based sessions. NRSG 720D Collaboration and Transformation for Population Health (2) Practice-engaged scholars require broad interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills for building strategic alliances and creating cross-disciplinary solutions to health problems. This inquiry-based course presents strategies that build action-focused, interpersonal collaborations for system leadership, patient care or practice partnerships. Theories and research-based evidence on collaboration are used to mobilize a broad range of intersectoral stakeholders as Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 220 of 226

221 agents for improving a defined health problem. This hybrid course is online with 3 required campus-based sessions. NRSG 721D DNP Project (1 6) The DNP Project is the final component of the DNP project experience, culminating in the generation of results that are prepared for dissemination, either regionally, nationally or globally. The specific DNP project reflects the specific interest of the student, guided by the DNP Project Committee. This final project will reflect the student's ability to assimilate effective communication and collaboration skills and to assume a leadership role in evaluating practice and negotiating health care change. This hybrid course is online with 3 required campus-based sessions. NRSG 722D Innovative Leadership in Health Care Delivery (2) This course is designed to expose students to a wide array of concepts that pertain health systems leadership in today's rapidly changing and complex health system. These include nursing and organizational theories, change and adaptation theory, health policy, personal leadership skills, communication, strategy and ethics. Assignments will challenge students to apply course concepts and principles in their current professional environment, in improve their leadership presence, advance the roles of nursing and improve system processes and health care outcomes. This hybrid course is online with 3 required campus-based sessions. NRSG 723D Health Policy, Ethics and Law (2 3) This course will introduce students to the interplay of legal, ethical and policy issues in the delivery of healthcare and the practice of nursing. The role of nursing in designing, influencing, and implementing healthcare policies will be highlighted. Major legal initiatives around health care financing, practice regulation, access to care, safety, quality and efficacy will be discussed. Case scenarios will be used to explore how nurse leaders integrate advanced practice with the ability to analyze the policy process and to engage in politically competent action. This hybrid course is online with 3 required campus-based sessions. NRSG 724D Informatics: Leading with Data (3) Using technology tools to measure and evaluate data, students will apply advancements in informatics to construct data for care transformation and improved health care outcomes. Data analytics will be used to inform leadership on patient care issues, guiding creative innovation through demonstration projects in scholarship. This hybrid course is online with 3 required campus-based sessions. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 221 of 226

222 PhD Courses NRSG 700 Evolution of Nursing Science (3) This course addresses the interrelationship between philosophy of science and nursing research. We will study the different philosophical traditions that underlie ways of generating knowledge such as pragmatism, empiricism, and phenomenology. Processes of theory development, theoretical critique, and the influence of other disciplines on nursing science are examined in relationship to contemporary nursing phenomena. Conceptualization of health phenomena by nursing and other disciplines will be explored through comparing and contrasting paradigms. NRSG 705 Endogenous and Exogenous Determinants of Human Health (3) This course will enable students to explore endogenous mechanisms and exogenous factors that shape and affect the health of individuals and to become aware of the wide variety of measures and measurement techniques employed in their study. A main expectation of the course is that students will identify one or more mechanisms or factors contributing to the health of individuals or populations that likely will become the focus of subsequent study in the PhD program in nursing and that they will pursue that study with a broader appreciation of the context within which those mechanisms or factors make their contribution to health. A secondary expectation of the course is that students will appreciate the broad span and repertoire of measures that are available to researchers in their study of the health of individuals and populations. NRSG 710 Principals of Health Outcomes Research (3) This is an interdisciplinary course that will focus on concepts of and contemporary approaches to the evaluation of health outcomes, health care effectiveness, cost-analyses, health resource utilization and evidence for practice. Interdisciplinary theoretical approaches from nursing and clinical sciences, health services research, health economics, decision-analysis, and quality improvement will be synthesized to create models for evaluation of health outcomes. Ethical concerns and health policy issues will be examined within the framework of health outcome research. Analysis of current health outcome studies from acute, primary, ambulatory and longterm care settings will be conducted by students with faculty guidance. Further, a large component of this course will be devoted to student presentation of research proposals, analysis, and defense of conclusions with integrated questioning and feedback from faculty. NRSG 730 Measurement and Design in Clinical Research (4) This course consists of two components: a 2 credit hour module focused on clinical measurement, and a 2 credit hour module focused on the design of clinical studies. Each module is designed separately; however, students will demonstrate integration of measurement and design module components through their development of the Approach section of an NIH/NRSA Individual Fellowship (F31) draft application. This course is taught in tandem with N732 which will provide instruction in the development of aims and the conceptual/theoretical underpinnings of a study and which will be used to guide the approach as developed in N730. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 222 of 226

223 NRSG 731 Advanced Approaches to Measurement and Design in Clinical Research (3) This course builds upon, extends, and applies measurement content taught in NRSG 730. It focuses on using the principles of measurement to develop and test research instruments useful in clinical research investigations. Application and interpretation of advanced statistical procedures within the context of measurement studies is also an emphasis. Special problems and issues in measurement are also considered. NRSG 732 Theoretical and Scientific Bases for the Study of Clinical Phenomena (3) The primary purpose of this course is to teach students how to derive hypotheses/research questions from an appropriate theoretical framework and within the larger scientific context, including the strategic and research priorities of national and international policy and research entities (e.g., the National Institutes of Health, including the NIH Roadmap). Issues surrounding the identification of discrete, clinical concepts and problems are analyzed. Theories appropriate for the study of the concept/problem are synthesized and critiqued. A suitable theoretical framework is then selected and linkages between the area of study and the larger scientific context are made explicit. Emphasis is placed on the role that theory plays in concept definition and measurement. Practical application, including development of the foundation for an NRSA research proposal (or other grant mechanism) and use of the dissertation as preliminary work upon which to build a more developed program of research, is highlighted. NRSG 733 Health Risk Interventions and Outcomes in Chronic Conditions (3) This course will enable students to analyze and synthesize theories, models, and research related to health risks. Genetic, social, cultural, behavioral, economic and environmental factors that contribute to health status are analyzed. Both modifiable and no modifiable risks will be addressed, but the focus will be on strategies to minimize or modify existing risk factors. Scientifically based interventions that may assist individuals and groups to achieve optimal health outcomes are developed and critiqued. NRSG 734 Qualitative Research Methods (3) This course is designed to provide the researcher with a beginning understanding of the purposes and implementation of qualitative research methods. The student will explore the philosophical orientations and techniques of a variety of qualitative methods, including design, implementation, analysis and presentation of qualitative research. Contemporary approaches to implementation of mixed methodology studies will be also introduced. Individual students will design a qualitative study in areas related to their research interests. NRSG 736 Quantitative Analysis of Clinical Research Data (2) This course builds on the required statistical sequence and focuses on practical application of statistics including understanding clinical research questions. Analyzing data is the major emphasis of the course including examining if assumptions of the statistical analysis are being met and interpreting the findings. Course assignments focus on using SPSS to analyze data sets from actual clinical research studies and interpretation of output and literature. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 223 of 226

224 NRSG 737 Biomethods in Health Related Research (3) This course will examine the principles and techniques of biological methods with an emphasis on their application to health related research. Theory and practical application of commonly used biological methods, on a small and large scale (OMICS), will be discussed. NRSG 740 Omics in Health and Disease (3) This course will examine the theoretical principles underlying the fields of study identified as - omics including genomics, epigenomics, metabolomics, and microbiomics. The biology of these fields of study will be presented along with their application to knowledge discovery, precision medicine/nursing, and the development of targeted interventions to improve health outcomes. Commonly used methods in -omic research will be reviewed and statistical and ethical challenges related to the gathering and interpretation of Big Data will be discussed. Hands-on laboratory experience in collecting and analyzing samples relevant to an identified area of - omics will be included. NRSG 741 Big Data Analytics for Healthcare (3) This course will describe the concepts underlying the field of study identified as big data analytics along with its application in healthcare. The theoretical underpinnings of these concepts will be presented along with applications in healthcare, including knowledge discovery, precision medicine/nursing, and the development of targeted interventions to improve health outcomes. Commonly used methods in big data analytics will be reviewed, and the challenges related to gathering, analyzing, visualizing, and interpreting big data will be discussed. Hands-on computer laboratory experience with these techniques relevant to an identified area will be included. NRSG 743 Microbiome in Health and Disease (3) This course introduces the concept of humans as a composite organism an ecological community of host cells, bacteria, archaea, and viruses. Specific topics to be addressed include the following: human microbial variation; essential microbial roles in human digestion, immunity, and emotion; diseases of dysbiosis; and the hygiene hypothesis. In addition to these topics, students will have the opportunity to use state-of-the-art computing facilities to examine the theoretical concepts presented in lectures. The microbiome refers to the microbes living on and in humans and other animals, plants, and built and natural environments. It is the ecological community of commensal, symbiotic, and pathogenic microorganisms that literally share our body space. There is growing acknowledgement of the human microbiome as an important factor in the pathophysiology of many diseases. Its relationships with the human host are complex, with interactions at many different levels. Although new technologies have allowed exciting discoveries about the microbiome s role in health and disease, the rapid expansion of the volume, accessibility, and timeliness of microbiome and related omics data (e.g., metabolome, proteome, exposome) made possible by next generation sequencing and other high throughput technologies pose enormous computational challenges. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 224 of 226

225 NRSG 790 Teaching in the Nursing Profession (2) This course builds on the summer course presented by the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences as the first step in the TATTO (Teaching Assistant Training and Teaching Opportunity) program. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to curriculum, pedagogical methods, student learning styles and classroom management. Students also will learn about the scholarship of teaching and develop a foundation for implementing classroom/educational research. Weekly seminars will address a wide range of topics related to teaching in a practice profession. NRSG 795R Advanced Research (9) NRSG 797R Directed Study NRSG 799R Dissertation Research (9) Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Catalog Page 225 of 226

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