| NURSING
(NU) |
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| NU 300 |
Foundations
of Professional Nursing (W) |
3 cr |
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| Foundational
course on nursing concepts and theories related
to health promotion and maintenance to facilitate
healthy lifestyles and meet basic human needs.
Exploration of professional nursing roles and
strategies in promoting the health of individuals
and families within a variety of acute and community
settings. The emphasis is on the use of the nursing
process as a systematic approach to health promotion
and maintenance. Prerequisites/Corequisites:
NU 325, HSC 342, HSC 343. Corequisite:
NU 301. |
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| NU 301 |
Foundations
of Professional Nursing Clinical |
2 cr |
|
| Application
of concepts and theories related to health promotion
and maintenance with individuals and families
in a variety of settings to facilitate healthy
lifestyles and meet basic human needs. Also provides
opportunity for the development of clinical competency
in the performance of selected nursing skills
and procedures. Clinical practice experiences
with individuals and families in a variety of
acute and community settings will be provided.
Prerequisite/Corequisites:
NU 325, HSC 342, HSC 343. Corequisite: NU 300. |
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| NU 304 |
Research
for Health Professions (W) |
3 cr |
|
| Surveys
the research process through computer-assisted
instruction. The focus is on the research process,
methods for critiquing research, and ethical and
legal implications. Emphasis is on the importance
of research to nursing practice and the development
of critical consumers of nursing research. Requires
professional component standing. |
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| NU 325 |
Health
Assessment |
4 cr |
|
| Nursing
assessment of the whole person and includes physical,
psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual assessment
of the adult and child. Emphasis on the development
of skills in obtaining a health history and performing
health assessment across the lifespan. Prerequisite:
Admission to professional component or special
permission of instructor. |
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| NU 327 |
Pathophysiological
Basis of Nursing |
3 cr |
|
| This
course provides students knowledge related to
physiology and alterations in physiology of individuals
with health problems. The course focuses on theory
and research applicable to the cardiovascular,
pulmonary, genitourinary, gastrointestinal, immune,
neurological, musculoskeletal, and endocrine systems.
This course provides students with a foundation
for providing nursing care to persons having acute,
chronic and long-term health care problems. Prerequisite:
Admission to professional component or special
permission of instructor. |
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| NU 390 |
Special
Topics |
1-4 cr |
|
| Study
of a significant topic or problem in Nursing and
the Health Professions. Course may be repeated
for a total of four credits. |
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| NU 394 |
Directed
Study |
1-4 cr |
|
| Individual
study in a nursing area chosen in consultation
with instructor. |
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| NU 409 |
Nursing
Issues and Leadership |
3 cr |
|
| Continuation
of the socialization process of students as professional
nurses. Focuses on professionalism, leadership
roles and functions, management strategies, continued
professional development, and issues and trends
in nursing and health care. Emphasis on the professional
nurse as a leader in improving patient care and
cost effectiveness of health care. Prerequisites/Corequisites: AHN 447, AHN 448 or special permission. |
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| NU 410 |
Concepts
of Professional Nursing (W) |
6 cr |
|
| A
bridge course for the Registered Nurse student.
