2022–2023 CATALOG AND STUDENT HANDBOOK COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 135 NUR4244 Public Health Nursing 90 hours, 5 credits NUR4244 Lecture (30 hours, 3 credits) NUR4244LL 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. Pre- or corequisite (Standard Entrance and Second Degree A-BSN only): NUR2502 Multidimensional Care III NUR4327 Influence of Policy, Finance, and Law on Healthcare 40 hours, 4 credits In this course, students examine the dynamics of health policy, economics, and legal influences on nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on political action, policy creation, economic considerations, regulatory environments, and legal implications. Students select and appraise strategies to reduce risk of litigation related to errors in judgment and practice. Prerequisite (Standard Entrance and Second Degree A-BSN only): NUR2356 Multidimensional Care I NUR4590 Professional Identity of the Nurse Leader 80 hours, 5 credits NUR4590 Lecture (35 hours, 3.5 credits) NUR4590LL Clinical (45 hours, 1.5 credits) In this course, components of leadership and management are examined. Students integrate leadership and management principles into data-driven decisions impacting complex microsystems and macrosystems of healthcare delivery. Innovative strategies to facilitate meaningful change are examined with a focus on outcomes aligned with quality improvement processes. Students explore the evolution of professional identity inclusive of integrity, advocacy, leadership, and commitment to safe, effective, evidence-based nursing practice. The clinical component provides students with opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in healthcare settings. Pre- or corequisite: NUR4153 Clinical Reasoning and Clinical Judgment NUR4681 Global Health 40 hours, 4 credits In this course, students explore the foundations of global health, including the components of epidemiology. The impact of global disease surveillance processes is examined, and strategies to control emerging healthcare concerns are developed. A critique of access to global healthcare is discussed, with an emphasis on high-risk and vulnerable populations. Students gain perspective regarding methods to integrate social determinants and human rights concerns into global health planning. Pre- or corequisite: NUR4244 Public Health Nursing NUR4756 Transition to Practice 90 hours, 5 credits NUR4756 Lecture (30 hours, 3 credits) NUR4756LL Clinical (60 hours, 2 credits) In this course, students collaborate within intraprofessional and interprofessional teams, integrating principles of leadership and professional identity to provide comprehensive, evidence- based, multidimensional nursing care. Complex medical surgical cases are examined from multiple perspectives as students integrate assessment data to design innovative solutions. Students apply principles of clinical reasoning and clinical judgment to demonstrate benchmarks associated with preparation for the NCLEX-RN®. The clinical component provides students with opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in healthcare settings. Prerequisite: NUR2755 Multidimensional Care IV Pre- or corequisite: NUR4590 Professional Identity of the Nurse Leader NUR4922 Bachelor of Science in Nursing Capstone 40 hours, 4 credits In this course, students synthesize concepts of professionalism, ethics, research, quality and safety, leadership, emerging technologies, healthcare policies, and population and global health into strategies supporting practice excellence and sound clinical judgment. Emphasis in this culminating course is on the creation of a therapeutic environment for self and client. Evidence-based findings support decisions and inform nursing practice. Prerequisite: Must be completed in student’s final quarter PGY1300C Digital Photography and Image Editing 40 hours, 3 credits This course provides an introduction to the techniques and theories of digital photography, with an emphasis on photographs telling a story or emphasizing a subject or product. The course covers pre- visualization, composition, image capture, and digital manipulation and final output. Students will learn to appreciate and use photography as part of the communication process of design. Pre- or corequisite: GRA1700C Elements and Principles of Graphic Design PHA1500 Structure and Function of the Human Body 40 hours, 4 credits This course provides a working knowledge of the structure and function of the human body. A general introduction to cells and tissues is followed by study of the anatomy and physiology of the skeletal and muscular systems. The student is introduced to the nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive, and endocrine systems. Prerequisite: In programs that specifically require this course, it must be completed by the end of the student’s second quarter; otherwise None. PHC4305 Practices and Policies in Public Health 40 hours, 4 credits This course is designed to examine the various aspects of public health practices and policies. Explores the concepts of planning, implementing, and evaluating health education programs. This course will also explore the process of policy development from conception to implementation, as well as ethical issues that often confront health educators. Prerequisite: None PHC5030 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 PHC5103 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 PHC5374 Environmental Health and Emergency Preparedness 40 hours, 4 credits In this course, students learn principles of environmental health. Topics discussed include exposure assessment, environmental and occupational hazards, risk management, and disaster management. Students learn the impact environmental laws and regulatory guidelines have on global health. Prerequisite: None PHC5441 Social Determinants of Health 40 hours, 4 credits This course presents students with an overview of social determinants of health within local, national, and global populations. Students learn how to develop strategies to mitigate health disparities as well as the impact determinants have on health outcomes. Students learn the impacts that bias, cultural competency, and health literacy have on the health outcomes of diverse groups. Prerequisite: None PHC5470 Principles of Health Behavior 40 hours, 4 credits This course studies basic principles of behavior analysis and identifies areas of public health in which these principles are used. Health behavior models for culturally appropriate and theory- driven individual and community-based behavior change interventions are examined. Students analyze literature and health belief models to develop, implement, and evaluate health behavior interventions within new or existing health promotion programs. Prerequisite: None PHC6117 Public Health Leadership 40 hours, 4 credits This course utilizes the Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals as the framework for self-assessment, designing a personal and professional leadership development plan, and identifying mentors and professional resources for growth. Topics include leadership strategies for interprofessional group cohesion, conflict management, and dealing with difficult people. Students examine various approaches to addressing cultural and diversity issues among work groups and in addressing various community audiences. Prerequisite: None PHC6517 Public Health Administration, Governance, and Management 40 hours, 4 credits This course focuses on the organization of public health systems, the policies governing these systems, and the delivery programs at the local, state, and federal levels. This course explores communication strategies that emphasize cultural awareness and diverse population initiatives. Topics covered include public health organization management and policies, interprofessional collaborative practices, financial management, local and state budgets, strategic planning, and quality improvement. Prerequisite: None PHC6716 Program Design and Evaluation 40 hours, 4 credits In this course, students identify a population health need and develop a program vision, goals, and process, including timelines and budgets. The course emphasizes community stakeholder engagement in the development of the program and detailing the interim and summative goals to be evaluated as the program is being implemented. The course also introduces how to develop a program proposal to align with the grant application process. Prerequisite: None ALL CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY ADDENDUM
