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NURG 700 - Theory and Philosophy of Nursing Practice (3)
Study of philosophy of science and its relationship to the philosophy of nursing as the basis for the highest level of nursing practice. Theory development is explored from the perspective of nursing science, ethics, and the biophysical, psychosocial, analytical, and organizational sciences, and is related to its application in effecting change in health care, administration, and education. Selected metaparadigms and theories from scientific disciplines are analyzed and applied to advanced nursing practice. Prereq: Admission to the D.N.P. Program. Offered: Fall and Summer.
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NURG 701 - Methods for Evidence-Based Practice (3)
Study of critical analysis and utilization of research evidence to improve health care outcomes, advance the nursing profession, and effect health care policy. Emphasis is on the transformation of research knowledge into nursing practice through planned change processes and includes an in depth study of the steps involved in implementing evidence-based practice. Activities are designed to facilitate development of the DNP project. Prereq: Admission to the D.N.P. Program, and NURG 700 . Prereq/Co-req: NURG 702 . Offered: Summer.
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NURG 702 - Biostatistics (3)
Study of descriptive and inferential biostatistical concepts with an emphasis on univariate, bivariate, and multivariate quantitative statistical methods utilized in the hypothesis testing process as well as statistics relevant to understanding reliability and validity measures, key epidemiological concepts, and meta-analysis reports. These concepts are necessary to appraise nursing research for discovering best evidence for practice. Prereq: Admission to the D.N.P. Program. Offered: Summer.
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NURG 703 - Information Systems and Technology (3)
Exploration of information systems technology and patient care technology for the provision and/or transformation of health care. Students will evaluate the design and application of selected information systems used to achieve program outcomes and quality improvement initiatives, as well as to support practice, the effectiveness of clinical and administrative decision-making, and the appropriateness of consumer health information. When evaluating information system technology and patient care technology, students will apply knowledge of standards and principles related to ethical, regulatory, and legal issues. Prereq: Admission to the D.N.P. Program. Offered: Fall.
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NURG 704 - Policy for Population Health (3)
By evaluating health and epidemiological data, policy, systems and related variables impacting health, students will analyze the interdependence of the significant issues influencing the development of health policy and the delivery of health care. Students will educate and advocate for effective, efficient, and equitable policies within healthcare arenas. Prereq: Admission to the D.N.P. Program; NURG 700 , NURG 701 , and NURG 702 . Offered: Fall.
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NURG 705 - Leadership, Economics, and Quality (3)
Leadership attributes and responsibilities are explored in relation to health policy, ethical practice, collaboration, economic considerations, and quality in health care organizations. Selected concepts in health care leadership are investigated to prepare advanced practice nurses to improve quality within the health care system. Prereq: Admission to the D.N.P. Program. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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NURG 710 - Teaching-Learning Principles (3)
Emphasis on principles of teaching-learning, learning theories, learning styles, and how these principles can be used in planning teaching-learning experiences appropriate for various learning styles and level of learner. Prereq: Admission to the D.N.P. Program. Co-reqs: NURG 712 and NURG 713 (beg Spring 2021). Offered: Fall and Spring.
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NURG 711 - Nurse Faculty Role in Curriculum Development (3)
Introduction of the nurse educator student to the process of curriculum and course development, including curricular components, philosophical foundation, writing objectives, selection of learning experiences, and factors and issues influencing curriculum development. Curriculum development at both graduate and undergraduate levels will be explored. Prereq: NURG 710 . Offered: Summer.
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NURG 712 - Nurse Faculty Role in Curriculum Development and Program Evaluation (3)
This course provides an introduction to the process of curriculum and course development and general evaluation principles and theory necessary for design and development of an evaluation plan in nursing education, including test construction, clinical evaluation, additional data collection instruments, as well as utilization of data in outcomes assessment and management. Prereq: Admission to the D.N.P. Program. Co-reqs: NURG 710 and NURG 713 (beg Spring 2021). Offered: Spring.
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NURG 713 - Nurse Faculty Role in Clinical Education (3)
This course focuses on the role of the clinical nurse educator in the selection of clinical sites, clinical teaching strategies, clinical performance evaluation, legal-ethical aspects of clinical education, and trends and issues affecting student clinical experiences. Co-req: NURG 710 . Offered: Spring.
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NURG 715 - Nurse Faculty Role Transition (3)
A culminating experience that emphasizes the application of role theory in actualizing the multidimensional roles of the nurse faculty. Additionally, the student will explore the impact of current trends and issues on the faculty role in higher education and develop objectives to guide individual learning experiences. Prereqs: NURG 710 , NURG 712 , and NURG 713 . Offered: Summer.
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NURG 720 - Administrative and Organizational Theory (3)
Traces the evolution of administrative and organizational theory; examines various metaphors for understanding organizations; addresses the administrative process; assists administrators to “read” complex organizations and to utilize this knowledge and understanding to become more effective leaders and administrators. Includes 45 hours of field experience to be arranged based on individual student needs and objectives. Prereq: Admission to the D.N.P. Program or instructor’s permission. Offered: Summer.
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NURG 721 - Strategic Management of Organizations (3)
Focuses on the three major aspects of strategic management–strategy formulation, strategy implementation, and strategy control. Additionally, a comparison of two schools of strategic management (prescriptive versus descriptive) are explored, along with a categorization of the essential characteristics of strategic planning. Includes 45 hours of field experience to be arranged based on individual student needs and objectives. Prereq: NURG 720 . Offered: Fall.
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NURG 722 - Administrative and Organizational Controls (3)
Addresses the function and process of managerial control as it relates to achieving organizational strategic plans. Utilizes a systems theory approach; provides direction in attaining planned objectives at the operational, organizational, and policy levels. Various theories of control and measurement in relation to organizational resources and information requirements are examined. Includes 45 hours of field experience to be arranged based on individual student needs and objectives. Prereq: NURG 721 . Offered: Spring.
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NURG 725 - Nurse Administrator Practicum (6-8)
A culminating experience that provides an organizational-based practice setting in which the student synthesizes and applies knowledge and skills learned in previous doctoral-level courses and actuates the role of administrator. Emphasis on application of role theory in actualizing the multidimensional roles of the nurse administrator in complex health service organizations or institutions of higher education. Additionally, the student will explore the impact of current trends and issues on the administrative role in complex organizations. Six (6) credits require a minimum of 365 practice hours; 7 credits require a minimum of 487 practice hours; 8 credits require a minimum of 609 practice hours. Prereqs: All D.N.P. Core Courses and NURG 760 . Co-req: NURG 722 . Offered: Spring.
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NURG 726 - Nurse Administrator Practicum I (2)
First of three practicum courses designed to provide progressive development of the role as a nurse administrator to assure that all students have the required practice hours post-BSN. Students gain entry into an organizational-based practice setting to implement an organizational assessment. Emphasis is on application of role theory and the multidimensional roles of the nurse administrator in complex health service organizations or institutions of higher education. The student will complete a minimum of 150 practice hours in this course. Grading is pass/fail. Offered: Summer.
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NURG 727 - Nurse Administrator Practicum II (2)
Second of three practicum courses designed to provide progressive development of the role as a nurse administrator to assure that all students have the required practice hours, post-BSN. The clinical experience provides an organizational-based practice setting in which the student applies knowledge and skills learned in previous and current doctoral-level courses. The student will explore the impact of current trends and issues on the administrative role in complex organizations. The student will complete a minimum of 120 practice hours in this course. Grading is pass/fail. Prereqs: NURG 720 and NURG 726 . Offered: Fall.
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NURG 728 - Nurse Administrator Practicum III (2-4)
Provides a culminating experience in an organizational-based practice setting in which the student synthesizes and applies knowledge and skills learned. The role of the nurse administrator is actualized. The DNP program requires 1,000 practice hours post-BSN. In this final practicum course, students will complete the remaining hours toward the required practice hours ranging from 125 to 625 hours. Grading is pass/fail. Prereqs: NURG 720 , NURG 721 , NURG 726 , and NURG 727 . Offered: Spring.
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NURG 740 - Resource Planning for the Advanced Practice Nurse (3)
Explore available avenues to fund projects in the students’ specific areas of interest. The course will explore complex resource planning issues and offer solutions to associated challenges. In addition, the students will learn to apply best-practice capital management in a variety of settings. The student will identify essential objectives, incorporate appropriate methodology, and formulate a comprehensive budget as part of a clear and focused funding proposal. Includes 45 hours of field experience to be arranged based on individual student needs and objectives. Prereq: Admission to the D.N.P. Program. Offered: Summer.
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NURG 741 - Contemporary Issues within Vulnerable Populations (3)
Focus on assessing domestic and international issues that impact vulnerable patient populations and the interventions and evidence that support the highest level of nursing practice. Includes 45 hours of field experience to be arranged based on individual student needs and objectives. Prereq: NURG 742 . Offered: Spring.
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NURG 742 - Emerging Diseases, Genetics, and Health Trends (3)
Focuses on three substantive areas–emerging infectious diseases, genetics, and health trends–as each relate to the role of the advanced practice nurse and impact the students’ individual areas of interest. Includes 45 hours of field experience to be arranged based on individual student needs and objectives. Prereq: NURG 740 . Offered: Fall.
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NURG 745 - Advanced Practice Practicum (6-8)
Course builds upon advanced nursing competencies developed at the master’s level, the D.N.P. core curriculum, and advanced practice specialty courses, to expand knowledge for expert nursing practice. Students are expected to enhance practice and/or systems management skills, including clinical reasoning, and advance to a higher level of expertise in their chosen specialty area. The student will develop an individualized prospectus for his/her practicum in collaboration with a faculty advisor to complete a minimum of 500 post-M.S.N. clinical practice hours. Six (6) credits require a minimum of 365 practice hours; 7 credits require a minimum of 487 practice hours; 8 credits require a minimum of 609 practice hours. Prereqs: All D.N.P. core and specialty courses and NURG 760 . Co-req: NURG 761 . Offered: Spring.
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NURG 746 - Advanced Practice Practicum I (2)
This is the first of two practicum courses designed to build upon advanced nursing competencies developed at the master’s level, the DNP core curriculum, and advanced practice specialty courses, to expand knowledge for expert nursing practice. Students are expected to enhance practice and/or systems management skills, including clinical reasoning, and advance to a higher level of expertise in a selected specialty area. Each student will develop an individualized prospectus for her/his practicum in collaboration with a faculty advisor to complete a minimum of 500 post-MSN clinical practice hours. Student will complete a minimum of 60 practicum hours in this course. Grading is pass/fail. Co-req: NURG 760 . Offered: Fall.
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NURG 747 - Advanced Practice Practicum II (4)
This is the second of two practicum courses designed to build upon advanced nursing competencies developed at the master’s level, the DNP core curriculum, and advanced practice specialty courses, to expand knowledge for expert nursing practice. Students are expected to enhance practice and/or systems management skills, including clinical reasoning, and advance to a higher level of expertise in a selected specialty area. Students implement an individualized prospectus for their practicum in collaboration with a faculty advisor, and complete a minimum of 305 practicum hours in this course. Grading is pass/fail. Prereqs: NURG 746 and NURG 760 . Co-req: NURG 761 . Offered: Spring.
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NURG 750 - Clinical Decision Making in Advanced Nursing Practice (2)
Introduces the nurse practitioner (NP) student to the role of the advanced practice nurse in the primary healthcare setting. The evolving scope of practice and multi-faceted role of the NP as clinician, advocate, educator, collaborator, and leader as well as key clinical competencies are discussed. Clinical decision making and diagnostic reasoning skills will be developed through analysis of clinical case studies. Completion of accurate, clear, and concise clinical documentation will be practiced. Prereq: NURG 601 . Offered: Fall.
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NURG 751 - Primary Care of Adults (6)
Focuses on the diagnosis and evidence-based management of common acute and chronic health problems encountered in the primary care of the adult. Health promotion and prevention of illness, as well as patient education, follow-up, and referral are emphasized. Prereqs: NURG 533 , NURG 601 , and NURG 633 . Offered: Fall.
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NURG 752 - Advanced Practice Clinical: Adult (3)
This course provides the student with the clinical experiences in a variety of settings necessary for the management of complex acute conditions and chronic illnesses in adults. Emphasis is on critical thinking and evidence-based practice applied in the care of adults at various stages of health and from diverse backgrounds. Focus is on culturally-sensitive family-centered care. Grading is pass/fail. Prereqs: NURG 750 and NURG 751 . Offered: Spring.
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NURG 753 - Community Focused Primary Care (3)
Introduction to theories, concepts, and knowledge necessary for the care of vulnerable populations across the lifespan in the community setting. Emphasis is on professional role development of the nurse practitioner in the community, as well as trends, issues, values, and standards that shape the care of special populations. Clinical experiences will include 60 hours of supervised clinical activities in the community with a vulnerable population. Prereqs: NURG 750 and NURG 751 . Offered: Spring.
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NURG 754 - Primary Care of Women (2)
Focuses on identifying and managing common acute and chronic health care problems in the obstetric, gynecologic, or women’s health client. Health promotion and disease prevention strategies for women’s health are emphasized. Prereq: NURG 752 . Offered: Summer.
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NURG 755 - Advanced Practice Clinical: Women (2)
This course provides the student with the clinical experiences in a variety of settings necessary for the management of complex acute conditions and chronic illnesses in women, including the care of the pregnant client. Emphasis is on critical thinking and evidence-based practice applied in the care of gynecologic and obstetric patients at various stages of health and from diverse backgrounds. Focus is on culturally-sensitive family-centered care. Grading is pass/fail. Prereq: NURG 754 . Offered: Summer.
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NURG 756 - Primary Care of Children (3)
Focuses on identifying and managing common acute and chronic health care problems in the pediatric client including immunizations, developmental assessments, health promotion, and disease prevention strategies. Prereq: NURG 752 . Offered: Fall.
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NURG 757 - Advanced Practice Clinical: Across the Lifespan (4)
This course provides the student with clinical experiences in a variety of settings necessary for the management of complex acute conditions and chronic illnesses in patients across the lifespan. Emphasis is on critical thinking and evidence-based practice applied in the care of patients across the lifespan at various stages of health and from diverse backgrounds. Focus is on culturally-sensitive family-centered care. Grading is pass/fail. Prereq: NURG 756 . Offered: Fall.
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NURG 758 - Emergency/Urgent Care (2)
This course focuses on identifying and managing common acute and chronic health care problems in the emergency/urgent care client. Health promotion and disease prevention strategies for the emergency/urgent care patient are emphasized. Prereq: NURG 757 . Offered: Spring.
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NURG 759 - Advanced Practice Clinical: Emergency/Urgent Care (2)
This course provides the student with the clinical experiences in a variety of settings necessary for the management of complex acute conditions and chronic illnesses in the emergency/urgent care population. Emphasis is on critical thinking and evidence-based practice applied in the care of emergency/urgent care patients at various stages of health and from diverse backgrounds. Focus is on culturally-sensitive family-centered care. Grading is pass/fail. Prereq: NURG 758 . Offered: Spring.
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NURG 760 - DNP Project I (2)
Focuses on identification of topic and development of a plan for completing the D.N.P. capstone project. Under the direction of two faculty members, students formulate a plan to solve a problem and/or contribute to the advancement of the nursing profession through evidence-based practice. May be repeated for maximum of 8 credits. Grading is pass/fail. Prereqs: NURG 701 and NURG 702 . Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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NURG 761 - DNP Project II (2)
Focuses on implementation and presentation of the D.N.P. capstone project designed to improve health care outcomes. Students critique the clinical projects of classmates. Working independently under the direction of two faculty members, students culminate the program of study as they present their capstone projects. May be repeated for maximum of 8 credits. Grading is pass/fail. Prereq: NURG 760 . Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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NURG 765 - Case Management across the Continuum (3)
Case management is explored as an intervention that focuses on quality of care and client self-determination. Based on the Standards of Practice for Case Management (2010) the foundational knowledge and skills of the case manager across a spectrum of practice settings and transitions of care are presented. Offered: Summer.
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NURG 766 - Cultural and Spiritual Competence (3)
Exploration of theories, concepts, and research in providing transcultural and spiritual healthcare for application in various practice roles. The impact of cultural differences on health behaviors and health promotion activities as well as the impact of the provider’s culture, values, beliefs, and religious practices on health care delivery are also examined. Offered: Fall.
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NURG 770 - Service Learning and Interprofessional Practice (2)
Service learning blends community service activities with didactic learning to help students gain and apply knowledge to address skills related to leadership, communication, interprofessional collaboration, and ethical decision making. The focus is on participating in experiences in the community that reinforce skills and concepts addressed in the FNP curriculum. Clinical experiences will include 60 hours of health focused service learning. Prereq: NURG 750 . Offered: Summer.
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NURG 771 - Psychiatric Mental Health I (3)
The course offers an introduction in advanced practice in psychiatric mental health nursing to theoretical approaches, concepts, and knowledge necessary for psychotherapeutic interventions across the lifespan. Emphasis is on understanding the dynamics, epidemiology, and treatment of selected psychopathology. The role of the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with mental disorders will be explored. In addition, the course introduces the student to the therapeutic skills required for the primary care management of individuals with mental disorders. Instruction focuses on critical thinking and the application of evidenced-based practice in patient-centered care. Prereqs: NURG 533 , NURG 601 , and NURG 633 . Offered: Spring.
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NURG 772 - Psychiatric Mental Health II (3)
Provides the student with an understanding of the treatment of selected psychopathology. The role of the advanced psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment modalities of child/adolescent (birth to age 17) patients and families will also be explored. In addition, this course will provide advanced knowledge of psychobiological information in conjunction with the use of psychopharmacological and psychotherapeutic interventions with child/adolescent patients. Prereq: NURG 771 . Offered: Summer.
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NURG 773 - Psychiatric Mental Health II Clinical (4)
This course provides the student with clinical experiences in a variety of settings necessary for the management of mental illnesses. Emphasis is on critical thinking and evidence-based practice applied in patient-centered care. This course introduces the student to skills required for the primary care management of individuals with mental disorders; a specific focus is on the child/adolescent with mental illness. Clinical experiences will include 240 hours of supervised activities with individuals with psychiatric mental health disorders. Grading is pass/fail. Prereq: NURG 771 . Co-req: NURG 772 . Offered: Summer.
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NURG 774 - Psychiatric Mental Health III (3)
The role of the advanced psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of adult and geriatric patients and families will be explored. This course examines treatment modalities for advanced practice psychiatric mental health nursing, with a particular focus on the adult and geriatric patient. In addition, this course focuses on advanced knowledge of psychobiological information in conjunction with the use of psychopharmacological and psychotherapeutic interventions. Prereqs: NURG 772 and NURG 773 . Offered: Fall.
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NURG 775 - Psychiatric Mental Health III Clinical (4)
This course provides the student with clinical experiences in a variety of settings necessary for the management of mental illnesses. Emphasis is on critical thinking and evidence-based practice applied in patient-centered care, with an additional emphasis on adults and geriatrics (65 years and older). Clinical experiences will include 240 hours of supervised activities with individuals with psychiatric mental health disorders. Grading is pass/fail. Prereqs: NURG 772 and NURG 773 . Co-req: NURG 774 . Offered: Fall.
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NURG 777 - Family Nurse Practitioner Synthesis Practicum (7)
Final course in the family nurse practitioner program of study. Focus is on synthesis and application of knowledge and skills gained from previous courses and intensive practice in the role of an advanced practice family nurse practitioner. Emphasis is on the provision of safe, quality, cost-effective, evidenced based health care, with attention to appropriate health promotion and disease prevention education to clients across the lifespan. Prereq: NURG 757 . Offered: Fall.
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NURG 780 - Leadership Seminar I (2)
Focuses on cognitive and practical application in the advance practice role. Provides an opportunity to discuss issues surrounding the graduate students’ clinical experiences, organizational behavior, inconsistencies in evidence and clinical practice, and approaches to changes to improve the healthcare environment. Prereq: NURG 784 . Co-Req: NURG 785 . Offered: Summer.
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NURG 781 - Health Systems and Administration Seminar (2)
Synthesize the application of educational experiences to the design of aggregate level health interventions. Use conceptual and analytical skills in evaluating the links among practice, organizational, population, fiscal, and policy issues. Explore certification options for the advance practice role. Prereq: NURG 780 . Co-Req: NURG 786 . Offered: Fall.
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NURG 782 - Health Systems and Administration Practicum I (2)
A clinical experience that provides an organizational-based practice setting in which the student synthesizes and applies knowledge and skills learned in previous or current courses. This is the first of five clinical practicum courses designed to provide progressive development of the advance practice role. Offered: Spring.
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NURG 783 - Health Systems and Administration Practicum II (2)
A progressive clinical experience that provides an organizational-based practice setting in which the student synthesizes and applies knowledge and skills learned in previous or current courses. This is the second of five practicum courses designed to provide progressive development of the advance practice role. Prereq: NURG 782 . Offered: Fall.
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NURG 784 - Health Systems and Administration Practicum III (3)
A clinical experience that emphasizes actualizing the multidimensional roles of the advance practice nurse. This is the third of five courses designed to provide progressive development of the advance practice role. Prereq: NURG 783 .
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NURG 785 - Health Systems and Administration Practicum IV (3)
A clinical experience that provides an organizational-based practice setting. Emphasis is on application of role theory in actualizing the multidimensional roles of the advance practice nurse in complex health service organizations. This is the fourth of five practicum courses designed to provide progressive development of the advance practice role. Prereq: NURG 784 . Co-Req: NURG 780 . Offered: Summer.
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NURG 786 - Health Systems and Administration Practicum V (4)
A clinical experience in which the student synthesizes and applies knowledge and skills learned to improve care in complex healthcare organizations. Emphasis is on the practice of the advance practice nurse role. This is the fifth and final practicum course designed to provide progressive development of the advance practice role. Prereq: NURG 785 . Co-Req: NURG 781 . Offered: Fall.
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NURG 791 - Emergency Care I (3)
This course focuses on identifying and managing acute illnesses and traumatic injuries in the urgent care/emergency client. Health promotion and disease prevention strategies for the urgent care/emergency client are emphasized. Prereq: NURG 757 . Offered: Fall and Spring.
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NURG 792 - Emergency Care Clinical I (3)
This course provides the student with clinical experiences in a variety of settings necessary for the management of acute illnesses and traumatic injuries. Emphasis is on critical thinking and evidence-based practice applied in the patient-centered care of urgent care/emergency patients. This course introduces the student to procedures and skills required for the management of the urgent care/emergency patient. Grading is pass/fail. Prereq: NURG 791 . Offered: Fall and Spring.
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NURG 793 - Emergency Care II (3)
This course focuses on acute and chronic conditions with emergent complications in the urgent care/emergency client. Emphasis is on emergent complications that can occur in each specific body system. Prereqs: NURG 791 and NURG 792 . Offered: Fall and Spring.
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NURG 794 - Emergency Care Clinical II (3)
This course provides the student with clinical experiences in a variety of settings necessary for the management of acute conditions and chronic conditions with acute complications in the urgent care/emergency population. Emphasis is on critical thinking and evidence-based practice applied in the care of urgent care/emergency patients. This course focuses on each specific body system. Grading is pass/fail. Prereqs: NURG 791 and NURG 792 . Co-req: NURG 793 . Offered: Fall and Spring.
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NURG 795 - Advanced Practice Practicum: Emergency Nurse Practitioner (3)
This course builds upon advanced nursing competencies developed at the master’s level, the DNP core curriculum, and emergency nurse practitioner advanced practice specialty courses, to expand knowledge for expert nursing practice. Students are expected to enhance practice and/or systems management skills, including clinical reasoning, and advance to a higher level of expertise in their chosen specialty area. The student will develop an individualized prospectus for completing a minimum of 180 clinical hours during the practicum in collaboration with a faculty advisor. Grading is pass/fail. Prereq: NURG 794 . Recommended Co-req: NURG 761 . Offered: Spring.
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NUTR 500 - Principles of Human Nutrition (3)
Graduate-level introductory course on human nutrition ideal for all healthcare professions. This course provides an integrated overview of the physiological requirements of carbohydrates, fats, protein, vitamins, and minerals that contribute to health and diseases in human populations. Offered: Summer.
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NUTR 501 - Nutrition Counseling and Wellness Promotion (3)
Interviewing and counseling methods, incorporating principles of counseling skill development; client-centered counseling techniques focused on behavior change. Issues surrounding nutrition counseling to diverse populations. Theory of health promotion. Prereq: Admission into the dietetic internship program. Offered: Summer.
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NUTR 502 - Community Nutrition (3)
Exploration of evidence-based approaches in the broad realms of community nutrition and public health which have demonstrated success in promoting sustained health improvements. Application of evidence-based nutrition-related health promotion strategies in a community setting utilizing an interdisciplinary approach and employing the principles of health promotion program management. Offered: Spring.
