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NUR-573
Role Transition II
This course will examine the principles, concepts and frameworks for advanced practice nursing in primary health care settings. The focus is on population health and caring for diverse populations. This course will synthesize principles of evidence-based practice quality and safety of health care practice, leadership, ethics, and role
development.
3.00
NUR-584
Cli Pra & Ro Dev Vi: Synth Learn Pract
This is a clinical course that provides the student with multiple opportunities to develop independence in nursing
practice, skill in clinical judgement, and demonstrate accountability for clinical decisions. Students will be
assigned to a dedicated education unit( DEU) or one of a variety of types of care settings to complete 135 clinical
practice hours under the supervision of course faculty. Emphasis is placed on the synthesis of previous
coursework and knowledge as students perform the role of an entry- level professional nurse. Students will
develop independence in nursing practice, skill in clinical judgement, and demonstrate accountability for
autonomous professional practice. They will synthesize and apply principles of management theory to their
nursing practice and demonstrate entry level skills in nursing leadership.
6.00
NUR-585
Lead Sem Micro Ana Interdisp Collab CNL
This course builds on the previous coursework throughout the curriculum. Students will acquire an overview of
the principals involved in the planning and implementation of nursing interventions for patients in a variety of
settings and will synthesize concepts presented throughout the CNL curriculum. They will use information to
maximize client selfcare and decision-making; carry out nursing assessments as the basis for theory and
knowledge development; realize that patient care outcomes and quality care are measures of quality practice
and should be based on good fiscal stewardship. Emphasis is on conceptualization of the CNL role in reparation
for practice. Focus is on current issues in the nursing profession that impact the CNL role.
3.00
NUR-606
Clinical Practicum- Teaching Role
Application of theoretical content to the selected functional area of the teaching role. Provides opportunities for students to translate content related to the specialty area, curriculum design, learning theories and teaching strategies into practice in a nursing education setting. Emphasis is placed on teaching and faculty role
components which are address within the framework of higher education.
6.00
NUR-610
Nursing Research Methodology & Ebp
This course focuses on the systematic study of the research process and research methodologies appropriate for advanced nursing roles. Students are introduced to concepts and terminology relevant to the theoretical context of research, research design and methodology, data collection, data analysis, and reporting of results. Critical examination of published studies with emphasis on research critique, interpretation of statistical results and
evidenced-based practice is addressed.
3.00
NUR-611
CNL Trans Prof Nsg Role & Clin Pract
This course focuses on concepts central to the development of the beginning Clinical Nurse Leader( CNL) role
within the interprofessional team in the health care delivery system and across the lifespan. Course content
includes strategies to address the transition to the professional nursing role and the changing dynamics in health
care that challenge clinical nurse leaders. Clinical Nurse Leader students will review key elements of management
and leadership theory and roles and will examine strategies and processes that address professionalism; morale
and governance; improvement of care delivery; facilitation of change; quality and safety; principles of patientcentered
care; evidence-based practice; decision making and problem solving. Opportunities to apply knowledge
to clinical case studies will be a major course focus. NCLEX Live Review will be incorporated into this course.
3.00
NUR-612
CNL Role Imm & Capstone Practicum
This course is a combination of didactic and clinical hours for role immersion and development and will fulfill the CNL Capstone and Integrating Experience requirement. It is an intensive clinical experience in an area selected by the student. The experience allows for full implementation of the clinical nurse leader competencies and includes a strong interdisciplinary practice focus. A capstone project is required and will be presented in a poster session
at the end of the course.
6.00