2018-2019 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Master of Health Informatics |
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MHI 650 Evidence-Based Health Care Methods (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Taught: Spring only
This course introduces students to quantitative and qualitative research methodologies within the health industry with an emphasis on evidence based practices. Students will learn the basics of empirical health informatics research and will be provided with the conceptual framework to develop their own research projects. Topics include: research design, data collection, data analysis, data mining, and issues concerning privacy and the treatment of human subjects.
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MHI 655 Healthcare Organizational Change Mgmt (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Taught: Variable, check with department
This course will explore the process of change in health care organizations, focusing on change related to the introduction of information technology and systems. The course begins with an overview of the change process, including working in teams to effect change. Several models of change are explored to guide our studies for the remainder of the semester. The course focus is on the tools and skills needed to manage change, including risk assessment, project management and team leadership. We will also explore some of the broader issues surrounding Health-IT-related organizational change.
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MHI 665 Healthcare Quality Systems (3 credits) 3 classroom hours + 0 lab/studio hours
Prerequisite(s): MHI 625 or MBI 625
Taught: Spring Only
This course provides an understanding of quality and patient safety. It examines methods and tools for managing quality in healthcare, including quality assurance and improvement, utilization review and risk management. Topics include: history of quality, trends in healthcare quality, healthcare measure and measurements, quality practices and administrative responsibilities and structures.
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MHI 682 Health Informatics Capstone 1 (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of 18 credits toward MHI Degree.
Taught: Fall and Spring
This class is the first of two consecutive semester classes. Students are as-signed to a local healthcare institution or business to work on assigned projects with consultation by a faculty advisor and allow students to integrate academic experience into real world situations while developing skills and knowledge required in the field.
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MHI 684 Health Informatics Capstone 2 (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): MHI 682 .
Taught: Variable, check with department
This class must be completed over the second of two consecutive semesters. Students continue their assignments with a local healthcare institution or business to work on the assigned projects. This allows students to maintain the integration of academic experience with real world situations and develop skills and knowledge required in the field.
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MHI 694 Topics in Health Informatics (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): MBI 625 or consent of MHI director.
Taught: Variable, check with department
Topics may vary and may include MIS, database management systems, artificial intelligence, expert systems, decision support systems, office automation, simulation modeling, fourth-generation languages, application generators, and others. Repeatable for a maximum of six semester hours when topics vary.
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MHI 699 Independent Study (1-3 credits) Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
Taught: Variable, check with department
Independent project or intensive study/research with faculty guidance. Open only by consent of advisor/instructor. Meeting times arranged with instructor.
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MHI 815 Informatics for Advanced Practice (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): DNP 800 .
Taught: Variable, check with department
This course provides an applied approach to understanding the design, selection, and use of information systems and technologies for systems in advanced nursing practice through the application of evidence-based solutions. This includes the cultural, ethical, financial, regulatory and legal issues related to health information systems.
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Mathematics |
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MAT 584 Cryptography (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
Taught: Variable, check with department
Cryptology of classical ciphers, DES and AES, public key cryptosystems, authentication and cryptographic hash functions.
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MAT 594 Topics: Mathematics (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Varies with topic (see Schedule of Classes).
Taught: Variable, check with department
Topics in mathematics and mathematics education. Topics vary.
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MAT 694 Topics: Mathematics (Graduate) (1-3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
Taught: Variable, check with department
Various topics. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
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MAT 699 Directed Readings/Independent Study (1-3 credits) Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
Taught: Variable, check with department
Directed Readings/Independent Study.
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Mathematics Education |
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MTE 650 Advanced Methods for Teaching Number P-2 (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
Taught: Variable, check with department
This course aims to help teachers develop strategies to provide foundations for success with mathematics for diverse group of learners. The course focuses on four mathematical themes: A) Mathematical Fluency, B) Number and Numeration, C) Measurement and Data, and D) Early Algebraic Reasoning.
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MTE 651 Advanced Methods for Teaching Number 3-5 (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
Taught: Variable, check with department
In this course, teachers will learn more about mathematics teaching strategies for diverse group of learners around four mathematical themes: A) Structuring and Addition/Subtraction, B) Number Words/Numerals and Early Multiplication/Division, C) Extending Multiplication and Division, and D) Fractions and the Progression of Algebraic Understanding.
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MTE 652 Intervention in Elementary Mathematics (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
Taught: Variable, check with department
This course is designed for elementary grades teachers to learn and practice assessments and teaching strategies for advancing students’ foundational number knowledge, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
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MTE 653 Advanced Geometry and Measurement Con P-5 (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
Taught: Variable, check with department
The course explores the foundations of measurement and geometry in one, two, and three dimensions. Topics will emphasize the critical content and conceptual development of measurement, visualization, spatial reasoning, and geometric modeling. As appropriate, students reasoning and effective teaching strategies will be discussed.
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MTE 654 Advanced Number, Algebra, and Data P-5 (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
Taught: Variable, check with department
Students will explore from an advanced perspective the topics from number and operation, algebra, and data and probability needed to support horizon knowledge for teaching elementary mathematics.
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MTE 655 Enhancing Leadership in Math Teaching (2 credits) 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
Taught: Variable, check with department
The course will help teachers, teacher leaders, and mathematics coaches develop and become intentional in their leadership skills in structured and unstructured settings. They will review and learn more about successful collaborative planning processes that will help them develop well-planned instructional units.
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Master of Science in Nursing |
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MSN 600 Theoretical Foundations of Nsg Practice (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Admission to MSN program. This is the entry level course to the MSN program.
Taught: Variable, check with department
Examination, critique, and evaluation of the theoretical foundations of nursing practice. Appraisal of diverse scholarly resources to inform advanced nursing practice. Identification of a research problem with development of a research question.
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MSN 601 Healthcare Policy & Econ in Pop Health (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Admission to MSN program.
Taught: Variable, check with department
Explores health care issues, policies and economic factors influenced by technological, social, economic, and political factors; availability of and access to health care for varied populations; social distribution of health care, actions for dealing with health care dilemmas, federal and state regulatory programs, and health care financing will be examined.
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MSN 603 Role of the Nurse Executive Leader (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the NEL track.
Taught: Variable, check with department
The course explores the role of the nurse executive leader from the perspectives of leadership and administrative science. Research and theoretical perspectives related to management, communication, relationship management, business perspectives and professionalism are addressed.
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MSN 610 Diagnostic Reason & Advanced Phys Assess (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): BIO 669
Taught: Variable, check with department
Development of advanced skills in assessment of physical, cognitive, nutritional and functional domains: integration of appropriate test data and diagnostic reasoning. Synthesis of assessment and diagnostic tests to ensure the delivery of safe, quality care to diverse populations in a variety of settings.
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MSN 611 Clinical Pharm & Intervention for APRNs (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): BIO 669
Taught: Variable, check with department
Pharmacological physiology of selected therapeutic agents; pharmacological management of clients, including drug selection, client/family education, and monitoring and evaluating pharmacological interventions for the Advanced Practice Nurse.
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MSN 612 Role Development in Advanced Practice Nu (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Admission to an APRN specialty.
Taught: Variable, check with department
Fully on-line course that explores the history and role of Advanced Practice Nurses. This includes an overview of the role of the Advance Practice Nurse as a Provider, Consultant, Educator, Researcher, Collaborator, Leader and Administrator. Selected legal, practice, and ethical issues are explored. Nursing theory is incorporated into the course.
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MSN 613 Pathopharmacology for Nurse Educators (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Admission to MSN NED.
Taught: Variable, check with department
This course is designed to build on existing knowledge of the nursing educator student in human physiology and pharmacologic principles and the relationship between the two as they relate to patient care.
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MSN 614L Physical Assessment for Nurse Educators (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSN NED program.
Taught: Variable, check with department
An online and clinical course that focuses on the development of advanced skills in physical assessments for nurse educators. 50 hours of direct patient care hours required.
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MSN 620 Primary Care of Adolescents and Adults I (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): MSN 600 , MSN 601 , MSN 611 , MSN 612 , DNP 800 , DNP 816 , and BIO 669
Taught: Variable, check with department
Interactive course covering topics related to the primary care of adults, specifically examining the ears, eyes, nose & throat, neurological, psychosocial, dermatological, musculoskeletal, and abdominal systems. Pathophysiology, principles of health promotion and disease prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic management of common health problems within these systems will be presented.
