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  • NRS 600: DNP Role Immersion

    1.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Explores the role of the DNP in clinical practice. Provides opportunity for personal reflection and identification of clinical strengths and professional interests. Examines best practice approaches and consequences and begins to identify barriers that interfere with the delivery of equitable evidenced- based care in their population area. Introduction to the online learning platform and information research techniques. May be offered in traditional and distance education formats.
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  • NRS 601: Info & Tech in Adv Prac Nurs

    2.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Introduces and explores information technology resources in varied settings, which are intended to improve the quality of patient care and the health systems in which care is delivered. The examination of the role of technology in ethical implications for patients, evidenced-based practice, the advanced practice nurse as a technology leader, and the use of technology in clinical decision-making will occur. Students will acquire skills in the management of individual and aggregate level information utilizing advanced technology in the health care arena, and then generate evidence for practice and monitor health and population outcomes in their area of specialized practice. Emphasis will be placed on technologies that assist in planning and evaluating health programs and interventions that improve patient outcomes. May be offered in traditional and distance education formats.
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  • NRS 602: Econ of Health Care & Policy

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Examines health care trends in terms of influence of social and financial factors and their effects on organizations and providers who supply health care and the consumers of health care. This course will require the student to spend time with those persons or groups who formulate health care policy, including legislators or agents of professional or consumer organizations.
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  • NRS 603: Trans Evidence into Ciln Prac

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Provides an emphasis on a scholarly approach to problem solving based on translation and application of research evidence. Emphasizes the relationship between nursing interventions and patient outcomes and enables the student to synthesize clinical nursing knowledge and research findings into complex health systems.
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  • NRS 608: Evidence Bsd Clin Proj 1-Dev

    4.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Focuses on the development of an evidence-based DNP clinical project proposal. The project is to address an identified need in the student's area of advanced nursing practice in order to benefit a group, population, or community; and serves to demonstrate the application of advanced clinical and evidenced-based practice. 125 hours of applied practicum focusing on development and refinement of leadership skills. May be offered in traditional and distance education formats.
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  • NRS 609: Clinical Project II

    4.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Focuses on the continued refinement of an evidence-based clinical project. The student obtains final departmental and IRB approval. Implementation of an approved clinical project utilizing current evidenced-based practice. Particular attention will be directed at the analysis and evaluation of the transformation of the student's practice. Course enhances student's ability to translate evidence-based research and clinical scholarship to decrease risk and improve patient outcomes.
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  • NRS 627: Adv Pys Anes Nursing II

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Study the anatomic structures and related physiochemical mechanisms governing neurologic, endocrine, hepatic, and renal function for advanced nursing practice in anesthesia. Students will be provided with leadership experiences with emphasis on the development of a practitioner who can assume an independent role in providing anesthesia care.
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  • NUR 101: Nursing 1

    0.00 - 8.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Introduces the student to nursing, person and health, which are basic concepts to the practice of nursing. Emphasis is placed on communicative and observational skills that permit the assessment of the basic needs of individuals and their families. The study of the human needs of individuals provides a foundation for inquiry into the nurse's role in providing nursing care based on the nursing process.
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  • NUR 1100: Found of Professional Nursing

    2.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    This course introduces first-year students to the profession of nursing. The course has two separate goals: providing a basis for academic achievement and helping students develop skills necessary for professional success. Students learn about diversity issues, examine what it means to be a college student, explore what it means to be a professional, and develop strategies for success. Discussion of the importance of a strong liberal arts foundation as the basis of professional study is an integral part of the course. Professional concepts such as communication skills, basic medical language, legal, ethical, and professional issues are introduced. This course is for nursing majors only.
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