40000

Examines the development of health care policy in the U.S. and the influences of societal, political, and economic environments on the health care industry.  Explores the interaction of government and other regulatory agencies within the health care industries.  Cross-listed with OAD 46000.

Course serves as an introduction to the concepts of nursing research methods and theoretical principles.  Focuses on providing students with the knowledge base to define and critically analyze and evaluate clinical research problems and develop techniques to practically implement the evidence in leadership or professional practice roles.  Prerequisite:  SOC/PSY 36000 Statistics for Social Sciences or equivalent statistics course.

Examines health issues, disease prevention, and current trends in public health within diverse urban and rural settings.  Topics include evaluation of evidence-based nursing and various epidemiological principles to develop an effective understanding of the role of the professional nurse in the community setting.  Prerequisites:  NRSG 32003 Health Promotion Across the Life Cycle, NRSG 46003 Nursing Research and Evidence Based Practice, and SOC/PSY 36000 Statistics for Social Sciences or equivalent.

Course utilizes theoretical principles of management to provide the student with the foundation to become an effective change agent/leader/manager in today's complex health care setting.  Topics include strategic planning, quality improvement, and organizational/system leadership.  Prerequisites:  NRSG 46003 Nursing Research and Evidence Based Practice and NRSG 46000 Health Care Policy and Regulations.

Capstone course that provides the opportunity to reflect, integrate, and synthesize key concepts from previous courses as well as observations from "real-world" experiences.  Students prepare a written proposal on an approved topic of their choice which addresses a plan related to a relevant and timely nursing/health care concern.  Proposal incorporates knowledge obtained from previous program courses to include such areas as evidence-based research, patient safety, performance improvement, cultural competence, ethical leadership, and health care access.