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    May 02, 2024  
2018-2019 Augusta University Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Augusta University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Nursing

  
  • NURS 4608 - Concepts of Rural Nursing



    The course focuses on the organization and functioning of nursing within health delivery systems in rural areas. Emphases are placed on social, economic, and cultural variables that impact on rural health, and on the responses of rural communities, health agencies and hospitals to these unique healthcare needs. Students conduct a rural community assessment and develop case studies and plans of care for patients with long-term healthcare problems who reside in specific rural areas. A comprehensive field trip is included with presentations from a wide variety of rural healthcare providers.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Nursing
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • NURS 4609 - Nursing Management of the Patient with HIV Disease



    This course focuses on the nursing management of the patient with HIV disease. Its intent is to enable the beginning nursing student to identify early prodromal signs of HIV disease and to have a basic understanding of the management and treatment of opportunistic infections identify psychosocial problems and interventions associated with HIV disease, modes of transmission and safer sex behaviors. Additionally, the student will learn about historical issues of HIV disease and emerging pharmacologic treatment strategies.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Nursing
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • NURS 4610 - School Health Nursing



    This course will give students an opportunity to focus on the health needs of the school health population including students, parents and faculty. An aggregate approach to health promotion and disease prevention will be addressed with emphasis on primary and secondary prevention measures. Students will use health assessment and health education principles in meeting the selected needs of individuals, families and groups.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: NURS3100 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Nursing
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • NURS 4611 - Entrepreneurship in Nursing



    The purpose of this course is to provide the students the opportunity to explore an entrepreneurship career in nursing. Special emphasis will be placed on the learner’s understanding of the steps for developing, implementing, and maintaining a business, including: self-discovery and assessment; entrepreneurship and business concepts; and information on political, business, and professional trends that have an impact on entrepreneurs.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Nursing
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • NURS 4612 - Nursing in Human Loss and Grieving



    The purpose of this course is to prepare the student to care for persons who are dying and/or grieving and/or experiencing other forms of loss. Emphasis is placed on personal growth of the students and on interventions with the patient and family. Theories an skills in working with dying persons and their families are explored. In addition, legal and ethical considerations are explored. Exercises in personal experience of loss, grief and death are conducted.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Nursing
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NURS 4613 - Assessment of Parent-Child Interaction



    The healthcare professional is introduced to quantitative and qualitative methods used to assess the vulnerability of infants, children and their families. Clinical application of assessment processes are included.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Nursing
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


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  • NURS 4614 - Principles of Oncology Nursing



    This is an introductory course in the principals of oncology nursing. It includes pathophysiology, treatment modalities, screening modalities, side effects management, care of persons with solid tumor cancers and utilization of the nursing process in caring for adults with cancer.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Nursing
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • NURS 4615 - Complementary Healing Modalities



    This course enables the student to explore a wide variety of complementary healthcare measures such as herbal/therapy, acupressure and reflexology available to, and utilized by people. Students study ways to understand and work with complementary healers and practitioners. The legal and ethical problems are also investigated. Complementary modalities including home remedies are analyzed to determine their efficacy. The primary purpose of this course is to familiarize the student with complementary healthcare modalities and the providers that practice various modes of therapy. Note: A classroom appearance of a healthcare provider does not constitute endorsement of the modality or sincerity of the practitioner. It is simply an attempt to explore the modality and provide the student with an opportunity for scholarly investigation.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Nursing
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • NURS 4616 - Externship: Care of the Ill Child and the Family



    This work-study type course provides extensive clinical opportunities dealing with hospitalized children and their families. Students apply knowledge and nursing skills in selected care settings while employed as a patient care assistant 32 hours per week. Didactic instruction focuses on growth, developmental and pathophysiologic issues related to common childhood disorders.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    College Restrictions: College of Nursing
    Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum


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  • NURS 4617 - Adult Nursing Externship



    The purpose of this course is to provide the student with a unique learning opportunity to build on principles of nursing basic to the care of adult patients experiencing various health alterations. Students will explore selected concepts related to the care of the adult patient and use the nursing process to plan care of the patient and his/her family; building on knowledge acquired in the junior year. The student, employed as a Patient Care Assistant will demonstrate responsible work-role behaviors in the work setting.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    College Restrictions: College of Nursing
    Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum


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  • NURS 4618 - Critical Care Nursing



    This course provides the theoretical and functional base for the complex management of adult clients with complicated medical and surgical health problems treated in critical care settings. Fundamental concepts include an overview of the practice of critical care nursing: tools needed for arrhythmia interpretation, hemodynamic monitoring, ventilatory management, and intracranial pressure monitoring: the management of cardiopulmonary arrest and related nursing management.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Nursing
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • NURS 4619 - Externship: Care of the Family During the Perinatal Experience



    The purpose of this course provides opportunities for students to expand their knowledge base in childbearing processes, the neonatal period of family dynamics and the nursing process. Opportunities are available to increase assessment, communication, and crisis intervention skills while students are employed as a Patient Care Assistant for 32 hours per week. Current trends and issues relevant to deviations from the normal childbearing process or the normal neonatal period are investigated.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Nursing
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Internship/Practicum


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  • NURS 4620 - Ethical Decision Making: An Interdisciplinary Approach



    This course lays the foundation for collaborative interdisciplinary decision making which occurs within the context of healthcare. Emphasis is placed on case-study analysis and dialog between key players.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Nursing
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • NURS 4621 - Principles of Oncology Nursing



    This is an introductory course in the principals of oncology nursing. It includes pathophysiology, treatment modalities, screening modalities, side effects management, care of persons with solid tumor cancers and utilization of the nursing process in caring for adults with cancer in the inpatient and outpatient oncology settings. Each clinical experience will be a precepted experience by a chemotherapy certified registered nurse or an oncology certified registered nurse (OCN, AOCN).

