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Catalog/Bulletin 2013-2014

Catalog/Bulletin 2013-2014 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Neurology
	NEURO 498 - NEUROLOGY RESEARCH [152 Hours] Legacy Course: NEUR 498A001 – NEUROLOGY
	NEURO 499 - NEUROLOGY OUT-STATE ELEC [152 Hours] This four week elective rotation provides senior students with the opportunity to pursue a clinical neurology or research experience with faculty at an outside institution. Students are encouraged to pursue this elective only after consultation with our institutional neurology faculty.
Neurological Surgery
	NSURG 418 - NEUROSURGERY SECONDARY ACTING INTERNSHIP [152 Hours] This four week rotation provides senior students with the opportunity to begin functioning as interns with supervision from faculty and upper level residents. Particular emphasis is given to improving skills of clinical judgment and decision making. Students are encouraged to take increasing amounts of patient care responsibility while under close supervision. In addition to improving their patient care skills, students will also enhance their communication skills and develop skills in systems based practice through their involvement with the health care team. Students will continue to develop their medical knowledge and skills of practice based learning through reading, didactic lectures, and conferences.
	NSURG 420 - NEUROSURGERY CLINICAL [152 Hours] The main objective of this elective is to provide extensive clinical exposure to Neurosurgery than is obtainable during the surgery block. Students should be able to recognize an acute neurosurgical emergency and become familiar with the management of: closed head injury, spinal injuries and the management of the unstable spine, Cervical, thoracic and lumbar radioulopathy, subarachnoid, subdural, epidural and intracerebral hemorrhage, carotid occlusive disease and management of TIA’s, and Primary and metastatic intracranial and spinal neoplasia. This clinical clerkship allow students considering a residency in neurological surgery to assist faculty and the current residents in all aspects of the neurosurgery service, as well as interact with faculty from other departments who regularly work with the Department of Neurological Surgery. A clerkship is highly recommended for students interested in applying to Neurosurgery Residency Training Programs. Students become an integral part of the Neurosurgery service, assisting members of the house staff and faculty. Activities include ward and ICU rounds, assisting in the OR, taking night call, and attending grand rounds and other teaching conferences. This rotation amounts to a “subinternship” in Neurosurgery and offers the motivated student an excellent opportunity to contribute to an active Neurosurgery service. The student will share in the work-up and care of patients at West Jefferson Medical Center and University Hospital. The student’s performance in executing clinical responsibilities will be evaluated by the full-time and part-time teaching staff, as well as input from the Neurosurgery residents. No formal written or oral examinations are given at the end of the clerkship.
	NSURG 425 - NEUROSURGERY/NEUROSURGICAL RESEARCH [152 Hours] This course offers an introduction to neurosurgical research conducted in the LSU neurosurgical laboratories. The student will participate directly in ongoing research in areas of spinal biomechanics, neurophysiology of nerve regeneration and repair, raised intracranial pressure, cerebral blood flow, brain wounds, neuroanatomy, brain tumors and pediatric neurosurgical research. Under evaluation, the student will be expected to review the literature concerning each project and participate in neurosurgical conferences. The opportunity will be provided for the student if he or she wishes to begin their own research project. In their evaluation, the student will be expected to demonstrate acceptable progress in grasping current research and formulating new and feasible ideas, and his or her progress will be evaluated by the neurosurgical teaching staff.
	NSURG 498 - NEUROSURGERY RESEARCH [152 Hours] This course offers a combination of a neurosurgery clinical clerkship and neurosurgical research. Students complete a small neurosurgical project while receiving clinical exposure.
	NSURG 499 - NEUROSURGERY OUT-STATE ELEC [152 Hours]
Neuroscience
	NRSC 100 - NEUROSCIENCES [110 Hours] This course is designed to introduce the first year medical student to the form, function, and dysfunction of the nervous system. This information is presented in the context of the clinical situation, when feasible, and with an emphasis on the major disease processes a general physician is likely to encounter. Faculty participation primarily involves members from the Departments of Cell Biology and Anatomy, Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Physiology. The material is presented in four blocks. The first block covers the anatomy and blood supply of the cerebral hemispheres. During this block, the student is also instructed, in a small group setting, in how to do a neurological examination. In addition, there are patient presentations and lectures dealing with stroke and Alzheimer’s Disease. The second block covers the systems located within the cerebrum, i.e. visual, limbic, learning and memory, and the role of the diencephalon in processing information. It also covers basic features of axonal and synaptic transmission, cell signaling, and diseases of molecules and neurotransmitters. In the third block, cortical motor function and the role of the basal ganglia and the cerebellum in motor function are covered as are the diseases associated with these structures. In addition, brain stem pathways and central systems are introduced as are their neurological deficits. The last block covers the auditory and somatosensory systems, sensory receptors, local circuits, spinal cord, pain management, and peripheral nerve and muscle disorders. The course material is presented in lectures combined with laboratory exercises utilizing human brain material, MRI films, and computer driven programs. Computer and video demonstrations as well as patient presentations are used extensively.
	NRSC 203 - INVESTIGATIVE NEUROSCIENCE [5 Credits] An introduction to cellular and synaptic neurophysiology. The course covers a wide range of topics addressing both normal and pathophysiologic processes at the cellular and systems level.
	NRSC 250 - MOLECULAR NEUROBIOLOGY [4 Credits] Covers the molecular, cellular, and biochemical pathways relevant to the nervous system.
