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NURS - 4801 Internship (1-8)
Designed to provide nursing students with faculty-supervised practical experiences in clinical settings. Equivalent to NURS-480.
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NURS - 5101 Special Topics in Nursing (1)
Readings, lecture, discussion, and group projects in areas of current interest to practicing nurses. Potential areas include genetic assessment, management of osteoporosis, critical care, and women’s health. Focus will be placed on best practice concepts and new research. Equivalent to NURS-501. Prerequisite: take NURS-3300 .
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NURS - 5500 Substance Abuse Issues in Healthcare (3)
Provides an introduction to the substance abuse concerns that have an impact on healthcare. Focuses on the interactions between healthcare professionals and their substance-abusing patients. Equivalent to NURS-550.
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NURS - 5510 Substance Abuse Screening in Healthcare (3)
Prepares healthcare professionals to screen and appropriately refer patients with suspected substance use disorders. Presents standardized screening instruments applied to cases across healthcare delivery systems. Explains basic principles of motivational interviewing to assist patients in developing a commitment to change. Equivalent to NURS-551. Prerequisite: take ADDS-5500 or NURS-5500 .
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NURS - 5520 Disparity and Diversity in Substance Abuse (3)
Introduces the concept of health disparities as applied to substance abuse. Focuses on disparities in access to substance abuse care. Develops skills for intervening more effectively with a diverse group of patients. Equivalent to NURS-552. Prerequisite: take ADDS-5500 or NURS-5500 .
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NURS - 5530 Substance Abuse Interventions in Nursing Practice (3)
Applies screening, intervention, and referral skills to sample cases drawn from varied patient groups and settings. Includes guidelines for working with impaired colleagues. Equivalent to NURS-553. Prerequisites: take NURS-5510 , NURS-5520 and take ADDS-5500 or NURS-5500 .
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NURS - 6145 Theoretical Perspectives for Advanced Practice Nursing (3)
Presents a systematic examination of concepts and theories appropriate for use in the advanced practice of theory-based nursing. Concepts of health promotion, illness prevention, and maintenance of function in client populations are synthesized into clinical practice models. Equivalent to NURS-745.
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NURS - 6150 Advanced Clinical Pathophysiology (3)
Provides for an analysis of mechanistic and regulatory deficits in altered physiological states. Emphasis is on foundations of disease as the basis for clinical intervention. Equivalent to NURS-750.
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NURS - 7180 Advanced Health Assessment (4)
Builds upon cognitive and assessment skills developed in a basic comprehensive physical assessment course. Focus is on interviewing and examining adult and pediatric clients to diagnose potential and actual health problems. Equivalent to NURS-780. Prerequisites: take NURS-6145 , NURS-6150 .
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NURS - 7181 Pharmacotherapy in Nursing (3)
Prepares the advanced practice nurse to manage and evaluate drug therapies used in the care of clients throughout the lifespan with acute and/or chronic conditions. Focuses on pharmacotherapeutics and the principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Equivalent to NURS-781. Prerequisites: take NURS-6145 , NURS-6150 .
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NURS - 7182 Healthcare Policy and Nursing (3)
Provides for the examination of phases of the role of legislative process and phases of policy-making. Includes the analysis of the impact of biological, cultural, demographic, ecological, economic, ethical, psychological, social, and technological factors on various phases of policy-making. Emphasizes the influence, role, and responsibility of the nursing profession on policy activities in health and human service areas.
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NURS - 7183 Documentation for Advanced Practice Nurses (2)
Focuses on communication skills related to the documentation of encounters with clients for efficiency and effectiveness in determining the appropriate differential diagnosis for the client. Instructional Method: Hybrid delivery Corequisite: NURS - 7180 Advanced Health Assessment (4)
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NURS - 8102 Clinical Issues for Advanced Nursing Practice (3)
Explores factors that affect the health status of adults within the context of health promotion, illness prevention, and maintenance of function. Key issues include human diversity in health and illness, self-care, and quality of life. Equivalent to NURS-802.
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NURS - 8103 Advanced Nursing Research (3)
Explores the development, status, and future trends and needs in nursing research. Emphasizes research critique, research utilization, and evidence-based practice in adult health nursing. Equivalent to NURS-803. Prerequisite: take NURS-8102 .
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NURS - 8107 Adult Health and Illness I (5)
Applies advanced knowledge and skills of nursing, health assessment, pathophysiology, pharmacology, case management, and research in providing care for acutely ill adults. Equivalent to NURS-807. Prerequisite: take NURS-8102 .
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NURS - 8108 Adult Health and Illness II (5)
Applies advanced knowledge and skills of nursing, health assessment, pathophysiology, case management, and research in providing care for adults who have chronic health problems that may produce episodes of crisis. An epidemiological process model is used to design and implement client care. Equivalent to NURS-808. Prerequisites: take NURS-8102 , NURS-8103 , NURS-8107 .
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NURS - 8111 Adult Family Practicum (3)
Applies advanced knowledge and skills in nursing, health assessment, pathophysiology, and pharmacology to promote health maintenance, to provide accurate disease diagnosis, and to apply appropriate evidence based disease management in the care of the aging adult as a family nurse practitioner Prerequisite or Concurrent: NURS-8102 , NURS-8221 , NURS-8222 Corequisites: NURS-8103 and NURS-8112
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NURS - 8112 Adult Family Health and Illness (3)
Applies advanced knowledge and skills in nursing, health assessment, pathophysiology, and pharmacology to promote health maintenance, to provide accurate disease diagnosis, and to apply appropriate evidence based disease management in the care of the aging adult as a family nurse practitioner. Prerequisites or Concurrent: NURS-8102 , NURS-8221 , NURS-8222 Corequisites: NURS-8103 and NURS-8111
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NURS - 8119 Young Family in Health and Illness Practicum (3)
Applies advanced knowledge and skills in nursing, health assessment, pathophysiology, and pharmacology to promote health maintenance, to provide accurate disease diagnosis, and to apply appropriate evidence-based disease management in the care of the pregnant or pediatric/adolescent client as a family nurse practitioner. Prerequisites: Take NURS-8103 , NURS-8111 , and NURS-8112 Corequisite: NURS-8120
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NURS - 8120 Young Family in Health and Illness (3)
Applies advanced knowledge and skills in nursing, health assessment, pathophysiology, and pharmacology to promote health maintenance, to provide accurate disease diagnosis, and to apply appropriate evidence-based disease management in the care of the pregnant and pediatric/adolescent client as a family nurse practitioner. Prerequisites: NURS 8103 , NURS 8111 , and NURS 8112 Corequisite: NURS-8119
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NURS - 8210 Clinical Nurse Specialist in Adult Health (5)
Provides graduate students with field experiences to implement the role of the clinical nurse specialist. Students work with a variety of adult clients incorporating advanced practice models in healthcare settings with course faculty and clinical preceptor supervision. A needs assessment is conducted after which the student identifies a nursing problem for a project that will be implemented and evaluated in NURS-846, Adult Health Internship and Project. Equivalent to NURS-821. Prerequisites: take NURS-8103 , NURS-8108 .
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NURS - 8221 Family Nurse Practitioner Role Practicum (2)
Provides graduate students acute and episodic field experiences which enable the student to develop and demonstrate growth in the implementation of the family nurse practitioner role. Students work with a variety of clients in the primary care setting with course faculty oversight and clinical preceptor supervision. Prerequisites: NURS-6145 , NURS-6150 , NURS-7180 , NURS-7181 , and NURS-7182 Corequisites: NURS-8102 and NURS-8222
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NURS - 8222 Family Nurse Practitioner Role (3)
Provides graduate students with didactic education which enables the student to develop and demonstrate growth in the implementation of the family nurse practitioner role. Students work with a variety of clients in the primary care setting with course faculty oversight and clinical preceptor supervision. Prerequisites: NURS-6145 , NURS-6150 , NURS-7180 , NURS-7181 , and NURS-7182 Corequisites: NURS-8102 and NURS-8221
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NURS - 8350 Nursing Administration I (3)
Explores history and trends in nursing administration. Emphasizes theoretical approaches to the process of nursing administration. Reviews common elements of administration within the organizational framework of nursing services as an integrated part of the healthcare delivery system. Analyzes essential nursing administration leadership and management skills. Offered in both face to face and online course formats. Equivalent to NURS-835. Prerequisite: take HLAD-7109 .
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NURS - 8400 Nursing Financial Management (3)
Explores additional concepts of nursing service management including financial management and budget preparation, public relations, and marketing. Provides an overview of major aspects of nursing financial management, including topics such as healthcare economics, budgeting, cost analysis, and marketing. Equivalent to NURS-840. Prerequisites: take NURS-8102 , NURS-8103 , NURS-8350 .
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NURS - 8610 Curriculum Development in Nursing (3)
Explores the curriculum development process from the perspective of nursing as a practice discipline. Equivalent to NURS-860.
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NURS - 8611 Instructional Methods in Nursing (3)
Provides an overview of traditional and activity-based teaching strategies, uses of technology, contemporary methods for clinical teaching, and the use of process education in nursing. Equivalent to NURS-861. Prerequisite: take NURS-8610 .
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NURS - 8612 Measurement and Evaluation in Nursing Education (3)
Provides an overview of evaluation methods appropriate for use in academic nursing education programs. Equivalent to NURS-862. Prerequisite: take NURS-8611 .
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NURS - 8675 Nursing Informatics Project Seminar (3)
Provides the graduate student with field experiences in implementing the role of informatics nurse specialist. Students work in selected health care settings serving minority and underserved populations incorporating advanced practice learning with a nursing or health information specialist and course faculty. A needs assessment is conducted and a plan is developed for a project to be implemented in NURS-876. Equivalent to NURS-875. Corequisite course: NURS-8976.
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NURS - 8701 Independent Study (1-8)
Individual reading, research, and/or project in nursing under the supervision of the faculty. Equivalent to NURS-870.
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NURS - 8775 Nursing Informatics Project Seminar (3)
Provides the graduate student with field experiences in implementing the role of informatics nurse specialist. Students work in selected healthcare settings serving minority and underserved populations incorporating advanced practice learnings with a nursing or health information specialist and course faculty. A needs assessment is conducted and a plan is developed for a project to be implemented in NURS-8776 . Corequisite course: NURS-8776 .
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NURS - 8776 Nursing Informatics Project Practicum (3)
Provides the opportunity for synthesis, integration, and utilization of theories an concepts of nursing informatics in a practicum setting. Focuses on the implementation of the informatics nurse specialist role and the implementation and evaluation of the project plan developed in NURS-8775 . Corequisite course: NURS-8775 .
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NURS - 8800 Internship (1-8)
Designed to provide nursing students with supervised practical experiences in applied settings. Equivalent to NURS-880.
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NURS - 8900 Graduate Thesis/Project (1-8)
Provides practical experience with requirements of professional writing and documentation. Utilizes online and in person teaching strategies. Students complete individual writing assignments. Equivalent to NURS-890. Prerequisite: take NURS-7791.
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NURS - 8946 Adult Health Internship and Project (5)
Provides opportunities to actualize the CNS role. Students will be expected to enact the subroles and competencies of the CNS with a minimum of supervision by faculty. As a result of a needs assessment done in NURS-821, the students will implement and evaluate a project, which demonstrates the ability to create a nursing intervention to solve a clinical/managerial nursing problem. Equivalent to NURS-846. Prerequisite: take NURS-8210 .
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NURS - 8949 Clinical Practicum for Family Nurse Practitioner Residency & Project (4)
Applies advanced knowledge and skills in nursing; health assessment, pathophysiology, and pharmacology to promote health maintenance, and provide accurate disease diagnosis, and to apply appropriate evidence based disease management in the care of clients throughout the lifespan. Prerequisites: Take NURS-8119 and NURS-8120 and a minimum of 360 clinical hours Corequisite: NURS-8950
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NURS - 8950 Family Nurse Practitioner Residency Project (1)
Applies advanced knowledge and skills in nursing, health assessment, pathophysiology, and pharmacology to promote health maintenance, to provide accurate disease diagnosis, and to apply appropriate evidence-based disease management in the care of clients throughout the lifespan. Prerequisites: Take NURS-8119 and NURS-8120 Corequisite: NURS-8949
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NURS - 8956 Nursing Administration II: Practicum (3)
Applies advanced knowledge skills in advanced nursing leadership, theoretical perspectives and concepts unique to the role of nurse executive in the current healthcare environment. Applies evidence based nursing leadership practices on regulatory compliance, diversity, social issues, policy development, and disaster preparedness and innovation. Equivalent to NURS-856. Corequisite course: NURS-8550 .
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DNP - 8171 Healthcare Leadership (3)
Explores leadership theories, principles, and innovative nursing leadership techniques. Focuses on systems thinking, values and ethics, legal issues, decision-making, organizational culture and climate, communication skills, succession planning, theories and leadership of change, creation of learning communities, professional accountability, and leadership within professional nursing organizations. Identifies qualities and behaviors associated with exemplary Nursing leadership. Equivalent to DNP-701.
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DNP - 8172 Diversity, Spirituality, and Social Issues (3)
Explores how spiritual beliefs, poverty, equality and class are related to the social constructs of race and ethnicity. Provides the student with the appropriate skills to implement comprehensive nursing care at an advanced practice level to persons with various beliefs, life experiences and circumstances. Equivalent to DNP-702.
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DNP - 8173 Policy, Power, and Politics in Nursing (3)
Examines influence, political action, and policy making in nursing. The roles of power, advocacy, activism, and mentorship are analyzed. Focuses on synthesizing and integrating current policy research into a comprehensive analysis, proposal development, and political action strategy for a societal healthcare issues that impact nursing practice in community, regional, or national context. Equivalent to DNP-703.
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DNP - 9180 Nursing Leadership Internship (2)
Provides opportunity to analyze the role of the nurse executive or leader, through a guided internship experience with experienced administrators and leaders. Focuses on the processes associated with systems level thinking. Includes designing a change project that will result in an organizational change impacting the quality of nursing and health care. Equivalent to DNP-800, NURS-800. Prerequisites: take DNP-8171 , DNP-8172 , DNP-8173 , HLSC-7500 , HLSC-8300 , HLSC-8350 and take STAT-8260 or HLAD-7105 . Corequisite course: DNP-9181 .
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DNP - 9181 Advanced Evidence-Based Nursing Practice (3)
Provides strategies to utilize the research process to improve nursing practice. Focuses upon the application and integration of new knowledge from diverse resources and across disciplines. Emphasizes translation of research into practice, evaluation of practice and participation in collaborative practice. Equivalent to DNP-801. Prerequisites: take DNP-8171 , HLSC-8300 and take STAT-8260 or HLAD-7105 . Corequisite course: DNP-9180 .
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DNP - 9280 Population Based Healthcare Delivery Systems (3)
Integrates and applies core competencies of health promotion and disease prevention. Includes concepts of evidence-based practice, clinical prevention, and population health services for individuals and aggregates. Epidemiological analysis, occupational, and environmental data will be utilized in the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical prevention programs in infectious diseases, emergency/disaster-preparedness, and intervention strategies with populations. Equivalent to DNP-820. Prerequisites: take DNP-9180 , DNP-9181 , HLSC-8400 and take STAT-8260 or HLAD-7105 .
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DNP - 9281 Risk Management in Population Health (3)
Integrates risk management of health needs of specific communities, with the use of risk assessment analysis Analyzes influences on effectiveness of health promotion and disease prevention programs targeted to aggregates, families, communities and populations. Explores public health and other organizations that support the responsibilities of public health at the local, national, and international levels. Includes policy paradigms, political ideology, and dynamics as well as federal-state relationships. Equivalent to DNP-821. Prerequisites: take DNP-9180 , DNP-9181 , HLSC-8400 .
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DNP - 9380 Nursing Leadership Innovation and Entrepreneurship (3)
Explores critical topics in organizational and systems leadership that emphasize innovation in the administration of clinical nursing practice, quality models, continually improving health outcomes, and ensuring patient safety. Emphasizes leadership and communication strategies to move interdisciplinary groups toward common goals and objectives. Reviews the role of the nurse entrepreneur and explores current entrepreneurial enterprises. Equivalent to DNP-830. Prerequisites: take DNP-9180 , DNP-9181 .
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DNP - 9480 Advanced Practice Role: Care of Vulnerable Populations (3)
Explores theories, models, and research in healthcare disparities. Provides the advanced practice nursing student with the opportunity to synthesize theories and models for addressing the healthcare needs and healthcare disparities in vulnerable populations. Equivalent to DNP-840. Prerequisites: take DNP-9180 , DNP-9181 , HLSC-8350 and take STAT-8260 or HLAD-7105 .
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DNP - 9510 Practitioner/Educator Role Residency (4)
Applies principles and strategies of teaching and learning in academic settings. Focus is on levels of program, course, and student outcomes for didactic and clinical learning that meet requirements of nursing education and accrediting bodies. Equivalent to DNP-910. Prerequisites: take DNP-8171 , DNP-8172 , DNP-8173 , DNP-9180 , DNP-9181 , DNP-9280 , DNP-9281 , HLSC-7500 , HLSC-8300 and take HLAD-7105 or STAT-8260 .
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DNP - 9520 Community Role Residency (4)
Provides experience in the synthesis, critique, and application of evidence based practices. Students apply theories and strategies of public health/community policy, population health risk management, and homeland security in performing an evidence based clinical study on a public/community health clinical topic of interest. Equivalent to DNP-920. Prerequisites: take DNP-8171 , DNP-8172 , DNP-8173 , DNP-9180 , DNP-9181 , DNP-9280 , DNP-9281 , HLSC-7500 , HLSC-8300 and take HLAD-7105 or STAT-8260 .
