NR

Subject

NR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

This course introduces the core concepts and clinical skills that pre- pare students for beginning nursing practice. Principles of critical thinking as they relate to problem solving, written and oral commu- nication, and beginning clinical decision-making are emphasized. Clinical experience begins in the University skills laboratory and continues in health care agencies where faculty provide individual- ized as well as group instruction. (Three-hour lecture, six-hour Clin- ical Lab.) Prerequisites: Anatomy & Physiology I & II; Chemistry 220; Biochemistry or equivalent.

Subject

NR

Credits (min)

5

Credits (max)

5

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

During this course students use the critical thinking process to deter- mine the health status of individuals and review select health care is- sues. Students study various roles of the professional nurse, practice interpersonal and clinical nursing skills, and learn techniques that as- sist individuals to meet health needs. Clinical experience takes place in the University laboratory and select healthcare settings. (Three- hour lecture, six-hour Clinical Lab.)

Subject

NR

Credits (min)

5

Credits (max)

5

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

Prerequisite

NR 223 or equivalent; Microbiology.

During this course students study socio-political, ethical, and histori- cal issues related to professional nursing and its practice. Students use critical thinking strategies to develop a reasoned, scholarly under- standing of various trends in nursing. Concepts critical to professional development are emphasized. (Two-hour lecture.)

Subject

NR

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

Prerequisite

NR 224.

3 Session II 3/4 NR 345 Family Health Nursing 2 Session III 4 NR 231 Professional Practice Concepts

Subject

NR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

During this course students incorporate openness, movement, and change in the care of clients experiencing psychiatric and mental health alterations. Learning activities integrate acute, chronic, and community applications. (Three-hour lecture, six-hour Clinical Lab.) Formerly NR 460. Prerequisites: NR 340 or equivalent, NR 345.

Subject

NR

Credits (min)

5

Credits (max)

5

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

Subject

NR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

This course focuses on the study of health care needs from concep- tion through adolescence. The clinical component emphasizes health related interactions with clients and families. (Three-hour lecture, six-hour Clinical Lab.)

Subject

NR

Credits (min)

5

Credits (max)

5

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

Prerequisite

Pathophysiology, NR 224, NR 329 or equivalent.

During this course students design, implement, and evaluate plans of care for adults with acute and chronic health care needs. Clinical judgement based on analysis of information, transpersonal caring, and competent clinical skills is emphasized. Students collaborate with cli- ents and health care teams in a variety of clinical settings. (Three- hour lecture, six-hour Clinical Lab.)

Subject

NR

Credits (min)

5

Credits (max)

5

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

Prerequisite

NR 231, NR 235, NR 330 or equivalent.

This course focuses on the study of clients within the context of the family system. The clinical component provides opportunities to as- sess and care for clients and their families as they experience life pro- cesses. (Three-hour lecture, six-hour Clinical Lab.) Prerequisite or co-requisite: NR 340 or equivalent. 125

Subject

NR

Credits (min)

5

Credits (max)

5

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

This course focuses on understanding the research process from a ho- listic, caring, theoretical viewpoint. The student critically analyzes re search projects and focuses on building the knowledge base for nurs- ing practice. Students identify and formulate a research problem and plan the appropriate method to best answer the research question. Students learn the value of nursing research as an essential focus of nursing practice and professional development. (Three-hour lecture.)

Subject

NR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

Prerequisite

NR 231, NR 235, NR 330.

This course, a continuation of NR 340, builds on the knowledge and clinical decision-making skills related to the nursing care of adults. Students work closely with the health care team to evaluate and re- vise plans of nursing care for groups of adult clients. Clinical experi- ences focus on nursing practice in acute and critical care settings. (Three-hour lecture, six-hour Clinical Lab.)

Subject

NR

Credits (min)

5

Credits (max)

5

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

Prerequisite

NR 340 or equivalent, NR 345, NR 353.

During this course students incorporate openness, movement, and change with the health promotion and the restoration of multiple populations. Integral learning activities include epidemiology, health education, and community studies. (Three-hour lecture, six-hour

Subject

NR

Credits (min)

5

Credits (max)

5

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

This course integrates principles of nursing leadership/management as they pertain to professional nursing practice. Students engage in reflective activities that foster personal accountability and professiona development. Students are encouraged to generate and apply collab- oration for change in various health care settings. (Three-hour lec- ture, six-hour Clinical Lab.)

Subject

NR

Credits (min)

5

Credits (max)

5

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

Prerequisite

NR 450, NR 460 or equivalent, NR 463.

During this capstone course students use reflective reasoning to eval- uate issues and trends that affect nursing practice and health care de- livery. Assignments promote independent thinking that generates reasoned ideas and opinions. Professional development using theory- based research is emphasized. (Two-hour seminar.)

Subject

NR

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

Prerequisite

NR 450, NR 463, NR 353.

This course builds on previous undergraduate health assessment knowledge. Students will hone their interviewing skills and obtain a comprehensive health history; perform a comprehensive physical examination; and record assessment data on age-specific clients. Cul- tural and ethnic variations as well as diagnostic data constitute the cli- ent composite profile. Knowledge gained from this course prepares the advanced practice nurse to determine, plan, and monitor the health status of individual clients over time. (Two-hour lecture, four-hour clinical.)

Subject

NR

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

This course builds on previous undergraduate concepts of integrative physiology. Lecture and problem-solving exercises expand the stu- dent knowledge of relevant pathophysiological processes involving major organ systems. Content in this course focuses on organismal changes associated with select disease states, thus enabling students to analyze physiologic responses to illness and provide accurate treat- ment modalities.

Subject

NR

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

This course builds on students’ undergraduate knowledge of basic pharmacology. The role of the advanced practice nurse in prescrib- ing, administering, and monitoring client pharmacotherapy is ex- plored. Content in this course focuses on pharmacotherapeutics, 147

Subject

NR

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

This course focuses on the preparation of the advanced practice nurse as a collaborative practitioner in today’s health care system. The ori- gins of the advanced practice nursing movement and the roles and functions of advanced practice nurses are discussed. Course content emphasizes professional socialization as an advanced practice nurse, empowering the student to act assertively, think critically, and effec- tively execute interdisciplinary relationships.

Subject

NR

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

This course focuses on the foundations of nursing practice. Knowledge of natural, biological, physical, and social sciences to- gether with current research guides advanced practice nursing. The student discusses, analyzes, and critiques the theoretical foundations of nursing practice with a perspective toward developing a compre- hensive, holistic approach to client care.

Subject

NR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

This course builds on undergraduate nursing research knowledge. Course content focuses on the utilization of new knowledge to pro- vide high quality care, initiate change, and improve nursing practice. The student identifies researchable problems within the clinical set- ting, applies the research process, and develops a guided nursing re- search project.

Subject

NR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

This course builds on NR 600. The focus of this course is theories of measurement, reliability, and validity of research instruments, and use of statistical tools for both quantitative and qualitative research ques- tions. Under faculty guidance, students select a research problem and design a study.

Subject

NR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

Children, Adolescents, Young Adults (4) 150 clinical hours The focus of this course is on health of children, adolescents, and young adults within the context of the family. Primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of prevention are emphasized. Health promotion, differentiation of normal from abnormal findings, refinement of de- velopmental concepts, and age-specific biopsychosocial phenomena are explored. Students gain in-depth clinical practice and engage in opportunities that define roles as diagnostician, educator, advocate, and collaborator with children, adolescents, and young adults in a va- riety of health care delivery systems. (Two-hour lecture, ten hours clinical per week.) Prerequisites: NR 500, NR 520, NR 540

Subject

NR

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

Middlescence (4) 150 clinical hours The focus of this course is primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of prevention in middlescent adults within the context of family-cen- tered care. Health promotion, adult health risks, maturational and sit- uational crises of middlescence are emphasized. The role of the ad- vanced practice nurse in anticipatory guidance, particularly affecting women’s health, is explored. Course content includes biopsychologi- cal phenomena and cultural and ethnic variations in middlescent populations. Students engage in in-depth clinical experiences that provide venues for family nurse practitioner role enactment.

Subject

NR

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

Prerequisite

NR 500, NR 520, NR 540

Care (4) 150 clinical hours The focus of this course is primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of 148 | prevention in older adults within the context of family-centered care. Health promotion, adult health risks, maturational, and situational crisis of older adults are emphasized. The role of the advanced prac- tice nurse in anticipatory guidance, particularly as it affects older adults, is explored. Course content includes biopsychosocial phe- nomena and cultural and ethnic variations in elder populations. Stu- dents engage in in-depth clinical experiences that provide for family nurse practitioner role enactment.

Subject

NR

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

Prerequisite

All 500 and 600 level courses.

300 clinical hours The focus of this course is primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of prevention in individuals across the lifespan within the context of family-centered care. Health promotion, health risks, and health crisis of families are emphasized. The roles of the advanced practice nurse as diagnostician, educator, advocate, and collaborator are refined. Students engage in in-depth clinical experiences with families in a variety of health care settings. Students will complete 300 hours of clinical practice and submit a written project to satisfy course re- quirements. Prerequisites: All 500 and 600 level courses.

Subject

NR

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

The focus of this course is on roles and responsibilities of nurses in health care policy-making. Topics include political history of health workforce policy, the corporatization of health care, political context of federal and state regulations of health professions, and ethical re- sponsibility in the health care marketplace.

Subject

NR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

The focus of this course is financial management of health care agen- cies. Topics include health care financing and reimbursement sys- tems, budget preparations, operating in a cost-conscious environ- ment, and analyzing the impact of financial information on nursing within the varied health care delivery systems.

Subject

NR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

The focus of the course is curriculum development in nursing edu- cation. Various nursing theorists, curriculum patterns, and models of nursing education are analyzed. Students write a program philos- ophy, organizing framework, and nursing curriculum to satisfy the course requirements.

Subject

NR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

The focus of this course is development of teacher-made evaluation materials. Use and interpretation of standardized tests, preparation of test blueprints and use of instructional resources are emphasized.

Subject

NR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

This course is designed to prepare the student with the knowledge and skills needed to use informatics technology to support evidence- based practice. An overview of informatics topics most relevant to evidence-based practice will be presented. Topics include: computer systems development; standardized clinical terminology; informatics standards; electronic health records; and retrieval and analysis of digi- tal data, information, and knowledge.

Subject

NR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

This course introduces the art of scholarly writing required for dis- seminating scientific findings, evidence based practice, and interpro- fessional communication. Course content focuses on the use of writ- ten language arts skills to communicate effectively in print and meet rigorous standards for peer review and publication. The student will identify resources for syntax and have practical application of the use of the principles of scientific writing and referencing.

Subject

NR

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

This course is designed to explore the nature of evidence as it applies to the discipline of nursing. Emphasizing critical appraisal of nursing research and research from other disciplines as evidence, knowledge development activities address translation of research into practice, the evaluation of practice, and activities aimed at improving the relia- bility of healthcare practice outcomes for individuals and populations.

Subject

NR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

This course focuses on integration of public health measures and research results to inform clinical practice. An understanding of di- verse populations, environmental health, occupational health, and genetics will help orient the practitioner toward individual patients. Emphasis is placed on diverse populations, environmental health, occupational health, and genetics which modify patients’ responses to health and disease.

Subject

NR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

This course is designed to explore the complexity of ethical issues in health care. Emphasis is placed on central ethical and political issues raised by scientific and technological advance, and by the exercise of power in determining how it is used, and who decides; as well as strategies to address them which will increase competence.

Subject

NR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

This course focuses on the current parameters of genetics as they influence health and illness. Clinical issues of genetic testing, individ- ualized risk assessments and predictions are explored throughout the lifespan.

Subject

NR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

This course focuses on the development of the contemporary leader in current and emerging organizational systems. Emphasis is placed on models and concepts of leadership with a vision toward under- standing and negotiating complexities of governance and healthcare innovation. Quality initiatives, inter-professional collaboration, and communication strategies that create a culture of excellence and transform practice are critical topics for discussion and reflection.

Subject

NR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

This course is designed to introduce the DNP student to the founda- tions necessary to enter the highest level of advanced practice nursing and develop that practice for the benefit of their patients and the health of their country and the world. Students will be introduced to the framework of the program which culminates with the capstone project and clinical residency.

Subject

NR

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

This course examines major global health challenges, programs, and policies. Students will be introduced to the world’s vast diversity of determinants of health and disease. Students will analyze current and emerging global health priorities, including emerging infectious dis- eases, poverty, conflicts and emergencies, health inequity, health sys- tem reforms, and major global initiatives for disease prevention and health promotion. Social issues common to vulnerable populations will be examined using ethical and legal frameworks. System issues relevant to health and healthcare delivery will be explored for its im- pact on care and policy implications.

Subject

NR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

This course examines critical concepts of managed care and health care reimbursement from the perspective of payer and the provider. Topics include the history of managed health care, types of managed care plans and integrated health care delivery systems, as well as Med- icare and Medicaid. The course will examine the implications of managed care plans for major provider sectors and review the me- chanics of third party reimbursement with the goal of developing a basic understanding of managed care and the reimbursement process.

Subject

NR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

This course is designed to assist Doctor of Nursing Practice students in gaining the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to develop a proposal for an evidence-based project, which addresses a practice issue affecting or related to selected aggregate or population, organi- zation, health care system, health care policy, or educational system. Students will write a full proposal that reflects synthesis of the stu- dent’s knowledge from prior coursework and work in an area of interest or expertise under the direction of a faculty member and clinical mentor. At the end of the course, the student will submit the proposal for the capstone project for approval, to advance to the next course (Capstone II, NR 910) and implement the project.

Subject

NR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

The DNP residency is considered a key component of the Doctor of Nursing Practice educational program that combines clinical practi- cum experiences with scholarly activities to provide in-depth learn- ing for students. During residency the students integrate and synthe- size knowledge by demonstrating competency in an area of nursing practice. The DNP residency is designed to provide the DNP stu- dent with a comprehensive clinical experience individually designed to meet the professional and clinical goals set by each DNP student.

Subject

NR

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

This course is designed to assist the advanced practice nurse/Doctor of Nursing Practice students in the completion of an evidence-based project which addresses a practice issue affecting or related to a selected aggregate or population, organization, health care system, or health care policy. Students will complete the implementation phase of the project, evaluate the project, and write the final capstone paper. During the course the student will implement the project and present the initial findings to their Capstone Chair and Clinical Mentor.

Subject

NR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

This role immersion course provides the DNP student an intensive opportunity for reflective practice highlighting students’ clinical strengths and professional interests in a comprehensive real-world context that includes utilization of leadership, consultation, advocacy, and collaborative practice. Students will also complete a portfolio delineating their experiences and achievements during their course of study.

Subject

NR

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

Students must register for this course until final requirements for the DNP have been successfully completed. Students enrolled in NR 910 and/or NR 920 who have not completed the necessary require- ments for graduation will be required to register for NR 999 to maintain matriculation status. 151

Subject

NR

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu