Courses | School of Nursing | William Carey University

HAE 3010

INTRO TO ADMINISTRATION AND EDU FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

3

Credits

Undergraduate

This course provides an introduction to administrative, organizational, and financing concepts utilized in the healthcare setting. A survey of teaching methods appropriate for health education programs is also included.

HAE 3040

TEACHING STRATEGIES

3

Credits

Undergraduate

This course provides undergraduate students with a strong focus on teaching strategies used in the clinical and classroom setting. A variety of traditional and innovative methods of instruction will be explored to guide the learner through fundamental principles of teaching.

HAE 3070

TESTING AND GRADING IN HIGHER EDUCATION

3

Credits

Undergraduate

This course provides students with the principles of test development and evaluation in an educational setting. Sound grading practices are explored. The student explores the possible methods of evaluating students in the clinical setting.

HAE 3100

INTRODUCTION TO LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

3

Credits

Undergraduate

This course provides an overview of basic leadership theories and management styles to prepare the student for a leadership role in the healthcare setting. The student also studies models for healthcare delivery and political, socioeconomic and professional issues of the workplace.

HAE 3130

STATISTICS FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

4

Credits

Undergraduate

This course introduces students to the conceptual foundation of statistical analysis and reasoning of health-related data. Students are prepared to interpret measures of central tendency, variation and correlation. No mathematical ability is assumed beyond the basic skill of arithmetic and algebraic manipulations.

HAE 4010

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

3

Credits

Undergraduate

This course is designed to help the health professional educator develop curricula and courses in higher education settings. Students will examine the principles and processes of curriculum development in professional education. Students will learn principles of syllabus and course development.

HAE 4040

CLASSROOM/CLINICAL SUPERVISION OF THE HEALTH PROF STUDENT

3

Credits

Undergraduate

This course provides the student with the skills for classroom management and to develop appropriate clinical experiences for the health-related professional student. Legal aspects of supervising students in the clinical settings are discussed. Students learn the requirements of scheduling and supervising students in the clinical environment. Prerequisites: 301, 304, 307, 401.

HAE 4070

HUMAN RESOURCES AND BUDGETS

3

Credits

Undergraduate

This course provides an introduction to the management of human resources in the healthcare setting. The student explores job information systems, recruitment and selection of new employees, and the legal framework of the human resource system. The student learns the concept of basic budget development in the workplace.

HAE 4100

INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH/EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Students will explore basic concepts of research in the healthcare setting. This is a writing intensive course that will expound on the use of evidence-based practice in the healthcare setting. Emphasis will be placed on economic, social, political, and professional trends in relation to their impact on the healthcare community. Prerequisite: 313.

HAE 4130

ADMINISTRATION AND CLASSROOM PRACTICUM

3

Credits

Undergraduate

This course allows the student to apply principles of health administration and education to practicum experiences. The role of the healthcare educator or administrator is practiced under the supervision of a preceptor. This course includes 80 clock hours.

HAE 4160

CULTURAL COMPETENCY FOR THE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL

3

Credits

Undergraduate

This course allows the student to develop and assess a cultural competence. The course focuses on increasing students’ levels of awareness, acceptance, and understanding of the role of culture on healthcare perceptions. Emphasis is placed on providing culturally congruent and competent healthcare to individuals, groups and communities.

HIM 3110

FOUNDATIONS OF HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

4

Credits

Undergraduate

A course designed to present the foundations of health information management. Includes an exploration of the current healthcare system and trends, key technologies used in HIM, agencies impacting healthcare and HIM, applications of HIM in healthcare, and healthcare data and analytics. Prerequisite: Admission to the health information management major.

HIM 3120

ADVANCED HEALTHCARE COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

4

Credits

Undergraduate

An advanced skill-based interactive study of the use of software tools, integrated software, and application packages in health information management for collecting, storing, retrieving, analyzing, and presenting healthcare data. Prerequisite: Admission to the health information management major.

HIM 3130

FUNDAMENTALS OF DISEASES

4

Credits

Undergraduate

HIM 3140

INTRODUCTION TO HEALTHCARE STATISTICS & RESEARCH METHODS

3

Credits

Undergraduate

HIM 3150

HEALTH DATA CONTENT AND STRUCTURE

4

Credits

Undergraduate

An in-depth study of healthcare data management including data life cycle; capture, maintenance and quality of data; health informatics standards; data governance; and exchange of protected health information to ensure quality outcomes in compliance with agency, accreditation, state and federal regulations. Prerequisite: HIM 311.

HIM 3160

ANALYSIS OF HEALTHCARE DATA

4

Credits

Undergraduate

Advanced statistical analysis and interpretation of healthcare data for research, outcomes measurement, and reporting. Prerequisite: HIM 311, 314.

HIM 3170

DIAGNOSTIC AND PROCEDURAL CODING

5

Credits

Undergraduate

Introduction to nomenclatures and classification systems with emphasis on diagnosis and procedural coding. Prerequisite: HIM 310, 313.

HIM 4010

SUPERVISORY MANAGEMENT FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

3

Credits

Undergraduate

HIM 4020

QUALITY EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT

4

Credits

Undergraduate

Examination of process, internal and external to an organization, used to measure, evaluate, and improve quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care. Prerequisite: HIM 311, 314, 315.

HIM 4050

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

4

Credits

Undergraduate

An in-depth study of healthcare reimbursement methodologies, federal regulations, payment systems and insurance plans; human resources management principles, budget processes, employment laws, performance standards, and cost-benefit analyses; and strategic planning, organizational assessment, benchmarking, project management, process reengineering, and work redesign. Prerequisite: HIM 315, 317.

HIM 4060

LEGAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH INFORMATION & RISK MANAGEMENT

3

Credits

Undergraduate

The study of the principles of law, confidentiality, and ethics, and their application in the health care field with reference to health records and risk management. Prerequisite: HIM 311.

HIM 4070

ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD

3

Credits

Undergraduate

An in-depth interactive study of the regulatory policies, implementation issues, health information exchange, and meaningful use guidelines of an electronic health record (EHR) system. Prerequisite: HIM 312, 315, 316, 317.

HIM 4080

HEALTHCARE INFORMATION NETWORKS AND SYSTEMS

3

Credits

Undergraduate

An in-depth study of strategic information systems planning, systems development life cycle, information resource management, and the role of health information managers in planning, selecting, and implementing healthcare information systems. Topics will include computer concepts, communication and Internet technologies, data interchange standards, and system interoperability for health information exchanges. Prerequisite: HIM 315, 407.

HIM 4090

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Development of personal, professional and networking skills for success in health information management and career development. Prerequisite: HIM 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 401, 402, 405, 406, 407, 408.

HIM 4100

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE EXPERIENCE

6

Credits

Undergraduate

Students will participate in supervised or simulated administrative, management, and problem-solving activities in healthcare or related settings. Prerequisite: HIM 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 401, 402, 405, 406, 407, 408.

NMB 6870

ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

3

Credits

Master's

The study of human behavior in organizations with emphasis on individuals and group behavior as it relates to organizational success in the global business environment.

NMB 6880

MARKETING STRATEGY

3

Credits

Master's

Marketing from a managerial perspective, which includes analyzing market opportunities, developing marketing strategies, making marketing decisions, and managing, and delivering marketing programs.

NMB 6890

BUSINESS ETHICS AND LEADERSHIP

3

Credits

Master's

A study of business ethics with emphasis on the interaction between leadership styles and ethical behavior on an individual and corporate level.

NMB 6910

ACCOUNTING FOR THE HEALTHCARE DECISIONS

3

Credits

Master's

Fundamentals of interpreting financial statements and the use of accounting information in the decision-making process of healthcare managers. (This is an integrated MSN-MBA course. Prerequisite: Admission to the MSN-MBA dual degree program. )

NMB 6920

ECONOMIC PRINCIPLES AND CONCEPTS FOR THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY

3

Credits

Master's

Micro- and macro- economic theory and applications for the health care industry. This is an integrated MSN-MBA course. Prerequisite: Admission to the MSN-MBA dual degree program.

NMB 6930

HEALTHCARE FINANCE

3

Credits

Master's

Application of techniques of managerial finance and economics to healthcare financial and operational problems. This is an integrated MSN-MBA course. Prerequisite: Admission to the MSN-MBA dual degree program and Accounting for the Healthcare Industry. Prerequisite: NMB 691.

NMB 6940

LEGAL PRINCIPLES OF HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION

3

Credits

Master's

Legal principles, application and assessment, resource allocation and social responsibility in the management of health services organizations. This is an integrated MSN-MBA course. Prerequisite: Admission to the MSN-MBA dual degree program.

NMB 6950

STRATEGIC HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT & PLANNING

3

Credits

Master's

NMB 6960

HEALTHCARE ECONOMICS & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

3

Credits

Master's

NMB 6970

NUR ADMIN ROLE ISS & TRENDS IN ADV PRACTICE NUR WITH PRACT

4

Credits

Master's

NRN 3450

INTRODUCTION TO BACCALAUREATE NURSING

3

Credits

Undergraduate

Assists the RN in understanding the role of the baccalaureate nurse. Current issues of healthcare, healthcare delivery, the changing roles of healthcare providers, and opportunities for baccalaureate nurses are explored. Prerequisites: RN licensure and admission to nursing program.

NRN 3460

APPLIED ASSESSMENT AND HEALTH PROMOTION FOR RN'S

4

Credits

Undergraduate

A study focusing on building upon the basic concepts and the advancement of RN skills to assess the health status of the individual adult client, including the older adult. Emphasis is placed on obtaining health history, physical examination techniques for the different body systems, communication, documentation, health promotion concepts, and application of assessment skills to clinical reasoning. Prerequisites: RN licensure and admission to nursing program.

NRN 3470

INTRO PROFESSIONAL WRITING AND INFORMATICS FOR RN'S

2

Credits

Undergraduate

A writing intensive course that includes clinical practice guidelines and scholarly journals to introduce concepts of professional writing including APA style. RN students will be formally introduced to information technology in nursing, health, and healthcare. They will develop an understanding of the foundations of applied informatics including the ethical use of electronic health records in nursing documentation. This course is focused upon gaining foundational informatics literacy that can enhance their current nursing practice. Prerequisites: RN licensure and admission to nursing program.

NRN 3480

GERONTOLOGY NURSING FOR RN'S

3

Credits

Undergraduate

The focus of this course provides didactic guidance and application in assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and decision making regarding patient advocacy and health promotion of the geriatric client. Prerequisites: RN licensure and admission to nursing program.

NRN 4600

EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE FOR RN'S

2

Credits

Undergraduate

A writing intensive course that will expound upon the role of the professional nurse in evidence-based practice. This course will provide RN students with an understanding of issues pertaining to global health. Focus will be placed on utilization of scientific inquiry to achieve cost-effective, high quality patient outcomes. Emphasis will be placed on economic, social, political, and professional trends in relation to their implications for a continually changing practice and utilization of the research process to enhance their current nursing practice. Prerequisites: RN licensure and admission to nursing program.

NRN 4610

THE ROLE OF THE RN IN INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAMS

2

Credits

Undergraduate

The knowledge and skills nurses need to contribute to shaping the future of health care. Health care delivery systems, the nurse’s role in interprofessional/ interdisciplinary teams, and organizational development from a nursing perspective. Prerequisites: RN licensure and admission to nursing program.

NRN 4620

TRANSITITION TO BACCALAUREATE NURSING

4

Credits

Undergraduate

Builds on previous knowledge & skills applicable to the practice of professional nursing. This course provides an integration of professional concepts basic to the development of professionalism in nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on changes in the health care environment and the impact on the professional nurse’s role. Accountability and responsibility issues as they relate to professional nursing are discussed. Prerequisites: RN licensure and admission to nursing program.

NUR 1020

INTRODUCTION TO THE ART AND SCIENCE OF NURSING

2

Credits

Undergraduate

This course is designed to introduce selected concepts, principles, and content basic to the practice of nursing in order to prepare students for entry into and progression through nursing school. Clinical reasoning/decision making skills utilizing the nursing process are emphasized. Prerequisite: Admission to nursing major.

NUR 1030

PHARMACOLOGY AND DOSAGE CALCULATIONS FOR NURSING

3

Credits

Undergraduate

The purpose of this course is to examine pharmacotherapeutic agents used in the treatment of illness and the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of wellness in diverse individuals across the lifespan. Emphasis is on the principles of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacogenetics in the treatment of selected illnesses. The focus is on concepts of safe administration and monitoring the effects of pharmacotherapeutic agents. Prerequisite: Admission to nursing major.

NUR 1040

NURSING PHARMACOLOGY

3

Credits

Undergraduate

The purpose of this course is to examine pharmacotherapeutic agents used in the treatment of illness and the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of wellness in diverse individuals across the lifespan. Emphasis is on the principles of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacogenetics in the treatment of selected illnesses. The focus is on concepts of safe medication administration and monitoring the effects of pharmacotherapeutic agents.

NUR 1050

DOSAGE CALCULATION FOR NURSES

1

Credits

Undergraduate

The purpose of this course is to review essential math concepts including fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, measurements, and conversions. Apothecary and metric measurement systems, review of medication labels, and calculation of medication dosages for both adult and pediatric populations will be emphasized.

NUR 3000

THEORIES OF MENTAL HEALTH NURSING

2

Credits

Undergraduate

Review of the theories of mental health/illness and clinical applications using the nursing process. Emphasis is placed on promotion of mental health with individuals, families, groups and communities.

NUR 3030

FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING

4

Credits

Undergraduate

A course designed to familiarize the student with the nature of nursing and the nurse's role in health care. Emphasis is placed upon critical thinking, nursing process, study and practice of basic techniques and skills of nursing care and the application of appropriate scientific principles. Prerequisite: Admission to nursing major.

NUR 3040

ASSESSMENT AND HEALTH PROMOTION

4

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of basic concepts and the development of skills to assess the health status of the individual adult client, including the older adult. Emphasis is placed on obtaining health history, physical examination techniques for the different body systems as well as communication and documentation. Health promotion concepts are introduced. Prerequisite: Admission to nursing major.

NUR 3070

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

2

Credits

Undergraduate

A study of the disturbances of normal physiology, the mechanisms producing these disturbances and the ways in which they are expressed symptomatically. Prerequisite: Successful completion of NUR 303 or NUR 304.

NUR 3090

INTRO TO PROFESSIONAL WRITING

2

Credits

Undergraduate

A writing intensive course that includes clinical practice guidelines and scholarly journals to introduce concepts of professional writing including APA style. Students will be formally introduced to information technology in nursing, health, and healthcare. They will develop an understanding of the foundations of applied informatics including the ethical use of electronic health records in nursing documentation. This course is focused upon gaining foundational informatics literacy. Prerequisite: Admission to nursing major.

NUR 3100

ADULT HEALTH I

6

Credits

Undergraduate

Focuses on the care of adult clients with health alterations that require medical and/or surgical intervention. Emphasis is placed on the care of clients with alterations in selected body function. Contemporary nursing concepts are used as a framework to facilitate client-centered, culturally competent care to a diverse patient population. Clinical experiences provide the student an opportunity to apply theoretical concepts and implement safe client care to adults in a variety of settings, within the scope of practice of the baccalaureate prepared registered nurse. Prerequisites: NUR 303, 304, 309.

NUR 3110

GERONTOLOGICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH NURSING

5

Credits

Undergraduate

Focuses on the care of clients experiencing cognitive, mental and behavioral disorders. Also focuses on incorporating evidenced-based, client-centered, culturally competent and developmentally appropriate interventions to facilitate maintenance of physiological and psychological integrity for the older adult client. Emphasis is placed on promoting and maintaining care for geriatric clients, as well as clients facing emotional and psychological stressors. Contemporary nursing concepts are used to facilitate crisis intervention, therapeutic communication, and coping skills for clients and families from diverse populations. Clinical experiences provide the student an opportunity to apply theoretical concepts and implement safe client care to older adult clients and clients in selected mental health settings. Prerequisites: All Level I nursing courses.

NUR 3120

WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S HEALTH NURSING

6

Credits

Undergraduate

Focuses on providing an integrative, family-centered approach to the care of mothers, newborns, children and adolescents. Emphasis is placed on normal and high-risk pregnancies, normal growth and development, family dynamics, common pediatric disorders and the promotion of healthy behaviors in clients and their families. Common women’s health issues across the lifespan will be addressed. Clinical experiences provide the student an opportunity to apply theoretical concepts and implement safe client care to mothers, newborns, and children in a variety of acute care and community settings. Prerequisites: NUR 311, 313.

NUR 3130

CONSUMERS OF EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE

2

Credits

Undergraduate

A writing intensive course that will expound on the use of evidence-based nursing practice. This course will provide students with an understanding of the issues pertaining to global health. Focus will be placed on utilization of scientific inquiry to achieve cost-effective, high quality patient outcomes. Emphasis will be placed on economic, social, political, and professional trends in relation to their implications for a continually changing practice and utilization of the research process. Prerequisites: NUR 307, 310. All Level I nursing courses.

NUR 3300

COMMUNITY SERVICE

1

Credits

Undergraduate

This course is designed to allow students to provide volunteer service to individuals/groups in the surrounding community through existing community agencies. The student will choose the type of service desired from a group of agencies agreeing to participate with William Carey University’s School of Nursing for this elective experience. This course may be repeated a maximum of 5 times for a maximum of 9 hours. Prerequisite: Admission to nursing major.

NUR 3320

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FOR RNS

2

Credits

Undergraduate

NUR 3810

CROSS CULTURAL SERVICE IMMERSION

2

Credits

Undergraduate

This travel/study course is designed to increase the student's cultural self-awareness while immersed in a non-English speaking (NES) society. Aspects of cultural self-awareness will be explored utilizing concepts from transcultural nursing theory and evidenced-based nursing research. Prerequisite: Admissions to nursing major.

NUR 3820

INTRODUCTION TO TRANSCULTURAL NURSING

2

Credits

Undergraduate

This course provides the student with an introduction to various theories of transcultural nursing. It is designed to aid nursing students in learning about culture, values, belief systems, and various practices unique to identified cultures. The goal is to improve the student's understanding of awareness of cultural sensitivity.

NUR 3870

CLINICAL APPLICATION OF LABORATORY TESTS

1

Credits

Undergraduate

This course teaches clinical laboratory diagnostic tests and procedures as they relate to the identification and diagnosis of systemic disorders of the human body. This includes blood chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, and a variety of other laboratory tests. Prerequisite: Admission to nursing major.

NUR 3880

INTRAVENOUS NURSING

1

Credits

Undergraduate

This course applies critical thinking approaches to understanding intravenous management across the life span. General principles of intravenous maintenance and pharmacology with utilization of the nursing process are applied from a clinical perspective (health promotion and disease management) in the context of individual patient-centered scenarios. Prerequisite: Admission to nursing major.

NUR 3910

APPLIED PHARMACOLOGY: PHARM ACROSS THE LIFE SPAN

2

Credits

Undergraduate

Applies critical-thinking approaches to understanding pharmacotherapeutics across the life span. General principles of pharmacology and the nursing process are applied from a clinical perspective (health promotion and disease management) in the context of individual patient-centered scenarios. Prerequisite: Admission to nursing major.

NUR 3920

NURSING EXTRAS

2

Credits

Undergraduate

Applies critical thinking skills in order to develop a basic proficiency to complex nursing content and skills. Focuses on nursing process, developing care plans, documentation, nursing implications of medication administration, and nursing implications of diagnostic testing. Prerequisite: Admission to nursing major.

NUR 3930

WOMEN'S HEALTH ISSUES

2

Credits

Undergraduate

Exploration of the latest developments in women's health. The student will investigate selected topics through Internet, journal, and library searches. The student should receive an appreciation for current issues that affect women and the health care system that serves them. Prerequisite: Admission to nursing major.

NUR 3940

DEATH AND DYING

2

Credits

Undergraduate

Addresses needs of the patient and the patient's extended support system during the processes of dying, death, grief, and bereavement. Explores needs across the life span as well as some of the transcultural and spiritual aspects surrounding death and dying. Designed to enhance the knowledge base of the future health care worker in order to provide care for the patient and their support system faced with issues at the end of life such as grief, bereavement, loss, palliative care, and legal and ethical aspects of the death and dying process. The course also addresses theories and terminology surrounding end of life issues and explores the concepts of hospice, palliative care, and advanced directives. Prerequisite: Admission to nursing major.