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DNP - 9530 Nursing Leadership Role Residency (4)
Provides experience in assimilating, synthesizing, critiquing, and applying the concepts and theories learned in the Advanced Reflective Core to the direct care of vulnerable populations. Students will be expected to reflect critically about their practice and demonstrate the clinical leadership, practice competency and critical thinking skills required of an advanced level practitioner. Equivalent to DNP-930. Prerequisites: take DNP-8171 , DNP-8172 , DNP-8173 , DNP-9180 , DNP-9181 , DNP-9280 , DNP-9281 , HLSC-7500 , HLSC-8300 and take HLAD-7105 or STAT-8260 .
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DNP - 9540 Advanced Practice Role Residency (4)
Provides experience in assimilating, synthesizing, critiquing, and applying the concepts and theories learned in the Advanced Reflective Core to the direct care of vulnerable populations. Students will be expected to reflect critically about their practice and demonstrate the clinical leadership, practice competency and critical thinking skills required of an advanced level practitioner. Equivalent to DNP-940. Prerequisites: take DNP-8171 , DNP-8172 , DNP-8173 , DNP-9180 , DNP-9181 , DNP-9280 , DNP-9281 , HLSC-7500 , HLSC-8300 and take HLAD-7105 or STAT-8260 .
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DNP - 9600 Doctorate of Nursing Practice Introduction to Capstone Proposal (1)
Introduces the capstone project which will build upon and incorporate skill sets used in the core and specialty curriculum to produce a measureable, tangible, and deliverable academic product that is reviewed and evaluated by an academic committee. Prerequisites: take DNP-9510 , DNP-9520 , DNP-9530 , DNP-9540 .
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DNP - 9601 Doctorate of Nursing Practice Capstone Proposal Development I (1)
Provides the opportunity for the doctoral student to work with his/her capstone chair to begin the process of formulating the proposal for the capstone project that serves as the culmination of the DNP experience. Prerequisites: take DNP-9600 .
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DNP - 9602 Doctorate of Nursing Practice Capstone Proposal Development II (1)
Provides the doctoral student with the opportunity to work with his/her capstone chair to complete the process of formulating the capstone proposal that serves as the culmination of the DNP experience. Prerequisites: take DNP-9601 .
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DNP - 9961 Doctorate of Nursing Practice Capstone Project (2)
Provides the nursing student with the opportunity to synthesize previous experiences in the DNP program by implementing the capstone proposal development project. Capstone projects will yield a scholarly product, which may include a manuscript publishable in a peer-reviewed journal, a grant proposal, or other similar products. Prerequisite: take DNP-9602 .
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DNP - 9999 Directed Scholarship: Doctorate of Nursing Practice (1-2)
Under the supervision of a graduate faculty member, students register for this course to maintain active enrollment in their graduate program while completing the requirements for their degree and must have received a grade of “CO” in a designated capstone course. Note: this course is variable (2-3) in credit hours, repeatable (not replaceable) and is P/NC option. Equivalent to DNP-999. Prerequisite: take DNP-9961 .
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OCCT - 4000 Topics in Occupational Therapy (1-3)
Provides for review and analysis of specific topics, issues, interventions, and service approaches. Provides opportunities to interact with noted scholars and experts in occupational therapy and other health, human service, and education fields of professional practice; and to apply related knowledge and skills. Equivalent to OCCT-410.
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OCCT - 4400 Computer Application: Medical Terminology for the Health Professional (1)
This is an independent, self-paced course that is open to all students interested in gaining knowledge of medical terminology. A programmed text and computer-based instruction are utilized. This course is a prerequisite for admission to the Master of Occupational Therapy program. Note: This is an online course only. Equivalent to OCCT-400.
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OCCT - 4500 Orientation to Occupational Therapy (2)
Designed to introduce the student to the field and profession of occupational therapy, with specific emphasis on the history and philosophy of the profession, the various areas of practice and the impact of current healthcare trends. Personal characteristics and qualities, team values and concepts, and professional standards, ethics, and terminology will be discussed. Note: This is on online course only. Equivalent to OCCT-440.
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OCCT - 4510 Principles of Conductive Education (3)
Describes the facilitations of rhythmic intention, the role of the conductor or class leader, the task series, specific equipment and the structured program needed for conductive education. Equivalent to OCCT-510.
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OCCT - 4520 Disease Processes Relevant to Conductive Education (2)
Investigates the newest research and interventions related to upper motor neuron lesions. Focuses on how Conductive Education interventions can be used for individuals with different, but appropriate, neurological pathologies. Equivalent to OCCT-520. Prerequisite: take OCCT-4510 .
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OCCT - 4530 Advances in Motor Control and Motor Learning (3)
Provides advanced information regarding motor control and motor learning theories. Emphasizes understanding central nervous system control of movement, and resulting functional outcomes when damage occurs. Associated systems including the visual and vestibular as well as co-occurring deficits such as dyspraxia and agnosia are covered in relation to clients in Conductive Education programs. Equivalent to OCCT-530. Prerequisites: take OCCT-4510 , OCCT-4520 .
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OCCT - 4550 Research in Conductive Education (2)
Provides the knowledge and skills to critically read published scientific and clinical research. Focuses on the strengths and limitations of the research, discussion of alternative designs and presentation of rationale for the designs, evaluation of the quality of information and application of the research to clinical practice. Equivalent to OCCT-550. Prerequisite: take OCCT-4530 .
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OCCT - 4560 Practicum in Conductive Education (3)
Provides a supervised clinical experience in transdisciplinary Conductive Education. Students will be supervised by qualified Conductive Education teachers, licensed physical therapists, and licensed occupational therapists at The Center for Independence Through Conductive Education for 45 hours. Equivalent to OCCT-560. Prerequisites: take OCCT-4510 , OCCT-4520 , OCCT-4530 .
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OCCT - 4570 Learning Processes in Conductive Education (3)
Learning vehicles that feature within Conductive Education include experiential learning, the use of group process, the use of rhythm and song, shaping, backward chaining, creating the “just right challenge,” and education based strategies. Equivalent to OCCT-570. Prerequisite: take OCCT-4530 .
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OCCT - 5580 Developing a Conductive Education Business Plan (2)
Introduces the concepts of starting and maintaining a not for profit Conductive Education center. Students will learn the essentials of management and operation of a not for profit CE center and have the opportunity to develop a working business plan geared specifically toward the management of a Conductive Education program. Equivalent to OCCT-580. Prerequisites: take OCCT-5510, OCCT-5570.
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OCCT - 6000 Special Topics in Occupational Therapy (1-5)
This course is designed to explore specific topics in the profession of occupational therapy and related fields. The participant will be offered intensive training and educational experiences pertaining to the chosen topic. Equivalent to OCCT-710.
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OCCT - 6100 Introduction to Academic Writing (3)
Explores writing about speccific topics in the health care profession. Intensive training and writing experiences pertaining to the student’s chosen topic to demonstrate writing proficiency at the graduate level. Equivalent to OCCT-610.
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OCCT - 6510 Principles of Conductive Education (3)
Describes the facilitations of rhythmic intention, the role of the conductor or class leader, the task series, specific equipment and the structured program needed for conductive education. Equivalent to OCCT-510.
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OCCT - 6520 Disease Processes Relevant to Conductive Education (2)
Investigates the newest research and interventions related to upper motor neuron lesions. Focuses on how Conductive Education interventions can be used for individuals with different, but appropriate, neurological pathologies. Equivalent to OCCT-520. Prerequisite: take OCCT-6510 .
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OCCT - 6530 Advances in Motor Control and Motor Learning (3)
Provides advanced information regarding motor control and motor learning theories. Emphasizes understanding central nervous system control of movement, and resulting functional outcomes when damage occurs. Associated systems including the visual and vestibular as well as co-occurring deficits such as dyspraxia and agnosia are covered in relation to clients in Conductive Education programs. Equivalent to OCCT-530. Prerequisites: take OCCT-6510 , OCCT-6520 .
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OCCT - 6550 Research in Conductive Education (2)
Provides the knowledge and skills to critically read published scientific and clinical research. Focuses on the strengths and limitations of the research, discussion of alternative designs and presentation of rationale for the designs, evaluation of the quality of information and application of the research to clinical practice. Equivalent to OCCT-550. Prerequisite: take OCCT-6530 .
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OCCT - 6560 Practicum in Conductive Education (3)
Provides a supervised clinical experience in transdisciplinary Conductive Education. Students will be supervised by qualified Conductive Education teachers, licensed physical therapists, and licensed occupational therapists at The Center for Independence Through Conductive Education for 45 hours. Equivalent to OCCT-560. Prerequisites: take OCCT-6510 , OCCT-6520 , OCCT-6530 .
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OCCT - 6570 Learning Processes in Conductive Education (3)
Learning vehicles that feature within Conductive Education include experiential learning, the use of group process, the use of rhythm and song, shaping, backward chaining, creating the “just right challenge,” and education based strategies. Equivalent to OCCT-570. Prerequisite: take OCCT-6530 .
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OCCT - 6601 Gross Anatomy I (3)
Intensive, comprehensive study of human anatomy. Presents an overview of organ systems and considers the regional anatomy of the body in detail. Emphasizes the trunk, upper extremity, and reproduction systems; stresses the interrelationship of structure with function.
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OCCT - 6602 Gross Anatomy I Laboratory (1)
Provides detailed dissection on human cadavers that parallels the topics covered in OCCT-6601 . Corequisite course: OCCT-6601 .
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OCCT - 6611 Gross Anatomy II (3)
Continues the intensive, comprehensive study of human anatomy. Emphasizes the regional anatomy of the pelvis, hip, lower extremity, head, and neck. Prerequisite: take OCCT-6601 .
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OCCT - 6612 Gross Anatomy II Laboratory (1)
Provides detailed dissection on human cadavers that parallels the topics covered in OCCT-6611 . Prerequisite: take OCCT-6602 . Corequisite course: OCCT-6611 .
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OCCT - 6626 Neuroscience (4)
Comprehensive study of the neurosciences, focusing on the neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of the sensory and motor nervous systems. Nervous systems development, the structure and function of its cells, and the organization and function of the brain and spinal cord are emphasized. Laboratory studies will supplement the lecture material. Prerequisites: take OCCT-6611 , OCCT-6612 .
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OCCT - 6705 Professional Formation I - Dynamics of Occupational Therapy (1)
Designed to offer an overview of the occupational therapy profession with an emphasis on the history, philosophy, theoretical perspective, and ethical and practical considerations. Students will begin the professional development process as an occupational therapy practitioner. The American Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics will be examined. The Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain the Process will be defined and applied throughout the course.
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OCCT - 6706 Professional Formation II - OT Process (3)
Demonstrate setting parameters necessary for determining client’s needs and evaluation throughout the occupational therapy process. Emphasis will be on concepts of client-centered care and strategies for therapeutic process and professional socialization. The Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process will be defined and applied throughout the course as it pertains to individuals, groups and populations with continuation throughout all other courses. Prerequisite course: Take OCCT-6705.
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OCCT - 6710 Ethics, Policy, and Advocacy in Occupational Therapy (2-3)
Designed to offer an overview of the occupational therapy profession within the United States with an emphasis on health and human service policy, leadership and advocacy issues, and ethical/legal implications confronting the contemporary occupational therapy practitioner. The Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process will be defined and applied throughout the course as it pertains to individuals, groups, and populations. Equivalent to OCCT-701.
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OCCT - 6720 Occupational Therapy Process (3)
This course will define occupation and occupational performances and demonstrate to the student how to set parameters necessary for the assessment and determination of client needs. Particular emphasis will be placed on the concepts of client-centered care and strategies for therapeutic process and professional socialization. Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process will be defined and applied throughout the course as it pertains to individuals, groups, and populations. Equivalent to OCCT-750.
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OCCT - 6730 Theories of Occupation (3)
Examines the meaning and history of occupation. Presents a critical overview of concepts, models, and paradigms of the past, present and future effects upon occupational therapy practice. Explores the components of theory and the relationship to clinical thinking in the practice of occupational therapy. Equivalent to OCCT-720.
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OCCT - 6740 Team Theory and Practice (3)
Provides the student with the concept of a “team.” Topics will cover teaming with other occupational therapists and certified occupational therapy assistants, interdisciplinary teaming in medical, school, residential, and vocational settings, the third party payer as part of the team, as well as person/client-centered teaming. The nature, concerns, roles, and process of teams will be presented. Interaction skills and group dynamics will be discussed. Equivalent to OCCT-730.
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OCCT - 6800 Health and Human Services Arena (3)
Explores health care reform both nationally and internationally and addresses issues of new and emerging developments in the profession of occupational therapy globally, nationally and within local communities. Students will identify and reflect upon their personal fit within the practice of occupational therapy both now and in the future. Equivalent to OCCT-680.
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OCCT - 7000 Seminar in Occupational Therapy (1-3)
Explores specific topics, issues, assessments/intervention approaches, and new developments in the profession of occupational therapy and related fields. Exposes the student to current and developing models of practice, scientific inquiry, assessments, and interventions in current and innovative practice areas of occupational therapy. Emphasizes the performance skills as they relate to the Occupational Therapy Framework. Equivalent to OCCT-725. Prerequisites: take OCCT-6730 , OCCT-7706 .
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OCCT - 7110 Conditions in OT I (3)
Explores the etiology and symptoms of conditions commonly referred for occupational therapy services. This first course (of three) focuses on typical physiology. Pathophysiology of musculoskeletal systems is explored. Course content will address the impact of congenital and acquired conditions across the lifespan on occupational performance. The Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process will be defined and applied throughout the course. Prerequisite courses: Take OCCT-6705. (Required, Previous).
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OCCT - 7120 Conditions in OT II (3)
Explores the etiology and symptoms of conditions commonly referred for occupational therapy services. This second course (of three) focuses on pathophysiology of neurological, psychological and cognitive diseases and conditions. Course content will address the impact of congenital and acquired conditions across the lifespan on occupational performance. The Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process will be defined and applied throughout the course. Prerequisite courses: Take OCCT-7110 .
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OCCT - 7130 Conditions in Occupational Therapy Practice III (3)
Explores the etiology and symptoms of conditions that are commonly referred for occupational therapy services. Course content will address the impact of organic and acquired conditions across the lifespan on the domains of
occupational performance. The Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process will be applied throughout the course. Third in a three-course sequence. OCCT-7120
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OCCT - 7210 Occupational Therapy Level I Fieldwork A (1)
Provides an introductory period of supervised Level I fieldwork during which the student observes and participates in the application of the Occupational Therapy Framework: Domain and Process in a behavioral health setting. Equivalent to OCCT-742. Corequisite courses: OCCT-7740 , OCCT-7742 .
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OCCT - 7220 Occupational Therapy Level I Fieldwork B (1)
Provides an introductory period of supervised fieldwork experience during which the student observes and participates in the application of the Occupational Therapy Framework: Domain and Process in a setting that serves infants/children/adolescents. Equivalent to OCCT-802. Prerequisite: take OCCT-7210 . Corequisite courses: OCCT-7810 , OCCT-7811 .
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OCCT - 7230 Occupational Therapy Level I Fieldwork C (1)
Provides an introductory period of supervised fieldwork experience during which the student observes and participates in the application of the Occupational Therapy Framework: Domain and Process in a setting that serves adults. Equivalent to OCCT-812. Prerequisite: take OCCT-7220 . Corequisite courses: OCCT-7820 , OCCT-7821 .
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OCCT - 7400 Integrative Seminar In OT (1)
Designed to bring students and faculty together using case study to integrate the work of the semester. This course is a synthesis course that is offered every semester and repeated three times. Prerequisite courses: Take OCCT-6611 OCCT-6612 .
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OCCT - 7705 Kinesiology Laboratory I (1)
This course is designed to complement Gross Anatomy and Neuropathology by providing hands on experience with the kinesiological and biomechanical principles covered in Kinesiology I. This course includes the practice and application of joint range of motion and manual muscle testing. Equivalent to OCCT-706. Prerequisite: take OCCT-6611 . Corequisite course: PHYT-6705 .
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OCCT - 7706 Kinesiology Laboratory II (1)
This course is a continuation of Kinesiology I Laboratory and provides hands on experience with kinesiological and biomechanical principles. Emphasis is placed on movement performed with the pelvis and lower extremities and its application to specific joint, region and/or whole body movement. Human posture and gait patterns are explored. Biomechanical principles and rationale are applied to understand the design, fabrication and use orthotic/prosthetic devices in client intervention. Equivalent to OCCT-716. Prerequisite: take OCCT-7705 . Corequisite course: PHYT-6715 .
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OCCT - 7707 Professional Formation III Ethics and Policy and Advocacy (2)
Emphasis on health and human service ethics, policy, leadership and advocacy issues within the occupational therapy profession. Examination of the ethical and legal implications confronting the contemporary occupational therapy practitioner. Explore the elements of advocacy with strategies for taking action in influencing public and private policy affecting health and human services. The American Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics will be examined. Prerequisite courses: Take OCCT-6706 .
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OCCT - 7715 Kinesiology I: Theory and Application for Occupational Therapy (3)
This course applies principles of biomechanics and kinesiology to understanding and analysis of movement during occupational performance. Study includes structure and function of the skeletal, muscular and neuromuscular systems, influences on normal and pathological motion and the Impact on occupational performance. Explores specific musculoskeletal regions and how they relate to therapeutic evaluation and treatment techniques employed by occupational therapists. Prerequisite: OCCT-6611 Gross Anatomy II
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OCCT - 7716 Kinesiology II: Theory and Application for OT (3)
Applied principles of biomechanics and kinesiology to understanding and analysis of movement during occupational performance. Study includes structure and function of the skeletal, muscular and neuromuscular systems, influences on normal and pathological motion and the impact on occupational performance. Explores specific musculoskeletal regions and how they relate to therapeutic evaluation and treatment techniques employed by occupational therapists. This is a continuation of OCCT-7715 . Prerequisite courses: Take OCCT-7715 .
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