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MSN 621 Primary Care of Adolescents & Adults II (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): MSN 600 , MSN 601 , MSN 610 , MSN 611 , MSN 612 , DNP 800 , DNP 816 , and BIO 669
Taught: Variable, check with department
Interactive course covering topics related to primary care of adults, specifically examining the renal, women’s health & gynecology, fetal development, preconception & prenatal, men’s health, hematological, immunological, & respiratory systems. Pathophysiology, principles of health promotion, disease prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic management of common health problems within these systems presented.
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MSN 622 Primary Care of Adolescents & Adults III (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): MSN 600 , MSN 601 , MSN 610 , MSN 611 , MSN 612 , DNP 800 , DNP 816 , and BIO 669
Taught: Variable, check with department
Interactive course covering topics related to primary care of adults, specifically examining cardiac and endocrine systems, palliative care, minor emergency care, and common laboratory and diagnostic tests. Pathophysiology, principles of health promotion and disease prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic management of common health problems within these systems will be presented.
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MSN 623 Geriatric Primary Care & Pharmacology (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: MSN 620 , MSN 621 , and MSN 622
Taught: Variable, check with department
This interactive course focuses on the management of common illnesses and pharmacological management of geriatric patients. Students incorporate principles of health promotion, disease prevention, pathophysiology, and assessment to develop therapeutic management and evaluation strategies for geriatric patients.
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MSN 624 Differential Dx & Mgmt Acute Disorder I (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): MSN 600 , MSN 601 , MSN 610 , MSN 611 , MSN 612 , DNP 800 , DNP 816 , and BIO 669
Taught: Variable, check with department
This course addresses differential diagnosis, diagnostic and management issues related to the care of acutely ill adolescents, adults and the elderly with IP issues, Cardiac, Pulmonary and Transplant problems in the Acute Care setting. Pathophysiology, acute care pharmacology, culture, age, genetics and ethical/legal consideration influences are incorporated into the course.
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MSN 625 Differential Dx & Mgmt Acute Disorder II (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): MSN 600 , MSN 601 , MSN 610 , MSN 611 , MSN 612 , DNP 800 , DNP 816 , and BIO 669
Taught: Variable, check with department
This course addresses differential diagnosis, diagnostic and management issues related to the care of acutely ill adolescents, adults and the elderly with Fluid and Electrolyte, Renal, Endocrine and Gastrointestinal problems in the Acute Care setting. Pathophysiology, acute care pharmacology, culture, age, genetics and ethical/legal consideration influences are incorporated.
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MSN 626 Differential Dx & Mgmt AcuteDisorder III (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): MSN 600 , MSN 601 , MSN 610 , MSN 611 , MSN 612 , DNP 800 , DNP 816 , and BIO 669
Taught: Variable, check with department
This course addresses differential diagnosis and management issues related to the care of acutely ill adolescents, adults and the elderly with problems related to Infectious Diseases, Hemostasis, Thrombus, Musculoskeletal, Neurological and Medical Emergencies. Pathophysiology, acute care pharmacology, culture, age, genetics and ethical/legal consideration influences are incorporated.
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MSN 627 Adv Tech & Proc for Dx Reason Acute Care (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): MSN 610 , MSN 611 , MSN 612 , and BIO 669
Taught: Variable, check with department
This course integrates assessment, implementation, and evaluation of advanced technologies in the diagnosis and management of acutely ill adults. An introduction to invasive interventions and diagnostic device application within the ACNP scope of practice will be provided.
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MSN 628 Seminar in Health Promotion & Acute Care (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): MSN 660L
Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: MSN 624 , MSN 625 , and MSN 626
Taught: Variable, check with department
In this didactic course, the ACNP student will demonstrate the integration of theory, research, critical thinking / diagnostic reasoning, complex case analysis, and outcome evaluation. Emphasis will be placed on the application of evidence based research / practice guidelines within the context of the individual client condition.
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MSN 629 Pediatric Primary Care and Pharmacology (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): MSN 620 , MSN 621 , and MSN 622
Taught: Variable, check with department
This course addresses the role of the primary care nurse practitioner in well-child supervision and the clinical management of common pediatric health problems. This advanced pediatric course will integrate principles of child development, pathophysiology, pharmacology, epidemiology, genetics, and cultural considerations in the primary care of children.
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MSN 630 FNP Capstone (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): MSN 620 , MSN 621 , MSN 622 , MSN 623 , and MSN 629
Taught: Variable, check with department
Practicum synthesizing content from all previous courses in the Advanced Practice Nurse majors. This culminating experience will result in a project synthesizing all previous learning.
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MSN 631L Nurse Exec Leadership Admin Capstone (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Admission to MSN NEL.
Taught: Variable, check with department
Practicum synthesizing content from all previous courses in the Advanced Practice Nurse majors. This culminating experience will result in a project synthesizing all previous learning.
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MSN 633 Adult Gero Acute Care NP Capstone (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): MSN 661L
Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: MSN 628
Taught: Variable, check with department
Practicum synthesizing content from all previous courses in the Advanced Practice Nurse majors. This culminating experience will result in a project synthesizing all previous learning.
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MSN 634 Adult-Gero NP Capstone (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): MSN 620 , MSN 621 , MSN 622 , and MSN 623
Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: MSN 620 , MSN 621 , MSN 622 , and MSN 623
Taught: Variable, check with department
Practicum synthesizing content from all previous courses in the Advanced Practice Nurse majors. This culminating experience will result in a project synthesizing all previous learning.
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MSN 640 Health Care Strategic Planning and Analysis (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Admission to MSN program.
Co-requisite(s): MBI 625 .
Taught: Fall and spring
This course provides an overview of the nurse executive’s role in strategic leadership and project administration. Application of theory and research related to strategic management, strategy formulation and project administration within the context of the nurse executive’s role are reviewed.
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MSN 641 Management of Human Resources (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the program or consent of instructor prior to registration.
Taught: Variable, check with department
Theoretical and practical knowledge needed to manage human resources in the health care setting; development and implementation of personnel policies and practices that assist staff to work effectively toward individual and organizational goals; leadership skills, employee motivation, and evaluation strategies.
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MSN 650L Primary Care FNP Clinical I (1 credit) 0 classroom + 1 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): MSN 620 , MSN 621 , and MSN 622
Taught: Variable, check with department
The first in a series of courses comprised of a supervised FNP clinical residency in a variety of primary care settings. Students will engage in health promotion, problem identification, management of acute and chronic illnesses, integration of advanced assessment, and management of pharmacological and other therapeutic interventions.
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MSN 651L Primary Care FNP Clinical II (1 credit) 0 classroom + 1 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): MSN 650L
Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: MSN 650L
Taught: Variable, check with department
The second in a series of courses comprised of a supervised FNP clinical residency in a variety of primary care settings. Students will engage in health promotion, problem identification, management of acute and chronic illnesses, integration of advanced assessment, and management of pharmacological and other therapeutic interventions.
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MSN 652L Primary Care FNP Clinical III (1 credit) 0 classroom + 1 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): MSN 651L
Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: MSN 651L
Taught: Variable, check with department
The third in a series of courses comprised of a supervised FNP clinical residency in a variety of primary care settings. Students will engage in health promotion, problem identification, management of acute and chronic illnesses, integration of advanced assessment, and management of pharmacological and other therapeutic interventions.
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MSN 653L Primary Care FNP Clinical IV (1 credit) 0 classroom + 1 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): MSN 652L
Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: MSN 652L
Taught: Variable, check with department
The fourth in a series of courses comprised of a supervised FNP clinical residency in a variety of primary care settings. Students will engage in health promotion, problem identification, management of acute and chronic illnesses, integration of advanced assessment, and management of pharmacological and other therapeutic interventions.
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MSN 654L Primary Care FNP Clinical V (1 credit) 0 classroom + 1 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): MSN 653L
Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: MSN 653L
Taught: Variable, check with department
The fifth in a series of courses comprised of a supervised FNP clinical residency in a variety of primary care settings. Students will engage in health promotion, problem identification, management of acute and chronic illnesses, integration of advanced assessment, and management of pharmacological and other therapeutic interventions.
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MSN 655L Primary Care Adult Gero NP Clinical I (1 credit) 0 classroom + 1 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): MSN 620 , MSN 621 , and MSN 622
Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: MSN 620 , MSN 621 , and MSN 622
Taught: Variable, check with department
The first in a series of courses comprised of a supervised AGNP clinical residency in a variety of primary care settings. Students will engage in health promotion, problem identification, management of acute and chronic illnesses, integration of advanced assessment, and management of pharmacological and other therapeutic interventions.
