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A major responsibility of nurses is to help ensure safe administration of medication by having an in-depth understanding of drug categories and how each type interacts with other drugs in the body. In this course, students explore foundational pharmacologic principles and topics, including key drug actions and interactions, effects of various categories of drugs, and pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
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Through case studies and other functional applications, students learn about the pathophysiology related to major health problems across the lifespan and the pharmacologic management of those problems. They examine the cellular aspects of disease, pathophysiological signs and symptoms, and dynamics of body defenses. Students also consider pathopharmacological implications in the practice of nursing.
If you are a licensed registered nurse (RN) interested in taking courses, you can apply as a nondegree student.
Requests from nondegree students are considered on an individual basis by the coordinator of student services and the dean. The specific course being requested and the student-faculty ratio within it will be considered.
Note: students pursuing a nursing degree at Empire State College have first rights to open places in all nursing course offerings. Nondegree students are permitted to take only two of the required nursing courses prior to enrolling in the program, which are:
Undergraduate level: NURS 3010 Health Assessment and NURS 3015 Pharmacology
Graduate level: NURS 6005 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice and NURS 6010 Professional Role Development and Ethics
Note: Graduate level nondegree students must provide an official transcript verifying completion of a bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) from a regionally accredited institution prior to registration
To apply as a nondegree student, please complete the online application.
To better facilitate students' completion of the professional nursing program within a four year timeline, NNU's Department of Nursing created a plan of study for all undergraduate nursing students. It is recommended that students use this plan as they register for courses each year. Applications for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program are due February 15. If admitted, the BSN program begins fall semester of the sophomore year.
Students admitted to the nursing major are limited to a maximum of 16 credits per semester. For any additional credits, permission must be requested in writing to the Admission & Progression Committee. The student can only register for additional credits after receiving approval from the Admission & Progression Committee.
NURS 3000 (F/S) Pathophysiology. This course examines the pathophysiology of
disease processes throughout the life span. The processes of genetic mutation, cellular
injury and proliferation, fluid and electrolyte imbalances, and inflammatory, immune and
stress responses are integrated into alterations in body systems. Body systems covered
in this course include the neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, renal,
musculoskeletal, hematological, integumentary, endocrine and reproductive. Implications
for nursing care posed by these system alterations are also presented. Registration
requires faculty approval prior to acceptance to nursing program ....................................4 s.h.
Prerequisite: BIOL 1010, 1020, 2500, CHEM 1010 or 1020
NURS 3004 (F/S) Basic Medical Terminology and Math for Medications
Administration. This course is designed to introduce students to medical abbreviations,
prepare students to read medication documents and accurately calculate medical dosages
and solutions. Course will introduce the basic structure of medical words, including prefixes,
suffixes, word roots, combining forms, and singular/plural forms. Emphasis is on spelling,
definitions and pronunciation of diagnostic, therapeutic, and symptomatic terminology
of all body systems, as well as medical and surgical terminology. Course will also include
dimensional analysis method of calculation, systems of measurements, medication
administrations, intravenous flow rates, and dosage calculations. Students are expected
to be proficient in basic math including addition, subtraction, fractions, decimals,
percentages, and roman numerals prior to the first class. Students are required to pass
the final Dosage Calculations exam with a score of 90% or better prior to progression to
courses requiring clinical placement. Registration requires faculty approval prior to
acceptance to nursing program..........................................................................................2 s.h.
Prerequisite: MATH 1560
Co-requisite: NURS 3015
NURS 3005 (F/S/U) The Science of Human Pathophysiology. This course examines
the pathophysiology of disease processes throughout the life span. The processes of
genetic mutation, cellular injury, and proliferation, fluid and electrolyte imbalances, and
inflammatory, immune and stress responses are integrated into alterations in body systems.
Body systems covered in this course include the neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory,
gastrointestinal, renal, musculoskeletal, hematological, integumentary, endocrine and
reproductive. Implications for nursing care posed by these system alterations are also
presented............................................................................................................................4 s.h.
Prerequisite: NURS 3310, 3315, TCOM 2410
NURS 3015 (F/S) Foundations of Contemporary Nursing Practice. This course
introduces students to the basic care nursing skills essential to the nursing role.
Emphasizes theoretical and practical concepts of nursing skills and roles within the
context of the nursing process, holistic care, and a variety of health care settings.
Students will be challenged to use evidence-based research, critical thinking and
problem solving in developing the ability to apply an integrated nursing therapeutics
approach for clients experiencing health alterations across the lifespan. Campus lab
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experience is used initially; off campus clinical experience completes the hands-on
portion. Credit for this course requires satisfactory completion of clinical experience
in related healthcare setting ...............................................................................................5 s.h.
Prerequisite: BIOL 1010, 1020, 2500, MATH 1560, CHEM 1020 or 1010, PSYC 3330
Pre/Co-requisite: NURS 3004
NURS 3020 (F/S) Health Assessment. This course focuses on development of skills
in conducting a comprehensive client health history and physical exam. Students will
learn developmentally and culturally appropriate approaches in interview techniques,
the use of standard assessment instruments and tools, how to analyze data to identify
areas of health maintenance or promotion and appropriate documentation of collected
data. Registration requires faculty approval prior to acceptance to nursing program .......4 s.h.
Prerequisite: BIOL 1010, 1020, CHEM 1020 or 1010, PSYC 3330
Co-requisite: NURS 3015
NURS 3115 (S/F) Nursing in Adult Health Care I. This course introduces the junior
level nursing student to health promotion topics, minor disease processes, diagnostic
and laboratory testing, and nursing care management across the health-illness continuum
to include the elderly population. Special emphasis is placed on the nursing process
which will assist the nursing student to perform physical, behavioral, psychological,
spiritual, socioeconomic, and environmental assessments................................................6 s.h.
Prerequisite: NURS 3000, 3004, 3015, 3020
Co-requisite: NURS 3130
NURS 3130 (S/F) Pharmacology I. This course focuses on introducing the relationship
between pharmacologic and pharmacokinetic knowledge and nursing practice with
emphasis placed on understanding the reasons behind selection of route, dose, and dosing
schedules required for the safe administration of medications to individuals across the
lifespan ..............................................................................................................................2 s.h.
Prerequisite: NURS 3000, 3004, 3015, 3020
Pre/Co-requisite: NURS 3115
NURS 3140 (F/S) Nursing Research. In this course, students obtain a basic
understanding of how reliable evidence is used to form practice guidelines. Emphasis
is placed on the research process including data collection, documentation, and
dissemination of evidence. Students will learn to use their knowledge of the nursing
process, communication skills, and critical thinking skills to promote evidence-based
care within the inter-professional team. Course requires effective use of library and
internet resources...............................................................................................................3 s.h.
Prerequisite: NURS 3000,3004, 3015, 3020
NURS 3165 (F/S) Nursing in Women’s Health and Newborn Care
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NURS 3310 Dimensions of Professional Nursing. This course introduces the student
to the scope of professional practice, which builds on personal strengths and prior nursing
knowledge acquired in lower-division nursing courses. The course also focuses on selfawareness and the transformation experience, which socializes the returning RN into the
role of the baccalaureate nurse. The course will focus on the quest for self-knowledge,
personal planning and career advancement, and the unending issues in practice aiming
to sharpen critical thinking skills and to strengthen conceptual and theoretical nursing
knowledge..........................................................................................................................4 s.h.
Co-requisite: TCOM 2410
NURS 3315 Introduction to Healthcare Informatics. This course introduces the basic
concepts relevant to healthcare informatics and the use of computerized information
systems in healthcare organizations to registered nurse students. The main focus is to
discover how computerized applications aid the healthcare team to evaluate health,
wellness, and illness to provide and communicate positive patient outcomes across the
lifespan ..............................................................................................................................4 s.h.
Prerequisite: NURS 3310
Co-requisite: TCOM 2410
NURS 3330 Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice. This course provides a basic
understanding for registered nurse students of how reliable evidence is used to form
practice guidelines. Emphasis is placed on effectively evaluating and utilizing research
to promote evidence-based practice within the interdisciplinary team to improve patient
outcomes across the lifespan .............................................................................................4 s.h.
Prerequisite: NURS 3310, 3315, TCOM 2410
NURS 3410 Health and Physical Assessment. This course is designed to improve
and build upon health assessment skills the RN-BSN students are already familiar with.
Through didactic and practice sessions, the students will build upon their knowledge of
history taking and physical assessment. The focus will be on the assessments of adults
who are healthy or have commonly occurring deviations from health. Skills taught and
practiced include interview techniques, the use of standard assessment instruments, data
analysis, documentation, and interventions to promote and/or maintain health. Skills
related to knowledge integration, communication, and decision-making for a culturally
diverse population will be emphasized..............................................................................4 s.h.
