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2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Course Numbering System
The first digit in each course designation is intended to indicate the level of the course. In addition, the first digit also roughly indexes the student’s year of study at the University.
Courses numbered 001 to 099 are non-baccalaureate developmental courses.
Courses numbered 100 to 299 are lower-division.
Courses numbered 300 to 499 are upper-division.
Courses numbered 500 to 599 are graduate level, and may be taken by advanced upper-division, post-baccalaureate, or graduate students for undergraduate or graduate credit.
Courses numbered 600 to 699 are graduate level. These courses may be taken by undergraduate students only on an individual basis, and only with prior, case-by-case approval of the program director of the program offering the course (or his/her designee).
Courses numbered 700 to 799 are doctoral level.
Courses numbered 1000 and above not listed in this catalog because these are professional-level courses carrying University credit, which do not typically apply to credentials or degrees offered by the University. These courses are recorded on student transcripts.
Students should consult relevant sections of this catalog, as well as college and program advising staff, in order to determine which courses are appropriate for their level of study, and which courses satisfy degree requirements for various programs of study.
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NURS 233 - Nursing Care of Children Laboratory Units: 2
Application of nursing process in the direct care of infant, toddler, pre-school, school-age, and adolescent population. Emphasis is placed on teaching and health promotion in varied clinical settings. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of the Director of the School of Nursing. Enrollment Requirements: NURS 212B , NURS 221 and NURS 222 . Simultaneous enrollment in NURS 232 and NURS 491 . Twelve hours of laboratory.
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NURS 260 - Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Units: 2
Theories and concepts related to the dynamics of individuals undergoing acute and chronic psychosocial self-care deficits. Focuses on use of self, therapeutic communication, and nursing process. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of the Director of the School of Nursing. Enrollment Requirements: NURS 200 , NURS 201 , 202, NURS 210 , and NURS 211 . Simultaneous enrollment in NURS 212A , NURS 220 , NURS 221 , and NURS 261 .
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NURS 261 - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Lab Units: 2
Therapeutic interventions for individuals exhibiting self-care deficits related to psychiatric disorders. Focuses on promotion of mental health in diverse clinical settings. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of the Director of the School of Nursing. Enrollment Requirements: NURS 200 , NURS 201 , 202, NURS 210 , and NURS 211 . Simultaneous enrollment in NURS 212A , NURS 220 , NURS 221 , and NURS 260 . Six hours of laboratory.
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NURS 300 - Fundamentals of Nursing Communication and Skills Units: 4
Introduction to professional and clinical issues in nursing. Theoretical and conceptual approaches to nursing, the nursing process, basic nursing skills, therapeutic communication, legal/ethical issues, basic leadership and cultural issues are included within the context of Orem’s Self-Care Nursing model. Describes the dimensions of the professional role as provider of care, teacher, advocate, coordinator of care, and member of the profession. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of the Director of the School of Nursing. Enrollment Requirements: Simultaneous enrollment in NURS 301 , NURS 302 , NURS 314 and NURS 315 .
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NURS 301 - Practicum: Fundamentals of Nursing Units: 3
Structured simulated experience in the Nursing Skills Laboratory and clinical activities in long-term nursing settings. Focuses on application of clinical skills and techniques, medication administration, therapeutic communication and use of nursing process. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of the Director of the School of Nursing. Enrollment Requirements: Simultaneous enrollment in NURS 300 , NURS 302 , NURS 314 and NURS 315 .
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NURS 302 - Introduction to Pharmacology for Accelerated BSN Students Units: 1
Explores the introductory pharmacology principles, including the basics to pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics. Patient education needs regarding the use of pharmaceutical agents in health promotion will be explored. This course will include how drugs are named, classified and administered; pharmacologic actions; common therapeutic uses; side and adverse effects; and nursing administration issues/precautions. Drug categories included are the central and autonomic nervous system agents, agents for chronic pain management, and glycemic agents. Course content is similar to NURS 202 due to requirements of the Board of Registered Nursing, but concepts are treated at a higher theoretical level. Building on prior educational experiences and the ability to analyze and synthesize, students are expected to be self-directed learners. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for NURS 496 -5. Enrollment Requirements: NURS 300 , NURS 301 , NURS 314 , NURS 315 . Consent of instructor. All pre-nursing core courses.
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NURS 310 - Nursing Assessment for the RN Units: 2
Health assessment including history taking, physical examination and documentation of findings, interpretation of diagnostic testing, psychosocial assessment techniques and health promotion across the life span for the RN-to-BSN student. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of the Director of the School of Nursing. Enrollment Requirements: NURS 350 , NURS 351 . Simultaneous enrollment in NURS 311 .
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NURS 311 - Nursing Assessment for the RN Laboratory Units: 1
Clinical practice of health assessment including history taking, physical examination and documentation of findings, interpretation of diagnostic testing, psychosocial assessment techniques and health promotion across the life span for the RN-to-BSN student. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of the Director of the School of Nursing. Enrollment Requirements: NURS 350 , NURS 351 . Simultaneous enrollment in NURS 310 . Three hours of laboratory.
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NURS 312 - Pathophysiology and Pharmacology Units: 4
Systematic review of the principles of pharmacology with a focus on specific pharmacological agents in relation to pharmacokinetic effects on all body systems. Reviews related pathophysiological disruptions to normal system functioning, provides pathophysiological rationale for nursing interventions and the impact of these alterations on the individual throughout the life span. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of the Director of the School of Nursing.
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NURS 314 - Health Assessment, Teaching, and Health Promotion Units: 4
Introduction to health assessment including history-taking, physical examination of body systems, and documentation of findings across the life span. Includes the principles of patient education and health promotion and concept integration into the formation of nursing care plans. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of the Director of the School of Nursing. Enrollment Requirements: Simultaneous enrollment in NURS 300 , NURS 301 , NURS 302 , and NURS 315 .
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NURS 315 - Practicum: Health Assessment and Teaching Units: 2
Clinical application of health assessment techniques across the life span including history-taking, physical examination of body systems, and documentation in the simulated environment of Nursing Skills Laboratory. Application of assessment skills and the formation and implementation of patient education/health promotion nursing care plans in long term care settings. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of the Director of the School of Nursing. Enrollment Requirements: Simultaneous enrollment in NURS 300 , NURS 301 , NURS 314 , and 315.
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NURS 316A - Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Accelerated BSN Students I Units: 2
Introduction to the pathophysiologic basis for nursing diagnosis and nursing interventions used for deviations of endocrine, integumentary, sensory, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, chronic respiratory, and cardiovascular systems and the common pharmacological agents used for treatment of system dysfunction. Course content is similar to NURS 212A due to requirements of the Board of Registered Nursing, but concepts are treated at a higher theoretical level. Building on prior educational experiences and the ability to analyze and synthesize, students are expected to be self-directed learners. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of the Director of the School of Nursing. Enrollment Requirements: NURS 300 , NURS 301 , NURS 314 , and NURS 315 . Simultaneous enrollment in NURS 322 and NURS 323 .
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NURS 316B - Pathophysiological and Pharmacology for Accelerated BSN Students II Units: 2
Introduction to the pathophysiologic basis for nursing diagnosis and nursing interventions used for deviations of the hematological, acute/critical respiratory and cardiovascular, oncology renal/genitourinary, and neurological systems and the common pharmacological agents used for treatment of system dysfunction. Course content is similar to NURS 212B due to requirements of the Board of Registered Nursing, but concepts are treated at a higher theoretical level. Building on prior educational experiences and the ability to analyze and synthesize, students are expected to be self-directed learners. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of the Director of the School of Nursing. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirements: NURS 316A , NURS 322 , and NURS 323 . Simultaneous enrollment in NURS 324 and NURS 325 .
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NURS 320 - Nursing Care of Adults III Units: 2
Continues the study of principles of nursing care delivery for patients and families experiencing more complex medical-surgical health care problems and severe self-care deficits. Uses the nursing process as the foundation for standard therapeutic interventions. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of the Director of the School of Nursing. Enrollment Requirements: NURS 212B , NURS 222 and NURS 223 . Simultaneous enrollment in NURS 321 and NURS 352 .
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NURS 321 - Nursing Care of Adults III Laboratory Units: 2
Application of nursing theory and concepts in the delivery of health care to acutely ill adults with increasingly complex medical-surgical problems using the nursing process and the Orem Self-Care model. Employs an increasing emphasis on the professional roles of the nurse. Delivered in an eight-week term. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of the Director of the School of Nursing. Enrollment Requirements: NURS 212B , NURS 222 and NURS 223 . Simultaneous enrollment in NURS 320 . Twelve hours of laboratory.
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NURS 322 - Nursing of Adults in the Acute Care Setting I Units: 4
Principles of nursing care delivery focusing on adults and older adults experiencing health deviations of the integumentary, sensory, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, respiratory and cardiovascular, endocrine, hematological, renal/genitourinary systems in acute care settings. Focus on chronic system dysfunction where applicable. Uses nursing process as the foundation for standard nursing interventions. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of the Director of the School of Nursing. Enrollment Requirements: NURS 300 , NURS 301 , NURS 314 , and NURS 315 . Simultaneous enrollment in NURS 316A , NURS 323 , NURS 360 , and NURS 361 .
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NURS 323 - Practicum: Nursing of Adults in the Acute Care Setting I Units: 4
Clinical practice focusing on adults and older adults in acute care settings experiencing health deviations of the integumentary, sensory, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, endocrine, hematological, renal/genitourinary, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems. Focus on chronic dysfunction where applicable. Nursing care is provided through the use of Orem’s Self-Care model. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of the Director of the School of Nursing. Enrollment Requirements: NURS 300 , NURS 301 , NURS 314 , and NURS 315 . Simultaneous enrollment in NURS 316A , NURS 322 , NURS 360 , and NURS 361 .
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NURS 324 - Nursing of Adults in the Acute Care Setting II Units: 4
Principles of nursing care delivery focusing on adults in the acute care and critical care settings experiencing health deviations of neurological and immune systems including neoplastic diseases and trauma. Focus is on patients experiencing acute neurological, neurovascular, cardiovascular and respiratory conditions and those with complex, multi-system failure. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of the Director of the School of Nursing. Enrollment Requirements: NURS 316A , NURS 322 , NURS 323 , NURS 360 and NURS 361 . Simultaneous enrollment in NURS 316B and NURS 325 .
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NURS 325 - Practicum: Nursing of Adults in the Acute Care Setting II Units: 4
Clinical practice focusing on adults in acute care and critical care settings experiencing health deviations of neurological and immune systems including neoplastic diseases and trauma. This also includes those experiencing acute neurological, neurovascular, cardiovascular and respiratory conditions and those with complex, multi-system failure. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of the Director of the School of Nursing. Enrollment Requirements: NURS 316A , NURS 322 , NURS 323 , NURS 360 and NURS 361 . Simultaneous enrollment in NURS 316B and NURS 324 .
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NURS 330 - Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family for Accelerated BSN Students Units: 2
Introduction to the principles of nursing care for childbearing women and families including both normal and high risk conditions. Emphasis on health promotion in childbearing families in acute and outpatient settings. Course content is similar to NURS 230 due to requirements of the Board of Registered Nursing, but concepts are treated at a higher theoretical level. Building on prior educational experiences and the ability to analyze and synthesize, students are expected to be self-directed learners. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of the Director of the School of Nursing. Enrollment Requirements: NURS 316A , NURS 322 , NURS 323 , NURS 360 and NURS 361 . Simultaneous enrollment in NURS 324 , NURS 325 , NURS 316B , and NURS 331 .
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NURS 331 - Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family Laboratory for Accelerated BSN Students Units: 2
Application of the nursing process in the direct care of the normal and high-risk childbearing population. Emphasis is placed on teaching and health promotion in varied clinical settings. Course content is similar to NURS 231 due to requirements of the Board of Registered Nursing, but concepts are treated at a higher theoretical level. Building on prior educational experiences and the ability to analyze and synthesize, students are expected to be self-directed learners. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of the Director of the School of Nursing. Enrollment Requirements: NURS 316B , NURS 322 , and NURS 323 . Simultaneous enrollment in NURS 330 .
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NURS 332 - Nursing Care of Children for the Accelerated BSN Students Units: 2
Presents nursing concepts and theory that are related to normal and high-risk health care for the infant, toddler, school-age, and adolescent. Focuses on nursing care for children in the context of family. Emphasizes family-centered nursing care concepts involved in growth and development, health promotion, and acute illness. Nursing process is stressed in addressing both self-care requisites and deficits. Course content is similar to NURS 232 due to requirements of the Board of Registered Nursing, but concepts are treated at a higher theoretical level. Building on prior educational experiences and the ability to analyze and synthesize, students are expected to be self-directed learners. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of the Director of the School of Nursing. Enrollment Requirements: NURS 316B , NURS 324 , and NURS 325 . Simultaneous enrollment in NURS 333 .
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NURS 333 - Nursing Care of Children for Accelerated BSN Students Laboratory Units: 2
Application of family-centered nursing care for the infant, toddler, pre-school-age, and adolescent population. Emphasis is placed on teaching and health promotion in acute and ambulatory clinical settings. Course content is similar to NURS 233 due to requirements of the Board of Registered Nursing, but concepts are treated at a higher theoretical level. Building on prior educational experiences and the ability to analyze and synthesize, students are expected to be self-directed learners. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of the Director of the School of Nursing. Enrollment Requirements: NURS 316B , NURS 324 , and NURS 325 . Simultaneous enrollment in NURS 332 .
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NURS 350 - Role Transition for the RN Units: 2
Provides the Registered Nurse with the conceptual base for the practice of nursing, built around a core of theories and related concepts which will facilitate transition of the Registered Nurse to the baccalaureate nursing curriculum. Focus is on the roles of the professional nurse as advocate, educator, provider and coordinator of care. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students with RN license and admission to the RN-to-BSN nursing major. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of the Director of the School of Nursing.
Corequisite(s): NURS 351 .
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NURS 351 - Role Transition Seminar for the RN Units: 1
Returning Registered Nurses will apply, review, and validate concepts and theories related to medical-surgical, mental health, pediatrics and obstetrical nursing practice that are the basis for the upper-division baccalaureate nursing major courses. Seminar discussions of the application of these concepts to patient care in clinical settings. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students with RN license and admission to the RN-to-BSN nursing major. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of Program Director
Corequisite(s): NURS 350 .
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NURS 352 - Nursing Research Units: 3
An understanding of the research process and research utilization in clinical practice. Students develop skills in reading, analyzing and critiquing research related to nursing. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of the Director of the School of Nursing. Enrollment Requirements: NURS 222 and NURS 223 and simultaneous enrollment in NURS 320 and NURS 321 for generic nursing students only. Enrollment Requirement: NURS 350 , NURS 351 and NURS 370 and simultaneous enrollment in NURS 310 and NURS 311 for RN-to-BSN students only. Enrollment Requirement: NURS NURS 324 , NURS 325 , and NURS 316B and simultaneous enrollment in NURS 330 , NURS 331 , NURS 450 , and NURS 451 for ABSN students only.
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NURS 360 - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing for Accelerated BSN Students Units: 2
Principles of therapeutic communication and the nursing process for clients exhibiting acute and/or chronic self-care deficits related to psychiatric disorders. Overview of contemporary psychosocial treatment modalities with a focus on health promotion in diverse aggregate populations. Course content is similar to NURS 260 due to requirements of the Board of Registered Nursing, but concepts are treated at a higher theoretical level. Building on prior educational experiences and the ability to analyze and synthesize, students are expected to be self-directed learners. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of the Director of School of Nursing. Enrollment Requirements: NURS 300 , NURS 301 , NURS 314 , and NURS 315 . Simultaneous enrollment in NURS 316A , NURS 222 , NURS 223 , and NURS 361 .
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NURS 361 - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing for Accelerated BSN Students Laboratory Units: 2
Application of the nursing process with an emphasis on therapeutic interventions for individuals exhibiting acute and/or chronic self-care deficits related to psychiatric disorders. Focuses on health promotion of mental health in diverse populations across the continuum of mental health and illness. Course content is similar to NURS 260 due to requirements of the Board of Registered Nursing, but concepts are treated at a higher theoretical level. Building on prior educational experiences and the ability to analyze and synthesize, students are expected to be self-directed learners. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of the Director of the School of Nursing Enrollment Requirements: NURS 300 , NURS 301 , NURS 314 , and NURS 315 . Simultaneous enrollment in NURS 316A , NURS 222 , NURS 223 , and NURS 360 .
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NURS 370 - Health Promotion and Patient Education Strategies Units: 2
Integration, application and evaluation of specific information regarding health education and health promotion theory, research, and practice, which is essential to the professional nursing role, and critical to improving the health of individuals and the population at large. Explores the effects of developmental, motivational, and sociocultural factors on patient teaching, health education, and health promotion. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students admitted to RN-to-BSN nursing major. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of the Director of the School of Nursing. Enrollment Requirements: NURS 220 and NURS 221 (generic students only). Simultaneous enrollment in NURS 212B , NURS 222 , and NURS 223 for generic nursing students; or NURS 350 and NURS 351 for RN-to-BSN students.
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NURS 389 - Junior Level Nursing Externship Units: 2
Designed for the BSN students to work in a clinical setting and strengthen their professional nurse identity by working under the supervision of a clinical preceptor as a role model. Enrollment is limited to those students who have interviewed and have been chosen for the externship by the designated clinical agency. This course is an optional junior level experience. May be repeated for a total of four (4) units. Grading Basis: Credit/No Credit. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have received consent of instructor.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 230 and NURS 231 .
Corequisite(s): NURS 212B , NURS 222 and NURS 223 ;or NURS 320 and NURS 321 .
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NURS 396 - Special Topics in Nursing Units: 3
Introductory topics of interest to nursing and/or health science majors. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students with upper-division standing.
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NURS 440 - Community Health Nursing Units: 3
Focuses on the professional nurse’s role in working with aggregates in the community, exploring contemporary public health problems, and working collaboratively with the community as part of the interdisciplinary team. Includes the frameworks that guide community-based, population-focused practice and research to assist the student in developing skills in community assessment, program planning and practice interventions to help identified populations within the community maintain their optimum level of health. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of the Director of the School of Nursing. Enrollment Requirements: NURS 370 for generic nursing students only and simultaneous enrollment in NURS 441 or 447. Enrollment Requirement: NURS 324 , NURS 325 , NURS 330 , and NURS 331 and simultaneous enrollment in NURS 442 , NURS 447 , NURS 490 , and 495 for ABSN students.
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NURS 442 - Nursing CaseManagement of Vulnerable Populations Units: 2
Development of skills in managing the care of chronically ill patients in a community setting in order to maintain maximum levels of function and self care ability, to reduce hospitalization, manage symptoms, and increase quality of life for persons at risk. Focuses on nursing case management models, roles, and strategies used for managing high-risk client population in the community settings and for providing comprehensive care coordination, brokerage, monitoring, discharge planning, client/family advocacy, and nursing interventions. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of the Director of the School of Nursing. Enrollment Requirements: for generic students: NURS 440 and 441 and simultaneous enrollment in NURS 443 or NURS 445 , NURS 450 , NURS 451 , and NURS 490 . Enrollment Requirement for ABSN students: NURS 324 , NURS 325 , NURS 330 , and NURS 331 and simultaneous enrollment in NURS 440 , NURS 447 , and 495.
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NURS 445 - Practicum: Community-Oriented Nursing and Case Management Units: 3
Application of skills to manage the chronically ill or patients identified as members of a high-risk or vulnerable population in the community setting. Focuses on the maintenance of maximum levels of function and self-care ability, to reduce the need for hospitalization, manage symptoms, and increase quality of life for persons at risk. Implementation of nursing case management strategies and intervention will be used for managing high-risk or vulnerable client populations and for providing cost effective and comprehensive care coordination, brokerage, monitoring, and patient education. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of the Director of the School of Nursing. Enrollment Requirements: NURS 440 and 441.Simultaneous enrollment in NURS 442 , NURS 450 , NURS 451 , and NURS 490 . Nine hours of laboratory.
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NURS 447 - Public Health Nursing Practicum Units: 2
Provides clinical experience for registered nurses (RNs) working with diverse populations targeting public health problems. Involves work with community partners and health agencies to assess populations, develop programs, provide health education, and assist high-risk or vulnerable populations within the community attain and maintain their optimum level of health. Clinical practicum is a community-based and population-focused public health nursing practice that meets the requirements for CA BRN PHN certificate and Quad Council competencies for public health nursing. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for NURS 496-12. Enrollment Requirements: NURS 324 , NURS 325 , NURS 330 , and NURS 331 .
Corequisite(s): NURS 440 .
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NURS 450 - Nursing Leadership and Professional Issues Units: 3
Organizational theory and management practices applied to health care systems. The role of the nurse manager as leader and change agent in the delivery of care to patient groups and communities within complex and diverse health care settings. Contemporary issues affecting the delivery of health care and discipline and professional practice of nursing. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of the Director of the School of Nursing. Enrollment Requirements: NURS 324 , NURS 325 , and NURS 316B . Simultaneous enrollment in NURS 330 , NURS 331 , NURS 352 , and NURS 451 .
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NURS 451 - Nursing Leadership and Management Laboratory Units: 2
Application of organizational theory and management practices in health care settings. Development of skills and competencies for the frontline nurse manager within and beyond the walls of the acute care setting. Operationalizes the role of the nurse manager as leader and change agent in the delivery of care to patient groups and communities within complex and diverse health care settings. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of the Director of the School of Nursing. Enrollment Requirements: NURS 324 , NURS 325 , and NURS 316B . Simultaneous enrollment in NURS 330 , NURS 331 , NURS 352 , and NURS 450 . Six hours of laboratory.
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NURS 452 - Legal Aspects of Health Care Delivery Units: 3
Explores the legal issues related to health care delivery and health care providers. Includes negligence, malpractice, liability, informed consent, confidentiality, treatment of vulnerable persons, ethical dilemmas, advanced health directives, and licensure and practice acts. Open to non-nursing majors. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students with upper-division standing.
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NURS 480 - Family Nursing: Theory and Practice Units: 2
Introduction to the theory, research, and practice of family nursing. Includes an exploration of the current theoretical foundation of family nursing, elements of family assessment, cultural diversity among families, and nursing practice associated with family health patterns, health promotion, and interventions. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of the Director of Nursing. Enrollment Requirements: Completion of 200-level nursing courses and NURS 370 .
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NURS 490 - Transition to Nursing Practice Seminar Units: 1
Clinical decision making in a variety of patient care situations and case scenarios with emphasis on utilization of the steps of the nursing care process. Reviews the essentials of assessment, nursing diagnosis, goal setting, implementation and evaluation in multiple health deviations and across the life span. Assessment of the student’s basic nursing knowledge will be performed using a standardized nursing examination. Grading Basis: Graded Credit / No Credit. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of the Director of the School of Nursing. Enrollment Requirements: Simultaneous enrollment in NURS 442 , 443 or NURS 445 , NURS 450 , and NURS 451 for generic students. Simultaneous enrollment in NURS 440 , NURS 442 , NURS 447 , and NURS 495 for ABSN students.
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NURS 491 - Transition to Nursing Practice Internship Units: 1
Designed for traditional and accelerated BSN nursing students to work in a clinical setting and strengthen their professional nurse identity by working under the supervision of a clinical preceptor as a role model. Allows for acquisition of additional clinical practice in a real work setting. Grading Basis: Graded Credit/No Credit. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of the Director of Nursing.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 320 and NURS 321 for traditional BSN students; NURS 324 and NURS 325 for accelerated BSN students.
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NURS 493 - Nurse Externship Units: 2
Designed for traditional and accelerated BSN nursing students to work in a clinical setting and strengthen their professional nurse identity by working under the supervision of a clinical preceptor as a role model. Allows for acquisition of additional clinical practice in a real work setting. This course is an optional senior-level experience. NURS 493 may be substituted for NURS 491 if a student has an externship the final semester of the program. May be repeated three times for a total of six 6 units. Grading Basis: Graded Credit/No Credit. Enrollment Restrictions: For both traditional BSN and accelerated BSN programs, enrollment is restricted to students who have obtained consent of the Extern Program Coordinator.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 320 and NURS 321 for traditional BSN students; NURS 324 and NURS 325 for accelerated BSN students.
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NURS 496 - Special Topics in Nursing Units: 1-6
Advanced topics of interest to nursing and/or health science majors. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students with upper-division standing.
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NURS 497A - Nurse Externship in Quality Improvement in Patient Care Units: 1
Work in a clinical setting with a focus on current practices and quality improvement and patient safety. Grading Basis: Graded Credit/No Credit.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 320 and NURS 321 for traditional BSN students; NURS 324 and NURS 325 for accelerated BSN students. Requires consent of QI Externship Program Coordinator.
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NURS 497B - Nurse Externship in Quality Improvement in Patient Care Units: 2
Work in a clinical setting with a focus on current practices and quality improvement and patient safety. Grading Basis: Graded Credit/No Credit. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for NURS 496 -11.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 320 and NURS 321 for traditional BSN students; NURS 324 and NURS 325 for accelerated BSN students. Requires consent of QI Externship Program Coordinator.
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NURS 499A - Independent Study in Nursing Units: 1
Independent study in nursing. Project must be approved by the faculty sponsor/instructor prior to registration. May be repeated for a total of nine (9) units. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students with upper-division standing who have obtained consent of instructor.
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NURS 499B - Independent Study in Nursing Units: 2
Independent study in nursing. Project must be approved by the faculty sponsor/instructor prior to registration. May be repeated for a total of nine (9) units. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students with upper-division standing who have obtained consent of instructor.
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NURS 499C - Independent Study in Nursing Units: 3
Independent study in nursing. Project must be approved by the faculty sponsor/instructor prior to registration. May be repeated for a total of nine (9) units. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students with upper-division standing who have obtained consent of instructor.
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NURS 500 - Theoretical Bases of Nursing Research and Evidence Based Practice Units: 2
Exploration of the interface of theory, research and clinical practice. Middle range theories from nursing and other disciplines are examined for their potential use as a foundation for research and clinical practice in advanced nursing. Theory construction through the use of concept analysis techniques and basics of the research process is explored. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
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NURS 502 - Advanced Health Assessment Units: 2
The theory and practice of advanced health assessment and application to the advanced nursing role is examined. An emphasis on the analysis and synthesis of subjective and objective data to diagnose health problems and develop management plans is made. Students will focus on promotion of health in individuals across the age range and within the family, community, and cultural context. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program. Enrollment Requirements: NURS 503A must be taken concurrently.
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NURS 503A - Advanced Health Assessment Field Study Units: 1
Application of advanced health assessment techniques in the skills lab. Students will complete a health assessment and physical examination in the skills lab. In addition, students will integrate health promotion activities into lab assignments. The minimum requirement for this practicum is 45 hours. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program. Enrollment Requirements: NURS 502 must be taken concurrently.
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NURS 504 - Advanced Pathophysiology Units: 3
Exploration of the application of advanced knowledge of complex physiological functions and pathophysiological processes related to the care of individuals with altered health states across the life span. Alterations in function and adaptive, integrative and regulatory mechanisms at the molecular, cellular,organ and system levels are studied. The primary focus is to provide a foundation for clinical decision-making and management of health problems across the lifespan.
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NURS 506 - Advanced Pharmacology Units: 3
Examination of the theoretical basis for pharmacological treatment of common chronic health problems. Selected classifications of drugs with emphasis on the principles of pharmacokinetics, the pathophysiological basis for therapeutic use, adverse effects, drug interactions, contraindications for use, patient education on medication therapy, and issues of adherence are explored.
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NURS 508 - Health Care Policy Units: 2
Exploration of the characteristics of the current health care environment as it pertains to policy development, health planning, and economic management at the global, national, state and local levels. Multidisciplinary decisions regarding equitable distribution of existing sources, policy development, program evaluation, and client/population outcomes are examined. Students are introduced to the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research Quality and Quality and Safety Education for Nurses. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
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NURS 510 - Nursing Research Methods Units: 2
Refinement of the student’s understanding of the research process, qualitative and quantitative research design, and corresponding methods of analysis. Sampling theory, recruitment of participants, methods of data collection, reliability and validity, and scientific rigor are explored. Students analyze, evaluate, and interpret studies contributing evidence for practice and knowledge development. Students will prepare a draft proposal for their directed graduate project. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
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NURS 512 - Biostatistics for Advanced Nursing Practice Units: 3
Emphasizes the development of competency in terminology, concepts, and correct uses and interpretation of biostatistics by the advanced practice nurse to include assessing the quality of observed data and collecting quality data. The use of biostatistics for research and evidence-based practice projects is highlighted and the intersection of biostatistics and epidemiology is explored. Exercises include critical appraisal of research methods and practical application of statistical software packages. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
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NURS 514 - Epidemiology for Advanced Nursing Practice Units: 3
Emphasizes the development of competency in epidemiology for advanced nursing practice. Methods studied include rates, levels of prevention, vital statistics, modes of transmission, and models of causation. Practice phenomena are explored using case examples and nursing and healthcare-related outcomes. Assessment of the quality of observed data and collection methods will be performed. The intersection of biostatistics and epidemiology is explored. Exercises include the application of epidemiologic approaches to disease surveillance, treatment, communication, and prevention. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
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NURS 518 - Inter-professional Practice: A Trans-disciplinary Model of Healthcare Units: 2
Prepares the experienced healthcare professional to work as member of an inter-professional team providing care to the underserved in a trans-disciplinary practice. Disciplines addressed include medicine, pharmacy, social work, mental health, law, and integrative medicine. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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NURS 520 - Advanced Practice Care of the Pediatric Client Units: 2
Preparation of the advanced practice nurse to provide care to infants, children, and adolescents. Includes common developmental, behavioral, acute and chronic illness, and health promotion and maintenance. Includes specific pediatric primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention with etiology of condition or disease, differential diagnosis, and clinical management. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
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NURS 526 - Advanced Practice Care of Women in the Childbearing Years Units: 1
Preparation of the family nurse practitioner to provide care to women in the childbearing years. Overview of theory and research on the assessment and management of women to include concepts of gynecology, family planning, pregnancy and postpartum care, and menopause. Emphasis on health promotion of women throughout the lifespan. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
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NURS 530 - Advanced Practice Nursing Units: 2
Introduces competencies and other foundational components of advanced practice nursing for the Clinical Nurse Specialist and Nurse Practitioner. Subjects include history, roles, options, and choices that are associated with professional practice and career development. The role of technology, evidence-based decision making, leadership, change, collaboration, and outcomes of evaluation are explored. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
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NURS 531 - Advanced Practice Nursing Skills Lab Units: 1
Introduction to and practice of common skills and procedures used in the clinical patient office setting by the Advanced Practice Nurse. Includes identification of common diseases and disorders and the appropriate intervention by the Family Nurse Practitioner. Special emphasis is placed on patient consent, safety and efficacy in practice, and procedural skills used in patient care. Grading Basis: Graded Credit / No Credit. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students admitted to FNP track in the School of Nursing.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 530 .
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NURS 532A - Advanced Practice Management of Clients and Families Across the Life Span I Units: 3
Advanced study of the management of patients with common acute/chronic illnesses and health and developmental problems by advanced practice nurses in a variety of health care settings. The advanced practice nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for health promotion, assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute/chronic illness and client problems including prescription of pharmacological agents within a specialty area of clinical practice. Emphasis on developing sound clinical decision making and diagnostic reasoning skills is included. The APN uses theory, research, and best practices to manage the care of individuals, families, and populations, and works to provide quality, cost-effective care. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 502 , NURS 503A , NURS 504 , and NURS 506 .
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NURS 532B - Advanced Mental Health Management of Individuals Across the Lifespan Units: 2
In-depth exploration of psycho-therapeutic treatment modalities for individuals experiencing acute and chronic mental health needs. Emphasis on understanding, use, and evaluation of evidence-based psycho-therapeutic interventions with a range of psychiatric disorders across the lifespan. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 580 and NURS 583 .
Corequisite(s): NURS 533C .
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NURS 532C - Advanced Concepts of Palliative Care Nursing Across the Lifespan in Acute Care Units: 2
Provides an overview of the foundations of palliative care for individuals and their families who are experiencing serious illness within the inter-professional palliative care team. An emphasis of this course is the philosophy, theory, evidence based standards of care, and the inter-professional aspects of a comprehensive and compassionate system of palliative care for individuals and their families experiencing complex illness with uncertain timing of death. Current trends and business practices that affect provision of quality care and use of compassionate resources at the end of life are analyzed. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment is restricted to students who have obtained consent from the department.
Corequisite(s): NURS 533F or NURS 533G .
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NURS 532T - Advanced Practice Transitions of Care Management of Patients and Families Across the Care Continuum I Units: 3
Exploration of Transitions of Care concepts with emphasis of the evolution and core principles of nursing case management. Contemporary case management models across the health care continuum are analyzed. Case management competencies for beginner and advanced nursing practice will be studied. A major focus is identifying strategies that promote appropriate clinical outcomes of care, coordination of care, and cost-efficient utilization of resources using a system perspective. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for NURS 596 -4. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students admitted to the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) track.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 502 , NURS 503A .
Corequisite(s): NURS 533T-A .
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NURS 533A - Advanced Field Study: Advanced Practice Management of Clients and Families Across the Life Span I - CNS Units: 4
Clinical practicum allows for immersion of the Clinical Nurse Specialist in the role of the advanced practice nurse in the acute care setting. Using foundations of theory, research and other evidence, and tools for case management, students will manage clients across the life span in their area of clinical expertise. Students will be mentored by experienced advanced practice nurses in activities expected in the role. The minimum requirement for this practicum is 180 hours. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program. Enrollment Requirements: NURS 532A must be taken concurrently.
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NURS 533C - Advanced Field Study: Management of Individuals with Mental Health Needs Across the Lifespan Units: 4
Clinical practicum focuses on the role of the advanced practice psychiatric mental health nurse in assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning for individuals across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on the nurse’s role as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Incorporates psycho-therapeutic modalities used with individuals with mental health needs. The minimum requirement for this practicum is 180 hours. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 583 .
Corequisite(s): NURS 532B .
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NURS 533D - Advanced Field Study: Management of the Clients and Families Across the Life Span I - FNP Units: 4
Clinical practicum allows for immersion into the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) role of the advanced practice nurse in the primary care setting. Using foundations of theory, research, and other evidence, students will manage common acute illnesses in individuals throughout the lifespan in a variety of clinical sites. Continuation of the application of primary prevention strategies and health maintenance will be incorporated into care. Students will be mentored by advanced practice nurse practitioners or physicians in activities expected of the role. The minimum requirement for this practicum is 180 hours. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program. Enrollment Requirements: NURS 532A must be taken concurrently.
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NURS 533E - Advanced Field Study: Management of Clients and Families Across the Life Span I - APHN Units: 4
Clinical practicum allows for immersion into the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role of the advanced practice nurse in public health. Students will manage individual clients and aggregates in the arena of public health in a variety of settings. This practicum emphasizes the use of health promotion and disease prevention strategies to improve the health of the community and the nation. Activities at the individual level include: health screening, counseling, education, and evaluation of immunity and infectious disease. Activities at the aggregate level include: emergency response, disaster planning, community health assessment, and program implementation and evaluation. Students will be mentored by an experienced advanced practice nurse in activities expected of the role. The minimum requirement for this practicum is 180 hours. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program. Enrollment Requirements: NURS 532A must be taken concurrently.
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NURS 533F - Advanced Field Study: Advanced Management of Palliative Care Clients Across the Lifespan in Acute Care - NP Units: 4
The clinical practicum for the Nurse practitioner will focus on the physiological, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and bereavement aspects of care. Emphasis is on care of individuals with a serious or chronic illness and their families, which will require individualized, discriminating plans of care and implementing treatment plans and prescriptives for those experiencing complex symptoms. Development of expertise in reflecting the nursing perspective within the inter-professional team, and its contribution to transforming palliative care practice. Current practice issues such as APN role, billing and reimbursement will be addressed. Requires 180 clinical hours. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment is restricted to students who have obtained consent from the department. Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
Corequisite(s): NURS 532C .
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NURS 533G - Advanced Field Study: Advanced Management of Palliative Care Clients Across the Lifespan in Acute Care - CNS Units: 4
The clinical practicum is for the Clinical Nurse Specialist and will focus on the physiological, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and bereavement aspects of care. Emphasis is on care of individuals with a serious or chronic illness and their families, which will require individualized, discriminating plans of care and implementing treatment plans and prescriptives for those experiencing complex symptoms. Development of expertise in reflecting the nursing perspective within the interdisciplinary team, and its contribution to transforming palliative care practice. Current practice issues such as APN role, billing and reimbursement will be addressed. Requires 180 clinical hours. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment is restricted to students who have obtained consent from the department. Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
Corequisite(s): NURS 532C .
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NURS 533T-A - Advanced Field Study: Advanced Practice Transitions of Care Management of Patients and Families Across the Care Continuum I Units: 3
Clinical practicum for immersion in the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role in transitions of care nursing for patients and families in acute care and community settings. By providing direct patient care, CNSs influence care outcomes through expert consultation and implementing improvements in health care delivery systems. Students will collaborate to manage clients across the life span in their area of clinical experience. The minimum requirement for this practicum is 180 hours. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment limited to admission to CNS Program.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 502 , NURS 503A .
Corequisite(s): NURS 532T .
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NURS 533T-B - Adv Field Study: Adv Pract Transitions Care Mgmt of Patients & Families Across the Care Continuum I Units: 4
Clinical practicum of immersion in the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role in transitions of care nursing for patients and families in acute care and community settings. By providing direct patient care, CNSs influence care outcomes through expert consultation and implementing improvements in health care delivery systems. Students will collaborate to manage clients across the life span in their area of clinical expertise. The minimum requirement for this practicum is 180 hours. May not be taken for credit by students who have taken NURS 596 -5. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students admitted to the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) track.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 502 , NURS 503A .
Corequisite(s): NURS 532T .
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NURS 534A - Advanced Practice Management of Clients and Families Across the Life Span II Units: 2
Advanced study of the management of clients/families with acute/chronic illnesses and health problems by advanced practice nurses in a variety of health care settings. The advanced practice nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for health promotion, assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute/chronic illness and client problems including prescription of pharmacological agents within a specialty area of clinical practice. Emphasis on developing sound clinical decision making and diagnostic reasoning skills is included. The APN uses theory, research, and best practices to manage the care of individuals, families, and populations, and works to provide quality, cost-effective care. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 502 , NURS 503A , NURS 504 , and NURS 506 .
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NURS 534B - Advanced Mental Health Management of Groups and Families Across the Life Span Units: 2
An in-depth exploration of the psycho-therapeutic treatment modalities for groups and families experiencing acute and chronic mental health needs. Theory, research, and best practices are examined, with an emphasis on collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to provide quality, cost-effective care. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 532B .
Corequisite(s): NURS 535C .
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NURS 534C - Advanced Concepts of Palliative Care Nursing Across the Lifespan in the Community Units: 2
Introduces students to the advanced practice palliative and hospice care nurse in the care of patients/families with a serious or chronic disease experiencing progressive illness. The students will gain knowledge of the palliative care system, ranging from palliative care, hospice care, and family support services in bereavement. New trends, advances, and issues in home management of complex conditions, innovative delivery systems, legal, ethical and policy consideration will be explored. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment is restricted to students who have obtained consent from the department. Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
Corequisite(s): NURS 535F or NURS 535G .
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NURS 534T - Advanced Practice Transitions of Care Management of Patients and Families Across the Care Continuum II Units: 2
Advanced study of the management of patients with common acute and chronic illness by advanced practice nurses in a variety of health settings. Advanced practice nurse responsibility and accountability of transitions of care across the care continuum, evidence-based assessments and tools to identify high risk patient populations for hospital admission and readmission are discussed. Strategies for engagement in targeted interventions for patient and family-centered care planning and patient care for optimal outcomes are identified. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students admitted to the Clinical Nurse Specialist track.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 532T and NURS 533T-A or NURS 533T-B .
Corequisite(s): NURS 535T-A or NURS 535T-B .
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NURS 535A - Advanced Field Study: Advanced Practice Management of Clients and Families Across the Life Span II - CNS Units: 4
The clinical practicum allows for immersion of the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in the role of the advanced practice nurse in the community setting. Using foundations of theory, research and other evidence and the tools for case management, students will manage clients across the life span in their area of clinical expertise. Students will be mentored by an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist in activities expected in the role. The minimum requirement for this practicum is 180 hours. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program. Enrollment Requirements: NURS 534A must be taken concurrently.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 502 , NURS 503A , NURS 504 , and NURS 506 .
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NURS 535D - Advanced Field Study: Management of Clients and Families Across the Life Span II - FNP Units: 4
This clinical practicum allows for the immersion into the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) role of the student advanced practice nurse in the primary care setting and community setting. Using foundations of theory, research, and other evidence, students will manage acute and chronic illness in individuals throughout the lifespan in a variety of clinical sites in the community. Concepts of primary, secondary and tertiary care will be incorporated into plans of care. Students will be mentored by licensed advanced practice nurse practitioners or physicians in activities expected of the role. A minimum of 180 clinical hours is required. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program. Enrollment Requirements: NURS 534A must be taken concurrently.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 502 , NURS 503A , NURS 504 , and NURS 506 .
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NURS 535E - Advanced Field Study: Management of Clients and Families Across the Life Span II - APHN Units: 3
This clinical practicum allows for continued immersion into the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role in the community. Using the foundations of Nursing, Public and Community Health, and strategies of case and care management students will manage individuals, families, and groups that have been historically marginalized and described as “vulnerable.” Individuals and groups served may include the poor, the homeless, migrant workers, immigrants, pregnant adolescents, and people with mental illness, substance abusers, and people with communicable disease (e.g., HIV/AIDs). The minimum requirement for this practicum is 180 hours. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 502 , NURS 503A , NURS 504 , and NURS 506 .
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NURS 535F - Advanced Field Study: Advanced Management of Palliative Care Clients Across the Lifespan in the Community - NP Units: 4
During 180 clinical hours of field study the Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive care to patients with a chronic illness and their families. Engages in advanced holistic physical assessment of pain, symptoms, and quality of life for patients with serious or chronic illnesses in a variety of settings in the community under the direction of a skilled clinician in palliative care. Learning experiences will focus on conducting patient/family conferences; exploring current and emerging models of palliative care delivery; and creating approaches to enhancing continuity of palliative care across settings. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment is restricted to students who have obtained consent from the department. Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
Corequisite(s): NURS 534C .
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NURS 535G - Advanced Field Study: Advanced Management of Palliative Care Clients Across the Lifespan in the Community - CNS Units: 4
During 180 clinical hours of field study the Clinical Nurse Specialist will provide comprehensive care to patients with a chronic illness and their families. Engage in advanced holistic physical assessment of pain, symptoms, and quality of life for patients with serious or chronic illnesses in a variety of settings in the community under the direction of a skilled clinician in palliative care. Learning experiences will focus on conducting patient/family conferences; exploring current and emerging models of palliative care delivery; and creating approaches to enhancing continuity of palliative care across settings. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment is restricted to students who have obtained consent from the department. Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
Corequisite(s): NURS 534C .
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NURS 535T-A - Advanced Field Study: Advanced Practice Transitions of Care Management of Patients and Families Across the Care Continuum II Units: 4
Provides an in-depth review of evidence-based transitions of care models that demonstrate readmission risk mitigations strategies, patient engagement and a focus on goal of understanding population health management. Emphasis is placed on understanding adult learning theory and related theories on self-care. Students will collaborate to manage clients across the life span in their area of clinical expertise. The minimum requirement for this practicum is 180 hours. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students admitted to the Clinical Nurse Specialist track.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 532T and NURS 533T-A or NURS 533T-B .
Corequisite(s): NURS 534T .
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NURS 535T-B - Adv Field Study: Adv Pract Transitions Care Mgmt of Patients & Families Across the Care Continuum II Units: 4
Provides an in-depth review of evidence-based transitions of care models that demonstrate readmission risk mitigation strategies, patient engagement and a focus on goal of understanding population health management. Emphasis is placed on understanding adult learning theory and related theories on self-care. Students will collaborate to manage clients across the life span in their area of clinical expertise. The minimum requirement for this practicum is 180 hours. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for NURS 596 -5. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students admitted to the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) track.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 532T , NURS 533T-A and NURS 533T-B .
Corequisite(s): NURS 534T .
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NURS 536 - Chronic Illness Concepts Units: 2
Exploration of chronic illness concepts and trajectories of common disease states including heart failure, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases and cancer. Theories and research related to chronic illness concepts is presented, including the classic work of Corbin and Strauss. Students will examine the social, psychological, economic and quality of life issues surrounding chronic illness that impact clients, caregivers, families and communities. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
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NURS 538 - Advanced Mental Health Management of Vulnerable Groups and Populations Across the Lifespan Units: 1
Focuses on the advanced practice nurse’s role in addressing mental health needs of vulnerable groups and populations across the life span. Emphasizes the contribution of health disparities to mental health outcomes and explores health promotion strategies.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 535C .
Corequisite(s): NURS 539C .
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NURS 539A - Advanced Practice Externship - CNS Units: 4
Designed for the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to work in a clinical setting and enhance advanced clinical practice under the supervision of an advanced practice nurse as a role model. Advanced assessment skills and advanced nursing practice will be performed. Students will complete 180 clinical hours. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of the Director of the School of Nursing. Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
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NURS 539C - Advanced Field Study: Mental Health Management of Vulnerable Populations Across the Lifespan Units: 4
Clinical practicum focuses on the role of the advanced practice psychiatric mental health nurse in the management of individuals, groups, and families with complex mental health needs across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on vulnerable populations and the impact of social determinants on mental health. The minimum requirement for this practicum is 180 hours. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of the Director of the School of Nursing. Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 535C .
Corequisite(s): NURS 538 .
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NURS 539D - Advanced Practice Externship - FNP Units: 4
Designed for the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) to work in a clinical setting and enhance advanced clinical practice under the supervision of an advanced practice nurse or physician as a role model. Advanced assessment skills and advanced nursing practice in the FNP role will be performed. Students will complete 180 clinical hours. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of the Director of the School of Nursing. Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
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NURS 539E - Advanced Practice Externship - APH CNS Units: 4
Designed for the Advanced Public Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (APH CNS) to work in a clinical setting and enhance advanced clinical practice under the supervision of an advanced practice nurse as a role model. Advanced assessment skills and advanced nursing practice in the APH CNS role will be performed. Students will complete 180 clinical hours. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of the Director of the School of Nursing. Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
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NURS 539F - Advanced Palliative Care Externship - NP Units: 4
Designed for the Nurse Practitioner and provides an overview of the foundations of palliative care for individuals and their families who are experiencing serious illness within the interdisciplinary palliative care team. An emphasis of this course is the philosophy, theory, evidence based standards of care, and the interdisciplinary aspects of a comprehensive and compassionate system of palliative care for individuals and their families experiencing complex illness with uncertain timing of death. Current trends and business practices that affect provision of quality care and use of compassionate resources at the end of life are analyzed. Requires 180 clinical hours. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment is restricted to students who have obtained consent from the department. Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
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NURS 539G - Advanced Palliative Care Externship - CNS Units: 4
During 180 clinical hours of field study the Clinical Nurse Specialist will integrate advanced knowledge of palliative care in assessing and managing the symptoms of those experiencing a serious or chronic illness within the palliative care focus. Complex psychological, ethical, social and spiritual issues and grief reactions will be the focus of this field study. Students will explore and experience the role of the advanced practice nurse on the palliative care team, in family meetings, and during patient support groups. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment is restricted to students who have obtained consent from the department. Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
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NURS 539T-A - Advanced Field Study: Advanced Practice Transitions of Care Management of Patients and Families Across the Care Continuum Externship Units: 4
Application of advanced practice clinical skills under the supervision of an advanced practice nurse as a role model. Advanced assessment skills, advanced transitions of care and advanced nursing practice are applied in the care of clients and families. Students will complete 180 clinical hours. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students admitted to the Clinical Nurse Specialist track.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 534T and NURS 535T-A or NURS 535T-B .
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NURS 539T-B - Advanced Field Study: Advanced Practice Transitions of Care Management of Patients and Families Across the Care Continuum Externship Units: 4
Application of advanced practice clinical skills under the supervision of an advanced practice nurse as a role model. Advanced assessment skills, advanced transitions of care and advanced nursing practice are applied in the care of clients and families. Students will complete 180 clinical hours. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students admitted to the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) track.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 534T and NURS 535T-A or NURS 535T-B .
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NURS 540 - Advanced Concepts of Health Across the Life Span for Advanced Practice Nurse Units: 2
Examination of advanced and complex physical, psycho-social, spiritual, and developmental changes of pediatrics through older adults from various cultural/ethnic groups. Bioethical, cultural, and socio-economic issues are also examined. Clinical phenomenon from case studies are analyzed for their effect on patients of various ages. Enrollment Restrictions: Restricted to students in the Master of Science in Nursing program.
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NURS 542 - Current Topics in Total Pain Management Units: 1
Focuses on advanced bio-psycho-social and spiritual aspects of the pain experience and interpatient differences and how these form the basis for understanding pain perception, physiological and behavioral reactions and response to pain interventions. Content includes an integrated overview of the neurobiology of pain, measurement of pain, pharmacological and nonpharmacological approaches for acute and chronic pain syndromes, health policy and care delivery models for improving pain assessment and management. Skill development will focus on comprehensive pain assessment and management of challenging pain syndromes such as those that require titration and conversion of opioids. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment is restricted to students who have obtained consent from the department. Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
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NURS 544 - Palliative Care for Special Populations Units: 1
Students acquire competencies in patient/family assessment, communication, decision-making, and interdisciplinary collaboration in palliative care for special populations (veterans, homeless, substance abusers). The unique challenges of pain assessment and pain management in special clinical populations are considered. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment is restricted to students who have obtained consent from the department. Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
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NURS 546 - Loss, Grief, and Bereavement Units: 1
Focuses on the identification and examination of current and emerging bereavement theories, emphasizing transdisciplinary clinical application with grieving individuals and families. The grieving process as a progression of coping, management and growth through significant losses and life transitions. Skill development in designing effective coping strategies that facilitate healing in families and communities. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment is restricted to students who have obtained consent from the department. Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
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NURS 548 - Self-Assessment, Self-Awareness and Self-Care Units: 1
The content of this course provides a basis both for personal development and professional growth. Students acquire competencies in cultural sensitivity and therapeutic relationships. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment is restricted to students who have obtained consent from the department. Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
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