Graduate Course Descriptions NS 501
Epidemiology and Health Promotion
This course presents health promotion and disease prevention for Master's-prepared nurses within an ecological framework. Students use epidemiological, social, biological, cultural and environmental data to draw inferences regarding the health status of populations in relation to issues such as healthcare access and health disparities. Models of health promotion and integrative healing are examined. Evidence-based risk factors for illness are identified, and self-management strategies are explored. Ethical issues that influence health outcomes are addressed. (42 theory hours) Three credits.
NS 504
Health Assessment
This core course focuses on the holistic and comprehensive health assessment of individuals from diverse populations. Its purpose is to provide a foundation for primary prevention and health promotion through appropriate screening and risk assessment. The course also includes history taking, advanced physical examination, and the introduction of laboratory assessment data. The course provides students with the opportunity to develop the comprehensive assessment skills required for advanced nursing practice and advanced education generalist roles. Case analysis is used to integrate critical thinking and develop differential diagnosis and treatment plans for clients across environments of care. All students participate in a 1-credit nursinglab, which provides an opportunity to develop comprehensive health assessment skills at an advanced level. Lab fee: TBD; approx. $120. (Prerequisite: demonstrated competency in basic health assessment prior to registration.) (28 theory hours and 28 lab hours) Three credits.
NS 505
Advanced Health Policy
This course focuses on contemporary health policy, its development and implementation, and ways in which nurses, as leaders, can influence it. Students evaluate the impact of health policy on nurses, patients, communities, healthcare delivery systems, and the nursing profession as a whole. Resource allocation, along with the socioeconomic, political, legal, and ethical factors that influence health policy are examined. (42 theory hours) Three credits.
NS 507
Role Acquisition
The focus of this course is the role of the Master's-prepared nurse as expert clinician, teacher, consultant, researcher, advocate, collaborator, and manager of systems. The change in roles from baccalaureate- to master's-prepared nurse is explored, and professional behaviors are examined. Special attention is given to advanced communication skills necessary in advanced practice nursing. Cultural and ethical issues that influence the advanced practice nursing role are addressed. Case studies are used to enhance the application of theory into practice. (28 theory hours) Two credits.
NS 508
Advanced Research and the Development of Nursing Science
This course prepares advanced nurses to identify practice problems and to critique the available evidence to discern its relevance for practice. Theoretical, methodological, and statistical concepts used in the development, implementation and evaluation of clinical research are examined. Students develop a research proposal to address a clinical question derived from a problem identified within a specific population or setting. The role of theory in framing clinical problems, shaping research, and choosing solutions is discussed. (42 theory hours) Three credits.
NS 509
Role Transition
The focus of this course surrounds the transition of nurses into the Master's-prepared nurse's role as it reflects current practice. The behaviors and skills required for these professional roles are examined, with reflection on clinical experiences acquired throughout the Master's program. Transitional issues, such as credentialing, certification, state licensure, and liability are addressed. Role negotiation and business and ethical principles are synthesized, and students learn to negotiate a Master's prepared nurse's role within the healthcare system. (14 theory hours) One credit.
NS 521
Clinical Nursing Leadership
This course provides evidence-based knowledge and skills to maximize the development of one's leadership potential in evolving and challenging health care systems. Discussion and clinical application will focus on assisting students to develop their ability to be creative, competent decision-makers, accountable, visionary, flexible, successful risk takers, change agents, conflict managers, and articulate communicators in the context of an interdisciplinary team. The intent of this course is to explore the many facets of leadership and to examine strategies that empower nurses in taking on the challenge of a leadership role in current and future healthcare settings. (Prerequisites: NS 507, NS 508, NS 540, NS 541; Corequisites: NS 504, NS 505) (28 theory hours; 84 clinical hours) Four credits
NS 522
Advanced Research & Informatics
The focus of this course is on the use of clinical data and information systems to improve evidence-based health care outcomes. Application of advanced informatics for clinical nursing will be addressed. Students will examine ways clinical and systems data may be used to design and implement a plan of care for a cohort of patients. Micro system analysis will include the application of descriptive and inferential statistics to identify relationships and associations among data elements. Nursing classification systems will be discussed. Exploration of information systems will include, but not be limited to, the electronic medical record, electronic health information, regional health information organizations (RHIOs), decision support systems, and telehealth systems.
