NUR

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course applies knowledge from basic science courses to explore conditions of disrupted homeostasis and related disease processes within the major body systems. Students develop an understanding of the signs and symptoms associated with selected pathophysiological disruptions and adaptive human responses to health threats across the lifespan as a basis for determining nursing care needs. Prerequisite(s): BIO 161, 162, 163, and Chem 161 Corequisite(s): NUR 202 and NUR 203

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course applies knowledge from basic science courses to explore conditions of disrupted homeostasis and related disease processes within the major body systems. Students develop an understanding of the signs and symptoms associated with selected pathophysiological disruptions and adaptive human responses to health threats across the lifespan as a basis for determining nursing care needs. PRE/CO-

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Prerequisite

BIO 161, 162, 163, and Chem 161

3 NUR 203 Introduction to Professional Nursing Practice 4

Subject

NUR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course focuses on the development of the theoretical, practical, and evidenced based competencies necessary to assess the health status of diverse clients across the life span and spheres of care. Students explore assessment of the client, as a component of providing person-centered care.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Health Literacy or Financial Literacy Module

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

In this course students examine professional values, standards, and guidelines as a basis for evidence-based nursing practice. Students apply the nursing process at a beginning level to clients in selected settings focusing on health promotion, risk reduction, and disease prevention education. PRE/CO-REQUISITES: BIO 161, 162, 163, and Chemistry 161

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

3 NUR 205 Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice 6

Subject

NUR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course examines pharmacotherapeutic agents used in the treatment of illness and in the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health. Pharmacotherapeutic aspects of client care are introduced and supported by evidenced based findings to improve client care. Emphasis is on principles of safe administration of medications and patient education for major drug classifications across the lifespan.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Health Literacy or Financial Literacy Module

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course builds on the knowledge, skills, and values of professional nursing practice introduced in earlier courses. Students apply the nursing process in holistic plans of care for adult clients with the emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention strategies and QSEN competencies. PRE/CO-REQUISITES: NUR 201, 202, 203

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course examines professional nursing practice and clinical practice competencies specified by professional nursing organizations, nursing accrediting agencies, and private foundation and federal reports. Students expand knowledge of workforce issues and informatics to enhance patient and health care provider safety, evidence-based practice, and patient-centered care. Professional writing, electronic portfolio development, and informatics skills are emphasized.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course explores concepts fundamental to the nursing profession from perspectives of science, art, and values. Students examine professionalism and the practice of nursing within the broader health care system. They investigate roles of professional nurses, levels of education and practice, and development of a career. Emphasis is placed on how nurses use critical thinking in the context of clinical practice and philosophical, legal, and ethical foundations of professional practice.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Prerequisite

45 credits in the School of Arts and Sciences.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

The focus of this course is to develop the theoretical and practical base necessary to assess the health status of persons across the lifespan. Emphasis is on physical assessment, health promotion activities, prevention of disease, and teaching interventions necessary to provide care to healthy persons. The course concentrates on the identification of health promotion activities and teaching interventions to advance self-care and explore the nature of the person-environment interaction. Students learn physical assessment of the healthy client in the context of health promotion and evaluation. Student experiences take place in the laboratory where health assessment and promotion activities are practiced. Prerequisites: 60 credits in the School of Arts and Sciences.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

The focus of this course is health assessment and health promotion for the childbearing family. Emphasis is placed on the application of theoretical principles that include family theory; the psychological, psychosocial, and physiological nature of the normal childbearing experience; and the promotion and education of lactation as a maternal- child health factor. Special emphasis is given to major maternal and neonatal risk factors and complications that potentially compromise healthy beginnings. Students will apply the nursing process with childbearing families who may vary in age, ethnicity, culture, language, social status, marital status, and sexual preferences. Education is planned so that students may apply learning experiences to a variety of diverse settings. Nursing plans of care reinforce the problem solving approach useful with many clients as well as promote NCLEX critical thinking. This course supports the use of evidenced-based practice in application of care. This course recognizes and incorporates the Standards of Care and Professional Performance as published in the Standards and Guidelines for Professional Nursing Practice in the Care of Women and Newborns, 7th ed. (AWHONN, 2009).The course includes 42 hours of theory and 42 hours of clinical. Prerequisites: 60 credits in the School of Arts and Sciences; corequisites: NUR 304, NUR 305, NUR 307. La Salle University Catalog 2023-2024 - Undergraduate 389

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course uses a systems theory framework to assist students to view the health care needs of patients requiring health maintenance services. Clinical experiences are provided in secondary and tertiary health care settings. Students demonstrate common nursing skills in the campus laboratory and health care agencies. The course emphasizes traditional and holistic approaches to patient care. The course includes 42 hours of theory and 84 hours of clinical. Prerequisites: 60 credits in the School of Arts and Sciences; corequisites: NUR 304, NUR 305.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

The focus of this course is to develop the theoretical and practice base necessary to care for human systems under stress. The course incorporates learning to care for oneself as an approach to understanding and caring for others. Emphasis is placed on theories of stress and coping (including crisis theory and family systems), as well as theories related to neurobiological and psychosocial conceptual models. The course will provide a strong theoretical practice foundation for assessing human systems facing problems such as loss, crisis, chronic illness, impaired coping ability and maladaptive patterns of behavior. Clinical experiences will provide opportunities to apply the nursing process in caring for the mental health needs of individuals, groups, and families. The course is designed to meet guidelines of professional nursing as presented in The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice. (2007). Author: ANA, APNA, ISPN: Washington, DC. the course includes 42 hours of theory and 84 hours of clinical.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Corequisite

NUR 304, NUR 305, NUR 307.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course explores pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, drug actions and interactions and selected environmental and cultural factors of drug therapy. Safety precautions during medication administration are emphasized. Special consideration is placed on the effects of drugs on individuals across their lifespan. Nursing responsibilities in drug therapy will be incorporated into clinical nursing courses. Prerequisite: NUR304, NUR 305 and NUR 307.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

The purpose of this course is to refine and expand the skills of history and taking and physical assessment of the human system in health. Students analyze qualitative and quantitative data to determine health deviations from the normal healthy state. They collect data systematically using appropriate assessment techniques and tools to complete a physical assessment. The course stresses the documentation of findings using appropriate terminology for each system. There is emphasis on the communication of findings to both the client and other health-care professionals. Course objectives and clinical evaluations are based on ANA Standards of Practice.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Students investigate the impact of illness on adult and geriatric patients and their families. They examine physiological, pathophysiological, psychological, financial, spiritual, and social changes affecting ill adults. Emphasis is placed on nursing interventions that promote, maintain, and restore health. Safety principles are highlighted. Students provide care for adult patients, emphasizing care needs of frail elders, in secondary and tertiary health care agencies. The course includes 42 hours of theory and 84 hours of clinical. Prerequisites: NUR 304, 305, and 307; Corequisite: NUR 312.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Pathophysiology and Pharmacology

Subject

NUR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

3 Illness

Subject

NUR

Credits (min)

7

Credits (max)

7

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course focuses on the application of the nursing process to promote and restore health of chronically ill clients. Principles of rehabilitation an chronicity care are integrated into nursing care. Students increase their independence as a member of the nursing profession collaborating with the interprofessional team in a variety of settings Prerequisites: NUR 203, NUR 204, NUR 205

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

based Practice (ILO 8.2b) redits Select one ILO from 10.2, 11.2, or 12.2: Active Responsibility (p. 440)

Subject

NUR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course promotes an understanding of the essential elements of the research process as applied in the development, appraisal, and dissemination of evidence to support clinical nursing practice. Students critique nursing research and the use of evidence as a basis for practice. Students use writing-to-learn strategies to develop an understanding of and critical thinking to retrieve, interpret, and critique nursing literature to inform nursing practice.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

3 NUR 334 Genetics and Genomics 2

Subject

NUR

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course focuses on person-centered nursing care and application of the nursing process to promote and restore the health of diverse childbearing families and their newborn(s). Physiological and psychosocial alterations are explored from a systems perspective with special emphasis on the holistic needs of the childbearing family. Students utilize clinical judgement to manage the health needs of childbearing families. Students will demonstrate strategies for health promotion and health education for diverse childbearing clients and families.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

ILO 8.2b: Effective Expression (Writing-Intensive Course) (p. 440)

Subject

NUR

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course examines the influence of genetics and genomics on the health of diverse clients and families across the life span. Through critical examination of exemplar cases, students explore the professional role and clinical competencies of the nurse in caring for diverse clients facing the complex physiological, psychological, social, and ethical issues related to actual or potential genetic conditions.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

3 NUR 421 Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing 5

Subject

NUR

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course focuses on person-centered nursing care and application of the nursing process to promote and restore the health of diverse children and their families. Physiological and psychosocial alterations are explored from a systems perspective with special emphasis on the developmental needs of infants, children, and adolescents. Students utilize clinical judgement to manage the health needs of children and their families in various settings.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

d NUR 372 Special Topics

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

d

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course focuses on the impact of acute and chronic illness on children and adolescents and their families. Physiological and psychosocial alterations are explored from a holistic and systems d perspective with special emphasis on the developmental needs of the child or adolescent. Application of the nursing process including the maintenance of health through the illness experience is emphasized with young patients and their families in secondary and tertiary settings. Special emphasis is given to risk reduction in the care of children and adolescents and their families as identified in the Healthy Children/Youth 2020 documents. The course is designed to meet the guidelines for professional nurses as found in the ANA Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice and the Statement on the Scope and Standards of Pediatric Clinical Nursing Practice. The course includes 42 hours of theory and 84 hours of clinical. Prerequisites: all 300-level courses; NUR 405 may be taken concurrently with NUR 310 only if all other 300-level courses are completed.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

3 NUR 410 Evidence-Based Practice 3

Subject

NUR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course focuses on the integration of evidence into clinical nursing practice. Sources of evidence will include nursing research, integrative reviews, practice guidelines, quality improvement data, and case studies. Students have the opportunity to evaluate evidence critically for its validity and applicability to nursing practice. Historical perspectives of evidence-based nursing practice also will be explored. Prerequisite(s): NUR 408

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course expands the theoretical and experiential base gained in prior nursing and non-nursing courses by introducing students to population- based nursing care. Emphasis is placed on planning to address health promotion, primary and secondary disease prevention, and protection goals for particular at-risk and high risk population groups. The course orients the student to health care needs and interests of families, aggregates, and communities as a whole, rather than solely focusing on needs and interests of individual clients. Health care strategies, population-level interventions, and community resources are identified. Neighborhood and community cohesiveness, as well as relevant political, economic, social, and health care action(s) are examined. Students reflect upon contemporary literature related to public health issues. Varied clinical opportunities support nursing, epidemiological, and public health approaches in selected agency and community sites. Students explore and apply nursing strategies that strengthen individual, family, and communal well-being. Clinical practicum projects emphasize the processes of group work and program planning at the community level. The course includes 42 hours of theory and 84 hours of clinical. 412.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Prerequisite

all 300-level NUR courses, NUR 405, NUR 408, and NUR

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

In this course students investigate the impact of chronic illness on adult and geriatric patients and their families. Physiological, pathophysiological, and psychosocial changes are explored in relation to the experience of chronic illness. Health maintenance and health restoration nursing interventions and safety principles are emphasized. Students care for chronically ill adult patients in secondary and tertiary health care agencies. The course includes 42 hours of clinical and 84 hours of clinical. Prerequisites: all NUR 300-level nursing courses. La Salle University Catalog 2023-2024 - Undergraduate 391

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course expands the theoretical and experiential base gained in prior nursing and non-nursing courses by introducing students to populationbased nursing with a special focus on global and international health issues. Emphasis is placed on identifying trends in the health and health care of populations as well as exploring strategies to address health promotion, primary, secondary and tertiary disease prevention, and protection goals for particular at-risk and high-risk population groups throughout the world. The course orients the student to health-care needs and interests of families, aggregates, communities, and nations as a whole, rather than solely focusing on needs and interests of individual clients. Health-care strategies, population-level interventions, community resources, and opportunities for interdisciplinary and interagency collaboration are identified. Relevant political, economic, social, and ethical implications of particular healthcare strategies are examined. Specific countries and public health issues will be selected to compare and contrast with the U.S. health-care-delivery system. Students reflect upon contemporary literature related to national and international public health issues.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

The purpose of this course is to analyze nursing leadership and management from a systems perspective. A broad organizational perspective is developed, emphasizing the fit of the nursing unit within the larger organizational structure. Within this context, the roles of professional nurses as leaders and managers are explored. Leadership behaviors in self are compared to those of a nurse leader role model observed in the practice setting. Emphasis is given to the promotion of assertive behavior in the professional role. Prerequisites: all 300-level nursing courses, NUR 405, NUR 408, and NUR 412; Corequisite: NUR 416

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course delineates principles, practices and theoretical models specific to the nursing care of acutely ill adult clients. Health maintenance and health restoration nursing interventions are emphasized. The impact of the illness experience on patients, families, and the community is explored from a holistic and systems theory perspective as students develop knowledge and skills. Established evidence, outcomes measures, and continuous quality improvement models are used to develop and evaluate plans of care that emphasize safety and attend to nursing sensitive quality indicators. The course includes 42 hours of theory and 84 hours of clinical. Prerequisites: all 300 level nursing courses and NUR 405, 408, and 412.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This senior seminar prepares the student for success in the transition from student to professional nurse. The main focus is to assist the student in synthesizing nursing clinical concepts that are essential for the entry-level nurse to provide safe quality nursing care to individuals, families, and groups in a variety of clinical settings. The course readies the student for the NCLEX-RN® examination as it emphasizes the development of critical thinking and test-taking skills through the use of evidence-based strategies that promote success in licensure examination.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Students explore the political, organizational, social, cultural, and economic factors affecting nursing practice. Acute care, long-term care, and community-based settings are examined regarding their organizational structures, health-care financing, and reimbursement challengers. Budgeting principles are analyzed with an emphasis on creating a budget on a spreadsheet for a program of nursing services. Clinical data repositories and interdisciplinary efforts are scrutinized within the context of patient-centered, safe care, and process improvement initiatives. Prerequisite(s): NUR 301

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course examines theoretical principles and evidence-based practice standards employed in the holistic nursing care of diverse clients with psychiatric disorders. Students implement the nursing process in the context of client-centered, collaborative therapeutic interventions. The promotion of mental health and the restoration and maintenance of optimal health outcomes in clients with various psychiatric disorders are emphasized. Prerequisite(s): NUR 333, NUR 334, NUR 335 Corequisite(s): NUR 423, NUR 424

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course applies the principles of evidence-based psychiatric mental health nursing practice in promoting clients’ mental health and providing therapeutic interventions to diverse clients across the lifespan. Students will incorporate knowledge of the biological, social and environmental influences on mental health in assessing and planning care for a diverse population across the lifespan. The application of clinical reasoning and decision-making to the promotion, restoration, and maintenance of optimal health outcomes in clients with various psychiatric disorders is emphasized.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

All Other Required Courses

Subject

NUR

Credits (min)

5

Credits (max)

5

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course examines the various roles and essential competencies of the professional nurse in addressing population-focused and global public health issues. Students apply public health science, epidemiology, systems-level assessment, health policy development, and program planning in population based-nursing care. Strategies to promote health and prevent disease in diverse clients through collaborative efforts with multiple stakeholders are emphasized.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Credits 14

Subject

NUR

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course provides the opportunity to further examine and analyze the health care needs of adult clients across all spheres of care experiencing common chronic diseases and health conditions to ensure safe, quality care is being met. Building on the information from the basic sciences and prior nursing courses, students will develop evidenced based, holistic, client-centered plans of care that meet the needs of diverse clients, while building further competency in the application of selected health assessments and nursing interventions to ensure competent nursing practice.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Complex (3 didactic/5 clinical credits)

Subject

NUR

Credits (min)

7

Credits (max)

7

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course focuses on the application of the nursing process in the management of acute and complex health care needs of diverse adult clients. Students employ critical thinking and leadership skills to manage groups of acutely ill adult clients. Students gain confidence in role development as providers, designers, coordinators, and managers of client-centered care.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

and Practice (ILO 2.2) Select one ILO from 3.2a, 3.2b, 4.2, 5.2, 6.2, 7.2a, or 7.2b: Expanded gh Literacies (p. 440)

Subject

NUR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course analyzes leadership roles and management functions of the professional nurse as provider and manager/coordinator of care for diverse clients within dynamic and complex healthcare delivery systems. Students practice decision-making skills and acquire leadership and management competencies to address nursing practice issues at an individual and organizational level.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

has as a course requirement, student attainment of a set benchmark score on a standardized predictor examination. GPA Requirement for BSN Students will be admitted into the Nursing major in the sophomore year. In order to be formally accepted into the sophomore year and begin nursing major courses, the student must have earned the following: • At least 34 required La Salle University credits in the liberal arts and sciences (full-time day program) • A grade of “C” or higher in Developmental Psychology • An overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 • A Science GPA of 3.0, with completion of Chemistry (4cr), Microbiology (4cr), Anatomy & Physiology I (4cr), and Anatomy & Physiology II (4 cr); no individual science course grade may be lower than a “C”; students may only repeat one science one time in order to achieve the required 3.0 GPA or required minimum course grade. • A score at or above the proficient category on the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) pre-entrance exam (Undeclared Health La Salle University Catalog 2023-2024 - Undergraduate 383 Science majors only – this will be taken in the spring of the freshman year). Students should be aware that the grading system and requirements for a passing grade in the undergraduate nursing program as well as most programs within the School of Nursing and Health Sciences are different than those of the general University. Specific grading scales are published in the SONHS Undergraduate and Graduate Student Handbooks.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course provides learning opportunities to review, examine, analyze, and synthesize theoretical and clinical knowledge from previous courses across the nursing curriculum. Through use of evidence-based assessments, students demonstrate mastery in the integration of clinical reasoning with professional role and clinical care concepts essential for the entry-level nurse to provide safe quality nursing care to diverse clients.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

One NUR Elective 3

Subject

NUR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course examines human caring and nurses’ contributions to the health and healing of the people served. It emphasizes the history, research, and aesthetics of caring from the perspectives of nursing and other disciplines. Emphasis is placed on critique of caring research, scholarly and aesthetic writing on caring, and resources available to study caring. International caring and self-care are analyzed.

Subject

NUR

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course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

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catalog.lasalle.edu

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NUR

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Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

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catalog.lasalle.edu

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NUR

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2023-2024-undergraduate

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NUR

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2023-2024-undergraduate

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NUR

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2023-2024-undergraduate

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NUR

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2023-2024-undergraduate

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catalog.lasalle.edu

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NUR

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Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

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catalog.lasalle.edu

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NUR

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Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

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catalog.lasalle.edu

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NUR

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Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

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catalog.lasalle.edu

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NUR

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Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

La Salle University Catalog 2023-2024 - Undergraduate 521

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NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-undergraduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course is designed to provide the foundations for critically analyzing ethical dilemmas in nursing practice. Ethical theories will be explored and critically examined, with a focus on their application to practice. Moral developmental theories will be discussed in light of the current debate regarding gender and racial disparities in decision for ethical 4 practice from a systems theory perspective. The course will draw on 2 students’ clinical experiences to promote moral reflection and personal values clarifications with regard to contemporary health-care challenges. The course will examine current and emerging issues as influenced by emerging technological, clinical, political, legal, socio-economic, and fiscal factors.

Subject

NUR

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

A theoretical basis for nursing practice is presented through professional socialization to the role of the nurse educator in a variety setting. Students will explore legal and ethical situations that impact nursing education, including accreditation. Students will explore and develop a personal philosophy of nursing education.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Catalog

2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

3 This course provides an overview of informatics and other technologies 3 used to enhance and improve patient care. The application of 3 communication technology to integrate and coordinate care is examined. 3 Data management and electronic health records are explored. Access to current literature through search processes using technology is linked to evidence-based health education and other patient care interventions.

Subject

NUR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course provides an introduction to the role of spirituality in nursing practice. The course will analyze the paradigm shifts that have occurred 3 in the history of professional nursing regarding the place of spirituality in 4 professional nursing practice. It explores the phenomenon of spirituality 4 in health and illness across the lifespan and from the perspectives of multiple religious and cultural world views. The course offers students 1 an opportunity to reflect on their understanding and experience of spirituality and how spirituality influences personal decision making. The applicability of current research and specific nursing theories to 1 the practice of spiritually sensitive nursing care is also addressed. 1 Emphasis is placed on personal spirituality as a resource for the 2 provision of nursing care that respects the diverse religious traditions and 3 spiritualities of clients.

Subject

NUR

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

1 NUR 532 Seminar in Nursing Hist

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NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course explores medication errors and other health-care errors that 3 threaten patient safety. The impact of health-care errors is examined 2 from the perspectives of consumers, health-care providers, professional organizations, legislators, hospitals, and other health-care delivery 2 agencies. Systems improvement initiatives are investigated with the goal 4 of preventing health-care errors. Interdisciplinary and collaborative roles of consumers, legal counsel, and health-care providers, including nurses, pharmacists, and physicians are emphasized.

Subject

NUR

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

1 NUR 567 Caring Theory, Caring Practice This course examines human caring and nurses’ contributions to the health and healing of the people served. It emphasizes the history, 4 research, and aesthetics of caring from the perspectives of nursing and 85 other disciplines. Emphasis is placed on critique of caring research, scholarly and aesthetic writing on caring, and resources available to study caring. Intentional caring and self-care are also analyzed.

Subject

NUR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course examines human caring and nurses’ contributions to the health and healing of the people served. It emphasizes the history, 2 research, and aesthetics of caring from the perspectives of nursing and other disciplines. Emphasis is placed on critique of caring research, scholarly and aesthetic writing on caring, and resources available to study caring. Intentional caring and self-care are also analyzed.

Subject

NUR

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

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NUR

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Edition

2023-2024-graduate

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catalog.lasalle.edu

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NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

A cross-disciplinary seminar that introduces students to the latest research technology and databases for advanced work in their major. Emphasis on research and communication skills, including oral presentations and written reports and papers. An individualized paper or written project, approved by the student’s department, will be completed by each participant in the seminar.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

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NUR

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course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

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NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course examines the principles of school nursing applied to children with special education and health-related needs. Students explore the practical applications of laws, rules, and regulations that form the basis for accommodating the needs of exceptional children. Emphasis n is placed on identifying common health problems and disabilities, nursing care management, and interdisciplinary decision-making. This course addresses Knowledge of Content (IA-ID), Performances, and Professionalism (IIIA-IIID) specified in the School Nurse Guidelines of the Pennsylvania Department of Education Standards.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course provides the student with a practicum in school nursing to meet the entry criteria for school nurse certification in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and meets Standards IV, V, VI, and VII of the Pennsylvania Department of Education General Standards and School Nurse Guidelines I.A., I.B., I.C., I.D., II, III.B., III.C., and III.D. Practicum students will demonstrate the school nurse role under the supervision of a certified school nurse mentor. Students applying to take course will present a dossier detailing previous work experience and professional academic experience for evaluation by the School of Nursing. Prerequisite(s): NUR 581

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

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catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

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course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course explores the relationships among research, theory, and practice. Students appraise scholarly literature and evaluate its quality and applicability to clinical practice. A critical review of the literature guides the evolution of a clinically focused research question. Students investigate research methods and standards and approaches of evidence-based practice. Various research designs are contrasted.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course is a continuation of Research for Evidence-Based Practice I (NUR 604). Students develop research proposals, generated by research questions and the literature review, completed in NUR 604. They also examine research design, treatment of variables, sampling, measurement theory, probability theory, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and the use of the computer in data analysis. Ethical and legal principles related to the conduct of nursing research will be discussed. Students employ evidence-based practice strategies to inform clinical practice decisions.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Prerequisite

NUR 604

This course examines the evolution of advanced education nursing in the context of changing health-care delivery systems. Students explore health-care policy development and examine systems of delivering patient care in relation to financial, ethical, legal, socio- cultural, legislative-political, and professional concerns. Program development, informatics, fiscal management of health-care services, budgeting, and reimbursement issues are emphasized. Students practice interdisciplinary networking and coalition-building skills in leadership roles extending beyond the traditional health-care environment.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

In this course, students develop cultural competence regarding the role of the advanced practice nurse by meeting the health-care needs of diverse groups and populations. Health promotion, disease prevention, resource utilization, and health education responsibilities are examined. Students utilize basic epidemiological concepts, group theories, and needs-assessment approaches for vulnerable populations. They explore the varying needs of diverse groups in community settings through a cultural blueprint.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course introduces students to key concepts, models, and empirical findings in the field of health economics. Students examine the markets for health insurance, health care services, and prescription drugs, along with the labor markets for health care professionals. Students also consider the efficiency and equity aspects of the U.S. health care system and health care systems in other countries.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Theories and procedures of educational program and course development applied to nursing education. Includes philosophical values, educational concepts, and theories of learning used to link nursing education to standards of nursing practice. Guides students to develop curriculum plans and propose related teaching and evaluation strategies.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Catalog

2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course provides students with appropriate principles, models and processes of instructional design to create appropriate educational experiences for graduate and undergraduate nursing students. Selected teaching/ learning theories are examined and applied to the role of nurse educator and nursing education practice. Students will examine evidenced based practices in face to face, hybrid, and online education. Students will investigate the use of technology in nursing education.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Catalog

2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Catalog

2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course provides a comprehensive overview of health care informatics practice from an interdisciplinary approach. Students explore how informatics contributes to the quality, safety, maintenance of standards, and information security of health care services in the United States. The value of informatics to the improvement of care delivery environments in health care and community agencies is explored. Students integrate and apply information from health-related databases for clinical decision-making. The influence of informatics on decision- making and planning in health care systems is analyzed along with the various roles of health care informatics specialists.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course explores theoretical perspectives on individuals' health within the family system, emphasizing vulnerable and underserved populations. Societal-level patterns of aging are investigated, including issues affecting family systems at the national and global levels. Family assessment, human development, and life transitions theory are introduced to prepare students to provide anticipatory guidance and advance care planning. Family responses to and coping mechanisms associated with acute, chronic, and terminal illness are scrutinized. Principles of cultural competence and leadership/change agency are explored. La Salle University Catalog 2023-2024 - Graduate 149

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course addresses the health assessment of individuals across their lifespan using a framework of physiologic, psychological, socio- cultural, and physical examination data. Students explore history-taking methods, principles of physical assessment, and concepts of clinical diagnosis to determine patients' potential and actual health problems. The course enables students to develop skills necessary to evaluate the comprehensive health status of individuals through assessment of normal and abnormal physical findings. Students combine principles of nursing and other related sciences to analyze clinical problems and provide safe, competent patient care. Students advance in theoretical knowledge, clinical judgment, differential diagnosis, and decision-making skills. Prerequisite(s): Core, NUR 617, NUR 618

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

6 NUR 618 Advanced Pathophysiology 3 Clinical Nurse Specialist Track Courses

Subject

NUR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course integrates physiological principles, clinical manifestations, and advanced nursing practice implications with the clinical decision-making process. Common pathological syndromes and disorders are explored across an individual's lifespan. Students interpret physiologic, pathophysiologic, psychological, and sociocultural data utilizing information to formulate culturally appropriate advanced nursing practice. Students focus on differentiating normal, variations of normal and abnormal changes of syndromes, and constellations of symptoms with a selection of pertinent diagnostic testing.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course, grounded in the rapidly advancing science of genetics/ genomics field, emphasizes a practice-based approach. Professional practice competencies are applied to a disease/condition, including risk assessment, genetic education, counseling, testing, results interpretation, and clinical management. Legal, ethical, and social issues are examined. The course incorporates "need to know" approaches that foster integration of genetics/genomics into nursing practice.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Adults in Health and Illness

Subject

NUR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Adults in Health and Illness

Subject

NUR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Track Courses

Subject

NUR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This seminar and preceptored practicum course is designed to integrate theory, practice, and research as the basis for advanced clinical practice for clinical nurse specialists (CNS). Nursing care needs of adults and their responses to health and illness are explored within the context of health promotion, maintenance, and restoration health-care services. Clinical practica are structured according to the needs of the graduate student. The seminars provide a forum for discussion of the roles of the advanced practitioner. Practica and seminars enhance knowledge, skills, and attitudes relevant to advanced nursing practice in a variety of settings. This course requires 250 hours of clinical practicum. Prerequisite(s): NUR 616, Core Corequisite(s): NUR 621

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

A continuation of NUR 625 in which graduate students explore the needs and responses of diverse healthy and ill adults during preceptored clinical practica and seminars. The course views theory and research as foundations of nursing practice. Advanced nursing practice is examined within the context of health promotion, maintenance, and restoration services. Students investigate the characteristics and functions of the clinical nurse specialist role in relation to clinical problems. Practica are structured according to the needs of graduate students. The seminars provide a forum for discussion of various roles and clinical issues of advanced nursing practice in clinical nurse specialist roles in diverse settings. The practica and seminars enable students to expand knowledge, skills, and attitudes relevant to culturally competent advanced nursing practice for diverse clients. The practice and education standards of the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS) are integrated. This course requires 250 hours of clinical practicum. Prerequisite(s): NUR 625 Corequisite(s): NUR 621

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

NUR 657 1 Course Field Study: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse 4 Practitioner Role 1

Subject

NUR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

2 Course

Subject

NUR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

3 Course

Subject

NUR

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course addresses clinical decision-making, management of patient care, evidence-based practice, and outcomes management. Students participate in the process of developing best practice guidelines for promoting, maintaining, and restoring health. Quality assurance, safety and risk reduction will be examined. Students begin to develop a leadership portfolio.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

The purpose of this seminar is to expand the student’s awareness of the historical role of nursing as a social response to the health needs of the American public. The changes in nursing itself will be viewed through the context of American political, economic, and social force. The internal forces of nursing will be analyzed as responses to those events. The philosophies of nursing leaders and other leaders and groups will be analyzed. Emphasis will be given to the interplay between societal forces and American nursing practice, education, and administration.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course investigates knowledge of complex health care systems including health care delivery models, financing, organization of health care systems, legislation affecting health care, and the role of professional nursing organizations in the health care environment. Students analyze the role of the CNL in health care systems.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course provides students the opportunity to participate in a leadership practicum with a mentor from a practice setting. Students complete their leadership portfolio that includes a capstone project demonstrating implementation of the leadership skills they have developed during their course of study.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This seminar course introduces students to health policy, program planning, and evaluation in the public health context, especially as they relate to vulnerable and under-served populations. Special emphasis is placed on students’ strengthening and developing their skills in policy formulation and implementation. The social, economic, legal, ethical, cultural, and political environments that influence public policy, planning, and evaluation are explored. Students acquire familiarity with strategies for health planning and evaluation through selected applied learning activities. Prerequisites: Core

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course introduces methods of analysis, concepts and nursing strategies related to improving individual, aggregate and population health. Epidemiological concepts are examined with emphasis on determinants of health, disease distribution, environmental influences, cultural diversity, health promotion, clinical prevention and disaster preparedness. Epidemiological, biostatistical, environmental data and statistical measures are used to integrate, analyze and evaluate nursing science practice and outcomes within the dimensions of population health.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Nurses in advanced practice are increasingly called upon to participate in and provide leadership to groups of patients, families, and professional staff. Strong leadership in-group process can promote quality health care. To examine group process, course topics will include (1) theories of group development and operation, (2) group properties and process, (3) the synergistic nature of groups, and (4) the function of group leadership. The group theories and processes will be examined in light of support groups, patient education groups, staff-work groups, and committees.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Assessment and evaluation strategies in nursing education are explored with an emphasis on the test plan design based upon the National Council of Licensing Examination (NCLEX), developing, analyzing, and revising classroom tests and competency validation of clinical nursing skills. Components and processes of program evaluation focuses on the nursing program, curriculum, environment, and university outcomes. Develops the National League for Nursing (NLN) Competencies for Nurse Educators, Competency 3: Use assessment and evaluation strategies and Competency 6: Pursue continuous quality improvement in the nurse educator role.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Catalog

2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Content and Context of Nursing Administration

Subject

NUR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

The emphasis of this course is on the role of the nurse administrator in developing and managing human resources within the health care delivery system. Theories and principles related to the development of an organizational climate that fosters staff satisfaction and productivity are explored. The Magnet Program is discussed and reviewed. Principles of personnel administration, employee relations, legal guidelines and collective bargaining are examined throughout the course. La Salle University Catalog 2023-2024 - Graduate 151

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This is the first of two preceptored field experiences designed to provide the student with the opportunity to integrate administration theory, operations, and research in a variety of health-care settings in order to positively influence the quality of patient care. With faculty guidance, students select and participate in a variety of experiences that focus on nursing management within diverse health-care settings. Seminars provide students with experiences in developing the skills necessary for the nurse administrator to influence change, to work with teams, and to manage resources. Trends, ethics, standards, and research in the area of nursing management are also examined. Emphasis is placed on the student's articulation of the philosophical and theoretical basis of the practicum issues and on the development, refinement, and evaluation of effective management strategies. Clinical practica are structured according to the individual student's knowledge and skill needs. This course requires 125 hours of clinical practicum. Prerequisite(s): MBA Core, MBA Foundation, MBA Executive Perspectives Corequisite(s): NUR 640

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

In this preceptored field experience, students select opportunities to participate in strategic and financial management operations in a variety of settings. Seminars examine the impact of prospective payment, managed care, and uncompensated care on health-care organizations and nursing systems, especially those serving vulnerable and under- served populations. Students explore intrapreneurial and entrepreneurial roles of nursing administrators. Seminars provide students with the opportunity to share and process weekly practicum experiences and to receive feedback from students and faculty colleagues. Students articulate the philosophical and theoretical basis of practicum issues and the development, refinement, and evaluation of effective management strategies to effect positive changes in patient-care delivery systems. Students are encouraged to seek practica in alternative care delivery sites such as, but not limited to, Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), primary-care health centers, assisted living centers, nursing homes, and hospitals and with diverse client populations, especially the vulnerable and underserved. This course requires 125 hours of clinical practicum. *Required MBA courses are previously listed and described elsewhere in this catalog. Prerequisite(s): NUR 645

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This is the first of two courses designed to provide the theoretical foundations necessary for advanced public health nursing practice. Health behaviors and change strategies will be discussed as the bases for effective public health interventions. A variety of community assessment models from nursing, public health, public policy, and the social sciences will be examined. Current writings from the humanities provide an opportunity to apply and critique assessment models. Content includes the scope and standards of practice for public health nursing and exploration of significant public health problems. Prerequisite(s): Core, NUR 635, NUR 637 Corequisite(s): NUR 655

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This is the second of two courses designed to provide the theoretical foundations necessary for advanced public health nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on intervention and evaluation strategies. Content includes public health services models that support primary, secondary, and tertiary health-care initiatives both in traditional and non-traditiona settings. Financial, ethical, cultural, and political factors in aggregate interventions are explored. Models for intervention and evaluation from nursing and other disciplines are analyzed for their utility in advanced practice nursing. Popular works of non-fiction are used to highlight the benefits and limitations of theoretical models in public health nursing. The synthesis of ideas, models, and research from a variety of sources are emphasized as a critical component of public health nursing. Prerequisite(s): NUR 650, NUR 655 Corequisite(s): NUR 656

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This seminar and preceptored practicum course integrates theory, practice, and applied research. Through seminars and clinical applications, students develop the initial phases of a community health project with targeted populations. Emphasis is placed on leadership roles that optimize the health of families, groups, and communities through an assessment of the health status of an aggregate or community and a proposed plan of action based on priority needs and resources of the target population. The final phases of this project (implementation, evaluation, and recommendations) will be completed in the Spring Semester (NUR 656). The course builds on public health principles and culturally competent interventions engaging at-risk urban populations. Healthy People 2010 guides the student's advanced practice opportunities through collaborative, multidisciplinary, client-oriented work in community settings. This course requires 256 hours of clinical practicum. Prerequisite(s): NUR 635, NUR 637, HCA 731, or MBA 610 Corequisite(s): NUR 650

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This seminar and preceptored practice course further integrates theory, practice, and program evaluation perspectives into advanced practice public health nursing. The course supports the implementation and evaluation phases of the student's ongoing public health project/ practicum. Emphasis is placed on expanding professional and community roles, responsibilities and requisite skills to sustain and promote population-focused health within the framework of Healthy People 2010. The course focuses on culturally competent public health nursing interventions and leadership opportunities in diverse urban settings. Innovative health communication, education, and outreach strategies addressing public health needs in the 21st century are essential components of the course. This course requires 256 hours of clinical practicum. Prerequisite(s): NUR 650, NUR 655 Corequisite(s): NUR 651

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course focuses on clinical practice with clients with mental health conditions in accordance with the role expectations and scope of practice of the advanced practice psychiatric nurse. Students apply principles of legal and ethical guidelines for advanced practice by conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments on clients from diverse cultures and across age groups. Students utilize appropriate assessment tools and protocols to develop primary and differential diagnoses according to the diagnostic criteria outlined in the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5).

Subject

NUR

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

3 Practitioner Role 2 29 Total Credits 29 Total Credits: 46 Nursing Service Administration (with prior MBA) Credits Code Title Credits 3 MBA (transfer 9 credits) 9 3 NUR 512 Informatics 3 3 NUR 565 Safety Strategies for Health Care Delivery Systems 3 3 NUR 635 Hlth Policy & Prg Planning 3 3 NUR 640 Nursing Management/Administration I: The 3 3 Content and Context of Nursing Administration 4 NUR 645 Field Study in Nursing Management/ 4

Subject

NUR

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Students will provide care to clients with mental health conditions according to the role expectations and scope of practice of the advanced practice psychiatric nurse. Students will practice in accordance with legal and ethical guidelines for advanced practice in conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments on clients from diverse cultures and across age groups. Students demonstrate competence in psychotherapeutic intervention, including pharmacological and alternative and complementary health therapies. The needs of clients with co-occurring psychiatric and physical disorders and neurocognitive disorders are also addressed. Prerequisite(s): Core and Advanced Core; Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner: Role and II; Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Field Study I and II Corequisite(s): NUR 629: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner: Role III

Subject

NUR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course focuses on the primary care health concerns of diverse young adults, adults, and older adults and facilitates student development in the nurse practitioner role. Using national health- care guidelines and professional standards, students assess health behaviors, plan and implement culturally appropriate and evidence-based practice strategies for health promotion and disease prevention, and evaluate health outcomes. Health maintenance and health restoration are explored in light of contemporary health-care environments, especially for underserved and vulnerable populations. Patient education and counseling techniques relevant to advanced nursing practice are emphasized. Prerequisite(s): Core, NUR 616, NUR 617, NUR 618 Corequisite(s): NUR 665

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Credits NUR 663 Primary Care of Women 2 3 NUR 664 Primary Care of Children 2 3 NUR 665 Field Study: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care I 4 3 NUR 667 Field Study: Adult Gerontology Primary Care II for 2 3 the FNP Student 3 NUR 668 Field Study in Primary Care of Women 2 3 NUR 669 FNP Field Study II 3 4 Total Credits 33 22 Total Credits: 45 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Code Title Credits Credits NUR 615 Family System Concepts for Primary Care 3 3 NUR 616 Advanced Health Assessment 3 3 NUR 617 Advanced Pharmacology 3 3 NUR 618 Advanced Pathophysiology 3 3 NUR 622 Psychopharmacology 3 3 NUR 627 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Role 3 1 Course 3 NUR 657 Field Study: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse 4 Practitioner Role 1 4 NUR 628 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Role 3 ness 4 2 Course

Subject

NUR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course presents the principles of primary care, emphasizing health promotion, and disease prevention for both the pregnant and non- pregnant woman. Pathophysiologic alterations will be addressed as well as developmental stages, family, cultural, and societal influences. Primary care management of common health problems of adult women will be discussed. Students will develop increased clinical reasoning skills with the goal of managing the female patient in the ambulatory care setting. Prerequisite(s): NUR 616, 617, 618, 660, 665 Corequisite(s): NUR 668

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course presents the principles of primary care, emphasizing health promotion, and disease prevention for the child from birth to adolescence. Pathophysiologic alterations will be addressed as well as developmental stages, family, cultural, and societal influences. Primary care management of common health problems of children will be discussed. Students will develop increased clinical reasoning skills with the goal of managing the pediatric patient in the ambulatory care setting.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This seminar course focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary to provide safe and effective primary care to young adults, adults, and older adults. Seminars focus on the application of physiologic, pharmacologic, and psychosocial principles in the professional role of the nurse practitioner within the health-care delivery system. Students integrate research-based knowledge of health assessment, health promotion, and disease prevention, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and family theory into preceptored clinical experiences in primary care settings. Course assignments focus on the process of clinical reasoning for accurate diagnosis and management of illness. (256 preceptored clinical hours) Corequisite(s): NUR 660

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course allows students to further develop and refine necessary skills for the adult-gerontology nurse practitioner. Students build on competencies achieved in NUR 665 and continue to integrate evidence from advanced practice nursing and related disciplines in classroom and clinical activities to prepare for the role of the nurse practitioner. Students apply knowledge of diagnostic and therapeutic interventions to provide safe and effective health care in the delivery of primary care. (256 peceptored clinical hours). Prerequisite(s): Core, NUR 616, NUR 617, NUR 618, NUR 665 Corequisite(s): NUR 661

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

the FNP Student

Subject

NUR

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

La Salle University Catalog 2023-2024 - Graduate 147

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Total Credits 11 Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Business Administration (MSN/MBA) (On Hold) This dual-degree program prepares nurses for leadership positions in a reformed health-care system in all types of nursing and health- care practice settings. The curriculum focuses on the disciplines of nursing, management, and business and emphasizes the delivery of quality health-care services. Graduates participate fully in the strategic and operational activities of health-care agencies. Code Title Credits

Subject

NUR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This orientation course is required for all students enrolled in the nurse anesthesia track. It is designed to familiarize students with department management, policies, and procedures, the history of nurse anesthesia, the role of the anesthesiologist as an anesthesia care team member, the history of anesthesia, and issues related to anesthesia administration. In addition, this course acquaints students with the physical plant, surgical suite, and critical care area. Program requirements and accreditation requirements of the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs are presented. A broad field orientation to clinical practice includes legal implications of anesthesia care, preoperative patient assessment, airway management, and patient positioning. This course provides the basis for meeting the anesthesia-related needs of culturally diverse patients in acute-care settings. Topics included are: (1) Orientation to Anesthesia Department, Care Plans, and Records, (2) Orientation to the Operating Room, (3) Preoperative Patient Assessment, (4) Substance Abuse, Application to Nurse Anesthesia Practice, (5) Airway Management, (6) Patient Positioning, and (7) Basic Principles of Anesthesia Practice. Prerequisite: Graduate Core, Advanced Core, special permission

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Nurse Anesthesia students are presented with specific anatomic and physiologic considerations of the cardiovascular, respiratory, and fluid/electrolyte systems. Cellular physiology as it applies to Nurse Anesthesia practice is presented. Cardiovascular segments provide monitoring modalities, cardiovascular pharmacology, and the effects of the anesthetic agents on the cardiovascular system. The respiratory segment provides an in-depth examination of anatomy, physiology, respiratory reflexes, lung volumes, respiratory sounds, rates, and types as they apply to anesthesia. Pathophysiologic disease processes associated with culturally diverse patient populations are presented and clinically applied. Topics included are (1) Cell Physiology, (2) Respiratory I, and (3) Cardiovascular I.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

The purpose of this course is to help students understand the actions and effects of specific anesthetic medications on the human system. Students analyze the nursing responsibilities related to anesthetic pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics for the advanced practice nurse. Students study principles of drug therapy, mechanisms of action, and selection of pharmacologic agents specific to anesthesia practice. Regional anesthetics, intravenous and inhalational anesthetic agents, and their clinical applications are incorporated. In addition, students examine pharmacologic considerations associated with diverse patient populations, especially those in urban medically under-served areas. Topics included are (1) Introduction to Pharmacology, (2) Regional Anesthesia, and (3) Inhalational Anesthesia.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course introduces the student to the principles of inorganic chemistry that are applicable to anesthesia practice. The core portion of this course encompasses the critical elements of design, purpose, operation, and safety principles associated with anesthesia machine use. The FDA checklist is incorporated into the didactic portion of the curriculum. Topics included are (1) Anesthesia Machine and (2) Patient Monitoring.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

The purpose of the course is to expand students’ pharmacologic knowledge base related specifically to nurse anesthesia practice while continuing to build on the principles of NUR 683. Students continue to build on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics related to local anesthetics, muscle relaxants, and intravenous anesthetic agents. The course continues to focus on the pharmacologic considerations and pathophysiologic disease processes of persons in medically under- served areas and with high-risk urban populations. Topics included are (1) Local Anesthesia, (2) Muscle Relaxants, and (3) Intravenous Anesthesia Agents.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

The anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems are expanded upon from NUR 682. In addition, the physiology, anatomy, and pathophysiology of the hepatic, endocrine, excretory, and autonomic nervous systems are presented. The effects of the inhalational and intravenous anesthetic agents on the hepatic, renal, and endocrine systems are featured with a focus on biotransformation and excretory processes. Pathophysiologic disease processes specific to culturally and racially diverse patient populations are applied. Topics included are (1) Cardiovascular II, (2) Respiratory II, (3) Hepatic System, (4) Endocrine System, (5) Excretory System, and (6) Autonomic Nervous System.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

The physical laws of physics as they apply to anesthesia practice are presented. Organic and inorganic chemistry principles as they apply to nurse anesthesia practice are examined. Electrical safety and electrical principles related to the physical environment and surgical suite are integrated into this dynamic course.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

An in-depth presentation of the respective anesthesia subspecialties is presented. Surgical subspecialties explored include obstetrics, pediatrics, CT surgery, geriatrics, neuroanesthesia, trauma, burns, orthopedics, ENT, plastic surgery, GI surgery, pain management, laser surgery, and hematology. Specific techniques, monitoring devices, complications, physiologic alterations, and anesthesia provider considerations associated with each subspecialty are extensively reviewed and applied clinically. Subspecialty practice applicable to the medically under-served is included in conjunction with cultural issues that affect health care in the urban setting. Topics included are (1) Obstetrics, (2) Pediatrics, (3) Cardiothoracic, (4) Geriatrics, (5) Neuroanesthesia, (6) Trauma/Burns, (7) Orthopedics, (8) ENT/Plastics, (9) GI Surgery, (10) Pain Management, (11) Laser Surgery, and (12) Hematology.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This culminating course is designed to prepare students for the professional responsibilities they will assume as nurse anesthetists following graduation. Medical-legal considerations associated with nurse anesthesia are incorporated and selected medical malpractice cases are analyzed. This course provides students with the ability to evaluate journal clubs and prepare professional reports for presentation. Topics included are (1) Medical-Legal Considerations in Anesthesia Practice, (2) Seminar Workshop, Educational Meetings, Morbidity, and Mortality Conferences, and (3) Journal Club.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This clinical practicum is developed to allow the student to gain exposure to the induction, maintenance, and emergence phases of anesthesia. Students focus on pre-anesthesia assessment, anesthesia induction techniques, emergence, and proper postprocedure care. This is a Pass/Fail course. Objectives included are (1) Room Preparation, (2) Pre-Anesthetic Assessment, (3) Anesthesia Record, (4) Induction, (5) Maintenance, Emergence, and Post-operative Periods, and (6) Interpersonal Behavior.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This clinical capstone course is the final culmination of the student’s clinical experience. Senior nurse anesthesia students utilize their didactic preparation and clinical anesthesia foundation from the preceding six semesters. Topics included are (1) Room Preparation, (2) Preanesthetic induction, (3) Anesthesia Record, (4) Induction, (5) Maintenance, Embergence, and Post-operative rounds, and (6) Interpersonal Behavior.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course examines social policy, power, and political behaviors directed at changing health care and community systems to benefit populations. The contributions of researchers, policy-makers, analysts, health care providers, and federal, state, and local governments to local, regional, national and global policies are explored. Social, human development and environmental problems are examined in relation to local and broader public policies.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course introduces methods of inquiry and analysis as a guide to examining the development of a topic of interest. Concept analysis, theory-guided research, role development, information and clinical practice technologies and historical context are topics to be explored. Nursing interventions and nursing research are systematically critiqued to inform advanced nursing practice. Students initiate a portfolio using self-evaluation with exemplars to demonstrate progress toward meeting doctoral level competencies.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course is designed to provide a foundation in ethics as it applies to the health professions. Moral development theories, ethical approaches, principles, and professional codes of ethics are critically examined with a focus on their application to practice and ethical decision-making processes used in health care. The course will draw on students' clinical experiences and use a case study approach to promote moral reflection and personal values clarification. The demand for moral agency and ethical leadership, given a profession's responsibilities to society, is studied. The course highlights the ethical competence needed by health care professionals, individually and collectively, to respond to contemporary and emerging ethical challenges in our pluralistic society.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course provides an overview of commonly used statistical methods employed in evidence-based nursing practice and interprofessional health care practices. The use of data is emphasized as it is influential in making decisions to treat, in developing policies within acute and chronic health care delivery organizations and systems, and in evaluating health care quality, processes, and outcomes. Students critique data analyses presented in selected published research studies across health disciplines. Experience is attained in data entry and data analysis using IBM®-SPSS Statistics.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

(60 clinical hours; 30 hours didactic) Students analyze patient safety strategies and programs associated with improved patient care outcomes in various community and health care agency settings. Students explore health care errors and the impact of errors on patient, family, and health care delivery systems. Techniques of process improvement are applied to outcomes management.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Students examine nursing research as applied to the profession's clinical nursing problems by examining the major parts, processes, and principles of quality investigations. They critique studies on a clinical problem and compare research designs, purposes, and methods. The fit of data analysis approaches with research questions and methods is also evaluated. Restriction(s): For MSN and CRNA students only

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course prepares the student for entry into clinical practice by presenting fundamental concepts of the scientific foundation and standards of nurse anesthesia practice. Various techniques of administration of anesthesia are introduced and discussed. The provision of individualized, culturally competent, safe and effective anesthesia care to patients throughout the life span is emphasized. The knowledge and technical skills required for success in the clinical phase of the curriculum are presented in the classroom setting and in the simulation laboratory. Professionalism, collegiality, patient advocacy, and dedication to life-long learning are fostered. Detailed discussions of stress management and promotion of student wellness are included. La Salle University Catalog 2023-2024 - Graduate 155

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course offers a comprehensive study of the principles of physics and chemistry that underpin evidence based anesthesia practice. Hands on experiences in the simulation laboratory enhance instruction concerning the technology and equipment commonly used in anesthesia practice. Patient safety and provider wellness are addressed with emphasis on promoting a safe operating room environment. Prerequisite(s): NUR 616, NUR 617, NUR 618

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course expands upon the knowledge gained in prior pharmacology courses. The pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of anesthetic agents will be addressed comprehensively. Potential adverse effects, drug interactions and appropriate interventions will be discussed. Individual patient variations, age, gender, morbidity and other variables that impact drug selection and dosing will be explored. Students will develop strategies for the safe administration of intravenous, inhalation and injected anesthetic agents to a diverse patient population. Prerequisite(s): NUR 617, NUR 711, NUR 712

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Subject

NUR

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course offers a comprehensive study of the principles of physics and chemistry that underpin evidence based anesthesia practice. Hands on experiences in the simulation laboratory enhance instruction concerning the technology and equipment commonly used in anesthesia practice. Patient safety and provider wellness are addressed with emphasis on promoting a safe operating room environment.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course applies the scientific underpinnings of prior courses to the anesthetic management of patients undergoing neurosurgical, cardiovascular, and thoracic procedures. Common and uncommon procedures are discussed, and students develop evidence supported, patient centered anesthesia management plans for patients.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course includes a detailed study of the anatomy, physiology and pharmacology relevant to regional anesthesia. The role of regional anesthesia in the management of acute and chronic pain is explored. Techniques of administration and standards of safe anesthetic practice are emphasized. Hands-on workshops, low, medium and high fidelity simulation labs and case discussions will complement traditional teaching methods.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course applies previously gained scientific knowledge to a comprehensive study of the anesthetic management of obstetrical and pediatric patients. The anatomic, physiologic, pathological and psychosocial characteristics of obstetrics and pediatric patients are applied to anesthetic management. Research evidence and best practice recommendations are utilized to plan safe and effective anesthetic care for pregnant women, and pediatric patients from premature neonates to adolescents, undergoing elective and/or emergent surgery. Prerequisite(s): NUR 711, NUR 712, NUR 713, NUR 714

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This second clinical practicum course challenges students to perform at an advanced beginner level to integrate evidence based and patient specific anesthetic management plans for a diverse patient population across the lifespan, implementing anesthetic care, analyzing patient response, evaluating outcomes and revising management plans as indicated. Technical, cognitive and organizational skills, and the ability to translate knowledge into practice, are advanced by increased expectations for collaborative decision-making. Simulation training will continue to be used to enhance and verify the learning experience. Students' clinical performance will be continually evaluated and students appraised of their progress. Formative evaluations by the clinical preceptor, summative evaluations by CRNA faculty, and self-reflective evaluation by the student will direct and document the development of 'advanced beginner' skills in this course.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course introduces the student to the role of the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse (W)C). The historical evolution of the WOC Nurse is reviewed. Students compare role responsibilities of the WOC nurse, including clinician/consultant, patient/staff education, and leadership/management. The process of research utilization and the contributions of evidence-based practice to the implementation of the WOC Nurse role responsibilities are examined. The collaborative interprofessional functions of the WOC nurse are explored. Professional issues, such as legal and ethical considerations, accountability, professional standards, budgetary management, data management, reimbursement issue, and national health policy are addressed.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Student examine principles of skin and wound care for clients across the lifespan. The pathophysiology of acute and chronic wound and skin disorders is presented to expand student understanding of normal anatomy and physiology of the integumentary system and would healing. Assessment and diagnostic methods and treatment and preventive plans are developed for clients at risk for wound development or threats to wound healing. Students combine principles of wound care to identify actual or potential would and skin problems, safe, evidence-based interventions, and characteristics of competent patient care. Students advance in theoretical knowledge, clinical judgment, differential diagnosi and decision-making skills in caring for clients with skin and wound needs. Prerequisite(s): NUR 720

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This course builds upon the scientific underpinnings of NUR 720 Advanced Anesthetic Management for Special Procedures I. This didactic course is designed to facilitate the translation of science, research data and judgment into safe and effective clinical practice. Students are challenged to apply knowledge, critical thinking skills, and judgment in developing strategies for the management of patients undergoing head and neck procedures, plastic/reconstructive, trauma, burn, organ transplant surgical procedures and off-site anesthesia services. Case presentations and interactive discussions will provide a forum for intellectual exchange in which communication skills are further enhanced. Prerequisite(s): NUR 720, NUR 721

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

weeks)

Subject

NUR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Students investigate principles of fecal and urinary diversion care for clients across the lifespan. The pathophysiology of acute and chronic GI/GU disorders are examined in the context of normal anatomy and physiology of the GI/GU. Assessment, diagnosis, treatment and preventive plans are developed based on student integration of principles of fecal and urinary diversion. Actual and potential problems, safe strategies, are evidence-based intervention explored in relation to competent patient care. Students develop increased theoretical knowledge as applied to differential diagnosis, clinical judgment, decision-making skills in caring for clients with fecal and urinary diversion needs. Prerequisite(s): NUR 720

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Students investigate the principles supporting urinary and fecal incontinence care for clients across the lifespan. They apply knowledge of normal anatomy and physiology of the genitourinary and gastrointestinal systems, to pathophysiology of acute and chronic genitourinary and gastrointestinal incontinence disorders. assessment and diagnostic methods and treatment, and preventive plans of care are developed. Students apply knowledge of urinary and fecal incontinence to identification of actual or potential client problems in order to provide safe, evidence-based, competent patient care. They advance in theoretical knowledge, clinical judgment, differential diagnosis and decision-making skills in caring for clients with urinary and fecal incontinence needs.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024

Catalog

2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Total Credits 13 Clinical practicum begin upon completion of the specialty course. When doing more than one specialty, clinical practicums start after at the completion of all specialty courses.

Subject

NUR

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This doctoral level course is the first of three upper level anesthesia courses that build upon the scientific underpinnings of prior anesthetic management courses. This didactic course is designed to facilitate the translation of science, research data, and judgment into safe and effective clinical practice. Students are challenged to apply knowledge, critical thinking skills, and judgment in developing strategies for the management of patients with conditions not described in a previous section or who are undergoing a more specialized surgery. Case presentations and interactive discussions will provide a forum for intellectual exchange in which communication skills are further enhanced. Prerequisite(s): NUR 714, NUR 715, NUR 716 Corequisite(s): as above

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This third doctoral level clinical practicum course furthers the clinical learning process by introducing rotations in the anesthesia subspecialties of pediatrics, obstetrics, cardiovascular, thoracic, regional, or neurosurgery as well as expanding on more complex general cases. Expectations for more independent decision-making and refined cognitive and technical skills increase. Simulation training will continue to be used to enhance and verify the clinical learning experience. Prerequisite(s):

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This doctoral level course builds upon the scientific underpinnings of

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Clinical Practicum IV doctoral level clinical course furthers the clinical learning process by continuing to challenge the nurse anesthesia student as rotations in the anesthesia subspecialties of pediatrics, obstetrics, cardiovascular, thoracis, regional, and neurosurgery continue. Expectations for independent decision-making and refined cognitive and technical skills continue to increase. Simulation training will continue to be used to enhance and verify the clinical learning experience. Prerequisite(s): NUR 731 La Salle University Catalog 2023-2024 - Graduate 157

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

ts NUR 735 Clinical Practicum V 2

Subject

NUR

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

Clinical Practicum V doctoral level clinical course furthers the clinical learning process by continuing to challenge the nurse anesthesia student as rotations in the anesthesia subspecialties of pediatrics, obstetrics, cardiovascular, thoracis, regional, and neurosurgery continue. Expectations for independent decision-making and refined cognitive and technical skills continue to increase. Simulation training will focus on providing experience managing rare occurrence/ high consequence critical events in anesthesia. Prerequisite(s): NUR 733

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

3 NUR 737 Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Practicum VI 2

Subject

NUR

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

This clinical practicum course completes the learning process by continuing to challenge students to perform at autonomouslevels as rotations are completed in the anesthesia subspecialties of pediatrics, obstetrics, cardiovascular and neurosurgery. Expectations for independent decision-making and refined cognitive and technical skills are maximized. Simulation training will focus on providing experience managing rare occurrence/ high consequence critical events in anesthesia. Students' clinical performance will be continually evaluated and students appraised of their progress. Formative evaluations by the clinical preceptor, and terminal summative evaluations by CRNA faculty, and terminal self-reflective evaluation by the student will document the maintenance of competentskills and readiness to successfully enter advanced practice as a nurse anesthetist.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

3 DNP Project Requirement The DNP Project (DNP-P) is a scholarly experience using principles of 3 evidence-based practice and research translation that is designed to 3 provide students with a guided opportunity to address a meaningful practice concern relevant to nursing and meaningful to healthcare systems, processes, and/or outcomes. Working closely with faculty members, students identify an issue or question within nursing practice that is of clinical interest and conduct a 3 scholarly review and synthesis of the related literature. Students develop

Subject

NUR

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

(60 clinical hours; 30 didactic hours) In this course, students build on their knowledge of nursing theory, research design, and approaches to data analysis. They evaluate nursing and other disciplines' research based on a critical evaluation of the literature. Students identify an issue from a declared practice focus for a scholarly project that is outcomes-focused. Meta-synthesis, meta-analysis, systematic and integrative reviews, and synopses are compared as sources of evidence for clinical decision making. Patient-centered care is emphasized from the perspectives of patient preference and best practices. Guidelines from federal, professional, and voluntary health organizations are investigated. Students increase their skills in database searching.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

(60 clinical hours; 30 didactic hours) In this course, students analyze the interplay of organizational culture and structures in complex health-care systems from various theoretical perspectives. Management, organization, team-building, and conflict resolution topics are investigated; and leadership theories are compared. Case studies demonstrating effective and ineffective clinical leadership are scrutinized related to their impact on the care-delivery process. Historica and emerging relationships among health-care professionals are examined along with quality improvement strategies aimed at changing organizational cultures and processes.

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

(185 clinical hours; 15 didactic hours) Students implement a project and explore practice issues that influence project success with committee members and other stakeholders. They confer with clinical practice leaders when implementing the outcomes-focused project. The project is shaped by needs assessment data, literature review, and program evaluation strategies. Students implement the project, having critiqued, revised, and disseminated the approved project. The role of the DNP graduate as a clinical leader in health care and community systems is addressed as it relates to the evaluation and implementation of the project.

Subject

NUR

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

(Pass/Fail) (Additional course) * This course is a continuation course to

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

(135 clinical hours; 1 hours didactic/meeting hours) Students participate in an individually designed clinical practice immersion experience designed to build knowledge and skill for advanced specialty practice at a high level of complexity. The immersion experience provides the practice context in which the Scholarly Project is completed. Students implement an evidence-based project in a healthcare or community agency. They successfully defend their doctoral project. The required project end- product is the basis of a publishable manuscript.

Subject

NUR

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

(Pass/Fail) (Additional course) * This course is a continuation course to NUR 881. This seminar offers students the opportunity to complete the clinical scholarly project and develop this project into a finalized form that is consistent with a journal manuscript and ready for defense. NUR 882 will be noted as "Incomplete" until the clinical scholarly project is finished. The course is available during fall and spring semesters. Summer availability is contingent upon DNP Program Director approval. Students will utilize university resources including library and writing center supports. (*optional)

Subject

NUR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu

The Nursing Clinical Practicum provides an opportunity for students to gain additional clinical experience related to the required clinical hours in the DNP program of study. Clinical goals are developed in conjunction with faculty advisors and advanced nursing interventions are developed, implemented, and evaluated in accord with the AACN DNP Essentials. Students explore topical areas relative to the development of their DNP Project. l

Subject

NUR

Type

course

Edition

2023-2024-graduate

Source

catalog.lasalle.edu