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Course Descriptions

 

College of Nursing
  

  • CON - TRN External Transfer Credit-Con

    This course is used if the content of such courses applies directly to the student’s program of study in the college. Courses used can be from another accredited college or university, if approved by the college. A grade of “B” or better must have been received. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1-15
Credit(s): 1-15
  

  • CON - TRNR Internatl Transfer Credit-CON

    Rush University recognizes that courses delivered within the colleges in different programs may lead to essentially the same learning outcomes. With the department assigning an equivalency status to courses, this course allows students to receive an internal transfer of credit for identical or equivalent courses when entering another program of study. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1-15
Credit(s): 1-15
  

  • IDS - 515 Geriatric Interdisciplinary Team Training

    Principles of interdisciplinary team care are applied to the management of complex, geriatric patients in a variety of settings. Guest faculty from medicine, nursing, social work and health sciences lead case study discussions. Permission of instructor. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 1-3
Credit(s): 1-3
  

  • NRS - 541 Master’s Practica

    This course is designed to provide advanced nursing practice students with an opportunity to achieve population competence at the graduate level.  The experience is accomplished under the guidance of an approved preceptor/facilitator.  The minimum number of clock hours of practicum and residency may be determined by the population specific credentialing body and graduate requirements may vary across population programs. Prerequisite or co-requisites: Core courses as determined by each program; and RN Licensure. Clinical conference is included. Post-master’s student requirements are individually determined.
    Credit(s): (1-12)
Credit(s): (1-12)
  

  • NRS - 600 Specialty Residency

    This course is designed to provide advanced nursing practice students with an opportunity to achieve specialty competence at the graduate level.  The experience is accomplished under the guidance of an approved preceptor/facilitator.  The minimum number of clock hours of practicum and residency may be determined by the specialty specific credentialing body and graduate requirements may vary across specialty programs Prerequisite or co-requisites: Core courses as determined by each program.
    Credit(s): (1-7)
Credit(s): (1-7)
  

  • NSG - 500 Socialization Into Nsg Semr

    Historical, theoretical and ethical underpinnings of the discipline, as well as professional standards that guide practice are used to assist the learner in understanding nursing as a scientific discipline and a social phenomenon, and in developing a personal philosophy to guide professional nursing practice. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1
Credit(s): 1
  

  • NSG - 501 Role of Professional Nurse

    This course presents concepts essential to the practice of client/patient and family-centered nursing across the lifespan. Students will examine essential physiological and psychosocial concepts, the professional role, and introductory clinical reasoning, while respecting individual and cultural diversity. Corequisite: Role of the Professional Nurse Practicum Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 501P Role Professional Nurse Practicum

    The learner will use clinical reasoning to holistically address client’s/patient’s health and wellness needs. Learner will apply psychosocial and physiological concepts, therapeutic communication, pathophysiology, biostatistics and epidemiology to diverse clients/patients and families in a variety of settings. Focus will be on the patient/client within the context of the client/patient system. Corequisite: Role of the Professional Nurse Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 502 Nsg Mgt:Common Hlth Alt/Lifespan

    This course presents physiological, psychosocial, cultural, developmental and ethical concepts of common acute or exacerbated health alterations across the life span. Concepts of health promotion and disease prevention are introduced using evidence-based interventions. Inter- and intra-professional collaboration for ensuring quality health outcomes is emphasized. Prerequisite: Role of the Professional Nurse; Corequisite: Nursing Management of Common Health Alterations Across the Lifespan Practicum Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 502P Nsg Mgt: Common Hlth Alt-Practicum

    This course provides an opportunity for the learner will apply concepts learned in the didactic portion of the course to the care of patients across the lifespan experiencing common acute or exacerbated health alterations. Prerequisite: Role of the Professional Nurse Practicum; Corequisite: Nursing Management of Common Health Alterations Across the Lifespan Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 503 Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing Prac

    This course examines the etiology, manifestations, and clinical management of selected mental illnesses across the life
    span and continuum of care. Students will analyze systems and the evidence base for psychiatric nursing and apply this knowledge in promoting mental health and the optimal functioning and rehabilitation of individuals, families, and communities with mental health problems. Prerequisite: Nursing Management of Common Health Alterations Across the Lifespan; Corequisite: Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Practicum Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 503P Psych & Mental Health Nrs Practicum

    This course presents physiological, psychosocial, cultural, developmental and ethical issues of women’s health across the life span, including pregnancy and birth. Concepts of health promotion and disease prevention are stressed using evidence-based interventions. Inter- and intra-professional collaboration for ensuring quality health outcomes is emphasized. Prerequisite: Nursing Management of Common Health Alterations Across the Lifespan Practicum; Corequisite: Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 504 Women’s Hlth Across the Life Span

    This course presents physiological, psychosocial, cultural, developmental and ethical issues of women’s health across the life span, including pregnancy and birth. Concepts of health promotion and disease prevention are stressed using evidence-based interventions. Inter- and intra-professional collaboration for ensuring quality health outcomes is emphasized. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Terms 1, 2 and 3; Corequisite: NSG 504P Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 504P Women’s Health Nursing

