Nursing

Courses

NURS4100: Concepts of Leadership and Management in Professional Nursing

Credits 4

Explore concepts of leadership and management applied within professional nursing practice. Nursing and healthcare trends within the context of regional, national and international arenas will be explored. Principles of adult education, technology in learning and scholarly writing are included. The University values will be introduced. Clinical component included. Fulfills a nursing baccalaureate content requirement for RN to MSN Areas of Study. Fee: Additional fee required.

NURS4111: Nursing as Servant Leader

Credits 3

The course addresses the distinction of NNU as a Christian University with emphasis on spiritual care and servant leadership. This course challenges the BSN student to understand and appreciate human diversity as a basis for providing culturally competent healthcare. This course meets the University requirement for UD Theology. Fee: Additional fee required.

NURS4112: Systems Management in Nursing

Credits 3
Focuses on the role of the bachelor's-prepared nurse within the micro and macro systems of healthcare organizations. The role of mission, vision, philosophy and values in relation to structure, finance and delivery of care in healthcare organizations will be examined. Change theory and complexity science will be discussed in relation to patient and employee safety principles. Technology use in healthcare, safeguards for nursing practice, ethics, and ways to provide protection of confidentiality and privacy of patients will be reviewed along with regulatory requirements. Quality assessment (QA), quality improvement (QI) and root cause analysis will be explored.

NURS4113: Intro to Evidence Based Practice & Research

Credits 4

Students acquire an understanding of the research process and evidence-based practice. Students will be guided in applying and incorporating research into evidence-based nursing practice. Human subjects' protection training is included. Fee: Additional fee required.

NURS4114: Nursing of Diverse Communities & Populations

Credits 4

A study of nursing in health promotion, health protection, and health maintenance for communities and populations. A major emphasis will be the collaborative role of nursing in the management of community health care needs. Environmental influences upon the health of groups will be a focus. Clinical component included. This course fulfills a General Education Cultural Competency CC designation. Fee: Additional fee required.

NURS4118: Nursing of Older Adult

Credits 3
This course focuses on current issues in promoting longevity and healthy aging. Current theories on aging are explored. The multidisciplinary needs of older adults, including developmental and relationship challenges, are addressed. End-of-life and palliative care will be emphasized. Meeting the physical, developmental, cultural and spiritual needs of older adults will be integrated.

NURS4121: History of Nursing

Credits 3
A historical overview of the nursing profession in the context of the United States. Particular attention will be paid to nursing as a social practice, examining the importance of cultural context and knowledge of human diversity for successful practice. Sound principles of historical investigation and source criticism will be applied. This course meets GE outcomes for humanities.

NURS4130: Transition to Professional Nursing

Credits 3

Focus on the transition from the associates nursing role to the bachelors nursing role. Principles of adult education, technology in learning and scholarly writing are included. This capstone course allows the student to apply knowledge and skills acquired throughout the BSN program. The capstone assignment assists the student to reflect on the educational experience and professional development in light of the institutional values of Northwest Nazarene University. Fee: Additional fee required.

NURS6000F: Family Nurse Practitioner Orientation

Credits 0

This course orients the student to the resources, procedures, online management systems and expectations of the MSN Family Nurse Practitioner Program. Designed to promote the success of the advanced practice nurse student transition into online graduate level learning, clinical rotations, and residential labs.

Prerequisites

Program admission required.

NURS6000L: Leadership and Education Orientation

Credits 0

This course orients the student to the resources, procedures, electronic operations and expectations of the MSN Leadership and Education Program. Designed to enhance the transition into online graduate level learning for the nurse and promote the success of the student.

Prerequisites

Program admission required.

NURS6062: Research for Graduate Nursing

Credits 3
Focuses on critical analysis of nursing and health care research and its application to advanced nursing leadership and education practice. Develops critical appraisal skills to synthesize research findings and translate new knowledge into practice. Addresses ethical issues in the design and conduct of research. Experiential learning activity required.

NURS6110F: Leadership Perspectives for Advancing the Profession of Nursing

Credits 3

Examines the process of advancing professionally in nursing, which includes life-long learning, modeling professionalism, and promoting advancement of the profession. Articulates the value and leadership role of the professional nurse in interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Focuses on personal professional development, including a formal plan for leadership. A professional e-portfolio and leadership inventory are required. Fee: Additional fee required.

NURS6110L: Leadership Perspectives for Advancing the Profession of Nursing

Credits 3

Examines the process of advancing professionally in nursing, which includes life-long learning, modeling professionalism, and promoting advancement of the profession. Articulates the value and leadership role of the professional nurse in interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Focuses on personal professional development, including a formal plan for leadership. A professional e-portfolio and leadership inventory are required. Fee: Additional fee required.

NURS6120: Population Health and Interprofessional Collaboration

Credits 3
Examines the concept of population health in terms of health outcomes of a group of individuals, families or communities. Explores patterns of health determinants, and policies and interventions that link them together. The management of population health and outcomes will be explored using an interdisciplinary framework designed to build a variety of skills for effective interdisciplinary team leadership and management.

NURS6130: Healthcare Systems and Health Policy

Credits 3
Emphasizes the organization, financing and policies of national and international healthcare systems. Analysis of the determinants of health issues and trends from a global perspective will be explored. Ethical and value frameworks that guide policy making in healthcare are examined. Experiential learning activity required.

NURS6150: Advanced Pathophysiology

Credits 3
Focuses on an understanding of normal physiologic and pathologic mechanisms of disease that serves as primary components of the foundation for clinical assessment, decision making, and management. Interpretation of changes in normal function, application and the development of appropriate advanced nursing care is the focus of this course. Educating patients about disease process and exploring innovative ways to teach pathophysiology are integral components of the course.

NURS6160: Advanced Pharmacology

Credits 3
Pharmacotherapeutics and pharmacokinetics of broad categories of pharmacologic agents are reviewed and examined with a focus on clinical implications and client education. Roles and responsibilities in utilizing pharmacotherapeutics will be explored, including educating patients about medications and exploring innovative ways to teach pharmacology.

NURS6170: Advanced Health Assessment

Credits 3

Prepares the nurse leader/advanced practice nurse in developing critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills needed in caring for the primary care patient. Focuses on motivational interviewing, interpretation of common screening, and diagnostic laboratory tests using professional guidelines, communication and documentation of information, and consideration of the patient as a partner in planning and delivery of care. Clinical experience included. Fee: Additional fee required.

NURS7020: Assessment & Evaluation Strategies

Credits 3

Develops an evaluation plan for nursing curriculum based on accreditation and professional nursing standards. Diverse assessment and evaluation methodologies and strategies are explored. Experiential learning activity required.

Prerequisites

Instructor's approval

Corequisite Courses

NURS7042: Evidence-based Practice for Graduate Nursing

Credits 3

Prepares the graduate student to analyze scientific evidence and to utilize the findings in providing quality patient care or improving nursing and education practice. Focus is on establishing evidence-based practice by weighing scientific evidence, expert opinion and patient preferences. Experiential learning activity required. Fee: Additional fee required.

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NURS7051: Nursing Education and Leadership Internship

Credits 3

Emphasis is on the role of the nurse educator in diverse settings. Engages the student in major aspects of the nurse educator role. Includes a specific focus on leadership including completion of internship hours in leadership within either nursing education leadership or nursing practice leadership. This internship utilizes the preceptor model. Fee: Additional fee required.

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NURS7060: Principles of Teaching and Curriculum Development

Credits 3
The principles of adult education and learning styles are examined as foundational to curriculum design and development. Philosophical and contemporary curriculum designs are explored. Development of an education portfolio is required. Experiential learning activity required.
Prerequisites
Instructor's approval

NURS7070: Organization Leadership for Improving Health Outcomes

Credits 3

Provides a foundation in facilitating and leading change through the measurement, evaluation and improvement of care delivery. Emphasis is on analyzing legal, regulatory, ethical and current issues, and integrating management and administrative skills into the professional nursing leadership role. Students are required to apply knowledge of evidence-based leadership and management practice to improve outcomes at the microsystem level. Experiential learning activity is required. Fee: Additional fee required.

Prerequisites

Instructor's approval

NURS7080: Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nursing

Credits 4
Pharmacotherapeutics and pharmacokinetics of broad categories of pharmacologic agents are reviewed and examined with a focus on clinical implications and client education. Roles and responsibilities in utilizing pharmacotherapeutics will be explored including educating patients about medications and exploring innovative ways to teach pharmacology.

NURS7090: Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice Nursing

Credits 4

Focuses on an understanding of normal physiologic and pathologic mechanisms of disease that serves as one primary component of the foundation for clinical assessment, decision making, and management. Interpretation of changes in normal function, application and the development of appropriate advanced nursing care is the focus of this course. Educating patients about disease process and exploring innovative ways to teach pathophysiology are integral components of the course. Fee: Additional fee required.

NURS7100: Evidence-Based Practice for Advanced Practice Nursing

Credits 3
Uses critical appraisal skills to develop an evidence-based practice proposal for advanced practice nurses. Develops skills to create an individual practice question, integrate critically appraised existing knowledge and design a project to improve nursing practice and client outcomes. Includes experiential learning activity.

NURS7110: Advanced Health Assessment for Advanced Practice Nursing

Credits 4

Prepares the nurse leader or advanced practice nurse in developing critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills needed in caring for the primary care patient. Focuses include motivational interviewing, interpretation of common screening and diagnostic laboratory tests using professional guidelines, communication and documentation of information, and consideration of the patient as a partner in planning and delivery of care. Residential lab hours – 50. Fee: Additional fee required.

NURS7120: Advanced Practice Theory

Credits 3
This course focuses on advanced roles for professional nursing practice. Emphasis is on independent and collaborative practice, management, and the development of leadership skills for working with individuals and groups in advanced nursing practice. Specific leadership theories will be explored.
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NURS7130: Primary Care of the Family I

Credits 4

The first primary care course focuses on analysis of family health. Students explore family concepts and theories for their relevance to nursing practice and research. Emphasis is placed on utilizing and application of advanced health assessment skills, preventive health care practices, and health promotion throughout the lifespan. The concepts of family systems, development, culture, environment, learning, and the objectives of Healthy People 2020, are integrated into the principles and practices of primary and secondary prevention. Experiences are provided in clinical decision-making and the implementation of scientifically based therapeutic regimens. Structured clinical laboratories and clinical projects will assist students to synthesize knowledge gained. Clinical hours - 100. Fee: Additional fee required.

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NURS7140: Primary Care of the Family II

Credits 5

The second course in primary care of the family focuses on the theoretical and clinical basis for the advanced nursing management of health care problems common to families and family members of all ages. Emphasis is placed on the diagnosis and management of acute episodic conditions of families in the context of the primary/acute care setting and the community. The student’s collaborative role with other health care providers is promoted. Clinical experiences include a variety of primary and acute care settings under the supervision of preceptors. Structured clinical laboratories and clinical projects will assist students to synthesize knowledge gained. Clinical hours - 150, Residential Lab component - 32 hours. Fee: Additional fee required.

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NURS7150: Professional Practice Issues

Credits 2
This course will focus on advanced practice issues specific to the FNP role. Legal and ethical topics and their relationship to the advanced practice FNP role will be addressed. Prescriptive authority will also be examined. There will be integration of professional role and practice issues, and updates on legislation and health policy affecting nurse practitioners.

NURS7160: Primary Care of the Family III

Credits 6

This nursing practicum provides the opportunity to integrate knowledge and skill in developing advanced competency as a family nurse practitioner. Emphasis is placed on the diagnosis and management of chronic conditions of families in the context of the primary care setting and the community. The prevention, diagnosis and management of psychological and behavioral problems within the family will be explored. Student clinical experiences will be in a variety of settings with emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration. Structured clinical laboratories and clinical projects will assist students to synthesize knowledge gained in core, specialty, and elective courses. Clinical hours - 200, Residential Lab component - 32 hours. Fee: Additional fee required.

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NURS7170: Primary Care of the Family IV

Credits 4

This course is the final integration and synthesis of advanced practice in primary care of the family. There will be integration of professional role and practice issues, and updates on legislation and health policy affecting nurse practitioners. All necessary clinical experiences specified for Family Nurse Practitioner certification are completed. Individualized and selected family-centered practice settings are identified according to student needs. Faculty and preceptors provide guidance for this experience. Case presentation with evidence of role transition required. Clinical hours - 150, Residential hours – 32. Fee: Additional fee required.

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