NUR 3950

LEGAL AND ETHICAL ASPECTS OF NURSING PRACTICE

2

Credits

Undergraduate

Designed to encourage students to formulate health care decisions based on legal parameters and ethical principles. Examines legislation that impacts nursing and provides guidelines for providing safe effective care within legal boundaries. Ethical theories and principles are analyzed as they are applied to dilemmas frequently encountered in nursing practice. Prerequisite: Admission to nursing major.

NUR 3960

STUDY SKILLS & TEST TAKING STRATEGIES FOR NURSING STUDENTS

2

Credits

Undergraduate

Nursing elective. Provides an introduction to the strategies necessary for reading assigned texts, comprehending the content and successful test taking sills. Focuses on identifying personal learning style, time-management skills, improving concentration; vocabulary development; reading comprehension; study skills; and test-taking strategies. Prerequisite: Admission to nursing major.

NUR 3970

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH NURSING

2

Credits

Undergraduate

Nursing elective. Focuses on an apolitical approach to understanding how the environment works. Major aspects of our environment will be explored utilizing concepts from biology, chemistry, and health sciences. Causative factors of environmental damage and possible solutions will be explored. Emphasis is on primary prevention of environmental health stressors and integration of knowledge that can be applied to individuals, families, groups and communities. The proposed solutions and interventions will be addressed not only through the aspect of the professional nurse, but also from that as an informed and concerned citizen of the world. Prerequisite: Admission to nursing major.

NUR 3980

NURSING CARE OF OLDER ADULTS

2

Credits

Undergraduate

Exploration of the needs and nursing care of older adults. Examines the science of gerontological nursing. The focus is on implications related to myths, misconceptions, and current issues of aging that influence the nursing care of older adults. Prerequisite: Admission to nursing major.

NUR 3990

BASIC EKG INTERPRETATION FOR NURSES

2

Credits

Undergraduate

This course applies critical-thinking approaches to understanding the dynamics of the cardiac cycle. General principles of anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology are applied to the management of clients with cardiac dysrhythmias within the framework of the nursing process. Prerequisite: Admission to nursing major.

NUR 4020

APP PHARMCOLOGY: PHARMCOTHERAPEUTICS THROUGHOUT THE LIFESPAN

1

Credits

Undergraduate

Pharmacotherapeutics throughout the lifespan: This course applies critical-thinking approaches to understanding pharmacotherapeutics across the lifespan. General principles of pharmacology and the nursing process are applied from a clinical perspective (health promotion and disease management) in the context of individual patient-centered scenarios. Prerequisite: All Level I and II nursing courses.

NUR 4260

ADULT HEALTH NURSING II

6

Credits

Undergraduate

Focuses on advanced nursing care of adult clients with complex, multi-system medical/surgical health alterations. Emphasis is placed on facilitating effective care and coping skills for clients/families with complex alterations in body functions. Contemporary nursing concepts and interdisciplinary collaboration are used as a framework to facilitate client-centered, culturally competent care to a diverse patient population. Clinical experiences provide the student an opportunity to apply theoretical concepts and implement safe client care to adults and selected groups in a variety of settings, within the scope of practice of the baccalaureate prepared registered nurse. Prerequisite: All Level II nursing courses.

NUR 4380

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING

3

Credits

Undergraduate

The concepts of humankind, society, environment, health, and nursing are integrated throughout the course. Humankind is viewed as a community consisting of individuals, families and groups. The impact of society on the community as viewed through culture is explored. The extent to which environment affects the health of the community is explored. Theories of communication, teaching/learning, change, and group process are discussed in relationship to society's influence on the community. Health promotion and maintenance of all age groups and cultures are emphasized. Epidemiological concepts applied to communicable diseases are emphasized. The role of the community health nurse is explored from the perspective of the Christian viewpoint. Prerequisite: NUR 311 and NUR 313.

NUR 4390

NURSING MANAGEMENT OF CLIENT CARE

9

Credits

Undergraduate

This course focuses on effective utilization of clinical reasoning necessary for professional nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on contemporary issues and management concepts, as well as development of the skills of delegation, conflict management, time management and leadership necessary to managing the care of multiple clients and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team. This course focuses on advanced nursing care of clients across the lifespan with complex multi-system health problems. Concepts of clinical judgment, priority setting, decision making, legal and ethical practice are integrated throughout the course. Clinical experiences provide the student an opportunity to apply theoretical concepts and implement safe care to clients and selected groups in a variety of settings. This course will prepare the student for ACLS/PALS certification. Emphasis is placed on preparation and remediation for successful completion of the NCLEX-RN examination. Prerequisite: Successful completion of al previous nursing courses.

NUR 6130

ROLE DEVELOPMENT FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR

2

Credits

Doctoral

This course explores the skills necessary to develop as a nurse administrator. These include facilitating collaborative relationships, team-building, problem-solving/decision making, consumer advocacy, conflict resolution, and managing change effectively. Emphasis is placed on developing and articulating a vision for the practice of nursing administration within a complex healthcare delivery system.

NUR 6210

INFORMATICS IN NURSING EDU AND INTRO TO PROF NURSING

3

Credits

Master's

3 hours. The informatics portion of this course examines a variety of informatics theories, models, and issues within complex healthcare systems. Content is directed toward assisting the student to understand system planning, analysis, implementation and evaluation. The course also explores utilization of information technology as well as information generation and management as it affects nursing practice. The introduction to professional writing portion of this course provides an overview of the basic concepts of scholarly writing in nursing through application of American Psychological Association (APA) style requirements for professional writing. Readings, discussion, and writing projects have an emphasis on writing conventions, style, design, and APA formatting.

NUR 6230

RESEARCH METHODS AND APPLICATIONS IN NURSING

4

Credits

Master's

This course explores the methodology and application of nursing research and its relevancy to nursing education, nursing practice, and the student’s specialty focus area. Emphasis is on research design, implementation and application of research. The student will also explore evidence-based practice models, quality improvement models, and grading levels of evidence. Prerequisite: It is recommended that NUR623, NUR668 and NUR669 be taken in immediate succession.

NUR 6340

NURSING EDUCATION PRACTICUM

3

Credits

Master's

The purpose of this course is to synthesize nursing education theory in practicum experiences. The educator role is practiced under the supervision of a preceptor. Prerequisite: NUR 666.

NUR 6600

HEALTH CARE POLICY & RESOURCE ALLOCATION

2

Credits

Master's

This course focuses on a critical examination of health policy as it impacts health care delivery, particularly related to access, cost and quality. Principles of health care economics and fiscal resource management will be explored through the use of case studies and participative learning activities.

NUR 6610

TEACHING ADVANCED ASSESSMENT ACROSS THE LIFESPAN

3

Credits

Master's

This course emphasizes the transfer of knowledge to clinical practice as students apply teaching-learning theory and assessment techniques to the healthcare of clients of all ages and the education of professional caregivers. Analysis and synthesis of assessment findings are related to relevant client history, cultural and psychosocial client characteristics, normal anatomy and physiology, and normal growth and development.

NUR 6620

TEACHING PATHOPHYSIOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY ACROSS THE LIFESPAN

2

Credits

Master's

This course focuses on teaching concepts of the pathophysiologic processes in disease states. Emphasis is on teaching pharmacology and nursing-related measures for health promotion as well as in illness for diverse populations across the lifespan.

NUR 6630

THEORETICAL FOUND. OF PROF/ADVANCED PRACTICE IN NURSING

2

Credits

Master's

Nursing theories and concepts are addressed as frameworks for guiding professional and advanced practice nursing. Concepts and theories are drawn from nursing, behavioral, natural, and applied sciences. Students explore the nature of theory development in nursing, examine the relevance of concepts, and analyze selected frameworks and theories. An historical analysis of nursing’s professional progress to its present state provides the background for analysis, discussion, and evaluation of different frameworks and theories.

NUR 6640

ROLE DEVELOPMENT FOR THE NURSE EDUCATOR

2

Credits

Master's

This course will explore the various roles of a nurse educator in an academic setting through gaining an understanding of competencies needed for teaching, scholarship, service, and more. Students will gain a fundamental knowledge and acquire skill sets to facilitate learning for pre-licensure nursing students using various modalities for teaching, learning, and evaluation. Issues, complex theories, and concepts in nursing education will be examined.

NUR 6650

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRAM PLANNING

2

Credits

Master's

Focus is on the nature of curriculum development and program planning in higher education based on educational theories and principles. The development of curricula for a variety of academic programs in nursing education are explored. Major societal, educational, and professional influences on nursing education are examined.

NUR 6660

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES AND EVALUATION OF STUDENT LEARNING

2

Credits

Master's

This course explores a variety of teaching and evaluation strategies for both the theory and clinical components of nursing education. An emphasis will be placed on innovative, evidence-based practices. This course includes a 45-hour clinical component intended to help the student put acquired strategies into practice.

NUR 6670

ISSUES AND TRENDS IN ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSING

1

Credits

Master's

This course provides a forum for the discussion of emerging issues and trends encountered in the areas of nursing education, population focused practice, case management, simulation, and nursing administration. Emphasis is on the educator’s critical analysis and management of these issues.

NUR 6680

CAPSTONE PROJECT PLANNING

2

Credits

Master's

Facilitated by a member of the graduate faculty, the student will discover and develop an evidence base for an original capstone project related to the student’s specialty focus area. The student will begin the professional manuscript to be completed in NUR 669. Prerequisite: NUR 623. It is recommended that NUR668 be taken the term immediately following NUR623.

NUR 6690

CAPSTONE PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION AND ANALYSIS

1

Credits

Master's

Facilitated by a member of the graduate faculty, the student will implement and analyze findings of the capstone project developed in NUR 668. The student will develop a poster for professional presentation and complete a manuscript from which a publishable article can be derived. Prerequisites: NUR 623, NUR 668. It is recommended that NUR669 be taken the term immediately following NUR668.

NUR 6700

TESTING AND EVALUATION FOR NURSE EDUCATORS

3

Credits

Master's

This course applies theories and strategies of measurement and evaluation of student learner outcomes to nursing education. Different methodologies are explored to measure student learning in the classroom and clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on item writing, test development, test analysis, and clinical evaluation. Concepts covered include identifying and selecting test instruments, determining reliability and validity, appropriate means of test administration, and alternate methods of student evaluation.

