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3.00 Credits
(Pre-requisites: NURS B416 and NURS B412 or acceptance into RN-to-BSN program; Co-requisites: NURS B426 and NURS B435 and NURS B424P or acceptance into RN-to-BSN program) This course provides an introduction to evidence-based nursing leadership and management practice. The course includes theoretical underpinnings of nursing leadership and management followed by pragmatic, "real life" application of theory to practice.
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3.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: Pre-licensure Program, NURS B416 and NURS B420; Co-requisite: NURS B424 and NURS B435 for pre-licensure students) Principles of management and theories of leadership are implemented in an inpatient facility and/or community setting. Student projects will involve the application of a leadership or management strategy for problem identification and resolution in the clinical area (Laboratory 1 hour,Clinical Experience 8 hours).
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3.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: NURS B412, B418, B422C) This course will present advanced concepts in the care of high acuity and critically ill adult and elderly patients often seen in the intensive care setting. Cases analyzed will deal with high acuity illnesses, multi-systems failure, trauma, field-based communications and medical transfers. Technology to monitor, evaluate, and sustain life will be reviewed. Emphasis will be placed on Interprofessional collaboration to optimize care in the high acuity adult as well as adult palliative care and end-of-life care. Students will build confidence in rapid responses to dynamic changes in patient conditions and response. The psycho-social-support aspects of assisting families through highly vulnerable situations will be refined.
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3.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: NURS B326, B326C, B412, B418 & B422C. Corequisite: NURS B425) Students will have exposure to adults and elders with high acuity needs. Clinical experiences will focus on the application of knowledge and skills related to the care of a high acuity adult or elder. Emphasis will be placed on application of the nursing process to manage care and reduce risks in this population, utilization of technology to monitor rapidly changing patient needs, plan and prioritize care, anticipate patient needs and contribute to interprofessional teams collaborating care for the high acuity adult or elder.
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6.00 Credits
(For the Pre-licensure Program: Prerequisite Courses NURS B412, NURS B415 and NURS B416; Co-requisite: NURS B424 and NURS B435). Through implementation of the nursing process, students focus on nursing interventions for the care of adult clients experiencing critical, multi-system alterations in function. Students will build on clinical practice from previous courses and apply safe practice of advanced nursing skills in an intensive clinical setting (Lecture 3 hours, Clinical experience 9 hours).
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3.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: NURS B412, B418 and B422C) In this clinical course, students will have an opportunity to model program outcomes and strengthen their abilities to manage a client population throughout a shift, focusing on organizational, delegation, and time management skills. Priority setting and the ability to develop focus in delivering care to more than one client are emphasized. In the seminar setting, synthesis of clinical information linked to individuals, families, and communities will be reviewed. Role understanding and clinical functioning will be evaluated to meet entry-level practice expectations. Knowledge of patient education, discharge planning, team functions, and nursing skills will be demonstrated.
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2.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: NURS B412, B418, & B422C) Students will prepare a personalized career plan that is consistent with an intentional career focus. Documents needed to apply for licensure, jobs, and continuing education will be developed and refined. Interviewing skills needed for applying for jobs and graduate level education are rehearsed. The use of social media in job procurement is presented. Readiness for NCLEX-RNr and achievement of licensure will be emphasized.
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5.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: All other RN-BSN nursing courses). The student will identify a project that synthesizes professional nursing curriculum theory and principal threads of Assessment, Critical thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Care Coordination and Cultural competence. The student will investigate a professional nursing issue, plan a project individualized to the student's interests and develop a learning contract for a project is identified, planned and implemented that focuses on a professional nursing issue. The student will use curriculum threads of Assessment, Critical thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Care Coordination and Cultural competence to complete this clinical experience. (Seminar 2 hours, Clinical Experience 9 hours).
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3.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: NURS B202 or B301) This course examines legal and ethical issues in healthcare and how they influence health policy. Students study legal principles governing professional nursing practice and explore frameworks to support ethical decision-making across the continuum of care. The nurse's role in healthcare policy development, implementation and analysis are explored, particularly as it relates to legal and ethical issues affecting practice. Students explore current legal/ethical issues and existing health policies, with an emphasis on how these issues impact access to, and delivery of healthcare services to vulnerable populations.
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1.00 Credits
(Prerequisite: NURS B326 or B301 or consent of instructor) This course examines advanced concepts, emerging trends and issues, and evidenced-based practice changes in professional nursing practice. Variable hours between 1-3 credits, depending upon special topic. Topics may include complementary and alternative health practices, end-of-life and palliative care, working with special populations, and nursing theories. May be repeated under different topics.
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