Nurse Educator Post-Graduate Certificate

This seminar is required in the first semester of acceptance to the College of Health Professions MSN program. The program expectations and the MSN Student Handbook will be reviewed. Students in this course must register and complete the required Criminal Background Check (CBC) and Drug Screen (DS). Note: This course is graded on a Pass/Fail basis. If the CBC/DS portion of the class is not completed in the specified time frame, a failing grade will be given for the course. A $155.00 fee is charged in this course.

Alterations of various physiological systems, etiology and clinical manifestations of commonly occurring health problems across the life span are discussed. In-depth case analysis of risk factors, pathophysiological changes, and associated signs and symptoms, relevant theories, research, and evidence-based findings are discussed as a basis for advanced practice nursing. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSN program

The course focuses on the use of pharmacotherapeutic agents to manage health problems. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drug categories, as well as evidence-based findings, are discussed as a basis for prescribing and monitoring pharmaceutical and alternative therapeutic agents for the prevention and treatment of commonly occurring acute and chronic illnesses. Ethical, legal, and risk-management issues are discussed. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSN program

This course focuses on the development of advanced practice nursing skills in health assessment for clients across the life span. Relevant concepts, theories, research, and evidence-based findings on prevention and early detection of risk factors and disease are emphasized. Critical thinking, diagnostic reasoning and communication skills are developed through case scenarios, simulated experiences, and clinical experiences as appropriate. Component Co-requisite(s): NURS740 and NURS740V Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSN program

This course focuses on the development of advanced practice nursing skills in health assessment for clients across the life span. Relevant concepts, theories, research, and evidence-based findings on prevention and early detection of risk factors and disease are emphasized. Critical thinking, diagnostic reasoning and communication skills are developed through case scenarios, simulated experiences, and clinical experiences as appropriate. Note: The lab portion designated with a `V? will be taught in a virtual format. This course requires a $120.00 fee for the Shadow Health Assessment. Component Co-requisite(s): NURS740 and NURS740V Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSN program Component Co-requisite(s): NURS740 and NURS740V Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSN program

This course will examine the information needs of the health care industry with emphasis on policy development and continual environmental change. Topics covered include an overview of health informatics, interoperability, information governance, health care regulations and standards, and the protection and dissemination of e-health information. Ethical concerns and data stewardship are also included in evaluating the total information needs of the health care institution. Note: A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. This course requires a $75.00 NEEHR Perfect Access and Use fee. Prerequisite(s): HCMG630

This course focuses on examining and analyzing theories, concepts, and research evidence to support the practice of nursing at an advanced level. Students are provided the opportunity to enhance critical thinking and clinical judgment skills in designing, delivering, and evaluating health promotion, clinical prevention, and disease reduction interventions for individuals, groups, or populations. Emphasis is on nursing practice within an interdisciplinary context Component Co-requisite(s): NURS765 and NURS765C Co-requisite(s): NURS738 Prerequisite(s): NURS735, NURS740 and NURS740V

TThis course focuses on examining and analyzing theories, concepts, and research evidence to support the practice of nursing at an advanced level. Students are provided the opportunity to enhance critical thinking and clinical judgment skills in designing, delivering, and evaluating health promotion, clinical prevention, and disease reduction interventions for individuals, groups, or populations. Emphasis is on nursing practice within an interdisciplinary context. Note: Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from an internship, practicum, clinical or fieldwork experience will result in a grade of F. NURS765C requires a clinical practicum component of 90 hours in an identified clinical specialty area. A $30.00 insurance fee is charged in NURS765C. Component Co-requisite(s): NURS765 and NURS765C Co-requisite(s): NURS738 Prerequisite(s): NURS735, NURS740 and NURS740V

This course prepares educators to identify and apply appropriate teaching methods and evaluate student learning, teacher, and program effectiveness. Topics include teaching, evaluation, integration of new and emerging technology, and assessment methods. Prerequisite(s): NURS765 and NURS765C

This course is designed to introduce curriculum, curriculum development and design, and program evaluation. The course will provide students with the knowledge and skill needed to review, revise, and evaluate nursing curriculum. Student will learn how to complete a needs assessment for developing and reviewing curriculum. The student will examine the components of the curriculum. The course will include how to plan for program and curriculum evaluations. Prerequisite(s): NURS780

This course focuses on current and emerging teaching strategies, methods of assessment, and evaluation methods by nurse educators in a variety of settings (classroom, lab, clinical). Students will learn how to integrate diverse teaching and evaluation methods with diverse learning styles in a variety of settings. Student will discuss, plan and implement classroom assessment techniques (CATs) appropriate to course objectives. Strategies for assessing and evaluating learning outcomes will be discussed. Prerequisite(s): NURS784

In this course, students will focus on the multidimensional aspects of the advanced role of the nurse educator. Current literature and research related to the science of nursing education will be examined and analyzed. Dimensions of the advanced role of the nurse educator in teaching patients and families, student nurses and providers across the continuum of care in a variety of direct care settings will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on the application of advanced pathophysiology, advanced assessment and advanced pharmacology in the assessment of direct care patients' educational needs and the implementation of educational interventions appropriate to the advanced role of the nurse educator Component Co-requisite(s): NURS787 and NURS787C Prerequisite(s): NURS765 and NURS765C

In this clinical course, students will focus on the application of the multidimensional aspects of the advanced role of the nurse educator built upon the foundation of current literature and research related to the science of nursing education. Dimensions of the advanced role of the nurse educator in teaching patients and families, student nurses and providers across the continuum of care will be explored in the direct care setting. Emphasis will be placed on the application of advanced pathophysiology, advanced assessment and advanced pharmacology in the assessment and evaluation of direct care in advanced nursing. The course will also include consideration of patients' educational needs and the implementation of educational interventions appropriate to the advanced role of the nurse educator. Note: Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from an internship, practicum, clinical or fieldwork experience will result in a grade of F. To provide focused and sustained clinical experiences

NURS795 - Offered in Year Two.
Student identifies a salient health care topic of interest to investigate using the principles and methodologies inherent in the conduct of evidence-based research and practice to design and implement a special clinical research project. Student will obtain approval of proposed special project from the MSN faculty Research Advisor before initiating research project. After implementing the special project, the student will use evaluation research methodology to assess project outcomes. Student’s special project will entail all components of an evidence-based research project including: determining clinical foreground (PICO) and background research questions; hypotheses (if applicable); research design; implementation of the project; data collection and data analysis procedures; discussion of the results and implications for advanced nursing practice, theory, and education; and recommendations for future research. Student will disseminate research results by presenting research findings at a professional conference and/or other appropriate public venue. Note: This special project is graded as Pass/Fail
Prerequisite(s): NURS640 and data collection

NURS799 - Offered in Year Two.
Student identifies a salient health care topic of interest to investigate using the application of evidence-based systematic, scientific research principles and methodologies to complete a research thesis. Student will obtain approval of proposed research topic from the MSN faculty Research Advisor before initiating research thesis. Student’s research thesis will entail all stages of a scientifically conducted study including: determining research questions; hypotheses (if applicable); research design; data collection and data analysis procedures; discussion of the results and implications for advanced nursing practice, theory, and education; and recommendations for future research. Student will disseminate research results by developing a manuscript suitable to be submitted for publication and/or presentation at professional conferences. Note: The MSN Thesis is graded as Pass/Fail
Prerequisite(s): NURS640 and data collection