ADDENDUM to the Rasmussen College Catalog 2020-2021 January 29, 2021 NGR 6050 Nursing Education in the Classroom 60 hours, 4 credits In this course, the student explores the theoretical underpinnings of teaching strategies, assessment, and evaluation in the classroom setting. Emphasis is on developing and implementing strategies used to enhance achievement of learning outcomes. The practicum component of this course focuses on the role of the nurse educator with the application of creative teaching strategies. During this experience, students will integrate innovative teaching strategies to be successful in the classroom setting. Prerequisite: Completion of all 5XXX-level courses; NGR 6701 The Role of the Nurse Educator NGR 6100 The Business Side of Nursing 40 hours, 4 credits This course provides the opportunity for students to evaluate healthcare economics as an essential component of their role as a nursing leader. Students 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 5XXX-level courses NGR 6117 Leadership and Management in Advanced Nursing Practice 80 hours, 4 credits In this course students expand their knowledge and skills required to be an effective nurse leader, with a focus on integration and appraisal strategies within a community of practice. The indirect-care practicum experience provides students the opportunity to utilize newly developed leadership knowledge and skills at an advanced nursing practice level. Prerequisite: Completion of all 5XXX-level courses NGR 6150 Nursing Education in the Clinical Setting 60 hours, 4 credits This course focuses on the role of the clinical nurse educator. Emphasis is placed on developing and implementing teaching and learning strategies that support learning in the clinical setting. The practicum component of this course focuses on application of creative teaching strategies in the clinical environment. During this experience, students will integrate innovative teaching strategies to be successful educators in the healthcare setting. Prerequisite: Completion of all 5XXX-level courses; NGR 6050 Nursing Education in the Classroom NGR 6250 Meaningful Communication and Collaboration 40 hours, 4 credits This course focuses on the importance of communication and building effective relationships to effectively lead within a community of practice. Personal leadership awareness, role modeling, and shared decision-making are discussed. Students learn about the art of influencing behaviors, crucial conversations, and consensus building in advanced nursing leadership. Prerequisite: Completion of all 5XXX-level courses NGR 6300 Curriculum Design and Program Evaluation 40 hours, 4 credits This course focuses on curriculum design, development, and program evaluations that align with evidence-based nursing education strategies and national guidelines and standards. Current impacts, trends, and innovations in creating sustainable nursing education programs are examined. Prerequisite: Completion of all 5XXX-level courses; NGR 6701 The Role of the Nurse Educator NGR 6701 The Role of the Nurse Educator 40 hours, 4 credits In this course, students learn the foundations of the nurse educator role. Attributes that foster positive learning environments and factors influencing nursing education are discussed. Evidence-based strategies based on educational theory, scholarship, and service are emphasized. Prerequisite: Completion of all 5XXX-level courses NGR 6703 Advanced Nursing Practice 60 hours, 4 credits This course provides an opportunity for students to engage in a graduate level, direct-care practicum integrating newly acquired advanced nursing knowledge into practice. The experience is designed to allow the graduate nursing student to integrate cognitive learning with the affective and psychomotor domains of advanced nursing practice. There is an emphasis on developing a deeper understanding of the nursing profession based on reflective practices as students continue to develop their own plans for lifelong learning and professional identity development. Prerequisite: None NGR 6716 Simulation in Healthcare 40 hours, 4 credits This course focuses on best practices for simulation-based education (SBE). Ethical and legal issues related to simulation based education are examined to promote safe, quality simulation experiences. Students have the opportunity to evaluate and design components of simulation experiences, systems, and operations. Prerequisite: Completion of all 5XXX-level courses; NGR 6820 Healthcare Technology NGR 6801 Advanced Nursing Leadership 40 hours, 4 credits This course focuses on the knowledge, skills, and abilities that guide advanced nursing leadership. Topics include This addendum modifies catalog content as indicated, and supersedes all previous addenda. Page 22 / 42