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5.00 Credits
Through the use of an interdisciplinary model, this course provides a theoretical knowledge base for preparing an individual to function in a leadership role and/or management role. The student gains a basic understanding of organizational theory and behavior, role theory, and management models which are integral to professional practice. Emphasis is placed on decision making strategies and the application of power and influence as critical processes underlying leadership strategies. A clinical practicum is used to analyze leader-ship/management theories and aid the stu-dent in developing the knowledge and skills for effective leadership and management.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides the core foundation in preparing the professional nurse to function in a leadership and/or management role. The student will develop an understanding of lea-dership theories and management styles, dele-gation, networking, conflict resolution, infor-mation management recruitment and reten-tion as they relate to the role of the nurse leader/manager in the health care delivery sys-tem. Concepts include organizational struc-ture, change theory, staff motivation, manag-ing quality and performance, workplace diver-sity, legal and political influences, budgeting and resource allocation, and health care deli-very systems. The importance of the nurse leader as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team is also highlighted. Prerequisites: NURS 410, NURS 420 Corequisites: NURS 460, NURS 470
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the professional nurse as research consumer. Students are introduced to the research process with emphasis placed on the development of the critical appraisal skill used to evaluate nursing research findings for their validity and applicability to practice. Prerequisite: MATH 122
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1.00 Credits
The clinical residency program consists of a series of structured learning and work expe-riences with nurse experts designed to assist senior level nursing students in their transition to their first professional nursing role. Clinical Residents work in structured health care set-ting and provide care to individual groups of patients as a fully integrated member of the health care team. Clinical Nurse Residents work one-on-one with a Registered Nurse Preceptor in executing the nursing regime. Weekly case conferences focus on topics such as prioritization, time management delegation, clinical emergencies, organization of work, documentation, physician nurse communica-tion, and problem solving. Health care experts may be invited to participate in care confe-rences to enhance the discussion of patient outcomes.
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1.00 Credits
This course will introduce the fundamental principles of medical genetics, DNA analysis, and the importance of genetic knowledge in the context of modern healthcare. Major top-ics include simple inheritance patterns, DNA replication and analysis, regulatory mechan-isms, and genetic engineering. Emphasis will be placed viewing human genetics from a ho-listic perspective with consideration of the roles multidisciplinary team members play in this area.
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1.00 Credits
This course is a study of a phenomenon, is-sue, or problem of concern to nursing. It faci-litates the learner's development of critical thinking skills. The learner's self-directed pur-suit is mentored by a faculty member. The course culminates in a scholarly paper . Prerequisite or Corequisite : NURS 450, NURS 425 NURS/ BUS 501 Advanced Business Dimensions of Health Care (3 credits) This course focuses on the application of business and management practices in a varie-ty of health care settings. The student incor-porates graduate level management concepts in executing a mid-level or senior manage-ment administrative role. Financial aspects are also emphasized. Opportunities are provided to work in groups to critique various man-agement models within health care settings identified by the student. Students are encour-aged to incorporate research findings from professional organizations such as the Ameri-can Nurses' Credentialing Center project on magnet hospitals and other best practice set-tings. The course culminates with the student developing a business plan for a specific health care setting.
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3.00 Credits
The focus of this course is to explore the eth-ical dimensions of delivering health care in contemporary society. The course begins by examining personal and professional values while also exploring the impact of society and the law in decision making. Integration of lite-rature and the arts provides an opportunity for the learners to develop a deeper insight into the human condition. Ethical theories and decision making models are examined and provide a basis for analysis of ethical issues confronting nursing practice. Reflection, di-alogue, and critical thinking strategies pro-mote the ethical decision-making process. EDU 100/EDU 101 Freshman Field Experience and Seminar (1 creditper semester) This course emphasizes the responsibilities of the classroom teacher. In the spring semester, each student spends one day per week observ-ing experienced teachers in public and private schools, analyzing what they do, and partici-pating in some classroom activities under the guidance of the teacher. This is followed by a weekly seminar during which issues related to these experiences are discussed.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces adult learners to adult development theory and links these concepts to life through a process of individual reflec-tion. Both classical and contemporary adult development theory are explained. These theories provide the paradigm for self-analysis and life assessment, the basis for understand-ing individuals within organizations.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a study of group behavior and how group functioning affects organizational effectiveness. Emphasis is placed on decision-making and resolving conflict in groups. Adult learners develop strategies for efficient and productive group management and determine which tasks are handled by groups or individ-uals.
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3.00 Credits
This course investigates communication and relationships in creating a productive work environment. Effectiveness in personal and social relationship is also covered through reading and exercises involving non-verbal communication, constructive feedback, deal-ing with anger and resolving conflict.
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