2013-2014 Graduate Catalogue [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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NU 530 - Ethics and Public Policy in the Health Care Delivery System
This foundational course provides an overview of the structure, regulation, and financing of the health care system in the Unites States with particular emphasis on the identification and analysis of related ethical issues. The development, implementation and evaluation of public policy is addressed with particular attention paid to the role of the advanced practice nurse in effecting change and promoting quality in the current system. Comparative analysis of other health care systems aids in the evaluation of contemporary issues and policy concerns in the United States. Historical, philosophical, and political perspectives are incorporated into the discussion of contemporary issues and trends.
Three hours a week one semester. 3 credits
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NU 531 - Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology Across the Life Span
This course deals with advanced physiology and pathophysiological concepts and principles and their relationship to causative factors of disease across the life span. Emphasis is placed on common pathophysiologic processes relevant to advanced practice nursing. Current research findings are integrated throughout the course and a problem-based approach is used to address implications for advanced practice nursing.
Prerequisites: NU 500 , NU 510
Co-requisite: NU 550
Three hours a week one semester. 3 credits
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NU 535 - Holistic Nursing Practice
This course is designed to provide an introduction to holistic nursing and an overview of selected healing modalities such as therapeutic touch, relaxation, and guided imagery. Discussions, demonstrations, and/or experiential sessions are utilized to facilitate an understanding of these modalities. Emphasis is placed on theory-based practice. The implications of holistic nursing in advanced practice nursing and research are examined.
Three hours seminar per week one semester. 3 credits
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NU 536 - Advanced Nursing Practice and Genetics
This course will explore the impact of the Human Genome Project and expanding genetic knowledge base on the clinical practice of nursing. Students will gain an understanding of the science of genetics as it relates to the genetic aspects of nursing and health care. Genetic concepts related to human heredity, genetic conditions, and treatment approaches will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of genetic knowledge into advanced nursing practice. Ethical, legal, social, and cultural aspects of the genetic advances in health care will be explored from a nursing perspective.
Three hours seminar per week one semester. 3 credits
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NU 540 - Advanced Pharmacology
This course focuses on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in relation to the clinical applications of the major drug classifications. Emphasis is placed on the safe and competent use of drug therapy to manage common health problems across the life span. Issues related to clinical pharmacology with special populations are addressed. Legal issues related to prescription writing in advanced practice nursing are explored. A problem-based case study method will be utilized throughout the course. Ethical issues related to clinical decision making, access to therapy, and drug research will be addressed. Effective patient education will be stressed throughout the course.
Prerequisites: NU 500 , NU 510 , NU 550 , NU 531
Three hours a week one semester. 3 credits
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NU 550 - Advanced Health Assessment
This course provides both a theoretical and clinical foundation for advanced assessment of clients across the life span. Students will develop skill in interviewing, history-taking, and documentation of a holistic assessment of clients across the life span. The course will focus on health promotion, identification and analysis of common abnormal findings, an appreciation of developmental and functional deviations, the process of developing differential diagnosis, and advanced clinical judgment. The Roy Adaptation Model will provide the primary theoretical basis for advanced nursing practice. This course incorporates a laboratory component.
Prerequisites: Undergraduate health assessment course
Co-requisite: NU 531
Four hours a week (two hours lecture and two hours of lab) one semester. 3 credit
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NU 600 - Family Theory for Advanced Practice Nursing
This course focuses on major theoretical frameworks which influence approaches to family study. Family-level assessment and intervention methods that derive from specific models are introduced. Emphasis is placed on the understandings and competencies needed to collaborate with families. Major cultural, economic, legal and ethical issues are discussed in relation to the changing nature of the family as a unit of care in today’s society.
Three hours seminar per week one semester. 3 credits
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NU 610 - Advanced Nursing Practice I Health Assessment
This course provides a holistic approach to the knowledge base and skills necessary for advanced nursing practice. Students need to demonstrate mastery of health assessment skills (physical examinations and health histories) for individuals within family, environment and socio-cultural concepts. There will be planned didactic and clinical experiences to refine assessment skills and interviewing techniques as an advanced practice nurse. Health promotion, health risk appraisal, health maintenance and disease prevention are emphasized in relationship to age-specific clients, utilizing both advanced nursing theory and a systems approach.
Prerequisite: NU 550
Three hours seminar per week, fifty clinical hours of practicum one semester. 1 credit
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NU 620 - Advanced Statistics in Nursing Research
This course introduces the graduate student to the application of statistical methods in research related to nursing and the health professions, and serves as a foundation for NU 660 . Students will be introduced to key concepts and principles in statistical analysis and inference. The purpose, assumptions, selection, calculation and interpretation of selected statistical procedures will be explored. Statistical methods in selected research studies will be critiqued. Evaluation of research findings for evidence-based practice or scholarly inquiry will be addressed. Students will utilize a statistical computer program for the preparation and analysis of data sets. Analysis of qualitative studies will also be incorporated.
Prerequisites: Undergraduate statistics course
Three hours a week one semester. 3 credits
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NU 630 - Foundations of Nursing Education
This course will explore the historical issues and trends leading to the need for competency-based nursing education curricula. The advanced practice role of nurse educator in academia and in service-based organizations will be examined. Students will explore issues related to the adult learner, learning styles and the diversity of practice areas. Legal, regulatory and ethical issues in nursing education will be discussed.
Prerequisites: NU 500 , NU 510
Three hours per week one semester. 3 credits
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NU 635 - Curriculum Development in Nursing Education
This course focuses on the application of theoretical concepts as they relate to curriculum development in an academic or health care setting. Students will examine models applicable to curriculum design in nursing. Analysis of the curriculum development process and major societal, educational, legal, regulatory, and professional forces affecting curriculum development in nursing are explored. Nursing theory as an educational framework is discussed. External evaluation and ethical considerations of curriculum development will be examined. Emphasis is on the design and evaluation of curriculum components in various types of nursing education programs.
Prerequisite: NU 630
Three hours per week one semester. 3 credits
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NU 640 - Instructional Strategies and Evaluation in Nursing Education
The emphasis of this course is on teaching and learning theories and strategies. The student is exposed to a variety of modalities utilized in teaching both theory-based and clinical courses. Methods of educational measurement and evaluation are discussed. Content includes measurement and evaluation modalities, test construction, clinical evaluation and the relationship between measurement and educational decision-making. Factors that influence instruction and evaluation are discussed. Legal and ethical issues are explored.
Prerequisite: NU 635
Three hours per week one semester. 3 credits
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NU 645 - Practicum in Nursing Education
This course provides students the opportunity for application and analysis of the theories and concepts of assessment, instruction and evaluation while engaging in the role of educator. Through guided practice in academic and service-based settings, students will interface with faculty and agency personnel. Practicums will be individualized for each student. Weekly seminars provide opportunities for sharing of experiences, exchange of ideas, clarification of concerns, analysis of instructional and evaluation strategies, and use of group problem solving.
Prerequisites: NU 630 , NU 635 , NU 640
One hundred hours of practicum. Three hours seminar per week one semester. 3 credits
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NU 650 - Advanced CNS Nursing Practice II
This course focuses on the nursing process elements of assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, intervention, and evaluation. Using a holistic orientation, the student will work in partnership with the patient/client/family/community in designing a plan of care for health promotion, health maintenance, disease prevention and illness/injury management. The student will utilize the Roy Adaptation Model to identify and differentiate between disease-based and non-disease based etiologies. The student will be expected to achieve the competencies and outcomes of this influence as well as demonstrate the four essential characteristics of the CNS. Legal and ethical issues of advanced practice will also be explored. The student will develop competence in this sphere through preceptorship with a CNS as well as through weekly seminars.
Prerequisites: NU 500 , NU 510 , NU 550 , NU 531 , NU 540 , NU 610
Three hours seminar per week, one hundred fifty hours of practicum, one semester. 3 credits
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NU 660 - Advanced Nursing Research
The course focuses on the role of research in advanced practice nursing. Epistemological and philosophical issues related to the use of the scientific method in nursing are explored. The steps of the research process are examined in depth. Emphasis is placed on the ethics of nursing research and the exploration of clinical research to support advanced practice nursing. Qualitative and Quantitative methods are analyzed and compared. Students are expected to identify a research interest that will lead to a research proposal. The use of computer technology is integrated throughout the course. Evidence-based research and its relevance to advanced practice nursing will be emphasized.
Prerequisites: NU 500 , NU 510 , NU 620
Three hours a week one semester. 3 credits
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NU 665 - Advanced CNS Nursing Practice III
The CNS as leader/mentor/consultant and change agent will be explored and analyzed in relation to the advancement of nursing practice. This course focuses on the identification of problems and opportunities for improvement: factors that contribute to resource management needs and outcomes; and the development and evaluation of innovative solutions that will promote quality, cost effective and efficient nursing care. The legal and ethical issues of advanced practice will be explored in their relationship to the CNS practice. The student will develop competence in this sphere through preceptorship with a CNS as well as through weekly seminars.
Prerequisite: NU 650
Three hours seminar per week, one hundred fifty hours of practicum one semester. 3 credits
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NU 670 - Advanced Cns Nursing Practice IV 3
This course focuses on the role of the CNS as it relates to organizational structure and processes, organizational culture, social context, human material and financial resources and public policy. The student will be expected to incorporate all three spheres of influence to improve patient outcomes while maintaining cost-effective care. Patient/Client care related to an individual, family, and community within the student’s chosen specialty area will be integrated. The student will utilize this course to explore management, research and educational opportunities for the CNS.
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: NU 665
Three hours seminar per week, one hundred seventy-five hours of practicum one semester. 3 credits
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Organizational Management |
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OM 550 - Strategic Human Resources Management
This course is designed to explore human resources management in organizations. Students will investigate human resources issues, strategies and tactics currently being utilized in organizations as well as future trends where the human resources function is an integral part of the business strategy.
3 credits
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OM 630 - Managerial Economics
This course focuses on the study of resource allocation decisions that are made by all types of managers within organizations. The students are provided with the theory and tools essential to the analysis and solution of those problems that have economic consequences. It also explores the constraints imposed on the decision maker (manager) by the global environment.
Prerequisite: BUS 226
3 credits
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OM 651 - Project Management
This course presents project management in a holistic, balanced perspective. The importance of both the technical and behavioral aspects of project management is recognized. The major issues encountered domestically and abroad are addressed. The students are provided a road map for managing any type of project, including those relating to: information technology, healthcare, government and business. The course methodology focuses on the application of course concepts via exercises and case studies. Teamwork provides the framework for learning.
Prerequisite: HCM 532 (for MBA in HCM/HIS students only)
3 credits
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OM 670 - Strategic Planning and Management
This course provides students with skills to create, implement and execute successful business strategies. It begins with the definition of the institution’s key objectives and mission statement. It discusses the effective use of information technology, globalization and legal, ethical and social responsibility issues. Students will develop or analyze a strategic plan for a new or existing organization or subunit.
Prerequisite: MGT 545
3 credits
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