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DEPT SUBJECT NUMBER CREDITS COURSE NAME
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.
 
HPD NUR 0002 1 (credits) NURSING ANATOMY & PHYS I LAB
  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.
 
HPD NUR 0002 1 (credits) NURSING ANATOMY & PHYS 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 0012. Laboratory instruction emphasizes structure and how it relates to function and the maintenance of homeostasis in the whole body.
 
HPD NUR 0002 1 (credits) NURSING ANATOMY & PHYS 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 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.
 
ATC 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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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 fundings 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 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 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 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 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.
 
HCS NUR 1046 3 (credits) STUDENT NURSE INTERN PROGRAM
  The focus of this course is on the implementation of previously learned clinical skills. Introduction of time management in priority setting related to patient care will be implemented with the use of preceptors. Emphasis will be on improving clinical judgment skills.
 
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.
 
ATC NUR 1051 3 (credits) NUR ADULTS EXPER CARDIAC ARRHYTH
  Course focuses on nursing care of adults with cardiac arrhythmias. Critical decision making and nursing responsibilities with respect to electrocardiographic interpretation and the institution of prescribed treatment are addressed. Emphasis is placed on the fundamentals of basic electrocardiography including arrhythmia classification, recognition and etiology, Knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the heart including coronary blood flow are synthesized and applied to the interpretation of cardiac conduction disturbances along with nursing implications.
 
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.
 
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 1056 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 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 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.
 
ATC NUR 1061 (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.
 
HCS NUR 1064 0 (credits) GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING
  This course focuses upon the role of the nurse in promoting, restoring, and maintaining the health of elderly persons. Content pertaining to related theories, sociocultural influences and health care resources is included. Students apply the nursing process (a) in health promotion activities with elderly persons in the community, and (b) to selected alterations related to chronic health problems of elderly in a nursing home setting and in homes of persons with Alzheimer's Disease. Opportunities will be provided for consultations, health teaching, and collaboration.
 
HCS NUR 1064 5 (credits) GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING
  This course focuses upon the role of the nurse in promoting, restoring, and maintaining the health of elderly persons. Content pertaining to related theories, sociocultural influences and health care resources is included. Students apply the nursing process (a) in health promotion activities with elderly persons in the community, and (b) to selected alterations related to chronic health problems of elderly in a nursing home setting and in homes of persons with Alzheimer's Disease. Opportunities will be provided for consultations, health teaching, and collaboration.
 
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 1070 2 (credits) INTRO TO NURSING SCIENCE
  This course provides the adult student with an introduction to the scientific and theoretical basis of professional nursing. Historical influences thru contemporary influences on nursing as an applied science are examined. Specific theories of nursing, physiology, and psychology along with research findings, which serve as the scientific basis of nursing practice, are analyzed. The roles of the professional nurse as advocate, educator, researcher, and change agent are examined within the context of the changing health care system.
 
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 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.
 
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 1110 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 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 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 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 1122 6 (credits) TRANSITIONS
  This course is designed to facilitate the transition to professional practice through the preceptorship of registered nurses in a variety of settings. Students will be able to synthesize knowledge about the professional nursing role and increase their responsibility and accountability to patient care. Theory related to professional nursing roles, patient care management, and leadership will be presented. In addition, health care policy related to nursing issues will be examined.
 
ATC NUR 1122 0 (credits) TRANSITIONS
  This course is designed to facilitate the transition to professional practice through the preceptorship of registered nurses in a variety of settings. Students will be able to synthesize knowledge about the professional nursing role and increase their res
 
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 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 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 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.
 
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 1133 9 (credits) TRANSTN INTO PROF NUR PRACTICE
  Course is designed to facilitate the transition into professional practice thru preceptorship with Registered Nurses in a variety of settings. Students synthesize knowledge about the professional nursing role 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 1134 3 (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.
 
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
 
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.
 
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.
 
HCS 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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
HCS NUR 1350 3 (credits) CRISIS INTERVENTION
  Course will focus on the theory and concepts relevant to psychological crisis. Selected theories from nursing, sociology, psychology, systems, and learning will be used to plan, implement, and evaluate therapeutic regimens for clients experiencing crisis, particularly in a primary care setting. Emphasis will also be placed on understanding the unique contributions of social and cultural factors in the development of appropriate treatment plans.
 
HCS NUR 1351 2 (credits) CRISIS INTERVENTION PRACTICUM
  This practicum provides the student with an opportunity to refine skills in the clinical management of clients who are experiencing a developmental or situational crisis. Student will be expected to (a) synthesize relevant crisis intervention theory with the management of the crisis situation, and (b) evaluate the effectiveness of these interventions. Experiences include precepted clinical work in ambulatory or inpatient settings with adult clients.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
ATC NUR 1635 2 (credits) Nursing in India
  Expanding globalization of society is making increasing demands on the professional nurse to understand differing perspectives, traditions, religions, politics, cultures, and health maintenance behaviors. Thru faculty-led discussions, observations, and interactions with Indian healthcare providers, this study abroad program is designed to promote an enhanced understanding of nursing practice and education in India. Students will experience nursing care and nursing education with English-speaking nurse mentors and students thru the Emmanuel Hospital Assn in Northern India.
 
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.
 
HCS NUR 1650 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 1660 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.
 
ATC NUR 1670 2 (credits) Intravenous Therapy: Principles and Practice
  Course focuses on principles involved in initiating and maintaining IV therapy and the variety of devices used to deliver IV meds. The preferred and recommended techniques to effectively insert IV devices will be reviewed and discussed. Anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system will be reviewed. Venipuncture techniques and equipment will be introduced and examined. Emphasis will be placed on specialty IV devices and the appropriateness of their use. Complications of IV therapy and specialty lines will also be addressed.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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 1730 2 (credits) Pediatric Critical Care
  Provides students the opportunity to synthesize and apply concepts related to critically ill pediatric patients. Entry level physiology of the following systems will be reviewed: respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and neurologic. Pediatric trauma basics will be covered as well as the subspecialty areas of pain, sleep and skin care. Students will have the opportunity to interpret arterial blood gases, discuss methods of medication/fluid administration and learn the basics of hemodynamic monitoring. Student will learn the components of a multidisciplinary critical care team.
 
ATC NUR 1740 2 (credits) APPLIED CONCEPTS WITH CHF
  THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST STUDENTS TO APPLY CONCEPTS RELATED TO THE ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE (CHF). STUDENTS WILL EXPLORE THE PHYSIOLOGIC BASIS OF COMMON CARDIOVASCULAR PATHOLOGIES, AS SESSMENT TECHNIQUES, DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES, AND TREATMENT MODALITIES COMMONLY UTILIZED IN THE CARE OF CHF PATIENTS. HEALTH PROMOTION STRATEGIES, APPROPRIATE SCREENING, AND PATIENT/FAMILY EDUCATION WILL BE EMPHASIZED.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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 1820 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 1821 3 (credits) Advanced Practice in Forensic 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 1822 3 (credits) FORENSIC NURSING SPECIALTY SEMINAR AND PRACTICUM
  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 1823 3 (credits) FORENSIC PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSING AND CORRECTIONAL NURSING
  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 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.
 
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.
 
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 NUR 1901 1-3 (credits) GLOBAL HEALTH CARE PRACTICUM
  THROUGH FACULTY LED DISCUSSIONS, OBSERVATIONS, AND INTERACTIONS WITH MULTI-NATIONAL HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AND CITIZENS, THIS STUDY ABROAD PRACTICUM IS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE AN UNDERSTANDING OF HEALTHCARE PRACTICE AND EDUCATION IN SELECTED SITES. STUDENTS WILL BE INVITED TO BROADEN THEIR VIEWS OF A GLOBALIZING SOCIETY IN WHICH MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES AND BELIEFS COEXIST. CONTENT WILL FOCUS ON ASSISTING STUDENTS TO UNDERSTAND HOW DIFFERING CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES, TRADITIONS, RELIGIONS AND POLITICAL BELIEFS CAN IMPACT HEALTH BEHAVIORS. STUDENTS WILL BE IMMERSED IN THE CULTURE OF THE CHOSEN HOST COUNTRY AND WILL OBSERVE THE DELIVERY OF HEALTHCARE.
 
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.
 
HCS NUR 2001 4 (credits) NURSING RESEARCH AND THEORY
  Course examines the interaction of theory, research and practice in the development of nursing knowledge and improvement of clinical outcomes. Students are provided the opportunity to develop an understanding of the research process, acquire knowledge and skills to be critical interpreters and consumers of health care research and apply these skills to the development of a research-based document that transforms empirically developed information for use in clinical practice. Course includes overview of theories that currently influence practice and research.
 
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.
 
ATC NUR 2003 2 (credits) HEALTH PROMOTION
  Health promotion and disease prevention are examined from theoretical foundations to clinical applications. Epidemiological principles are discussed as a basis for focusing health promotion activities and designing interventions. The impact of biology, environment, behavior, nutrition, spirituality, stress and critical life events are explored in a variety of settings. Current research in health promotion is used as the basis for identifying appropriate interventions.
 
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.
 
HPD NUR 2005 3 (credits) 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. ARTIC
  This 12 week graduate level course is designed to present a broad overview of human physiology, emphasizing integrative aspects and current advances. All body systems are reviewed at levels from the molecular to the organismal. Current concepts in cellular biology and molecular genetics are also discussed.
 
HPD NUR 2006 3 (credits) ADV PHARM FOR NPS
  This advanced pharmacology course is designed to teach the pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics of selected drugs used in the management of common acute and chronic illnesses across the life span as well as contemporary immunizations practices and legal, ethical and economic parameters of prescribing.
 
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.
 
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.
 
HPD NUR 2012 1 (credits) ADULT PHYSL DIAG CLN PRAC - ANP
  This clinical course focuses on assisting students in gaining beginning skills in the diagnostic process and teaching students the process of obtaining, evaluating, presenting and recording a complete adult data base. Focus is on identifying stressors to health and formulating a list of patient health needs, risks and problems to serve as a foundation for planning comprehensive primary health care.
 
ATC NUR 2013 1 (credits) PHYSICAL DIAGNOSIS - MS - CNS
  This clinical course is designed to assist students to gain beginning skills in the diagnostic process and guide the students in the process of obtaining, evaluating, presenting and recording a complete adult data base. Students identify stressors to health and formulate a list of patient health needs, risks and problems to serve as a foundation for planning comprehensive health care in the acute care setting..
 
HPD NUR 2015 2 (credits) PED PHYS DIAGNOSIS THEORY
  This didactic course focuses on health assessment of the pediatric patients from newborn to adolescents. Concentration is on selected theories, principles and techniques from the physical and behavioral sciences essential to obtaining a complete health history and performing a complete developmentally appropriate physical examination. Emphasis is placed on the process of clinical decision making and formulation of clinical diagnosis. A developmental and systems approach will be applied to the decision making/differential diagnosis process.
 
HPD NUR 2016 2 (credits) PHYSICAL DIAGNOSIS
  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.
 
HPD NUR 2017 1 (credits) PHYSICAL DIAGNOSIS - FNP
  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.
 
HPD NUR 2018 1 (credits) PHYSICAL DIAGNOSIS - WHNP
  This clinical course focuses on assisting students in gaining beginning skills in the diagnostic process and teaching students the process of obtaining, evaluating, presenting and recording a complete adult data base. Focus is on identifying stressors to health and formulating a list of patient health needs, risks and problems to serve as a foundation for planning comprehensive primary health care.
 
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.
 
HPD NUR 2019 1 (credits) PED PHYS DIAGNOSIS CLINICAL
  This course focuses on the performance of the health assessment of the child. Students practice performing a patient database, the physical exam, developmental assessment, and to applying the diagnostic process.
 
ATC NUR 2020 1 (credits) PHYSICAL DIAGNOSIS - AC
  This clinical course is designed to assist students to gain beginning skills in the diagnostic process and guide the students in the process of obtaining, evaluating, presenting and recording a complete adult data base. Students identify stressors to health and formulate a list of patient health needs, risk and problems to serve as a foundation for planning comprehensive health care in the acute care setting.
 
HCS NUR 2021 1 (credits) PHYSICAL DIAGNOSIS - PMH
  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 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.
 
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 2027 2-3 (credits) ROLE SEMINAR
  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 which impact advanced nursing practice with emphasis on scope of practice of the NP, health care trends, health care needs in diverse environments, legislative and professional practice issues. Professional, economic, cultural, and legal issues related to nurse practitioner practice will be emphasized. Permission of instructor is required to register for this seminar.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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 3 (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.
 
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.
 
HPD NUR 2045 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 by 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 2049 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 2050 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 project as well as guidance for the student in writing a pre-doctoral proposal.
 
HPD NUR 2051 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.
 
ATC NUR 2052 1 (credits) MANUSCRPT 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 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 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.
 
HCS NUR 2065 2-4 (credits) INTEGRATIVE SEM HLTH SYS
  Analysis of relevant organizational, management, and financial theory in diverse health service settings/systems. On-site observational and practice experiences and target interviews complement seminar discussions. Attention is given to interdisciplinary personnel in the management of services. Two additional credits of precepted practice experience will be required of students with limited or no management experience.
 
HCS NUR 2066 2 (credits) INTEGRATIVE SEM AND ADM PRAC
  This capstone course presented in the seminar format will enable students to demonstrate their abilities to integrate the knowledge acquired in the administrative program by planning and implementing a project within a selected health care system. Discussion will provide opportunities to share and discuss planned programs. Seminars will also include key practicing administrators from area hospitals who will provide topical updates on various issues.
 
HCS NUR 2067 3-6 (credits) ADV SPECIALTIES INTERNSHIP
  The internship gives students an opportunity to work with a professional in their selected specialty and to develop skills needed to function in their specialty role. The focus of the internship will necessarily vary with the selected specialty.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
ATC NUR SP 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 NUR 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 2 (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