The following provides detailed information on specific course requirements to assist students in planning for upcoming clinical hour expectations and familiarizing themselves with the platforms utilized in the graduate nursing program. Additional information, including clinical and course objectives, can be found in individual course syllabi.
Typhon’s NP Student Tracking System (NPST) is an intuitive and secure student tracking platform that logs, tracks, and manages student clinical data. Information includes patient demographics, diagnosis and procedure codes, skills, medications, and clinical notes; without exposing HIPAA-protected health information. Students can also enter shift time and time spent in other activities using the time log feature. Typhon’s NPST allows clinical coordinators, faculty, and preceptors to track students’ progress and accuracy in real time as they learn in clinical settings.
Students within the AGACNP, AGCNS, FNP and PMHNP programs will be required to purchase the software as a one-time fee that will allow access to the platform during coursework and for up to five years post-graduation.
The i-Human program is an essential tool for evaluating students' clinical decision-making and patient management skills. All students enrolled in the AGACNP, AGCNS, FNP, and PMHNP programs are required to purchase access to the i-Human software. This purchase is mandatory for participation in NURS 618, Specialty I, and Specialty II courses. i-Human will be used to simulate patient scenarios. Faculty will evaluate students’ ability to assess and manage patients within their chosen specialties through these simulations. Students will receive detailed instructions on how to register and pay for the i-Human software on the first day of the NURS618 course and in Specialty I and II courses. It is the student’s responsibility to complete the registration and ensure they have access to the software before course activities begin. Failure to purchase and register for i-Human by the specified deadline may result in the inability to participate in required course activities, which could affect course performance and grades. Technical support and troubleshooting guidance for i-Human should be completed through i-Human directly. These are considered indirect clinical hours for the program.
All students enrolled in the FNP, AGACNP, and PMHNP programs are required to purchase the Barkley Board Review product during the second half of their Specialty II course. This purchase is mandatory to ensure adequate preparation for board certification. The Barkley Review includes a series of multimedia modules featuring videos and other resources that comprehensively cover material necessary for board exam preparation. These materials are intended to reinforce knowledge and provide strategic guidance for successful exam performance. Students will be provided with detailed instructions on how to register and pay for the Barkley Board Review during their Specialty II course. It is the student’s responsibility to complete the registration process and gain access to the materials in a timely manner. Failure to purchase and access the Barkley Review by the specified deadline may hinder a student’s preparation for board exams, potentially impacting their success. It is crucial that students comply with this requirement to ensure they are fully prepared.
This course is taught during the summer to develop assessment skills at the advanced level. Clinical activities include history taking, physical examinations, and recording in SOAP format. Students will be directed to practice physical assessments in segments (i.e. HEENT, Chest, ABD, Musculoskeletal, Neuro, male and female genitalia) and head to toe exams. Students will be required to purchase the i-Human software for this course. There are no direct clinical hours required in NURS 618.
This course requires 150 direct clinical hours. The majority of clinical hours will be in inpatient settings. Emphasis is on the synthesis of psychological, behavioral, social and physiological theories in the therapeutic management of acute and/or chronic illness, including disease prevention and health promotion. Content is centered on the development of the role of the clinical nurse specialist in the dimensions of clinician, research, educator, consultant, collaborator, and manager. Clinical experiences utilize holistic, research-based nursing therapies to care for individuals, families and aggregate populations within communities.
This course requires 150 direct clinical hours and the majority of clinical experiences are in the inpatient setting. This course further explores the advanced practice management of complex patients with acute and /or chronic illness in a changing health care delivery system. Emphasis is on the synthesis of psychological, behavioral, social, and physiological theories in the therapeutic management of clients with acute and/ or chronic illness, including disease prevention and health promotion. Content is centered on developing skills to influence the spheres of nursing and the health care systems.
This course facilitates the integration of the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role across all spheres of influence. Through the use of specialized practice and application of theoretical knowledge the students provided expert, holistic care to individuals and families while managing nursing and health care systems influences within a specific patient population. The course requires 200 direct clinical hours, with the majority of hours in an in-patient setting.
Students are required to complete 40 hours of direct care clinical. These hours can be completed in a variety of settings including acute care, long-term care or community clinics. The focus of the clinical is on the application of concepts from pathophysiology, pharmacology, and assessment. Students will benefit from direct patient care clinical in both leadership and education by establishing competency in a particular area of expertise.
This course requires 180 direct clinical hours in a primary care setting providing care to families. Students may practice from 8 to 16 hours per week during the course of the semester to develop expertise in the family nurse practitioner role. Clinical activities include taking histories, performing physical exams, determining a plan of care, conferring with the preceptor and documentation. Preceptors may include family nurse practitioners and primary care physicians. Students will be required to purchase the i-Human software for this course.
This course requires 180 direct clinical hours. The majority of practice should be in a primary care setting providing care to families. Students may select additional clinical specialty sites such as pediatrics, obstetrics, dermatology or other areas of interest. Students may practice from 12 to 16 hours per week during the course of the semester. Clinical activities include taking histories, performing physical exams, determining a plan of care, conferring with the preceptor and recording. Preceptors may include family and specialty nurse practitioners and primary care and specialty physicians. Students will be required to purchase the i-Human software for this course.
This course requires 270 direct clinical hours. The majority of practice should be in a primary care setting providing care to families. Students may select additional clinical specialty sites such as pediatrics, obstetrics, dermatology or other areas of interest with prior approval of course faculty. Students may practice 30+ per week during the course of the semester. Preceptors may include family and specialty nurse practitioners and primary care and specialty physicians. Focus should be in primary care and/or the site in which you may be employed following graduation. Students will be required to purchase the Barkley Review via the University for this course.
The focus of this course is on theoretical and clinical management of the psychiatric/mental health needs of individuals across the lifespan within the context of a family-based theoretical model. Clinical experiences are within outpatient environments and include a total of 135 direct clinical hours throughout the 16-week semester. Students incorporate the role of the family psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner as an independent and interdependent practitioner and performing comprehensive mental health assessments are primary clinical foci. Students will be required to purchase the i-Human software for this course.
The focus of this course is on expansion of the management of psychiatric/mental health status of individuals across the life span within the context of a family-based theoretical model with clinical experiences primarily in out- patient settings. Students spend 225 direct clinical hours in the clinical environment throughout the 16-week semester. Further role development is emphasized, including interdependent and independent practice. Theoretical concepts are related to management of individuals and families with acute and chronic mental health problems. Expanded participation in mental health assessments, planning care for stabilization of mental health, strategies for mental health promotion, therapies, and mental health education are included in course and clinical experiences. Students will be required to purchase the i-Human software for this course.
This course involves an intensive clinical experience in the family psychiatric & mental health nurse practitioner (FMHNP) role. The clinical experience includes 270 direct clinical hours in outpatient mental health settings. Preceptors will guide and direct the FMHNP students as they achieve greater independence and develop expertise in caring for families and individuals across the lifespan. Students will be required to purchase the Barkley Review via the University for this course.
This course requires a minimum of 180 direct clinical hours in various acute care settings. The clinical focus is on the role of the acute care nurse practitioner working with a multidisciplinary team. Clinical activities include taking histories, performing physical exams, determining a plan of care, conferring with the preceptor and recording. Preceptors may include NPs, PAs, MDs, or DOs in the acute care setting. The intent of this clinical is to establish a familiarity/identification of co-morbidities to facilitate and enhance the patient's return to optimal health. Students will be required to purchase the i-Human software for this course.
This course requires a minimum of 225 direct clinical hours in various acute care settings. The clinical focus is on the role of the acute care nurse practitioner working with a multidisciplinary team across settings to facilitate and accelerate the patient's return to optimal health. Clinical activities include taking histories, performing physical exams, rounding with the preceptor, determining a plan of care, conferring with the preceptor, and recording/dictation of the plan. Students may practice up to 36 hours of clinical per week. Preceptors may include NPs, Pas, MDs, or Dos in the acute care setting. Students will be required to purchase the i-Human software for this course.
This course requires a minimum of 270 direct clinical hours in various acute care settings. For this rotation, critical care or hospitalist is preferred, with exceptions considered on a case-by-case basis. The clinical focus is on the role of the acute care nurse practitioner working with a multidisciplinary team across settings to facilitate and accelerate the patient's return to optimal health. Clinical activities include taking histories, performing physical exams, rounding with the preceptor, determining a plan of care, conferring with the preceptor, and recording/dictation of the plan. Students may practice up to 36 hours of clinical per week. Preceptors may include NPs, PAs, MDs, or DOs in the acute care setting. Students will be required to purchase the Barkley Review via the University for this course.
Note: 600-level course indicates MSN and 700-level course indicates DNP