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EDUC 6890 - Mathematics Education Research Seminar Hours: 2
Focuses on action research design in the mathematics classroom, as well as qualitative and quantitative approaches to analyzing data collected in the field.
Prerequisites: Completion of 6 hours in Mathematical Processes; 12 hours in Mathematics from a Modern Viewpoint; and 4 hours in Comparative Studies in Mathematics. Also: Completion of 6 hours from EDUC 6880, 6881 and 6882; 12 hours from MATH 6110, 6120, 6130, 6140, 6150 and 6160; and 4 hours from MATH 6210, 6220, 6230, 6240 and 6250.
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EDUC 6895 - Master’s Research Project Hours: 1
Development and implementation of an action research project to be completed in a mathematics classroom (grades 7 - 12).
Prerequisites: Completion of or co-requisite to EDUC 6890.
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EDUC 6900 - MAE: Independent Study Hours: 1-10
This course allows MAE students to do independent study or research or take an undergraduate course for graduate credit. All EDUC 6900 work must be approved in writing by the instructor and MAE Director (forms are available in the Office of Graduate Programs, the Office of Continuing Studies, and the Education Department office).
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EDUC 6910 - Special Topics Hours: 1-3
Special Topics courses cover a variety of educational topics not covered in the regular curriculum of the MAE program and expand the offering of electives for MAE degree candidates or non-degree students who are re-certifying or seeking professional development. For more information, see the Education Advisor in the Office of Graduate Programs or the current graduate schedule.
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EDUC 7000 - Capstone Project Hours: 4
A minimum of 4 hours is required for the Capstone Project. Students should enroll in 1-4 Capstone hours during semesters in which they are completing their Capstone Project. Repeatable for a maximum of 8 hours. The Capstone Project is intended to be a substantial capstone study designed to consolidate and unify the various parts of the coursework of the Masters degree into a meaningful single body of work. The student and the Capstone advisor will determine the topic of inquiry, the methodology, and the appropriate option for the Capstone Project. A Capstone Prospectus must be approved during the Degree Candidacy process. For more information, see the MAE Capstone Project Handbook. Prerequisites: (1) EDUC 6400, (2) Admission to Degree Candidacy and (3) Permission of Capstone Advisor.
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Pass/Fail. Course has a per credit hour extra fee. This course has an additional fee.
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EDUC 7001 - Capstone Seminar Hours: 4
All 4 Capstone hours are taken spring term. To participate in the Capstone Seminar in the spring or summer term, a student must have taken EDUC 6400 and have the instructor’s permission. Students will submit an article based on their research during the Capstone Seminar. Prerequisites: (1) EDUC 6400, (2) Admission to Degree Candidacy and (3) Permission of Capstone Seminar instructor.
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Pass/Fail. Course has a per credit hour extra fee. This course has an additional fee.
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EDUC 7400 - Advanced Educational Research Hours: 3
This course will continue students’ exploration of education research design, and will include more in-depth treatment of education research theory and philosophy as well as methods and practice. Students will consider broader research issues such as those related to objectivity, representation and critical agency.
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EDUC 7500 - History of Education Hours: 3
Students will examine how class, race, and gender dynamics have shaped U.S. education during the 20th century, and consider the challenges associated with equity-oriented educational reforms. The course will focus on the evolution of 20th century U.S. education, with a particular effort to learn how historical knowledge can help us better understand and improve contemporary schools. Issues of craft, perspective, evidence, and analysis will be explored from the disciplinary lens of history.
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EDUC 7700 - Special Topics in Theory and Research Hours: 1-3
Offers students the opportunity to study, in depth, current issues in educational theory and research. Specific course topics will vary.
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MATH 6110 - Algebraic Structures for Mathematics Teachers Hours: 3
Elementary algebra involves the abstraction of numbers and applying rules for manipulating unknowns and real or complex numbers. Modern algebra takes abstraction to a deeper level by generalizing, not only objects, but operations on objects. From groups to complex analysis, this fundamental principle of mathematics - abstraction to underlying structure - influences the teaching and learning of high school algebra.
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MATH 6120 - Probability and Statistics for Mathematics Teachers Hours: 3
Quantitative reasoning, the study of random events, and the analysis of data has been referred to as “the mathematics for the information age.” Going beyond the procedural knowledge of computing probability and interpreting numerical information affords teachers the opportunity to better understand how logic can undergird non-deterministic phenomena. This understanding is crucial to presenting probability and statistics as more than simple number-crunching and reading graphs.
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MATH 6130 - Finite Mathematics for Mathematics Teachers Hours: 3
Although a large percentage of the secondary curriculum has been dedicated to “continuous-based” mathematics, concepts from discrete/finite mathematics is of growing interest to schools supporting a comprehensive math experience. Likewise, most undergraduate programs are weighted toward calculus-oriented work. Preparation for shifts in courses of study and the integration of mathematics requires a purposive and rigorous exploration of enumerable sets.
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MATH 6140 - Number Theory for Mathematics Teachers Hours: 3
Numbers and number sense continues to be a focal point for standards and practice in secondary schools. Examining the development of numbers systems and their properties provides teachers with the background necessary to help students develop computational and algebraic intuition.
