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  • NURS 511: Population PHN Pract

    6.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Focuses on the exploration and application of population-focused public health nursing practice and role development. Participates in analysis of current public health practice issues and the operationalization of health policies and advocacy to influence the health of populations. Integrates leadership principles and comprehensive public health knowledge to inform decision-making for improving population health. Functions independently and in collaboration with others who influence the health of populations. A clinical practicum of 180 hours is required.
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  • NURS 513: Mgmt in Nsg Admin

    0.00 - 6.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Applies managerial theories and concepts to the practice and performance of nursing administration. This course focuses on the synthesis and use of managerial principles, organizational behavior, management information systems and financial accounting related to healthcare administration for the delivery of safe, effective, and quality healthcare. The practicum experience within this course provides application of theoretical and practical knowledge to provide nurse leaders to meet the demands of ongoing and changing patient care services management with complex adaptive systems.
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  • NURS 515: DX & MGT of Adults I

    0.00 - 6.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Diagnose and manage health problems in adults and older adults. This is the first of two clinical courses. Emphasis is placed on developing knowledge related to the most common problems for adults in ambulatory care. These include, but not limited to, hypertension, cough, chest pain, dyspnea, edema, and fatigue. Issues related to the role of the nurse practitioner as the student begins to transition to an advanced practice nurse will also be discussed. Corequisite:    NURS 507
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  • NURS 516: DX & MGMT ADULTS II

    0.00 - 6.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Focuses on the diagnosis and management of health problems in adults in the primary care setting. Emphasis is placed on developing knowledge related to the most common diagnoses and health problems across the adult-older adult age spectrum. These include, but are not limited to, ears, eyes, nose, throat, abdomen, neurological, musculoskeletal, and reproductive body systems. In addition, the course addresses issues related to the role of the nurse practitioner in a primary care setting.
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  • NURS 517: DX MGMT PEDS

    0.00 - 6.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, and management of infants, toddlers, children, and pregnant women with common episodic and chronic conditions within the context of their families, social environment, and culture. Emphasis is on the developmental stages, age-appropriate primary and secondary prevention, and risk reduction strategies using evidence-based guidelines. In addition, the course addresses issues related to the role of the nurse practitioner in primary care.
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  • NURS 518: Found Anesthesia I

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to the art and science of the profession as it relates to advanced nursing practice. Progressive, guided instruction into basic anesthetic principles as well as understanding of clinical, ethical, and psychosocial management of the patient receiving anesthesia. This course also includes the history of the profession and legal aspects relative to contemporary practice settings.
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  • NURS 520: Commty Assess Plan

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Provides students with knowledge and skills to perform a comprehensive community assessment and develop a program for an identified health need of a population. Students will use concepts from nursing theory, epidemiology, cultural principles and evidence-based practice research to identify a community population need, develop a proposed plan of intervention to reach an improved health outcome. Preparation of a grant proposal to address the community/population need will be a major focus of this intervention.
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  • NURS 521: Nurs Health Ed Sch

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Focuses on the application of principles of health promotion and health education within the school system. Theoretical content builds on learning theories appropriate to the school age child and families. Provides the information necessary for the school nurse to assess the health education needs of school students, families and school personnel; to plan a specific health program; and, to identify mechanisms for implementation within a school system.
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  • NURS 522: Family Nsg Theory

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Provides a broad, systematic perspective on human functioning through analysis and comparison of models and theories of family health and family nursing. Concepts are then applied to the understanding and assessment of the stages of the normal life-cycle from a multi-cultural, multi-generational perspective upon which to base clinical practice. Students will apply family system concepts and methods related to health and illness faced by families including physical and/or mental health problems.
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  • NURS 523: Sci Fnd Anesthesia I

    4.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Focuses on culturally appropriate planning and preparation of anesthesia with emphasis on patients exhibiting more complicated pathophysiology, requiring additional sophisticated non-invasive and invasive monitoring. In-depth study of biochemical principles and biomechanics associated with these techniques for advanced nursing practice is presented. Corequisite:    NURS 535
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