Course Descriptions 501 MSN 6580 - Clinical Nursing Instruction in Higher Education and Community Settings (3) This course prepares the student to apply teaching and learning theories within the practice laboratory and clinical settings. The clinical application component of this course will provide the student the opportunity to participate, with supervision, in a practice laboratory and/or clinical instruction environment. Prerequisite: MSN 6100, MSN 6120, MSN 6141, MSN 6160, MSN 6180, MSN 6520, MSN 6540, MSN 6560. Co-Requisite: MSN 6600, MSN 6700. MSN 6600 - Nursing Instruction in Higher Education and Community Settings (3) This course prepares the student to apply teaching and learning theories within both the traditional and non-traditional classroom setting. Teaching strategies designed to support student learning across varied settings and modalities will be emphasized. Prerequisite: MSN 6100, MSN 6120, MSN 6141, MSN 6160, MSN 6180, MSN 6500, MSN 6520, MSN 6540, MSN 6560. Co-Requisite: MSN 6580, MSN 6700. MSN 6700 - Nurse Educator Residency (3) This on-site practicum is designed to prepare the student for a career in nursing education and scholarship. The student will participate in focused participative learning activities with advanced prepared nurse educators at an academic and/ or healthcare service educational setting. A variety of nurse educator residency areas will be available. The student, faculty, and assigned nurse educator residency preceptor will collaboratively design the residency experience. Prerequisite: MSN 6100, MSN 6120, MSN 6141, MSN 6160, MSN 6180, MSN 6500, MSN 6520, MSN 6540, MSN 6560. Co-Requisite: MSN 6580, MSN 6600. MSN 6800 - MSN Project Development and Implementation (1-4) Self-directed study under the guidance of the MSN Project Committee. Completion of the MSN project is a graduation requirement for the Master of Science in Nursing degree. Prerequisite: MSN 6100 and MSN 6120. MSN 6850 - MSN Project Development and Implementation Extension Course (l) For students who have completed all course requirements for MSN, but have not completed the MSN project requirement. Students must register for a minimum of 1 credit of MSN 6850 to remain enrolled in the MSN program. Prerequisite: MSN 6800 (4 credit hours), faculty approval. MSN 6900 - Social Epidemiology, Global Health Issues and Cultural Competency (3) Elective. This course examines human diversity and healthcare through a global perspective. Various theoretical approaches for understanding a range of issues across populations are examined. The role of social epidemiology in developing proven and potential interventions to improve global health and reduce health disparities will be emphasized. Prerequisite: MSN 6100, MSN 6120, MSN 6141, MSN 6160, MSN 6180 and completion of Administrator Track courses or Educator Track courses. Elective MSN 6920 - Evidence Based Practice II (3) This course will examine the fourth step in the EBP process, moving from a focus on finding, and evaluating the evidence to actively using it to produce quality outcomes. Essentials for implementation of the evidence will include the study of reflection, philosophy and conceptual framework models. Work contextual factors as they relate to EBP linked to overall organizational improvement will be assessed. Implementation project steps and timelines will be discussed. Prerequisite: MSN 6100, MSN 6120, MSN 6141, MSN 6160, MSN 6180 and completion of Administrator Track courses or Educator Track courses. MSRS-Master of Science in Radiologic Sciences Courses MSRS 6100 - Research Methods (3) This course assists students to critique, evaluate, and use research within their health science education careers. The research process including the theoretical/conceptual basis of health sciences research, methods, and critique strategies are examined in detail. There is a focus on evaluation of published research reports to evaluate the appropriateness of application of findings to clinical practice. This course is cross-listed with MSN 6100. MSRS 6120 - Research and Statistics (3) This course focuses on the development of research skills used to evaluate data in support of the utilization of findings in clinical practice. Skills related to statistical analysis of quantitative data will be emphasized. Parametric and non- parametric methods of statistical analysis will be discussed. This course is cross-listed with MSN 6120. MSRS 6130 - Functional Hemodynamics (3) This course offers the fundamental principles and indications for invasive hemodynamic monitoring. The indications, possible contraindications and possible complications involved with the insertion of central Venous lines, arterial lines, Pulmonary artery catheters and ICP monitoring with the expected CVP, RV, PAP, PCWP, CO and CI reading, waveforms and troubleshooting. MSRS 6140 - Clinical Laboratory Correlation (3) This course covers the concepts, analytical methods and clinical correlation of laboratory values as they relate to radiographic imaging, pathology and patient history. MSRS 6200 - Health Behavior and Managerial Epidemiology (3) The course addresses the integration of epidemiology into strategic planning and managerial decision-making in health services organizations. Epidemiological principles and tools of investigation from clinical and managerial perspectives are addressed. Course work includes environmental analysis of health behaviors and lifestyle that impact demand on health care delivery systems. The student will evaluate models for integration of health services, preventive programs, demand management, and policy issues affecting continuity of care. This course is cross-listed with MHA 6000. MSRS 6443 - Clinical Pathways (3) Studying clinical pathways for patients based on disease processes and trauma. MSRS 6450 - Managing Health Information (3) Introductory course that provides basic vocabulary and principles of modern information architectures. Computer networking and communication technologies needed to support modern information infrastructures. Differences between integrated and quilted systems are examined. Emphasis on management and use of information to support management decision making. This course is cross-listed with MHA 6450. MSRS 6463 - Problem Patient Management (3) Determination of pathological conditions utilizing problem- solving case studies. Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog