Explores the theoretical foundations and application of quality improvement methods, tools and strategies needed to increase organizational effectiveness. Focuses on measurement and accountability in health care delivery systems through the examination and analysis of data, structures, processes, and outcomes. Prepares students to lead and practice in organizations that advance high reliability principles, patient safety, interprofessional teamwork, and continuous learning.

This online course builds on the NP's fundamental knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology, focusing on major mental disorders across the lifespan. Disorders are examined including various factors such as developmental, genetic, injury, trauma, infection, degeneration, and substance use disorders. Complex networks necessary for maintaining homeostasis within the brain and between the brain and body are examined in relation to these disorders.

This course focuses on models and methods of translating evidence into practice, including synthesis of evidence, program planning and evaluation, and preparation of an evidence-based research proposal. Students lay the foundation for their DNP Scholarly Project and may begin their 500 required clinical hours. Prereq: majors only. Cr/F.

The NP will develop knowledge and competencies for psychiatrically-focused assessments and diagnostic reasoning. Students will synthesize and apply psychotherapeutic theories and concepts to further their immersion into the development and progression of assessment of mental disorders with knowledge and skills to perform advanced clinical differential diagnoses of individuals with mental disorders across the lifespan. Students will acquire and apply knowledge of the diagnostic criteria of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders V (DSM-5).