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DEPT SUBJECT NUMBER CREDITS COURSE NAME
ATC NUR 0020 4 (credits) PATHOPHYSIOLOGIC FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING CARE
  THIS COURSE WILL FOCUS ON HUMAN RESPONSES TO ILLNESS EXPRESSED AT THE PHYSIOLOGIC, PATHOPHYSIOLOGIC, EXPERIENTIAL AND BEHAVIORAL LEVELS. HUMAN RESPONSES WILL BE EXAMINED IN TERMS OF ASSESSMENTS APPROPRIATE TO SELECTED PROBLEMS, RATIONALE FOR NURSING AND MEDICAL INTERVENTIONS, AND THERAPEUTIC EFFECTIVENESS.
 
ATC ORBIOL 0031 4 (credits) MICROBIOLOGY 1
  THIS IS AN INTRODUCTORY COURSE IN MICROBIOLOGY DESIGNED FOR NURSING STUDENTS WITH NO PREVIOUS MICROBIOLOGY BACKGROUND. THREE MAJOR AREAS INCLUDED ARE THE MICROORGANISMS, THE IMMUNE MECHANISMS OF THE HOST, AND THE INTERACTION OF THE HOST AND THE MICROORGANISMS IN THE DISEASE PROCESS AND IN HOMEOSTASIS. THIS COURSE INCLUDED A LABORATORY SERIES WHICH IS COORDINATED WITH THE LECTURE CONTENT. MAJOR EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND INFECTION CONTROL AT THE NURSING LEVEL.
 
ATC ORBIOL 0032 0 (credits) MICROBIOLOGY 1 LAB
  CONTENT IS DEVOTED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENT'S BASIC LABORATORY SKILLS, APPLICATION OF MICROBIOLOGICAL METHODS AND WILL EMPHASIZE PERFORMANCE, SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION, AND SAFETY.
 
ATC NUR 0051 3 (credits) INTRO TO PROFESSIONAL NURSING
  THIS COURSE PROVIDES A BROAD OVERVIEW AND SYNTHESIS OF THE ISSUES AND TRENDS MOST RELEVANT TO THE PRACTICE OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING. HISTORICAL, CONTEMPORARY AND POTENTIAL INFLUENCES ON PROFESSIONAL NURSING PRACTICE ARE REVIEWED. AN EMPHASIS ON THE UNIQUE AND VARIED ROLES OF NURSES IN TODAY'S INTERDISCIPLINARY HEALTH CARE ENVIRONMENT ARE EXAMINED WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, COMMUNITY, AND GLOBAL HEALTH. CHARACTERISTICS AND MAJOR CHANGES IN HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS (FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL) ARE DISCUSSED. COMPONENTS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING VALUES AND CORE PRACTICE COMPETENCIES ARE PRESENTED. THE CONCEPT OF AN EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACH TO CLINICAL PRACTICE IS INTRODUCED. CRITICAL THINKING STRATEGIES ARE INTRODUCED IN THE CONTEXT OF THE NURSING PROCESS.
 
ATC NUR 0080 5 (credits) FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING PRACTICE
  THIS COURSE FOCUSES ON CONCEPTS OF COMMUNICATION, THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION AND DECISION MAKING AS THEY RELATE TO THE NURSING PROCESS. TECHNIQUES OF ASSESSMENT OF THE PHYSICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, SOCIOCULTURAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DIMENSIONS OF THE INDIVIDUAL WILL BE EXPLORED THROUGH A VARIETY OF LEARNING STRATEGIES. VARIATIONS OF EXPECTED FINDINGS BASED ON INFLUENCES SUCH AS AGE, SOCIAL CONDITION AND CULTURE WILL BE DISCUSSED. EMPHASIS WILL BE PLACED ON THE THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS OF SAFETY, HYGIENE AND COMFORT, HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND HEALTH PROMOTION.
 
ATC NUR 0080 0 (credits) FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING PRACTICE I
  THIS COURSE FOCUSES ON CONCEPTS OF COMMUNICATION, THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION AND DECISION MAKING AS THEY RELATE TO THE NURSING PROCESS. TECHNIQUES OF ASSESSMENT OF THE PHYSICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, SOCIOCULTURAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DIMENSIONS OF THE INDIVIDUAL WILL BE EXPLORED THROUGH A VARIETY OF LEARNING STRATEGIES. VARIATIONS OF EXPECTED FINDINGS BASED ON INFLUENCES SUCH AS AGE, SOCIAL CONDITION AND CULTURE WILL BE DISCUSSED. EMPHASIS WILL BE PLACED ON THE THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS OF SAFETY, HYGIENE, AND COMFORT, HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND HEALTH PROMOTION.
 
ATC NUR 0081 2 (credits) FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING PRACTICE 2
  THE FOCUS IS ON THE COGNITIVE BASIS, SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES AND INITIAL MANIPULATIVE COMPONENT OF PSYCHOMOTOR SKILLS USED WHEN PROVIDING NURSING CARE WHICH PROMOTES, RESTORES AND MAINTAINS THE HEALTH OF THE PATIENT. DURING LABORATORY SESSIONS STUDENTS WILL HAVE OPPORTUNITY TO PRACTICE SIMULATED CLINICAL SKILLS. NURSING PROCESS, CRITICAL THINKING AND DECISION MAKING SERVE AS THE FRAMEWORK FOR ACQUISITION OF CLINICAL PSYCHOMOTOR SKILLS. THROUGH ACTIVE LABORATORY PARTICIPATION, THE STUDENT WILL DEMONSTRATE SELF DIRECTION AS A LEARNER.
 
ATC NUR 0081 0 (credits) FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING PRACTICE II
  THE FOCUS IS ON THE COGNITIVE BASIS, SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES AND INITIAL MANIPULATIVE COMPONENT OF PSYCHOMOTOR SKILLS USED WHEN PROVIDING NURSING CARE WHICH PROMOTES, RESTORES AND MAINTAINS THE HEALTH OF THE PATIENT. DURING LABORATORY SESSIONS STUDENTS WILL HAVE OPPORTUNITY TO PRACTICE SIMULATED CLINICAL SKILLS. NURSING PROCESS, CRITICAL THINKING AND DECISION MAKING SERVE AS THE FRAMEWORK FOR ACQUISITION OF CLINICAL PSYCHOMOTOR SKILLS. THROUGH ACTIVE LABORATORY PARTICIPATION, THE STUDENT WILL DEMONSTRATE SELF DIRECTION AS A LEARNER.
 
ATC NUR 0082 0 (credits) NURS MGMT ADULT ACUTE/CHRONIC
  COURSE FOCUSES ON THE NURSING CARE OF HOSPITALIZED ADULTS WITH ACUTE AND/OR CHRONIC ILLNESSES. STUDENTS WILL BE GUIDED IN CRITICAL THINKING EXERCISES AND THE USE OF THERAPEUTIC NURSING INTERVENTIONS IN MANAGEMENT OF HOSPITALIZED ADULTS. STUDENTS WILL CARE FOR IN-PATIENTS (2 DAYS/WEEK) WHO REQUIRE MEDICAL AND/OR SURGICAL TREATMENTS AND WHO ARE NOT EXPERIENCING A COMPLICATED ILLNESS COURSE. SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE CLINICAL PORTION OF THE COURSE IS NECESSARY TO PASS THE COURSE.
 
ATC NUR 0082 7 (credits) NURS MGMT ADULT ACUTE/CHRONIC
  COURSE FOCUSES ON THE NURSING CARE OF HOSPITALIZED ADULTS WITH ACUTE AND/OR CHRONIC ILLNESSES. STUDENTS WILL BE GUIDED IN CRITICAL THINKING EXERCISES AND THE USE OF THERAPEUTIC NURSING INTERVENTIONS IN MANAGEMENT OF HOSPITALIZED ADULTS. STUDENTS WILL CARE FOR IN-PATIENTS (2DAYS/WEEK) WHO REQUIRE MEDICAL AND/OR SURGICAL TREATMENTS AND WHO ARE NOT EXPERIENCING A COMPLICATED ILLNESS COURSE. SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE CLINICAL PORTION OF THE COURSE IS NECESSARY TO PASS THE COURSE.
 
ATC NUR 0087 3 (credits) PHARMACOLOGY AND THERAPEUTICS
  EXAMINATION OF THE MAJOR CATEGORIES OF PHARMACOLOGIC AGENTS AND APPLICATION OF PHARMACOLOGIC CONCEPTS TO CLINICAL NURSING PRACTICE. EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON UNDERSTANDING THE PHYSIOLOGIC ACTIONS OF THE DRUGS, EXPECTED PATIENT RESPONSES, MAJOR SIDE EFFECTS, AND IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING.
 
ATC NUR 1061 1-3 (credits) INDEPENDENT STUDY
  AN INDEPENDENT STUDY IS A STUDENT-INITIATED EXPERIENCE PLANNED TO PERMIT STUDENTS TO PURSUE AN AREA OF INTEREST IN NURSING WITH GUIDANCE OF A FACULTY PRECEPTOR.
 
ATC NUR 1085 3 (credits) ETHICS IN NURSING AND HEALTH CARE
  THIS COURSE INTRODUCES STUDENTS TO THE DOMAIN OF CLINICAL ETHICS AS A FOUNDATION FOR DEVELOPING ETHICAL EXPERTISE IN NURSING PRACTICE. THE COURSE FOCUSES ON CONTEMPORARY NURSING AND HEALTH CARE ISSUES THAT RAISE PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL ETHICAL CONCERNS. EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON CULTURAL DIFFERENCES, CURRENT LEGISLATION, POLITICAL AND RELIGIOUS CONTROVERSY, ECONOMIC CONSTRAINTS, AND PROFESSIONAL COMMITMENT RELATED TO THE RESOLUTION OF THE IDENTIFIED ETHICAL DILEMMAS. THE PROCESS OF ETHICAL ANALYSIS AND REASONING IS USED TO RESOLVE REPRESENTATIVE PATIENT AND HEALTH CARE SITUATIONS.
 
ATC NUR 1120 0 (credits) ADV NURS MGT ADULT ACUTE/COMPLEX
  THIS COURSE FOCUSES ON NURSING CARE OF THE ADULTS EXPERIENCING ACUTE AND COMPLEX ILLNESSES. EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON THE PRIORITIZATION AND DECISION MAKING PROCESSES OF NURSING CARE AND THE NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC STUDIES, MEDICAL/SURGICAL MANAGEMENT, EVALUATION OF OUTCOMES, HEALTH PROMOTION AND SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING ACUTE AND COMPLEX HEALTH PROBLEMS. COLLABORATION WITH INTERDISCIPLINARY HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN HEALTH RESTORATION IS FOSTERED. CLINICAL EXPERIENCES ARE OFFERED IN ACUTE CARE, CRITICAL CARE AND MONITORED UNITS.
 
ATC NUR 1120 5 (credits) ADV NURS MGT ADULT ACUTE/COMPLEX
  THIS COURSE FOCUSES ON NURSING CARE OF THE ADULTS EXPERIENCING ACUTE AND COMPLEX ILLNESSES. EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON THE PRIORITIZATION AND DECISION MAKING PROCESSES OF NURSING CARE AND THE NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC STUDIES, MEDICAL/SURGICAL MANAGEMENT, EVALUATION OF OUTCOMES, HEALTH PROMOTION AND SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING ACUTE AND COMPLEX HEALTH PROBLEMS. COLLABORATION WITH INTERDISCIPLINARY HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN HEALTH RESTORATION IS FOSTERED. CLINICAL EXPERIENCES ARE OFFERED IN ACUTE CARE, CRITICAL CARE AND MONITORED UNITS.
 
ATC NUR 1121 5 (credits) ADV CLINICAL PROBLEM SOLVING
  COURSE FOCUSES ON THE NURSING MANAGEMENT OF THE ADULT EXPERIENCING ACUTE OR COMPLEX ILLNESSES WITH AN ALTERATION IN MULTIPLE BODY SYSTEMS. PRINCIPLES OF CRISIS INTERVENTION ARE INTEGRATED TO DESIGN INTERACTIONS FOR ADULT CLIENTS WHO HAVE LIFE THREATENING, PHYSIOLOGICAL AND POSSIBLY PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS. THE STUDENT'S ABILITY TO APPLY NURSING PROCESS USING CRITICAL THINKING IS EXPANDED THROUGH CLASSROOM AND CLINICAL ACTIVITIES. COLLABORATION WITH INTERDISCIPLINARY HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN HEALTH PROMOTION AND RESTORATION IS FOSTERED.
 
ATC NUR 1121 0 (credits) ADV CLINICAL PROBLEM SOLVING
  COURSE FOCUSES ON THE NURSING MANAGEMENT OF THE ADULT EXPERIENCING ACUTE OR COMPLEX ILLNESSES WITH AN ALTERATION IN MULTIPLE BODY SYSTEMS. PRINCIPLES OF CRISIS INTERVENTION ARE INTEGRATED TO DESIGN INTERACTIONS FOR ADULT CLIENTS WHO HAVE LIFE THREATENING, PHYSIOLOGICAL AND POSSIBLY PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS. THE STUDENT'S ABILITY TO APPLY NURSING PROCESS USING CRITICAL THINKING IS EXPANDED THROUGH CLASSROOM AND CLINICAL ACTIVITIES. COLLABORATION WITH INTERDISCIPLINARY HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN HEALTH PROMOTION AND RESTORATION IS FOSTERED.
 
atc NUR 1131 1-2 (credits) INTERPROFESSIONAL HEALTHCARE TEAMS
  THIS COURSE PROVIDES A REVIEW OF INTERPROFESSIONAL HEALTHCARE TEAMS, BARRIERS AND FACILITATORS, ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES OF VARIOUS MEMBERS OF THE HEALTHCARE TEAM, AND STRATEGIES THAT HELP TO INCORPORATE TEAMS WITHIN A VARIETY OF HEALTHCARE SETTINGS. THE STUDENT IS GUIDED THROUGH METHODS OF TEAM DEVELOPMENT IN HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS. THE COURSE PROVIDES A BASIS FOR INCORPORATING NURSING AS AN INTEGRAL MEMBER OF THE HEALTHCARE TEAM
 
ATC NUR 1134 8 (credits) TRANSITION INTO PROFESSIONAL NURSING
  THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO FACILITATE THE TRANSITION INTO PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE THROUGH THE PRECEPTORSHIP WITH REGISTERED NURSES IN A VARIETY OF SETTINGS. STUDENTS SYNTHESIZE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE PROFESSIONAL NURSING ROLES AND INCREASE THEIR RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR NURSING PRACTICE FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND AGGREGATES. THEORY RELATED TO PROFESSIONAL NURSING ROLES, PATIENT CARE MANAGEMENT, AND LEADERSHIP IS PRESENTED. IN ADDITION, HEALTH CARE POLICY RELATED TO SPECIFIC NURSING ISSUES IS EXAMINED.
 
ATC NUR 1220 5 (credits) ADV NUR MGT ADLT ACUTE/COMPLEX
  THIS COURSE FOCUSES ON NURSING CARE OF THE ADULTS EXPERIENCING ACUTE AND COMPLEX ILLNESSES. EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON THE PRIORITIZATION AND DECISION MAKING PROCESSES OF NURSING CARE AND THE NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC STUDIES, MEDICAL/SURGICAL MANAGEMENT, EVALUATION OF OUTCOMES, HEALTH PROMOTION AND SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING ACUTE AND COMPLEX HEALTH PROBLEMS. COLLABORATION WITH INTERDISCIPLINARY HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN HEALTH RESTORATION IS FOSTERED. CLINICAL EXPERIENCES ARE OFFERED IN ACUTE CARE, CRITICAL CARE AND MONITORED UNITS.
 
ATC NUR 1221 4 (credits) ADVANCED CLINICAL PROBLEM SOLVING
  THIS COURSE FOCUSES ON THE NURSING MANAGEMENT OF THE ADULT WHO EXPERIENCES AN ACUTE OR COMPLEX ILLNESS WITH AN ALTERATION IN MULTIPLE BODY SYSTEMS. THE STUDENTS’ ABILITY TO APPLY THE NURSING PROCESS USING CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS IS EXPANDED THROUGH CLASSROOM AND CLINICAL ACTIVITIES. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE IS ENHANCED THROUGH UTILIZATION OF HIGH FIDELITY HUMAN SIMULATION TECHNOLOGY. COLLABORATION WITH INTERDISCIPLINARY HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN HEALTH PROMOTION AND RESTORATION IS FOSTERED.
 
ATC NUR 1233 5 (credits) ADV CLIN PROB SOLV/TRANSITION
  THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO FACILITATE THE TRANSITION INTO PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE THROUGH THE PRECEPTORSHIP WITH REGISTERED NURSES IN A VARIETY OF SETTINGS. STUDENTS SYNTHESIZE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE PROFESSIONAL NURSING ROLES AND INCREASE THEIR RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR NURSING PRACTICE FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND AGGREGATES. THEORY RELATED TO PROFESSIONAL NURSING ROLES, PATIENT CARE MANAGEMENT, AND LEADERSHIP IS PRESENTED. IN ADDITION, HEALTH CARE POLICY RELATED TO SPECIFIC NURSING ISSUES IS EXAMINED.
 
ATC NUR 1281 4 (credits) FOUNDATIONS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING PRACTICE
  THIS COURSE INTRODUCES STUDENTS TO THE PROFESSION OF NURSING FROM HISTORICAL AND CONTEMPORARY PERSPECTIVES. STUDENTS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH THE BEGINNING KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS FOR HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND INITIAL COGNITIVE AND MANIPULATIVE COMPONENTS OF PSYCHOMOTOR SKILLS USED WHEN PROVIDING NURSING CARE FOR INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT THE LIFE SPAN. NURSING PROCESS, CRITICAL THINKING, AND DECISION MAKING SERVE AS THE FRAMEWORK FOR ACQUISITION OF HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND PSYCHOMOTOR SKILLS. THROUGH ACTIVE LABORATORY PARTICIPATION THE STUDENT WILL DEMONSTRATE SELF-DIRECTION AS A LEARNER.
 
ATC NUR 1282 6 (credits) NURSING MANAGEMENT OF THE ADULT WITH ACUTE/CHRONIC HEALTH CARE PROBLEMS
  THIS COURSE FOCUSES ON THE NURSING CARE OF HOSPITALIZED ADULTS WITH ACUTE/CHRONIC ILLNESSES. STUDENTS WILL BE GUIDED IN CRITICAL THINKING EXERCISES AND THE USE OF THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS AND RESEARCH FINDINGS IN MANAGEMENT OF HOSPITALIZED ADULTS. STUDENTS WILL CARE FOR IN-PATIENTS WHO REQUIRE MEDICAL-SURGICAL TREATMENTS AND WHO ARE NOT EXPERIENCING A COMPLICATED ILLNESS COURSE. COMMON CONCEPTS OF CARE AND COMMON PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED IN THE CARE OF ILL ADULTS AND ELDERLY CLIENTS WILL BE EMPHASIZED INCLUDING SOCIETAL AND CULTURAL INFLUENCES.
 
ATC NUR 1610 3 (credits) APPLIED PATHOPHYS FOR CLIN PRAC
  THIS UPPER DIVISION COURSE REVIEWS DEVELOPMENTS IN THE BASIC AND CLINICAL SCIENCES. IT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE THE BASIS FOR GRADUATE EDUCATION FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSES. IMPLICATIONS OF THE AGING PROCESS, NUTRITION, AND DRUG THERAPIES ARE DISCUSSED AS THEY APPLY TO SELECTED SCIENTIFIC DEVELOPMENTS AND DISEASES
 
ATC NUR 1640 3 (credits) LEADERSHIP IN MILITARY NURSING
  THIS ELECTIVE COURSE IS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE NURSE CADETS' LEADERSHIP ABILITY AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCE. THIS COURSE HAS TWO COMPONENTS: LEADERSHIP TRAINING AND PRECEPTED CLINICAL EXPERIENCE.
 
ATC NUR 1690 2 (credits) EXPLORING CANCER CARE
  THE OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF THIS COURSE IS TO PROVIDE THE STUDENT A BROAD INTRODUCTION TO CANCER CARE AND THE ROLE OF THE PROFESSIONAL WITHIN THIS SPECIALTY. THROUGH THE USE OF DISCUSSION, PRESENTATIONS AND OBSERVATIONAL EXPERIENCES, STUDENTS EXPLORE VARIOUS ASPECTS OF CANCER CARE. SPECIFIC CANCERS, THERAPIES AND CARE ISSUES ARE EXPLORED. THE HEALTH NEEDS OF THE CANCER PATIENT AND FAMILY ARE EXAMINED. HEALTH PROMOTION THROUGH EDUCATION, SCREENING AND EARLY DETECTION AS RECOMMENDED THRU THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY AND HEALTHY PEOPLE 2000/2010 WILL BE EMPHASIZED.
 
