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NUR (0302) 484 - Integration Seminar I V
Credits: 1.00
Fourth in a sequence of courses designed to engage students in progressively higher level critical thinking and clinical decision making. Through a case-study approach, students integrate and apply nursing knowledge and skills using clinical scenarios. Cases focus on content consistent with co-requisite nursing theory courses, building on previous knowledge.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 477 NUR 471 NUR 473 NUR 476 , NUR 479 or NUR 487
Free Note: Mandatory Co-Reqs:NUR 481 & NUR 483 . This course meets every other week for 1hr & 40mins
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NUR (0302) 487 - Nursing Care of the Evolving Family
Credits: 6.00
Students will focus on family-centered nursing care during the childbearing and childbearing stages of the lifecycle, paying special attention to the health promotion and health maintenance of pregnant woman, children, and their families. Emphasis will be on the importance of establishing a safe and effective healthcare environment.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 397 NUR 389 NUR 394
Free Note: For majors only
Lecture and Clinical (NUR 488 ) Must Be Taken Together
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NUR (0302) 539 - Cardiac Diagnostic Essentials for Advanced Nursing Practice
Credits: 1.00
Students learn cardiac diagnostic essentials and advanced laboratory interpretation for the adult with cardiovascular disease. Students are prepared to plan the care of the client across the health-wellness continuum. During the classroom experience, students learn and develop advanced nursing knowledge for the adult cardiovascular client including lab interpretation.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 756 NUR 763
Corequisite: NUR 755 NUR 764
Student will:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of laboratory and other diagnostic testing.
2. Integrate theories and knowledge into practice to provide evidence based
quality care that is ethical, culturally competent, safe, efficient and cost
effective to individuals, families, groups, communities and organizations.
3. Use information technology to design, implement, deliver, and evaluate
health care.
4. Value and demonstrate integrity, excellence, respect, accountability, and
cultural competence in all aspects of nursing.
Objectives:
On completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Identify risk factors for cardiac disease.
2. Analyze and interpret a 12 lead EKG.
3. Explain the importance of proper lead placement.
4. Differentiate LBBB, RBBB from ventricular tachycardia.
5. Identify common dysrhythmias in clients with cardiac disease.
6. Identify myocardial infarction presentation.
7. Recognize potential signs of electrolyte imbalances on a 12 lead EKG.
8. Describe indications for ordering serum chemistry tests and hematologic testing.
9. Identify normal and abnormal findings for hematologic and serum chemistry tests and interpret these findings in the context of the patient.
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NUR (0302) 570 - Principles of Epidemiology
Credits: 3.00
Students will be introduced to the basic concepts of epidemiology and biostatistics as applied to public health problems. Emphasis is placed on the principles and methods of epidemiologic investigation, appropriate summaries and displays of data, and the use of classical statistical approaches to describe the health of populations.
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NUR (0302) 573 - Application of Human disease to Public Health Practice
Credits: 3.00
Students will be introduced to major communicable diseases, chronic illness and conditions that face U.S. and Global populations. Public health interventions to address potential, emerging and reemerging public health conditions and communicable diseases will be addressed.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 570 , NUR 606 or NUR 620
Upon completion of this course students will be able to:1. Describe the functioning of organs and organ systems2. Discuss major diseases, in terms of:a. Signs and symptomsb. Treatment and potential complicationsc. Implications for public healthd. Economic impacte. Related issues of quality of life.3. Describe commonly used screenings and diagnostic tests4. Identify and discuss three levels of prevention5. Discuss patient safety and medical errors
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NUR (0302) 574 - Social Research Methods in Public Health
Credits: 3.00
Students will be introduced to social research methods in public health. The course will cover theory and its relationship to research methods, critical inquiry and argument, the development of research questions, synthesis of the literature, research design, data analysis, ethical issues in research and research dissemination.
Prerequisite 1: BIO 620 or NUR 606
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NUR (0302) 575 - Principles of Public Health Practice
Credits: 3.00
Students will be provided with an orientation to population perspectives on health. The main focus will be: 1) conceptual understandings of the distinction and relationships between individual and area level determinants of health, 2) measurement of population health, health disparities, and their primary determinants, 3) causality and causal connections.
Free Note: Cross-listed with
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NUR (0302) 602 - Frameworks For Advanced Nursing Practice
Credits: 3.00
Students are introduced to theories, conceptual models and theory development within the nursing discipline. Students analyze theory components, levels and evaluation. Relationships among nursing theory and advanced nursing practice, education, administration and research are examined
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NUR (0302) 604 - Team Building for Nurse Leaders
Credits: 3.00
Provides students with an opportunity to synthesize concepts, principles and theories into a knowledge base for planning, leading and evaluating small-group events. Students explore systematic approaches for diagnosing complex group problems and determining interventions.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 668
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NUR (0302) 605 - Nursing Leadership and Administration Roles
Credits: 2.00
Students will examine nursing leadership and contemporary role of the nurse administrator in diverse settings to gain self-awareness and essential leadership knowledge and skills. Students also explore organizational, legal, ethical and regulatory issues to foster healthy work environments and create a culture of excellence, and high-quality nursing care.
Upon completion of this course, each student will be able to:
1. Analyze characteristics and distinctiveness of his/her own thinking (meta-cognition) in order to monitor and strategically control thinking processes in the service of learning, interpersonal communication and leadership;
2. Demonstrate an understanding of nursing leadership and administration roles based upon an analysis and synthesis of professional standards; leadership theories, research, models, competencies; personal and professional values and standards and evidence-based leadership practices;
3. Develop plans for her/his leadership development which should be aligned with the AONE competencies, the ANA scope and standard of practice and the legal, ethical, and regulatory practices in the health care environment.
4. Evaluate the knowledge, behaviors, skills and outcomes of specific leadership practices;
5. Use evidence-based leadership practices to explain how he/she would address leadership challenges.
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NUR (0302) 606 - Quantitative Analyses for Nursing Research
Credits: 3.00
This course prepares the graduate student for statistical methods for nursing research. Statistical procedures relevant to nursing research will be presented. These procedures will be further emphasized through the use of statistical software with research data. Also, statistical methods will be critiqued from published nursing research.
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NUR (0302) 607 - Informatics: Hth Sci Data, Information & Knowledge
Credits: 3.00
This course prepares the graduate student for efficient use of information and communication technology in healthcare. Three knowledge domains are addressed: methods and technology for the processing of data, information and knowledge; health system organization; and informatics and computer science. This course will allow learning opportunities to apply informatics knowledge.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 606 NUR 602
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NUR (0302) 616 - PMH NP: ROLE II
Credits: 1.00
Students learn the elements of the advanced practice Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing role and explore models for use in advanced practice such as collaboration and interprofessional approaches. Students analyze ethical and legal issues related to the role.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 615 NUR 652 NUR 680
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. Describe contemporary issues in PMH Advanced Practice including the consensus model for APN regulation.
