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• NURS 4415: Research & Evidence Based Prac

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course emphasizes the elements of evidence-based practice in nursing. Students identify clinical questions and search and appraise evidence. Based on the findings, implementation and evaluation of practice changes are explored. Evidence-based practice is presented as the foundation for integrating existing evidence with clinical judgement and patient preferences to provide safe, quality nursing care.
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• NURS 4431: Adult Health Nursing II Clinic

  2.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  In this clinical course, the students demonstrate application of content from NURS 4433 and previous courses in an acute care clinical setting with adult patients and families facing complex illness. Students continue to develop communication, clinical and professional judgement as a patient/family advocate. Health problems are approached using a nursing framework to deliver safe, quality care to individuals and their families. This course must be taken concurrently with the Adult Health Nursing II block.
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• NURS 4433: Adult Health II Theory

  2.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  In this course, students apply knowledge from previous courses to develop an evidence-based approach to professional nursing care for hospitalized adults facing complex illness or life-threatening events. Synthesis of pathophysiologic, pharmacologic and therapeutic concepts is required. The role of the nurse in inter-professional health care teams is emphasized. This course must be taken as part of the Adult Health Nursing II block.
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• NURS 4435: Pathophysiology

  4.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Pathophysiology is the study of disruption of homeostasis in the human body. This interprofessional course provides an in-depth study of alterations in physiological, cellular and biochemical processes that manifest as disease for students interested in healthcare. Emphasis is on the inter-relationships among organ systems. Content builds upon knowledge from basic sciences to facilitate transfer of knowledge to clinical practice.
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• NURS 4440: Community Health Nursing Theor

  2.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  In this course, students apply knowledge from previous courses to develop an evidence-based approach to professional nursing care in the community. Health promotion, risk reduction and disease management will be analyzed using clinical judgement and the nursing process to provide care to individuals, families, population groups, and communities. The impact of political, economic, social, environmental, and cultural concerns on the health of populations is examined. This course must be taken concurrently with the Community Health Nursing block.
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• NURS 4442: Community/Psyc Health Clinical

  2.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  In this clinical course, students demonstrate application of theory content from previous courses in acute and community mental health settings. Students build on their knowledge and skills to develop a broader perspective on the use of therapeutic use of self in promoting maximum levels of behavioral, physical, and spiritual health in individuals and their families. This course must be taken concurrently with Community Health Nursing and Psychiatric & Behavioral Health Nursing.
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• NURS 4453: Psych/Behavior Health Theory

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  In this course, students apply knowledge from previous courses to develop an evidence-based approach to professional nursing care in both acute and community psychiatric and behavioral health settings. Patients include children, adolescents and adults with mental health problems and coping deficits. Emphasis is placed on psychological development, psychopathology, patient education, treatment modalities and therapeutic nurse-patient relationships. This course must be taken concurrently with Psychiatric & Behavioral Health Nursing block.
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• NURS 4498: Nursing Capstone

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This experiential learning course engages students in application, synthesis and evaluation of knowledge and skills obtained in their academic studies. The course also provides the opportunity to begin transition from student to graduate nurse. Professional growth and contribution to the nursing profession is emphasized. Students complete a 112 hr clinical practicum with a Registered Nurse preceptor and develop an evidence-based project related to their clinical experience. Prerequisites: Specialty course blocks related to the specialty chosen. For example, if the capstone is in behavioral health nursing, the Psychiatric/Behavioral Health block must have been completed.
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• NURS 4600: Nursing Inquiry

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Students will explore the principles of research. The course exposes RN students to ethical and practical aspects associated with conducting nursing research. Students will utilize select databases to explore new and existing knowledge. Students will critique current research to determine its applicability to professional nursing practice.
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• NURS 4610: Leadership in Nursing

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  The course focuses on the role of the RN as a leader in a changing healthcare environment. Theories/principles of leadership are explored & applied to nursing practice. RN students apply concepts of motivation, change, communication, empowerment, ethics, & clinical thinking in a proposed change to practice applicable to diverse healthcare systems.
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