This addendum modifies catalog content as indicated and supersedes all previous addenda. Page 34 / 40 2025-2026 ADDENDUM to the Rasmussen University Catalog and Student Handbook July 7, 2026 HIM4966 Health Information Management Capstone (effective Fall quarter 2025) 30 hours, 3 credits This course provides the opportunity for students to demonstrate mastery of the Health Information Management programmatic student learning outcomes and competencies obtained throughout the program. Through a case study project students demonstrate their ability to integrate theory, practical experience, and transferable skills learned thought the program in real-life- based assessment activities. Students have the opportunity to review in preparation for the AHIMA® RHIA® exam. Prerequisites: Must have passed all other HIM bachelor courses; Must be completed in student’s final quarter Corequisite: HIM4945 Professional Practice Experience in Health Information Management NGR6036 Advanced Diagnostic Techniques (effective Spring quarter 2026) 40 hours, 2 credits NUR6036 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credit) NUR6036LL Clinical (30 hours, 1 credit) This course equips students with advanced knowledge and practical skills for selecting, interpreting, and applying diagnostic modalities in clinical practice. Emphasis is placed on the evidence-based use of diagnostic tests across the lifespan. Students learn to critically evaluate diagnostic options, correlate test results with patient assessments and differential diagnoses, and integrate diagnostic findings into advanced clinical decision-making. The course also examines the indications, limitations, risks, ethical considerations, and cost-effectiveness of diagnostic testing, including emerging technologies and direct-to-consumer tests. Adult-Gerontology specialization: Prerequisite: NGR6011 Foundations of Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Practice Family specialization: Prerequisites: NGR6001 Foundations of Family Nurse Practitioner Practice Pediatric specialization: Prerequisite: NGR6021 Foundations of Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Practice NGR6168 Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Advanced Practice Nursing (effective Winter quarter 2026) 40 hours, 2 credits NUR6168 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credit) NGR6168LL Clinical (30 hours, 1 credit) This course explores the integration of reflective nursing practice with evidence-based complementary and alternative therapies in the context of holistic primary advanced-practice nursing care across the lifespan. Emphasizing a holistic approach, students will examine practices such as reflection, mindfulness, healing, holistic and culturally respectful communication, and holistic and complementary modalities (CAMs) in primary care. The course highlights the importance of evidence, collaboration with whole-system healthcare providers, addresses environmental health and sustainability, and emphasizes compassionate care and healing as central to patient outcomes. Adult-Gerontology specialization: Prerequisite: NGR6011 Foundations of Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Practice Family specialization: Prerequisites: NGR6001 Foundations of Family Nurse Practitioner Practice Pediatric specialization: Prerequisites: NGR6021 Foundations of Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Practice PHI2103 Introduction to Critical Thinking (effective Winter quarter 2026) 40 hours, 4 credits This course builds essential critical thinking and reasoning skills through real-world problem-solving. Students will analyze challenges, evaluate sources, and map deductive, inductive, and abductive arguments. They will also identify errors in reasoning, such as logical fallacies and cognitive biases, and demonstrate sound decision- making by establishing and weighing criteria. Finally, students will construct cogent, persuasive arguments to support innovative solutions. Prerequisite: ENC1101 English Composition
