2005-2006 UNIVERSITY CATALOGUE

CND - Collaborative Nursing

317 Health Assessment
4 crs (2.5-1.5).
P: Limited to collaborative nursing degree students
admitted to College of Nursing and Health Sciences
No credit if taken after FMHN 226
Special course fee required
Emphasizes nursing skills in assessment, introducing health history and physical examination techniques across the lifespan. Current models of health, including cultural and developmental variations, are examined. Distance education modalities used; student-identified mentor required.

341 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing
4 crs (4-0).
P: Limited to collaborative nursing degree students
admitted to College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Special course fee required
Analyzes historical, legal, cultural, economic, and social factors that influence nursing/health care delivery. Theoretical frameworks for practice presented. Philosophical perspectives and strategies for analyzing ethical dilemmas examined. Distance education modalities used.

434 Nursing Research
3 crs (3-0).
P: Limited to collaborative nursing degree students
admitted to College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Special course fee required
Emphasis on role of nurse as researcher and research consumer. Focus on qualitative and quantitative research. Skill development in preparation of research proposal, evaluation and utilization of research findings. Distance education modalities used.

437 Management and Leadership in Nursing
4 crs (4-0).
P: Limited to collaborative nursing degree students
admitted to College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Special course fee required
Examination of nurse as leader and manager in a variety of contexts and settings. Theories, processes, and behaviors of leadership and management. Development of leadership skills explored. Independent change project proposed by students. Distance education modalities used.

444 Community Health Nursing
3 crs (3-0).
P: Limited to collaborative nursing degree students
admitted to College of Nursing and Health Sciences
No credit if taken after FMHN 310
Special course fee required
Community health nursing principles and roles. Explores programs, services, and institutions involved in promoting and maintaining health of populations. Examines interrelationships among environmental factors, human responses, and health status. Distance education modalities used.

476 Nursing within Systems: Issues and Analyses
2 crs (2-0).
P: CND 317, 341, or consent of instructor; CND 434, 437,
444, or concurrent
P: Limited to collaborative nursing degree students
admitted to College of Nursing and Health Sciences
CP
Minimum senior standing
Senior capstone. Emphasis on critical thinking, influencing nursing and health care directions, and synthesis of concepts and theories. Focuses on health care needs of a global society and nursing’s interactions within complex, interdisciplinary health care systems.

478 Nursing within Systems: Application and Reflection
4 crs (0-4).
P: CND 317, 341 or consent of instructor; CND 434, 437,
444, 476, or concurrent
P: Limited to collaborative nursing degree students
admitted to College of Nursing and Health Sciences
SL-Full
Minimum senior standing
Clinical component of capstone experience for RNs. Focuses on provision of quality client care in various nursing roles and community-based settings. Students integrate liberal arts and sciences and principles from management, research, community health.

490 Special Topics
2-4 crs.
P: Limited to collaborative nursing degree students
admitted to College of Nursing and Health Sciences
CD-Variable
Course may be taken for a maximum of 12 credits
Special course fee required
Variable content course designed to allow either breadth of study in topics not covered in core nursing courses or depth of investigation in particular nursing and health care issues. Interests of faculty provide topics.

495 Directed Studies
1-3 crs.
P: Limited to collaborative nursing degree students
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
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499 Independent Study
1-3 crs.
P: Limited to collaborative nursing degree students
Minimum senior standing
Minimum resident and total GPA of 3.00
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
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