2. Describe the Scope, Standards, Guidelines, Competencies and certification for PMH APNs.
3. Describe the state regulatory statutes related to Advanced Practice Nursing and the NP role
4. Analyze the ethical and legal foundations for APN Practice.
5. Critique collaborative models and interprofessional approaches to patient care for APNs.
6. Demonstrate the use of and sources for evidence for outcome for advanced practice.
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NUR (0302) 620 - Interprofessional Collaborative Practice
Credits: 1.00
Students will learn core competencies and frameworks for interprofessional collaborative practice as a means to provide safe, high quality, patient/family/community/population centered care. Students will focus on team interaction, conflict resolution, communication, roles/responsibilities, and values/ethics for interprofessional practice.
Upon completion of this course, each student will be able to:
1. Analyze the roles of self as an Advanced Practice Nurse/Nurse Leader and others in Interprofessional collaborative teams.
2. Integrate core principles, values and ethics into team building strategies to improve patient/population-centered quality care.
3. Demonstrate collaborative interprofessional team characteristics and behavior.
4. Analyze a healthcare interaction for qualities of patient-centered care.
5. Identify strategies to overcome barriers to interprofessional collaboration.
6. Recognize and respond appropriately to potential and actual unsafe clinical situations.
7. Demonstrates effective communication and appropriate negotiation/conflict management skills in resolving issues and concerns.
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NUR (0302) 633 - Diagnosis & Management of the Adult Across the Lifespan
Credits: 3.00
This three credit course is the first of three comprehensive courses focusing on diagnosis and management of the primary care adult. ,Content related to cardiac, respiratory, hematological, dermatological, eyes, ears, nose and throat disorders are emphasized. Complementing this course is the clinical practicum where application of didactic work is integrated. ,
Prerequisite 1: NUR 755 NUR 764
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NUR (0302) 636 - ANP: Adult Health Nursing I Clinical
Credits: 2.00
This first clinical course allows the student to begin to synthesize and integrate the knowledge obtained in Adult Health I for the assessment and management of both health and illness states. The student will be expected to demonstrate appropriate history taking, physical examination, decision-making and treatment plans on adult patients.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 755 NUR 764
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NUR (0302) 638 - Diagnosis & Management of the Adult Across The Lifespan
Credits: 3.00
This is the second theory course in diagnosis and management of the primary adult patient. Theory related to gastroenterology, genitourinary, women’s health and mental health disorders are emphasized. Students continue to synthesize theoretical, scientific and clinical knowledge. Complementing this course is the clinical practicum where application of didactic work is integrated.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 633 NUR 636 NUR 763
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NUR (0302) 646 - ANP: Adult Health Nursing II Clinical
Credits: 2.00
This second clinical course allows the student to continue to synthesize and integrate the knowledge obtained in Adult Health I and II for assessment and management of both health and illness states. The student will demonstrate history taking, physical examination, decision-making and treatment plans on adult patients.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 633 NUR 636
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NUR (0302) 650 - Nursing Research: Conduct and Utilization
Credits: 3.00
Focuses on selected aspects of the research process, including review of literature, problem definition and hypothesis formulation, basic research design, and sampling theory. Based on a process of scientific inquiry, students explore and critically analyze theory and research findings related to their areas of interest.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 606
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NUR (0302) 652 - Psychopharmacology Across the Lifespan
Credits: 2.00
Students explore the major classes of medication utilized for psychiatric symptoms and disorders. Students learn the elements of history taking and the physical/lab work up, partnering with patients in choosing medications and the principles of ongoing medication management and discuss legal and ethical aspects of prescribing.
At the end of the course the student will be able to:
1. Articulate elements of medication history- taking and necessary elements of a baseline client assessment for initiating psychopharmacotherapy
2. Explain the principles of psychopharmacology including pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetic principles as they relate to the psychiatric client
3. Analyze classes of psychiatric medications and neurochemical action including side effects, and age appropriate prescribing principles.
4. Explain considerations related to special populations such as Pregnancy, Child & Adolescent and Geriatric clients
5. Describe dosages, areas of risk, drug interactions and health promoting interventions for major classes of psychotropic medications
6. Analyze steps in collaborating with patients for medication choice and understand principles of ongoing medication management safety
7. Analyze factors that influence prescribing medication such as genomic-related efficacy, cost, need for monitoring, and potential concerns about adherence
8. Demonstrate an understanding of prescription writing, documentation and legal and ethical issues related to prescribing psychotropic medications
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NUR (0302) 653 - Diagnosis & Management of The Adult Across The Lifespan
Credits: 3.00
This course is the third comprehensive course focusing on the primary care management of adults through the life span. Theory related to selected disorders in musculoskeletal, neurological, renal, advanced cardiology, pain, infectious diseases, and oncology are emphasized. Complementing this course is the clinical practicum where didactic work is integrated.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 638 NUR 646
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NUR (0302) 655 - ANP:Adult Health Nursing III Clinical
Credits: 2.00
This course is the final Adult Health clinical rotation. The student synthesizes clinical knowledge from previous courses and clinical experiences toward more independent and evidence based practice. The student is expected to assess and manage both health and illness states of greater complexity.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 638 NUR 646
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NUR (0302) 664 - Collective Bargaining
Credits: 1.00
Explores labor relations information pertaining to professional issues in collective bargaining. The role of the nurse manager in the development of a proactive work climate and in the future of the collective bargaining movement in health care is explored.
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NUR (0302) 668 - Ethical & Legal Dimensions of Health Care
Credits: 3.00
The student will examine ethical and legal considerations in health care through a common framework of accountability for professional practice and decision-making by clinicians, health care organizations, and health systems. Areas addressed include civil and criminal liability, professional ethics, organizational ethics, bioethics and government enforcement of legal rights and obligations.
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NUR (0302) 677 - Financial Literacy for Nurse Leaders
Credits: 3.00
Students are provided with a solid understanding of nursing’s contribution to revenue, and ultimately, the financial stability of healthcare systems. Students are introduced to the budgeting process and other financial aspects of the healthcare system.
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NUR (0302) 680 - Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Didactic
Credits: 2.00
Students analyze through a critique through literature the evidence of the major psychiatric diagnoses and their psychopathology. Utilizing a case study method, students use literature to formulate diagnoses, differentiating disorders and plan for care integrating therapy and psychophamacotherapy for clients across the lifespan.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 652
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. Articulate an understanding of sources of evidence for clinical practice.
2. Describe the major psychiatric disorders and their symptoms.
3. Differentiate among related diagnoses based on symptoms, history, and other collected presenting data including cultural influences.
4. Utilize literature and published evidence to understand effective treatments and their outcomes for the major disorders.
5. Critique instruments utilized for specific disorders and their role for diagnostic purposes including pertinent laboratory tests.
