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3.00 Credits
Builds upon health assessment skills developed in the professional nurse's basic educational program. The advanced practitioner obtains and utilizes comprehensive physical, psychosocial and cultural data throughout the lifespan in the development of assessments relevant to common health problems. Includes information on the selection and interpretation of lab values and clinical testing. Prerequisite: Admission to MSN Program; NURS5440 Advanced Pathophysiology.
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1.00 Credits
On-site lab includes didactic and hands on experience of advanced health assessment skills. (Graded on a Pass/Fail basis.) Prerequisite: Admission to MSN Program; NURS5141 Advanced Health Assessment must be taken prior to or concurrent with the lab course.
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1.00 Credits
Provides a working knowledge of several basic office procedures including but not limited to administration of anesthetic blocks, excision and biopsy techniques, wound closure, casting, diagnosis and management of corneal abrasions, and removal of foreign bodies from eyes. Basic Xray reading will also be discussed and demonstrated. Information on ICD and CPT coding is also presented. Laboratory experiences give opportunity for "hands on" practice of procedures.
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on the evaluation of research findings for application to practice. Research methods include experimental/quasiexperimental, exploratory-descriptive, and naturalistic inquiry. Research design considerations include types of control, threats to validity, sampling plan, and ethics. Opportunity is provided to apply standards of the scientific community and the nursing profession to the critique of nursing research studies. Prerequisite: MATH1380; NURS5110 Evidence-based Practice.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the common, acute, and chronic health problems occurring in infancy through adolescence using a body-system scheme and a physical, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, intellectual, and cultural approach. Advanced pathophysiology, assessment and diagnostic strategies specific to acute and common problems in children will be emphasized. Nursing strategies to enhance, maintain and restore health will be emphasized. Prerequisites: NURS5100, NURS5141, NURS5142, NURS5440.
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1.00 Credits
Exploration, development and implementation of the advanced role of nurse educator. Emphasis on role theory, role development, and the faculty role in an academic setting. Discussion of curricular, accreditation, scholarship, and time management issues and the leadership and discipline required to work in a variety of educational settings.
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3.00 Credits
Provides the graduate nursing student with a well-grounded understanding of the pathophysiologic mechanisms of disease to serve as a foundation for clinical assessment, decision making, and management. Content focuses on etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical presentation of selected altered health states. Diagnostic procedures and treatment options are not included. Prerequisites: Admission to MSN program or course faculty permission.
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2.00 Credits
Focuses on the etiology, symptomatology, diagnosis, and management of health issues specific to women including reproductive health. A holistic approach consisting of physical, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, intellectual, and cultural aspects will be addressed. Health promotion and health restoration will be emphasized. Prerequisites: NURS5100, NURS5440, NURS5141 and NURS5142.
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3.00 Credits
Exploration of contemporary teaching and learning theories while developing a personal philosophy of education. A historical review of philosophical theories of education is emphasized.
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2.00 Credits
Explores informatics technology and application for nurse educators with emphasis on developing courses, teaching online, evaluation of outcomes, using the Internet, PowerPoint and Spreadsheets.
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