rasmussen.edu | 888-5-RASMUSSEN COURSE DESCRIPTIONS NGR5100 Advanced Pharmacology 40 hours, 4 credits This course expands 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. Pre- or co-requisite: Successful completion of a 3000-level or higher statistics course taken within the past five years NGR5101 Research and Evidence-Based Practice 40 hours, 4 credits In this course, students examine the research process and various research methods for advanced nursing practice. Students learn the skills necessary to conduct a rigorous critical appraisal of evidence. Statistical methods and data analysis for interpreting research results along with generating recommendations based on the evidence are discussed. Prerequisite: None NGR5149 Advanced Pathophysiology Across the Lifespan 40 hours, 4 credits This course prepares students to integrate advanced knowledge of pathophysiology to distinguish normal from abnormal processes across the life span. Students synthesize principles of genetics, epigenetics, and cultural responsiveness to improve health outcomes. Students have the opportunity to evaluate pathophysiologic concepts by body system in the context of advanced nursing practice. Prerequisite: None NGR5172 Advanced Pharmacology Across the Lifespan 40 Hours, 4 Credits This course provides in-depth knowledge of advanced pharmacology and the financial, policy, and technology implications surrounding pharmacotherapeutics. Students analyze pharmaceutical agents by body system to improve health outcomes across the life span. Students have the opportunity to evaluate advanced pharmacologic concepts within the context of advanced nursing practice. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: NGR5149 Advanced Pathophysiology Across the Lifespan NGR5200 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 different 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 NGR5300 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 judgment, and collaboration with the inter- professional team. Prerequisite: None NGR5400 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 NGR5800 Leading Healthcare Transformation 40 hours, 4 credits This course introduces students to advanced nursing leadership with an emphasis on policy development, quality improvement strategies, and healthcare accessibility and availability. Students are prepared for opportunities to lead change that impact the profession of nursing. Prerequisite: None NGR6000 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- or co-requisite NGR6050 Nursing Education in the Classroom 60 hours, 4 credits In this course, students explore 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. Prerequisites: Completion of all 5000-level courses; NGR6701 The Role of the Nurse Educator NGR6100 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 5000-level courses NGR6117 Leadership and Management in Advanced Nursing Practice 80 hours, 4 credits In this course, students expand their knowledge and skills required to be effective nurse leaders, 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 5000-level courses; NGR6100 The Business Side of Nursing; NGR6250 Meaningful Communication and Collaboration; NGR6801 Advanced Nursing Leadership NGR6150 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. Prerequisites: Completion of all 5000-level courses; NGR6701 The Role of the Nurse Educator NGR6200 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 for students and clients. Teaching and learning strategies for classroom, clinical, and direct-client care 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 promote a safe, effective, and positive learning environment. Students develop teaching/learning/evaluation plans for client- based and academic settings. Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses, except The Impact of Ethics on Decision-Making in Healthcare, which is a pre- or co-requisite NGR6250 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 5000-level courses NGR6300 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. Prerequisites: Completion of all 5000-level courses; NGR6701 The Role of the Nurse Educator NGR6400 Innovative Teaching and Assessment Strategies 80 hours, 4 credits This course prepares students to expand the knowledge and skills required to be a competent, enthusiastic nurse educator in a clinical setting. It places the focus on integration and appraisal of transformative teaching and assessment strategies within a community of practice. The required 45 hours of direct client care practicum experience provides students the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills at an advanced nursing practice level to impact client outcomes. Students have the opportunity to refine and deliver a teaching/learning/evaluation plan focused on improving health outcomes. Pre- or co-requisite: Transforming the Experience of Learning NGR6450 Scholarship of Teaching 80 hours, 4 credits This course prepares students to develop and implement strategies for scholarship, service, and leadership within the educational setting. The focus of the course is to explore the many roles and responsibilities of the nurse educator and to provide the students with an opportunity to select and operationalize aspects of the nurse educator role. The required 45 hours of practicum experience provides students the opportunity to develop and apply newly acquired knowledge and skills at an advanced nursing practice level. Pre- or co-requisite: Curriculum Design and Program Evaluation NGR6500 The Art of Leadership 40 hours, 4 credits This course evaluates nursing leadership and places emphasis on the application of advanced skills to effectively engage and collaborate to lead change. Topics covered will focus on role transformation, strategic visioning, contemporary approaches, decision-making tools, emotional intelligence techniques, and change strategies. This course will prepare students for opportunities to lead change and transform the profession of nursing. Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses, except The Impact of Ethics on Decision-Making in Healthcare, which is a pre- or co-requisite NGR6600 The Science of Nursing Administration 40 hours, 4 credits In this course, students explore the many facets of healthcare administration. Skills of economic and operations management, human resources, project management, and performance management are explored and applied in various health systems scenarios. Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses, except The Impact of Ethics on Decision-Making in Healthcare, which is a pre- or co-requisite 114 ALL CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY ADDENDUM