6. Articulate an understanding of the DSM as a framework for differential diagnoses.
7. Use literature and published evidence to formulate accurate diagnoses using case studies provided.
8. Develop relevant plans based on evidence for integrated treatment (Psychotherapy, Pharmacology, etc.).
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NUR (0302) 681 - PMH NP: Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Clinical
Credits: 1.00
Students are assigned to a clinical agency and are precepted to practice skills of psychiatric interviewing, history taking and determining a differential diagnosis for clients across the lifespan. Treatment Plans are formulated for each client. Faculty provide on campus supervision for a group of student peers.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 680 , NUR 652 , NUR 615
Free Note: 1 credit = 100 clinical hours
1. Complete a thorough and systematic psychiatric history using psychiatric interviewing techniques.
2. Establish differentiating diagnoses using the DSM, client history and evidence collected
3. Formulate a final diagnosis (is) for each individual assessed using evidence best and cultural considerations.
4. Document all data collected using appropriate formats.
5. Develop treatment plans using an integrated model (including psychopharmacology) for each client including appropriate referrals such as further testing.
6. Develop self -awareness and improve clinical skills
7. Utilize supervision to improve clinical skills
8. Collaborate with interprofessional agency staff for client care.
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NUR (0302) 693 - Epidemic and Pandemic Planning and Responses
Credits: 3.00
Examine how we plan for and respond to infectious epidemic disease, from emerging infections to bioterrorism. Learn about the historic impact of catastrophic illness; the social construction of disease; the role of the public health infrastructure; quarantine and isolation; and negotiating the balance between public good and individual rights.
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NUR (0302) 694 - PMH NP: Individual Clients Mental Health Treatment Didactic
Credits: 2.00
Students analyze, compare and contrast brief models for therapy with adult and geriatric psychiatric clients. Each models principles, structure and strategies are explored. Case studies are utilized to develop plans of treatment including pharmacotherapy for clients with specific disorder.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 615 ,NUR 652 ,NUR 680
1. Articulate the role of the PMH NP integrating psychopharmacology and therapy
2. Describe the development and rationale for brief psychotherapy
3. Compare and contrast three models on structure, principles, therapy techniques and evidence for effectiveness
4. Articulate an understanding of the evidence for application of the models to specific clients’ problems/disorders and culture.
5. Utilize case studies to develop treatment plans including pharmacotherapy
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NUR (0302) 695 - PMH NP: Individual Clients Mental Health Treatment Clinical
Credits: 1.00
Students are assigned to clinical agencies and are precepted to develop PMH-NP prescribing and therapy competencies for 80 hours. Brief therapy models and pharmacotherapy are utilized for treatment of adult and geriatric clients. On campus faculty led individual and group supervision are required to further develop psychotherapy competencies, 20 hours each student.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 652 , NUR 681 , NUR 694
Free Note: 1 credit = 100 clinical hours
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. Assess and diagnose client’s presenting problems
2. Select an appropriate and relevant plan of treatment including pharmacotherapy and collaborate with client on plan
3. Select medications appropriate to symptoms and diagnosis
4. Utilize selected and appropriate brief therapy models for treatment
5. Evaluate outcomes of treatment plan and modify plan as needed
6. Utilize supervision to improve clinical and therapy skills
7. Collaborate with preceptor and other agency professionals to plan and improve the health and well- being of individuals
8. Utilize clinical logs to increase awareness of one’s own progress and clinical skills
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NUR (0302) 696 - PMH NP: Substance Use Disorders Across the Lifespan Didactic
Credits: 2.00
Students explore theories of substance use disorders and evidence based approaches for the treatment of clients across the lifespan and their families. Using case studies, students learn assessing, diagnosing and planning for care including pharmacotherapy and counseling techniques for clients with substance use disorders.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 652 , NUR 681 , NUR 615
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. Describe the major types of substance use disorders and their symptoms
2. Differentiate between substance abuse disorder symptoms and other psychiatric disorder symptoms, based on symptoms, history, and other presenting data.
3. Formulate differential diagnoses using case studies.
4. Understand the DSM as a framework for differential diagnoses related to substance abuse.
5. Develop plans for integrating treatment (Psychotherapy& Pharmacotherapy)
6. Understand treatment guidelines.
7. Demonstrate awareness of legal issues related to treatment of substance abusing/dependent individuals, i.e., confidentiality, when to break confidentiality, New York State Prescription Monitoring Program Registry, and Leandra’s Law.
8. Demonstrate awareness of the continuum of care for substance abusing/dependent individuals and their families and local resources.
9. Identify the differences between and the strengths and weaknesses of abstinence-based treatment versus harm reduction-based treatment.
10. Compare and contrast models of treatment and their effectiveness/outcomes for different client ages and cultural backgrounds.
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NUR (0302) 697 - PMH NP: Substance use Disorders Across the Lifespan Clinical
Credits: 1.00
Students are assigned to preceptors in a clinical agency focused on substance abuse disorders for clients across the lifespan. Students assess, diagnose, plan for and engage in treatment, counseling, therapy and pharmacotherapy. On campus supervision by faculty required for clinical assignments.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 652 , NUR 681 , NUR 696
Free Note: 1 credit = 100 clinical hours
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. Assess clients: adults, adolescents or children, experiencing a wide range of presenting problems
2. Provide a differential diagnosis for presenting problems /symptoms
3. Select and utilize an approach or therapy model to appropriately address clients’ problems taking into account age and culture
4. Evaluate clients’ needs for psychopharmacotherapy and treat or refer for treatment as appropriate
5. Evaluate plans of care and strategies
6. Utilize supervision to improve clinical and therapy skills
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NUR (0302) 698 - PMH NP: Families Adolescents Children Mental Health Treatment Didactic
Credits: 2.00
Students analyze, compare and contrast brief models for therapy with adult and geriatric psychiatric clients. Each models principles, structure and strategies are explored. Case studies are utilized to develop plans of treatment including pharmacotherapy for clients with specific disorder.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 652 , NUR 681 , NUR 615
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. Analyze diversity in family units and the influence of culture on the health or dysfunction of a family.
2. Analyze risk factors that interfere with optimum family functioning such as physical illnesses, or a family crisis
3. Compare and contrast family therapy and family based approaches for treatment.
4. Compare and contrast models for treatment for families, adolescents and children on structure, principles, techniques and research evidence on effectiveness/outcomes.
5. Analyze the effects of illness on family functioning
6. Analyze supportive treatment and psychoeducation as models for family intervention.
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NUR (0302) 699 - PMH NP: Families Adolescents Children Mental Health Treatment Clinical
Credits: 1.00
Students are assigned to preceptors in clinical agencies for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of families, adolescents and children utilizing models from Nur 698. Students are assigned to families who especially have a physically or emotionally ill member(s).Students are required to attend supervision sessions on campus for a review and discussion of their clinical work.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 652 NUR 681 NUR 698
Free Note: 1 credit = 100 clinical hours
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. Assess families, adolescents or children experiencing a wide range of presenting problems
2. Provide a differential diagnosis for presenting problems /symptoms
3. Collaborate with families as clients for a plan of care
4. Select and utilize an approach or therapy model to appropriately address clients’ problems taking into account age and culture
5. Evaluate client’s needs for psychopharmacotherapy and treat or refer for treatment as appropriate
6. Evaluate plan of care and strategies
7. Utilize supervision to improve clinical and therapy skills
8. Collaborate with preceptor and other agency professionals to plan and improve the health and well- being of families, adolescents and children
9. Utilize clinical logs to increase awareness of one’s own progress and clinical skills
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NUR (0302) 702 - Health Policy
Credits: 3.00
The student will closely examine major dimensions of health policy. A framework is presented for analyzing contemporary health policy issues and processes in the U.S. and globally. The course examines the roles of interest groups in shaping policy change and analyzes the development of evidence based approaches to health policy.