ATC NUR 1710 3 (credits) APPLIED ADULT CARDIOPULMONARY CRITICAL CARE
  THE PURPOSE OF THIS COURSE IS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO SYNTHESIZE AND APPLY CONCEPTS RELATED TO THE CARDIOPULMONARY ASSESSMENT AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY MANAGEMENT OF CRITICALLY ILL ADULTS. THROUGH THE USE OF PRESENTATIONS AND LABORATORY SESSIONS, THE STUDENT WILL EXPLORE THE PATHOPHYSIOLOGIC BASIS OF CRITICAL CARDIOPULMONARY INSTABILITY, PHYSICAL AND TECHNOLOGIC ASSESSMENT PARAMETERS, AND TREATMENT MODALITIES COMMONLY UTILIZED IN THE CARE OF THESE PATIENTS IN THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT. INTERACTIVE LABORATORY DEMONSTRATION OF VASOACTIVE DRUGS, ARTERIAL, CENTRAL VENOUS AND PULMONARY ARTERY MONITORING, ARTIFICIAL AIRWAYS, MECHANICAL VENTILATION AND RHYTHM STRIP INTERPRETATION WILL BE PROVIDED. CRITICAL CLINICAL DECISION MAKING AND NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES SPECIFIC TO DYSRHYTHMIA INTERPRETATION ARE ADDRESSED, INCLUDING INSTITUTION OF APPROPRIATE IMMEDIATE NURSING INTERVENTION, PHARMACOLOGICAL, AND ELECTRICAL THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS BASED ON ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS) ALGORITHMS. FURTHER, STUDENTS WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SYNTHESIZE AND APPLY THIS INFORMATION WITHIN PATIENT CARE SCENARIOS OF RESPIRATORY AND CARDIAC INSTABILITY.
 
ATC NUR 1770 2 (credits) Nursing Care of Adults Experiencing Cardiac Dysrhythmias
  COURSE IS FOCUSED ON INTERPRETATION AND MANAGEMENT OF CARDIAC DYS RHYTHMIAS OCCURRING IN THE ADULT. MASTERY OF CARDIAC RHYTHM INTERPRETATION IS THE END GOAL. CRITICAL CLINICAL DECISION MAKING AND NURSING RESPONSIBILITES SPECIFIC TO DYSRHYTHMIAS INTERPRETED ARE ADDRESSED, INCLUDING INSTITUTION OF APPROPRIATE PHARMACOLOGICAL AND ELECTRICAL THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS BASED ON ACLS ALGORITHMS. INFORMATION ON BASIS OF ELECTRO-PHYSIOLOGY, DYSRHYTHMIAS ETIOLOGIES AND ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHIC MONITORING IS PROVIDED. CASE STUDIES AND MULTIPLE EXAMPLES ARE USED TO SUPPORT REPETITIVE PRACTICE IN RHYTHM INTERPRETATION.
 
ATC NUR 1865 2 (credits) FUNDAMENTALS OF DISASTER AND MASS CASUALTY CARE
  This course is designed to build on the base of medical-surgical nursing and to provide the student with an understanding of the causes, prevention, and mitigation of disasters and insight into the disaster management system nationally and locally. The course will include content relevant to all disciplines in the disaster care continuum and then focus on nursing's role in these systems.
 
ATC NUR 2000 2 (credits) RESEARCH FOR EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE I
  THIS COURSE EXAMINES THE INTERACTION OF THEORY, RESEARCH, AND CLINICAL EXPERTISE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF EVIDENCE-BASED NURSING PRACTICE. STUDENTS DEVELOP THE SKILLS NEEDED TO IDENTIFY RELEVANT RESEARCH AND TO CRITICALLY APPRAISE PUBLISHED STUDIES TO EVALUATE THEIR QUALITY AND APPLICABILITY TO CLINICAL PRACTICE. STUDENTS GAIN AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE RESEARCH PROCESS, THE CRITICAL APPRAISAL OF PUBLISHED RESEARCH STUDIES THAT USE A VARIETY OF RESEARCH DESIGNS, AND THE ROLE OF RESEARCH IN EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE.
 
ATC NUR 2004 4 (credits) PATHOPHYSIOLOGY ACROSS THE LIFESPAN
  This course is designed to provide the student with a comprehensive theoretical foundation of the phenomena that produce alterations in human physiologic function across the life span. Information gained in this course will prepare the student for subsequent courses related to the diagnosis and management of disease processes associated with pathophysiologic dysfunction and alterations.
 
ATC NUR 2007 2 (credits) RESEARCH FOR EBP 2
  DURING THIS COURSE STUDENTS BUILD ON THE KNOWLEDGE THEY ACQUIRED IN NUR 2000 TO DEVELOP AN EVIDENCE-BASED PROTOCOL TO ADDRESS AN ANSWERABLE CLINICAL QUESTION. STUDENTS WILL LEARN HOW TO WRITE AN EVIDENCE-BASED QUESTION, CONDUCT AN EXHAUSTIVE REVIEW OF PUBLISHED LITERATURE ON A CLINICAL TOPIC, INTEGRATE CRITICALLY APPRAISED RESEARCH STUDIES, DEVELOP AN EVIDENCE-BASED PROTOCOL, AND PROPOSE A METHOD TO IMPLEMENT AND EVALUATE THE PROTOCOL. STUDENTS WILL ALSO LEARN TO CRITICALLY APPRAISE PUBLISHED CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES. STUDENTS WILL DEVELOP AN EVIDENCE-BASED DOCUMENT THAT TRANSFORMS EMPIRICALLY DEVELOPED INFORMATION FOR USE IN CLINICAL PRACTICE.
 
ATC NUR 2008 0 (credits) ETHICS FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSING
  THIS COURSE PROVIDES A WEB-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCE THAT INCLUDES A REVIEW OF BASIC TERMS, CONCEPTS, AND THEORIES RELATED TO ETHICS. THE STUDENT IS GUIDED THROUGH METHODS OF ETHICAL DECISION-MAKING IN CLINICAL, RESEARCH, HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONAL, LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL SETTINGS. THE COURSE PROVIDES A BASIS FOR CONTINUING THE STUDY OF ETHICS-BASED ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE AS INTEGRATED IN SPECIALTY-SPECIFIC COURSES.
 
ATC NUR 2009 0 (credits) POLICY/ORG/FINCG/ OF HLTHCARE
  THIS INNOVATIVE COURSE PROVIDES A WEB-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCE THAT PROVIDES A BEGINNING UNDERSTANDING OF HEALTH CARE POLICY, ORGANIZATION, AND FINANCING OF HEALTH CARE. THE MODULE CONSISTS OF 3 UNITS. THE FIRST UNIT EXPLORES THE POLICYMAKING PROCESS, THE ROLE OF THE ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE IN THIS PROCESS, AND THE EFFECT OF PUBLIC POLICY ON HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS. THE SECOND UNIT EXAMINES THE ORGANIZATION AND DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE WITH AN EMPHASIS ON THE CONTINUUM OF HEALTH CARE, INCLUDING ACUTE, SPECIALIZED, AND COMMUNITY-BASED SYSTEMS. PREPARATION FOR A NURSING LEADERSHIP ROLE IN THESE INTEGRATED CARE SYSTEMS IS ALSO EMPHASIZED. THE THIRD UNIT PRESENTS AN OVERVIEW OF HEALTH CARE FINANCING AS IT RELATES TO THE DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES. THE NURSE’S ROLE AS THE MONITOR OF QUALITY CONTROL, PATIENT SAFETY, AND COST-EFFECTIVE CARE IS EXAMINED IN THE CONTEXT OF CLINICAL DECISION MAKING. THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODULE IS TO EQUIP THE GRADUATE NURSE WITH BEGINNING SKILLS TO INFLUENCE HEALTH POLICY, TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP IN THE HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEM, AND TO UTILIZE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF FISCAL MANAGEMENT IN MAKING HIGH-QUALITY COST-EFFECTIVE CHOICES IN THE USE OF HEALTH CARE RESOURCES.
 
ATC NUR 2010 3 (credits) HEALTH PROMO/DISEASE PRVNTN
  HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION ARE EXAMINED FROM THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS TO CLINICAL APPLICATIONS. THE COURSE FOCUSES ON INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH PROMOTION ASSESSMENT, SCREENING, AND INTERVENTIONS IN DIVERSE POPULATIONS. EPIDEMIOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES AND REAL CLINICAL EXAMPLES ARE DISCUSSED AS A BASIS FOR FOCUSING HEALTH PROMOTION ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTIONS. COURSE TOPICS ARE DELINEATED ACCORDING TO HEALTH PEOPLE 2010 GOALS WITH A CORRESPONDING FOCUS ON FACTORS RELATED TO HEALTH CARE DISPARITIES AMONG VULNERABLE POPULATIONS. CURRENT RESEARCH IN HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION IS THE BASIS FOR IDENTIFYING APPROPRIATE INTERVENTIONS IN DIVERSE POPULATIONS AND SETTINGS.
 
ATC NUR 2025 1 (credits) PHYSICAL DIAGNOSIS - ANES
  This course focuses on health assessment of the adult. Concentration is on selected theories, principles and techniques from the physical and behavioral sciences essential to developing the patient data base and to applying the diagnostic process.
 
ATC NUR 2033 2 (credits) DIFFERENTIAL DIAG ACROSS LFSPN
  THIS DIDACTIC COURSE BUILDS UPON THE DIAGNOSTIC PROCESS INTRODUCED IN NUR 2031. USING A PROBLEM-BASED APPROACH TO SYMPTOMS, STUDENTS WILL BE INTRODUCED TO THE DIAGNOSTIC FRAMEWORK, ALGORITHMS, AND TERMINOLOGY THAT WILL ALLOW THEM TO MOVE FROM SYMPTOM TO DIAGNOSIS. EVIDENCE-BASED DIAGNOSIS WILL FOCUS ON THE ACCURACY OF THE HEALTH HISTORY AND SENSITIVITY OF THE PHYSICAL EXAM, LABORATORY STUDIES AND TESTS TO “RULE IN” OR “RULE OUT” SPECIFIC DISEASES. STUDENTS WILL LEARN THE IMPORTANCE OF FORMULATING CLINICAL IMPRESSIONS THAT LEAD TO HYPOTHESIS TESTING IN THE CARE OF PATIENTS ACROSS THE LIFESPAN.
 
ATC NUR 2034 3 (credits) ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY
  THIS IS A BASIC SCIENCE COURSE COVERING THE PRINCIPLES OF DRUG ACTION FOR SEVERAL IMPORTANT CLASSES OF DRUGS. A COURSE IN PATHOPHYSIOLOGY IS A PREREQUISITE FOR THIS COURSE AND A BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY WILL BE HELPFUL IN UNDERSTANDING THE CHEMICAL BASIS OF DRUG RECEPTOR INTERACTIONS. THE COURSE BEGINS WITH FUNDAMENTALS OF PHARMACODYNAMICS AND PHARMACOKINETICS AND THEN COVERS THE PHARMACOLOGY OF THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM, RENAL/CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM, ENDOCRINE SYSTEM, AND THE MECHANISM OF ACTION AND USE OF ANTIBIOTICS.
 
ATC NURSP 2061 3 (credits) ORGANIZATIONAL & MGT THEORY
  This course focuses on the organization and management, particularly of nursing personnel, in health services organizations. Organizational theories, their analysis, and their application to healthcare services systems will be explored. Management theories will also be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on personnel management aspects relevant to nursing such as licensure, certification, advance practice, nurse extender, etc.
 
ATC NURSP 2064 3 (credits) PRACTICUM IN NURSING SYSTEMS
  THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE ADMINISTRATION MINOR TRACT AND SERVES AS THEIR CLINICAL PRACTICUM. THIS COURSE WILL PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO OBSERVE, APPLY, ANALYZE AND DISCUSS SELECTED ADMINISTRATIVE AND MANAGERIAL SKILLS AND PROCESSES WHICH ARE RELEVANT TO THE PRACTICE OF NURSING ADMINISTRATION. THE SEMINAR PORTION WILL PROVIDE CONTENT, DISCUSSION, AND INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP ACTIVITIES. A CRITICAL COMPONENT OF THIS COURSE IS THE PRACTICUM WITH A DESIGNATED PRECEPTOR WHO IS EMPLOYED FULL TIME IN A SELECTED SITE. NEGOTIATED SITES AND EXPERIENCES ARE TAILORED TO ENHANCE STUDENT’S CAREER GOALS.
 
ATC NURSP 2091 3 (credits) FINANCIAL MGT FOR HC LEADERS
  THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE CLINICIANS WITH A BASIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK USED THROUGHOUT HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS. CORE CONCEPTS SUCH AS REIMBURSEMENT; REVENUE AND EXPENSES; BUDGETING AND VARIANCE ANALYSIS WILL BE DISCUSSED. IN ADDITION, STUDENTS WILL LEARN THE KEY FINANCIAL ELEMENTS OF DEVELOPING AND EVALUATING CLINICAL INITIATIVES.
 
ATC NURSP 2092 3 (credits) LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
  THIS IS A BASIC LEADERSHIP COURSE THAT FOCUSES ON THE APPLICATION OF LEADERSHIP THEORY AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF CRITICAL SKILLS NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS IN TODAY’S HEALTH CARE ENVIRONMENT. THE COURSE IS BASED ON FIVE ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES FOR NURSING LEADERSHIP: PROFESSIONALISM, BUSINESS SKILLS AND PRINCIPLES, KNOWLEDGE OF THE HEALTH CARE ENVIRONMENT, COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT, AND TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP.
 
ATC NURSP 2093 3 (credits) EDUC & MENTORING IN CLIN SETTING
  THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO DEVELOP A THEORETICAL, PRACTICAL, AND EVIDENCE-BASED FOUNDATION FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS IN THE EDUCATION OF PATIENT/FAMILIES, NURSE COLLEAGUES AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS. STUDENTS WILL BROADEN THEIR KNOWLEDGE BASE IN THE DYNAMICS OF HUMAN BEHAVIOR, VALUES CLARIFICATION, EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY AND MOTIVATION WHICH ARE FUNDAMENTAL TO BEHAVIOR CHANGE AND SUSTAINING THAT CHANGE (TRANSFORMATION). CONTENT INCLUDES PRINCIPLES OF ANDRAGOGY AND PEDAGOGY, ANALYSIS OF LEARNING STYLES, REPLETE WITH INSTRUMENTS AND A CONTEMPORARY MODEL FOCUSING UPON BEHAVIOR CHANGE OF EMPLOYEES. MENTORING, THE ROLE AND FUNCTION OF PRECEPTORS, COACHING AND FEEDBACK SKILLS AND APPLICATION OF A COMPETENCY MODEL WILL BE EMPHASIZED.
 
ATC NURSP 2095 2 (credits) CONTEMP ISSUES IN NUR & CNL ROLE SEM
  THIS COURSE FOCUSES ON THE MAJOR CONTEMPORARY ISSUES FACING THE NURSING PROFESSION. PATIENT SAFETY, PROCESS IMPROVEMENT, EFFECTIVE PATIENT CARE AND FAMILY PARTNERSHIPS, IMPROVED CARE COORDINATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE ARE EXAMPLES THAT THE CNL ROLE COULD IMPACT. THE COURSE ALSO FOCUSES ON SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CNL ROLE THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE AND APPLICATION OF LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES. STUDENTS WILL BE ASSIGNED TO A TCAB PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST FOR THEIR CLINICAL PRACTICUM.
 
ATC NURSP 2096 2 (credits) CNL CLINICAL PRACTICUM 1
  THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO FOCUS ON THE ROLE OF THE CLINICAL NURSE LEADER IN IMPLEMENTING QUALITY IMPROVEMENT STRATEGIC IMPERATIVES WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON PROCESS IMPROVEMENT AT THE MICRO AND MACRO LEVELS, CUSTOMER SATISFACTION, PATIENT CENTERED CARE, INTERPROFESSIONAL HEALTHCARE TEAMS, OUTCOMES MANAGEMENT AND EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE. THE AACN END OF LIFE PROGRAM COMPETENCIES PROVIDE THE FRAMEWORK FOR THE PRACTICUM.
 
ATC NURSP 2097 3 (credits) CNL CLINICAL PRACTICUM 2
  THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO SYNTHESIZE THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CRITICAL THINKING DEVELOPED THROUGH THE CORE CONTENT COURSES OF THE CLINICAL NURSE LEADER SPECIALTY. STUDENTS PRACTICE THE ROLE OF THE CNL IN A CLINICAL SETTING WITHIN THE HEALTHCARE MILIEU. THE AACN END OF PROGRAM COMPETENCIES PROVIDE THE FRAMEWORK FOR THE PRACTICUM.
 
ATC NURNP 2100 4 (credits) MGMT ADULT EPISODIC/CHRONIC HEAL
  Course is designed to develop a foundation for advanced nursing practice in the management of common episodic and chronic dysfunctions/alterations. Through didactic information and clinical experience, students develop advanced practice skills in patient/family assessment, developing and implementing a management plan and evaluating the plan's effectiveness when caring for patients across the continuum of acute care services. Health promotion, health maintenance, disease prevention and health restoration appropriate to these patients and families will also be emphasized.
 
ATC NURNP 2101 3 (credits) MGT OF ADULT EPIS/CHRONIC CLIN
  This clinical course is designed to provide opportunities to apply a theoretical, practical and evidence-based foundation for students in the management of common episodic and chronic dysfunctions/alterations. Through clinical experience, students implement advanced practice skills in patient/family assessment, develop and implement a management plan and evaluate the plan's effectiveness when caring for patients across the continuum of the acute health care system. Health promotion and disease prevention appropriate to the patients and families will also be emphasized.
 
ATC NURNP 2104 3 (credits) MGT - COMPLEX HLTH PROB
  Course is designed to develop a theoretical, practical and evidence-based foundation for advanced nursing practice in the management of complex health dysfunctions/alterations in the acutely and critically ill adult. Through didactic information and laboratory experience, students develop the knowledge base and psychomotor skills central to planning, implementing and evaluating health care for patients with complex health problems commonly seen in acutely and critically ill adults across the continuum of acute care delivery systems.
 
ATC NURNP 2105 6 (credits) CLIN EMPHASIS - CP
  Course is designed to develop a comprehensive theoretical evidence-based and practical foundation for advanced nursing practice in the management of adults with cardiopulmonary dysfunction/alterations. The course integrates the pathophysiology of these dysfunctions/alterations with appropriate diagnostic parameters and management strategies. Through ongoing clinical experience, students implement the nursing process when caring for patients who are acutely ill and apply the clinical decision-making process in the care of these patients.
 
ATC NURNP 2106 6 (credits) CLIN EMPHASIS - CC
  Course is designed to develop a comprehensive theoretical evidence-based and practical foundation for advanced nursing practice in the management of selected dysfunctions/alterations commonly seen in the critically ill adult. Didactic content focuses on information central to planning, implementing and evaluating therapeutic regimens for patient with problems commonly seen in the critical care setting. Through ongoing clinical experience, students implement the nursing process when caring for patients who are critically ill and apply the clinical decision-making process in care of patients.
 
ATC NURNP 2107 6 (credits) CLIN EMPHASIS - ONC
  Course is designed to develop a comprehensive, theoretical, evidence-based and practical foundation for adv nursing practice in the mgmt of adults with cancer. Course integrates the pathophysiology of problems associated with cancer and its treatment with appropriate diagnostic and management strategies. Through ongoing clinical experience, student will implement the nursing process when caring for patients with cancer. Health promotion and maintenance appropriate to these patients and families will also be emphasized.
 
ATC NURNP 2109 6 (credits) CLIN EMPHASIS - DIR STUDY
  Course is designed to develop a comprehensive theoretical evidence-based and practical foundation for advanced nursing practice in the management of adults with dysfunctions/alterations in the selected area of clinical specialization. The course integrates the pathophysiology of dysfunctions/alterations in the selected area with appropriate diagnostic parameters and management strategies. Through ongoing clinical experience, students implement the nursing process when caring for patients who are acutely ill and apply the clinical decision-making process in the care of these patients.
 
ATC NURCNS 2110 1-3 (credits) MASTER'S THESIS
  Individual instruction provides guidance in conducting a nursing research study. The thesis includes the review of literature, methodology, presentation and discussion of findings, application of appropriate statistical measures, and conclusion.
 
ATC NURSP 2161 1-3 (credits) INDEPENDENT STUDY
  Students elect an area of interest and work with a specific faculty member to meet agreed upon objectives.
 
ATC NURCNS 2161 1-3 (credits) INDEPENDENT STUDY
  Students elect an area of interest and work with a specific faculty member to meet agreed upon objectives.
 
ATC NURSP 2161 1-3 (credits) INDEPENDENT STUDY
  Students elect an area of interest and work with a specific faculty member to meet agreed upon objectives.
 
ATC NURSP 2180 4 (credits) ADV SPLT OPT: ADLT EPIS/CHRNC AC
  This course is designed to develop a foundation for advanced nursing practice in the care of patients with common episodic and chronic dysfunctions/alterations. The student will develop advanced practice skills in patient/family assessment, developing and implementing a nursing plan and evaluating the plan's effectiveness when caring for patients across the continuum of acute care services. Health promotion, health maintenance, disease prevention and health restoration appropriate to these patients and families will also be emphasized.
 
ATC NURSP 2185 2 (credits) ADV SPECLTY OPTN: CPLX HLTH PROB
  This course is designed to develop a theoretical foundation for advanced nursing care of the acutely and critically ill adult. Through didactic information and course assignments, students develop the knowledge base central to planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care for patients with complex health problems that are commonly seen in acutely and critically ill adults. Health maintenance, health promotion, disease prevention and health protection appropriate to this patient population will also be emphasized.
 
ATC NURSP 2190 3 (credits) ADV SPECLTY OPT: CARDIOPULMONARY
  This course is designed to develop a comprehensive theoretical and practical foundation for advanced nursing practice in the care of adults with cardiopulmonary dysfunctional alterations with appropriate diagnostic parameters and management strategies. Health promotion, protection and maintenance appropriate to these patients and families will also be emphasized.
 
ATC NURSP 2191 3 (credits) ADV SPECLTY OPTN: CRITICAL CARE
  This course is designed to develop a comprehensive theoretical and practical foundation for advanced nursing care of patients with selected dysfunctions/alterations commonly seen in the critically ill adult. Didactic content focuses on information central to planning, implementing and evaluating therapeutic regimens for patients with problems commonly seen in the critical care setting. Aspects of health promotion and maintenance appropriate to these patients and families will also be emphasized.
 
ATC NURSP 2192 3 (credits) ADV SPECIALTY OPTION: ONCOLOGY
  This course is designed to develop a comprehensive theoretical and practical foundation for advanced nursing care of patients with cancer dysfunctions/alterations. Didactic content focuses on information central to planning, implementing and evaluating therapeutic regimens for patients with problems commonly seen in the oncology setting. Aspects of health promotion, protection, and maintenance appropriate to these patients and families will also be emphasized.
 
ATC NURSP 2193 3 (credits) ADV SPECIALTY OPTION: DIRECTED
  This course is designed to develop a comprehensive theoretical and practical foundation for advanced nursing care of adults with dysfunctions/alterations in the selected area of clinical specialization. The course integrates the pathophysiology of dysfunctions/alterations in the selected area with appropriate diagnostic parameters and management strategies. Aspects of health promotion and maintenance appropriate to these patients and families will also be emphasized.
 
ATC NURNP 2194 6 (credits) CLINICAL EMPHASIS: TRAUMA EMERGENCY DISTR
  This course is designed to develop a comprehensive theoretical and practical foundation for advanced nursing practice in the management of selected dysfunctions/alterations commonly seen in the traumatized adult. Didactic content focuses on information central to planning, implementing and evaluating therapeutic regimens for patients with problems commonly seen in the trauma, emergency, and disaster settings. Through ongoing clinical experience, students implement the nursing process when caring for patients who emergent, traumatized, or involved in disasters, and apply the clinical decision-making process in the care of these patients in all phases of the trauma cycle. Aspects of health promotion and maintenance appropriate to these patients and families will also be emphasized.
 
ATC NURSP 2195 3 (credits) ADVANCED SPECIALTY OPTION: TEP
  This course is designed to develop a comprehensive theoretical and practical foundation for advanced nursing practice in the diagnosis and management of selected dysfunctions/alterations commonly seen in the trauma, emergency and disaster affected adult. Didactic content focuses on information central to planning, implementing and evaluating therapeutic regimens for patients with problems commonly seen in the trauma, emergency, and disaster settings. Aspects of health promotion and maintenance appropriate to these patients and families will also be emphasized.
 
ATC NUR 2204 4 (credits) PATHOPHYSIOLOGY ACROSS THE LIFE SPAN
  THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE THE STUDENT WITH A COMPREHENSIVE THEORETICAL FOUNDATION OF THE PHENOMENA THAT PRODUCE ALTERATIONS IN HUMAN PHYSIOLOGIC FUNCTION ACROSS THE LIFE SPAN. INFORMATION GAINED IN THIS COURSE WILL PREPARE THE STUDENT FOR SUBSEQUENT COURSES RELATED TO THE DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF DISEASE PROCESSES ASSOCIATED WITH PATHOPHYSIOLOGIC DYSFUNCTION ALTERATIONS.
 
ATC NUR 2208 0 (credits) ETHICS FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSING
  THIS COURSE PROVIDES A WEB-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCE THAT INCLUDES A REVIEW OF BASIC TERMS, CONCEPTS, AND THEORIES RELATED TO ETHICS. THE STUDENT IS GUIDED THROUGH METHODS OF ETHICAL DECISION-MAKING IN CLINICAL, RESEARCH, HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONAL, LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL SETTINGS. THE COURSE PROVIDES A BASIS FOR CONTINUING THE STUDY OF ETHICS-BASED ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE AS INTEGRATED IN SPECIALTY-SPECIFIC COURSES.
 
ATC NUR 2209 .5 (credits) LEADERSHIP AND HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS: POLICY ORGANIZATION AND FINANCING OF HEALTH CARE MODULE
  THIS INNOVATIVE COURSE PROVIDES A WEB-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCE THAT PROVIDES A BEGINNING UNDERSTANDING OF HEALTH CARE POLICY, ORGANIZATION, AND FINANCING OF HEALTH CARE. THE MODULE CONSISTS OF 3 UNITS. THE FIRST UNIT EXPLORES THE POLICYMAKING PROCESS, THE ROLE OF THE ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE IN THIS PROCESS, AND THE EFFECT OF PUBLIC POLICY ON HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS. THE SECOND UNIT EXAMINES THE ORGANIZATION AND DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE WITH AN EMPHASIS ON THE CONTINUUM OF HEALTH CARE, INCLUDING ACUTE, SPECIALIZED, AND COMMUNITY-BASED SYSTEMS. PREPARATION FOR A NURSING LEADERSHIP ROLE IN THESE INTEGRATED CARE SYSTEMS IS ALSO EMPHASIZED. THE THIRD UNIT PRESENTS AN OVERVIEW OF HEALTH CARE FINANCING AS IT RELATES TO THE DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES. THE NURSE¿S ROLE AS THE MONITOR OF QUALITY CONTROL, PATIENT SAFETY, AND COST-EFFECTIVE CARE IS EXAMINED IN THE CONTEXT OF CLINICAL DECISION MAKING. THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODULE IS TO EQUIP THE GRADUATE NURSE WITH BEGINNING SKILLS TO INFLUENCE HEALTH POLICY, TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP IN THE HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEM, AND TO UTILIZE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF FISCAL MANAGEMENT IN MAKING HIGH-QUALITY COST-EFFECTIVE CHOICES IN THE USE OF HEALTH CARE RESOURCES.
 
ATC NUR 2210 3 (credits) HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION IN CULTURALLY DIVERSE POPULATIONS
  HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION ARE EXAMINED FROM THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS TO CLINICAL APPLICATIONS. THE COURSE FOCUSES ON INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH PROMOTION ASSESSMENT, SCREENING, AND INTERVENTIONS IN DIVERSE POPULATIONS. EPIDEMIOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES AND REAL CLINICAL EXAMPLES ARE DISCUSSED AS A BASIS FOR FOCUSING HEALTH PROMOTION ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTIONS. COURSE TOPICS ARE DELINEATED ACCORDING TO HEALTH PEOPLE 2010 GOALS WITH A CORRESPONDING FOCUS ON FACTORS RELATED TO HEALTH CARE DISPARITIES AMONG VULNERABLE POPULATIONS. CURRENT RESEARCH IN HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION IS THE BASIS FOR IDENTIFYING APPROPRIATE INTERVENTIONS IN DIVERSE POPULATIONS AND SETTINGS.
 
ATC NUR 2234 3 (credits) ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY
  THIS IS A BASIC SCIENCE COURSE COVERING THE PRINCIPLES OF DRUG ACTION FOR SEVERAL IMPORTANT CLASSES OF DRUGS. A COURSE IN PATHOPHYSIOLOGY IS A PREREQUISITE FOR THIS COURSE AND A BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY WILL BE HELPFUL IN UNDERSTANDING THE CHEMICAL BASIS OF DRUG RECEPTOR INTERACTIONS. THE COURSE BEGINS WITH FUNDAMENTALS OF PHARMACODYNAMICS AND PHARMACOKINETICS AND THEN COVERS THE PHARMACOLOGY OF THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM, RENAL/CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM, ENDOCRINE SYSTEM, AND THE MECHANISM OF ACTION AND USE OF ANTIBIOTICS.
 
ATC NURSP 2261 3 (credits) ORGANIZATIONAL AND MANAGEMENT THEORY
  THIS COURSE FOCUSES ON THE ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT, PARTICULARLY OF NURSING PERSONNEL, IN HEALTH SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS. ORGANIZATIONAL THEORIES, THEIR ANALYSIS, AND THEIR APPLICATION TO HEALTHCARE SERVICES SYSTEMS WILL BE EXPLORED. MANAGEMENT THEORIES WILL ALSO BE DISCUSSED. EMPHASIS WILL BE PLACED ON PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT ASPECTS RELEVANT TO NURSING SUCH AS LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, ADVANCE PRACTICE, NURSE EXTENDER, ETC.
 
ATC NURSP 2290 3 (credits) HEALTHCARE OUTCOMES
  IDENTIFYING, MEASURING, ACHIEVING, EVALUATING, ALTERING AND MATCHING APPROPRIATE HEALTHCARE OUTCOMES FOR VARIOUS PATIENT POPULATIONS AND HEALTHCARE SETTINGS ARE KEY SKILLS FOR SUCCESSFUL ADMINISTRATORS. THIS SEMINAR FORMAT COURSE WILL FOCUS ON SPECIFIC TOPICAL AREAS WHICH CAN BE INTEGRATED WITH CLINICAL EXPERIENCES.
 
ATC NURSP 2371 3 (credits) NUR ADMIN SEM AND PRAC I
  Course is designed to provide opportunities to observe, apply, analyze, and discuss selected administrative and managerial skills and processes relevant to the practice of nursing administration. Seminar portion will provide content discussion, and individual and group activities. A critical course component is a practicum with a designated preceptor employed full time in a selected site. Negotiated sites and experiences are tailored to enhance student's career goal. Student selects site outside of current employing agency.
 
ATC NURSP 2372 2 (credits) USING DATA TO DRIVE DECISIONS
  THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO APPLY THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND CRITICAL THINKING DEVELOPED THROUGH THE CORE CONTENT COURSES OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM. USING A DATA BASE OF A VIRTUAL HOSPITAL STUDENTS ARE PRESENTED CASE STUDIES THAT REFLECT COMMON ADMINISTRATIVE PROBLEMS THEY ARE LIKELY TO ENCOUNTER IN AN ADMINISTRATIVE ROLE. PARTICULAR EMPHASIS IS GIVEN TO SOLVING PROBLEMS WITH THE APPROPRIATE BALANCE OF COST AND QUALITY.
 
ATC NURSP 2373 3 (credits) NURSING ADMINISTRATION RESIDENCY
  THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO SYNTHESIZE THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND CRITICAL THINKING DEVELOPED THROUGH THE CORE CONTENT COURSES OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM WITHIN A PRACTICE ENVIRONMENT. STUDENTS WILL BE ASSIGNED A PRECEPTOR BASED ON THEIR IDENTIFIED LEARNING NEEDS AND AREA OF INTEREST. IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT STUDENTS WILL BE EXPOSED TO AND INVOLVED IN VARIOUS EXPERIENCES THAT NURSING ADMINISTRATORS FACE IN TODAY’S HEALTH CARE ENVIRONMENT. IN COLLABORATION WITH THEIR PRECEPTOR, THE STUDENT WILL DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT A RELEVANT PROJECT.
 
ATC NUR 2690 2 (credits) Exploring Cancer Care
  The overall objective of this course is to provide the student a broad introduction to cancer care and the role of the professional within this specialty. Through the use of discussion, presentations and observational experiences, students explore various aspects of cancer care. Specific cancers, therapies and care issues are explored. The health needs of the cancer patient and family are examined. Health promotion through education, screening and early detection as recommended thru the American Cancer Society and Healthy People 2000/2010 will be emphasized.
 
ATC NURSAN 2700 5 (credits) BASIC PRIN OF ANESTHESIA
  This course prepares the student for entry into the clinical setting using classroom lecture and workshops. Basic concepts of anesthesia practice, techniques, monitoring, pharmacology, and responsibilities of the nurse anesthetist are presented. Students are introduced to anesthesia management strategies for common problems and situations.
 
ATC NURSAN 2701 3 (credits) CHEM & PHYSICS OF ANESTHESIA
  Provides a detailed study of chemical and physical principles which apply to physiology, pharmacology and anesthesia equipment. Students will be able to identify the chemical properties of drugs able to produce anesthesia and to understand the dynamics of the anesthesia delivery system and related equipment.
 
ATC NURSAN 2715 3 (credits) ADVANCED PRACTICE INITIATIVES FOR THE CRNA
  Course focuses on the expansion of the knowledge base and refinement of practice skills of experienced CRNAs. Students identify an area of study in the field of nurse anesthesia in which they wish to improve knowledge and clinical expertise. Students develop and implement a comprehensive plan which includes establishing specific goals, developing a program of independent study, negotiation of a clinical practice site and completion of a defined clinical practicum. Objectives are met thru a learning contract, an oral and poster presentation, and a written scholarly paper.
 
ATC NURSAN 2720 4 (credits) APPLIED PHYS & PATHOPHYS
  Integrates basic physiologic principles with clinical anesthesia management regimes. Designed to formulate approaches to anesthesia nursing management in the presence of various common pathophysiologic conditions.
 
ATC NURSAN 2730 4 (credits) ADV PRINCIPLES 1
  Provides in-depth study of specialized areas of nurse anesthesia practice. Lectures concentrate on the theoretical basis for specific anesthesia nursing interventions and the rationale for their use in each of the areas of subspecialization. These areas encompass pediatric, obstetric, and regional anesthesia management as well as acute and chronic pain management.
 
ATC NURSAN 2731 3 (credits) APPLIED PHARMACOLOGY
  This course provides the basis for an in-depth understanding of the pharmacology of clinical anesthesia practice. Specific properties of anesthetic agents and commonly used adjunctive drugs are discussed and critically analyzed for appropriate application in clinical situations. Development of a comprehensive knowledge base with respect to drugs used by the Nurse Anesthetist in the clinical setting will be achieved through lecture, presentation, situational examples, and case analysis.
 
ATC NURSAN 2740 3 (credits) ADV PRINCIPLES 2
  This course provides in-depth study of specialized areas of nurse anesthesia practice. Lectures concentrate on the theoretical basis of for specific anesthesia nursing interventions and relevant research based rationale for their use in each of the areas of sub-specialization. Anesthetic care for patients with disease requiring cardiac, thoracic, vascular, pulmonary, and transplant procedures are the focus.
 
ATC NURSAN 2750 3 (credits) ADV PRINCIPLES 3
  Provides an in-depth study of specialized areas of nurse anesthesia practice. Concentration is on the theoretic basis for specific anesthesia nursing interventions and the rationale for their use in each of the areas of sub-specialization. These areas encompass neurosurgical, trauma and dental as well as specific system diseases including renal, liver and blood.
 
ATC NURSAN 2751 1 (credits) TEAM TRAINING IN PATIENT SAFETY
  THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE THE STUDENT WITH A THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL FOUNDATION RELATING TO HUMAN FACTORS, CREW RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND TEAM PERFORMANCE ISSUES THAT IMPACT PATIENT SAFETY. INFORMATION AND SKILLS GAINED IN THIS COURSE WILL PREPARE THE STUDENT TO FUNCTION AS A PATIENT ADVOCATE IN A MULTIDISCIPLINARY ENVIRONMENT AND IMPLEMENT TEAM-BASED STRATEGIES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE PATIENT SAFETY. CRISIS MANAGEMENT PROTOCOLS AND COMMUNICATION ALGORITHMS E.G., SITUATION-BACKGROUND-ASSESSMENT-RECOMMENDATION (SBAR) WILL BE USED AS EXAMPLES.
 
ATC NURSAN 2760 3 (credits) CRNA ROLE SEM
  This course prepares the nurse anesthetist for new areas of responsibility as a professional contributing to education, research, and advanced practice roles. Students gain experience in developing and implementing a community service project designed to promote a positive image of nurse anesthetists. Current legislative, legal and ethical issues are presented. Professional opportunities and issues are explored.
 
ATC NURSAN 2780 (credits) INDEPENDENT STUDY
  Allows individual student to pursue a specific problem or area of study with faculty guidance. Examples of individual projects which may be pursued include library study focused on a specific area relevant to anesthesia nursing or clinical work in a health care delivery setting.
 
ATC NURSAN 2785 (credits) THESIS
  Individual instruction provides guidance in the preparation of a scholarly written report relating to anesthesia nursing. This report synthesizes the components of a research project; review of literature, methodology, presentation and discussion of findings, application of appropriate statistical measures, and conclusion.
 
ATC NURSAN 2791 3 (credits) CLINICAL PRACTICUM
  Integrated with coursework, students are assigned to an appropriate clinical practicum. Students rotate through the affiliated clinical sites and anesthesia related specialty areas. They develop and implement practical clinical applications of anesthesia theory. Individualized instruction, development of anesthesia management plans, clinical conferences, and case discussions are used to assist the student in conceptualizing, analyzing, and evaluating various anesthesia nursing strategies as they are related to patients' specific needs.
 
ATC NURSAN 2792 8 (credits) CLINICAL PRACTICUM
  Integrated with coursework, students are assigned to an appropriate clinical practicum. Students rotate through the affiliated clinical sites and anesthesia related specialty areas. They develop and implement practical clinical applications of anesthesia theory. Individualized instruction, development of anesthesia management plans, clinical conferences, and case discussions are used to assist the student in conceptualizing, analyzing, and evaluating various anesthesia nursing strategies as they are related to patients' specific needs.
 
ATC NURSAN 2793 8 (credits) CLINICAL PRACTICUM
  Integrated with coursework, students are assigned to an appropriate clinical practicum. Students rotate through the affiliated clinical sites and anesthesia related specialty areas. They develop and implement practical clinical applications of anesthesia theory. Individualized instruction, development of anesthesia management plans, clinical conferences, and case discussions are used to assist the student in conceptualizing, analyzing, and evaluating various anesthesia nursing strategies as they are related to patients' specific needs.
 
ATC NURSAN 2794 8 (credits) CLINICAL PRACTICUM
  Integrated with coursework, students are assigned to an appropriate clinical practicum. Students rotate through the affiliated clinical sites and anesthesia related specialty areas. They develop and implement practical clinical applications of anesthesia theory. Individualized instruction, development of anesthesia management plans, clinical conferences, and case discussions are used to assist the student in conceptualizing, analyzing, and evaluating various anesthesia nursing strategies as they are related to patients' specific needs.
 
ATC NURSAN 2795 8 (credits) CLINICAL PRACTICUM
  Integrated with coursework, students are assigned to an appropriate clinical practicum. Students rotate through the affiliated clinical sites and anesthesia related specialty areas. They develop and implement practical clinical applications of anesthesia theory. Individualized instruction, development of anesthesia management plans, clinical conferences, and case discussions are used to assist the student in conceptualizing, analyzing, and evaluating various anesthesia nursing strategies as they are related to patients' specific needs.
 
ATC NURSAN 2796 13 (credits) CLINICAL PRACTICUM
  Integrated with coursework, students are assigned to an appropriate clinical practicum. Students rotate through the affiliated clinical sites and anesthesia related specialty areas. They develop and implement practical clinical applications of anesthesia theory. Individualized instruction, development of anesthesia management plans, clinical conferences, and case discussions are used to assist the student in conceptualizing, analyzing, and evaluating various anesthesia nursing strategies as they are related to patients' specific needs.
 
ATC NURSAN 2797 13 (credits) CLINICAL PRACTICUM
  Integrated with coursework, students are assigned to an appropriate clinical practicum. Students rotate through the affiliated clinical sites and anesthesia related specialty areas. They develop and implement practical clinical applications of anesthesia theory. Individualized instruction, development of anesthesia management plans, clinical conferences, and case discussions are used to assist the student in conceptualizing, analyzing, and evaluating various anesthesia nursing strategies as they are related to patients' specific needs.
 
ATC NUR 2830 6 (credits) ADV LEADERSHIP IN CLIN PRAC
  This course is designed for experienced nurse managers currently operating at a department director level of above. The course will include an advanced level overview of nursing leadership in the areas of finance, clinical practice, information technology, leadership development, and human resource management.
 
ATC NURCNS 2850 3 (credits) CNS ROLE IMPLEMENTATION
  This course is designed to provide a framework for clinical nurse specialist (CNS) practice that is organized around the three spheres of influence (patient, nursing personnel, organization/network) that encompass consumers of CNS services. Students are introduced to unique competencies in each sphere of influence as operationalized in acute care. Using model cases and problems derived from their practice, students examine how leadership, consultation and collaboration skills can be used to solve problems for patients/populations, health team members and organizations/systems.
 
ATC NURCNS 2851 4 (credits) CNS CLINICAL PRACTICUM 1
  This practicum is the first of two clinical practica designed to provide experience in role development for the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS). Emphasis is placed on enhancing competencies within the three spheres of influence of the CSN (patient, nursing, personnel, organization/network) and developing characteristics essential to CNS practice.
 
ATC NURCNS 2852 4 (credits) CNS CLINICAL PRACTICUM 2
  This practicum is the second of two clinical practica designed to provide experience in role development for the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS). Emphasis is placed on further refinement of characteristics essential to CNS practice and competencies.
 
ATC NUR 2865 2 (credits) FUNDMS DISTR/MASS CASUALTY CRE
  THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE UNDERSTANDING AND PRACTICAL FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE OF THE CAUSES, PREVENTION, AND RESPONSE TO DISASTERS AS WELL AS INSIGHT INTO THE DISASTER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM NATIONALLY AND LOCALLY. DIDACTIC CONTENT FOCUSES ON INFORMATION CENTRAL TO EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, DISASTER PLANNING AND RESPONSE AND MASS CASUALTY CARE.
 
ATC NUR 2900 2 (credits) BASIC SCIENCE OF CARE
  THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO DEVELOP A THEORETICAL, PRACTICAL, AND EVIDENCE-BASED FOUNDATION FOR THE DELIVERY OF SAFE, EFFECTIVE, EVIDENCE-BASED CARE. THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY HEALTH CARE REQUIRES THAT THE VARIOUS DISCIPLINES WITHIN THE HEALTH CARE SCIENCES WORK COLLABORATIVELY TO ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE IN HEALTH, HEALTH CARE DELIVERY, AND HEALTH CARE OUTCOMES. THROUGH DIDACTIC INFORMATION, DISCUSSION, AND PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING SESSIONS, STUDENTS FROM THE SCHOOLS OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES WILL DEVELOP THE KNOWLEDGE BASE AND CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS CENTRAL TO PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION AND PLANNING, IMPLEMENTING AND EVALUATING HEALTH CARE ACROSS THE CONTINUUM OF CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS. THE TWO OVERARCHING GOALS OF THE COURSE ARE TO A) DEVELOP A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF HOW THE HEALTH-CARE SYSTEM WORKS, OR FAILS TO WORK AND IDENTIFY SOME POTENTIAL “SOLUTIONS” TOWARD REFORM, AND B) DEVELOP A THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL FOUNDATION FOR THE DELIVERY OF SAFE, EFFECTIVE, EVIDENCE-BASED CARE AND APPRECIATE THAT THE DELIVERY OF SUCH CARE REQUIRES AN INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH.
 
ATC NUR 2901 .5 (credits) BASIC SCIENCE OF CARE CONTD
  THIS COURSE BUILDS UPON NUR 2900 AS A CONTINUATION IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A THEORETICAL, PRACTICAL, AND EVIDENCE-BASED FOUNDATION FOR THE DELIVERY OF SAFE, EFFECTIVE, EVIDENCE-BASED CARE. THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY HEALTH CARE REQUIRES THAT THE VARIOUS DISCIPLINES WITHIN THE HEALTH CARE SCIENCES WORK COLLABORATIVELY TO ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE IN HEALTH, HEALTH CARE DELIVERY, AND HEALTH CARE OUTCOMES. STUDENTS FROM THE SCHOOLS OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES WILL DEVELOP THE KNOWLEDGE BASE AND CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS CENTRAL TO PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION AND PLANNING, IMPLEMENTING AND EVALUATING HEALTH CARE ACROSS THE CONTINUUM OF CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS. COLLABORATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING WILL BE EMPHASIZED, AND THE RECOGNITION THAT PROFESSIONALISM INCLUDES THE PERSONAL OBLIGATION OF ALL HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS TO WORK TOGETHER TO REMOVE THE BARRIERS TO THE DELIVERY OF SAFE, EFFECTIVE AND EVIDENCE-BASED CARE.
 
ATC NUR 3008 3 (credits) ETHC PBLC POLC HLTHCRE ORG
  THIS COURSE IS DIVIDED INTO THREE COMPONENTS:THE HEALTH POLICY COMPONENT OF THE COURSE PRESENTS AN ANALYSIS OF FUNCTIONS OF THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR IN CREATING AND IMPLEMENTING HEALTH POLICY. THE ROLE OF POLITICAL AND SOCIAL PHILOSOPHY IN DEFINING NURSING AND HEALTH SERVICES IS EXAMINED. THE COURSE INCLUDES CONSIDERATION OF AREAS IN WHICH POLICY MADE BY MULTIPLE BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT, TYPES OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECTS NURSING AS A PROFESSION AND ITS ABILITY TO DELIVER CARE; REGULATION OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE; AND MANAGEMENT OF PATIENT OUTCOMES. THE COMPONENT OF THIS COURSE RELATING TO FINANCE IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE THE BASIC BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL ACUMEN NEEDED TO DEVELOP CONVINCING PLANS FOR PRACTICE-LEVEL CLINICAL INITIATIVES THAT WILL IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF CARE AND THE SAFETY OF PATIENTS. METHODS FOR EVALUATING THE COST EFFECTIVENESS OF CLINICAL PROGRAMS WILL BE EXAMINED, ALONG WITH BASIC BUSINESS PLANNING STRATEGIES FOR CLINICAL INITIATIVES. IN THE ETHICS COMPONENT OF THE COURSE, PHILOSOPHICAL AND CLINICAL FOUNDATIONS IN ETHICS ARE ANALYZED AND USED TO PROVIDE A BASIS FOR GUIDELINES IN ETHICAL DECISION-MAKING AND PRACTICE. CONTENT WILL INCLUDE LEGAL-ETHICAL ISSUES IN PRACTICE, ETHICAL IMPLICATIONS IN THE ROLE OF THE DNP, AND PRINCIPALS OF JUSTICE, AUTONOMY, AND PROVIDER-PATIENT RELATIONS.
 
ATC NUR 3023 3 (credits) ISSUES INFLUENCING LEADERSHIP
  CONSIDERS THE INFLUENCES OF ECONOMIC, ETHICAL, SOCIAL, CULTURAL, TECHNOLOGICAL, AND POLITICAL ISSUES IN RELATION TO THEIR IMPACT ON LEADERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL NURSING. FEDERAL HEALTH-CARE POLICY, LEGISLATION, AND RESEARCH THAT DIRECTLY AND INDIRECTLY AFFECT ACCESS TO HEALTH
 
ATC NUR 3030 3 (credits) RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT
  This seminar focuses on competencies needed to develop and sustain a program of research. Emphasis is placed on developing skills that support a program of research, and assist in the dissemination of knowledge, e.g., abstract/oral/poster presentations, grant preparation, IRB submission, grants management. The course will include presentations by researchers conducting multidisciplinary research using a variety of funding mechanisms. Students will analyze strategies used in initiating and sustaining a research career.
 
ATC NURNP 3038 1-10 (credits) DNP NP ROLE PRACTICUM
  A CULMINATING PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE IN ROLE DEVELOPMENT FOR THE DNP NP. EXPERIENCES EMPHASIZE CLINICAL DECISION MAKING IN A MULTIDISCIPLINARY ENVIRONMENT WITH FOCUS ON THE NURSE PRACTITIONER AS A PRINCIPAL PROVIDER OF CARE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH ACUTE AND CHRONIC HEALTH CARE NEEDS AND CONCERNS
 
ATC NURCNS 3039 1-5 (credits) DNP CNS ROLE PRACTICUM
  THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A CULMINATING PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE FOR THE DNP CNS. STUDENTS WILL FOCUS ON PROMOTING EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE AS INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM MEMBERS AND PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY, COST EFFECTIVE CARE IN A DYNAMIC HEALTH CARE ENVIRONMENT. EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON FURTHER REFINEMENT OF COMPETENCIES WITHIN THE THREE SPHERES OF INFLUENCE OF THE CNS (PATIENT, NURSING PERSONNEL, AND SYSTEMS) AND FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF CHARACTERISTICS ESSENTIAL TO CNS PRACTICE AT THE DOCTORAL LEVEL
 
ATC NUR 3052 1 (credits) MANUSCRIPT DVLPMNT
  The seminar portion of this course focuses on the development of manuscript skills. The laboratory portion focuses on experience with a mentor and the preparation and submission of an article for publication related to the student's work.
 
ATC NURSP 3092 3 (credits) LEADERSHIP IN COMPLEX SYSTEMS
  THIS ADVANCED LEVEL LEADERSHIP COURSE FOCUSES ON LEADING COMPLEX ORGANIZATIONS AND SYSTEMS TO FACILITATE THE TRANSFORMATION OF HEALTH CARE. USING PRINCIPLES OF CHAOS AND COMPLEXITY THEORY, STUDENTS WILL EXPLORE METHODS FOR ASSESSING ORGANIZATIONS, IDENTIFYING EMERGING ISSUES, AND FACILITATING ORGANIZATION-WIDE CHANGES TO MEET THE ONGOING CHALLENGES FACING HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS.
 
ATC NUR 3094 3 (credits) EVIDENCE-BASED QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
  IN THIS COURSE STUDENTS WILL LEARN HOW TO CREATE AND IMPLEMENT A CULTURE OF CLINICAL AND SERVICE EXCELLENCE. USING QUALITY IMPROVEMENT THEORIES, THEY WILL ANALYZE THEIR OWN ORGANIZATION AND THEMSELVES IN RELATIONSHIP TO QUALITY IMPROVEMENT CHALLENGES. EVIDENCE BASED QI SYSTEMS AND BEST PRACTICES WILL BE EXAMINED. STUDENTS WILL ANALYZE INFORMATION SYSTEMS/TECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITIES TO ENHANCE HEALTHCARE QUALITY. THEY WILL ALSO HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO APPLY SELECTED QUALITY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES TO SOLVE ACTUAL PROBLEMS IN THEIR WORKPLACES.
 
ATC NURSP 3096 3 (credits) CLINICAL SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
  IN THIS COURSE STUDENTS WILL APPLY KNOWLEDGE THEY HAVE LEARNED THROUGHOUT THEIR PROGRAM IN MEETING CHALLENGES EXPERIENCED BY NURSING LEADERS. USING A WEB-DESIGNED STRUCTURE, STUDENTS WILL ACCESS A VIRTUAL HOSPITAL AND USE FINANCIAL AND CLINICAL DATA TO SUCCESSFULLY RESOLVE ISSUES PRESENTED IN A CASE STUDY FORMAT. THESE CASE STUDIES ARE DESIGNED TO SIMULATE ACTUAL PROBLEMS FACING NURSING LEADERS BOTH TODAY AND IN THE FUTURE. THROUGH CLASS DISCUSSIONS, STUDENTS WILL THEN LEARN MULTIPLE APPROACHES TO RESOLVING COMPLICATED ISSUES.
 
ATC NURSP 3097 1-10 (credits) DNP RESIDENCY
  THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A CULMINATING PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE FOR THE DNP LEADERSHIP STUDENT. STUDENTS WILL FOCUS ON PROMOTING EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE AS INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM MEMBERS AND PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY, COST EFFECTIVE CARE IN A DYNAMIC HEALTH CARE ENVIRONMENT. EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON FURTHER REFINEMENT OF COMPETENCIES RELATED TO THE LEADERSHIP COMPLEX ISSUES, ORGANIZATIONS AND SYSTEMS.
 
ATC NUR 3110 3 (credits) RES INSTRUMENTATION
  FOCUSES ON THE APPLICATION OF MEASUREMENT THEORY TO CONCEPTS AND CONSTRUCTS OF INTEREST TO NURSING. RELIABILITY AND VALIDITY TESTING WILL BE DISCUSSED IN DEPTH WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR PSYCHOMETRIC TESTING OF BOTH PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL INSTRUMENTS. A VARIETY OF SCALING METHODOLOGIES WILL BE DISCUSSED AS WELL AS THE PRINCIPLES INVOLVED IN THE DESIGN AND FORMATTING OF QUESTIONNAIRES.
 
ATC NURSAN 3782 1-3 (credits) DIRECTED SEMINARS IN NURSE ANESTHESIA PRACTICE
  THIS SEMINAR BASED COURSE SERIES IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE THE NURSE ANESTHESIA PROGRAM DNP STUDENT WITH A STRONG THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL FOUNDATION GROUNDED IN NURSE ANESTHESIA SCIENCE. IN CONSULTATION WITH THEIR FACULTY ADVISOR, STUDENTS WILL CHOOSE FROM AMONG FOUR DIFFERENT AREAS OF FOCUS INCLUDING NURSE ANESTHESIA EDUCATION, NURSE ANESTHESIA SIMULATION METHODS, CLINICAL RESEARCH FOR THE NURSE ANESTHETIST, AND NURSE ANESTHESIA ADMINISTRATION. THE SEMINAR SERIES FOCUS AND CONTENT WILL CHANGE ACCORDING TO CURRENT STATE–OF-THE-ART PRACTICE IN NURSE ANESTHESIA WITH CONSIDERATION GIVEN TO FACULTY AND STUDENT AREAS OF INTEREST.
 
HCS NUR 0001 0 (credits) FRESHMAN SEMINAR - NURSING STUDENTS
  THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE BEGINNING NURSING STUDENTS WITH AN OVERVIEW OF THE NURSING PROFESSION AND AN INTRODUCTION TO THE SCHOOL OF NURSING. THE PURPOSE OF THE COURSE IS TO FACILITATE THE STUDENTS' ADJUSTMENT TO THE UNIVERSITY ENVIRONMENT AND TO ACQUAINT THEM WITH THE SKILLS AND RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO PROMOTE SUCCESS.
 
HCS NUR 0067 3 (credits) NURSING RESEARCH: INTRODUCTION TO CRITICAL APPRAISAL AND EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE
  THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THIS COURSE IS TO ASSIST STUDENTS IN BECOMING INTELLIGENT CONSUMERS OF RESEARCH. IT PROVIDES THE BASIS FOR EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE AND PROVISION OF CULTURALLY-CONGRUENT CARE. STUDENTS GAIN AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE RESEARCH PROCESSES TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF NURSING KNOWLEDGE AND THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF RESEARCH TO THE EVIDENCE BASE OF NURSING PRACTICE. STUDENTS ARE TO IDENTIFY CLINICAL PROBLEMS AND SEARCH THE LITERATURE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROBLEM. STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO CRITICALLY APPRAISE RESEARCH ARTICLES, DISTINGUISH BETWEEN USEFUL, VALID RESEARCH AND THAT WHICH CANNOT OR SHOULD NOT BE APPLIED TO NURSING PRACTICE.
 
HCS NUR 0086 2 (credits) NURSING INFORMATICS
  THIS COURSE FOCUSES ON CONCEPTS RELEVANT TO THE PRACTICE OF NURSING INFORMATICS. THE COURSE EMPHASIZES INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS AND THE PRINCIPLES OF NURSING INFORMATICS FROM A CURRENT AND HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE. LEARNERS WILL EXAMINE THE ANALYSIS OF HEALTHCARE DATA AND ITS TRANSFORMATION TO NURSING KNOWLEDGE. NURSING LANGUAGE CONCEPTS AND THEIR IMPORTANCE IN CLINICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT WILL BE IDENTIFIED. LEARNERS WILL EXAMINE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES THAT MANAGE CLINICAL INFORMATION AND SUPPORT PATIENT CARE. SOCIAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN THE CONTEXT OF CLINICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS WILL BE EXAMINED. THE IMPACT OF EVOLVING/EMERGING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES ON HEALTHCARE PROVIDER AND CONSUMER ROLES WILL BE DISCUSSED.
 
HCS NUR 0088 3 (credits) INTRODUCTION TO BASIC STATISTICS FOR EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE
  THIS COURSE INTRODUCES STUDENTS TO DESCRIPTIVE STATISTICS AND PARAMETRIC AND NONPARAMETRIC STATISTICAL TESTS THAT ARE COMMONLY USED BY RESEARCHERS IN THE HEALTH SCIENCES AND APPEAR IN PUBLISHED RESEARCH REPORTS. EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON STUDENT MASTERY OF CONCEPTS AND PRINCIPLES THAT ARE FUNDAMENTAL TO DESCRIPTIVE AND INFERENTIAL STATISTICS, AS WELL AS INTERPRETATION AND CRITICAL APPRAISAL OF THEIR USE IN RESEARCH STUDIES. OPPORTUNITIES ARE PROVIDED TO MANIPULATE DATA, PERFORM BASIC STATISTICAL TESTS, AND SUMMARIZE FINDINGS IN TABULAR, GRAPHICAL, AND NARRATIVE FORM.
 
HCS NUR 1054 3 (credits) NURSING CARE OF OLDER ADULTS
  THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO ENSURE COMPETENCY IN PROVIDING EVIDENCE-BASED HEALTHCARE TO OLDER ADULTS AND THEIR FAMILIES, ACROSS A CONTINUUM OF HEALTH CARE SETTINGS. ATTENTION IS GIVEN TO THE COMPLEX INTERACTION OF ACUTE AND CHRONIC CO-MORBID CONDITIONS, INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION, THE RECOGNITION OF RISK FACTORS, VALID AND RELIABLE HEALTH ASSESSMENT, AND INDIVIDUALIZED CARE FOR OLDER ADULTS ACROSS A CONTINUUM OF HEALTH CARE SETTINGS. THE INFLUENCE OF ATTITUDES, AGE, GENDER, RACE, CULTURE, RELIGION, LANGUAGE, LIFESTYLE, TECHNOLOGY, AND HEALTH CARE POLICY ON THE BIOLOGICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND SOCIAL FUNCTIONING OF OLDER ADULTS IS CONSIDERED.
 
HCS NUR 1060 0 (credits) NUR CLIENTS W PSYCH MH PBLMS
  Designed to teach basic psychiatric mental health nursing concepts and their application to clinical practice utilizing the nursing process through understanding human psychophysiological and biobehavioral responses to stressors. Critical thinking and decision making process interventions are explored to promote, restore and maintain effective human responses to active/potential psychiatric and mental health problems. Application of theoretical concepts and nursing interventions is the focus of clinical experience in acute, chronic and community mental health settings.
 
HCS NUR 1060 5 (credits) NUR CLIENTS W PSYCH MH PBLMS
  Course is designed to teach basic psychiatric mental health nursing concepts and their application to clinical practice. Classroom learning is focused on developmental, psychological, and biological theories in order to enhance understanding of psychiatric illness. Major psychiatric illnesses throughout the lifespan as well as contemporary methods of treatment are addressed.
 
HCS NUR 1067 2 (credits) ENHANCED COMMUNICATION IN PROFESSIONAL NURSING
  Course is designed to provide information about basic principles of effective communication in the practice of professional nursing. Units of content and learning activities focus on writing skills, presentation skills, communication as an image builder, barriers to effective communication in the workplace, and strategies for enhancing communication in the healthcare environment. Frequent opportunities for skill development and practice are provided. The goal is to enhance the proficiency of the professional nurse in a variety of situations that require effective communication.
 
HCS NUR 1072 3 (credits) HEALTH PROMOTION/HEALTH ASSESSME
  This course presents the knowledge base for using health promotion strategies and the techniques for health assessment of individuals across the life span. The role of the nurse in promoting patterns of positive health behaviors is emphasized. The student is also provided with and opportunity to practice physical assessment skills in the laboratory and in a precepted clinical setting. In addition, the course facilitates the RN learner's adjustment to the expectations of the multiple role learner.
 
HCS NUR 1072 0 (credits) HEALTH PROMOTION/HEALTH ASSESSME
  This course presents the knowledge base for using health promotion strategies and the techniques for health assessment of individuals across the life span. The role of the nurse in promoting patterns of positive health behaviors is emphasized. The student is also provided with an opportunity to practice physical assessment skills in the laboratory and in a precepted clinical setting. In addition, the course facilitates the RN learner's adjustment to the expectations of the multiple role learner.
 
HCS NUR 1074 3 (credits) ADV CLINICAL PRACTICUM
  This course enables the Registered Nurse student to further develop leadership abilities, communication, critical thinking, and decision-making skills. Students are assigned individually planned experiences under the direction of a preceptor. Each student identifies specific learning activities for the practicum which relate directly to the selected setting. Emphasis is placed on fostering independence and self-direction for all students.
 
HCS NUR 1077 3 (credits) SCHOOL NURSE ROLE
  THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO PREPARE THE PROFESSIONAL NURSE FOR CERTIFICATION AS A SCHOOL NURSE IN PENNSYLVANIA; BOTH THE THEORY COMPONENT (NUR 1077) AND THE PRACTICUM (NUR 1078) ARE REQUIRED FOR ELIGIBILITY. THE ROLE OF THE SCHOOL NURSE IS EXPLORED THROUGH THE HISTORICAL, LEGAL, ETHICAL, RESEARCH AND PRACTICE PERSPECTIVES. THE BIOLOGICAL, PHYSICAL, DEVELOPMENTAL, BEHAVIORAL, CULTURAL AND PSYCHOSOCIAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN OF ALL AGES IN THE SCHOOL SETTING ARE EXAMINED.THROUGHOUT THE COURSE, THE APPLICATION OF RESEARCH FINDINGS IS EMPLOYED WHEN ANALYZING THE NEEDS OF THE SCHOOL AGE CHILD AND CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN THE SCHOOL SETTING. FINALLY, THE INDEPENDENT AND COLLABORATIVE ASPECTS OF THE SCHOOL NURSE ROLE ARE EXPLORED.
 
HCS NUR 1078 3 (credits) SCHOOL NURSE PRACTICUM
  THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO PREPARE THE PROFESSIONAL NURSE FOR CERTIFICATION AS A SCHOOL NURSE IN PENNSYLVANIA; BOTH THE THEORY COMPONENT (NUR 1077) AND THIS PRACTICUM (NUR 1078) ARE REQUIRED FOR ELIGIBILITY. THIS COURSE PROVIDES THE REQUIRED 100 HOURS OF CLINICAL PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE IN ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL SETTINGS. THE NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN REQUIRING ACUTE, CHRONIC AND EPISODIC CARE IS PERFORMED UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF AN EXPERIENCED SCHOOL NURSE. THROUGHOUT THE COURSE, THE APPLICATION OF THE NURSING PROCESS AND RESEARCH FINDINGS ARE EMPLOYED WHEN CARING FOR THE NEEDS OF SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN AND CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN THE SCHOOL SETTING. FINALLY, THE INDEPENDENT AND COLLABORATIVE ASPECTS OF THE SCHOOL NURSE ROLE ARE EXPLORED WITHIN THE SCHOOL SETTING.
 
HCS NUR 1079 2 (credits) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND PRACTICUM 2
  THIS COURSE PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE REGISTERED NURSE STUDENT TO EXAMINE THE EVIDENCED-BASED LITERATURE FOR THE TOPIC SELECTED AS THE FOCUS OF THEIR UNDERGRADUATE CAPSTONE PROJECT. A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH WILL BE USED TO EXAMINE THE TOPIC UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF FACULTY AND A CLINICAL MENTOR FOR THE PRACTICUM. IN ADDITION, THE COURSE WILL PROVIDE THE STUDENT WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO FURTHER DEVELOP COMMUNICATION AND CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS THROUGH A DIDACTIC SEMINAR, ASSIGNMENTS, AND A MENTORED CLINICAL PRACTICUM.
 