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MSN 656L Primary Care Adult Gero NP Clinical II (1 credit) 0 classroom + 1 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): MSN 655L
Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: MSN 655L
Taught: Variable, check with department
The second in a series of courses comprised of a supervised AGNP clinical residency in a variety of primary care settings. Students will engage in health promotion, problem identification, management of acute and chronic illnesses, integration of advanced assessment, and management of pharmacological and other therapeutic interventions.
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MSN 657L Primary Care Adult Gero NP Clinical III (1 credit) 0 classroom + 1 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): MSN 656L
Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: MSN 656L
Taught: Variable, check with department
The third in a series of courses comprised of a supervised AGNP clinical residency in a variety of primary care settings. Students will engage in health promotion, problem identification, management of acute and chronic illnesses, integration of advanced assessment, and management of pharmacological and other therapeutic interventions.
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MSN 658L Primary Care Adult Gero NP Clinical IV (1 credit) 0 classroom + 1 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): MSN 657L
Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: MSN 657L
Taught: Variable, check with department
The fourth in a series of courses comprised of a supervised AGNP clinical residency in a variety of primary care settings. Students will engage in health promotion, problem identification, management of acute and chronic illnesses, integration of advanced assessment, and management of pharmacological and other therapeutic interventions.
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MSN 660L Acute Care Residency I (1 credit) 0 classroom + 1 lab/studio
Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: MSN 627
Taught: Variable, check with department
This is a supervised clinical practicum consisting of 125 hours in an ICU/ED/Urgent Care setting. It is designed to provide the beginning Acute Care Nurse Practitioner student with experience in the assessment and documentation of histories, physical examinations and diagnostic laboratory results of acutely ill adults with complex conditions.
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MSN 661L Acute Care Residency II (1 credit) 0 classroom + 1 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): MSN 660L or by approval of the Concentration Coordinator (NP advancement students only).
Taught: Variable, check with department
This is a supervised clinical practicum consisting of 125 hours in an ICU/ED/Urgent Care setting. It is designed to provide the intermediate Acute Care Nurse Practitioner student with beginning experience in integrating the management of acutely ill adults with complex conditions in high acuity and specialty areas.
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MSN 662L Acute Care Residency III (1 credit) 0 classroom + 1 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): MSN 661L or by approval of the Concentration Coordinator (NP advancement students only).
Taught: Variable, check with department
This is a supervised clinical practicum consisting of 125 hours in an ICU/ED/Urgent Care setting. It is designed to provide the Advanced Acute Care Nurse Practitioner student with progressive experiences in integrating the management of acutely ill adults with complex conditions in high acuity and specialty areas.
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MSN 663L Acute Care Residency IV (1 credit) 0 classroom + 1 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): MSN 662L or by approval of the Concentration Coordinator (NP advancement students only).
Taught: Variable, check with department
This is a supervised clinical practicum consisting of 125 hours in an ICU/ED/Urgent Care setting. It is designed to provide the Advanced Acute Care Nurse Practitioner student with comprehensive experiences in integrating the management of acutely ill adolescents and adults with complex conditions in high acuity and specialty areas.
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MSN 664L Psych-Mental Health NP Clinical I (1 credit) 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): MSN 671 , MSN 672 , MSN 673 , & MSN 674
Taught: Variable, check with department
The first in a series of courses comprised of a supervised PMHNP clinical residency in a variety of settings. Students will engage patients across the lifespan integrating and synthesizing psychopharmacology, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of the psychiatric mental health patient.
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MSN 665L Psych-Mental Health NP Clinical II (1 credit) 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): MSN 664L
Taught: Variable, check with department
The second in a series of courses comprised of a supervised PMHNP clinical residency in a variety of settings. Students will engage patients across the lifespan integrating and synthesizing psychopharmacology, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of the psychiatric mental health patient.
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MSN 667L Psych-Mental Health NP Clinical III (1 credit) 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): MSN 665L
Taught: Variable, check with department
The third in a series of courses comprised of a supervised PMHNP clinical residency in a variety of settings. Students will engage patients across the lifespan integrating and synthesizing psychopharmacology, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of the psychiatric mental health patient.
