rasmussen.edu | 888-5-RASMUSSEN COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 132 NGR8768 Professional Identity Development 80 hours, 4 credits NGR8768 Lecture (20 hours, 2 credits) NGR8768LL 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 provide students the opportunity to begin developing a professional identity as a DNP prepared nurse. Prerequisite: None NGR8911 DNP Project I 130 hours, 5 credits NGR8911 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credit) NGR8911LL 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 provide 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 NGR8912 DNP Project II 130 hours, 5 credits NGR8912 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credit) NGR8912LL 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 provide students the opportunity to apply newly acquired skills and knowledge to the practice setting while implementing their DNP project. Prerequisite: NGR8911 DNP Project I NGR8913 DNP Project III 130 hours, 5 credits NGR8913 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credit) NGR8913LL 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: NGR8912 DNP Project II NUR1055 Introduction to Nursing 40 hours, 4 credits In this course, students are introduced to the profession of nursing. Nursing theory, scope of practice, and standards of care provide the context for evidence-based nursing. Components of professionalism and communication are discussed. Students are introduced to various systems of measure and basic medical terminology. Prerequisite: None NUR1172 Nutritional Principles in Nursing 40 hours, 4 credits This course introduces digestion, absorption, and metabolism. Emphasis is placed on the body’s ability to meet basic health and wellness needs as it pertains to diverse clients across the life span as well as nutritional requirements for alterations in health. Students are introduced to nutrition and healthy eating, nutritional food plans and management, energy balance, life cycle and clinical nutrition, and diet therapy to prepare them to care for their client’s nutritional needs. Prerequisite: BSC2087C Human Anatomy and Physiology I Pre- or corequisite: PHA1500 Structure and Function of the Human Body. NUR2058 Dimensions of Nursing Practice 40 hours, 4 credits This course introduces students to key principles and concepts of professional nursing and how nursing is practiced in diverse healthcare settings with patients across the life span. Focus is on nursing’s past and present, professionalism, theory and concept-based nursing, evidence-based practice, legal and ethical issues, critical thinking skills and clinical judgment, the nursing process, client safety, quality and quality improvement, and fundamental QSEN Core Competencies. Interdisciplinary collaboration, communication, cultural diversity, and nursing informatics are also emphasized. The course concludes with discussion of care coordination and continuity, key issues and trends, and a self-care/development plan for success during the Nursing program. Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing program NUR2063 Essentials of Pathophysiology 30 hours, 3 credits This course provides an overview of pathophysiology. Emphasis is placed on regulatory and compensatory mechanisms necessary to maintain and restore homeostasis. A systems-based approach is used to explore etiology, clinical signs, and symptoms of disorders. Prerequisite: BSC2087C Human Anatomy and Physiology I Pre- or corequisite: BSC2089C Human Anatomy and Physiology II NUR2092 Health Assessment 45 hours, 4 credits NUR2092 Lecture (35 hours, 3.5 credits) NUR2092L Lab (10 hours, 0.5 credits) This course focuses on client assessment and the formation of a nursing diagnosis with an emphasis on the evaluation of health risks and health education. This course is designed to develop students’ knowledge and skills for obtaining and recording a systematic, comprehensive health history and physical examination of the adult client. Opportunities will be presented that provide for the synthesis of nursing, biological, psychological, and sociocultural knowledge and theories as they apply to the findings obtained in the comprehensive health assessment of adults. Interviewing and clinical examination skills will be utilized to gather and analyze data relevant to common health problems. A lab component is integrated within this course that will help the student demonstrate his or her health assessment skills. Laboratory Component The laboratory component of this course focuses on the acquisition of skill competencies to conduct systematic client assessments. Emphasis is on skills application, nursing history, system assessments, and documentation. Prerequisite: BSC2087C Human Anatomy and Physiology I Pre- or corequisite: BSC2089C Human Anatomy and Physiology II NUR2115 Fundamentals of Professional Nursing 107.5 hours, 6 credits NUR2115 Lecture (30 hours, 3 credits) NUR2115L Lab (25 hours, 1.25 credits) NUR2115LL Clinical (52.5 hours, 1.75 credits) This course is comprised of theory, lab, and clinical components where professional nursing students are introduced to the fundamental concepts and nursing abilities required to meet basic health and wellness needs. The theoretical basis for patient-centered care, functional ability, and basic physiologic concepts are presented. Emphasis is placed on skills related to mobility, elimination, gas exchange, inflammation, infection, tissue integrity, glucose regulation, thermoregulation, and pain. This course will continue to build upon the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to provide safe, quality care for a diverse set of clients across the life span with a special emphasis on attitudes required to master communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, evidence-based practice, clinical judgment, professionalism, and nursing informatics. The student must demonstrate proficiency in a variety of nursing skills in order to successfully complete this course. Prerequisites: NUR2058 Dimensions of Nursing Practice; NUR2092 Health Assessment Pre- or corequisites: NUR1172 Nutritional Principles in Nursing; NUR2407 Pharmacology NUR2180 Physical Assessment 60 hours, 3 credits This course focuses on developing the knowledge and skills necessary for holistic health assessment. Students learn to perform and accurately document a systematic health history and physical assessment of the adult client. Prerequisite: BSC2087C Human Anatomy and Physiology I Pre- or corequisites: BSC2089C Human Anatomy and Physiology II; NUR2063 Essentials of Pathophysiology NUR2214 Nursing Care of the Older Adult 50 hours, 3 credits NUR 2214 Lecture (20 hours, 2 credits) NUR 2214LL Clinical (30 hours, 1 credit) In this course, care models specific to the older adult are explored. Students examine perceptions of ageism and the impact of those attitudes on the healthcare of older adults. Resources to promote autonomy and safety with healthcare decisions as a client ages are discussed with an emphasis on ethical advocacy in gerontology. The clinical component provides students with opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in healthcare settings. Pre- or corequisite: NUR2356 Multidimensional Care I NUR2243 Professional Nursing Skills I 60 hours, 3 credits This course introduces students to the skills necessary to provide basic care and comfort. Students demonstrate essential skills to care for clients with musculoskeletal, integumentary, and elimination needs. Accurate medication calculation and safe medication administration are required. Pre- or corequisite: NUR2356 Multidimensional Care I ALL CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY ADDENDUM