    This course provides clinical practice opportunities for students to manage the care of women, newborns, and the childbearing
    family. Students will integrate evidenced-based health promotion and health maintenance information when teaching and developing nursing plans of care for women, newborns and the childbearing family. Prerequisite: NSG-503 and NSG-503P Corequisite: NSG-504 Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 1
Credit(s): 1
  

  • NSG - 505 Public Health Nursing

    This course uses an ecological model to assess the nursing care needs of individuals, families and groups in the community. Evidence based strategies to promote health and reduce risk for individuals, families and groups are analyzed within the context of the communities in which they live. The impact of public health laws and regulations on public safety and access to care are examined. Prerequisite: NSG-522 and NSG-524; Corequisite:NSG-504 and NSG-508P Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 505P Public Health Nursing Practicum

    This course provides the opportunity for the learner to apply knowledge and skills in providing nursing care across the lifespan for individuals, families, and groups in community settings. The learner will apply the ecological model to integrate evidence-based health promotion, prevention, and risk reduction strategies for individuals, families and groups within the context of the communities in which they live. The impact of public health laws and regulations on public safety and access to care are examined.  Prerequisite: successful completion of terms 1-3; Corequisite:NSG-505 Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 2
Credit(s): 2
  

  • NSG - 506 Nsg Management of Complex Hlth

    This course presents Physiological, psychosocial, cultural, development and ethical concepts in the case management of complex health alterations across the life span. Inter- and intra-professional collaboration for ensuring quality health outcomes is emphasized, LT grade Prerequisite: NSG 504  and NSG 505 ; Corequisite: Nursing Management of Complex Health Alterations Across the Lifespan Practicum Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 506P Nsg Management of Complex Prac

    This course provides an opportunity for the learner to apply concepts learned in the didactic portion of the course to the care of patients across the lifespan experiencing complex health alterations. P/F grade Prerequisite: Integrated Clinical; Corequisite: Nursing Management of Complex Health Alterations Across the Lifespan Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 507 Comprehensive Examination

    A comprehensive end-of-program examination Prerequisite: Successful completion of Terms 1 - 5. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 1
Credit(s): 1
  

  • NSG - 510 Pathophysiology: Advanced Generalist

    This course provides a conceptual, lifespan approach to alterations in normal anatomic structure and function. General and system specific concepts related to causation and clinical presentation of pathophysiology will be discussed. This course will provide the foundation for the application of pathophysiologic concepts to common clinical situations. Critical thinking is emphasized. Application of evidence-based pathophysiologic research will be discussed. Prerequisite: Anatomy and Physiology Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 511 Pharmacology: Adv Generalist

    This course provides a conceptual, lifespan approach to understanding the principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics that provide the foundational knowledge critical to understanding pharmacotherapeutics. Critical thinking is emphasized. Application of research is discussed. Prerequisite: Pathophysiology for the Advanced Generalist Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 512 Clinical Leadership & Proj Development

    Using a case-based approach, this course provides the learner with an opportunity to apply concepts and principles of clinical leadership and quality improvement to address issues related to care outcomes. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 513 Capstone: Clin Proj Development & Implem

    This course provides the student with the opportunity to integrate the knowledge, skills and cultural awareness acquired throughout the clinical leader program. The focus of the capstone project is the development of an evidence-based plan to improve healthcare outcomes for a patient/population cohort. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 513A Capstone: Clinical Project Development and Implementation (Prelicensure)

    This course provides the student with the opportunity to integrate the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the clinical nurse leader program. The focus of the capstone project is the development of an evidence-based plan to improve healthcare outcomes for a patient cohort/population. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Terms 1 - 5 Credit(s): (3)
Credit(s): (3)
  

  • NSG - 514 Immersion: Advanced Generalist (Prelicensure)

    This clinical course expands the student’s clinical competency and integrates the role of the Clinical Nurse Leader in a variety of clinical settings. The student will demonstrate progressive competence and independence in meeting the clinical objectives throughout the experience. Students will use this clinical experience to develop and/or implement the Capstone project. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Terms 1 - 5 Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 7
Credit(s): 7
  

  • NSG - 515 Immersion: Clin Project Implementation

    This clinical course expands the student’s clinical competency & integrates the role of the Clinical Nurse Leader in a variety of clinical settings. The student will demonstrate progressive competence & independence in meeting the clinical objectives throughout the experience. Students will use this clinical experience to develop and/or implement the Capstone project. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Terms 1 - 5 Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 7
Credit(s): 7
  

  • NSG - 516 Nsg Care of the High Risk Newborn

    This course provides the student with an overview of high-risk neonatology and the nurse’s role in providing care to this unique population. The focus of this course is the application of evidence-based interventions to improve outcomes of care for the neonate and the neonate’s family. LT Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 517 CNL Role Seminar

    The CNL Role seminar will provide the post-licensure students with an opportunity to do clinical and/or practicum hours in the areas of case management (5 weeks), education (5 weeks), and CNL practice (5 weeks) in a clinical site. This seminar will result in the opportunity to practice in the major foci of the CNL role. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 518 Palliative Care for Nursing

    The purpose of the courses is to educate nursing students about palliative care and its recognized growing needs in healthcare. Students will learn to directly and/or indirectly incorporate palliative care into their practice. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
Credit(s): 2
  

