ADDENDUM to the Rasmussen College Catalog 2016-2017 May 18, 2017 Prerequisite: Must be taken in the last quarter of the Nursing Program. Co-Requisite: NUR4201 Leadership, Management, and Professional Development NUR 4455 A-BSN Capstone 60 Hours, 4 Credits NUR 4455 Lecture (20 Hours, 2 Credits) NUR 4455L (40 Hours, 2 Credits) This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to synthesize and comprehensively apply and integrate theoretical and clinical experiences from their previous nursing courses. Students will use critical thinking skills and evidence-based practice to promote client centered nursing care that encompasses quality and safety. Students will plan and implement a project consistent with the professional standards of the baccalaureate nurse essentials and QSEN competencies. The capstone promotes role transformation, critical thinking and analysis, and clinical competence at the BSN preparation level. Laboratory Component The laboratory portion of this course focuses on the completion of an evidence-based clinical project showcasing BSN Essentials and QSEN competencies; reflection on, analysis, and evaluation of Professional ePortfolio content; strategies for continuing competence and lifelong learning; and Comprehensive Predictor assessment and preparation for professional licensure. Pre or Co-requisite: NUR4201 Leadership, Management, and Professional Development; and must be taken in the final quarter of the Nursing Program. NUR 4529 Public Health and Community Nursing 40 hours, 4 credits This course provides an overview of concepts and theories related to public health and community health nursing. Topics include core functions and essentials of public health, health promotion and prevention, population focused practice, community assessment, and interdisciplinary collaboration to meet diverse client needs in diverse settings. Prerequisites: NUR 3655 Transcultural Nursing; NUR 4232 Integration of Evidence-Based Practice and Research in Nursing NUR 4773 Leadership and Management in Nursing 40 hours, 4 credits This course explores leadership and management theories and concepts in nursing. Emphasis will be placed on nursing leadership roles in safety and improvement priorities in the work environment that will encourage organizational excellence. Additional topics include leadership styles, decision making, planned change, conflict resolution, communication, and outcome management/evaluation. Further focus will be placed on pertinent legal issues faced by nursing leaders and analysis of the current research pertinent to management. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all other BSN courses Co-requisite: NUR 4909 Nursing Capstone NUR 4870 Nursing Informatics 40 hours, 4 credits This course integrates nursing science, information science, computer science, and cognitive science to acquire, process, design, and disseminate knowledge. The student will explore the use of information technology applications used by health care professionals to support the delivery of health care. Students will discuss the impact informatics has on the delivery of care including: efficiency and productivity, patient safety, and confidentiality. RN to BSN and A-BSN entrance options: Prerequisite: NUR3508 Quality and Safety in Nursing Practice Pre or Co-requisite: NUR4232 Integration of Evidence- Based Practice and Research in Nursing PHT 2500 Physical Therapist Assistant Clinical I 220 hours, 8 credits This course is designed to allow for application of fundamental material learned in the classroom in the physical therapy healthcare environment. Additionally, this course will include an emphasis on coursework that focuses on topics such as documentation, data collections, theory, clinical judgment and utilization of the medical record. Students will experience Physical Therapist Assistant interventions, prioritizing responsibilities in a changing environment, applying ethical and professional behaviors as well as interaction within the PT/Physical Therapist Assistant team. Upon completion of this course, the student should have a full understanding of the role of the Physical Therapist Assistant and PT/Physical Therapist Assistant team in the clinical environment. Prerequisites: Physical Therapist Assistant Fundamentals, Principles of Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy-Lower Quarter, Principles of Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy- Upper Quarter, Principles of Neuromuscular Physical Therapy, Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice and Therapeutic Interventions PHT 2700 Physical Therapist Assistant Clinical II 370 hours, 13 credits In this clinical course, the student will learn and apply advanced strategies in developing a therapeutic alliance with clients/patients. Students will determine how to utilize health information technology, making decisions about appropriate use within the clinical environment. Students will be prepared for moral reasoning, resolving conflict and effective decision-making while practicing under the supervision of a physical therapist. Upon completion of this course, the student will be prepared for entry level practice as a physical therapist assistant. This addendum replaces all previously issued versions. Page 15 / 53
