Prerequisite: Completion of 1st year biomedical sciences graduate core curriculum.
Strategies of communication at various levels of biological organization. Covers intracellular communication, communication between cells in multi-cellular organisms, and interactions between organisms in a group or ecosystem. Focuses on emergent properties of complex systems.
College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
Prerequisite: Completion of 1st year biomedical sciences graduate core curriculum.
This course covers a variety of current topics centered on specific human diseases with a molecular aspect to diagnosis or treatment. Clinical case presentations form the starting point for an interactive discussion of the interface between basic research and clinical medicine. The course emphasizes acquisition of skills in interpreting cutting-edge primary scientific literature, and synthesizing this knowledge with real-world patient care.
College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group
Prerequisite: Completion of 1st year biomedical sciences graduate core curriculum, and be in good standing in one of the biomedical sciences PhD programs. Total class enrollment will be limited to 10 students and preference will be given to students in the neurobiologically oriented graduate program.
This course will cover current topics in neurobiology including developmental neurobiology, intracellular and intercellular communication, neurodegeneration and other diseases of the nervous system. The course will emphasize an understanding of the neurochemical and molecular mechanisms under normal conditions and leading to dysfunction. The course will focus on developing a critical understanding of the current scientific literature in neurobiology and preparing the students for careers in neurobiological research.
College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
Prerequisite: Completion of 1st year biomedical sciences graduate core curriculum. Also open to medical students with interests in basic immunology.
This course will cover current topics in immunology including tolerance, thymocytes development, lymphocyte activation, immunological memory, cell adhesion and cell cycle control. The course will emphasize an understanding of the molecular mechanisms of immune responses and will focus on gaining a critical understanding of the on gaining a critical understanding of the current scientific literature in immunology.
College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
Prerequisite: Completion of 1st year biomedical sciences graduate core curriculum.
Seminar-style course covers a single, current topic in Molecular Medicine.
College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group
Prerequisites: Entry into the Molecular Medicine graduate program. Required course for all Molecular Medicine students each fall semester until completion of the dissertation defense.
This course will provide training in critical evaluation of basic biomedical research. Students will be expected to attend seminars given by both internal and external speakers to provide written summaries of some of the topics presented. This course is offered in the fall semester.
College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
Prerequisites: Entry into the Molecular Medicine graduate program. Required course for all Molecular Medicine students each spring semester until completion of the dissertation defense.
This course will provide training in critical evaluation of basic biomedical research. Students will be expected to attend seminars given by both internal and external speakers and to provide written summaries of some of the topics presented. This course is offered in the spring semester.
College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
This course will provide 1) In-depth discussion of current topics in Molecular Medicine; 2) The opportunity to critically evaluate and present current papers; 3) Discussion of current techniques in the field; and 4) Faculty mentoring of students in career skills (e.g. searching for postdoc positions, job interviews, balancing family and science). Each week the discussion will focus on a current scientific paper, classic techniques paper, or opinion paper, depending on the goal described above. Each senior student (third year plus) will select and present a paper to the class. Presentations will be followed by a class discussion. Feedback on student performance will be provided by the faculty mentor assigned to the topic. Discussions of current techniques and career skills will be led by faculty experts. This course will enhance students’ ability to analyze and present scientific literature.
Grade Mode: Satisfactory, Audit
Credit Hours: 1 Contact Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1
Program Restrictions: DPHIL_MOLM-Molecular Medicine
Prerequisites: Admission to a graduate program.
This course is a laboratory rotation course that allows students to spend time during their first year in a faculty member’s lab and prior to completion of the second qualifying examination.
Grade Mode: Satisfactory
Credit Hours: 1 to 12 Contact Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Hours: 0
College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Major Restrictions: Molecular Medicine Program Restrictions: DPHIL_MOLM-Molecular Medicine Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
Prerequisites: Permanent assignment to a specific lab with a major advisor and a defined research project.
After successful completion of the second qualifying examination, the student works closely with his/her major advisor on an in-depth study of a research problem of interest to both student and advisor. This course culminates in the preparation of a PhD dissertation.
Grade Mode: Satisfactory
Credit Hours: 1 to 12 Contact Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Hours: 0
College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Major Restrictions: Molecular Medicine Program Restrictions: DPHIL_MOLM-Molecular Medicine Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
A guided study of topics in music education through independent research projects or in-depth study in a classroom setting. May be repeated for credit, or may be taken for graduate credit (MUSI 5490). Prerequisite(s): MUSI 3410, MUSI 4410, MUSI 4420.
A functional course in the techniques involved in teaching general music to students in the elementary and middle school grades. Techniques addressed will include the Orff approach, Kodaly method, Dalcroze Eurythmics and eclectic design. May be taken for graduate credit and additional coursework will be required. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1102; MUSI 1212
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: PREREQUISITES: MUSI1102, MUSI1212 Pre-Req Min Grade: C, C
Developmental experiences in the gestural, pedagogical, administrative skills, and knowledge of literature needed for successful teaching of instrumental music in grades 6-12. May be taken for graduate credit; additional work will be required. Offered fall. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 3560.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: PREREQUISITES: MUSI3560 Pre-Req Min Grade: C
Conducting and Methods is a study of the skills necessary for secondary choral teaching. Among the areas to be examined are score preparation, gestural skills, artistic judgment, teaching problems and strategies (e.g., learning theories, classroom management, discipline, etc.), and rehearsal methodology. Further matters such as cultural, historical and linguistic contexts, teaching philosophy and administrative tasks will be considered. May be taken for graduate credit; additional work will be required. Offered spring. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 3560.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: PREREQUISITES: MUSI3560 Pre-Req Min Grade: C
A guided study of topics in music education through independent research projects or in-depth study in a classroom setting. May be repeated for credit, or may be taken for graduate credit (MUSI 5490). Prerequisite(s): MUSI 3410, MUSI 4410, MUSI 4420.
A functional course for the music educator in the techniques involved in playing and teaching trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium and tuba. Emphasis on development of fundamental skills and teaching techniques through hands-on experience with each of these instruments. May be taken for graduate credit; additional work will be required. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1102; MUSI 1212.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: PREREQUISITES: MUSI1102, MUSI1212 Pre-Req Min Grade: D, D
A functional course for the music educator in the techniques involved in playing and teaching flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon and saxophone. Emphasis on development of fundamental skills and teaching techniques through hands-on experience with each of these instruments. May be taken for graduate credit; additional work will be required. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1102; MUSI 1212.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: PREREQUISITES: MUSI1102, MUSI1212 Pre-Req Min Grade: D, D
A functional course for the music educator in the techniques involved in playing and teaching violin, viola, cello, bass, guitar, and the instruction of string players of all levels within mixed ensembles. Emphasis on the development of fundamental skills and teaching techniques through hands-on experience with each of the string instruments. May be taken for graduate credit; additional work will be required. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1102; MUSI 1212.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: PREREQUISITES: MUSI1102, MUSI1212 Pre-Req Min Grade: D, D
A functional course for the music educator in the techniques involved in playing and teaching snare drum, mallet percussion, timpani and auxiliary instruments. Emphasis on development of fundamental skills through hands-on experience with each of the percussion instruments. May be taken for graduate credit; additional work will be required. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1102; MUSI 1212.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: PREREQUISITES: MUSI1102, MUSI1212 Pre-Req Min Grade: D, D
Developmental experiences in the pedagogical and administrative skills, and knowledge of literature needed for successful teaching of marching band in secondary schools. Emphasis on teaching marching fundamentals and drill design. May be taken for graduate credit; additional work will be required. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1102; MUSI 1212.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: PREREQUISITES: MUSI1102, MUSI1212 Pre-Req Min Grade: D, D
Vocal Methods is a functional course in basic vocal pedagogy for the future music educator. It includes an entry-level study of vocal anatomy and physiology and vocal technique, working with student voices, the differences between adolescent/teen female and male voices, and the changing voice. Further consideration is given to reasonable expectations for such voices, and criteria for selection of vocal music for ensembles. May be taken for graduate credit; additional work will be required. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1102; MUSI 1212.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: PREREQUISITES: MUSI1102, MUSI1212 Pre-Req Min Grade: D, D
The study of principles and application of English diction in singing through the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet, spoken language drill, and study and recitation of representative song literature. May be taken for graduate credit; additional work will be required. Offered on alternate years.