  • NSG - 520 Applied Epidemiology

    Principles and methodologies of epidemiology are presented, including factors that influence the health status of individuals and populations. A framework is given for assessing measures of disease frequency and association, patterns of disease, and identification and analysis of health risks. Issues in determining inference from epidemiological studies are discussed. The application of epidemiology to clinical practice is presented. Prerequisite or Corequisite: graduate-level biostatistics Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
Credit(s): 2
  

  • NSG - 521 Organizational & Systems Leader

    This course provides the student with an opportunity to explore organizational and leadership theories, and analyze the process of managing change. The effects of operational and managerial processes on practice environments that affect outcomes, quality, safety and cost effectiveness of patient care are discussed. Ethical leadership principles and role development underpin the course content. Clinical informatics as a component of healthcare is integrated throughout the course. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 522 Applied Epidemiology Biostats Nursing

    This course develops students’ ability to apply epidemiological and statistical concepts to guide evidence-based practice in a dynamic health care environment at the micro and mezzo level. Students use public data sources, data management software and the published literature to understand and address health concerns in populations, and in evaluating economic evidence of health interventions and programs. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 523 Research for Evidence Based Practice

    Students will develop an understanding of the research process and how research evidence influences practice. Students will identify appropriate practice questions and use multiple methods and informatics to systematically obtain sound evidence about practice questions. Students will critically analyze and apply research evidence to improve practice outcomes in culturally diverse populations. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 524 Hlth Promotion in Individuals & Clinical Populations

    Students will use theories and models to examine determinants of health and to guide health promotion and illness/injury prevention strategies and practice. Students will use informatics to gather and evaluate health data, locate and utilize evidence based practice strategies and evaluate quality of health information. Prerequisite: Applied Epidemiology and Biostatistics for Nursing Practice Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 525 Health Assessment Across the Lifespan

    This course is designed to teach the didactic components of a comprehensive history and physical examination of individuals/families across the lifespan and the documentation of findings. The course provides a framework of critical thinking based on careful collection of history and physical findings and their systematic analysis. The course content is organized around assessment of specific body systems of individuals/families across the lifespan. Corequisite: NSG 525L, NSG 501 and NSG 501P Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
Credit(s): 2
  

  • NSG - 525L Hlth Asmt Lab: Adv Generalist

    This course is designed to teach the didactic components of a comprehensive history and physical examination of individuals/families across the lifespan and the documentation of findings. The course provides a framework of critical thinking based on careful collection of history and physical findings and their systematic analysis. The course content is organized around assessment of specific body systems of individuals/families across the lifespan. Successful completion of all preceding clinical courses Corequisite: Health Assessment Across the Lifespan Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 1
Credit(s): 1
  

  • NSG - 531 Advanced Pharmacology

    This course covers the principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. The course is designed to provide the foundational knowledge requisite to understanding pharmacotherapeutics. Prerequisite: Advanced Physiology or Advanced Pathophysiology or Neonatal Pathophysiology Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 532 Advanced Physiology

    This course covers selected aspects across the lifespan of advanced cell biology and systems physiology that are related to cellular homeostasis and viability in humans. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 533 Advanced Pathophysiology

    This course incorporates scientific concepts, principles, and theories into discussion of advanced pathophysiologic processes across the lifespan. Pathophysiology is a combined science that encompasses definition/classification, epidemiology, risk factors, etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations. The initial sections of the course cover basic mechanisms of disease which are then integrated into subsequent discussions of selected system-related disorders. Learning activities and evaluation strategies are focused on the development and assessment of critical thinking and problem-solving in clinical scenarios to facilitate real-world practice applications and prepare students for certification exams. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 534 Major Psychopathological Disorders

    This course will focus on the epidemiology, etiology, clinical manifestation and treatment of selected psychopathologic disorders across the lifespan. Emphasis will be placed on assessment and interventions in a variety of settings. This emphasis will also include the impact of culture on diagnosis and treatment of selected disorders and a critical evaluation of relevant research findings. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 535 Diagnostics for the APRN

    This course prepares the advanced practice nursing student to use, interpret, and implement laboratory and diagnostic testing in the clinical setting for the use, interpretation, and application of laboratory, diagnostic techniques and procedures. With this information, the student will learn to use critical thinking and decision making skills to interpret laboratory and diagnostic testing results across the lifespan Prerequisite: Advanced Pathophysiology and Advanced Physiology Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 536 Principles of Case Management

    This course is designed to provide an overview of the evolution and core principles of case management. Contemporary case management models across the health care continuum will be analyzed. Case management competencies will be addressed. A major focus is to identify strategies that promote appropriate clinical outcomes of care, coordination of care, and cost-efficient utilization of resources using a systems perspective. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 537 Transition to the APRN Role

    This course addresses issues relevant to APRN practice. It focuses on models of APRN practice, ethical principles, regulation, quality outcomes, reimbursement, and professional issues related to an APRN entering a first position in the current marketplace. Prerequisite: Research for Evidence Based Practice and Organizational & Systems Leadership Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 541 Chemistry & Physics in Anesthesia

    Students will learn to apply the basic principles of chemistry and physics in nurse anesthesia practice, and will review medical math. The components of an anesthesia machine will be analyzed and currently available monitoring devices will be reviewed and compared. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 542 NRS Anesthesia Pharmacology

    This course provides a comprehensive study of the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drugs used in nurse anesthesia practice. The interactions between anesthetic agents and other pharmacological substances will be discussed. Learners will review the effects of the aging process and its altered physiology on anesthesia pharmacology. Prerequisite: Advanced Pharmacology (3) Prerequisite: Advanced Pharmacology Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 543A Anesthesia Principles I: Basic Principles

    A solid foundation of basic knowledge is vital to nurse anesthesia practice. This course provides a comprehensive orientation to nurse anesthesia practice, facilitating incorporation of safe, basic, principles into the delivery of competent, responsible patient care. In the co-requisite practicum course, there will be experiences that will allow the students to begin to develop the general clinical skills in the practice of anesthesia that will serve as the basis for subsequent progression to a more advanced nurse anesthesia practice. LT grade Prerequisite: Chemistry and Physics for Nurse Anesthesia; Corequisite: Nurse Anesthesia Practicum Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 543B Anesthesia Principles II: Adv Principles

    This course is for the student who has a foundation in the basic principles & practice of nurse anesthesia. During this course, students learn anesthetic management principles for surgical specialty areas. Important concepts to master include the related anatomic, physiologic, pathophysiologic & pharmacologic principles for each of the surgical specialty areas. LT grade Prerequisite: Anesthesia Principles I, Anesthesia Pharmacology; Corequisite: Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Practicum Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 543C Anesthesia Principles III: Obstetric & Pediatric Anesthesia

    This course provided essential content for nurse anesthesia care in the specialty areas of obstetric & pediatric anesthesia. Learners will acquire knowledge related to the preoperative assessment of obstetric & pediatric patients, as well as the planning, implementation & evaluation of nurse anesthesia care provided to obstetric & pediatric patients undergoing diagnostic & surgical procedures. LT grade Prerequisite: Nurse Anesthesia Principles I & II: Basic & Advanced Principles of Nurse Anesthesia Care; Corequisite: DNP Clinical Practicum Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 546 Developmental Physiology Fetus/Neonates

    This course is designed to provide the student with greater depth of understanding of developmental physiology of the fetus and neonate. Principles of growth and development, genetics/teratogenesis, embryology, and maturation of organ systems as related to critical periods of intrauterine development, transition to extrauterine life, and through early infancy will be covered. Adaptation to physiologic stress and alterations from normal will also be discussed. Prerequisite: Advanced Physiology Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 547 Neonatal Pathophysiology

    This course provides a graduate level conceptual approach to principles and content in neonatal pathophysiology which form the scientific foundation for the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical therapeutics. It is designed to provide the advanced practice nursing student with an in depth analysis of advanced neonatal pathophysiology. General and system specific concepts related to causation and clinical presentation of selected pathophysiologic states will be discussed. Prototype diseases are used to illustrate pathophysiologic concepts and assist the student in applying these concepts systematically. Prerequisite: Developmental Physiology of the Fetus/Neonates Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 548 Advanced Neonatal Physical Assessment

    This course is designed to develop the student’s knowledge of comprehensive physical assessment and the diagnosis of physical findings in the premature and term neonate. The central objective of the course is to emphasize the importance of critical reasoning and clinical decision making based on a thorough collection of history and physical findings, accurate documentation and their systematic analysis. The course content is organized around assessment of specific body systems of the neonate. The neonate’s presentation at birth is emphasized. Prerequisite: Advanced Physiology (core), Neonatal Pathophysiology Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 549 Neonatal Pharmacotherapeutics

    This course is designed to provide advanced practice nursing students with a working knowledge of the impact of neonatal physiology on drug pharmacology. Building on the student’s knowledge of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, content includes the role and responsibilities of the APN in prescribing medications, considerations in medication selection for the treatment of a variety of neonatal conditions, diseases and disorders, as well as monitoring the physiological responses to such interventions. Also addressed are the effects of drugs during pregnancy and lactation on the fetus and neonate Prerequisite: Advanced Pharmacology (3) Prerequisite: Advanced Pharmacology Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 550A Neonatal Management I

    This is the first of three sequential management courses that provide the theoretical and practical knowledge for the neonatal nurse practitioner to manage the health care needs of the neonate at the highest level of nursing practice. Course content focuses on the recognition and management of common conditions affecting the newborn. Demonstrating critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills in clinical decision making, developing a plan of care based on scientific evidence and practice guidelines, and instituting evidence-based strategies to provide psychosocial support and education for the infant’s family are emphasized. Prerequisite: Dev Phys of the Fetus/Neonates, Neonatal Pathophysiology; Corequisite: Clinical Practicum Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 550B Neonatal Management II

    This is the second of three sequential management courses that provide the theoretical and practical knowledge for the neonatal nurse practitioner to manage the health care needs of the neonate at the highest level of nursing practice. Course content focuses on the recognition and management of acute conditions affecting the neonate/preterm infant. Demonstrating critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills in clinical decision making, developing a plan of care based on scientific evidence and practice guidelines, and instituting evidence-based strategies to provide psychosocial support and education for the infant’s family are emphasized. Prerequisite: Neonatal Management I; Corequisite: Clinical Practicum Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 550C Neonatal Management III

    This is the final of three sequential management courses that provide the theoretical and practical knowledge for the neonatal nurse practitioner to manage the health care needs of the neonate at the highest level of nursing practice. Course content focuses on the recognition and management of life-threatening conditions affecting the neonate/preterm infant. Demonstrating critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills in clinical decision making, developing a plan of care based on scientific evidence and practice guidelines, and instituting evidence-based strategies to provide psychosocial support and education for the infant’s family are emphasized. Prerequisite: Neonatal Management II; Corequisite: Clinical Practicum Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 551A Advanced Primary Care of the Child I

    The course focus is on the development of pediatric clinical judgment. A chronological approach is used to address preventative health care services and identification and management of common health problems in infants, children, and adolescents. Prerequisite: Health Assessment across the Lifespan PNP and AC PNP Students Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 551B Advanced Primary Care of the Child II

    The course content provides the theoretical basis for clinical judgment and decision making skills for providing primary care to ill children and their families. A systems approach is used to focus on assessment and management of acute and common health problems. This is the second course in the three course series in the PNP management sequence Prerequisite: Advanced Primary Care of the child l Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 551C Advanced Primary Care of the Child III

    The course enhances clinical judgment and decision making skills required in providing primary care to children with complex physical and psychosocial needs due infectious disease, genetics and environmental conditions. A systems approach is used to focus on assessment and management of complex health problems. This is the third class in a three part series. Prerequisite: Advanced Primary Care of the Child ll Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 556 Appl Pharmacology:Pediatrics

    In this course, pediatric advanced practice students apply a systematic process for therapeutic prescription plans for selected common acute and chronic health conditions. Prerequisite: Advanced Pharmacology.Co: Adv Primary Care of the Child I Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 557A Pediatric Acute Care I

    The course content provides the theoretical basis for clinical judgment, decision-making, and procedural skills for delivering complex acute, critical, and chronic health care to ill or injured children and their families. Recognition and management of emerging health crises and organ dysfunction by systems are emphasized. Part 1 of a 2 part series. Prerequisite: Advanced Primary Care of the Child I or equivalent; Corequisite: Clinical Practicum Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 557B Pediatric Acute Care II

    The course content provides the theoretical basis for clinical judgment, decision-making, and procedural skills for delivering complex acute, critical, and chronic health care to ill or injured children and their families. Recognition and management of the injured child and transitions in care are emphasized. This is part 2 of a 2 part series. Prerequisite: Pediatric Acute Care I; Corequisite: Clinical Practicum Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 565 Public Hlth Systems & the APHN Role

    Students will examine ethical, economic, financial and role issues relevant to community and public health care. The focus will be on helping students gain knowledge, tools, and experience to understand community-based and public health care organizations, their roles and functions within the US Health Care System, and the advanced nursing role in these organizations. Prerequisite: Healthcare Economics, Policy, Finance; Leadership in Evolving Healthcare Environments; Applied Epidemiology and Biostatistics for Nursing Practice; Corequisite: 1-3 credit hr NSG 606 (3) Prerequisite: Healthcare Economics, Policy, Finance; Leadership in Evolving Healthcare Environments; Applied Epidemiology and Biostatistics for Nursing Practice; Corequisite: 1-3 credit hr NSG 606  Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 566 Population Assessment & Health Promotion Frameworks

    This is the first of two sequential courses in population assessment and intervention planning. The course focuses on an application of the concepts and methods for conducting an in depth assessment of health status among populations, which serves as the foundation for the health planning process. Principles of epidemiology and assessment frameworks are applied in analyzing population and organizational level data to provide understanding of population needs and resources. Students examine health promotion frameworks in relation to effective approaches to guiding population level interventions Prerequisite: Applied Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Research for Evidence Based Practice; Prerequisite or corequisite for APHN and Pop Health MSN-DNP students: Public Health Systems & APHN Role, Specialty Practicum 3 credit hours (3) Prerequisite: Applied Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Research for Evidence Based Practice; Prerequisite or corequisite for APHN and Pop Health MSN-DNP students: Public Health Systems & APHN Role, Specialty Practicum 3 credit hours Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 567 Population Intervention Planning, Implementation & Evaluation

    This is the second of two sequential courses in population* health assessment and program/intervention planning. The course is organized around planning as a method of decision-making. Various theoretical frameworks are applied to the development of a plan to meet the health needs of selected populations at-risk, based on an in-depth population assessment. Formulation of implementation strategies and evaluation schemes for sustainable program/intervention development are discussed. Emphasis is on implementation and evaluation methods for innovative nursing practice with communities/populations. *For the purposes of this course, the term population is defined to include the traditional public health population and clinical populations/aggregates. Prerequisite: Population Assessment and Health Promotion Frameworks; Corequisite: specialty practicum for APHN students only Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 568 Environmental Health

    This course provides an overview of the core principles in environmental health. Emphasis is on application of basic concepts to address specific environmental hazards that affect the health of individuals and populations. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 569 Maternal Child Mgt for FNP

    This course addresses the diagnosis and management of 1) common acute and chronic health care problems in children from infancy through adolescence and 2) pregnancy and fertility issues for women of child-bearing age. Prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and counseling of these patients and their families form the framework for students to refine evidence-based clinical decision-making and reasoning skills. Quality, cost-effectiveness and safety are integrated in the development of patient-centered management plans. Prerequisite: Health Assessment across the Lifespan, Diagnostics for the Advanced Practice Nurse, and Pharmatherapeutics in Primary Care; Corequisite: Practicum Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 570A Pharmacotherapeutics Acute Care

    Course provides the advanced practice nurse with knowledge of pharmacotherapeutics for common acute and chronic health conditions across the lifespan according to specialty area of practice. Building on the student’s knowledge of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, content includes medications used for the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of physical and psychiatric disorders and monitoring the physical, behavioral and psychiatric responses to such interventions. The course is offered in sections according to specialty area of practice. Prerequisite: Advanced Pharmacology Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 570B Pharmacotherapeutics Primary Care

    Course provides the advanced practice nurse with knowledge of pharmacotherapeutics for common acute and chronic health conditions across the lifespan according to specialty area of practice. Building on the student’s knowledge of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, content includes medications used for the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of physical and psychiatric disorders and monitoring the physical, behavioral and psychiatric responses to such interventions. The course is offered in sections according to specialty area of practice. Prerequisite: Advanced Pharmacology Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 571A Management: Adult/Gerontology I

    This course addresses the diagnosis and management of selected common acute and chronic health care problems in the late adolescent through older adult populations. Prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and counseling adult patients form the framework for students to refine evidenced-based clinical decision-making and reasoning skills. Quality, cost-effectiveness and safety are integrated in the development of patient-centered management plans. The major focus of this course is: cardiovascular, pulmonary, endocrine, women’s health problems and gerontological considerations. Prerequisite: Pharmacotherapeutics, and Health Assessment across the Lifespan (Specialty); Corequisite: Clinical Practicum Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 571B Management:Adult/Gerontology II

    This course addresses the diagnosis and management of selected common acute and chronic health care problems in the late adolescent through older adult populations. Prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and counseling adult patients form the framework for students to refine evidenced-based clinical decision-making and reasoning skills. Quality, cost-effectiveness and safety are integrated in the development of patient-centered management plans. The focus of this course is: neurological, sensory, musculoskeletal, dermatological, psychiatric, oncological, women’s health problems, and gerontological considerations. Prerequisite: Management: Adult/ Gerontology I; Corequisite: Clinical Practicum Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 571C Mgt: Adult/Ger Acute& Critical Illness I

    This course addresses the diagnosis and management of selected acute, chronic, and critical health care problems in the late adolescent (16 years) through older adult populations. Prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and counseling adult patients form the framework for students to refine evidence-based clinical decision-making and reasoning skills. Quality, cost-effectiveness and safety are integrated in the development of patient-centered management plans. Prerequisite: Management: Adult/Gerontology I and II, Pharmacotherapeutics for Acute Care; Corequisite: Clinical Practicum Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 4
Credit(s): 4
  

  • NSG - 571D Mgmt:Adlt/Gero Acute & Crit Illness II

    This is the third clinical management course that focuses on the advanced management of the critically ill adult patient. This course addresses the synthesis of critical illness management. NSG-570A, NSG-571A and NSG-571C NSG-605 and NSG-607 Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
Credit(s): 2
  

  • NSG - 572 Quality & Safety for the Aging Adult

    This course prepares nurse leaders to create a culture of quality improvement and patient safety for the aging adult. Current models of quality & patient safety are evaluated in the context of national trends & healthcare priorities. The essential role of interprofessional teams as a mechanism to improve quality & patient safety is addressed. LT Prerequisite: Research for Evidence- Based Practice, Organizational and Systems Leadership; Corequisite: Health Promotion in Individual and Clinical Populations, Leadership in Evolving Healthcare Environments Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 575 Psychopharmacology

    This course is designed to provide advanced practice nursing students with knowledge of pharmacotherapeutics for common acute and chronic health conditions across the lifespan. It will also prepare PHMNP students to use, interpret and apply appropriate laboratory diagnostic procedures to the use of medications to treat a variety of psychological and psychiatric disorders. Building on the student’s knowledge of pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics, content includes medications used for the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of psychological and psychiatric disorders and monitoring the physiological, psychiatric and behavioral responses to these interventions Prerequisite: Advanced Pharmacology, Neuropathophysiology Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 576 Neuropathophysiology: Lifespan Approach

    This course is designed to provide advanced practice nursing students with knowledge of the essential neuropathophysiology of mental illness, across the lifespan. Building on the basics of cell physiology and neural transmission, this course focuses on the neurobiology of select serious mental illnesses. There is emphasis throughout on the neural structures and functions thought to be implicated in symptom presentation and disease progression of select serious mental illnesses. Prerequisite: Adv Pathophysiology Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 577A Diagnostics & Management I: Psychiatric Assessment Across Lifespan

    This course will focus on the methods for gathering pertinent data in order to conduct a psychiatric assessment, arrive at a differential diagnosis and make appropriate treatment recommendations with clients across the life span demonstrating psychiatric symptoms. Prerequisite: Psychopharmacology; Corequisite: Practicum or with permission from Instructor Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 577B Diagnostics & Management II: Evidence Based Treatment

    The theoretical basis for psychotherapeutic nursing interventions across the lifespan is examined. Cognitive treatment and evidence based therapy techniques receive particular emphasis. Management of common psychiatric disorders via clinical practice guidelines is a third course thread. Prerequisite: Diagnostics and Management I: Psychiatric Assessment across the Lifespan; Corequisite: Practicum or with permission of instructor Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 577C Diagn Mgt III: Group Therapy and Complex Care

    This course has three foci: in depth analysis of theory and research as a basis for the clinical practice of group psychotherapy; exploration of the mental health recovery paradigm, and finally, the assessment, planning and intervention in complex care of individuals with co-morbid substance use and medical conditions Prerequisite: Major Psychopathological Disorder; Corequisite: Clinical Practicum or with approval of instructor Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 578 Interprofessional Cultural Competency Via Community Based Service

    This interprofessional course is designed to provide students across the disciplines with the knowledge and skills to provide care within diverse populations and communities. Students will examine personal attitudes and beliefs as they relate to cultural competency and will develop and implement a service learning project in conjunction with and the needs of the community setting in which they are placed; they will reflect on their experiences as they examine their personal beliefs, values, and views, as well as their experiences interacting with each other and their community partners. LT Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 600 Ldership in Evol Hlthcare Envir

    This course guides students in explorations of leadership in evolving healthcare environments. Students complete an assessment and analysis of their leadership style. Leadership trends, styles, and competencies are applied to specific leadership scenarios and challenges. In addition, students develop a leadership e-portfolio including a vision statement, goals, and specific strategies for attaining these goals. Prerequisite: NSG 521  Organizational & Systems Leadership (for BSN-DNP APRN students only) Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 602 Healthcare Economics, Policy, Finance

    This course will examine current trends in healthcare policy and economics and their impact on financing and care delivery in the US. Using informatics as a tool, costs associated with specific health care delivery systems will be analyzed at the organizational level Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 603 Effective Proj Plan:Impl/Evaluation

    This course provides students with the information and tools needed to strategically plan, implement and evaluate change initiatives and outcomes in practice and health care environments. Prerequisite or Corequisite: Healthcare Economics, policy & finance Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 604C DNP Project Planning III

    This course is the third of three consecutive one hour seminars. Each seminar focuses on a specific aspect of planning for implementation and evaluation related to a significant project that impacts at least one of the Institute of Medicine’s six aims: health care safety, effectiveness, patient-centeredness, timeliness, efficiency, or equity. Students are guided by their DNP project advisor in the development of their project/capstone proposal and in the integration of core content obtained throughout the DNP program. Upon completion of this course, the student will have developed and received the required approvals on a project proposal and submitted necessary Institutional Review Board requirements. Prerequisite or corequisite: DNP Project Planning II Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 1
Credit(s): 1
  

  • NSG - 604D DNP Project Planning II & III

    The seminar focuses on specific aspects of planning for implementation & evaluation related to a significant project that impacts at least one of the Institute of Medicine’s six aims: health care safety, effectiveness, patient-centeredness, timeliness, efficiency, or equity. Students are guided by their DNP project advisor in the development of their project proposal and in the integration of core content obtained throughout the DNP program. Upon completion of this course, the students will understand project evaluation and resource needs and will have developed and received the required approvals on a project proposal and submitted necessary Institutional Review Board requirements. PF grade Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 2
Credit(s): 2
  

  • NSG - 605 DNP Project

    The DNP Project provides students with a faculty guided experience in the application of advanced clinical practice and systems level knowledge and skill in a practice setting. The project represents a synthesis of knowledge gained in all previous coursework and involves development, implementation, and evaluation of a process for change in health care delivery for individuals, groups, or populations. The project should be of such a nature that it serves as a foundation for future scholarship. The student’s chosen program of study will inform the scope and complexity of practice change for the project. This course is taken during the term students intend to do their public presentation. Dependent on program. P/N grading. (2) Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 2
Credit(s): 2
  

  • NSG - 606 DNP Specialty Practicum

    Practica are planned conjointly by the student and faculty member. The minimum number of hours of practica may be determined by the specialty specific credentialing body and DNP requirements and may vary across specialty programs. Clinical conference is included. Dependent on program. P/N grading. (Variable)[Acute Care Pediatric]

     

      Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 5 (420 Clock Hours)

Credit(s): 5 (420 Clock Hours)
  

  • NSG - 607 DNP Immersion Residency

    This course is designed to provide advanced nursing practice students with an opportunity to achieve specialty competence at the DNP level. The experience is accomplished under the guidance of an approved preceptor/facilitator. The minimum number of clock hours of residency may be determined by the specialty specific credentialing body and DNP requirements and may vary across specialty programs. Dependent on program. P/N grading. (Variable) Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 1-14
Credit(s): 1-14
  

