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NUR-700
Healthcare Ethics for the Apn
This course examines ethical concepts foundational to advanced nursing practice. Application of a variety of decision making frameworks to address ethical dilemmas arising from complex care, use of technology, health
care resources, health care policy, national and international health issues.
3.00
NUR-701
Statistical Analysis for Ebp
Develop the statistical skills necessary to critically evaluate advanced practice nursing research using qualitative
and quantitative methods to identify appropriate techniques for interpretation of results of independent
research, and for presentation of results to improve clinical practice. Develop beginning proficiency for
performing the analysis of clinical datasets using software programs such as SPSS, Excel and SAS / STAT.
3.00
NUR-720
Organizational Behavior / Social Policy
This course explores the advanced practice nursing role in health care delivery systems and outcomes in the delivery of health care. Health care delivery models and reimbursement mechanisms from policy and economic perspectives are examined. The advanced practice nursing role in applied research and formation of health care
policy is emphasized.
3.00
NUR-721
Leadership As Apn
This course explores leadership of the advanced practice nurse as it relates to clinical practice, improving health outcomes, and ensuring patient safety. Leadership and communication strategies will be examined in the role of
the advanced practice nurse.
3.00
NUR-722
Technology for Apn ' s
Designed for the advanced practice nurse, this course examines computer applications within nursing administration, research, clinical practice, education, and health care. Critical thinking concerning the social, legal
and ethical aspects of computer technology is emphasized.
3.00
NUR-730
Research Utilization
This course builds on prior knowledge of the nursing research process to support practice-based problems, interpretation and analysis of current evidence and literature. The analysis and interpretation of data from qualitative and quantitative research designs will be emphasized. The interrelationship of theory, research and
practice will be analyzed
3.00
NUR-731
Evidence Based Practice
This course focuses on the review, analysis, synthesis and application of scientific evidence for advanced practice
nursing and health care. The ethical, legal, cultural, and financial implication of evidence based advanced nursing
practice is examined. Tools to develop an evidenced based practice project are explored.
3.00
NUR-800
Dnp Scholarly Project 1
This is the first course of three courses developing an evidenced based scholarly project for advanced practice nursing. The student will conceptualize a scholarly research project in an area of advanced practice nursing. Synthesize knowledge and skills learned in previous courses to develop an evidenced based research project that
makes a contribution to advanced practice nursing.
3.00
NUR-801
Dnp Scholarly Internship 1
This course is the clinical practice component complementing the didactic of APN Scholarly Project 1 that requires 135 clinical hours. This course integrates previous knowledge and skills as an advanced practice nurse and focuses on the development of the scholarly project question. The experience provides additional
opportunities for clinical practice and expertise development.
3.00
NUR-810
Dnp Scholarly Project 2
This is the second course of three courses in the development of an evidenced based scholarly project for
advanced practice nursing. In this course the student will continue with the evidenced based nursing project. The
focus is the completion of data collection, analysis and preparation of all components of the project. The student
will work closely with an advanced practice nursing faculty in the preparation of the evidenced based research.
3.00
NUR-811
Dnp Scholarly Internship 2
This course is the clinical practice component complementing the didactic of APN Scholarly Project 2 that requires 135 clinical hours. Students will continue to refine advanced practice nursing skills and integrate the
data collection component of their scholarly project.
3.00
NUR-820
Dnp Scholarly Project 3
This is the final course of the three courses for the development of the evidence based scholarly project in advanced practice nursing. The focus is the completion, defense and dissemination of the evidence based
project.
3.00