Rural-Adult Nurse Practitioner
Curriculum Overview/Clinical-Narrative
The Rural-ANP requires 18 months of full-time study (individualized
part-time progressions are available). Part-time students have
six years to complete the Master's Program. Rural-ANP preparation
includes course work in:
- Biological sciences (physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology);
- Nurse practitioner skills (health assessment, symptom
analysis, diagnostic reasoning, health promotion/disease
prevention, pharmacological and non-pharmacological management
of common acute and chronic health problems);
- Nursing science and practice (clinical practica and seminars;
issues in the care of adults with physical or mental health
problems, culturally competent care, interdisciplinary approaches
to care, care in rural communities);
- Research methods (coursework and project/thesis).
Classes offered include in-person instruction as well as with
Technology-Enhanced Distance Learning (TEDL). When the student
and teacher are separated geographically, technology can bridge
the separation. Resources used to connect students with faculty
include videostreaming, videoconferencing, and web courses.
- All required Rural-ANP course work is accessible to students
living in western Washington.
- Clinical practice experiences are are arranged, when possible,
near the student’s home .
- Course plans generally require two days per week of scheduled
activities.
- Program development and fieldwork placement are individualized
to meet the goals of the student.
- Students may take courses at the Seattle campus if desired.
- Information technology is used to enhance learning and
clinical practice.Rural clinical venues support the program,
including hospitals, clinics, primary care settings, and
agencies serving the medically underserved.
Sample Grid for Full-Time
Progression
Elective Options: Autumn, Winter, Spring, Summer
Additional Rural-Adult Nurse Practitioner Information
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