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NURS 4371 - PERSPECTIVES IN PROFESSIONAL NURSING [2 Credits]
The focus of this capstone professional development course is to assist the senior level nursing student transition into the role of professional nursing through the development of personal leadership, professional accountability skills and role-socialization. Course activities are structured to examine the nine American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards of Professional Performance-quality of practice, education, professional practice evaluation, collegiality, collaboration, ethics, research, resource utilization, and leadership Past, current and future health practice and nursing issues and trends are analyzed utilizing critical thinking skills. Contemporary nursing leaders are identified and their impact on nursing practice is discussed. Prerequisites: NURS 4352, 4362, 4372, 4357, and 4358. Corequisites: NURS 4359, 4369, and 4346.
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NURS 4372 - CRITICAL CARE NURSING SIMULATION/LAB [1 Credit]
Critical Care Nursing Simulation/Lab builds upon the basic sciences and principles of nursing established in previous level nursing courses. Theoretical foundations for this course focus on the physiological changes occurring in adults/aged adults with acute, complex health problems. This course provides the opportunity for clinical application and interfaces with the theory course Critical Care Nursing Theory, and the practicum course Critical Care Nursing Practicum. Simulation/Lab content is guided by standards of critical care nursing formulated by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses. In the simulation/lab setting, students are expected to be able to apply the nursing process in the practice of nursing and in assisting the client and family to cope with an acute health crisis. Simulation/Lab learning experiences occur in a simulated environment. [30 hours simulation /lab]. Prerequisites: NURS 3355, 3365, 3358, 3368, 3451, and 3370. Corequisites: NURS 4352 and 4362
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NURS 4375 - RN MENTAL/ COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING THEORY [5 Credits]
Provides the registered nurse student with a holistic perspective of individuals, families, groups, and community dynamics experienced in population focused care. This course focuses on synthesizing nursing, mental health, public, and community health theory to promote and preserve the health of populations. Emphasis will be placed on preventive strategies targeting health of populations. Prerequisite: NURS 3375, Co-requisite: NURS 4376.
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NURS 4376 - RN MENTAL / COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING PRACTIUM [3 Credits]
Provide an intensive clinical study of mental/community health nursing as a nurse generalist. Students will practice a concentrated time in the mental health/community health nursing setting based on their individual learning needs. Development and refinement of their role as a baccalaureate prepared nurse generalist with specific knowledge and clinical experience in mental/community health nursing are the expected clinical outcomes. Prerequisite: NURS 3375, co-requisite: NURS 4375.
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NURS 4378 - RN POPULATION FOCUSED NURSING PRACTICUM [2 Credits]
Population Focused Practicum will incorporate the theories, concepts, and research findings presented in Population Focused Nursing Theory course. The goals of the practicum are performing health promotion and public/community health principles and concepts to contribute to developing or maintaining a healthy community. A contemporary and emerging perspective to working within community agencies will be applied. Practicum experiences will emphasize flexibility, cultural competence, respectful communication, effective and efficient therapeutic intervention for individuals, families, communities, and a global population. [90 hours practicum]. Prerequisites: NURS 3355, 3365, 3358, 3368, 3370, and 3451. Co requisites: NURS 4357
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NURS 4379 - NURSING LEADERSHIP IN THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM [5 Credits]
A capstone leadership course, which builds on knowledge gained in basic sciences, humanities, and previous nursing courses. Standards of professional nursing practice including those from American Nurses Association (ANA), Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), Louisiana State Board of Nursing (LSBN), Sigma Theta Tau, American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE), and other specialty organizations are incorporated into the course. This course provides the opportunity for clinical application of theory to expose registered nurses to leadership roles. In the practicum setting, students apply the core values of caring, professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity, and excellence while being involved with organizational leaders as preceptors. Students examine and apply their own nursing leadership skills, distinguishing them from management skills, and analyze their individual leadership potential.
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NURS 4380 - ADVANCED CONCEPTS IN PROFESSIONAL NURSING PRACTICE [3 Credits]
This course provides opportunities for RN students to further explore concepts that influence professional nursing practice. Students examine the evolution and trends of contemporary nursing practice. Professional practice roles and technological advancement will be explored as they apply to ensuring patient safety and quality with the use of evidence based practice and intraprofessional collaboration. Concepts of patient advocacy applied through the integration of genetic health information will be explored as an innovator in today’s health care environment.
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NURS 4391 - SPECIAL TOPICS LANGUAGE & LIT [3 Credits]
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NURS 6288 - INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION EXPERIENCE FOR NURSING [1 Credit]
This course offers an introduction to nursing and health related issues on an international scale and their complex relationship to biosocial contexts. Students will explore the relationship of global health issues to, acute care, primary care, anesthesia care, and healthcare systems as a whole. The course will provide students with additional education in several areas including, global health disparities, global health policy, and risk/benefit analysis of global health interventions. The impact of these issues on the U.S. healthcare system will also be explored given the assumption that we are members of a global community. This course will employ multiple educational modalities, including pre-course reading requirements, online modules, community needs assessment, and hands on clinical experiences under the direct supervision of experienced advanced practice registered nursing faculty in an international setting. The international portion of the experience will include interaction with local healthcare facilities, regional healthcare stakeholders, and direct supervision of educational activities.
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NURS 6303 - RESEARCH I: DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY [3 Credits]
This course provides an opportunity for the continued involvement in the conduct of nursing research. Course content focuses on research utilization. Prerequisite: BIOS 6100
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NURS 6303 - RESEARCH I: DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY [3 Credits]
This course provides an opportunity for the continued involvement in the conduct of nursing research. Course content focuses on research utilization. Prerequisite: BIOS 6100
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NURS 6304 - EVIDENCE-BASED NURSING PRACTICE [2 Credits]
This theory course focuses on the identification, retrieval, appraisal, and application of research findings and evidence to improve nursing care and patient outcomes. Students will identify a clinical problem amenable to an evidence-based solution, and will appraise evidence from original studies, systematic reviews, and clinical practice guidelines, with the goals of formulating recommendation for nursing practice. Prerequisite: NURS 6303.
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NURS 6305 - FOUNDATIONS ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE [3 Credits]
An introduction to advanced professional nursing roles with the expectation of enhancing the influence and opportunities of these selected roles in various health care delivery systems. Focus is centered on the evolution and trends of selected advanced nursing roles; the changing environments of health care and how this affects the advanced role; issues related to the advanced nursing role and identified advanced role competencies, which are expected to insure creditable, safe, effective, and satisfying service.
