This course re-enforces skills in assessing a patient's condition, and focuses on identifying significant findings upon which treatment decisions are made. In this class, students build on knowledge of health promotion and assessment and expand this knowledge into caring for individuals with altered health states. Building on an understanding of normal anatomy and physiology, concepts of pathophysiology are integrated. Common diagnostic tests and associated nursing responsibilities are covered. Clinical and lab experiences focus in developing proficiency with providing basic nursing care and comprehensive patient assessment.

Requires 84 clinical hours.This course re-enforces skills in assessing a patient's condition, and focuses on identifying significant findings upon which treatment decisions are made. In this class, students build on knowledge of health promotion and assessment and expand this knowledge into caring for individuals with altered health states. Building on an understanding of normal anatomy and physiology, concepts of pathophysiology are integrated. Common diagnostic tests and associated nursing responsibilities are covered. Clinical and lab experiences focus in developing proficiency with providing basic nursing care and comprehensive patient assessment.

This course focuses on the major mental health disorders, therapeutic interventions and the role of the nurse in the acute mental health setting. Students will use the nursing process to enhance their delivery of bio-psycho-social-cultural developmental-spiritual nursing care to individuals and their families who are coping with major mental illnesses. The student will integrate interprofessional collaboration, patient education and patient advocacy in the care of the patient with acute mental health disorders. Clinical experiences will focus on the care of those with acute mental health needs.

Requires 84 clinical hours. This course focuses on the major mental health disorders, therapeutic interventions and the role of the nurse in the acute mental health setting. Students will use the nursing process to enhance their delivery of bio-psycho-social-cultural developmental-spiritual nursing care to individuals and their families who are coping with major mental illnesses. The student will integrate inter-professional collaboration, patient education and patient advocacy in the care of the patient with acute mental health disorders. Clinical experiences will focus on the care of those with acute mental health needs.

This course, which builds on Nursing Care to Support Physiologic Functioning 1, applies bio-psycho-social-cultural-developmental-spiritual concepts in developing, implementing and evaluating nursing interventions for the adult and elderly client experiencing altered health states. Concepts of comprehensive patient assessment, pathophysiology, and pharmacology are reinforced and mastered. Students to introduced to prioritizing and predicting individual's needs, and evaluating outcomes of care Clinical and lab experiences focus on implementing and evaluating nursing care with increasing independence.

Requires 84 clinical hours. This course, which builds on Nursing Care to Support Physiologic Functioning 1, applies bio-psycho-social-cultural-developmental-spiritual concepts in developing, implementing and evaluating nursing interventions for the adult and elderly client experiencing altered health states. Concepts of comprehensive patient assessment, pathophysiology, and pharmacology are reinforced and mastered. Students to introduced to prioritizing and predicting individual's needs, and evaluating outcomes of care Clinical and lab experiences focus on implementing and evaluating nursing care with increasing independence.

This course focuses on the synthesis of nursing knowledge required to care for the patient and family with complex, multi-system problems. This course provides students opportunities to critically evaluate and apply knowledge and skills learned throughout the nursing program. The effect of complex health problems on the individual and their families, the health team and health system is emphasized.

Requires 84 clinical hours. This course focuses on the synthesis of nursing knowledge required to care for the patient and family with complex, multi-system problems. This course provides students opportunities to critically evaluate and apply knowledge and skills learned throughout the nursing program. The effect of complex health problems on the individual and their families, the health team and health system is emphasized.

The course prepares the student to develop beginning leadership and management skills. The student will develop the role of an effective, collaborating team member and prepare for future leadership and management roles. Concepts of organizational systems, change theory, quality and safety are integrated into the role of the professional nurse.

A final nursing class utilizes a case study approach to focuses on the synthesis of nursing knowledge required to care for the patient and family with complex nursing needs. Centers on nursing care of patients across the life span but emphasizes the adult and geriatric patient. Assimilates previously learned information to add the depth and breadth necessary to provide holistic care for patients and families in challenging health care circumstances. Requires independent preparation and critical thinking for the synthesis and acquisition of new understandings, which will serve as a model for the ongoing professional development of the nurse as a lifelong learner.

This nursing course focuses on improving professional nursing skills in a clinical capstone experience. The major focus is on mastering clinical decision making skills and preparing for independent professional practice. Weekly seminars cultivate critical thinking and clinical judgment, group process, discussion, communication, transitioning from student to newly licensed nurse along with the role of future nursing leaders and managers.

This course is a graduate entry-level nursing course designed to guide the student in building  a robust knowledge base of adult medical and surgical health conditions. Throughout the course, the student will learn about various alterations with gradually increasing complexities. The course will support professional discussion, engagement, and knowledge sharing during discussions of clinical cases while maintaining strict patient privacy. Over the course of the semester, the student will examine the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, integration of ethical and cultural values, and use of health information technology as it applies to the safe delivery of compassionate client-centered care.

