• NURS 4410: Principles of Leadership and Management Opens in a new window or tab.

  4.00 Credits

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  This course provides registered nurse students with the opportunity to synthesize previous learning and experiences related to the role of professional nurse as leader and a manager in providing for the delivery of health care in the ever-changing health care market. RN-BSN students will investigate and further develop their own professional role as managers of patient care as leaders in health care policy-making as advocates for patient�s rights as educators of patients the community and of other health care professionals. The student will learn about caring for the public�s community health problems and the promotion of community preventative health programs with a focus on local state and federal health policy issues that impact individuals families and groups. This course integrates organizational behavior and health and social policy in discussions and assignments and begins the culminating service learning project which is completed in the final course in the program of study.
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• NURS 4420: Capstone for Registered Nurses Opens in a new window or tab.

  4.00 Credits

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  This course requires students to use knowledge from previous nursing courses particularly leadership ethics and research in relation to class/blackboard discussions and the course change project. Patricia Benner�s philosophical view of nursing practice how the knowledge of practice is acquired and how it develops over time will serve as the starting point for blackboard debate. Additionally students are expected to engage in activities that focus on professional role development such as writing and publishing in nursing. Clinical emphasis is placed on the design research and presentation of a service learning project in a community setting.
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• NURS 4990: Comprehensive Assessment Opens in a new window or tab.

  0.00 Credits

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  Undergraduate-level and Registered Nurse students. All candidates for a degree from King are required to demonstrate competency in their major field of study. The final competency is focused on assessment of readiness to practice as a registered nurse at the baccalaureate level. For traditional BSN students a standardized proctored assessment will be given to help determine students� preparedness for the NCLEX. Prior to graduation seniors in the traditional nursing program are required to successfully pass this standardized comprehensiveassessment. Failure to achieve at least 95% predictability of passing the NCLEX on a proctored standardized comprehensive predictor will result in a grade of �F.� Registered Nurse students will address the standards and competencies outlines in the American Association of Colleges and Nurses (AACN) Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice in a reflective written assignment. This comprehensive writing assignment will link knowledge gained through educational experiences to professional practice congruent with the AACU standards and competencies
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• NURS 5000: Theoretical Basis of Nursing Practice Opens in a new window or tab.

  2.00 - 3.00 Credits

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  This is a core course that prepares students to critique evaluate and utilize theory within their practice. In addition to nursing theories relevant theories from related disciplines are addressed. The goal is to help students conceptualize a theoretical basis for advanced nursing practice that is comprehensive and holistic and has the potential to impact patient care delivery models and improve patient outcomes.
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• NURS 5001: Research Designs in Nursing Opens in a new window or tab.

  3.00 Credits

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  This is a core course which focuses on the knowledge and skills needed to critically analyze and evaluate research literature in order to answer clinical questions. The student will learn how to initiate a line of inquiry using comprehensive databases. Statistics and research methods will help the student to effectively critique the status of the existing evidence to determine if a change is indicated to improve nursing practice and patient outcomes. Students gain knowledge and skills in evidence-based practice by the collection interpretation and integration of the best available evidence.
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• NURS 5002: Advanced Pathophysiology Opens in a new window or tab.

  3.00 Credits

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  This course prepares nurses with advanced knowledge and understanding of the pathologic mechanisms of disease toserve as a foundation for clinical assessment clinical decision-making pharmacotherapeutics and nursing interventions. Course content examines deviations fromhomeostasis genetic and epigenetic influences of disease in body systems across the lifespan. A systematic survey of diseases within body systems including etiology epidemiology and clinical manifestations is explored. Current research findings are explored and utilized in this class.
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• NURS 5004: Advanced Physical Assessment & Health Promotion Opens in a new window or tab.

  3.00 Credits

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  This course focuses on the development and practice of advanced health assessment skills needed for delivery of culturally competent care across the lifespan. Diagnostic reasoning is used to interpret data obtained from the history physical examination and diagnostic procedures to generate a comprehensive health assessment and problem list. Domains of interest include: family processes transcultural issues nutrition genetic variations growth and development spirituality and health promotion. Students refine the health assessment and clinical judgment skills needed to relate findings to underlying pathophysiologic changes in the client's health status in order to plan therapeutic and healing interventions.
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• NURS 5006: Advanced Pharmacology Opens in a new window or tab.

  3.00 Credits

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  This course provides the advanced knowledge of pharmacokinetics pharmacodynamics and pharmacotherapeutics needed to initiate safe and appropriate pharmacological treatment in the management of disease processes across the life span. Special concerns regarding developmental status nutritional status health status cultural influences or membership in a high-risk group are identified. Strategies for counseling and education to promote adherence are explored. Ethics cost effectiveness legalities and regulations related to prescription writing are addressed. Students are introduced to the use of electronic drug databases for point-of-care decision-making based on up-to-date drug information.
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• NURS 5010: Soc, Cul & Poli Perspectives on Healthcare & Delivery Syst Opens in a new window or tab.

  3.00 Credits

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  This core course provides an overview of social political and cultural issues impacting today's global healthcare system enabling students to explore and develop strategies to be influential in social and health policy formation and consumer health advocacy. Global awareness including an understanding of ethical and legal accountability patient vulnerability and culturally sensitive care are emphasized. In-depth exploration of strategies for health promotion and disease prevention for communities are highlighted in this course.
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• NURS 5012: Global Health Awareness Opens in a new window or tab.

  3.00 Credits

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  This course offers an introduction to the practice of global health nursing the political economic and cultural processes of globalization and their impact on population health and health care systems. Students will examine varying meanings of health as well as the range of factors that lead to health disparity. The course includes the study of a global health ethical framework based on human rights cultural diversity and social justice. Students will have an enhanced understanding of the global dimensions of health and disease various strategic health initiatives and correlating health care interventions. Attention will be paid to a variety of topics including but not limited to HIV/AIDS human trafficking infectious diseases health in reproduction social determinants of health and more.
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