| NRSG 875: Health Informatics Systems Analysis and Design, 3 cr. | |||
| Information system development life cycle will be introduced with emphasis on determination of nursing information requirements for healthcare, analysis of information system needs, and design of a system to meet healthcare information requirements. Lecture - 2, Lab - 1. Prerequisite - NRSG 871, Permission of instructor. |
| NRSG 876: Practicum in Implementation, and Evaluation of Clinical Information Systems, 4 cr. | |||
| Clinical information system implementation and support strategies will be introduced with emphasis on documentation, training and educational programming, and system maintenance. Information system testing and evaluation strategies will be explored. Lecture - 2, Lab - 2. Prerequisite - NRSG 875, or permission of instructor. |
| NRSG 877: Database Design for Health Systems, 3 cr. | |||
| Data management strategies with emphasis on development of data and information models that support health care systems. The course introduces the conceptual and practical foundation necessary for analysis, design, implementation, and use of information systems. Lecture - 3. Prerequisite - Admission to program or permission. |
| NRSG 880: Complementary Therapies in Health Care, 2 cr. | |||
| Provides an understanding of theory, research and practice in a variety of complementary health care modalities. Research, efficacy, cost and ethics will be included. Seminar 2. |
| NRSG 882: Advanced Skills Clinical Practicum, 2 cr. | |||
| The purpose of this course is to increase knowledge and application of advanced clinical skills in maintaining the health of individuals across the life span. Included are Case studies, Simulation, Expanded ambulatory care procedures, history -taking -physical exmaination techniques with appropriate documentation. Increased focus on disgnostic and therapeutic procedures. Clinical experience for application of history and physical examination skills. Theory - 1, Lab - 1. Prerequisite - NRSG 258 and 833. |
| NRSG 883: Applied Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nurses, 3 cr. | |||
| Provides advanced clinical pharmacological management skills in delivering health care. Addresses pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic properties of medications recommended or prescribed in primary and other health care settings. Prerequisite - Undergrad pharmacology course or permission. |
| NRSG 884: Pharmacotherapeutics For Neonatal Care, 3 cr. | |||
| Principles of pharmacology for the neonate with the emphasis on nutrition, pain management, medications in ventilation therapy, drug administration and effects of prenatal substance abuse. |
| NRSG 885: Role Issues for the Advanced Practice Nurse, 1 cr. | |||
| The role of the primary care nurse practitioner within the health care system, multidisciplinary health team and nursing is analyzed. Professional and societal forces shaping primary health care and the nurse practitioner role are examined. Lecture - 1. Prerequisite - Admission to Graduate Nursing Program and permission of the instructor. |
| NRSG 886: Advanced Health Promotion, 3 cr. | |||
| Assessment and interventions for risk management, disease prevention, and case findings for individuals and families across the lifespan. Lecture - 3. Pre-requisite - Admission to the Graduate Nursing Program and permission of the instructor. Twelve (12) months of recent full time clinical experience per CON policy. Corequisite - NRSG 882. |
| NRSG 887: Primary Health Care of Young Families, 3-7 cr. | |||
| Knowledge and skills for providing primary health care to children and to childbearing and childrearing families. Lecture - 3, Lab - 3 or 4. Pre-equisite NRSG 886 and permission of instructor. |
| NRSG 888: Primary Health Care of Older Families, 3- 6 cr. | |||
| Knowledge and skills for providing primary health care to middle-aged and older families. Focus is on risk management and care of major acute and chronic illnesses. Lecture - 3, Lab - 3. Prerequisite - NRSG 886 or 851 and permission of instructor. |
| NRSG 889: Advanced Primary Health Care of Families, 3- 6 cr. | |||
| Comprehensive primary health care is provided to individuals and families across the life span. Didactic content addresses advanced nursing practice issues and policies affecting delivery of primary health care. Lecture - 1, Lab - 5. Prerequisites - NRSG 887, 888 and permission of instructor. |
| NRSG 890: Special Topics in Adult Health Nursing, 1- 6 cr. | |||
| Independent study of selected clinical problems in the area of Adult Health Nursing. |
| NRSG 891: Special Topics in Nursing Administration, 1- 6 cr. | |||
| Independent study course exploring selected topics or clinical problems related to Nursing Administration advanced practice. Seminar or clinical practicum format. Topics will vary. Prerequisites - Permission of instructor. |
| NRSG 892: Special Topics in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 1- 6 cr. | |||
| Opportunity to explore selected topics or clinical problems related to advanced practice in psychiatric mental health nursing in depth. Either independent study involving readings developed in consultation with instructor, or seminar for which topics will vary depending upon the interests of students and faculty. Prerequisite - Permission of instructor. |
| NRSG 893: Special Topics in Gerontological Nursing, 1- 6 cr. | |||
| Opportunity to explore selected topics or clinical problems related to advanced practice in gerontological nursing in depth. Either independent study involving readings and/or clinical practicum developed in consultation with instructor, or seminar for which topics will vary depending upon the interests of students and faculty. Prerequisite Permission of instructor. |
| NRSG 894: Special Topics in Parent-Child Nursing, 1- 3 cr. | |||
| Independent study course in which readings focus on selected concepts or clinical problems that underlie advanced practice in parent-child health. |
| NRSG 895: Special Topics in Community Health Nursing, 1- 6 cr. | |||
| Opportunity to explore selected topics or clinical problems related to advanced practice in community health nursing in depth. Either independent study involving readings and/or clinical practicum developed in consultation with instructor, or seminar for which topics will vary depending upon the interests of students and faculty. Prerequisite - Permission of instructor. |
| NRSG 896: Research in Clinical Nursing, 1- 2 cr. | |||
| Upon completion of this course, students will be prepared to apply new or existing knowledge to: improve health care interventions and/or system processes, initiate change, improve clinical practice, and/or monitor and evaluate outcomes. Under supervision of graduate faculty, the student engages in an evidence-based application project, and communicates the project in writing and in a scientific forum. Prerequisites - NRSG 802 and graduate statistics. |
| NRSG 897: Special Topics in Primary Health Care Nursing, 1- 6 cr. | |||
| Provides opportunity to explore selected topics or clinical problems related to advanced practice in primary health care nursing in depth. Either independent study involving readings developed in consultation with instructor, or seminar for which topics will vary depending upon the objectives identified by students and faculty. Prerequisite - Permission of instructor. |
| NRSG 898: Special Topics (Clinical) in Primary Health Care Nursing, 1- 6 cr. | |||
| Provides opportunities for primary care nurse practitioner students to obtain advanced clinical practice to augment basic skills or to explore a specific clinical area in depth. All clinical experiences are under the supervision of master clinicians. Prerequisite - Permission of instructor. |
| NRSG 899: Master's Thesis, 1- 9 cr. | |||
| Independent student research directly related to thesis. |
