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Course Descriptions

 

Neurology
  

  • RNEU 5004 - Clinical Neurophysiology (27 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 5 Other Contact Hours: 4

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    College Restrictions: Residents
    Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum


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  • RNEU 5005 - Neurology Movement Disorder (27 Credit Hours)


    Neurology Movement Disorder


    Lecture Hours: 5 Other Contact Hours: 4

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    College Restrictions: Residents
    Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum


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Neuroscience
  

  • NURO 8082 - Neuroscience II (4 Credit Hours)


    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.


    Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main Campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • NURO 8090 - Clinical Neuroscience (4 Credit Hours)


    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.


    Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main Campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


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  • NURO 8300 - Thesis Research (1 TO 12 Credit Hours)


    This course requires permanent assignment to a specific lab with a faculty advisor and a defined research project. The student works under the mentorship of his/her faculty thesis advisor to define, develop, and carry out the basic study of a research problem of interest to both student and advisor. This course is designed to develop the experience, understanding, and skills to conduct and assess original, independent research in biomedical science. This course is typically taken more than one time and culminates in the final semester in the preparation and defense of a MS thesis.


    Lab Hours: 1 TO 12

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99
    Program Restrictions: MS_NERO-Neuroscience
    Schedule Type: Thesis


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  • NURO 8310 - Advanced Topics in Neuroscience (1 Credit Hour)


    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.


    Lecture Hours: 1

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Prerequisites: (SGSS8080 >= C or COGS8080 >= C) and NURO8082 >= C or SGS8080 >= C or NSC8082 >= C
    Repeat Status: No Repeat Limit: 99
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • NURO 9010 - Neuroscience Seminar (1 Credit Hour)


    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.


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 1

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Repeat Limit: 99
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main Campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
    Schedule Type: Seminar - Small Group


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  • NURO 9210 - Investigation of a Problem in Neuroscience (1 TO 12 Credit Hours)


    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.


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 24 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Major Restrictions: Neuroscience Program Restrictions: DPHIL_NERO-Neuroscience Campus Restrictions: Main Campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
    Schedule Type: Seminar - Small Group, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic


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  • NURO 9300 - Research in Neuroscience (1 TO 12 Credit Hours)


    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. Enrollment in NURO 9300 requires official admission to candidacy.


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 24 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Repeat Status: No Repeat Limit: 99
    College Restrictions: The Graduate School Major Restrictions: Neuroscience Program Restrictions: DPHIL_NERO-Neuroscience Campus Restrictions: Main Campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy
    Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic


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Neurosurgery
  

  • NEUS 5099 - Introduction to Neurosurgery (1 Credit Hour)


    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


    Other Contact Hours: 6

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia
    Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic


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Nuclear Medicine Technology
  

  • NMMT 3100 - Introduction to Patient Care (2 Credit Hours)


    Presentation of fundamental patient care skills and medical terminology needed for entry level biomedical and radiologic science professionals. Content includes essential patient care concepts including medical assessment, physical assessment, physical assistance, infection control and aseptic technique, physiologic monitoring, venipuncture, drug administration, patient special needs, psychosocial considerations, and medical emergencies.


    Lecture Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: BSRS_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology
    Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NMMT 3105 - Introduction to Patient Care Lab (1 Credit Hour)


    Laboratories include fundamental patient care skills needed for entry level biomedical and radiologic science professionals. Included are medical assessment, physical assessment, physical assistance, infection control and aseptic technique, physiologic monitoring, venipuncture, drug administration, patient special needs, psychosocial considerations, and medical emergencies.


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Degree Restrictions: BS Radiologic Sciences
    Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic


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  • NMMT 3210 - Radiation Protection and Biology (3 Credit Hours)


    Regulations, principles and practices of radiation protection, and information particular to each radiologic specialtyand/or modality. Medical aspects of radiobiology including cellular, systemic and total body responses. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the RADT program or permission of instructor with College Algebra or Pre-Calculus. Prerequisite(s): NMT program enrollment, College Algebra or Pre-Calculus or instructor permission.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (MATH1111 >= C or MATH1113 >= C)
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Program Restrictions: BSRS_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NMMT 3215 - Radiation Protection and Bio Lab (1 Credit Hour)


    Regulations, principles and practices of radiation protection, and information particular to each radiologic speciality and/or modality. Medical aspects of radiobiology including cellular, systemic and total body responses. Prerequisite(s): Admission to NMT program or permission of instructor


    Lab Hours: 1

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: BSRS_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology, CERNM_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology
    Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic


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  • NMMT 3320 - Information Technology & Clinical Services Delivery (3 Credit Hours)


    Provides an overview of management theory, management of human and financial resources, operations, and communication skills using the managerial functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Includes application of principles of administration, personnel management, design, equipment purchasing, information systems and concepts of quality management.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Degree Restrictions: BS Radiologic Sciences
    Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NMMT 3400 - Physics of Nuclear Medicine (3 Credit Hours)


    Theory of operation of nuclear medicine detection and imaging instrumentation presented in lectures coordinated with weekly experiments in directed laboratory sessions. Major emphasis on quality control of nuclear medicine detection and imaging instrumentation. Prerequisite(s): NMT program admission, or College Algebra of Pre-Calculus or permission of instructor.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Program Restrictions: BSRS_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NMMT 3600 - Introduction to Nuclear Cardiology (3 Credit Hours)


    Prerequisite: NMMT 3611 and NMMT 3612 This course is the first of a two-course sequence in Nuclear Cardiology imaging and provides a comprehensive introduction that will allow the graduate of a certificate or entry level NMT program to perform basic cardiac perfusion, first pass, or Multi-Gated Acquisition procedures in a dedicated cardiac outpatient setting or in a hospital nuclear medicine department. This course is designed to be an INTRODUCTION to nuclear cardiology for entry level graduates, and is to provide adequate introductory skills in preparation for continued learning within the nuclear cardiology setting. This course covers nuclear medicine imaging only, and does not provide training in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS, or cardiac pharmacology) beyond reference to those pharmacological interventional drugs specific to stress testing.


    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 1

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: BSRS_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NMMT 3605 - Physics of Nuclear Medicine Lab (1 Credit Hour)


    Theory of operation of nuclear medicine detection and imaging instrumentation presented in lectures coordinated with experiments in directed laboratory sessions. Major emphasis on quality control of nuclear medicine detection and imaging instrumentation. Prerequisite(s): NMT program admission, or College Algebra of Pre-Calculus or permission of instructor.


    Lab Hours: 1

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (MATH1111 >= C or MATH1113 >= C)
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: BSRS_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology
    Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NMMT 3611 - Principles and Practice of Nuclear Medicine I (3 Credit Hours)


    Prerequisite: Admission to NMT program, or permission of instructor. Radiopharmaceutical preparation and quality control, anatomy and positioning, and the rationale, procedures, and technical aspects of routine imaging procedures are presented. (Part I of a two part course.)


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: BSRS_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NMMT 3612 - Principles and Practices of Nuclear Medicine II (3 Credit Hours)


    Prerequisite: Pass NMMT 3611 or NMMT 3611 Gwinnett Rationale, procedures and technical aspects, functional imaging, hematology, and radionuclide therapy, renal imaging, infection imaging, and CNS evaluation protocols are presented (Part II of a two course sequence) combines classroom and online delivery.


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

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Program Restrictions: BSRS_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NMMT 3621 - Principles and Practice of Nuclear Medicine Laboratory I (1 Credit Hour)


    Prerequisite: Admission to NMT program, or permission of instructor. Web-Based Course. Radiopharmaceutical preparation and quality control, anatomy, and positioning, and the rationale, procedures, and technical aspects of routine imaging procedures are presented. Travel to main campus required. (Part 1 of a two part course.)


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: BSRS_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology, CERNM_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology
    Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic


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  • NMMT 3622 - Principles and Practice of Nuclear Medicine Lab II (1 Credit Hour)


    Laboratory and research exercises to support techniques of radiopharmaceutical preparation and quality control, anatomy and positioning, and technical aspects of routine imaging procedures are presented in a supervised laboratory or clinical setting. (Part 2 of a two course sequence). Some travel to Augusta is required.


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Program Restrictions: BSRS_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NMMT 3623 - Clinical Correlation Seminar (2 Credit Hours)


    Study of nuclear medicine through literature review, discussion groups, and student or guest presentations.


    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: BSRS_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology
    Schedule Type: Seminar - Small Group, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NMMT 3631 - Applied Research I (1 TO 3 Credit Hours)


    Web-Based course. Students select a study or research topic according to their special interests. A suitable paper or report is required. Credit to be awarded is based on the level of difficulty of the project. Prerequisite: none


    Lecture Hours: 1 TO 3 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Program Restrictions: BSRS_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology, CERNM_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Seminar - Small Group, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NMMT 3641 - Clinical Internship (3 Credit Hours)


    Prerequisite: Admission to program, or permission of instructor. Introduction to fundamentals of department operations, equipment and materials, patient care and management. Student observes clinical application of fundamentals and learns how they are applied by nuclear medicine technologist to patient imaging procedures. Student assists and performs routine procedures under direct supervision of clinical instructor.


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 24

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: BSRS_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology
    Schedule Type: Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Internship/Practicum


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  • NMMT 3642 - Clinical Internship (3 Credit Hours)


    Student observes, assists, and performs routine and cardiac procedures as well as functional studies under supervision of clinical instructor.


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 24

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Program Restrictions: BSRS_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction, Internship/Practicum


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  • NMMT 3643 - Clinical Internship (5 Credit Hours)


    Student practices performance of all aspects of nuclear medicine technology under guidance and/or supervision of clinical instructor, including routine imaging, cardiac procedures, SPECT, functional imaging, quality control, record keeping, and patient management.


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 24

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Program Restrictions: BSRS_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology
    Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum


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  • NMMT 4120 - Principles and Instrumentation of CT (3 Credit Hours)


    Principles of production of x-ray including x-ray tubes and generators. Concepts of CT physics and instrumentation. CT scanner equipment fundamentals from first generation to multi-slice spiral and cine CT. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in Allied Health Program or permission of instructor.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Degree Restrictions: BS Radiologic Sciences
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NMMT 4140 - Advanced Patient Care (1 Credit Hour)


    This course is an introduction to ACLS and provides a basis for responding to a critical care event. The primary emphasis prepares students to take and pass the ACLS training course. The topics covered include patient assessment, treatment protocols, ECG monitoring and interpretation, implementing critical care algorithms, pharmacological agents and airway management. ACLS certification is required at the conclusion of the course. Prerequisite(s): BCLS Certification or instructor permission.


    Lecture Hours: 1

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Degree Restrictions: BS Radiologic Sciences
    Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NMMT 4160 - Pathology for Radiologic Sciences (2 Credit Hours)


    The course is designed as an overview of pathological disease processes with a focus on specific diseases radiologic student are likely to encounter in the pracice of their profession. Emphasis is on relatively common pathologies, their epidemiology, symptomology, diagnosis, and treatment. Each pathological entity is examined in the context of its impact upon the patient, typical course, and distinguishing diagnostic characteristics.


    Lecture Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Degree Restrictions: BS Radiologic Sciences
    Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NMMT 4300 - Professional Issues and Ethics (1 Credit Hour)


    Introduction to current critical issues impacting allied health science; the role of the allied health professional within the healthcare system and its relationship to other healthcare disciplines.


    Lecture Hours: 1

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Degree Restrictions: BS Radiologic Sciences
    Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NMMT 4400 - Sectional Anatomy (2 Credit Hours)


    The course is designed to provide students in radiologic and imaging sciences a supplement to the student’s knowledge of anatomy through presentation of longitudinal, sagittal, coronal, and oblique sections of the human body. Correlation with computed tomography, magnetic resonace, sonographic, and SPECT images is made. Students should be able to use the material presented as a foundation for further study in any of the modalities.