In this course, which builds on knowledge from previous courses in the Direct Entry program, students will apply the concepts of bio-psycho-social-cultural-developmental-spiritual sciences in developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing interventions for the childbearing person, the newborn, and their families who are experiencing variances in functional health patterns with a special emphasis on health.

In this clinical course, students will apply the concepts of bio-psycho-social-cultural-developmental-spiritual sciences in developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing interventions for the childbearing person, the newborn, and their families who are experiencing variances in functional health patterns with a special emphasis on health management and sexuality/reproduction. Clinical experiences will encompass care of the low-risk and high-risk families in both acute and community settings.

The course provides the framework for students to apply nursing theory and principles in promoting, maintaining, and restoring health for infants, children, and their families. Students will integrate concepts of bio-psycho-social-cultural-developmental-spiritual sciences to provide evidence-based, holistic, and compassionate nursing care.

This course provides the framework for students to apply nursing theory and principles in promoting, maintaining, and restoring health for infants, children, and their families. Students will integrate concepts of bio-psycho-social-cultural-developmental-spiritual sciences to provide evidence-based, holistic, and compassionate nursing care. Clinical experience in acute or community pediatric settings contextualizes learning and facilitates clinical reasoning, decision-making, and comportment through the application and integration of nursing science and caring practice.This one-credit clinical course includes 84 hours of clinical learning. 64 hours will take place in the off-site clinical placement, and 10 hours will take place on-site in the Simulation Lab. Per MA BORN, 1 hour in on-site clinical (Sim Lab) is equivalent to 2 hours in the off-site placement.

The nursing profession affirms that health is a fundamental and universal human right. Nurses have an obligation and commitment to eliminate health disparities, increase health equity, and improve health outcomes for all. In this course, students will engage in exploring the historical context of social and institutional policies, systemic and structural racism, and social determinants of health as they impact healthcare delivery and health outcomes today.  Students will use reflective practice to identify and address implicit bias in addition to racism and bias in the clinical setting. This course will equip students to use an equity lens to guide their practice and apply innovative and collaborative strategies to advocate for social change.

This course is designed to provide the FNP student with an overview of family assessment, intervention and evaluation across the lifespan. This course will assist the FNP student to consider the relevant theoretical and research underpinnings of family based assessment in order to foster, promote and strengthen family functioning. Application of this content for practice will be facilitated through lectures, course discussions, case studies and selected written topics.

This course examines the clinical and physical exam practice of the family nurse practitioner in the primary care setting. This course will build on the fundamental principles of health assessment and provide further information to obtain, interpret, and intervene on common physical exam findings. Students should take time to review and understand the concepts presented in this course in preparation for Immersion Weekend. 

This course is Part I of a two-part clinical course series and provides the student the opportunity to integrate theoretical content into practice. Through clinical conferences, skills-building sessions, and clinical practice, the FNP student will achieve the skills necessary to provide primary care to patients across the life span. The synchronous class sessions will meet every other week.This course requires 336 clinical hours over 14 weeks of practice in a clinical setting with a nurse practitioner, certified nurse midwife, physician assistant, or physician preceptor. Clinical experiences may be provided in a variety of health care settings including, but not limited to, community health centers, private offices, tertiary care settings, urgent care centers, and homeless shelters.

This course is Part II of a two-part clinical course series and provides the student the opportunity to integrate theoretical content into practice. Through clinical conferences, skills-building sessions, and clinical practice, the FNP student will achieve the skills necessary to provide primary care to patients across the life span. The synchronous class sessions will meet every other week.This course requires 336 clinical hours over 14 weeks of practice in a clinical setting with a nurse practitioner, certified nurse midwife, physician assistant, or physician preceptor. Clinical experiences may be provided in a variety of health care settings including, but not limited to, community health centers, private offices, tertiary care settings, urgent care centers, and homeless shelters.

FNP I: Adult Gerontology in Primary Care I is the first course in the Adult Gerontology series. This course is designed to help students integrate both theoretical knowledge and clinical practice in providing primary healthcare to the adult and geriatric populations at an advanced level. It serves as preparation for clinical practice in a supervised primary healthcare setting.Building on foundational knowledge from Advanced Human Pathophysiology, Advanced Health Assessment, Advanced Pharmacology, and Family Theory, this course emphasizes the application of clinical skills to real-world scenarios. Students will apply their knowledge to deliver primary care nursing effectively to adults and geriatric patients.The course integrates a developmental perspective with a systems approach, addressing common health issues encountered in primary care. Students will continue developing comprehensive patient assessments and make informed decisions about nursing and medical interventions. The focus will be on promoting optimal health and functional well-being for patients.

This is the second course in the sequence of the FNP primary care core curriculum. The focus ofNURS 562 is on the holistic gynecological care of the woman and care of the low-risk childbearing woman. Developmental, theoretical, and family perspectives are applied and virtual simulations are utilized to integrate content into gynecologic and obstetric practice. The goal is to develop and advance information-gathering, clinical judgment, critical thinking, diagnostic reasoning, and patient education skills while incorporating evidence-based practice. The student nurse practitioner will achieve the skills needed for patient-centric, safe, effective, quality primary care of the woman and childbearing family in the ambulatory care setting.

This 2-credit course offers a thorough overview of pediatric primary care, focusing on health promotion, disease prevention, and the management of common pediatric conditions. Students will develop the skills necessary to provide holistic, family-centered care to children from infancy through adolescence, emphasizing growth and development, nutrition, immunizations, behavioral health, and chronic illness management. Through a combination of asynchronous lectures, interactive live sessions, online simulations, and assessments, students will prepare to deliver effective, evidence-based care in a primary care setting.

This theoretical course provides an in-depth introduction to the foundational concepts of leadership in nursing, with a primary focus on personal leadership development, team dynamics, and the essentialprinciples of management and organizational behavior. Students will explore key leadership theories, styles, and strategies that are critical for effective nursing leadership in diverse healthcare settings. Emphasis is placed on self-awareness, communication skills, conflict resolution, and decision-making processes that shape leadership in nursing practice. (Leadership Clinical I: NURS 590A) is the practical course that will focus on clinical application of the concepts learned in this course.

This practical course focuses on the clinical application and synthesis of leadership and management concepts presented in previous courses. This leadership practicum requires 189 hours; 75 precepted hours and 114 applied hours. The practicum site will be mutually agreed upon by student and faculty member taking into consideration the student's preferred practice setting. This course will build on the theory presented in NUR 512, and develop clinical skills directly related to understanding leadership and management in Nursing, self-awareness and emotional Intelligence, communication skills, team dynamics and collaboration, and organizational structure and culture.

This non-credit course presents an introduction to the process of learning in an online environment. It will introduce you to the software used in the blended Doctor of Nursing Practice Program: eLearning and Simmons Webmail. Brief assignments are designed to provide you with experience with the different elements involved in online learning and establish your ability to learn in the online environment. You will be provided with ample practice exercises in a pressure-free environment, where you can participate in the activities you will utlize in the DNP program. You will interact with some of your future classmates and learn tips and tricks from previous online students for how to best manage your online learning. This course is designed to prepare you to be successful in obtaining your DNP degree and enjoy the process!

This course prepares you to author two scholarly papers that align with your scholarly interests. Emphasis will be placed on developing two scholarly writing skills that improve scholarly writing proficiency consistent with professional scholarship.

This course covers a wide range of statistical methods used in health care research. It begins with a review of descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, and bivariate analyses including chi-square and correlation. It then introduces students to multivariate methods such as repeated measures ANOVA, linear regression, and binary logistic regression. The course is taught using an applied approach. Students are asked to relate the material to their own practice and use SPSS statistical software for assignments. The primary goal of the course is to prepare students to conduct statistical analyses for their Capstone project and other future research.

The focus of this course is on essential core concepts, skills, and tools that capture evidence based practice for the DNP and define the health care informatics field. We will examine a variety of current and emerging health information technologies to promote safe patient care, improve health care quality and efficiency and foster consumer-centric care to advance nursing practice and nursing science. We will be applying the theoretical perspectives derived from personal learning environments in adult education to foster a learning environment that promotes individual understanding and application of complex material.

This is an elective course in the Simmons Doctor of Nursing Practice Program, but students in any clinical discipline or those planning to lead health care programs or organizations would benefit from this course. The course focuses on the knowledge, skills and attitudes that when acquired and applied effectively, can assure a high quality and safe patient and family health care experience in a variety of practice settings. The importance of setting aims, applying statistical methods to measure variation, hypothesis identification and planning change using the PDCA (plan, do, check, and act) cycle form the basis of the course. Current health policy issues related to assuring safe, high quality, effective, equitable, timely, patient-centered and efficient care (Institute of Medicine [IOM] 2000, 2001, 2004, 2007) will be addressed.

This course surveys nutritional recommendations throughout the life cycle that pertain to disease prevention and health promotion. Special emphasis is given to the latest research findings in risk factors for chronic diseases. Students are encouraged to interpret research findings and develop strategies to promote healthy lifestyles.

This elective course offers students the opportunity to participate in an individualized nutrition field experience.