HCS NUR 1080 3 (credits) INTRO TO BASIC STATS FOR EBP
  THIS COURSE INTRODUCES STUDENTS TO DESCRIPTIVE STATISTICS AND PARAMETRIC AND NONPARAMETRIC STATISTICAL TESTS THAT ARE COMMONLY USED BY RESEARCHERS IN THE HEALTH SCIENCES AND APPEAR IN PUBLISHED RESEARCH REPORTS. EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON STUDENT MASTERY OF CONCEPTS AND PRINCIPLES THAT ARE FUNDAMENTAL TO DESCRIPTIVE AND INFERENTIAL STATISTICS, AS WELL AS INTERPRETATION AND CRITICAL APPRAISAL OF THEIR USE IN RESEARCH STUDIES. OPPORTUNITIES ARE PROVIDED TO MANIPULATE DATA, PERFORM BASIC STATISTICAL TESTS, AND SUMMARIZE FINDINGS IN TABULAR, GRAPHICAL, AND NARRATIVE FORM.
 
HCS NUR 1127 3 (credits) COM HLTH NUR THEORY
  This course will provide the student with a broad introduction to community health and the role of nursing within this context. Students will explore epidemiology; health promotion and disease prevention within groups; individual and family case management, community assessment and intervention, environmental hazards, and factors influencing the delivery of and access to community health services. The health care need of selected at-risk populations will be examined.
 
HCS NUR 1128 0 (credits) COMM HLTH NUR THEORY & PRAC
  This course will provide the student with a broad introduction to community health and the role of nursing within this context. Through the use of critical thinking and decision-making, independence and collaboration with community-based clinicians in a variety of setting will be encouraged. Students will explore epidemilogy; health promotion and disease prevention within groups; individual and family case mgmt; community assessment and intervention; environmental hazards; and factors influencing the delivery of and access to community health services.
 
HCS NUR 1128 5 (credits) COMM HLTH NUR THEORY & PRAC
  This course will provide the student with a broad introduction to community health and the role of nursing within this context. Through the use of critical thinking and decision-making, independence and collaboration with community-based clinicians in a variety of settings will be encouraged. Students will explore epidemiology; health promotion and disease prevention within groups; individual and family case mgmt; community assessment and intervention; environmental hazards; and factors influencing the delivery of and access to community health services.
 
HCS NUR 1129 2 (credits) COM HLTH NUR PRACTICUM
  This course will provide the student with the opportunity to engage in aggregate-focused, community-based nursing practice. Thru the use of critical thinking and decision making, independence and collaboration with community-based clinicians in a variety of settings will be encouraged. Students will learn to apply principles of epidemilogy; health promotion and disease prevention; individual and family case management; community assessment and intervention; environmental hazard risk reduction; and community health service delivery and access with selected at-risk populations.
 
HCS NUR 1130 3 (credits) LEADERSHIP IN PROF NURSING PRACTICE
  Course is designed to provide knowledge and skills needed for implementation of leadership and management roles within professional nursing practice. Units of content focus on change in the health care delivery system, leadership and management theories, effective interpersonal skills for leadership, organizational theories, emerging models of care delivery, planned change, information management, financial management, and performance evaluation. Students critically analyze influences on leadership within health care today and plan for active participation in the process of transformational leadership.
 
HCS NUR 1227 3 (credits) COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING THEORY
  THE OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF THIS COURSE IS TO PROVIDE THE STUDENT WITH A BROAD INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITY HEALTH AND THE ROLE OF NURSING WITHIN THIS CONTEXT. STUDENTS WILL EXPLORE EPIDEMIOLOGY; HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION WITHIN GROUPS; INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY CASE MANAGEMENT; COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION; ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS; AND FACTORS INFLUENCING THE DELIVERY OF AND ACCESS TO COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES. THE HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF SELECTED AT-RISK POPULATIONS WILL BE EXAMINED
 
HCS NUR 1254 2 (credits) NURSING CARE OF OLDER ADULTS
  THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO ENSURE COMPETENCY IN PROVIDING EVIDENCE-BASED HEALTHCARE TO OLDER ADULTS AND THEIR FAMILIES, ACROSS A CONTINUUM OF HEALTH CARE SETTINGS. ATTENTION IS GIVEN TO THE COMPLEX INTERACTION OF ACUTE AND CHRONIC CO-MORBID CONDITIONS, INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION, THE RECOGNITION OF RISK FACTORS, VALID AND RELIABLE HEALTH ASSESSMENT, AND INDIVIDUALIZED CARE FOR OLDER ADULTS ACROSS A CONTINUUM OF HEALTH CARE SETTINGS. THE INFLUENCE OF ATTITUDES, AGE, GENDER, RACE, CULTURE, RELIGION, LANGUAGE, LIFESTYLE, TECHNOLOGY, AND HEALTH CARE POLICY ON THE BIOLOGICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND SOCIAL FUNCTIONING OF OLDER ADULTS IS CONSIDERED.
 
HCS NUR 1260 4 (credits) NURSING CARE OF CLIENTS WITH PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS
  COURSE IS DESIGNED TO TEACH BASIC PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSING CONCEPTS AND THEIR APPLICATION TO CLINICAL PRACTICE. CLASSROOM LEARNING IS FOCUSED ON DEVELOPMENTAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND BIOLOGICAL THEORIES IN ORDER TO ENHANCE UNDERSTANDING OF PSYCHIATRIC ILLNESS. MAJOR PSYCHIATRIC ILLNESSES THROUGHOUT THE LIFESPAN AS WELL AS CONTEMPORARY METHODS OF TREATMENT ARE ADDRESSED. APPLICATION OF THEORETICAL CONCEPTS AND NURSING INTERVENTIONS IS THE FOCUS OF CLINICAL EXPERIENCE IN ACUTE, CHRONIC AND COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SETTINGS. EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON UNDERSTANDING THE UNIQUE CONTRIBUTIONS OF SOCIAL AND CULTURAL FACTORS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF TREATMENT PLANS FOR CLIENTS EXPERIENCING PSYCHIATRIC PROBLEMS.
 
HCS NUR 1611 2 (credits) SAFE PRACTICES IN HEALTH CARE
  This course raises awareness of patient safety needs and helps health care personnel develop patient safety indicators to enhance quality of health care. Some of the most pivotal events experienced by patients are discussed. They are: complications of anesthesia, decubitus ulcers, foreign bodies left during procedures, post-op problems, birth and OB issues, infections, patient identification, and medication errors. Communications related to safety are discussed. Agencies promoting patient safety are identified and discussed. Research related to safe practice and safety issues are analyzed. Policies or procedures that promote safety are developed.
 
HCS NUR 1620 2-3 (credits) MIND BODY INTERVENTIONS: ACM
  The purpose of this course is to provide nursing students with an introduction to physiological and psychological interactions in order to understand and appreciate mind/body interventions in the context of alternative/complementary medicine. The content emphasizes research based techniques and practices, with a focus on stress management and relaxation; the range of current practices is explored. Independent learning activities provide opportunities to focus on specific therapies and interventions and how they can be implemented in clinical nursing practice.
 
HCS NUR 1760 2 (credits) Nursing Care of Children in Disasters and Public Health Emergencies
  Course provides an overview of the nursing care of children following disasters, public health emergencies and complex emergencies. The epidemiology of pediatric illnesses and injuries following such events is discussed. Highlighted are the physiologic and psychosocial differences in children following exposure to nuclear, biological, chemical and explosive agents. The prioritized nursing care of children exposed to nuclear, biological, chemical and explosive agents is addressed. Care of children in complex emergencies, refugee camps and shelters is described.
 
HCS NUR 1765 3 (credits) Risk Factors and Health
  The overall objective of this course is to provide the student with a broad description of risk factors and health promotion for individuals, families and communities. Current federal, state and professional organization guidelines and recommendations for health promotion and disease prevention are applied. Current research on the efficacy of health promotion activities is presented.
 
HCS NUR 1766 2 (credits) EBP IN HEALTH & FITNESS
  THIS COURSE PROVIDES AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO HEALTH AND FITNESS ACROSS THE LIFESPAN. THE LITERATURE RELATED TO THE COMPONENTS OF PHYSICAL FITNESS AND HEALTH WILL BE APPRAISED FOR ITS EVIDENCE AND APPLICABILITY TO GENERAL AND SPECIAL POPULATIONS. ARTICULATION WITH HEALTHY PEOPLE 2010, AS WELL AS STATE AND LOCAL HEALTH INITIATIVES, WILL BE EMPHASIZED. NURSING KNOWLEDGE WILL BE APPLIED WHEN PRESCRIBING HEALTH AND FITNESS REGIMES FOR CLIENTS ACROSS THE LIFESPAN. STUDENTS WILL BE EXPECTED TO SURVEY AND APPRAISE LITERATURE RELATED TO HEALTH AND FITNESS. STUDENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN AND LEAD PHYSICAL FITNESS ACTIVITIES WHICH CAN BE ADAPTED TO THEIR NEEDS. ETHICAL AND LEGAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH AND FITNESS PRACTICE, WITHIN A NURSING CONTEXT, WILL BE EXPLORED. MARKETING ONESELF AS A HEALTH AND FITNESS PROFESSIONAL WILL BE DISCUSSED.
 
HCS NUR 1800 2 (credits) COORDINATING CLINICAL TRIALS
  THE PURPOSE OF THIS COURSE IS TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH A BASIC UNDERSTANDING OF CLINICAL TRIALS RESEARCH CONDUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS. ASPECTS OF CLINICAL TRIALS RESEARCH SUCH AS REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, INFORMED CONSENT, PRE AND POST STUDY ACTIVITIES, AUDIT PROCEDURES, AND BUDGETARY ISSUES WILL BE COVERED. THIS COURSE WILL IN CLUDE PRESENTATIONS BY INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCED IN CONDUCTING TRIALS; CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATORS, IRB STAFF, INVESTI GATIONAL PHARMACISTS, STATISTICIANS, AND OTHER EXPERTS IN CLINICAL RESEARCH.
 
HCS NUR 1801 (credits) COORDINATING CLINICAL TRIALS
  The course is designed to familiarize students with roles and responsibilities of a clinical research coordinator through observation during a practicum, discussion of different types of clinical research protocols, and discussion of how these protocols are implemented in a variety of research settings. Each student selects focus area and preceptor who guides observations designed to exemplify the role of the clinical research coordinator. Each student also participates in review of research proposals in NIH funded center at the University of Pittsburgh.
 
HCS NUR 1810 2 (credits) CASE MANAGEMENT THEORY
  Introduction to the case management process of organizing and providing services to clients to achieve cost and quality outcomes. Case management as a system of assessing, planning, procuring services, and delivering care to meet the multiple needs of clients will be discussed. Topics include assessing the population and organizational needs; identifying high-volume or high-risk cases; determining goals; forming a multidisciplinary team; designing a critical pathway; conducting a pilot project; and evaluating the process.
 
HCS NUR 1811 1-3 (credits) CASE MGT PRACTICUM
  This practicum is optional and is designed to complement the theory content offered in NUR 1810. The student will assess the population and organizational needs, identify high-volume or high-risk cases; determine goals; form a multidisciplinary team; and/or design a critical pathway.
 
HCS NUR 1829 3 (credits) Contemporary Issues in Cross Cultural Health Care
  Purpose of course is to increase awareness of how the delivery and acceptance of health care may be influenced by social, cultural, and environmental factors. It will provide an overview of how these factors influence a person's response to stressors, daily health and living needs. Goal is to help students increase their understanding of culturally-congruent care by utilizing cultural concepts, theories, and research. Students will analyze factors that facilitate/hinder communication about health needs, acceptance fo the health care regimen, and access to health care systems.
 
HCS NUR 2002 2 (credits) RESEARCH PRACTICUM
  THIS COURSE BUILDS ON THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS ACQUIRED IN NUR 2000 AND 2007 AND FOCUSES ON THE CONTINUING DEVELOPMENT OF AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE RESEARCH PROCESS THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN AN ONGOING RESEARCH, QUALITY IMPROVEMENT, EVALUATION, OR INFORMATICS PROJECT AND THROUGH COURSE SEMINARS. STUDENTS IDENTIFY A RESEARCHER, CLINICIAN, EDUCATOR, OR INFORMATICS SPECIALIST WHO IS CONDUCTING AN ONGOING RESEARCH OR EVALUATION PROJECT AND WHO IS WILLING TO SERVE AS A PRECEPTOR. STUDENTS PREPARE A CONTRACT DEFINING THE ROLE OF THE STUDENT AND HOW HE/SHE WILL MEET THE COURSE OBJECTIVES WHILE WORKING WITH THE DESIGNATED PRECEPTOR. ALTERNATELY, STUDENTS CAN WORK WITH A FACULTY MENTOR TO COMPLETE A QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (IMPLEMENT AND EVALUATE THE EVIDENCE-BASED PROTOCOL DEVELOPED DURING NUR 2007) OR A RESEARCH PILOT STUDY. A WRITTEN LOG IS SUBMITTED DOCUMENTING THE STUDENT’S LEARNING ACTIVITIES FOR THE PRACTICUM. SEMINARS ARE HELD ON A REGULAR BASIS BY THE PRIMARY TEACHER AND FOCUS ON DISCUSSION OF THE RESEARCH PROCESS, GUIDED CRITICAL APPRAISALS OF PUBLISHED RESEARCH, AND PRESENTATIONS BY THE STUDENTS OF THEIR PRACTICUM EXPERIENCES.
 
HCS NUR 2011 3 (credits) APPLIED STATISTICS FOR EBP
  THIS COURSE WILL PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH THE BASIS FOR UNDERSTANDING AND INTERPRETING COMMONLY USED STATISTICAL TESTS, AS WELL AS CRITICALLY APPRAISING THEIR USE IN PUBLISHED RESEARCH STUDIES. CONTENT WILL INCLUDE DESCRIPTIVE AND INFERENTIAL STATISTICS COMMONLY REPORTED IN PUBLISHED RESEARCH STUDIES INCLUDING BOTH UNIVARIATE AND MULTIVARIATE PARAMETRIC AND NONPARAMETIC TESTS. THE COURSE WILL ALSO COVER META-ANALYTIC TECHNIQUES AND STUDENTS WILL LEARN TO CALCULATE EFFECT SIZES.
 
HCS NUR 2018 2 (credits) DATA MANAGEMENT FOR RESEARCHERS
  THIS COURSE FOCUSES ON COMPUTING TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES CURRENTLY USED IN HEALTH SCIENCE RESEARCH. PRINCIPLES FOR ORGANIZING, COLLECTING, SORTING, MANAGING, AND ANALYZING DATA WILL BE PRESENTED. SOFTWARE FOR SCANNING, SPREADSHEETS, DATABASE MANAGEMENT, AND STATISTICAL ANALYSIS WILL BE PRESENTED.
 
HCS NUR 2030 2 (credits) PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS
  This course will focus on the development of skills necessary for effective professional communications, both written and oral. Scientific writing and effective oral presentation principles will be discussed. Students will learn to use computer software to develop audiovisual aids to enhance oral presentations. This course will focus on writing effective abstracts, project proposals, professional reports, IRB applications, and research reports, as well as writing for publication and making effective oral presentations.
 
HCS NUR 2044 0 (credits) NURSING GRADUATE ORIENTATION MODULE
  THIS MODULE PROVIDES A WEB-BASED GRADUATE NURSING ORIENTATION THAT IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE GRADUATE NURSING STUDENTS WITH AN OVERVIEW OF THE SCHOOL OF NURSING AND INFORMATION THAT THEY WILL NEED TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THEIR PROGRAMS AND ACHIEVE THEIR CAREER GOALS.
 
HCS NURSP 2070 3 (credits) INFO TECHNOLOGY PROJECT MGT
  This course provides the students with the opportunity to gain an understanding of computing applications used in healthcare informatics. Elements covered include information technologies in healthcare settings and an introduction to the principles of project management in healthcare information systems management. Coursework will focus on the nurse informatician's role as a team member.
 
HCS NURSP 2071 3 (credits) DESIGN & PROCESS OF INSTRUCTION
  THIS COURSE PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH THE CONCEPTUAL KNOWLEDGE BASE AND PRACTICE EXPERIENCES NECESSARY FOR COMPETENT CLASSROOM AND CLINICAL INSTRUCTION. STUDENTS SYNTHESIZE A CONCEPTUAL FOUNDATION FOR DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE LEARNING ACTIVITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS TO PROVIDE REALISTIC PROBLEM SOLVING OPPORTUNITIES. INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN PRINCIPLES AND RELATED EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES ARE APPLIED TO BOTH CLASSROOM AND CLINICAL TEACHING.
 
HCS NURSP 2072 3 (credits) MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION
  Theory and practice of learner measurement and evaluation of teaching and educational effectiveness are included, with applications to nursing education. Applications to patient teaching, community-based health promotion education, and public health nursing are presented. Special considerations for advanced practice nursing are presented. Opportunities are provided for students involving measurement and evaluation. Uses and limitations of learning evaluation and psychometric instruments are introduced and critiqued.
 
HCS NURSP 2073 3 (credits) PRAC NUR ED: TCH/LRNG ASSMNT
  THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO ENABLE NURSING EDUCATION GRADUATE PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS TO PUT INTO PRACTICE ALL THE ELEMENTS OF CLINICAL, DIDACTIC, SIMULATION, RESEARCH-FOCUSED, AND LABORATORY INSTRUCTION, UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF AN ACCOMPLISHED PRECEPTOR/MENTOR IN DIVERSE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS. STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO IMPLEMENT THE ROLE OF NURSE-EDUCATOR THROUGH A GUIDED, SUPPORTIVE, PERSONALLY-DESIGNED PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE WITH ONE OR MORE SETTINGS, POPULATIONS, OR ROLES, AS DETERMINED BY EACH STUDENT’S LEARNING NEEDS.
 
HCS NURSP 2074 3 (credits) PRAC 1 NUR ED: EDUC PROGM MGM
  THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO ENABLE NURSING EDUCATION GRADUATE PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS TO PUT INTO PRACTICE ALL THE ELEMENTS OF CLINICAL, DIDACTIC, SIMULATION, RESEARCH-FOCUSED, AND LABORATORY INSTRUCTION, UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF AN ACCOMPLISHED PRECEPTOR/MENTOR IN DIVERSE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS. STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO IMPLEMENT THE ROLE OF NURSE-EDUCATOR THROUGH A GUIDED, SUPPORTIVE, PERSONALLY-DESIGNED PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE WITH ONE OR MORE SETTINGS, POPULATIONS, OR ROLES, AS DETERMINED BY EACH STUDENT’S LEARNING NEEDS.
 
HCS NURSP 2075 3 (credits) INTRO TO HEALTH INFORMATICS
  This course focuses on a conceptual foundation for understanding nursing informatics and includes analysis of various applications of information systems within the context of the health care system. Elements covered include theoretical models of nursing informatics; healthcare computing; information processing and data management; data acquisition and data representation; nursing vocabularies and nursing knowledge representation; managing organizational change; ethical and social issues in healthcare informatics; and consumer informatics.
 
HCS NURSP 2076 3 (credits) CLINICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS
  This course focuses on the analysis of nursing information systems within the context of the healthcare system. Emphasis is placed on the use of computers for documentation in clinical settings. Elements covered include current clinical information systems, functionality, problems in information analysis and design, healthcare classification systems, computer applications for evidence-based practice and decision support, information security and healthcare policy, strategic planning and the impact of computerization on healthcare organizations.
 
HCS NUR 2077 3 (credits) RESEARCH COMPUTING
  This course focuses on computing tools and techniques currently used in nursing research. Principles for organizing, collecting, storing, managing, and analyzing data will be presented. Software for scanning, spreadsheets, database management, and statistical analysis will be presented.
 
HCS NURSP 2084 3 (credits) SYSTMTC DATA ANLYS INFORMTCS
  THIS COURSE COVERS KEY APPLICATIONS FOR DATA ANALYSIS IN NURSING INFORMATICS PRACTICE. CORE APPLICATION AREAS INCLUDE: EVALUATION METHODS, TERMINOLOGY LINKAGE AND INTEROPERABILITY ANALYSIS, AND DATABASE UTILIZATION FOR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT. EMPHASIS WILL BE PLACED ON THE PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSE INFORMATICISTS.
 
HCS NURSP 2085 3-4 (credits) NUR INFORMATICS PRAC 1
  This course provides an opportunity for the learner to synthesize all previous nursing informatics coursework. The course employs a seminar format in which the learner demonstrates leadership attributes, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities in simulated and actual situations. The student will focus on expansion of leadership skills and the development of a focused project in informatics.
 
HCS NURSP 2086 3-4 (credits) NUR INFORMATICS PRAC II
  This course provides an opportunity for the learner to implement the theory learned in class in a real-world setting and to demonstrate beginning competency in Nursing Informatics. The course employs an application focus in which the learner demonstrates leadership, comprehension, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities within the context of a real-world environment. The student will implement a project in an informatics environment and assume the role of a beginning specialist in nursing informatics.
 
HCS NURSP 2087 3 (credits) THE INTERNET AND HEALTH INFORMATICS
  This course is designed to survey applications and technologies for health informatics. Web-based and multimedia approaches will be emphasized. The focus will be on the design, development and evaluation of applications that support training, education and access to health information. The course is taught in a web-enhanced format.
 
HCS NURSP 2088 3 (credits) INTRODUCTION TO DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
  Course provides students with the conceptual knowledge base and practice experiences necessary to understand the workings of a modern relationship database mgt system. It provides the students with the historical and practical knowledge needed to design a relational database. Students have hands-on experience with databases and other software that interface with databases. Standards HTML, SQL, ODBS & Normalization are stressed in both theory and practical aspects of this course. The future of database design and access from non-traditional environments is discussed.
 
HCS NURSP 2090 3 (credits) HEALTHCARE OUTCOMES
  Identifying, measuring, achieving, evaluating, altering and matching appropriate health care outcomes for various patient populations and health care settings are key skills for successful administrators. This seminar format course will focus on specific topical areas which can be integrated with clinical experiences.
 
HCS NUR 2200 2 (credits) RESEARCH FOR EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE 1
  THIS COURSE EXAMINES THE INTERACTION OF THEORY, RESEARCH, AND CLINICAL EXPERTISE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF EVIDENCE BASED NURSING PRACTICE. STUDENTS DEVELOP THE SKILLS NEEDED TO IDENTIFY RELEVANT RESEARCH AND TO CRITICALLY APPRAISE PUBLISHED STUDIES TO EVALUATE THEIR QUALITY AND APPLICABILITY TO CLINICAL PRACTICE. STUDENTS GAIN AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE RESEARCH PROCESS, THE CRITICAL APPRAISAL OF PUBLISHED RESEARCH STUDIES THAT USE A VARIETY OF RESEARCH DESIGNS, AND THE ROLE OF RESEARCH IN EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE.
 
HCS NUR 2207 2 (credits) RESEARCH FOR EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE 2
  DURING THIS COURSE STUDENTS BUILD ON THE KNOWLEDGE THEY ACQUIRED IN NUR 2000 TO DEVELOP AN EVIDENCE-BASED PROTOCOL TO ADDRESS AN ANSWERABLE CLINICAL QUESTION. STUDENTS WILL LEARN HOW TO WRITE AN EVIDENCE-BASED QUESTION, CONDUCT AN EXHAUSTIVE REVIEW OF PUBLISHED LITERATURE ON A CLINICAL TOPIC, INTEGRATE CRITICALLY APPRAISED RESEARCH STUDIES, DEVELOP AN EVIDENCE-BASED PROTOCOL, AND PROPOSE A METHOD TO IMPLEMENT AND EVALUATE THE PROTOCOL. STUDENTS WILL ALSO LEARN TO CRITICALLY APPRAISE PUBLISHED CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES. STUDENTS WILL DEVELOP AN EVIDENCE-BASED DOCUMENT THAT TRANSFORMS EMPIRICALLY DEVELOPED INFORMATION FOR USE IN CLINICAL PRACTICE.
 
HCS NUR 2211 3 (credits) APPLIED STATISTICS FOR EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE
  THIS COURSE WILL PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH THE BASIS FOR UNDERSTANDING AND INTERPRETING COMMONLY USED STATISTICAL TESTS, AS WELL AS CRITICALLY APPRAISING THEIR USE IN PUBLISHED RESEARCH STUDIES. CONTENT WILL INCLUDE DESCRIPTIVE AND INFERENTIAL STATISTICS COMMONLY REPORTED IN PUBLISHED RESEARCH STUDIES INCLUDING BOTH UNIVARIATE AND MULTIVARIATE PARAMETRIC AND NONPARAMETIC TESTS. THE COURSE WILL ALSO COVER META-ANALYTIC TECHNIQUES AND STUDENTS WILL LEARN TO CALCULATE EFFECT SIZES.
 
HCS NUR 2244 0 (credits) NURSING GRADUATE ORIENTATION MANUAL
  THIS MODULE PROVIDES A WEB-BASED GRADUATE NURSING ORIENTATION THAT IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE GRADUATE NURSING STUDENTS WITH AN OVERVIEW OF THE SCHOOL OF NURSING AND INFORMATION THAT THEY WILL NEED TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THEIR PROGRAMS AND ACHIEVE THEIR CAREER GOALS.
 
HCS NURNP 2303 2 (credits) MGMT PRACM 1 PMH ADLT ACUTE/CHRN
  Students develop advanced practice skills in the clinical management of patients with common acute and chronic primary health care needs and problems. Emphasis is on the synthesis of diagnostic findings with the development, implementation and evaluation of general management strategies. Clinical practica enable students to integrate knowledge derived from courses and readings with that obtained from experiences which will include precepted clinical work in primary health care settings with adult medical patients.
 
HCS NURNP 2310 1-6 (credits) MASTER'S THESIS
  Individual instruction provides guidance in the preparation of a scholarly written report which synthesizes the components of a research project; review of literature, methodology, presentation and discussion of findings, application of appropriate statistical measures, and conclusion, as well as the appropriate institutional human rights reviews.
 
HCS NURNP 2314 1 (credits) MGMT PRACM 2 PMH ADLT ACUTE
  Students develop advanced practice skills in the clinical management of patients with common acute and chronic primary health care needs and problems. Emphasis is on the synthesis of diagnostic findings with the development, implementation and evaluation of general management strategies. Clinical practica enable students to integrate knowledge derived from courses and readings with that obtained from experiences which will include precepted clinical work in primary health care settings with adult medical patients.
 
HCS NURNP 2320 2 (credits) NEUROBIOL PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS
  Content focuses on biological/genetic theories in relationship to their technologies, neuroanatomical structures, neurochemical pathways, specific behaviors and symptomatology. The course provides the transition from theories and concepts used in advanced practice to those unique to the role of the psychiatric primary care nurse practitioner; introduces current biological/genetic theories as one dimension in the etiology/course/outcome of psychiatric disorders; provides preparation in using research findings as the basis for advanced practice.
 
HCS NURNP 2325 2 (credits) PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
  THIS COURSE BUILDS UPON THE CONCEPTUAL PRINCIPLES DEVELOPED IN PHARM 2002 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY) AND IS DESIGNED TO PREPARE STUDENTS TO MANAGE THE PHARMACOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF TREATMENT IN PATIENTS WITH PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS. CONTENT WILL BE PRESENTED ON THE FOLLOWING TOPICS: MAJOR CLASSES OF PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATIONS AND ANTIPARKINSONIAN AGENTS; STRUCTURE AND MECHANISM OF ACTION, INDICATIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS; ACUTE AND MAINTENANCE DOSAGES, WITH GUIDELINES FOR DISCONTINUATION; COMMON AND LIFE-THREATENING SIDE EFFECTS; CLINICALLY SIGNIFICANT DRUG INTERACTIONS AND TOXICITY.
 
HCS NURNP 2330 2 (credits) PSYCHIATRIC DIAGNOSIS THEORY
  Integrating knowledge derived from Physical Diagnosis, students will utilize diagnostic reasoning in conducting psychiatric evaluations in conjunction with performing physical examinations to prepare case formulations. A biopsychosocial perspective will be used to conceptualize case formulation and the examination of differential diagnoses.
 
HCS NURNP 2331 2 (credits) PSYCH DIAGNOSIS PRACT
  Focusing on the identification and synthesis of pertinent physical, biological, psychological, and social data in order to complete a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, this clinical course complements and expands on the application of diagnostic reasoning skills developed in physical diagnosis theory/practicum. In addition to the diagnoses of common health and general medical problems, advanced diagnostic skills are developed in relation to psychiatric disorders.
 
HCS NURNP 2340 2 (credits) MGT ACUTE/EPIS HLTH PSYCHIATRIC
  Students will learn theories and concepts relevant to the comprehensive clinical management of health/mental health needs and problems of clients with psychiatric disorders. Emphasizing is on planning, implementing and evaluating therapeutic regimens for clients with acute psychiatric problems commonly encountered in the mental health sector. Knowledge of previously learned psychiatric diagnostic processes is integrated with these principles and demonstrated in the companion clinical course.
 
HCS NURNP 2341 2 (credits) MGMT PRACTICUM ACUTE/EPISODIC
  Students will refine advanced practice skills in the comprehensive clinical management of the primary health care needs and psychobiological problems of clients with psychiatric disorders. The student will synthesize relevant psychotherapeutic modalities with the management of common health problems into the client's plan of care, and evaluate the effectiveness of these interventions. Experiences include precepted clinical work in psychiatric inpatient or outpatient settings with adult psychiatric patients.
 
HCS NURNP 2345 2 (credits) MGMT CHRNC HLTH PROB OF PSYCHTRC
  Students learn theories and concepts relevant to the comprehensive management of chronic psychiatric and primary health care problems of clients with long-term psychiatric disorders. Emphasis is on planning, implementing and evaluating therapeutic regimen for patients problems that are commonly encountered in the mental health sector.
 
HCS NURNP 2346 2 (credits) MANAGEMENT PRACTICUM CHRONIC
  A culminating practicum in the role of the psychiatric primary care nurse practitioner. Experiences emphasize clinical decision making in an interdisciplinary environment with focus on the PPC nurse practitioner as a principal provider of care for clients with chronic and severe psychiatric disorders in a variety of psychiatric/mental health settings.
 
HCS NURCNS 2349 3 (credits) PREVN & TREATMNT OF ADDICTIONS
  Course is designed to provide information about prevention and treatment of addictions using current research and theoretical models. Content will focus on diagnostic criteria and characteristics associated with addiction, neurobiology of addiction and specific variations or manifestations of addiction including addition to alcohol, other depressants, stimulants, opiods, hallucinogens, steroids, inhalants. Behavioral addictions, such as gambling, eating disorders, compulsive shopping, compulsive Internet use, compulsive sexual activity, will also be examined.
 
HCS NURCNS 2350 2 (credits) GROUP THERAPY THEORY
  Examines models of group interventions in psych mh nursing from a holistic perspective & incorporates theory/research from nursing & related sciences to develop a framework for guiding adv nursing practice. Clin therapeutics focus on the use of group intervention in altering human responses associated with mental & emotional problems. Various classification systems of nursing phenomena are considered re advances in psychobiology & use of group interventions with specific client populations. Group mgmt skills are explored within context of a selected clinically-related mgt role & case mgt.
 
HCS NURCNS 2351 1 (credits) GROUP THERAPY PRACTICUM
  This clinical practicum is taken concomitantly with NURCNS 2350 and includes practice and a weekly clinical conference. Clinical applications of theoretical knowledge focus on experiences in short-term group interventions and in the clinically related role of manager.
 
HCS NURCNS 2352 2 (credits) FAMILY THEORY/THERAPY TECHNIQUES
  This course examines models of mental health and mental health nursing from a holistic nursing perspective with a focus on family mental health and family functioning. Theories and research about family dynamics and processes are examined as the student develops a conceptual framework to guide clinical practice. Clinical therapeutics focus on the use of interventions for maintaining functional and altering dysfunctional patterns of responses with family systems and in a selected clinically related management role in community mental health services.
 
HCS NURCNS 2353 1 (credits) FAM THERAPY ROLE SEM AND CLIN PRAC
  This clinical practicum is taken concomitnatly with NURCNS 2352 and includes clinical experiences as a family therapist. Experiential seminars are held. Knowledge gained from theory course is applied and synthesized into a conceptual framework for advanced nursing practice.
 
HCS NURCNS 2354 2 (credits) INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOTHERAPY THEORY
  This course will focus on the theory relevant to individual psychotherapy. The emphasis is on preparing the student to provide appropriate models of psychotherapy within the managed care and private practice environments.
 
HCS NURCNS 2355 1 (credits) INDIVIDL PSYCHOTHERAPY PRACTCM
  The goal of this practicum is to provide the student with an opportunity to gain beginning skills in the practice of individual psychotherapy with clients. The student will be expected to provide psychotherapy to a client through the beginning (initial interview), middle, and terminal phases of treatment, utilizing concepts learned in NURCNS 2354 Individual Psychotherapy Theory.
 
HCS NUR 2360 3 (credits) RURAL NURSING
  This course is designed to prepare students to function as a culturally competent advanced practice nurse within a rural environment. Content will be presented on the following topics: definition of rural, philosophical and theoretical basis for rural nursing practice, ethnographic and quantitative research studies, culturally competent practice, analysis of key concepts, health care resources, rewards and challenges of advanced nursing practice in a rural area.
 
HCS NURNP 2361 1-3 (credits) INDEPENDENT STUDY
  An in depth study in a particular area of interest by arrangement with a designated faculty member.
 
HCS NURCNS 2361 1-3 (credits) INDEPENDENT STUDY
  An in depth study in a particular area of interest by arrangement with a designated faculty member.
 
HCS NURSP 2361 1-3 (credits) INDEPENDENT STUDY
  An in depth study in a particular area of interest by arrangement with a designated faculty member.
 
HCS NUR 2650 3 (credits) DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
  Violence is becoming more prevalent in our culture. As health care providers we must possess an awareness of our own attitudes toward both violence and victims, an understanding of the process of violence, the skills necessary to perform a complete violence assessment, and the therapeutic actions needed for positive outcomes.
 
HCS NUR 2660 3 (credits) THE CLINICAL INTERVIEW
  This course will focus on the theory and concepts relevant to psychiatric, medical, and qualitative research interviewing and to obtaining a patient history in the psychiatric and medical setting. The focus is on selected interviewing techniques developed by various authorities. Emphasis will be placed on specific basic and advanced techniques that are useful in obtaining accurate information and in detecting critical processes such as suicide ideation or the presence of psychosis.
 
HCS NUR 2800 2 (credits) COORDINATING CLINICAL TRIALS
  The purpose of this course is to provide individuals with a basic understanding of clinical trials research conducted in accordance with federal regulations. Aspects of clinical trials research such as regulatory requirements, informed consent, pre and post study activities, audit procedures, and budgetary issues will be covered. This course will include presentations by individuals experienced in conducting trails: clinical research coordinators, IRB staff, investigational pharmacists, statisticians, and other experts in clinical research.
 
HCS NUR 2801 1-2 (credits) COORDINATING CLINICAL TRIALS
  The course is designed to familiarize students with roles and responsibilities of a clinical research coordinator through observation during a practicum, discussion of different types of clinical research protocols, and discussion of how these protocols are implemented in a variety of research settings. Each student selects focus area and preceptor who guides observations designed to exemplify the role of the clinical research coordinator. Each student also participates in review of research proposals in NIH funded center at the University of Pittsburgh.
 
HCS NUR 2820 3 (credits) INTRODUCTION TO LEGAL NURSE CONSULTING/FORENSIC NURSING
  Provides introductory info in areas of law, process of a lawsuit, and ethical/legal/social issues regarding nurse consulting & forensic nursing. Designed to provide overview of how nursing knowledge/skills can be transferred into legal nurse consulting & forensic nursing examination. Approaches and methods are discussed including screening cases, analyzing health professional malpractice cases, hospital/medical records review, quality assurance & risk mgmt and preparing effective reports/abstracts. Activities in the development of investigative techniques in forensic nursing are included.
 
HCS NUR 2821 3 (credits) Adv Practice in Forensc Nursing
  Course is designed to provide the RN with an opportunity to combine nursing knowledge with forensic science, in scientific investigation, evidence collection/preservation, analysis, and legal documentation. Techniques of forensic assessment and physical examination, evidence collection, chain of custody, forensic documentation that withstands courtroom scrutiny, and challenges of the role will be discussed. Participation in case analyses including ethical, legal and social issues (ELSI) allow for critique and development of skills relevant to various roles in forensic nursing practice.
 
HCS NUR 2822 3 (credits) FORENSC NUR SPECLTY SEM & PRAC
  Course addresses health care issues that confront nurses on a daily basis and have legal implications. The seminar focuses on the discussion of the role of the forensic nurse in caring, providing interventions for, and improving outcomes with patients and families across the life span and with various ethnic and racial backgrounds. It guides the student in defining, discussing, arguing and clarifying forensic challenges based on existing Standards of Practice, JCAHO guidelines, research themes, protocols and procedures that guide safe nursing practice.
 
HCS NUR 2823 3 (credits) FORENSC PMH NUR & CORRCTNL NUR
  Course provides an overview of forensic psych mental health and correctional nursing roles. Course focuses on the role of the nurse in caring and providing interventions for the criminally insane, adjudicated criminal defendants unable to stand trial by reason of insanity or mental disorder, or incarcerated offenders in rehabilitation or in treatments, as well as victims and families affected by interpersonal violence. Emphasis is on the role of the nurse when psychiatric and mental health intersect with the law to effect patient outcomes.
 
HCS NUR 2829 3 (credits) Contem Issues Cros Cult Hlth
  Purpose of course is to increase awareness of how the delivery and acceptance of health care may be influenced by social, cultural, and environmental factors. It will provide an overview of how these factors influence a person's response to stressors, daily health and living needs. Goal is to help students increase their understanding of culturally-congruent care by utilizing cultural concepts, theories, and research. Students will analyze factors that facilitate/hinder communication about health needs, acceptance of the health care regimen, and access to health care systems.
 
HCS NUR 2840 3 (credits) ROBOTIC APPLICATNS CLNCL PRACT
  This course brings together an interdisciplinary group from nursing and other health disciplines, computer science, and robotics to design and evaluate mobile robot systems that help community-residing, frail older adults and persons with disabilities sustain their independence. In collaboration with faculty, students will engage in hands-on learning of skills relevant to the design, development, and evaluation of service robots that assist elderly/disabled people. Thru seminar discussion and lab, students will learn from faculty and each other how to design technology that can serve people.
 
HCS NUR 3016 3 (credits) THEORETICAL FNDTNS FOR NUR RES
  This course focuses upon the relationship of theory to research with an emphasis on the role of theory in the design and interpretation of research. Attention is given to the evaluation of theory, the utility of theories in research, and the comparison of research strategies from various theoretical perspectives. Emphasis is placed upon midrange multidisciplinary theories relevant to research of significance to nursing practice.
 
HCS NUR 3018 2-6 (credits) FOCUS GROUP PRACTICUM
  THIS COURSE BUILDS UPON THE STUDENT’S DIDACTIC KNOWLEDGE GAINED IN NUR 3055 OR GSPIAXXXX OR EQUIVALENT THROUGH THE SUPERVISED EXPERIENCE OF PLANNING, CONDUCTING, ANALYZING, AND PREPARING REPORTS FOR FOCUS GROUPS. EMPHASIS IS PLACED UPON THE STUDENT’S MASTERY OF THE ABILITY TO FORMULATE QUESTIONS, FACILITATE DISCUSSION, INCLUDING THE MANAGEMENT OF DIFFICULT PARTICIPANTS, NOTE TAKING, ANALYSIS OF DATA AND PREPARATION OF THE REPORT. STUDENTS WILL BE EXPECTED TO LEAD AT LEAST TWO FOCUS GROUPS AND TO SERVE AS NOTE TAKER IN AT LEAST TWO ADDITIONAL GROUPS. IT IS EXPECTED THAT A SECONDARY COMPONENT OF THE PRACTICUM WILL BE TO DEVELOP AN UNDERSTANDING OF CULTURAL DIFFERENCES IN APPROACHES TO HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE THROUGH THE CONDUCT OF FOCUS GROUPS AMONG DIFFERENT CULTURAL GROUPS AS WELL AS LEARNING FROM THE FOCUS GROUP EXPERIENCES OF OTHERS.
 
HCS NUR 3020 3 (credits) RESEARCH METHODS
  This course provides an overview of various research designs and methods appropriate for studying health care phenomena. The following quantitative methods are included: experimental and quasi-experimental designs, clinical trials, case control, and cohort studies, interrupted time series, survey research and single case methods. The following qualitative methods are included: phenomenology, ethnography and grounded theory.
 
HCS NURNP 3025 4 (credits) DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF PSYCHIATRIC CONDITIONS IN PRIMARY CARE
  THIS DIDACTIC COURSE EXPLORES THE EVIDENCE BASE FOR THE EVALUATION, DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF COMMON PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES ACROSS THE LIFESPAN. EMPHASIS IN ON (1) CURRENT UNDERSTANDING OF THE ETIOLOGY, INCLUDING THE GENETIC BASIS, OF PSYCHIATRIC ILLNESSES; (2) EVALUATION AND DIAGNOSIS OF INDIVIDUALS PRESENTING WITH PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL HEALTH SYMPTOMS; (3) RECOGNIZING PROBLEMS THAT CAN BE MANAGED IN A PRIMARY CARE SETTING AND THOSE THAT NEED TO REFERRED FOR PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION AND CARE; (4) ONGOING MANAGEMENT OF PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS IN PRIMARY CARE INCLUDING MANAGEMENT IN COLLABORATION WITH PSYCHIATRY; AND (5) THE IMPACT OF MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS FROM A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE.
 
HCS NUR 3040 3 (credits) RESEARCH EMPHASIS: CRITICAL CARE
  This seminar will explore current and future trends in physiologic research involving adults who are critically ill with the potential for acute decompensation. Emphasis will be placed on strategies that have the potential to restore or optimize physiologic function, evaluation of outcomes, ethical issues, and new developments in genetic research. The course will include presentations by faculty who are currently conducting research in these areas and student presentations.
 
HCS NUR 3042 3 (credits) RES EMPHASIS SEM: CHRONIC DISORD
  Focuses on the state-of-the-art of nursing research in the student's selected area of research emphasis. Appropriate theoretical formulations and conceptual models, various research methodologies, trends, and funding sources will be explored. Doctoral faculty in the area of research emphasis will coordinate the course.
 
HCS NUR 3043 3 (credits) RES EMPH SEM: WOMENS HEALTH
  The women’s health research emphasis seminar is directed toward expanding the capability of scientists for knowledge building that will maximize the health of women and transform the values and structures of the health care system. This course will examine the influence of gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic class and other barriers that may affect the quality of health care for women by exploring exemplars of current research in women’s health.
 
HCS NUR 3054 3 (credits) DOCTRL TEACHING SEMINAR HIGHER ED
  THIS COURSE PROVIDES THE STUDENT WHO ANTICIPATES FUTURE EMPLOYMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENACT THE ROLE OF A UNIVERSITY-LEVEL EDUCATOR IN AN AREA RELEVANT TO HIS OR HER PRACTICE AND EDUCATIONAL INTERESTS. IN ADDITION TO AN OVERVIEW OF EDUCATIONAL THEORY, THE STUDENT IS EXPOSED TO PRINCIPLES OF INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN AND PROCESS AS WELL AS METHODS FOR MEASURING AND EVALUATING LEARNING AND TEACHING. DRAWING UPON CRITICAL APPRAISAL OF THE EVIDENCE BASE THAT INFORMS DIDACTIC AND CLINCIAL EDUCATION IN THE HEALTH SCIENCES, THE STUDENT WORKS WITH PEERS AND FACULTY TO CREATE AND EXECUTE TEACHING MODULES AND EVALUATION INSTRUMENTS. IN ADDITION, THE STUDENT CONSTRUCTS A BEGINNING TEACHING PORTFOLIO.
 
HCS NUR 3055 1.5 (credits) COMNY DVLP: PREP FACLTN APPLC
  THIS SEVEN-WEEK WORKSHOP WILL INTRODUCE STUDENTS TO THE FOCUS GROUP AS A DATA-GATHERING TOOL AND WILL PREPARE THEM TO USE FOCUS GROUPS IN THEIR WORK. THE WORKSHOP WILL USE LECTURES, DISCUSSIONS AND INTERACTIVE EXERCISES TO FAMILIARIZE STUDENTS WITH ALL ASPECTS OF FOCUS GROUPS. TOPICS TO BE COVERED INCLUDE THE THEORETICAL BASIS OF FOCUS GROUPS, FORMULATING QUESTIONS, RECRUITING PARTICIPANTS, FACILITATING THE DISCUSSION, TAKING NOTES AND APPLYING THE DATA. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT STUDENTS READ ONE TEXT. IN ADDITION, STUDENTS WILL COMPLETE A SERIES OF ASSIGNMENTS DESIGNED TO SHARPEN THEIR LISTENING, FACILITATING AND ANALYTICAL ABILITIES. CRITICAL COMPONENTS OF THE CLASS WILL BE OBSERVATION OF AND HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE WITH FACILITATING DISCUSSIONS, TAKING NOTES AND REPORTING. ABILITY TO ROLE PLAY HIGHLY DESIRABLE.
 
HCS NUR 3056 2 (credits) INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL AND TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH IN HEALTH SCIENCES
  THIS COURSE WILL PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH A COMPREHENSIVE SURVEY OF THE PROCESSES INVOLVED IN TRANSLATING RESEARCH DISCOVERIES INTO PRACTICES THAT PROMOTE HEALTH AND PREVENT DISEASE. THE SPECIFIC TOPICS TO BE COVERED ARE LISTED IN THE LECTURE SCHEDULE (ATTACHED) AND INCLUDE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW THERAPIES AS STANDARDS OF CARE AND THE APPLICATION OF INNOVATIVE PREVENTIVE SERVICES. VARIOUS RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES, INCLUDING THOSE ENCOMPASSED IN THE DRUG DEVELOPMENT PROCESS, WILL BE DISCUSSED. THE COURSE WILL OFFER LECTURES VIA ELECTRONIC MEDIA AND WILL USE A COLLABORATIVE LEARNING APPROACH TO CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES.
 
HCS NUR 3115 3 (credits) ADV QUAN METH HLTH SCI RES
  THIS COURSE FOCUSES ON THE APPLICATION OF ADVANCED STATISTICAL TECHNIQUES IN CURRENT NURSING RESEARCH. ASPECTS OF METHODOLOGY RELEVANT TO STATISTICAL ANALYSIS SUCH AS DESIGN, SAMPLING, STATISTICAL POWER, AND SAMPLE SIZE, AND SIGNIFICANCE WILL BE CONCEPTUALLY INTEGRATED WITH DATA ANALYSIS. STATISTICAL STRATEGIES POPULAR IN OTHER AREAS WILL BE EXPLORED FOR THEIR UTILITY IN ANSWERING RESEARCH QUESTIONS AND/OR TESTING HYPOTHESES IN NURSING.
 
HPD NUR 0002 1 (credits) NURSING ANATOMY & PHYS LAB
  This course will focus on human responses to illness expressed at the physiologic, pathophysiologic, experiential and behavioral levels. Human responses will be examined in terms of assessments appropriate to selected problems, rationale for nursing and medical interventions, and therapeutic effectiveness.
 
HPD NUR 0003 1 (credits) NURSING ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II LAB
  THIS LABORATORY COURSE IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE RELATED TO THE ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE HUMAN BODY. LABORATORY SESSIONS COMPLEMENT THE LECTURE COMPONENT OF NUR 0013. LABORATORY INSTRUCTION EMPHASIZES STRUCTURE AND HOW IT RELATES TO FUNCTION AND THE MAINTENANCE OF HOMEOSTASIS IN THE WHOLE BODY.
 
HPD NUR 0012 3 (credits) HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYS 1
  This course is designed to present students with a basic foundation in normal human anatomy and physiology. Topics covered are: cell physiology, histology, integrumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and sensory systems. Emphasis is on the interaction of structure and function and the mechanisms which maintain homeostasis in the human body.
 
HPD NUR 0013 3 (credits) HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYS 2
  This course is designed to present students with a basic foundation in normal human anatomy and physiology. Body systems covered include: endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive, and embryological development. Emphasis is on the interaction of structure and function and the mechanisms which maintain homeostasis in the human body.
 
HPD NUR 0066 3 (credits) Nutrition for Clinical Practice
  Course focuses on nutrition for clinical practices for nurses. Food for energy and the major nutrients are considered for the promotion of health and medical nutrition therapy for selected disruptions of health. Emphasis is placed on nutrition assessment and interventions in relation to the nutrition goals of Healthy People 2010 and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
 
HPD NUR 1050 5 (credits) NURSING CARE OF MOTHERS, NEWBORNS & FAMILIES
  THIS COURSE PROVIDES AN INTRODUCTION TO THE PROCESS OF CHILDBIRTH AND THE DYNAMICS OF THE CHILDBEARING FAMILY. IT EXPLORES THE AREAS OF HEALTH PROMOTION, PHYSIOLOGIC CHANGES ASSOCIATED WITH PREGNANCY, HIGH RISK CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH PREGNANCY AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE FETUS AND NEWBORN. EMPHASIS IS ON ADAPTATION TO THE BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL NEEDS OF THE CHILDBEARING FAMILY WITH SENSITIVITY TO THE CULTURAL NEEDS AND ETHICAL ISSUES OF A DIVERSE POPULATION. CRITICAL THINKING, PROBLEM SOLVING, STRESS ADAPTATION, ROLE, FAMILY AND NURSING THEORIES PROVIDE A MAJOR FOCUS FOR UNDERSTANDING CHILDBEARING. CLINICAL EXPERIENCES REFLECT A DIVERSITY OF SETTINGS INCLUDING OUTPATIENT, INPATIENT, AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE CHILDBEARING FAMILY.
 
HPD NUR 1052 5 (credits) NUR CARE OF CHILDREN & THEIR FAMILIES
  This course focuses upon nursing practice for restoration and maintenance of health in children in various stages of development within the family. Nursing approaches are based on the use of developmental theories and cultural sensitivity. The nursing process is applied to the child and the family to minimize the effects of stressors which have resulted in a disruption of health. There will be a focus on critical thinking and decision making as the student applies theory to nursing care.
 
HPD NUR 1250 3 (credits) Nursing Care of Mothers, Newborns & Families
  THIS COURSE PROVIDES AN INTRODUCTION TO THE PROCESS OF CHILDBIRTH AND THE DYNAMICS OF THE CHILDBEARING FAMILY. IT EXPLORES THE AREAS OF HEALTH PROMOTION, PHYSIOLOGIC CHANGES ASSOCIATED WITH PREGNANCY, HIGH RISK CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH PREGNANCY AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE FETUS AND NEWBORN. EMPHASIS IS ON ADAPTATION TO THE BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL NEEDS OF THE CHILDBEARING FAMILY WITH SENSITIVITY TO THE CULTURAL NEEDS AND ETHICAL ISSUES OF A DIVERSE POPULATION. CRITICAL THINKING, PROBLEM SOLVING, STRESS ADAPTATION, ROLE, FAMILY AND NURSING THEORIES PROVIDE A MAJOR FOCUS FOR UNDERSTANDING CHILDBEARING. CLINICAL EXPERIENCES REFLECT A DIVERSITY OF SETTINGS INCLUDING OUTPATIENT, INPATIENT, AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE CHILDBEARING FAMILY.
 
HPD NUR 1252 4 (credits) NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES
  THIS COURSE FOCUSES UPON NURSING PRACTICE FOR RESTORATION AND MAINTENANCE OF HEALTH IN CHILDREN IN VARIOUS STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE FAMILY. NURSING APPROACHES ARE BASED ON THE USE OF DEVELOPMENTAL THEORIES AND CULTURAL SENSITIVITY. THE NURSING PROCESS IS APPLIED TO THE CHILD AND THE FAMILY TO MINIMIZE THE EFFECTS OF STRESSORS WHICH HAVE RESULTED IN A DISRUPTION OF HEALTH. THERE WILL BE A FOCUS ON CRITICAL THINKING AND DECISION MAKING AS THE STUDENT APPLIES THEORY TO NURSING CARE.
 
HPD NUR 1630 1-3 (credits) HEALTH CARE DELIVERY IN ENGLAND
  THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE THE UNDERGRADUATE NURSING STUDENT WITH EXPOSURE TO THE CULTURE AND HEALTH CARE DELIVERY IN ENGLAND. EMPHASIS WILL BE PLACED ON COMPARING HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS IN THE US AND GREAT BRITAIN. STUDENT WILL SUBMIT AND PRESENT A FORMAL PAPER (3 CREDITS) DESCRIBING HEALTH CARE DELIVERY IN ENGLAND. PRESENTATION WILL INCLUDE EXCERPTS FROM INTERVIEWS WITH ENGLISH CITIZENS OR FAMILIES WHO ARE CONSUMERS OF THE HEALTH CARE. CLINICAL OBSERVATIONS WILL BE MADE WITH BRITISH NURSES IN HOSPITAL/COMMUNITY SETTINGS. STUDENTS WILL KEEP A DAILY JOURNAL.
 
HPD NUR 1631 2 (credits) HEALTH CARE DELIVERY IN BASEL
  THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE THE UNDERGRADUATE NURSING STUDENT WITH EXPOSURE TO THE CULTURE AND HEALTH CARE DELIVERY IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY. BASEL HAS BEEN CHOSEN FOR THE STUDY SITE IN COLLABORATION WITH THE INSTITUT FUR PFLEGEWISSENSCHAFT. EMPHASIS WILL BE PLACED ON COMPARING THE HEALTH CARE DELIVERY AND CULTURE IN SWITZERLAND AND THE U.S., AND IN EXPLORING THE PURPOSE AND FUNCTIONS OF THE UNITED NATIONS, THE INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF NURSING, AND THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION IN GENEVA. LECTURES WILL BE PROVIDED BY SWISS FACULTY IN ENGLISH AND CLINICAL OBSERVATIONS MADE WITH SWISS NURSES
 
HPD NUR 1632 3 (credits) HEALTH CARE DELIVERY IN PALERMO
  THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE THE UNDERGRADUATE NURSING STUDENT WITH EXPOSURE TO THE CULTURE AND HEALTH CARE DELIVERY IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY. PALERMO HAS BEEN CHOSEN FOR THE STUDY SITE IN COLLABORATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH MEDICAL CENTER AND ISMETT. EMPHASIS WILL BE PLACED UPON COMPARING THE HEALTH CARE DELIVERY AND CULTURE AND THE U.S. CLINICAL OBSERVATIONS WILL BE MADE WITH ENGLISH SPEAKING ITALIAN NURSES. THE STUDENT WILL SUBMIT A DAILY JOURNAL AND WRITTEN PAPER, EVALUATE GOALS, DELIVER A FORMAL PRESENTATION TO ITALIAN STAFF AND STUDENTS AND ATTEND CLASS/CLIN ACTIVITIES.
 
HPD NUR 1680 3 (credits) INTRO TO GENETICS & MOLEC THERA
  THIS IS AN INTRODUCTORY COURSE THAT FOCUSES ON THE FUNDAMENTALS OF GENETICS. THE COURSE IS DESIGNED TO GIVE THE STUDENT A BASIC UNDERSTANDING OF GENETIC CONCEPTS SO THAT THIS KNOWLEDGE CAN BE UTILIZED TO UNDERSTAND CURRENT AND FUTURE GENETIC THEORIES AND THERAPEUTICS.
 
HPD NUR 1682 1 (credits) GENETICS ONLINE EDUC SERIES
  THIS IS AN ONLINE INTRODUCTORY COURSE THAT FOCUSES ON THE FUNDAMENTALS OF GENETICS. THE COURSE IS DESIGNED TO GIVE THE STUDENT A BASIC UNDERSTANDING OF GENETIC CONCEPTS SO THAT THIS KNOWLEDGE CAN BE UTILIZED TO UNDERSTAND CURRENT AND FUTURE GENETIC THEORIES AND THERAPEUTICS.
 
HPD NUR 1720 3 (credits) TOPICS IN OBSTETRICAL NURSING
  THIS COURSE OFFERS AN OVERVIEW OF NURSING CARE OF PATIENTS EXPERIENCING PERINATAL COMPLICATIONS. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY AND GENERAL MEDICAL MANAGEMENT OF SELECT COMPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED AND IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING CARE WILL BE DISCUSSED IN DEPTH. THROUGH THE USE OF CASE STUDIES, STUDENTS WILL ANALYZE PERTINENT DATA AND DEVELOP PLANS OF CARE. IN ADDITION, ISSUES, CONTROVERSIES, AND ALTERNATIVES SPECIFIC TO THE MANAGEMENT OF THE LOW RISK PERINATAL PATIENT WILL BE ADDRESSED.
 
HPD NUR 1750 3 (credits) PRACTICAL ISSUES IN DISABILITY
  COURSE DISCUSSES THE ISSUES INVOLVED IN PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES, AND PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING PRACTICAL SKILLS FOR ASSISTING THESE INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING.
 
HPD NUR 1900 2 (credits) GLOBAL HEALTH CARE
  CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EMBRACING DIVERSITY ARE CENTRAL VALUES OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS. IN LIGHT OF THE GLOBALIZATION OF SOCIETY, KNOWLEDGE OF DIFFERING PERSPECTIVES, TRADITIONS, RELIGIONS, POLITICS, CULTURES, AND HEALTH PRACTICES IS CRUCIAL TO PROVIDING QUALITY HEALTHCARE. THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO INTRODUCE STUDENTS TO CONCEPTS NECESSARY TO DEVELOP AN UNDERSTANDING OF HEALTH CARE FROM A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE, BROADEN THEIR VIEWS OF A GLOBALIZED SOCIETY, AND EXAMINE THEIR ROLES WITHIN THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY. THE COURSE WILL ALSO INTRODUCE STUDENTS TO ISSUES IN HEALTH CARE DELIVERY IN SELECTED COUNTRIES WHERE INTERNATIONAL STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS EXIST.
 
HPD NURNP 2026 1 (credits) ROLE SEMINAR 1
  THIS IS AN INTRODUCTORY SEMINAR EMPHASIZING ISSUES UNIQUE TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ROLE OF THE NURSE PRACTITIONER IN VARIOUS PRACTICE SETTINGS. THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO ANALYZE FACTORS THAT HAVE AN IMPACT ON ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE WITH EMPHASIS ON THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE OF THE NURSE PRACTITIONER, HEALTH CARE TRENDS, HEALTH CARE NEEDS IN DIVERSE ENVIRONMENTS, AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE ISSUES. PROFESSIONAL, ECONOMIC, CULTURAL, AND LEGAL ISSUES RELATED TO NURSE PRACTITIONER PRACTICE WILL BE EMPHASIZED
 
HPD NURNP 2028 1-4 (credits) ROLE PRACTICUM
  This course is designed to provide each student with a culminating practicum experience in role development for the nurse practitioner. Emphasis is on the clinical decision-making in an environment specific to their preparation. Permission of the instructor is required to register for this practicum.
 
HPD NURNP 2029 2 (credits) ROLE SEMINAR 2
  THIS IS A CULMINATING SEMINAR EMPHASIZING ISSUES UNIQUE TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ROLE OF THE NURSE PRACTITIONER IN VARIOUS PRACTICE SETTINGS. THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO ANALYZE FACTORS THAT HAVE AN IMPACT ON ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE WITH EMPHASIS ON THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE OF THE NURSE PRACTITIONER, HEALTH CARE TRENDS, HEALTH CARE NEEDS IN DIVERSE ENVIRONMENTS, AND LEGISLATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE ISSUES. PROFESSIONAL, ECONOMIC, CULTURAL, AND LEGAL ISSUES RELATED TO NURSE PRACTITIONER PRACTICE WILL BE EMPHASIZED. IDENTIFICATION, ASSESSMENT, AND ADVANCED MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC AND COMPLEX HEALTH PROBLEMS IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS WILL BE ADDRESSED.
 
HPD NUR 2031 3 (credits) DXIAG PHYSCL EXAM LIFESPAN
  THIS DIDACTIC COURSE FOCUSES ON HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND THE USE OF THE DIAGNOSTIC HISTORY AND PHYSICAL EXAMINATION TO FORMULATE A DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS IN BOTH PEDIATRIC AND ADULT PATIENTS. CONCENTRATION IS ON SELECTED THEORIES, PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES FROM THE PHYSICAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES ESSENTIAL TO OBTAINING A COMPLETE HEALTH HISTORY AND PERFORMING METHODICAL PHYSICAL EXAMINATION ON PATIENTS ACROSS THE LIFESPAN.
 
HPD NUR 2032 2 (credits) DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS CLINICL
  THIS CLINICAL COURSE BUILDS UPON THE DIAGNOSTIC PROCESS THAT IS INTRODUCED IN NUR 2031 AND EXPANDED UPON IN NUR 2033. USING A PROBLEM BASED APPROACH; STUDENTS WILL USE THE INFORMATION ON THE DIAGNOSTIC PROCESS THAT IS TAUGHT IN NUR 2033 AND APPLY IT TO THE CLINICAL SETTING. DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSES WILL BE FORMULATED BASED ON THE ACCURATE AND THOROUGH HEALTH HISTORY AND PHYSICAL EXAM CONDUCTED ON PATIENTS ACROSS THE LIFESPAN. STUDENTS WILL LEARN THE PROCESS OF VERBALLY PRESENTING PATIENT CASES, FORMULATING DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSES, FORMULATING PATIENT PROBLEM LISTS, AND IDENTIFYING STRESSORS TO HEALTH.
 
HPD NUR 2078 3 (credits) CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS
  This course teaches students the principles and techniques associated with performing and interpreting selected laboratory/diagnostic/technical procedures, e.g., suturing, microscopic examination of urine and smears. Interpretation of chest Xrays and EKGs. The course is designed for students who plan to practice, following graduation, in rural areas with limited access to laboratory and radiology services.
 
HPD NUR 2079 1-3 (credits) Children with Disabilities: An Interdisciplinary Clinical Practicum
  Provides graduate students from nursing, medicine, public health, social work, education, early intervention and health and rehabilitation sciences with an opportunity to work as part of the University Community Leaders for Individuals with Disabilities (UCLID) Center Intensive Leadership Training Clinical Program. The UCLID program implements an interdisciplinary family-centered, culturally sensitive, community-connected model of care to children with disabilities and to their families. The model demonstrates innovative clinical services/educational methods for teaching about disabilities.
 
HPD NUR 2089 2 (credits) CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY CLINICAL PRACTICUM II
  Course provides an interdisciplinary clinical training experience to graduate students from nursing, medicine, public health, psychology, social work, education, early intervention, nutrition, physical therapy, speech/language pathology, occupational therapy, and audiology. Students have the opportunity to learn about the impact of disabilities on children, families, schools, communities, and society thru clinical activities as part of the University, Community Leaders for Individuals with Disabilities (UCLID) Center's leadership training program.
 
HPD NURNP 2503 2 (credits) MGT ADULT ACUTE/CHRON 1 THRY
  This theory course is concerned with diagnosis and management of primary health care needs and problems. Focus is on selected theories and principles from the physical and behavioral sciences central to diagnosing illness and planning, implementing, and evaluating therapeutic regimens for patients with acute illnesses commonly encountered in primary health care settings.
 
HPD NURNP 2505 2 (credits) ADULT ACUTE/CHRONIC 1 CLINICAL
  This practicum is concerned with diagnosis and management of primary health care needs and problems. Students are assigned to an ambulatory health care setting and carry out the diagnostic process as they provide primary health care services to adults with chronic primary health care needs and problems. Students learn to plan, implement and evaluate therapeutic regimens for patients with acute and chronic illnesses commonly encountered in primary health care settings.
 
HPD NURNP 2510 1-9 (credits) MASTER'S THESIS
  Individual instruction provides guidance in the preparation of a scholarly written report. This report synthesizes the components of a research project; review of literature, methodology, presentation, and discussion of findings, application of appropriate statistical measures, and conclusion.
 
HPD NURNP 2515 4 (credits) MGE ADULT ACUTE/CHRONIC THEORY
  THIS THEORY COURSE IS CONCERNED WITH DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE NEEDS AND PROBLEMS. FOCUS IS ON SELECTED THEORIES AND PRINCIPLES FROM THE PHYSICAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES CENTRAL TO PLANNING, IMPLEMENTING, AND EVALUATING REGIMES FOR PATIENTS WITH ACUTE AND CHRONIC ILLNESSES COMMONLY ENCOUNTERED IN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE SETTINGS.
 
HPD NURNP 2517 1 (credits) ADULT ACUTE/CHRON 2 CLINICAL
  This practicum is concerned with diagnosis and management of primary health care needs and problems. Students are assigned to an ambulatory health care setting and carry out the diagnostic process as they provide primary health care services to adults with chronic primary health care needs and problems. Students learn to plan, implement and evaluate therapeutic regimens for patients with acute and chronic illnesses commonly encountered in primary health care settings.
 
HPD NURNP 2518 3 (credits) FAMILY THEORY FOR NPS
  This theory course is concerned with the exploraiton and application of the various family health theories with respect to NP practice. Focus is on the definition and development of the family, types of families, family assessment and care of the family with application of family health theories.
 
HPD NURNP 2520 2 (credits) MGT PEDIATRIC HEALTH THEORY
  Deals with management of health concerns and problems occurring in the pediatric age group (birth to 18 years). Focus is on selected theories and principles from the physical and behavioral sciences central to assisting children and their families in solving acute and chronic health problems commonly encountered in primary health care settings.
 
HPD NURNP 2521 2 (credits) MGT PEDIATRIC HEALTH CLINICAL
  THIS COURSE DEALS WITH THE HEALTH CONCERNS AND PROBLEMS OF CHILDHOOD. FOCUS IS ON SELECTED THEORIES AND PRINCIPLES CENTRAL TO ASSISTING CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN MANAGING COMMON HEALTH PROBLEMS. PHYSIOLOGIC AND DEVELOPMENTAL VARIATIONS IN CHILDHOOD ARE EMPHASIZED. UNDER THE DIRECTION OF FACULTY, STUDENTS ARE ASSIGNED TO PRIMARY CARE SETTINGS IN THE COMMUNITY WHERE NURSE PRACTITIONERS AND/OR PHYSICIANS SERVE AS PRIMARY PRECEPTORS AND PROVIDE THE REQUIRED CLINICAL EXPERIENCES.
 
HPD NURNP 2523 2 (credits) MGT WOMEN'S HEALTH 1
  THIS COURSE FOCUSES ON THE HEALTH CARE OF WOMEN. EMPHASIS IS ON SELECTED THEORIES, PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES FROM THE SCIENCES CENTRAL TO THE ASSESSMENT OF WOMEN, WOMEN'S ISSUES, HEALTH PROMOTION FOR WOMEN, AND DIAGNOSING AND MANAGING COMMON GYNECOLOGIC NEEDS AND PROBLEMS.
 
HPD NURNP 2526 2 (credits) MGT GERIATRIC HEALTH
  FOCUS IS ON THE THEORIES AND PRINCIPLES FROM THE SCIENCES CENTRAL TO THE DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE TO THE ELDERLY. EMPHASIS IS ON ASSESSMENT AND HEALTH PROMOTION, MANAGEMENT OF COMMON HEALTH PROBLEMS, NUTRITION AND AGING, GERIATRIC PHARMACOLOGY, PSYCHOSOCIOLOGY AND PSYCHOPATHOLOGY OF AGING, GERIATRIC HEALTH ISSUES
 
HPD NURNP 2540 3 (credits) PEDIATRIC WELL CHILD CARE
  CONCEPTS OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS AND INFORMATION RELATED TO THE DELIVERY OF PRIMARY CARE TO WELL CHILDREN IS PRESENTED. IDENTIFICATION AND MANAGEMENT OF ISSUES RELATED TO HEALTHY CHILDREN ARE IDENTIFIED
 
HPD NURNP 2543 2 (credits) MGT COMMON PED PROBLEMS THEORY
  THE PURPOSE OF THIS COURSE IS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE COMMON HEALTH PROBLEMS THAT EXIST IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS AND HOW TO IDENTIFY, DIAGNOSE, AND MANAGE THESE PROBLEMS AS PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONERS. STUDENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH CLINICAL EXPERIENCES THAT PROVIDE THEM WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO IDENTIFY, DIAGNOSE AND MANAGE CHILDREN WITH COMMON HEALTH PROBLEMS.
 
HPD NURNP 2545 2 (credits) MGT COMMON PED PROBLEMS CLIN
  THE PURPOSE OF THIS COURSE IS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH CLINICAL EXPERIENCES THAT GIVE THEM OPPORTUNITIES TO IDENTIFY, DIAGNOSE, AND MANAGE NEWBORNS, CHILDREN, AND ADOLESCENTS WITH COMMON HEALTH PROBLEMS IN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE SETTINGS.
 
HPD NURNP 2546 2 (credits) MGT ADOLSCNT HEALTH 1 THEORY
  FOCUS IS ON ADOLESCENT HEALTH CARE FROM A DEVELOPMENTAL AND THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVE. EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON THE IDENTIFICATION, ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH PROBLEMS AND RISKY BEHAVIORS COMMON TO ADOLESCENTS IN PRIMARY CARE SETTINGS UTILIZING KNOWLEDGE OF ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENTAL PRINCIPLES.
 
HPD NURNP 2549 2 (credits) MGT ADV PEDIATRIC THEORY
  THIS COURSE FOCUSES ON THE IDENTIFICATION, DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND CHRONIC CONDITIONS. THE EFFECT THAT THESE DISORDERS HAVE ON THE CHILD, FAMILY, EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM, COMMUNITY AND HEALTH SYSTEMS ARE EXPLORED.
 
HPD NURNP 2550 2 (credits) MGT ADV PED CLINICAL
  This course provides the student with additional opportunities to work with children in primary care settings. Students practice under PNP faculty supervision at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and also work with a PNP or pediatrician in the community. The focus of this course is to provide the student with opportunities to see well and acutely ill children in primary care settings and to make differential diagnoses and treatment plans.
 
HPD NURNP 2561 1-3 (credits) INDEPENDENT STUDY
  Allows the student the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skill through independent experiences involving little or no formal interaction between the student and instructor. Typically selected when no formal course is available that meets the student's individual learning needs.
 
HPD NURNP 2570 2 (credits) COMPREHENSIVE NEONATAL ASSMNT THEORY
  THIS COURSE ADDRESSES THE COMPLETE NEONATAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS. IT INCLUDES A GENETICS OVERVIEW, PERINATAL AND NEONATAL PHYSIOLOGY, NEONATAL PHARMACOLOGY, COMMON NEONATAL DIAGNOSTIC AND LABORATORY TESTING AND INVASIVE PROCEDURES. THE COMPREHENSIVE NEONATAL ASSESSMENT, INCLUDING PRENATAL THROUGH NEONATAL HISTORY AND NEONATAL PHYSICAL EXAMINATION IS REVIEWED. FAMILY FUNCTION, DYNAMICS, CRISIS THEORY AND THE GRIEVING PROCESS ARE ALSO EXAMINED. THE CORRESPONDING CLINICAL EXPERIENCE IS INCORPORATED INTO THE CLINICAL COURSE, NURNP 2571 GENERAL ASSESSMENT & MANAGEMENT OF THE SICK NEONATE THE FOLLOWING TERM.
 
HPD NURNP 2571 4 (credits) GEN MGT OF SICK NEONATE THEORY
  THIS THEORY COURSE BUILDS ON THE NEONATAL ASSESSMENT THEORY COURSE AND ASSISTS THE STUDENTS IN DEVELOPING THE NEONATAL ASSESSMENT SKILLS NECESSARY TO FUNCTION IN THE ROLE OF THE NNP IN THE NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE NURSERY (NICU), PARTICULARLY IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. IT FOCUSES ON THE KNOWLEDGE NECESSARY TO RESUSCITATE AND STABILIZE A SICK NEWBORN. IN ADDITION, THE COURSE DISCUSSES THE PHYSIOLOGY OF PAIN AND PAIN MANAGEMENT. THE COURSE IS TAUGHT WITH AN ACCOMPANYING CLINICAL COURSE.
 
HPD NURNP 2572 5 (credits) GEN ASSMNT & MGT SICK NEONATE CLINICAL
  THIS CLINICAL COURSE BUILDS ON THE PHYSICAL DIAGNOSIS COURSE AND THE NEONATAL ASSESSMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT THEORY COURSES AND ASSISTS THE STUDENTS IN DEVELOPING THE NEONATAL ASSESSMENT SKILLS NECESSARY TO FUNCTION IN THE ROLE OF THE NNP IN THE NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE NURSERY (NICU). IT INITIALLY FOCUSES ON OBTAINING AND EVALUATING A COMPLETE NEONATAL PATIENT DATABASE, INCLUDING A THOROUGH HISTORY AND PHYSICAL EXAMINATION. IT THEN PROCEEDS TO DELIVERY ROOM AND TRANSPORT STABILIZATION AND RESUSCITATION. IN ADDITION, THE COURSE GIVES THE STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PERFORM NEONATAL THERAPEUTIC AND DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES IN THE CLINICAL SETTING.
 
HPD NURNP 2573 4 (credits) NEONATAL DISEASE PROCESS 1
  CLINICAL MANAGEMENT OF NEONATAL PATIENTS REQUIRES A BROAD KNOWLEDGE BASE. THIS THEORY COURSE WILL PROVIDE A THOROUGH UNDERSTANDING OF THE EMBRYOLOGY, PHYSIOLOGY, PATHOPHYSIOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT OF COMMON NEONATAL DISEASE PROCESSES. THIS IS THE FIRST IN A SERIES OF 2 CONSECUTIVE COURSES AND WILL FOCUS ON THE CARDIOVASCULAR, PULMONARY, GASTROINTESTINAL/NUTRITION, RENAL/GENITOURINARY AND HEMATOLOGIC SYSTEMS AS WELL AS FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES. THE CORRESPONDING NNP ROLE PRACTICUM COURSE WILL OFFER THE STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO MANAGE THE CARE OF SICK NEONATES IN THE NICU FROM ADMISSION TO DISCHARGE.
 
HPD NURNP 2574 4 (credits) NEONATAL DISEASE PROCESS 2
  CLINICAL MANAGEMENT OF NEONATAL PATIENTS REQUIRES A BROAD KNOWLEDGE BASE. THIS THEORY COURSE WILL PROVIDE A THOROUGH UNDERSTANDING OF THE EMBRYOLOGY, PHYSIOLOGY, PATHOPHYSIOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT OF COMMON NEONATAL DISEASE PROCESSES. THIS IS THE SECOND IN A SERIES OF 2 CONSECUTIVE COURSES AND WILL FOCUS ON THE ENDOCRINE & METABOLIC, IMMUNE, NEUROBEHAVIORAL, MUSCULOSKELETAL, EYES/EARS/NOSE/THROAT AND DERMATOLOGIC SYSTEMS. IT ALSO INCLUDES DISCHARGE PLANNING AND FOLLOW-UP CARE FOR THE HIGH-RISK NEONATE. THE CORRESPONDING NNP ROLE PRACTICUM COURSE WILL CONTINUE TO OFFER THE STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO MANAGE THE CARE OF THESE SICK NEONATES IN THE NICU FROM ADMISSION TO DISCHARGE. FOLLOW-UP CARE WILL ALSO BE INCLUDED.
 
HPD NURNP 2582 2 (credits) MGT ADULT ACUTE CHRONIC 1 ANP CLIN
  THIS PRACTICUM IS CONCERNED WITH DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE NEEDS AND PROBLEMS. STUDENTS ARE ASSIGNED TO AN AMBULATORY HEALTH CARE SETTING AND CARRY OUT THE NURSING PROCESS AS THEY PROVIDE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO ADULTS WITH PRIMARY HEALTH CARE NEEDS AND PROBLEMS. STUDENTS LEARN TO PLAN, IMPLEMENT AND EVALUATE THERAPEUTIC REGIMENTS FOR PATIENTS WITH ACUTE AND CHRONIC ILLNESSES COMMONLY ENCOUNTERED IN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE SETTINGS.
 
HPD NURNP 2588 2 (credits) MGT ADULT ACUTE/CHRONIC 2 ANP CLIN
  THIS PRACTICUM IS CONCERNED WITH DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE NEEDS AND PROBLEMS. STUDENTS ARE ASSIGNED TO AN AMBULATORY HEALTH CARE SETTING AND CARRY OUT THE NURSING PROCESS AS THEY PROVIDE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO ADULTS WITH PRIMARY HEALTH CARE NEEDS AND PROBLEMS. STUDENTS LEARN TO PLAN, IMPLEMENT AND EVALUATE THERAPEUTIC REGIMENS FOR PATIENTS WITH ACUTE AND CHRONIC ILLNESSES COMMONLY ENCOUNTERED IN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE SETTINGS.
 
HPD NUR 2680 3 (credits) INTRO TO GENETICS & MOLEC THERA
  THE PURPOSE OF THIS COURSE IS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH A BASIC UNDERSTANDING OF ADVANCES IN GENOMIC AND MOLECULAR SCIENCES AND THEIR CLINICAL APPLICATION IN ORDER TO SUPPORT AND ENHANCE THE CARE OF PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
 
HPD NUR 2681 3 (credits) ADV TOPICS IN HUMAN GENETICS
  COURSE IS DESIGNED TO BE A LOGICAL EXTENSION TO THE INTRODUCTORY GENETICS COURSE. COURSE WILL EMPHASIZE THE CLINICAL ASPECTS OF GENETIC DISORDERS INCLUDING DIAGNOSIS, CURRENT STANDARD TREATMENT, AVAILABLE GENE TESTING AND MOLECULAR THERAPY, ETHICAL ISSUES, SUPPORT GROUP AVAILABILITY AND THE STATE OF CURRENT RESEARCH IN THE FIELD.
 
HPD NUR 3022 3 (credits) QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS
  COURSE FOCUSES ON THE STUDY OF RESEARCH TRADITIONS THAT GUIDE THE COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS OF QUALITATIVE DATA. THE COURSE PROVIDES AN OVERVIEW OF VARIOUS QUALITATIVE METHODS SUCH AS PHENOMENOLOGY, GROUNDED THEORY, LIFE HISTORY, ETHNOGRAPHY, HERMENEUTICS, AND HISTORICAL APPROACHES. THE COURSE INCLUDES A FOCUS ON THE PHILOSOPHICAL PERSPECTIVES UNDERLYING EACH OF THE METHODS.
 
HPD NUR 3027 3 (credits) SEMINAR ON STRUCTURE OF KNOWLEDGE
  This course focuses on the structure of nursing knowledge to evolve a more coherent base of knowledge in which perspectives, assumptions, and ways of knowing are evident. Structuring occurs at both macro and micro levels and involves critical inquiry, synthesis of disseminated knowledge, computer technologies and information systems. The process results in creating a knowledge structure that is used for the advancement of the science of nursing.
 
HPD NUR 3036 2 (credits) CAPSTONE PROJECT
  STUDENTS WILL UNDERTAKE A SYSTEMATIC INVESTIGATION OF A CLINICALLY BASED OR ADMINISTRATION BASED PROBLEM SELECTED BY THE STUDENT AND SUPPORTED BY FACULTY. COURSE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE IDENTIFICATION OF THE PROBLEM TO BE ADDRESSED, REVIEW AND CRITIQUE OF PERTINENT LITERATURE, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT. THE PROJECT WILL USE AN EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE MODEL, AND IT WILL BY SYSTEMATICALLY DEVELOPED IN CONSULTATION WITH THE STUDENT'S CAPSTONE COMMITTEE WHO WILL EVALUATE EACH STEP OF THE PROCESS. THIS PROCESS CAN BEGIN IN NUR 2007: RESEARCH FOR EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE 2.
 
HPD NUR 3037 1 (credits) CAPSTONE CLINICAL
  THIS PRACTICUM REPRESENTS THE FINAL CLINICAL COURSE FOR THE DNP DEGREE. HERE THE STUDENT WILL EXPERIENCE A MENTORED AND SUPERVISED IMMERSION IN A CLINICAL PRACTICE WHERE THE PROJECT DESIGNED AND APPROVED IN THE CAPSTONE PROJECT COURSE WILL BE IMPLEMENTED AND EVALUATED. THE PRACTICE SITE, APPROVED BY THE CAPSTONE COMMITTEE MUST PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE POPULATION FOR PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION, AS WELL AS SUPPORT FOR FULL EXPRESSION OF THE DNP SCOPE OF PRACTICE. STUDENTS MAY SELECT ANY GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION APPROPRIATE FOR THEIR PROJECT, BUT WILL BE REQUIRED TO ATTEND SCHEDULED SEMINARS ON CAMPUS AS PART OF THIS COURSE.
 
HPD NUR 3041 3 (credits) RES EMPHASIS SEM: ADOLESCENT
  FOCUSES ON THE STATE-OF-THE-ART OF NURSING RESEARCH IN THE STUDENT'S SELECTED AREA OF RESEARCH EMPHASIS. APPROPRIATE THEORETICAL FORMULATIONS AND CONCEPTUAL MODELS, VARIOUS RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES, TRENDS, AND FUNDING SOURCES WILL BE EXPLORED. DOCTORAL FACULTY IN THE AREA OF RESEARCH EMPHASIS WILL COORDINATE THE COURSE.
 
HPD NUR 3045 1-6 (credits) RESEARCH PRACTICUM
  THIS COURSE FOCUSES ON THE STUDENT’S DEVELOPMENT OF SELECTED RESEARCH SKILLS IN COLLABORATION WITH A MENTOR AND HIS OR HER RESEARCH TEAM. EACH STUDENT HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO DESIGN A PRACTICUM THAT COMPLEMENTS PRIOR RESEARCH EXPERIENCE AND IS TAILORED TO HIS OR HER CURRENT LEARNING NEEDS. THE ARRAY OF COURSE ACTIVITIES MAY INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO DEVELOPING A RESEARCH PROPOSAL, SUBMITTING IT AS PART OF A GRANT APPLICATION, PREPARING A PROTOCOL FOR SUBMISSION TO THE INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD, ASSISTING WITH RECRUITMENT OR DATA COLLECTION ACTIVITIES FOR ONGOING INVESTIGATION, LEARNING DATA MANAGEMENT SKILLS, PARTICIPATING IN PERFORMANCE OF LABORATORY PROCEDURES, PARTICIPATING IN RESEARCH TEAM MEETINGS, CONDUCTING LITERATURE SEARCHES, AND PREPARING ABSTRACTS AND/OR MANUSCRIPTS FOR PRESENTATION OR PUBLICATION
 
HPD NUR 3049 1 (credits) RESEARCH SEMINAR
  THIS SEMINAR FOCUSES ON ASSISTING STUDENTS TO IDENTIFY THEIR AREA OF RESEARCH CONCENTRATION FOR THEIR DOCTORAL STUDIES AND SUBSEQUENT RESEARCH TRAJECTORY. STUDENTS ARE INTRODUCED TO A VARIETY OF RESEARCH PROGRAMS IN NURSING. STUDENTS WILL BE EXPECTED TO EXAMINE RELEVANT CONCEPTS FROM NURSING SCIENCE AND TO IDENTIFY FACULTY AREAS OF EXPERTISE THAT CAN SUPPORT THEIR OWN RESEARCH AGENDA.
 
HPD NUR 3050 1 (credits) GRANT WRITING
  THE SEMINAR PORTION OF THIS COURSE FOCUSES ON ASSISTING THE STUDENT TO DEVELOP A PRE-DOCTORAL GRANT PROPOSAL. THE SEMINAR WILL ADDRESS THE SECTIONS OF THE PROPOSAL WITH SPECIAL ATTENTION TO WRITING THE BACKGROUND SECTION. THE LABORATORY PORTION FOCUSES ON EXPERIENCE WITH A MENTOR WHO WILL ASSIST THE STUDENT TO UNDERSTAND THE GRANT WRITING PROCESS THROUGH WORK WITH THE MENTOR ON THEIR RESEARCH PROJECTS AS WELL AS GUIDANCE FOR THE STUDENT IN WRITING A PRE-DOCTORAL PROPOSAL.
 
HPD NUR 3051 1 (credits) BUILDING A PROGRAM OF RESEARCH
  THIS SEMINAR ADDRESSES SEQUENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OF A RESEARCH TRAJECTORY BY ENGAGING THE STUDENT IN FOCUSED DISCUSSION OF THE RATIONALE FOR AND DESIGN OF SALIENT PRELIMINARY STUDIES. STUDENTS EXPLORE VARIOUS APPROACHES TO FOSTERING INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION AND BUILDING A RESEARCH TEAM. IN ADDITION, THEY CONSIDER THE ETHICAL ISSUES AND LEARN ABOUT EXISTING PROCESSES FOR ENSURING HUMAN SUBJECTS PROTECTIONS AND ADDRESSING REGULATORY CONCERNS FOR HUMANS, ANIMALS, AND DEVICES, IN THE CONDUCT OF INVESTIGATION.
 
HPD NUR 3053 2 (credits) GENERAL PRACTICUM
  THIS PRACTICUM IS DESIGNED FOR THE BSN-PHD STUDENT ONLY AND FOCUSES ON CONTINUED EXPERIENCE WITH A RESEARCH MENTOR. THE STUDENT PARTICIPATES AS A TEAM MEMBER WITH THE FACULTY ON THEIR RESEARCH PROJECTS. THE STUDENT ALSO CONTINUES TO DEVELOP THEIR OWN RESEARCH WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE MENTOR
 
zzz NUR 3010 1-9 (credits) PHD DISSERTATION
  A RESEARCH INVESTIGATION OF A SIGNIFICANT PROBLEM IN NURSING. THE PHD DISSERTATION FULFILLS TWO MAJOR PURPOSES: (1) TO ESTABLISH THE STUDENT'S COMPETENCY IN THE CONDUCT OF SCHOLARLY RESEARCH, THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF WHICH DEMONSTRATES THE CANDIDATE'S ABILITY TO CARE OUT, REPORT AND ANALYZE SCHOLARLY RESEARCH AT A HIGH LEVEL OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY; AND (2) TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE DISCIPLINE OF NURSING THROUGH THE RESULTS OF THE INVESTIGATION.
 
zzz NUR 3060 (credits) INDEPENDENT STUDY
  An in-depth focus in a particular area of interest. Students arrange study with a designated faculty member.
 
zzz FTDP 9999 0 (credits) FULL TIME DISSERTATION STUDY