    Credit Hours: 6
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 9

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Nursing
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


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  • NURS 4622 - High-Risk Neonatal Nursing



    This course provides the student with information related to (1) the physiological and pathophysiological phenomena associated with the high-risk newborn; (2) clinical assessment and management of the high-risk neonate; and (3) synthesis of data for planning and providing nursing care of the high-risk neonate and family.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No Co-Requisites: NURS4402
    College Restrictions: College of Nursing
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • NURS 4623 - Spirituality in Nursing



    This course will explore the relationship between spirituality and nursing and what effects the spirituality of the client and/or the nurse have upon health and healing. The student will define their own spirituality and explore the spiritual perspectives of world religions as related to healing. Other topics to be explored will include, but are not limited to, the effects of prayer and meditation on healing, life after death experiences, spirituality and dying, and the spirituality of Florence Nightingale, Interests of the class will help determine specific content within the topical outline that will be taught. The primary purpose of this course is to familiarize the student with the spiritual perspective of nursing are and assist them to identify and develop their own spiritual nursing practices.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Nursing
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • NURS 4624 - Forensic Nursing: Online



    The purpose of this course is to explore the emerging specialty of forensic nursing. This exploration will be accomplished online as the student accesses course materials via computer. The historical and theoretical development of forensic nursing will be examined. The student will analyze the scope and standards of forensic nursing practice. Areas of specialization within forensic nursing will be addressed. Issues related to interpersonal violence and child maltreatment will be examined. The student will relate how state and federal laws may impact nursing practice and evidence collection. Emphasis will be placed on the role of forensic evidence collection and documentation in all areas of nursing practice.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Nursing
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • NURS 4625 - Perioperative Nursing Externship



    The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the roles of the professional nurse in the perioperative setting. Students will have the opportunity to implement the nursing process within the preoperative, intraoperative, postoperative, and post-recovery phases of the patient’s surgical experience. The student, employed as a Senior PCA, will demonstrate responsible work-role behaviors in the work setting.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    College Restrictions: College of Nursing
    Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum


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  • NURS 4626 - Patient, Family and Staff Education



    This course provides an introduction to the role of the nurse as an educator. Andragogical principles are applied to the process of designing and developing educational offerings. Transferable concepts, which may be applied to patient/family and continuing education programs, are considered.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Nursing
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • NURS 4627 - Topics in Obstetric Nursing



    The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities for students to deepen and expand their knowledge base in childbearing processes, family dynamics, and the nursing process. Theoretical information will be presented and discussed in a didactic setting. Current trends and issues relevant to deviations from the normal childbearing process will be investigated. Students also will explore the professional role of the nurse when dealing with individuals and families during the childbearing period. Specific roles to be examined are the legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse during crisis situations. The cognitive component of this course will cover topics related to complex acute and chronic problems that affect perinatal clients and their families. Students will be given opportunities to determine interventions for pathophysiologic and psychosocial problems occurring during childbearing. Principles of risk management and the nursing process are used as a framework to examine the nursing care interventions presented. Teaching learning principles involved in patient education and ethical/moral dilemmas facing nursing personnel caring for the tertiary high-risk family unit are addressed. Learning activities are designed to require critical thinking skills, stimulate a spirit of inquiry and an appreciation of the role of the nurse and related research in clinical problem solving. Classes and conferences are designed to increase self-directed learning, peer, collaboration and critical thinking skills. Students may have opportunities to apply principles from classes in specific patient care situations.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Nursing
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • NURS 4628 - Populations at Risk in Public Health Nursing



    This course will focus on building and applying knowledge and skills needed for the practice of public health nursing for at-risk populations in the community. Nursing interventions related to the promotion of health of communities based on local, state and national data and priorities are emphasized. The course is intended to provide opportunities for students to use techniques of nursing leadership to collaborate with community members, and public and private partners, to identify, implement, and evaluate programs. interventions that will improve the health and well being of the community. Community-based clinical experiences allow the student to apply and demonstrate integration of knowledge and clinical skills.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 1

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Nursing
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


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  • NURS 4630 - HIV Management in Healthcare



    The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the various issues related to planning/providing care for persons across the spectrum of HIV disease. Students from various schools will participate in course information within this course. Each will have the opportunity to explore links and activities specific to their discipline. This course will examine the many aspects of HIV/AIDS related to physical, psychosocial, legal, ethical, and community issues. The course will focus on the epidemiological, medical, political/ethical, and legal trends related to HIV disease. The relationship of HIV disease and immune function will be discussed. Risk behaviors and prevention techniques for HIV will be emphasized. This course will facilitate students in developing safe and compassionate care of persons with various stages of HIV disease. This is a web based course designed to enhance and facilitate student learning. The course will be offered as a variable credit course in the following categories: Undergraduate nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, and various Master Allied Health programs: (3-1-0-3). Dental Hygiene, Radiology Therapy, Respiratory Therapy: (2-0-0-2). Faculty in each program will decide which credit option they choose to offer the students.

    Credit Hours: 1 TO 3
    Other Contact Hours: 1 TO 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Nursing
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


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  • NURS 4631 - Informatics and Technology in Healthcare



    The purpose of this online course is to explore the emerging specialty of informatics and examine the use of technology in healthcare. The theoretical development of healthcare informatics will be examined. The student will analyze the scope and standards of informatics nursing practice. Current and emerging healthcare technologies will be investigated with an emphasis on the actual and potential effects of these technologies on the work of nurses, the process of care and patient outcomes.

    Credit Hours: 1 TO 3
    Other Contact Hours: 1 TO 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Nursing
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


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  • NURS 4632 - Professionalism and Leadership in Nursing



    This course focuses on the principles of leadership, professionalism, and career development. Through an exploration of personal and professional values, the student will determine his/her career trajectory. Emphasis will also be placed on development of communication and behavioral skills and will facilitate a professional concept of self.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Nursing
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


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  • NURS 4633 - Trauma and Neuroscience Nursing



    This course provides the theoretical and functional base for the complex management of adult clients with traumatic injuries treated in the emergency and acute care settings. Functional concepts include an overview of the practice of emergency and neuroscience nursing; tools needed for emergency management and related nurse management.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3 Other Contact Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Nursing
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • NURS 4634 - Environmental Health



    The purpose of this course is to explore the dimensions of the physical environment in which we live that have a direct bearing on the health of individual and community clients. The environment has long been recognized as a primary determinant of health. It is essential for the nurse to be able to assess and intervene when a health problem occurs or is likely to occur due to an environmentally related factor. Basic knowledge and concepts related to environmental health as well as specific factors that need to be incorporated into assessments, education and referrals will be addressed. The role of the nurse in advocacy, ethics and risk communication will be emphasized throughout the course.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3 Other Contact Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Nursing
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • NURS 4635 - CARE OF THE CRITICALLY ILL CHILD



    Prerequisite: Completion of all junior level courses. This course provides the theoretical and functional base for the complex management of the pediatric patient with complicated medical and surgical health problems. This course focuses on hospitalized children and their families and emphasizes clinical decision making and nursing care of the critically ill child.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3 Other Contact Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Nursing
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • NURS 4636 - Camp Nursing



    Prerequisites: Junior level courses, BCLS, Permission of faculty The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the various issues related to camp nursing for children with chronic health problems. The course will focus on the components of specific chronic illnesses and the ways in which these are managed and integrated into a positive camp experience for children. The course will facilitate students in participating in and providing an environment that promotes the normal process of childhood for children who experience chronic health problems. Students enrolled in this elective may concurrently participate as volunteers in a camp of their choice that offers camp experiences to children and adolescents with chronic health problems.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Nursing
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic


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  • NURS 4637 - International Health



    Prerequisites: Junior year or permission of instructor The course is designed to increase awareness of the importance of cultural competence in the delivery of healthcare from a global perspective. With health needs expanding more rapidly than the health community’s ability to service the needs, new models of “medical outreach” are urgently needed. The course will include country-specific knowledge about the most common healthcare threats to clients. Students enrolled in this elective may participate in a volunteer field trip experience outside the USA.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Nursing
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • NURS 4638 - Spanish for Healthcare Providers



    Prerequisites: Junior Status, a minimum of 4 semesters of Spanish language (High school of college level), or permission of instructor. This course is an intensive, interactive course for health professionals to facilitate the development of practical Spanish language skills and cultural awareness. This course builds on basic knowledge of the Spanish Language. Emphasis is on development of oral and aural communication skills for practical use of the language in healthcare environments. Cultural perspectives pertinent to Spanish-speaking populations are integrated throughout the course.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Nursing
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • NURS 4639 - Nursing Care of Children with Hematology and Oncology Disorders



    This course focuses on the complex nursing management of the pediatric hematology/oncology patient and their families. The emphasis is on nursing care to promote, maintain, and restore health for children and their families during all stages of treatment for cancers of blood disorders.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: NURS3103 or NURS4305 and NURS4310
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • NURS 4640 - Nurse Scholars Seminar



    *Senior level status or permission of the instructor* This course focuses on the development of basic competencies in scientific inquiry, nursing education, or simulation for clinical practice. Innovative online and practicum experiences are designed to give the student a unique one-on-one experience with a faculty member. This course was also designed to increase the opportunities for students to be mentored and encourage them to pursue their interests while exploring one of the many roles of a nurse scholar.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: NURS3105 and NURS3106 and NURS3107 and NURS3108 and NURS3109 and NURS3110 and NURS3206 and (NURS3205 and NURS3210 and NURS3215)
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: BSNC_NURL-RN to BSN, BSN_NURS-Nursing Class Restrictions: Senior-Semester
    Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NURS 4800 - Mental Health Nursing



    This course focuses on the nursing care of individuals with acute and chronic mental health alterations. Therapeutic communication is used to attain a comprehensive mental status assessment and implement nursing interventions. Critical thinking skills and knowledge of growth and development are used to develop evidence-based care that promotes, maintains, and restores mental health for individuals and their families across the lifespan. Diverse clinical settings and simulated experiences reinforce these concepts.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: BSN_NURS-Nursing
    Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic


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  • NURS 4801 - Adult Health Nursing II



    This course builds on previously introduced concepts and focuses on the nursing care of adults. Emphasis is placed on acute and chronic health alterations including care of patients with multi-system concerns. Critical thinking skills are used to develop evidence-based care that promotes, maintains, and restores health for adults and their families. Diverse clinical and simulated experiences reinforce these concepts.

    Credit Hours: 6
    Lecture Hours: 4 Other Contact Hours: 6

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: BSN_NURS-Nursing
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


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  • NURS 4802 - Maternal Child Nursing



    This course focuses on the nursing care of childbearing women, children, and families. Emphasis is placed on the use of critical thinking skills to develop evidence-based care that promotes, maintains, and restores health for women, children, and their families. Diverse clinical and simulated experiences reinforce these concepts.

    Credit Hours: 6
    Lecture Hours: 4 Other Contact Hours: 6

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: BSN_NURS-Nursing
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


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  • NURS 4803 - Leadership, Management, and Contemporary Nursing Topics



    This course focuses on leadership skills, management styles, and roles of the professional nurse. Critical analyses of global socio-political, economic, cultural, ethical-legal, and professional issues affecting nursing and healthcare are conducted.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: BSN_NURS-Nursing
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NURS 4804 - Synthesis of Advanced Nursing Concepts



    This course synthesizes the skills and knowledge learned from the humanities, sciences, and nursing practice. The focus is on student-led case scenarios that incorporate complex mental, physical, and sociological health alterations across the lifespan.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: BSN_NURS-Nursing
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • NURS 4805 - Community and Public Health Nursing



    This course focuses on the theories and principles of community and public health nursing. Emphasis is placed on community assessment, vulnerable populations, and partnering with communities to improve health. Trends in public health and global health issues are explored. Diverse clinical experiences reinforce these concepts.

    Credit Hours: 4
    Lecture Hours: 3 Other Contact Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: BSN_NURS-Nursing
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NURS 4806 - Transition to Professional Nursing Practice



    This course focuses on the clinical synthesis of the knowledge and skills gained from the humanities, sciences, and previous nursing courses for entry-level professional practice. Diverse clinical and simulated experiences reinforce these concepts.

    Credit Hours: 5
    Lecture Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 12

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: BSN_NURS-Nursing
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


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  • NURS 4808 - Conceptual Basis of Professional Nursing



    This course provides an examination of advanced concepts related to professional practice and levels of complexity in nursing and health care systems. Exploration of human transition across the lifespan will be examined. Students will complete a project integrating professional nursing concepts in a clinical population of interest.

    Credit Hours: 5
    Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99
    College Restrictions: College of Nursing
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NURS 4809 - Application and Integration of Pathophysiologic and Pharmacologic Concepts I



    This two course series focuses on an integrated systems approach to physiological and pharmacologic concepts necessary for safe nursing practice. Special emphasis is placed on the clinical application of physiologic and pharmacologic principles within the context of the nursing process.

    Credit Hours: 4
    Lecture Hours: 4

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99
    College Restrictions: College of Nursing
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NURS 4810 - Concepts of Healthcare Systems, Policy and Trends



    This course focuses on complex concepts affecting healthcare systems including health policy, informatics, quality improvement, and their influcence on current trends. Global health concepts and perspectives related to cultural diversity, patient and family centered care, complementary and alternative practices, and disparities in health care will be examined as they relate to professional nursing practice and healthcare outcomes.

    Credit Hours: 4
    Other Contact Hours: 4

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99
    College Restrictions: College of Nursing
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NURS 4811 - Application and Integration of Pathophysiologic and Pharmacologic Concepts II



    This two course series provides a focus on an integrated systems approach to physiological and pharmacologic concepts necessary for safe nursing practice. Special emphasis is placed on the clinical application of physiologic and pharmacologic principles within the context of the nuring process.

    Credit Hours: 4
    Other Contact Hours: 4

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99
    College Restrictions: College of Nursing
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NURS 4991 - Population Health



    This course combines knowledge and skills from public health science and professional nursing practice to guide students in the promotion of population health. Through assessment and analysis of the health status of a chosen population, students intervene to influence change and promote health. Emphasis is placed on professional nursing judgment, partnership development and empowerment of populations for the improvement of the health. Students have an opportunity to develop competencies of leadership through collaboration with community leaders, decision makers, healthcare providers, and the people of the community. Epidemiological, educational and change models are used to design and evaluate interventions aimed at the promotion of population health.

    Credit Hours: 4
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Nursing
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NURS 4993 - Health Appraisal and Promotion for the Individual and Family



    This online course present the knowledge and skill base for health assessment of individuals and families across the lifespan. Nursing interventions related to the promotion of health for individuals and families based on state and national priorities are emphasized. Community based clinical experiences allow the student to demonstrate the integration of knowledge and clinical skills.

    Credit Hours: 6
    Lecture Hours: 4 Other Contact Hours: 6

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Nursing
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NURS 4994 - Synthesis in Professional Nursing



    This online courses focuses on the application of professional nursing practice. Opportunities exist for students to synthesize and integrate theory in development of the professional role. Concepts related to leadership, management, policy, resource utilization, and planning/evaluating services are critically examined. Students choose a track (education, management, health policy, research or professional practice) for their clinical experience for professional development within an area of interest.

    Credit Hours: 6
    Lecture Hours: 3 Other Contact Hours: 9

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Nursing
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NURS 4995 - Professional Issues



    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.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Nursing
    Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NURS 6100 - Pathophysiology



    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.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: MSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse Leader Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NURS 6200 - Advanced Pharmacology and Nutrition



    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.

    Credit Hours: 4
    Lecture Hours: 4

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: NURS6100
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: MSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse Leader Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NURS 6300 - Introduction to Epidemiology and Biostatistics



    This course will focus on applying epidemiologic principles to health promotion and illness prevention along the continuum of care in multiple settings.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: MSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse Leader Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • NURS 6400 - Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare



    This course focuses on the implementation of evidence-based practice to address treands in safety and quality to achieve optimal outcomes. This course also examines the relationship between research and its relevance to nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on the retrieval, appraisal, and synthesis of evidence in collaboration with healthcare team members, including patients, to improve care outcomes. Use of performace measures to assess and improve the delivery of evidence based practices and to promote outcomes that demonstrate delivery of quality care at the microsystem level will also be highlighted. The relationship to outcomes will be evaluated using information systems, management principles, concepts of evidence-based practices and scientific writing publications.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: NURS6100 and NURS6200 and STAT6300 and NURS6700
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Nursing Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NURS 6510 - Advanced Physiological Concepts



    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.

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Nursing Practice
    Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NURS 6520 - Effective Health Care Communication



    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.

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Nursing Practice
    Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NURS 6600 - Healthcare Delivery Models and Economic Policy



    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.

    Credit Hours: 2 TO 3
    Lecture Hours: 2 TO 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: MSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse Leader Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NURS 6620 - Transitions into Professional Nursing I



    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.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Major Restrictions: Clinical Nurse Leader Complete Program Restrictions: MSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse Leader Campus Restrictions: Web Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NURS 6630 - Transitions into Professional Nursing II



    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.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Major Restrictions: Clinical Nurse Leader Complete Program Restrictions: MSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse Leader Campus Restrictions: Web Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NURS 6655 - Essentials of the Clinical Nurse Leader Role



    This course focuses on essentials and fundamental aspects of the role of the Clinical Nurse Leader. The course will guide the student to consider clinical and cost outcomes management of individuals and/or client groups experiencing chromic or acute illness. Strategies that are amenable to nursing and promote quality, safety, and efficiencies within 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 role of clinician, outcomes manager, systems analyst/risk anticipator, and team manager are a focus for this course.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Degree Restrictions: Master of Science in Nursing
    Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NURS 6675 - Immersion into the Clinical Nurse Leader Role



    This course focuses on the assimilation and synthesis of principles of the Clinical Nurse Leader role into the student’s professional nursing practice across the continuum of care. Students will be provided with concentrated clinical experience and will be immersed in the clinical microsystem setting. During the clinical experience, students will collaborate with nurse preceptors and will focus on: clinical and team leadership (design, coordination, and evaluation of care) including lateral integration with interprofessional healthcare teams, information and outcomes management, quality improvement, risk anticipation, evidenced-based clinical decision-making and scholarship, fiscal stewardship (leveraging human, environmental, and material resources), and patient advocacy.

    Credit Hours: 8
    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 6

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Degree Restrictions: Master of Science in Nursing
    Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NURS 6700 - Nursing Therapeutics and Professional Nursing



    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.

    Credit Hours: 6
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 1

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: MSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse Leader Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


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  • NURS 6735 - Health Assessment and Diagnostics for Nursing Anesthesia



    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.

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: MSN_NURA-Nursing Anesthesia Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • NURS 6741 - Anatomy and Physiology for Nurse Anesthetists



    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.

    Credit Hours: 5
    Lecture Hours: 5

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: MSN_NURA-Nursing Anesthesia Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • NURS 6745 - Basic Principles of Nursing Anesthesia



    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.

    Credit Hours: 4
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No Co-Requisites: NURS6735, NURS6741, NURS6760
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: MSN_NURA-Nursing Anesthesia Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


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  • NURS 6751 - Pathophysiology for Nurse Anesthetist



    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.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: NURS6741
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: MSN_NURA-Nursing Anesthesia Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • NURS 6755 - Advanced Principles of Nursing Anesthesia I



    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.

    Credit Hours: 4
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: NURS6741 and NURS6735 and NURS6760 and NURS6745
    Repeat Status: No Co-Requisites: NURS6751, NURS6770, NURS6815
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: MSN_NURA-Nursing Anesthesia Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


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  • NURS 6760 - Pharmacology for Nurse Anesthetists I



    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.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: MSN_NURA-Nursing Anesthesia Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • NURS 6765 - Advanced Principles of Nursing Anesthesia II



    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.

    Credit Hours: 7
    Lecture Hours: 6 Lab Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: NURS6741 and NURS6760 and NURS6735 and NURS6745 and NURS6751 and NURS6770 and NURS6755 and NURS6815
    Repeat Status: No Co-Requisites: NURS6825
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: MSN_NURA-Nursing Anesthesia Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


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  • NURS 6770 - Pharmacology for Nurse Anesthetists II



    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.

    Credit Hours: 4
    Lecture Hours: 4

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: NURS6760 and NURS6735 and NURS6745 and NURS6741
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: MSN_NURA-Nursing Anesthesia Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • NURS 6815 - Technology and Techniques in Nursing Anesthesia I



    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.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: NURS6760 and NURS6735 and NURS6745 and NURS6741
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: MSN_NURA-Nursing Anesthesia Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


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  • NURS 6820 - Professional Aspects of Nursing Anesthesia



    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.

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: MSN_NURA-Nursing Anesthesia, MSN_NURS-Nursing Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • NURS 6825 - Technology and Techniques in Nursing Anesthesia II



    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.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: NURS6751 and NURS6770 and NURS6755 and NURS6815
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: MSN_NURA-Nursing Anesthesia Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


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  • NURS 6840 - Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Practicum



    Provides clinical experience in the administration of all types of anesthetics to patients across the life span. Preparation of patients and equipment, pre and postoperative patient evaluation, planning and implementing individualized anesthesia care plans; non-invasive and invasive monitoring, pain management and airway management are emphasized.

    Credit Hours: 8
    Other Contact Hours: 32

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: NURS6755 and NURS6825
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: MSN_NURA-Nursing Anesthesia, MSN_NURS-Nursing Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Supervised Lab/Clinic


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  • NURS 6852 - Nursing Anesthesia Specialty Practicum I



    Supervised experience is provided in the administration of anesthesia to specialized populations and surgical specialties. Emphasis is placed on anesthesia techniques specific to cardiovascular, thoracic, and neuroanesthesia and for obstetric, pediatric, and critically ill populations.

    Credit Hours: 4
    Other Contact Hours: 16

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: NURS6840
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: MSN_NURA-Nursing Anesthesia
    Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic


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  • NURS 6854 - Nursing Anesthesia Specialty Practicum II



    Supervised experience is provided in the administration of anesthesia to specialized populations and surgical specialties. Emphasis is placed on anesthesia techniques specific to cardiovascular, thoracic, and neuroanesthesia and for obstetric, pediatric, and critically ill populations.

    Credit Hours: 8
    Other Contact Hours: 32

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: NURS6840 and NURS6852
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: MSN_NURA-Nursing Anesthesia
    Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic
    Fee Detail Code Description
    Nursing Liability Insurance
    Fee Amount
    65
    Fee Type
    FLAT


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  • NURS 6870 - Rural Anesthesia Perspectives and Clinical Practicum



    Clinical experience is provided in the administration of anesthesia to rural and medically underserved populations. Emphasis is placed on developing the student’s anesthesia skills and ability to function with a greater degree of independence. Requirements for comprehensive anesthesia care services in rural and medically underserved communities are explored.

    Credit Hours: 6
    Other Contact Hours: 24

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: NURS6840
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: MSN_NURA-Nursing Anesthesia Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic


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  • NURS 6880 - Family Nurse Practitioner I: Health Promotion and Problems of Adults and their Families



    This course is designed to prepare Family Nurse Practitioners to assume responsibility for health promotion, health maintenance, disease prevention, and the management of common acute and chronic health problems of adults in primary healthcare settings. Emphasis is on the family as the basic unit of nursing care. Discussion will include non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic management of common health problems. Criteria for consultation and indications for referral along with exploration of available community resources will also be considered.

    Credit Hours: 6
    Lecture Hours: 3 Other Contact Hours: 9

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: CERM_FNUP-Cert in Family Nurse Pract, MSN_FNUP-Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN_NURS-Nursing Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic
    Fee Detail Code Description
    Nursing Skills Lab NP
    Fee Amount
    250
    Fee Type
    FLAT


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  • NURS 6890 - Family Nurse Practitioner II: Health Promotion and Problems of the Elderly and their Families



    This course prepares family nurse practitioners to assume responsibility for health promotion, disease prevention, early detection and management of common acute and chronic health problems of the elderly client and his/her family. The nurse practitioner’s role in promoting successful aging, maintaining function and promoting self-care, using community, personal and family resources is explored. The course emphasizes common geriatric syndromes and problems including chronic illnesses and their management. Ethical dilemmas that impact healthcare of older adults are integrated throughout course.

    Credit Hours: 5
    Lecture Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 9

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: NURS6880 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: CERM_FNUP-Cert in Family Nurse Pract, MSN_FNUP-Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN_NURS-Nursing Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Internship/Practicum
    Fee Detail Code Description
    Nursing Skills Lab NP
    Fee Amount
    250
    Fee Type
    FLAT


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  • NURS 6900 - Family Nurse Practitioner III: Health Promotion of Children and their Families



    Prepares family nurse practitioners to assume responsibility for health promotion, maintenance and management of common acute and chronic health problems of infants, children and adolescents in primary healthcare settings. Emphasizes description of the condition or disease, etiology and incidence, clinical findings, differential diagnosis, management, complications and preventive and patient education measures. Considers cultural and ethical issues that affect healthcare delivery and client adherence to management plan. Uses established protocols for practice to indicate the need for consultation, referral and community resources.

    Credit Hours: 6
    Lecture Hours: 3 Other Contact Hours: 9

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: NURS6880 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: CERM_FNUP-Cert in Family Nurse Pract, MSN_FNUP-Family Nurse Practitioner Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction
    Fee Detail Code Description
    Nursing Skills Lab NP
    Fee Amount
    250
    Fee Type
    FLAT


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  • NURS 6935 - PNP II: Management of Acute and Common Health Problems of Children from Birth through Adolescence



    This course is designed to prepare Pediatric Nurse Practitioners to assume responsibility for health promotion, health maintenance and management of acute and common health problems of children from birth through adolescence. Emphasis is on the child within the framework of the family. Emphasis is on the description of the condition or disease, etiolgy and incidence, clinical findings, differential diagnosis, management, complications, and preventive and patient education measures. Consideration is given to cultural and ethical issues that affect health care delivery and client adherence to the management plan. The role of the PNP regarding management, family involvement, health promotion and teaching, health maintenance, and continued collaboration with health professionals will be emphasized.

    Credit Hours: 9
    Lecture Hours: 3 Other Contact Hours: 6

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: NURS7390 and NURS7430 and NURS7470 and NURS6970 and NURS6925
    Repeat Status: No
    Major Restrictions: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic
    Fee Detail Code Description
    FACN
    Fee Amount
    250
    Fee Type
    FLAT


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  • NURS 6945 - PNP III: Management of Chronic Health Problems of Children from Birth through Adolescence



    This course is designed to prepare Pediatric Nurse Practitioners to identify potential and actual chronic health problems and to provide direct care, teaching, and management to children and families experiencing complex, life-long processes. Emphasis is on the child within the framework of the family. Emphasis is on the description of the condition or disease, etiology and incidence, clinical findings, differential diagnosis, management, complications, and preventive and patient education measures. Consideration is given to cultural and ethical issues that affect health care delivery and client adherence to the management plan. The role of the PNP regarding management, family involvement, health promotion and teaching, health maintenance, and continued collaboration with health professionals will be emphasized.

    Credit Hours: 8
    Lecture Hours: 3 Other Contact Hours: 5

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: NURS7390 and NURS7430 and NURS6970 and NURS6925 and NURS6935
    Repeat Status: No
    Major Restrictions: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic
    Fee Detail Code Description
    Nursing Skills Lab NP
    Fee Amount
    250
    Fee Type
    FLAT


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  • NURS 6965 - FNP I: Care of Family I



    This course is designed to prepare Family Nurse Practitioners to assume responsibility for health promotion, health maintenance, disease prevention, and the management of common acute and chronic health problems of adults in primary health care settings. Emphasis is on the family as the basic unit of nursing care. Discussion will include non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic management of common health problems. Criteria for consultation and indications for referral along with exploration or available community resources will also be considered.

    Credit Hours: 8
    Lecture Hours: 3 Other Contact Hours: 5

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: NURS7390 and NURS7470 and NURS7430
    Repeat Status: No
    Major Restrictions: Family Nurse Practitioner Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic
    Fee Detail Code Description
    Nursing Skills Lab NP
    Fee Amount
    250
    Fee Type
    FLAT


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  • NURS 6970 - Growth and Development Across the Lifespan



    This course is designed to prepare advanced practice nurses to describe and analyze the cognitive and socioemotional development of individuals from birth to death. The analysis of interactions between individuals at different stages of development in families, groups and society will be emphasized.

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: CERM_PNUP-Cert in Pediatric Nurse Pract, MSN_NURS-Nursing, MSN_PNUP-Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NURS 6972 - FNP II: Care of Family II



    This course is designed to prepare Family Nurse Practitioners to assume responsibility for health promotion, maintenance, and management of common acute and chronic health problems of infants, children, and adolescents in primary health care settings. Emphasis is one the description of the condition or disease, etiology and incidence, clinical findings, differential diagnosis, management, complications, and preventive and patient education measures. Consideration is given to cultural and ethical issues that affect health care delivery and client adherence to the management plan.

    Credit Hours: 9
    Lecture Hours: 3 Other Contact Hours: 6

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: NURS7390 and NURS7430 and NURS7470 and NURS6965
    Repeat Status: No
    Major Restrictions: Family Nurse Practitioner Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic
    Fee Detail Code Description
    Nursing Skills Lab NP
    Fee Amount
    250
    Fee Type
    FLAT


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  • NURS 6975 - FNP III: Care of Family III



    This course is designed to prepare Family Nurse Practitioners to assume responsibility for health promotion, disease prevention, early detection, and management of common acute and chronic health problems of the elderly client and his family. The nurse practitioner’s role in promoting successful aging, maintaining function and promoting self care, through the use of the community, personal and family resources is stressed. Common geriatric syndromes and problems including chronic illnesses and their management are emphasized. Ethical dilemmas that impact the health care of the older adult are integrated throughout the course.

    Credit Hours: 8
    Lecture Hours: 3 Other Contact Hours: 5

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: NURS7390 and NURS7430 and NURS7470 and NURS6965 and NURS6972
    Repeat Status: No
    Major Restrictions: Family Nurse Practitioner Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic
    Fee Detail Code Description
    Nursing Skills Lab NP
    Fee Amount
    250
    Fee Type
    FLAT


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  • NURS 6980 - Nursing Practitioner Practicum



    The nurse practitioner practicum experience provides the student an opportunity to assume responsibility for the primary healthcare services of individuals and families under the supervision of an established nurse practitioner and/or physician preceptor. Students will be expected to practice as a Nurse Practitioner, assuming increasing responsibility for planning and implementing therapeutic processes and for documenting and evaluating outcomes of care. This intensive practice experience allows the student to apply theories through the investigation and management of health problems in primary healthcare settings.

    Credit Hours: 6
    Lecture Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 15

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: CERM_FNUP-Cert in Family Nurse Pract, CERM_PNUP-Cert in Pediatric Nurse Pract, MSN_FNUP-Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN_NURS-Nursing, MSN_PNUP-Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic
    Fee Detail Code Description
    Nursing Skills Lab NP
    Fee Amount
    250
    Fee Type
    FLAT


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  • NURS 6990 - Scientific and Clinical Inquiry



    This course focuses on clinical reasoning and decision-making skills as they relate to the application and implementation of evidence-based nursing practice. This course will also serve as an introduction to the research process with an emphasis on the relationship of research and its relevance to nursing practice. The relationship to outcomes will be examined through information systems and management, evidence-based practice concepts and principles, and scientific writing and publication. The overall purpose of the course will be to apply and integrate the concepts and principles into strategies for the Clinical Nurse leader role.

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: NURS6100 and NURS6300 and NURS6700 and NURS6600 and NURS6200
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice, MSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse Leader Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NURS 7000 - Nursing Practice through Clinical Reasoning I



    This course will build on previous course knowledge and will provide a theoretical foundation in health promotion, illness prevention and maintenance of the client’s (individual, family, group or community) function in health and illness. During the clinical segment, the student uses critical thinking in providing quality comprehensive client care along the continuum of care in multiple settings.

    Credit Hours: 6
    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: NURS6100 and NURS6700
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: MSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse Leader Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


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  • NURS 7001 - Nursing Practice through Clinical Reasoning I



    This course will build on previous course knowledge and will provide a theoretical foundation in health promotion, illness prevention and maintenance of the client’s (individual, family, group or community) function in health and illness. During the clinical segment, the student uses critical thinking in providing quality comprehensive client care along the continuum of care in multiple settings.

    Credit Hours: 5
    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (NURS6100 >= C and NURS6700 >= C)
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Nursing Major Restrictions: Clinical Nurse Leader Program Restrictions: MSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse Leader Campus Restrictions: Athens campus, Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Science in Nursing
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NURS 7030 - Healthcare Delivery Systems and Models



    Course provides the basis for understanding the evolving healthcare system and nursing’s role within the system. Sociopolitical, economic, technological, and legal/ethical concerns impacting the delivery of healthcare in United States are emphasized.

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: CERM_FNUP-Cert in Family Nurse Pract, CERM_PNUP-Cert in Pediatric Nurse Pract, MSN_FNUP-Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN_NURA-Nursing Anesthesia, MSN_NURS-Nursing, MSN_PNUP-Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • NURS 7100 - Integrated Healthcare: Population Health



    This course will build on previous course knowledge and will provide a theoretical foundation in community assessment, disease prevention, and health behavior. The theoretical concepts will be applied to promotion of health for communities and vulnerable populations. Understanding of systems and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team are emphasized. Community Health nursing practice will be examined and synthesized utilizing historical, philosophical, legal, and ethical foundations and integrated knowledge. During the clinical segment, the student will be responsible for the clinical management of comprehensive client care along the continuum of care in multiple community settings.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 4

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: NURS6100 and NURS6300 and NURS6600 and NURS6700
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: MSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse Leader Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NURS 7150 - Evidence Based Practice: Priciples and Process



    This course focuses on the examination and application of concepts and principles of evidence based practice. The course will be taught using case studies to examine the process of evidence based practice to improve health care outcomes to include problem identification and articulation, literature search strategies, evaluation, analysis and synthesis of the literature to make evidence based practice recommendations. The overall purpose of the course will be to integrate the foundational concepts and principles necessary for advanced practice nurses to establish evidence based practice as the corner stone of their critical thinking and decision making practice.

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Nursing Practice
    Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NURS 7215 - Nursing Practice through Clinical Reasoning II



    This course will build on previous course knowledge and will promote a theoretical foundation in health promotion, illness prevention and maintenance of the clients (individual, family, group, or community) function in health and illness. During the clinical segment, the student uses critical thinking in providing quality comprehensive client care along the continuum of care in multiple settings.

    Credit Hours: 5
    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 1

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: NURS6100 and NURS6300 and NURS6600 and NURS6700 and NURS6200 and NURS6900 and NURS7000 and NURS7100
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: MSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse Leader Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


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  • NURS 7221 - Strategic Resource Management



    This course provides students with a strong foundation in the concepts of strategic management enabling them to implement the process in a wide variety of leadership positions in healthcare economics, organizations and systems.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NURS 7222 - Utilizing Systems to Improve Health Outcomes



    This course provides students with the financial management tools needed to analyze processes, and develop and implement changes to improve patient and/or system outcomes.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: CERM_ACNP-Cert in Acute Care Nurse Pract, DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice, MSN_ACNP-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • NURS 7223 - Bioethics in Nursing and Healthcare



    Bioethical dilemmas are confronted daily across healthcare settings. Bioethical issues in current and future healthcare venues will be examined in areas such as the distribution of limited resources, health disparities, genetics, informatics, scientific exploration, patient rights, and priority-setting in healthcare. Students will critically examine an ethical issue in their specialty area with implications for the future and prepare a publishable essay.

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • NURS 7225 - Application of Clinical Practice: Project Identification/Development



    Students who enter the DNP program will have an identified practice area. In this course students will refine specific issues related to their practice that will lead them to the project outcome at program completion. Students will explore literature related to specific practice concerns in their area as well as discuss issues with practice leaders to identify and refine their project goals. During their clinical time they will explore in-depth how they will redefine their practice as they continue through the program.

    Credit Hours: 1 TO 3
    Lecture Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 0 TO 6

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic


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  • NURS 7226 - Examination of Practice



    In a seminar format students will critically examine issues in nursing and healthcare today and explore how future directions can be impacted by nursing leadership in a collaborative environment to positively affect outcomes for patients and their families. Students will develop an in-depth evaluation of vulnerabilities and powerlessness in relation to their project population.

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NURS 7230 - Application of Clinical Practice - Project identification



    Students who enter the DNP program will have an identified practice area. In this course students will refine specific issues related to their practice that will lead them to the project outcome at program completion. Students will explore literature related to specific practice concerns in their area as well as discuss issues with practice leaders to identify and refine their project goals. During their clinical time they will explore in-depth how they will redefine their practice as they continue through the program.

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 5

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: MSN_NURS-Nursing
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


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  • NURS 7235 - Application of Clinical Practice: Project Development/Implementation I



    Prerequisites: Graduate DNP standing. In this course students will proceed with the development and implementation of the practice change project. Students will identify the target population, community resources and healthcare systems that will be impacted by their proposed project and discuss issues with these partners to further develop and refine their project goals. During their clinical time they will explore in-depth how they will redefine their practice as they continue through the program.

    Credit Hours: 1 TO 3
    Lecture Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 0 TO 6

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic


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  • NURS 7245 - Application of Clinical Practice: Project Development Implementation II



    In this course students will continue with the development and implementation of their practice change project. Students will work in partnership with their target population, community and healthcare systems during implementation of their project plan. Students will evaluate the process of implementation and make appropriate adjustments to their plan.

    Credit Hours: 5
    Lecture Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 12

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic


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  • NURS 7250 - Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing



    This course provides and orientation to the professional and scientific foundations of advanced practice psychiatric nursing across the lifespan. The evolving role of advanced practice psychiatric nurses is placed in the context of the current health care system. Focus is on explanatory models of mental health and psychiatric mental health nursing across the lifespan. The course will emphasize research evidence from genetics, epidemiology, neurosciences and behavioral sciences underlying mental health promotion and preventive interventions, and evidence-based treatments for psychiatric and substance use conditions. Translation of evidence in advanced practice psychiatric nursing is emphasized.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: CERM_PNUR-Cert Psyc and Mental Health NP
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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