Nursing

This course addresses three core components in healthcare education: teaching strategies, assessment, and curriculum. Teaching strategies includes designing, planning, implementing, and evaluating engaging learning experiences. Assessment and evaluation of course, curriculum, and program levels will be explored. In addition, students will address design of curricular elements and engagement of constituents into the curriculum development and revision process. Throughout the course emphasis will be placed on evidence based practice of each component.

Students will analyze policy and politics affecting healthcare and education at local, regional, and national levels. Relevant leadership principles will be applied in the work of advocating for professional disciplines, the well-being of the public, and the betterment of higher learning. Students will explore means for leaders to collaborate and build consensus to address complex issues in their respective healthcare fields.

This course examines the faculty role in higher education and variations based on institution type. Faculty rights and responsibilities associated with teaching, scholarship, and service will be explored. Challenges unique to the faculty role in healthcare will be evaluated.

This course synthesizes health promotion concepts in nursing care of diverse clients, families, and populations within the community. Students will engage in population-based assessment and care planning. Clinical experiences promote collaboration with vulnerable clients across the lifespan, including analysis of community systems, resources, and deficits. (Credits: 3 hr. theory, 2 hr. clinical)

The use of evidence, integration of computer systems, and nursing science in making nursing decisions is the framework of the course. Information systems to access data and process information related to practice decisions are explored. Experiences with selecting and evaluating evidence from multiple databases using properly formatted search strategies will be provided.

This course explores the foundational principles of nursing research and evidence-based practice, equipping students with the skills to critically evaluate and apply research findings to clinical decision-making. Students will examine qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, ethical considerations in research, and strategies for integrating evidence into nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on fostering a culture of inquiry, utilizing literature reviews, and implementing best practices to improve patient outcomes. Through applied learning experiences, students will develop competencies in critiquing research studies, formulating evidence-based interventions, and leading practice changes within healthcare settings

This course explores the evolving landscape of nursing education, emphasizing current trends, innovations, resources, and challenges that influence teaching and learning in diverse learning environments. Students will explore strategies to address issues and promote effective, forward-thinking teaching practices that can be implemented in diverse learning environments. Through critical analysis and reflective practice, students will develop strategic approaches to adapt to and lead change in nursing education environments.

Course Description:

This interactive course will focus on application of theories and philosophies to practice situations and scholarly inquiry. Students will investigate the theoretical basis of nursing with emphasis on change, nursing, learning, and leadership theories. 

Course Outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, the student will: 

1. Explore the process of theory development.
2. Compare and contrast theories that serve as a basis of nursing practice.
3. Analyze change theory strategies in practice situations.
4. Apply select nursing, leadership, and learning theories to nursing practice.
5. Examine one’s own personal philosophy of nursing, leadership, and learning.

The focus of this course is technology applicable in advanced nursing roles. Students will examine use of technology to engage constituents and enhance effectiveness in their roles. The course is designed to provide working knowledge of a range of technological applications such as spreadsheets, presentation software, diagram tools, data sharing, and communications.

This course prepares nurse educators with the knowledge and skills to effectively teach and facilitate learning in both face-to-face and online classrooms. Students explore several teaching and learning strategies, including andragogy, the variations of learner needs, and effective communication techniques, to optimize student learning outcomes. The course also emphasizes identifying assessment and evaluation strategies to monitor student progress and improve teaching practices. 

Evidence based strategies build a strong foundation for effective teaching and learning. This course delves into designing, planning, implementing, and evaluating engaging teaching strategies to facilitate learning in face-to-face and online classrooms. Students will study the role of current educational technology in enhancing learning. While the course emphasized evidence based strategies, it also presents a platform to evaluate need for further inquiry for evidence to guide educational practice.

The first of two required practica, this course involves fieldwork with a nurse educator. In collaboration with a preceptor, students will participate in designing, planning, implementing, and evaluating educational strategies. Opportunities to participate in multiple aspects of the nurse educator role are provided.

The first of two required practica, this course involves fieldwork with a nurse educator. In collaboration with a preceptor, students will participate in designing, planning, implementing, and evaluating educational strategies. Opportunities to participate in multiple aspects of the nurse educator role are provided.

This course focuses on developing leadership skills for improving patient outcomes and safety within healthcare systems. It equips students with strategies to engage employees, solicit input, and align organizational efforts with mission, vision, and strategic goals. The course covers leadership competencies crucial for driving process improvements, along with critical evaluation of organizational structures and behaviors that impact performance.

Students in this course will explore financial issues relevant to the management of healthcare units and organizations. The course will emphasize the interconnectedness between finance and the healthcare system and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration to achieve organizational goals. Key concepts include financial viability, value-based service, budget principles, productivity management, and financial analysis. Students will also evaluate the legal, ethical, safety, quality, and strategic considerations necessary for making financial decisions.

The first of two required practica, this course involves fieldwork with a nurse leader. In collaboration with a preceptor, students will participate in planning, implementing, analyzing, and/or evaluating a continuous practice improvement project. Opportunities to participate in multiple aspects of the nurse leader’s roles are provided.

The first of two required practica, this course involves fieldwork with a nurse leader. In collaboration with a preceptor, students will participate in designing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing practice/leadership strategies. Opportunities to participate in multiple aspects of the nurse leader's roles are provided.

