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NURS 311 - Nursing I Introduction to Health Care (3 cr) The course is designed as the basis upon which all other nursing courses develop and expand. The student is introduced to the nursing process and skills of critical thinking, decision making, and ethics/law in order to understand the health care needs of people of diverse cultures across the life span. Data collection is introduced via normal system approach. Prerequisites: NURS 231 . Corequisite: Corequisites: NURS 313 , 315 , 317 .
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NURS 322 - Nursing III Clinical Component (2 cr) Weekly clinical focuses will guide the student in applying theory from NURS 320 to patients in a variety of clinical settings, including acute inpatient units and a community mental health setting. Prerequisites: NURS 311 , 313 , 315 , 317 . Corequisite: Corequisite: NURS 320 .
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NURS 324 - Nursing Research (2 cr) Course is designed to introduce concepts of nursing research. The focus is on the professional nurse as a consumer of research in health and nursing. The student further develops skills in critical thinking and ethical decision making in the development of a nursing research project using the research process. Elementary concepts of statistics and the use of computer technology are introduced related to nursing research. R.N.s with permission of department chair.
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NURS 326 - Essentials in Clinical Pharmacology/Pathophysiology in Nursing (2 cr) The second course in a two-course sequence that presents clinical pharmacology and pathophysiology emphasizing rationales and safe drug administration, relationships of drug mechanisms to disease processes, effects of lifespan on drug therapy, application of nursing research to pharmacologic principles. Alterations in biologic processes that affect the body’s homeostasis and various dysfunctions of biologic systems are examined. The rationale for diagnosis and therapeutic interventions in introduced. Prerequisites: NURS 317 .
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NURS 330 - Patient-Centered Care: Foundations of Nursing (4cr) This didactic and clinical course includes concepts of professional nursing. The student is guided in the application of the nursing process in the provision of safe, multi-dimensional, patient-centered care. Prerequisites: Admission into Nursing program. Corequisite: All first-semester nursing courses.
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NURS 331 - Performance Outcomes I (1 cr) In this lab course, the student will develop basic nursing interventions aimed at providing patient-centered care. Prerequisites: Admission into the Nursing program. Corequisite: All first-semester nursing courses.
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NURS 332 - Patient-Centered Care: Older Adult (2 cr) This didactic course includes concepts regarding the aging process and life adjustment situations facing the older adult. Emphasis is placed on the provision of safe, multi-dimensional, patient-centered care of this vulnerable population. Prerequisites: Admission into the Nursing program. Corequisite: All first-semester nursing courses.
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NURS 333 - Health Assessment (3 cr) This didactic and lab course includes skills needed to conduct a comprehensive, in-depth assessment of a patient’s health status, health patterns, physical examination, and health history. Emphasis is placed on development of clinical judgment, cultural humility, and sensitivity. Prerequisites: Admission into the Nursing program. Corequisite: All first-semester nursing courses.
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NURS 334 - Pharmacotherapeutics (3 cr) This didactic course includes concepts of pharmacology and pharmacological principles underlying safe therapeutic interventions. This course focuses on an introduction to nursing responsibilities regarding pharmacologic therapy within vulnerable populations. Prerequisites: Admission into the Nursing program. Corequisite: All first-semester nursing courses.
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NURS 335 - Nursing Informatics (3cr) This didactic course understanding of the concepts of health information technology, health information management, health and information literacy, and places an emphasis on the practicing nurse’s obligation to protect that confidentiality and privacy of clients. Technical expertise is developed in clinical documentation and other patient care systems as well as applications designed to assist in the acquisition, interpretation and understanding of data, information and knowledge Prerequisites: Acceptance into the nursing program. Corequisite: All first-semester nursing courses.
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NURS 340 - Patient Centered Care: Behavioral Health (5 cr) This didactic and clinical course includes concepts of mental health principles and the provision of safe, multi-dimensional, patient-centered care for patients experiencing ineffective coping behavior and mental health disorders. Emphasis is placed on at-risk patients and groups in vulnerable populations. Prerequisites: All first-semester nursing courses. Corequisite: All second-semester nursing courses.
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NURS 341 - Performance Outcomes II (1 cr) In this lab course, the student will develop intermediate nursing interventions aimed at providing patient-centered care. Prerequisites: All first-semester nursing courses. Corequisite: All second-semester nursing courses.
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NURS 342 - Patient-Centered Care: Adult Health I (6 cr) This didactic and clinical course includes concepts designed to implement the nursing process in the care of patients experiencing chronic illness within vulnerable populations. Emphasis is placed upon evidence-based practice in the provision of safe, multi-dimensional, patient-centered care. Prerequisites: All first-semester nursing courses. Corequisite: All second-semester nursing courses.
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NURS 344 - Human Genetics with Ethical Applications (3cr) This course provides the student an introduction to the science of genetics and genomics and explores the psychosocial impact that the presence of a genetic condition has on the patient and family. The course explores ethnic, racial, cultural considerations when presenting genetic information and providing genetic services. The course examines issues nurses need to consider when assisting people to access genetic testing or services.
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NURS 411 - Nursing IV Community Health Care (3 cr) This course is designed to expand the student’s knowledge of people as an individuals, as members of a family, and as members of a community. Emphasis is placed on levels of prevention. With guidance, the student will identify socioeconomic, environmental, political, religious, and ethical aspects of health care which affect the health-illness continuum and the client’s aspects. The student will be able to assess community health problems, identify appropriate nursing interventions and community resources in planning nursing care of diverse populations in a variety of settings. Content topics related to school health, occupational health, home visiting, and public health are introduced. Prerequisites: NURS 324 ; R.N.s-NURS 410 . Corequisite: Corequisite: NURS 411 .
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NURS 413 - Nursing IV Clinical Component (3 cr) This course is designed to correlate theory with practice. The student will be able to assess community health problems, identify and apply appropriate nursing interventions and community resources in planning nursing care of diverse populations in a variety of settings. Prerequisites: NURS 324 ; R.N.s-NURS 410 . Corequisite: Corequisite: NURS 411 .
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NURS 415 - Nursing V Health Care of Children and Families (3 cr) This course is designed to examine the biophysical and psychosocial development, illness care, and health maintenance of the neonate, infant, toddler, preschool, school-age, and adolescent child. This course builds upon knowledge gained in NURS 316 - Nursing II Health Care of the Adult . The student will apply the nursing process utilizing critical thinking skills for the diverse health care alterations in the younger populations. Prerequisites: NURS 316 , 318 , 320 , 322 , 326 . Corequisite: Corequisite: NURS 417 .
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NURS 417 - Nursing V Clinical Component (2 cr) This course is designed to provide opportunities for exploration, application, and integration of theory content of Health Care of Children and Families to enhance priority setting and decision making skills, collaboration, and use of organizational skills. A variety of clinical settings, such as a community hospital and a university-based teaching hospital, will be utilized which will expose the student to diverse social, cultural and economic aspects of the health care of children and families. Prerequisites: NURS 320 , 322 , 326 . Corequisite: Corequisite: NURS 415 .
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NURS 419 - Nursing VI Health Care of Women (3 cr) This course is designed to examine the biophysical and psychosocial aspects of human reproductive function, childbearing, sexuality, illness care, and maintenance for the woman through the life span. The student will apply the nursing process utilizing critical thinking skills for the diverse health care alterations in the female population. Prerequisites: NURS 320 , 322 , 411 , 413 , 426 , 428 . Corequisite: Corequisite: NURS 421 .
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NURS 421 - Nursing VI Clinical Component (2 cr) This clinical course is designed to provide opportunities for exploration, application, and integration of theory content of obstetric and gynecologic nursing to women throughout the life cycle. A variety of hospital, community health settings will be utilized to expose the student to diverse social, cultural, and economic components of the woman/family system. Prerequisites: NURS 320 , 322 , 411 , 413 , 426 , 428 . Corequisite: Corequisite: NURS 419 .
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NURS 422 - Nursing VII Health Care of the Adult: Gerontology Focus (3 cr) This course is designed to examine illness care, rehabilitation care, health counseling, and education for the gerontological client and family. This course builds upon knowledge gained in NURS 316 (Health Care of the Adult—medical-surgical focus). The diverse social, cultural, economic, and political components of older populations will be explored. Prerequisites: NURS 411 , 413 , 426 428 . Corequisite: Corequisite: NURS 424 .
