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NURS 4010 Principles of Nursing Leadership
(3-0-3)
This course
focuses principles of leadership and management as a professional
registered nurse. There will be exploration of roles, traits, and contributions of
nurse leaders in clinical and managerial positions. Aspects of problem solving,
effective communication, conflict resolution, decision-making, and team building
are explored. The course is designed to assist in leadership self-awareness and
encourage students to explore Transformational Leadership qualities. An
analysis of trends and issues occurring in today’s workforce will assist students in
exercising leadership skills.
Prerequisites: Admission to RN to BSN Completion program
Corequisites: NURS 4015
Offered: Summer, Spring
NURS 4015 Leadership Practicum
(0-6-2)
This course
focuses principles of leadership and management as a professional
registered nurse. There will be exploration of roles, traits, and contributions of
nurse leaders in clinical and managerial positions. Aspects of problem solving,
effective communication, conflict resolution, decision-making, and team building
are explored. The course is designed to assist in leadership self-awareness and
encourage students to explore Transformational Leadership qualities. An
analysis of trends and issues occurring in today’s workforce will assist students in
exercising leadership skills.
Prerequisites: Admission to RN to BSN Completion program
Corequisites: NURS 4010
Offered: Summer, Spring
NURS 4400 Community Health Nursing
(3-0-3)
This course provides a foundation in the practice of promoting and preserving the
health of populations. The adult learner will apply knowledge and skills from
nursing and the public health sciences to focus on health promotion and health
maintenance of individuals, families, and groups within the community. Students
will identify opportunities to provide health care to clients in a variety of settings
based on concepts of client-centered care, teamwork and collaboration,
evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety and informatics.
Prerequisites: NURS 3200
Corequisites: NURS 4415
Offered: Spring, Summer
NURS 4415 Community Health Practicum
(0-6-2)
This is a clinical course taken with Community Health Nursing. This course
provides a foundation in the practice of promoting and preserving the health of
populations. The student will apply knowledge and skills from nursing and the
public health sciences to focus on health promotion and health maintenance of
individuals, families and groups within the community. Students will identify
opportunities to provide health care to clients in a variety of settings based on
concepts of client-centered care, team work and collaboration, evidence-based
practice, quality improvement, safety and informatics. Students will participate in
60 hours of precepted practice in the clinical setting. Clinical experiences occur
in a variety of public health and community-oriented settings and provide
opportunities for population based nursing practice with vulnerable populations.
Prerequisites: NURS 3200
Corequisites: NURS 4400
Offered: Spring, Summer