Prerequisite: NURS 3310, 3315, TCOM 2410
NURS 3420 Spiritual and Cultural Considerations in Nursing. This course promotes
the provision of nursing care within a spiritual and cultural framework. Emphasis will be
placed on the importance of understanding human behavior and of promoting, maintaining
and restoring the holistic health of individuals, families and communities within their
cultural, socioeconomic and religious contexts. Emphasis will also be placed on how
cultural and spiritual beliefs influence a person’s health care practices............................4 s.h.
Prerequisite: NURS 3310, 3315, TCOM 2410
NURS 4000 (F/S) Professional Nursing in Contemporary Society. In this course,
students are introduced to the professional practice of nursing in today’s society. Discussion
consists of historical, ethical, legal, and information management issues. Emphasis is
placed on an understanding of the inherent values of altruism, autonomy, human dignity,
integrity, and social justice that are fundamental to the discipline of nursing. Students will
apply ethics, communication, and accountability to the understanding and implementation
of patient care. Students will learn to ethically manage data, information, knowledge,
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and technology to communicate effectively and to provide safe and effective patient
care .....................................................................................................................................2 s.h
Prerequisite: All 3000-level NURS courses
NURS 4020 (F/S) Community/Public Health Nursing. In this course, students will focus
on the health of individuals, families, and populations in the community, through analysis
of the community’s culture, values and wellbeing and by designing and implementing
nursing interventions to promote and maintain health of populations within the community.
In addition, students spend 90 hours in this course assessing, planning, and delivering health
care to individual clients of different cultures, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds when
practicing within the public health clinics, occupational health facilities, home health
agencies, the public schools, and community volunteer organizations serving vulnerable
populations. Credit for this course requires satisfactory completion of clinical experience
in related healthcare setting ...............................................................................................4 s.h.
Prerequisite: All 3000-level NURS courses
NURS 4100 (F/S) Nursing in Child & Family Health Care. This course focuses on a
family centered approach to the nursing care of children and adolescents. Students focus
on promoting, maintaining, and restoring health and facilitating adaptation in the family
using a holistic approach. Principles included are growth and development, assessment,
risk reduction and child and family education. Credit for this course requires satisfactory
completion of clinical experience in related healthcare setting.........................................4 s.h.
Prerequisite: All 3000-level nursing courses
NURS 4110 (F/S) Nursing in Mental Health Care. This course focuses on knowledge
and skills needed to promote mental wellness, maintain mental health, and care for persons
experiencing mental illness across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on cultural competence,
human rights, advocacy, altruism, therapeutic communication, interdisciplinary
collaboration, milieu management, socioeconomic awareness, holism, and professionalism.
Clinical emphasis is placed on delivering safe, humanistic high quality care to individuals,
families, groups, communities, and populations experiencing mental illness in a variety
of settings. Credit for this course requires satisfactory completion of clinical experience
in related health care setting ..............................................................................................5 s.h.
Prerequisite: All 3000-level NURS courses, NURS 4000, 4020, 4100, 4115, 4130
NURS 4115 (S/F) Nursing in Adult Health Care II This senior level nursing course
continues to integrate nursing knowledge and skills mastered in the NURS 3122 course.
The student will be expected to identify and incorporate health promotion interventions,
understand more advanced disease processes, utilize diagnostic and laboratory testing
resources, and implement nursing care specific to the patient population being served in
the health care environment. The focus of this course will be centered on the elderly
population. Special emphasis is placed on nursing students successfully applying critical
reasoning skills both in the classroom and clinical setting................................................6 s.h.
Prerequisite: All 3000-level NURS courses
Co-requisite: NURS 4130
NURS 4120 (F/S) Nursing Leadership and Management. This course focuses on
knowledge and skills relevant in leadership and management, quality improvement,
patient safety, finance, and communication / collaboration with healthcare professionals
in various clinical settings to promote high quality patient care. Topics such as leadership
styles, skills and strategies; organizational structures, process of change, problem-solving,
communication principles, conflict resolution, teamwork skills, delegation, supervision;
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CQI principles, benchmarking, processes, and monitoring; patient safety principles;
risk management; ethical and legal issues; scope of practice and healthcare finance
as it relates to budgets will serve as the foundation. Students will enhance their abilities
to become participatory decision-makers, set priority; and manage and evaluate nursing
care ....................................................................................................................................3 s.h.
Prerequisite: All 3000-level NURS courses; NURS 4000, 4020, 4100, 4115
Pre/Co-requisite: 4110
NURS 4130 (S/F) Pharmacology II. This course continues to focuses on the relationship
between pharmacologic and pharmacokinetic knowledge and nursing practice with
emphasis placed on applying critical thinking skills to safe medication administration
across the lifespan..............................................................................................................2 s.h.
Prerequisite: All 3000-level NURS courses
Co-requisite: NURS 4020, 4100, 4115
NURS 4200 (F/S) Capstone For Nursing Practice. This course is a combined didactic
and clinical practicum course to support the transition of the senior-level nursing student
to a professional practice role. The didactic portion prepares the senior nursing student
for the required comprehensive competency assessment, the National Council Licensure
Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), and the role of the professional registered
nurse. The didactic portion combined with the clinical integration portion of this course
emphasizes effective communication, nursing assessment, diagnostic and laboratory
interpretation, appropriate nursing interventions, patient and family education, critical
reasoning skills, interdisciplinary teamwork, prioritization and delegation, and time
management skills essential for the successful transition into professional practice.
Successful completion of this course required the student to satisfactorily complete
120 precepted clinical hours..............................................................................................4 s.h.
Prerequisite: All 3000-level NURS courses, NURS 4000, 4020, 4100, 4115, 4130
Pre/Co-requisites: NURS 4120, 4110
NURS 4310 Nursing Ethics. In this course, students will explore ethical considerations
in contemporary nursing. Topics include: historical forces influencing the development
of nursing, ethical theory and principles, values clarification and development, ethical
decision-making, legal issues, professional relationship issues, practice issues related
to technology, patients’ right to self-determination, palliative care and end of life
issues, scholarship, economic, social, and gender issues, and global nursing including
transcultural and spiritual considerations. This course will require students to
demonstrate a competency in caring for the body, mind, and spirit of the individual,
family, and community, while exploring their own ethical and values systems ...............4 s.h.
Prerequisites: NURS 3310, 3315, TCOM 2410
NURS 4410 Principles of Leadership and Management. This course provides
registered nurse students with the opportunity to synthesize previous learning and
experiences related to the role of professional nurse as leader and a manager in providing
for the delivery of health care in the ever-changing health care market. RN-BSN students
will investigate and further develop their own professional role as managers of patient
care, as leaders in health care policy-making, as advocates for patient’s rights, as
educators of patients, the community, and of other health care professionals. The student
will learn about caring for the public’s community health problems and the promotion of
community preventative health programs with a focus on local, state, and federal health
policy issues that impact individuals, families, and groups. This course integrates
organizational behavior and health and social policy in discussions and assignments, and
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begins the culminating service learning project which is completed in the final course
in the program of study......................................................................................................4 s.h.
Prerequisite: NURS 3310, 3315, 3330, 3410, 3420, 4310, TCOM 2410
NURS 4420 Capstone for Registered Nurses. This course requires students to use
knowledge from previous nursing courses particularly leadership, ethics and research, in
relation to class/blackboard discussions and the service learning project. Patricia Benner’s
philosophical view of nursing practice—how the knowledge of practice is acquired and
how it develops over time—will serve as the starting point for blackboard debate.
Additionally, students are expected to engage in activities that focus on professional role
development such as writing and publishing in nursing. Clinical emphasis is placed on
the design, research, and presentation of a service learning project in a community
setting ................................................................................................................................4 s.h.
Prerequisite: NURS 3310, 3315, 3330, 3410, 3420, 4310, 4410, TCOM 2410
NURS 4990 (F/S) Comprehensive Assessment. Undergraduate-level and Registered
Nurse students. All candidates for a degree from King are required to demonstrate
competency in their major field of study. The final competency is focused on assessment
of readiness to practice as a registered nurse at the baccalaureate level. For traditional
BSN students, a standardized, proctored assessment will be given to help determine
students’ preparedness for the NCLEX. Prior to graduation, seniors in the traditional
nursing program are required to successfully pass this standardized comprehensive
assessment. Failure to achieve at least 95% predictability of passing the NCLEX on a
proctored standardized comprehensive predictor will result in a grade of “F.” Registered
Nurse students will address the standards and competencies outlines in the American
Association of Colleges and Nurses (AACN) Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for
Professional Nursing Practice in a reflective written assignment. This comprehensive
writing assignment will link knowledge gained through educational experiences to
professional practice congruent with the AACU standards and competencies .................0 s.h.
NURS 5000 (S,U) Theoretical Basis of Nursing Practice. This is a core course that
prepares students to critique, evaluate, and utilize theory within their practice. In addition
to nursing theories, relevant theories from related disciplines are addressed. The goal is
to help students conceptualize a theoretical basis for advanced nursing practice that is
comprehensive and holistic, and has the potential to impact patient care delivery models
and improve patient outcomes...........................................................................................3 s.h.
