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spiritual, community, and educational paradigms are explored. Risk assessment andinterventions are investigated and analyzed to promote the stability of a family’s healthstatus. Offered fall semester.NR622 Health Care Policy, Organization, and Finance. Three credits. This coursepresents an overview of health care policy formulation, health care organization andfinancing. Nurses as health care providers, coordinators, and advocates will study thetheories and competencies needed to function in a new and complex health careenvironment. Offered spring semester.NR623 Advanced Pharmacodynamics for Primary Care. Three credits. Coursecontent will focus on the pharmacological management of self-limiting episodiccomplaints and stable chronic disease states commonly managed by advanced practicenurses. Offered fall semester.NR624 Advanced Research. Three credits. The components of research design,methodology, and statistical analysis are presented. The students develop the neededknowledge base to prepare them to conduct research studies. Prerequisite: NR 611.Offered spring semester.NR631 Evaluation and Instrumentation in Nursing. Three credits. This courseoffers students the knowledge and skills needed to collect, critically appraise, integrate,generate, and evaluate evidence for nursing practice. Prerequisite: NR 624. Offered fallsemester.NR641 Family Health Nursing I. Two credits. This course is the first course in thesupervised clinical experience for the family nurse practitioner role. The emphasis is ondeveloping clinical judgment in the primary care setting through critical analysis ofsubjective and objective client data. The clinical experience consists of 200 hours plus aweekly seminar. Prerequisites: NR611, 615, 616, 617, 623, Prerequisite or CorequisiteNR609 and NR621. In addition all students are required to show evidence of a currentRN license, malpractice insurance, recent physical examination with titers, and proof of8

current health insurance. Students must see the professor prior to registration toarrange clinical experiences. Offered fall and spring semesters.NR643 Family Health Nursing II. Three credits. This clinical course is a continuationof Family Health Nursing I. Students is afforded the opportunity to enhance clinical skillsand judgments developed in the previous course. Supervised clinical practices inprimary care settings with preceptors are maintained. The clinical experience consists of200 hours plus a weekly seminar. Prerequisite NR 641. In addition all students arerequired to show evidence of a current RN license, malpractice insurance, recentphysical examination with titers, and proof of current health insurance. Students mustsee the professor prior to registration to arrange clinical experiences. Offered fall andspring semesters.NR645 Family Health Nursing III. Three credits. This clinical course is acontinuation of Family Health Nursing II. Students are afforded the opportunity tocontinue to enhance clinical skills and judgments developed in the previous courses.This is the last clinical course for the family nurse practitioner. At the end of this coursestudents are expected to demonstrate competency in this role. Supervised clinicalpractice takes place in a variety of primary care settings with preceptors. The clinicalexperience consists of 200 hours plus a weekly seminar. Prerequisite: NR643. Inaddition all students are required to show evidence of a current RN license, malpracticeinsurance, recent physical examination with titers, and proof of current healthinsurance. Students must see the professor prior to registration to arrange clinicalexperiences Offered fall and spring semesters.NR691 Special Topics in Nursing. Three credits. Content varies to meet the specialinterests of graduate students and faculty. Offered periodically.NR693 Independent Study. One to four credits. Course designed for independentadvanced level study on a topic of the student’s own choosing after advisement bysponsoring departmental faculty. Students may use this course to engage in9

collaborative research with faculty. Prerequisite: permission of advisor and of director ofgraduate nursing. Offered fall and spring semesters.NR793 Civic Corporate Engagement Project Development Seminar. Threecredits. This course uses the parameters of the scientific process to investigate aspecial, health-related problem as currently seen in society. Students are expected todesign and implement a health related project. This course is taken in the last academicyear before graduation. NR631 Prerequisite or Co-requisite. Offered fall and springsemesters.NR699 Summer Practicum Supervision, 0 credits. This practicum affords the nursepractitioner student an opportunity to complete up to 75 hours of clinical preceptedpractice under the guidance of faculty. The hours may be applied towards the requiredclinical hours for NR643 or NR645. Students must have completed NR641 in order toparticipate in this practicum. (Fee applies)10

