Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions 499 NRSG 4100 - Complex Patient Centered Nursing Care 2 Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem, Online] Spring [Full Sem, Online] In this course, students will learn theory and concepts in the nursing care of chronically ill patients, as well as illness implications for patients and families. The evidence-based family caregiving and symptom management is a major focus and basis for nursing interventions with patients and families. The course will address variations of care, the increased complexity, and the increased use of healthcare resources inherent in caring for patients who are vulnerable. Focus will be on patients with chronic conditions and disabilities affecting functional status and family relationships. NRSG 4200 - Scholarship for Evidence-Based Practice Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem, Online] Spring [Full Sem, Online] This course focuses on a basic understanding of how multiple sources of evidence are developed and integrated into an evidence-based nursing environment. These sources include the formal research process, quality improvement data, clinical judgment, inter-professional perspectives, and patient preference. This course will examine the knowledge and skills required for translating reliable evidence into evidence- based practice and clinical judgments. The course will support the establishment of a research-base for the student's personal nursing practice, as well as influence the continual improvement of healthcare quality and safety. NRSG 4300 - Healthcare Policy and Decision Making Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem, Online] Spring [Full Sem, Online] This course will explore healthcare policies, including financial and regulatory policies, which directly and indirectly influence nursing practice. These policies shape responses to organizational, local, national, and global issues of equity, access, affordability, and social justice. Students will learn to identify, analyze and problem-solve variables affecting nursing decisions and healthcare policy encountered in nursing practice. Topics will be presented that provide an overview of legal and ethical principles and theories, emphasizing the role of ethics and healthcare policy in nursing. NRSG 4400 - Population Health in Nursing Credits: (4) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem, Online] Spring [Full Sem, Online] This course explores nursing in diverse populations in a local and global context emphasizing disease prevention, health promotion and cultural competency for the improvement of health status throughout the lifespan. Focus will include disparities in health and health care services, and the impact of behavior and lifestyle choices. This will include assisting individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations to prepare for and minimize negative health consequences. Students will examine frameworks of community and public health, assess and analyze prevalent population-based health issues, and explore population-based interventions. NRSG 4500 - Nursing Management and Leadership Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem, Online] Spring [Full Sem, Online] The main focus of this course is to help the student learn the role and functions of the nurse leader, explore and examine personal and professional characteristics of the nurse leader, prepare to lead through principle-based leadership, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams ultimately advancing the profession of nursing through change and anticipation of nursing's future. NRSG 4600 - Communication, Collaboration, and Information Management in Healthcare Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem, Online] Spring [Full Sem, Online] Advanced knowledge and skills in information management, patient care technology, and effective interpersonal communication modalities are critical in preparing nurses to deliver quality patient care in a variety of healthcare settings. In this course, students will examine information management tools used to monitor outcomes of care processes, patient care technologies essential to ensuring high quality, safe patient care, and communication and collaboration skills necessary to providing optimal patient- centered care.Key concepts related to information and computer literacy will be emphasized in this course. NRSG 4830 - Directed Theoretical Readings Credits: (1-3) Involves a contract with faculty to include reading and writing of materials relevant to baccalaureate level nursing. Subject emphasis arranged with faculty. May be repeated once up to 6 credit hours. NRSG 4840 - Departmental Honors in Nursing Seminar Credits: (3) Completion of this course is required for students participating in the honors program in nursing. Students explore scholarly activity in nursing through the guided completion of one of three different learning options: creating a research proposal, writing a scholarly paper, or performing a service project. Learning through active and individualized scholarly inquiry is the focus of this class. Prerequisite: NRSG 3020. NRSG 4850 - Study Abroad Credits: (1-6) Variable Title The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities for students in health professions to experience a study abroad program that is designed to explore healthcare, culture, and clinical experience. May be repeated 5 times up to 6 credit hours. Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog