2022–2023 CATALOG AND STUDENT HANDBOOK COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 131 NGR6930 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum III 160 hours, 6 credits In this course, students participate in the evaluation and treatment of aging adults with psychiatric disorders. Students apply the learned skills of therapeutic interviewing, evaluation, and formulation of treatment plans for aging adults with psychiatric disorders. Emphasis is placed on identification of signs and symptoms of disorders, therapeutic modalities and pharmacological interventions. Although practice experiences may include patients across the lifespan, there is a focus on therapeutic interviewing, evaluation, and formulation of treatment plans for aging adults with psychiatric disorders. Prerequisites: Completion of all 5000-level courses; NGR6920 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum II NGR6940 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum IV 190 hours, 7 credits This final practicum course provides an opportunity for students to work with patients within the student’s particular areas of interest. Students continue to refine skills of therapeutic interviewing, assessment and diagnosis, and formulation of treatment plans for patients with psychiatric disorders. Prerequisites: Completion of all 5000-level courses; NGR6910 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum I; NGR6920 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum II; NGR6930 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum III NGR7730 Organizational and Systems Leadership 40 hours, 4 credits This course focuses on collaborative leadership as an integral aspect of advanced nursing practice to eliminate health disparities and promote patient safety and excellence in practice. Students learn how a unique and personalized blend of leadership styles can be utilized to address the impact of practice policies and procedures on meeting healthcare needs. Topics covered include patient safety principles, quality healthcare standards, eliminating health disparities, and expanding global impact. Prerequisite: None NGR7840 Applied Research and Statistics 40 hours, 4 credits This course prepares students to function in the role of the DNP prepared nurse when translating evidence and engaging in evidence-based nursing practice. Topics include research design and methodology, data collection and analysis methods, interpretation and reporting of statistical results, and skills required to critically read and evaluate nursing and healthcare literature. The emphasis is on understanding the relevance and use of appropriate statistical methods in nursing research. Prerequisite: None NGR7853 Nursing Inquiry and Translation of Evidence 40 hours, 4 credits In this course, students compare and contrast research-focused versus practice-focused scholarship. The process for valid, clinical inquiry is explored and includes the location, appraisal, and synthesis of external and internal evidence. Students learn strategies to integrate methods of translation necessary for implementing, sustaining, and disseminating evidence-based practice change. Pre- or corequisite: NGR7840 Applied Research and Statistics NGR7892 Essentials of Healthcare Policy 40 hours, 4 credits In this course, students examine the importance and interdependence of policy and healthcare. Topics include the analysis of healthcare issues and policy making, the policy process, and impacts of globalization. Students enhance their ability to serve as advocates in the nursing profession’s influence on healthcare policies. Prerequisite: None NGR7894 Population and Global Health 40 hours, 4 credits This course focuses on the principles of population health while examining the role of nursing in improving health and reducing health disparities. Students critique the systems and environments that influence the health of individuals, aggregates, and populations. Through the investigation and use of epidemiological concepts, health promotion and disease prevention strategies, and determinants of health, students design evidence-based programs and services to improve health outcomes. Prerequisite: None NGR7910 Leadership Practicum 30–150 hours, 1–5 credits Select hours/credits needed: NGR7911LL Leadership Practicum (30 hours, 1 credit) NGR7912LL Leadership Practicum (60 hours, 2 credits) NGR7913LL Leadership Practicum (90 hours, 3 credits) NGR7914LL Leadership Practicum (120 hours, 4 credits) NGR7915LL Leadership Practicum (150 hours, 5 credits) This clinical course provides students the opportunity to complete up to 150 hours of additional practice experience focused on applying leadership knowledge and skills to the clinical setting. Students may select one to five credits based on the number of clinical hours needed to accumulate the required 1,000 hours of post-baccalaureate practice. Prerequisite: None NGR7920 Healthcare Information Systems and Technology Practicum 30–150 hours, 1–5 credits Select hours/credits needed: NGR7921LL Healthcare Information Systems and Technology Practicum (30 hours, 1 credit) NGR7922LL Healthcare Information Systems and Technology Practicum (60 hours, 2 credits) NGR7923LL Healthcare Information Systems and Technology Practicum (90 hours, 3 credits) NGR7924LL Healthcare Information Systems and Technology Practicum (120 hours, 4 credits) NGR7925LL Healthcare Information Systems and Technology Practicum (150 hours, 5 credits) This clinical course provides students the opportunity to complete up to 150 hours of additional practice experience focused on applying knowledge of healthcare information systems and technology to the practice setting. Students may select one to five credits based on the number of clinical hours needed to accumulate the required 1,000 hours of post-baccalaureate practice. Prerequisite: None NGR7930 Population and Global Health Practicum 30–150 hours, 1–5 credits Select hours/credits needed: NGR7931LL Population and Global Health Practicum (30 hours, 1 credit) NGR7932LL Population and Global Health Practicum (60 hours, 2 credits) NGR7933LL Population and Global Health Practicum (90 hours, 3 credits) NGR7934LL Population and Global Health Practicum (120 hours, 4 credits) NGR7935LL Population and Global Health Practicum (150 hours, 5 credits) This clinical course provides students the opportunity to complete up to 150 hours of additional practice experience focused on applying knowledge and skills related to population and global health to the practice setting. Students may select one to five credits based on the number of clinical hours needed to accumulate the required 1,000 hours of post-baccalaureate practice. Prerequisite: None NGR8701 Executive Leadership I 80 hours, 4 credits NGR8701 Lecture (20 hours, 2 credits) NGR8701LL Clinical (60 hours, 2 credits) In this course, students are introduced to the executive leadership role and develop advanced competencies to serve as system-focused executive nursing leaders. Through an emphasis on transformative leadership skills, students promote forward thinking within complex healthcare systems and provide safe, reliable, quality care to diverse patients and populations. Topics covered include leadership and professionalism, relationship-building and communication, and business intelligence to thrive as a nursing leader. The required 60 hours of practice experience provides students the opportunity to develop and apply advanced leadership skills. Prerequisite: NGR7730 Organizational and Systems Leadership NGR8702 Executive Leadership II 110 hours, 5 credits NGR8702 Lecture (20 hours, 2 credits) NGR8702LL Clinical (90 hours, 3 credits) This course builds on previously learned leadership knowledge and focuses on the development of advanced competencies for system-focused executive nursing leaders. Topics covered include leadership strategies for change management and sustainable outcomes, high reliability theory for quality and safety, and processes for incorporating cultural principles into healthcare delivery. The required 90 hours of practice experience provide students the opportunity to further develop and apply advanced leadership skills. Prerequisite: NGR8701 Executive Leadership I NGR8731 Public Health and Policy I 80 hours, 4 credits NGR8731 Lecture (20 hours, 2 credits) NGR8731LL Clinical (60 hours, 2 credits) This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the application of epidemiological principles to the delivery of healthcare services and organizations. Concepts and methods of epidemiology are applied to advanced nursing practice. This course challenges students to appraise public health principles and science in the design of programs and services to improve the health of people and their communities. The required 60 hours of practice experience foster the application of managerial epidemiology and information technology as students work with public health experts to improve population health outcomes. Prerequisite: NGR7892 Essentials of Healthcare Policy NGR8732 Public Health and Policy II 110 hours, 5 credits NGR8732 Lecture (20 hours, 2 credits) NGR8732LL 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 are explored. The required 90 hours of practice experience support the development and implementation of public health policy, programs, and services within an interdisciplinary team. Prerequisite: NGR8731 Public Health and Policy I ALL CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY ADDENDUM
