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3.00 Credits
Provides the student with the basic understanding of each phase of the research process to enable a critical appraisal of research literature and the incorporation of findings into evidence-based practice. Students have the opportunity to explore qualitative and quantitative designs, epidemiology and biostatistics, and are introduced to internation nursing studies. Prerequisites: NURS-368 and 418. Corequisite: NURS-348, 413, and 414 or departmental permission. 3 semester hours
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4.00 Credits
Introduces the RN-BSN completion student to the conceptual basis of professional nursing at the baccalaureate level. The philosophy, goals, competencies and conceptual framework of the program are presented. The nursing curriculum is explored as the student integrates the concepts of client, health, environment and nursing into the conceptual themes of adaptation, human needs, crisis and role development. Discussion and application of the concepts of professionalism, research, life-long learning, critical thinking, portfolio development, and the roles in professional nursing practice are included. Accompanying the didactic class is a 45-hour application experience designed to provide the student with an opportunity to examine nursing practice through the role of Provider of Care. The student selects one nursing role component (teacher, communicator, caregiver) and explores the qualifications, competencies, and continuing development issues inherent to the role selected. Prerequisite: RN status or departmental permission. 4 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
Lecture/clinical course designed to provide the entry-level practitioner with the didactic and psychomotor skills necessary to conduct physical and health assessments on individuals across the lifespan. Attention is given to development and transcultural considerations and beginning therapeutic communication skills. (3 semester hours lecture and 1 semester hour lab). Prerequisites: RN status or departmental permission. 4 semester hours
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4.00 Credits
Current issues affecting the nursing role Manager of Care including political, legal, ethical and moral forces and trends are examined. The RNBSN completion student works through the impact of political issues, legalities, licensure and credentialing, and the concept of competency in practice. The student explores how these processes define and shape the practice of nursing. Accompanying this didactic class is a 45-hour application experience designed to provide the student with an opportunity to examine the impact of legal, moral, and ethical issues to the practice of professional nursing through the role of Manager of Care. The student will select a current issue or trend involving role components of decisionmaker, counselor, and/or coordinator of care and analyze the impact of this issue on clients and health care. Prerequisites: Nursing 501 and 502 or departmental permission. 4 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
Discusses the professional roles of leader, collaborator and advocate as well as the concepts of delegation and management are central tenets of this course. The RN-BSN completion student explores health care economics, work place advocacy, and issues surrounding the changing health care environment through the role of Member of a Profession as a nurse leader to facilitate change in health care environment. Prerequisites: Nursing 503 or departmental permission. 3 semester hours
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1.50 Credits
Provides the opportunity to discuss and demonstrate the application of nursing knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors necessary to assist the adult client to adapt to multiple complex crisis arising from complicated societal, community, and psychodynamic forces resulting in unmet mental health needs. As co-leader of psychoeducational groups, the student practices self-awareness as mental health concepts are explored in relation to at-risk populations, assertiveness, and crisis intervention. The nursing role of Member of a Profession will be further developed through the exploration and incorporation of role components: leader, advocate, and collaborator in the community mental health system. (1.5 semester hours lecture and 1.5 semester hour clinical.) Prerequisites: Nursing 503 or departmental permission. 3 semester hours
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2.00 Credits
Builds on the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors from prior learning that are necessary for preparing the baccalaureate nurse to be a leader in comprehensive community health with a special emphasis on community as client. Clinical experiences include opportunities for collaboration with clients and multidisciplinary resources to promote community health and reduce risks. Advocacy issues for community as client are operationalized. (2 semester hours lecture and 1 semester hour clinical). Prerequisites: Nursing 503 or departmental permission. 3 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
Provides the student with the basic understanding of each phase of the research process to enable a critical appraisal of research literature and the incorporation of findings into evidence-based practice. Students have the opportunity to explore qualitative and quantitative designs, epidemiology and biostatistics, and are introduced to internation nursing studies. Prerequisites: NURS-413 or departmental permission. 3 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
This is a 90-hour clinical course designed to provide the student with an opportunity to implement the role of Member of a Profession and apply the concepts of leadership and management to enhance the quality of client heath care. The student will develop, implement and evaluate a planned change project in a health care setting to improve the delivery of nursing care. As the capstone clinical course, the student will complete the proficiency tests and submit the Professional Portfolio. Prerequisite or co-requisite: Nursing 504. 2 semester hours
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6.00 Credits
A comprehensive, clinical-oriented human gross anatomy course. The course will encompass a total approach to the study of gross anatomy while incorporating pertinent clinical application to the basic organization and structure, sectional and surface anatomy learned. Laboratory session includes cadaver dissection/prosections. 6 semester hours
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