NS 523
Quality Outcomes Management I
Students in this course will implement the interdisciplinary role of the Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL). Emphasis is placed on identifying patient outcomes and designing systems to effectively manage these outcomes. Under the mentorship of faculty and an agency preceptor, students will implement clinical and teaching interventions to promote positive patient outcomes. Using leadership and management skills students will demonstrate clinical competence through implementation of various aspects of the CNL role. Methods of evaluating patient outcomes are explored and implemented in clinical settings. Clinical conferences provide the framework for analyzing students' experiences in transitioning to the CNL role. (28 theory hrs; 84 clinical hrs)
4 credits
NS 524
Quality Oucomes Management II
Students in this immersion experience implement the interdisciplinary role of the clinical nurse leader (CNL) to design systems for the effective management and evaluation of patient outcomes across the continuum of care. Under the mentorship of faculty and an agency preceptor, students will complete, as their capstone project, an evidence-based organizational change that builds upon a clinical problem examined in previous courses. Projects will integrate best practices, principles of effective leadership and negotiation skills, utilization of information systems to evaluate patient outcomes, and theories of organizational behavior in the design of their healthcare initiative. Clinical conferences provide a venue to analyze students' experiences in transitioning to the CNL role and to explore their role in creating the future of nursing.
NS 535
Practicum in Healthcare Systems I
Practicum experiences provide students with the opportunity to apply management and nursing theory in learning-specific settings. Students meet with faculty to share experiences encountered in the work setting as they relate to the role of the nurse administrator and to review progress toward meeting objectives. The practicum experience is designed to help students integrate classroom theory in learning-specific settings including acute care, home health care, long-term care, managed care, organizations, political environments, public health, education and other environments. Faculty members work with preceptors in a collaborative arrangement to move the student toward increasing independence and accountability in practice. The student and the faculty will develop specific practicum sub-objectives to meet the needs of the student. (Prerequisites: NS 501, NS 505, NS 507, NS 508, NS 536, MG 400, MG 500, MG 503, IS 500) Pre-/Co-requisite: MK 400. (126 clinical hours) Three credits.
NS 536
Managed Care & Case Management
Students explore theories of risk management, risk identification, and prevention in a variety of healthcare systems including managed care organizations, hospital systems, office practices, urgent care centers, and behavioral health systems. The theoretical, contextual, and practical elements of managed care and case management across the continuum of care are explored. Students study performance improvement processes including program design, monitoring performance through data collection, analyzing current performance, and maintaining improvement and review requirements of accrediting agencies along with principles of practitioner credentialing, incident reporting, and documentation. Students work on a risk management or performance improvement project. (42 theory hours) Three credits.
NS 537
Practicum in Healthcare Systems II
This practicum builds upon experiences gained in NS 535 to expand student opportunities to apply nursing and healthcare management principles in a variety of settings. Students and faculty develop specific practicum sub-objectives that lead to increasing independence and accountability in practice. Students complete a capstone project that reflects critical thinking, decision-making skills, and the ability to incorporate the nursing process. The capstone is an analysis, synthesis, and utilization of knowledge from previous courses and experiences. (Prerequisite: NS 535; Pre-/Co-requisites: NS 509, MG 507) (126 clinical hours) Three credits.
NS 538
Primary Care of Adults II
This course continues its focus on the healthcare of the adolescent, adult, and older adult, particularly regarding the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, and evaluation of risk factors and problems across environments of care. Management of both the physical and behavioral mental health issues common to adult acute and chronic health problems is included. The identification of clinical management of abnormal findings generated from age-appropriate screenings and cultural assessments are addressed. Case studies depicting problems encountered from adolescence through older adulthood are discussed. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking and clinical judgment as they relate to the development of appropriate differential diagnoses and approaches to the management of problems. Nationally accepted evidence-based practice guidelines are followed. (Prerequisite: NS 542; Pre-/Co-requisite: NS 543) (42 theory hours) Three credits.
NS 540
Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology
The course focuses on the physiological processes central to biophysical and psychopathologic alterations of function across the lifespan. Analysis of physiologic responses and implications of the genome model to illness are included. Interpretation of laboratory data for patient management of acute and chronic disease is discussed. Students analyze case studies of hospitalized and primary care patient scenarios. (42 theory hours) Three credits.
NS 541
Advanced Pharmacology
This course focuses on the pharmacotherapeutic principles of drugs most commonly prescribed by advanced practice nurses and evaluated by advanced education nurses. Emphasis is placed on the process of selecting appropriate agents for therapy, and monitoring adverse drug reactions or interactions with prescription, over-the-counter and alternative therapies. The role of the advanced practice nurse and advanced education nurse in educating and counseling patients across the life span with regard to medication use is discussed. This course is designed to meet the pharmacology requirement for APRN licensure in Connecticut. (Prerequisite: NS 540) (42 theory hours) Three credits.
NS 542
Adult Health I
This course focuses on healthcare of the adolescent, adult, and older adult, particularly regarding the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, and evaluation of risk factors and problems across environments of care. Management of both the physical and behavioral mental health issues common to adult acute and chronic health problems is included. The identification and clinical management of abnormal findings generated from age-appropriate screenings and cultural assessments are addressed. Case studies depicting problems encountered from adolescence through older adulthood are discussed. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking and clinical judgment as they relate to the development of appropriate differential diagnoses and approaches to the management of problems. Nationally accepted evidence-based practice guidelines are followed. (Prerequisites: NS 501, NS 504, NS 505, NS 507, NS 508, NS 540; NS 541) (42 theory hours) Three credits.
NS 543
Practicum in Adult Health I
Students apply theoretical learning about the primary care of adults in an ambulatory primary care setting in this practicum. Under the supervision of a nurse practitioner or licensed physician, students provide primary care to adult clients from diverse populations. Clinical conferences provide an opportunity for discussion and sharing of issues encountered in the practicum as they relate to the diagnosis, treatment, management, and prevention of illness; ethical implications; and the promotion of health. The practicum and conferences illustrate and analyze the advanced practice role components of clinical practice, consultation, collaboration, and education. (Prerequisite: NS 542) (126 clinical hours) Three credits.
NS 544
Care of Child-Bearing Women & Children
This course focuses on the care of child-bearing women and children. The assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, and evaluation of risk factors and health problems of child-bearing women and children across environments of care are addressed Consideration is given to the unique needs of culturally diverse patients as well as the management of both physical and behavioral mental health manifestations commonly associated with acute and chronic health problems. The identification and clinical management of abnormal findings generated from age-appropriate assessments are a focus within this course. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking and clinical judgment as they relate to the development of appropriate differential diagnoses and approaches to the management of health problems. Nationally accepted evidence-based practice guidelines are followed. Family theory is studied, along with the impact of illness and violence on the family. (Prerequisite: NS 543; Co-requisite: NS 545) (42 theory hours) Three credits.
NS 545
Practicum in Care of Child-Bearing Women & Children
Students deliver primary care services to families of diverse backgrounds in ambulatory settings under the supervision of a nurse practitioner, certified nurse midwife, or licensed physician in this practicum. Clinical conferences provide opportunities for students to share experiences encountered in the practicum as they relate to diagnosis, treatment, management, and prevention of illness, health promotion, and risk assessment. The practicum and conference illustrate and analyze the specific advanced practice role components of research and change agent skills. (Prerequisite: NS 543; Co-requisite: NS 544) (210 clinical hours) Five credits.
NS 547
Care of At-Risk Populations
This course focuses on the complex management of health care problems experienced by special populations across the lifespan. The impact of issues such as mistreatment, abuse, homelessness, and end of life concerns on healthcare needs are examined. Students will explore issues of healthcare delivery across environments of care as they integrate all aspects of the advanced practice nurse role. A capstone project represents analysis, synthesis and utilization of knowledge from previous coursework and practica experiences. (Prerequisites: NS 539 (ANP students) or NS 545 (FNP students) Co-requisite: NS 548) (28 theory hours) Two credits.
