Course |
Long Title |
Min |
Description |
Requisites ( Syntax ) |
Name |
Credits |
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NUR-552 |
Practicum - Adv Gerontological Nurs I |
2 |
Focuses on application of the roles of the Clinical Nurse Specialist in community-based settings where adults live , work , recreate , and receive health care services . Under preceptor supervision , students utilize the nursing process to promote wellness and reduce the older adult client ' s risk for morbidity and loss of independence . Students apply theoretical models in analyzing individual , familial , cultural , political , and socioeconomic forces that enhance or impede the older adult ' s health and wellness . Opportunities for collaboration with federal , state and local agencies providing services to older adults and their families are provided . |
Take NUR-550 . ( Required , Concurrent ). |
NUR-553 |
Practicum - Adv Gerontological Nurs II |
2 |
Focuses on synthesis of the Clinical Nurse Specialist ' s roles as clinical expert , educator , manager , researcher , and consultant in caring for older adults requiring long-term care at home or in a variety of institutional settings . Under preceptor supervision , students apply current nursing research to manage nursing diagnoses frequently occurring in clients in longterm care environments . Students also explore legal and ethical issues affecting quality of life and end-of-life decision making such as guardianship , ombudsman programs , residents ' rights , and advanced directives . Issues related to financing / reimbursement , staffing , facility accreditation , certification , licensure , and quality improvement strategies are explored . |
NUR-570 |
Advanced Assessment and Lab for Advan |
3 |
This course builds upon the basic skills of physical assessment . Students will practice health assessment and physical examination skills in the classroom and laboratory settings . Emphasis is on clinical decision- making and differentiation of normal versus abnormal findings and the integration of the history and physical examination across the lifespan including pregnant women . |
NUR-572 |
Role Transition Seminar I |
3 |
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 |
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evidence-based practice quality and safety of health care practice , leadership , ethics , and role development . |
NUR-573 |
Role Transition II |
3 |
NEW - 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 . INCORRECT-DELET THIS BELOW This course introduces the role of the nurse practitioner in general primary health care management of individuals and families across the lifespan . Focus is directed toward the application of advanced health assessment skills , preventive health care practices and the promotion of health . Course content includes family systems , developmental theories , cultural considerations , environmental factors , spiritual concerns , and genetic influences . Experiences are provided in clinical decision-making and in the implementation of evidencebased practice in a variety of primary care settings . |
NUR-602 |
Organizational Behavior for Adv Prac Nur |
3 |
Examination of human behavior within the context of health care delivery systems . Emphasis is on the impact of rapidly |
accelerating change and effective management of change . Theories of organizational behavior are presented in light of |
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specific organizational problems that impact advanced practice nursing . |
NUR-603 |
Clinical Practicum - Management Role |
6 |
Examination of management processes as they relate to advanced practice nursing and the health care delivery system . Fiscal responsibility including budget preparation and implementation will be incorporated . |
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NUR-604 |
Learning Theories |
3 |
Concepts of learning and selected learning theories are explored , compared and contrasted , and applied within nursing education . Students are guided in evaluating the learning process from both research and experiential perspectives . The interface between instructional technology and learning is explored within the context of learning styles and expectations of millennial learners . |
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NUR-605 |
Curriculum Design |
3 |
A study of the components and processes of curriculum design in relation to associate and baccalaureate nursing education .
Take NUR-530 NUR-604 NUR-610 . ( Required ,
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Historical , philosophical , and current educational issues impacting the curriculum are analyzed . |
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NUR-606 |
Clinical Practicum - Teaching Role |
6 |
Application of theoretical content to the selected functional area of the teaching role . Provides opportunities for students to
Take NUR-500 NUR-510 NUR-530 NUR-604 NUR-605 translate content related to the specialty area , curriculum design , learning theories and teaching strategies into practice in a NUR-609 NUR-610 NUR-614 NUR-650 . ( Required ,
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nursing education setting . Emphasis is placed on teaching and faculty role components which are address within the |
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framework of higher education . |
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NUR-609 |
Topics in American Higher Education |
3 |
Explores the history , structure and governance of American high education . Consideration of the influence of social , political and financial environments on University / university functions and academic life . |
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NUR-610 |
Nursing Research Methodology & Ebp |
3 |
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 . |
Take NUR-530 . ( Required , Previous ). |
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