Tracy Kendall

Examines selected theories and processes critical to a work environment that are efficient, effective, and committed to quality nursing care. Utilizes a clinical component to prepare graduates for an entry position into the professional nurse leader/manager role.Prerequisite(s): NURS 4116 and NURS 4043 and HLTH 4783.

Basic understanding of the research process and its application to nursing and evidence-based practice. Includes appraisal of literature, research design, and statistical methods and analysis. Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methodology research, data summarization, and principles of measurement will be reviewed. Particular emphasis on ethics and the rights and responsibilities toward human subjects are examined.Prerequisite(s): Admittance into the NURS program or RN to BSN program

Provides concepts of nursing theory for the holistic care of child-bearing women, newborns, children, older adults, families and the communities in which they live. Clinical focuses on health and wellness promotion, providing nursing care to vulnerable populations in a variety of settings. Previously offered as NURS 3218.Prerequisite(s): NURS 3118 and NURS 4043 and NURS 3223 and NURS 3102

Examines selected theories and processes critical to a work environment that are efficient, effective, and committed to quality nursing care. Utilizes a clinical component to prepare graduates for an entry position into the professional nurse leader/manager role.Prerequisite(s): NURS 4116 and NURS 4043 and HLTH 4783.

Basic understanding of the research process and its application to nursing and evidence-based practice. Includes appraisal of literature, research design, and statistical methods and analysis. Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methodology research, data summarization, and principles of measurement will be reviewed. Particular emphasis on ethics and the rights and responsibilities toward human subjects are examined.Prerequisite(s): Admittance into the NURS program or RN to BSN program

Provides concepts of nursing theory for the holistic care of child-bearing women, newborns, children, older adults, families and the communities in which they live. Clinical focuses on health and wellness promotion, providing nursing care to vulnerable populations in a variety of settings. Previously offered as NURS 3218.Prerequisite(s): NURS 3118 and NURS 4043 and NURS 3223 and NURS 3102

Introduction to concepts and theories pertinent to nursing practice in a variety of healthcare environments. Theories are addressed as frameworks for practice. Historical, legal, cultural, economic, and social factors influencing health care are analyzed. Philosophical perspectives related to professional nursing are considered. Strategies are discussed when analyzing and managing ethical dilemmas and the application of these strategies to health and wellness promotion will be examined.Prerequisite(s): Admittance into the NURS program or RN to BSN program

Introduction to concepts and theories pertinent to nursing practice in a variety of healthcare environments. Theories are addressed as frameworks for practice. Historical, legal, cultural, economic, and social factors influencing health care are analyzed. Philosophical perspectives related to professional nursing are considered. Strategies are discussed when analyzing and managing ethical dilemmas and the application of these strategies to health and wellness promotion will be examined.Prerequisite(s): Admittance into the NURS program or RN to BSN program

Basic understanding of the research process and its application to nursing and evidence-based practice. Includes appraisal of literature, research design, and statistical methods and analysis. Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methodology research, data summarization, and principles of measurement will be reviewed. Particular emphasis on ethics and the rights and responsibilities toward human subjects are examined.Prerequisite(s): Associate degree or diploma in nursing plus RN license. NURS 3013, NURS 3025, NURS 3033, NURS 3043, all with a minimum grade of 'C'.

Introduction to concepts and theories pertinent to nursing practice in a variety of healthcare environments. Theories are addressed as frameworks for practice. Historical, legal, cultural, economic, and social factors influencing health care are analyzed. Philosophical perspectives related to professional nursing are considered. Strategies are discussed when analyzing and managing ethical dilemmas and the application of these strategies to health and wellness promotion will be examined.Prerequisite(s): Associate degree or diploma in nursing plus RN license.

Examines concepts of physiological integrity, psychosocial integrity, safe, effective care environments, and health promotion/maintenance. Focuses on beginning competencies with an emphasis on health assessment, interpersonal communication, safety, documentation, and selected basic nursing interventions required for clients with acute and chronic health problems. Prerequisite(s): Full admittance into the nursing program.