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• NURS 601: Informatics for APN's

  2.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduces and explores information technology resources in varied settings which are intended to improve the quality of patient care and the health systems. The examination of the role of technology in ethical implications for patients, evidenced-based practice, the advanced practice nurse, and the use of technology in clinical decision making will occur. Students will acquire skills in the management of individual and aggregate information utilizing advanced technology in the health care arena, and then generate evidence for practice and monitor health and population outcomes in their area of specialized practice. Emphasis will be placed on technologies that assist in planning and evaluating health programs and interventions that improve patient outcomes.
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• NURS 602: Healthcare Economics

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines health care trends in terms of influence of social and financial factors and their effects on organizations and providers who supply health care and the consumers of health care. This course will require the student to spend time with those persons or groups who formulate health care policy, including legislators or agents of professional or consumer organizations. 50 hours of applied practicum
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• NURS 603: Translating Evidence

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides an emphasis on a scholarly approach to problem-solving based on translation and application of research evidence. Emphasizes the relationship between nursing interventions and patient outcomes and enables the student to synthesize clinical nursing knowledge and research findings into complex health systems.
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• NURS 604: Health Sys. Leadership

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Addresses the major approaches in organization theory with application to clinical and academic environments. Focuses on organizational structure, resource dependence, strategy, symbols, institutional theory, organizational culture, socialization, leadership, and decision making. 50 hours of applied practicum. Practicum hours require interaction with individuals in leadership positions in healthcare organizations or approved case studies (due to the pandemic).
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• NURS 605: Theory of Teach/Learn

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduces the graduate student to the role of educator by reviewing the theory, process, and elements of program/curriculum development. Curriculum frameworks, objectives, and course content essential to health care education will be explored, designed, and evaluated. Theories of program development will be assessed and analyzed as they relate to health education for individuals, populations, and communities.
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• NURS 606: Biomedical Ethics

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines moral dilemmas created or intensified by recent scientific advances in medicine and study ways of analyzing those dilemmas to make them more tractable.? Emphasis will be placed on how ethical dilemmas impact those most vulnerable in the general population. Students will identify vulnerable populations and analyze multiple factors that contribute to vulnerability.? Field experience and seminar discussions will focus on strategies to promote wellness in families, communities, and populations.? 25 hours of applied practicum.
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• NURS 607: Program Dev. & Eval.

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Emphasizes the analysis and evaluation of program outcomes within a variety of settings. Emphasis will be placed on the identification of appropriate evaluation instruments to the context of the organization. An overview of the process will include the use of models; selection of instruments; data collection procedures; cost effectiveness; and the means to interpret, report, and utilize findings. Application of results is stressed.
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• NURS 608: DNP Project I

  4.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Focuses on the development of an evidence-based DNP clinical project proposal. The project is to address an identified need in the student's area of advanced nursing practice in order to benefit a group, population, or community; and serves to demonstrate the application of advanced clinical and evidenced based practice. 125 hours of applied practicum focusing on development and refinement of leadership skills
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• NURS 609: DNP Project II

  4.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Focuses on the continued refinement of an evidence-based clinical project. The student obtains final departmental and IRB approval. Implementation of an approved clinical project utilizing current evidenced-based practice. Particular attention will be directed at the analysis and evaluation of the transformation of the student's practice. Course enhances student's ability to translate evidence-based research and clinical scholarship to decrease risk and improve patient outcomes. 125 hours of applied practicum hours. Prerequisite:    NURS608
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• NURS 610: DNP Project III

  4.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Focuses on analysis and project outcomes with a plan for sustainability. Public dissemination of project to academic community and group, population or community involved in project as deemed appropriate. Identification of future clinical practice scholarship. Dissemination can occur in a variety of ways such as publication, poster, or podium presentation. 125 hours of applied practicum hours. Prerequisite:    NURS609
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