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Graduate Course Proposal Form Submission Detail - NGR6202C
Tracking Number - 2292

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Current Status: Approved, Permanent Archive - 2010-06-22
Campus: Tampa
Submission Type: Change
Course Change Information (for course changes only): This change is to merely correct a typographical error. When the course was originally submitted in 2007-08, The word "acute" was copied into the objectives. However, as the course description indicates, "acute" should be "chronic. There are no other changes; the objectives/outcomes just need to be corrected at the state level.
Comments: change in objectives - approved by GC on 4/19/10; in processing to send to SCNS; sent to SCNS 5/26/10


Detail Information

  1. Date & Time Submitted: 2010-02-24
  2. Department:
  3. College: NR
  4. Budget Account Number: 006201-10000
  5. Contact Person: Denise Maguire
  6. Phone: 69962
  7. Email: dmaguire@health.usf.edu
  8. Prefix: NGR
  9. Number: 6202C
  10. Full Title: Primary Care of the Adult II
  11. Credit Hours: 6
  12. Section Type: -
  13. Is the course title variable?: N
  14. Is a permit required for registration?: Y
  15. Are the credit hours variable?: N
  16. Is this course repeatable?:
  17. If repeatable, how many times?: 0
  18. Abbreviated Title (30 characters maximum): PC: Adult II
  19. Course Online?: -
  20. Percentage Online: 0
  21. Grading Option: -
  22. Prerequisites:
  23. Corequisites:
  24. Course Description: Didactic basis and practical experience for diagnosing and managing chronic health problems of the adult; emphasis on compiling and analyzing data, developing and implementing a plan; integrating health promotion and maintenance throughout course.

  25. Please briefly explain why it is necessary and/or desirable to add this course:
  26. What is the need or demand for this course? (Indicate if this course is part of a required sequence in the major.) What other programs would this course service?
  27. Has this course been offered as Selected Topics/Experimental Topics course? If yes, how many times?
  28. What qualifications for training and/or experience are necessary to teach this course? (List minimum qualifications for the instructor.)
  29. Objectives: 1. Counsel patient/families on health promotion, risk assessment, and health maintenance.

    2. Conduct assessments appropriate to the clients presenting condition, stage of development/maturation, and culture.

    3. Identify physical findings and aspects of subjective data associated with chronic health care problems of adults.

    4. Compile and analyze data to develop a differential diagnosis for common and chronic health problems of adults.

    5. Order and interpret appropriate laboratory tests and diagnostic studies for common and chronic health care problems.

    6. Develop a regimen of care consistent with results of data analysis that includes the physical, psychosocial and culture needs/resources of the patient as well as anticipatory guidance and educational needs

    7. Appropriately prescribe pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapy for common and chronic health problems of the child, adolescent, and adult.

    8. Apply principles of collaboration with other health care professionals for patients with specific diagnoses or psycho-social concerns.

    9. Incorporate community resources into the plan of care.

    10. Function within the parameters of the FNP role and legal scope of practice.

    11. Demonstrate the ability to write critique research literature.

    12. Use pertinent standards of care in diagnosing and treating adults with common and chronic health problems

  30. Learning Outcomes: 1. Counsel patient/families on health promotion, risk assessment, and health maintenance.

    2. Conduct assessments appropriate to the clients presenting condition, stage of development/maturation, and culture.

    3. Identify physical findings and aspects of subjective data associated with chronic health care problems of adults.

    4. Compile and analyze data to develop a differential diagnosis for common and chronic health problems of adults.

    5. Order and interpret appropriate laboratory tests and diagnostic studies for common and chronic health care problems.

    6. Develop a regimen of care consistent with results of data analysis that includes the physical, psychosocial and culture needs/resources of the patient as well as anticipatory guidance and educational needs

    7. Appropriately prescribe pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapy for common and chronic health problems of the child, adolescent, and adult.

    8. Apply principles of collaboration with other health care professionals for patients with specific diagnoses or psycho-social concerns.

    9. Incorporate community resources into the plan of care.

    10. Function within the parameters of the FNP role and legal scope of practice.

    11. Demonstrate the ability to write critique research literature.

    12. Use pertinent standards of care in diagnosing and treating adults with common and chronic health problems

  31. Major Topics:
  32. Textbooks:
  33. Course Readings, Online Resources, and Other Purchases:
  34. Student Expectations/Requirements and Grading Policy:
  35. Assignments, Exams and Tests:
  36. Attendance Policy: Course Attendance at First Class Meeting – Policy for Graduate Students: For structured courses, 6000 and above, the College/Campus Dean will set the first-day class attendance requirement. Check with the College for specific information. This policy is not applicable to courses in the following categories: Educational Outreach, Open University (TV), FEEDS Program, Community Experiential Learning (CEL), Cooperative Education Training, and courses that do not have regularly scheduled meeting days/times (such as, directed reading/research or study, individual research, thesis, dissertation, internship, practica, etc.). Students are responsible for dropping undesired courses in these categories by the 5th day of classes to avoid fee liability and academic penalty. (See USF Regulation – Registration - 4.0101,

    http://usfweb2.usf.edu/usfgc/ogc%20web/currentreg.htm)

    Attendance Policy for the Observance of Religious Days by Students: In accordance with Sections 1006.53 and 1001.74(10)(g) Florida Statutes and Board of Governors Regulation 6C-6.0115, the University of South Florida (University/USF) has established the following policy regarding religious observances: (http://usfweb2.usf.edu/usfgc/gc_pp/acadaf/gc10-045.htm)

    In the event of an emergency, it may be necessary for USF to suspend normal operations. During this time, USF may opt to continue delivery of instruction through methods that include but are not limited to: Blackboard, Elluminate, Skype, and email messaging and/or an alternate schedule. It’s the responsibility of the student to monitor Blackboard site for each class for course specific communication, and the main USF, College, and department websites, emails, and MoBull messages for important general information.

  37. Policy on Make-up Work:
  38. Program This Course Supports:
  39. Course Concurrence Information:


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