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MSN 668L Psych-Mental Health NP Clinical IV (1 credit) 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): MSN 667L
Taught: Variable, check with department
The fourth in a series of courses comprised of a supervised PMHNP clinical residency in a variety of settings. Students will engage patients across the lifespan integrating and synthesizing psychopharmacology, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of the psychiatric mental health patient.
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MSN 670L Nurse Educator Capstone (3 credits) 0 classroom hours + 3 lab/studio hours
Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: CHP 603
Taught: Variable, check with department
Practicum synthesizing content from all previous courses in the Nursing Educator Concentration; incorporation of nursing and educational theories; curriculum development, teaching and learning strategies; evaluation and assessment; the role of an educator; and EBP will be utilized to complete a comprehensive project within a selected educational setting. 150 clinical hours.
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MSN 671 Psychopathopharmacology I (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): MSN 610 , MSN 611 , & BIO 669
Taught: Variable, check with department
Advanced psychopathopharmacological concepts, theories and issues related to neurobiology, genetic and neurocircuitry.
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MSN 672 Psychopathopharmacology II (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): MSN 671
Taught: Variable, check with department
Advanced psychopathopharmacological concepts, theories and issues related to psychiatric and mental health disorders and treatments.
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MSN 673 Psych-Mental Health Assessment/Diagnosis (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): MSN 610 , MSN 611 , & BIO 669 .
Taught: Variable, check with department
The process of history taking, neuroscientific principles, current edition of DSM and data from the comprehensive assessment will be applied in reaching a final diagnosis of psychiatric disorders and possible differential diagnosis. Cultural, genetic, religious, and behavioral and laboratory data will be utilized in the formulation of differential diagnoses.
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MSN 674 Psychotherapy for Psych-Mental Health NP (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): MSN 610 , MSN 611 , & BIO 669
Taught: Variable, check with department
This course includes non-pharmacological methodologies and interventions including individual therapies; group therapies; reminiscence therapy; play therapy; family therapies; and complementary and alternative approaches will be studied. Exploration of appropriate clinical application of each therapeutic approach. The use of self, the therapist-patient relationship, phases of the therapeutic relationship, teaching-coaching functions.
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MSN 675 Management of Psych-Mental Disorders (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): MSN 671 , MSN 672 , MSN 673 , & MSN 674
Taught: Variable, check with department
Integrate comprehensive assessment, neurophysiological theory, diagnosis and its application in the process of psychopharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of individuals with psychiatric mental health problems. The variables of lifestyle, culture, religion, socio-economic and genetics will be incorporated along with risk assessments.
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MSN 676 Psych Mental Health NP Capstone (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Admission to MSN PMHNP
Taught: Variable, check with department
Essential topics in role, ethics, and law specific for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Selected practice issues including professional role responsibilities, informed consent, ethics in psychiatry, risk assessment and legal considerations in the advanced role in psychiatry. Complete of a capstone scholarly project for PMHNP.
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MUS 613 Seminar in Music Technology (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Taught: Variable, check with department
Computer applications unique to musicians and their art; basic concepts of electronic music, computer music publishing and part writing, and desktop publishing for musical programs; basics of MIDI (musical instrument digital interface); realization of music through computer playback of digitized sampled sound.
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MUS 668 Applied Harp (3 credits) Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Audition.
Taught: Fall and spring
Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, organ, guitar, and band and orchestral instruments. May be repeated for credit. Applied credits are available only to students working for the Master of Education, as follows: 1 hr. contact = 3 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
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MUS 669 Applied Harpsichord (3 credits) Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Audition.
Taught: Fall and spring
Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, organ, guitar, and band and orchestral instruments. May be repeated for credit. Applied credits are available only to students working for the Master of Education, as follows: 1 hr. contact = 3 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
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MUS 670 Piano Accompanying (3 credits) Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
Taught: Fall and spring
Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, organ, guitar, and band and orchestral instruments. May be repeated for credit. Applied credits are available only to students working for the Master of Education, as follows: 1 hr. contact = 3 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
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MUS 671 Applied Voice (3 credits) Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
Taught: Fall and spring
Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, organ, guitar, and band and orchestral instruments. May be repeated for credit. Applied credits are available only to students working for the Master of Education, as follows: 1 hr. contact = 3 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
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MUS 672 Major Applied: Viola (3 credits) Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
Taught: Fall and spring
Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, organ, guitar, and band and orchestral instruments. May be repeated for credit. Applied credits are available only to students working for the Master of Education, as follows: 1 hr. contact = 3 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
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MUS 673 Applied Organ (3 credits) Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
Taught: Fall and spring
Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, organ, guitar, and band and orchestral instruments. May be repeated for credit. Applied credits are available only to students working for the Master of Education, as follows: 1 hr. contact = 3 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
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MUS 674 Applied String Bass (3 credits) Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Audition.