NS 548
Practicum in Care of At-Risk Populations
Students deliver primary care services to special populations with complex health problems in a variety of settings in this practicum. Clinical conferences provide opportunities to share experiences encountered in the clinical setting as they relate to health and social problems, management, health promotion, risk assessment, and the role of the nurse practitioner providing primary healthcare services to individuals and families from special populations. The clinical experience helps students integrate advanced practice nurse role components into the clinical management of complex actual or potential health problems. Peer group discussion, faculty-preceptor collaboration, and faculty, preceptor, and self evaluations facilitate increasing independence and accountability in clinical practice. Students complete a capstone project that reflects critical thinking, decision-making skills, and the ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate. The capstone project analyzes, synthesizes, and uses knowledge from previous courses/experiences. (Pre/Co-requisite: NS 547) (210 clinical hours) Five credits.
NS 550
Psychopathology
This course examines theories and the dynamics of personality to understand influences that shape human behavior. Theories examined include cognitive, behavioral, developmental, psychodynamic and self psychology as they relate to DSM IV-TR classifications. Neurobiological bases of psychopathology are presented. (42 theory hours) Three credits.
NS 552
Mental Health Nursing of Individuals
Students are provided with an overview of individual psychotherapeutic treatment modalities across the lifespan including psychodynamic, cognitive, behavioral, self-psychology, reminiscence, art therapy, and journaling. The course emphasizes short-term therapeutic strategies and the formation of a therapeutic alliance with individuals. The course also includes alternative therapeutic modalities such as imagery, relaxation techniques, and hypnosis, as well as multicultural issues related to treatment. Ethical, legal, and ethno-cultural considerations as they relate to the treatment of individuals with psychiatric disorders are discussed. (Prerequisites: NS 501, NS 504, NS 505, NS 507, NS 508, NS 540, NS 541, NS 550, NS 559) (42 theory hours) Three credits.
NS 559
Psychiatric Assessment and Diagnosis
This course focuses on comprehensive psychiatric assessment and diagnostic skills with individuals and families experiencing acute mental health problems. Students explore the continuum of responses from stress to symptom manifestation. Therapeutic communication techniques and specific interviewing strategies for working with individuals and families in crisis and/or those seeking mental health care are examined. Ethical, legal, and ethno-cultural considerations as they relate to assessment and diagnosis of psychiatric disorders are also discussed. (Prerequisite: NS 550) (42 theory hours) Three credits.
NS 560
Practicum I: Mental Health Assessment, Diagnosis & Treatment of Individuals
This clinical course gives the student the opportunity to develop assessment, diagnostic skills, and treatment plans with individuals experiencing acute mental health problems. Students conduct comprehensive health assessments, psychiatric evaluations, triage, and crisis intervention. Clinical sites may include emergency rooms, outpatient clinics, in-patient settings, home health care and long-term care settings. Supervision is provided by the preceptor in the clinical agencies as well as by course faculty. (Pre/Co-requisite: NS 552) (168 clinical hours) Four credits.
NS 561
Mental Health Nursing of Groups and Families
This course addresses the basic tenants of group and family therapy for the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner. Students examine major concepts of group development, dynamics, and leadership techniques, as well as approaches to family (including the works of Bowen, Haley and Minuchin), with emphasis on techniques and the role of the therapist. Videotape and experiential exercises are used to enhance learning, and ethical and ethnocultural considerations are addressed. (Prerequisite: NS 560; Co-requisite: NS 562) (42 theory hours) Three credits.
NS 562
Practicum II: Mental Health Nursing of Groups & Families and Management of Individuals
This clinical course gives students the opportunity to develop skills in working with individuals, groups, and families. Focus is on ongoing mental healthcare that includes psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy. These experiences are designed to enhance student skills in assessment, diagnosis, and psychotherapy. Students co-lead groups, do individual brief psychotherapy, and work with families. Clinical sites may include a wide range of settings, such as inpatient, community mental health centers, drug rehabilitation programs, and mental health agencies. Supervision is provided by preceptors in the clinical agency, as well as by course faculty. (Prerequisite: NS 560; Pre/Co-requisite: NS 561) (210 clinical hours) Five credits.
NS 563
Primary Mental Health Nursing of At-Risk Populations
This course is designed to develop increasing independence in primary mental health nursing with an emphasis on psychopharmacology. Building on knowledge from preceding coursework, students apply theories, multifaceted treatment modalities, cultural and spiritual considerations in the management of complex and/or chronically ill special populations. Current research is examined to investigate the latest knowledge and approaches for treatment of mental health disorders. Students complete a capstone project that reflects critical thinking and decision-making based on the analysis and synthesis of knowledge from previous courses/experiences. (Prerequisite: NS 562; Co-requisites: NS 509, NS 564) (28 theory hours) Two credits.
NS 564
Practicum III: Primary Mental Health Nursing of At-Risk Populations
This final clinical course gives students the opportunity to further integrate primary mental health skills and the graduate program core content in working with vulnerable populations. Focus is on the continuous and comprehensive care necessary for the promotion of optimal mental health, prevention, and treatment of complex mental health problems and psychiatric disorders. These experiences are designed to synthesize student skills as an advanced practice psychiatric nurse. Clinical sites may include a wide range of settings, such as outpatient clinics, shelters, prisons, inpatient settings, long-term care and home health care. Supervision is provided by preceptors in the clinical agency, as well as by course faculty. (Prerequisite: NS 562; Co-requisites: NS 509, NS 563) (210 clinical hours) Five credits.
NSAN 570
Human Anatomy & Physiology for Nurse Anesthetists
This course presents an in-depth study of human anatomy and advanced physiologic principles as they relate to nurse anesthesia practice. An overview of cellular physiology and function is presented. Special attention is placed on the cardiovascular, respiratory and renal systems, as well as the normal neuroendocrine response to stress. Tests of respiratory and cardiovascular function are reviewed and their analysis discussed. Three credits.
NSAN 571
Pharmacologic Strategies in Anesthesia Practice
This course presents a comprehensive study of the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drugs utilized in anesthesia practice. Students will focus upon the mechanisms of action of inhalational anesthetics, intravenous anesthetics, and neuromuscular blocking agents. Special attention will be placed upon the comparative pharmacology of all anesthetic agents as well as their effects on all organ systems. Emphasis is on the practical applications of the anesthetic agents through case presentations and group discussion. Three credits.
NSAN 572
Basic Principles of Nurse Anesthesia Practice
This course provides an introduction to anesthesia practice. Emphasis is on pre-anesthesia assessment, patient monitoring, and management of patients receiving anesthesia. Students learn basic airway management skills, basic fluid and blood replacement calculations, and basic regional anesthesia techniques. Students also master the anesthesia machine and anesthesia breathing systems. Hands-on workshops are used to complement lecture and enhance student learning. Three credits.
NSAN 573
Chemistry & Physics for Nurse Anesthetists
This course provides a detailed discussion of basic organic, inorganic, and biochemical principles, as well as basic physical principles, as they relate to nurse anesthesia practice. Special attention is placed on the behavior of gases and gas laws, principles of diffusion, principles of laminar and turbulent flow and resistance, and the biochemical processes necessary for basic cellular function. In addition, basic principles of light and electricity are discussed with a focus on operating room safety and use of biomedical equipment. Two credits.
NSAN 574
Advanced Principles of Nurse Anesthesia Practice
Provides an in-depth presentation of the various specialties within clinical anesthesia practice. Attention is on the practical clinical considerations involved in administering anesthesia and providing appropriate patient monitoring in specialty anesthesia practice. Focus is on thoracic anesthesia, cardiac anesthesia, neuroanesthesia, obstetrical anesthesia and pediatric anesthesia. The important pathophysiology of specialty clinical case types will be presented. Issues within a specialty field will be addressed including the rationale behind current approaches in clinical case management. Three credits.
