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In this course, students develop and apply sound ethical reasoning and judgment to important issues in health care. Topics studied include access to health care, medical privacy, end-of-life care, genetic screening, and emerging genetic technologies. Emphasis is on practical applications of ethical principles and analytic methods.

This course examines the principles of probability and descriptive and inferential statistics.

h is course provides a broad introduction to the i eld of psychology, one of the social sciences. Students will be introduced to a range of topics that offer insight into human thought and actions including what motivates us to study human behavior, ethical decisions, problem solving, and theories on memory, learning, intelligence, and personality. h is course will highlight the use of critical thinking and the application of the concepts. In addition, it will draw on practical psychological concepts related to students’ personal and professional relationships.

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This course explores the evolution of nursing theory and its contribution to advanced nursing science. There is an emphasis on the historical and philosophical foundation of theory development and its impact on nursing practice. Conceptual models are explored relative to nursing administration, education, and practice.

This course introduces major ethical theories and provides an opportunity to analyze the ethical principles underlying health care. Students examine selected concepts and principles of ethics and law within a framework of ethical decision making for advanced nursing roles.

This course will facilitate the transition of the registered nurse into a professional nursing leadership role and introduce the major components of leadership that are part of the Kaplan University School of Nursing program. This course builds upon the previous knowledge and experience of the RN and is required prior to the student™s enrollment in any other nursing course. The student will examine personal values and goals along with professional roles to explore nursing leadership and create a professional development plan. Topics covered in the course include professional nursing roles, culture and values for community care, leadership, and research.

This course builds on previously acquired skills and learning from nursing and the biological and social sciences. Students will discuss the use of effective communication strategies when caring for patients of diverse cultures. Students will use these strategies to conduct a health history of multicultural individuals and families across the life span. Students will also prepare a holistic, individualized health and wellness assessment, and from that information prepare a holistic health promotion strategy. The use of virtual families as patients in this course provides students with realistic situations in which they will collaborate with faculty and other students in the development of health promotion strategies appropriate to the assessment data collected.

This course introduces the research process and is intended to inspire an interest in discovering how to use research to improve clinical practice. Students gain the necessary skills to identify and critique the most up-to-date best practices from research literature and develop a plan for application of the innovation to clinical practice. Interactive content is used to engage students and enhance learning. Students are given the opportunity to understand ethical principles by becoming a participant in a scenario that might occur when conducting research. Contemporary methods of interaction are used in the course to facilitate student learning and the ability to participate in future research efforts in some form.

Nurses must be able to apply leadership concepts and skills and decision making in the provision of high-quality nursing care in an ever-changing, global health care environment. This course will prepare students to understand organizational and systems leadership, quality improvement, a culture of safety, and how these impact patient outcomes. A focus will be on the development of leadership skills that emphasize ethical and critical decision making, effective communication and intradisciplinary collaboration, and the promotion of a professional practice environment.

This course integrates and applies the major concepts of previous nursing courses to families, groups, and populations. Students investigate the differences between the delivery of nursing care to individuals and nursing care directed towards groups as they apply the nursing process to communities, families, and populations.

This course represents the culmination of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program and is an opportunity for students to demonstrate what they have learned over the course of study. Students will apply the nursing process in a health care setting and, in the process of doing so, integrate essential concepts from each course in the program. The goal of each capstone project is to improve patient care delivery or leadership/management activity at the health care setting.

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to Walden University and to the requirements for successful participation in an online curriculum. The course will also provide a foundation for the student’s academic and professional success as a scholar-practitioner and social change agent. Course assignments focus on the practical application of writing and critical-thinking skills and the integration of professional practice with professional and academic excellence as they relate to practice in nursing.

This course provides an overview of the evolution of nursing as a profession and its relationship to the changes in organization, structure, and function of the U.S. healthcare delivery system. Major issues and trends in nursing and healthcare are examined with consideration given to the influence of socioeconomic, ethical, legal, and political variables, as well as professional values on contemporary nursing practice.

The focus of this course is on the steps of the research process. Qualitative and quantitative methods are explored. Inquiry and critical analysis of scholarly literature provide the foundation for evidence-based practice. Strategies for utilizing research are examined. A group project is included.

The focus of this course is directed toward the understanding and use of information technologies and systems that support decision-making in nursing practice, administration, research, and education. Tools such as a listserv, the World Wide Web, email, and databases are used as examples of information sources. Advances in technology that support the delivery of services—as well as the collection, storage, and retrieval of information—are considered. Ethical and legal issues that impact the use of technology in healthcare are presented. A group project is included.

This course highlights major acute and chronic health problems and leading causes of death across the lifespan, including etiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, and implications for treatment and disease management. Consideration is given to the relationship of genetics and genomics to health and illness, infection-control issues such as drug-resistant organisms, accidents/injuries, common geriatric syndromes, palliative and end-of-life care, as well as complementary and alternative therapies. Development of a framework for nursing interventions is emphasized.

This course is based on a multifaceted definition of patient outcomes management. Concepts related to the management of disease and the prevention of further disability are explored. The impact of cultural, social, political, legal, and environmental factors on providing a continuum of care is identified. The role of nurses in understanding the health continuum and achieving positive outcomes for individuals, groups, and communities is presented. The topics are presented from a research, evidence-based perspective and address documentation, evaluation, and quality outcome standards. A group project is included.

This course is based on an interdisciplinary approach to caring for populations. Major components include concepts of health, levels of prevention, epidemiology of wellness, global health issues, and control of health problems. Principles of interdisciplinary care are addressed. Planning, intervention, and evaluation of care in communities are stressed. Integrative approaches to working with groups in the community, in order to positively impact health behaviors, are examined. A group project is included.

This course presents the impact that changes in healthcare systems have had on transforming the nursing profession. Theories related to leadership and management are included. Strategies for becoming empowered are presented to assist master’s-prepared nurses to assume and sustain leadership roles. Course assignments focus on nursing applications.

This course provides a critical analysis of socioeconomic, political, legal, ethical, and global factors that affect nursing and healthcare delivery. Issues of cost, quality, and access are considered with emphasis on healthcare reform, including financing and payment systems, delivery models, health information management, and the integration of healthcare services to affect safety and quality. Inter-professional practice issues are explored along with nursing’s involvement in health policy and advocacy.

This course provides an overview of the development and relationship of nursing theory, research, and practice. The students will learn the process by which theory and research is critically appraised and translated into evidence-based practice in the development of clinical outcomes. An appreciation for diverse research methods and associated statistical techniques is integrated into the course and builds on the required undergraduate statistics course. Course assignments focus on evidence-based practice applications.

This course is based on a multifaceted definition of community. The promotion of healthy societies worldwide, through health improvement and disease management/prevention activities, is explored. The effects of social, political, and environmental conditions are examined in relation to healthcare access, quality of care, and cultural relevance. The contributions of nurse leaders to improving health in society are presented. Course assignments focus on nursing practice applications.

This course focuses on the theory and practice of administration. Standards of practice for nursing administration serve as a foundation for discussion. Major topics include roles and responsibilities, quality improvements, strategic planning and management, regulations, and information systems. The goal of nurse leaders to achieve excellence in the delivery of patient services is emphasized. A field experience is included to allow for application to practice settings. Course assignments focus on nursing practice applications.

This course applies financial principles to develop, budget, and manage resources. Budgeting processes used in healthcare settings and the nurse administrator’s responsibilities are covered. The impact of private and public policies and budgeting models and information systems is included. Budget and resource decisions that contribute to the achievement of organizational and nursing service outcomes are examined. A field experience is included to allow for application to practice settings. Course assignments focus on nursing practice applications.

This course addresses the roles and responsibilities of nurse administrators in human resource management. Current legal, ethical, professional, and practice policies and standards are explored. The applications of technology to human resource functions are presented. Strategies that support positive organizational and nursing service goals are examined. A field experience is included to allow for application to practice settings. Course assignments focus on nursing practice applications.

This course uses a case-study approach to examine a nursing practice issue. Based on the information in the case study, students apply previous knowledge to the issue. The goal is to use a variety of administrative strategies to achieve positive patient care delivery outcomes. Students develop a comprehensive plan in the context of current nursing service challenges. A field experience is included to allow for application to practice settings. Course assignments focus on nursing practice applications.

This Course Enables Students To Apply The Principles And Methods Learned From Their Coursework. Working In Collaboration With Their Preceptor And Instructor, The Student Engages In Applying Theory To Better Understand A Specialization Role In The Context Of An Organization, Formulates And Achieves Individualized Learning Objectives, And Initiates A Project Conceptualized By Student And Preceptor In Agreement With The Instructor. The Practicum (nurs 6500 And Nurs 6510) Includes A Minimum Of 125 Total Hours That Are Reflected In The Cumulative Journal.

This Course Is A Continuation Of The Work Started In Nurs 6500. Students Continue Their Practicum Applying The Principles And Methods Learned From Their Coursework. Students Bring Closure To Their Work On Real-world Problems That They Developed With Their Preceptors. Students Evaluate And Complete Their Practicum Project And Present Their Project In The Workplace And In The Online Classroom. The Practicum (nurs 6500 And Nurs 6510) Includes A Minimum Of 125 Total Hours That Are Reflected In The Cumulative Journal.

Prerequisites: None This course examines the role of the advanced practice nurse in the clinical, primary care,education, administration, research, healthcare specialty, health policy, and political arenas. The historical role of the nurse, change theory and leadership models within a variety of healthcare regulatory models provide the basis for selfreflection,self-mastery, professional integrity,and ethical decision making to help the student transition from clinical expert to the advanced practice role. 4 quarter hours

Prerequisites: None This course allows the learner to explore nursing and related theories. The learner will use critical thinking to synthesize the content to improve clinical and teaching outcomes.4 quarter hours

Prerequisites: None This course examines common pathological conditions of the human. Pharmacologic, medical,and nursing interventions are included. 4 quarter hours

Prerequisites: Nsg5001, Nsg5002, Nsg5003 In This Course The Learner Synthesizes Content From Physiology And Nursing Treatment Modalities In Order To Develop Expertise In Nursing And Collaborative Practice. This Course Focuses On Common Health Problems Of The Adult. 4 Quarter Hours

Prerequisites: Nsg5001, Nsg5002, Recommended: Research Statistics This Course Prepares The Learner To Evaluate,utilize, And Initiate Health Care Research. The Course Includes Content Relevant To Communicating Research In Written And Oral Form. Content From Research Statistics Will Be Applied. 4 Quarter Hours

Prerequisites: Nsg5001, Nsg5002, Nsg5003 This Course Provides Content To Assess And Motivate Learners. Classroom, Clinical, Simulation And Other Technology Methods Are Addressed.the Emphasis Is On Developing The Creativity Of The Nurse Educator. 4 Quarter Hours

Prerequisites: Nsg5001, Nsg5002, Recommended: Research Statistics This Course Covers Content Relevant To Testing And Evaluating Learners In Classrooms, Skills Labs, And Clinical Practice Settings. Content Includes Test Construction And Design; Performance Based Assessment, Assessment Of Critical Thinking And Standardized Testing. 4 Quarter Hours

Prerequisites: Nsg5001, Nsg5002, Nsg6003 This Course Prepares The Learner To Design,examine, Revise, And Evaluate Nursing Curriculum.connecting Nursing Curricula Content To Philosophy, Objectives, And Outcomes Will Be Analyzed. 4 Quarter Hours

Prerequisites: All nursing courses, except Practicum in Nursing Education 2, and Research Project In this course the learner enacts the role of the nurse educator. Content includes both didactic and clinical teaching experiences. This course involves obtaining a local mentor and practicing the role of the classroom nurse educator.The learner synthesizes caring and wholism into teaching experiences. Online time is used to analyze and evaluate this experience. 4 quarter hours

Prerequisites: All nursing courses, except Research Project This course gives the learner the opportunity to choose an area of nursing education. The learner will obtain a local mentor and enact the role of the chosen nurse educator. The learner will synthesize the 5 pillars of caring, communication,critical thinking, professionalism, and wholism into clinical teaching experience. 4 quarter hours

Prerequisites: All Nursing Courses The Research Project Course Is A Cumulative Experience Where Students Demonstrate The Integration Of Research, Practice And Theory Via A Scholarly Research Based Project Proposal. This Course Will Run Concurrent With Nsg6201 And Nsg6202. 4 Quarter Hours

Prerequisites: NSG6002 In this course the student analyzes the principles of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics,and pharmacotherapeutics of drugs commonly used in the management of acute and chronic illnesses of the adult. Emphasis is on the therapeutic decision-making in drug selection and monitoring therapeutic response for culturally diverse patients. Patient education, legal, ethical and economic issues are reviewed. 4 quarter hours

Prerequisites: NSG6002 This course is designed to apply holistic health assessment techniques in the collection and analysis/interpretation of physical and psychosocial data of adult patients with complex health problems across the life span. A major focus is on the symptom/health problem assessment,along with the selection and interpretation of screening and diagnostic tests in order to formulate a differential diagnosis. 6 quarter hours

Prerequisites: Nsg6005, Nsg6310 In This Course The Student Analyzes And Provides In Depth Care Of Alterations In Adult Health In Non-acute, Community-office-outpatient Clinic Settings. Patient Management Will Be Focused Upon Evidence Based Practice And The Nursing Process. This Is An Advanced Nursing Practice Experience For The Beginning Adult Arnp Student With Mentoring, Coaching And Precepting From An Approved And Currently Licensed Physician Or Arnp. 6 Quarter Hours

Prerequisites: Nsg6320 In This Course The Student Analyzes And Provides In Depth Care Of Alterations In Adult Health In Acute Care, Correctional Institutions, Hospice And/or Women’s Health Settings. Students May Acquire Experience In Two Areas With Faculty Approval. Patient Management Will Focus On Evidence Based Practice And The Nursing Process Of Acutely Ill Adults. This Is An Advanced Nursing Practice Experience For Continuing Beginning Level Adult Arnp Students. Mentoring, Coaching And Precepting Are Provided By Approved And Currently Licensed Physicians Or Arnps. 6 Quarter Hours

Prerequisites: NSG6330 This course culminates the student’s role as the Adult Health Advanced Practice Nurse through didactic and clinical experiences. The student works with his/her approved local mentor and refines his/her practice of the Adult Health Advanced Practice Nurse role. Emphasis is placed on specialized clinical experiences to build the student’s knowledge base. Clinical experiences may include practice with specialty practices.The student’s level of function becomes more independent in practice. Classroom time is used to analyze and evaluate these experiences.6 quarter hours

This course builds on the physical assessment skills of the registered nurse. The course takes a systems approach to physical assessment and includes both normal and abnormal findings.

This course will focus on ways to assist the nurse to provide holistic care in a multicultural society. Theories related to culture and caring, wholism and spirituality will be used as a foundation for understanding our multicultural world. Specific cultural practices, beliefs and issues affecting the health of persons and communities will be studied.

This course focuses on the role of the nurse in the community. The community focus includes caring for people in the home, school, workplace, health department, as well as various agencies. Content focuses on the environment, epidemiological issues, and vulnerable populations across the lifespan, communicable disease, and health promotion. The principles of professional nursing care to culturally diverse individuals, families and groups are integrated throughout the health illness continuum.

Students are introduced to concepts, issues and processes in nursing research and its application to practice. Emphasis is placed on the review, analysis, evaluation, and application of current nursing research. Selected research studies are critiqued.

