Focuses on the distribution and determinants of health-related states or conditions in specified populations at local through global levels, and on the application of this study to control health problems. …
This course is designed to help nurses, particularly those pursing advanced practice, procure, understand and evaluate health-care related research. Particular emphasis is given to helping nurses think critically about the …
This course prepares nurses to lead policy changes to advance population health. All levels of policy making processes are examined, with emphasis placed on how nurses can effect policies to …
This course is designed to enhance the student's ability to: describe and analyze ethical concepts foundational to nursing practice, utilize decision-making frameworks to analyze ethical dilemmas in nursing practice, and …
The course provides a foundation for seminars; research on cultural issues in health including access and social justice will be explored. Theories and assessment tools related to cultural diversity and …
This learner-centered course offers opportunities to use clinical reasoning skills and evidence-based practice to determine culturally appropriate health promotion & disease prevention services for diverse families across the lifespan. Using …
This course synthesizes clinical data to differentiate which diagnostic studies, imaging, hemodynamic indices, or procedures are appropriate for formulation of initial working diagnos(es). A case based learning (CBL) approach is …
Explores the biological correlates of psychiatric illnesses and examines neurostructural, neurochemical, psychopharmacologic processes relevant to psychiatric illnesses. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor permission.
Paradigms and models examined include: psychotherapeutic, biopsychosocial, behavioral, stress and coping, health promotion, rehabilitation, self-help theories, and psychiatric mental health nursing theoretical frameworks. Course also includes exploration of selected diagnoses …
Provides a foundation for advanced psychiatric nursing practice based on a biopsychosocial model of mental health and illness. Emphasizes those who have moderate to severe impairments in emotional and/or behavioral …
This course examines guideline-supported evidence for introductory disease management of the acute/critically/chronically ill adolescent and adults including the frail elderly. The course utilizes a case based learning approach for commonly …
This course examines guideline-supported evidence for advanced disease management of the acute/critically/chronically ill adolescent and adult including the frail elderly. The course reinforces the case based learning approach for commonly …
This course will provide an overview of palliative care including the evidence base and historical and ethical perspectives. The 8 domains of the National Consensus Project's Clinical Practice Guidelines for …
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in Graduate Nursing
This course focuses on 1) disease prevention, health promotion and health maintenance for infants, children, adolescents and their families, 2) nursing and medical management of select childhood illnesses. Prerequisites: GNUR …
This course addresses and explores the health, wellness, and disease state of the childbearing woman as it impacts the well-being of the fetus and newborn. The transition of the neonate …
This course explores the disease states of the high-risk neonate and further develops the critical thinking and diagnostic skills of the NNP student. Diagnosis, assessment, and medical management of the …
This course explores the disease states of the high-risk neonate and further develops the critical thinking and diagnostic skills of the novice practitioner. Diagnosis, assessment, and medical management of the …
This is the initial clinical residency for the NNP student. This course emphasizes the application of didactic knowledge for the provision of care to the high-risk neonate and family. Prerequisites: …
This course emphasizes the progressive application of didactic knowledge for care to the high-risk neonate with acute conditions. Students continue to develop their assessment and management skills and begin to …