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Instructor |
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| NURSNG613 Human Diversity in Healthcare | S Cloutterbuck | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 3 | 7489 | $1425 | |
Description for NURSNG613:
This course examines the challenges associated with providing competent health care to diverse populations and examines its effects on the health of individuals, groups, and populations. Health behavior and health care outcomes are analyzed within the context of social, economic, political, and cultural forces. Implications of an increasingly diverse population for nursing education, research, and practice are determined, and strategies for improving the management of human diversity in nursing and health care are critically analyzed.
Prerequisite: Department permission required. For further information about how to register, please click here.
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Academic Information:
Credits: 3 |
| NURSNG614 Advanced Pathophysiology | H Lee | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 3 | 3943 | $1425 | |
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| NURSNG614 Advanced Pathophysiology | H Lee | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 3 | 3944 | $1425 | |
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| NURSNG614 Advanced Pathophysiology | T Buttaro | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 3 | 3945 | $1425 | |
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| NURSNG615 Advanced Health Assessment | K Ouzts | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 3 | 3946 | $1500 | |
Description for NURSNG615:
This course focuses on the development of advanced practice nursing skills in health assessment for urban populations. Concepts, theories and research on human development, anticipatory guidance, prevention and early detection of risk factors and disease are emphasized. Critical thinking, diagnostic reasoning and communication skills are developed through practice with cases guided vignettes and simulated practice experiences specific to the students area of advanced practice nursing in the college laboratory.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: NURSNG 614. Graduate student in Nursing. Department permission required. For further information about how to register, please click here.
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Academic Information:
Credits: 3
Lab Fee:
The lab fee for this course is: $75 |
| NURSNG615 Advanced Health Assessment | K Ouzts | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 3 | 3947 | $1500 | |
Description for NURSNG615:
This course focuses on the development of advanced practice nursing skills in health assessment for urban populations. Concepts, theories and research on human development, anticipatory guidance, prevention and early detection of risk factors and disease are emphasized. Critical thinking, diagnostic reasoning and communication skills are developed through practice with cases guided vignettes and simulated practice experiences specific to the students area of advanced practice nursing in the college laboratory.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: NURSNG 614. Graduate student in Nursing. Department permission required. For further information about how to register, please click here.
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Academic Information:
Credits: 3
Lab Fee:
The lab fee for this course is: $75 |
| NURSNG616 Evidence Based Practice I | E Stuart-Shor | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 3 | 3948 | $1425 | |
Description for NURSNG616:
This course focuses on theory-guided and evidenced based research to prepare students to become proficient in translating research into practice. Emphasis will be placed on research as a tool to improve practice. Students will learn to identify clinically focused problems and evaluate the best design to answer the question. Critical analysis of qualitative and quantitative research findings in order to apply best evidence will be emphasized. Through a systematic literature review, students will synthesize research related to a clinical practice problem and develop skills in the use of electronic databases. Ethical issues in the conduct of clinically focused research will be explored.
Prerequisite: Department permission required. For further information about how to register, please click here.
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Academic Information:
Credits: 3 |
| NURSNG618 Health Policy, Finance, Ethics | B Rowlands | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 3 | 3949 | $1425 | |
Description for NURSNG618:
This course is designed to examine how ethical, financial, and health policy issues and concerns are linked in the health care delivery system. The role of the nurse in developing a professional ethical framework, understanding the economic implications of health care, and shaping and formulating health policy will be stressed. Several decision-making models and strategies in health policy, finances, and ethics will be compared. Relevant research in health policy, finances, and ethics will be analyzed.
Prerequisite: Department permission required. For further information about how to register, please click here.
