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  • UNRS 403: Leadership and Management in Professional Practice

    3.00 Credits
    Azusa Pacific University

    THEORY, 2 HOURS; PRACTICUM, 3 HOURS This course emphasizes leadership and management theory including systems theory in a number of applications and settings. It assists the upcoming graduate to adjust to various organizations encountered by professional nurses serving in a variety of roles. Core concepts relevant to the clinical setting are presented with a systems approach. Prerequisites: UNRS 310, UNRS 306, UNRS 313, UNRS 314, UNRS 367, and senior standing in the School of Nursing; Corequisites: UNRS 410 or 411
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  • UNRS 410: Community Health Nursing

    6.00 Credits
    Azusa Pacific University

    Lecture, 2 hours; Practicum, 12 hours This course has two areas of focus within the community setting: the study of principles and practices involved in community health nursing, and the development of skills for teaching a group of clients. The emphasis is on the role of the nurse in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care of clients in a variety of communitybased settings, with a focus on vulnerable populations. Collaboration with community-based organizations and services that provide health promotion, disease prevention, maintenance of chronic illness and client education services to individuals, families, and aggregates are essential components of this course. A review of legal mandates and regulations, as well as discussions of ethical dilemmas and issues related to community-based care is included. Prerequisites: UNRS 306, UNRS 310, UNRS 313, UNRS 314, UNRS 367; Pre- or corequisites: UNRS 425, SOC 358, or GLBL 301 or GLBL 310; Corequisites: UNRS 496 and senior standing in the School of Nursing
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  • UNRS 411: Advanced Nursing Care of Adults and Aging

    7.00 Credits
    Azusa Pacific University

    Lecture, 2 hours; Practicum, 12 hours This course involves the application of pathophysiological, psychosocial, and spiritual concepts to adult and geriatric clients experiencing the stress of illness in acute settings. The first area of focus is caring for critically ill clients and their families with complex health needs in a critical-care setting. The second area of focus is on the utilization of leadership and management concepts/skills in providing comprehensive care to groups of clients in a medical-surgical setting with a clinical preceptor. Emphasis is placed on preparing the student to practice in a beginning leadership role in managing client care. Reviews of legal mandates and regulations, as well as discussion of ethical dilemmas and issues related to acute care are included. Prerequisites: UNRS 306, UNRS 310, UNRS 313, UNRS 314, UNRS 367; Pre- or corequisites: UNRS 425, SOC 358 or GLBL 301 or GLBL 310; Corequisites: UNRS 403 and senior standing in the School of Nursing
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  • UNRS 425: Nursing Research

    3.00 Credits
    Azusa Pacific University

    LECTURE, 3 HOURS This course introduces the steps in the research process. Emphasis is placed on the principles and methods of the research process, including how this process contributes to the development of nursing knowledge and the improvement of nursing practice. This historical evolution of nursing research is examined and current issues impacting nursing research are analyzed. Ethical considerations and rights of human subjects are explored. Students have the opportunity to evaluate selected nursing studies throughout the semester in small groups with faculty input and guidance. Prerequisite: PSYC 299; Corequisite: UNRS 410 and/or UNRS 411
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  • UNRS 436: Fundamentals of Case Management

    3.00 Credits
    Azusa Pacific University

    THEORY, 2 UNITS; PRACTICUM, 1 UNIT This is an introductory course for senior-level students covering the principles of case management, roles and responsibilities of the case manager, case management tools, plans and methods, issues (including legal ones), and how case management improves patient and hospital outcomes. It is designed to give an overview of what case management is and how a nurse can utilize these tools and skills to advance clinical practice. It is an elective course. Prerequisites: PSYC 350 and UNRS 425 (or corequisite)
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  • UNRS 446: Theory and Practice in Community Health Care Systems

    6.00 Credits
    Azusa Pacific University

    LECTURE, 3 HOURS; PRACTICUM, 9 HOURS This is one of two courses offered for the RN who seeks a baccalaureate degree in nursing. A multiple theoretical focus that includes concepts from systems, stress, adaptation, development, and role theory, is emphasized. A beginning practice in the utilization of nursing process with an emphasis on nursing diagnosis and the nurse's role in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care of clients in a variety of community settings is provided. Collaboration with community-based organizations and services that provide health promotion, disease prevention, chronic illness maintenance, and client education services to individuals and families are essential course components. A review of legal mandates for practice, as well as discussion of ethical dilemmas and issues related to high quality nursing care, are included. Specific content varies based on the student's prior education and experience. Prerequisites: SOC 358, UNRS 220, UNRS 270, UNRS 367, UNRS 425 (or corequisite), senior standing in the nursing major, completion of all ERI and School of Nursing Challenge Exams, and one year of clinical practice as an RN
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  • UNRS 447: Senior Seminar:Nursing Leadership in Acute Care Settings

    6.00 Credits
    Azusa Pacific University

    LECTURE, 4 HOURS; PRACTICUM, 6 HOURS This is one of two courses offered for the RN who seeks a baccalaureate degree in nursing. The course synthesizes selected information presented in the generic baccalaureate program for presentation in a condensed format. The course addresses the development and nature of today's health care systems and associated nursing issues in the United States. The content also familiarizes the student with major nursing roles: leader, consultant, teacher, manager, and client advocate. The course focuses on client needs in acute health care settings and emphasizes the interdependent relationship between the health care system and advocate. Prerequisites: UNRS 220, UNRS 270, UNRS 367, UNRS 425, senior standing in the nursing major, completion of all ERI and School of Nursing Challenge Exams, and one year clinical practice as an RN
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  • UNRS 496: Senior Seminar:Ethics and Issues in Health Care

    4.00 Credits
    Azusa Pacific University

    The focus of this course is on the integration of Christian faith, ethical issues, and professional concerns which confront nurses in their work life. It also includes consideration of issues and trends in health care and nursing. Integration of such concerns as providers of health care, quality of health, access to health care, education of the health care professionals and consumerism with ethical concern are investigated. This course also contains a comprehensive paper written on a bioethical issue which meets the senior writing requirement. Each week there is a discussion period around ethical concerns which correlates to the material presented in class. This class meets the general studies requirement of a senior seminar. Prerequisites: upper-division writing intensive course (UNRS 306), UNRS 310, UNRS 313, UNRS 314, UNRS 367; Pre- or corequisite: UNRS 425; Corequisites: UNRS 410, senior standing in the School of Nursing, and completion of the majority of the units required for God's Word and the Christian Response
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  • UNRS 497: Readings

    1.00 - 4.00 Credits
    Azusa Pacific University

    This is a program of study concentrating on assigned readings, discussions, and writing arranged between, and designed by, a student of upper-division standing and a full-time professor. An independent study fee is assessed for each enrollment in this class.
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  • UNRS 498: Directed Research

    1.00 - 4.00 Credits
    Azusa Pacific University

    This course provides instruction in research design and technique, and gives students experience in the research process. The one-unit expectation encompasses no fewer than 30 hours of work with accompanying reading, log, writing, and seminar presentation within the department or in a university research symposium. No more than one unit may be used to fulfill preparatory readings requirement. An independent study fee is assessed for each enrollment in this class. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing
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