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NURS 6305 - FOUNDATIONS ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE [3 Credits]
An introduction to advanced professional nursing roles with the expectation of enhancing the influence and opportunities of these selected roles in various health care delivery systems. Focus is centered on the evolution and trends of selected advanced nursing roles; the changing environments of health care and how this affects the advanced role; issues related to the advanced nursing role and identified advanced role competencies, which are expected to insure creditable, safe, effective, and satisfying service.
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NURS 6305 - FOUNDATIONS ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE [3 Credits]
An introduction to advanced professional nursing roles with the expectation of enhancing the influence and opportunities of these selected roles in various health care delivery systems. Focus is centered on the evolution and trends of selected advanced nursing roles; the changing environments of health care and how this affects the advanced role; issues related to the advanced nursing role and identified advanced role competencies, which are expected to insure creditable, safe, effective, and satisfying service.
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NURS 6306 - HEALTH CARE LEADERSHIP AND THE ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE [3 Credits]
The conceptual frameworks in this course are ecological theory, chaos theory, and social change within complex systems, and the implications for management within healthcare reform and other public and government reports relating to improving the health of all citizens. The roles and responsibilities of the advanced practice nurse (APN) as leader in promoting health, preventing disease, and managing chronic illness are identified, in association with the social determinants of health of populations. Health care policy, the business of health care delivery, evidence-based practice, quality care, inter-professional communication, ethics and legal issues, cultural diversity, and clinical prevention of individuals and populations are addressed.
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NURS 6306 - HEALTH CARE LEADERSHIP AND THE ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE [3 Credits]
The conceptual frameworks in this course are ecological theory, chaos theory, and social change within complex systems, and the implications for management within healthcare reform and other public and government reports relating to improving the health of all citizens. The roles and responsibilities of the advanced practice nurse (APN) as leader in promoting health, preventing disease, and managing chronic illness are identified, in association with the social determinants of health of populations. Health care policy, the business of health care delivery, evidence-based practice, quality care, inter-professional communication, ethics and legal issues, cultural diversity, and clinical prevention of individuals and populations are addressed.
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NURS 6307 - TRANSITION TO PROFESSIONAL NURSING I [5 Credits]
Provides transformative educational experiences for the registered nurse student returning to school to complete studies for a Masters degree in nursing through in-depth study of nursing management, leadership and advanced nursing. The focus is on integration of prior academic credit with curriculum requirement for a Master of Nursing degree. Prerequisites: Completing of all required courses designated on the RN-MN plan of studies. Corequisites: NURS 6308
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NURS 6308 - TRANSITIONS IN PROFESSIONAL NURSING II [3 Credits]
Focuses on critical thinking skills applies to clinical nursing practice and application of theory from Transitions in Professional Nursing I. Prerequisites. Completion of all required courses designated on the RN-MN plan of studies. Corequisite NURS 6307
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NURS 6310 - ADULT-GERONTOLOGY CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST: HEALTH PROMOTION [4 Credits]
The Adult Health Nursing I course is the first in a series of courses preparing the student for the role of an Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist. The course explores topics related to the care of the adult such as development, cultural diversity, stages of wellness/illness, nursing assessment and diagnosis. The topics focus on assisting adult patients with health promotion and disease prevention. Content emphasizes theory, research, and interventions related to stress/coping/adaptation, health perception/health management, and roles and relationships. There is also an introduction to the role of an adult health clinical nurse specialist and professional standards governing advanced practice from the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists and the American Nurses Association. Emphasis is on the patient/client sphere and nurses and nursing practice sphere of influence. Clinical experiences occur in the acute care setting where students develop basic clinical expertisewith a selected population of adult patients. [120 hours practicum]. Prerequisites or Corequisites: NURS 6305 and BIOS 6221.
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NURS 6311 - ADULT-GERONTOLOGY CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST ACUTE CARE [4 Credits]
Adult Health Nursing II is the second in a series of courses preparing the student for the role of an Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist. It builds upon prior coursework in advanced practice nursing theory and practice.
The course explores the consultation and teaching roles of the adult health clinical nurse specialist in the acute care setting. Emphasis is on the patient/client sphere and nurses and nursing practice sphere of influence. Topics relevant to standards of care are utilized such as those from a variety of nursing specialty organizations, core measures, national guidelines, and various Institute of Medicine Reports. Emphasis is on theories, research, and interventions related to selected nursing diagnoses. There is development in the skills of clinical decision making, ethical practice, and interprofessional communication. Innovative evidence-based interventions are designed in consultation with unit based nurses and leadership to improve nursing practice and thus, patient outcomes. Clinical experiences occur in an acute care setting where the student displays increased clinical expertise with a selected population of adult patients and critically analyzes clinical practice for areas of improvement. [120 hour practicum] Prerequisite: NURS 6310. Prerequisites or Corequisites: HLSC 6410, NURS 6315. Corequisite: NURS 6303.
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NURS 6312 - ADULT-GERONTOLOGY CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST OUTCOME ASSESSMENT [3 Credits]
Adult Health Clinical Nursing Specialist III is primarily a clinical course that allows for further development in the role as an Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist. It builds upon adult health clinical nurse specialist courses and core course work. Theis course emphasizes the roles of leadership, collaboration, and consultation in the acute seeting. Focus is on inter-professional collaboration and communication that faculitates change to improve patient outcomes. Ethical decision making, change theory, and outcome management methods are incorporated. Spheres of influence are the patient/client, nurses and nursing practice, and organization/system. clinical experiences occur in the acute care setting as students analyze processes and outcomes at the aggregate and individual level.
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NURS 6313 - ADULT-GERONTOLOGY CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST: CHRONIC CARE [4 Credits]
Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist: Chronic Care course is the fourth in a series of courses preparing the student for the role of an Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist. This course synthesizes all prior course work and provides an opportunity to showcase clinical expertise with a population of adult-gerontology patients and the ability to improve practice and outcomes at the unit or system level. Emphasis is on the patient/client, nurses and nursing practice, and organizational/system spheres of influence. This course explores the research role of the Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist in assisting the adult client and family along the continuum of chronic illness, home health, and long-term care. The course emphasizes theories, research and interventions related to a variety of topics relevant to care of the adolescents through older adult with chronic illness. Ethical decision making is utilized as an evidence-based clinical project is implemented and evaluated. Technological advances and strategies for effective interventions are explored. Clinical experiences occur in acute care settings and/or community settings to provide clinical expertise in case management across the full continuum of care for the selected population of adult-gerontology patients.
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NURS 6315 - ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT [4 Credits]
Advanced Health Assessment builds upon basic health assessment knowledge and skills to provide advanced and in depth content on comprehensive patient history along with physical and psychological patient assessment within the context of advanced practice nursing roles. This course focuses on the differentiation between normal and abnormal findings as well as the identification, analysis and interpretation of risk factors and abnormal clinical and diagnostic findings. Directed laboratory and simulated learning experiences emphasize critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills needed in order to establish differential diagnoses in order to determine appropriate and effective health care. (3 hours theory and 1 hour lab)
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NURS 6315 - ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT [4 Credits]
Advanced Health Assessment builds upon basic health assessment knowledge and skills to provide advanced and in depth content on comprehensive patient history along with physical and psychological patient assessment within the context of advanced practice nursing roles. This course focuses on the differentiation between normal and abnormal findings as well as the identification, analysis and interpretation of risk factors and abnormal clinical and diagnostic findings. Directed laboratory and simulated learning experiences emphasize critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills needed in order to establish differential diagnoses in order to determine appropriate and effective health care. (3 hours theory and 1 hour lab)
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NURS 6320 - PSYCHIATRIC COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH NURSING I [4 Credits]
This is the first in a series of courses that prepare students for the role of advanced practice psychiatric community health nursing within the scope of professional standards and the core values of Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing. The course examines historical influences, conceptual models and theories, and evidence-based research in the area of advanced practice psychiatric nursing as it relates to the advanced practice care of individual clients. Course content emphasizes psychotherapy, interviewing communication skills and competencies. The course includes classroom and field experiences. Prerequisite: NURS 6303 Corequisite: NURS 6327.
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NURS 6321 - PSYCHIATRIC COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH NURSING II [4 Credits]
This is the second in a series of courses that prepare students for the role of advanced practice psychiatric community health nursing within the scope of professional standards and the core values of Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing. The course examines societal and cultural influences, conceptual models and theories, and evidence-based research in the area of advanced practice psychiatric nursing as it relates to the care of families. Course content emphasizes family theory, family therapy, family development, behavior, and dynamics, and comprehensive psychosocial assessments of families. The course includes classroom and field experiences. Prerequisites: NURS 6320 and NURS 6327. Corequisite: NURS 6328.
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NURS 6322 - PSYCHIATRIC COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH NURSING III [4 Credits]
This is the third in a series of courses that prepare students for the role of advanced practice psychiatric community health nursing within the scope of professional standards and the core values of Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing. The course examines historical influences, conceptual models and theories, and evidence-based research in the area of advanced practice psychiatric nursing as it relates to the advanced practice care of groups. Course content emphasizes group psychotherapy, examines strategies, and research related to group therapy skills in advanced psychiatric and community mental health nursing. This course includes classroom and field experiences. Prerequisites: NURS 6321 and NURS 6328. Corequisite: NURS 6329.
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NURS 6324 - INTRODUCTION TO EPIDEMIOLOGY [3 Credits]
Required for Advanced Public Health Students only. Basic introductory level course designed for students with little or no background in epidemiology. Lectures and discussion exercises will be used to aid the student in understanding what epidemiology is and how it serves as a basic science for public health and preventive medicine.
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NURS 6325 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH NURSING [3 Credits]
Focuses on: elements of the environment; principles of toxicology; contaminant exposure, risk and control; vulnerable populations and health/illness consequences; legislative and regulatory issues; and implications for environmental health nursing. Environmental justice, ethics, caring and the related role of nurse advocacy will be included. Local, national, and global ecological and environmental perspectives and social/human contributory will be included. Prerequisites or Corequisites: NURS 6340; PATH 210; BIOS 6100.
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NURS 6326 - PRACTICUM ADVANCED PUBLIC HEALTH/COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING [3 Credits]
This is the third in a sequence of four courses, which has both didactic and clinical (150 hours) components. It is based on Healthy People 2010 from the perspective of population focused, community oriented advanced public health/community health professional nursing practice. Didactic component introduces the student to the theory, structure and strategies required to develop an evaluation plan for a community health intervention program. An evaluation plan for monitoring the community health program developed in N6341 will be prepared, utilizing public health and nursing research. Issues related to maintaining community level change, and social and political implications are included. Practicum component enables the student to continue with the implementation of the program developed in N6341. Prerequisites NURS 6340; NURS 6341; PATH 210; BIOS 6100.
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NURS 6327 - PSYCHIATRIC COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH NURSING I: CLINICAL PRACTICUM I [3 Credits]
This is the first in a series of courses preparing the student to practice in the role of advanced practice within the scope of professional standards of psychiatric-mental health nursing and the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists. The student will complete assignments that are designed to allow the student to develop and apply advanced nursing skills under the direction of an advanced practice preceptor. The course focuses on the application of psychotherapeutic skills needed to attain effectiveness in psychiatric and community mental health care of individuals. During this practicum course the student will complete a total of 180 hours in the clinical setting. Prerequisites or Corequisites: NURS 6303 and NURS 6320.
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NURS 6328 - PSYCHIATRIC COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH NURSING II: CLINICAL PRAC II [3 Credits]
This is the second in a series of courses preparing the student to practice in the role of advanced practice within the scope of professional standards of psychiatric-mental health nursing and the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists. The student will complete assignments that are designed to allow the student to develop and apply advanced nursing skills under the direction of an advanced practice preceptor. The course focuses on the application of psychotherapeutic skills needed to attain effectiveness in psychiatric and community mental health care of families.
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NURS 6329 - PSYCHIATRIC COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH NURSING III CLINICAL PRACT III [3 Credits]
This is the third in a series of courses preparing the student to practice in the role of advanced practice within the scope of professional standards of psychiatric-mental health nursing and the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists. The student will complete assignments that are designed to allow the student to develop and apply advanced nursing skills under the direction of an advanced practice preceptor. The course focuses on the application of psychotherapeutic skills needed to attain effectiveness in psychiatric and community mental health care of families. During this practicum course the student will complete a total of 180 hours in the clinical setting. Prerequisites: NURS 6321 and NURS 6328.