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MATH 6150 - Advanced Geometry for Mathematics Teachers Hours: 3
Originally focused on practical measurements of size and shape, geometry is one of the oldest branches of mathematics. Since those early days, geometry has become a foundation for mathematics far removed from the traditional context of the plane. Exploring its influence on the development of the discipline as a whole - from axiomatics to analysis, from physical space to abstractions of space - enables teachers to plan instruction that highlights connections within mathematics, as well as underscoring the significance of geometry.
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MATH 6160 - Advanced Calculus for Mathematics Teachers Hours: 3
By the end of the nineteenth century, mathematics included the study of motion, the study of change. Introductory calculus prioritizes the skills of differentiating and integrating, with restricted attention to theory. Refreshing the main topics of calculus from a conceptual perspective and its historical development supports a mathematical approach to the subject, a complement to the conventional engineering approach.
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MATH 6210 - Great Theorems in Mathematics Hours: 2
Survey of some of the most important developments in mathematics throughout the ages, emphasizing those closely connected to the secondary mathematics curriculum.
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MATH 6220 - Combinatorics for Mathematics Teachers Hours: 2
Combinatorics is the study of enumeration problems arising from groups, graphs and other discrete objects in mathematics. These problems are often the most basic - and compelling - problems in mathematics. Typically, the exercises are easily understood by non-specialists. However, although the problem statements may be simple, the solutions usually require exceptional creativity.
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MATH 6230 - Topology for Mathematics Teachers Hours: 2
Topology is the study of the properties that are preserved through deformations (twistings and stretchings, but no tearing) of objects. It also involves subjects like continuous functions, connectedness, compactness, and theorems of metrics/ measurement. As an extension of geometry and set theory, topology offers fresh insights into the traditional secondary curriculum.
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MATH 6240 - Dynamical Systems for Mathematics Teachers Hours: 2
Dynamical systems are generated by iterated mathematical processes. As a result, these repetitive operations have many applications in the physical sciences (for example, meteorology) and in finance. In some instances, researchers can predict with precision how a dynamical system will behave. However, chaotic systems are surprisingly unpredictable. In addition, through the study of dynamical systems, artists and mathematicians can create complex, organic (and beautiful) graphic objects known as fractals.
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MATH 6250 - Game Theory for Mathematics Teachers Hours: 2
This course presents an introduction to game theory and its applications. Game theory models strategic situations, in which an individual’s success in making choices depends on the choices of others (Myerson, 1991). Teachers will study models of competition, cooperation, and multi-party decision-making. Examples will be drawn from economics, society, and traditional games.
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MATH 6300 - Comprehensive Exam Hours: 0
A comprehensive three-hour written examination will be administered, with items from each of the three program components (Mathematical Processes, Mathematics from a Modern Viewpoint, and Comparative Studies in Mathematics). Questions will be representative of the candidate’s curricular choices and written by the candidate’s instructors. Graded Pass/Fail.
Prerequisites: Completion of 6 hrs in Mathematical Processes, 15 hrs in Mathematics from a Modern Viewpoint, and 6 hrs in Comparative Studies in Mathematics.
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MBA 5640 - Leadership & Entrepreneurship Hours: 3
A growing number of people, worldwide, have as a goal launching a business and thriving in a free enterprise system. This course will examine the growing entrepreneurial revolution from several perspectives: 1. Statistical: understanding the actual numbers of such organizations their impact on the economy; 2. Research and education: examining the trends that undergird theory and development of entrepreneurial knowledge and skills; 3. Personal fit: analyzing characteristics common to successful entrepreneurs; 4. Business plan and organizational design: developing a business vision, a detailed plan, including a design for the organization, a legal structure, a financial plan, and all the elements required to bring the entrepreneurial dream to fruition. Participants in the course will demonstrate their knowledge of the entrepreneurial challenge by producing a business plan. Class sessions will include presentations, guest lectures, and a high level of interaction among the attendees. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing for undergraduates.
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MBA 5800 - Communications and Negotiations Hours: 3
Effective communication is a central management skill. This multidisciplinary course examines communication theories, techniques, and strategies while giving students experience in the practice of effective communication skills. Topics include communication strategy and analysis, managerial writing and presentation skills and cross-cultural communication. All business is some form of negotiation, so negotiation theory and practice is explored with experiential exercises required utilizing negotiation and communication skills. Topics include interest groups, bargaining, and power. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing for undergraduates.
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MBA 5905 - Special Topics Hours: 3
MBA 5905 presents special topics that offer in-depth study of some aspect of business such as risk management, change management, process management, logistics, product design, etc. and may be repeated when taken as a different topic. MBA 5905 includes courses offered on an experimental basis for a limited time only. Once a course is deemed appropriate for permanent adoption in the MBA curriculum, then a formal proposal for adoption is made. MBA 5905 is available to both graduate and undergraduate students.
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MBA 6000 - Organizational Behavior and Development Hours: 3
Students explore the human factors of managing the business organization and learn to make managerial recommendations based on theory and practice. Through a multidisciplinary study of behavioral science and organizational psychology, management literature and current topics in human resource management and organizational behavior, students explore such topics as individual and group behavior, organizational design, leadership, change strategies, motivation, and business policy ramifications.
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MBA 6150 - Economics and Business Strategy Hours: 3
This course provides an approach to analyzing the firm’s immediate economic environment. The course applies the concepts and models of micro-economic theory and measurement techniques, explores the firm’s production and cost structures, and studies the nature of industry rivalry. Prerequisites: ECON 2100 and 2200
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MBA 6200 - Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations Hours: 3
This multidisciplinary course explores human resource issues in both the union and non-union environment in firms operating both in the United States and in foreign countries. Human resource issues focus on how organizations select, train, evaluate, compensate and develop employees. Employment regulations for both the organized and the unorganized firm are addressed. Current theories, research and practice are explored including strategic human resources, human resource development, equity and justice. The course will focus on innovative practices and explore the effectiveness of human resource systems and policies.
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MBA 6300 - Operations Management Hours: 3
Operations management explores the systematic direction and control of the processes that transform inputs into finished goods or services. This course focuses on contemporary concepts, analytic methods, and innovative practices for managing firm’s production and operations functions. It will include operations strategy as well as daily control of processes and inventory. Prerequisites: MATH 1240
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MBA 6350 - Management of Services Hours: 3
This course looks at service management - the study of how marketing and operations come together through technology and people to plan, create, and deliver products/services to customers. Course objectives include: (1) to approach and design service management from a systems perspective, (2) to recognize and understand the characteristics of service delivery processes, and (3) to learn how to apply the procedures of demand analysis, set standards of performance measurements, and determine capacity levels. Prerequisites: MBA 6000
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MBA 6400 - Strategic Marketing Hours: 3
This course explores the strategic role of marketing within business firms and non-profit organizations. Topics include industry and competitive analysis, customer analysis and consumer behavior, market segmentation, market research, distribution channel policy, product policy and strategy, pricing policy, advertising, sales force management, brand management, industrial marketing, and services marketing.
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MBA 6450 - Financial Management Hours: 3
This course covers topical financial problems confronting the corporation. The objective is to develop an understanding of current financial theory and its implications for problem solving. Issues include investment decisions, financing and capital structure policy, capital markets, international capital budgeting, dividend policy, mergers and acquisitions and risk management. Prerequisites: ACCT 2000 and MATH 1240
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MBA 6600 - Data Analytics Hours: 3
This multidisciplinary course combining business, mathematics, and computer science topics, builds on the concepts introduced in the business statistics prerequisite and introduces the basic concepts of model building and its role in rational decision-making. In this course, the student acquires knowledge of specific modeling techniques and their practical application, such as linear programming and simulation. The student will take an analytic view of decision-making by formalizing trade-offs, specifying constraints, providing for uncertainty and performing sensitivity analysis. Prerequisites: MATH 1240
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MBA 6700 - Global Competition and the World Economy Hours: 3
This course explores the international economic environment of business with a focus on the forces of international competition in global markets. The focus is on the managerial implications of internationalization for all managers, whether working in a multinational or a domestic firm. Within the context of managing competitive strategies topics include: international trade theory and analysis of the external economic environment; introduction to foreign exchange and international capital markets; trade blocs and national/supranational regulations and institutions; the political/legal environment of international business and comparative business-government relations in the developed and developing world; technology transfer and intellectual property protection; and country risk analysis. The multidisciplinary approach of this course can bring topics, lectures and speakers from political science, history and foreign languages departments.
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MBA 6850 - Managing Information Systems Hours: 3
This course explores information technology issues related to the internal and external environment of the firm. Its focus is on the use of information systems for competitive advantage. Within the firm, it investigates the planning, development and control of management information systems and explores the planning and acquisition of appropriate hardware, software and peripherals. Further, it explores the explosive role of the Internet and growing power and usage of information databases. Topics included are the economics of information, electronic commerce, database marketing, virtual firms and communities, and privacy and network security systems. The course is multidisciplinary and will include topics and input from computer science, library and instructional media, and academic computing.
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MBA 6905 - Special Topics Hours: 3
Special topics that offer in-depth study of some aspect of business. May be repeated when taken as a different topic.
Notes:
Offered in 2011/12 only. MBA 6905 courses are courses offered on experimental basis for a limited time only. Once the course is deemed appropriate for permanent adoption to the MBA curriculum, then a formal proposal for adoption is made.
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MBA 6910 - Product Development and Innovation Hours: 3
Understand the value and importance of product development and apply this knowledge in a new product business case introduction. In addition to understanding the new product development stage-gate process, each student will act as a senior leader of the organization by evaluating each presentation for go/no-go status.
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MBA 6920 - International Business Seminar Hours: 3
This course offers students an intense week long immersion in an international location and experience in conducting international business research. The country/region of study drives the academic focus. The course is comprised of several venues: Pre-study research and briefing lectures, travel outside the USA, lectures by local academics and topic experts; corporate and governmental site visits; and historical and cultural study tours. The course culminates with individual or group independent research papers on topics in international business focused on the region of study, completed after returning from the international seminar.
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MBA 6990 - Capstone Consulting Project Hours: 3
Students are expected to utilize their knowledge and skills obtained in the graduate business program to date in an actual consulting project with either a profit or non-profit organization. The project is developed in a cross-functional team setting under the direction of the professor and the project team coordinator. The course requires students to meet outside of classroom time for planning, preparation, and meeting with client organization representatives. Classroom time during the quarter’s first half is devoted to strategy formulation issues and discussion, while the second half is conducted independently under the direction of the professor. The course results in a professional consulting project document and presentation.