The study of principles and application of Italian diction in singing through the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet, spoken language drill, and study and recitation of representative song literature. May be taken for graduate credit; additional work will be required. Offered on alternate years.
The study of principles and application of German diction in singing through the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet, spoken language drill, and study and recitation of representative song literature. May be taken for graduate credit; additional work will be required. Offered on alternate years. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 3511; MUSI 3512.
The study of principles and application of French diction in singing through the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet, spoken language drill, and study and recitation of representative song literature. May be taken for graduate credit; additional work will be required. Offered on alternate years. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 3511; MUSI 3512.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: PREREQUISITES: MUSI3511, MUSI3512 Pre-Req Min Grade: C, C
This course will introduce its participants to the ideals and components of Orff Schulwerk. Ideals and components that will be addressed include Carl Orff’s philosophy for music education, pedagogical aspects of the Schulwerk, the conceptual framework of the approach and the experiential aspects of the design. May be taken for graduate credit; additional coursework will be required. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 1102; MUSI 1212.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: PREREQUISITES: MUSI1102, MUSI1212 Pre-Req Min Grade: C, C
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Phase II
This four week clerkship provides an introduction to general neurological problems through direct supervised patient management. The acquisition of basic skills in history taking and physical diagnosis of neurological patients are stressed. Emphasis is placed on the ability to assimilate historical information and physical findings to diagnose an existing neurological lesion. The recognition and management of neurological lesion. The recognition and management of neurological emergencies is included.
Prerequisite: NEUR 5000
This is a patient care elective. The student will have primary care responsibility for a block of neurological inpatients. The student will participate in rounds and conferences and will assist with the diagnostic procedures involving his/her patients. The student will be expected to participate in the on-call rotation with other house staff.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 10 Contact Hours: 40 Other Hours: 40
Prerequisite: NEUR 5000
This is a patient care elective. The student will have primary care responsibility for a block of neurological inpatients. The student will participate in rounds and conferences and will assist with the diagnostic procedures involving his/her patients. The student will be expected to participate in the on-call rotation with other house staff.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 10 Contact Hours: 40 Other Hours: 40
Prerequisite: NEUR 5000
This elective is designed to provide an introduction into decision making in Neurology. The student will attend Adult Neurology Clinics and participate in the direct evaluation of patients. There is ample opportunity to examine and evaluate patients with a wide range of neurological problems. A close working relationship with the neurology attending faculty will allow maximal learning potential.
Prerequisite: NEUR 5000
This elective is designed to provide an introduction into decision making in Neurology. The student will attend Adult Neurology Clinics and participate in the direct evaluation of patients. There is ample opportunity to examine and evaluate patients with a wide range of neurological problems. A close working relationship with the neurology attending faculty will allow maximal learning potential.
Prerequisite: None
This elective allows the student to develop an understanding of computer applications in Medicine and Neurology. The student will use the Neurology Department’s computer system, which consists of 60 computers organized in a local area network using the Netware operating system. Such a system represents the forefront of computerized technology. Many projects are available for the student to work on, including the development of patient databases, artificial intelligence, and signal analysis. The student will work on a program under the direction of Dr. Michael Rivner. Programs will be written in C, Basic, Pascal or Fortran. Compilers are available in all of these languages. No prior experience in programming or engineering is necessary. However such experience is highly desirable. If the student does not have experience in programming, programming will be taught during this elective period, mainly by self study. The following projects are currently active: (1) Neurology patient database; (2) Billing systems; (3) EMG signal analysis and spike detection; (5) Stroke patient database; (7) Decision analysis in Neurology and/or EMG; and (8) Generalized systems programming. After completion of this elective, it is believed that the student will have a firm understanding of the role that computers play in medicine. Completion of this elective will allow the student to become familiar and confident about computer systems in medicine.
Prerequisite: NEUR 5000
The following electives will allow the student an opportunity to concentrate on a specific area of Neurology. Clinical responsibility and/or research opportunities are available. In most instances, the specific program can be tailored to the interests and needs of the student. These electives must be arranged with the individual preceptor at least two months prior to the beginning of the rotation.
Prerequisite: NEUR 5000
The following electives will allow the student an opportunity to concentrate on a specific area of Neurology. Clinical responsibility and/or research opportunities are available. In most instances, the specific program can be tailored to the interests and needs of the student. These electives must be arranged with the individual preceptor at least two months prior to the beginning of the rotation.
Prerequisite: NEUR 5000
The following electives will allow the student an opportunity to concentrate on a specific area of Neurology. Clinical responsibility and/or research opportunities are available. In most instances, the specific program can be tailored to the interests and needs of the student. These electives must be arranged with the individual preceptor at least two months prior to the beginning of the rotation.
Prerequisite: NEUR 5000
This is a patient care elective. The student will have primary care responsibility for a block of child neurology patients. The student will participate in rounds and conferences and will assist with the diagnostic procedures involving his/her patients. The student will be expected to participate with the house staff.
Prerequisite: None
The purposes of this course are to understanding physiology of sleep; provide an overview of sleep disorders in humans; recognize sleep disturbances; and use case studies and review articles relating to sleep disorders.
Neuroscience II will cover neuronal development, learning and memory, executive functions, sleep and circadian rhythms, mood, motivation and addiction, language and communication, and cell death regeneration.
College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
This course will give students intensive clinical exposure to neurological, psychiatric and ophthalmic disorders. Students will attend a month-long survey of neurological disorders course and then choose a clinical rotation experience from a list of opportunities. For example, during the epilepsy rotation students will shadow physicians in the epilepsy clinic, be involved with EEG conferences, brain imaging and epilepsy surgery. Students will also be involved in using human brain tissue from these surgeries in basic neuroscience research.
College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
This is a highly focused course designed to provide students with in-depth discussions of current topics in Neuroscience. The emphasis of the course will be on the presentation and discussion of a recently published paper and closely related background works. Class time will consist of a student-led lecture and discussions, facilitated by Neuroscience faculty. Each weekly presenter will be mentored by a Neuroscience faculty member. That week’s student will present comprehensive background of the topic of discussion, followed by critical evaluation of scientific papers taken from recent primary literature. The presentation will use PowerPoint or equivalent software on a projector, with the student leading the presentation. This course will provide students both with comprehensive knowledge of Neuroscience, and increased experience with reading, presenting and critically analyzing scientific literature.
Grade Mode: Satisfactory, Audit
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NSC8082, NURO8082, SGS8080, SGSS8080 Pre-Req Min Grade: C, C, C, C
Credit Hours: 1 Contact Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1
College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
The Neuroscience Seminar course consists of research seminars by visiting neuroscientists. In addition, students will have an opportunity to talk to each speaker during a lunch meeting and to serve as hosts to visiting scientists.
College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
Laboratory rotation course in which the student works with individual faculty members on a specific research topic. This provides an introduction to techniques utilized in that laboratory as well as an introduction to the scientific method.
Grade Mode: Satisfactory
Credit Hours: 1 to 12 Contact Hours: 24 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 24 Other Hours: 0
College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Major Restrictions: Neuroscience Program Restrictions: DPHIL_NERO-Neuroscience Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
Schedule Type: Seminar - Small Group, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic
The student works closely with his/her faculty dissertation mentor on an in-depth study of a research question of interest to both student and mentor. This course culminates in the preparation of a PhD dissertation.
Grade Mode: Satisfactory
Credit Hours: 1 to 12 Contact Hours: 24 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 24 Other Hours: 0
College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Major Restrictions: Neuroscience Program Restrictions: DPHIL_NERO-Neuroscience Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
Goals: To give students exposure to the clinical and research opportunities in Neurosurgery Objectives: At the end of the elective, students will be able to obtain a complete and accurate neurological history and physical examination, present a focused and comprehensive evaluation of a patient in a clear and concise manner and demonstrate technical competencies in basic procedures relevant to the experience
Goals: To give students exposure to the clinical and research opportunities in Neurosurgery
Objectives: At the end of the elective, students will be able to obtain a complete and accurate neurological history and physical examination, present a focused and comprehensive evaluation of a patient in a clear and concise manner and demonstrate technical competencies in basic procedures relevant to the experience
This course examines the pathophysiological basis of illness focusing on compromises in the body’s ability to meet its physiological needs. The course begins with an introduction to basic pathophysiological concepts that are related to commonly occurring disease processes throughout the body. The student will then apply these concepts when analyzing compromises of the various body systems. Application of concepts across the lifespan will be incorporated through the discussion of pathophysiology. The course provides the foundation for the clinical decision-making and management of individual health problems and family health problems.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: MSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse Leader Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
The course introduces the basic principles of clinical pharmacology and nutrition as therapeutic interventions in the healthcare arena. Application of concepts across the lifespan will be incorporated throughout the course. The student will apply these concepts to the pharmacological and nutritional management of compromises of the various body systems. This strong conceptual base will prepare students to administer and monitor the use of commonly used medications and alternative medicinal supplements (herbal and nutrition) safely and effectively.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS6100
Credit Hours: 4 Contact Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 4
College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: MSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse Leader Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
This course will focus on applying epidemiologic principles to health promotion and illness prevention along the continuum of care in multiple settings.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: MSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse Leader Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
This course will cover physiologic principles and processes that play a central role in health, illness, and pharmacology while exploring the latest research developments in these areas. It is designed to provide the student with in-depth understanding of normal function and alterations that contribute to acute and chronic illness. The role of genetics and teh environment on health and illness will also be explored. Concepts will be applied to pharmacological principles including pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacogenomics.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2
College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Major Restrictions: Nursing Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Nursing Practice
This course provides the framework for nurses to refine specific communication behaviors essential for effective interprofessional practice. Improving communication skills in areas including professional writing, oral presentation development and delivery and media training facilitate professionalism and enhance interaction with members of multi-disciplinary health care teams, patient and family and the community at large.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2
College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Major Restrictions: Nursing Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Nursing Practice
This course is designed to prepare the student to identify and utilize leadership roles as a basis for improving health care outcomes on local, regional, and national levels.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2
College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Major Restrictions: Nursing Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Nursing Practice
This course introduces the aspects of health care delivery systems, economics, ethics, and policy, which serve as a foundation for understanding and applying the dynamics of these principles in clinical practice.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 2 to 3 Contact Hours: 2 to 3 Lecture Hours: 2 to 3
College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: MSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse Leader Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
Prerequisite: Admission to the RN-MSN (CNL) program.
This course focuses on the transition to professional practice. Basic issues impacting nursing and health are analyzed. Individual philosophy, goals, and career strategies will be explored.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Major Restrictions: Clinical Nurse Leader Complete Program Restrictions: MSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse Leader Campus Restrictions: Electronic campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
Prerequisite: Admission to the RN-MSN (CNL) program.
This course focuses on the application of principles of professional nursing practice. Concepts related to ethics, evidence-based practice, leadership, management, resource utilization, and quality services are critically examined.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Major Restrictions: Clinical Nurse Leader Complete Program Restrictions: MSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse Leader Campus Restrictions: Electronic campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
Prerequisites: Admission to the RN-MSN(CNL) or BSN-MSN(CNL) program.
This course introduces informatics in the healthcare arena and demonstrates the use of relevant computerized information systems to make decisions regarding healthcare outcomes at point of care.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2
College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: MSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse Leader Campus Restrictions: Electronic campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
The course focuses on clinical and cost outcomes management of individuals and/or client groups experiencing chronic or acute illness. Strategies that are amenable to nursing and promote quality, safety, and efficiencies through a client-centered care delivery model are discussed. Concepts presented will include evidence based interventions, health promotion and prevention, disease prevention, injury reduction strategies, lateral integration of care, and the use of benchmarking for outcomes comparison. The CNL roles of clinician, outcomes manager, systems analyst/risk anticipator, and team manager are a focus for the course.
Course Prerequisites: NURS 6640, NURS 6990, NURS 7500
Prerequisites: Admission to the RN-MSN (CNL) or BSN-CNL program and completion of NURS 6620 and NURS 6630: Transition to Professional Nursing I and II.
This course builds on concepts from previous courses to build the advocate role for the CNL. Principles of advocacy are presented and vulnerable populations are identified and combined in case-studies to allow the student to simulate the advocate role. Critical evaluation of patient and/or professional advocacy scenarios in practice is also included.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2
College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: MSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse Leader Campus Restrictions: Electronic campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
This course focuses on the synthesis of principles of professional nursing practice into the integration of the Clinical Nurse Leader role. The student will be provided with concentrated clinical experience and will be immersed in the clinical setting. During the clinical experience, students will collaborate with nurse preceptors and will focus on: leadership, management (delegation and coordination), information management, outcomes, evidence-based clinical decision-making, scholarship, fiscal management and accountability (implementing cost effectiveness strategies), and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Course Prerequisites: Completion of NURS 6300, 6600, 7100, 7390, 7430, 7470, and 7500.
This course provides a foundation upon which students can build their professional nursing knowledge and practice. The course will emphasize fundamental nursing skills, age appropriate health assessment techniques, the nursing process, and the introduction to clinical reasoning skills. The course also explores the development of nursing practice and will emphasize the role and responsibilities of the Clinical Nurse Leader in the healthcare delivery system.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing Anesthesia Program or permission of the instructor.
The student is introduced to the role of the anesthetist as an advanced practice nurse. The course presents an overview of clinical anesthesia practice, explores of the role of the nurse anesthetist within the context of the healthcare system, and introduces professional behaviors expected of all advanced practice nurses to include models for critical thinking, decision making, and communication.
Course Prerequisites: Admission to the Nursing Anesthesia Program or Permission of instructor.
This Didactic course focuses on health assessment and use of the diagnostic history and physical examination to formulate a differential diagnosis in both the pediatric and adult surgical patient. Concentration is on selected theories, principles and techniques from the physical and behavior sciences essential to developing the patient data base and to applying the diagnostic process. Emphasis is placed on obtaining a comprehensive health history and performing a focuses physical examination on patients across the lifespan requiring anesthetic management. Exposure to topics of cultural differences that may impact the delivery of anesthesia care is also provided.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2
College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: MSN_NURA-Nursing Anesthesia Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing Anesthesia Program or permission of the instructor.
Effect of anesthesia on normal adult physiology is explored in-depth. Emphasis is placed upon those systems particularly affected by the administration of anesthesia including the central, peripheral and autonomic nervous systems, cardiovascular, respiratory and renal systems. This course is designed to build on a student’s existing knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 5 Contact Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 5
College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: MSN_NURA-Nursing Anesthesia Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
Prerequisites: Admission to the Nursing Anesthesia Program
This introductory course in nursing anesthesia is designed to present the graduate student an overview of basic principles and fundamental concepts related to nursing anesthesia practice that are essential for formulation of safe, individualized anesthesia management plans. Emphasis is placed on preoperative preparation and anesthetic planning for the surgical patient. The human patient simulator for pre-clinical management education will also be utilized to introduce the student to the induction process of anesthesia and providing hands-on interaction.
Provides registered nurses with the basis for understanding the physiologic and pharmacologic principles underlying the practice of anesthesia nursing. Emphasizes concepts of chemistry, physics and biochemistry which are applicable to the clinical practice of anesthesia nursing.
Prerequisite: Admission to Nursing Anesthesia Program
Prerequisites: Admission to the Nursing Anesthesia Program or permission of the instructor.
This course provides students in the nursing anesthesia program with an overview of central concepts of pathophysiology including an understanding of the intraoperative management of common health problems, disease processes, and syndromes. The primary focus is to provide a foundation for differential diagnosis, intraoperative clinical decision-making and management.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS6741
Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: MSN_NURA-Nursing Anesthesia Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
This course is designed to provide the graduate student with advanced anesthesia principles and techniques essential to planning and safely administering anesthesia to patients with specific systemic diseases in the surgical specialty areas. Emphasis will be placed on anesthetic considerations and management of patients with cardiovascular, pulmonary, endocrine, renal, hepatic, and hematological disorders. Principles and techniques of anesthetic administration for ENT, ophthalmologic, general, gynecological, genitourinary, orthopedic, minimally invasive and other specialty surgical procedures are also addressed. Anesthetic considerations for the geriatric population will also be explored. The students will also have the opportunity to hone clinical and critical thinking skills by managing clinical case scenarios in the simulation laboratory.
In-depth exploration of the pharmacologic properties, indications, contraindications, and interactions of drugs used in the practice of anesthesia nursing. Aspects of organic and biochemistry including the chemical structures of compounds and its significance in pharmacology are explored.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: MSN_NURA-Nursing Anesthesia Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing Anesthesia Program.
In-depth exploration of the pharmacologic properties, indications, contradictions, and interactions of drugs used in the practices of anesthesia nursing. Topics include, inhalation anesthetics, local anesthetics, narcotics, sedatives, anxiolytics, and neuromuscular blockers.
This advanced principles course provides the graduate student in-depth study of specialized areas of nursing anesthesia practice. Lecture concentrates on advanced principles and concepts for specific anesthesia nursing interventions essential for developing and managing more complex, specialty patients and surgical procedures. Building on knowledge acquired in previous courses, this advanced principles course emphasizes anesthetic planning and management for cardiac, vascular, neurosurgical, thoracic, and organ transplant procedures. Emphasis on anesthetic considerations and management of the obstetric and pediatric patient, as well as the special needs of the trauma and burn patient are also included, as well as acute and chronic pain treatment modalities. Acute crisis management education is explored.
In-depth exploration of the pharmacologic properties, indications, contraindications, and interactions of drugs used in the practice of anesthesia nursing. Aspects of organic chemistry and biochemistry including the chemical structures of compounds and its significance in pharmacology are also explored.
Provides nursing anesthesia students with the theoretical basis to administer anesthesia to patients across the life span. Building on knowledge gained in previous courses, this course will emphasize normal and abnormal physiologic conditions in the pediatric, obstetric and geriatric patient. Anesthesia principles for pain management and common surgical procedures occurring across the life span will be considered. **NOTE - A lab fee of $1,000 for this course takes effect in Fall 2004**
Prerequisite: NSG6790: Principles of Anesthesia Practice I
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit, Satisfactory
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS6730, NURS6741, NURS7390, NURS7470 Pre-Req Min Grade: B, B, B, B
Provides a beginning foundation for students to plan and implement nursing anesthesia care. Topics include: pre- and post-anesthesia assessment, monitored anesthesia care, induction and maintenance of general anesthesia, and complications of anesthesia in the healthy patient. **NOTE - A lab fee of $1,000 for this course takes effect in Fall 2004**
Prerequisite: NSG6730: Introduction to Nursing AnesthesiaNSG6820: Technology and Techniques for Nursing AnesthesiaNSG6760: Pharmacology of Anesthetic Agents (Co-requisite)
Prerequisite: NSG6780: Principles of Anesthesia Practice II
Builds on previous knowledge to provide a thorough understanding of anesthesia nursing care for the patient undergoing specialized procedures and patients with altered health states. **NOTE - A lab fee of $1,000 for this course takes effect in Fall 2004**
Covers design and use of equipment common in anesthesia nursing, including hemodynamic monitors, airway management devices, anesthesia machines and mechanical ventilators.
This course is designed to familiarize the graduate student with the design and use of equipment commonly utilized in nursing anesthesia practice, including biomedical instrumentation, the anesthesia delivery system, and breathing circuits. Application of the laws of physics as they pertain to nursing anesthesia practice will be reviewed with specific examples. Emphasis is placed on gas laws, vaporization, and pressure-flow. In-depth study of airway assessment and management is also provided.
Student’s understanding of a complex healthcare system and the role of nurse anesthetists as advanced practice nurses within the system is enhanced. Issues pertaining to the nurse anesthetist as clinician, manager, teacher, researcher, and consultant are explored. Emphasis placed on practice arrangements, departmental management, principles of education and utilization of research.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2
College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: MSN_NURA-Nursing Anesthesia, MSN_NURS-Nursing Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
This course presents fundamental concepts and techniques essential to clinical anesthesia practice focusing on the theoretical and practical considerations involved in the administration and management regional anesthesia. In-depth study of advanced hemodynamic monitoring, cardiac bypass machine, and fire and electrical safety in the operating room are also provided.
Requirements for comprehensive anesthesia care services in rural and medically underserved communities are explored. The availability of services in selected communities are evaluated.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS6810, NURS6840 Pre-Req Min Grade: B, B
Credit Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2
College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: MSN_NURS-Nursing