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• NURS 310: Population Health

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  The essentials of population health practices will be discussed along with how they are used by different groups to assess health outcomes and make recommendations to improve access to care and quality of care while reducing the cost of care.
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• NURS 312: Value-Based Care

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  The healthcare industry is shifting to value-based and risk-based reimbursement and it is a monumental change that is impacting every component of healthcare. Healthcare is focused on high-value, cost-effective, and evidence-based measures that incorporate innovation, resource stewardship, and systems thinking. Under new payment models, reimbursement is tied directly to clinical, organizational, and consumer outcomes. It is, therefore, critical that all involved in healthcare are aware and can apply the principles associated with value-based care to their respective roles.
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• NURS 315: Scientific Advances

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  Major contemporary health trends and issues will be presented. Discussion will identify the integration of certain biological, psychosocial, educational and healthcare components as they impact on the individual/family unit. Open to all majors. Prerequisite:    ENGL 110, COMM 100 and junior status. Does not satisfy nursing electives for B.S.N. majors.
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• NURS 316: Women, Health, and Health Care

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines the physical, psychosocial, economic, cultural, ethnic, racial and political factors that impact womens health. Case studies of current health dilemmas that affect women in todays society will be analyzed. Prerequisite:    ENGL 110, COMM 100 and junior status. Does not satisfy nursing electives for B.S.N. majors.
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• NURS 320: Basis of Professional Practice

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  Historical and theoretical aspects of nursing are discussed in addition to concepts and issues related to professional nursing practice. Emphasis on communication, standards, collaboration, and advocacy. 3 hrs. lec. Nursing majors only.
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• NURS 322: Health Assessment of Adult

  0.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  The holistic assessment process of the adult client utilizing physical assessment skills such as the techniques of inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation are presented and practiced. Each system includes the normal finding and the pathophysiological mechanisms that alter hemodynamics. 3 hrs. lec., 2 hrs. lab. Nursing majors only.
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• NURS 330: Ethics & Person-Centered Care

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  Focuses on the interplay of ethical practice and diverse populations in healthcare. Emphasis on the use of ethical theories, principles, and frameworks to strengthen moral reasoning and improve the provision of socially responsible, person-centered healthcare to diverse populations. Models of ethical decision-making are explored and applied. Role of the ANA Code of Ethics within the profession is examined. Encourages a greater awareness of cultural differences and health disparities and the importance of social justice and mutual respect in care delivery.
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• NURS 340: Environmental Factors

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  Discussion of environmental health and factors that influence the holistic persons health. Emphasis on the importance of environmental health assessment and the health effects of air, water and soil pollution; environmental safety hazards and nursing responsibilities for intervention in a personal, community and political realm. Effects of pollution and safety hazards discussed from a nursing perspective.
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• NURS 360: Assmnt & Divrsity in Nurs Prac

  4.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  Integration of physical assessment has a positive effect on patient care delivery. An important component of health assessment of the diverse client is a contextual (cultural) review. Cultural assessment is crucial to providing cultural care, which enables providers to deliver services that are respectful of and responsive to the health beliefs, practices and cultural and linguistic needs of diverse patients. Cultural competency is critical to reducing health disparities and is responsive to the needs of diverse patients resulting in improved patient outcomes.
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• NURS 370: Telehealth Foundations

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  An introduction to telehealth theory, clinical usage, historical perspectives, and future strategies that provide clinicians, healthcare team members, administrators, and community members a broad-based overview of the use of technology in healthcare.
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