NUR 6720

CLINICAL SUPERVISION FOR NURSE EDUCATORS

3

Credits

Master's

This course will have a one (1) hour theory component and a two (2) hour clinical component. The theory component of the course will explore the role of the nurse educator in the clinical supervision of pre-licensure nursing students. Current theory, standards, strategies, and evaluation techniques will be explored. The clinical component will provide the graduate student an opportunity to assist in the clinical supervision of pre-licensure students. The graduate student will develop communication techniques, evaluation tools, and practical experience for clinical supervision. Other aspects the student will explore include clinical scheduling, pre-conference, post-conference, time management, ethical and legal responsibilities, as well as, the safe management of patient care. 45 hours - theory; 90 hours - clinical supervision.

NUR 6800

ORGANIZATIONAL SYSTEMS AND LEADERSHIP

3

Credits

Master's

This course examines concepts, models, and theories utilized for strategic management and planning in contemporary healthcare delivery. Emphasis will be placed on facilitation of the knowledge skills and attitudes related to organizational and systems leadership to promote high quality and safe patient care.

NUR 6810

HEALTHCARE ECONOMICS AND FINANCE

3

Credits

Master's

This course examines health care from an economic perspective. Emphasis is on the allocation of health care resources in public and private health care funding in addition to the role of managed care systems with relation to financial management, management control systems, budgeting and nurse staffing.

NUR 6820

HEALTHCARE SIMULATION FOR NURSE EDUCATORS

3

Credits

Master's

This course is designed to explore selected concepts and theories to guide simulation pedagogy. These concepts and theories will be examined within the context advancing nursing knowledge and practice with a focus on medium and high-fidelity simulation. Simulation theories will be utilized to develop and implement strategies for teaching and evaluating simulation activities in the classroom and simulation lab.

NUR 6830

INTEGRATING HOLISTIC HEALTHCARE IN NURSING EDUCATION

3

Credits

Master's

This course examines the practice theories and nursing standards in the foundational concepts of Holistic Nursing. Emphasis is placed on investigating current trends and issues and capitalizing on transpersonal care and healing through the art of holistic nursing and the human health experience. Self-assessments, cognitive therapies, spirituality in nursing, and ethics in holistic practice are also an integral focus of the course.

NUR 6840

GERONTOLOGY NURSING: CARING FOR AN AGING POPULATION

3

Credits

Master's

Gerontology Nursing is designed to increase awareness of the aging process, improve recognition of age-related changes in the older adult patient, and enhance communication skills with older adult patients and their families. This course provides a foundation for developing geriatric sensitive care throughout the care continuum with added emphasis on determining and addressing geriatric specific social determinants of health. (Upon successful completion, 30 continuing education credits (CEU) can be awarded and applied towards the Gerontology Nursing Certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC))

NUR 6980

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT & FISCAL POLICY

3

Credits

Master's

NUR 7130

THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF ORGANIZATIONS AND ADMINSTRATION

3

Credits

Doctoral

This course explores the differences among administration, leadership, and management. The historical development, current trends, and future directions of administrative/ leadership/ organization theories will be analyzed to identify the relevant skills and principles to develop a personal administrative theory. The student will also analyze organizational and individual factors that influence administration. Concepts and principles underlying organizational structure, behaviors, and management will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on practical application of these skills and principles to facilitate an efficient and effective institutional environment. Further emphasis will be on critical application of knowledge and principles of organization to a complex organization.

NUR 7150

INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY

3

Credits

Doctoral

This course critically analyzes the role of the nurse administrator in selecting, implementing, and evaluating information systems and technology in health care. Legal and ethical issues are explored. Emphasis is placed on the utilizing information systems and technology in achievement of health care consumer outcomes.

NUR 7200

HUMAN RESOURCE IN HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION & EDUCATION

3

Credits

Doctoral

This course focuses on the competencies required of the nurse administrator in relation to delegation, assignments, problem solving, evaluation, and resource utilization. Concepts and principles and legal implications associated with the selection, development, and evaluation of faculty and/or staff will be examined. Emphasis is on development of the skills necessary for an upper level academic or healthcare organization administrator.

NUR 7210

CREATING AN ONLINE EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT

3

Credits

Doctoral

This course analyzes the principles of electronic technology with the theoretical concepts underlying the process of teaching effectively using distance learning strategies. Design barriers and advantages, required resources, syllabi development, and implementation are emphasized.

NUR 7220

HEALTHCARE AND TEACHING IN THE GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT

3

Credits

Doctoral

This course examines economic, legal, and ethical issues, barriers, and strategies as they relate to healthcare and teaching in the global environment. Teaching across cultures and geographic boundaries effectively using technology and teaching strategies will be emphasized.

NUR 7230

HEALTHCARE ECONOMICS AND FINANCE

3

Credits

Doctoral

This course is an integration of the economic and finance principles essential for diverse healthcare delivery systems. Students will analyze current and future factors impacting healthcare delivery. Emphasis is on identifying opportunities for the nurse administrator to facilitate change in equitable allocation of healthcare resources for the improvement of health outcomes.