Students in this course will explore financial issues relevant to the management of healthcare units and organizations. The course will emphasize the interconnectedness between finance and the healthcare system and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration to achieve organizational goals. Key concepts include financial viability, value-based service, budget principles, productivity management and strategic considerations necessary for making financial decisions.

This course focuses on the analysis of organizational culture, with the aim on the administrator's synergistic role in creating, enhancing, and sustaining interprofessional relationships. The course also explores leader communication and balancing roles in internal and external politics.

Course Description:

This course explores the dynamics of power and politics within healthcare organizations. Students examine how these forces influence decision-making, resource allocation, and interprofessional relationships. Emphasis is placed on individual and organizational influence to advocate for improved patient care and system-level outcomes. Students will discuss the ethical use of power in the healthcare environment.

This course aims to empower frontline nurse leaders by developing crucial leadership competencies. It focuses on equipping nurses with the knowledge and skills to effectively lead teams, influence practice, and manage resources within healthcare organizations.

The focus of this course is designing, planning, implementing, and evaluating engaging teaching strategies to facilitate learning in clinical environments. The traditional, acute care, clinical model of learning will be explored, as well as more contemporary sites and settings for clinical learning. The expanding role of simulation in nursing education will be examined.

The second of two required practicum, this course involves fieldwork with a nurse educator. In collaboration with a preceptor, students will participate in designing, planning, implementing, and evaluating educational strategies. Opportunities to participate in multiple aspects of the nurse educator role are provided.

The second of two required practica, this course involves fieldwork with a nurse educator. In collaboration with a preceptor, students will participate in designing, planning, implementing, and evaluating educational strategies. The students will continue to seek opportunities to participate in multiple aspects of the nurse educator role.

This course focuses on one of the most complex and consequential aspects of healthcare: managing people. Students can expect to investigate the course topics of: strategic human resource management and workforce planning, human resource development at all employment stages from entry to exit, conflict management, and equal opportunity employment law within the healthcare setting. By the end of the course, students will recognize the impact of these topics on high quality care delivery.

In this first of three scholarly project courses, students will plan an evidence-based scholarly project designed to address an education or practice issue. An extensive literature review will be performed to guide development of planned interventions. Students will collaborate with key stakeholders throughout the planning of the project.

In this second of three scholarly project courses, students will synthesize research and practice concepts to develop an ethically sound and rigorous project proposal.

In this final course in the scholarly project series, students will execute and  analyze the results of the  scholarly project. The course will culminate with a formal presentation of the scholarly project.

The first of two capstone courses in which students will conceptualize a quality improvement or evidence-based project with extensive literature review. Students will collaborate with key stakeholders to develop the capstone project proposal.

CO1: Design a capstone project that effectively addresses a relevant nursing practice issue.
CO2:  Utilize evidenced-based quality improvement and professional standards in the design of the project.
CO3: Analyze pertinent nursing and interdisciplinary research literature to inform project development.
CO4:  Integrate legal, ethical, and diversity considerations into the project proposal.

This course addresses the structural components and intricacies of healthcare curricula from statements of vision through instructional implementation. Students will explore both design of curricular elements and engagement of constituents into the curriculum development and revision process. Students will gain experience in program planning and implementation for continuing education or staff development.

This course focuses on the principles and processes involved in designing, implementing, and evaluating nursing curricula. Students will examine accreditation standards, program outcomes, course design, and assessment tools to ensure quality educational programs. Emphasis is placed on alignment of course objectives with program goals and national standards. Students will gain experience in program planning and implementation for continuing education.

This course explores assessment and evaluation of student learning at course, curriculum and program levels. Students will examine how data influences assessment and evaluation decisions . Systematic evaluation and accreditation are included in the course

This course explores assessment of student learning at course, curriculum and program levels. The course examines how data from assessment and evaluation influence decisions. The course includes introduction to systematic evaluation and accreditation.

This course addresses strategic planning as a cyclical, nonlinear process that builds upon past history and experiences, current conditions, and future opportunities. The course prepares the student to analyze situations and identify strategic direction; conduct gap analysis; and formulate objectives, goals, and specific strategies related to mission and vision. Students will explore challenges associated with multiple aspects of planning and implementation.

The second of two capstone courses in which students will develop, implement, analyze, and disseminate a quality-improvement or evidence-based project. Students will integrate and synthesize knowledge gained throughout the program into the project. 

CO1: Implement the capstone project utilizing evidence-based quality improvement standards.
CO2:  Demonstrate proficiency at analyzing and using evidence in nursing practice.
CO3:  Analyze ethical, legal, financial, and socio-political practices within organizational settings and inter-professional teams.
CO4:  Integrate the multiple roles of advanced nursing practice into the capstone project.
CO5: Disseminate results from project in a scholarly forum.

The second of two required practica, this course involves fieldwork with a nurse leader. In collaboration with a preceptor, students will participate in

planning,implementing, analyzing, and/or evaluating leadership a continuous practice improvement project. The student will continue to seek opportunities to participate in multiple aspects of the nurse leader’s role.

The second of two required practica, this course involves fieldwork with a nurse leader. In collaboration with a preceptor, students will participate in designing, planning, implementing, and evaluating leadership strategies. Opportunities to participate in multiple aspects of the nurse leader's roles are provided.