Herbs, Nutraceuticals and Supplements for Advanced Practice Nursing
Program Description
This is a 9-credit, three course, sub-specialty in Herbs, Nutraceuticals and Supplements (HNS) which will focus on incorporating HNS within the Master of Science (MS) Nurse Practitioner (NP) programs. Education and training in this field is critical for healthcare providers practicing in today’s healthcare market. Patients commonly use herbs and supplements as an adjuvant to conventional medications, underscoring the need for providers and patients to discuss the use of products to prevent adverse side-effects and toxicities. The first two courses in this subspecialty are didactic and provide a foundation in the historical, cultural origins, safety, pharmacology, and scientific data on the use of HNS. The third course will be clinical in focus.
The Program Director of the Herbs, Nutraceuticals and Supplements (HNS) sub-specialty is Dr. Joyce Anastasi, PhD, DNP, FAAN, L.Ac.
Curriculum
| Courses | Credits |
| Herbs, Nutraceuticals and Supplements for Advanced Practice Nursing I | 3 |
| Herbs, Nutraceuticals and Supplements for Advanced Practice Nursing II | 3 |
| Herbs, Nutraceuticals and Supplements for Advanced Practice Nursing III | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 |
Herbs, Nutraceuticals and Supplements for Advanced Practice Nursing I
Credits: 3
The didactic course will introduce students to the scientific, regulatory and practice issues related to herbs, nutraceuticals and supplements (HNS). The use of HNS is typically a self-initiated process rather than practitioner initiated, presenting unique challenges in terms of safety and regulatory issues to both consumers and practitioners. This course will provide students with the foundation to communicate and to advise patients in a culturally sensitive manner, on the appropriate use of HNS.
Herbs, Nutraceuticals and Supplements for Advanced Practice Nursing II
Credits: 3
This didactic course will focus on commonly used herbs, nutraceuticals and supplements (HNS). There are hundreds of HNS products widely available in various pharmacies, health food stores, grocery stores and the internet. Each lecture will discuss the scientific evidence, indications, dosage and safety considerations for each HNS presented.
Herbs, Nutraceuticals and Supplements for Advanced Practice Nursing III
Credits: 3
This course incorporates both a weekly seminar and a one day/per week clinical observation with a practitioner who utilizes HNS in their practice (i.e. naturopath, herbalist, conventional practitioner). Seminars will be led by Dr. Anastasi. Western diagnoses such as cancer, arthritis, AIDS etc. will be presented in case study formats. Currently, many healthcare providers do not inquire whether their patients are using HNS products nor do they document the use in medical records. During each seminar, students will be required to analyze and formulate appropriate therapeutic plans incorporating, when appropriate, HNS products. For clinical observations, students must be prepared to obtain and analyze appropriate historical data, as well as, to formulate and evaluate relevant therapeutic plans with their respective preceptors. Students are expected to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of the specific regimen being prescribed and/or integrated into their clinical rotations.
School of Nursing
The School of Nursing has paved the way for professional nursing since 1892 and continues to lead the field as the foremost institution for advanced practice nursing.
The School of Nursing is a designated World Health Organization Collaborating Center for International Nursing Development in Advanced Practice. With urban clinical sites, expert faculty practitioners, cutting edge research, and the strength of the Columbia name and reputation, the School of Nursing produces graduates who possess the skills necessary to bring advanced practice nursing into the new millennium. As medical advances offer a cascade of new and useful therapies, the need for more health care providers will increase exponentially. Our country will face many health care challenges in the next 20 years, and nurse practitioners are essential to providing access to quality primary care.
Founded in 1892 as Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing, the School became part of Columbia University in 1937 and began offering the baccalaureate degree. It is one of the oldest schools of nursing in the US. In 1956, it became the first nursing program in the country to award a master’s degree in a clinical nursing specialty. In 1999, the School granted its first doctoral degree. More than 9,000 nurses have graduated since the School opened.
The School is part of the Columbia University Medical Center along with the Mailman School of Public Health, the School of Dental and Oral Surgery, and the College of Physicians and Surgeons. Each of these schools adds to the richness and diversity of the educational experience of students and faculty.
School of Nursing faculty have substantial experience in curriculum, instructional design, and research. They maintain expertise in their areas of teaching responsibility through participation at local, regional, and national conferences, involvement in scholarly presentations and publications, and faculty practice.
Columbia University School of Nursing is distinguished by the clinical excellence of its programs and graduates. Columbia nurses are making crucial contributions and improving the health of individuals wherever they practice.
The above information is current as of 6/08 and is subject to change at any time.