NURS 5001 (S,U) Research Designs in Nursing. This is a core course which focuses
on the knowledge and skills needed to critically analyze and evaluate research literature
in order to answer clinical questions. The student will learn how to initiate a line of
inquiry using comprehensive databases. Statistics and research methods will help the
student to effectively critique the status of the existing evidence to determine if a change
is indicated to improve nursing practice and patient outcomes. Students gain knowledge
and skills in evidence-based practice by the collection, interpretation, and integration
of the best available evidence............................................................................................3 s.h.
NURS 5002 (F/S) Advanced Pathophysiology. This course prepares nurses with
advanced knowledge and understanding of the pathologic mechanisms of disease to
serve as a foundation for clinical assessment, clinical decision-making, pharmacotherapeutics, and nursing interventions. Course content examines deviations from
homeostasis, genetic and epigenetic influences of disease in body systems across the
lifespan. A systematic survey of diseases within body systems including etiology,
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epidemiology, and clinical manifestations is explored. Current research findings are
explored and utilized in this class......................................................................................3 s.h.
NURS 5004 (F/S) Advanced Physical Assessment and Health Promotion. This
course focuses on the development and practice of advanced health assessment skills
needed for delivery of culturally competent care across the lifespan. Diagnostic reasoning
is used to interpret data obtained from the history, physical examination, and diagnostic
procedures to generate a comprehensive health assessment and problem list. Domains
of interest include: family processes, transcultural issues, nutrition, genetic variations,
growth and development, spirituality, and health promotion. Students refine the health
assessment and clinical judgment skills needed to relate findings to underlying pathophysiologic changes in the client’s health status in order to plan therapeutic and healing
interventions.....................................................................................................................3 s. h.
NURS 5006 (S,U) Advanced Pharmacology. This course provides the advanced
knowledge of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacotherapeutics needed
to initiate safe and appropriate pharmacological treatment in the management of disease
processes across the life span. Special concerns regarding developmental status,
nutritional status, health status, cultural influences or membership in a high-risk group
are identified. Strategies for counseling and education to promote adherence are
explored. Ethics, cost effectiveness, legalities and regulations related to prescription
writing are addressed. Students are introduced to the use of electronic drug databases
for point-of-care decision-making based on up-to-date drug information ........................3 s.h.
Prerequisite: NURS 5002, 5004
NURS 5010 (F/S) Social, Cultural and Political Perspectives on Healthcare and
Delivery Systems. This core course provides an overview of social, political and cultural
issues impacting today’s global healthcare system, enabling students to explore and
develop strategies to be influential in social and health policy formation and consumer
health advocacy. Global awareness including an understanding of ethical and legal
accountability, patient vulnerability, and culturally sensitive care are emphasized.
In-depth exploration of strategies for health promotion and disease prevention for
communities are highlighted in this course .......................................................................3 s.h.
NURS 5012 (F/S/U) Global Health Awareness. This course offers an introduction to
the practice of global health nursing, the political, economic, and cultural processes of
globalization, and their impact on population health and health care systems. Students
will examine varying meanings of health as well as the range of factors that encourage
the health of some and exclude it from others. The course includes the study of a global
health ethical framework based on human rights, cultural diversity, and social justice.
Students will have an enhanced understanding of the global dimensions of health and
disease, various strategic health initiatives, and correlating health care interventions.
Attention will be paid to a variety of topics including HIV/AIDS, human trafficking,
infectious diseases, health in reproduction, social determinants of health, and more .......3 s.h.
NURS 5014 (F/S) Healthcare Informatics. The focus of this core course is exploring
and understanding the concepts relevant to health care informatics and the use of
computerized information systems in health care organizations. A main focus is the
use of computerized applications by nurses to support decision-making in clinical,
administrative, and educational settings. The development of information management
skills and the use of the internet are emphasized as a means to evaluate health, wellness,
and illness, thereby, positively influencing patient outcomes...........................................3 s.h.
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NURS 5018 (S,U) FNP I: Care of Women and Families. This course is designed to
prepare the student for the delivery of culturally competent care in diverse settings to
women and families across the lifespan. With an emphasis on reproductive, gynecological,
and family health issues, the student will acquire the knowledge and develop critical
thinking skills that allow for the application of evidence in the promotion, prevention,
renewal, and maintenance of health among women and families from various social
and economic backgrounds ...............................................................................................3 s.h.
60 clinical hours
Prerequisite: NURS 5002, 5004, 5014
Co-requisite: NURS 5006
NURS 5019 (F,U) FNP II: Care of Geriatric and Adult Populations. This is the
second course in primary care of the family. This course continues the development of
skills in decision-making and the use of an evidence-based approach in the clinical
management of families through the life cycle. In addition, the course includes study and
clinical application of major theories of health promotion, risk assessment, differential
diagnosis, health behavior change, and disease prevention across the lifespan. Cultural
and socioeconomic factors are explored. Scope of practice issues continue to be
addressed ...........................................................................................................................6 s.h.
180 clinical hours
Prerequisite: NURS 5006, 5018
NURS 5021 (F) Pediatric Growth and Development/Health Promotion and Illness
Prevention. This course provides the pediatric nurse practitioner student with a
foundational theoretical and knowledge base of the developmental needs of children.
Emphasis is placed on the provision of the developmentally appropriate health promotion
and disease prevention methods. The course focuses on developmental milestones,
nutrition anticipatory guidance, safety, screening, and immunizations for children,
birth through adolescence..................................................................................................6 s.h.
Prerequisites: NURS 5001, 5002, 5004, 5018
Co-Requisite: NURS 5006
NURS 5023 (F/S) FNP III: Care of Pediatric Population. This course focuses on the
management of common pediatric health and illness concerns using an evidence-based
approach to assessment, differential diagnosis, and management. Includes the study of
clinical application of major theories of health promotion and assessment, family dynamics,
health behavior change, and disease prevention for the well child and adolescent. Student
will develop skills in the collaborative management of the ill pediatric and adolescent
patient. Scope of practice issues are addressed .................................................................3 s.h.
120 clinical hours
Prerequisite: NURS 5019
NURS 5024 (S,U) FNP IV: Seminar and Intensive Practicum. This course builds
on the previous FNP course sequence and requires synthesis of advanced practice
knowledge base and family nurse practitioner clinical skills for effective management
of complex clinical problems across the lifespan. The emphasis is on acute and chronic
illness as it affects all age groups. This course requires increasingly independent clinical
application of evidence-based approaches to the assessment, health promotion,
differential diagnosis, and management of families in their cultural and socioeconomic
context. Scope of practice issues continue to be addressed...............................................6 s.h.
240 clinical hours
Prerequisite: NURS 5023
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NURS 5025 (U) Seminar and Intensive Practicum: Pediatric Acute Illness and Chronic
Disease Management. This is the final course in the pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP)
concentration. This seminar and practicum course provides the PNP student with 240 hours
of clinical practice. The emphasis of this course is on the identification and management
of common acute and chronic pediatric disease patterns. Disease prevention, anticipatory
guidance, family wellness and the role of the practitioner as a family advocate are
emphasized ........................................................................................................................6 s.h.
Prerequisites: NURS 5001, 5002, 5004, 5006, 5014, 5018, 5021, 5023
Co-requisite: NURS 5026
NURS 5026 (S,U) Practice Management and Advanced Role Development. This
course examines issues related to assuming the advanced practice role including the legal
and ethical aspects of practice, quality assurance issues, patient advocacy, leadership,
interdisciplinary collaboration, and the stewardship of resources. Emphasis is placed on
demonstrating a clear understanding of the professional nurse practitioner role and the
transition to the professional clinicians’ role, including certification and licensure
requirements. Current practice issues affecting nurse practitioners are examined............3 s.h.
Co-requisite: NURS 5024
NURS 5030 (F) Principles of Teaching and Learning. This course provides an
introduction to the principles of teaching and learning in the context of nursing
education. A variety of strategies to facilitate learning in cognitive, psychomotor, and
affective domains are introduced. The student will develop learning activities for the
traditional, non-traditional, and online learning environments. The use of evidence-based
theories to support teaching and learning are explored. The student will analyze individual
factors which impact learning and may require adaptation of teaching strategies............3 s.h.
NURS 5032 (U) Curriculum Development & Implementation in Nursing Education.
This course introduces the student to the essentials of curriculum development as it
applies to nursing education. The student will explore the relationship of nursing
curricula to the mission and philosophy of parent institutions and to national guidelines
for nursing education at all levels. Accreditation, standards of professional nursing
practice, legal, and ethical issues are analyzed within the context of curriculum
development and program evaluation. Learning theories and taxonomy are applied
to curricula, programs, courses, and learning units. A seminar approach, requiring
collaborative work and interdependent relationships is utilized........................................3 s.h.
Prerequisite: NURS 5030
NURS 5035 (S) Focused Clinical Seminar and Practicum. This practicum experience
focuses on the synthesis of previously gained knowledge and skills in the provision of
advanced nursing care to individuals, families and communities. Emphasis is placed on
the management of clients within a clinical focus area. The 240-hour seminar format will
allow the student to explore in depth the provision of evidence-based nursing practice in
the care of patients experiencing actual or potential health problems related to the clinical
focus (2 didactic/2 clinical/1 lab) ......................................................................................5 s.h.
