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3.00 Credits
This course provides an opportunity for the student to investigate, with advisement, a topic of special interest. This study may or may not include a clinical practicum. Students must secure faculty approval for this course. Offered as needed.
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3.00 Credits
This seminar course presents a critical analysis of the advanced practice roles in the nursing profession. The scope of practice of both clinical nurse specialists and nurse practitioners are analyzed. The legal and ethical implications of these roles are examined. The roles are further explored in terms of how they are influenced by the social, economic, political, cultural, environmental, historical and geographic forces and trends of the times. Increasing the public's accessibility to advanced practice nursing care through innovative programs, especially through entrepreneurship and grant writing are explored. Means to enhance advanced practice nursing are also analyzed. Open to students in the R.N. program, 5-year M.S. in nursing program or with graduate standing; Offered in the spring and fall semesters.
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5.00 Credits
This capstone course focuses on developing knowledge and expertise in a specific area of nursing as selected by each student. Application of theory to promote, restore and maintain health for patients is emphasized. The roles of the advanced practice nurse as a primary care giver, advocate, consultant, researcher, manager, entrepreneur and educator within the health care system are addressed. The ethical, cultural, environmental, epidemiological, political, economical and total quality improvement factors affecting the health of the patients and the health care system will be synthesized as the concepts of managing care are explored. Prerequisites: NUR 450 and NUR 450L or NUR 460 RN and NUR 460 RNL, GRA 600, NUR 609, or graduate standing; Corequisite: NUR 630L, GRA 601, GRA 600
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4.00 Credits
This capstone clinical course focuses on developing knowledge and expertise within specific areas of nursing as selected by each student. Application of theory to promote, restore and maintain health for patients is emphasized. Developing skill in functioning within a variety of roles such as manager, educator, consultant and researcher, within a specific health care setting will be addressed. Facilitating change to promote quality outcomes of care will be explored. Corequisite: NUR 630 *The objectives for NUR 630 & NUR 630L will be met over two semesters. The course begins in the fall semester and ends in the spring semester. The credit allocation is as follows: Semester I (Fall) NUR 630-3 credits NUR 630L-2 credits Subtotal-5 credits Semester II (Spring) NUR 630-2 credits NUR 630L-2 credits Subtotal-4 credits TOTAL-9 credits
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2.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the profession of occupational therapy and the occupational therapy process. An historical perspective of the OT profession's development and the theoretical bases, its professional ethics and regulations, and the role of occupational therapist in society are covered. An introduction to the roles of occupational therapy personnel and how, as professionals, the code of ethics and professional credentials relate to practice. Students will be introduced to the theory, philosophy and research that guide practice. Current and potential environments for O.T. practice will be discussed. This course is a two-hour lecture. Prerequisite: OT major
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4.00 Credits
This course is a study of normal occupational, neuromuscular, motor, sensory, perceptual, cognitive, and psychosocial development from birth through adolescence. It includes analysis of occupation as a facilitator and marker of human development. An introduction to occupational science and an in-depth exploration of the occupational therapy practice framework domain and process is provided. The lab includes observation of developmental markers and task analysis of developmentally appropriate occupations. This course is a three-hour lecture and a two hour lab. Prerequisite: OT major
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2.00 Credits
This course provides an overview of selected medical and social conditions that affect engagement in occupation across the life span. Topics include selected developmental, musculoskeletal, mental health conditions and disabilities, and social conditions that affect development such as child abuse/neglect, poverty and educational level. This course is a twohour lecture. Prerequisite: OT major
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2.00 Credits
This course provides an overview of selected medical and social conditions, that affect engagement in occupation across the life span. Topics include selected neurological, cardiopulmonary and medical conditions and disabilities. End-of-life issues are addressed. Social conditions such as unemployment, family structure and elder abuse are discussed. The impact of environmental conditions on health is also addressed. This course is a two-hour lecture. Prerequisite: OT major
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4.00 Credits
This course is a study of normal occupational, physical, cognitive, psychosocial and neuromuscular development from young adulthood to senescence. It will emphasize occupational choice, role performance and analysis of occupation as a facilitator and marker of human development. Lab includes analysis of developmentally appropriate occupations and application of principles of ergonomics. This course is a three-hour lecture and a two hour lab. Prerequisite: OT 106
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2.00 Credits
This course is a study of selected interpersonal communication theories and skills that are the foundation of effective professional relationships and therapeutic use of self. It includes discussion, skill building and role playing with critiquing. This course is a one hour lecture and two hour lab. *R.N. License required for entry.
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