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• NU 4212: Complex Problems I Clinical

  2.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  This senior level theory/clinical course focuses on the professional nursing care and management of adults experiencing acute, complex, multisystem health alterations specific to cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological and renal systems. This course builds on previous knowledge and experiences learned in Nursing Care of Adults I and II. Emphasis is placed on the expansion of both critical thinking and clinical reasoning utilizing the nursing process in the patient-centered care of adults experiencing high-risk and/or complex health problems. The clinical practice component of this course occurs in high-acuity care environments
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• NU 422: Complex Problems II

  2.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  This senior level theory course focuses on the professional nursing care and management of adults experiencing acute, complex, multisystem health alterations specific to gastrointestinal, immunological, hematological, integumentary, musculoskeletal systems and end of life care. This course builds on previous knowledge and experiences learned in Nursing Care of Adults I and II. Emphasis is placed on the expansion of both critical thinking and clinical reasoning utilizing the nursing process
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• NU 430: Research/Informatics/Decision Making

  4.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  This required senior level course is designed to assist the bachelor's degree prepared nurse to be a consumer of and beginning participant in the nursing research process. It will also introduce the student to the use of information technology in the research process. Emphasis is placed on the development of the decision-making skills required to critically appraise published investigations and to utilize research findings to effect positive changes in the health status of individuals and groups through evidence-based clinical practice
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• NU 435: Evidenced Based Practice

  2.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  This capstone project is a culmination of the learning experiences of the student in the RN to BSN nursing program. This course focuses on the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude framework. The student will develop a written proposal for a quality improvement project derived from evidence-based practice that will enhance clinical outcomes. The proposal focuses on resolution of an issue/problem significant to professional nursing which links daily nursing practice to research. The proposal includes a problem description, resolution, implementation plan, evaluation plan, and dissemination plan. The capstone project proposal will reflect synthesis and integration of course content, informatics, and professional practice. The capstone project is guided by the baccalaureate program student learner
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• NU 437: Legal, Ethical, and Political Considerations for the RN

  3.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  This course focuses on the legal, ethical, and political issues that registered nurses encounter in the current health care environment. Legal and ethical principles that guide professional nursing practice are discussed. Political forces that influence change in contemporary health care and health care reform are examined. The leadership roles of professional nurses in these areas are explored
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• NU 440: Advanced Nurs Care for the RN

  4.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  This required course is designed for the experienced RN. Students will expand their knowledge of human pathophysiology, pharmacotherapy, and physical assessment. Students will apply prior knowledge of health promotion, patient education, informatics, and evidence-based practice. Students take an active role in developing disease-specific health education. Presentation of course content is conducted through the use of various teaching methodologies
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• NU 450: Community Health Nursing for RN

  4.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  This course will provide students with the opportunity to identify, discuss, and evaluate current issues related to community health nursing and public health practice. Students will utilize the nursing process in assisting individuals and groups, as part of the community, to achieve a mutually agreed upon health-related goal. Instructional methods include: lectures, AV presentations, discussion, guest lecture presentations, readings, and implementation of a community health education project
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• NU 451: Introduction to Epidemiology

  3.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  This course provides an introduction to the basic principles, terms and concepts of epidemiology. Concepts of risk, risk assessment models, disease distribution in populations and causality are explored. Measures of disease states and risks (e.g., mortality, morbidity, attributes risk, and relative risk ration) are presented. Applications of epidemiological data are explored in relation to health promotion and disease prevention. The students will gain an understanding of the interaction of personal, biological, behavioral, genetic, and environmental factors in the development of disease. Concepts include both description and application of epidemiology
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• NU 463: Evidence -Based Practice Capstone Issues in Health Care

  1.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  This capstone project course is a culmination of the learning experiences of the senior student in the baccalaureate Nursing program. The course focuses on the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) Competencies Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes and the Hospital Consumer Assessment Health Care Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) frameworks. The student will develop a written proposal for a quality improvement project derived from evidence---based practice (EBP) that will enhance patient---centered outcomes. The proposal focuses on a potential resolution of an issue/problem identified during the Leadership Practicum Experience in NU 4112 that is significant to professional nursing and links daily nursing practice to research. The proposal includes a problem description, resolution, implementation plan, evaluation plan, and dissemination plan. The capstone project proposal will reflect synthesis and integration of course content, informatics, and professional practice. The capstone project is guided by the baccalaureate program student learner outcomes
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• PCS 201: General Physics I

  3.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  An introduction to physics. First semester topics include classical mechanics, heat, and thermodynamics. Second semester topics include sound, electrostatics, magnetism, electrodynamics, and light. Three hours of lecture and one hour of recitation weekly
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