NUR 7240

HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS, INSURANCE, AND MANAGED CARE

3

Credits

Doctoral

This course provides a critical review of the major healthcare delivery systems. Emphasis will be placed on concepts underlying the design, function, management, and regulation of health insurance and managed healthcare plans. Historical development, current trends and factors that have an influence on healthcare policies, health insurance, and managed care systems will be examined for impact on diverse healthcare consumer groups.

NUR 7250

ADVANCED CURRICULUM ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION

3

Credits

Doctoral

This course analyzes the role of the nurse educator and administrator in assessing the implementation, evaluation, and revision of the nursing curriculum. Emphasis will be placed on assessment of the effectiveness of the nursing curriculum and evaluation of the curriculum based on industry and accreditation standards in the local, regional, and national settings. Concepts of curriculum revision will be explored that reflect the philosophy and mission of the academic institution, trends in nursing education, stakeholders, and communities of interest. Prerequisite: NUR 633.

NUR 7260

ROLE PERSPECTIVES AND PRACTICUM

3

Credits

Master's

NUR 7340

PROGRAM EVALUATION

3

Credits

Doctoral

This course analyzes the role of systematic and comprehensive evaluation in nursing education programs. Theoretic concepts and qualities of effective evaluation and measurement are explored. Emphasis is placed on relating program outcomes with the mission and philosophy of the nursing program. Prerequisite: NUR 633, 730.

NUR 7350

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING

3

Credits

Doctoral

This course analyzes the theoretical foundations of strategic management and planning. The processes by which strategic management and planning facilitate the effectiveness of an organization will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on applying principles and concepts to develop and evaluate a strategic plan. Prerequisite: NUR 633, 730, 734.

NUR 7480

ADVANCED RESEARCH DESIGNS AND METHODS

3

Credits

Doctoral

This course analyzes the elements of the research process as it applies to nursing education or administration. Emphasis is placed on evaluating, critiquing current nursing research, and developing a pilot research project.

NUR 7990

ACADEMIC WRITING FOR DOCTORAL STUDENTS

2

Credits

Doctoral

The purpose of this course is to assess and advance the student's scholarly writing abilities in preparation for doctoral level courses and the dissertation process. This course will focus on formal research writing and the use of the American Psychological Association formal. The student will create a synthesis of the literature and communicate the information through writing complex material.

NUR 8000

STATISTICS

3

Credits

Doctoral

This course explores the methods of statistical analysis and decision-making. Methods of data collection, sampling, hypothesis-testing, and decision-making are included. (Student must have evidence of a statistics course/research experience within the past ten years. Emphasis is placed on gaining competency in utilizing statistical software packages. Pre/Co-requisite: NUR 748.

NUR 8010

RESEARCH PROCESS I

3

Credits

Doctoral

This course explores the initial processes involved in nursing research. Emphasis is placed on ethical and legal considerations and conducting a literature review. Prerequisites: NUR 748, 800.

NUR 8020

RESEARCH PROCESS II

3

Credits

Doctoral

This course is intended to identify a researchable problem. Emphasis is placed on developing: a problem statement, purpose, hypotheses/ research questions, and identifying a research design. Prerequisites: NUR 748, 800, 801.

NUR 8030

RESEARCH PROCESS III

3

Credits

Doctoral

This course is designed to develop and defend a research proposal. Prerequisites: NUR 748, 800, 801, 802.

NUR 8040

RESEARCH PROCESS IV

4

Credits

Doctoral

In this course, the student conducts and defends the research identified in NUR 802 and 803. Prerequisites: NUR 748, 800, 801, 802, 803.

NUR 8050

RESEARCH PROCESS V

3

Credits

Doctoral

This course serves as an extension for the dissertation process as needed by students. The course may be repeated up to three times. Prerequisite: NUR 801.

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HAE 3010

INTRO TO ADMINISTRATION AND EDU FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

3

Credits

HAE 3040

TEACHING STRATEGIES

3

Credits

HAE 3070

TESTING AND GRADING IN HIGHER EDUCATION

3

Credits

HAE 3100

INTRODUCTION TO LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

3

Credits

HAE 3130

STATISTICS FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

4

Credits

HAE 4010

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

3

Credits

HAE 4040

CLASSROOM/CLINICAL SUPERVISION OF THE HEALTH PROF STUDENT

3

Credits

HAE 4070

HUMAN RESOURCES AND BUDGETS

3

Credits

HAE 4100

INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH/EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE

3

Credits

HAE 4130

ADMINISTRATION AND CLASSROOM PRACTICUM

3

Credits

HAE 4160

CULTURAL COMPETENCY FOR THE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL

3

Credits

HIM 3110

FOUNDATIONS OF HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

4

Credits

HIM 3120

ADVANCED HEALTHCARE COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

4

Credits

HIM 3130

FUNDAMENTALS OF DISEASES

4

Credits

HIM 3140

INTRODUCTION TO HEALTHCARE STATISTICS & RESEARCH METHODS

3

Credits

HIM 3150

HEALTH DATA CONTENT AND STRUCTURE

4

Credits

HIM 3160

ANALYSIS OF HEALTHCARE DATA

4

Credits

HIM 3170

DIAGNOSTIC AND PROCEDURAL CODING

5

Credits

HIM 4010

SUPERVISORY MANAGEMENT FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

3

Credits

HIM 4020

QUALITY EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT