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cerning culture, race and ethnicity, gender, prevalence, prognosis, clinical course, and familial patterns are discussed. Treatment approaches and allocation of services are analyzed. Students engage in practice activities for a minimum of 250 hours which build on experiences in NU 443 to increase their diagnostic and clinical reasoning ability, and psychotherapeutic intervention skills. These two courses give students 500+ hours of supervised advanced practice clinical experience. June Andrews Horowitz Barbara Wolfe NU 552 Advanced Theory II: Human Response Patterns of Women, Children, Adolescents, and Their Families (Spring: 3) Prerequisites: NU 415, NU 417, or with permission of instructor This course focuses on theoretical knowledge for the indirect and direct roles of the advanced practice nurse in health care of women and children. Content will address use, analysis, and synthesis of theories and research with attention to the impact of culture, ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, and family structures. Psychosocial influences on womens health, parenting, and child development are explored. The continuing evolution of health care delivery systems in the United States as well as political and policy issues at the national and international levels and their impact on advanced practice in MCH are explored. Lois Haggerty NU 553 Advanced Practice in Womens Health Nursing II (Spring: 6) Prerequisites: NU 417, NU 453, and permission of instructor required This course builds on Maternal Child Health Advanced Theory I and II and Advanced Practice in Womens Health Nursing I. It concentrates on the role of the nurse in advanced practice with women across the life span, focusing on the development and evaluation of management strategies to promote optimal functioning in women seeking obstetrical and gynecological care, as well as the indirect role functions in advanced practice as Clinical Nurse Specialists/Nurse Practitioners. Theories and research from nursing and other disciplines are applied and integrated through seminars, clinical conferences, clinical experiences (20 hours/week), and course assignments. Lois Haggerty Joellen Hawkins NU 557 Advanced Practice in Ambulatory Care Nursing of Children II (Spring: 6) Prerequisites: NU 457, NU 552 This course builds on NU 457. The focus is on management of children with more complex or chronic health problems. Theories and research from nursing and other disciplines are synthesized, with special consideration of the influences of culture and SES on wellness and health care. Students continue in precepted clinical practice (20 hours/week) to develop advanced skills in differential diagnosis and gain increased comfort in managing psychosocial problems. In consultation with preceptors, students make referrals, develop treatment and teaching plans with clients, document accurately, and further develop confidence and competence in the role of pediatric nurse practitioner. Mary Aruda NU 562 Advanced Theory in Adult Health Nursing II (Spring: 3) Prerequisite: NU 462 This course concentrates on the development, use, analysis, and synthesis of theoretical knowledge and research for intervention with advanced adult health nursing practice. The role components that constitute advanced adult health nursing practice are developed and evaluated for their potential contributions in improving the quality of adult health care. Professional, socioeconomic, political, legal, and ethical forces influencing practice are analyzed and corresponding change strategies proposed. Theories and research from nursing and other disciplines are applied and evaluated through classes and assignments. Linkages between theory, practice, and research are explored. Dorothy Jones NU 563 Advanced Practice in Adult Health Nursing II (Spring: 6) Prerequisite: NU 463 This course concentrates on the implementation, evaluation, and development of advanced nursing practice based on theoretical knowledge and research. Clinical learning experiences (20 hours/week) focus on the increased integration of ethical, diagnostic, and therapeutic judgments within the health care of adults to promote their optimal level of being and functioning. Carol Lynn Mandle Patricia Tabloski NU 565 Advanced Gerontologic Nursing Practice II (Spring: 6) Prerequisites: NU 417, NU 420, NU 465, NU 672 Concentrating on implementation, evaluation, and development of advanced nursing practice in gerontologic care based on theoretical knowledge and research. Clinical learning experiences focus on the integration of ethical, diagnostic, and therapeutic judgments in the health care of older adults across the continuum of care with particular emphasis on long term care settings with the goal of promoting optimal levels of being and functioning. Analysis of selected health care delivery systems will emphasize the identification of variables that influence health. Theories and research from nursing and other disciplines are applied and integrated through seminars, clinical conferences, clinical practice, and course assignments. Patricia Tabloski NU 572 Advanced Theory in Community and Family Health Nursing II (Spring: 3) Prerequisites: NU 472, NU 430 This course is the second of a series in theories, relevant to advanced practice nurses in Family and Community Health specialties. It focuses on concepts, theories and research needed to thrive in the advanced practice role. Emphasis is on health promotion, helping individuals, families, and aggregates to attain optimum levels of wellness. Theories and related research from nursing and other disciplines are integrated, and innovative health promotion programs or practice models are showcased. Paul Arnstein NU 573 Advanced Practice in Community and Family Health Nursing II (Spring: 6) Prerequisites: NU 430, NU 472, NU 473, and NU 572 This combined didactic and practicum course continues to integrate the assessment, diagnosis, and management of selected primary health care problems for individuals and families. Building on NU 473 course content, this course emphasizes management of complex health problems. Students practice twenty hours per week to integrate theory, practice, and research as Family Nurse Practitioners. Paul Arnstein NURSING The Boston College Catalog 2005-2006 369

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