NS 807 - Theories and Concepts of Advanced Practice Roles

This course provides an overview of the roles of the graduate prepared nurse. The history, growth, and challenges of advance practice will be explored. Educational requirements, licensure, credentialing, roles, scope of practice, and practice environments to include cultural aspects, ethical, and legal issues for graduate prepared nurses will be reviewed. Various health policies will be discussed in relationship to the role of the graduate prepared nurse.

Semester hours: 3.0

Co-requisites:

  • GR 798 - Essentials of Scholarly Writing
  • NS 803 - Health Care Delivery Systems and Managed Care

Last updated: 07/30/2019