113 courses with the subject NURS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
NURS 105Fundamentals of Pharmacology in Nursing
An introduction to basic pharmacological principles and classes of commonly prescribed medications, along with over-the- counter medications, and herbal supplements used to promote human health and adaptation. The role of the professional nurse is examined in the safe administration of medications, assessing for therapeutic results, monitoring for side effects and adverse effects, providing client education, and prevention of drug misuse/abuse. The course will integrate evidence-based practices and promote critical thinking in making clinical judgments regarding pharmacologic interventions. Credits 2
Focusing on recognition of adaptive human responses versus ineffective responses related to the 3 psychosocial modes of human adaptive systems. The RAM nursing process is utilized for delivery of basic nursing care for human persons focusing on the adaptive/ineffective responses of the psychosocial modes: self concept, role function, and interdependence. Builds upon knowledge acquired in study of anatomy, physiology, and developmental psychology. Clinical experiences occur in community and/or hospital mental health care facilities with adults/children/adolescents. Prerequisites: NURS 115 or equivalent, BIOL 261. Pre-or Co-requisite: NURS 105, NURS 124 or NURS 125, BIOL 262, PSYC 100 or PSYC 221. Credits 3 470 LMU Undergraduate Catalog
For LPN-ASN students that is a continuation of promotion of adaptation in young, middle-age, and elder adults. Utilizes the RAM nursing process to focus on physiological and behavioral deviations associated with ineffective human adaptive responses seen in compensatory and/or compromised health states related to protection (hematologic, immune, integument); nutrition, elimination (gastrointestinal); senses; neurologic function. Use of current research findings in promotion of adaptive physiologic, self-concept, role function, and interdependence responses in adults. Clinical experiences occur in community and/or hospital settings. Prerequisites: LPN-ASN student, NURS 241. Pre- or Co-requisites: NURS 245 or NURS 246. Credits 5
Utilizing the RAM nursing process to promote adaptation in children; specifically, focuses on adaptive and ineffective responses seen in infants, toddlers, preschool children, school-age children, adolescents, and their families. Physiological and behavioral deviations associated with ineffective huan adaptive responses seen in compensatory and/or compromised health states examined. Use of current research findings in promotion of adaptive physiologic, self concept, role function, and interdependence responses in children and their families. Clinical experiences occur in community and/or hospital settings. Prerequisites: NURS 124 or125. Pre-or Co-requisite: NURS 241 or NURS 242 or permission of ASN Program Chair. Pre- or Co-requisite for LPN-ASN students: NURS 241 or NURS 244 or permission of ASN Program Chair. Credits 3
Utilizing the RAM nursing process to promote adaptation in childbearing families; specifically, focuses on adaptive and ineffective human responses seen in women, including childbearing years, neonates, and families. Physiological and behavioral deviations associated with ineffective human responses seen in compensatory and/or compromised health states examined. Use of current research findings in promotion of adaptation for human persons/family adaptive systems included. Clinical learning experiences occur in campus laboratory and in community and/or hospital settings to develop skills in providing care for human persons/families. Prerequisites: NURS 124 or125. Pre-or Co-requisite: NURS 241 or NURS 242 or permission of ASN Program Chair. Pre- or Co-requisite for LPN-ASN students: NURS 241 or NURS 244 or permission of ASN Program Chair. Credits 3
NURS-310 will also fulfill the ASN Pharmacology (NURS-105) requirement. Students who successfully complete NURS-310 will fulfill the ASN and RN-BSN Pharmacology requirements concurrently. 366 LMU Undergraduate Catalog
Bridges the gap between basic nursing education and professional nursing practice. Current trends and issues in nursing; philosophies and theories influencing nursing; role transition; analysis of the nursing process as applied to human persons, families, groups, communities, and society to promote adaptation in today's health care environ-ment. Prerequisite: admission to the RN-BSN Option Credits 2
Introduction to the basic principles of pharmacology and to the broad spectrum of commonly used prescriptive medications in the promotion of human health and adaptation. Historical and cultural perspectives and current pharmacological principles addressed. Role of the professional nurse in administering medication, client education, cultural diversity, and drug abuse prevention. Prerequisites: NURS 320, 330, 340, 350. Corequisites: NURS 360, 375. RN-BSN Option: Pre - or Credits 3
NURS 324Concepts and Fundamentals of Professional Nursing for ABSN Students
Focuses on beginning professional nursing practice. Discussion of health care policy and financial systems; current regulatory measures affecting nursing care delivery; review of evidence-based practice guidelines; nursing philosophies and theories; role transition; analysis of the culturally sensitive nursing process as it is applied to human persons, families, groups, communities, and society to promote adaptation in today’s health care environment. Evaluates the nursing paradigm concepts (person, health, nursing and environment) as described by The Roy Adaptation Model (RAM). Pre-Requisites: General education courses/admission to the nursing program; co-requisites; NURS 330, and 350. Credits 8
Principles and theories of health screening; development of history taking skill, physical assessment, and communication skills necessary to synthesize a culturally sensitive nursing data base to determine health status in the four adaptive modes: physiologic, self concept, role function, and interdependence. Prerequisites: general education courses/admission to nursing program; Co-requisites: NURS 320, 340, 350 Credits 3
Examines the evolution, role, and future of nursing informatics. Benefits of information technology integration into nursing practice are evaluated. Prerequisite: general education courses/admission to nursing program. Corequisites: NURS 320, 330, and 350. RN-BSN Option: Consent of the student's academic advisor if current ASN student. RN-BSN Option: Pre - or Credits 3
Builds on concepts and principles from the basic sciences. Emphasis on pathological responses to illness and concepts of adaptation and the culturally sensitive analysis of genetic, physiological and behavioral deviations associated with ineffective human adaptive responses in compensatory and/or compromised health states. Prerequisites: general education courses/admission to nursing program. Corequisites: NURS 320, 330, 340. RN-BSN Option: Pre - or Corequisite: NURS 300. Credits 3 472 LMU Undergraduate Catalog