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This course is a capstone course that must be taken during one of the last two terms of the program and upon completion of core courses or by permission of the instructor.
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MSAH 5000 - Research Design Hours: 3
The scientific research process in the field of Allied Health. Identifying a specific area of interest and carrying out a mini-thesis type of research project. Through this project, gaining an appreciation for the literature search and review, research design and the oral and written skills developed in research reporting. Use of data analysis software to identify appropriate data analysis for data sets.
SP Sem. Prerequisites: An undergraduate statistics course.
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MSAH 5050 - Allied Health Care Administration Hours: 3
The current theories associated with administrative practices, leadership, and program development. How to apply these skills to current and/or future employment areas as well as engaging with local health care administrators on current administrative practices.
FA Sem.
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MSAH 5150 - Advanced Strength and Conditioning Hours: 3
Bridges the gap between clinical exercise science and the practical application skills of strength and conditioning. How to properly screen and evaluate clients for safe participation in an exercise program, design and implement exercise prescriptions for multiple populations and goal attainment, and apply the principles of exercise in a strength and conditioning environment. Preparation for the ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist exam or the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist exam.
FA Sem. Prerequisites: BIO 1810 and 1820, or EXSC 1111 and 1112.
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MSAH 5220 - Evidenced-Based Practice/Informatics I Hours: 3
At the unit or micro-level, students use research methods to identify pertinent questions and articulate the evidence base for practice decisions. There is an opportunity to investigate evolving technologies that deliver, enhance, and document care with an emphasis on cost-effectiveness, safety and improved outcomes. Students use and analyze data sets to prepare them to improve patient care outcomes.
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MSAH 5230 - Leadership and Advocacy in Policy and Healthcare Organization Hours: 3
In this course, students incorporate leadership skills, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities within diverse healthcare systems and policy organizations to foster accessible, safe, high quality, affordable, and efficient health services for individuals, families, and communities at local, regional, and state levels. They analyze and apply theoretical frameworks and evidence based practice to political activity concerning the legal and ethical provisions of health care. Role development skills of communication, collaboration, negotiation, delegation, and coordination are enhanced to create successful strategies to provide high quality care delivery at the micro- and macro-systems levels.
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MSAH 5300 - Program Planning and Evaluation Hours: 3
This course provides the student with the theoretical background needed to effectively understand and implement comprehensive program evaluation processes.
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MSAH 5500 - U.S. Healthcare Policy Hours: 3
U.S. healthcare policy is shaped by a combination of political, regulatory, legal, and public initiatives. This course examines the influences of each on U.S. healthcare policy and their impact on healthcare delivery and healthcare professionals.
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MSAH 5660 - Applied Performance Nutrition Hours: 3
Enhances knowledge and application of nutrition principles learned in previous nutrition coursework, specifically knowledge of sports nutrition principles and its role in performance. Improving confidence in applying nutrition principles based on evidence-based nutrition research and practice. Current issues in nutrition are discussed, critically analyzed, and practically applied. Emphasizes weight management principles, including approaches to weight loss and weight gain by understanding the physiological and psychological issues that affect weight. Dietary supplement claims, recommendations, and controversies are evaluated according to evidence-based research on safety and efficacy. The role of supplements in weight loss/weight gain, disease prevention, and athletic performance are analyzed according to nutrition requirements for optimum health. Laws and regulations governing supplements and the weight loss dietary industry.
SU Sem. Prerequisites: HLED 2100 or NURS 2400, and BIO 1810 or EXSC 1111.
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MSAH 5910 - U.S. Health Care Policy Hours: 3
U.S. health care policy is shaped by a combination of political, regulatory, legal and public initiatives. The course examines the influences of each on U.S. heath care policy and their impact on health care delivery and health care professionals.
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MSAH 6300 - Wellness for Special Populations Hours: 3
This course is designed to advance the clinical knowledge base of persons preparing for a career in health and wellness. This will enable practitioners to improve the scientific basis of their practice, update their content knowledge as it relates to the Health Sciences, and improve their skills related to critical inquiry. Prerequisites: General Nutrition and Exercise Prescription for Pediatric and Geriatric Populations.
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MSAH 6400 - Corporate/Worksite Wellness Design Hours: 3
This course is designed to advance the clinical knowledge base of persons preparing for a career in health and wellness. This course is meant to prepare future professionals for the special needs and demands related to worksite health promotion.
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MSAH 6510 - Ethical Healthcare Leadership Hours: 3
This course emphasizes the moral and social responsibilities of healthcare organizational leaders as well as the practical application of ethical principles and concepts to organizational leadership behavior and decision-making.
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MSAH 6700 - Special Topics Hours: 3
The purpose of this course is to allow the graduate level student to explore specific current event areas of interest. Topics will vary and will explore areas not covered in the required curriculum.
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MSAH 6900 - Advanced Clinical Practicum Hours: 3
This is a 3-hour course and may be repeated one time for a total of 6 hours. Clinical placements are to be designed to further the student’s growth per their individual degree plan and may include settings such a cardiac rehabilitation, specialized rehabilitation facilities, alternative athletic training venues, etc. This course is designed to further the student’s growth per their individual degree plan and may include clinical placement settings such a cardiac rehabilitation, specialized rehabilitation facilities, alternative athletic training venues, etc. The purpose of the practicum is to allow the student to gain valuable experience in the clinical setting as well as apply knowledge learned in the classroom to their respective clinical area of interest.
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MSAH 7000 - Master’s Thesis Hours: 3
If the Thesis option is chosen, students must enroll for a total of 6 hours to fulfill the requirement for graduation.
The Master’s Thesis serves as a culminating project designed to allow the student to undertake a substantial research area of interest. Students will be required to develop a thesis committee which minimally will consist of the student’s advisor and one other faculty member selected by the graduate student. Additional committee members may include other allied health professionals who have expertise in the selected research topic area. Students electing this option must complete two 3-hour courses. Students will also be expected to prepare an oral defense of their project.
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NURS 5000 - Transition to Graduate Nursing Practice Hours: 3
An introduction to graduate study in nursing is presented in this course for the registered nurse who aspires to graduate nursing education. Concepts of study include the caring framework, theoretical foundations of nursing, the nursing process, teaching and learning principles, cultural competence, and scientific thought as applied to the advanced level of nursing practice.
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NURS 5210 - Epidemiology/Healthy Populations Hours: 3
The course examines the role of epidemiology as related to health of individuals, families, clinical populations and communities. It introduces concepts of health measurement as applied to health promotion and disease prevention. Students focus on the practical application of concepts to improve healthcare outcomes for individuals, families, and communities. Prerequisites: Undergraduate statistics and research course.
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NURS 5220 - Evidenced-Based Practice/Informatics Hours: 3
At the unit or micro-level, students use research methods to identify pertinent questions and articulate the evidence base for practice decisions. There is an opportunity to investigate evolving technologies that deliver, enhance, and document care with an emphasis on cost-effectiveness, safety and improved outcomes. Students use and analyze data sets to prepare them to improve patient care outcomes.
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NURS 5230 - Leadership and Advocacy in Policy and Healthcare Organization Hours: 3
In this course, students incorporate leadership skills, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities within diverse healthcare systems and policy organizations to foster accessible, safe, high quality, affordable, and efficient health services for individuals, families, and communities at local, regional, and state levels. They analyze and apply theoretical frameworks and evidence based practice to political activity concerning the legal and ethical provisions of health care. Role development skills of communication, collaboration, negotiation, delegation, and coordination are enhanced to create successful strategies to provide high quality care delivery at the micro- and macro-systems levels.
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NURS 5340 - Prescribing for the APN Hours: 1
This course addresses the professional role of the advanced practice nurse with prescriptive authority. It focuses on quality assurance and safety, as well as statutory, ethical and legal issues.
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NURS 6410 - Educational Theory, Program Development and Evaluation Hours: 3
Examines educational theories, learning styles, and planning and evaluation methods. Focuses on planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating curricula. Students will utilize relevant theories and research for curricular planning and evaluation in nursing programs; including needs assessment, outcomes/objectives, content, evaluation methods, and the accreditation process.
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NURS 6420 - Advanced Faculty Role in Nursing Education Hours: 3
Students will utilize educational and nursing theory to support teaching and learning methods in course planning. Students will analyze influences related to organizational, political, legal, and ethical issues in higher education. The course includes theory, concepts, research, and teaching methods and evaluation for classroom, distance, on-line, and clinical education. Prerequisites: 6410 with a minimum grade of B-.
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NURS 6430 - Nurse Educator Practicum Hours: 3
Participation in this course facilitates the synthesis of nursing and educational theories, concepts, and research in performing the advanced role of a nurse educator within selected educational settings. Students discuss theory and application of teaching/learning principles in a weekly seminar. Students are guided by master or doctorally prepared nurse educator preceptors in a higher educational setting. Prerequisites: NURS 6400 with a minimum grade of B-.
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Includes clinical hours.
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NURS 6520 - Procedures, Skills & Prescribing for the FNP Hours: 2
This course focuses on common procedures and skills utilized by the APN based on research and evidence based practice guidelines. It emphasizes the focused assessment and clinical management of individuals requiring identified skills and procedures in the health care setting. Prerequisites: NURS 6510 and 6830 with minimum grades of B-.
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Includes lab hours.
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NURS 6810 - Advanced Pathophysiology for the APN Hours: 3
Builds on the basic fundamental concepts of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Essentials of drug action, clinical use, side effects, adverse reactions and rational drug selection for specific drug classes treating select disease processes. Client education, medication administration, interactions with herbal or nutritional remedies and lifestyle modifications across the lifespan or for special populations are included.
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NURS 6810 - Advanced Pathophysiology for the APN Hours: 3
Builds on the basic fundamental concepts of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Essentials of drug action, clinical use, side effects, adverse reactions and rational drug selection for specific drug classes treating select disease processes. Client education, medication administration, interactions with herbal or nutritional remedies and lifestyle modifications across the lifespan or for special populations are included.
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NURS 6820 - Advanced Pharmacology for the APN Hours: 3
Builds on fundamental concepts of phamacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Focuses on essentials of drug action, clinical use, side effects, adverse reactions and rational drug selected for specific drug classes treating select disease processes. Client education, medication administration, interactions with herbal or nutritional remedies and lifestyle modifications across the lifespan or for special populations are included.