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NURS 6332 - PARENT/CHILD HEALTH NURSING III [4 Credits]
Legacy Course: NURS 6332001 – PARENT/CHILD HEALTH NURSING III
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NURS 6334 - ADVANCED NEONATAL ASSESSMENT [3 Credits]
This course focuses on advanced assessment of the normal and high risk neonate. The advanced practice nursing student will have the opportunity to develop neonatal physical assessment skills including history taking, physical and gestational age assessment, behavioral, cultural and genetics assessment. The course will focus on development of critical decision making skills as they relate to assessment of at-risk and potentially critically ill neonates of varying gestational ages with recognition of situations requiring interdisciplinary consultation or referral. Includes field experience. Pre-requisities/co-requisities: NURS 6335, 6336.
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NURS 6335 - NEONATAL PHYSIOLOGY [3 Credits]
Students examine physiology and pathophysiology of the fetus and neonate and the implications for advanced neonatal nursing practice. Pre-requisites: None
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NURS 6336 - ADVANCED NURSING MANAGEMENT OF THE CHILDBEARING FAMILY [4 Credits]
Students utilize theory and research to assess the health needs and problems of the normal and high risk pregnant woman fetus and neonate. Associated risk variables that influence maternal/neonatal outcomes are examined. Under the guidance of course faculty and supervision by approved preceptors, students provide immediate care to the high risk infant in the delivery room and develop a plan for advanced nursing management in the immediate newborn period. Pre-requisite or co-requisite: NURS 7507, NURS 7508.
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NURS 6340 - ADVANCE PUBLIC HEALTH/COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING I [4 Credits]
This is the first in a sequence of four courses, which has both didactic and clinical (150 hours) components. It is based on Healthy People 2010 is the foundation, and the program is developed from the Scope and Standards of Public Health Nursing, and the Public Health Nurse Competencies (Quad Council of Public Health Nursing Organizations), with perspectives of population focused, community oriented advanced nursing practice. This course examines the history of public health nursing, the implications for today’s practice, the roles, responsibilities and competencies expected of the advanced practice public health/community health nurse in diverse health settings. Theoretical frameworks and research of the public health discipline applied to evidence based advanced public health/community health nursing practice and the implications for this practice are analyzed. The focus is advanced assessment of a).community needs and b). of a family, its cultural and other developmental needs, and the professional skills required to complete these. Prerequisites or Corequisites: NURS 6305, PATH 210, BIOS 6221.
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NURS 6341 - ADVANCE PUBLIC HEALTH/COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING II [4 Credits]
This is the second in a sequence of four courses, which has both didactic and clinical (150 hours) components. It is based on Healthy People 2010 is the foundation, and the program is developed from the Scope and Standards of PublicHealth Nursing, and the Public Health Nurse Competencies (Quad Council of Public Health Nursing Organizations), with the perspective of population focused, community oriented advanced public health/community health professional nursing practice. This course builds on the advanced community assessment developed in N6340. The focus is leadership, and program planning, program design, and the interventions required to meet the health needs of an aggregate identified in N6340. This program is initiated in the clinical setting. The diverse needs of the population are respected in the design, which is based on research and evidence- based nursing practice. Prerequisite: NURS 6340.
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NURS 6342 - ADVANCE PUBLIC HEALTH/COMMUNICATE HEALTH NURSING III [4 Credits]
This is the fourth in a sequence of four courses, which has both didactic and clinical (150 hours) components. It is based on Healthy People 2010 is the foundation, and the program is developed from the Scope and Standards of Public Health Nursing, and the Public Health Nurse Competencies (Quad Council of Public Health Nursing Organizations), with the perspective of population focused, community oriented advanced public health/community health professional nursing practice. In the didactic component students will develop further their knowledge of the structure and strategies of types of inquiry known as evaluation. Some of the social, political, legal and ethical forces that shape evaluation design, implementation, and utilization will be studied. The focus is from a theoretical and research basis. Health policy and health law and the implications for advanced public health/community health nursing are examined. Practicum: the student continues with the implementation of their community health program, evaluating its effectiveness and sustainability and how the evaluation plan needs amending. Prerequisites: NURS 6303, NURS 6341.
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NURS 6350 - NURSING ADMINISTRATION I [4 Credits]
This course is the first in a series of courses preparing the student for the role of nurse manager/executive in a healthcare setting. Topics related to the planning component of the nursing administration process are explored. Content emphasizes the elements of an organization and structure, including organizational mission, philosophy, goals and objectives, staffing and scheduling, decision-making, problem-solving, recruitment and retention, and the various types of planning that occurs in health care organizations. An introduction to the role of the nurse manager/executive and professional standards governing these roles from the American Nurses Association and the American Organization of Nurse Executives is explored. Emphasis is on the roles and functions of management and various management, nursing, and leadership theories and styles. Course includes required classroom and practicum (120 hours). Prerequisite or corequisite: NURS 6305.
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NURS 6351 - NURSING ADMINISTRATION II [4 Credits]
This is the second in a series of courses preparing the student for the role of nurse manager/executive in a healthcare setting. It builds upon prior coursework in nursing, management, and leadership theories and practice. The course focuses on the organizing component of the nursing administration process, with emphasis on topics related to organizational behavior of individuals and groups in health care organizations focusing on topics such as teams, group dynamics, communication and change. Creating a culture of safety and quality is essential in organizing the delivery system for effective outcomes and is addressed in this course. The course also explores various elements relating to legal and regulatory issues and how these affectnursing and the health care delivery system. Course includes classroom and practicum (120 hours). Prerequisites: NURS 6303 and NURS 6350
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NURS 6352 - NURSING ADMINISTRATION III [4 Credits]
This is the third in a series of courses preparing the student for the role of nurse manager/executive in a healthcare setting. It builds upon prior coursework relating to planning and organizing in a health care delivery system. The course continues the examination of the administrative process, focusing on the control and evaluation components of the organization. Content on human resource management, performance evaluation, performance management, conflict and stress management, job satisfaction, and succession planning will be explored. Such factors as health policy, collective bargaining, and the political environment will be discussed as factors that exert control in various aspects of the health care delivery system. Requires development of a business plan. Includes classroom and practicum (120 hours). Prerequisites: NURS 6351. Prerequisite or corequisite: NURS 6304.
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NURS 6353 - PRIMARY CARE IN COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING I: EPISODIC CARE [5 Credits]
Focuses on the study of episodic disorders managed in primary care practice. Emphasis is on health promotion, health protection, health maintenance, health restoration, and disease prevention with individuals and families. Students will apply nursing concepts, theories, diagnoses, therapies, skills, and techniques to provide care to individuals and families in various community health settings. Includes classroom and 120 hours practicum. Prerequisites: NURS 6315, Co-requisite: HLSC 6410, HLSC 6409, NURS 630
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NURS 6354 - PRIMARY CARE IN COMMUNITY HEALTH/PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING II [5 Credits]
Focuses on the study of chronic disorders seen in primary care practice with special attention to major community health concepts and therapies community health public health concepts and therapies required in development, implementation, and evaluation of primary health care. Clinical practice focuses on the application of nursing theory, pathophysiological and epidemiological concepts, and exploration of nursing therapies, skills, and techniques essential to the provision of primary health care to the public in various community settings. Health promotions, health protection, health maintenance, health restoration, and disease progression are key concepts emphasized. Include classroom and 120 hours practicum. Prequises: NURS 6315, HLSC 6409, HLSC 6410, NURS 6353, NURS 6305.
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NURS 6355 - PRIMARY CARE IN COMMUNITY HEALTH/PUBLIC HEALTH III: WOMEN HEALTH [4 Credits]
Builds on previous knowledge and practice of care of women and their families in selected community health settings. Focuses on the major medical and nursing concepts and therapies required in the primary health care of women and their families with minor, acute and chronic diseases. Health promotion, health protection, health maintenance, health restoration, and disease prevention for women and their families are emphasized. Pathophysiology, epidemiology, and medical and nursing interventions are the core content. Includes classroom and 120 hour practicum. Prerequisites: All support courses, HLSC 6409, HLSC 6410, NURS 6305, NURS 6306, NURS 6354.
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NURS 6356 - PRIM CARE IN COMMUNITY HEALTH/PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING IV: CHLD& ADL [5 Credits]
Focuses on assessment diagnosis, management, and education for common acute and chronic health problems’ of children and youth at various stages: infants, toddlers, preschool, school-age, and adolescent. Systematic appraisal of physical, social, development, family, and parenting skills are utilized in clinical management. Health promotion, nutrition, and education are emphasized. Evaluation strategies are employed to analyze ethical and legal situations. Clinical problems are analyzed and interpreted using an epidemiological approach to patient care management. Includes classroom and 120 hour practicum. Prerequisites: All support courses, BIOS 6100, NURS 6303, NURS 6355
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NURS 6357 - PRIM CAR COM HLTH NURSING V:TRASITION TO ADVANCED NURSING PRAC. [5 Credits]
Focuses on the successful development and implementation of exemplars of practice that will prepare the beginning advanced practice nurse to meet the health care agenda for a healthy society through practice, education, and research. Concentrated time will be spent in the clinical setting appropriate to provide intensive study of a desired clinical specialty. Refinement of clinical expertise, establishment of role identity as an advanced practitioner of nursing, and development of a business plan are expected outcomes. Includes classroom and 180 hour practicum. Prerequisites: All support courses, NURS 6304, NURS 6356.
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NURS 6359 - MEN’S HEALTH FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE DETERMINANTS OF MEN’S HEALTH [2 Credits]
This course analyzes the determinants of men’s health across the lifespan within a developmental and theoretical framework.
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NURS 6360 - CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT IN UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION [3 Credits]
Provides an analysis and synthesis of theories and concepts related to curriculum development and evaluation in nursing. Emphasis is on institutional purposes, goals, curriculum and design, program evaluation, and nursing research on both academic and practice settings. The course introduces curriculum development process and factors influencing curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation.
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NURS 6361 - ADVANCED ROLE OF THE EDUCATOR (PRACTICUM) [2 Credits]
Provides practical teaching experiences under the guidance of a preceptor within a specified clinical specialty. This course must be taken with NURS 6440..
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NURS 6366 - ADVANCED PRACTICE ROLE IN CASE MANAGEMENT I [3 Credits]
Focuses on nurse case management models for meeting the needs of vulnerable populations in a managed care environment. Nurse case management, i.e., developing, planning implementing cost-effective strategies and outcomes, as well as evaluation of outcomes are emphasized. Issues of design and implementation of nurse case management models in acute care, long-term care, and community-based settings are addressed. Case studies will be used to develop a case management plan. Legal and ethical issues are also explored.
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NURS 6367 - ADVANCE PRACTICE ROLE IN CASE MANAGEMENT II [3 Credits]
Explores, tests and expands the nurse case management theories in organizational settings. Students will rotate through clinical areas and have first-hand experiences with case management. Course and field experiences include identifying outcomes through clinical practice experiences and partnership with patients and families over time and acrosssettings, as well as through coordination of services, communication, and collaborative skills by using population-based guidelines.
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NURS 6368 - ADVANCE NURSING ADMINSTRATION CONCEPTS I [3 Credits]
This course introduces the student to the budgeting process and financial management. The role of the nurse manager/executive in the healthcare organization relating to the budgeting process and financial management are explored. Major issues of healthcare finance will be addressed. Emphasis will be on topics such as Medicare, Medicaid, DRGs, managed care, capitation, workload measurement and productivity. Selected cost concepts will be explored including variance analysis, break-even analysis, and full-time equivalents. Includes classroom and practicum (60 hours). Prerequisite: NURS 6350
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NURS 6369 - ADVANCED NURSING ADMINISTRATION CONCEPTS II [3 Credits]
This course examines major concepts in nursing administration including professional standards of practice, professional development and critical thinking. Various topics confronting the executive nurse such as integrated health care delivery system, a diverse workforce, ethics, technology, and professional practice models are explored. Prerequisite: NURS 6351, NURS 6368. Co-requisite: NURS 6352.
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NURS 6370 - ROLE OF NURSE EDUCATOR IN NURSE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT [3 Credits]
This theory course examines practical teaching experience in the area of Nurse Professional Development in various clinical settings. The emphasis is placed on providing professional education to professional nurses and staff, using the Scope and Standards of Practice for Nursing Professional Development from the National League of Nursing (NLN). This course must be taken with NURS 6371, Role of the Nurse Educator in Nurse Professional Development Practicum.
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NURS 6371 - ROLE OF THE NURSE EDUCATOR IN NURSE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PRACTICUM [1 Credit]
This course provides practical teaching experience under guidance of a preceptor working in Nurse Professional development areas in various clinincal settings. The practicum experience provides the opportunity for the application of concpets from NURS 6370, The Role of the Nurse Educator in Nurse Professional Development. The emphasis is placed on providing professional education to professional nurses and staff.
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NURS 6374 - EVIDENCED BASED NURSING RESEARCH [4 Credits]
Examines evidence based practice form the nurse educator and clinical nursing role. The emphasis is on identifying, critiquing and utilizing evidenced based research to support practice.
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NURS 6381 - SELECTED TOPICS IN NURSING [2-3 Credits]
The content of the course may vary each semester. A total of three semester hours may be applied toward the degree. Prerequisite: Consent of faculty member and the Department Head.
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NURS 6390 - THESIS [3 Credits]
Continuous registration is required for thesis. Credit is assigned when the thesis is accepted (see academic policy for thesis advisement). Prerequisite: NURS 6304.
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NURS 6392 - INDEPENDENT STUDY [3 Credits]
INDEPENDENT STUDY
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NURS 6410 - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN [3 Credits]
This course provides an analysis and synthesis of theories and concepts related to curriculum development and instructional design in nursing education. The emphasis of this course is on exposure of factors that influence curriculum and instructional development with examination of institutional purpose, goals and program evaluation. Diverse educational teaching methodologies are explored. Educational leadership in nursing is introduced. Course provides an overview of the issues, principles and practices associated with effective teaching in higher education.
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NURS 6420 - LEADERSHIP ROLES IN NURSING EDUCATION [3 Credits]
Provides a review of leadership theories from education and nursing with application in practice. The emphasis is on the four domians of teaching, research, scholarship, service. The course expands to include the role of nurse leader in education and practice as well as the role change agent.
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NURS 6430 - BUSINESS AND LEGAL ASPECTS OF NURSING EDUCATION [3 Credits]
This courses is designed to provide an overview of the business and legal aspects relating to nursing education. The student will examine educational leadership models and how to manage the business of education through fiscal responsibility, contracts, insurance, faculty appointment, strategic planning, faculty credentialing and governance. Legal aspects will be explored as it relates to nursing education to include such topics as liability, negligence, malpractice, faculty and student rights and responsibilities, discrimination, and corporate compliance.
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NURS 6440 - ADVANCED ROLE OF THE NURSE EDUCATOR (THEORY) [2 Credits]
Advanced Role of Nurse Educator examines the role of nurse educators as leaders in various settings including the orle of change agent. The emphasis is placed on teaching within the educator’s academic and/or clinical specialty.
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NURS 6450 - EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY IN NURSING [3 Credits]
An introduction to the current educational technology utilized in nursing education. The emphasis is on traditional and online teaching learning methodologies. Nursing informatics in clincial settings will be introduced.
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NURS 6460 - EVALUATION IN NURSING EDUCATION [3 Credits]
Povides an overview of the evaluation process as it relates to teaching-learning experiences. Emphasis is placed on the development and evaluation of methods that facilitate improvement in teaching-learning outcomes. Evaluation of the learner is examined in the classroom and clinical settings.
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NURS 6470 - EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP [2 Credits]
This course examines the history and primary features of modern operationalized definitions of scholarship that incorporate teaching, research and service. Societal trends, leadership roles, technology and emphasis on outcomes have transformed the nurse educator scholar role to meet the needs of today’s learner. The academic faculty role which encompasses the synthesis of knowledge in nursing education scholarship through four domains of educational scholarship: the scholarship of discovery, the scholarship of integration, the scholarship of application and the scholarship of teaching is explored.
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NURS 6471 - EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP PRACTICUM [2 Credits]
This course builds on the totality of knowledge through the nurse educator program of study. This Practicum (120 hours) is taken with NURS 6470 Education Scholarship. The student develops and implements a practicum project based on the self-assessment of the evidence based scholarship development plan in NURS 6470. This course has theory application and practicum components in order to demonstrate the domains of scholarship. Under the guidance of a preceptor/mentor the student has the opportunity to design a personal practicum experience that is consistent with the individual’s scholarship development plan to include teaching and learning activities derived from the program experiences and to provide direct patient care precepted by an advanced practice provider.
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NURS 6510 - CLINICAL NURSE LEADER ROLE [5 Credits]
.The Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) Role Course is the first course preparing the student for the role of CNL in the healthcare setting. The course explores core competencies of the CNL as a leader in the healthcare microsystem. Competencies related to evidence-based patient care, point-of-care outcomes, and microsystem assessment are explored and applied in the practicum portion of the course. A clinical microsystem improvement project is developed that synthesizes core knowledge and CNL skills.
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NURS 6520 - CLINICAL NURSE LEADER IMMERSION [9 Credits]
The Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) Immersion course is a synthesis course that provides the student with an opportunity to integrate into practice CNL knowledge and skills from all prior course work. The student leads an interprofessional team and implements and evaluates a microsystem improvement project that impacts patient outcomes. The CNL Immersion course prepares the student to practice in the full role of a Clinical Nurse Leader
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NURS 7021 - ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICUM I [1-6 Credits]
This course is the first in a series of three practicum courses to rovde students with opportunities to advance their expertise and clinical knowledge within the healthcare system of their selected clinical site. In collobration with their faculty advisor, the student will develop an individualized advanced nursing practicum plan based on identified goals, experience and area of practice. Practicum hours are focused on activities that will assis the student in increasing competency in a selected area of interest.
Requried clinical practicum hours are individualized based on the number of hours completed in the masters program. All students must complete the minimum requirement of 180 clinical hourse (3 credits) over three semesters. Completion of the series of advanced nursing practicum courses will provide the student with a minimum of 1000 hours of post-baccalaureate practice.
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NURS 7022 - ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICUM II [1-6 Credits]
This course is second in a series of three practicum courses to provide students with opportunities to advance their expertise and increase competencies in application of advanced leadership skills and clinical knowledge within the healthcare system of their selected clinical site. In collaboration with their faculty advisor, the student will develop an individualized advanced nursing practicum plan based on identified goals, experience and area of practice to build on the expertise and competencies gained in Advanced Nursing Practicum I. Clinical hours are focused on activities that will assist the student in increasing competency in a selected are of interest.
Required clinical practicum hours are individualized based on the number of hours completed in the masters program. All students must complete a minimum requirement of 180 clinical hours (3 credits). Completion of the series of advanced nursing practicum courses will provide the student with a minimum of 1000 hours of post-baccalaureate practice.
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NURS 7023 - ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICUM III [1-6 Credits]
This course is the third in a series of three practicum courses in which the student demonstrates the breadth, depth and application of knowledge and skills related to advanced nursing practice. The opportunities for the graduate are explored including socialization into practice settings. In collaboration with their faculty advisor, the student will develop an individualized plan based on identified goals, experience and area of practice to increase expertise and competencies in application of advanced leadership skills and clinical knowledge within the healthcare system of their selected population and clinical site. Clinical hours are focused on activities that will assist the student in increasing competency in a selected are interest.
Required clinical practicum hours are individualized based on the number of hours completed in the masters program. All students must complete a minimum requirement of 180 clinical hours (3 credits). Completion of the series of advanced nursing practicum courses will provide the student with a minimum of 1000 hours of post-baccalaureate practice.
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NURS 7030 - ADVANCED NURSING SPECIALITY: EMERGENCY THEORY [3 Credits]
Advanced Nursing Specialty: Emergency Theory is a course designed to build upon the advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) student’s role and population-focused competencies; and to facilitate the student’s transition to practice and preparation for specialty practice after graduation. The content of this course focuses on the specialized knowledge aligned with advanced emergency nursing specialty competencies. Students can choose to complete a DNP project and practicum hours within emergency settings respective to their chosen role and population-focus.
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NURS 7031 - ADVANCED NURSING SPECIALTY: EMERGENCY PRACT I [1-6 Credits]
Advanced Nursing Specialty: Emergency Practicum I is the first in a series of three practicum courses designed to provide students with opportunities within emergency department and urgent care settings to advance their clinical knowledge and expertise within respective advanced practice nursing (APN) roles and populations. In collaboration with the faculty advisor and course coordinator, the student will develop an individualized practicum plan based on identified academic and professional goals, outcomes, and prior clinical experiences in the emergency setting.
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NURS 7032 - ADVANCED NURSING SPECIALTY: EMERGENCY PRACTICUM II [1-6 Credits]
Advanced Nursing Specialty: Emergency Practicum II is the second in a series of three practicum courses designed to build upon preceding required courses and learning experiences within emergency department settings. In collaboration with their faculty advisor and course coordinator, the student will continue to develop an individualized practicum plan based on identified academic and professional goals, outcomes, and prior clinical experiences in the emergency setting. Practicum II is designed for the student to build upon their knowledge from Practicum I and improve clinical decision making and diagnostic reasoning, priority setting, and management of the patient in the emergency department.
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NURS 7033 - ADVANCED NURSING SPECIALTY: EMERGENCY PRACTICUM III [1-6 Credits]
Advanced Nursing Specialty: Emergency Practicum III is the final in a series of three practicum courses designed to build upon preceding required courses and learning experiences within emergency department settings. In collaboration with the faculty advisor and course coordinator, the student will continue to develop an individualized practicum plan based on identified academic and professional goals, outcomes, and prior clinical experiences in the emergency setting.
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NURS 7040 - ADVANCED NURSING SPECIALTY: NEPHROLOGY THEORY [3 Credits]
Advanced Nursing Specialty: Nephrology Theory is a course designed to build upon the advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) student’s role and population-focused competencies; and to support the student’s transition to specialty practice after graduation. The content of this course focuses on the specialized knowledge aligned with advanced nephrology nursing specialty competencies. Students can choose to complete a DNP project and practicum hours within chronic nephrology practice settings respective to their role and population-focus.
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NURS 7041 - ADVANCED NURSING SPECIALTY: NEPHROLOGY PRACTICUM I [1-6 Credits]
Advanced Nursing Specialty: Nephrology Practicum I is the first in a series of three practicum courses designed to provide students with opportunities within nephrology settings to advance one’s clinical knowledge and expertise within respective advanced practice nursing (APN) roles and populations. This course provides the student with 60-360 clinical hours providing learning experiences guided by the Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission’s APN competencies and roles as a care provider, care coordinator, consultant, educator, researcher, and administrator.
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NURS 7042 - ADVANCED NURSING SPECIALTY: NEPHROLOGY PRACTICUM II [1-6 Credits]
Advanced Nursing Specialty: Nephrology Practicum II is the second in a series of three practicum courses designed to build upon fundamental advanced practice nursing (APN) knowledge and sciences, and preceding clinical immersion experiences within nephrology settings. This course provides the student with an additional 60-360 clinical hours designed to provide additional clinical opportunities for mastery of clinical reasoning skills, leadership skills, advanced nephrology nursing competency, and preparedness for APN nephrology practice within primary or acute settings and healthcare systems.
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NURS 7043 - ADVANCED NURSING SPECIALTY: NEPHROLOGY PRACTICUM III [1-6 Credits]
Advanced Nursing Specialty: Nephrology Practicum III is the final in a series of three practicum courses designed to build upon preceding required didactic and practicum courses and learning experiences within nephrology settings; and to continue to advance clinical knowledge and expertise within respective advanced practice nursing (APN) role and population in preparation for a smooth transition to professional practice.
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NURS 7050 - ADVANCED NURSING SPECIALTY: ONCOLOGY THEORY [3 Credits]
Advanced Nursing Specialty: Oncology Theory is a course designed to build upon the advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) student’s role and population-focused competencies; and to facilitate the student’s transition to practice and preparation for specialty practice after graduation. The content of this course focuses on the specialized knowledge aligned with advanced oncology nursing specialty competencies. Students can choose to complete a DNP project and practicum hours within oncology practice settings respective to their role and population-focus.
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NURS 7051 - ADVANCED NURSING SPECIALTY: ONCOLOGY PRACTICUM I [1-6 Credits]
Advanced Nursing Specialty: Oncology Practicum I is the first in a series of three practicum courses designed to provide students with opportunities immersed within oncology settings to advance their clinical knowledge and expertise within respective advanced practice nursing (APN) roles and populations. This course provides the student with 60-360 clinical hours providing learning experiences guided by the oncology APN competencies for evidence-based and collaborative clinical practice, ethical decision-making, leadership, and mentorship and education.
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NURS 7052 - ADVANCED NURSING SPECIALTY: ONCOLOGY PRACT II [1-6 Credits]
Advanced Nursing Specialty: Oncology Practicum II is the second in a series of three practicum courses designed to build upon fundamental advanced practice nursing (APN) knowledge and sciences, and preceding clinical immersion experiences within oncology settings. This course provides the student with an additional 60-3360 clinical hours designed to provide additional clinical opportunities for mastery of clinical reasoning skills, leadership skills, advanced oncology nursing competency, and preparedness for APN oncology practice within primary or acute settings.
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NURS 7053 - ADVANCED NURSING SPECIALTY: ONCOLOGY PRACTICUM III [1-6 Credits]
Advanced Nursing Specialty: Oncology Practicum III is the final in a series of three practicum courses designed to build upon preceding required didactic and practicum courses and learning experiences within oncology settings; and to continue to advance clinical knowledge and expertise within respective advanced practiced nursing (APN) role and population in preparation for a smooth transition to professional practice.
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NURS 7055 - BIOBEHAVIORAL BASIS OF HEALTH [3 Credits]
Biobehavioral Basis of Health will provide students an overview of the biological, psychological, sociological, economic, and environmental processes that influence health and health behaviors across the life span. Students will explore the theoretical and evidence base that explain the multiple factors mediating human health, illness, and health inequities using principles of symptom science and transdisciplinary team.
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NURS 7056 - EMERGENT SCIENCE: OMICS NURSING RESEARCH AND PRACTICE [3 Credits]
Emergent Science: Omics Nursing Research and Practice will provide an introduction to omic research (including genomics, epigenomics, microbiomics, proteomics, and metabolomics and their relationship to health, illness, disease processes and nursing science.
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NURS 7057 - BIG DATA AND DATA SCIENCE IN NURSING AND THE HEALTH SCIENCES [3 Credits]
Big Data and Data Science in Nursing and the Health Sciences introduces doctoral students to big data and data science methodologies to create data applications and acquire value from data that can be used to improve patient outcomes. The volume, variety and velocity of large data sets such as electronic health records, genomics, clinical data repositories, social media, and mobile health technologies will be examined. Students will explore the impact of data proliferation on scholarship and methods such as machine learning, predictive modeling, natural language processing, and data visualization. Collaboration with an interprofessional big data team is essential for the nursing data scientist.
Prerequisites: BIOS 6100 and BIOS 6102
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NURS 7058 - HEALTH INTERVENTION RESEARCH: THEORY TO DISSEMINATION [3 Credits]
Health Intervention Research: Theory to Dissemination provides an intensive overview of health intervention research. The course focuses on underlying theory, design, measurement, and implementation of health intervention research. Course assignments will engage students in the application of health intervention research in a content or disease area focusing on a specific population of interest.
Prerequisites: BIOS 6100 and BIOS 6102
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NURS 7059 - WRITING FOR PUBLICATION [1 Credit]
Scholarly writing is designed to provide doctoral students with the knowledge and skills necessary for scholarly writing. Writing for Publication exposes students to the process of journal selection, manuscript writing, and the peer review process.
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NURS 7060 - ADVANCED PRACTICE SPECIALTY: LIFESTYLE MEDICINE [3 Credits]
Advanced Nursing Specialty: Lifestyle Medicine (LM) is a course designed to build upon the advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) student’s role and population-focused competencies and to facilitate transition into practice after graduation. The content of this course focuses on the specialized knowledge aligned with Lifestyle Medicine competencies and evidence-based principles of health promotion, disease prevention, and illness management. The course provides the advanced practice nursing student with a comprehensive understanding of medical care foundations in the prevention and treatment of chronic illnesses utilizing evidence based strategies in nutrition, physical activity, stress management, sleep hygiene, and connectedness needed to strengthen and promote the health of individuals. Students will learn theories of health behavior change and motivational approaches to facilitate lifestyle changes and sustainment of those changes. Students can choose to complete a DNP project and practicum hours within lifestyle medicine practice settings respective to their role and population-focus.
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NURS 7101 - THEORETICAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING SCIENCE [3 Credits]
This course examines the philosophical, historical, and theoretical nderpinnings of the discipline of nursing through analysis of nursing theories and concepts, integration of knowledge from biologicial and social sciences, translation of knowledge into the practice and application of professional nursing standards as a basis for the highest level of nursing practice.
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NURS 7103 - ORGANIZATION AND SYSTEMS LEADERSHIP [4 Credits]
This course will examine nursing leadership theoretical frameworks, models and paradigms that impact organization and health care delivery systems. This course will focus on organizational behavior and systems leadership. Students will explore personal and professional leadership development knowledge and skills required for advanced nursing practice in various organizations and systems. An emphasis will focus on advanced nursing practice roles in leadership, research, quality improvement, managing the business of health care, financing of healthcare, entrepreneurship, and the economics of implementing organization and system change to improve culturally sensitive health care in diverse practice settings and with diverse populations.
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NURS 7105 - FOUNDATION OF ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE [3 Credits]
This course examines advanced nursing practice with a focus on advance practice nursing (APN) roles and competencies, scope of practice, professional practice standards and guidelines, licensure, accreditation, certification and education. Fundamental components of APN practice including leadership, inter/intraprofessional collaboration, influencing change, and evaluation of practice issues will be explored. Students will evaluate the linkages among the healthcare environment, organizing systems and advance practice nursing.
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NURS 7109 - HEALTH OUTCOMES: INFORMATION SYSTEMS, MEASUREMENT, ANALYSIS & MGMT [3 Credits]
This course provides an exploration of the role of advanced nursing practice related to improving healthcare outcomes based on clinical evidence. Specific theories related to quality improvement and outcomes and practice management will be analyzed. Focus on practice guidelines, quality of care, outcomes of care and regulatory limitations of the current and changing healthcare system will be discussed. Measurement and evaluation issues related to health outcomes from a health systems perspective will be explored. This course will also assist the student to develop informational and technological competencies that facilitate the formulation of questions and analysis related to clinical decision making and outcomes management. Focus on application of computer technology that supports the dissemination of health care date, information, and knowledge.
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NURS 7110 - SCHOLARLY PROJECT I: PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT [3 Credits]
This course provides students with an opportunity for in-depth analysis and synthesis of a clinical issue that contributes to advanced nursing practice and improved healthcare or practice outcomes. Students collaboratively indentify a practice issue/question amendable to a scholarly project and assume a leadership role in the development of a plan to improve outcomes. Students develop and defend a project proposal for implementation and evaluation.
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NURS 7111 - POPULATION BASED OUTCOMES [2 Credits]
This course focuses on assessing health problems, improving health care delivery and improving health outcomes of populations served. Principles of population health, health determinants and information systems with an interdisciplinary approach will be utilized. Population based outcomes will emphasize vulnerable, disparate and at-risk populations through analysis of community, environmental, cultural and socioeconomic aspects of health. Ethical dilemmas involving vulnerable, at-risk and disparate populations will be explored. The need for interprofessional collaboration and consultation to improve health outcomes will be examined.
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NURS 7120 - SCHOLARLY PROJECT II: IMPLEMENTATION [3 Credits]
This course builds on advanced knowledge and skills gained in Scholarly Inquire 1: Project Development. Students implement the proposed project that translates evidence into practice and leads to improved nursing practice, patient outcomes or health systems outcomes.
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