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NURS 424 - Nursing VII Clinical Component (3 cr) This clinical course is designed to provide opportunities for application and integrations of theory content of gerontological nursing. A variety of health care settings will be used to expose the student to a diverse social, cultural, economic, and political component of older populations. The student will apply the nursing process utilizing critical thinking skills to the multiple alterations in health for older populations. Prerequisites: NURS 411 , 413 , 428 , 426 . Corequisite: Corequisite: NURS 422 .
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NURS 426 - Nursing VIII Health Care of the Adult With Complex Problems (3 cr) This adult health nursing course focuses on the therapeutic nursing interventions used to restore health to adults who are experiencing acute and/or complex health problems. Analyzes deviations from health with attention to the implications for the individual as well as the family in coping with health problems. Analyzes the client’s health care needs and the resources to meet them in collaboration with the client and health providers. Incorporates ethical and legal issues involving clients with complex needs. Prerequisites: NURS 316 , 318 , 320 , 322 , 324 , 326 . Corequisite: Corequisite: NURS 428 .
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NURS 428 - Nursing VIII Clinical Component (2 cr) This medical-surgical clinical course of adult health care nursing focuses on planning and providing care for persons with complex health needs. Complex and multisystem needs are explored in-depth. Selected clinical experiences in specialty areas ICU, CCU, ER, open heart surgery, and cardiac cath lab are arranged. Prerequisites: NURS 316 , 318 , 320 , 322 , 324 , 326 . Corequisite: Corequisite: NURS 426 .
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NURS 430 - Patient-Centered Care: Children & Families (4 cr) This didactic and clinical course is designed to implement the nursing process in the care of children and families with emphasis on health promotion and the provision of safe, multi-dimensional, patient-centered care. Prerequisites: All 2nd-semester nursing courses. Corequisite: All 3rd-semester nursing courses.
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NURS 431 - Performance Outcomes III (1 cr) In this lab course, the student will develop advanced nursing interventions aimed at providing patient-centered care. Prerequisites: All second-semester nursing courses. Corequisite: All third-semester nursing courses.
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NURS 432 - Patient-Centered Care: Adult Health II (6 cr) This didactic and clinical course is designed to implement the nursing process in the care of patients experiencing acute, life-threatening illness within vulnerable populations. Emphasis is placed on provision of safe, multi-dimensional, patient-centered care. Prerequisites: All 2nd-semester nursing courses. Corequisite: All 3rd-semester nursing courses.
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NURS 434 - Management and Issues in Health Care (3 cr) This course is designed to examine current health care issues influencing professional nursing practice. The student is introduced to management principles and leadership roles and responsibilities within different health care organizations and settings. Prerequisites: NURS 415 , 417 , 426 , 428 .
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NURS 436 - Senior Capstone Seminar (1 cr) Focus is on preparing for the National Council Licensure Examination-RN (NCLEX-RN). Emphasis will be placed on test-taking strategies and development of personalized plans of study to assist in preparing students for NCLEX-RN success. Prerequisites: Last semester pre-licensure senior students.
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NURS 438 - Patient-Centered Care: Childbearing Family (3 cr) This didactic and clinical course is designed to implement the nursing process in the care of the child-bearing family. Emphasis is placed on health promotion and the provision of safe, multi-dimensional, patient-centered care. Prerequisites: All second-semester nursing courses. Corequisite: All third-semester nursing courses.
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NURS 441 - Information Management (3 cr) This didactic course includes concepts of basic computer skills, information literacy, information management and patient care technology. This course introduces and discusses public and institutional policies important to health care technologiy, communication, and documentation of interventions, with an emphasis on privacy, confidentiality, and security. This course will address technology issues important to the future of nursing and health care. Prerequisites: All third-semester nursing courses. Corequisite: All fourth-semester nursing courses.
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NURS 442 - Patient-Centered Care: Population Health (5 cr) This didactic and clinical course includes concepts relevant to the interprofessional and intraprofessional role of the nurse in assisting communities to develop and implement plans for health promotion and injury prevention activities across the lifespan, with emphasis on health disparities and vulnerable populations. Prerequisites: All third-semester nursing courses, or permission of instructor. Corequisite: All fourth-semester nursing courses.
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NURS 443 - Leadership (3 cr) This theory course focuses on leadership roles of the professional nurse. Concepts include leadership theory, professionalism, workplace issues, change implementation and conflict resolution, healthcare and regulatory policies, management and financial resources, role delineation and delegation, promoting a culture of quality and safety, and career development. Prerequisites: All third-semester nursing courses. Corequisite: All fourth-semester nursing courses.