Post Master’s Advanced Certificate Program for Family Nurse PractitionerProgram of StudyThe Post Master’s Certificate Program for Family Nurse Practitioner builds on anearned master’s degree in nursing. The student completes 27 credits, inclusive ofprecepted clinical practice. Graduates completing this program will be certified by theNew York State Education Department as Family Nurse Practitioners.Admission Requirements1. Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited program with a minimum G.P.A. of3.0.2. Current New York State licensure as a Professional Registered Nurse.3. Malpractice insurance coverage.4. Current immunization and physical examination.5. Two (2) letters of reference attesting to applicant’s current knowledge base, clinicalcompetency and experiences, professional capabilities, and potential for successfullyassuming an advanced practice role.6. Current Curriculum Vitae/Resume.An application can be obtained from the Graduate Admissions Office, Campus Hall.Curriculum Schema of CoursesNR609 Management of Common Conditions3 creditsNR615 Advanced Pathophysiology3 creditsNR616 Advanced Health Assessment4 creditsNR617 The Advanced Practice Nurse3 creditsNR621 Dynamics of Family Health Nursing3 creditsNR623 Advanced Pharmacodynamics for Primary Care3 creditsNR641 Family Health Nursing I2 creditsNR643 Family Health Nursing II3 creditsNR645 Family Health Nursing III3 creditsTotal 27 credits11

GRADUATE PROGRAM OF STUDYCore Courses for All 793ElectiveCourseCreditsTheoretical Components of NursingDynamics of Family Health NursingAdvanced Patho-PhysiologyAdvanced Health AssessmentHealth Care Policy Organization and FinanceAdvanced Pharmacodynamics for Primary CareAdvanced ResearchEvaluation and Instrumentation in NursingCivic Corporate Engagement Project Development333433333331Total CreditsRequired Courses for the Family Nurse Practitioner RoleNR609NR617NR641NR643NR645CourseManagement of Common ConditionsThe Advanced Practice NurseFamily Health Nursing IFamily Health Nursing IIFamily Health Nursing IIITotal CreditsCredits332331412

Masters in NursingCurriculum Schema for Family Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Study, 5 Semesters**Fall Entry**Fall SemesterCreditsNR611Theo Components of NursingCreditsSpring Semester3NR617 Advanced Practice Nurse3NR615 Advanced Pathophysiology3NR616 Advanced Health Assessment**4NR623 Advanced Pharmacology3NR609 Management of Common Conditions3Total9TotalFall SemesterCreditsCredits10Spring SemesterNR621 Family Dynamics3NR624 Advanced Research3Elective3NR643* Family Health Nursing II3NR641* Family Health Nursing I2NR622 Nursing Health Care Policy,Organization & Finance3Total8Total9Fall SemesterNR645* Family Health Nursing IIICredits3NR793* Civic Corporate EngagementProject Development Seminar3NR631 Evaluation and Instrumentationin Nursing3Total9Total Credits 45*Offered Both Semesters** Includes Lab Component13

Masters in NursingCurriculum Schema for Family Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Study, 5 Semesters**Spring Entry**Spring SemesterNR617 Advanced Practice NurseCredits3NR616 Advanced Health Assessment**4NR622 Nursing Health Care Policy,Organization & Finance3Fall SemesterNR611 Theo Components of NursingCredits3NR615 Advanced Pathophysiology3NR6213Family DynamicsNR 623 Advanced Pharmacology3Total10Total12Spring SemesterCreditsFall SemesterCreditsNR624 Advanced Research3NR631Evaluation and Instrumentationin Nursing3NR641* Family Health Nursing I2Elective3NR609 Management of Common Conditions3NR643 Family Health Nursing II3Total8Total9Spring SemesterCreditsNR645* Family Health Nursing III3NR793* Civic Corporate EngagementProject Development Seminar3Total6Total Credits 45*Offered Both Semesters** Includes Lab Component14

Masters in NursingCurriculum Schema for Family Nurse PractitionerPart-Time Study, 7 Semesters** Spring Entry**Spring SemesterCreditsFall SemesterCreditsNR622 Nursing Health Care Policy,Organization & Finance3NR611 Theo Components of Nursing3NR616 Advanced Health Assessment**4NR615 Advanced Pathophysiology3Total7Total6Spring SemesterCreditsNR624 Advanced ResearchCreditsFall Semester3NR621 Dynamics of Family Health3NR617 The Advance Practice Nurse3NR623 Advanced PharmacodynamicsPrimary Care3Total6Total6Spring SemesterCreditsFall SemesterCreditsNR641* Family Health Nursing I2NR631 Evaluation & Instrumentation3NR609 Management of CommonConditions3NR643* Family Health Nursing II3Elective3Total5Total9Spring SemesterCreditsNR645* Family Health Nursing III3NR793* Civic Corporate EngagementProject Development Seminar3Total6Total Credits 45*Offered Both Semesters** Includes Lab Component15

Masters in NursingCurriculum Schema for Family Nurse PractitionerPart-Time Study, 7 Semesters**Fall Entry**Fall SemesterCreditsSpring SemesterCreditsNR611 Theo Components of NursingConditions3NR609 Management of Common3NR615 Advanced Pathophysiology3NR616 Advanced Health Assessment**4Total6Total7Fall SemesterCreditsSpring SemesterCreditsNR621 Dynamics of Family HealthNursing3NR624 Advanced Research3NR623 Advanced PharmacodynamicsPrimary Care3NR617 The Advance Practice Nurse3Total6Total6Fall SemesterCreditsSpring SemesterCreditsNR631 Evaluation & Instrumentationin Nursing3NR643* Family Health Nursing II3NR641* Family Health Nursing I2NR622 Nursing Health Care Policy,3Organization & Finance3Total8Total6Fall SemesterCreditsNR645* Family Health Nursing III3NR793* Civic Corporate EngagementProject Development Seminar3Total6Total Credits 45*Offered Both Semesters**Includes Lab Component16

Post Master’s Advanced Certificate ProgramFor Family Nurse PractitionerCurriculum Schema of CoursesFall SemesterCreditsCreditsSpring SemesterNR615 Advanced Pathophysiology3NR609 Nursing Management ofCommon Conditions3NR621 Dynamics of Family Health3NR616 Advanced Health AssessmentNursing**4NR623 Advanced Pharmacodynamics forPrimary Care3NR617 The Advanced Practice Nurse3Total9TotalFall SemesterNR641* Family Health Nursing ICredits2Spring SemesterNR643* Family Health Nursing II10Credits3Fall SemesterNR645* Family Health Nursing III3TOTAL CREDITS 27**Includes Lab Component17

The Evelyn L. Spiro School of Nursingat Wagner CollegeNR 641:Family Health Nursing IFaculty:Edna Aurelus, DNP, FNP-BC, RN-BCPlacement in Curriculum:Offered each semesterPrerequisites:NR 611, 615, 616, 617, 623NR 609, 621 Prerequisite or Co requisiteCredits:2Contact Hours:215COURSE OVERVIEW:This is the first of three seminar/practicum courses that prepares students to functionas in the advanced practice role of family nurse practitioner. The active learningexperience is that of providing care to families across the life span in the community.The care provided addresses the needs of those experiencing self limited episodiccomplaints or those with stable chronic disease states. The student uses concepts ofhealth promotion, applies information on diet and exercise, carries out proceduralprotocols, and selects guidelines of care to administer nursing treatment to individualsin various stages of wellness. Focusing on the goals of health promotion and diseaseprevention, students become apprised of and use information from national resourcesfor patient/family health education.One aspect of the course is the seminar which meets for 15 clock hours throughout thesemester. Seminars provide students the opportunity to offer case presentations thatcover a client's presenting problem, physical findings, history, and diagnosis withdifferential, tests ordered, procedures, treatment plan, pharmacology, health teachingand disposition. Growth and development, epidemiology, cultural, and psychosocialissues are integrated throughout the presentation. The focus in this course is doingphysical examinations, beginning focused visits in office and community, populationhealth and adult care with some pediatrics/family health.The additional learning aspect is the clinical practicum where the student completes 200hours in various primary care settings. The supervised clinical practicum provides thestudent with opportunities to design, implement, and evaluate comprehensive careprovided to clients/families. Preceptor supervision is provided by practicing nursepractitioners and physicians in the community.18

Student Learning Outcomes:Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:1. Demonstrate beginning competency in the management of health/illness,identifying client specific health promotion needs using the principles of life spandevelopment and Evidenced Based Practice2. Develop effective interpersonal transactions as they relate to therapeuticoutcomes3. Use effective teaching skills to impart knowledge to patients and families inprimary care4. Improve health care outcomes by interacting within health care systems toensure quality outcomes and culturally sensitive care5. Cultivate the role of the advanced practice nurse by demonstrating acommitment to the implementation, preservation and evaluation of the familynurse practitioner roleTEACHING STRATEGIES:1.Seminar and discussion2.Clinical testing & classroom testing3.Presentations by faculty4.Student Presented Case Studies and assigned topics5.Video & Computer Assisted learning (EKG, Disability CD & Universal Precaution DVD)6.PDA use7.Interactive web based Health Assessment with Shadow Health8.Simulation scenarios as available (Adult and M/CH)9.Meetings or conferences as assigned10. Students current knowledge and sharing of health issues.GRADE:20%20%20%20%20%SOAPs and casesForms, paperwork, attendance & participationPortfolioPresentationQuizzes and tests19

EVALUATION METHODS:1. Preceptor Evaluations2. Student's Practicum Logs and Portfolios3. Case Assignment Presentations4. Pre – Clinical Practical Testing in LAB5. Health Fairs and community assignments6. Shadow Health Assignments (HA & HX)7. Quizzes8. Attendance and participation9. Adherence to paperwork requirement such as monthly practice calendars.10.SOAP assignments (2)The course will be passed by students who, in the judgment of the faculty andpreceptor(s), are clinically competent and who have completed all course requirementsincluding community assignments. Students may be asked to spend additional hours inthe clinical agency until competence is demonstrated. These decisions are at thediscretion of the faculty and preceptor. Students carrying an incomplete in this courseare required to attend seminars until the incomplete is removed. The clinical portion ofthe course is P/F and, if F, this includes theory. A failure of the theory or clinicalportion entails repeating the entire course. For 2 or more absences, one letter gradeless. All clinical evaluation forms are available in the preceptor manual.REQUIRED TEXTS:1.Cash, Jill C., Glass, Cheryl A., Family Practice Guidelines, 3rd Ed. Springer Pub.2.Domino, Frank J., Baldor, Robert A., Grimes, Jill A., Golding, Jeremy, The FiveMinute Clinical Consult 2016, 24th edition. Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins3.Prabhu, F., Bickle,L., Case Studies to Accompany Bates Guide to PhysicalExamination and History Taking 9th edition. Lippincott Williams & WilkinsRECOMMENDED tonthManual: Manual of medical therapeutics. (34 edition). Little Brown & Co.2.Chen, Michael, Pope, Thomas, Ott, David.McGraw-Hill Professional PublishingBasic Radiology (2nd Edition).3. Thaler, Malcom S. The only ECK book you’ll ever need (8th edition) Philadelphia:Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins4.Download monthly Prescriber Index and Epocrates5.*All previous Core NP texts20

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:IPrior to beginning any clinical hours all students:1. Must pass a competency based clinical examination in advanced healthassessment skills (administered in the NRC by clinical professor who also willfollow you at the site) Note that students now have access to a web basedHealth Assessment Program from their home computer. Please see the Directorof the Nursing Resource Center for a pass word to use this program2. copies of the following must be submitted to faculty prior to doing clinical hoursand kept on file and be current:a. Current RN Licenseb. BLS Certificationc. Malpractice Insurance with “student FNP” claused. Personal Health Insurance Policy (copy) up to datee. Yearly Physical and HIPPA signature on Wagnerf. College form original, with all required labsg. Any additional requirements as dictated by the clinical agencyPlease keep copies of the above documentation at all time, the office is notresponsible to provide copies.Students are responsible for maintaining CURRENT documentation. Forms shouldbe sent to agencies as required. Students will not be permitted to continue in fieldwork if documents expire. Students in breach of this requirement will put their PASSstatus in jeopardy. All documents must be in student’s file as well. Students areresponsible for interacting with office staff to verify contracts and forms, as well asupdated calendars on file.II IT IS THE STUDENT'S RESPONSIBILITY TO MEET THE CLINICAL TIMEREQURIEMENTS AND TO SCHEDULE THEIR CLINICAL PRACITICUM AS WELL AS TONOTIFY THE OFFICE AND FACULTY OF THEIR PRACTICUM SCHEDULE VIAMONTHLY CURRENT PRINTED CALENDARS. FACULTY WILL CONDUCT REGULARSUPERVISION AND SITE VISITS THROUGHOUT THE SEMESTER.III All preceptors must be approved by the Professor or the Director of GraduateNursing prior to any contract or letter of agreement being generated. Complete thePreceptor Information Form and bring the completed form to the Professor forsignature and approval of the experience. There will be a stipulated time to meetwith the clinical placement coordinator regarding your preceptorships.SEE PRECEPTOR HANDBOOK” which is expected to be share with your preceptor.Anyone practicing without signed preceptor contract will be immediately dismissedfrom the course.Professional attire is expected when attending clinical agencies. A lab coat isrequired. Students must wear an identification badge at all times. If the agency21

does not provide one, students should use a badge that identifies them as an RNand a nurse practitioner student.IV Evaluations must be completed by your preceptor after each preceptor site is overand/or at the completion of 200 hours. Students must meet the objective of theClinical Evaluation Tool with increasing proficiency. Students must receive

program objectives and course sequences. In addition, the course outlines and evaluation tools for all three nurse practitioner courses are provided. Each course outline contains the policies related to the