355
2012-2013
GAPS – Nursing
NUR 589. Evidence-Based Nursing Practice 3 credits This course focuses on the value of scientific evidence and nursing research in providing high quality health care and improving nursing practice. Units of content focus on the need for evidence-based practice, conducting and writing literature reviews, the research process, the application of appropriate statistical methods, ethical issues, communication of research findings, critical analysis of nursing and related healthcare research, and use of organizational leadership techniques to promote evidence-based practice. The goal of this course is to prepare nurse educators and nurse administrators who are proficient at research utilization, including evaluation of published research, identification of problems within the educational or clinical setting that require further study, and dissemination and application of research to change practice and improve outcomes. Prerequisite: Completion of undergraduate or graduate course in statistics. NUR 595. Seminar in Selected Topics of Concern for 3 credits Geriatric Clients This course provides the opportunity to examine relevant issues and concerns of elderly clients and their families as determined by current research and experts in the field of gerontology. Emphasis will be placed on implications for advanced nursing practice related to health promotion, ethics, information and health technologies, global health care and role development. NUR 596. Psychosocial and Spiritual Issues in Palliative Care 3 credits This course focuses on the psychosocial and spiritual needs of patients, families, and caregivers as they journey through terminal illness, death, and bereavement after death. Units of content include general principles of palliative care, effective communication, interventions to sustain hope, bereavement, family-centered care, planning for and caring for patients and families at death, spiritual assessment and interventions. NUR 599. Capstone Practicum 3 credits This Capstone Project is a 75-hour precepted experience in a health system, agency or organization in which the MSN student completes a scholarly project within the student’s MSN concentration of Administration, Education, or Informatics. In this final MSN course and synthesis experience, the student integrates and applies knowledge from prior MSN coursework in the research, development, implementation and evaluation of the capstone project. The capstone preceptor functions as a facilitator for the MSN student in completion of the project while the Coordinator of MSN Program functions as the course facilitator and administratively oversees the capstone project requirements. The MSN Essentials provides the framework for student completion and evaluation of this capstone project as reflected in a required e-portfolio of the project materials and development of a scholarly synthesis paper. NURNIP 505. System Development Life Cycle 3 credits This course examines the processes, skills, and tools associated with information system planning, analysis, design, functional training, staff education and system implementation. System evaluation, maintenance and user support is also addressed. The human-technology interface is discussed including issues associated with ergonomics and the software/user interface. NURNIP 506. Information Technology in Health Data Management 3 credits This course provides requisite content on information technology systems and networks within the healthcare environment. Essential components, functional and technical specifications, and integration of hardware and software systems are discussed. Information on data representation and system communication interface, standards, protocols and collaborative tools is reviewed. Physical, user, patient and system security and confidentiality issues are identified including prevention and