  • NSG - 608 Program Evaluation

    This course provides students with the information and tools needed to strategically evaluate change initiatives and outcomes in practice and health care environments. Prerequisites: NSG-522 and NSG-523. LT & P/N grading. (3)
    Prerequisites: NSG-522 and NSG-523.
    Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 609A DNP Project Practicum A

    This course is the first of a series of three DNP project practicum courses focused on providing students with experience in the application of advanced nursing practice and systems level knowledge in a healthcare setting. Prerequisites: NSG-608; Prerequisite or Corequisite: NSG-610. (1)
    Prerequisites: NSG-608; NSG-610. 
    Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 1
Credit(s): 1
  

  • NSG - 609B DNP Project Practicum B

    This course is the second in a series of three DNP project practicum courses focused on providing students with experience in the application of advanced nursing practice and systems level knowledge in a healthcare setting. Prerequisite: NSG-609A. (1)
     Prerequisite: NSG-609A.
    Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 1
Credit(s): 1
  

  • NSG - 609C DNP Project Practicum C

    This course is the final in a series of three DNP project practicum courses focused on providing students with experience in the application of advanced nursing practice and systems level knowledge in a healthcare setting. Prerequisite: NSG-609B. (1)
    Prerequisite: NSG-609B. 
    Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1
Credit(s): 1
  

  • NSG - 610 DNP Project Planning and Implementation

    This course examines implementation science theories, models and frameworks intended to improve health care quality. Complex factors that influence an effective and sustainable implementation initiative will be analyzed through critique of research in the field. This course provides students with the information and tools required to plan a strategy that evaluates and/or improves quality and patient safety in complex healthcare environments. Prerequisites: NSG-521, NSG-522, NSG-523 Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 611 Financial & Business Concepts

    This course will enable students to understand, apply, and communicate the concepts required for effective financial planning, decision making, and management in healthcare programs and organizations. The long-term financial impact of practice changes will be assessed at the organizational level. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 612 Appl Organiz Analysis/Mgt HR

    This course focuses on the structure and function of organizations. The elements of organizational features, culture, and human talent and the influence on outcomes are explored. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 613 Data and Decision Making for Strategic Outcomes Management

    This course focuses on acquiring and demonstrating the skills to effectively utilize data for health care decision making based on the process of outcomes management. Students will acquire and demonstrate the skills to effectively utilize data to change health care environments, to formulate an outcomes management plan, and to evaluate aspects of the outcomes management process. Prerequisite: Masters level statistics, NSG 603  Effective Project Planning, Implementation and Evaluation OR Prerequisite or corequisite: NSG 566  Population Assessment and Health Promotion Frameworks Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 614 The Leader and Policy, Politics, Power, & Ethics

    This course will prepare nursing leaders to analyze and influence health policy environments. The student will learn to apply methods of policy analysis to policies of relevance to their practice settings, and to use the results to advocate for populations and organizations/systems. The student will learn methods for evaluating policy outcomes and how to design interventions to influence policymaking and intervention implementation. Applying these skills in an organizational context will enhance the policy process, as well as help leaders to assist their organizations to respond to policy opportunities and threats. Prerequisite: Research for Evidence-Based Practice for BSN-DNP students; Healthcare Economics, Policy and Finance Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
  

  • NSG - 615 DNP Project Proposal Seminar

    This seminar focuses on the development of the DNP proposal. Students are guided by their DNP project advisor in the development of their project proposal and in the integration of core content obtained throughout the DNP program. Upon completion of this seminar, the student will have developed and received the required approvals on a project proposal and presentation and will have submitted necessary Institutional Review Board requirements. Prerequisites: NSG-608 and NSG-610 OR NSG-566 and NSG-567. LT & P/N grading. (2)
    Prerequisites: NSG-608 and NSG-610 OR NSG-566 and NSG-567.
    Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
Credit(s): 2
  

  • NSG - 625 Adv Health Assessment-APRN Across Lfspn

    This course is designed to enhance the advanced practice nursing student’s knowledge of a history and physical examination and the diagnosis of physical findings of individuals across the lifespan. The course introduces the student to clinical problem solving through a series of lectures, case presentations, and class discussion. This course emphasizes the importance of the careful collection of data by history and physical examination and their systematic analysis. The content of the course is organized around the health assessment of specific body systems and provides a framework of critical thinking and development of differential diagnosis. NSG-533 NSG-625L Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2
Credit(s): 2
  

  • NSG - 625L Adv Hth Assmt-APRN: Lab

    In this course, students will develop skills needed to conduct a comprehensive history and physical examination of individuals across the lifespan and document the findings. The course provides a framework of critical thinking based on careful collection of history and physical findings and their systematic analysis. The course content is organized around advanced health assessment of specific body systems of individuals across the lifespan. Prerequisite: Licensure as an RN, successful completion of an Undergraduate Physical Assessment course, completion of Advanced Physiology and Advanced Pathophysiology; Corequisite: Health Assessment Across the Lifespan. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1
Credit(s): 1
  

  • NSG - 675 Literature Synthesis Approach

    This doctoral-level course examines aspects pertinent to synthesizing the literature in the form of integrative and systematic literature reviews. Content emphasizes the principles of a literature review, including the review question, review protocol, search strategies, data extraction, and synthesis. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3
Credit(s): 3
 

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