This course focuses on the critical analysis of scientific knowledge related to clinical problems identified from the perspective of the advanced practice nurse. Students investigate evidence-based practice culminating in application to identified clinical problems. (3 credits)

This course is designed to acquaint the student with information systems used in a variety of healthcare situations. It is an introduction to the use of computers and mobile devices in healthcare and electronic health literacy. The legal and ethical considerations of electronic social and professional communications and web-accessed educational materials are discussed. (3 credits)

The course focuses on strategic thinking for planning and managing in healthcare settings. Economics, reimbursement, budget planning, business planning and marketing are explored in relation to healthcare and nursing services. Issues such as healthcare financing practices, reimbursement for nursing care, cost accounting and nursing services, billing, resource allocation, managed care and insurance coverage are explored. The effect of such practices on nursing workforce/manpower issues is explored. Access to care is analyzed as a contributing factor to population health. The student will develop analytic skills and examine the ethical impact of economic decisions. (3 credits)

This course examines psychosocial, behavioral, educational, cultural, political and ethical factors that frame nursing interventions at the population level. In the laboratory component, students design and implement evidence-based nursing interventions and evaluate the outcomes of these interventions on populations. Requirements: 200 clinical hours over an average of 12-15 weeks. (4 credits)

This course focuses on the critical analysis of scientific knowledge related to clinical problems identified from the perspective of the advanced practice nurse. Students investigate evidence-based practice culminating in application to identified clinical problems. (3 credits)

The course examines leadership in nursing education from a faculty perspective. Concepts are analyzed from the perspective of leadership, organization and management theories. Leadership decision-making and conflict management are explored with an emphasis on collaboration and interprofessional development. The legal and ethical implications of leadership decisions surrounding education, research and diversity are discussed. (3 credits)

This course integrates concepts of assessment and evaluation in the classroom and clinical setting, as well as course and program evaluation. Strategies include assessing students’ learning and competence to practice and the course and program evaluation. (3 credits)

The course examines nursing and educational theories, concepts and models used to design, implement and evaluate nursing curricula. Students will apply evidence-based design principles by creating learning activities, lessons and evaluations for a nursing course. Designed courses will be implemented in an electronic environment for evaluation by peers. The role of complex social, cultural and ethical factors influencing nursing education and student achievement are examined. (3 credits)

The goal of this course is to review the theoretical foundations of the nursing profession and acquaint the graduate nursing student with the concept of population health. Population health, with the concomitant shift in focus from disease management to health promotion and prevention, is a perspective of healthcare leadership and an evolution from traditional nursing roles as experienced in the last half of the twentieth century. Students are introduced to the competencies for population health and the scope of a population health practice. (3 credits)

This course examines the assessment, pathophysiology and pharmacology of select health conditions. The focus is on the development of clinical decision-making skills and diagnostic reasoning. The collection of subjective and objective data and the analytical process of working through a differential diagnosis give the student the opportunity to consider various etiologies, weigh the likelihood of the possibilities and make accurate, evidence-supported diagnoses and treatment plans. Students in all tracks find these skills useful, and they are mandated by the CCNE Essentials. (3 credits)

The focus of this course is to expand the graduate nursing student’s ability to recognize and address ethical issues that emerge with advanced practice roles. The course provides a review of ethical principles and reasoning. Specific practice issues the master’s prepared nurse is likely to encounter are discussed. (3 credits)

This course examines psychosocial, behavioral, educational, cultural, political and ethical factors that frame nursing interventions at the population level. In the laboratory component, students design and implement evidence-based nursing interventions and evaluate the outcomes of these interventions on populations. Requirements: 200 clinical hours over an average of 12-15 weeks. (4 credits)

This course focuses on the critical analysis of scientific knowledge related to clinical problems identified from the perspective of the advanced practice nurse. Students investigate evidence-based practice culminating in application to identified clinical problems. (3 credits)

This course focuses on various models drawn from population health, mental health, holistic nursing practice and crisis intervention theory, including crisis response training as developed by the National Organization for Victim Assistance to develop a theoretical framework for guiding forensic nursing practice. The course provides an overview of the stress framework and individual functioning for both the victim and the perpetrator, including spiritual and cultural perspectives. (3 credits)

This course focuses on the discovery phase of a lawsuit. The course includes physical, psychological, epidemiological and legal examinations performed to identify, collect and preserve evidence. An overview of deposition, interrogatory and expert witness reports is explored. (3 credits)

This course is designed to prepare nurses to interface with the legal system. The course format focuses on an overview of the legal process and the role of lawyers, prosecutors, judges, jury and evidence. It provides a special emphasis on trial preparation and the roles of witness preparation, including the presentation of evidence and expert testimony. (3 credits)