| NRSG 825: Neonatal Assessment, 3 cr. | |||
| In depth study of advanced neonatal assessment that incorporates knowledge of perinatal history taking, physical examination and common technologic procedures. Lecture/Seminar - 2, Clinical - 1. |
| NRSG 826: Curriculum Design for the Future, 2 cr. | |||
| Provides elements of curriculum design, including course and syllabus development, evaluation of student learning, and current issues in teaching college students. Includes history of higher education in health sciences and the role of the academician, emphasizing educational preparation of professional nurses. |
| NRSG 827: Effective Teaching, 2-3 cr. | |||
| Learn a variety of teaching strategies (classroom, seminar, distributive, laboratory and other simulated situations, clinical) designed to facilitate the development of knowledge and critical thinking of undergraduate and graduate students. Legal issues will be included. Lecture/Seminar - 2, Lab - 1. Prerequisites - None. |
| NRSG 829: Advanced Practice CNS Clinical Practicum III, 5 cr. | |||
| This course focuses on the application of principles of evidenced based practices delivered by advanced practice clinical nurse specialists (CNS) in the evaluation of quality care services in the areas of women's, neonatal or children's health care. Areas of evaluation include outcomes, costs and delivery systems for care. Prerequisites - NRSG 823 and permission of instructor. Credit allocations - 5 clinical credits. |
| NRSG 830: Neonatal Assessment and Diagnostic Practicum, 2 cr. | |||
| Preceptored practicum applying knowledge of assessments, radiological evaluation, laboratory interpretation and diagnostic reasoning for normal and high risk neonates. Prerequisite - NRSG 825 |
| NRSG 831: Management of the High Risk Neonate, 2-5 cr. | |||
| Didactic content and preceptored clinical practicum experiences in common neonatal cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, hematological, neurological and infectious disorders. Lecture/Seminar - 2; Clinincal - 0-3. Prerequisite - NRSG 830. |
| NRSG 832: Care of High Risk Neonate Practicum, 2-5 cr. | |||
| Didactic content in neonatal high risk care with the application of principles of assessment and management under the direction of a preceptor. Lecture/Seminar - 2; Clinical - 0-3. Prerequisite - NRSG 831. |
| NRSG 833: Advanced Assessment Across the Lifespan, 3 cr. | |||
| The purpose of this course is to increase knowledge and skill in the diagnostic reasoning process for assessing the health of women. Independent modules, clinical lab and simulation will provide opportunities for students to develop advanced practice skills in history taking and physical examinations, including diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Lecture/Seminar - 2, Lab - 1. Prerequisite - Undergraduate health assessment course or permission of instructor. |
| NRSG 834: Primary Care and Health Promotion in Women's Health, 2-4 cr. | |||
| The purpose of this course is to increase knowledge and skill in the diagnostic reasoning process for assessing, promoting and maintaining the health of women and the management of common health problems. Clinical based experiences will provide opportunities to develop advanced practice interventions in management, promotion and maintenance of common health problems and low risk pregnancy in women. Lecture/Seminar - 2, Lab - 0-2. Prerequisites - NRSG 833 concurrent or permission of instructor. NRSG 803 prior or concurrent. |
| NRSG 835: Acute Care and Health Promotion in Women, 3-6 cr. | |||
| Assessment and management of selected health care problems related to pregnancy, reproductive and sexuality issues. Lecture/Seminar - 3, Lab - 0-3 cr. Prerequisite - NRSG 833; Pre- or Co-requisite - NRSG 818 or permission of instructor. |
| NRSG 837: Chronic Care and Health Promotion in Women, 2-6 cr. | |||
| Assessment, diagnosis, and management of women's health status over time with emphasis on stable chronic health care problems. Lecture/Seminar - 2, Lab - 0-3. Prerequisite - NRSG 833 or permission of instructor. |
| NRSG 839: Advanced Women's and Children's Health Nursing Practicum, 1-6 cr. | |||
| Synthesis of advanced theoretical knowledge as a basis for advanced nursing practice with women and/or children, including neonates, within the context of their families. Lecture/Seminar - 1, Lab - 0-5. Prerequisite - NRSG 824, 837, or 825. |
| NRSG 840: Community Based Care for Vulnerable People, 2 cr. | |||
| Influence of rural, cultural and vulnerability theories and concepts on health status and health care delivery within a community based model. Physical, psychological, demographic, socioeconomic, and cultural issues influencing health status and health care delivery are examined. Prerequisite - Permission of instructor. |
| NRSG 841: Health Care Systems and Policy, 3 cr. | |||
| Evaluation of health care systems and their effect on the health of populations. Emphasis will be on systems theory/thinking, case management, health policy and strategies to influence systems. Seminar - 2, Prac - 1. Prerequisite - NRSG 804 or permission of instructor. |
| NRSG 842: Organizational Improvements. 4 cr. | |||
| This course is designed to analyze change within organizational units and to apply knowledge of evidence based leadership and managmeent practice to improve outcomes at the microsystem level. The course provides a foundation in facilitating change through the measurement, evaluation and improvement of care delivery. Seminar - 2, Clinical - 2. Prerequisite - NRSG 804, NRSG 817 or permission of instructor. |
| NRSG 844: Nursing, Health, and Culture in Organizations and Communities, 3 cr. | |||
| Study of the influence of social and organizational culture on health conception and behavior with implications for practice and delivery of nursing and health care. Seminar - 2. Lab - 1. Pre- or Co-requisite - NRSG 841 or permission of instructor. |
| NRSG 847: Community Assessment and Health Programming. 4 cr. | |||
| Analysis of community systems and dynamics with examination of programming models to assess a community’s health and delivery of health services to the community. Seminar - 2, Lab - 2. Prerequisites - Epidemiology, NRSG 841, 842, 844, 871, and 872 or permission of instructor. |
| NRSG 848: Practicum in Managing and Evaluating Health of Populations. 5 cr. | |||
| Capstone course to examine in depth an individually selected aspect of managing and evaluating the health of a population with emphasis on application and synthesis of previous content. Seminar - 1, Lab - 4. Pre- or Co-requisites - NRSG 841, 842, 844, 847, 871, 872, and Epidemiology, or permission of instructor. |
| NRSG 849: Entrepreneurship For Health Care Providers, 2 Cr. | |||
| Examination of the introductory marketing, human resource management, legal, tax, insurance, accounting and financing concepts applicable to the organization and management of profitable business ventures by self-employed health professionals and health professionals employed by a variety of organizations providing health care services. Seminar - 2. |