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NURS 6820 - Advanced Pharmacology for the APN Hours: 3
Builds on fundamental concepts of phamacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Focuses on essentials of drug action, clinical use, side effects, adverse reactions and rational drug selected for specific drug classes treating select disease processes. Client education, medication administration, interactions with herbal or nutritional remedies and lifestyle modifications across the lifespan or for special populations are included.
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NURS 6830 - Advanced Physical and Health Assessment for the APN Hours: 3
Builds on basic physical assessment concepts to include episodic, focused, and comprehensive health assessments for individuals across the lifespan. Integrates concepts of genetics/genomics, culture, and lifestyles in identification of risk factors. Focuses on therapeutic communication in a caring framework with individuals and families to assemble a health assessment data base, including family, psycho-social, diagnostic, and physical findings. Emphasis is on critically analyzing the data in order to determine differential diagnoses and establishing an accurate assessment of the health status.
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NURS 6830 - Advanced Physical and Health Assessment for the APN Hours: 3
Builds on basic physical assessment concepts to include episodic, focused, and comprehensive health assessments for individuals across the lifespan. Integrates concepts of genetics/genomics, culture, and lifestyles in identification of risk factors. Focuses on therapeutic communication in a caring framework with individuals and families to assemble a health assessment data base, including family, psycho-social, diagnostic, and physical findings. Emphasis is on critically analyzing the data in order to determine differential diagnoses and establishing an accurate assessment of the health status.
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NURS 6910 - Experimental Course Topics Hours: 1-3
Topics are offered on an experimental basis for a limited time.
Notes:
This course is repeatable.
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NURS 6999 - Independent Study Hours: 1-5
Designed for the graduate student who wishes to investigate a special nursing issue in depth under the guidance of one specific faculty member. Issue specific content, objectives, and evaluation criteria are mutually determined by the faculty member and the student.
Notes:
This course is repeatable.
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NURS 7060 - Evidence-Based Practice Hours: 3
Emphasizes concepts of research and scholarship as foundations for doctoral education, including concepts of scholarship of discovery, translation, integration, and application. Integrates translation of research into practice and evaluation of practice. Promotes generation of evidence through practice to guide improvements and outcomes in doctoral nursing practice. Advanced research techniques will be examined for applicability. Translating research for nursing applications and disseminating research results for evidence based practice.
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NURS 7065 - Informatics Hours: 3
Emphasizes use of information systems/technology to support and improve patient care and healthcare systems. Integrates leadership within healthcare systems to help design, select, and use information systems/technology to evaluate programs of care outcomes of care and care systems. Discusses use of information systems/technology as a mechanism to apply budget & productivity tools, practice information systems and decision supports, and web-based learning or intervention tools to support and improve health care.
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NURS 7075 - Financial and Business Decision Making for Project/Strategic Planning Hours: 3
Focuses on health systems as businesses, including macro financial management, cost/benefit analyses of innovation, and the writing of business plans which will allow DNP Nurse Executives to be full partners with physicians and other health care professionals in redesigning health care. Prerequisites: NURS 7030 and NURS 7040 with minimum grades of B-.
Notes:
This course has an additional fee.
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NURS 7210 - Knowledge Building for the DNP Hours: 3
The aim of this course is the scientific underpinnings of advanced practice nursing by exploring the major philosophies of science and the history of knowledge development, while examining the creation, use, and critique of theories from nursing and other disciplines that support advanced practice. Emphasis is on middle range theories and the relationship of theories to research and practice. Evidence-based practice and emerging topics are also examined for their relationship to advanced clinical practice.
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NURS 7220 - Evidence-Based Practice & Informatics for the DNP Hours: 3
Development of a framework and tools for improving outcomes by implementing and evaluating translational research, including the use of information systems and technology to support it. Emphasis is on evaluating prior research, generation of evidence through practice, translation and integration of new knowledge into practice, the selection and use of technology and systems to support decision-making, and applicability of technology for clinical research.
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NURS 7230 - Biostatistics and Epidemiology for the DNP Hours: 3
The use of epidemiological approaches to describe the health of individuals, families, populations, and communities to explain and predict health outcomes and for selecting or designing interventions to improve them. Emphasis is on effective consumption of existing research and epidemiological information through knowledge of research designs and evaluating the value added by the reported statistical approaches. Special emphasis is on understanding underlying statistical tests to augment understanding and influence advanced nursing practice.
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NURS 7240 - Quality Practice for the DNP Hours: 3
Examines the role of the DNP-prepared nurse in assuring the delivery of quality health care to all populations by transforming health care as executives, practice experts, agents of change, and educators of the profession through sustainable strategies that improve the quality and access of health care; analysis of current health care delivery, including measures of clinical performance; compliance with state and federal regulations in relation to standards and access of care; and quality performance standards and benchmarking in clinical arenas.
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NURS 7250 - Policy and Politics for the DNP Hours: 3
The examination of state, national, and international policies that influence health care for individuals, families, communities, and organizations including legal and ethical implications and the role of political activity on health care. Emphasis is on the role of professional nursing and health organizations political advocacy in support of improving health care policy and practices.
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NURS 7260 - Leadership for the DNP Hours: 3
Exploration of advanced practice nursing along with organizational and systems leadership in a student-selected specific area of interest focusing on a target population or broad community. Emphasis is on new care delivery models based on contemporary, evidence-based science that are feasible within current organizational, political, cultural, and economic perspectives. Special emphasis is on interprofessional collaboration to address emerging practice problems and ethical dilemmas.