    Lecture Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Degree Restrictions: BS Radiologic Sciences
    Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NMMT 4500 - Radiopharmacy for Nuclear Medicine Technology (1 Credit Hour)


    The radiopharmacy course is designed to give the student a broad overview of the development and design of radiopharmaceuticals with more specific emphasis placed on physiological utilization, clinical variations, and parameters of quality control. A review of the chemical basis of radioassays is presented and certain aspects of the radioassay procedure are studied in depth with emphasis on development of procedures in clinical nuclear medicine.


    Lecture Hours: 1

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: NMMT3210 >= C and NMMT3400 >= C and NMMT3611 >= C and NMMT3612 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NMMT 4600 - Advance Practice in Nuclear Medicine I (2 Credit Hours)


    Prerequisite: Completion of Junior year in Nuclear Medicine Technology Program or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certificate, or permission of instructor. The course will expand on the clinical application of basic components of nuclear cardiology imaging covered in the first year of nuclear medicine technologist training


    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 4

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: BSRS_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NMMT 4602 - Applied Research (2 Credit Hours)


    Prerequisite: Enrollment as senior year student in NMT program or NMT certification. Web-Based Course. Students select a study or research topic according to their special interests. A suitable paper or report is required. Credit to be awarded is based on the level of difficulty of the project.


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 4

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: BSRS_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology
    Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NMMT 4610 - Advanced Practice in Nuclear Medicine Laboratory I (1 Credit Hour)


    Prerequisite: Senior year NMT status or NMT certification.


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: BSRS_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology
    Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NMMT 4620 - Research Design and Statistical Methods (3 Credit Hours)


    Introduction to fundamentals of designing research and statistical methods appropriate for allied health and radiological sciences. Teaches working knowledge of basic descriptive and inferential statistics in order to analyze relationships and differences among groups, and differentiation between experimental and quasi-experimental research designs. Students design a project and develop it into research proposal. Prerequisite(s): Elementary Statistics or permission of the instructor.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Degree Restrictions: BS Radiologic Sciences
    Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NMMT 4631 - Applied Research III (1 TO 4 Credit Hours)


    Students select a clinical research topic according to their special interests. A suitable paper or report is required. Credit to be awarded is based on the level of difficulty of the project. Prerequisites: Senior year NMT status or NMT certification, or permission of instructor.


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99
    College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Program Restrictions: BSRS_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Seminar - Small Group, Independent Study, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NMMT 4641 - Clinical Practicum (2 Credit Hours)


    Prerequisite: Senior level status in Nuclear Medicine Technology, or permission of instructor. Student performs routine and advanced function procedures accepting responsibility for quality and appropriateness of study. Special clinical assignments may be made at the discretion of the clinical supervisor or clinical coordinator. Practicum may include nuclear cardiology, CT, PET/CT as well as routine nuclear procedures.


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 16

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: BSRS_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology
    Schedule Type: Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Internship/Practicum


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  • NMMT 4642 - Clinical Practicum (2 Credit Hours)


    Student performs routine and advanced function procedures and accepts responsibility for quality and appropriateness of study. Special clinical assignments may be made at the discretion of the clinical supervisor or clinical coordinator. Practicum may include nuclear cardiology, CT, PET/CT, as well as routine nuclear procedures


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 16

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Program Restrictions: BSRS_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction, Internship/Practicum


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  • NMMT 4650 - Advanced Practice in Nuclear Medicine II (3 Credit Hours)


    Advanced techniques and knowledge of new imaging and therapy technology, and technical aspects of advanced imaging. Prerequisites: NMT program admission or permission of instructor.


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

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Program Restrictions: BSRS_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NMMT 4651 - Advanced Practice of Nuclear Medicine Lab II (1 TO 4 Credit Hours)


    Laboratory and research exercises to support advanced techniques and knowledge of new imaging and therapy technology, and technical aspects of advanced imaging and therapy presented as student centered learning activities. Prerequisite: NMT program admission or permission of instructor.


    Lecture Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 1 TO 4

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Program Restrictions: BSRS_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction


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Nursing
  

  • NURS 3000 - Introduction to Pathophysiology (3 Credit Hours)


    This course builds on concepts and principles from the basic sciences and presents an orientation to disease as disordered physiology. It is intended to help students understand how and why the symptoms and signs of various conditions appear and will provide basic information on the causes of disease, the body’s response to disease, the treatments for specific diseases and the body’s response to those treatments.


    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 1

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


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  • NURS 3006 - Undergraduate Nursing Orientation (0 Credit Hours)


    This non-credit orientation course gives undergraduate students access to startup- materials for the College of Nursing and their clinical sites. The program will use this course to on-board new students, and to distribute and collect important materials.


    Lecture Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 5
    Degree Restrictions: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
    Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NURS 3500 - Independent Study (1 TO 8 Credit Hours)


    Independent Study


    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Nursing
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study


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  • NURS 3800 - Essentials of Pathophysiology (3 Credit Hours)


    This course focuses on the pathophysiological concepts necessary for nursing practice. Specific disease concepts across the lifespan are explored, integrated, and applied.


    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 3801 - Health Assessment Across the Lifespan (3 Credit Hours)


    This course provides the knowledge and skills to perform systematic health assessments of individuals across the lifespan. The physical, mental, psychosocial, functional, developmental, and environmental aspects of health are included. Guided laboratory exercises develop skills necessary to perform the comprehensive health assessments. Effective communication and documentation are emphasized and practiced in the laboratory setting.


    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2

    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 3802 - Introduction to Nursing Practice (7 Credit Hours)


    This course provides an introduction to the nursing process and professional nursing practice through exploration of the human experiences of health, wellness, illness, and death. Examination of professional roles, models, values, and practice standards offer insight into the complexity of providing comprehensive care to clients across the lifespan. Common health alterations are examined through the integration of evidence-based research, pathophysiologic concepts, health assessment, clinical skills, and laboratory and diagnostic findings.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab 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 3803 - Health Promotion and Nutrition (2 Credit Hours)


    Nursing’s role in guiding individuals and families in ways to positively influence their health is emphasized through the exploration of the theoretical basis for and basic principles of health promotion and wellness, health maintenance, and disease prevention across the lifespan. The role that nutrition plays in the prevention and control of selected health alterations will be discussed.


    Lecture Hours: 2

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


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  • NURS 3804 - Essentials of Pharmacology (3 Credit Hours)


    The course focuses on pharmacologic concepts necessary for safe nursing practice. Using drug families and prototypes, special emphasis is placed on the clinical application of pharmacologic therapy within the context of the nursing process.


    Lecture Hours: 3

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


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  • NURS 3805 - Adult Health Nursing I (6 Credit Hours)


    This course builds on previously-introduced concepts and focuses on the nursing care of adults with chronic health alterations. Emphasis is on the use of critical thinking skills to develop evidence-based care that promotes, maintains, and restores health for adults and their families. Diverse clinical and simulated experience reinforce these concepts.


    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 3806 - Geriatric Nursing (3 Credit Hours)


    This course highlights the effects of aging, the promotion of optimal health and wellness, pharmacotherapy for older adults, and the examination of common health alterations and chronic illness in the older adult. Diverse clinical and simulated experiences and projects reinforce these concepts while fostering critical thinking.


    Lecture Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 3

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


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  • NURS 3807 - Introduction to Nursing Research (3 Credit Hours)


    This course introduces the role of research as a foundation for nursing practice. Basic elements of the research proces, and evidence-based practice, and the identification of potential nursing research are emphasized.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 1
    Program Restrictions: BSN_NURS-Nursing
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NURS 3808 - Immersion in Primary Care Nursing (4 Credit Hours)


    This course examines the expanding transition of health care from acute care to community and primary care settings. The needs and roles of RNs in: care coordination for complex chronic conditions; transitional care between care settings; population health management; use of virtual visits; clinical flow of patients; and interprofessional community-based care teams are essential components of nursing care delivery in today’s healthcare environment. Diverse clinical and simulated experiences, assignments, and projects will reinforce primary care nursing concepts and competencies while fostering critical thinking strategies.


    Lecture Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 4

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: NURS3800 >= C and NURS3801 >= C and NURS3802 >= C and NURS3803 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Nursing Major Restrictions: Nursing Program Restrictions: BSN_NURS-Nursing Campus Restrictions: Athens Campus, Main Campus Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NURS 4500 - Independent Study (1 TO 3 Credit Hours)


    This course enables the student to pursue a specified area of study which supports the student’s program of study. Teaching strategies include didactic modalities; no clinical


    Other Contact Hours: 1 TO 3

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


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  • NURS 4501 - Independent Study (1 TO 3 Credit Hours)


    Independent study to complete senior course requirements.


    Other Contact Hours: 1 TO 3

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Nursing Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Independent Study


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  • NURS 4502 - Teaching Assistantship (1 TO 6 Credit Hours)


    This course enables students to participate in a classroom and learning resources center teaching apprenticeship. Students will function as part of the teaching team for NURS 3105.


    Lecture Hours: 1 TO 6

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (NURS3105 and NURS3106 and NURS3107 and NURS3108 and NURS3109 and NURS3110 and NURS3205 or NURS3210 or NURS3215 or NURS4305
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Nursing
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


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  • NURS 4503 - Independent Study (1 TO 3 Credit Hours)


    This course enables the student to pursue a specified area of study which supports the student’s program of study. Teaching strategies include didactic modalities; no clinical.


    Other Contact Hours: 1 TO 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: College of Nursing Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic


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  • NURS 4800 - Mental Health Nursing (3 Credit Hours)


    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.


    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 (6 Credit Hours)


    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.


    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 (6 Credit Hours)


    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.


    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 (3 Credit Hours)


    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.


    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 (3 Credit Hours)


    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.


    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 (4 Credit Hours)


    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.


    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 (5 Credit Hours)


    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.


    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 (5 Credit Hours)


    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.


    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 (4 Credit Hours)


    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.


    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 (4 Credit Hours)


    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.


    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 (4 Credit Hours)


    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.


    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 5006 - Graduate Nursing Orientation CNL (0 Credit Hours)


    This non-credit orientation course gives Clinical Nurse Leader students access to startup- materials for the College of Nursing and their clinical sites. The program will use this course to on-board new students, and to distribute and collect important materials.


    Lecture Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 5
    Program Restrictions: MSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse Leader
    Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction


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  • NURS 6100 - Pathophysiology (3 Credit Hours)


    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.


    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 (4 Credit Hours)


    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.


    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 (3 Credit Hours)


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


    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 (3 Credit Hours)


    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.


    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 (2 Credit Hours)


    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.


    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 (2 TO 3 Credit Hours)


    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.


    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 (3 Credit Hours)


    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.


    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 (3 Credit Hours)


    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.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 1
    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 (3 Credit Hours)


    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.


    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 (8 Credit Hours)


    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.


    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 (6 Credit Hours)


    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.


    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 (2 Credit Hours)


    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.


    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 (5 Credit Hours)


    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.


    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 (4 Credit Hours)


    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.


    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 (3 Credit Hours)


    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.


    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 (4 Credit Hours)


    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.


    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 (3 Credit Hours)


    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.


    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 (7 Credit Hours)


    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.


    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 (4 Credit Hours)


    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.


    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 (3 Credit Hours)


    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.


    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 (2 Credit Hours)


    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.


    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 (3 Credit Hours)


    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.


    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 (8 Credit Hours)


    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.


    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
    Fee Detail Code Description
    Nursing Liability Insurance
    Fee Amount
    64.92
    Fee Type
    FLAT


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  • NURS 6852 - Nursing Anesthesia Specialty Practicum I (4 Credit Hours)


    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.


    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 (8 Credit Hours)


    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.


    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
    64.92
    Fee Type
    FLAT


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  • NURS 6870 - Rural Anesthesia Perspectives and Clinical Practicum (6 Credit Hours)


    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.


    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 6990 - Scientific and Clinical Inquiry (2 Credit Hours)


    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.


    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 6


    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.


    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 (5 Credit Hours)


    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.


    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 7006 - Nursing Orientation DNP and NAP (0 Credit Hours)


    This non-credit orientation course gives Doctor of Nursing Practice students (including NAP) access to start-up materials for the College of Nursing and their clinical sites. The programs will use this course to on-board new students, and to distribute and collect important materials.


    Lecture Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 9
    Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Nursing Practice
    Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction


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