Prerequisite: NURS 5030, 5032, 5010
NURS 5036 (F) Nursing Education Practicum. In this practicum/classroom
experience, the student will demonstrate the application and synthesis of theory and
competencies related to the role of the nurse educator. The student will use evidencebased strategies to support teaching and learning goals. Learning experiences are planned
and negotiated to meet the individual learning goals of the nurse educator student in
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the context of preceptor supervised experiences in a nursing education setting. The student
will successfully complete 180 hours in this nursing education practicum.......................4 s.h.
Prerequisite: NURS 5030, 5032
NURS 5050 (F) Visionary Leadership in Nursing. This course provides a theoretical
foundation and focuses on leadership theory and assessment strategies for use in the
healthcare system. This course explores the student’s capacity for leadership, including
contemporary contexts, as well as strengths and barriers to effective leadership practice.
It includes learning experiences designed to enhance the student’s understanding of
self as a leader and provides an opportunity to increase the student’s understanding of
culturally competent care. Upon the successful completion of this course, the student
will receive 75 clinical hours.............................................................................................3 s.h.
NURS 5054 (F,S) Financial/Accounting Issues for Nurse Managers. This course
focuses on essential financial management elements for delivery of health care services.
Topics include economics of the U.S. health care system; accounting and budget
principles; financial techniques including break-even analysis, variance analysis, cost
estimation and forecasting, and capital budgeting; financial issues related to staffing;
components of financial statements; and a cost management approach for measuring costs
related to quality assurance. Students will enhance their abilities to become fiscally
accountable for their practice while providing high-quality patient care. Upon successful
completion of this course, the student will receive 20 clinical hours................................3 s.h.
NURS 5056 (F) Continuous Quality Improvement and Outcomes Management. This
course prepares nursing leaders with knowledge to guide complex health care delivery
and focuses on improvement of systems in order to provide safe, effective and efficient
care to clients. The guidance of quality organizations and the requirements of regulatory
agencies are utilized as models for quality improvement. Students are prepared to identify
system problems and to use processes to find root causes and solutions. Upon the
completion of this course the student will receive 60 clinical hours.................................3 s.h.
Prerequisite: NURS 5050
Co-requisite: NURS 5054
NURS 5058 (S) Transformational Strategies: Practicum I. This first practicum
experience in a series of three practicums involves the analysis and integration of theory
as it relates to the nurse executive’s role. Organizational assessment designs will be
explored. Students will be provided with opportunities to participate in all phases of
the executive role in an acute care delivery system and community-based systems
settings under the guidance of a preceptor. This course includes 60 hours of clinical
practice ..............................................................................................................................3 s.h.
NURS 5059 (U) Transformational Strategies: Practicum II. This second practicum
is a continuation of integration of theory as it relates to the nurse executive’s role. Emphasis
is placed on the strategic planning process. Students will continue the practicum in the
same setting under the guidance of a preceptor. This clinical practicum consists of 120
hours..................................................................................................................................5 s.h.
Prerequisite: NURS 5058
NURS 5060 (F) Transformational Strategies: Practicum III. This third and last
practicum continues to expand on the first two practicums. Students will build on the
information gained from the organizational assessment and strategic planning process
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in order to direct nursing practice as a nurse executive. Activities for this practicum are
interdependently planned with the guidance of a preceptor. This practicum includes
60 hours of clinical practice..............................................................................................3 s. h.
Prerequisite: NURS 5058, 5059
NURS 5800 International Nursing Mission and Service Learning The purpose of this
course is to provide the student with a directed, hands-on field experience in Christian
mission allowing the integration of classroom learning and real-world practice. The
student will be able to critically reflect on the area of health and healthcare delivery in
developing countries..........................................................................................................2 s.h.
NURS 5990 Comprehensive Assessment. Master’s level. Graduate level nursing at
the master’s level requires a final competency demonstration. Final comprehensive
competency demonstration in the MSN program consists of the graduating student’s
ability to meet the expected outcomes as set forth by the American Association of Colleges
of Nursing (AACN) Essentials of Masters Education in Nursing. These Essentials are
core for all master’s programs in nursing, and delineate the outcomes expected of all
graduates of master’s nursing programs. Completion of a final competency portfolio,
which encompasses the core knowledge and skills outlined in the AACN Essentials
document, serves as demonstration of the MSN student’s mastery of the required
competencies. The final competency portfolio is evaluated by a rubric and is
pass/fail..............................................................................................................................0 s.h.
NURS 7000 (F) Theoretical and Philosophical Foundations of Nursing Practice.
Building on the masters-level foundation of knowledge and core concepts of theory and
scientific frameworks, this course prepares doctoral students to critique, evaluate and
utilize theory within their practice, and assists them in the identification of models used
to guide research and knowledge development within the discipline. Philosophical
foundations of knowledge development in nursing, and the natural and social sciences
are explored. Relevant theories from bioethics, biophysical sciences, psychosocial
science, analytical science and organizational science are also addressed. Emphasis
is placed on middle range theories and concepts used to guide nursing practice. In
preparation for their scholarly project, students are expected to demonstrate the ability
to conceptualize a theoretical basis for their specialty practice that is comprehensive,
holistic, and has the potential to impact patient care delivery models and improve
patient outcomes................................................................................................................3 s.h.
Co-requisite: NURS 7001
NURS 7001 (F) Nursing Informatics. Building on previous knowledge in healthcare
informatics, this course provides an opportunity to examine the forces driving the
migration to digital information systems in health care, and the associated desired goals
for improvements in value, outcomes, quality, and cost efficiencies. Health information
technology and systems are explored for their impact on population health, work flow
process improvement and fiscal bearing. The course explores data-driven science within
the realm of clinical and translational research to assist the nurse in advanced roles to
mine electronic data sets and to prepare for the future, with skills for knowledge
management to support evidence-based practice and research application.......................3 s.h.
Co-requisite: NURS 7000
NURS 7005 (S) Applied Statistics for Evidence-Based Practice. This course explores
descriptive and inferential statistics with special emphasis on the application of statistics
in translational research. The course explores how data are collected, and describes and
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evaluates research methods that are essential for statistical analysis. Discussions cover
measures of central tendency, variability, data representation, correlation and linear
regression. A brief discussion of probability theory precedes hypothesis testing, and
the course emphasizes hypothesis testing as it relates to different research designs for
practice applications. Inferential Statistics that evaluates one sample (e.g.: t-test), two
samples (e.g.: independent groups t-test), and two or more samples (e.g.: analysis of
variance) are included. The course includes exploration of research designs that include
more than one independent variable (e.g.: factorial designs) and nonparametric statistics.
In addition to exploring the application of statistics regarding research methods and
designs, exploration of statistical methods pertinent to those utilized in the interpretation
of health care data sets such as absolute risk, absolute risk reduction, odds ratio, and
number needed to treat are included..................................................................................3 s.h.
Pre-requisite: NURS 7000, 7001
Co-requisite: NURS 7006
NURS 7006 (S) Evidence-Based Practice and Translational Research This course
examines the underpinnings of nursing knowledge and the methods by which nursing
knowledge is generated. This course explores the role of the nurse scholar in translating
evidence into practice. Students will use evidence-based findings to choose an area
of interest for their translational research project and begin examining the literature
surrounding this topic. After thorough review of the literature and identification of gaps
in the knowledge base, students will begin their project proposal and form their PICOT
questions to guide their project. Upon successful completion of the course the student
will be awarded 30 clinical experiential learning hours....................................................3 s.h.
Prerequisite: NURS 7000, 7001
Co-requisites: NURS 7005
NURS 7007 and NURS 7018 Clinical Experiential Learning I and II.* The DNP
clinical experiential learning courses are designed to provide an opportunity for doctoral
students enrolled in the program to fulfill the practice experience requirements specified
in the DNP curriculum, which are based on the American Colleges of Nursing (AACN,
2006) DNP Essentials. The DNP Essentials outlines competencies expected of DNP
graduates and designates a minimum of 1000 post-baccalaureate practice hours. The
DNP clinical experiential learning courses provide the opportunity for students to
demonstrate expertise in practice, and will be individualized for students based on
their prior education and experience. Clinical experiential learning hours are designed
to help students build and assimilate knowledge for advanced practice at a high level
of complexity and focus in practice specialty. In depth work with experts from nursing
and other disciplines as well as other knowledge-building experiences are incorporated
into the clinical experiential learning courses to provide meaningful student engagement
in practice environments. Students have had supervised practice requirements as part of
the clinical MSN program, and will have already accumulated a portion of these required
hours prior to entering the DNP program in order to complete the DNP program with
a minimum of 1000 post-baccalaureate practice hours. The clinical experiential
learning hours must be fulfilled prior to implementation of the translational
research project...................................................................................................... 1-3 s.h. each
*Not designed for transfer
NURS 7011 (F) Population Health Epidemiology and Data Analysis. This course
examines the science of demography and how demographic phenomena affect public
health. The focus of demography includes birth rates, death rates, age and gender,
structure of populations, population change and distribution. The course prepares the
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student to define and identify populations and sub-populations of interest, describe
the health status and needs of populations, and evaluate services provided to populations
by local, regional, and federal public health agencies, as well as population-based private
health care organizations. An emphasis on a critical analysis of the evidence-based
literature on assessment, development, intervention, and evaluation of population health
will assist the student to incorporate successful population health interventions into
practice. The student will utilize accountability in determining priorities and evaluating
outcomes of population-focused programs. Upon successful completion of the course
the student will be awarded 70 clinical experiential learning hours..................................3 s.h.
