A course, on a special topic in the discipline at the post-baccalaureate or master degree level, offered on the basis of need, interest, or time lines. May be repeated for credit. See registrars office current class schedules Web page for specific semester description.

A course designed to enhance knowledge and skills in advanced assessment. An increased emphasis on abnormal findings in the setting of acute illness is stressed, along with diagnostic testing used to accompany physical assessment. Laboratory and technology-based diagnostic testing, along with X-ray and imaging study interpretation, advanced EKG interpretation, and hemodynamic monitoring are areas for skill development. Prerequisite: 540.

This course addresses the components of advanced history taking, physical examination, and health assessment across the life span within a holistic framework. Differentiation of normal from abnormal/dysfunctional findings is emphasized. Health promotion/protection/prevention is integrated. Differential diagnosis and clinical reasoning are introduced .Prerequisites: a basic course in physical assessment at the undergraduate level or equivalent.

This course enhances the students understanding of complex disease processes and their manifestations in high-acuity care settings. Providing experiences that promote holism and person-centered care, this clinical course combines the application of the holistic nursing process and a systems-thinking approach with the management of complex client situations. Students optimize informatics and healthcare technologies to promote safe environments and prioritize holistic nursing care according to the clients wishes and condition. Prerequisites: 536, 537, 642.

This course focuses on the holistic care of clients across the lifespan in a variety of high acuity inpatient settings and prepares students to coordinate and facilitate person-centered care for diverse patient populations. Emphasis will be on how the holistic nursing process, nursing theory and partnership principles are applied in acute care settings. Students will analyze the foundations of leadership and role development and explain how high-quality leadership at all levels in the healthcare system contribute to a culture of safety. Prerequisites: 536, 537, 642.

This clinical course advances the students nursing skills and provides experiences and opportunities to engage in actions that promote holism and person-centered care in a variety of healthcare settings. Emphasis will be on interpreting baseline health information, correlating health conditions with individual preferences, analyzing assessment findings and planning appropriate, evidence-informed interventions in order to achieve intended health outcomes.

This course prepares students to analyze health across the lifespan and differentiate between various states of wellness and illness. By relating quality measures and intended health outcomes to holistic nursing interventions, students will develop skills that promote trust and establish the foundations for relationship-based care. Students will consider equitable access to healthcare, discuss the just distribution of its resources, and examine the nurses role in health policy development, healthcare delivery and advocacy.

This course addresses the concepts and mechanisms underlying common pathophysiological problems applicable across the lifespan. Normal physiologic changes and those related to disease/pathology are contrasted. The clinical manifestations and consequences of altered health states are examined in the context of current research-based practice. Knowledge of pathophysiology as a basis for assessment, decision-making, and management is stressed.

This course introduces health promotion and disease prevention while incorporating client-centered care that promotes health for diverse populations across the lifespan. The course introduces local, regional, national and global healthcare delivery models and examines their association with various health indicators, diverse populations, and health equity.

This clinical course advances the students ability to complete holistic, population-focused assessments and implement interventions that mitigate health risks in vulnerable populations, communities and groups. Students prioritize interventions that enhance the health of their community and strengthen partnerships, both inside and outside the conventional healthcare system.