	NRSC 264 - SYNAPTIC ORGANIZATION OF BRAIN [3 Credits] This course will provide an in-depth examination of the physiological and anatomic organization of the major structures of the brain and spinal cord. The course will consist of two 2-hour lectures per week, each week being devoted to a different CNS structure and taught by a different instructor with expertise in the field. The organization of each CNS structure, including the cellular physiology, major synaptic inputs, intrinsic synaptic organization, and primary outputs of the structure will be emphasized in the lectures.
	NRSC 264 - SYNAPTIC ORGANIZATION OF THE BRAIN [3 Credits] This course will provide an in-depth examination of the physiologic and anatomic organization of the major structures of the brain and spinal cord. The course will consist of two 2-hour sessions per week, each week being devoted to a different CNS structure and taught by a different instructor with expertise in the field. The organization of each CNS structure, including the cellular physiology, major synaptic inputs, intrinsic synaptic organization, and primary outputs of the structure will be emphasized in the lectures. As part of their grade, students are required to give oral presentations summarizing recent primary research articles.
	NRSC 270 - LABORATORY ROTATION [3-5 Credits] For the first two semesters (Fall and Spring) students enroll for four credits] and take two eight week rotations (each semester) to familiarize themselves with specific laboratory techniques, use of laboratory equipment, and data analysis and presentation. With the help of the laboratory supervisor, the student initially writes a paragraph on the project to be undertaken, and at the end of the rotation is expected to write a two-page paper on the project, comprising an Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Conclusions sections. The student is expected to contact the investigator(s) well ahead of time to obtain permission and to make all necessary arrangements for the rotation. Scheduling of times is highly flexible and arranged by mutual agreement between the student and the investigator. A maximum of eight credits may be used toward a degree.
	NRSC 280 - SPECIAL TOPICS [1-4 Credits] Permission required. A laboratory course designed to familiarize the student with modern technology of molecular biology, including analytical and preparative centrifugation, electrophoresis, spectrophotometry, column chromatography, etc. Additional techniques commonly used in immunology, bacteriology, and virology laboratories are also included. Emphasis will be on applications to simple problems conducted at the laboratory bench.
	NRSC 290 - CURRENT NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH [2 Credits] Students present a 20-30 minute summary of their neuroscience research projects to a general audience. Students also write a one page summary of presentations in that semester on a biweekly basis. The goal is to hone presentation skills and broaden their general neuroscience knowledge.
	NRSC 298 - SEMINAR [1 Credit] This is the Neuroscience Center’s series of seminars, and its attendance is required of all students in the Program. A maximum of 4 credit hours, generally over the student’s first two years, may be earned toward the doctorate.
	NRSC 300 - NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH [3-9 Credits] Research related work for PhD degree students prior to passing Preliminary Exam.
	NRSC 400 - DISSERTATION RESEARCH [1-9 Credits] Registration by permission of the Director of the Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Training Program.
	NRSC 999 - EXAM ONLY [0 Credit] Students may register for “Exam Only” when they have completed their Preliminary Exam and expect to complete PhD requirements and graduate within 3 semesters. Students are allowed to register for “Exam Only” for a maximum of 3 semesters.
Nursing, General
	NURS 597 - DIRECTED RSCH IN APPLIED PSYC [3 Credits]
	NURS 1115 - ALGEBRA [3 Credits]
	NURS 2336 - NURSING STUDENT SUCCESS [1 Credit] The Nursing Student Success course is designed to assist the nursing student have a smooth and successful transition to nursing school. Although designed for beginning nursing students, it has relevance for any level of nursing student. The nursing student success course includes lectures, classroom activities, and assignments that both challenge and support delevopemental of academic success skills and stress management
	NURS 2351 - FOUNDATION OF NURSING PRACTICE THEORY [3 Credits] Foundations of nursing practice builds on knowledge gained in basic sciences, humanities, and the first professional nursing course. Foundations of Nursing Practice is an introduction to the nursing process with emphasis on nursing skills. Through the nursing process, students will apply the core values of caring, professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity, excellence and the standards of the American Nursing Association. This course will begin to develop the student into the role of the professional nurse providing basic care incorporating patient safety and accountability Prerequisites: NURS 2371, HLSC 2410, 2412, PSCH 3044, Corequisites: NURS 2362, 2372, HLSC 2416, 2417, 3409, 3410.
	NURS 2359 - TRANSITION TO PROFESSIONAL NURSING [2 Credits] This course is a prerequisite to the first clinical or non-clinical nursing course in which the LPN enrolls. Emphasis is on professional role change. Students will examine their own nursing experiences through exploration of professional, ethical, legal, and historical concepts. The course encompasses clinical nursing proficiency at the sophomore level and includes independent learning activities, instructor-led laboratory experiences, and inpatient practice. The 4 day clinical validation component will be in an acute care clinical setting. For LPN students only. (To be taken in lieu of NURS 2371) Prerequisite or Corequisite: HLSC 2416.
	NURS 2362 - FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING PRACTICE PRACTICUM [2 Credits] Foundations of Nursing Practicum course builds on knowledge of the sciences and humanities, previous and concurrent nursing courses. The student will use the nursing process as provider of professional nursing care in an inpatient medical facility. The practicum experience will allow the opportunity to begin to apply theoretical knowledge and basic technical skills when implementing care to culturally diverse adult patients. [90 hour practicum] Prerequisite: NURS 2371, HLSC 2410, 2412. Corequisite: NURS 2351, 2372, HLSC 2416, 2417, 3409, 3410.
