NUR 4130 – Professional Nursing Practice
Online only class
A variety of professional, historical, theoretical, ethical, and health related issues relevant to contemporary nursing are discussed. Students will use a variety of professional tools such as in-class forums to debate relevant health care issues, the resume, a portfolio, and template for a project proposal for enhancement of professional development.
NUR 4030 – Nursing Case Management
This course focuses on innovative, integrated nursing case and care management models within the context of assessment, planning, implementation, collaboration, negotiation, and evaluation. The critical competencies and strategies in managing risk and legal liabilities, seeking and obtaining interdisciplinary support, coordination of services across placement settings, and client and caregiver education are discussed. An emphasis will be on the strategies effective in the management of care for diverse populations in urban settings. Students will discuss functions and issues in evolving role demands, opportunities, and responsibilities of the nurse case manager.
NUR 4090 – Geriatrics
Online Only
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the needs of older adults within health care settings and in the community. Students will acquire a conceptual foundation for evidence-based gerontological nursing practice. The course builds upon the student’s knowledge of nursing. This course focuses on the interactions among aging, disease, functional ability, the environment, and health disparities of older adults. Discussions will include health promotion practices as recommended by Healthy People 2020.
