ADDENDUM to the Rasmussen College Catalog 2018-2019 June 27, 2019 settings, including critical care, medical emergencies, and disasters. The clinical component provides students with opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in healthcare settings. Prerequisite: NUR 2502 Multidimensional Care III NUR 3306 Integration of Genetics and Genomics into Ethical Nursing Practice 40 hours, 4 credits In this course, student explore the multidimensional components of genetics and genomics in nursing practice. Student design an evidence-based plan of care inclusive of findings from a focused genetic and genomic assessment. Influences of legal and governmental policies are integrated into the pursuit of ethical advocacy for at-risk individuals and populations. Prerequisite: None NUR 3472 Emerging Healthcare Technologies and Innovation 40 hours, 4 credits In this course, the numerous roles of the Nurse Informaticist are explored, including social, legal, and ethical components. Strategies to integrate principles of quality and safety with innovative technology are compared. Innovative technology to inform data-driven, valid decisions is integrated into healthcare delivery based on the technology lifecycle. Prerequisite: None NUR 3561 Practice Excellence Through Innovation 20 hours, 2 credits This course is designed to examine the innovative process and develop creative ideas that may transform healthcare. Emphasis is placed on identifying traits of innovators and sources for innovation. Students create innovative healthcare proposals and disseminate the key components. Pre- or co-requisite: NUR 3472 Emerging Healthcare Technologies and Innovation NUR 3643 Research and Theory 50 hours, 5 credits This course provides an introduction to nursing theory development and research along with an emphasis on the works of selected prominent nursing theorists. Additionally, students examine principles of the research process to support the evaluation and utilization of nursing research. Associations between nursing research, theory, and evidence-based practice are explored. Students propose a solution to integrate evidence-based findings into nursing practice. Prerequisite: STA 3215 Inferential Statistics and Analytics NUR 3738 Integrative Nursing 40 hours, 4 credits This course contributes to the development of knowledge regarding holistic health, with an emphasis on nursing practice and research for the advancement of healthcare. Students gain an authentic expression of holistic knowledge they can apply to their practice and personal health. This course examines holistic principles and evidence-based approaches to promote patient-centered care. Students explore the role of science in promoting holistic care while exploring the safety and efficacy of complementary and integrative therapies. Prerequisite: None NUR 3894 Contemporary Issues in Nursing 40 hours, 4 credits This course explores current issues affecting nursing practice. Focus is placed on how healthcare concerns shape and guide nursing practice. Topics discussed in this course reflect a dynamic healthcare environment inclusive of communicable diseases, healthcare policy, ethical concerns, cultural and social issues, information technology, and nurse staffing. Prerequisite: None NUR 3907 Scholarly Communication in Nursing 40 hours, 4 credits This course prepares students to develop professional scholarly communication in the context of nursing. This course focuses on effectively communicating scholarly information in various formats, including written, visual, and verbal, to prepare for dissemination to the community. Prerequisite: None NUR 4153 Clinical Reasoning and Clinical Judgement 50 hours, 5 credits In this course, the processes involved in transformation of learned knowledge and skills into active nursing practice are examined. Situated cognition is integrated with multiple modes of inquiry to support modification of clinical judgement. Students determine lifelong strategies to refine assimilation of external and internal cues as precursors to reliable transition from knowing to doing. Prerequisite: None NUR 4244 Public Health Nursing 90 hours, 5 credits NUR 4244 Lecture (30 hours, 3 credits) NUR 4244LL Clinical (60 hours, 2 credits) In this course, students examine the foundations of community and public health nursing. The impacts of cultural influence, health determinants, and governing policy for public health are explored. Students collaborate with community partners to identify needs and design solutions. The clinical component provides students with opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge and practice population-based care. This addendum modifies catalog content as indicated, and supersedes all previous addenda. Page 13 / 47
