Nursing
DNURS 809 Evidence – Based Practice/ Specialty Practicum Project Dissemination 2 credits Prerequisites: DNURS 801, 804, 808 in the part-time sequence This clinical practicum dissemination requires the student to be precepted by a research or Doctorally-prepared mentor in a practice specialty area of their choice. Concepts across the program of study, from all didactic and clinical experiences, will culminate in an evidence-based change project. Practice settings can be varied, and can include clinical, governmental, or educational settings. Students will disseminate their project in a poster presentation in the clinical and the educational arena. DNURS 810 Special Topics 1-6 credits The designation of a course as a “Special Topic” enables faculty in the Villa Maria School of Nursing to offer seminars, courses, or additional clinical experiences. Requests for special topic courses can be initiated by DNP students or faculty to complete program requirements. The syllabus and course objectives will be negotiated between student and faculty on an individual basis to meet student needs.
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Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner (Master of Science in Nursing) Villa Maria School of Nursing Associate Dean/Director: Dawn Coburn Joy, Ph.D., RN, CNE
INTRODUCTION The Family Nurse Practitioner program prepares students for the nurse practitioner role with experience to care for patients across the lifespan. Our faculty provide expertise and mentoring in assessment, diagnoses and implementation of advanced practice care to individuals, families, and groups in the community setting. Ethical dilemmas and legal issues related to the advanced practice role are addressed. Preparation to serve as a primary care provider and leader in community practice is acquired from theoretical knowledge developed through online courses and clinical practice experience gained through hands-on training in diverse clinical settings. Students learn to conduct needs assessments to deliver a community-wide system of health care services.
OUTCOMES At the conclusion of the program of study leading to the Master of Science degree in Nursing, the graduate: 1. synthesizes theory and research from nursing, the biopsychosocial sciences, and the humanities in their advanced practice role to care for members of diverse populations. 2. is able to conduct research, collaborate with other researchers from various disciplines, and implement research findings in practice or educational settings. 3. is able to assume the advanced practice role of administrator, researcher, or practitioner. 4. is prepared to assume a leadership role to influence change in health care practice at local, regional, and national levels. 5. articulates and differentiates the various advanced practice roles within nursing. 6. has developed an understanding of the importance of maintaining professional development in their advanced practice role. 7. actively engages in collaborative relationships as an advanced practice nurse with professionals from various disciplines and members of diverse populations to improve health care. 8. has acquired an educational foundation for doctoral study.
