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3.00 Credits
Assists students in identifying and exploring researchable problems in nursing. Components of the research process are examined. Both qualitative and quantitative approaches to generating and testing nursing knowledge along with underlying philosophical assumptions of each approach are examined. The focus of the course is on (a) understanding and judging the usefulness of scientific information for clinical nursing practice, (b) valuing research as a basis for professional nursing and © collaborating in research activities.
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3.00 Credits
The nature of the health care system. The focus will be on the history, development, financing, and regulation of the health care system. Selected mechanisms for change such as policy formation, cost analysis, rationing, accreditation, and quality assurance programs will be examined.
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3.00 Credits
Basic principles and methods of biostatistics and epidemiology and their applicability in the field of public health nursing. Basic skills needed to interpret the literature relevant to public health practitioners are learned.
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3.00 Credits
Identifying and exploring current problems in nursing education. This seminar focuses on (a) understanding the conceptual issues in nursing education, (b) evaluating the usefulness of various approaches in nursing education, (c) valuing multiple approaches and styles both in teaching and learning, and (d) developing skills in nursing education.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor Current ethical issues in health care embedded in theoretical frameworks of distributive justice, ethics and feminism. Students from various advanced practice arenas of human services including nursing, philosophy, political science, criminal justice, and the social sciences debate and analyze specific ethical issues inherent in their advanced practice. A multidisciplinary approach provides the students with a comprehensive perspective for analyzing ethical issues.
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3.00 Credits
(2 theory, 1 pract.) Prerequisites: NUR 542 Integrate and apply teaching, learning, and evaluation theories, concepts, and strategies from the disciplines of nursing and education. Focuses on practical application of skills related to planning, designing, and implementing a nursing and/or health education program, selecting teaching strategies to promote critical thinking, and developing and implementing an evaluation strategy. Practicum applies selected teaching, learning, and evaluation concepts in a small teaching/learning project in an area relevant to students’ educational and/ or practice interests.
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3.00 Credits
Explores the continuum of care from community to acute care settings. Concepts of interdisciplinary collaboration and case management will be explored in an effort to improve the health of clients across the health care system. Issues related to particular needs of clients such as vulnerability, migration, culture, language, health literacy, diversity and social justice will be examined. Community resources for client needs will be identified for nursing practice.
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3.00 Credits
(2 theory, 1 pract.) Role of the nurse in the application of public health principles to reduce the burden of disease. Healthy People 2010 objectives provides focus for the course. Public health theories, community organization models, community health education strategies and theories of behavior change will be addressed. Ethics for population health will be applied to case examples.
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3.00 Credits
Practice The interrelationship of human systems and the effect of illness on the individual as a whole. Students examine prototypic concepts and patterns related to clinical physiology using current texts and research literature. The pathophysiology of various body processes such as oxygenation, perfusion, digestion, elimination and defense are considered. The dynamics of stress, ischemia, edema, and pain are presented. Students analyze physiological problems in-depth as they relate to specific clients.
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the scope, standards, and outcomes of advanced practice nursing. The evolution of the advanced practice role is considered by examining the historical background, current realities, and future directions. Students analyze the role components of expert clinician, educator, consultant, and case manager, in the care of adult clients. Standards of practice, development, and use of protocols/practice guidelines, and evidence of improved health outcomes are analyzed as mechanisms to promote delivering quality care. Critical thinking, written and oral communication, and therapeutic nursing intervention skill development are emphasized.
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