Quantitative procedures including descriptive and inferential statistics, non-parametric approaches to data, and parametric analyses. Selected research designs are explored. Analytic techniques are applied for use in selected research designs in health sciences research. Cross listed with CLTR 5020.

Examination of qualitative and quantitative methods of primary research employed to answer questions in nursing practice. Concepts include patient safety and quality principles, quality/process improvement, and evidence-based practice processes. Emphasis is on problem identification; design principles; and accessing, analyzing, disseminating and applying research for evidence-based practice.

The focus of this course includes use of evidence-based practice (EBP) processes for individual patient management aligned with advanced nursing practice expectations and Standard of Care. Emphasis is on clinical problem identification, accessing, analyzing, and applying primary and select secondary source literature and clinical practice guideline findings to facilitate quality, safe, and individual patient care management.

This practicum focuses on the implementation of the advanced practice nursing role in administration and nursing leadership. Program content focusing on delivery of person-centered care, promotion of self-care management, population health and principles of advanced-level nursing education scholarship is highlighted. Leadership knowledge for nursing practice, care delivery, interpersonal communications and professional development are applied in the students' practicum setting. Application and integration of concepts addressed in Nursing 5245 will be emphasized. The practice setting provides an opportunity to observe system problems and develop clinical leadership strategies, emphasizing innovation and respect for diversity.

Analysis of the financing of health care from the macro, meso and micro system perspectives; a focus on governmental and private payers; an examination of systems, department and unit level budgets

An examination of unit and system based health care outcomes; their identification, measurement and purpose along with principles of quality improvement processes and assessment and planning principles and concepts.

This practicum is an examination of professionals, processes, patterns, purposes and patients (5Ps of a selected clinical microsystem with a focus on identification of current quality improvement systems, processes and outcomes. Application and integration of concepts addressed in Nursing 5235 will be emphasized. This foundational practicum experience will inform future integration of key curriculum concepts in the advanced nursing practice specialty.

Introduction to the process of nursing leadership. Emphasis placed on theories of leadership, motivation, organizational design and problem solving.

This course focuses on the application of leadership concepts and theories essential for nurse managers and leaders, including differentiation of both roles. Program content on delivery of person-centered care, promotion of self-care management, population health and applying principles of advanced-level nursing education scholarship are further extended in this course. Leadership knowledge for nursing practice, communication, accountability for care delivery, models of care delivery, interprofessional partnership and developing a professional identity are explored with an emphasis on diversity and innovation.

Integration of concepts, theories, and principles pertinent to the student’s specialty track, in an experiential learning setting, demonstrating integration of new knowledge and attainment of program outcomes.

Evaluation and use of information systems/technology and patient care technology supportive of clinical and administrative decision-making relevant to patient care, care systems, and quality improvement.

The role of collaborative health care teams in health promotion and risk reduction and illness prevention for population health. Educational strategies necessary for transformation of clinical education to decrease preventable deaths will be incorporated.