Utilizes the RAM nursing process to promote adaptation in young, middle-age, and elderly adults. Focuses on physiological and behavioral deviations associated with ineffective human adaptive responses seen in compensatory and/or compromised health states related to oxygenation (respiratory, cardiac); fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance (renal- urinary); activity/rest (musculoskeletal); endocrine function; and neurologic functions. Incorporates research findings in promotion of adaptive, physiologic, self concept, role function, and interdependence responses in the adult. Clinical experiences occur in a variety of health care settings. Pre-requisites: NURS 320, 330, 340, 350; Corequisites: NURS 310, 375 Credits 8
The study of issues arising from the intentional or inadvertent abuse of misuse of drugs and good as well as the legal and physical implications of such behavior. Emphasis is placed on theories of causation and treatment methodologies. The course will emphasize the scientific theories related to the causes and treatment for abuse or misuse of substances such as recreational drugs (opiates, Hallucinogens, marijuana, steroids), prescription and/or over the counter drugs, tobacco, alcohol, and caffeine. Pre- or Co-requisites: NURS 115 or equivalent. Credits 2
Enhances the knowledge and skills of the professional nurse in assessing and promoting adaptation for the expanding population of elderly adults. Use of research findings in promotion of adaptive physiologic, self concept, role function, and interdependence responses in the elderly adult. Prerequisite: Consent of the student's academic advisor; Pre- or co-requisite: Admission to RN-BSN Option Credits 2
Utilizes the RAM nursing process to promote adaptation in childbearing families. Nursing interventions are based on research findings to maximize the childbearing family's physiologic-physical, self-concept-group identity, role function, and interdependence modes. Focus on adaptive and ineffective humanresponses seen in pregnancy and the childbearing process. Physiological and behavioral deviations associated with ineffective human adaptive responses seen in compensatory and/or compromised health states are examined. Clinical experiences occur in a variety of health care settings. Prerequisites: completion of 300-level Nursing courses; Corequisites: NURS 425, 430 or NURS 425, 470, 480 Credits 5
Utilizes the RAM nursing process to promote adaptation in children. Nursing strategies are based on research findings to maximize the child's physiologic-physical, self-concept, role function, and interdependence modes. Focus on adaptive and ineffective human responses seen in children. Physiological and behavioral deviations associated with ineffective human adaptive responses seen in compensatory and/or compromised health states are examined. Clinical experiences occur in a variety of health care settings. Prerequisites: completion of 300-level Nursing courses; Corequisites: NURS 415, 430 or NURS 415, 470, 48 Credits 5
NURS 426Promotion of Adaption in Infants, Children, and Adolescents for ABSN Students
Utilizes the RAM nursing process to promote adaptation in children. Nursing strategies are based on research findings to maximize the child’s physiologic-physical, self-concept, role function, and interdependence modes. Focus on adaptive and ineffective human responses seen in children. Physiological and behavioral deviations associated with ineffective human adaptive responses seen in compensatory and/or compromised health states are examined. Clinical experiences occur in a variety of health care settings. Prerequisites: completion of 300-level Nursing courses NURS 430, 436, and 464; Co-requisites: NURS 416, 465 and 470. Credits 4
Emphasis on nursing interventions that focus on the promotion of adaptation of clients with acute, chronic and complex mental health problems across the life span. Current trends, ethical and legal issues, political, economic, cultural, and social issues that influence the health care of mental health lients and families are examined. Clinical experiences occur in a variety of health care settings. Pre-requisite: completion of 300-level Nursing courses; Corequisites: NURS 430, 460 or NURS 460, 470, 480 Credits 5
NURS 436Promotion of Psychosocial Adaption for ABSN Students
Emphasis on nursing interventions that focuses on the promotion of adaptation of clients with acute, chronic and complex mental health problems across the life span. Current trends, ethical and legal issues, political, economic, cultural, and social issues that influence the health care of mental health clients and families are examined. Clinical experiences occur in a variety of health care settings. Pre-requisite: NURS 324, 330, 350; Co requisites: NURS 310, 430, 464. Credits 4
Utilizes the RAM nursing process to promote adaptation in young, middle-age and elderly adults. Focuses on physiological and behavioral deviations associated with ineffective human adaptive responses seen in compensatory and/or compromisedhealth states related to multi-system conditions/diseases/states. Incorporates research findings in promotion of adaptive, physiologic, self concept, role function, and interdependence responses in the adult. Clinical experiences occur in a variety of health care settings. Pre-requisites: completion of 300-level Nursing courses; Co-requisites: NURS 430, 435 or NURS 435, 470, 480 Credits 5 474 LMU Undergraduate Catalog
NURS 464Promotion of Adaption: Care of Young, Middle, and Elderly Adults for ABSN Students
Utilizes the RAM nursing process to promote adaptation in young, middle-age, and elderly adults. Focuses on physiological and behavioral deviations associated with ineffective human adaptive responses seen in compensatory and/or compromised health states related to oxygenation (respiratory/cardiac); fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance (renal- urinary); activity/rest (musculoskeletal); endocrine function; neurological function; and multi-system conditions/diseases/ states. Incorporates research findings in promotion of adaptive, physiologic, self-concept, role function, and interdependence responses in the adult. Clinical practice is provided in a variety of settings. Prerequisites: NURS 324, 330, 350; Co-requisites: NURS 310, 436, 430. Credits 8