Prerequisites: NURS 7000, 7001, 7005, 7006
NURS 7012 (U) Translational Research Project Development.* Students must have
identified and gained approval of community mentor/preceptor for the Translational
Research Project with all contracts and site requirements completed prior to starting the
Translational Research Project Development course. The student will select a practice
setting based on his/her individual interest and expertise and conduct an assessment to
identify opportunities for improvement. Building upon formative coursework, students
are expected to synthesize theoretical, empirical and clinical knowledge to analyze critical
issues in current practice and identify a phenomenon of interest within their area of
expertise. The student will analyze data, develop a theory-based project proposal and
define a research question(s) for a translational research project addressing a clinically
relevant problem within a specific population. An IRB proposal will be submitted for
approval of clinical project implementation. This course will include the systematic
collection and evaluation of research evidence through a comprehensive literature review
and initial project proposal. The student will develop his/her project under the guidance
of a faculty member and in conjunction with a community preceptor. Upon successful
completion of the course the student will be awarded 180 clinical experiential learning
hours..................................................................................................................................3 s.h.
Prerequisite: NURS 7000, 7001, 7005, 7006
*Not designed for transfer
NURS 7016 (F) Leadership of Complex Healthcare Systems and Organizations.
This course synthesizes leadership theory, behaviors, and organizational models within
the context of the healthcare industry. Models of resource management, change process,
gap analysis, strategic planning, and performance excellence are explored and applied.
Based on these theories, models, and applications, the student will put the DNP role
precepts into practice across complex health care organizations and system....................3 s.h.
Prerequisite: NURS 7000, 7001, 7005, 7006, 7011
Co-requisite: NURS 7017
NURS 7017 (U) Healthcare Policy and Advocacy. This course examines the ethical,
socioeconomic, political, legal, and power considerations in the development of local,
state, and national health policy. This course prepares the student to critically evaluate the
unique challenges influencing health care policy, the policy process, and issues concerning
social injustice. An emphasis on professional values, advocacy, cultural diversity issues,
and political activism assists the student to become influencers in policy formation and
evaluation. A critical analysis of health policy will be completed, with the goal of
developing leadership skills to identify, analyze, and influence policy at the local, state,
and federal levels...............................................................................................................3 s.h.
Prerequisite: NURS 7000, 7001, 7005, 7006, 7011
Co-Requisite: NURS 7016
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NURS 7022 (S) Ethical Issues in Advanced Nursing Practice. This course explores
complex ethical issues related to health care in advanced nursing practice. Application
of ethical principles and theories are examined and applied through analysis of selected
issues and themes at the individual, population, institutional and societal levels. This
course prepares the student to analyze, synthesize and evaluate information in order to
develop the precepts required to examine ethical dilemmas and to create a decisional
framework as required by nurses at the doctoral level ......................................................3 s.h.
Prerequisite: NURS 7000, 7001, 7005, 7006, 7011, 7016
NURS 7023 (S) Translational Research Project Implementation.* Students must have
identified and gained approval of a community mentor for implementation of the
translational research project with all contracts, site requirements and IRB approval
completed prior to starting the Translational Research Project Implementation Course.
In this course students will implement the translational project developed in the
Translational Research Development course, incorporating knowledge from ethics,
biophysical, psychosocial, analytical and organizational sciences. A focus on
transformational leadership in the practice setting to deliver advanced-level nursing
services to individuals, families, communities, or systems is emphasized. The project
will embody ethical, culturally sensitive, fiscally responsible and politically sound principles
to improve current and future health care outcomes of identified populations. The student
will implement his/her project under the guidance of a faculty member, committee, and
in conjunction with a community preceptor. This project will produce a tangible and
deliverable scholarly manuscript derived from the practicum immersion experience
which will be completed in the Translational Research Project Evaluation course. Upon
successful completion of the course the student will be awarded 180 clinical experiential
learning hours....................................................................................................................3 s.h.
Prerequisite: NURS 7000, 7001, 7005, 7006, 7011, 7012, 7016, 7017
*Not designed for transfer
NURS 7027 (U) Theoretical Foundations of Knowledge Development. This course
provides the student with an overview of educational theories and principles, the triad role
of the nurse educator, instructional design and evaluation methodologies, and delivery
models. Additionally, the experience of evaluating the quality of an educational program
is offered. The student will explore the relationship associated with societal learning
demands, technological advances and how evidence-based learning outcomes can be
achieved through active teaching-learning strategies. It is recommended, but not required
that the student have some previous teaching experience .................................................3 s.h.
Prerequisite: NURS 7000, 7005
NURS 7028 (U) Transforming Healthcare Performance through Information
Technology. This advanced health informatics course focuses on the critical appraisal
of the role of nurse leaders, practitioners, and specialists as they interface with health
care information systems for outcomes management and improvement. Advanced data
mining skills will be used to evaluate a selected practice issue, provide decision support,
identify best practices, and to make evidence-based recommendations for improved
patient, system, financial and efficiency outcomes...........................................................3 s.h.
Prerequisite: NURS 7000, 7001, 7006, 7011, 7016
NURS 7032 (U) Translational Research Project Evaluation.* Students must have
identified and gained approval of a community mentor for completion of the translational
research project with all contracts, site requirements completed prior to starting the
translational research project evaluation course. The DNP program culminates in the
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successful completion of an individual scholarly project that demonstrates synthesis
of the student’s work and lays the groundwork for future scholarship. During this
course, students will engage in scholarly inquiry to analyze and evaluate their evidencebased project. The completed project will be presented and will be evaluated by the
student’s committee. A manuscript for publication is derived from the completion of the
translational research project. The student will complete the project under the guidance
of a faculty member, committee, and in conjunction with a community preceptor. Upon
successful completion of the course, the student will be awarded 180 clinical experiential
learning hours....................................................................................................................3 s.h.
Prerequisite: NURS 7000, 7001, 7005, 7006, 7011, 7012, 7016, 7017, 7022, 7023
*Not desgined for transfer
NURS 7990 Comprehensive Assessment. Doctoral level. Graduate level nursing at
the doctoral level requires a final competency demonstration. The demonstration of final
competency at the DNP level is embodied in the culminating translational research
project. Elements of the translational research project are founded on the American
Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials of Doctoral Education for
Advanced Nursing Practice. The Essentials document contains outcome competencies
deemed essential to all gradates of a DNP program and serves as the guidance and
evaluation framework for the DNP graduate’s translational research project. The final
competency translational research project is guided by and evaluated against a rubric.
Students are required to pass according to the minimum requirement of the School of
Nursing. Any student who does not meet the requirement (pass) of their comprehensive
assessment of their major field will not graduate until the requirement is met.
An introductory nursing course designed to acquaint the student with a historical nursing perspective from the beginnings of the profession to current professional developments. Students will be introduced to nursing trends and changing national and global health care delivery methods. Lecture - 1 hour. This course is normally offered in the fall semester.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
2003 HEALTH ASSESSMENT
Prerequisites: BIOL-1013; Co-requisite: BIOL-2523
A course focusing on the nursing process and how clinical diagnosis is performed. Students will learn to assess the client's physical, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions as a foundation to nursing care. The skills of interviewing, documentation, inspection, percussion, palpation and auscultation are refined to make clinical judgments and promote health/client outcomes. Lecture - 2 hours; Clinical - 1 hour. This course is normally offered in the fall semester.
2013 FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
Prerequisites: NURS 2003, BIOL-1013, BIOL-2523, CHEM-1104; Co-requisite: BIOL-2623
A course emphasizing nursing skills and nursing process. Nursing theory and concepts related to the human response to illness will be explored. Emphasis is placed on the development and integration of therapeutic communication skills, nurse/client relationships, developmentals needs, cultural diversity and legal/ethical issues. Lecture - 2 hours, Clinical - 1 hour. This course is normally offered in the spring semester.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
2033 PHARMACOLOGY
Prerequisites: BIOL-1013, BIOL-2523, CHEM-1104; Co-requisite: BIOL-2623
A course is designed as an introduction to pharmacological principles, drug classifications, and expected therapeutic outcomes associated with drug therapy. Nursing process and drug therapy are discussed in relation to clients' developmental levels and health habits across their lifespan. Lecture - 3 hours. This course is normally offered in the spring semester.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
3013 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Prerequisites: Admission to the nursing program.
