Courses
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- Offered: Fall
- Graded: A/F
Indigenous critical analysis is rooted in place-based First Nations/Native American/Indigenous belief systems focusing on the interconnectedness of communities and culture, and confronts historic and contemporary acts of colonialism that has led to systematic marginalization. Through multiple texts, this course will explore Indigenous critical thought as independent and necessary scholarship.
- Offered: Fall Winter
- Graded: A/F
Anishinaabe teachings tell us it was from Ma’iingan (Wolf) that humanity learned of our close relationship to the planet and other species. NAS 440 draws on this teaching to explore the lifeways, cultures, and perspectives of the Animal Nations through advanced forest immersion and through the study of cultural expressions and Traditional Ecological Knowledge from the Anishinaabe and other Indigenous peoples.
- Graded: A/F
This course will challenge students’ preconceptions of what Native American inclusion means and provide methods and materials that will help them meet state standards while effectively including Native American cultural concepts across the curriculum. Emphasis is on state of Michigan standards and Anishinaabe language and cultural concepts.
- Graded: A/F
Students will explore significant Native American education policy from pre-colonial times to the present day. Students will investigate treaties with educational provisions, current U.S. federal Native American education law, standards-based reform, and Native American inclusion. Through online chat rooms, students will discuss these issues with individuals from different parts of the world.
- Graded: A/F
Students will closely examine local tribal communities and inter-tribal organizations. Students will complete an approved academic service learning project in Native American studies that will directly benefit a Native community or audience.
- Graded: A/F
- Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate nursing program or consent of the instructor. This is a required course.
In this didactic graduate-level course, students learn about theoretical and scientific concepts that provide the foundation for evidence-based practice. Nursing knowledge is investigated using historical, philosophical, theoretical, and practice perspectives with an emphasis on inter-relationships between theory, research, and practice. The components of the research process are examined, culminating in an evidence-based clinical project pilot-proposal designed to address gaps in healthcare and improve access to care in rural settings. Students also learn statistical skills that are required to understand and evaluate health-related research.
- Graded: A/F
- Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate nursing program or consent of the instructor. This is a required course.
In this didactic course, graduate nursing students learn about organizational and systems leadership strategies that promote high-quality and safe patient care. This course provides an introduction to the science of complex organizational structures and design with an emphasis on the behavior of individuals and groups within health care organizations. Leadership, as it pertains to the role of the advanced practice nurse and concepts of communication including interprofessional collaboration, coordination, and teamwork are emphasized.
- Graded: A/F
- Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate nursing program or consent of the instructor. This is a required course.
In this didactic course, students will learn how to analyze outcome data from patient information systems to critically appraise and use information technology to support safe practice environments, reduce patient risks, and improve health outcomes. Students will also use teamwork principles to apply evidence-based practice to improve outcomes across healthcare settings.
- Graded: A/F
- Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate nursing program or consent of the instructor. This is a required course.
This didactic course includes advanced study and systematic examination of current major issues that are confronting and influencing advanced practice registered nurses globally, nationally, and in rural settings. Social, political, ethical, economic, and legal influences are assessed and analyzed with respect to their impact and implications for nursing practice, education, and research.
- Graded: A/F
- Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate nursing program. This is a required course.
The purpose of the course is to facilitate transition into the advanced practice role. The course explores advanced nursing practice, its definition, competencies, roles, and issues facing advanced practice nurses.
- Graded: A/F
- Prerequisites: Admission to the DNP program or consent of instructor
The focus of this course is the development of advanced health history and physical examination skills across the life span with emphasis on interview, communication, and psychomotor skill development. Includes concepts of health promotion and disease prevention. A four hour lab is used to practice skills.
- Graded: A/F
- Prerequisites: NU 541, NU 552, NU 554. This is a required course.
The focus of the course is assessment and management of acute illness across the life span within the context of rural families/individuals with an emphasis on incorporating diverse and culturally sensitive approaches. The course provides an in-depth analysis of selected acute illnesses using a problem-based format.
- Graded: A/F
- Prerequisites: NU 541, NU 552, NU 554. This is a required course.
The focus of the clinical practicum is the integration of assessment data and application of management strategies for acute illnesses across the lifespan in primary care settings. This course provides an opportunity to apply the theoretical foundations of NU 542 Primary Care Management-1 to clinical practice. The clinical practicum experience permits students to work with clinical experts in rural, ambulatory / primary care settings while under the guidance of a faculty member. Emphasis is on role development and collaborative / independent problem solving. Students are required to complete 240 clinic hours.
- Graded: A/F
- Prerequisites: NU 541, NU 552, NU 554. This is a required course.
The focus of the course is assessment and management of chronic illness across the life span within the context of families/individuals across the lifespan with an emphasis on incorporating diverse and culturally sensitive approaches. The course provides an in-depth analysis of selected chronic illnesses using a case-study format.
- Graded: A/F
- Prerequisites: NU 541, NU 552, NU 554. This is a required course.
The focus of the clinical practicum is the integration of assessment data and application of management strategies for chronic illnesses across the life span in rural, primary care settings. This course provides an opportunity to apply the theoretical foundations of NE 544 Primary Care Management-2 to clinical practice. The clinical practicum experience permits students to work with clinical experts in rural, primary care settings while under the guidance of a faculty member. Emphasis is on role development and collaborative / independent problem solving. Students are required to complete 240 clinic hours.
- Graded: A/F
- Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate nursing program. This is a required course.
The focus of the course is the assessment and management of common conditions and disorders within the context of obstetric, infant, pediatric, and adolescent populations. The course provides an in-depth analysis of selected conditions specific to these populations using a problem-based format.
- Graded: A/F
- Prerequisites: NU 541, NU 552, NU 554. This is a required course.
The focus of the clinical practicum is the integration and application of advanced practice nursing competencies related to assessment and management of health and illness as the student transitions into an increasingly independent role. Primary, secondary and tertiary prevention/intervention strategies to promote and/or to maximize health of rural individuals, families and communities are emphasized. The clinical practicum experience permits students the opportunity to work with clinical experts in rural, primary care settings and specialty practice while under the guidance of a faculty member. Emphasis is on role development and independent and collaborative/multidisciplinary problem solving. Students are required to complete 240 clinic hours.
- Graded: A/F
- Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate nursing program or consent of the instructor.
The focus of this course is the application of advanced pathophysiologic concepts for frequently encountered conditions in clinical practice. It provides an in-depth analysis of epidemiology, risk factors, etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and laboratory tests for selected acute and chronic illnesses across the life span. This is not an introductory course. It is expected that students already have a basic understanding of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, physical assessment, laboratory testing, and pharmacology.
- Graded: A/F
- Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate nursing program or consent of the instructor.
This course is designed to provide the graduate nursing student with the knowledge and skills to select drug therapy for patients throughout the lifespan based on efficacy, safety, and cost for the management of select illnesses. The course also provides information about state legal requirements for advanced practice nurse prescriptive authority.
- Graded: A/F
- Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate nursing program or consent of the instructor.
This course introduces the student to the process of curriculum development including philosophical foundations, issues/trends influencing curriculum design and legal and ethical issues associated with nursing education. This course will also address the development of the educator role in contemporary nursing.
- Graded: A/F
- Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate nursing program or consent of the instructor.
This education course is designed to facilitate the development of an education emphasis within the doctorate in nursing program. This course provides an opportunity for graduate students to design, implement and evaluate adult learning experiences in both didactic and clinical settings.
- Graded: A/F
- Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate nursing program or consent of the instructor.
This course is designed to develop the statistical skills required of the graduate level nursing student to understand, undertake, and evaluate health related research. A combination of didactic, class presentations and class exercises will be utilized to develop these skills.
- Graded: A/F
- Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate nursing program or consent of the instructor.
The focus of this course is to provide the knowledge and skills to generate evidence-based knowledge using scientific inquiry to improve outcomes in patient care. The components of the research process are explored, culminating in the dissemination of research and evidence based materials to healthcare professionals. A clinical project proposal will be developed to address gaps in healthcare and to improve access to healthcare in rural settings.
- Graded: A/F
- Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate nursing program or consent of the instructor.
This course introduces concepts of epidemiology and biostatistics as applied to public health problems. Basic principles of epidemiology will be emphasized so that students will have the knowledge and skills to critically analyze and evaluate public health documents.
- Graded: A/F
- Prerequisites: NU 552, NU 554, NU 541, NU 726, NU 815, NU 542, NU 543, NU 544, NU 545 and NU 547
The focus of the course is the assessment and management of common conditions and disorders within the context of women’s health, obstetrical, and geriatric populations. The course provides an in-depth analysis of selected conditions specific to these populations using a problem-based format.