ADDENDUM to the Rasmussen College Catalog 2016-2017 May 18, 2017 relationship to evidence-based practice. Selected research designs and methodologies, along with statistical analyses, which are used to advance nursing knowledge, are examined. Prerequisite: Must be taken during a student's first quarter Prerequisite or Co-requisite: Successful completion of a 3000-level or higher statistics course, taken within the past five years NGR 5100 Advanced Pharmacology 40 hours, 4 credits This course expands the students' knowledge of the principles of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacotherapeutics for broad categories of agents used in the treatment of physiologic changes that occur within the human body. It prepares graduate level nurses to accurately describe, administer, and educate clients regarding appropriate and safe medication regimens. Learning experiences are integrated to provide students the opportunity to synthesize the knowledge and application of pharmacological theory while incorporating physical, psychosocial, developmental, and cultural considerations within the communities we serve. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: Successful completion of a 3000-level or higher statistics course, taken within the past five years NGR 5200 Advanced Pathophysiology 40 hours, 4 credits This course provides in-depth knowledge necessary to distinguish normal physiology and alterations produced by injury and disease. Students gain a higher level of knowledge and understanding of normal physiologic and pathological phenomena and develop clinical reasoning skills that are essential for advanced clinical assessments and understanding differential diagnoses and therapeutic decision-making. Students examine the etiology, pathogenesis, developmental and environmental influences, along with the clinical manifestations, of alterations in health that impact individuals and communities on a local and global level. Prerequisite: none NGR 5300 Advanced Holistic Health Assessment 40 hours, 4 credits This course builds on knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and assessment skills previously attained in undergraduate nursing education. Emphasis is placed on the application of advanced assessment techniques, performing focused and comprehensive health assessments, critical thinking, clinical reasoning and judgement, and collaboration with the inter-professional team. Prerequisite: none NGR 5400 The Impact of Ethics on Decision-Making in Healthcare 40 hours, 4 credits This course provides an opportunity for students to assess ethical and legal issues that impact nurses at the forefront of healthcare. Through the identification and analysis of ethical theories and principles, students explore current issues that impact professional nursing and global healthcare. Students will compare and contrast decision making models that influence clients and communities. Prerequisite: none NGR 6000 The Art of Influencing Policy 40 hours, 4 credits This course examines the processes of influencing and forming healthcare policy by reviewing the history, theory, structure, and process of policymaking in a variety of settings. Students will identify and analyze healthcare policy at a variety of levels; institutional, local, state, and national. Students will understand the implications of economic, ethical, and social policy decisions and how they impact healthcare. Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses, except The Impact of Ethics on Decision-Making in Healthcare, which is a Pre-Requisite or Co-Requisite. NGR 6100 The Business Side of Nursing 40 hours, 4 credits This course provides the opportunity for students to analyze healthcare economics as an important intrinsic part of their role as a nursing leader. Students will analyze a budget and business plan using a variety of methods to challenge or support allocations, while utilizing a systematic framework to support healthcare decisions. Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses, except The Impact of Ethics on Decision-Making in Healthcare, which is a Pre-Requisite or Co-Requisite. NGR 6900 MSN Capstone 40 hours, 4 credits The capstone course provides an opportunity for students to integrate experiential learning and new behaviors when synthesizing strategies to resolve issues present in advanced nursing. This course prepares students to demonstrate mastery of complex information required to innovate, lead, and utilize best evidence when championing change for positive outcomes. Prerequisite: Must be taken during a student’s final quarter NGR 6200 Transforming the Experience of Learning 40 hours, 4 credits This course focuses on the integration of theory and evidence to transform student learning and assessment. Teaching and learning strategies for classroom and clinical instruction using conventional methods and innovative technology are explored along with appropriate methods of evaluation. Self-reflection is used to foster the development of professional and personal traits which This addendum replaces all previously issued versions. Page 7 / 53
