ADDENDUM to the Rasmussen University Catalog and Student Handbook 2021-2022 June 30, 2022 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Add the following course descriptions CIS 2990C Software Application Development Capstone 50 hours, 3 credits In this course, students will apply what they have learned throughout the program to a real-world, business- oriented problem. The final project requires students to analyze a business case, design a solution, and implement that solution. This project integrates critical thinking, analysis, planning, and communication skills. Prerequisite: Expected to be the final lower-level core course completed in the student’s final quarter CNT1020C Networking Fundamentals for Programmers 40 hours, 3 credits In this course, students will learn the basics of network architectures, the OSI model, common Internet protocols, and IP addressing. They will analyze network communications and transmissions and identify common distributed architectures such as peer-to-peer, client-server, and cloud computing and its deployment and service modules. Security strategies and protocols will be covered as well as network connectivity issues and troubleshooting techniques. Prerequisite: None HIM4121 Privacy and Security in Health Information 40 hours, 4 credits This course provides an in-depth analysis of strategies relating to privacy and security in healthcare. Topics covered include organizational requirements under HIPAA pertaining to policies, procedures, release of information, and mandated reporting. Students learn how to safeguard patient information through various security measures, as well as the implications when a patient's rights have been violated. Prerequisite: Program Admission NGR6001 Foundations of Family Nurse Practitioner Practice 30 hours, 3 credits In this course students are introduced to the role, scope, and standards of practice of the family nurse practitioner. Topics covered include the foundations of diagnostic reasoning and strategies to integrate theory and current evidence to guide person-centered primary care of the family. Students also analyze how legal, ethical, social, cultural, and global factors impact primary healthcare across the lifespan. Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses NGR6011 Foundations of Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Practice 30 hours, 3 credits In this course students are introduced to the role, scope, and standards of practice of the adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner. Topics covered include the foundations of diagnostic reasoning and strategies to integrate theory and current evidence to guide person- centered primary care of the adult-gerontology primary care population. Students also analyze how legal, ethical, social, cultural, and global factors impact primary healthcare of patients ranging in age from young adult to frail elderly. Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses NGR6021 Foundations of Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Practice 30 hours, 3 credits In this course students are introduced to the role, scope, and standards of practice of the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner. Topics covered include the foundations of diagnostic reasoning and strategies to integrate theory and current evidence to guide person- centered pediatric primary care. Students analyze how legal, ethical, social, cultural, and global factors, including social determinants of health, impact primary healthcare of pediatric patients ranging from birth to young adult. Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses NGR6036 Advanced Diagnostic Techniques 40 hours, 2 credits NUR6036 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credit) NUR6036LL Clinical (30 hours, 1 credit) This course and practicum experience provide an opportunity for students to apply newly acquired knowledge and skills as they participate in the evaluation, treatment, and management of patients seeking primary care services. Although practicum experiences may include patients across the lifespan, there is a focus on caring for pediatric and young adult patients. Students apply the knowledge of advanced assessment and diagnostic reasoning to formulate treatment plans for pediatric and young adult primary care patients. Emphasis is placed on the identification of signs and symptoms of disorders, selecting treatments and pharmacological interventions, inclusive of health This addendum modifies catalog content as indicated, and supersedes all previous addenda. Page 12 / 57