This course gives the registered nurse the opportunity to enhance his/her patient teaching skills and develop skills for staff education. Principles of learning, teaching strategies, communication and preparation of continuing education programs will be included. Considerations for teaching and learning with a diverse population will be explored.

This course prepares the registered nurse, not only for a professional leadership role, but will enhance his/her ability to work with professionals of other cultures. This course emphasizes professional leadership while assisting to develop specialized nursing management skills.

This course explores nursing finance and budgeting issues. The course includes an overview of the health care system, ethics, leadership and budgeting strategies. The use of information technology is examined.

This course analyzes professional ethical and legal issues with the ensuing nursing dilemmas integrating the factors of professional laws/standards, personal ethical stance, social, spiritual, transcultural, economic, institutional and political climate. Legal and ethical practice issues will be reviewed. Emphasis is given to the resolution of ethical dilemmas through ethical reasoning and ethical and legal obligations in professional patient relationships.

This course is a bridge course for the RN who is returning to formal education for the baccalaureate degree in nursing. The course focuses on differentiated nursing practice competencies, nursing conceptual models, professional accountability, integrating spirituality into practice, group dynamics, and critical thinking. Emphasis is also placed on writing and oral presentation skills

This course focuses on family theories, health promotion models, cultural diversity, and teaching learning principles. The course emphasizes the family as the client, family FHP health assessments, screenings across the lifespan, communication, community resources, and family education. Appropriate health promotion education is evaluated against evidence-based research and practice

This course focuses on methods of health history taking, physical examination skills, documentation, and health screening. The course emphasizes the individual as the client, functional health patterns, community resources, and the teaching learning process

This course focuses on the community as a large system of people of varying cultures, spiritual values, geographic norms, and economic conditions, all influenced by social-legal-political variables that impact individual and community health. Particular attention is paid to vulnerable subgroups in the community. Emphasis is placed on critical analysis, using epidemiological data and functional health pattern assessments to plan and intervene in areas of health promotion and disease prevention

This writing-intensive course promotes the use of research findings as a basis for improving clinical practice. Quantitative and qualitative research methodologies are presented. Emphasis is on the critical review of research studies and their applications to clinical practice. An overview of evidence-based practice is provided

This course is a general introduction to the field of biomedical ethics. Students study the application of ethics and moral theories to concepts and issues arising in the health care professions. The course provides students—both as consumers and providers—an opportunity to study ethical decision making, health care situations with implications for ethical decision making, and analysis of ethical behavior of individuals involved in health care. Topics include exploration of major ethical theories and principles, informed consent, confidentiality, and ethical implications of selected issues such as abortion, euthanasia, assisted suicide, and allocation of scarce resources

Registered nurses with current licensure have a basic understanding of the role of the professional nurse. This course emphasizes further development of the professional nurse role. Critical management and leadership values, styles, and skills are a major focus. Particular attention is given to the identification of personal leadership styles and values. Importance is placed on development of effective management and leadership skills, with emphasis on effective communication

This course is designed to enhance the working RN’s existing understanding of the pathophysiological processes of disease as they affect clients across the lifespan. The interrelationship of structural and functional reactions of cells and tissues to genetic alterations and injurious agents provide the foundation for comprehending clinical manifestations and treatment protocols. Critical thinking and nursing management are enhanced through the use of case studies that integrate nutritional and pharmacological concepts. The understanding of environmental and biological risk factors provides the nurse with the knowledge to provide health promotion and prevention education

This course explores the impact of numerous professional and societal forces on health care policy and practice. Content includes an analysis of current studies; nursing care policy and position statements; political, environmental, and cultural issues; and changing nursing roles. The study of these issues examines the impact on health care delivery systems in today’s society

The capstone project is a culmination of the learning experiences while a student in the nursing program at Grand Canyon University’s College of Nursing. The student will prepare a written proposal for a project whose focus in the resolution of an issue or problem significant to professional nursing practice. The proposal includes a problem description, resolution, implementation, plans, evaluation plans, and proposed dissemination of findings. The professional capstone project proposal needs to reflect synthesis and integration of course content and professional practice. The capstone project is guided by the baccalaureate program student learner outcomes

This introductory course on statistical concepts emphasizes applications to health care professions. The course is designed to prepare students to interpret and evaluate statistics and statistical methods used in published research papers and to make decisions about the appropriateness of specific statistical methods in a variety of settings. Areas of emphasis include introduction to analysis of variance, regression, and graphical presentation; experimental design; descriptive statistics; sampling methods; and z, t, and chi-square.

This course explores the concept of spirituality as it relates to the person who is involved in the health care system. Since illness and stress can amplify spiritual concerns and needs, health care professionals are in a unique position to assist the patient/client in meeting those needs. This course explores the relationship between health care professionals and those they serve. Topics include performing spiritual assessment, identifying those experiencing spiritual well-being as well as those experiencing a threat to spiritual well-being, and planning and evaluating care related to spiritual wellness. A spiritual care framework is used to apply these concepts to a variety of populations in diverse clinical settings..

Exploration of the role transition process as well as issues within nursing and the health care system are the focus. Examination of the theoretical basis for professional nursing practice and review and expansion of computer skills are emphasized. Prerequisites for registered nurses or R.N. licensure candidates only. Note Four classroom hours per week. General Education Credit General Education Credits [GE2000: Basic Studies-Information Technology Literacy]

Comprehensive health assessment skills are applied to nursing practice with clients throughout the life span

The role of the professional nurse in providing therapeutic nursing interventions for families experiencing significant life changes is emphasized

The course focuses on examination and application of clinical scholarship through evidenced based practice. Emphasis is on skills for research applied to clinical practice

The focus of this course is the professional nurse’s role in working with aggregates in the community

Emphasis is placed on examining leadership and management roles. Factors that influence quality of care delivery are examined

This clinical concentration course provides opportunity for synthesis and evaluation of professional nursing role behaviors essential to care of clients experiencing complex care needs in a variety of settings

This course integrates, synthesizes, and reflects on issues of professionalism, professional goals, and professional nursing practice informed through multiple ways of knowing, and experiences grounded in historical, literary, artistic, scientific, and technological perspectives. Issues relevant to contemporary nursing practice and current healthcare trends are explored

This course has two related foci: quality improvement models/methods and the measurement of client outcomes across a broad range of healthcare settings. Students learn the systematic methods of CQI, based on the work of Deming and others. These statistical and applied research methods are linked to the measurement of outcomes. The use of various outcome measurement instruments is explored. Pre-requisites: Specialty level status and others by permission of course instructor. Spring

This course is designed to assist the student in building a foundation of knowledge which may be used to evaluate nutrition information from varied sources as well as apply nutrition fundamentals to personal and population dietary recommendations. Nutrition research will be integrated with the basic principles of digestion and absorption, the role of specific nutrients in health and illness, and the role of nutrition throughout the lifespan. Topics to be addressed will include nutrition and physical fitness, weight control and energy balance, nutrition and health promotion, and nutrition programs and services available throughout the U.S. public health system.

This course is designed to compliment N231a to assist the student in building a foundation of knowledge used to evaluate nutrition information from varied sources and apply that knowledge to personal lifestyle and dietary choices. N231b will expand upon nutrition topics introduced in N231a, explore new nutrition related topics, and examine contemporary nutrition controversies. Students will have the opportunity to apply nutrition fundamentals to health promotion and disease prevention for themselves and others. N231b will introduce students to the evaluation of nutrition research, interventions, and recommendations through use of an evidence-based medicine approach. Current research and topics of interest to be addressed will include nutrition concepts as related to life-style diseases (heart disease, cancer, obesity); dietary supplements; vegetarian diets; health implications of alcohol use and abuse; food allergies and intolerances; determinants of eating behavior; weight regulation and disordered eating; and nutrition/health issues unique to a college age population.

This course is designed to further explore the topics discussed in N231A, Introduction to Nutrition, and N231B, Nutrition and Health: Issues and Insights. N231C, Health and Wellness will discuss health care and wellness related topics that are pertinent to the individual, the community, and the global village. Current research and topics will include: Co-morbidities associated with weight-related disorders, substance abuse, benefits of exercise, access to healthcare amongst diverse populations, prevention of communicable diseases, identification of abusive relationships, and rage as public health risks.

This course is the first of a two course sequence addressing professional nursing. This course introduces the student to professional nursing. Historical beginnings, the organization and structure of the professional identity, and role development are explored. Building on this content, students are introduced to theories and models relevant to nursing. Using critical thinking, students will be introduced to clinical decision-making strategies, theory development and research methods. With guidance, students will analyze and synthesize information from a variety of sources related to professional nursing.

This course addresses the transition into the practice of professional nursing. The student will have the opportunity to explore the dimensions and responsibilities of the professional nursing role by applying legal/ethical concepts and decision making skills in a variety of settings.

This course is the second of a two course sequence addressing professional nursing. The student in this course will identify, evaluate, and engage the various steps of scholarly inquiry in order to address research problems related to professional nursing practice. Students also will explore the theoretical and research foundations for evidence-based practice in nursing.

This course focuses on identification of the unique strengths/perceptions of each RN student and a development of an individualized plan for learning. The course assists RN students in identifying and developing strategies to foster critical thinking, lifelong learning, and nursing practice role development. Theory development and research are introduced as processes essential to the organization and development of nursing knowledge. Limited to RN students.

This seminar course addresses basic ethical principles and healthcare issues that promote ethical reflection. Using student-selected case studies, ethical dilemmas in health care are discussed. Students are expected to reflect on their personal values and beliefs, ethical principles, clinical experiences, and literature sources while discussing the case studies.

This course provides the student with an opportunity to explore population-based health care principles of prevention, health maintenance and health promotion within the context of Healthy People 2010. Notably, the course will focus on how these principles are used to increase healthy lifespan, decrease discrepancies in health status and health outcomes for different populations and assure access to preventive services for all. It emphasizes epidemiologic principles and population based holistic health promotion/disease prevention as an integral part of populations at risk for illness, disability, or premature death. Further, the course explores population-based care models and environments in which health care is delivered: community agencies, neighborhoods/communities, schools, the family, and the workplace. Legislation and policy implications for primary, secondary, and tertiary care will be discussed.

N 226 is the first course in a two course sequence (N226/N227). N226 is a course that addresses health care systems and their related issues. Course content focuses on leadership and decision making theory, team building, communication and managerial skills. The course also provides information on contemporary trends in the organization and delivery of heath care to individuals, families and populations. This course also provides an introduction to health care ethical, legal and policy issues. Quality Improvement will also be addressed in this course.

N227 is a course that addresses health care systems and their related issues. Course content focuses on leadership and decision making theory, team building, communication and managerial skills. The course also provides information on contemporary trends in the organization and delivery of health care to individuals, families and populations. Quality Improvement, legal issues from a managerial perspective will also be discussed in this course. In addition, course content will include the impact of managed care and financial pressures on health care providers along with outcomes management, financial management, conflict resolution and economic principles pertinent to the delivery of health care services.

This is the first of three didactic courses examining the human experience of health and illness across the lifespan from infancy through senescence. The framework incorporates the following concepts and their influence on health and the response to illness: growth and development, gender, lifestyle, value systems, spirituality, ethnicity, environment, and psychosocial, economic, and cultural issues. The impact of these factors on individuals, families, and aggregates/populations/communities will be explored. Basic concepts/knowledge of selected interventions will be introduced, i.e. pharmacologic, perioperative, and mental health. Selected health problems involving the cardiovascular, respiratory, integumentary, and endocrine systems will be presented; the epidemiology, pathophysiology, medical management (pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic, and surgical), and nursing management will be addressed. Health promotion, including primary, secondary, and tertiary, anticipatory guidance, and patient education will be discussed.

This is the second of three didactic courses examining the human experience of health and illness across the lifespan--from infancy through senescence, including the childbearing cycle. The framework incorporates the following concepts and their influence on health and response to illness; growth and development, mental health, gender, lifestyle, value systems, spirituality, ethnicity, environment, and psychosocial, economic, and cultural issues. The impact of these factors on individuals, families, and aggregates will be explored. Basic concepts/knowledge of selected interventions will be introduced. Selected health problems involving the neurologic (including selected mental health disorders with appropriate treatment modalities and settings), muscular/skeletal, gastrointestinal, sensory (ear, eye, nose), and reproductive (including maternity focus) systems will be presented. The epidemiology, pathophysiology, medical management (nonpharmacologic, and surgical), and nursing management will be addressed. Health promotion, including primary, secondary, and tertiary, anticipatory guidance, and patient education will be discussed.

This is the third of three didactic courses examining the human experience of health and illness across the lifespan--from infancy through senescence, including the childbearing cycle--with an emphasis on increasingly complex and/or chronic health problems. The course provides the student with the theoretical basis to apply principles of chronic illness, including assessment and intervention skills, to at risk populations.

This course is the first of a sequence of three clinical practice courses designed to provide the student with the opportunity to learn and practice the skills of assessment, patient care and care planning in a didactic classroom setting and a simulated laboratory and then in a clinical area for a variety of client populations across the life span (newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, older adult, and child-bearing families). A variety of health care settings will be utilized for practice. At the end of the course, the student, with minimal faculty assistance and guidance, will be able to analyze data, develop a basic plan of care, safely and accurately implement selected basic nursing interventions, and evaluate the plan's effectiveness.

This course is the second of a sequence of three clinical practice courses. It is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to integrate theory and practice the skills of assessment, patient care, and care planning in a clinical area for diverse client populations across the life span (newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, older adult, and child-bearing families). A variety of health care settings will be utilized for practice. At the end of the course, the student with moderate faculty assistance and guidance will be able to analyze data, develop a basic plan of care, safely and accurately implement selected nursing interventions, and evaluate the plan's effectiveness for physiologic and psychosocial health needs

This course is the final rotation of the second in the sequence of three clinical practice courses. This course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to learn and practice the skills of assessment, patient care, and care planning in a clinical area for diverse client populations across the life span (newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, older adult, and child-bearing families). A variety of health care settings will be utilized for practice. At the end of the course, the student with moderate faculty assistance and guidance will be able to analyze data, develop a basic plan of care, safely and accurately implement selected nursing interventions, and evaluate the plan's effectiveness for physiologic and psychosocial health needs of the complex clients, their families, and the health needs of a community.

This course is the third of a sequence of three clinical practice courses. This course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to learn and practice the skills of assessment, patient care, and care planning in a clinical area for diverse client populations across the life span (newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, older adult, and child-bearing families). A variety of health care settings will be utilized for practice. At the end of the course, the student with minimum faculty assistance and guidance will be able to analyze data, develop a basic plan of care, safely and accurately implement selected nursing interventions, and evaluate the plan's effectiveness for physiologic and psychosocial health needs of the complex clients, their families, and the health needs of a community.

This course is designed to provide the RN student the opportunity to learn and practice the skills of assessment in a classroom, laboratory setting, and then in a clinical area for a variety of client populations across the life span. The student's specialty population will be considered in the choice of health care setting utilized for practice.

This course is an introduction to the scope and practice of family and community health nursing. It emphasizes, through didactic and community practice, the promotion and maintenance of the health of diverse populations across the lifespan. The epidemiological process and the nursing process serve as the organizing framework for didactic content and clinical interventions to support family and community health. Social, cultural, economic, environmental, and ethical issues related to specific populations will be explored.

This course presents an introduction to pharmacologic knowledge, the clinical indications for drug use as a treatment modality, and the role of the nurse in drug therapy. The course will present content on the prototype drug from major drug classifications that serve as a framework for continued self-study of new drug information. Emphasis will be on the drug classifications and their respective prototype drug(s) that are more commonly encountered in drug therapy.

Nursing 255b extends and builds upon pharmacological knowledge from earlier pharmacology course and the Health and Illness across the lifespan series. The focus of the course is drug therapy most commonly seen in specific clinical settings and specific patient situations. The course will present a context for the safe drug administration for continued self-study of new drug information. Emphasis will be placed on pharmacological interventions to achieve safe and optimal patient outcomes.

This course builds on the knowledge of the improvement process, motivation and teaching/learning theories. The course addresses the processes necessary to change individual self-care behaviors. The student applies concepts of change, motivation, learning, and continuous improvement, to selected case studies. Pre/corequisite: 235, 245 or RN Pre-specialty status or permission of instructor.

This course expands on the RN students current knowledge and skills in patient education. The course addresses the professional nurse's role as a facilitator of learning for patients, families, and fellow nurses. The RN student applies concepts and processes, such as motivation, improvement process, change, and the teaching and learning process to his or her personal and professional nurse roles.

This course builds on knowledge of advanced health assessment, with a focus on clients commonly seen in the family practice setting. Advanced health assessment techniques are emphasized. Diverse types of approaches are used in expanding proficiency in conducting histories and physical examinations in laboratory and clinical settings. Communication techniques unique to the specialty population are emphasized. Systematic and organized health assessments that are sensitive to cultural and developmental needs are explored. Students are introduced to the dynamics of the managed health care environment. Experienced nurse practitioners serve as role models in clinical practice

Seminar 1 content supports the American Association of Colleges of Nursing's (AACN) Essentials for Advanced Nursing Practice in Nursing Administration and includes a historical overview of health care systems, health care policy, the structure of health care delivery systems, health care financing, health promotion, disease prevention in health care, trans-cultural diversity, and related social issues. You will engage in a systems analysis project that will enable you to test out some of the concepts you are learning in the course. This seminar will provide you with a foundation to function in an advanced role as an administrator.

Seminar 2 prepares you with the theoretical foundation to act in management level nursing roles across a variety of nursing specialties and health care settings. You will be prepared to understand, evaluate, and utilize appropriate theories within your own practice. Theoretical constructs will include nursing and other relevant theories from the social, organizational, and behavioral sciences. Specific theories addressed include: systems, change, nursing management and leadership theories, as well as ethical principles in health care and cultural competence. Theoretical concepts are augmented by individual projects that require you to examine your practice settings using the above constructs.

Seminar 3 prepares you to become proficient in the utilization of research, the critical evaluation of research, the identification of researchable problems within a variety of practice settings, and the application of research to clinical problems. The course incorporates both quantitative and qualitative research methods, application of statistical analysis of data, critical analysis of existing research, and application of theoretical constructs to frame a research proposal. Class assignments relate to evidence-based practice as you identify a researchable nursing problem within your own practice setting and develop a research proposal.

This seminar incorporates expanded content in systems theory, market forces impacting financial transactions in health care, quality control and improvement, leadership in health care organizations, characteristics and competencies associated with successful health care organizations, concepts which focus on governance, organizational behavior, organizational communication and information management, and legal and ethical aspects of managing in a health care organization. Class work is complimented by a case study that incorporates an organization's challenges specific to health care delivery within the contemporary financial and social environment.

Seminar 5 focuses on the critical aspects of human resource management, including legal and ethical aspects of policy implementation. Aspects of hiring, disciplinary action, performance improvement and workforce management are examined. Health care finance, incorporating the unit based budget preparation and management to organizational financial management, is addressed. Basic operations management and quality improvement issues from the unitbased perspective to national accreditation standards at both the service and organizational levels are explored. Competition for market share is reviewed as marketing of health care services is studied. In this seminar you utilize your workplace environment for the exploration, development and application of seminar content.

Seminar 6 is the capstone course in the Master of Science in nursing program. The seminar consists of three integrated sections: discussions related to strategic planning, business planning, and business continuity planning; a self-directed practicum to develop a business plan; and discussions related to the knowledge and skills of the Nurse Administrator. The seminar is designed to enable you to apply the knowledge and skills learned throughout your graduate studies to your future career.

This course focuses on forward-thinking approaches of the profession of nursing in the 21st century. New definitions of advanced professional nursing will be discussed and challenged. This course, building upon the foundations of professional nursing in the undergraduate program, addresses such areas as informed practice, the culture of nursing, current and future roles of nurses, the dynamics of professional development and professional practice strategies. It also continues with emphasis on holistic nursing, and community involvement. The interrelationship among nursing roles as educator, administrator and socially responsible citizens is presented. Students will sculpture their own transformation with their vision for the future of mankind.

This course focuses on the theoretical and historical foundations of the American �health care system� (the hospital, self-care, and public health). Ideas, events and people are introduced and examined for their influence and significance in sculpting both the institutions and the social roles of health care providers. The interrelationships among nursing and social, political, economic, and intellectual contexts are considered. Theories, conceptual models, and ways of thinking about health, disease, the illness experience, nursing, and relationships within the health care system are examined as educators, administrators and socially responsible citizens.

This course draws upon the disciplines of philosophy, ethics, and the social sciences in examining key concepts of professional practice that form the foundations for leadership. The key concepts include professional obligations, duties, and rights, and cultural competence. Building upon the ethical and cultural foundations of undergraduate education, this course leads to an increased understanding of the relationships among socio-cultural contexts, ethics, and the health/illness beliefs and practices, the nature of human beings, how they respond to health and illness. The increasing complexity of, basic principles of epidemiology, community-based assessment and evaluation, issues of equity, vulnerable populations is presented with an interdisciplinary perspective on health and illness and levels of prevention. The role of the educator, administrator and social change agent provide a common basis for exploring what it means to be a culturally competent, ethical health care professional and leader in health systems or education.

This course builds upon the knowledge and experience of the professional clinician. Focus is on the theoretical foundations of how adults learn, how to design curricula in a health professional discipline, what and how to teach in the theoretical domain, and how to evaluate whether learning has occurred. Scholarship of teaching � evidenced based curricular designs, teaching methods, clinical competencies, and evaluation methods are discussed. Content also addresses what it means to be a scholar in professional practice settings, academic settings, and within the community. Academic responsibilities, ethical and legal issues, and the impact of professional trends, health care policies, and rapidly changing health and illness care environments on the education of tomorrow�s health professionals are explored.

This course analyzes problems raised by the various levels of quality found in health care systems, educational institutions, and other organizations. It includes knowledge about the major theories for the measurement of quality, with actual case examples using such measures. Additionally, the course will examine managerial and clinical rating systems used to determine program and service quality levels, and how the subsequent consideration of outcomes should be targeted for specific improvements. Students are expected to participate in the development of actual quality measures and explain prospective use of such measures in a defined health or educational system.

This course analyzes problems raised by the various levels of quality found in health care systems, educational institutions, and other organizations. Ways to demonstrate effectiveness of health care interventions and maintain quality of care are explored. Health care professionals are now expected to make decisions based on evidence of effectiveness at individual, unit, and system levels. This course focuses on higher order interdisciplinary critical thinking, strategic planning, and leadership for transformational change within health/illness care organizations and systems. Content includes team-building, the changing requirements of health/illness care within the USA, the changing workforce needs, and informed decision-making processes. Emphasis is placed on the leadership role that nurses can play in creating healthcare systems that are safe, effective, and accessible to all. The students will conduct financial planning with consideration for: personnel, budgets, using this information to plan for quality service delivery, operation and strategic planning in academic and, health care service sectors.

This course includes advisement and supervision of the student�s investigation into the scholarship of teaching, leadership, and social change in an ever changing world. The student will consider their educational interest, career goals and supporting electives when determining the personal fit for professional and personal growth. Guidelines for development, evaluation, and responsibilities associated with the practicum experience are provided in the course. Practicum Options � Teacher Scholar Practicum offers the opportunity to develop, implement, and evaluate a teaching/course plan based on the principles of teaching and learning and curriculum development. Requirements include development of a contract with the student�s mentor-teacher, measurable learning outcomes, a lesson plan, use of a variety of teaching methods and audio-visual aids, and both peer and student evaluation of effectiveness. � Nursing Leadership Practicum offers the opportunity to apply leadership content and refine leadership abilities in a setting and practice area mutually agreed by the student and course faculty. The practicum experiences will occur at the organizational or system level. Requirements include a written contract with specified outcomes developed by the student, and agreed to by the preceptor/agency, and course faculty. One outcome of the practicum will be the completion of and formal report on an agency or system � specific project demonstrating nursing leadership. � Interrelationship Practicum Community and Public Health offers the opportunity to apply the context of knowledge gained throughout the program including the interrelationship among nursing roles as educator, administrator and socially responsible citizens. The practicum experience should be guided by principles of interdisciplinary perspectives on health and illness, epidemiology, issues of equity, and levels of prevention. The student will focus on health disparities and vulnerable populations when developing their project

This course is designed to introduce role understanding and socialization into professional nursing practice. Beginning with a brief historical overview of nursing, nursing is defined in its past, present and future roles. A review of educational paths in nursing leads the student into an exploration of the multiple roles, responsibilities and requisite skills of the nursetoday and in the future. An introduction to nursing process, nursing informatics, culturally congruent care, health promotion, disease prevention, and health restoration concepts are presented. Nursing theory, legalities and ethics are introduced. The scope of practice of the professional nurse, evidence based practice, as well as standards of professional practice will be explored.

The goal of this course is to provide students with the theories within the context of a culturally diverse society and articulate a personal philosophy of nursing. Students will do an in-depth analysis of a concept. Theory and practice will be used to define nursing problems and develop a research proposal.

This course reviews ethical theories and principles, relates them to current and future challenges in the healthcare delivery system and explores the potential impact of a changing healthcare delivery system on nurse leaders and practitioners. Ethical decisions are examined in light of legal issues and ethical decision-making frameworks are used to explore ethical dilemmas. This course will be taught through the use of readings, analysis and discussion of cases.

This course is designed to focus on the steps of the research process. Students will gain skills necessary to evaluate the relationship between practice and published research. Course content includes an overview of the qualitative and quantitative methods, designs, inquiry and critical analysis of scholarly literature.

This course is designed to explore the knowledge and competencies needed to develop and apply innovative strategies and emerging technologies in online nursing education. Students will explore theory behind online learning and will be introduced to the principles of instructional design, assessment and evaluation, practice teaching strategies and best practices for teaching a diverse population in a distance education and online environment. Learning styles and instructional strategies in the online environment will be examined and effective course objectives with associated outcomes will be explored.

This course is designated to explore the knowledge, skills and competencies needed to develop, implement and evaluate the integration of simulation into nursing curriculum. It examines educational theories and simulation framework related to the utilization of simulation in teaching and learning. Teaching-learning strategies and educator tools will be provided to facilitate the instruction of the simulation pedagogy.

This course explores philosophies of nursing curriculum, guidelines for curriculum development, implementation and evaluation necessary to meet the needs of adult learners and multicultural students. Faculty develop curricula reflecting philosophical and theoretical underpinnings, broad goals and learning objectives. Principles of program design, development of teaching syllabi and assessment of nursing education are key concepts of this course.

This course offers the student practical applications in the design and assessment of individual courses within the design of programmatic nursing curricula including development of learning objectives and teaching strategies to achieve programmatic learning outcomes, systematic test construction using multiple-choice format and alternative formats, and basic test statistics.

This course is designed to prepare nurse educators to apply assessment and evaluation methods in measuring outcomes in nursing education. The processes of course and program assessment and evaluation are defined and presented in the context of program, course, and student learning outcomes.

This course focuses on the role of the nurse educator as a clinician, educator, researcher, expert, leader, change agent are explored and presented. Nurse educators are most known for the service in academia, but this course also explores the other diverse settings in which the graduate could seek employment.

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Processes Of Budget Preparation, Analysis, And Monitoring Are Essential For Analyzing The Financial Performance Of An Organization, Service, Or System. Concepts Of Financial Accounting And Reporting, As Well As Basic Economic Principles, Are Applied. Students Use Financial And Economic Concepts And Principles To Develop A Business Plan For A Health Care Service Or Unit. Topics And Objectives Financial, Accounting, And Economic Principles And Concepts * Define Generally Accepted Accounting Principles And The Conventions That Modify The Principles. * Describe Cost, Revenue, Productivity, And Forecasting Principles And Methods. * Analyze Major Financial Risk Factors And Risk Reduction Strategies For Health Service/education Organizations. * Critique Legal And Regulatory Issues Related To Financial Resource Management. Business Plan Development * Describe The Essential Components Of A Business Plan. * Create A Business Plan For A Health Service Or Educational Unit, Department, Or Program. Business Plan Development, Continued * Describe The Essential Components Of A Business Plan. * Create A Business Plan For A Health Service Or Educational Unit, Department, Or Program. Budget Preparation And Monitoring * Analyze Budget Variances And Strategies For Addressing These Variances. * Develop Strategies For Monitoring Budgets. * Create A Budget As A Component Of A Business Plan. Budget Preparation And Monitoring, Continued * Analyze Budget Variances And Strategies For Addressing These Variances. * Develop Strategies For Monitoring Budgets. * Create A Budget As A Component Of A Business Plan. Financial Performance Analysis * Assess Financial Performance Of An Organization Or Business Unit Using Balance Sheets, Statements Of Revenues And Expenses, Statements Of Cash Flows, And Financial Ratios. * Evaluate The Fiscal Impact Of Health Care Professional Shortages And General Economic Climate In The Health Care Industry. Prerequisites: Hcs504, Com525, Hcs501

This Course Focuses On The Critical Components Of Contemporary Nursing Knowledge, Including Concepts, Statements, Metaparadigms, Philosophies, Conceptual Models, And Theories. Students Evaluate The Variety Of Ways To Organize Nursing Knowledge And Explore The Implications Of Their Application. Through The Clinical Application Of The Course Content, Students Examine The Use Of Theory And Nursing Knowledge In Professional Environments. Topics And Objectives Nursing As Science * Explain The Relationship Of The Development Of Nursing Science To The Profession. * Explore Nursing Resources That Demonstrate The Relationship Between Science And Professional Practice. Concepts Analysis In Theory Development * Analyze A Concept Relevant To Nursing. * Distinguish Concepts Related To Model And Theory Development. Structure And Use Of Nursing Knowledge * Analyze The Critical Components Of Contemporary Nursing Knowledge, Including Concept Triangulation, Metaparadigm, Philosophies, Conceptual Models, And Theories. Analysis Of Conceptual Models And Theories Used In Nursing * Analyze Concepts Reported In Research Findings. * Inventory Core Theorists Used In Nursing Settings. Application Of Theory To Practice, Research, And Education * Analyze The Congruence Of Concepts And Theoretical Statements In Selected Nursing Models. Prerequisites: Hcs504, Com525, Hcs501

The Role Of Advanced Practice Nurses In Today's Health Care Environment Provides Numerous Opportunities And Responsibilities. Nursing's Potential For Improving The Health Of Individuals, Families, Groups, And Communities Is Examined. Strategies For Involvement In Shaping Health Care Policy Are Developed. Topics And Objectives Challenges And Opportunities To Nursing Delivery * Examine The Impact Of Scarce Resources And The Limited Access To Care And The Potential Nursing Strategies To Fill The Gap * Describe Five Influencing Factors Related To Today's Health Care Environment * Analyze The Impact Of Degree Advancement, Or The Lack Of Degree Advancement On The Nursing Profession Impact Of Policy In Health Care And Nursing * Identify The Stakeholders In Health Care Policy Development In Terms Of Their Demands, Rights, And Needs * Review The Historical Background And Progression Of Key Health Care Regulatory Agencies * Compare The State And Federal Legislative And Financial Responses To The Current Nursing Shortage, Including The Effectiveness Of The As Short- And Long-term Outcomes Of The Strategies Impact Of Politics In Health Care And Nursing * Identify The Stakeholders In Health Care Policy Development In Terms Of Their Demands, Rights, And Needs * Analyze The Current And Future Directions Of Certification And Licensure Of Health Care Facilities And Their Potential Impact On Nursing * Analyze The Legislative Mandated Nurse To Patient Ratio Agenda And The Impact For Organizations, Patients, And The Nursing Profession Impact Of Policy And Politics In Health Care, Nursing, And The Local Community * Appraise The Role Of Professional Organizations In Policy And Politics At The Local, State, And National Levels * Analyze The Opportunity Of Each Nurses' Individual Role In Policy And Politics As It Relates To The Future Care For Patients Cultural Diversity And Globalization Impact * Describe Four Ways In Which Diversity Affects The Delivery Of Nursing Care To Families, Individuals, And Communities * Explore The Impact Of Shifting Demographics On The Decisions Made For Resource Allocation Of Health Services * Describe A Multi-generational Plan For A Team-oriented Work Environment Changing Roles For Nurses * Compare And Contrast The Role Of Today's Nursing With Nursing Roles In The Past * Identify Strategies For Positioning Nursing, As A Profession And Advanced Practice Nurses Specifically, In The Future In Response To Projected Physician And Allied Health Worker Shortages Prerequisites: Hcs504, Com525, Hcs501

Identifying learning needs provides the foundation for designing health care education programs for individuals, families, groups, or communities. Students select and develop teaching strategies and explore ways of monitoring and evaluating teaching methods and learner outcomes. Roles of educators in organizations, communities, and higher education settings are examined. Topics and Objectives Designing Health Care Educational Programs * Analyze the learning needs process related to the identification and development of a health care program. * Design a health care educational program. Instructional Methods/Materials * Analyze the advantages, disadvantages, and specific uses of various teaching strategies. * Discuss health behavior frameworks and their influence on learning. * Distinguish between instructional methods and instructional materials. Monitoring and Evaluating Teaching Methods * Explain ways of using evaluations to improve teaching effectiveness. * Describe ways of monitoring effectiveness of teaching plans. * Describe the purpose and benefits of program evaluations. Role of the Educator in Healthcare Organizations * Discuss the role of an educator in a healthcare organization. * Identify the organizational factors involved in curriculum planning. Role of the Educator in the Community * Discuss the role of an educator in a community setting. * Profile the various educator roles available to health care professionals. Trends and Issues that Impact Educator Role * Establish the importance of health care faculty to competence in technology application. * Examine the impact of various health care and educational trends on the educational process and the role of the educator.

This Capstone Course Is Designed To Provide Students With Opportunities To Integrate And Apply Previously Learned Knowledge And Skills In A 60-hour Practicum. Students Develop Specific Learning Objectives That Are Approved By Faculty. Objectives Are Achieved As A Result Of Working With A Nurse Mentor And Various Experts During The Practicum. Topics And Objectives Self-directed Learning Contracts * Examine The Use Of Learning Contracts To Facilitate A Practice-based Experience. * Create A Learning Contract For Practicum Implementation That Reflects The Application Of Graduate-level Knowledge And Concepts. * Select Resources That Will Enhance And Add Value To The Practicum Experience. Mentorship * Analyze And Use The Mentorship As It Relates To Current Professional Nursing Practice. * Implement Relationships With A Mentor While Completing The Self-directed Learning Contract. Advanced Practice Roles In Nursing * Evaluate The Roles Of Advanced Practice Nurses, Including Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Researchers, Educators, And Administrators. * Analyze Graduate Education As A Component Of Advanced Practice Nursing. Assessment Of Professional Development * Construct A Practicum-folio. * Create A Professional Presentation Of The Practicum Experience. Stepping Stones To Career Advancement * Analyze Career Goals For Individual Nursing Practice. * Investigate Professional Organizations Established To Advance The Profession Of Nursing. Prerequisites: Hcs504, Hcs571, Hcs587, Nur513, Nur531, Nur588, Com525, Hcs501

Family Systems Theories And Models Are Used To Understand The Impact Of Nuclear Families On Professional And Personal Relationships, As Well As On Society. These Theories And Models Are Used As Well To Develop Strategies For Promoting And Monitoring The Health Of Families. Topics And Objectives Perspectives On Family Development: Management And Practice * Explore The Concept Of Family As A Social Structure And Basic Unit Of Society * Analyze The History Of Family Nursing As The Unit Of Care, Nursing Models, Concepts, And Trends In Nursing Of Families. Theoretical Approaches To Family Nursing * Analyze Current Theories, Therapies, And Concepts From The Literature Applicable To The Management Of Individuals And Families. * Analyze The Inherent Strengths And Limitations In The Utilization Of Select Nursing Theories In The Management Of Individuals And Families. Family Identifying Data * Assess Individual And Family Dynamics Through Family Identifying Data Including Family Composition, Family Orientation, Social Class Status, Social Class Mobility, Social Supports/networks, And Recreational Activities. Family Structures And Functions * Analyze Functional And Dysfunctional Communication Patterns And Their Effect On Individual Family Members. * Synthesize Individual And Family Dynamics Through Analysis Of The Roles, Values, And Power Structures Between Family Members. Management Of Cultural Differences Among Families * Describe Transcultural Concepts And Theories For Application On Diverse Families. * Conduct A Family Cultural Assessment Using An Existing Or Refined Cultural Assessment Tool. * Develop Solutions To Cultural Or Life-style Problems Affecting Health Related Behaviors And Family Function. Health Promotion And Disease Prevention * Explore The Use Of Health Belief Model And Health Promotion Models In Family Nursing Practice * Analyze The Family Nurse's Role In Primary, Secondary, And Tertiary Prevention. * Analyze Innovative Approaches In Preventive Work With Families. * Analyze The Utilization Of Health Promotion Issues In Management Of High Risk Individuals And Families * Synthesize Epidemiological Models, Theories And Adaptive Strategies For The Management Of High-risk Families. * Explore Case Management Strategies And Roles Of The Advanced Practice Family Nurse. * Develop A Plan Of Care For A High-risk Family Problem (homelessness, Family Violence, Teen Pregnancy, Suicidal Ideation, Drug/alcohol Abuse) With Appropriate Nursing Interventions Based On Health Promotion – Health Belief Models, Family Theory And Analysis Of Family Function. Evidenced-based Practice In Family Nursing * Analyze Literature On Evidence-based Nursing Practice Related To Family Nursing * Explore Issues Related To Research Utilization In Family Nursing Practice * Analyze And Critique A Theory Used In Family Nursing For Applicability And Usefulness In Family Nursing Practice In The Workplace Prerequisites: Hcs504, Com525, Hcs501

Theories, Principles, And Strategies Of Population-based Health Care Are Used To Design, Implement, And Evaluate Services And Plans Of Care To Promote, Maintain, And Restore Health In A Defined Population. Students Focus On Population Aggregates In Structured Or Unstructured Settings Across Care Environments. Strategies To Evaluate Health Outcomes And Costs Of Care Are Emphasized. Topics And Objectives Advanced Community Health Concepts * Evaluate Major Concepts Of Population-based Health * Compare And Contrast Community And Aggregate * Explain The Constructs Of The Three Levels Of Prevention * Describe The Concept Of Community As Client Advanced Methods Of Data Collection For Community Health Assessment * Define The Term "needs Assessment" And Analyze The Different Steps In This Process. * Critically Analyze Community Assessment Data To Determine The Level Of A Community's Health. * Categorize Different Sources Of Community Health Data. * Analyze Existing Health Care Databases. Use Of Models In Health Assessment And Promotion * Synthesize The Model Of Health Promotion Into The Practice Of Community Health Nursing. * Explain The Importance Of Working With The Community To Establish Priority Health Needs. * Apply Principles Of Epidemiology, Demography, Research, And Levels Of Prevention To The Identified Aggregate. Formulating A Community Health Program – Week Four * Formulate Measurable Outcome Objectives. * Determine Interventions To Formulate And Influence Policies That Affect The Health Of A Community. Impact Of Population Health * Evaluate The Community Resources To Assist In The Resolution Of Community Health Problems Program Implementation And Evaluation * Analyze Evaluation Methodologies Prerequisites: Hcs504, Com525, Hcs501

Evidence-based Practice Relies Upon Analyzing The Scientific Merit Of Nursing Research Reports And Integrating The Results From Valid Studies Into Care. Published Reports Using Quantitative And Qualitative Methods Are Examined To Determine The Validity Of Study Findings And Their Readiness For Implementation Into Practice. Ethics In Research Is Also Considered. Topics And Objectives Current Research Issues And Initiatives * Compare And Contrast Qualitative And Quantitative Research Methodologies. Quantitative Research Process * Using Critical Thinking, Analyze All Parts Of A Quantitative Research Report For Scientific Merit. Quantitative Research Process - Con't Qualitative Research Process * Using Critical Thinking, Analyze All Parts Of A Qualitative Research Report For Scientific Merit. Ethical Issues In Research * Analyze Ethical Issues Related To Research, Especially In Your Practice Area. * Relate Examples Of Violation Of Human Rights From Historical Research To Contemporary Illustrations. Strategies For Integration Of Research Into Practice * Develop Strategies To Overcome Barriers To Use Valid Research Findings In Professional Practice Settings. Evidence-based Nursing Practice * Describe The Basic Functions Of An Institutional Review Board (irb). Prerequisites: Hcs504, Com525, Hcs501

Ways Of Using Leadership And Management Concepts, Principles, Theories, And Models In Advanced Nursing Practice And Executive Roles Are Explored. Skills That Facilitate Collaborative Relationships And Decisions Consistent With Stewardship Of Resources Are Examined. Students Articulate A Personal Vision Of Leadership And Ways Of Providing Direction Within Today's Complex Health Care System. Topics And Objectives Leadership * Examine The Impact Of Different Leadership Traits And Styles In Today's Health Care Organization * Develop Your Personal Vision Of Leadership * Identify The Differences Between Formal And Informal Power And Leadership Strategic Management * Identify The Benefits Of Strategic Management. * Determine How Human, Material, And Financial Resources Are Allocated To Support The Organization's Strategic Initiatives In Achieving Quality Outcomes. Strategic Management, Continued * Identify How The Forces In The External Environment (political, Regulatory, Social, Technology, Economic, Competitive) Impact The Strategic Management Of An Organization Globalization Of Health Care And Health Care Systems * Analyze The Impact Of Globalization Of Health Care Delivery Systems. * Asses The Impact Of Cultural Diversity On The Health Care Team Development Organization Structure And Function * Understand The Components Of An Organization And How Those Components Impact Organizational Structure And Function. * Review The Models Of Organizational Structures And How Each Model Impacts Organizational Function * Asses The Role Human Resources Plays In Organizational Structure And Function * Analyze The Role Of Integration And Boundaries Within A Multi-system Organizational Structure Professional Culture * Assess The Role Nursing Leaders Should Play In The Education Of Tomorrows Nursing Workforce * Discuss The Role Nursing Leaders Should Take In Political Actions That Affect Health And Health Care * Develop Your Individual "personal Continuous Improvement Strategy" Prerequisites: Hcs504, Com525, Hcs501

This Is A Graduate Research Course That Focuses On Utilization Of A Body Of Scientific Knowledge In The Work Setting. Students Develop A Proposal To Address A Problem Or Concern In The Work Setting, Describe An Innovation, Research Support Or Its Use, Develop An Implementation And An Evaluation Plan, And Describe Strategies For Decision Making For The Success Or Failure Of The Innovation. Topics And Objectives Research Utilization Projects * Differentiate Among Different Types Of Research Utilization Projects. Work Setting Problem Identification * Identify Work-setting Problems Appropriate For Research Utilization Proposal. Innovation Description * Develop An Innovative Solution Consistent With A Research Support Base. Research Support For The Proposed Innovation * Analyze Quantitative And/or Qualitative Research Reports Related To The Proposed Solution For Their Scientific Merit. * Develop A Sufficient And Compelling Base Of Research Support For The Proposed Innovative Solution. Development And Monitoring Of An Implementation Plan * Develop A Plan To Implement The Proposed Innovative Solution. * Develop A Plan To Monitor The Implementation Of The Innovative Solution. Development Of An Outcome Measure And Evaluation Plan * Design An Outcome Measure And A Criterion For Successful Problem Resolution. * Develop A Plan To Evaluate The Success Or Failure Of The Innovation To Resolve The Problem. Plan For Maintenance, Extension, And Termination Of An Innovation * Develop Approaches To Maintain, Extend, Or Terminate An Innovation. Components Of A Research Utilization Project Proposal * Develop A Proposal For A Research Utilization Project To Address A Problem Or Concern In The Professional Work Setting. Prerequisites: Hcs504, Nur518, Com525, Hcs501

Ethical principles and decision-making models are used to address and understand complex health care issues. Legal concepts and regulatory agency and other public policies influence the direction and financing of health care. Topics and Objectives Ethical Theories * Identify the various ethical theories and belief systems. * Analyze own ethical belief system. * Critique the ethical relationships between risk management, quality assurance, and resource allocation. Regulatory and Legislative Issues * Identify the impact of legal and legislative processes on health care delivery at local, state, and national levels. * Analyze the relationship of legal, regulatory, and legislative policy to health care. * Explain health policy development and its impact on health care. Patient Rights * Explain the ramifications of patient confidentiality and data security on health care organizations. * Expand upon the impact of the Patient Self Determination Act on health care environment. * Explain how publicity regarding adverse events can influence elected officials and policy advisors. Public Policies * Analyze the role of public policies on health care financing. * Contrast government (CDC) and private organizational influences on healthcare cultures and policy development. * Explain how the state of the economy affects health care policy and vice versa. Current Issues * Evaluate ethical dilemmas in biomedical research, e-health, information technology, and telemedicine. * Determine key ethical issues related to global health. * Contrast current international health policy issues. Organizational Ethics * Evaluate the effectiveness of ethical role modeling and mentoring in day-to-day practice.

This course provides new graduate students in the college with an introduction to strategies for success within the university's adult learning model. Topics include program standards and objectives, graduate-level oral and written communication, locating, evaluating, and citing scholarly resources, and purposes and use of portfolios.

Diffusion of innovations models in health care systems use principles of planned change within a dynamic organizational environment. Communication skills, such as negotiation and conflict resolution, help leaders analyze and respond to health care needs while using resources efficiently. (3 credits) Prerequisite: HCS 504.

Quality improvement initiatives rely upon data from monitoring program implementation and evaluating program outcomes to determine achievement of program objectives. The processes of developing and revising monitoring and outcome measures are used to help determine progress toward meeting accreditation and regulatory standards. (3 credits) Prerequisite: HCS 504.