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NURS 7310 - Psychopharmacology and Prescribing Hours: 3
“Brain and brain! What is brain?” The aim of this course is to link advanced concepts of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, and pathological aspects of the brain associated with mental illness, with the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of agents used clinically as one component of treating and managing psychiatric disorders. The application of psychotropic agents to mental disorders in children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric populations and its relevance to clinical advanced psychiatric and mental health nursing practice is emphasized, as well as safe prescribing practices.
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NURS 7320 - Neurobiology and Psychopathology Hours: 3
What is mental illness? The aim of this course is build knowledge of psychiatric disorders across the lifespan including underlying epidemiology; genetic, biological, and sociological etiology; behavioral, cognitive, and physical signs and symptoms; and the clinical picture to support assessment and clinical decision-making in advanced psychiatric and mental health nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on use of current scientific evidence to develop understanding for clinical practice.
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NURS 7330 - Psychiatric Diagnosis & Management: Adults Hours: 3
The aim of this course is to continue to build skill with diagnostic assessment of adult patients who present for psychiatric care, and with developing patientcentered, evidence-based, holistic treatment plans. Building on a previously-built understanding of psychopathology and mental illness, applicable evidence-based literature, professional guidelines, and evaluative tools are explored for application to diagnosis and management. Emphasis is placed differential diagnosis of and selecting interventions for adult and geriatric populations in preparation for supervised clinical internships in advanced psychiatric and mental health nursing practice.
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NURS 7340 - Systems Interventions: Individuals & Families Hours: 3
The aim of this course is the integration of theory and practical interventions for individuals and groups that are used in advanced psychiatric and mental health nursing practice for implementing care of children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric populations with psychiatric disorders as individuals and as groups within the appropriate system. Emphasis is on evidence-based standards and clinical practice guidelines to guide the use of therapeutic modalities, therapeutic communication, and therapeutic use of self as interventions to improve outcomes.
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NURS 7350 - Psychiatric Diagnosis & Management: Children Hours: 3
The aim of this course is to continue to build skill with diagnostic assessment of children who present for psychiatric care, and with developing patient-centered, evidence-based holistic treatment plans. Building on foundational understanding of psychopathology and mental illness, applicable evidence-based literature, professional guidelines, and evaluative tools are explored for application to diagnosis and management. 16 Emphasis is placed on differential diagnosis of and selecting interventions for the child and adolescent populations in preparation for supervised clinical internships in advanced psychiatric and mental health nursing practice.
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NURS 7410 - Advanced Practice Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing: The Role in Health Delivery & Promotion Hours: 4
The aim of this course is to develop an understanding of the roles of the psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner across the multidimensional health care system, including regulatory aspects, such as scope of practice and prescriptive authority; aspects of transitioning into practice, such as certification, licensing, and credentialing; stigma, promoting mental health and wellness, and patient advocacy; ethical and legal decision making, including involuntary admission, and not guilty by reason of insanity; safety and quality improvement; shared governance; technology; and interprofessional communication and practice, including integrated physical and behavioral health care.
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NURS 7420 - Clinical Psychiatric Internship I Hours: 3
This is the first of three clinical internships that focuses the psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner student on primary assessment and diagnostic skills needed to build appropriate therapeutic interventions with patients throughout the lifespan who exhibit severe mental illness. This first clinical internship focuses on therapy with individuals and groups. Special emphasis is on critical thinking and decision-making, and therapy and psychoeducation as intervention to improve outcomes while beginning to implement the role of the advanced practice psychiatric and mental health nurse. This course requires precepted clinical practice hours.
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NURS 7430 - Clinical Psychiatric Internship II Hours: 6
This is the second of three clinical internships that focuses the psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner student on primary assessment and diagnostic skills needed to build appropriate therapeutic interventions with patients throughout the lifespan who exhibit severe mental illness. This second clinical internship continues the focus on therapy with individuals and groups, and integrates assessment and treatment planning. Screening guidelines are evaluated. Special emphasis is on critical thinking and decisionmaking, comprehensive assessment, differential diagnosis, and evidence-based interventions, including pharmacology, to improve outcomes while beginning to implement the role of the advanced practice psychiatric and mental health nurse. This course requires precepted clinical practice hours.
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NURS 7440 - Clinical Psychiatric Internship III Hours: 5
This is the third of three clinical internships that focuses the psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner student on primary assessment and diagnostic skills needed to build appropriate therapeutic interventions with patients throughout the lifespan who exhibit severe mental illness. Students continue to develop skills with critical thinking and decision-making, comprehensive assessment, differential diagnosis, and evidencebased interventions, including pharmacology. Special emphasis is on the breadth of roles of the psychiatric and mental health advanced practice nurse, particularly in collaboration with other 17 members of the transdisciplinary health care team. This course requires precepted clinical practice hours.
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NURS 7510 - Health Promotion for the FNP Hours: 3
This course focuses on health promotion, illness prevention and health maintenance care throughout the lifespan. It emphasizes assessment and management of the individual and family in the health care setting. Research, evidence based practice guidelines and theories related to nursing or behavioral sciences are utilized in decision making and clinical management. Students apply the Holistic Caring Tapestry within the family nurse practitioner role. Prerequisites: NURS 5210, 5310, 5320, and 5330 with minimum grades of B-.
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NURS 7530 - Common & Acute Illnesses for the FNP Hours: 5
The diagnosis and management of acute and common health problems experienced by individuals and family members across the lifespan. Students synthesize and apply theories and principles from nursing and behavioral sciences. Students utilize evidence based practice guidelines in decision making and clinical management. Prerequisites: NURS 6510 with a minimum grade of B-. Corequisites: NURS 6520.
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NURS 7540 - Complex and Chronic Illnesses for the FNP Hours: 6
Focuses on the diagnosis and management of chronic and complex, multidimensional health problems experienced by individuals and family members across the lifespan. Emphasis will be on complex health care problems, including some that require collaboration and referral. Discrimination between independent and collaborative functions will be addressed. Prerequisites: NURS 6510, 6520, and 6530 with minimum grades of B-.
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Includes clinical hours.
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NURS 7550 - Advanced Practicum & the FNP Role Hours: 5
Focuses on concepts, values and principles which the nurse practitioner role is based. Competencies of advanced nursing practice, principles of primary health care, community health promotion and evidence-based practice are integrated into a clinical practice model. Analyzes and personalizes the advanced practice nursing role towards a successful transition to practice. Prerequisites: NURS 6540 with a minimum grade of B-.
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This course has an additional fee for standardized testing.
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NURS 7616 - Anatomy & Physiology for Nurse Anesthesia Hours: 3
Provides an in depth study of gross anatomy as well as cell structure and function, fluids and electrolytes (including blood), skeletal muscle, and all aspects of the nervous system, vascular tree, smooth muscle, the cardiac system, the hepatic system, the immune system, and endocrine system. Prerequisites: Admission to the Nurse Anesthesia Program. Corequisites: NURS 6810, 7210, 7220, 7617, and 7920.
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NURS 7617 - Advanced Pharmacology for Nurse Anesthesia I Hours: 2
Explores the pharmacological principles that are associated with the delivery of anesthesia. Concepts include pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of commonly used drugs in anesthesia and those agents used in adjunct during the course of anesthesia. Clinical reasoning will be used regarding the effects of anesthetics on homeostatic functions and their relation to patient’s state of health/wellness during the perioperative period. Prerequisites: Admission to the Nurse Anesthesia Program.
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NURS 7627 - Quality Advanced Pharmacology for Nurse Anesthesia II Hours: 4
Continued exploration of the pharmacological principles that are associated with the delivery of anesthesia. Concepts include pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of commonly used drugs in anesthesia and those agents used in adjunct during the course of anesthesia. In depth clinical reasoning will be used regarding the effects of anesthetics on homeostatic functions and their relation to patient’s state of health/wellness during the perioperative period. Prerequisites: Admission to the Nurse Anesthesia Program.
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NURS 7726 - Basic Principles of Nurse Anesthesia I Hours: 4
This course provides foundational knowledge and skills for entry into advanced practice nurse anesthesia. Concepts include history and physical examination, essential anesthesia techniques, basic monitoring, basic and specialized equipment, and basic anesthesia interventions to deliver safe, effective and culturally sensitive care across the life span for healthy patients. Prerequisites: NURS 6810, 7210, 7220, 7240, 7616, 7617, 7920, and admission to the Nurse Anesthesia Program. Corequisites: NURS 6820, 7230, 7240, 7627, and 7920.
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NURS 7736 - Basic Principles of Nurse Anesthesia II Hours: 4
This course continues to provide foundational knowledge and skills for entry into advanced practice nurse anesthesia. Concepts include history and physical examination, essential anesthesia techniques, basic monitoring, basic and specialized equipment, and basic anesthesia interventions to deliver safe, effective and culturally sensitive care across the life span for healthy patients. Prerequisites: NURS 6820, 7230, 7240, 7627, 7727, 7920, and admission to the Nurse Anesthesia program. Corequisites: NURS 6830, 7250, 7260, 7838, and 7920.
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NURS 7746 - Advanced Principles of Nurse Anesthesia I Hours: 4
This course provides in-depth advanced practice nurse anesthesia knowledge and skills involving patients with highly specialized problems and conditions across anesthesia specializations. Concepts include history and physical findings as well as basic and advanced anesthesia techniques for specialty surgical procedures involving patients with highly specialized problems and conditions. Delivery of culturally sensitive, interdisciplinary, safe and effective nurse anesthesia care across the lifespan is emphasized. Prerequisites: NURS 6830, 7250, 7260, 7736, 7838, 7920, and admission to the Nurse Anesthesia program. Corequisites: NURS 7270, 7849, 7920, and 7940.
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NURS 7756 - Advanced Principles of Nurse Anesthesia II Hours: 4
This course provides in-depth advanced practice nurse anesthesia knowledge and skills for specific patient populations and patients with complex problems and conditions. Concepts include history and physical findings, basic and advanced anesthesia techniques for specific patient populations and patients with complex problems and conditions. Delivery of culturally sensitive, interdisciplinary, safe and effective nurse anesthesia care across the lifespan is emphasized. Prerequisites: NURS 7270, 7746, 7849, 7920, 7940, and admission to the Nurse Anesthesia program. Corequisites: NURS 7859, 7920, and 7950.
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