NSAN 575
Clinical Orientation/Specialty Rotations
Clinical orientation is designed to introduce the student to the hands-on basics of Nurse Anesthesia Practice. Emphasis is placed on anesthesia equipment setup and drug preparation, basic airway management skills and basic regional anesthesia skills. In addition, each student will take part in an orientation to the PACU, anesthesia pain service, anesthesia preoperative holding area, preoperative testing and respiratory therapy service. These rotations introduce the student to the adjunct hospital services necessary for the care of the patient during the perioperative period. One credit.
NSAN 576
Clinical Practicum I
Clinical Practicum I is designed for the novice practitioner to integrate academic knowledge with basic practical application. Emphasis is on basic airway management, function and use of anesthesia equipment, pre-operative assessment and evaluation, intra-operative management, and post-anesthesia management for the healthy ASA class I and II patient. Students work side by side with a certified anesthesia provider at all times. One credit.
NSAN 577
Clinical Practicum II
This clinical practicum provides experience for the beginning intermediate student practitioner who has demonstrated successful completion of clinical practicum I. Clinical Practicum II deals with the incorporation and integration of knowledge, skills and objectives for a more comprehensive and complex range of patients and surgeries. Emphasis is placed on the development of independent critical decision making skills as the student begins to gain independence in practice. One credit.
NSAN 578
Research Practicum in Nurse Anesthesia
This course provides nurse anesthesia students with the opportunity to analyze, synthesize, and apply knowledge from previous courses/experiences in the anesthesia program. Students will select an at-risk population of relevance to nurse anesthesia and identify a practice problem. Based upon a thorough review of existing literature, students will propose solutions to reduce risk and explore these solutions with the course faculty and the preceptor in their clinical setting. Students will then implement and evaluate the preferred solution and present their findings to faculty and peers. The capstone project promotes reflective critical thinking, decision-making skills, and the ability to implement the nursing process at the advanced practice nursing level. Two credits.
NSAN 579
Clinical Correlation Conference I
This purpose of this course is to provide an integrated knowledge for clinical practice and preparation for professional practice. The course will review major academic and clinical areas in anesthetic practice. Students will analyze anesthetic case management in seminar-style discussions. Two credits.
NSAN 580
Clinical Practicum III
This course provides experience for the intermediate student practitioner in order to incorporate and integrate advanced academic knowledge, clinical skills and critical decision making for a more comprehensive range of patients. At the completion of Clinical Practicum III the student will demonstrate the ability to manage the anesthesia care of the ASA class I-V and IE-VE with supervision. Student independence is encouraged as the intermediate anesthesia provider works alone with attending physicians for healthy, uncomplicated procedures and supervised for more complex cases. Two credits.
NSAN 581
Clinical Correlation Conference II
This purpose of this course is to provide an integrated knowledge for clinical practice and preparation for professional practice. The course will review major academic and clinical areas in anesthetic practice. Students will analyze anesthetic case management in seminar-style discussions. One credit.
NSAN 582
Clinical Practicum IV
This clinical practicum is designed to allow the advanced student practitioner to integrate all previously attained knowledge and clinical skills into anesthesia practice for all elective and emergency ASA class I-V patients. At the completion of Clinical Practicum IV the Advanced Student Practitioner will be able to formulate, implement and evaluate a plan for perioperative anesthesia care for adult and pediatric ASA I-V patients and ASA IE-VE patients with supervision, demonstrate critical thinking skills in a diverse range of clinical situations, including off-site anesthesia locations and as a member of the "code team", work in a collaborative effort with other members of the anesthesia and surgical care teams, exhibit ethical and professional behavior in anesthesia practice and function as a patient advocate. Two credits.
NSAN 583
Clinical Correlation Conference III
This purpose of this course is to provide an integrated knowledge for clinical practice and preparation for professional practice. The course will review major academic and clinical areas in anesthetic practice. This review will include a combination of lecturers, exams, seminar discussions and anesthetic case management discussions. Two credits.
NSAN 584
Professional Aspects of Nurse Anesthesia Practice
This course presents an in-depth study of the issues affecting professional practice of nurse anesthesia. This includes an overview of the history of nurse anesthesia practice, legal and ethical principles governing nurse anesthesia practice, negligence and malpractice, crisis management and the impaired professional, professional roles and responsibilities, professional standards of care, professional organization involvement, and regulation of professional practice. It also examines the various practice settings, reimbursement procedures, quality improvement, cultural competency, and ethical issues in decision-making. Three credits.
NSAN 585
Clinical Practicum V
This final clinical practicum is designed to allow the complex practitioner to demonstrate the integration of all previous knowledge, skills and objectives, for the anesthetic management of all ASA I-V and ASA IE-IVE patients. At the completion of Clinical Practicum V the student will be able to function as an independent practitioner and will have met all of the requirements in order to sit for the national certification examination. The complex practitioner will be able to formulate, implement and evaluate a plan for perioperative anesthesia care for adult and pediatric ASA I-V and ASA IE-VE patients, demonstrate critical thinking skills in all clinical situations and patient care venues, work in a collaborative effort with other members of the anesthesia and surgical care team, function as a team leader and collaborative member in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and exhibit ethical and professional behavior in anesthesia practice. Two credits.
NS 598
Independent Study in Nursing
Through individually designed projects or activities, students work with a faculty member to study a specific area in depth. (Prerequisite: permission of the instructor and dean.) One to five credits.
School of Business Courses:
IS 500
Information Systems
This course provides a managerial perspective on information systems and technologies and their enabling roles in business strategies and operations. Case studies are used to facilitate discussions of practical applications and issues involving strategic alignments of organizations, resource allocation, integration, planning, and cost/benefit/performance analysis. Information technology software and tools, such as Group Support Systems (GSS), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), and eCommerce are used at appropriate points during the course. (Prerequisite: Competency in basic office software; e.g., Microsoft Office.) (42 theory hours) Three credits.
MG 400
Organizational Behavior
This course examines micro-level organizational behavior theories as applied to organizational settings. Topics include motivation, leadership, job design, interpersonal relations, group dynamics, communication processes, organizational politics, career development, and strategies for change at the individual and group levels. The course uses an experiential format to provide students with a simulated practical understanding of these processes in their respective organizations. Three credits.
MG 500
Managing People for Competitive Advantage
This course focuses on effectively managing people in organizations by emphasizing the critical links between strategy, leadership, organizational change and human resource management. It is premised on the goal of assisting students from all functions - finance, marketing, engineering, accounting - to become leaders who can motivate and mobilize their people to focus on strategic goals. Topics such as the strategic importance of people, leading organizational change, corporate social responsibility, implementing successful mergers and acquisitions, and fundamentals of HR practices are discussed, interweaving management theory with real world practice. Class sessions are a combination of case discussions, experiential exercises, and lectures. (42 theory hours) Three credits.
MG 503
Legal and Ethical Environment of Business
This course helps students be more responsible and effective managers of the gray areas of business conduct that call for normative judgment and action. The course is designed to develop skills in logical reasoning, argument and the incorporation of legal, social, and ethical considerations into decision-making. The course teaches the importance of legal and ethical business issues and enables students to make a difference in their organizations by engaging in reasoned consideration of the normative aspects of the firm. Using the case method, the course provides an overview of current topics, including the legal process, corporate governance, employee rights and responsibilities, intellectual property and technology, and the social responsibility of business to its various stakeholders. (42 theory hours) Three credits.
MG 507
Negotiations and Dispute Resolution
This course uses the theories of negotiation and alternative dispute resolution, along with extensive experiential exercises, to build individual negotiation skills and to help students manage disputes from a business perspective. The course emphasizes ways of managing both internal and external disputes. Prerequisite: MG 500. (42 theory hours) Three credits.
MK 400
Marketing Management
This course examines analytical and managerial techniques that apply to the marketing function, with an emphasis on the development of a conceptual framework necessary to plan, organize, direct, and control the product, and strategies for promotion, distribution, and pricing strategies of the firm. The course also considers the relationship of marketing to other units within the firm. (42 theory hours) Three credits.
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