Taught: Fall and spring
Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, organ, guitar, and band and orchestral instruments. May be repeated for credit. Applied credits are available only to students working for the Master of Education, as follows: 1 hr. contact = 3 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
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MUS 675 Applied Flute (3 credits) Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Audition.
Taught: Fall and spring
Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, organ, guitar, and band and orchestral instruments. May be repeated for credit. Applied credits are available only to students working for the Master of Education, as follows: 1 hr. contact = 3 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
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MUS 676 Applied Oboe (3 credits) Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
Taught: Fall and spring
Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, organ, guitar, and band and orchestral instruments. May be repeated for credit. Applied credits are available only to students working for the Master of Education, as follows: 1 hr. contact = 3 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
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MUS 677 Applied Bassoon (3 credits) Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
Taught: Fall and spring
Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, organ, guitar, and band and orchestral instruments. May be repeated for credit. Applied credits are available only to students working for the Master of Education, as follows: 1 hr. contact = 3 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
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MUS 678 Applied Clarinet (3 credits) Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
Taught: Fall and spring
Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, organ, guitar, and band and orchestral instruments. May be repeated for credit. Applied credits are available only to students working for the Master of Education, as follows: 1 hr. contact = 3 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
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MUS 679 Applied Saxophone (3 credits) Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
Taught: Fall and spring
Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, organ, guitar, and band and orchestral instruments. May be repeated for credit. Applied credits are available only to students working for the Master of Education, as follows: 1 hr. contact = 3 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
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MUS 679 Applied Saxophone (3 credits) Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
Taught: Fall and spring
Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, organ, guitar, and band and orchestral instruments. May be repeated for credit. Applied credits are available only to students working for the Master of Education, as follows: 1 hr. contact = 3 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
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MUS 680 Applied Trumpet (3 credits) Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
Taught: Fall and spring
Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, organ, guitar, and band and orchestral instruments. May be repeated for credit. Applied credits are available only to students working for the Master of Education, as follows: 1 hr. contact = 3 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
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MUS 681 Applied Music French Horn (3 credits) Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
Taught: Fall and spring
Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, organ, guitar, and band and orchestral instruments. May be repeated for credit. Applied credits are available only to students working for the Master of Education, as follows: 1 hr. contact = 3 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
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MUS 682 Applied Trombone (3 credits) Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
Taught: Fall and spring
Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, organ, guitar, and band and orchestral instruments. May be repeated for credit. Applied credits are available only to students working for the Master of Education, as follows: 1 hr. contact = 3 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
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MUS 683 Applied Euphonium (3 credits) Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Audition.
Taught: Fall and spring
Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, organ, guitar, and band and orchestral instruments. May be repeated for credit. Applied credits are available only to students working for the Master of Education, as follows: 1 hr. contact = 3 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
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MUS 684 Applied Tuba (3 credits) Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Audition.
Taught: Fall and spring
Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, organ, guitar, and band and orchestral instruments. May be repeated for credit. Applied credits are available only to students working for the Master of Education, as follows: 1 hr. contact = 3 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
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MUS 685 Applied Piano (3 credits) Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
Taught: Fall and spring
Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, organ, guitar, and band and orchestral instruments. May be repeated for credit. Applied credits are available only to students working for the Master of Education, as follows: 1 hr. contact = 3 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
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MUS 686 Applied Organ (3 credits) Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
Taught: Fall and spring
Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, organ, guitar, and band and orchestral instruments. May be repeated for credit. Applied credits are available only to students working for the Master of Education, as follows: 1 hr. contact = 3 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
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MUS 687 Applied Voice (3 credits) Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
Taught: Fall and spring
Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, organ, guitar, and band and orchestral instruments. May be repeated for credit. Applied credits are available only to students working for the Master of Education, as follows: 1 hr. contact = 3 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
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MUS 688 Applied Guitar (3 credits) Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Audition.