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NUR (0302) 703 - Health Policy for Advanced Practice Nursing
Credits: 2.00
The student will examine major dimensions of health policy. A framework is presented for analyzing contemporary health policy issues from economic, social, ethical, political, and global perspectives. Emphasis is on the advanced practice nursing role and the development of evidence-based approaches to health policy.
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NUR (0302) 704 - Nursing Informatics and Advanced Nursing Practice
Credits: 3.00
Students will learn nursing informatics concepts, theories and technologies that they can apply to advanced practice nursing, education, research, and administration. Students will also learn advanced tools in information-seeking, graduate-level writing using evidence-based literature, and optimal use of CNPH and university resources for student success and retention.
Learning Goals:
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Explain the evolution of nursing informatics as a specialized field of nursing and its new definition has widened the scope and practice in nursing sub-specializations and other disciplines.
2. Describe core competencies in nursing informatics related to advanced nursing practice.
3. Differentiate data, information, knowledge and wisdom and how these interrelate to the development and applications of decisions support systems, electronic medical records, and clinical and administrative applications.
4. Explain recent regulatory, legislative, and ethical issues that influence the practice of healthcare informatics.
5. Describe various applications of nursing informatics concepts and technologies to advanced nursing practice, education, research, and administration.
6. Evaluate appropriate information sources, whether print, electronic, and Internet sites, for use in advanced practice, education, research, quality improvement, administration, and healthcare consumerism.
7. Initiate the creation of an ePortfolio site to serve as repository for showcasing one’s accomplishments in every course completed during the Master’s program.
8. Demonstrate advanced information-seeking skills, graduate-level writing using evidence-based literature from electronic databases and reputable Internet sites, and optimal use of CNPH and university resources, i.e., Writing Center, Collaboration Tools, Student Access Office, Graduate Student Governance, Student Affairs, Library and its Research Resources, etc.
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NUR (0302) 705 - Nursing Research, Statistics & Evidence Based Practice
Credits: 4.00
Students advance in the study of quantitative and qualitative nursing research methods. Theoretical underpinnings, research designs, sampling, data collection, analysis and interpretation are explored. Knowledge and skills related to critiquing research studies are enhanced. Students examine evidence based practice to improve clinical practice.
Learning Goals: Upon completion of this course, the student is able to:
1. Understand the research process;
2. Compare and contrast methods of inquiry;
3. Demonstrate clarity, logic, rigor and precision in the critique of nursing research studies
4. Interpret descriptive and inferential statistical procedures;
5. Identify the statistical procedure relevant to a study’s research question or hypothesis;
6. Understand appropriate statistical methods for various types of research questions and designs;
7. Apply varied critical steps of evidence-based practice to a clinical nursing problem; and
8. Propose strategies to promote evidence-based practice to improve quality and safety in advanced nursing practice.
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NUR (0302) 706 - Nurse Educator Roles and the Art of Teaching
Credits: 3.00
Students will have an understanding of the scope of the various roles and competencies of nurse educators. Students will learn educational pedagogy, curricular concepts and theories relevant to them as they transition to a nurse educator role.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 602
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Understand the roles and requisite competencies of nurse educators working in various settings, e.g., academia, healthcare organizations, professional organizations, etc;
2. Formulate plans and begin to evolve into developing the competencies of nurse educators;
3. Describe how to integrate their research scholarship, nursing practice experiences, evidence-based knowledge, and understanding of learning theories into their nurse educator role;
4. Explain the various roles that nurse educators can be involved in;
5. Develop a general overview of how curriculum is developed and how to assess and evaluate learning; and,
6. Identify strategies to address current health care, nursing and nursing education issues, challenges, and trends.
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NUR (0302) 707 - Teaching In the Laboratory and Clinical Settings
Credits: 1.50
Students will plan, implement, and evaluate innovative strategies, including effective simulation design and high impact teaching techniques, in the laboratory and clinical settings. Students will also be exposed to graduate level clinical experience to gain in-depth nursing knowledge and clinical expertise.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 679 NUR 789
Students will:
1. Develop appropriate learning objectives for laboratory and clinical settings based on own needs assessment;
2. Select the most appropriate simulation or other learning modalities based on established learning objectives in their area of expertise
3. Discuss current best practices in simulation design.
4. Evaluate innovative strategies and alternative models of clinical education to facilitate clinical learning, such as concept based teaching, situated coaching, Dedicated Education Unit (DEU) and other academic/ practice partnerships.
5. Discuss the role of the nurse educator in preceptor development and support.
6. Develop advanced nursing knowledge, skills, and abilities in an area of nursing practice.
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NUR (0302) 708 - ePortfolio
Credits: 1.00
Students complete their ePortfolio to demonstrate learning and achievement of program outcomes. ePortfolio is a work in progress that begins during their first semester and culminates during their final semester. Elements of self-directed, reflective learning, and demonstration of competencies should be evident in their ePortfolio.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 704
Upon completion of the course, the students will be able to
1. Progressively present course and clinical work completed during graduate program on Google Sites ePortfolio Shell. Develop a well-organized, professional curriculum vitae;
2. Showcase the student’s developing knowledge, skills, and abilities
3. Reflect on what have been learned and how it helps professional growth;
4. Share their academic and professional accomplishments.
5. Documents the students’ clinical competence; and
6. Maps course assignments to your program outcomes.
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NUR (0302) 709 - Seminar in Project Management
Credits: 1.00
The student will review and discuss a variety of project management approaches. The strengths and weaknesses of each approach will be analyzed, highlighting the relevant economic, social, ethical, and internal-political issues. The emphasis will be on the nurse executive role and the development of evidence-based approaches to nursing management.
Identify a minimum of 3 common project management approaches relevant to the nurse executive role, or nursing management
Compare the strengths and weaknesses of each approach
Identify the best approach in a variety of circumstances or project situations
Discuss the role of evidence in project management planning.
Synthesize the student’s prior knowledge of nursing management approaches with the evidence in respect to project management
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NUR (0302) 724 - Nursing Administration Integration Seminar I
Credits: 1.00
Provides students in Nursing Administration with an opportunity to integrate theories and principles from Business, Management, Nursing core and specialty core courses into nursing administration practice. This is Seminar I of a three seminar sequence focusing on integration.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 602 NUR 606 NUR 607 NUR 650 MGT 561
Free Note: Pre-Req: All Nursing Core Courses and MGT 561
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NUR (0302) 725 - Nursing Administration Integration Seminar I I
Credits: 1.00
Provides students in Nursing Administration with an opportunity to integrate theories from Business, Management, Nursing core and specialty core courses into nursing admiinistration practice. This is the second seminar in a series of three that focus on integration.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 724 MGT 561
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NUR (0302) 727 - PMH NP: Community Mental Health Crisis Intervention Didactic
Credits: 2.00
Students will explore various theories that guide interventions for community psychiatric mental health care. Students will analyze concepts related to mental health promotion, crisis intervention and the processes of recovery, care transitions, professional collaboration and interprofessional practice.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 652 , NUR 681 , NUR 616
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. Analyze the role of the PMH NP in the community
2. Compare and contrast various theories for mental health community practice
3. Analyze theories and models of prevention, mental health promotion, and recovery, including assertive community treatment and their effectiveness/outcomes
4. Articulate an understanding of the role of the PMH NP in the transition of care for clients
(children, adolescents and adults) in the community
5. Compare and contrast crisis intervention, trauma- informed care and emergency treatment modes and the role of the PMH NP for children, adolescents, and adults
6. Analyze the processes and importance of collaboration, partnering with consumers and interprofessional practice.
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NUR (0302) 728 - PMH NP: Community Mental Health Crisis Intervention Clinical
Credits: 1.00
Students are assigned to clinical agencies and Emergency Departments for PMH NP practice across the lifespan. Health promotion as well as crisis intervention principles are explored. Students develop and present a psycho-education–focused program to promote a health or mental health of a selected population.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 727 NUR 616 , NUR 681 ,
Free Note: 1 credit = 100 clinical hours
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. Collaborate inter-professionally and with stakeholders to assess the need for a health or mental health program for the agency or the population it serves.
2. Develop a program to improve the health or mental health of a specific population.
3. Deliver a mental health program and evaluate its effectiveness.
4. Collaborate with stakeholders and partner with clients /consumers to ensure the continuity of the program.
5. Assess, plan for treatment and intervene with patients in the Emergency Department experiencing an individual crisis, community disaster, or traumatic event.
6. Plan for transition of patients from an ED or Crisis Center to appropriate psychiatric care
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NUR (0302) 738 - Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Credits: 3.00
This course focuses on the necessary skills for promoting health and preventing the onset of disease states in adults. Health promotion and disease prevention evidence based knowledge will be explored, focusing on clinical application.
Prerequisite 2: NUR 754
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NUR (0302) 755 - Advanced Physical Assessment of the Adult Lab
Credits: 2.00
This course teaches skills required to perform a comprehensive patient interview, a complete physical exam, document the assessment findings, develop preferential and differential diagnoses, and develop diagnostic reasoning skills. NP students will learn how to orally present their findings in a structured and organized manner during patient clinical encounters.
Corequisite: NUR 764
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NUR (0302) 756 - Advanced Pathophysiology Across the Adult Geriatric Lifespan
Credits: 3.00
Students will obtain an advanced understanding of concepts in human physiology and pathophysiology for advanced practice nurses. Concepts related to biological sciences including cell biology, tumor biology, immunology, genetics, and pathology are presented. The focus is on principles related to physiological and pathophysiological alterations across the lifespan.
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NUR (0302) 757 - Capstone Project
Credits: 1.00
The capstone project represents the culmination of a student’s work in the Master’s program. Each student will work with a capstone advisor towards completion of a scholarly project that represents a contribution to advanced practice nursing knowledge.
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NUR (0302) 758 - Capstone Project
Credits: 2.00
The capstone project represents the culmination of a student’s work in the Master’s program. Each student will work with a capstone advisor towards completion of a scholarly project that represents a contribution to advanced practice nursing knowledge.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 757
Free Note: May register for Nur 758 with “IP” grade in Nur 757
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NUR (0302) 759 - Capstone Project
Credits: 3.00
The capstone project represents the culmination of a student’s work in the Master’s program. Each student will work with a capstone advisor towards completion of a scholarly project that represents a contribution to advanced practice nursing knowledge.
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NUR (0302) 761 - Advanced Practice Professional Role & Practice Management
Credits: 2.00
Students examine role development of the professional nurse and leadership in advanced nursing practice. Analysis of social, cultural, economic and political contexts in which nurse practitioners provide holistic care are studied. Students will draw on both historical development and current changes in nurse practitioner education and practice.
Corequisite: NUR 633 NUR 636
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Explain the roles of advanced practice nurses with special consideration to the nurse practitioner.
2. Describe specific roles of nurse practitioners and doctorally- prepared nurse practitioners in various settings.
3. Differentiate between the governing bodies that dictate scope of practice.
4. Describe ethical and legal obligations of advanced practice.
5. Demonstrate the value of the collaboration process with other health care providers.
6. Identify nurse practitioner associations and their value in promoting the role.
7. Articulate a sound understanding of the nurse practitioner in regard to diagnosing, prescribing and treating patients.
8. Analyze the NP role in caring for diverse and vulnerable populations.
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NUR (0302) 763 - Advanced Pharmacology
Credits: 3.00
This three-credit theory course in clinical pharmacotherapeutics focuses on the pharmacotherapeutic use of medications for primary health care management by advanced nurse practitioners. Emphasis is placed on the clinical critical thinking process used to prescribe drugs in the management of specific illnesses. The New York State laws for advanced practice nurse prescriptive authority will be addressed. This course builds on prior knowledge of drug classification, actions, interaction, and adverse drug reactions. Core concepts include pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacotherapeutics, health related information, medication compliance, and issues that pertain to the prescribing of medication in advanced nursing practice.
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NUR (0302) 764 - Advanced Physical Assessment of the Adult
Credits: 3.00
This three-credit course will critically review and analyze health assessment as a model for the development of diagnostic reasoning skills. A regional approach to physical examination will be introduced and practiced and used to develop critical thinking and clinical decision making skills. The course builds on basic health assessment skills and emphasizes advanced assessment skills, lab work, interpretation, validation, documentation and analysis of assessment findings. A synthesis of the physical, psychosocial, cultural, developmental, occupational, and spiritual assessments will lead to a statement of the wellness/illness status and risk appraisal of the individual. Legal and ethical components of client interaction are included, as well as communication and leadership skills.
Corequisite:
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NUR (0302) 768 - Seminar in Evaluation Processes for Nurse Leaders
Credits: 2.00
Students will learn quality improvement across the healthcare continuum. The focus will be on the history and evolution of quality, its terms, principles, theories and practices as well as the role and importance of the regulatory agencies responsible for quality oversight.
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NUR (0302) 770 - Nursing Administration Theory and Practice
Credits: 3.00
Students explore the collaborative role of the nurse administrator in achieving an organization’s mission and vision. Students create innovative, evidence-based solutions to administrative challenges during a 100 hour practicum and reach self determined goals by providing guidance and constructive feedback in the seminar portion of the course.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 602 NUR 606 NUR 650
Free Note: For majors only
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NUR (0302) 789 - Educational Theories and Application to Learning
Credits: 3.00
Students are introduced to antecedents of modern educational research, learning theories and contemporary concepts and theories about how learning occurs. Students explore instructional applications within nursing curricula in academic, healthcare and community settings. Students propose and implement a teaching-learning event based on a learning research and theory.