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NUTR 503 - Management Leadership in Nutrition and Dietetics (3)
This course prepares health professionals to lead change and the transformation of healthcare organizations, systems, and policy in response to environmental forces. Leadership is a reciprocal influence process between leaders and followers to achieve a shared goal. Students will explore the theoretical foundations of leadership as well as assess their own leadership style/approach. This course will address the importance of interprofessional teams and team dynamics. Students will integrate leadership theory and practice to lead significant change initiatives to enhance patient, community, organizational, system, and/or policy outcomes. Cross-listed with PHLT 608 . Offered: Fall.
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NUTR 509 - Culminating Dietetic Internship Practicum (3)
Culminating practicum, in a setting of the intern’s choosing. This practicum is expected to contain elements of service and will expect the intern to demonstrate an ability to meet a target population’s cultural, educational, and/or social requirements for nutrition intervention. Prereqs: NUTR 511 ; admission into the dietetic internship program. Offered: Fall.
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NUTR 510 - Research Methods and Applications in Dietetics (3)
Fundamentals of research design in nutrition. Knowledge and skill development will encompass: literature review; research study design and analysis; critical review of published research and practice protocols; research grant proposals; Institutional Review Board process; critical evaluation of websites. Course requirements include writing a formal proposal for a community nutrition intervention incorporating proper research design, methodology, writing style and format utilized in nutrition research journals. The topic of this paper will be the foundation for the culminating project conducted during NUTR 509 . Offered: Spring.
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NUTR 511 - Supervised Practice (2-4)
Supervised practice experience in areas of community and public health nutrition, food service management, medical nutrition therapy, and child nutrition in professional work settings designed for dietetic interns to apply the knowledge and skills needed for entry-level practice as a registered dietitian nutritionist. May be repeated for a maximum of 10 credits. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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NUTR 600 - Advanced Nutrition and Metabolism (4)
This advanced, graduate-level course explores complex relationships between the biochemistry of nutrients and their metabolism in normal physiology at the molecular, cellular, organ, organ system, and whole-body level. Offered: Fall.
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NUTR 601 - Advanced Clinical Nutrition (3)
This course will discuss the role of diet in disease including diet as a factor related to prevention of diseases or illness, diet as an etiologic agent in illness, and diet as a treatment for disease. Case studies and an evidence-based approach to practice will be used to help students integrate and apply their knowledge of nutrition, dietetics, metabolism, and physiology, with the ultimate goal of producing students who can effectively plan and manage the nutritional care of a variety of patients. Offered: Fall.
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NUTR 602 - Nutrition Seminar (1)
Provide students with the opportunity to gain experience in research, organization of material, dissemination of library and/or original research, and communication skills in the nutrition sciences. Offered: Summer.
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NUTR 603 - Obesity and Weight Management (3)
The primary function of this online course is to help students understand the prevalence of overweight/obesity in different socio-economic and population groups, global perspectives, and epidemiology. Offered: Fall.
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NUTR 604 - Diabetes Care (3)
This course will provide students with an in-depth study of human diabetes, including its prevalence, classification, risk factors, pathophysiology, therapy, management, and prevention. Offered: Spring.
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NUTR 605 - Nutrigenomics (3)
This is an advanced course that will provide graduate students with an in-depth understanding of the fundamental concepts involved in the regulation of gene expression by dietary nutrients, and how individual genetic variation affects nutrient uptake and metabolism. This will be achieved by investigating the complex interactions between diet, genotype and phenotype as they pertain to fuel metabolism, health status, and chronic disease risk. Furthermore, the implications of this emerging science with regard to personalized nutrition in dietetics practice will be discussed. LEC 2, LAB 1. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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NUTR 606 - Dietary Supplements and Functional Foods (2)
Application of evidence-based practical knowledge to discuss therapeutic use of dietary and herbal supplements in prevention and management of chronic conditions, and nutritional support of aging, maternal health, and wellness. Offered: Fall.
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NUTR 607 - Lifecycle Nutrition (3)
Nutrient needs, inadequacies, and excesses during major phases of the life cycle, including preconception period, pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, and older adults. Offered: Spring.
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NUTR 608 - Global Issues in Nutrition (3)
Current issues integrating food intake with major nutrition-related issues around the world. Population-based policies and programs at the national and international levels, the burden of under-nutrition, and emerging topics on global nutrition issues will be discussed. Offered: Spring.
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NUTR 609 - Current Topics in Nutrition (1-3)
Exploration of current topics in nutritional science and public health nutrition. Provides a forum for student faculty presentation, and review of current research efforts. Learning activities include review of nutrition journals, critical reading of topics in the history of nutrition and/or specific nutrition problems of current interest, written journal article summaries, and oral presentations. Topics subject to change to reflect current interest and issues. May be repeated three times for a maximum of 6 credits. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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NUTR 610 - Capstone Project in Nutrition (3)
Encompassing individuality, creativity, and rigor, this course provides an opportunity for students to synthesize, integrate, and apply the skills and competencies they have acquired to a nutrition science, clinical nutrition, and/or nutrition in public health problem that approximates a professional practice experience. Embedded in the nutrition capstone project should be a systematic collection and analysis of data and thoughtful reflection evidenced in both written and oral components. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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NUTR 611 - Research Methods and Applications (3)
Interpretation of qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods, and epidemiological research and evaluation methods; literature review, critical review of published research and practice protocols; research grant protocols; institutional review board process. Course includes development of a formal research proposal in the field of nutrition and/or public health. Offered: Spring.