	NURS 2371 - INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL NURSING [2 Credits] Introduction to Professional Nursing is placed in the first semester of the nursing curriculum. This course will present introductory concepts related to professionalism, nursing history, nursing theory, leadership, ethics, and the legalities of nursing. The School of Nursing philosophy, core values and undergraduate curriculum concepts will be introduced. Current trends and issues in nursing are explored. Standards of professional nursing practice are incorporated into the course including those from American Nurses Association (ANA), Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), Louisiana State Board of Nursing (LSBN), and National League for Nursing (NLN). Two hours lecture/seminar. Corequisites: HLSC 2410, 2412.
	NURS 2372 - FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING PRACTICE SIMULATION/LAB [1 Credit] The foundations of nursing simulation/lab course builds on knowledge and basic skills from the sciences, humanities, previous and concurrent nursing courses. The simulation lab experience will allow the student the opportunity to develop basic skills in a safe environment including but not limited to hygiene, asepsis, elimination, medication administration, oxygenation, patient positioning, and safety. Students will have the opportunity to practice critical thinking and decision making in simulated case scenarios. Prerequisite: NURS 2371, HLSC 2410, 2412. Corequisite: NURS 2351, 2362, HLSC 2416, 2417, 3409, 3410.
	NURS 3349 - SPECIAL STUDIES IN NURSING [1-3 Credits] This course consists of selected nursing and/or health care activities, readings, library research, and written work with follow-up conferences with the faculty member guiding the course. Prerequisite: Current enrollment in the Baccalaureate Nursing Program.
	NURS 3351 - ADULT HEALTH NURSING THEORY [4 Credits] The Adult Health Nursing course will allow the student to advance from basic nursing care to pathophysiology based nursing care, including refinement of assessment skills, nursing diagnoses, planning, implementation and evaluation. Using theoretical knowledge of health promotion, illness and disease management, and risk reduction, the student will identify and prioritize professional nursing care appropriate for a broad population of culturally diverse adult patients. Professional standards will be incorporated into the plan of care. The course builds upon knowledge of the sciences and humanities gained from previous classes, especially anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology and basic foundational nursing care. Prerequisites: NURS 2351, 2362, 2372; HLSC 3409, 3410. Corequisite: BIOM 3115, NURS 3362, and 3372.
	NURS 3355 - CHILD HEALTH NURSING THEORY [2 Credits] Child Health Nursing is built upon information presented in previous nursing courses, basic sciences, health assessment and pathophysiology. This course provides exploration and application of theories, concepts, knowledge and skills for comprehensive child health nursing. Emphasis is on health promotion, risk reduction, and illness management of children. Course content is guided by the standards for pediatric nursing as formulated by the Society of Pediatric Nurses. The educational focus is on the development and application of critical-thinking and problem-solving skills as they relate to the care of children from infancy through adolescence, and their families. Prerequisites: NURS 3351, 3362, 3372, 3356, 3366 Co requisite: NURS 3365.
	NURS 3356 - MENTAL HEALTH NURSING THEORY [3 Credits] Students build on knowledge gained in the social sciences, basic sciences, Abnormal Psychology, Pharmacology, Health Assessment and Foundations of Nursing Practice. In this didactic course, students learn the theories, concepts, and skills necessary to provide nursing care to patients and families of diverse backgrounds who are coping with mental health issues. At the completion of this course students will utilize knowledge to apply the nursing process to assist patients and families with health promotion, disease prevention, and illness management according to ANA Standards of Practice. Presentation, small group discussion, and case studies are used to help students incorporate the core values of caring, professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity, and excellence and the skills of communication, critical thinking, collaboration, and coordination into nursing care planning in the didactic setting. Prerequisites: NURS 2351, 2362, 2372 HLSC 3409, 3410. Corequisite: BIOM 3115, NURS 3366,
	NURS 3358 - WOMEN’S HEALTH NURSING THEORY [3 Credits] This course provides exploration of theories, concepts, and knowledge related to the nursing care of women across the lifespan. The focus is on disease prevention and health promotion of women, from menarche, childbearing and middle years, to post menopausal health concerns. The educational focus is concerned with the development and application of critical-thinking, problem-solving, relationship-building and caring skills as they relate to the human experience of nursing women and their families. The course will utilize the mission and standards of the professional organization, AWHONN, Association of Women’s health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses. This course is built upon information presented in previous courses. Prerequisites: NURS 3351, 3362, 3372, 3356, 3366. Corequisites: NURS 3368.
	NURS 3359 - MEN’S HEALTH ACROSS THE LIFESPAN [2 Credits] This course explores men’s health across the lifespan within a developmental framework.
	NURS 3362 - ADULT HEALTH NURSING PRACTICUM [2 Credits] The Adult Health Practicum course builds upon knowledge of the sciences and humanities gained from previous classes, including anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, and previous and concurrent nursing courses. The student will use the nursing process as designer and provider of professional nursing care in the in-patient acute care setting. The practicum experience will allow the student the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge and technical skills when designing and implementing care to culturally diverse adult patients. The clinical experience will provide opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration within the health care setting. [90 hours practicum]. Prerequisites: NURS 2351, 2362, 2372, HLSC 3409, 3410, . Corequisite: BIOM 3115, NURS 3351, and 3372.
	NURS 3365 - CHILD HEALTH NURSING PRACTICUM [3 Credits] .This course provides the student with clinical opportunities in caring for children from birth to adolescence. The student will apply the nursing process while delivering care to children in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. The educational focus is concerned with the development of clinical, communication, teaching and management of care skills in the care of children and their families. This practicum builds upon information presented in previous nursing courses, basic sciences, health assessment and pathophysiology. [135 hours practicum] . Prerequisites: NURS 3351, 3362, 3372, 3356, 3366. Corequisite: NURS 3355.
	NURS 3366 - MENTAL HEALTH NURSING PRACTICUM [2 Credits] The Adult Health Practicum course builds upon knowledge of the sciences and humanities gained from previous classes, including anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, and previous and concurrent nursing courses. The student will use the nursing process as designer and provider of professional nursing care in the in-patient acute care setting. The practicum experience will allow the student the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge and technical skills when designing and implementing care to culturally diverse adult patients. The clinical experience will provide opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration within the health care setting. [90 hours practicum]. Prerequisites: NURS 2351, 2362, 2372, HLSC 3409, 3410, . Corequisite: BIOM 3115, NURS 3351, and 3372.
	NURS 3368 - WOMEN’S HEALTH NURSING PRACTICUM [2 Credits] ct the community activity, with faculty approval, based on interest and availability of activity. The educational focus is on development and enhancement of clinical, communication and management of care skills in the care of women across the lifespan. A woman-centered philosophy incorporating all dimensions of a caring framework is the theoretical framework grounding this course. The course will utilize the mission and standards of the professional organization, AWHONN, Association of Women’s health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses. This course is built upon information presented in previous courses. [90 hours Practicum] Prerequisites: NURS 3351, 3362, 3372, 3356, 3366. Corequisites: NURS 3358
	NURS 3370 - RESEARCH IN NURSING [3 Credits] Nursing research is introduced with emphasis on the steps in the research process and the critique of reported research on selected topics in nursing. Through the process of critique, the student will utilize the scientific process to interpret and communicate strengths and weaknesses of quantitative and qualitative research studies. Prerequisites: BIOM 3115 NURS 3351, 3362, 3372, 3356, 3366.
	NURS 3372 - ADULT HEALTH NURSING SIMULATION/LAB [1 Credit] The Adult Health Simulation/Lab course builds upon knowledge and skills from basic sciences and humanities and previous nursing courses. The simulation/laboratory experience will allow the student the opportunity to develop technical skills in a safe environment including but not limited to Intravenous Therapy, Dosage Calculation, Chest Tube assessment and care, Laboratory test analysis, focused assessment of acute care adult patients, patient positioning and safety, and application and use of Personal Protective Equipment. Students will have an opportunity to hone critical thinking, decision making, prioritization, and collaboration skills in simulated case scenarios. [30 hour simulation/lab]. Prerequisites: NURS 2351, 2362, 2372 ,HLSC 3409, 3410. Corequisite: BIOM 3115, NURS 3351, and 3362.
	NURS 3375 - INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL NURSING CONCEPTS [5 Credits] This course provides opportunities for RN students to explore concepts and methodological factors that influence professional practice. Students examine the context of professional practice, the evolution/trends of nursing as a profession and significant issues in contemporary practice. Course work provides opportunities for development as a group member, manager, and leader in today’s health care environment. For RN students only.
	NURS 3451 - GENETIC HEALTH ACROSS THE LIFESPAN [3 Credits] This course builds on knowledge gained in basic sciences and Pathophysiology, and focuses on application of genetic principles that influence health and disease across the life span. Content will center on the basic mechanisms of genetic inheritance and gene-environment interactions that influence common and complex disorders and nursing’s role in genetic health care as identified in the Genetic Health Care standards set by the International Society of Nurses in Genetics. The impact of genetics and the Human Genome Project on health promotion, disease prevention, and nursing interventions will be examined. Students are expected to critically examine the social, ethical, legal, cultural, political, and professional implications of the integration of genetics into health care and be able to apply genetic health information to predict and reduce the risk of disease. Prerequisite: NURS 3351, 3362, 3372, 3366, and 3356
	NURS 4120 - BEGINNING SPANISH FOR NURSING [2 Credits] The Beginning Spanish for Nurses course is designed to teach basic terminology and phraseology in Spanish for a nursing assessment and interview. The goal is not for the student to achieve fluency, but instead to have a basic working knowledge in Spanish. Appropriate use of interpreters will be addressed. Communication with Limited-English Proficiency clients in general will be addressed, especially in terms of cultural, legal and ethical considerations.
	NURS 4346 - GERONTOLGY [3 Credits] The course presents holistic view of healthy aging in communities and society. The course content embraces positive holistic case management of older people by nurses. Effects of aging issues on healthcare delivery systems will be discussed. Advocacy of global gerontological issues form the foundation of student activities to understand healthy communities for older people. Students will interact with seniors or issues in creative ways to reinforce classroom activities. Prerequisites: NURS 4357, and 4358. Corequisites: NURS 4359, 4369.
	NURS 4347 - CROSS CULTURAL NURSING [1 Credit] Cross Cultural Nursing is an elective course that introduces the student to concepts of transcultural nursing. The foundation of this course is based on the ANA theme of “providing age-appropriate and culturally and ethnically sensitive care” (ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, 2004, p. 4) as well as the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses. Students are introduced to fundamental concepts by providing information regarding specific cultures as a beginning point in developing cultural awareness and sensitivity. Linkage between health disparity and culturally competent care will be explored; the laws and policies that oversee culturally competent practice and the standards and guidelines of accreditation will be investigated. Prerequisite: NURS 3352, 3362, 3372.
