Care delivery models are explored in relation to care coordination and workforce dynamics. Characteristics of organizational systems are examined to develop an understanding of the complexity and uniqueness of an organization, including effective management of resources. Prerequisite: 340 and RN License. CCT Bachelor Completion.
Concepts of transforming nursing leadership are introduced through an ethical perspective to influence collaboration in practice. The professional nursing leadership roles and responsibilities in a rapidly changing, complex healthcare system are analyzed. Prerequisite or concurrent: 340.
General concepts of nursing leadership are explored to improve patient outcomes and effectively manage resources. The professional nursing leadership roles and responsibilities in a rapidly changing, complex healthcare system are analyzed. Prerequisites: 323, 324, 365, 372, 382.
In this course, students build advanced leadership and management competencies essential for improving clinical outcomes across diverse patient populations and care settings. Through analysis of leadership roles, systems thinking, and evidence-based strategies, students explore how nurse leaders influence quality, safety, and equity in healthcare. Emphasis is placed on applying leadership principles to real-world scenarios, preparing students to lead interprofessional teams and drive change within complex healthcare environments. Prerequisites: 326, 328, 336, 337, 360.
Explore nursing topics and the synthesis of scientific knowledge through the critical appraisal of research studies. Examine nurses role to support bioethical research principles to advocate and support participants. And, analyze the nurses role in contributing to improving health and transforming health care using evidence-based practice, which is foundational for nurses as a problem-solving approach to the deliver the best healthcare outcomes.
The interrelationship among public health theory, health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and evidence-based practices are studies and applied to public health nursing practice for individuals, families, communities, and populations across the life span. Environmental health, epidemiology, health care systems, and regulations, policy development, economics, and emergency preparedness are examined. Grounded in social justice, students will explore the role of advocacy with a commitment to health and safety of vulnerable populations locally, nationally, and worldwide.
Traditional and non-traditional partnerships are explored with a commitment to provide compassionate, respectful, dignified and evidence-based care to serve underrepresented and diverse populations. Attention will be placed on promoting community engagement and population-focused health education to improve equitable population health outcomes and to provide safe, quality, and evidence-informed care across the lifespan.
Person-centered and holistic care for individuals, families, groups, and communities across the healthcare delivery continuum from prevention to disease management is studied for ways to collaborate and provide the highest quality care which is grounded in social justice, recognizing oppression, prejudice, and discrimination, with a commitment to serving and advocating for diversity, equity and inclusion. In addition, considering the social determinants of health such as personal, social, economic, and environmental factors to advocate for healthy environments that impact our world.
This clinical course provides students with a culminating experience that integrates prior theoretical and clinical knowledge to support their transition to professional nursing practice. Students will apply clinical judgment, engage in interprofessional communication, and make evidence-informed decisions to promote quality health outcomes. Emphasizing person-centered care, students will adapt their practice to diverse populations while considering social determinants of health, equity, and ethical responsibilities. Prerequisites: 326, 328, 336, 337, 360, 463.
This course focuses on a broad-based understanding and clinical application of mental health concepts and behavioral aberrations that occur in mental illness. Students analyze the nursing process as it relates to the impact mental health and mental illness have on individuals, families, communities, and the health care system. Prerequisites: 323, 324, 365, 372, 382.