Focus on the philosophy of the College of Nursing
and on selected theories and concepts integrated
throughout the curriculum. Emphasis is on professional
nursing roles and strategies for health promotion
and maintenance with individuals, families, and
groups. Requires registered nurse licensure and
admission to RN to BSN track. |
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| NU 412 |
Delegation of Nursing Practice |
3 cr |
|
| This course focuses on leadership development of the student within the context of providing professional nursing care to patients and families across the lifespan. Decision-making, delegation, and motivation competencies are emphasized. Prerequisites: AHN 447, AHN 448, NU 304. Prerequisite/Corequisite: NU 409. Corequisites: NU 460, NU 413, CMN 420. |
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| NU 413 |
Nursing Informatics |
3 cr |
|
| Provides the student an introduction to nursing informatics and the evolving importance of the application and evaluation of information technology in nursing and health care. The emphasis of the course is to provide the students the expertise and knowledge to function effectively in the modern health care IT environment. Prerequisites: AHN 447, AHN 448, NU 304. Prerequisite/Corequisite: NU 409. Corequisites: NU 460, NU 412, CMN 420. |
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|
|
| Culminating
clinical practice course to provide students an
in-depth learning experience in a selected area
of nursing practice. The leadership, management,
and caregiver roles of the professional nurse
with patients and their families in a selected
area of nursing practice is emphasized. Students
are assigned to nurse preceptors and with faculty
guidance focus on leadership and management, and
application of the nursing process theories, concepts,
research, issues and trends in caring for patients
in a variety of preceptorship placements in acute
and community settings. Prerequisites:
AHN 447, AHN 448, NU 304.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
NU 409. Corequisites: NU 412, NU 413, CMN 420. |
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| NU 490 |
Special
Topics |
1-6 cr |
|
| Study
of a significant topic or problem in nursing and
the health professions. This course may be repeated
for a total of four credits. |
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| NU 499 |
NU Honors Senior Project-H |
1-6 cr |
|
| Honor students implement their senior project prospectus under the guidance of a faculty member. Nursing Honors Program requires special permission. |
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| NU 500 |
Child
and Adolescent Mental Health |
1-3 cr |
|
| Provides
students with an introduction to the normal child
and family dynamics as well as introduces them
to specific psychiatric disorders in children
and adolescents and nursing interventions. Content
includes specific psychiatric disorders and interventions
within the framework of growth and development
and family dynamics. |
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| NU 501 |
Social
Dynamics of Nursing |
1-3 cr |
|
| Investigation
of the influence of selected ideas, individuals,
issues, and events that shape contemporary nursing. |
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| NU 506 |
Theoretical
Foundations of Advanced Nursing |
3 cr |
|
| The
purpose of the course is to examine theoretical
foundations of advanced nursing practice. The focus is on the evolution of nursing knowledge including theoretical structures from other disciplines. Emphasis is on the analysis and application of nursing models and related theories using critical thinking strategies and clinical reasoning. |
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| NU 507 |
Health Care Policy and Economics |
3 cr |
|
| The purpose of this course is to provide a foundation for participation in health policy and for understanding the economic impact of health planning. Content will focus on organization of health care systems, health care financing and economic implications and the role of the provider in policy making. Emphasis is on the analysis of health policy from a socioeconomic, ideological, political, historical, and technological perspective while integrating clinical management processes and use of available community fiscal resources. |
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NU 508
|
Advanced Nursing Leadership, Roles
and Concepts |
3 cr
|
|
| The purpose of this course is to develop critical thinking skills of the advanced nursing student in the analysis of work environments and health systems. Quality improvement, specifically related to outcome-based measures and adherence to guidelines, will be explored by applying scientific evidence to health outcomes. The focus will be on examining leadership within the context of organizational and health systems, focusing on relationship building, collaboration, negotiation, and working on interdisciplinary teams in a multicultural work force. Emphasis is on advanced nursing leadership and the influences of social, cultural, political, legal, ethical, spiritual and economic forces interacting with complex client systems. |
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| NU 513 |
Advanced
Nursing Research |
3 cr |
|
| The purpose of this course is to develop student proficiency in using research to improve health care outcomes for patients. The course focuses on strategies to retrieve, evaluate, and use evidence to plan quality health care and to initiate change to health care systems and processes. The emphasis is on problem identification, evaluation of relevant research, and critical application of evidence. |
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| NU 518 |
Advanced
Nursing Assessment |
3 cr |
|
| This
course is designed to further develop the student's
advanced knowledge and skills for obtaining and
recording a systematic health history and advanced
physical examination of individuals and families
across the lifespan. The course involves the synthesis
of nursing, biologic, psychologic, and sociocultural
knowledge and theories as applied to the findings
obtained in the comprehensive health assessment.
The central objective is the development of cognitive
and clinical skills needed to provide comprehensive
care to individuals of all ages in primary, secondary,
and tertiary care settings. Corequisite:
NU 519. |
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| NU 519 |
Advanced
Nursing Assessment Practicum |
1 cr |
|
| The
purpose of this course is to provide a practicum
experience in which the student will have the
opportunity to become proficient at obtaining
and recording a comprehensive health history and
advanced physical assessment of individuals appropriate
to their clinical specialty area. Corequisite:
NU 518. |
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| NU 520 |
Clinical Nurse Specialist Seminar, Grad |
2 cr |
|
| The purpose of this course is to provide a forum for the analysis, synthesis, and application of knowledge acquired in previous courses to the CNS role. The course focuses on the CNS's spheres of influence on health care incorporating the perspectives of social justice, fiscal stewardship, client advocacy, and evidence based practice. The emphasis is on maximizing the students' ability to identify problems, manage resources and fiscal outcomes, design and select therapeutic interventions, and evaluate products and devices for use with patients and health team members from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Potential for contributions and entrepreneurial opportunities within nursing will be addressed. Corequisite: NU 521. Prerequisites: NU 507, NU 508, NU 513, AHN 514 or CMN 514 or MCN 514, and NU 524 and AHN 525 or CMN 525 or MCN 525. |
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| NU 521 |
Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum, Grad |
4 cr/240 clinical hours |
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| The purpose of this precepted capstone course is to provide students an immersion experience in the CNS role with diverse populations in a selected area of nursing practice. The focus of the course is to develop the CNS's ability to assimilate and apply evidence based information in the design, implementation and evaluation of nursing care activities, nursing practice standards and norms, and influencing organizations to support the delivery of nursing care and achievement of optimal health outcomes for a specified population. Emphasis is on the socialization of the CNS to provide, manage, and evaluate the care of a group of patients with complex health care needs through the application of advanced theories, concepts, and research. Corequisite: NU 520. Prerequisites: NU 507, NU 508, NU 513, AHN 514 or CMN 514 or MCN 514, NU 524 and AHN 525 or CMN 525 or MCN 525. |
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| NU 522 |
Educational Technology for Nurse Educators |
3 cr |
|
| Course provides students the opportunity to develop competence in basic and advanced software essential to executing the nurse educator role in the classroom and online. |
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| NU 524 |
Clinical
Concepts and Cultural Competency in |
3 cr |
| |
Advanced
Nursing Practice II |
|
|
| Continued
analysis and evaluation of advanced clinical concepts
and the role of nursing in providing evidenced
based care to facilitate positive health outcomes.
Prerequisites: NU 545,
NU 578, NU 518, NU 519. Corequisite:
AHN 525 or CMN 525 or MCN 525 or special permission
of instructor. |
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| NU 526 |
Nursing
Education Practicum |
4 cr |
|
| Supervised
practicum in the role of the nurse educator. The
purpose of this course is the synthesis of nursing
education theory in practicum experience. Focus
is on the application of nursing education theory
in developing, teaching, and evaluating an education
unit, exemplifying the nurse educator role, and
adhering institutional and legal guidelines. Prerequisites:
NU 524, AHN 525 or CMN 525, or MCN 525, NU
527, NU 528. Prerequisites/Corequisites: NU 508, NU 513, AHN 514, or CMN 514 or MCN 514, NU 507.
Corequisite: NU 529 or special
permission of instructor. |
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| NU 527 |
Curriculum
and Evaluation in Nursing Education |
3 cr |
|
| Analysis
and synthesis of theories and concepts related
to curriculum development and evaluation in nursing.
Emphasis is on institutional purposes, goals,
nursing curricula, evaluation, and nursing education
research. Prerequisite/Corequisite:
NU 506 or special permission of instructor. |
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| NU 528 |
Instructional
Design in Nursing Education |
3 cr |
|
| Analysis
and synthesis of theories and concepts related
to instructional design in nursing practice and
education. Emphasis is on institutional purposes
and goals, classroom and clinical instruction,
staff development, and nursing education research. |
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| NU 529 |
Nursing
Education Seminar |
2 cr |
|
| The
purpose of this course is to provide a forum for
the evaluation of issues and trends encountered
in nursing education. Emphasis is on critical
analysis and management of these issues by nursing
educators. Prerequisites: NU 524, AHN 525 or CMN
525, MCN
525, NU 527, NU 528. Prerequisites/Corequisites: NU 508, NU 513, AHN 514 or CMN 514 or MCN 514, NU 507. Corequisite: NU 526
or special permission of instructor. |
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| NU 530 |
Accelerated MSN Advanced Health Assessment |
4 cr |
|
| Bridge course for the Accelerated MSN track. Advanced nursing assessment of the whole person including physical, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual assessment of the adult and child. Emphasis is on the development of skill in obtaining and recording a comprehensive health history and performing health assessment for individuals from diverse heritages across the lifespan. |
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| NU 531 |
Accelerated MSN Advanced Pathophysiology |
4 cr |
|
| Bridge course for the Accelerated MSN track. Focuses on pathophysiology and cellular physiology theory and research of the cardiovascular, pulmonary, genitourinary, gastrointestinal, immune, neurological, integumentary, musculoskeletal, and endocrine systems. This course provides students with a foundation for providing nursing care to persons having acute, chronic and long-term health care problems. |
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| NU 532 |
Accelerated MSN Advanced Pharmacology |
4 cr |
|
| Bridge course for the Accelerated MSN track. Advanced clinical application of drug therapy and concepts relating to the mechanism of drug actions, interactions, and adverse reactions, including immunologic-idiosyncratic-allergic drug responses. Emphasis on pharmacokinetics, cultural/ethnic considerations, dosage, methods of administration, and adverse effects according to major classifications. Current research in pharmacology is also incorporated in course content. |
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| NU 533 |
Accelerated MSN Advanced Research
in Nursing |
4 cr
|
|
| Bridge course for the Accelerated MSN track. Evaluation of methods, designs, issues in nursing research; methods for critiquing research, data analysis methods, ethical and legal implications. Emphasis is on the importance of research and evidence-based practice to nursing. Development of critical consumers of research and participants in the research process. |
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NU 534
|
Accelerated MSN Advanced Nursing Roles
and Leadership |
4 cr
|
|
| Bridge course for the Accelerated MSN track. Socialization process of students as professional nurses, leadership roles and functions, management strategies, continued professional development, and issues and trends in nursing and health care, analysis of selected advanced nursing roles, frameworks that provide the basis for specialization and expansion of roles for advanced nursing practice. |
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| NU 535 |
Clinical Nurse Leadership Role
and Competencies |
3 cr |
|
| The purpose of this course is to explore the role and function of the clinical nurse leader. The course focuses on the implementation of the role that will vary across settings and facilities. The emphasis is on evidence-based practice and knowledge and skills that CNL requires for successful enactment of the role. Corequisite: NU 536. Prerequisites: NU 506, NU 518, NU 519. Prerequisites: NU 545, NU 578 can be taken at same time. |
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| NU 536 |
Clinical Nurse Leader Practicum I |
5 cr |
|
| The purpose of this first of two capstone Clinical Nurse Leader courses is to provide students an in-depth preceptor-based clinical experience in a selected area of nursing practice. The focus of the course is on the CNL as caregiver, leader, and care manager. Emphasis is on the application of the nursing process, theories, concepts, research, issues and trends in providing care in complex patient situations and managing the care of a group of patients. Corequisite: NU 535. Prerequisites: NU 506, NU 518, NU 519. Prerequisites: NU 545, NU 578 can be taken at same time. |
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| NU 537 |
Clinical Nurse Leader Synthesis |
2 cr |
|
| The purpose of this culminating synthesis course for the CNL role is to provide students an opportunity to analyze and evaluate actual CNL practice patterns. The course focuses on continuing to build the students competencies in clinical decision making, problem identification, resource management, and outcome measurement for a selected patient population at the point of care. The emphasis is on working with patients and health team members from diverse cultural or ethnic backgrounds, and accountability for coordination, delegation and supervision of care within a multidisciplinary team. Corequisite: NU 538. Prerequisites: NU 535 and NU 536. |
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| NU 538 |
Clinical Nurse Leader Practicum II |
4 cr |
|
| The purpose of this second of two capstone Clinical Nurse Leader courses is to provide students an immersion experience in the CNL role in a selected area of nursing practice. The focus of the course is to further develop CNL competencies with emphasis on team leading and building, advocacy, communication, resource and outcomes management, and evidence-based practice. Corequisite: NU 537. Prerequisites: NU 536. Prerequisites that can be taken with class: NU 507, NU 508, NU 513, and AHN 514 or CMN 514 or MCN 514. |
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| NU 539 |
Advanced
Nursing Informatics |
1-3 cr |
|
| Focuses
on the components of nursing information systems.
Topics include analysis of available software
for managing personnel budgets, and data. Basic
computer experience required. Prerequisite: Permission
of Instructor. |
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| NU 545 |
Physio-Pathological
Basis of Advanced Nursing |
3 cr |
|
| The
purpose of this course is to provide the advanced
practice nurse with knowledge of normal physiology
and alterations in physiology in individuals across
the life span. The focus is theory and research
applicable to organ systems and cellular events.
Emphasis is on regulatory and compensatory functions
in health and in pathophysiological conditions. |
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| NU 552 |
Human
Sexuality and Nursing |
3 cr |
|
| Focus
is on the development of a theoretical basis for
advanced nursing practice with clients having
sexual concerns. Emphasis is on developing self
awareness and on strategies for advanced nursing
practice. |
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| NU 561 |
Nursing
Administration Concepts and Theory |
3 cr |
|
| The
purpose of this course is to provide a forum for
analysis and synthesis of selected theories, issues
and trends, and research for the nurse administrator
role. Emphasis is placed on development of a framework
for practice for the role of nurse administrator,
organizational structure, and nursing model in
the changing sociopolitical economic environment. |
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NU 562
|
Administrative Concepts and Resource Management Field Study |
3 cr |
|
| The purpose of this course is to examine concepts and methods of administration applying these concepts and methods in supervised field activities. The focus is identification of health goals and management of physical, financial, and human resources in healthcare systems. Emphasis is on organization leadership, interdisciplinary team functioning, and political collaboration to meet health care needs of vulnerable populations in culturally diverse communities. |
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| NU 565 |
Nursing
Administration Finance |
3 cr |
|
| The
purpose of this course is synthesis of the fiscal
processes in health care systems to include basic
accounting, financial decision-making concepts,
statement analysis, and information systems in
advanced nursing and healthcare management. |
| |
| NU 566 |
Nursing
Administration Field Study |
3 cr |
|
| The
purpose of this field experience course is to
provide students an opportunity to explore and
analyze the structure, regulation, and operation
of a selected health care system. Focus is on
systems organization, and communications analysis
in a selected health care organization. Prerequisites:
NU 506, 562, 565, HSC 571. Prerequisite/Corequisite:
NU 561. |
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| NU 567 |
Nursing
Administration Internship |
4 cr |
|
| The
purpose of this culminating course is to provide
a preceptor and faculty facilitated experience
in the nurse administrator role with a focus on
the application and synthesis of knowledge and
skills acquired in all previous courses. Prerequisites/ Corequisites: NU 506,
NU 508, NU 513, AHN 514 or CMN 514 or MCN 514, NU 507. Prerequisites: NU 561, NU 562, NU 566. Corequisite:
NU 568. |
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| NU 568 |
Nursing
Administration Seminar |
2 cr |
|
| The
purpose of this course is to provide a forum for
the evaluation of issues and trends encountered
in health care. Emphasis is on critical analysis
and management of these issues by nursing administration.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: NU
506, NU 508, NU 513, AHN 514 or CMN 514 or MCN 514, NU 507. Prerequisites:
NU 561, NU 562, NU
566. Corequisite:
NU 567. |
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| NU 578 |
Pharmacology
for Advanced Practice Nurses |
3 cr |
|
| The
purpose of this course is to expand the pharmacological
knowledge of the advanced practice nurse. The
focus is the selection and monitoring of drug
therapy for persons throughout the lifespan. Emphasis
is on pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics
of major drug classifications. Prerequisite: NU 545. |
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| NU 580 |
Health
Care Problems of the Rural South |
3 cr |
|
| Orientation
of health care problems of the rural South. Opportunity
to assess, develop, and implement nursing intervention
techniques in selected settings. |
| |
| NU 582 |
Consultation
in Nursing Practice |
3 cr |
|
| Focuses
on the steps of the consulting process in advanced
nursing practice with an emphasis on assessment,
planning and the communication of findings. Theoretical
frameworks and models for consultation are analyzed. |
| |
| NU 590 |
Special
Topics |
1-6 cr |
|
| Study
of significant topics or problems in nursing and
the health professions. Content will vary. May
be repeated. |
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| NU 594 |
Directed
Studies |
1-9 cr |
|
| Directed
study under the direction of a member of the graduate
faculty. |
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|
|
| The
purpose of this course is to provide an opportunity
to complete a research study with the guidance
of a graduate faculty committee. The focus is
on research in advanced nursing practice. |
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| NU 604 |
Project Planning & Development I |
1 cr |
| This is the first of three planning and development courses that assists the student to develop a plan for the doctoral synthesis project. The plan based on the student's phenomenon of interest is expected to incorporate well-built questions, search strategies and outcomes, identification of resources needed, plan for evaluation and dissemination. Prerequisites: NU 607 and NU 608. |
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| NU 605 |
Project Planning & Development II |
1 cr |
| This is the second of three planning and development courses that assists the student to develop a plan for the doctoral synthesis project. The plan based on the student's phenomenon of interest is expected to incorporate well-built questions, search strategies and outcomes, identification of resources needed, plan for evaluation and dissemination. Prerequisite: NU 604. Prerequisites/Corequisites: NU 610, NU 611, and NU 612. |
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| NU 606 |
Project Planning & Development III |
1 cr |
| This is the third and final planning and development course that assists the student to develop a plan for the doctoral synthesis project. The plan based on the student's phenomenon of interest is expected to incorporate well-built questions, search strategies and outcomes, identification of resources needed, plan for evaluation and dissemination. Prerequisite: NU 605. Prerequisites/Corequisites: NU 613 and NU 615. |
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| NU 607 |
Critical Analysis of the Scientific
Underpinnings of Advanced Nursing Practice |
3 cr |
| The course serves as the basis of the practice project by identifying and investigating the various phenomena of interest in the students' practice area. The primary focus of this course is to explore the structure and nature of the science of nursing practice. Students will engage in an evolutionary review of the philosophical and scientific trends in nursing practice and supportive theory development that form the underpinnings of modern nursing such as Systems Theory, Change Theory, Organizational Theories, etc. Findings from this review will be used as the foundation of a concept analysis which will form the basis of individual project to facilitate positive change in health care. |
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| NU 608 |
Evidence Based Practice and
Quality Improvement in Health Care |
3 cr |
| This course explores philosophical and foundational components of evidence-based practice for advance nursing practice. Concepts, models, and methods for developing advanced practice based on best evidence are applied. Developing the well-built question as well as understanding best search strategies are incorporated into this course. A statistical overview provides guidelines for review of research-based evidence, particularly related to the clinical and administrative practice question(s) and outcomes. Outcome evaluation methods are explored. |
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| NU 609 |
Biostatistics |
3 cr |
| This course explores biostatistical analysis as a base for evidence-based practice in nursing. It includes descriptive and inferential data analysis: basic demographic and epidemiologic statistics; measures of morbidity: rates and ratios; vital statistics; relative risk, odds ratio estimation; validity of clinical and statistical tests; survival analysis; confidence intervals: hypothesis testing; parametric and nonparametric tests; correlation, t-test, chi-square, ANOVA, MANOVA, linear regression; and multiple regression. While minor calculations (e.g., odds ratios, z-scores, and percent of variance explained) are required, the primary focus is on the correct interpretation and use of quantitative methods in advanced nursing practice. Particular emphasis is placed on probability, power, sample size, and reliability. |
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| NU 610 |
Policy, Economics & Financial Aspects of
Health Care Systems |
3 cr |
| This course addresses the economic and financial aspects of the health care system. The leadership role of the DNP in formulating and analyzing policies related to resource management in health care systems is emphasized. Students analyze the adequacy and impact of current policies and position statements applicable to their advanced practice role and develop a cost-benefit analysis of a particular healthcare problem. Based on the analysis, students will develop an innovative strategy for change in health policy, procedures or a health care delivery system. |
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| NU 611 |
Methods of Translational Research |
3 cr |
| This course provides the methodological basis for translational research by multidisciplinary leaders in a variety of health care settings. Translational research involves locating, evaluating, refining, synthesizing, channeling, applying, and explaining appropriate findings from laboratory and experimental settings to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of nursing care in many different settings. Translational research uses applied techniques directed at building and maintaining excellence in practice. In this course students will use applied techniques with ethics and protection of human subjects emphasized. Critique of the reliability, validity, and relevance of research designs and findings will be emphasized along with logical analysis of experimental and quasi-experimental designs including their stated, implied, and/or neglected independent, dependent, antecedent, suppressing, and constraining variables. Prerequisite: NU 608. |
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| NU 612 |
Clinical Prevention and Population Health |
3 cr |
| This course focuses on global, national, regional and local health issues across the lifespan with all population groups. Health surveillance measures and determinants of health are being used to characterized geographical locations and population groups. Effective health promotion, disease and accident prevention strategies are explored. Using an evidenced-based practice approach, students develop strategic intervention strategies including effective means of communicating health information with the public. Bioethical issues related to the distribution of resources and health disparities and appropriate health education strategies (cultural adaptations and health literacy) are explored. This course assists students in identifying appropriate resources for funding of intervention programs and or research related to specific health problems with select population groups. Prerequisite: NU 608. |
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| NU 613 |
Organizational and Systems Leadership |
3 cr |
| The course provides a theoretical foundation to advancing leadership in the transformation of healthcare organization, healthcare systems and community-based care. The view of the current health care delivery system is broadened by an analysis of the forces that have shaped the system, including scientific discoveries, technological advances, genetics, social justice issues, and the development of health professions and institutions. Nursing knowledge is influenced by these multiple factors; thus, the course provides students with tools to lead others in meeting the many challenges the health care system brings. Collaboration, relationship building, credibility and modeling are integrated into practice modeling. Innovation and creative change models are analyzed as they relate to leadership competency and leadership skill sets. Emotional intelligence competencies relative to transformation leadership provide a model for analyzing leadership, change, and strategic planning within organizations and population/systems of care delivery. Changes in the roles of health care providers and consumers are assessed from economic, social, organizational, political, ethical, legal, and technological perspectives. |
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| NU 615 |
Program Evaluation and Improvement of
Clinical Outcomes |
3 cr |
| This course provides the DNP student with the knowledge and skills to develop, implement and evaluate programs that improve health outcomes. The course focuses on program evaluation frameworks including health standards, outcomes measures, and variance models for specific patient types. The emphasis in the course is on evaluation as a strategic planning tool to achieve positive changes in health status; to initiate quality improvement and patient safety initiatives, to engage in risk anticipation and management, to improve resource utilization and reduce health care costs, and to facilitate organizational and system level changes. Prerequisites: NU 607, NU 608 and NU 611. |
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| NU 616 |
Information Systems/Technology |
3 cr |
| This course focuses on information systems and current technology in the management of health care outcomes. The course prepares the graduate to be proficient in the evaluation and use of technology and information systems appropriate to a specialized area of advanced nursing practice and to use information systems and technology-based resources to support clinical and administrative decision making. |
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| NU 617 |
Residency in Systems Change |
3 cr |
| In the first of two residency courses, the student initiates the DNP role within a selected area of advanced nursing practice. Students work with experts in their field of interest and with a faculty facilitator to refine and initiate their DNP synthesis project. The course focuses on assisting students to identify and explore issue and trends, implementation strategies, and evaluation methodologies for the synthesis project. The residency site will depend upon the student's career trajectory and approval by the facilitating faculty. Prerequisites: NU 604, NU 605, NU 606, NU 607, NU 608, NU 609, NU 610, NU 611, NU 612, NU 613, and NU 615. Prerequisite/Corequisite: NU 616. |
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| NU 618 |
Residency in Systems Change II |
4 cr |
| In this second of two residency courses, the DNP student under the guidance of the faculty facilitator continues to implement, evaluate, and disseminate findings from the synthesis project. The synthesis project provides students the opportunity to assimilate and demonstrate all DNP competencies. Prerequisites: NU 616 and NU 617. |
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| NU 620 |
Instructional Design and Technology for
Nurse Educators |
3 cr |
| The purpose of this course is to provide students the opportunity to design and implement instruction for diverse learners, and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of instruction, especially related to cultural sensitivity. Analysis and synthesis of theories and concepts related to instructional design in nursing practice and education is basic to the process. Emphasis is on integrating technology into the design, implementation, and evaluation of instruction that is based on the evidence that supports nursing education as well as the requirements of the institution, the program and accrediting agencies. |
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| NU 621 |
Curriculum and Outcomes Evaluation in
Nursing Education |
3 cr |
| Analysis and synthesis of theories and concepts related to curriculum development and evaluation in nursing. Emphasis is on institutional purposes, goals, nursing curricula, evaluation, and nursing education research. |
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| NU 622 |
Nursing Education Role Synthesis |
2 cr |
| The purpose of this course is to engage the student in an analysis of concepts and theories basic to the nurse educator role in academic and in practice settings. Emphasis is on current issues and trends in nursing education, the role of the DNP nurse educator, and professional, social, political, legal, cultural, and other issues related to nursing education. Prerequisites: NU 620 and NU 621. Corequisite: NU 623. |
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| NU 623 |
Nursing Education Role Synthesis Practicum |
3 cr |
| The purpose of this course is the synthesis of nursing education theory in practicum experience. Focus is on the application of nursing education theory in developing, teaching, and evaluating an education unit, exemplifying the nurse educator role, and adhering to institutional and legal guidelines. Prerequisites: NU 620 and NU 621. Corequisite: NU 622. |
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| NU 690 |
Special
Topics |
1-4 cr |
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| Selected
topics in Nursing Science and/or Nursing Education. |
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| NU 694 |
Directed
Study and Research |
1-6 cr |
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| Directed
study and research facilitated by a member of
the graduate faculty. |
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