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Fall 2016
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| NURS 100 - INDEPENDENT STUDY: NURSING |
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Limited opportunities to enroll for course work on an Independent Study basis are available. A student interested in this option should obtain an Independent Study Registration Form from the Registrar, have it completed by the instructor and school dean involved, and return it to the Registrar's Office. Consult the current Schedule of Classes for policies concerning Independent Study.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study Nursing Department |
| NURS 198 - TRANSFER ELECTIVE |
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This course designation describes a transfer course from another institution where an equivalency to a Ramapo College course has not been determined. Upon convener evaluation, this course ID may be changed to an equivalent of a Ramapo College course or may fulfill a requirement.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Nursing Department |
| NURS 199 - TRANSFER ELECTIVE |
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This course designation is used to describe a transfer course from another institution which has been evaluated by the convener. A course with this course number has no equivalent Ramapo course. It may fulfill a requirement or may count as a free elective.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Nursing Department |
| NURS 200 - INDEPENDENT STUDY: NURSING |
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Limited opportunities to enroll for course work on an Independent Study basis are available. A student interested in this option should obtain an Independent Study Registration Form from the Registrar, have it completed by the instructor and school dean involved, and return it to the Registrar's Office. Consult the current Schedule of Classes for policies concerning Independent Study.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study Nursing Department |
| NURS 201 - STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESSFUL STUDENT NURSES |
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This course is designed to prepare nursing students to develop effective reading, note-taking, studying, test-taking, and self-management skills necessary for success in the nursing sequence. Students will identify their own learning styles and adapt learning strategies facilitating optimal academic outcomes. Students will be proactive in seeking out resources and solutions to common dilemmas encountered by nursing students. A high standard of personal conduct and professionalism will be discussed and critical thinking skills will be developed throughout this course.
0.000 TO 2.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 2.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture, Online Course Nursing Department |
| NURS 298 - TRANSFER ELECTIVE |
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This course designation describes a transfer course from another institution where an equivalency to a Ramapo College course has not been determined. Upon convener evaluation, this course ID may be changed to an equivalent of a Ramapo College course or may fulfill a requirement.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Nursing Department |
| NURS 299 - TRANSFER ELECTIVE |
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This course designation is used to describe a transfer course from another institution which has been evaluated by the convener. A course with this course number has no equivalent Ramapo course. It may fulfill a requirement or may count as a free elective.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Nursing Department |
| NURS 300 - INDEPENDENT STUDY: NURSING |
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Limited opportunities to enroll for course work on an Independent Study basis are available. A student interested in this option should obtain an Independent Study Registration Form from the Registrar, have it completed by the instructor and school dean involved, and return it to the Registrar's Office. Consult the current Schedule of Classes for policies concerning Independent Study.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study Nursing Department |
| NURS 305 - FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING PRACTICE |
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This course will serve as the foundation for the students' understanding of the leadership role taken by the professional nurse in the provision of evidence based patient care to patients requiring help in meeting basic human needs. The leadership role of the nurse builds on the sciences and liberal arts to promote the mental/physical health of individuals across the life span for diverse cultures. Testing Fee: ; Criminal Background Check: , Nursing Fee: .
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Hybrid, Lecture, Online Course Nursing Department |
| NURS 306 - INTEGRATIVE CLINICAL STRATEGIES I |
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In this course the students identify patients' basic human needs and the patients' ability to meet those needs. By collecting data and performing physical assessment, students are able to develop a plan of care for each patient. The plan of care is based on best practices and current evidence. The plan of care serves as a blueprint for implementing nursing care to meet the basic needs of diverse individuals across the life span. Lab Fee: $50.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lab Nursing Department |
| NURS 311 - THEORY AND PRACTICE IN PROFESSIONAL NURSING |
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Building on the historical and theoretical foundations of the profession,
students will explore the theme of health, the continuum of wellness to
illness, the socio-cultural variations that influence health and response to
illness, and the many dimensions of health. Nursing interventions are
explored in relation to ethical, social, legal, political, and personal issues
as students clarify their own professional identity, responsibility and power.
Prerequisite: Admission to Joint BSN Program as an RN.
0.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Nursing Department Course Attributes: WRITING INTENSIVE |
| NURS 312 - NURSING INFORMATICS |
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In this course nursing informatics is defined as computer applications for nursing. Students will be exposed to both PC-based mainframe, and Internet computer system applications through computer laboratory and field experiences. Nursing Fee: $150.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Hybrid, Lab, Lecture, Online Course Nursing Department Course Attributes: WRITING INTENSIVE |
| NURS 315 - PHYSIOLOGY OF AGING |
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This couse provides the student with an overview of the changes that occur in the human body as a function of age. All of the major systems within the human body are discussed, ranging from the cardiovascular system to the central nervous system. This course focuses on normal, age-related physiological changes; however, age-related dysfunctional changes are discussed. Additional emphasis is placed on the implications of physiological and spiritual change on the psychological functioning of the aging individual.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Hybrid, Lecture, Online Course Nursing Department |
| NURS 316 - PATHOPHYSIOLOGY |
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This course extends the students' prior knowledge of anatomy and physiology, chemistry and microbiology to include changes that produce signs and symptons of illness in both single and multiple organ systems.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Hybrid, Lecture, Online Course Nursing Department |
| NURS 325 - NURSING RESEARCH&EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE |
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This course provides an introduction to the research process and prepares the student to critically evaluate professional research and its relevance and applicability to diverse patients. At the completion of this course students will identify levels of evidence, evaluate journal articles and translate current evidence into practice. Nursing Fee: $150.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Hybrid, Lecture, Online Course All Sections for this Course Nursing Department |
| NURS 330 - HEALTH ASSESSMENT ACROSS THE LIFESPAN |
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This course focuses on the total health and mental/physical assessment with differentiation between normal and abnormal findings. The total health assessment content focuses on diverse individuals and cultures across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on communication, data collection and analysis through history and physical exam.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Hybrid, Lecture, Lecture/Online, Online Course Nursing Department |
| NURS 340 - FAMILY CENTERED NURSING |
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Utilize the concepts of the nursing process in caring for families in the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods. The student is provided with an opportunity to understand the family as a unified whole, its patterns and organization and the implications of common and complex health patterns from conception through birth. The student is also provided with an opportunity to understand the patterns and organization of families, growth and developmental perspecives, and the nursing implications of common and complex health patterns from infancy through adolescence.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Hybrid, Lecture, Online Course Nursing Department |
| NURS 345 - HEALTH ISSUES MANAGEMENT I |
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This course content focuses on integrating and applying foundational knowledge to support the physical/mental health of patients from diverse cultures and across the life span with single system disease processes. Emphasis is placed on the utilization of this knowledge as it relates to the provision and management of patient care. Nursing Fees: $150.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Hybrid, Lecture, Online Course Nursing Department |
| NURS 355 - INTEGRATIVE CLINICAL STRATEGIES II |
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This course emphasizes the nurse/patient interactions resulting in mutual goal setting and achievement of optimum health. The focus is on patient teaching and providing care to meet the physical/mental single system health care needs of the patient/family. Lab Fees. Nursing Fees.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lab Nursing Department Course Attributes: WRITING INTENSIVE |
| NURS 365 - STUDY TRIP TO SIERRA LEONE |
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The objective of this study trip to Sierra Leone West Africa is to expose students to differences in healthcare environments and the cultural implications for healthcare. This trip offers a comprehensive overview of community healthcare in Sierra Leone as well as introduction to African civilization, society, and culture. By the end of the study trip, students will appreciate the impact that politics play on the delivery of healthcare in sub Sahara Africa. Students will understand how Sierra Leone's recent wars and economic and political history has shaped its society and current healthcare environment. Students will also experience the impact that the work of Ramapo nursing faculty has on transforming the curriculum. On return to RCNJ after these experiential learning opportunities students will make presentations to students and faculty groups about their lived experiences. This program is in keeping with Ramapo's mission of international education, intercultural understanding, and experiential learning opportunities. On return from this trip, students will be able to: (1) Draw comparisons between their own culture and that of Sierra Leoneans; (2) Analyze the health needs in the population of Sierra Leone; (3) Differentiate between the health care systems in the US and Sierra Leone; (4) Identify the role of the nurse/health care worker within the health system of Sierra Leone; and (5) Compare and contrast community healthcare practices between their own environments and that of Sierra Leone. This is cross listed with MSWK-610.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Hybrid, Lecture, Online Course Nursing Department Course Attributes: OLD GE-INTERNATIONAL ISSUES |
| NURS 370 - PATHOPHYSIOLOGY/PHARMACOLOGY I |
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This course extends the students' prior knowledge of physiology, chemistry and microbiology to include changes that produce signs and symptoms of illness in a single organ system. Pharmacological interventions used to address these pathophysiological responses are introduced. The nursing interventions that correspond to the pharmacological interventions are examined. Nursing Fees.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Nursing Department |
| NURS 398 - TRANSFER ELECTIVE |
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This course designation describes a transfer course from another institution where an equivalency to a Ramapo College course has not been determined. Upon convener evaluation, this course ID may be changed to an equivalent of a Ramapo College course or may fulfill a requirement.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Nursing Department |
| NURS 399 - TRANSFER ELECTIVE |
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This course designation is used to describe a transfer course from another institution which has been evaluated by the convener. A course with this course number has no equivalent Ramapo course. It may fulfill a requirement or may count as a free elective.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Nursing Department |
| NURS 400 - INDEPENDENT STUDY: NURSING |
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Limited opportunities to enroll for course work on an Independent Study basis are available. A student interested in this option should obtain an Independent Study Registration Form from the Registrar, have it completed by the instructor and school dean involved, and return it to the Registrar's Office. Consult the current Schedule of Classes for policies concerning Independent Study.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study Nursing Department |
| NURS 410 - HEALTH ISSUES MANAGEMENT II |
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This course content focuses on integrating and applying foundational knowledge to support the physical/mental health of patients from diverse cultures and across the life span with single system, acute disease processes. Nursing Fees: $150.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Hybrid, Lecture, Online Course Nursing Department |
| NURS 411 - ENVIRONMENTAL AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH |
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This course examines key environmental and occupational health issues. Students study pollutants and other harmful agents in the environment and workplace. An understanding of epidemiological and toxicological principles applicable to environmental and occupational health is gained. Students are taught how to reduce, prevent, and avoid exposure to harmful agents in the home, work, or public health environment.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Hybrid, Lecture, Online Course Nursing Department |
| NURS 425 - COMMUNITY CENTERED NURSING |
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This course explores how community health nurses use concepts from nursing and public health to provide comprehensive and continuous healthcare. The primary emphasis is the promotion of mental and physical health in high-risk populations at the local, state, national and international levels. Core concepts include community health assessment, epidemiology, and health promotion models and strategies. Students will use critical thinking skills to plan health care strategies that consider the biophysical, cultural, ethical, legal and economic issues for aggregates and communities. Nursing Fee: $150.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Hybrid, Lecture, Online Course Nursing Department Course Attributes: WRITING INTENSIVE |
| NURS 430 - INTEGRATIVE CLINICAL STRATEGIES III |
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In this course students will care for individuals, families and communities. The emphasis will be on prioritization, implementation and evaluation of care provided to address the acute/chronic multisystem health care need of groups of patients. Students will be expected to perform a community assessment which will address local, national and global health related issues. Lab Fees: $50. Nursing Fees.:$150.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lab Nursing Department |
| NURS 435 - PATHOPHYSIOLOGY/PHARMACOLOGY II |
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This course extends the students' prior knowledge of physiology, chemistry and microbiology to include changes that produce signs and symptoms of illness in multiple organ systems. Pharmacological interventions used to address these pathophysiological responses are introduced. The nursing interventions that correspond to the pharmacological interventions are examined. Nursing Fees: $150.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Hybrid, Lecture, Online Course Nursing Department |
| NURS 440 - INTEGRATIVE CLINICAL STRATEGIES IV |
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In this course students will participate and take a leadership role in the clinical managment and evaluation of care to groups of patients from diverse cultural backgrounds. A focus of this course will be the integration of social and professional policy with the legal and ethical remifications of the global workplace.
Lab Fees. Nursing Fees.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lab Nursing Department |
| NURS 445 - LEADERSHIP IN A GLOBAL WORLD |
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This course will provide students with an understanding of the organization and environment in which nursing and health care is provided nationally and across the globe. The students will be exposed to economics of health care, business principles, risk management, performance excellence and an understanding of policy development and change within local, national and global health care systems. Nurisng Fees.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Hybrid, Lecture, Online Course Nursing Department Course Attributes: WRITING INTENSIVE |
| NURS 450 - INTEGRATIVE CLINICAL RESIDENCY II |
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In this course students will participate in a transitional experience integrating theoretical and experiential knowledge in nursing case studies and simulation. Preparation for licensure and the role of the professional nurse will be emphasized. Lab Fees. Nursing Fees.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lab Nursing Department |
| NURS 460 - CLINICAL MANAGEMENT |
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The focus of this course is the professional nurse's leadership and management role within health care systems. The multifaceted aspects of the role of the nurse as leader and manager are explored in depth, with emphasis on the role of the nurse as leader and manager of patient care.
Nursing Fees:
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Hybrid, Lecture, Online Course Nursing Department Course Attributes: WRITING INTENSIVE |
| NURS 498 - TRANSFER ELECTIVE |
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This course designation describes a transfer course from another institution where an equivalency to a Ramapo College course has not been determined. Upon convener evaluation, this course ID may be changed to an equivalent of a Ramapo College course or may fulfill a requirement.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Nursing Department |
| NURS 499 - TRANSFER ELECTIVE |
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This course designation is used to describe a transfer course from another institution which has been evaluated by the convener. A course with this course number has no equivalent Ramapo course. It may fulfill a requirement or may count as a free elective.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Nursing Department |
| NURS 645 - PRIMARY CARE OF ADULTS I |
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This course will introduce the student to the health care management of clients in the primary care setting. The course will focus on health promotion and identification and treatment of common deviations in family health. Using a systems approach, this course will examine alterations in health, which are frequently encountered and managed by adult nurse practitioners in primary health care settings. All aspects of health promotion, maintenance, and disease management are emphasized, including but not limited to disease lifestyle modifications, nutritional needs, pharmacotherapy, client education, rehabilitation, and evaluation of treatment plans.
0.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Hybrid, Lecture, Lecture/Online, Online Course Nursing Department Course Attributes: MSN COURSE FOR GRAD FEE ASSESS |
| NURS 646 - PRIMARY CARE ADULTS PRACTICUM I |
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This precepted practicum facilitates the transfer of advanced clinical theory coursework into practice. Students will integrate advanced clinical knowledge in the care and nursing management of common chronic patient needs using a family centered culturally congruent nursing approach. This practicum involves 135 hours of clinical practice in the role of a nurse practitioner.
0.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Hybrid, Lecture, Lecture/Online, Online Course Nursing Department Course Attributes: MSN COURSE FOR GRAD FEE ASSESS |
| NURS 647 - PRIMARY CARE OF ADULTS II |
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This course will progress the student to provide care across the lifespan in the primary and community health care setting. The course will focus on health promotion and identification and treatment of complex health problems in family health. Using a systems approach, this course will examine alterations in health which are frequently encountered and managed by family nurse practitioners in primary health care settings. All aspects of health promotion, maintenance, and disease management are emphasized, including but not limited to disease lifestyle modifications, nutritional needs, pharmacotherapy, client education, rehabilitation, and evaluation of treatment plans.
0.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Hybrid, Lecture, Lecture/Online, Online Course Nursing Department Course Attributes: MSN COURSE FOR GRAD FEE ASSESS |
| NURS 648 - PRIMARY CARE OF ADULTS PRACTICUM II |
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This precepted practicum facilitates the transfer of advanced clinical theory coursework into practice. Students will integrate advanced clinical knowledge in the care and nursing management of patients with complex issues using a family centered culturally congruent nursing approach. Students will be working collaboratively with nurse practitioners, physicians and other members of the health-care team. Selecting, and prescribing appropriate drug therapy for patients during both acute and chronic phases of illness will be an integral component of the practicum. There is a requirement of 135 clinical hours in the role of the nurse practitioner
0.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Hybrid, Lecture, Lecture/Online, Online Course Nursing Department Course Attributes: MSN COURSE FOR GRAD FEE ASSESS |
| NURS 650 - PRIMARY CARE OF ADULTS/GERIATRICS III |
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This course focuses on the issues that are frequently encountered and managed by the family nurse practitioner in the provision of care for geriatric populations in primary and community health care settings. The course will address health promotion and identification and treatment of conditions common in geriatric populations. In addition, students will examine key issues that impact the well being of this population including: legal and ethical issues, pharmacologic
issues, mental health, family dynamics, health education and standards of care. Emphasis will be placed on palliative care and the provision of care at the end-of-life.
0.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Hybrid, Lecture, Lecture/Online, Online Course Nursing Department Course Attributes: MSN COURSE FOR GRAD FEE ASSESS |
| NURS 651 - PRIMARY CARE OF ADULTS/GERIATRICS PRACTICUM III |
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This precepted practicum facilitates the transfer of advanced clinical theory coursework into practice. Students will integrate advanced clinical knowledge in the care and nursing management of geriatric patients with complex issues using a family centered culturally congruent nursing approach. Additional emphasis will be placed on the client and family at the end of life, Students will be working collaboratively with nurse practitioners, physicians and other members of the health-care team. Selecting, and prescribing appropriate drug therapy for patients during both acute and chronic phases of illness will be an integral component of the practicum. There is a requirement of 135 clinical hours in the role of the nurse practitioner.
0.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Hybrid, Lecture, Lecture/Online, Online Course Nursing Department Course Attributes: MSN COURSE FOR GRAD FEE ASSESS |
| NURS 652 - FAMILY CENTERED PRIMARY CARE IV |
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This course will integrate the diagnostics and therapeutics for pediatric patients and the diagnostics and therapeutics for women experiencing uncomplicated pregnancies. The course will also integrate family planning, communication, diagnostics, and therapeutics for routine gynecological care. Students will explore relevant theories as they relate to health promotion, family stages and family communication patterns. The role of the FNP in communicating and performing a family health assessment will be explored. Students will explore evidence based interventions to promote health, communication and optimal functioning across the family life cycle. Students will analyze the impact of acute and chronic illness on the family system.
0.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Hybrid, Lecture, Lecture/Online, Online Course Nursing Department Course Attributes: MSN COURSE FOR GRAD FEE ASSESS |
| NURS 653 - FAMILY CENTERED PRIMARY CARE PRACTICUM IV |
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0.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Hybrid, Lecture, Lecture/Online, Online Course Nursing Department |
| NURS 655 - CONTEXT OF HEALTHCARE FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE |
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This course will provide students with an analysis and evaluation of the social, legal, ethical and organizational context of the current health care environment. The role of the health care professional in the continual advancement of innovation, new knowledge and practice will be a focus.
0.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Hybrid, Lecture, Lecture/Online, Online Course Nursing Department Course Attributes: MSN COURSE FOR GRAD FEE ASSESS |
| NURS 660 - LEADERSHIP AND INNOVATION IN HEALTHCARE |
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This course is designed to provide an introduction and transition to the leadership role of advanced practice in nursing administration and an overview of the factors shaping current healthcare policy. The role of the nursing leader as well as the standards and regulations governing advanced practice will be explored. Topics include role theory, change theory, leadership theory, and complexity theory as they apply to advanced practice nursing. Emphasis is on transition to a leadership role and integration of the various advanced practice roles by the nursing administrator with over-sight of care delivery in complex innovative healthcare systems.
0.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Hybrid, Lecture, Lecture/Online, Online Course Nursing Department Course Attributes: MSN COURSE FOR GRAD FEE ASSESS |
| NURS 670 - HEALTHCARE ECONOMICS AND FINANCE |
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This course will focus on issues of health care economics, financial management, and budgeting that relate to managerial decision making. The course will provide students with an understanding of financial management, management control systems, budgeting, staffing, and cost accounting. Course content will include: principles health care economics, third party reimbursement. costing, budgets and budgeting, variance, and economic evaluation methods.
0.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Hybrid, Lecture, Lecture/Online, Online Course Nursing Department Course Attributes: MSN COURSE FOR GRAD FEE ASSESS |
| NURS 675 - STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT IN HEALTHCARE ORGNAIZATION |
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This course will examine strategic planning processes and issues with an emphasis on environmental scanning, competitive analysis, strategic decision making, plan making and implementation in complex health care settings. Additional topics include ethical concerns in plan development and implementation with emphasis on managing the dual tracks of strategic and operational planning.
0.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Hybrid, Lecture, Lecture/Online, Online Course Nursing Department Course Attributes: MSN COURSE FOR GRAD FEE ASSESS |
| NURS 680 - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN HEALTHCARE |
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Human Resource Management - This course will explore the impact of demographic, legal, and regulatory change on personnel management practices in clinical organizations. The role of the supervisor in developing and implementing effective strategies to recruit and retain employees will be discussed. Students will analyze ways organizations can create excellence within the organization.
0.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Hybrid, Lecture, Lecture/Online, Online Course Nursing Department Course Attributes: MSN COURSE FOR GRAD FEE ASSESS |
| NURS 699 - GRADUATE NURSING ELECTIVE |
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0.000 TO 6.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 6.000 Lecture hours 0.000 TO 6.000 Lab hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Lecture Nursing Department |
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