- 14.8 COLLEGE OF NURSING:
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
- These courses are offered
at UA. The additional courses in the curriculum may be offered
through UAB or UAH. Full curriculum outlines are available
through the Capstone College of Nursing administrative offices.
NUR 501 Theoretical Models for
Advanced Nursing Practice with Rural Populations. Three hours.
Pertinent theories with relevance to health care for rural
populations for nursing and related fields will provide the
framework for consideration of nursing roles in case management or
as a clinical nurse leader.
Specifically, the content will examine the development of nursing
theory, including rural nursing theory, and its relationship to
ethics, teaching/learning, communication, nursing, health care
delivery systems, management theory, change, role delineation, and
decision making. Students will apply the theoretical bases to their
advanced practice case management role or their role as a clinical nurse leader.
NUR 502 Issues in Community Health Care for Rural Populations.
Two hours. Theory.
Students will examine issues that affect community health care
for rural populations for nursing roles in case management or as a
clinical nurse leaders. The advanced practice nurse case
manager or clinical nurse leader student will gain understanding of the development of health
care policy and the ethical, political, economic, sociocultural, and
technological forces influencing all levels of healthcare.
NUR 505 Advanced Health Assessment. Three hours.
This course will assist the graduate nursing student to further
develop health assessment skills for obtaining and recording a
systematic health history as well as advanced holistic health
assessment of individuals across the life span.
NUR 515 Writing for Publications.
Three Hours. Theory.
This elective course is developed for graduate nursing students to
develop and refine their skills in writing, editing and preparing
manuscripts for publication. The process of writing a manuscript
from the initial idea to submission of a publishable manuscript will
be included in the course. This course will also emphasize the legal
and ethical aspects of authorship and scientific publishing.
Students should have mastered basic writing skills, e.g., grammar,
syntax and computer skills prior to enrolling in this course.
NUR 517 Graduate Independent Study. One to Three Hours.
The independent study option provides an opportunity for students to
identify, structure, implement, and evaluate learning experiences
consistent with personal learning needs and career plans that are in
addition to the current curriculum. The independent study option
provides a mechanism for expanding knowledge through self-directed
exploration of literature, participation in special projects,
clinical practice, or a combination of activities. The Prospectus
serves as a contractual agreement between the student and faculty
and is negotiated prior to registration for the study.
NUR 520 Evidence Based Practice: Roles and Processes
for the Case Manager.
Four
hours.
This course describes the professional role of the nurse case
manager with rural populations across the life span. Emphasis is on
the influence of nurse case managers on person(s) outcomes at the
systems level. Students will assess complex person(s) demands, plan
coordinated, multidisciplinary, evidence-based collaborative
approaches to person(s) care, and appraise strategies for evaluation
of person(s) outcomes.
NUR 522 Human Relations Management. Three hours.
Two hours Theory, one hour Clinical.
The course focuses on establishing relationships with person(s) and families,
group dynamics, team building, leadership and management skills,
negotiation, human diversity in health and illness, conflict
management, and rural health issues relevant for case management of
rural populations and the clinical nurse leader role.
NUR 524 Legal and Ethical Issues in
Healthcare. Three hours.
This course we will explore ethical issues confronted by advanced
practice nurses. Basic principles that guide ethical decision-making
will be addressed. The course is designed to enhance students’
understanding of value issues and familiarize them with ethical and
legal considerations while applying the information to work
situations. A variety of topics will be examined including privacy
and human rights, women’s health and reproductive rights, children
and adolescent issues, whistle blowing policies, nurse anesthesia
practice and end-of-life care. Case studies are used and to
stimulate thought and class discussion.
NUR 525 Evidence Based Practice:
Roles and Processes for the Clinical Nurse Leader.
Four hours.
Three hours Theory, one hour Clinical.
This course describes the professional role of the clinical nurse
leader (CNL) with rural populations across the life span. Emphasis
is on the influence of the CNL on person(s) outcomes at both the
microsystem level. Students will assess complex person(s) demands,
plan coordinated, multidisciplinary, evidence-based collaborative
approaches to person(s) care, and appraise strategies for evaluation
of person(s) outcomes.
NUR 530
Case Management Practicum.
Six hours. Clinical.
This course focuses on the application of the nurse case manager’s
functions of assessing, planning, intervening, monitoring, and
evaluating health care in rural communities. Emphasis is placed on
implementing a coordinated, evidence-based, interdisciplinary,
collaborative, integrated and cost effective approach to health care
with rural populations. Web-based conferences will assist students
in the exploration and application of case management issues in
self-selected clinical experiences.
NUR 531 Nursing Faculty Roles and
Responsibilities. Three hours.
This online course will provide an introduction to the roles and
responsibilities of nursing faculty. This course will prepare
students to participate in the processes of designing, implementing,
and evaluating a nursing curriculum. This course will include roles
and responsibilities of faculty in teaching, scholarship, service,
and practice.
NUR 532 Instructional Media for
Nursing Education. Three hours.
This course will provide students with an overview of instructional
technology and media that can be used in undergraduate and graduate
level instruction in nursing education programs. This course will
provide students with skills to begin on site and online
instruction. It will explore the use of computers, software, models,
simulators, and other instructional media.
NUR 535 Clinical Immersion Experience. Six hours.
Clinical.
This course focuses on the application of the clinical
nurse leader’s functions of assessing, planning, intervening,
monitoring, and evaluating health care in rural communities.
Emphasis is placed on implementing a coordinated, evidence-based,
interdisciplinary, collaborative, integrated and cost effective
approach to health care with rural populations. Web-based
conferences will assist students in the exploration and application
of care management issues in self-selected clinical experiences.
NUR 540 Nurse Educator Practicum. Six hours.
This online clinical course focuses on the application of the nurse
educator's functions of assessing, planning, intervening,
monitoring, and evaluating nursing education in the academic
environment. Emphasis is placed on implementing a coordinated,
interdisciplinary, collaborative, technologically appropriate and
integrated approach to nursing curriculum, design, implementation
and evaluation.
NUR 580 Fiscal Resource Management.
Three hours.
This course addresses principles of fiscal resources
management and their application to case management
or clinical nurse leader. Concepts include cost
analysis, budgeting, contract development, financial aspects of
program development and evaluation, and cost accounting and tracking
for rural populations.
NUR 595 Issues in
Pharmacotherapeutics. Three hours. Theory.
This course provides the students with the opportunity to explore
issues in pharmacotherapeutics which affect clinical management of
individuals and rural populations. Issues to be explored included:
evidence-based and cost-effective strategies; traditional and
alternative interventions; technological advances in the
development, distribution and administration of pharmacotherapeutics;
legal issues; and, new developments in clinical pharmacology.
NUR 599 Thesis Project. Three
hours.
Focuses on the actual implementation of the research process,
including the development of the proposal, institutional review
board (IRB) approval, data collection, data analysis, and writing
the research report.
NUR 620 (AEL 620) Curriculum Theory and Practice.
Three hours.
This is primarily an online, web-based course. It
critically examines historical and contemporary discourses necessary
to understand curriculum as a synergetic field of study and an area
of professional practice. Factors related to organizing curriculum
will be considered based on analysis, interpretation and synthesis
of contextual data. Students will determine directions, outcomes,
and goals for curriculum and course design. Methods for curriculum
evaluation and a dashboard for successful implementation will be
emphasized. Students will demonstrate their ability to develop and
critique curriculum in the context of instruction through
reflection, observation, documentation, and descriptive analysis and
to relate ethical, moral, and social justice concerns to curriculum
practice.
NUR 661 Major Trends and Issues in Higher Education & Nursing.
Three hours. Theory.
This course is developed for EdD nursing students to analyze current
issues and trends impacting educational organizations and leaders of
those organizations. This course will emphasize the role of nurse
educators in leadership roles in pro-active planning to meet the
challenges of emerging trends and issues in higher education.
NUR 696 Doctoral Seminar. Three
hours.
This seminar provides a synthesis experience in which students
develop their preliminary prospectus relevant to a selected nursing
education research focus. Methods of dissemination including
presentations and scholarly report development will be implemented.
This course facilitates the process of proposal development.
NUR 717 DNP Independent Study –
Special Topics. One to four hours.
The independent study option provides an opportunity for students to
identify, structure, implement, and evaluate learning experiences
consistent with personal learning needs and career plans that are in
addition to the current curriculum. The independent study option
provides a mechanism for expanding knowledge through self-directed
exploration of literature, participation in special projects,
faculty-directed clinical practice, or a combination of activities.
The Prospectus serves as a contractual agreement between the student
and faculty and is negotiated prior to registration for the study.
NUR 731 Philosophical, Theoretical, and Conceptual Foundations
for Advanced Practice Nursing.
Three hours.
This required core course in the Doctorate of Nursing Practice program
provides an understanding of the use of theory and conceptual
foundations to guide the complexity of specialty nursing practice at
the doctoral level. The content is derived from the philosophical
and scientific underpinnings of nursing, natural, and psycho-social
sciences.
NUR 732 Design and Statistical Methods for Advanced Nursing
Practice. Three hours. Theory.
This required course for the Doctorate of Nursing Practice program
provides the student with the basis to search, retrieve, and
manipulate statistical data. The focus of this course is on
quantitative and qualitative methodologies, research design, and data analysis. The
content provides essential knowledge for the evaluation of research
to guide evidence-based nursing practice at the highest level.
NUR 733 Informatics for Advanced Practice Nursing. Three
hours.
This required course focuses on the collection, organization,
analysis, and dissemination of information in nursing and health
care. Students are introduced to the specialty of nursing
informatics, the information system life-cycle, telemedicine, and
the use of technology to enhance nursing care delivery and patient
safety. Also, students learn how to design, use, and manipulate
large and small patient databases for the analysis of patient
outcomes.
NUR 734 Advanced Experiential Clinical Course. One to Seven
hour.
This course is designed to
validate Master's level competencies in clinical and organizational
leadership. The course is required for postmaster's DNP students who
are graduates of programs with less than 600 clinical hours.
NUR 735 Population Health in Advanced Practice
Nursing.
Three hours.
This required course
prepares the student to implement specialty population-based disease
prevention and health promotion activities to achieve national and
international goals of improving worldwide health status. The course
focuses on a spectrum of issues affecting health, which include
emerging infectious diseases, emergency preparedness, disparities in
health and healthcare services, and the impact of behavior and
lifestyle choices on health.
NUR 736 Application of Best Practices. Four hours.
This required course in the Doctor of Nursing Practice program
prepares the student to evaluate interdisciplinary clinical and
health systems for best practices and outcomes in a specialty
area. Students acquire the knowledge, skills, and tools to support,
promote, and implement evidence-based specialty practice in nursing
and health care delivery systems to improve health outcomes.
Emphasis is on the synthesis, critique, and
application of evidence to support quality clinical and
organizational practices.
NUR 737 Interdisciplinary Leadership and Role Development for
Practice Excellence. Three hours.
This course is a required core DNP course that focuses on organizational, systems leadership knowledge, and skills critical to role development in independent and
inter and intra-disciplinary practice. Content includes
communication, conflict resolution, collaboration and negotiation,
leadership, and team functioning to maximize success in the
establishment of safe, effective patient-centered care in complex
environments.
NUR 738 Scholarly Project Development.
Two hours. One hour Theory, one hour Clinical.
This required course is designed to assist the student in selecting
an area of interest within a practice specialization, and in
demonstrating professional competencies related to an area of
interest. The student will document previously acquired abilities
and competencies in a professional portfolio. Students will
participate in the seminar to obtain guidance, be involved in
discussion, and receive peer suggestions about the portfolio and
project plans.
NUR 739 Scholarly Practice Project.
One to seven hours.
This is the required capstone clinical course in all advanced
practice tracks. The student presents evidence of achievements and
competencies in a professional portfolio. The practice residency is
completed in a specialty area of the student’s choice. The final project selected and planned
by the student and the advisor will be implemented during this
course. The student will complete the project, evaluate the outcomes,
disseminate the findings, and make a formal scholarly presentation
to peers and faculty.
NUR 740 Health Policy and Politics: Implications in Health Care.
Three hours.
Health Policy & Politics is a required
core in the Doctorate of Nursing Practice program
focuses on the basic principles of health policy and the influence
of the political process as a systematic approach to health care in
the United States and internationally. The course prepares students
to assume complex leadership roles in order to advance specialty
practice and health.
This internet-based course focuses on the unique challenges of
engaging and influencing health care policy in the U.S. and
internationally. It is designed to develop skills, techniques, and
approaches to the critical analysis of health policy proposals,
health policies, and related issues from the perspective of
consumers, nursing, other health professions, and other stakeholders
in policy and public forums. The health policy framework is analyzed
from a governmental, institutional, and organizational perspective.
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