47 credits including |
| RN-BSN Program (each course = 3 credits unless indicated) |
| IND175 |
Introduction to Nursing Resources
This course will teach nursing students how to develop and apply skills in locating, evaluating, and synthesizing information from a variety of library and information resources. The work completed in this course will help nursing students become more efficient in areas of evidence-based practice. |
1 |
| NUR402 |
Health Policy and Finance
This course is designed to explore the role of Health and Public Policy, financial considerations, formulation and role of legislation and regulation, and ethical principles related to ANA Code of Ethics. Also addressed are topics including value-based purchasing, end-of-life care, living wills, advanced directives, social networking and Affordable Care Act.
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3 |
| Substitute:
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| NUR507 |
Health Policy & Advocacy
In this course students analyze and synthesize innovative approaches to complex issues in health care delivery at the local, state, and federal levels. Concepts such as politics, policy, market forces, and advocacy are used to assess how system approaches can affect health care delivery. |
3 |
| NUR403W |
Women's Health Nursing
This course will present an overview of issues relevant to women’s health nursing. Nursing assessment techniques specific to female clients will be explored. Specific nursing interventions to promote women’s health will be covered including: HIV, early detection of female cancers, reproductive health, mental health issues, osteoporosis, pharmacokinetics, nutrition, physical fitness. |
3 |
| Substitute: |
| NUR505 |
Health Assessment and Promotion Across the Lifespan
This course provides an exploration of key concepts in pathophysiology, physical assessment,
and pharmacotherapy across the lifespan for the masters prepared nurse. The role of gender,
genetics, and cultural influences in the context of health assessment and promotion will also be
analyzed.
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3 |
| NUR407 |
Scholarship for Evidence-Based Practice
This course will enable students to critically review nursing research, choose a relevant clinical issue to examine, explore literature, and utilize nursing research in clinical practice. Ethical principles of nursing research, particularly protection of human subjects and other ethical accountabilities focusing on research utilization and evidence-based practice will be explored.
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3 |
| Substitute: |
| NUR501 |
Scientific Underpinnings for Practice
This course examines principles and processes of evidence based practice as a strategy to guide clinical decision making,initiate practice change and improve nursing practice, including translating, evaluating and disseminating the evidence. Course elements include gaining knowledge of research design, statistical concepts and search strategies. |
3 |
| NUR409 |
Clinical Prevention, Population and Environmental Health
This course provides a framework for the development of nursing interventions promoting population and environmental health for individuals and communities. Health promotion will be a significant focus of this course.
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3 |
| NUR412 |
Nursing Communication and Quality Improvement
This course will prepare the student for effective communication and collaboration amongst the interprofessional team with the goal of practicing high quality, safe, patient-centered care. Topics of quality improvement and interprofessional communication will be emphasized.
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3 |
| Substitute: |
| NUR506 |
Professional Role: Communication & Collaboration for Improving Pt. Outcome
This course will assist nurses to develop, analyze and apply skills in collaboration and communication, including the Interprofessional Education Collaborative's core competencies, effective communication strategies based on complexity and transformational leadership theory, skills of presentation and publication to improve patient care and advance nursing practice. |
3 |
| NUR410 |
Global Cultural Diversity and Specialty Population Nursing
This course is focused on various cultural and specialty populations. Multiple aspects of culture, vulnerability, and needs of individual populations will be analyzed and discussed. Content includes issues of ethics, social justice, health literacy, and barriers to care. (35 practice experience hours required)
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3 |
| NUR411 |
Geriatric Nursing
Multiple aspects of geriatric health and the aging population will be explored. Specific nursing interventions to promote older adult health will be covered including pharmacological considerations, nutrition, elder abuse, sexuality, coping with loss and grief, health and wellness promotion and the continuum of care. (35 practice experience hours required)
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3 |
| NUR499W |
Nursing Leadership and Professional Practicum
This culminating course encompasses various aspects of professionalism and leadership while shadowing multiple leaders in the clinical setting. Students will apply leadership concepts and decision making skills in the provision of high quality nursing care. (70 practical experience hours required) |
4 |
| Subtotal BSN course credits: 14 credits |
| Note: If a student has not completed a total of 120 college-level credit hours after completing these core courses they will need to complete additional courses. Contact your academic advisor for further information or questions.
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| MSN Program (each course 3 credits) |
| NUR501 |
Scientific Underpinnings for Practice
This course examines principles and processes of evidence based practice as a strategy to guide clinical decision making,initiate practice change and improve nursing practice, including translating, evaluating and disseminating the evidence. Course elements include gaining knowledge of research design, statistical concepts and search strategies. |
3 |
| (count for both BSN and MSN) |
| NUR503 |
Informatics Foundation and Health Care Technology
This course will assist students within the graduate program to develop a strong foundation of knowledge in understanding the impact technology and informatics has in the delivery of care across various settings. Students will be introduced to current and emerging technologies while exploring the impact on patient outcomes and staff satisfaction. |
3 |
| NUR504 |
Introduction to Organizational Leadership in Nursing
Emphasizing leadership decision making, this course includes an overview of theories, research, and applications that focus on managing organizational behavior, quality improvement, and systems leadership across health care delivery systems. Students will learn how patient care systems are structured, processes developed, and outcomes affected by actions of leaders and employees.
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3 |
| NUR505 |
Health Assessment and Promotion Across the Lifespan
This course provides an exploration of key concepts in pathophysiology, physical assessment,
and pharmacotherapy across the lifespan for the masters prepared nurse. The role of gender,
genetics, and cultural influences in the context of health assessment and promotion will also be
analyzed.
|
3 |
| (count for both BSN and MSN) |
| NUR506 |
Professional Role: Communication & Collaboration for Improving Pt. Outcome
This course will assist nurses to develop, analyze and apply skills in collaboration and communication, including the Interprofessional Education Collaborative's core competencies, effective communication strategies based on complexity and transformational leadership theory, skills of presentation and publication to improve patient care and advance nursing practice. |
3 |
| (count for both BSN and MSN) |
| NUR507 |
Health Policy & Advocacy
In this course students analyze and synthesize innovative approaches to complex issues in health care delivery at the local, state, and federal levels. Concepts such as politics, policy, market forces, and advocacy are used to assess how system approaches can affect health care delivery. |
3 |
| (count for both BSN and MSN) |
| NUR632 |
Curriculum Design and Evaluation in Nursing Education
This course focuses on the processes of curriculum development and evaluation that are critical responsibilities of nurse educators in schools of nursing, patient education programs, or staff development. Course goals include how the curriculum provides guidelines for program delivery and methods for evaluating program effectiveness. |
3 |
| NUR642 |
Professional Role and Responsibility of the Nurse Educator
The professional role and responsibility of the nurse educator course focuses on diverse roles and practice environments experienced by nurse educators. The course will provide novice and experienced nurse educators with guidelines for practice in classroom, clinical, staff development, and various educational settings. Academic and institutional policies, protocols and legal aspects will be explored. |
3 |
| NUR652 |
Teaching Strategies and Information Technology for the Nurse Educator
This course will focus on strategies to develop knowledge and skill sets in pedagogy, teaching-learning theories, testing and measurement, and various educational technologies. An in-depth introduction to information technology that supports practice and improves patient care and outcomes will be explored. |
3 |
| NUR662 |
Healthcare Education Practicum
The practicum focuses on the role of the professional nurse in the healthcare environment. Students will work closely with healthcare professionals who are directly or indirectly involved in improving care quality, organizational processes, or safety engaging in a learning experience that further integrates program content. Practicum experience includes a formal preceptorship. |
3 |
| NUR672 |
Healthcare Education Capstone
This capstone focuses on the expanded role of the professional nurse in the healthcare environment. The student will facilitate the implementation of their capstone project developed in the practicum course. The student will work in a collaborative relationship with their preceptor and other identified healthcare professionals who are involved in their project. |
3 |
| Subtotal MSN additional courses to complete MSN degree: 33 credits |
| Total RN-BSN to MSN Dual Degree Program credits: 47 credits |
Note: RN-BSN Program = 26 credits and MSN Nurse Educator Program = 33 credits
Taken separately = 59 credits
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