• NURS 5032: Curriculum Development & Implementation in Nursing Educ

  3.00 Credits

  King University

  
  This course introduces the student to the essentials of curriculum development as it applies to nursing education. The student will explore the relationship of nursing curricula to the mission and philosophy of parent institutions and to national guidelines for nursing education at all levels. Accreditation standards of professional nursing practice legal and ethical issues are analyzed within the context of curriculum development and program evaluation. Learning theories and taxonomy are applied to curricula programs courses and learning units. A seminar approach requiring collaborative work and interdependent relationships is utilized.
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• NURS 5035: Focused Clinical Seminar and Practicum

  0.00 - 5.00 Credits

  King University

  
  This practicum experience focuses on the synthesis of previously gained knowledge and skills in the provision of advanced nursing care to individuals families and communities. Emphasis is placed on the management of clients within a clinical focus area. The 240-hour seminar format will allow the student to explore in depth the provision of evidence-based nursing practice in the care of patients experiencing actual or potential health problems related to the clinical focus (2 didactic/2 clinical/1lab)
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• NURS 5036: Nursing Education Practicum

  4.00 Credits

  King University

  
  In this practicum/classroom experience the student will demonstrate the application and synthesis of theory andcompetencies related to the role of the nurse educator. The student will use evidence based strategies to support teaching and learning goals. Learning experiences are planned and negotiated to meet the individual learning goals of the nurse educator student in the context of preceptor supervised experiences in a nursing education setting. The student will successfully complete 180 hours in this nursing education practicum
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• NURS 5050: Visionary Leadership in Nursing

  3.00 Credits

  King University

  
  This course provides a theoretical foundation and focuses on leadership theory and assessment strategies for use in the healthcare system. This course explores the student�s capacity for leadership including contemporary contexts as well as strengths and barriers to effective leadership practice. It includes learning experiences designed to enhance the student�s understanding of self as a leader and provides an opportunity to increase the student�s understanding of culturally competent care . Upon the successful completion of this course the student will receive 75 clinical hours.
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• NURS 5054: Financial/Accounting Issues for Nurse Managers

  3.00 Credits

  King University

  
  This course focuses on essential financial management elements for delivery of health care services. Topics include economics of the U.S. health care system; accounting and budget principles; financial techniques including break-even analysis variance analysis cost estimation and forecasting and capital budgeting; financial issues related to staffing; and a cost management approach for measuring costs related to quality assurance. Students will enhance their abilities to become fiscally accountable for their practice while providing high-quality patient care. Upon successful completion of this course the student will receive 20 clinical hours.
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• NURS 5056: Continuous Quality Improvement and Outcomes Management

  3.00 Credits

  King University

  
  This course prepares nursing leaders with knowledge to guide complex health care delivery and focuses on improvement of systems in order to provide safe effective and efficient care to clients. The guidance of quality organizations and the requirements of regulatory agencies are utilized as models for quality improvement. Students are prepared to identify system problems and to use processes to find root causes and solutions. Upon thecompletion of this course the student will receive 60 clinical hours.
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• NURS 5058: Transformational Strategies: Practicum I

  3.00 Credits

  King University

  
  This first practicum experience in a series of three practicums involves the analysis and integration of theory as it relates to the nurse executive's role. Organizational assessment designs will be explored. Students will be provided with opportunities to participate in all phases of the executive role in an acute care delivery system and community-based systems settings under the guidance of a preceptor. This course includes 60 hours of clinical practice.
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• NURS 5059: Transformational Strategies-Practicum II

  4.00 - 5.00 Credits

  King University

  
  This second practicum is a continuation of integration of theory as it relates to the nurse executive's role. Emphasis is placed on the strategic planning process. Students will continue the practicum in the same setting under the guidance of a preceptor. This clinical practicum consists of 120 hours.
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• NURS 5060: Transformational Strategies-Practicum III

  3.00 - 4.00 Credits

  King University

  
  This third and last practicum continues to expand on the first two practicums. Students will build on the information gained from the organizational assessment and strategic planning process in order to direct nursing practice as a nurse executive. Activities for this practicum are interdependently planned with the guidance of a preceptor. This practicum includes 60 hours of clinical practice.
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• NURS 5071: Intro. to Psychotherapies for the Advanced Practice Nurse

  1.00 Credits

  King University

  
  This course focuses on introducing theories and methods used by the Psychiatric Mental Health Advanced Practice Nurse as broadly applied across treatment settings. Students will explore theory and techniques associated with various therapeutic models with regard to theoretical underpinnings therapeutic action techniques relationship between therapist and patient and application to different diagnostic populations and family systems. Selected psychotherapies will be studied and applied to selected cases utilizing various methods of learning. Students will gain knowledge and experience that promotes satisfactory assimilation of mental health concepts in their delivery of advanced practice nursing across the lifespan. Emphasis will be placed on evidence-based practice and treatment guidelines using a range of theoretical and conceptual models for conducting psychotherapy and supporting recovery. Selected psychotherapies will be studied and application made where possible within the practicum setting as well as the course learning activities.
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