Provides a theoretical foundation in pharmacology and its place in nursing practice. Includes general principles of pharmacology, the therapeutic implications of major drug categories, mechanisms of drug action, side effects of drugs, and the implications for nursing management.

This course provides the student with the theoretical knowledge necessary to provide basic safe and effective nursing care to adults and aging individuals. Clinical experiences focus on developing applying fundamental nursing skills.

The course provides an opportunity to learn and use bio-psychosocial concepts in the care of mentally ill of all ages and in a variety of hospital and community settings. The focus is on assessment strategies, plans of care, nursing interventions, medication management, and rehabilitative processes for individuals with a variety of acute and chronic mental health problems.

This course provides students with the opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills acquired from previous courses during an intensive 224-hour experience. Students refine clinical skills in group patient care delivery, priority setting and decision-making, explore the nurse's role in the formal organization, progression of leadership roles & responsibilities, and to begin transition to leadership in professional nursing practice.

Introduces theories essential to nursing leadership in the contemporary health care system. Explores theories of change, complexity, horizontal leadership, microsystems, & decision-making & their relationship to nursing & the health care system. Course emphasizes self-assessment of leadership attributes. Course content provides an application of leadership skills to actual and/or simulated problems.

Students examine career, leadership, and practice environment issues and situations. Students expand their understanding of the legal context of practice and ability to advocate for needed change. Job acquisition skills including the development of a professional portfolio and formal leadership project proposal are focal points of the course.