A course studying the alterations in physiological well-being across the lifespan as pathological responses to disease, stress, genetics, and environmental changes occur within the body. Critical thinking, research findings, and scientific knowledge are applied to analyze individual outcomes throughout the course. Lecture - 3 hours. This course is normally offered in the fall semester.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
3014 MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
Prerequisites: Admission to the nursing program.
A course introducing the student to basic mental health nursing content as applied to individuals, families, and community groups. Through the application of the nursing process, students learn to provide complex therapeutic nursing interventions for a variety of mental health disorders. Continued development of communication skills, professionalism, teaching/learning principles, ethical/legal, and economic issues are incorporated throughout the course. Lecture - 2 hours; Clinical - 2 hours. This course is normally offered in the fall semester.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
3015 ADULT NURSING I
Prerequisites: Admission to the nursing program.
A course focusing on medical-surgical nursing care of culturally diverse adult patients across the life span who are experiencing chronic health problems and end-of-life issues. The concept of caring is emphasized with a focus on individuality and cultural diversity. Implementation of the nursing process in a health care setting will focus on using basic teaching-learning principles for practice. Lecture - 3 hours; Clinical - 2 hours. This course is normally offered in the fall semester.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
3024 MATERNAL-INFANT HEALTH NURSING
Prerequisites: NURS-3013, NURS-3014 and NURS-3015
A course focusing on concepts and implementation of professional nursing care for women in their childbearing years, newborns, and their families with emphasis on pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum period. This course encompasses knowledge of growth and development, cultural diversity and assessment techniques for pregnant women and newborns. Lecture - 2 hours; Clinical - 2 hours. This course is normally offered in the spring semester.
3025 ADULT NURSING II
Prerequisites: NURS-3013, NURS-3014 and NURS-3015
A course which builds upon the medical-surgical concepts learned in Adult I, focusing on adult patients experiencing common acute and chronic health problems across the lifespan. The effects of families and community groups are to be examined. Through application of the nursing process, students learn to provide complex therapeutic nursing interventions while using critical thinking skills. Lecture - 3 hours; Clinical - 2 hours. This course is normally offered in the spring semester.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
3034 HEALTH CARE MISSIONS AND CHRISTIAN SERVICE
Prerequisites: NURS-3013, NURS-3014 and NURS-3015
A course designed to focus on Christian concepts and principles as applied to global health service Participation in health care delivery system of selected communities or countries is an integral component. Lecture - 2 hours; Clinical - 2 hours. This course is normally offered in the spring semester with clinical hours being completed in the first 3 weeks of May.
4005 COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING
Prerequisites: Senior standing in nursing.
A course focusing on organization and delivery of nursing care to individuals, families, and groups in a variety of community health care settings. Emphasis is placed on prevention of disease, health promotion, and control of communicable disease within the community. Lecture - 3 hours; Clinical - 2 hours. This course is normally offered in the spring semester.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
4011 CAPSTONE IN NURSING
Prerequisistes: NURS-4005, NURS-4015, NURS-4022
A synthesis course within the nursing program preparing the student for licensure. Students develop an outcome report of their learning experiences which combine theory content and computer technology. National achievement exams will be an integral component of this course in preparation and review for NCLEX. Lecture - 1 hour. This course is normally offered in the spring semester.
4015 CHILD AND FAMILY HEALTH NURSING
Prerequisites: Senior standing in nursing and MATH-2913
A course focusing on concepts of professional nursing care and implementation of the nursing process with children and their families. Emphasis of developmental variances, cultural diversity, family dynamics, and pathophysiology of childhood diseases are incorporated throughout the course. Lecture - 3 hours; Clinical - 2 hours. This course is normally offered in the fall semester.
4022 ISSUES AND TRENDS IN NURSING
Prerequisites: Senior standing in nursing.
A theory course which addresses moral, ethical and legal issues within the nursing profession. The student's transition into professional nursing practice will be addressed including career planning and the student's professional role for future practice. Lecture - 2 hours. This course is normally offered in the fall semester.
4024 LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT IN NURSING
Prerequisistes: NURS-4005, NURS-4015, NURS-4022
An introduction to the concepts of leadership and management principles related to nursing practice for preparation for role transition from student to graduate. This course includes a concentrated senior precepted clinical experience (90 hours) in a selected practice area. Lecture - 2 hours; Clinical - 2 hours. This course is normally offered in the spring semester.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
4025 ADULT NURSING III
Prerequisistes: NURS-4005, NURS-4015, NURS-4022
A course focusing on nursing care of adult patients across the lifespan in the critical care setting who are experiencing complex, multi-system health problems and life threatening illness or injuries. Emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary collaboration and on psychological, cultural, social, economic, and spiritual concerns of patients and their families. Advanced technology, assessment skills, and collaborative practices are explored. Lecture - 3 hours; Clinical - 2 hours. This course is normally offered in the spring semester.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
4033 NURSING RESEARCH AND EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE
Prerequisistes: NURS-4005, NURS-4015, NURS-4022, MATH-2913.
An introduction to the research process and its application to nursing practice. Emphasis on the role of the professional nurse in critiquing and use of nursing research. Critical thinking skills and the research process are applied to the development of a group research project. Lecture - 3 hours. This course is normally offered in the spring semester.
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For more information about the Nursing BSN program, see the department website.
Following is a sample four-year plan. Please note that student-specific plans may differ.
Admitted students must meet with an advisor. Current students should also meet with their advisor and login to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.
Program Information
USU admits up to 32 students once a year into the Nursing BSN program. Applicants must complete the following prior to acceptance into the program. Nursing applications are accepted by the department between January and March 1st:Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
Complete all application prerequisites with a B- grade or better prior to application submission:
BIOL 2060: Elementary Microbiology
BIOL 2320: Human Anatomy
BIOL 2420: Human Physiology
CHEM 1110: General Chemistry I (BPS)
HDFS 1500: Human Development Across the Lifespan (BSS)
STAT 1040: Introduction to Statistics (QL), STAT 1045: Introduction to Statistics with Elements of Algebra (QL), or higher-level statistics.
Complete the following prerequisites by the end of the spring semester of the application year with a B- or better prior to enrolling in the nursing program:
CHEM 1120: General Chemistry II (BPS)
CHEM 1125: General Chemistry II Laboratory
NDFS 1020: Science and Application of Human Nutrition (BLS)
NURS 2500: Pathophysiology for Nursing
Have an overall GPA or 3.0 or higher.
Successful completion of the ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Exam.
Submit all required application materials and references.
3020 Restorative Care of Adults and Elders with Chronic Illness
Theory and practice in providing nursing care to adults throughout the adult lifespan experiencing chronic disruptions in living patterns within the context of their families in a community based system of healthcare.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
3400 Introduction to Nursing Research
Introduction to the research process and research utilization in nursing practice. Research problems, access and retrieval of research literature and databases, reading and critiquing research studies, and individual and organizational strategies to promote research-based practice.
3405 Introduction to Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice
Provides basic information about nursing research problems; principles of evidence-based nursing research, access and retrieval of research literature and databases; reading and critiquing research reports; ethical issues related to research; and individual strategies and organizational mechanisms to promote research-based practice. The research process is examined as a foundation for critical thinking and scholarship.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
4010 Integrative Care of Children and Their Families
Theory and practice in care of children in various states of health in the context of their families. Emphasis on knowledge of age-appropriate normal biological, physical, psychosocial, cognitive, moral, spiritual, and social development as a basis for implementing health promotion, supportive, and restorative practices with children of all ages in the context of their families in community-based systems of health care.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
4020 Integrative Care of the Perinatal Family
Theory and practice in care of the perinatal family: woman, fetus, newborn, and other members from preconception to postpartum and newborn in the first month of life. Emphasis on integrative care: health assessment, risk assessment, health promotion, supportive and restorative care of the woman and the family. Exploration of ethical and consumer movement effects on prenatal care.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
4040 Leadership and Management in Nursing Practice
Theory and skill development in leadership processes in nursing practice. Assessment of a health care system, analysis of nurses' roles, organizational design systems theory, leadership and management theory, culture, decision-making, delegation, conflict management, and planned change.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
4050 Theory of Caring for Complex, Critically Ill Patients
An opportunity for the student to integrate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology in the care of patients with complex acute illnesses. Fosters the advancement of critical reasoning, clinical knowledge, and clinical judgment through case studies, lecture and group discussions.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
4060 Synthesis of Core Nursing Knowledge
Precepted, integrative clinical immersion course that integrates the knowledge of ethics, standards, and expectations of professional nursing roles with an emphasis on critical thinking. The student will have an opportunity to synthesize foundational concepts and master competencies and skills of the advanced beginner in professional nursing. The focus is on integration of professional nursing behaviors within a complex organizational environment, and synthesis of core nursing knowledge.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
4120 Community Focused Nursing Practice
Analysis of role of professional nurse in community settings: caring for individuals and groups from diverse cultural backgrounds at various developmental stages and at any point on the health-illness continuum.