Taught: Fall and spring
Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, organ, guitar, and band and orchestral instruments. May be repeated for credit. Applied credits are available only to students working for the Master of Education, as follows: 1 hr. contact = 3 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
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MUS 689 Applied Percussion (3 credits) Hours: 0 classroom + .5-1 lab/studio
Taught: Fall and spring
Private instruction in harpsichord, harp, voice, piano, organ, guitar, and band and orchestral instruments. May be repeated for credit. Applied credits are available only to students working for the Master of Education, as follows: 1 hr. contact = 3 semester hours. Fees assessed according to contact hours.
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MUS 699 Independent Study: Music (1-3 credits) Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Taught: Variable, check with department
Individual creative or research projects: projects, directed by members of the faculty, must be approved before registration.
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NRP 520 Concepts of RN First Assist (3 credits) 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Admission by instructor.
Taught: Variable, check w/ department
Prepares the perioperative nurse to assume the expanded role of Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA). Instructions for basic cognitive and technical skills for the nurse to safely meet the needs of the perioperative patient. Emphasis will be placed on anatomy and physiology, assessment, and intraoperative techniques.
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NRP 521 RN First Assistant Practicum (3 credits) 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Admission by instructor.
Taught: Variable, check w/ department
Designed to provide a direct patient care practicum that demonstrates the concepts learned in NRP 520 Concepts of Registered Nurse First Assistant.
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NRP 600 Scholarly Inquiry (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): STA 614 or equivalent.
Taught: Fall and spring
Exploration of foundational knowledge related to scholarly inquiry in nursing and the underlying principles for ethical conduct of research; Rigorous appraisal of diverse scholarly resources to inform advanced nursing practice; Identification of a research problem with development of a research question.
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NRP 601 Role Development for Advanced Nursing Practice (1 credit) Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Taught: Fall, winter, spring and summer
History and overview of advanced nursing practice roles including but not limited to: direct care provider, consultant, educator, researcher, collaborator, leader, and administrator. Selected legal, practice and ethical issues affecting advanced nursing practice will be explored.
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NRP 602 Health Promotion & Disease Prevention (1 credit) Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): BIO 668 .
Co-requisite(s): NRP 606 and NRP 608 .
Taught: Spring only
This didactic course will introduce current theories, issues and research related to health promotion and disease prevention in the adult, infant and child population as it relates to individuals, families, communities and populations. Emphasis will be placed on the role of the advanced practice nurse in risk assessment, screening, counseling and education from infancy through old age. Lifestyle, cultural, environmental, socio-economic, and genetic variables will be incorporated. Recognition of vulnerability across the adult lifespan and in the diverse settings of primary, chronic and acute care will be emphasized. Risk assessment and management will be grounded in evidence based practice principles and guidelines.
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NRP 603 Introduction to Pediatric Health Care (2 credits) 2 classroom hours + 0 lab/studio hours
Prerequisite(s): BIO 668
Co-requisite(s): NRP 606 and NRP 608
Taught: Variable-check w/department
This is the first course of four courses which looks at infants, children and adolescents in the contexts of growth and development, and primary health care. This course focuses upon health promotion and looks at the child and family first from the perspective of the medical home environment and then extending outward into the community and national spheres. Prevention of disease will be an outgrowth of anticipatory guidance presented in a developmentally appropriate manner.
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NRP 604 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice (3 credits) Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSN program.
Taught: Spring only
Exploration, debate and evaluation of the historical, philosophical, theoretical and scientific foundations of nursing as a unique discipline. Exploration of contemporary perspectives on nursing knowledge. Analysis of the process of theory development on nursing knowledge. Application of theory to advanced nursing practice within healthcare settings.
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NRP 605 Clinical Pharmacology in Adult Acute Care (1 credit) Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Taught: Variable, check with department
This didactic course will introduce current theories, issues and research related to the pharmacologic management of acutely ill adults. Emphasis will be placed on evidence based application of appropriate drug selection, dosing/administration, monitoring and outcome evaluation in the management of clients with complex conditions. Relevant age, genetic and culture related variables will be incorporated.
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NRP 606 Diagnostic Reasoning and Advanced Physical Assessment (2 credits) Hours: 2 classroom + 1 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): BIO 668 .
Co-requisite(s): NRP 608 .
Taught: Spring only
Development of advanced skills in assessment of physical, cognitive, nutritional, and functional domains; integration of appropriate test data and diagnostic reasoning.
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