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Family Nurse Practitioner:Family nurse practitioners provide a holistic approach to primary care for individuals and families of all ages and are able to manage a wide variety of both acute and chronic health problems. They particularly emphasize health promotion and patient involvement in management of health care problems. Family nurse practitioners work in independent as well as collaborative practice settings.
NURS 555, NURS 523, NURS 524, NURS 600, NURS 601P, NURS 602P, NURS 603P, NURS 604P, NURS 614P, NURS 621P, NURS 622P, NURS 623P, NURS 624P (31 credits, 600 clinical hours)

Nurse Educator:This option prepares nurses to work as educators in academic, hospital, and community-based settings. Students develop an area of clinical specialization as well as skills in curriculum development, teaching-learning strategies, and evaluation. Particular emphasis is placed on tailoring content and presentation to learners' needs. Practicum experiences take place in a variety of educational settings. NURS 555, NURS 641E, NURS 642E, NURS 643E, NURS 644E, NURS 631E, NURS 632E, NURS 633E, NURS 634E (22 credits, 450 clinical hours)

Psychiatric-Mental Health: Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners/clinical nurse specialists provide primary mental care to individuals and families with diagnosed psychiatric disorders, individuals or populations at risk for mental disorders, and those experiencing a range of issues affecting emotional and psychological well-being. They promote optimal mental health and well-being using psychotherapeutic and psychobiologic interventions. They work independently as well as in collaborative or inpatient settings.
NURS 555, NURS 523, NURS 524, NURS 600, NURS 621M, NURS 622M, NURS 623M, NURS 624M, NURS 601M, NURS 602M, NURS 603M, NURS 604M (32 credits, 600 clinical hours)

Health Systems Leadership:Nurses in this option are prepared to assume administrative positions in inpatient, outpatient, community-based, and academic settings. Students gain knowledge and competency in financial and human capital management, as well as strategies for responding to clinical, ethical, and legal issues encountered in administrative roles.
NURS 555, NURS 571, NURS 578, NURS 579, NURS 641A, NURS 642A, NURS 643A, NURS 644A, NURS 645A, NURS 631A, NURS 632A, NURS 633A (29 credits, 600 clinical hours)