NUR-419C |
Synthesis of Learning for Nursing Pract |
This course focuses on preparing the graduating nursing student for transition to professional nursing practice. Preparation is achieved through synthesis of acquired knowledge with emphasis on reflective practice and application of learning. An understanding of professional nursing standards, ethical problem solving, evidencebased practice and a commitment to lifelong learning will be provided. This course provides an integrative, theoretical and clinical experience. |
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NUR-422 |
Health & Illness in the Community |
This course emphasizes the healthcare of culturally diverse individuals, families and aggregates in a variety of community settings. The concepts of community health nursing and the roles of the professional nurse in the community are critically analyzed. The impact of the health care delivery system on the nurse in the community is presented. Principles of public health nursing and epidemiology are integrated. The focus on health promotion, health protection, health maintenance and restoration are emphasized. Critical thinking is utilized in assessing the community. Clinical settings include: home care, hospice, extended care facilities and population focused |
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5.00 |
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NUR-422C |
Health & Illness in the Community |
This course emphasizes the healthcare of culturally diverse individuals, families and aggregates in a variety of community settings. The concepts of community health nursing and the roles of the professional nurse in the community are critically analyzed. The impact of the health care delivery system on the nurse in the community is presented. Principles of public health nursing and epidemiology are integrated. The focus on health promotion, health protection, health maintenance and restoration are emphasized. Critical thinking is utilized in assessing the community. Clinical settings include: home care, hospice, extended care facilities and population focused settings. |
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NUR-423 |
Global Health & Health Policy |
This course examines globalization and its impact on the health of all populations. Emerging diseases, environmental safety and health risks are addressed. Health care policy and the socioeconomic, geopolitical, ethical and cultural variables that influence health are explored. Critical analysis of selected global and national problems is examined within the framework of professional nursing practice. The importance of cultural |
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sensitivity and ethical judgment are emphasized. |
2.00 |
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NUR-431 |
Nursing Research |
The focus of this course is the critical analysis of the process of research. Types of research, steps of the research process, variables, frameworks and measurements are discussed. Problems related to clinical practice are identified and emphasis is placed on the nurse ' s role in improving patient care outcomes by being able to read, |
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use and participate in the research process. |
3.00 |
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NUR- 450 |
Nursing Informatics and Patient Care Technology( 3 |
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credits) | |||
This course introduces students to the role of informatics in professional nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on | |||
using health information systems and patient care technologies to support decision-making, improve quality and | |||
safety, and deliver ethical, evidence-based care across diverse populations and settings. |
3.00 |
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NUR-459 |
Patient Education in Healthcare |
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This course expands future healthcare professionals ' knowledge of patient education This is a hybrid course, | |||
combines both classroom setting some weeks, with alternating online assignments for other weeks. Students will | |||
learn the importance of empowering patients through education to increase patients ' ability and encourage | |||
positive behavioral, health-related changes, and stages of changes. In addition, students may have the | |||
opportunity to work in interdisciplinary groups to create and evaluate patient education interventions. This | |||
course will promote integration of concepts related to education, research, and technology. |
3.00 |
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NUR-460 |
Research and Evidence-Based Practice |
This course provides an introduction to principles of research and evidenced-based practice in professional nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on the role of evidence-based practice as the basis for clinical decision making. Learning activities provide the student with the opportunity to develop skills necessary to become a competent consumer of research and other sources of evidence, preparing them for the expectations of a new |
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graduate in professional practice. |
3.00 |
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