4300 Nursing Informatics
Opportunity for nursing students or registered nurses to develop knowledge and skills in nursing informatics.
4505 Professional Nursing in the Future: Current Issues for Professional Practice RN-BSN
Examination and discussion of issues related to professional nursing practice (RN to BSN). The current professional practice of nurses transitioning to a BSN encompasses a role change and exposure to political processes (micro to national issues), bioethical issues in U.S. health care, and educational pathways in nursing and related policy implications, the importance of interprofessional education for nurses, and the various levels of legal responsibility for the practicing professional nurses.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers. These discussions will assist the new graduate in becoming an informed and politically active professional, an ethically sound provider and consumer of health care services, as well as an informed citizen capable of providing leadership to those who are not health care professionals.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
4600 Gerontological Nursing Perspectives in Health and Illness
Knowledge from the fields of gerontology and geriatrics used to enhance the student's nursing perspective when providing nursing care to meet the complex health care needs of healthy and frail older adults and their families. As students learn about the physical and psychosocial problems encountered with aging, they will be engaged in discussions about the contributions that can be brought forth from nursing and multiple disciplines to enhance the health of older adults.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
4800 Transcultural Health Through the Life Cycle
Transcultural health differences and similarities in selected Western and non-Western cultures, from birth through old age. Use of theories and research methods from the health and social sciences and humanities in study and analysis of different cultures.
4990 Directed Study
5993 Writing Intensive Course in Nursing
Successful completion of this course satisfies the University's General Education Writing Intensive Course requirement. Prior to graduation, all students must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with specialized or professional audiences by successfully completing the writing requirements. Students must be able to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate current information from literature on the their topical area. Offered for undergraduate credit only.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
6510 Health Economics, Policy, and Professional Issues for APNs
Examination of the major health policy and professional issues relevant to the advanced-practice nurse. Students will be assisted in the synthesis of theoretical and pragmatic aspects of issues of concern in order to develop confidence in their skills and establish an APN practice. Offered for graduate credit only.
7000 Statistics in Nursing
Introduction to statistical analysis in nursing research. Topics include: levels of measurement, statistical inference, selected descriptive and inferential statistics for parametric and nonparametric conditions, and selected statistics used to summarize results from multiple studies (i.e., meta-analytic statistics).
7015 Research for Evidence-Based Nursing I
Identification, review, and evaluation of existing research and other relevant evidence for application in nursing. Application of basic research knowledge and research utilization principles to begin synthesizing the adequacy of the evidence for application in nursing.
7018 Research for Evidence-Based Nursing II
Continuation of NUR 7015. Designed to advance the understanding of evidence-based nursing and to advance the ability to synthesize existing evidence in a nursing area. Based on this synthesis, students will be able to develop evidence-based nursing protocols/guidelines, or proposals for obtaining additional evidence if current evidence is insufficient.
7025 Community Based Participatory Research
Explores common issues and methods involved in conducting community based participatory research (CBPR). Students engage in building the necessary skills and learn how to collaborate across interdisciplinary perspectives to engage in research that leads to community change, the improvement of public health, and enhances the quality of life.
7030 Advanced Nursing Assessment
Development of advanced physical psychosocial assessment skills. Development of critical thinking skills in relation to differential diagnosis (medical and nursing) that are required in the performance of advanced nursing practice.
7035 Family Centered Health Promotion and Risk-reduction
7040 Comprehensive Community Assessment
Provides opportunities for students to develop knowledge and skills essential to conducting comprehensive community assessments. Students engage with interprofessional team members, community agencies, and diverse populations to conduct a comprehensive assessment.
7055 Health Promotion and Prevention with Diverse Populations
Focuses on the development of advanced public health nursing knowledge and collaborative practice skills essential to integrating theoretical frameworks, comprehensive community assessments, and diverse perspectives when designing and implementing health promotion and prevention programs.
7065 Program Planning, Quality Improvement and Evaluation Residency
Focuses on the development of knowledge, skills and leadership strategies essential for advanced public health nurses to transform complex systems, and to improve the health of communities and diverse populations. The course emphasizes the application of concepts and theories germane to planning, improving, and evaluating health programs to advance public health, and enhance quality of life.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
7105 Theoretical Foundations for Nursing
Theory course: foundations for nurses in practice and leadership roles. Discussion of diverse perspectives that influence knowledge development in nursing, including, systems, communication, developmental, health promotion, stress and coping theories.
7130 APN: Management of Oncology, Mental Health, and Lifestyle Change
Development of clinical expertise required to co-manage the care of persons with illness trajectories related to oncology, hematology, mental health and wound management.
7140 APN: Management of Cardiopulmonary and Renal Problems
Development of clinical nursing expertise required to co-manage the care of persons with illness trajectories related to pulmonary, cardiovascular and renal systems.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
7200 Advanced Neonatal Pharmacology
Basic concepts of pharmacology; application and integration of content to advanced practice nursing with high-risk neonate.
7207 Advanced Pediatric Pharmacology
Preparation of advanced practice nurses to apply concepts of pediatric pharmacology when assessing, managing and treating the pediatric patient in a variety of environments, including acute/critical and primary care.
7222 Leadership in Health Policy, Ethics and Change
Examines health systems and health policy within evolving sociopolitical contexts from a national and international perspective. Content includes human diversity, social issues, systems theory, health systems analysis, ethics, health policy analysis, and policy formulation.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
7225 Pathophysiology, Clinical Care and Management I
Managing health care needs of women, neonates, and/or children; conceptual basis for advanced nursing.
7226 Pathophysiology, Clinical Care and Management II
Development and demonstration of a model of advanced practice nursing or nurse-midwifery.
7227 Pathophysiology, Clinical Care and Management III
Synthesis of advanced practice nursing or nurse-midwifery model for care of women, neonates, and/or children.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
7370 APN: Management of Neurological, Endocrine, and Musculoskeletal Problems
Assisting advanced practice nurses in development of clinical expertise required to co-manage persons with problems related to neurology, endocrinology, and musculoskeletal disorders.
7415 Physical and Psychosocial Issues in Aging
Analysis of predominant physical and psychosocial aspects of aging encountered by elderly clients.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
7444 Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology Across the Lifespan for APRNs
General physiology and pathologic principles for promoting health and treating disease across the lifespan. This course builds upon previous courses in anatomy and physiology and is a core competency that provides the basis for critical thinking in the role as an advanced practice nurse. Further, it provides an in-depth study of principles of advanced physiology and pathophysiology applicable across the lifespan, including enhancement of knowledge of human physiology of organ systems as well as the etiology, developmental considerations, pathogenesis, morphology, and clinical manifestations of common disease processes.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
7555 Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice
General pharmacotherapy; critical evaluation of drug therapy; critique and prescription of appropriate therapeutic regimens.
7605 Psychopharmacology for Advanced Practice Nursing
Focus on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of psychotropic and neurologic medications used across the life span. Emphasis on efficacy of the medications, individualized selections, and titration of dosages.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
7710 Theoretical Perspectives of Teaching in Nursing
Theories of learning and teaching, critical thinking, value development, and psychomotor skill development as basis for teaching in nursing. Teaching methods in nursing for classroom and clinical practice.
7720 Evaluation and Testing in Nursing Education
Development of educational program in nursing. Test construction, clinical and performance evaluation, and grading.
7730 Practice Teaching in Nursing
Application experience in educational setting appropriate to student's needs and goals.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
7840 Advanced Practice Nursing with Individuals/Communities
Opportunities for psychiatric nursing and community health nursing advanced practice students to integrate content about individuals and communities within cultural contexts.
7855 Advanced Practice Nursing with Groups
Opportunities for psychiatric nursing and community health nursing advanced practice students to integrate content about groups within cultural contexts.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
7860 Advanced Practice Nursing with Families
Opportunities for advanced practice psychiatric nursing and advanced practice community health nursing students to integrate content about families within cultural contexts.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
7865 Foundations of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
Philosophical, historical, physiological basis of CAM; use in advanced practice nursing.
7990 Directed Study in Nursing
Individually designed courses of study in nursing.
