Program Specialty Areas
Adult Health
Adult Acute and Critical Care Nurse Practitioner (Admissions moratorium in effect)
The Master of Science in Nursing degree with a focus in Adult Acute and Critical Care Nursing prepares the nurse for advanced practice in the care of physically ill adults. Emphasis is on adults with existing and/or potential physiological alterations and their concomitant developmental and psychosocial needs. Clinical practicum sites are individualized based on the student’s identified goals and area of clinical interest. The curriculum develops the advanced practice nurse’s roles of practitioner, educator, and clinical scholar through education in rigorous and consistent diagnostic reasoning and theory-based practice. The analysis, critique, and utilization of nursing and biopsychosocial theory and constructs are also reviewed. Graduates are eligible to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification examination.
Adult Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (Admissions moratorium in effect)
The Master of Science in Nursing degree with an Adult Primary Care Nursing major prepares the adult nurse practitioner in primary care. The focus of the clinical sequence is on the adult and adolescent client and his/her response to actual or potential healthcare needs. Primary care includes the assumption of accessible, accountable, comprehensive, coordinated first-contact care, as well as longitudinal management. Opportunity is provided to study the theoretical foundation of nursing practice with the development of practice models of primary care. Advanced assessment and diagnostic reasoning are taught as the basis for nursing management. The study and practice of gerontological nursing are integrated in the clinical course. Emphasis is placed on the development of clinical judgment in health promotion as well as in the nursing management of acute and chronic health problems. Clinical practicum is implemented in a variety of settings, including an autonomous primary care nursing center. Graduates are eligible to sit for the Adult Primary Care Nurse Practitioner exam through the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (Admissions moratorium in effect)
The Master of Science in Nursing degree with a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner major prepares the nurse practitioner in primary care of the older adult. The focus of the clinical sequence is on the older adult client and his/her response to actual or potential healthcare needs. Primary care includes the assumption of accessible, accountable, comprehensive, coordinated first-contact care, as well as longitudinal management. Opportunity is provided to study the theoretical foundation of nursing practice with the development of practice models of primary care. Advanced assessment and diagnostic reasoning are taught as the basis for nursing management. Emphasis is placed on the development of clinical judgment in health promotion as well as in the nursing management of acute and chronic health problems. Clinical practicum is implemented in a variety of settings, including a geriatric center of excellence, long-term care settings and assisted living environments. Graduates are eligible to sit for the Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner exam through the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Family, Community, & Mental Health
Clinical Nurse Specialist in Community Health Nursing
The Master of Science in Nursing degree with a specialty in Public Community Health Nursing prepares nurses for advanced practice in the care of vulnerable populations and communities. The goal of this program is to prepare clinical nurse specialists who will promote the health and well-being of populations and communities. Improving the health of populations and communities is addressed through community assessment, program planning and implementation, leadership strategies, health policy development, and program evaluation. Community partnerships and collaborations are emphasized throughout the curriculum. Upon completion of the Master’s program, students will be eligible to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center certification examination for the Clinical Specialist in Public Community Health Nursing.
The Master of Science in Nursing degree with a major in Advanced Practice Nursing with Neonates prepares nurses for advanced practice in the care of high risk neonates. The curriculum combines both broad foundational knowledge essential for the care of neonates as a vulnerable population, as well as specialty knowledge in high-risk neonatal care. Attention is given to health promotion, prevention of disease and disability, disease process, clinical management, and family-centered care. The goal of this innovative program is to prepare advanced practice nurses who will promote the health and development of neonates as individuals and as population groups encountering changing healthcare systems within urban and global environments. Upon program completion, students are eligible to take a certification examination through the National Certification Corporation.
The Master of Science in Nursing degree with a major in Advanced Practice Nursing with Women, Neonates and Children and concentration in nurse-midwifery prepares advanced practice nurses to care for women and newborns as Certified Nurse-Midwives. The curriculum combines both broad foundational knowledge and specialty knowledge in primary care, women’s health, newborn care and midwifery. Upon successful program completion, graduates are eligible for licensure/certification in Michigan and all 50 U.S. states and able to take the national American Midwifery Certification Board examination. Nurse-midwife graduates are prepared to provide comprehensive health care services throughout women’s lives and during the newborn period.
The Nurse-Midwife concentration is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, 8403 Colesville Rd., Ste 1550, Silver Spring, MD 20910, 290-485-1800, http://www.midwife.org/accreditation
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care
The Master of Science in Nursing degree with a major in Advanced Practice Nursing with an acute care pediatric focus prepares nurses for advanced practice in the care of acutely and critically ill children and adolescents. The goal of this innovative program is to prepare advanced practice nurses who will promote the health and development of children and adolescents as individuals and as population groups encountering changing healthcare systems within urban and global environments. Graduates of the PNP-AC program are prepared to provide expert clinical care to meet the specialized physiological and psychological needs of children and adolescents with complex acute, critical, and chronic health conditions and/or urgent, emergent, and life-threatening conditions. The curriculum combines both broad foundational knowledge essential for the care of children as a vulnerable population, as well as specialty knowledge in pediatrics. Attention is given to health promotion, prevention of disease and disability, disease process, treatment, clinical management, and family-centered care provided in a variety of acute and critical care settings including hospitals, intensive care units, emergency departments, and clinics. Upon program completion, students are eligible to take a certification examination through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care
The Master of Science in Nursing degree with a major in Advanced Practice Nursing with a primary care pediatric focus prepares nurses for advanced practice in the care of children and adolescents. The goal of this innovative program is to prepare advanced practice nurses who will promote the health and development of children and adolescents as individuals and as population groups encountering changing healthcare systems within urban and global environments. Graduates of the PNP-PC program are prepared to provide pediatric primary healthcare including health maintenance, anticipatory guidance, well-child examinations, developmental screening, and diagnosing and managing common and complex health/illness conditions. The curriculum combines both broad foundational knowledge essential for the care of children as a vulnerable population, as well as specialty knowledge in pediatrics. Attention is given to health promotion, prevention of disease and disability, treatment, clinical management, and family-centered care in a variety of settings including primary care clinics, specialty clinics, and community environments. Upon program completion, students are eligible to take a certification examination through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Psychiatric Mental Health - CNS and NP
All students in the Psychiatric and Mental Health (PMH) concentration gain knowledge in biological, neurological, pharmacological, and physiological domains that prepare them to conduct comprehensive assessments and utilize a range of psychobiological interventions. The PMH clinical nursing course sequence focuses on: Psychiatric assessment, triage, and crisis intervention; Biopsychological models of mental health and illness; Theory and practice with individual interest (e.g., addictions, eating and sleep disorders, gender issues, HIV/AIDS, major psychiatric illnesses, violence) and with clinical populations of interest.
Students planning to assume psychotherapy, consultation, and liaison roles are prepared to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Adult or Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist examination. Students planning to assume mental health primary care roles take coursework which prepares them to take the ANCC Adult or Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner examination. Courses that lead to interdisciplinary certificates in addictions, conflict resolution, developmental disabilities, or infant mental health also may be elected.
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) (Admissions moratorium in effect)
The Master of Science in Nursing degree with a major in Advanced Practice Nursing with Women, Neonates and Children prepares nurses for advanced practice in the care of women. The WHNP specialty curriculum combines both broad foundational knowledge essential for the care of women as a vulnerable population and specialty knowledge in women’s health. Attention is given to health promotion, prevention of disease, and disability. The goal of this innovative program is to prepare advanced practice nurses who will promote the health and development of women as individuals and as population groups encountering changing healthcare systems within urban and global environments. Upon program completion, WHNP students are eligible to take a certification examination through the National Certification Corporation.