Overview of the current legal structure of the health care system, including informed consent, medical ethics, malpractice, elder and insurance law, nurses and litigation, and health care risk management.

The fundamentals of nursing research are introduced and developed through the critical reading of research studies and their application of evidence-based nursing practice. Students develop skills in the identification, interpretation, and use of research findings in its application to evidence-based practice. (Prerequisite: NUR 312; Pre or co-requisite: ORBH 325)

The fundamentals of nursing research are introduced and developed through the critical reading of research studies and their application to nursing practice. Students develop skills in the identification, interpretation, and use of research findings, and their application to evidence-based practice. (Prerequisites: NUR 405, and NUR 410; Pre-/co-requisite: PSY 208; Co-requisite: NUR 408, and NUR 435).

This course will expand the student’s knowledge and skills to care for adult clients experiencing complex alterations in holistic integrity. Three credit hours are experiential learning in a variety of healthcare settings. 3 credits of lecture, 3 credits (average of 9 hours per week) of clinical practice. (Prerequisites: NUR 311; Pre-/co-requisite: NUR 314 and NUR 410)

Knowledge and concepts applicable to public health and aggregate care. Community assessment is emphasized. Two credits are experiential learning applying course concepts in a variety of community settings. 3 credits of lecture, 2 credits (average of 6 hours per week) of clinical practice. (Prerequisites: NUR 405, and NUR 410; co-requisite: NUR 404 and NUR 435)

Theories and principles of leadership and management in health care environments will be examined and discussed. Health care policy, organizational mission and vision, strategic planning, legal/ethical issues, motivational and change theories are applied to health care systems. (Prerequisites: NUR 311; Pre-/co-requisite: NUR 314; Co-requisite: NUR 405)

This course expands the student’s knowledge and practice in holistic nursing. The student analyzes and applies evidence-based research findings of integrative and alternative modalities to nursing care. (Elective)

Theories and principles of leadership and management in health care environments will be examined and discussed. Health care policy, organizational mission, vision and strategic planning, legal/ethical concepts, legal/ethical issues, motivational and change theory are applied to health care systems. (Prerequisite: NUR 312)

This course builds upon NUR 312 and expands the RN student’s knowledge and practice in holistic nursing. The RN student applies and analyzes evidence-based research findings on integrative and alternative modalities to nursing practice. The RN students are guided to build on knowledge and holistic theories presented and to develop a holistic framework of care for the chronically ill and elders. Issues related to aging, role changes, vulnerability, stigma, ethics, advocacy, end of life care, and case management of elders and the chronically ill are addressed. (Prerequisite: NUR 312)

Preparation for the role of a professional nurse. The course emphasizes preparation for NCLEX-RN® and independent clinical experience. 2 credits of lecture, 3 credits (average of 9 hours per week) of clinical practice. (Prerequisites: NUR 405, NUR 410; pre-/co-requisite: NUR 404 and NUR 408)