7998 Master's Research Project
Scientific investigation of nursing phenomena using all steps of the research process; includes written report.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
8011 Scientific Writing in Nursing
Seminar to assist students in becoming more effective scientific writers in order to be successful nurse scholars and scientists. Students will conduct a mini-review of the literature related to a specific aspect of urban health. After identifying a precise statement to focus their review, students will synthesize the literature and write iterative drafts of their review.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
8012 Philosophical Basis of Nursing
Philosophical underpinnings of the nursing discipline in order to assist students in understanding the tripartite role of a Ph.D.-prepared nurse as scholar, scientist, and steward of the discipline. Students will explore the interaction of historical, theoretical, and philosophical contexts within which nursing science has developed, discuss the role each has played in the process of developing nursing as an academic research discipline, and examine these for congruence with contemporary thinking. Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.Emphasis is on analyzing epistemological and ontological assumptions underlying the discipline, the science, and the practice of nursing. Debates arising from philosophy and the history of science and nursing inform discussions about the nature of science and nursing's past, present, and future directions in theory and knowledge development.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
8014 Health Interventions
Evaluation of intervention research to create nursing knowledge to improve health outcomes for urban populations. Students will examine select intervention designs to evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions related to their phenomenon of interest. The course also addresses important considerations of measurement, feasibility, fidelity, and data safety monitoring plans when conducting intervention research. Ethical concerns related to intervention research are discussed.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
8020 Theoretically-Based Nursing Inquiry
Synthesis and application of knowledge from theoretical and empirical literature to a phenomenon of interest. Assistance to students in translating philosophical and theoretical perspectives into research methodologies. Concept analysis and construction, theory development, and relationships among conceptual frameworks, theories, and empirical referents are critically analyzed. The course will enable students to develop or further explicate a theoretical framework to guide a study within an emerging program of research in urban health.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
8040 Quantitative Research Methods
Non-experimental and experimental designs used in health-care research. Students will examine common threats to study validity and discuss methods to address these threats. Students also will develop the methods section of a quantitative proposal that addresses a researchable problem in nursing and health care.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
8060 Qualitative Research Methods
Relevance of qualitative approaches to the advancement of knowledge and practice in nursing and healthcare. An overview of qualitative traditions will be covered. Sampling, measurement, data collection, data management, and analysis will be discussed relative to various qualitative approaches. Strategies to maintain data quality and integrity are also discussed.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
8065 Health Economics and Policy Evaluation of Nursing Care for Vulnerable Populations
The intersection of vulnerable populations and their health care needs will be explored from a health economics and health policy approach. The course will promote discourse on the economic structure of the American health system as it relates to disparities. Further, it will explore the economic analytical evaluation of health care through current economic models of analysis for nursing care.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
8210 Health Determinants & Disparities
Examination of multiple determinants of health and issues related to health disparities among vulnerable populations in urban environments. Course content addresses biophysiological, genetic, behavioral, cultural, environmental (social and physical), economic, and health policy factors that affect health and contribute to health disparities. It prepares students to generate questions of concern to health and health outcomes; and to collaborate in interdisciplinary research teams regarding determinants of health and health disparities.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
8604 Health Analytics and Data Management
This course provides the student with a foundation to evaluate the psychometric properties of outcome measures; to evaluate group differences for clinical programs, quality/process improvement, or practice change projects; and to synthesize results across qualitative and quantitative studies.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
8610 Statistical Analysis I
Application of selected univariate statistical procedures commonly used in nursing and health research. Topics will include descriptive and inferential statistics such as measures of central tendency and variability, sampling, estimation, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, regression and correlation, analysis of covariance, analysis of frequency and nonparametric procedures. Emphasis is on the utilization and interpretation of basic univariate procedures applied in nursing and health research.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
8612 Statistical Analysis II
Advanced multivariate statistical procedures. The course will cover a range of advanced quantitative techniques, such as discriminant analysis, logistic regression analysis: dichotomous response, logistic regression analysis: polytomous response, principle component analysis, factor analysis, cluster analysis and survival analysis. The course also addresses statistical analysis for advanced quantitative designs such as analysis of variance for some unbalanced designs, analysis of variance for some fixed-, random-, and mixed-effects models, nested or hierarchical designs, multivariate repeated-measures analysis of variance and power analysis and sample size determination. An introduction to psychometric theory for instrument development also will be addressed.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
8615 Informatics Innovations in Nursing
Development of understanding of concepts in health care informatics relevant to the advanced practice nurse.
8620 Foundations of Nursing as a Discipline
Critical examination of factors that have contributed to the development of the discipline of nursing.
8625 Evidence Based Nursing Practice: Theoretical and Methodological Issues
Scientific foundation for integration of evidence based knowledge into clinical practice.
8630 Conceptual Methodologies in Health Policy Leadership and Ethics
Basic understanding of health policy and ethical theories and practice, skills in policy development and analysis, joined with ethical analysis.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
8635 Clinical Practice Outcomes: Evaluation and Benchmarking Methodologies
Foundational knowledge and skills necessary to measure clinical outcomes and quality in advanced clinical nursing practice.
8650 Advanced Professional Leadership
Preparation of advanced nurses and others to effectively transition into the role of leader and change agent.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
8670 APN Specialty I: Foundations
Foundational knowledge and skills necessary to manage health care needs across the developmental spectrum, while providing the conceptual basis for advanced practice nursing (APN). Focus on refinement and further development of basic clinical diagnostic skills, including physical examination, diagnosis, management, interventions, and outcomes assessment.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
8675 APN Specialty Clinical I: Foundations
Clinical (lab) component focuses on the continued application of specialty knowledge foundational to advanced practice nursing or nurse-midwifery. Strengthening and further development of the nurse practitioner/nurse-midwifery management model, roles of advanced practice nurses, and interventions to promote and/or restore health within each specialty area.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
8680 APN Specialty II: Intermediate
Specialty seminar focuses on strengthening and further development of the application of the specialty knowledge of acute care, children, community, neonates, primary care, psychiatric and women's health within a broad social context. Students manage the care of clients in their designated specialty area while assessing for deviations from normal which may result in collaboration or referral. Development of the advanced practice role, provision of a supportive clinical practice environment, and examination of factors that contribute to the vulnerability of clients across the lifespan.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
8685 APN Specialty Clinical II: Intermediate
Clinical (lab) component focuses on the continued application of specialty knowledge foundational to advanced practice nursing. Strengthening and further development of the nurse practitioner/nurse-midwifery management model, roles of advanced practice nurses, and interventions to promote and/or restore health within each specialty area.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
8690 APN Specialty III: Advanced
Synthesis of an advanced practice nursing model for care across the developmental spectrum. Health promotion, development, and long-term care of vulnerable populations within a broad social context. Specialty seminar component focuses on strengthening and applying specialty knowledge of acute care, children, neonates, primary care, and women's health within a broad social context.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
8695 APN Specialty Clinical III: Advanced
Students are to concentrate with hands on patient care in the role of a provider.
8895 Population Health for Nursing
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Introduction to the basic concepts of epidemiology as tools that will promote understanding of the complexity of local, national, and global healthcare systems. Emphasis is on the use of epidemiologic reasoning in deriving inferences about the etiology of health outcomes from population data and in guiding the design of health service programs.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers. Discussion of behavioral and contextual factors that converge to impact the health of individuals, families, and communities in relationship to strategies that advanced practice nurses use to mitigate these factors. Students will be challenged to develop approaches for using epidemiology to influence, create, and lead change.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
3015-16: Psychiatric Nurses and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners Partner to Support Victims of Sexual Assault with Mental Illness; Reducing Pediatric Psychiatric Hospital Re-admissions through the Innovative use of a Nurse Case Manager for Post Discharge Follow-up
This mini concurrent session includes two 20-minute presentations (described below) plus Q&A.
Psychiatric Nurses and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners Partner to Support Victims of Sexual Assault with Mental Illness
This presentation informs attendees on a collaboration between psychiatric mental health nurses and sexual assault nurse examiners to expose the prevalence of mental illness in victims of sexual assault. Learn how nurses partnered to change public policy and highlight needed reforms in the care of victims.
Presenters: Leslie Miles, DNP, APRN-BC; Linda Mabey, DNP, APRN-BC
Reducing Pediatric Psychiatric Hospital Re-admissions through the Innovative use of a Nurse Case Manager for Post Discharge Follow-up
This session explores the role of an RN Case Manager for post-discharge follow-up and how it has decreased inpatient readmissions, enhanced staff job satisfaction, improved quality care, and potentially increased financial reimbursement.
Presenter: Helen J. Ramsbottom, BSN, RN, LCSW; Lisa C. Farmer, BSN, RN-BC, LMSW
Disclosures: The presenters and planners have no conflict of interest or commercial support to disclose. Off-label uses will not be discussed during this presentation.
Session Length: 40 minutes
Target Audience: RN, APRN
Session Objectives
Upon completion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:
1. Understand the outcomes of the collaborative partnership between psychiatric mental health nurses and sexual assault nurse examiners.
2. Identify one intra or inter-professional collaboration effort that will improve the health of individuals with mental illness.
3. Identify risk factors for pediatric psychiatric inpatient re-admissions.
4. Identify tools used in the Psychiatry RN Case Management program.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.
Keywords: Police, Sexual Assualt, SANE, Victims, Collaboration, Hospital Re-Admissions, Child and Adolescent, Case Manager, Pediatric, Readmit Predictor
Continuing Nursing Education
0.75 contact hours. * In order to receive contact hours, you must: Listen to presentation, complete an evaluation, and earn a passing score on the post-test before the expiration date. You will have 5 tries to correctly answer the questions on the post-test and a score of 80% is required to pass. Once you have passed and completed an evaluation, the certificate will be generated online, available for you to print immediately. You cannot earn credit unless all steps are completed.Nursing Nondegree Study Assignment Papers.