Note: For courses with a NURS prefix, 1 clock hour of lecture per week for 15 weeks earns 1 credit hour; 3 clock hours of clinical/lab time per week for 15 weeks earns 1 credit hour. In addition, students may only register for a NURS course with the signature of a nursing advisor or the BSN Program Chair on their registration form. Transfer of Credit for the ABSN Option Up to 75 credit hours of general education (57 of which will have been earned through previous bachelor's degree and 18 hours of required general education courses specific to nursing) and collateral courses may be transferred into the ABSN program from accredited institutions. All transferred coursework must carry a grade of “C” or better. Credit for Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy, Physiology, and/or Microbiology (including labs for these courses) earned more than eight years ago must be approved by the BSN Program Chair All transfer credits into the ABSN program must be approved by both the BSN Program Chair and the Dean of the Caylor School of Nursing. No nursing courses will be transferred into the ABSN Program. 373 LMU Undergraduate Catalog
Note: For courses with a NURS prefix, 1 clock hour of lecture per week for 15 weeks earns 1 credit hour; 3 clock hours of clinical/lab time per week for 15 weeks earns 1 credit hour. In addition, students may only register for a NURS course with the signature of a nursing advisor or the BSN Program Chair on their registration form. Transfer of Credit for the BSN Option Up to 59 credit hours of general education and collateral courses may be transferred into the BSN program from accredited institutions. All transferred coursework must carry a grade of “C” or better. Credit for Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy, Physiology, and/or Microbiology (including labs for these courses) earned more than eight years ago must be approved by the BSN Program Chair All transfer credit into the BSN program must be approved by both the BSN Program Chair and the Dean of the Caylor School of Nursing. No nursing courses will be transferred into the BSN Program. Total Credits 122-123 School of Medical Sciences Mission Statement: The School of Medical Sciences seeks to improve access to high quality health care services to Appalachia and other underserved regions, by supporting quality educational programs and preparing graduates to serve in these communities. Diversity Statement: The School of Medical Sciences supports the LMU principles and practices on diversity. As a school of professional health programs, we strive for a community comprised of individuals with, and respect for, varying ideas, strengths, abilities, opinions, experiences and backgrounds for the goal of promoting innovation and vitality while being unwaveringly committed to professionalism and quality. 379 LMU Undergraduate Catalog
Note: For courses with a NURS prefix, 1 clock hour of lecture per week for 15 weeks earns 1 credit hour; 3 clock hours of clinical/lab time per week for 15 weeks earns 1 credit hour. In addition, students may only register for a NURS course with the signature of a nursing advisor or the BSN Program Chair on their registration form. 369 LMU Undergraduate Catalog
Transfer Credit - ASN : ASN Accredited Degree Students will transfer a minimum of 60 credit hours from an ASN degree from an accredited institution. All transferred coursework must carry a grade of “C” or better. Credit for Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy, Physiology, and/or Microbiology (including labs for these courses) earned more than eight years ago must be approved by the BSN Program
Focuses on philosophical and historical health related theories as a framework for knowledge. Builds upon concepts from undergraduate nursing research to systematically examine quantitative and qualitative research methods and the reasoned critique of clinically relevant, published research. Examines the concept of evidence-based practice and its application to the delivery of culturally congruent care to promote adaptation. Discusses scientific information and access to health care data bases to facilitate development of scholarly activity. Creation of a focused review of literature using databases is explicated. Prerequisite: Admission to the MSN Program as a degree-seeking or non-degree seeking student. Credits 4
Builds upon undergraduate science courses to focus on pathophysiological alternations across the lifespan. Emphasis is on the relationships between abnormal changes in specific systems and the impact on the development of diseases. The influences of cultural, developmental, genetic, environmental (including rural health issues), behavioral, and economic factors in alterations in pathophysiological processes are explored. seeking or non-degree seeking student. Credits 3
Focuses on the development of advanced health assessment skills needed for delivery of comprehensive health care to persons across the lifespan with consideration of cultural and rural health needs to promote adaptation. Diagnostic reasoning is used to interpret data obtained from the history, physical examination, and diagnostic procedures to generate a comprehensive health assessment and problem list. Additional domains include: family processes, transcultural issues, nutrition, genetic variations, growth and development, spirituality, and health promotion, health protection, and disease prevention. Credits 3 Lab Hours 1 Lecture Hours 2 167
This course focuses on the evolution of theory for effective leadership in the 21st Century. The impact of the utilization of theory in relationship to the organizational behaviors and outcomes will be examined. Decision making in relation to the organizations mission, vision, and values, including strategic planning, is analyzed. Credits 3
This course focuses on the requisite knowledge and skill needed to fulfill the role of the nurse administrator as delineated in the American Nurses Association (ANA) Scope and Standards of Practice for Nurse Administrators and in the American Organization of Nurse Executive (AONE) Competencies. Professional practice models, the magnet recognition program, and programs that promote a culture of excellence are examined. Credits 2
Provides concentrated study in the art and science of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacogenetics and pharmacoeconomics to initiate appropriate pharmacological treatments in the management of common and recurrent health problems of persons across the lifespan in order to promote adaptation. Provides concentrated study to identify indications, contraindications, interactive and side effects of established and evidence based drug regimens for safe and appropriate pharmacological treatments. Concerns regarding developmental status, nutritional status, health status, or membership in a high risk group are identified. Strategies for counseling and education to promote informed adherence are explored. Ethical and legal regulations related to prescription writing and medication administration are addressed. Acquisition of prescriptive privileges for Advanced Practice Nurse settings necessary to provide complex innovative care to persons across the lifespan, with consideration of complementary, alternative and financial implications of medication use, is facilitated. Credits 3
Provides the advanced knowledge of psychopharmacology commonly seen in primary mental health care settings. Builds on the knowledge of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics. Monitors the effects of established drug regimens to ensure the person's health promotion, health protection, disease prevention, and treatment. Ethical, legalities, and regulations related to prescription writing are addressed. Strategies for counseling and education to promote adherence, and ensure the appropriate plan of care and implementation of treatment are included. Facilitates the obtainment of prescriptive skills and privileges for Family Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioners that are necessary to provide mental health care to persons and families across the lifespan with consideration of cultural and rural health needs. NURS 510, 520, 530 Credits 3 168
Care of young and middle adults through examination of diagnostic, therapeutic and pharmacological regimens using evidence-based guidelines and research findings in primary care settings to promote adaptation. Emphasis is placed on developing cultural sensitivity to variations in health care needs of underserved, rural, urban, and populations. Includes primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention; risk analysis, management, referral, and measures to improve health status. Emphasizes integration of assessment findings to diagnose common clinical problems. Prerequisites: NURS 510, 520, 530. Co-requisites:
Focuses on assessment and management of health-related problems of children, adolescents, and families. Emphasizes anticipatory guidance, development, health promotion, health maintenance, and disease prevention and treatment. Evidenced based laboratory, diagnostic, therapeutic, pharmacological, and health-teaching strategies are applied to the comprehensive assessment and management of the primary care needs of families with children. Integrates knowledge gained from theory, research, health policy, roles, and clinical practice facilitate the development of broader competencies in the provision of multidisciplinary culturally congruent primary care. Exploration of issues specific to the provision of care in rural, underserved, and urban areas are examined. Credits 2
Provides opportunities to deliver advance practice care to children and adolescents in the clinical setting. Emphasizes 124 competency in advance practice skills in implementation of a comprehensive and/or problem- focused examination; conduct a risk analysis; selection and analysis of appropriate screening and/or diagnostic tests; development of correct assessment; identification of proper differential diagnosis; and development of a management and evaluation plan for issues relevant to children and adolescents. Students integrate knowledge into application in the clinical setting in the provision of culturally congruent care within the health care setting with emphasis on multidisciplinary teamwork. With clinical supervision, students refine the provision of health promotion and anticipatory guidance to persons and families. Exploration of evidence-based practice in the form of evaluating research and other forms of scientific knowledge and how these are integrated into practice. Legislative, economic, rural, and ethical issues that impact the provision of care in the clinical setting will be explored. Credits 1
Emphasizes congruent care for older adults and their families. Focuses on theoretical and research-based knowledge of healthcare management of older adults in underserved, rural, and urban populations. Content includes physiological, pathological, and psychosocial changes in maintenance, minor acute illnesses, complex multidimensional, and chronic health problems. Emphasis is on assessment, intervention, evaluation strategies, and coordination of services. Prerequisites: NURS 500, 510, 520, 530, 561, 561A, 562, 562A, 564, 564A, 580. Co-requisites: NURS 563A, 565, 590. Credits 2
Focuses on clinical practice and health care management of the older adult in acute, extended and long-term care settings in underserved, rural, and urban areas to promote adaptation. Emphasizes advanced diagnostic reasoning and clinical decision making for common and complex problems in the older adult. Stresses development of advanced practice competencies and interdisciplinary expertise in management of acute and chronic health problems. Stresses development and implementation of care to maintain and promote physical, mental, emotional, and social health. 562A, 564, 564A, 580 Credits 2
Focuses on the care of women across the lifespan who experience acute or chronic illness, gynecological disorders, pregnancy, or reproductive changes. Emphasizes health promotion and maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment. Evidence-based laboratory, diagnostic, therapeutic, pharmacological, and health-teaching strategies are applied to the comprehensive assessment and management of primary care needs of women. Integration of knowledge gained from theory, research, health policy, roles, and clinical practice facilitate the development of broader competencies in the provision of multidisciplinary culturally congruent primary care. Exploration of issues specific to the provision of care in underserved, rural, and urban areas are examined. Credits 2 171
Provides opportunity to gain skills in the provision of advance practice nursing care to women across the lifespan who experience acute or chronic illness, gynecological disorders, pregnancy, or reproductive changes with clinical supervision. Focuses on competency in skills to obtain and conduct a comprehensive and/or problem-focused examination, select and analyze appropriate screening and/or diagnostic tests, conduct clinical assessment, identify diagnoses, and develop a management and evaluation plan for issues relevant to women’s health across the lifespan. Students refine the provision of health promotion and disease prevention. Exploration of evidence- based practice in the form of the evaluation of research and other forms of evidence, and integration into practice. Exploration of the development of multidisciplinary relationships within the clinical setting. Legislative, cultural, economic, rural, and ethical issues which impact the provision of care will be explored. Credits 1
This is the first of two clinical courses which provides opportunities to apply theoretical and evidence-based knowledge of health promotion, diagnosis and management of common and complex problems in persons across the lifespan in underserved, rural, and urban populations. Delivery of advanced nursing care through primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention. Focuses on advanced health assessment of persons and families. Emphasis on decision-making processes. Students demonstrate expertise in the clinical setting by provision, coordination, and direction of comprehensive care, including health states and complex, chronic and/or co- morbid conditions. Uses extensive clinical placements. Clinical is facilitated by preceptors who provide opportunities to work in interdisciplinary health care teams Credits 1
This is the second of two clinical courses which provides opportunities to apply theoretical and evidence-based knowledge of health promotion, diagnosis and management of common and complex problems in persons across the 125 lifespan in underserved, rural, and urban populations. Delivery of advanced nursing care through primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention. Focuses on advanced health assessment of persons and families. Emphasis on decision-making processes. Students demonstrate expertise in the clinical setting by provision, coordination, and direction of comprehensive care, including health states and complex, chronic and/or co- morbid conditions. Students demonstrate synthesis of knowledge gained from the culmination of the family nurse practitioner program. Uses extensive clinical placements including specialty areas as needed. Clinical is facilitated by preceptors who provide opportunities to work in interdisciplinary health care teams. Credits 2
This course supports preparation for the national family nurse practitioner board certification exam. Both the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) national certification examinations and registration requirements will be explained. In addition, the advance practice license registration for the student’s desired state board of nursing licensure will be explored. Credits 1 172
Administrator - 4 credit hours After acceptance into the nursing administration graduate certificate program, an individualized plan of study will be developed with the nursing administration concentration director to ensure all pre or corequisites of the courses are met along with timely completion of the certificate. Sample Nursing Administration Curriculum
This course is the first of two practice immersion courses in preparation of practice for the role of the nursing administrator. This course is designed to provide the student with a comprehensive practice experience individually designed to meet personal learning objectives as well as professional and career goals. The focus is on the refinement and application of organizational and leadership theory and skills, human resource management concepts, quality improvement, and finance and budgeting concepts to improve health care delivery and organizational outcomes. A minimum of 135 practice hours must be fulfilled to complete this course. Credits 3
This is a special topics course to be utilized in the MSN program as needed. The course syllabus and objectives will be determined by the NURS 595 Special Topics Form which will be completed by proposed student, instructor, and concentration director along with Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs approval. Credits 1 -4
This course critically examines theoretical and empirical knowledge within the discipline. Philosophical foundations of knowledge development in nursing, and the natural and social sciences are explored. Relevant theories from bioethics, biophysical sciences, psychosocial science, analytical science and organizational science are also addressed. Concepts and middle range theories used to guide nursing practice, influence patient outcomes, and improve health care delivery are emphasized. Credits 3
NURS 702Theoretical Foundations and Research Methods
Philosophical and historical health related theories, as a framework for knowledge will be examined. Builds upon concepts from undergraduate nursing research to systematically examine quantitative and qualitative research methods and the reasoned critique of clinically relevant, published research. Concept of evidence-based practice and its application to the delivery of culturally congruent care to promote adaptation is critically examined. Discuss scientific information and access to health care databases to facilitate development of scholarly activity. Creation of a focused review of literature utilizin databases is explicated. Credits 4 173
This course provides an overview of the most commonly used biostatistical methods in the context of nursing science and health care related research. The major topics to be covered include types of data, descriptive statistics and plots, theoretical distributions, probability, estimation, hypothesis testing, and one-way analysis of variance. An additional focus is use of biostatistics to identify, evaluate, and implement data that contributes to meaningful evidence in populations based research, evidence-based advanced nursing practice, and optimal health outcomes. Credits 3
This course builds on the content from Advanced Anesthesia Anatomy and Physiology. The focus of this course is on homeostatic mechanisms, with emphasis on the interrelationships between form, function, and dysfunction at the gross and cellular levels of organization using a systems approach. The pathophysiology of cellular functions of the nervous, cardiac, musculoskeletal and respiratory systems are emphasized. Pre-requisites: All Spring I, Summer I, and Fall I Nurse Anesthesia Courses. Co- Credits 4 g NURS-712 : Advanced Anesthesia Pathophysiology II This course builds on NURS 711 and examines pathophysiology using a body-systems approach with emphasis on the interrelationships between form and function at the gross and cellular levels of organization. Emphasis will be placed on the endocrine, renal, and hematological systems in adult and pediatric individuals. Incorporates an overview of cancer and genetics. Credits 2
This course focuses on the translation of evidence into practice, and health care delivery systems for informing policy and improving health care practices, clinical outcomes, safety and quality. Translational science frameworks and change theory are addressed. Strategies for project development, implementation, evaluation, and methods of data collection and management are included. The process of knowledge dissemination and integration is also emphasized. Credits 4
Focuses on the development of advanced health assessment skills needed for delivery of comprehensive health care to persons across the lifespan with consideration of cultural and rural health needs to promote adaptation. Diagnostic reasoning is used to interpret data obtained from the history, physical examination, and diagnostic procedures to generate a comprehensive health assessment and problem list. Additional domains include family processes, transcultural issues, nutrition, genetic variations, growth and development, spirituality, and health promotion, health protection, and disease prevention. Prerequisite: All Spring I courses Corequisite: NURS 705, NURS 710, NURS 732 Credits 3 Lab Hours 1 Lecture Hours 2
This course provides an overview of central concepts and topical issues in population-based health and epidemiology with a focus on clinical prevention and values-based care of culturally diverse populations. Principles, concepts, and methods of population based- epidemiological research are evaluated. Legal and ethical implications of epidemiology, genetics, and population health are explored. Prerequisite: NURS 710 Credits 3 174
Provides concentrated study in the art and science of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacogenetics and pharmacoeconomics to initiate appropriate pharmacological treatments in the management of common and recurrent health problems of persons across the lifespan in order to promote adaptation. Provides concentrated study to identify indications, contraindications, interactive and side effects of established and evidence based drug regimens for safe and appropriate pharmacological treatments. Concerns regarding developmental status, nutritional status, health status, or membership in a high risk group are identified. Strategies for counseling and education to promote informed adherence are explored. Ethical and legal regulations related to prescription writing and medication administration are addressed. Acquisition of prescriptive privileges for Advanced Practice Nurse settings necessary to provide complex innovative care to persons across the lifespan, with consideration of complementary, alternative and financial implications of medication use, is facilitated. option Credits 4
This course builds upon the principles of general pharmacology with emphasis on basic principles of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics. Specific emphasis will be placed on adjuvant drugs used in anesthesia and the effects on human systems. Areas of focus include psychopharmacological medications, prostaglandins, tocolytics, uterotonics, antineoplastic therapies, and histamine antagonists. Drugs and other treatments for acute and chronic pain are also examined. Principles of chemistry will be integrated throughout the course. Pre-requisites: All Spring I Nurse Anesthesia Courses. Co-Requisites: NURS 705, NURS 710, NURS 721 Credits 3
The course builds upon principles of general pharmacology with emphasis on clinical pharmacology including pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of medications commonly used in the practice of anesthesia. The principles of managing monitored anesthesia and conscious sedation are introduced. This course will include fluid and blood management and anesthesia effects on hemodynamic parameters with appropriate interventions. Courses Co-requisites: NURS 701, NURS 741, NURS 753,
* NURS 795: Special Topics may be used for DNP Project or Practice completion (if needed) with approval of DNP Program Director and/or Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs for the Caylor School of Nursing ** Practice hours may be started with the approval of the DNP Program Director. Richard A. Gillespie College of
NURS 753APrinciples & Practice of Anesthesia I Lab
This is the laboratory course for NURS 753. In this course, nurse anesthesia students are introduced to the operative environment, including anesthesia equipment and anesthesia delivery systems. Concepts of basic airway equipment, basic airway management skills, proper patient . positioning and safety are emphasized. This course provides guided practical experience associated with course concepts, including practice and evaluation of task specific skills. Prerequisites: All Nurse Anesthesia Courses from Spring I and Summer I. Co-requisites: NURS 701, NURS 733, NURS 741, NURS 753. Credits 1
This course introduces nurse anesthesia students to concepts necessary to plan and execute safe and individualized anesthetics. Emphasis is on perioperative management of anesthesia for patients with renal, gastrointestinal, hepatic, endocrine, ENT and neuromuscular diseases; orthopedic surgery; and obstetrical and fetal anesthesia. Includes anesthesia considerations for geriatric and pediatric populations in a variety of settings. The principles of neuraxial anesthesia are presented. Prerequisite: All Spring I, Summer I, and Fall I Nurse Anesthesia courses. Co-requisites: NURS 700, NURS 711, NURS 754-A. Credits 3
NURS 754APrinciples & Practice of Anesthesia II Lab
This is the laboratory course that accompanies NURS 754 and builds on previously acquired knowledge. This course introduces laboratory simulation experiences related to anesthesia principles used in the delivery of anesthesia to a variety of surgical patients. Simulation experiences with neuraxial anesthesia techniques, advanced airway techniques, and the induction of general anesthesia are incorporated. Provides guided practical experience associated with course concepts, including practice with and evaluation of task-specific skills. Prerequisite: All Spring I, Summer I, and Fall I Nurse Anesthesia courses. Credits 1
This course emphasizes advanced principles of anesthesia and anesthesia techniques and related skills. The specific areas of focus include individualized anesthesia management for intrathoracic, vascular, cardiovascular, and intracranial procedures. Incorporation of acquired knowledge with emphasis placed on the management of patients with disease processes, including but not limited to, cardiovascular, renal, hepatic, and neurological disorders. Prerequisite: All Spring I, Summer I, Fall I, Spring II, and Summer II Nurse Anesthesia courses. Co-requisites: NURS 730, NURS 755-A, NURS 772, NURS 781. Credits 3
NURS 755APrinciples & Practice of Anesthesia III Lab
This laboratory course builds on previous simulation experiences, and incorporation of specific content, twelve lead electrocardiogram analysis and interpretration, simulated experiences with one-lung ventilation, cricothyrotomy, and placement of arterial and central line catheters with ultrasound guidance. Introduction to ultrasound guided regional anesthesia. Provides guided practical experience associated with course concepts, including practice with and evaluation of task-specific skills. Prerequisite: All Spring I, Summer I, Fall I, Spring II and Summer II Nurse Anesthesia courses. Co-requisites: NURS 755, NURS 772, NURS 781. Credits 1
This course emphasizes advanced principles of anesthesia related skills and techniques with focus on high-risk obstetrics. The course will focus on the management of acute and chronic pain and the incorporation of ultrasound guided peripheral nerve blocks. Crisis management application is simulated with high fidelity mannequins in a variety of monitored scenarios. Credits 2
This course emphasizes advanced principles of anesthesia concepts and techniques. Concepts include providing individualized perianesthesia care for patients with complicated morbidities, comorbidities in urgent and emergent conditions such as trauma, burns, organ transplant recipients, organ transplant donors, high-risk pediatrics including congenital and fetal abnormalities, and crisis management demonstration utilizing high- fidelity simulation. Prerequisite courses: All Spring I, Summer I, Fall I, Spring II, Summer II, Fall II, and Spring III Nurse Anesthesia courses. Co-requisites: NURS 777, NURS 782. Credits 2 176
This course This course is the first of two practice immersion courses for the preparation of advanced practice nurses with a doctorate of nursing practice. This course is designed to provide the DNP student with a comprehensive practice experience individually designed to meet their learning objectives as well as professional and career goals. The focus is on the refinement of adaptive leadership skills and on enhancing the student’s ability to apply theories, standards of practice, and evidence-based research to improve health care delivery and patient outcomes. The student will have an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in the program and implement their DNP project. A minimum of 250 practice hours must be fulfilled to complete this course. Credits 3
This course is the second of two practice immersion courses for the preparation of advanced practice nurses with a doctorate of nursing practice. This course is designed to provide the DNP student with a comprehensive practice experience individually designed , to meet their learning objectives as well as professional and career goals. The focus is on the refinement of leadership skills and on enhancing the student's ability to apply theories, standards of practice, and evidence-based research to improve health care delivery and patient outcomes. The student will have an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in the program to complete and evaluate their DNP project. A minimum of 250 practice hours must be fulfilled to complete this course. Credits 3
Applies introductory anesthesia nursing knowledge regarding the delivery of anesthesia at a beginning level of competence for a variety of procedures in various clinical settings and across the patient lifespan. Introduces clinical care with supervised participation in actual administration of anesthesia. Demonstrates internalization of theoretical concepts and techniques and application in anesthetic management toward the achievement of the terminal objectives for competency in entry-level anesthesia practice. Student will analyze aspects of a pertinent health history and chart review. Students will prepare verbal and/ or written care plans regarding the formulation and implementation of appropriate management for adult patients, undergoing elective procedures from low to moderate risk. Emphasizes use of the anesthesia machine, including the FDA recommended checkout procedure, as well as operation of physiological monitoring systems, anesthesia ventilators, and drug delivery systems. Emphasizes technical skills of airway management, to include mask management and laryngoscopy with endotracheal intubation. Reinforces and guides processes related to maintaining ethical and legal conduct, including verbal communication, record keeping, and confidentiality of patient information. This course is designed to provide the DNP student with a comprehensive practice experience individually designed to meet their learning objectives as well as professional and career goals. The focus is on the refinement of adaptive leadership skills and on enhancing the student's ability to apply theories, standards of practice, and evidence-based research to improve health care delivery and patient outcomes. The student will have an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in the program. A minimum of 50 practice hours must be fulfilled to complete this course. Prerequisites: All Spring I, Summer I, Fall I, Spring II Nurse Anesthesia courses. Co- Credits 6 177
This course continues the application of nursing knowledge to the delivery of anesthesia at an advancing level of competency for a variety of procedures in various clinical settings and across the patient lifespan. Demonstrates internalization of theoretical concepts and techniques and application in anesthetic management toward the achievement of the terminal objectives for competency in entry-level anesthesia practice. Continued instruction is provided on aspects of a pertinent health history and chart review, the formulation and implementation of appropriate management plans for adult patients, undergoing elective procedures of moderate risk. The course emphasizes safe and proficient use of the anesthesia machine, including the FDA recommended checkout procedure, as well as operation of physiological monitoring systems, anesthesia ventilators, and drug delivery systems. Proficiency in the technical skills of airway management, including mask management and laryngoscopy with endotracheal intubation, the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetic profiles and safe use of all common anesthetic and adjunct anesthesia drugs is also emphasized. Professional responsibility and accountability for ethical and legal conduct is stressed. Pharmacogenomics and the importance of culture will be emphasized when planning a creating an individualized anesthesia plan for patients. This course is designed to provide the DNP student with a comprehensive practice experience individually designed to meet their learning objectives as well as professional and career goals. The focus is on the refinement of adaptive leadership skills and on enhancing the student's ability to apply theories, standards of practice, and evidence-based research to improve health care delivery and patient outcomes. The student will have an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in the program. A minimum of 50 practice hours must be fulfilled to complete this course. II Nurse Anesthesia courses. Co- requisites: NURS 755, NURS 755-A, NURS 781. Credits 6
All Spring I, Summer I, Fall I, Spring II and Fall
NURS 773DNP Anesthesia Clinical Practicum III
This course focuses on the delivery of anesthesia to patients undergoing a variety of procedures in clinical settings and may incorporate on-call experiences and specialty rotations in student practice. Represents an integral phase of sequenced clinical progress toward the achievement of competency in entry-level anesthesia practice. Includes clinical rotations to various affiliate sit to gain experience in management of specialized anesthetic considerations. Emphasizes increased responsibility for the delivery of a comprehensive anesthetic regimen along the educational/experiential continuum. Guidance on timely and appropriate airway evaluations and interventions for normal and abnormal patient presentations and formulation of increasingly complex anesthesia care plans for patients. Pharmacogenomics and the importance of cultural care will be emphasized when creating an individualized anesthesia care plans. This course provides practice immersion for the preparation of advanced practice nurses with a Doctor of Nursing practice. This course is designed to provide the DNP student with a comprehensive practice experience individually designed to meet their learning objectives as well as professional and career goals. The focus is on the refinement of adaptive leadership skills and on enhancing the student's ability to apply theories, standards of practice, and evidence-based research to improve health care delivery and patient outcomes. The student will have an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in the program and implement their DNP project. A minimum of 125 practice hours must be fulfilled to complete this course. Pre-requisites: All Spring I, Summer I, Fall I, Spring II, Summer II and Fall II Nurse Anesthesia courses. Co-requisites: NURS 742, NURS 756. Credits 6 178
This course focuses on the delivery of anesthesia to patients undergoing a variety of procedures in clinical settings and may incorporate on-call experiences and specialty rotations in student practice. Represents an integral phase of sequenced clinical progress toward the achievement of competency in entry-level anesthesia es practice. Includes clinical rotations to various affiliate sites to gain experience in management of specialized anesthetic considerations. Emphasizes increased responsibility for the delivery of a comprehensive anesthetic regime along the educational/experiential continuum. Demonstration of timely and appropriate airway evaluations and interventions for normal and abnormal patient presentations and formulation of increasingly complex anesthesia care plans; including, pediatric, obstetric, cardiac, neurological, and other specialty areas. Pharmacogenomics, and the importance of cultural care will be emphasized when creating individualized anesthesia care plans. This course provides practice immersion for the preparation of advanced practice nurses with a Doctor of Nursing practice. This course is designed to provide the DNP student with a comprehensive practice experience individually designed to meet their learning objectives as well as professional and career goals. The focus is on the refinement of adaptive leadership skills and on enhancing the student's ability to apply theories, standards of practice, and evidence-based research to improve health care delivery and patient outcomes. The student will have an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in the program and implement their DNP project. A minimum of 125 practice hours must be fulfilled to complete this course. All Spring I, Summer I, Fall I, Spring II, Summer II, Fall II, and Spring III Nurse Anesthesia courses. Co-requisites: NURS 757, NURS 782. Credits 6
This course focuses on the delivery of anesthesia to patients with enhanced emphasis on development of independent practice, including student performance as the primary nurse anesthetist with the clinical preceptor acting as a consultant. Provides intensive experience in all clinical anesthesia areas. Represents an integral phase of sequenced clinical progress toward the achievement of competency in entry-level anesthesia practice. Includes clinical rotations to various affiliate sites to gain experienc in management of specialized anesthetic considerations. Emphasizes increased responsibility for the delivery of a comprehensive anesthetic regime along the educational/ experiential continuum.On-call and specialty rotation opportunities may be provided. Demonstration of timely and appropriate airway evaluations and interventions for normal and abnormal patient presentations. The ability to formulate complex anesthesia care plans for individualized patients and emergency situations and cases; including pediatric, obstetric, cardiac, neurological, and other specialty areas.. In this semester the students synthesize and integrate all aspects of anesthesia care. Students should be transitioning for entry into practice. This course provides practice immersion for the preparation of advanced practice nurses with a doctorate of nursing practice. This course is designed to provide the DNP student with a comprehensive practice experience individually designed to meet their learning objectives as well as professional and career goals. The focus is on the refinement of adaptive leadership skills and on enhancing the student's ability to apply theories, standards of practice, and evidence-based research to improve health care delivery and patient outcomes. The student will have an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in the program and complete and evaluate their DNP project. A minimum of 150 practices hours must be fulfilled this course. Prerequisite: All Spring I, Summer I, Fall I, Spring II Summer II, Fall II, and Spring III Anesthesia courses. Co- Credits 6
This course is an introductory course that provides the student with advanced study and direction in practice application-orientation inquiry leading to the development of the DNP Project; reflecting the interest of the student and designed to meet individual interests and career goals. Emphasis is placed on the planning stage of the DNP Project. Pre or Corequisite: NURS 720 Credits 2 179
The purpose of this course is to expand the knowledge and skills acquired in the NURS 781 DNP Project course to incorporate the essential components of the project in the appropriate area or area of practice to ultimately focus on project readiness for the implementation phase. The course will culminate with the student presenting the DNP project plan in a scholarly oral presentation to the DNP Project Team. Prerequisite: N: 781 e Credits 2
The purpose of this course is to build upon knowledge and skills acquired in the NURS 782 DNP Project course and to culminate in the evaluation and dissemination of the DNP Project. The course will culminate with the student presenting the DNP project in a scholarly oral presentation and disseminating the results of the project. Prerequisite: NURS 782 Credits 2
This is a special topics course to be utilized in the DNP program as needed. The course syllabus and objectives will be determined by the NURS 795 Special Topics Form which will be completed by proposed student, instructor, , and DNP program director along with Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs approval. Credits 1 -7