	NURS 4348 - INDEPENDENT STUDY IN NURSING [1-3 Credits] This course focuses on nursing practice in an area related to the student’s special interest. The student and faculty preceptor work together in developing the course outline and learning experiences. Prerequisites: NURS, 3355, 3365, 3358 and 3368.
	NURS 4349 - NURSING CARE OF THE ONCOLOGY PATIENT [2 Credits] Nursing Care of the Oncology Patient, is a nursing elective course which provides the student an opportunity to develop an increased knowledge of both theoretical and clinical aspects of care of patients with malignant diseases. Lecture content is provided by nursing faculty and expert oncology nurses who members of the New Orleans Oncology Nurses, the local chapter of the Oncology Nursing Society. The clinical component allows students to interact with adult cancer patients and observe and evaluate cancer care in a variety of settings and gain an expanded appreciation of the role of the oncology nurse. Theoretical content builds upon knowledge gained in the basic sciences, humanities and all previous sophomore, junior and senior level courses. Course topics are derived from the Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing, and incorporate the Standards of the OncologyNursing Society. Prerequisite: NURS 3355, 3365, 3358, 3368, or permission of the instructor.
	NURS 4350 - CAMP NURSING [2 Credits] Emphasis is on the application of the nursing process in assisting individuals and or groups to cope with various levels of wellness and client independence. Increasingly complex behaviors are expected as students implement the nursing process in a selected camp setting with children and/or adolescents offering students clinical learning experiences in a community nursing. In addition to these experiences, the student will implement the teaching/learning process and work within the health care team. Prerequisite: NURS 3355, 3356, 3368, and 3358 or permission of the instructor.
	NURS 4351 - NURSING CARE OF THE HIGH RISK NEONATE [2 Credits] This course focuses on the nursing care of the high-risk neonate and family in the intensive care setting. The student will have the opportunity to develop expanded awareness of neonatal nursing interventions and strategies for care of high-risk neonates during various levels of physiological, neurological, and developmental adaptation. Prerequisites: NURS 3355, 3357, and 3358 or permission of the instructor
	NURS 4352 - CRITICAL CARE NURSING THEORY [3 Credits] This course 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. Course content is guided by standards of critical care nursing formulated by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses. 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. Prerequisites: NURS 3355, 3365, 3358, 3368, 3451, and 3370. Corequisites: NURS 4362 and 4372.
	NURS 4356 - MENTAL HEALTH NURSING II [4 Credits] Legacy Course: NURS 4356001 – MENTAL HEALTH NURSING II
	NURS 4357 - POPULATION FOCUSED NURSING THEORY [3 Credits] of populations using knowledge from nursing, social, and public health sciences according to the American Nurses Association (Public Health Nursing-Scope and Standards of Practice, 2007, p. 5). Population-focused nursing theory has goals of health promotion and prevention of disability and disease in populations utilizing a global focus. This course is introduced from a contemporary and emerging perspective of developing a healthy global community. The basic concepts of epidemiology along with the public health principles and theories, which underline the practice of public health, will be presented. Utilizing community health theory, research findings, and health promotion principles, the individual, family, community, and health care delivery systems will be examined. The course will expand further in population focused nursing theory and practice to guide the nurse as a contributing member of community organizations in health care delivery and global health issues. Prerequisites: NURS 3355, 3365, 3358, 3368, 3370, and 3451. Co requisites: NURS 4358
	NURS 4358 - POPULATION FOCUSED NURSING PRACTICUM [3 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. [135 hours practicum]. Prerequisites: NURS 3355, 3365, 3358, 3368, 3370, and 3451. Co requisites: NURS 4357
	NURS 4359 - NURSING MANAGEMENT IN THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS THEORY [3 Credits] Nursing Management in the Health Care System Theory builds upon knowledge gained in basic sciences, humanities, and all previous sophomore, junior and senior level nursing courses. This course presents underlying theories of management and leadership. The structure and framework of management, characteristics of organizational leaders, and responsibilities of nurse managers from the micro to the macro levels are explored. Emphasis is placed on professional accountability, collaboration, delegation and the use of outcome based practice in leadership and change-agent roles. Standards of professional nursing practice are incorporated into the course 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. Prerequisites: NURS 4352, 4362. 4372, 4357, and 4358. Corequisites: NURS 4369, 4346, and 4371 or NURS 3375 for RN to BSN students.
	NURS 4360 - QUALITY AND SAFETY IN NURSING & HEALTHCARE [2 Credits] This course focuses on patient safety and quality in Nursing and health care. The course will review current guidelines and standards related to patient safety and quality care tha apply to all levels of nursing students, nurses, and nursing specialities. Students will compare the literature to what is observed in practice and identify areas for improvement.
	NURS 4361 - EKG INTERPRETATION AND THE NURSING PROCESS [1 Credit] This one-semester hour theory course focuses on the interpretation of cardiac electrocardiograms and identification of arrhythmia wave forms that characterize cardiac dysfunctions. Interpretation and arrhythmia interventions are based on the American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Algorithms and the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) guidelines. A case study format is utilized for application of the nursing process to the cardiac patient with multi-system dysfunctions, multiple medication interventions and arrhythmia-related assessment findings. Students participate in interactive classroom and internet site exercises with sample arrhythmia wave form strips, case study situations and arrhythmia simulations. Prerequisites: NURS 3351, 3362, and 3372.
	NURS 4362 - CRITICAL CARE NURSING PRACTICUM [2 Credits] Critical Care Nursing Practicum 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. Practicum content is guided by standards of critical care nursing formulated by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses. In the practicum 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. Practicum learning experiences occur in an acute care setting. [90 hours practicum]. Prerequisites: NURS 3355, 3365, 3358, 3368, 3451, and 3370. Corequisites: NURS 4352 and 4372
	NURS 4363 - PERIOPERATIVE NURSING [2 Credits] Perioperative Nursing is an elective course that builds upon knowledge gained in the basic sciences, humanities, and previous nursing courses. The course provides the student an opportunity to develop an increased knowledge of both theoretical and clinical aspects of nursing care in the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative setting. Students learn the nurse’s role as the provider of care in perioperative settings. Course content is based on the Association of perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Standards, Recommended Practices, and Guidelines as well as the Perioperative Nursing Data Set and the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) standards. Clinical experiences allow students to develop skills necessary for the perioperative nursing role. [45 hours practicum] Prerequisites: NURS 3351, 3362, 3372 or permission of the instructor.
	NURS 4364 - PRINCIPLES OF EMERGENCY NURSING [2 Credits] Principles of Emergency Nursing is a combination didactic and practicum course in which the student learns to apply all previous course work, theories, knowledge, and skills, in the delivery of nursing care to patients and families coping with episodic health issues in the emergency setting as part of an interdisciplinary team. Students apply the core values of caring, professionalism, respect, integrity, and diversity and demonstrate the skills of communication, critical thinking, collaboration, and coordination. Using the Emergency Nurses Association Standards and Core Curriculum as a guide, in the didactic section, students explore the application of the nursing process to physical and psychosocial problems, in a diverse population, in the emergency setting. The practicum section is primarily in the emergency department setting, with unique alternate experiences used when available, such as participation in disaster drills. Students apply theories, knowledge and technical skills in providing nursing care in this specialized setting. Prerequisites: NURS 3355, 3351, 3365, 3362, 3372, 4352, 4362, 4372, or permission of the instructor.
	NURS 4365 - MENTAL HEALTH AND THE MOVIES (PERCEPTION AND POLICY) [2 Credits] Film both informs and mirrors societys view of mental illness. The stigmatization and marginalization of people with mental illness has been exacerbated by the images in the media. Film has often mirrored society’s perception of mental illness as a condition of little ope and mental health policy is a reflection of that view. This course examines the reciprocal relationship between how mental illness has been portrayed in the media and mental health policy since 1950. The implications for patient care and nursing will be examined.
	NURS 4366 - COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES FOR NURSES [1 Credit] This course offers an overview of complementary and alternative therapies; descriptions and demonstrations of ways complementary and alternative therapies can be used in clinical practice; and explores current scientific knowledge supporting the use of complementary and alternative therapies to promote healing and improve health. The course includes social differences as expressed in ways that cultural, racial, socioeconomic, religious and lifestyle variations may be integrated in the appreciation and utilization of diverse complementary and alternative therapies
	NURS 4367 - ETHICAL AND LEGAL ISSUES IN NURSING [2 Credits] Ethical Legal Issues in Nursing builds on knowledge from the first professional nursing development course. This course provides the student the opportunity to explore issues encountered in professional nursing practice relating to ethical and legal situations. Course content is based on standards of nursing practice from the American Nurses Association and legal tenets. Emphasis will be placed on the student’s analysis of issues to increase the ability to creatively examine and apply ethical and legal principles in nursing practice. Prerequisites: NURS 3355, 3365, 3358, 3368 3451.
	NURS 4368 - INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC NURSING [2 Credits] This course provides exploration and application of theories, concepts, knowledge and skills for comprehensive nursing care of patients and families interfacing with the judicial system. The nursing process is applied to assist the patient’s and family’s adaptation to stressors and explores the prevention of violence at intrapersonal, interpersonal, community and international levels. At the completion of this course the student will be able to use the nursing process to address issues of diversity while providing care for perpetrators and victims of violence in accordance with the nursing roles dictated by the standards of care outlined by the ANA and International Association of Forensic Nursing. Prerequisites: NURS 3351, 3362, 3372, 3356, 3366 or permission of the instructor.
	NURS 4369 - NURSING MANAGEMENT IN THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM PRACTICUM [4 Credits] Nursing Management in the Health Care System Practicum is a Capstone leadership course, which builds on knowledge gained in basic sciences, humanities, and all previous sophomores, junior and senior level 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 and plans of care. This course provides the opportunity for clinical application and interfaces with the theory course, Nursing Management in the Health Care System Theory. In the practicum setting, students apply the core values of caring, professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence using the nursing process in the management of patient care. Students are provided an opportunity to apply and practice nursing management theories with a group of patients in the role of manager and coordinator of care, and in a one-to-one nurse preceptor learning situation. Students examine and apply their own nursing leadership skills distinguishing them from management skills. [180 hours practicum]. Prerequisites: NURS 4352, 4362. 4372,4357, and 4358. Corequisites: NURS 4359, 4346, and 4371 or NURS 3375 for RN to BSN students
	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.
	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
	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.
	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.
	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.
	NURS 4391 - SPECIAL TOPICS LANGUAGE & LIT [3 Credits]
	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
	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
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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
	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
	NURS 6310 - ADULT HEALTH NURSING I [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.
	NURS 6311 - ADULT HEALTH NURSING II [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.
	NURS 6312 - ADULT NURSING III [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.
	NURS 6313 - ADULT HEALTH NURSING IV [4 Credits] Adult Health Nursing IV is the fourth in a series of courses preparing the student for the role of an Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist. This course synthesizes all prior course work and provides an opportunity to showcase clinical expertise with a population of adult 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 health 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 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 patients.[120 hours practicum] Prerequisites: NURS 6312.
	NURS 6315 - ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT & DIAGNOSTIC MEASURMENT [4 Credits] This advanced course and clinical (including lab) focuses on the skills of assessment necessary in advanced nursing practice with an emphasis on development of comprehensive and problem-specific psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and epidemiological client centered data bases across the life span. The student will analyze multiple sources of assessment data to determine client health status, identify health problems and formulate differential diagnoses appropriate for advanced nursing practice. The determination of psychomotor, developmental, cultural, nutritional, mental, and physical health status in a clinical setting will enable the student to learn under the guidance and supervision of a faculty facilitator and an approved clinical preceptor.
	NURS 6315 - ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT & DIAGNOSTIC MEASURMENT [4 Credits] This advanced course and clinical (including lab) focuses on the skills of assessment necessary in advanced nursing practice with an emphasis on development of comprehensive and problem-specific psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and epidemiological client centered data bases across the life span. The student will analyze multiple sources of assessment data to determine client health status, identify health problems and formulate differential diagnoses appropriate for advanced nursing practice. The determination of psychomotor, developmental, cultural, nutritional, mental, and physical health status in a clinical setting will enable the student to learn under the guidance and supervision of a faculty facilitator and an approved clinical preceptor.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	NURS 6332 - PARENT/CHILD HEALTH NURSING III [4 Credits] Legacy Course: NURS 6332001 – PARENT/CHILD HEALTH NURSING III
	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 assesment, 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 gestatinal ages with recognition of situations requiring interdisciplinary consultation or referal. Includes field experience. Pre-requisities/co-requisities: NURS 6335, 6336.
	NURS 6335 - NEONATAL PHYSIOLOGY [3 Credits] Examines newborn physiology and pathophysiology and the implications for advanced nursing practice. Includes topics such as genetic principles, basic embryology, physiology and pathophysiology of neonatal systems.
	NURS 6336 - 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 and fetus. Associated risk variables that influence maternal/newborn outcomes are examined; nursing management is provided to the woman/fetus prenatally, during labor and delivery, and immediate postpartum periods. Emphasis is placed on the role and responsibilities of the APRN in the perinatal-neonatal setting based on the current scope and standards of practice for neonatal nursing. Practicum focuses on development of beginning level clinical competency in the role and scope of advanced neonatal nursing practice under the guidance of program faculty and direct supervision by approved preceptors. Includes classroom and field experiences. Prerequisite or Corequisite: NURS, 6303, NURS 6305, NURS 6334, NURS 6335 or permission of instructor.
	NURS 6337 - NURSING MANAGEMENT OF THE HIGH RISK NEONATE I [5 Credits] This course builds upon theoretical and practical knowledge of neonatal physiology and advanced neonatal assessment. Students assess and utilize strategies to manage the high-risk neonate who is critically ill, includingappraisal, resuscitation and stabilization. Management of the high-risk neonate with selected physiological problems, psychosocial and environmental needs of the neonate/family and the role of the advanced practice nurse. Practicum focuses on developing clinical competency in the role and scope of advanced neonatal nursing practice under the guidance of program faculty and direct supervision by approved preceptors. Includes classroom and field experiences. Prerequisites: NURS 6334, NURS 6335, NURS 6336.
	NURS 6338 - NURSING MANAGEMENT OF THE HIGH RISK NEONATE II [5 Credits] This course builds upon theoretical and practical knowledge of neonatal physiology and pathophysiology in provision of advanced nursing care of the high risk neonate. Students address chronic and long-term problems and the psychosocial/environmental needs of the infant and family. Ethical principles and legal issues are addressed. Practicum focuses on continued development of clinical competency in the advanced practice nursing role under the guidance of program faculty and supervision by approved preceptors. Includes classroom and field experiences. Prerequisite: NURS 6337, NURS 6339.

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NEURO 498 - NEUROLOGY RESEARCH

NEURO 499 - NEUROLOGY OUT-STATE ELEC

NSURG 418 - NEUROSURGERY SECONDARY ACTING INTERNSHIP

NSURG 420 - NEUROSURGERY CLINICAL

NSURG 425 - NEUROSURGERY/NEUROSURGICAL RESEARCH

NSURG 498 - NEUROSURGERY RESEARCH

NSURG 499 - NEUROSURGERY OUT-STATE ELEC

NRSC 100 - NEUROSCIENCES

NRSC 203 - INVESTIGATIVE NEUROSCIENCE

NRSC 250 - MOLECULAR NEUROBIOLOGY

NRSC 264 - SYNAPTIC ORGANIZATION OF BRAIN

NRSC 264 - SYNAPTIC ORGANIZATION OF THE BRAIN

NRSC 270 - LABORATORY ROTATION

NRSC 280 - SPECIAL TOPICS

NRSC 290 - CURRENT NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH

NRSC 298 - SEMINAR

NRSC 300 - NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH

NRSC 400 - DISSERTATION RESEARCH

NRSC 999 - EXAM ONLY

NURS 597 - DIRECTED RSCH IN APPLIED PSYC

NURS 1115 - ALGEBRA

NURS 2336 - NURSING STUDENT SUCCESS

NURS 2351 - FOUNDATION OF NURSING PRACTICE THEORY

NURS 2359 - TRANSITION TO PROFESSIONAL NURSING

NURS 2362 - FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING PRACTICE PRACTICUM

NURS 2371 - INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL NURSING

NURS 2372 - FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING PRACTICE SIMULATION/LAB

NURS 3349 - SPECIAL STUDIES IN NURSING

NURS 3351 - ADULT HEALTH NURSING THEORY

NURS 3355 - CHILD HEALTH NURSING THEORY

NURS 3356 - MENTAL HEALTH NURSING THEORY

NURS 3358 - WOMEN’S HEALTH NURSING THEORY

NURS 3359 - MEN’S HEALTH ACROSS THE LIFESPAN

NURS 3362 - ADULT HEALTH NURSING PRACTICUM

NURS 3365 - CHILD HEALTH NURSING PRACTICUM

NURS 3366 - MENTAL HEALTH NURSING PRACTICUM

NURS 3368 - WOMEN’S HEALTH NURSING PRACTICUM

NURS 3370 - RESEARCH IN NURSING

NURS 3372 - ADULT HEALTH NURSING SIMULATION/LAB

NURS 3375 - INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL NURSING CONCEPTS

NURS 3451 - GENETIC HEALTH ACROSS THE LIFESPAN

NURS 4120 - BEGINNING SPANISH FOR NURSING

NURS 4346 - GERONTOLGY

NURS 4347 - CROSS CULTURAL NURSING

NURS 4348 - INDEPENDENT STUDY IN NURSING

NURS 4349 - NURSING CARE OF THE ONCOLOGY PATIENT

NURS 4350 - CAMP NURSING

NURS 4351 - NURSING CARE OF THE HIGH RISK NEONATE

NURS 4352 - CRITICAL CARE NURSING THEORY

NURS 4356 - MENTAL HEALTH NURSING II

NURS 4357 - POPULATION FOCUSED NURSING THEORY

NURS 4358 - POPULATION FOCUSED NURSING PRACTICUM

NURS 4359 - NURSING MANAGEMENT IN THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS THEORY

NURS 4360 - QUALITY AND SAFETY IN NURSING & HEALTHCARE

NURS 4361 - EKG INTERPRETATION AND THE NURSING PROCESS

NURS 4362 - CRITICAL CARE NURSING PRACTICUM

NURS 4363 - PERIOPERATIVE NURSING

NURS 4364 - PRINCIPLES OF EMERGENCY NURSING

NURS 4365 - MENTAL HEALTH AND THE MOVIES (PERCEPTION AND POLICY)

NURS 4366 - COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES FOR NURSES

NURS 4367 - ETHICAL AND LEGAL ISSUES IN NURSING

NURS 4368 - INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC NURSING

NURS 4369 - NURSING MANAGEMENT IN THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM PRACTICUM

NURS 4371 - PERSPECTIVES IN PROFESSIONAL NURSING

NURS 4372 - CRITICAL CARE NURSING SIMULATION/LAB

NURS 4375 - RN MENTAL/ COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING THEORY

NURS 4376 - RN MENTAL / COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING PRACTIUM

NURS 4379 - NURSING LEADERSHIP IN THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

NURS 4391 - SPECIAL TOPICS LANGUAGE & LIT

NURS 6303 - RESEARCH I: DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY

NURS 6303 - RESEARCH I: DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY

NURS 6304 - EVIDENCE-BASED NURSING PRACTICE

NURS 6305 - FOUNDATIONS ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE

NURS 6305 - FOUNDATIONS ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE

NURS 6305 - FOUNDATIONS ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE

NURS 6306 - HEALTH CARE LEADERSHIP AND THE ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE

NURS 6306 - HEALTH CARE LEADERSHIP AND THE ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE

NURS 6307 - TRANSITION TO PROFESSIONAL NURSING I

NURS 6308 - TRANSITIONS IN PROFESSIONAL NURSING II