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Academic Information:
Credits: 3 |
| NURSNG620 Primary Care Dematology I | E McCafferty - O’Connell | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 3 | 12655 | $1425 | |
Description for NURSNG620:
Course content will be based on the Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Core Curriculum established by the Dermatology Nurses Association, 2011. Students will develop skills in critical thinking and clinical reasoning in the application of theory and research to the practice of dermatology. Assessment, diagnostic, therapeutic, and health teaching strategies are applied to a continuum of health promotion/illness problems with a focus on speciality care of the medical dermatology patient across the lifespan. Seminars are grounded in learning the application of the theory and research to the domains of practice of the adult/gerontological or family nurse practitioner who interfaces with a large cohort of dermatology patients, or is interested in dermatology specialization. This includes the management of patient health and illness and the teaching-coaching function of the nurse practitioner and ensuring the quality of health care practices. Interdisciplinary collaborative practice skills are encouraged.
Prerequisite: Department permission required. For further information about how to register, please click here.
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Academic Information:
Credits: 3 |
| NURSNG631 The Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse | K Golden-McAndrew | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 3 | 12561 | $1425 | |
Description for NURSNG631:
The historical development, scope, and functional roles of the advanced practice nurse are analyzed. Students examine the dynamic relationships among professional organizations, health care trends, and health care policy as they influence the need for advanced practice nursing. Emphasis is placed on acquiring the knowledge and skills to assume leadership roles in the health care system. Related health professions theories, research, and opportunities for implementing changes are emphasized. Critical thinking, group dynamics, leadership skills, and role of the APN as educator are studied and modeled in classroom experiences and course assignments.
Prerequisite: Department permission required. For further information about how to register, please click here.
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Academic Information:
Credits: 3 |
| NURSNG634 Advanced Pharmacology | K Fabiszewski | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 3 | 3951 | $1425 | |
Description for NURSNG634:
The course focuses on the role of advanced practice nurses in applying pharmacotherapeutics to the management of health and illness in populations at risk for morbidity and mortality. Students acquire advanced knowledge as a foundation for prescribing and monitoring pharmaceutical and alternative therapeutic agents. Emphasis is placed on synthesis of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics principles for the prevention and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses. Evidence-based outcomes, consensus guidelines, and research studies are critiqued. Ethical, legal, and risk-management issues are discussed.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: NURSNG 614. Graduate student in Nursing. Department permission required. For further information about how to register, please click here.
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Academic Information:
Credits: 3 |
| NURSNG634 Advanced Pharmacology | K Fabiszewski | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 3 | 3952 | $1425 | |
Description for NURSNG634:
The course focuses on the role of advanced practice nurses in applying pharmacotherapeutics to the management of health and illness in populations at risk for morbidity and mortality. Students acquire advanced knowledge as a foundation for prescribing and monitoring pharmaceutical and alternative therapeutic agents. Emphasis is placed on synthesis of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics principles for the prevention and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses. Evidence-based outcomes, consensus guidelines, and research studies are critiqued. Ethical, legal, and risk-management issues are discussed.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: NURSNG 614. Graduate student in Nursing. Department permission required. For further information about how to register, please click here.
Please note: Webcam software is required for this course. Click here for required software, books, video introduction and other information.
Academic Information:
Credits: 3 |
| NURSNG634 Advanced Pharmacology | K Fabiszewski | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 3 | 4137 | $1425 | |
Description for NURSNG634:
The course focuses on the role of advanced practice nurses in applying pharmacotherapeutics to the management of health and illness in populations at risk for morbidity and mortality. Students acquire advanced knowledge as a foundation for prescribing and monitoring pharmaceutical and alternative therapeutic agents. Emphasis is placed on synthesis of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics principles for the prevention and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses. Evidence-based outcomes, consensus guidelines, and research studies are critiqued. Ethical, legal, and risk-management issues are discussed.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: NURSNG 614. Graduate student in Nursing. Department permission required. For further information about how to register, please click here.
Please note: Webcam software is required for this course. Click here for required software, books, video introduction and other information.
Academic Information:
Credits: 3 |
| NURSNG637 Mental and Psychosocial Health of the Urban Family | M Plasse | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 3 | 3953 | $1450 | |
Description for NURSNG637:
Multicultural individuals and families at risk for mental and psychosocial problems are considered within the context of urban living. Nursing theory and research is applied to developing processes of care for individuals across the lifespan with mental health and psychosocial problems. Students learn evidence-based care including cognitive-behavioral, psychopharmacological, and non-traditional approaches to psychosocial and related physical problems. Research related to environmental, psychosocial, genetic, economic, family systems, developmental risk factors, drug efficacy and nonpharmacological approaches for individuals with mental and psychosocial illness is investigated. The impact of contemporary health care policy and legislative proposals on quality, cost, and access to care is investigated.
Prerequisite: Department permission required. For further information about how to register, please click here.
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Academic Information:
Credits: 3
Lab Fee:
The lab fee for this course is: $25 |
| NURSNG637 Mental and Psychosocial Health of the Urban Family | M Plasse | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 3 | 3954 | $1450 | |
Description for NURSNG637:
Multicultural individuals and families at risk for mental and psychosocial problems are considered within the context of urban living. Nursing theory and research is applied to developing processes of care for individuals across the lifespan with mental health and psychosocial problems. Students learn evidence-based care including cognitive-behavioral, psychopharmacological, and non-traditional approaches to psychosocial and related physical problems. Research related to environmental, psychosocial, genetic, economic, family systems, developmental risk factors, drug efficacy and nonpharmacological approaches for individuals with mental and psychosocial illness is investigated. The impact of contemporary health care policy and legislative proposals on quality, cost, and access to care is investigated.
Prerequisite: Department permission required. For further information about how to register, please click here.
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Academic Information:
Credits: 3
Lab Fee:
The lab fee for this course is: $25 |
| NURSNG637 Mental and Psychosocial Health of the Urban Family | M Plasse | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 3 | 3955 | $1450 | |
Description for NURSNG637:
Multicultural individuals and families at risk for mental and psychosocial problems are considered within the context of urban living. Nursing theory and research is applied to developing processes of care for individuals across the lifespan with mental health and psychosocial problems. Students learn evidence-based care including cognitive-behavioral, psychopharmacological, and non-traditional approaches to psychosocial and related physical problems. Research related to environmental, psychosocial, genetic, economic, family systems, developmental risk factors, drug efficacy and nonpharmacological approaches for individuals with mental and psychosocial illness is investigated. The impact of contemporary health care policy and legislative proposals on quality, cost, and access to care is investigated.
Prerequisite: Department permission required. For further information about how to register, please click here.
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Academic Information:
Credits: 3
Lab Fee:
The lab fee for this course is: $25 |
| NURSNG639 Primary Care of Adults | R Cowper | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 3 | 3956 | $1425 | |
Description for NURSNG639:
Students examine the nursing and health related theory and research applied to the primary care management of adults with episodic and chronic illness. Diagnostic, therapeutic, and pharmacological regimens are examined. Legal, ethical, and health policy issues that impact the delivery of primary health services are integrated. Continued emphasis is placed on developing social cultural sensitivity to the variations in health care needs of urban populations.
Prerequisite: Department permission required. For further information about how to register, please click here.
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Academic Information:
Credits: 3 |
| NURSNG639 Primary Care of Adults | R Cowper | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 3 | 4359 | $1425 | |
Description for NURSNG639:
Students examine the nursing and health related theory and research applied to the primary care management of adults with episodic and chronic illness. Diagnostic, therapeutic, and pharmacological regimens are examined. Legal, ethical, and health policy issues that impact the delivery of primary health services are integrated. Continued emphasis is placed on developing social cultural sensitivity to the variations in health care needs of urban populations.
Prerequisite: Department permission required. For further information about how to register, please click here.
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Academic Information:
Credits: 3 |
| NURSNG665 Clinical Practicum II: Focus on the CNS Role | A Smith | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 3 | 3957 | $1480 | |
Description for NURSNG665:
This course emphasizes the CNS influence on nursing personnel and the organization. Under the guidance of a CNS preceptor, students practice in an acute or critical care setting in their chosen specialty. This course continues to address patient care, but the focus shifts to the nursing personnel and organization/network, giving students the opportunity to implement the CNS role fully. Students acquire skill and confidence in consultation, collaboration, and leadership skills.
Prerequisite: Department permission required. For further information about how to register, please click here.
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Academic Information:
Credits: 3
Lab Fee:
The lab fee for this course is: $55 |
| NURSNG671 Primary Care of Older Adults | K Dick | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 3 | 3959 | $1425 | |
Description for NURSNG671:
This course focuses on the health care issues and needs of elders across the care continuum of acute, chronic, community, and long-term-care settings. Aspects of physical, emotional, and social aging across the lifespan are explored utilizing various theoretical perspectives and models. The assessment, teaching-coaching, and management roles of the advanced practice gerontological nurse in relation to acute and chronic health conditions of the older adult are emphasized. The complex interplay of the political, economic, legal, and ethical factors that influence health care delivery to older adults is examined.
Prerequisite: NURSNG 639. Graduate student in Nursing. Department permission required. For further information about how to register, please click here.
Please note: Webcam software is required for this course. Click here for required software, books, video introduction and other information.
Academic Information:
Credits: 3 |
| NURSNG671 Primary Care of Older Adults | K Dick | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 3 | 3960 | $1425 | |
Description for NURSNG671:
This course focuses on the health care issues and needs of elders across the care continuum of acute, chronic, community, and long-term-care settings. Aspects of physical, emotional, and social aging across the lifespan are explored utilizing various theoretical perspectives and models. The assessment, teaching-coaching, and management roles of the advanced practice gerontological nurse in relation to acute and chronic health conditions of the older adult are emphasized. The complex interplay of the political, economic, legal, and ethical factors that influence health care delivery to older adults is examined.
Prerequisite: NURSNG 639. Graduate student in Nursing. Department permission required. For further information about how to register, please click here.
Please note: Webcam software is required for this course. Click here for required software, books, video introduction and other information.
Academic Information:
Credits: 3 |
| NURSNG672 Primary Care of the Adult/Older Adult Practicum III | B Rowlands | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 6 | 3961 | $2905 | |
Description for NURSNG672:
Students further refine skills in critical thinking and clinical reasoning in the application of theory and research to practice. Assessment, diagnostic, therapeutic, and health teaching strategies are applied to a continuum of health promotion/illness problems, with a focus on the primary care of adults and older adults across the continuum of care. Seminars are grounded in learning the application of theory and research to the domains of practice of the adult/gerontological nurse practitioner, including the management of patient health and illness and the teaching-coaching function of the nurse practitioner and ensuring the quality of health care practices. Interdisciplinary collaborative practice skills are developed. Students develop role competencies under the supervision of nurse practitioner preceptors and faculty in urban health care settings.
Prerequisite: NURSNG 670. Prerequisite or Corequisite: NURSNG 671 and 680. Graduate student in Nursing. Department permission required. For further information about how to register, please click here.
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Academic Information:
Credits: 6
Lab Fee:
The lab fee for this course is: $55 |
| NURSNG680 Primary Care of the Family Practicum II | K Ouzts | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 6 | 3962 | $2925 | |
Description for NURSNG680:
Family nursing theory and research are further integrated as students develop competencies in their role as family nurse practitioner. Under the supervision of nurse practitioners and faculty, students manage and coordinate primary care for multicultural urban families experiencing a continuum of health promotion, episodic, and chronic illness problems. The diagnostic, therapeutic, evaluative, consultative, and teaching functions of the nurse practitioner role are examined within a professional, ethical and legal framework. Skills in collaborative interdisciplinary practice are emphasized. Seminar discussions include an exploration of the health policy issues that influence the delivery of health care to underserved urban families and communities.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: NURSNG 639. Graduate student in Nursing. Department permission required. For further information about how to register, please click here.
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Academic Information:
Credits: 6
Lab Fee:
The lab fee for this course is: $75 |
| NURSNG680 Primary Care of the Family Practicum II | T Buttaro | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 6 | 3963 | $2925 | |
Description for NURSNG680:
Family nursing theory and research are further integrated as students develop competencies in their role as family nurse practitioner. Under the supervision of nurse practitioners and faculty, students manage and coordinate primary care for multicultural urban families experiencing a continuum of health promotion, episodic, and chronic illness problems. The diagnostic, therapeutic, evaluative, consultative, and teaching functions of the nurse practitioner role are examined within a professional, ethical and legal framework. Skills in collaborative interdisciplinary practice are emphasized. Seminar discussions include an exploration of the health policy issues that influence the delivery of health care to underserved urban families and communities.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: NURSNG 639. Graduate student in Nursing. Department permission required. For further information about how to register, please click here.
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Academic Information:
Credits: 6
Lab Fee:
The lab fee for this course is: $75 |
| NURSNG680 Primary Care of the Family Practicum II | M Callihan | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 6 | 12982 | $2925 | |
Description for NURSNG680:
Family nursing theory and research are further integrated as students develop competencies in their role as family nurse practitioner. Under the supervision of nurse practitioners and faculty, students manage and coordinate primary care for multicultural urban families experiencing a continuum of health promotion, episodic, and chronic illness problems. The diagnostic, therapeutic, evaluative, consultative, and teaching functions of the nurse practitioner role are examined within a professional, ethical and legal framework. Skills in collaborative interdisciplinary practice are emphasized. Seminar discussions include an exploration of the health policy issues that influence the delivery of health care to underserved urban families and communities.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: NURSNG 639. Graduate student in Nursing. Department permission required. For further information about how to register, please click here.
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Academic Information:
Credits: 6
Lab Fee:
The lab fee for this course is: $75 |
| NURSNG681 Primary Care of the Childbearing Family | R Cowper | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 3 | 3964 | $1425 | |
Description for NURSNG681:
Students integrate research from the pathophysiological, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences. The primary care needs of multicultural families in urban communities are addressed. Problems of women, infants, and children are analyzed within a family nurse practitioner framework for practice. Evidence-based laboratory, diagnostic, therapeutic, and pharmacological plans of care are applied to problem management. Emphasis is placed on developing advanced competence in the management of common health and illness. Health policies, including cost, quality, access to care, and evaluation and management guidelines for reimbursement, are integrated throughout the course.
Prerequisite: Department permission required. For further information about how to register, please click here.
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Academic Information:
Credits: 3 |
| NURSNG681 Primary Care of the Childbearing Family | R Cowper | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 3 | 3965 | $1425 | |
Description for NURSNG681:
Students integrate research from the pathophysiological, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences. The primary care needs of multicultural families in urban communities are addressed. Problems of women, infants, and children are analyzed within a family nurse practitioner framework for practice. Evidence-based laboratory, diagnostic, therapeutic, and pharmacological plans of care are applied to problem management. Emphasis is placed on developing advanced competence in the management of common health and illness. Health policies, including cost, quality, access to care, and evaluation and management guidelines for reimbursement, are integrated throughout the course.
Prerequisite: Department permission required. For further information about how to register, please click here.
Please note: Webcam software is required for this course. Click here for required software, books, video introduction and other information.
Academic Information:
Credits: 3 |
| NURSNG681 Primary Care of the Childbearing Family | R Cowper | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 3 | 12596 | $1425 | |
Description for NURSNG681:
Students integrate research from the pathophysiological, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences. The primary care needs of multicultural families in urban communities are addressed. Problems of women, infants, and children are analyzed within a family nurse practitioner framework for practice. Evidence-based laboratory, diagnostic, therapeutic, and pharmacological plans of care are applied to problem management. Emphasis is placed on developing advanced competence in the management of common health and illness. Health policies, including cost, quality, access to care, and evaluation and management guidelines for reimbursement, are integrated throughout the course.
Prerequisite: Department permission required. For further information about how to register, please click here.
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Academic Information:
Credits: 3 |
| NURSNG682 Primary Care of the Family Practicum III and Capstone | D Aloe | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 6 | 3966 | $2905 | |
Description for NURSNG682:
Students further refine skills in critical thinking in the application of theory and research to practice. Assessment, diagnostic, therapeutic, and health teaching strategies are applied to a continuum of health promotion/illness problems with a focus on the primary care of women, infants, and children. Seminars are grounded in learning the application of theory and research to the domains of practice of the family nurse practitioner, including the management of patient health and illness and the teaching-coaching function of the nurse practitioner and ensuring the quality of health care practices. Interdisciplinary collaborative practice skills are developed. Students develop role competencies under the supervision of nurse practitioner preceptors and faculty in urban health care settings.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: NURSNG 681. Graduate student in Nursing. Department permission required. For further information about how to register, please click here.
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Academic Information:
Credits: 6
Lab Fee:
The lab fee for this course is: $55 |
| NURSNG682 Primary Care of the Family Practicum III and Capstone | D Aloe | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 6 | 3967 | $2905 | |
Description for NURSNG682:
Students further refine skills in critical thinking in the application of theory and research to practice. Assessment, diagnostic, therapeutic, and health teaching strategies are applied to a continuum of health promotion/illness problems with a focus on the primary care of women, infants, and children. Seminars are grounded in learning the application of theory and research to the domains of practice of the family nurse practitioner, including the management of patient health and illness and the teaching-coaching function of the nurse practitioner and ensuring the quality of health care practices. Interdisciplinary collaborative practice skills are developed. Students develop role competencies under the supervision of nurse practitioner preceptors and faculty in urban health care settings.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: NURSNG 681. Graduate student in Nursing. Department permission required. For further information about how to register, please click here.
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Academic Information:
Credits: 6
Lab Fee:
The lab fee for this course is: $55 |
| NURSNG682 Primary Care of the Family Practicum III and Capstone | K Schmidt | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 6 | 4698 | $2905 | |
Description for NURSNG682:
Students further refine skills in critical thinking in the application of theory and research to practice. Assessment, diagnostic, therapeutic, and health teaching strategies are applied to a continuum of health promotion/illness problems with a focus on the primary care of women, infants, and children. Seminars are grounded in learning the application of theory and research to the domains of practice of the family nurse practitioner, including the management of patient health and illness and the teaching-coaching function of the nurse practitioner and ensuring the quality of health care practices. Interdisciplinary collaborative practice skills are developed. Students develop role competencies under the supervision of nurse practitioner preceptors and faculty in urban health care settings.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: NURSNG 681. Graduate student in Nursing. Department permission required. For further information about how to register, please click here.
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Academic Information:
Credits: 6
Lab Fee:
The lab fee for this course is: $55 |
| NURSNG715 Health Informatics | S LaCoursiere | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 3 | 3968 | $1425 | |
Description for NURSNG715:
Students learn advanced practice nursing competencies related to computer skills, informatics skill, and informatics knowledge. Application of information theory and computer technology skills is directed towards improving the organization and delivery of healthcare to multicultural populations receiving primary, secondary, and tertiary health care. Health Informatics deals with using technology tools for optimizing the collection, verification and utilization of data that relates to generating knowledge to inform best practices and leadership in both public and private health systems. Students are directed to investigate ways in which information systems can address disparities in health services.
Prerequisite: Department permission required. For further information about how to register, please click here.
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Academic Information:
Credits: 3 |
| NURSNG762 DNP Internship II | S LaCoursiere | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 1 | 3969 | $530 | |
Description for NURSNG762:
Emphasis is placed on translation of research into practice as a means to improved the delivery of health care. In supervised clinical experiences, students continue to develop competence in the role of the DNP including experiences in leadership, consultation, advocacy, and interdisciplinary collaboration, and translation of research and theory into practice. Clinical learning is directed at discovering the history, and contextual evidence, and current strategies related to problems affecting patient safety and the quality of health care services. Students participate in leadership and change agent experiences consistent with behaviors expected of the Doctor of Nursing Practice. Students investigate clinical problems in context of the health care system and analyze influencing factors; seek IRB approval and defend the capstone project proposal. Students successful in defending their proposal may move forward to the action phase of the capstone.
Prerequisite: NURSNG 616, 760 and 761, PBHLTH Informatics. Department permission required. For further information about how to register, please click here.
Corequisite: NURSNG 716.
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Academic Information:
Credits: 1
Lab Fee:
The lab fee for this course is: $55 |
| NURSNG764 Capstone Seminar and Internship IV | M McAllister | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 3 | 3970 | $1480 | |
Description for NURSNG764:
Students continue to integrate the role of the DNP in the clinical practice context that includes leadership, consultation, advocacy, and interdisciplinary collaboration. They will synthesize the highest level of scientific knowledge and clinical practice expertise to the solving of an identified health care delivery problem for populations at risk. Following DNP committee and IRB approvals of the capstone project work done in preceding courses, students complete the Doctor of Nursing Practice immersion experience, summarize their portfolio experiences to reflect their meeting the Essentials Competencies, and submit and defend their scholarly capstone project work. In seminars, students meet to explore the projects and findings of their colleagues and discuss application of evidence and theory to solving health services delivery problems.
Prerequisite: NURSNG 722, 761, 762, 763 and MBA 650. Department permission required. For further information about how to register, please click here.
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Academic Information:
Credits: 3
Lab Fee:
The lab fee for this course is: $55 |
| NURSNG765 Health Systems Leadership | S LaCoursiere | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 3 | 12565 | $1425 | |
Description for NURSNG765:
The course will provide an introduction and overview of leadership, management, and organizational behavior in health care for the Advanced Practice Nurse (APN). Students will integrate theory with practice in the development of skills necessary to provide organizational and systems leadership in health care settings. Students will apply content from lectures and readings to cases studies as well as to actual experiences from their own workplaces. Topics include leadership and management theories/models, fiscal management, human resource management, and managing change in a complex environment.
Prerequisite: Department permission required. For further information about how to register, please click here.
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Credits: 3 |
| NURSNG766 Health Economics and Finance for the Advanced Practice Nurse | B Rowlands | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 3 | 12656 | $1425 | |
Description for NURSNG766:
Students apply health care economic and finance theory to the analysis of factors influencing health systems’ structure, function and process. Both the US and global trends in health care delivery are examined from a historical and contemporary perspective of increasing social change and health care access. Students develop skills in financial management including budget preparation and tailoring budgets to changes in health policy at the local, state, and national level. Competency in utilizing and applying finance tools and measures for analysis and reporting will be developed through the use of case studies common to advanced practice nursing. Students are prepared to develop collaborative health care access points in order to advocate for vulnerable populations while controlling costs and improving quality.
Prerequisite: Department permission required. For further information about how to register, please click here.
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Academic Information:
Credits: 3 |
| NURSNG770 Biostatistics II: Advanced Statistical Methods in Healthcare Research | L Shi | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 3 | 12794 | $1425 | |
Description for NURSNG770:
This is the second course in a two-semester Biostatistics sequence. This course covers several advanced methods of statistical analysis that are most often used in Healthcare research, including multiple linear regression, logistic regression, log-linear (Poisson) regression, Cox proportional hazards regression, and longitudinal data analysis. This course also discusses the methods and techniques in assessing the presenting confounding and interaction effects, and handling missing values. The primary purpose of this course is to help students gain understanding of the advanced statistical methods and use these concepts to critique literature in the field of clinical and population based research.
Prerequisite: Department permission required. For further information about how to register, please click here.
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Academic Information:
Credits: 3 |
| NURSNG780 Epidemiologic Methods | S Leveille | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 3 | 7491 | $1425 | |
Description for NURSNG780:
This course builds on prior knowledge of the basic principles of epidemiology while introducing methods of epidemiologic analysis, and their application to the field of advanced practice nursing (APRN) at the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) level. The course is intended to provide students with the skills and knowledge to critically evaluate health research based on epidemiologic standards. In addition, students will learn to perform preliminary analyses of epidemiologic, biostatistical, environmental, and other scientific data to address basic questions related to individual, aggregate, and population health. Students will analyze public use datasets and interpret published government reports describing population health status and the occurrence of diseases in populations at the local, state, and national levels.
Prerequisite: Department permission required. For further information about how to register, please click here.
Please note: Webcam software is required for this course. Click here for required software, books, video introduction and other information.
Academic Information:
Credits: 3 |
| NURSNG796 Independent Study | M McAllister | Feb 4 - May 10 | Online | - | - | 1-3 | 4699 | TBA | |
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