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NURS 444 - Capstone Immersion Experience (4 cr) This clinical course allows the student to assume the professional nursing role in providing safe, multi-dimensional, patient-centered care in diverse healthcare environments. Prerequisites: All third-semester nursing courses. Corequisite: All fourth-semester nursing courses.
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NURS 445 - NCLEX-RN Preparation (1 cr) This didactic course focuses on preparing the student for the National Council Licensure Examination-RN (NCLEX-RN). Emphasis is placed on test-taking strategies and development of personalized plans of study to assist students prepare for NCLEX-RN success. Prerequisites: Last semester pre-licensure senior students. Corequisite: All fourth-semester nursing courses.
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NURS 510 - Health Care Delivery Systems: Political, Social, and Economic Influences (3 cr) This theory course is designed to further develop the knowledge, skills, values, meaning, and experiences necessary for assuming a leadership role in health care delivery services. The focus is on an in-depth assessment of socially and culturally diverse populations. Students explore the physiological and psychological variants in health which influence client outcomes. Content includes the analysis of common health disparities and the identification of evidence-based strategies to effect change. Health services delivery systems are analyzed for appropriateness in meeting the dynamic and ever-changing health profile of clients. This is the last course in the RN-to-BSN sequence, and is held as graduate credit on the graduate transcript.
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NURS 512 - Theoretical Foundation in Nursing (3cr) This course focuses on evaluating the factors and issues influencing the development of theory in nursing. Theoretical terminology and criteria for the evaluation of theories are examined. Linkages applied between theory, practice, and research is explored. Prerequisite/corequisite: NURS 510 .
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NURS 514 - Research Methods for Health Professionals I (3cr) This course provides a survey of research in nursing with a focus on evaluating nursing research for usability in practice. A major focus will be on quantitative research. Prerequisites: NURS 512 .
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NURS 516 - Research Methods for Health Professionals II (3cr) This course focuses on critiquing research as a method in evaluating evidence-based practice standards and guidelines. A major focus will be on qualitative research and outcomes.
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NURS 518 - Grant Writing (3cr) This course focuses on the formulation of a fundable project of study, identification of potential funding sources, and development of the elements in a proposal. Students will finalize a complete funding proposal, including problem statement, work plan, resource plan, evaluation methods, and budget. Prerequisites: NURS 512 . Prerequisite/corequisite: NURS 514 .
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NURS 522 - Assessment and Evaluation in Nursing Education (3cr) This course integrates concepts of assessment and evaluation into a nursing education framework. Students analyze assessment/evaluation concepts, models, and frameworks applicability for students, faculty, curricula, and programs. Prerequisites: NURS 512 and NURS 514 .
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NURS 524 - Teaching Strategies in Nursing Education (3cr) This course provides preparation for employment and development of competencies as educators in academic and other complex organizations. Course concepts include functioning within the education environment; teaching learning process; adult learning strategies; use of technology; research abilities; and developing effective communication skills with diverse groups. Prerequisites: NURS 522 .
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NURS 526 - Curriculum Development and Evaluation in Nursing Education (3cr) This course is designed for persons who are or will be engaged in teaching within nursing education settings. The primary focus is the process of curriculum development; philosophical, social, political, economic, and professional issues that need to be considered in planning curricula; evaluating existing curricula; and changing curricula are examined. Prerequisites: NURS 524 .
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NURS 530 - Nursing Leadership Internship I (4cr) A practicum experience designed for application, demonstration, and synthesis of theory and competencies related to the roles of administrator or nursing education leader. Learning experiences are planned and negotiated to meet individual learning goals in the context of preceptor supervised experiences. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.
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NURS 532 - Nursing Leadership Internship II (5cr) A practicum experience designed for application, demonstration, and synthesis of theory and competencies related to the role of nurse administrator or nursing education leader. Learning experiences are planned and negotiated to meet individual learning goals in the context of preceptor supervised experiences. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.
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NURS 540 - Advanced Health Assessment Throughout the Lifespan (4cr) This course focuses on refining and strengthening advanced health assessment and clinical judgments across the lifespan and provides a foundation for planning therapeutic interventions for well and ill patients. A problem-focused and comprehensive database is developed and communicated through oral, written, and practicum methods. This included complete functional, spiritual and family assessment, health history, physical examination and appropriate laboratory and diagnostic data. Cultural and developmental variations of their patient will be emphasized. This course includes 50 hours of lab practicum. Prerequisite/corequisite: NURS 510 .
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NURS 541 - Advanced Pathophysiology (3cr) This course provides an advanced understanding of the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying human disease processes. The manifestation of pathophysiologic alterations will be analyzed in a systems approach as well as common diagnostic testing and pathologic processes. Prerequisite/corequisite: NURS 540 .
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NURS 542 - Advanced Pharmacology (3cr) This course focuses on the application of pharmacological agents (prescription and over the counter) used to treat acute and chronic health problems of vulnerable populations across the lifespan. Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics principles and current research form the foundation for discussion of selected drug groups. Emphasis is given to indications, mechanisms of action, dosages, adverse side effects, cost containment, and patient education. Prerequisite/corequisite: NURS 541 .
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NURS 543 - Diagnostic Reasoning (2cr) This course is designed to further develop the advanced diagnostic reasoning skills necessary for advanced practice nurses through the use of case studies and simulation experiences. Corequisite: NURS 541 .
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NURS 544 - Genetics for the Healthcare Provider (3cr) This course provides an introduction to the clinical applications of genetics, providing the student with the most recent scientific knowledge as well as assisting them in applying this to their practice as an advanced practice nurse. Prerequisites: NURS 541 .
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NURS 545 - Primary Care-Women’s Health (3cr) This course provides an opportunity for participation in the management of common acute (or episodic) and chronic conditions, which promote the health of women through advanced practice interventions. This course includes 60 practice hours. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.
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NURS 546 - Primary Care-Peds and Family (4cr) This course provides an opportunity for participation in the management of common acute (or episodic) and chronic conditions, which promote the health of children and families through advanced practice interventions. This course includes 120 practice hours. Prerequisites: NURS 545 .
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NURS 547 - Primary Care-Adult I (3cr) This course provides an opportunity for participation in the management of common acute (or episodic) and chronic conditions, which promote the health of adults through advanced practice interventions. This course includes 120 practice hours. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.
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NURS 548 - Primary Care-Adult II (4cr) This course provides an opportunity for participation in the management of common acute (or episodic) and chronic conditions, which promote the health of adults through advanced practice interventions. This course includes 180 practice hours. Prerequisites: NURS 547 .
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NURS 549 - Primary Care-Gerontology (2cr) This course provides an opportunity for participation in the management of common acute (or episodic) and chronic conditions, which promote the health of older adults through advanced practice interventions. This course includes 60 practice hours. Prerequisite/corequisite: NURS 547 .
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NURS 550 - Role Transition (2cr) This course focuses on promoting role development and role satisfaction of the advanced practice nurse. Emphasis is placed on role adjustment, the advance practice nurse’s role in primary care, regulatory regulations, and marketing skills. Prerequisites: All 500-level NURS courses as required by program/concentration.
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NURS 600 - Transition to Doctoral Practice (1-9cr) This prerequisite course is intended for post-masters in nursing students requiring additional precepted clinical practicum hours to reach a total of 540 hours prior to full admission into the third year of the DNP program. The number of credits the student needs to complete will depend on the number of clinical hours completed in their masters in nursing program and will be negotiated between the program track coordinator and student. One credit is equivalent to 60 clinical hours. This course is repeatable to a maximum of 9 credits.
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NURS 610 - Introduction to Health Informatics and Systems Thinking (3cr) Introduction to the field of nursing informatics, current state of the science, major issues for research and development. Includes theoretical models of nursing informatics; nursing roles; information processing and data management; data acquisition and data representation; information system standards, system architecture, and networking; evaluation; and ethical/social issues in healthcare informatics. The course will also include information on the delivery of consumer health information; Internet-based information delivery, access to patient information, and privacy issues; quality of consumers’ health information health literacy; design and development of consumer health information resources; consumer access to clinical information; and current research. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.
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NURS 612 - Translating Research into Practice I (3cr) This course focuses on advanced applications of evidence-based practice. The course emphasizes foundational and advanced concepts of evidence-based practice and requires application of principals of EBP, thorough literature searches, appraisals of literature and development of draft project proposal. Prerequisite/corequisite: NURS 610 .
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NURS 614 - Translating Research into Practice II (3cr) Synthesis of knowledge regarding implementation models and strategies used for translating evidence into practice is the focus of this course. Students explore organizational aspects of change influencing innovation, quality improvement, and program evaluation. Developing and preparing to implement and evaluate a translational science project is a component of the course. Prerequisites: NURS 612 .
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NURS 616 - Health Behaviors in Vulnerable Populations (3cr) This course focuses on an in-depth analysis of the theoretical and research literature that supports health behavior change in vulnerable populations. Students will have the opportunity to critically evaluate theories/models applicable to health behavior and to complete an intensive analysis of a health behavior relevant to their area of research. Prerequisite/corequisite: NURS 610 .
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NURS 618 - Healthcare Systems Quality and Improvement (3cr) This course provides an application of measurement, data management, and statistical analysis principles to quality improvement and patient safety challenges. The focus is on the importance and design of effective measures, the selection of appropriate analysis tools, and their application to quality and safety improvement challenges in healthcare. Prerequisites: NURS 610 and NURS 612 . Corequisite: NURS 614 and NURS 620 .
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NURS 620 - Strategic Resource Management in Nursing and Health Systems (3cr) The design and execution of strategies to manage human and financial resources within complex health systems. The course has two central themes: (1) How to think systematically and strategically about managing an organization’s human and financial assets, and (2) How to implement these strategies to achieve the organization’s objectives. Corequisite: NURS 614 and NURS 618 .
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NURS 622 - Emerging Diseases and Population Health (3cr) This course focuses on integration and synthesis of clinical prevention and population health for individuals and populations utilizing advanced nursing practice strategies for the promotion of health and prevention of disease across the life span. Prerequisites: NURS 616 .
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NURS 624 - Leadership in Complex Health Systems (3cr) This course focuses on the analysis and evaluation of theories and research that influence leadership in complex systems. Leadership is explored in the complex system domains of education, health service, research, informatics, and public policy. Internal and external sources of knowledge are evaluated and used to enhance leader behavior/s. Core competencies and strategies for leadership effectiveness are examined and evaluated. Prerequisites: NURS 614 , NURS 616 , and NURS 618 .
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NURS 626 - Statistical Inferences for Evidence-Based Practice (3cr) This course provides the student an opportunity to perform statistical analysis appropriate for use in evidence-based practice. Prerequisites: Basic statistics course completed with a grade of B or better, and NURS 614 .
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NURS 630 - DNP Project (1-3cr) This course provides the student with an opportunity to investigate a clinical problem of relevance to the student’s practice setting. Students work under the direction of a faculty committee to prepare a written and oral report of their findings. This course may be split into 2 semesters, with completion in the final semester of the student’s academic program. This course includes 180 clinical practice hours. This course is repeatable once, to a maximum of three credits. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.
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NURS 632 - DNP Practicum (1-6cr) The course provides the opportunity for the student to have a mentored experience, under faculty supervision, where the DNP competencies can be explored and mastered in an area of the student’s choice. This course may be split into two semesters, with completion in the final semester of the student’s academic program. This course includes 360 clinical practice hours. This course is repeatable once, to a maximum of six credits. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.
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PHAR 311 - Chemical Properties of Drugs (2 cr) Principles of chemical stability and chemical properties as they relate to drug molecules. Topics to be covered include functional group analysis, solubility, oil/water partitioning, organic acids and bases, and drug decomposition and metabolism.
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PHAR 312 - Pharmaceutics I (Calculations) (2cr) Pharmaceutics I examines the system of weights and measures and the arithmetical and mathematical expertise required for the compounding, dispensing, and utilization of drugs. Basic technical aspects of dispensing drugs and medical terminology will be discussed. Classes will consist of lecture, case presentations and drill and practice (both problem sets and computer based). This course is limited to first-year pharmacy students.
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PHAR 321 - Biomedical Sciences I (2cr) This course provides students with an overview of advanced biomedical science topics such as biochemistry, molecular biology, and cell biology that will serve as a foundation for immunology, medical microbiology, pathophysiology, toxicology, pharmacogenomics, pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics as relevant to pharmacy students. This course will appraise how these biomedical processes apply to healthcare professions. This course is limited to first-year pharmacy students.
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PHAR 339 - Essentials of Pharmacogenomics (2cr) The rapidly emerging discipline of pharmacogenomics addresses the heritable variability in the way a person, based on their genetic makeup, responds to drugs. This course will introduce student pharmacists to topics in genetics, cell biology, molecular biology, and biochemistry as relevant to the field of pharmacogenomics. Additionally, student pharmacists will be introduced to some common laboratory techniques currently in use in pharmacogenomics research labs and quickly evolving topics such as economics, informatics, and policy. The course will serve as the foundation for future discussions in pharmacogenomics in the more advanced pharmacy curriculum and prepare pharmacists as key players in the future of personalized medicine. This course is limited to first-year pharmacy students. Prerequisites: PHAR 321 .
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PHAR 349 - Nonprescription Products (3cr) This course addresses nonprescription products and examines the pharmacist’s role in helping the public choose appropriate products. The course will address nonprescription drug pharmacology, adverse effects, drug-drug interactions, and drug-food interactions. Other non-pharmacological over-the-counter products will be discussed, including devices and durable medical equipment. The pharmacist’s role in dispensing these products will also be addressed. This course is limited to first-year pharmacy students.
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PHAR 402 - Physical Pharmacy (3 cr) Designed to teach students the basic principles related to physical phenomena and stability as well as introduce them to a variety of factors that influce drug dosage form design and stability.
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PHAR 408 - Pharmaceutics (3 cr) Parmaceutics builds upon the concepts discussed in physical pharmacy and focuses on drug dosage forms and delivery systems, their design, drug delivery to the body through a variety of routes, and factors affecting drug delivery.
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PHAR 409 - Immunology and Biotechnology (2 cr) Students will learn basic functions of the immune system, elements of the pharmaceutical applications of biotechnology, and be introduced to the chemotherapy of infections.
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PHAR 412 - Pharmaceutics II (4cr) Pharmaceutics II emphasizes the study of legal, practical, and scientific basis of drug products and pharmaceutical delivery systems. It presents physicochemical theories, terminology, pharmaceutical skills, and interpretation of performance of pharmaceutical products. This course is limited to first-year pharmacy students. Prerequisites: PHAR 312 . Corequisite: PHAR 413 .
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PHAR 413 - Pharmaceutics and Compounding (1cr) This course introduces and develops skills and techniques required to formulate, evaluate, and prepare compounded pharmaceutical preparations and manufactured products. This course is limited to first-year pharmacy students. Corequisite: PHAR 412 .
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PHAR 421 - Biomedical Sciences II (3cr) This course builds upon the foundational knowledge presented in Biomedical Sciences I and explores advanced biomedical science topics such as immunology, oncology, and medical microbiology that will serve as a foundation for pathophysiology, toxicology, pharmacology, and pharmacotherapeutics as relevant to pharmacy students. This course will appraise how these biomedical processes apply to healthcare professions. This course is limited to first-year pharmacy students.
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PHAR 431 - General Biochemistry (4 cr) This course is designed to be a general introduction to biochemical compounds, processes, and concepts for students in the pharmacy program. Topics such as enzyme mechanisms, therapeutic use of enzyme inhibitors, effects of drugs on various metabolic pathways, signal transduction, and biotransformation provide basic information for subsequent pharmacy courses in the training of students for the practice of pharmacy, including passage of the Pharmacy Board examination. Four lectures per week.
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PHAR 437 - Integrated Pathophysiology I (3cr) This course builds on the foundational knowledge presented in Biomedical Sciences I and II. Student pharmacists will be provided with the pathophysiology of the endocrine, nervous, GI, and musculoskeletal systems, as well as other topics as appropriate. These topics will serve as a foundation for pharmacology, therapeutics, and pharmacogenomics as relevant to future pharmacists. This course is limited to first-year pharmacy students.
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PHAR 438 - Integrated Pathophysiology II (3cr) This course builds on the foundational knowledge presented in Biomedical Sciences I and II and Integrated Pathophysiology I. Student pharmacists will be provided with the pathophysiology of the cardiovascular, renal, respiratory, and reproductive systems, as well as other topics as appropriate. These topics will serve as a foundation for pharmacology, therapeutics, and pharmacogenomics as relevant to future pharmacists. This course is limited to first-year pharmacy students.
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PHAR 443 - Fundamentals of Physiology (5 cr) Analysis of basic facts and concepts relating to cellular processes, organ systems, and their control. Three lectures, one conference, one lab per week.
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Philosophy |
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PHIL 100 - Introduction to Liberal Arts Study (3 cr) This course prepares students for a successful academic career through the cultivation of valued skills in the liberal arts such as critical reading and analysis; writing and discussion; and argument and debate. Students are exposed to a series of primary texts, complied by the course faculty, dealing with a range of diverse creative, intellectual, and ethical ideas, Students are also introduced to many helpful campus resources as well as university transition strategies such as time management, study skills, information literacy, note-taking, technology usage, and test anxiety coping skills.
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PHIL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy (3 cr) An introductory consideration of language, meaning, and inference; of knowledge, truth, and certainty; of types (schools) of philosophy; of arguments regarding the existence of God; and of values.
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PHIL 210 - Social Philosophy (3 cr) Analysis of theories of the nature of humans, social institutions, social ethics, social purposes, patterns of relationship, and the problem of freedom and regulation.
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PHIL 304 - Philosophy of Religion (3 cr) An analysis of certain elements of religious thought. Problems of religious language, knowledge and faith, and the existence of God and evil will be examined from various religious perspectives.
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PHIL 305 - History of Philosophy (3 cr) Survey of the major movements in philosophy from ancient Greece to the 20th century.
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PHIL 306 - Twentieth-Century Philosophy (3 cr) Emphasis on pragmatism, existentialism, and analytic philosophy.
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PHIL 315 - Ethics (3 cr) Problems of choice within the context of society as considered by representatives of various philosophical and Christian traditions.
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Photography/Computer Imagery |
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PHOT 281 - Digital Photography (3 cr) Fundamentals of digital photographic production. Topics include basic understanding of DSLR camera functioning, image capture, digital image software, basic manipulation tools and techniques, lighting, composition, and visual thinking. Emphasis is placed on technical proficiency and individual artistic expression. Students must have a digital camera with manual controls and RAW format capabilities (DSLR recommended). Previously titled Black and White Photography I (thru Fall 2012), then Basic Photography.
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PHOT 282 - Darkroom Photography (3 cr) Fundamentals of analog black and white photography and darkroom techniques. Topics include understanding of a 35mm film camera functioning, film processing, darkroom printing, lighting, exposure selection, composition, and visual thinking. Previously titled Black and White Photography II (thru Fall 2012), then Intermediate Photography.
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PHOT 290 - History of Photography (3 cr) An introductory course which explores, through student emulation and experimentation, the compositional sensibilities and aesthetic strategies of both historic and contemporary photographers. From Fall 1995 to Spring 1999, and again from Fall 2013-Spring 2016, was offered as PHOT 280. From Fall 1999 to Spring 2013, and again from Fall 2016 to Spring 2018, was offered as PHOT 380.
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PHOT 381 - Studio Photography (3 cr) This course serves as an introduction to the methodology and technology of studio photography. Emphasis is placed upon product and portrait photography, tabletop design, and lighting techniques. Prerequisites: PHOT 383 .
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PHOT 382 - Medium and Large Format Photo (3cr) This class will present a chance for students to experience image taking through the use of the analog process for large format imagery. Students will be introduced to 2 1/4, 4x5, and 8x10 film for camera and film. Prerequisites: PHOT 282 .
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PHOT 383 - Color Light in Photography (3 cr) This course explores the digital techniques, history, and imagery in color photography. Topics include how theory relates directly to the practice of making color imagery and the exploration of conceptual ideas and techniques for photographic exploration. Prerequisites: PHOT 281 .
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PHOT 385 - Digital Imagery Manipulation (3 cr) This course is an intermediate level Photoshop class which investigates techniques and approaches to digital manipulation within the context of photography. Topics include fine-tuning photographic adjustments, non-destructive editing techniques, and the creation of composite photographs as solutions to creative and technical problems. A basic understanding of Photoshop is expected upon entering this course. Previously titled Computer Digital Imagery (Spring 1995 - Fall 2012), and Digital Imagery (Spring 2013 - Spring 2018). Prerequisites: PHOT 281 .
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PHOT 389 - Image and Meaning (3 cr) As a continually evolving and expanding artistic medium, photography is becoming increasingly more difficult to define. Through research, theory, and practice, this course will investigate the current aesthetic trends in photography in the context of contemporary art and culture. Prerequisite/corequisite: PHOT 381 .
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