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NUNP 401 Health Promotion in Children and Adolescents (2)
This course introduces the concepts of pediatric primary health care from a developmental perspective. Concepts and theories from nursing and other related disciplines associated with the assessment and care of well children and their families are explored. Clinical application of theories and nursing strategies to optimize the health of children and their families are emphasized in the professional role development of students. Coreq: NUNP 410.

NUNP 402 Common and Acute Health Problems of Children (6)
This course introduces the common and acute health problems occurring in infancy through adolescence using a bio/psycho/social/cultural approach. Pathophysiology, assessment and diagnostic strategies specific to acute and common problems in children will be emphasized. Nursing strategies used to enhance, maintain and restore health will be discussed. Prereq: NURS 453, NURS 459 and NUNP 410.  Prereq or Coreq: NURS 430.

NUNP 403 Advanced Management in Pediatric Primary Care (5)
This course focuses on the primary rehabilitative health care concepts specific to the management of complex, multidimensional health problems experienced by infants, children and adolescents within the context of their family and community environments. Pathophysiology, assessment and diagnostic strategies specific to complex health problems in children are emphasized. The selection of clinical interventions, clinical decision making and evaluation of strategies used to enhance the health outcomes of children and their families will be stressed. Emphasis will be placed on the consultation and referral processes within interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams. Prereq: NUNP 402.

NUNP 405 Neonatal Nurse Practitioner I (3)
This course introduces the role of the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner and concepts relevant to the management of the well or ill neonate. Analysis of nursing strategies to optimize health-seeking behaviors in families with well or ill neonates is highlighted. Prereq or Coreq: NUNP 416.

NUNP 410 Health Promotion Across the Life Span (2)
This course introduces health promotion fundamental to advanced practice nursing. Epidemiological principles and international, national and local health promotion goals are examined with emphasis on cultural and environmental principles, individual assessment and evidence based practice. Diagnostic reasoning and intervention strategies to optimize health-seeking behaviors in clients and to foster therapeutic relationships are examined.

NUNP 412 Neonatal Nurse Practitioner II (4)
This course focuses on the health problems of the high-risk neonate in the context of family, culture, and community. Nursing strategies that enhance, maintain, and restore health in ill neonates and their families. Principles identified for advanced diagnostic and therapeutic approaches specific to the neonate, including pharmacology, are emphasized. Prereq: NUNP 405.

NUNP 413 Neonatal Nurse Practitioner III (3)
Pathophysiology, assessment, and diagnostic approaches specific to neonates with acute problems will be examined. Concepts related to discharge planning collaboration and long-term follow-up will be introduced. Prereq: NUNP 412.

NUNP 414 Neonatal Nurse Practitioner IV (4.5)
This course focuses on the acute and on-going habilitative care specific to the management of neonates with complex health problems. Pathophysiology, assessment, and diagnostic approaches specific to complex health problems of preterm infants, infants with chromosomal aberrations, and infants with multidimensional health problems will be emphasized within the context of their family and community environments. Community-based service learning will be stressed along with follow-up of the infant and family during the first year of life. Emphasis will be placed on consultation and referral processes within multidisciplinary teams. Prereq: NUNP 405, NUNP 412, and NUNP 413.

NUNP 416 Integrated Assessment of the Neonate (2.5)
This course introduces principles fundamental to the integrated assessment of the neonate. It stresses perinatal history taking, gestational age assessment, physical assessment skills, and assessment of genetic risks. The course provides the basis for problem identification, decision making, advanced therapeutics, and case management. Prereq: Admission to program. Coreq: NUNP 405.

NUNP 419 Family Health Nursing: Health of Adults and Older Adults (5)
This course introduces the student to the practice of primary health care of adults and older adults. The course includes the principles of growth and development, health promotion, disease prevention, and management of common acute and chronic health problems. Emphasis is placed on the biological, psychological, social and cultural aspects of care. Pathophysiology, assessment and diagnostic techniques specific to the acute and common problems are stressed. Nursing strategies related to health problems used to enhance, maintain, and restore health are emphasized; health-seeking behaviors and the impact on family are stressed. Prereq: NURS 430, NURS 453, NURS 459, and NUNP 410. Coreq: NURS 430.

NUNP 429 Family Health Nursing: Health of the Family During Childbearing Years (4)
This course introduces the influence of family dynamics on the care of women and their families before pregnancy, during pregnancy and within the interconceptional period. Assessment of physical and psychosocial health and deviations is central to the course. Content also includes principles of education for childbearing, parenting and conception control. Nursing strategies to optimize health-seeking behaviors of the family during the childbearing years are emphasized. Prereq: NUNP 410 or NUNP 419.

NUNP 432 Common and Acute Health Problems of the Adult I (5)
This course introduces the common and acute health problems occurring across the adult life span. A body system approach is used with emphasis on the biological, psychological, social and cultural aspects of care. Pathophysiology, assessment and diagnostic strategies specific to the acute and common problems of adults and adolescents will be stressed. Nursing strategies used to enhance, maintain and restore health will be emphasized. Prereq: NURS 453, NURS 459 and NUNP 410.  Prereq or Coreq: NURS 430

NUNP 433 Common and Acute Health Problems of the Adult II (3)
This course is a continuation of NUNP 432. Emphasis is on the pathophysiology, assessment and diagnostic approaches specific to the adolescent and adult client. Health-seeking behaviors will be stressed within the context of the family and community.

NUNP 434 Advanced Management in Adult Primary Care (5)
This course focuses on the health care concepts specific to the management of complex, multidimensional health problems experienced by adolescents and adults within the context of their family and community environments. Pathophysiology, assessment and diagnostic strategies specific to complex health problems in adults are emphasized. The selection of clinical interventions, clinical decision making, and evaluation of strategies used to enhance the health outcomes of adults will be stressed. Prereq: NUNP 433.

NUNP 439 Family Health Nursing: Health of Children and Adolescents (4)
This course introduces the influence of family dynamics and the information necessary for the practice of primary health care of children and adolescents. The course includes application of the principles of growth and development, disease prevention, and management of common acute and chronic health problems. The impact of the family on child and adolescent development and health is explored. Clinical application of nursing strategies to optimize health-seeking behaviors is emphasized. Prereq: NUNP 429 and Department Consent.

NUNP 443 Acute Health Problems of the Adult (6)
Emphasis is on the pathophysiology, assessment, and diagnostic approaches specific to acute health problems of adults. The clinical laboratory focuses on development of advanced therapeutics and case management skills. Prereq: NURS 438.

NUNP 444 Advanced Management of Acutely Ill Adults (4)
This course focuses on concepts specific to complex, multidimensional health problems of hospitalized adults. Pathophysiology, assessment, and diagnostic strategies specific to complex health problems are emphasized. Clinical practice focuses on case management of acutely ill hospitalized adults with complex health problems. Prereq: NUNP 443.

NUNP 449 Primary Care of Older Adults (3)
This course will focus on the assessment of the older adults. These factors are analyzed in various environments. Epidemiological and health behavior models are used to assess health risks, assist with problem identification, primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention strategies. Cultural, ethnic, and developmental issues are addressed. Concepts, assessment strategies, interventions and evaluation approaches specific for older adults are identified. Prereq: NUNP 419.

NUNP 454 Advanced Management of Complex Problems in the Older Adult (4)
This course focuses on the management of complex multidimensional health problems experienced by older adults and their families in multiple environments of care. Pathophysiology, assessment, and diagnostic strategies specific to complex health problems in older adults are emphasized. Evidence-based management strategies used to enhance the outcomes in older adults to promote health and prevent disability will be stressed. The role of the GNP on care giving teams will be included. Prereq: NUNP 449. Coreq: NURS 442.