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NUR (0302) 792 - Assessment and Measurement in Teaching
Credits: 3.00
Students will learn various measurement and evaluation techniques for use in all educational settings, including classroom, clinical, organizational and community education. Students will be introduced to qualities of good measurement and assessment instruments, test evaluation and the utilization and interpretation of standardized tests and their application.
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NUR (0302) 793 - Seminar and Practicum in Nursing Education
Credits: 2.00
Students demonstrate their learning in both practicum and seminar aspects of this course. Practicum includes classroom, clinical, and laboratory teaching, staff development, or consumer health education, with a master teacher as preceptor. Using their practicum experiences, students examine roles and responsibilities from theoretical, philosophical and experiential viewpoints during the seminar.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 679 , NUR 792 , NUR 706
Free Note 2: Required for MS in Nursing Education Students
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Identify attributes of an effective nurse educator.
2. Implement a teaching plan appropriate for a particular nursing education setting and need.
3. Apply appropriate learning theories and teaching strategies in the classroom and/or clinical setting.
4. Evaluate learners’ performance in a nursing education setting.
5. Integrate evidence-based teaching in the role of nurse educator.
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NUR (0302) 803 - Philosophical Foundations of Nursing Science
Credits: 3.00
This course is the first of core courses for doctoral students in nursing. Students begin to prepare for the role of the nurse scientist by exploring the philosophical foundations of the discipline and its science. An historical lens offers the student an opportunity to evaluate significant contributions to nursing science.
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NUR (0302) 804 - Instructional Design in Nursing Education
Credits: 3.00
This course is designed to facilitate the student’s application of teaching-learning theory to nursing education. Teaching methods and styles will be examined. The application of different teaching strategies for different populations and settings also will be explored. Linking learning objectives, teaching strategies and outcomes will be emphasized.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 803
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NUR (0302) 804 - Knowledge Development in Nursing
Credits: 3.00
This course is the second core course for doctoral students in nursing science. As a health science, nursing has a unique opportunity to develop its science using a variety of approaches. Nurse scientists require an understanding of epistemological issues to prepare them to contribute to further knowledge development.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 803
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NUR (0302) 805 - Research Seminar I: Problem Identification
Credits: 3.00
This course builds on Philosophical Foundations of Nursing Science and Knowledge Development in Nursing. Examine state of the science papers. Examine and critique mid-range theories to provide frameworks for research of student identified problems. Select and review instruments that measure specific phenomena for use in research.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 804
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NUR (0302) 806 - Health Policy Leadership
Credits: 3.00
This course focuses on health policy development, including the roles of interest groups and the application of research, economic analysis and advocacy in shaping health-related public policy. The course also explores the use of theoretical and conceptual frameworks in analyzing health-related policy.,
Prerequisite 1: NUR 805
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NUR (0302) 807 - Ethics in Health Care
Credits: 3.00
The student will examine the application of ethical theories and principles in health care and professional practice. The course will provide students with frameworks with which to analyze and respond to current and emerging issues related to clinical practice, public policy, public health and research.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 804
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NUR (0302) 808 - Qualitative Research Approaches
Credits: 3.00
This course introduces the student to several major approaches or methodologies and their origin. The specific way each tradition addresses the selection of participants, data collection and data analysis are compared and contrasted. The significance of selected approaches in the development of nursing science is examined.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 804
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NUR (0302) 809 - Qualitative Research Methods
Credits: 3.00
Building on the course Qualitative Research Approaches , the focus of this course is on the methods used in conducting qualitative research. Students will explore aspects of methods such as gaining entry in field research, recruiting participants, developing interview guides, observation and interviewing techniques, data collection procedures and data analysis.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 808
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NUR (0302) 812 - Quantitative Research Designs and Methods
Credits: 3.00
This course addresses designs and methods for the investigation of problems requiring quantitative approaches. Students critique published research and are engaged in actual data analysis using SPSS and other programs. The development and evaluation of selected instruments are examined. Students apply a specific design to an identified researchable problem.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 804
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NUR (0302) 813 - Research Seminar II: Proposal Development
Credits: 3.00
This course builds on both the research and nursing core sequence. It is taken in the last semester of course work and assists the student in preparing a draft proposal for defense. Elements of an effective proposal defense are analyzed. An overview of the IRB approval at this university is explored.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 809 NUR 812
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NUR (0302) 814 - Nursing Education and Diverse Learners
Credits: 3.00
The course will provide a balanced examination of the theory and application of various components of culture, linguistic, ethnic race, and gender diversity in education, of students. Learning styles, adult learning theory, and the needs of diverse learners including special needs populations will be explored.
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NUR (0302) 815 - Research in Nursing Education
Credits: 3.00
This course offers students the opportunity to build on previous knowledge of research, and apply this and new knowledge to the field of nursing education. Evidence based education will be explored. Students will analyze and synthesize research on such topics as faculty-student relationships, teaching styles and faculty development models.
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NUR (0302) 816 - Technology in Nursing Education
Credits: 3.00
This course explores the implementation and evaluation of technology in nursing education. Students analyze and critically assess the technology used in theory, laboratory, and clinical courses as well as within the healthcare delivery system. Topics to be covered include research on synchronous, asynchronous, and simulation learning.
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NUR (0302) 817 - Precepted Experience in Nursing Education
Credits: 2.00 to 4.00
This course provides students in the doctoral program a precepted education experience. In collaboration with faculty, students select and design an educational experience that builds on completed course work in nursing education and enhances their career goals. It is taken following completion of at least two nursing education courses.
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NUR (0302) 823 - Advanced Quantitative Analysis For Nursing Science I
Credits: 3.00
The first course of a sequence of two focuses on descriptive statistics, correlation, regression, multiple regression sets, scaling, and interactive effects and integrating understanding of inference and probability as they relate to nursing research. A range of methodologies is used for understanding and applying related statistical concepts and assumptions for nursing research.
Free Note: On admission, a graduate course in Statistics or Biostatistics taken at the Master’s level and completed within the last 5 years or alternatively, completing NUR 606 at Adelphi Univeristy
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NUR (0302) 824 - Advanced Quantitative Analysis For Nursing Science II
Credits: 3.00
This second course in a two course sequence focuses on experimental designs and multivariate statistics and includes content of ANOVA, MANOVA, ANCOVA, and modeling building. A range of methodologies specific to nursing research are used for understanding and applying related statistical concepts and assumptions.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 823
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NUR (0302) 874 - Leadership and Organizational Management in AP Nursing
Credits: 3.00
Students will understand the philosophical basis and knowledge of the principles needed for a leadership role as a nurse practitioner. Students will learn to effectively manage change processes and develop intra/inter-professional relationships in the health care arena by implementing strategies for organizational change, conflict management and high quality service.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 655
Corequisite: NUR 875
1. Analyze the scope of advanced nursing practice within the context of the clinical, sociocultural, political, economic, and organizational environment.
2. Analyze quality management issues related to advanced nursing practice.
3. Analyze theories and issues of leadership for advanced nursing practice, including organizational culture, empowerment, change and conflict, and equitable distribution of resources.
4. Develop a framework for planning, implementing and evaluating practice and organizational goals utilizing a strategic planning process.