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NUTR 612 - Pediatric Nutrition (3)
This course will cover nutrition recommendations for infants, children, and adolescents. Topics covered will include public health issues impacting growth and development, medical nutrition therapy for pediatric patients, and nutrition for children with special healthcare needs. Offered: Spring.
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NUTR 613 - Nutrition in the Older Adult (2)
This course will focus on nutritional considerations for older adults. Students will learn about unique physiological and social factors that influence nutrient requirements and the nutrition care process in this population. Offered: Fall.
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NUTR 699 - Independent Study in Nutrition (1-3)
Advanced study and/or research (guided by the instructor) in a specific area of nutrition science, clinical nutrition, and/or public health nutrition. May be repeated three times for a maximum of 6 credits. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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PHAR 301 - Professional Development and Wellness I (1)
The Professional Development and Wellness (PDW) series focuses on both the personal and professional development of student pharmacists. The first-year PDW courses will emphasize well-being and self-awareness, the second-year PDW courses will emphasize leadership and entrepreneurship/innovation, and both years will emphasize professionalism. In PHAR 301, students develop professional self-awareness; analyze contemporary pharmacy practice roles; and explore techniques and skills that will enhance their wellbeing during pharmacy school. Offered: Fall.
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PHAR 302 - Foundations of the Pharmacy Profession I (2)
This two-course series will address foundational components of the pharmacy profession. This series (i.e., fall and spring) will involve topics such as the United States’ healthcare system, history of pharmacy, ethics, cultural awareness, pharmacy law and regulatory affairs, professional communication, professional development/social and behavioral aspects of practice, and patient safety. This course will also prepare students for their upcoming introductory pharmacy practice experiences (IPPEs) by introducing foundational concepts and other topics crucial to IPPE success. Offered: Fall.
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PHAR 303 - Drug Delivery Systems I (2)
First of a two-course sequence examining the physicochemical properties of drugs, excipients, and dosage forms critical for the rational design, manufacture, and extemporaneous compounding of drug products. This course guides students in the application of physical chemistry and dosage form science to various characteristics of drug products (drug stability, delivery, release, disposition, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic effectiveness, application of quality standards for drug products). Commonly utilized conventional oral dosage formulations will be emphasized during the course. Offered: Fall
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PHAR 306 - Integrated Biomedical Sciences I (3)
This course addresses topics that include macromolecular structure, function and biosynthesis, enzymology, gene expression, signal transduction, cell homeostasis and retroviruses. Foundation for understanding the biochemical actions of drugs. Offered: Fall.
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PHAR 307 - Integrated Biomedical Sciences II (3)
his course addresses topics that include the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids, oxygen toxicity, endocrinology, and related diseases including dyslipidemia and cancer. Foundation for understanding relevant disease states and pharmacological treatments. Offered: Fall.
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PHAR 308 - Pharmacist Patient Assessment (1)
Introduction of the evaluation of patient function and dysfunction from a pharmacist’s perspective through the performance of tests and patient assessments leading to objective (e.g., physical assessment, health screening, and lab data interpretation) and subjective (patient interview) data important to the provision of pharmacist’s care. Offered: Fall.
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PHAR 309 - Pharmaceutical Calculations (2)
This mathematical skills-based course involves reinforcement and mastery of topics such as proper prescription interpretation, accurately calculating drug doses for prescriptions (including extemporaneous compounded dosage forms), weights and measures, concentrations, conversions, and accurate dosing of drugs in different dosage forms. This course will also teach application of kinetic principles and physicochemical parameters of drugs to therapeutically relevant issues like drug delivery, disposition, and therapeutic effectives in general and specific patient populations. This course emphasizes the importance of accurate drug and dose calculations by pharmacists to ensure optimum pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and safe patient medication outcomes. This course is closely associated with Drug Delivery Systems I and Integrated Pharmacy Labs I courses in the curriculum and provides a basis for pharmacokinetics in second year of the curriculum. Offered: Fall
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PHAR 311 - Professional Development and Wellness II (1)
The Professional Development and Wellness (PDW) series focuses on both the personal and professional development of student pharmacists. The first-year PDW courses will emphasize well-being and self-awareness, the second-year PDW courses will emphasize leadership and entrepreneurship/innovation, and both years will emphasize professionalism. In PHAR 311, students will continue self-awareness assessments and reflection from PHAR 301 and apply that knowledge to their plans for professional development during the Pharm.D. program. Offered: Spring.
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PHAR 312 - Foundations of the Pharmacy Profession II (2)
This two-course series will address foundational components of the pharmacy profession. This series (i.e., fall and spring) will involve topics such as the United States’ healthcare system, history of pharmacy, ethics, cultural awareness, pharmacy law and regulatory affairs, professional communication, professional development/social and behavioral aspects of practice, and patient safety. This course will also prepare students for their upcoming introductory pharmacy practice experiences (IPPEs) by introducing foundational concepts and other topics crucial to IPPE success. Offered: Spring.
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PHAR 313 - Drug Delivery Systems II (3)
The second of a two-course sequence focusing on the dosage forms and delivery systems available for different routes of administration. This course will focus on drugs and excipients and the rational design and manufacturing of dosage forms for oral as well as alternate routes of administration. Topics will be closely associated with foundational formulation concepts from Drug Delivery Systems I, including delivery, release, and therapeutic effectiveness of dosage forms. Emphasis will be placed on clinical aspects and patient outcomes as well as counseling for the various routes of administration. A section of this course will highlight new and emerging dosage forms that students may encounter as science and research evolve to develop more personalized medicines for patients. Offered: Spring.
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PHAR 314 - Introduction to Applied Science and Pharmacotherapy (3)
A foundational course that teaches principles of medicinal chemistry, pathophysiology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, patient assessment, and pharmacotherapy and applies them in an integrated approach to care of patients with respiratory disease. Offered: Spring.
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PHAR 315 - Introduction to Applied Pharmacy Research and Service (1)
This course is designed to provide the student with the general knowledge of (1) the fundamentals of research, (2) how to design and develop a research project, (3) methods of data collection and evaluation, (4) evaluation of pertinent scientific literature/databases, (5) introduction to research tracks, (6) purpose of an IRB and the application process. Offered: Spring.
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PHAR 316 - Integrated Biomedical Sciences III (3)
This course includes the basic principles, mechanisms, functional changes and metabolic sequelae of human disease impacting cells, organs and systems with particular focus on the autonomic, central and somatic motor nervous systems regulation of smooth, cardiac and skeletal muscle contraction and cardiovascular and pulmonary organ systems. Offered: Spring.
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PHAR 317 - Integrated Biomedical Sciences IV (3)
This course includes the basic principles, mechanisms, functional changes and metabolic sequelae of human disease impacting cells, organs and systems with particular focus on the components of the blood involved in clotting cascades, immune response to disease, and the gastrointestinal, bone, renal and reproductive systems. Offered: Spring.
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PHAR 320 - Integrated Pharmacy Lab I (2)
The first course in a series of authentic, hands-on experiences that enable students to develop skills that are essential for exemplary patient care. Students will practice integration of these patient care skills in simulated practice settings. DASH (Developing Academic Success and Health) week will prepare students to foster their success in pharmacy school. SPRINT (Simulating Practice ReadINess and Teamwork) weeks will promote student success by ensuring students have the opportunity to assimilate and demonstrate knowledge and skills related to be team and practice ready. Grading is pass/fail. Offered: Fall.
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PHAR 321 - Integrated Pharmacy Lab II (2)
The second course in a series of authentic, hands-on experiences that enable students to develop skills that are essential for exemplary patient care. Students will practice integration of these patient care skills in simulated practice settings. SPRINT (Simulating Practice ReadINess and Teamwork) weeks will promote student success by ensuring students have the opportunity to assimilate and demonstrate knowledge and skills related to be team and practice ready. Grading is pass/fail. Offered: Spring.
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PHAR 330 - Community Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) (3)
Introductory pharmacy practice experiences (IPPE) expose students to contemporary pharmacy practice with focused activities in pharmacy operations and introduction to patient care within a community pharmacy. This IPPE links previous didactic coursework to pharmacy practice and serves as a building block for advance pharmacy practice. Offered: Summer.
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PHAR 401 - Professional Development and Wellness III (1)
The Professional Development and Wellness series focuses on both the personal and professional development of student pharmacists. Elements included are wellbeing and self-awareness, leadership, entrepreneurship/ innovation, and professionalism. During this course, students will: a) explore techniques and skills that will enhance their wellbeing during pharmacy school, b) introduce students to leadership skills and opportunities, and c) introduce methods for students to position themselves to be successful in the pursuit of their career in the future. Offered: Fall.
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PHAR 402 - Applied Biostats and Drug Literature Evaluation (1)
This course is designed to provide students with the fundamental skills needed to critically evaluate, interpret, and apply medical literature (i.e., biostatistical and pharmacoepidemiological data) to improve patient care. The course builds on the research design, drug information resources, and literature retrieval skills introduced to and practiced by students in the first professional year. This course provides students with the requisite skills to facilitate lifelong learning. Offered: Fall.
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PHAR 403 - Pharmacy Informatics (1)
This course will prepare contemporary pharmacists to operate in a digital healthcare space to decrease medication misadventures and improve patient health outcomes. Additionally, learners will be able to demonstrate knowledge and awareness of pertinent laws and regulations pertaining to electronic databases that store, analyze, and communicate patient health information. Offered: Fall.
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PHAR 404 - Applied Science and Pharmacotherapy I (4)
This course falls within a course series which integrates the instruction of medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, and pharmacotherapy via an organ-system based approach. In this course, students will learn to apply their understanding of this information in order to make rational decisions in the medication management of patients with various cardiovascular disease states. Offered: Fall.
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