ADDENDUM to the Rasmussen College Catalog 2020-2021 January 29, 2021 technology as the student works with public health experts to improve population health outcomes. Prerequisite: NGR 7892 Essentials of Healthcare Policy NGR 8732 Public Health and Policy II 110 hours, 5 credits NGR 8732 Lecture (20 hours, 2 credits) NGR 8732LL Clinical (90 hours, 3 credits) This course provides a catalyst for students to comprehend, formulate, and disseminate healthcare policy. Students are prepared to support the development, implementation, and evaluation of health policy. The impact of the political process on access and delivery of healthcare and the quality and safety of healthcare at the local, national, and global levels is explored. The required 90 hours of practice experience supports the development and implementation of public health policy, programs, and services within an interdisciplinary team. Prerequisite: NGR 8731 Public Health and Policy I NGR 8768 Professional Identity Development 80 hours, 4 credits NGR 8768 Lecture (20 hours, 2 credits) NGR 8768LL Clinical (60 hours, 2 credits) This course focuses on the professional identity development of a practice-focused nurse scholar. Students develop strategies for the internalization of core values and perspectives integral to the nursing profession. There is an emphasis on developing skills needed to role model attributes of a resilient, practice-focused scholar in today’s ever-changing healthcare environment. The required 60 hours of practice experience provides students the opportunity to begin developing a professional identity as a DNP prepared nurse. Prerequisite: none NGR 8911 DNP Project I 130 hours, 5 credits NGR 8911 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credit) NGR 8911LL Clinical (120 hours, 4 credits) In this course, students develop and present a proposed DNP project through scholarly written and oral communication. The proposal includes an overview of the practice problem, a critical appraisal of the evidence, the theoretical framework selected, and a plan for implementation and evaluation of the proposed DNP project. The required 120 hours of practice experience provides students the opportunity to apply newly-acquired skills and knowledge to the practice setting as they develop the proposed project. Project topics relate to the student’s unique area of nursing practice and aim to translate evidence into practice to improve health outcomes. Prerequisite: Must have completed a total of 640 post- baccalaureate clinical hours NGR 8912 DNP Project II 130 hours, 5 credits NGR 8912 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credit) NGR 8912LL Clinical (120 hours, 4 credits) In this course, students implement the approved DNP project plan under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Students apply knowledge and skills to address the ethical, legal, financial, and organizational aspects of the DNP project as they implement a practice change to improve health outcomes. The required 120 hours of practice experience provides students the opportunity to apply newly acquired skills and knowledge to the practice setting while implementing their DNP project. Prerequisite: NGR 8911 DNP Project I NGR 8913 DNP Project III 130 hours, 5 credits NGR 8913 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credit) NGR 8913LL Clinical (120 hours, 4 credits) In this course, students complete a culminating DNP project grounded in implementation science and reflective of the dynamic healthcare environment. Students present and defend the completed DNP project through a scholarly paper and an oral on-site presentation. The final product reflects advanced knowledge and skills acquired to translate evidence into practice, impact organizations and systems, and apply evidence-based practice to improve health outcomes of individuals, families, or populations. The required 120 hours of practice experience provides the opportunity to apply newly acquired skills and knowledge to the practice setting. Prerequisite: NGR 8912 DNP Project II PHC 5030 Epidemiology for Public Health Professionals 40 hours, 4 credits In this course, students are introduced to epidemiological concepts. Students learn a variety of exposure-disease models related to disease pathways and occurrence prevention. Students learn the strengths and weaknesses of observational, qualitative, and clinical study designs. Students develop skills to assess the scope and magnitude of the risk factors that influence the health of a community. Prerequisite: None PHC 5103 Essentials of Public Health 40 hours, 4 credits This course includes introduction of public health concepts, overview of historical aspects of public health, and advances in the field of public health. Students learn models and tools that aid in the design of programs that promote healthy behaviors. Students understand the mission and the goals of public health, evaluate global health initiatives, and are introduced to the roles and responsibilities of various careers in this field. Prerequisite: None This addendum modifies catalog content as indicated, and supersedes all previous addenda. Page 25 / 42