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NUR (0302) 875 - Essentials of Epidemiology in AP Nursing
Credits: 3.00
Students are introduced to the study of epidemiology and distribution and determinates of health-related states or disease. Approaches in epidemiology are used to estimate the burden of disease, and in evaluation prevention strategies. The application to advanced practice nursing in the control of diseases and other health problems is explored.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 655
1. Evaluate the essential concepts of epidemiology and their impact on global health.
2. Analyze statistical concepts in epidemiological data and research.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of research and tools used to gather epidemiological data.
4. Describe diagnostic testing, levels of prevention, use of guidelines, and application evidence-based practice in epidemiology.
5. Describe the impact of genetic, cultural environmental, and legal/ethical issues related to epidemiology.
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NUR (0302) 876 - Translational Science in Nursing
Credits: 3.00
Students will learn essential information to apply research and evidence to change nursing practice. Students critique publications focusing on the relationship between problems and practice, choose theories to support dissemination and implementation, identify and analyze current evidence and develop plans that incorporate systems thinking for improved care.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 874 and NUR 875
Corequisite: NUR 877
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Identify and analyze clinical issues, particularly those involving quality and safety, for reflection and recommendation of system-wide plans for actions.
2. Select and evaluate dissemination and implementation theories that support effective adoption of best evidence for in-depth analysis.
3. Analyze the multiple processes of dissemination and implementation for the nurse as an individual and a member of a unit, system and community.
4. Evaluate the nature of complex highly reliable organizations and the role of nursing leader in care improvement.
5. Demonstrate understanding of multiple issues involved in the dissemination and implementation of a major practice change.
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NUR (0302) 877 - Healthcare Economics and Finance for AP Nursing
Credits: 3.00
This course addresses financial management, reimbursement, the impact of poor quality, adverse patient events and readmissions on the financial performance of an organization or individual practice. It will explore financial strategies that can promote and sustain the financial viability of a healthcare organization or practice.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 874 NUR 875
Corequisite: NUR 876
Upon completion of this course students will be able to:
1. Understand the impact of the health care reimbursement system on health care organizations and practices.
2. Utilize basic accounting and finance practices in the development of staffing, operating and capital budgets.
3. Conduct variance analysis in planning and managing budgets.
4. Critique the impact of quality outcomes on the financial performance of the organization or practice.
5. Perform standard financial analyses utilizing standard financial institutional information.
6. Assess an organization’s or practice’s financial condition and develop potential plans of actions that will strengthen the financial outlook.
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NUR (0302) 878 - Nursing Informatics for Advance Practice Nursing
Credits: 3.00
Students will explore the importance of representation of health information and data standardization in clinical information systems. The emphasize will be on understanding the functional, structural, and developmental specifics of the revisions of the health informatics classification systems such as DSM, ICD, SNOMED CT, DICOM, CCD and HL7.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 874 and NUR 875 and NUR 876 and NUR 877
Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to:
• Describe the history, purpose, and use of various health informatics coding and classification systems.
• Identify the structural, functional, and developmental specifics of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS).
• Describe the history, purpose, and use of the International Classification Systems (ICD).
• Identify the structural, developmental and functional specifics of the recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).
• Explain the relationship between the Continuity of Care Record (CCR) and the Continuity of Care Document (CCD).
• Identify and pinpoint potential errors that originates from the informatics system such as medication labeling errors and improve safety.
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NUR (0302) 879 - Social Determinants of Health for AP Nursing
Credits: 3.00
Students will analyze the effect of social determinants of health using an ethical perspective of health equity issues. Emphasis is on multiple dimensions of social determinants of health. To prepare students to be culturally competent who will address the complex issues of health disparities affecting vulnerable populations.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 874 and NUR 875 and NUR 876 and NUR 877 and NUR 878
Corequisite: NUR 880
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NUR (0302) 880 - Legal and Ethical Considerations in AP Nursing
Credits: 3.00
Students will learn essential knowledge of the legal and ethical standards applicable to advanced nursing practice. Students critique case studies focusing on ethical practice dilemmas, choose theories to support ethical decision making, and identify and analyze current legal regulations pursuant to advanced nursing practice within the healthcare system.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 874 and NUR 875 and NUR 876 and NUR 877 and NUR 878
Corequisite: NUR 879
At the conclusion of the course the students will be able to:
1. Identify and analyze legal/regulatory issues relevant to advanced practice, particularly those involving scope of practice, for reflection and recommendation of individual and system-wide plans of practice.
2. Select and evaluate ethical theories for in-depth analysis of ethical dilemmas of practice.
3. Analyze and debate the multiple facets of ethical decision making for the nurse as an individual and a member of a unit, system and community.
4. Evaluate the nature of complex organizations and its influence on the role of the advanced practice nurse in influencing and improving the ethical and legal decisions involved in patient care.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the multiple issues involved in the complex ethical decisions of today’s provision of advanced practice nursing
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NUR (0302) 881 - DNP Project I Project Planning and Proposal
Credits: 3.00
In this course, students develop a proposal for their DNP Project derived from a residency practice experience. Beginning with the identification of a problem statement supported by the literature, students proceed to developing their proposal and present their project to peers and faculty for scholarly critique.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 874 and NUR 875 and NUR 876 and NUR 877 and NUR 878 and NUR 879 and NUR 880
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Understand the multiple factors that impact topic selection.
2. Demonstrate the ability to synthesize current literature.
3. Develop a problem statement that reflects the state of the clinical science and fills a gap in knowledge.
4. Prepare a written description, based upon both the nature of the problem and the literature, of the methodology needed for the project.
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NUR (0302) 882 - DNP Residency I Adult Gerontology Primary Care
Credits: 1.00
Students focus on the comprehensive and systematic assessment of healthcare problems in complex situations in this 100 hour practicum. Diverse and culturally sensitive approaches are used in developing an awareness of the role of the nurse leader. It is the first of three sequential courses in the DNP program.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 880 and NUR 879 and NUR 878
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Synthesize principles of evidence-based practice and appropriate theoretical frameworks into the nurse leader role as the foundation for the assessment of a healthcare issues
2. Analyze a healthcare issue for the purpose of improving practice of care and health outcomes.
3. Interpret the results of problem analysis to determine specific interventions that contribute to achievement of optimal outcomes.
4. Demonstrate advanced levels of clinical practice in designing, delivering, and evaluating care in complex situations.
5. Demonstrate patient care expertise with emphasis on independent and inter-professional clinical practice.
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NUR (0302) 883 - Seminar in Clinical Genetics and Genomics
Credits: 3.00
The student will explore genetics and genomics as it influences the conceptualization of health and illness. A case study approach is used to explore predictive models before the onset of disease. Students evaluate clinical issues of genetic testing and screening, individualized risk assessment and predictions throughout the lifespan.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 874 and NUR 875 and NUR 876 and NUR 877 and NUR 878 and NUR 879 and NUR 880
Corequisite: NUR 881 and NUR 882
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. Identify appropriate genetic testing and screening for proactive risk assessments of primary care patients
2. Evaluate current evidence for practice for the explanation and provision of genetic disease risk assessments and treatment outcomes for primary care patients
3. Utilize information technology to provide individualized and personalized patient care interventions through decision support and data set analysis.
4. Integrate knowledge of genetics and genomics with pathophysiology, epidemiology, social and cultural determinants of health, health belief models and alternative therapies in conjunction with health promotion and disease prevention models of patient care.
5. Synthesize the legal and ethical issues to protect the use of genetics knowledge for patients and families into patient care plans
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NUR (0302) 884 - DNP Project II
Credits: 4.00
Students will implement the project proposed in DNP Project I and collect data for evaluation. Issues of obtaining necessary permissions, budget planning, and policy development will be explored.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 874 and NUR 875 and NUR 876 and NUR 877 and NUR 878 and NUR 879 and NUR 880 and NUR 881 and NUR 882 and NUR 883
Corequisite: NUR 885
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. Judge a current practice, procedure, policy, setting and/or system intervention for DNP practice.
2. Demonstrate the construction of a monitoring and implementation plan for DNP projects
3. Evaluate how the accrual of evidence for validity, predicted impact, and potential applicability is necessary to project implementation.
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NUR (0302) 885 - DNP Residency II in Adult Gerontology Primary Care
Credits: 2.00
Students focus on the comprehensive and systematic assessment of healthcare problems in complex situations in this 200 hour practicum. Diverse and culturally sensitive approaches are used in developing an awareness of the role of the nurse leader. It is the second of three sequential courses in the DNP program.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 874 and NUR 875 and NUR 876 and NUR 877 and NUR 878 and NUR 879 and NUR 880 and NUR 881 and NUR 882 and NUR 883
Corequisite: NUR 884
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Integrate principles of evidence-based practice and appropriate theoretical frameworks in constructing interventions to address an identified healthcare problem.
2. Develop a comprehensive approach to positively improve outcomes related to a healthcare problem.
3. Analyze the development of evidence-based interventions to positively address a healthcare problem
Engage in critical reflection regarding the leadership behaviors essential to developing positive inter/intraprofessional relationships and team science.
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NUR (0302) 886 - DNP Project III
Credits: 4.00
Students evaluate and disseminate the project carried out in DNP Project II. Students prepare a scholarly paper critically analyzing their project, implement their plan for project dissemination, and present their findings to peers and faculty.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 874 and NUR 875 and NUR 876 and NUR 877 and NUR 878 and NUR 879 and NUR 880 and NUR 881 and NUR 882 and NUR 883 and NUR 884 and NUR 885
Upon completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. Critically analyze the project and its implementation using the evaluation plan developed in 0302-884 DNP Project II.
2. Disseminate the knowledge from the implemented project using the plan developed in 0302-884 DNP Project II.
3. Synthesize and evaluate the project and knowledge gained by presenting to DNP students and faculty.
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NUR (0302) 887 - DNP Residency III in Adult Gerontology Primary Care
Credits: 2.00
Students focus on the comprehensive and systematic assessment of healthcare problems in complex situations in this 200 hour practicum. Diverse and culturally sensitive approaches are used in developing an awareness of the role of the nurse leader. It is the third of three sequential courses in the DNP program.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 874 and NUR 875 and NUR 876 and NUR 877 and NUR 878 and NUR 879 and NUR 880 and NUR 881 and NUR 882 and NUR 883 and NUR 884 and NUR 885
Corequisite: NUR 886
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Assess the organization/system climate for readiness for change
2. Integrate principles of evidence-based practice and appropriate theoretical frameworks in planning, implementing, managing and evaluating interventions to address a healthcare problem.
3. Implement a comprehensive approach to planning, managing and evaluating projects and programs to positively affect healthcare outcomes.
4. Analyze the planning, implementation, management and evaluation of evidence-based interventions to address the healthcare problem.
5. Model the leadership behaviors needed to guide & mentor others.
6. Engage in critical reflection regarding the leader behaviors essential to guiding and mentoring for dissemination and implementation of change.
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NUR (0302) 889 - Dissertation Guidance I
Credits: 3.00
Students work independently with faculty on his/her approved dissertation proposal. May be repeated as often as necessary until successful dissertation defense.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 813
Free Note: Completion of ALL courework and Admission to Candidacy
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NUR (0302) 890 - Dissertation Guidance II
Credits: 3.00
Students work independently with faculty on his/her approved dissertation proposal. May be repeated as often as necessary until successful dissertation defense.
Prerequisite 1: NUR 813
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NUR (0302) 891 - Dissertation Guidance: III
Credits: 3.00
This course is arranged in an independent study format with the dissertation chairperson for supervision and assistance in developing and completing the doctoral dissertation.
Free Note: This supplements the two 3-credit courses–NUR 889 & and is for 1-3 credits for Summer.
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NUT (0306) 549 - Human Nutrition
Credits: 3.00
This is a current and comprehensive introduction to Nutrition and Nutrition therapy. Focus is on normal Nutrition, including digestion, metabolism, vitamins and minerals, life cycle Nutrition, and clinical Nutrition, pathophysiology and Nutrition therapy for medical conditions. This includes applying Nutrition knowledge and skills to daily life and the clinical setting.
Free Note: Class will be held last 7 weeks of semester
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NUT (0306) 550 - Nutrition Assessment
Credits: 3.00
Students will learn the major methods of Nutritional assessment (dietary, anthropometric, biometric, and clinical), including National Nutrition surveys and surveillances (NHANES, etc.) utilized by healthcare professionals in health promotion and disease prevention. Emphasis will be on community Nutrition, corporate health, sports medicine, and public health, as well as the hospitalized individual.
Prerequisite 1: NUT 549
Free Note: Class will be held first 7 weeks of semester
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NUT (0306) 551 - Nutrition In The Life Cycle
Credits: 3.00
Students will explore Nutritional considerations for growth, development, and normal functioning of individuals in each stage of the lifespan, from preconception to geriatrics, including special needs and common disorders, utilized by health professionals in health promotion and disease prevention. This greatly expands on what is covered in NUR549 Human Nutrition.
Prerequisite 1: NUT 551
Free Note: Class will be held last 7 weeks of semester
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NUT (0306) 552 - Nutrition & Exercise Physiology
Credits: 3.00
Students will gain knowledge of the interaction of Nutrition with exercise physiology in training, performance, and fitness for the general and athletic populations, as well as for overall health and wellness, certain diseases, aging, and special populations. Emphasis will be nutrients, energy, and activity in health promotion and disease prevention.
Prerequisite 1: NUT 551
Free Note: Class will be held first 7 weeks of semester
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NUT (0306) 553 - Nutrition and Obesity
Credits: 3.00
Students will explore the pathophysiology of obesity and its treatment with medical Nutrition therapy, including causes, prevention, and use of Nutritional assessment techniques to evaluate dietary, biochemical, and anthropometric changes in the disease process. Students will develop clinical practice skills by using a case study approach.
Prerequisite 1: NUT 553
Free Note: Class will be held last 7 weeks of semester
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