An exploration of the organizational design, functioning and economics of academic and health care systems. Organizational models, theories and practices will be examined as well as evidence-based outcomes. Emphasis is on improving the culture of safety, quality care, and the working environment in practice and educational settings by effectively utilizing resources and influencing public policy.

An exploration of the application of critical thinking in the design of a nursing curriculum. This course investigates philosophy, conceptual terms, program objectives, theories of learning, and program evaluation in order to prepare students for the advanced role of a nurse educator.

An investigation of the principles of course development; teaching strategies, including the use of technology; and classroom clinical evaluation. The role of a nurse educator in academic and service areas is explored, including ethical and legal issues.

Prerequisite: 54.910 Nurse Educator: Curriculum Design and Evaluation. Can be taken concurrently with 54.910.

An investigation of the ethical, social and cultural competencies necessary for decision making in evidence-based practice by nurses in advanced roles. Principles of ethics, moral development and diversity are explored in order to obtain the knowledge and skills to provide individualized care and protect the personal integrity of patients with diverse health, social, economic, and cultural issues.

An introduction to the implementation of research and theory in the design of an empirical thesis by developing a beginning research proposal. Students incorporate General Systems and Health Promotion theories as conceptual models. The course focuses on the identification of the research question/hypothesis, appropriate samples and setting, and selecting appropriate data collection methods.

The application of curriculum design, evaluation, course development, and implementation in a teaching practicum in classroom and clinical settings with a nurse educator/preceptor and in seminars with faculty.

Prerequisites: NURE 941 Curriculum Design and Evaluation; NURE 951 Course Development and Implementation

A synthesis of nursing theory and research to implement the research proposal. This course focuses on the refinement of data collection methods, analysis of data and the generation of conclusions. Recommendations from the study will add to the existing nursing knowledge base to refine and extend nursing practice.

Prerequisite: NURC 971 Nursing Theory and Research I.

A practicum to apply current technology to classroom and clinical nursing education to enhance communication, ethical decision-making and critical thinking. Allocation of educational resources to meet diverse learning styles, achieve learning objectives and advance evidence-based nursing practice are explored.

Prerequisites: NURC 905 Health and Education Resources and Policies, NURC 915 Advanced Technology and Nursing Informatics

An exploration of the organizational design, functioning and economics of academic and health care systems. Organizational models, theories and practices will be examined as well as evidence-based outcomes. Emphasis is on improving the culture of safety, quality care, and the working environment in practice and educational settings by effectively utilizing resources and influencing public policy.

A foundation for the nurse leader in shaping change directed to the priorities of quality, safety, and the nursing work environment. Students explore the synthesis of principles, theories, and concepts of effective leadership. Models of leadership decision-making and communication, along with legal, ethical, and regulatory dimensions of leadership decisions are examined.

A foundation for the synthesis of technology into advanced nursing roles. The focus is on investigating the application of technology to the roles of nurse leaders and nurse educators to advance evidence-based nursing, including advocating for effective utilization of technology within the confines of system resources to meet identified patient and learner needs.

A basis for understanding how the business of health care affects the nurseÕs advanced role in health care. Students analyze and evaluate health care delivery systems and the relationships among various stakeholders. The focus is on the nurseÕs role as a leader in health care delivery planning, organization of personnel and resources, the design of payment systems, and outcome analysis.

Prerequisite: NURL 943 Strategic Planning for NursingÕs Future

An investigation of the ethical, social and cultural competencies necessary for decision making in evidence-based practice by nurses in advanced roles. Principles of ethics, moral development and diversity are explored in order to obtain the knowledge and skills to provide individualized care and protect the personal integrity of patients with diverse health, social, economic, and cultural issues.

An introduction to the implementation of research and theory in the design of an empirical thesis by developing a beginning research proposal. Students incorporate General Systems and Health Promotion theories as conceptual models. The course focuses on the identification of the research question/hypothesis, appropriate samples and setting, and selecting appropriate data collection methods.

The application of curriculum design, evaluation, course development, and implementation in a teaching practicum in classroom and clinical settings with a nurse educator/preceptor and in seminars with faculty.

Prerequisites: NURE 941 Curriculum Design and Evaluation; NURE 951 Course Development and Implementation

A synthesis of nursing theory and research to implement the research proposal. This course focuses on the refinement of data collection methods, analysis of data and the generation of conclusions. Recommendations from the study will add to the existing nursing knowledge base to refine and extend nursing practice.

Prerequisite: NURC 971 Nursing Theory and Research I.

An opportunity to practice independent leadership skills in an ever-changing healthcare organization. The student completes a selected leadership project to address safety, quality, and/or nursing work environment issues in health care. Acute care agencies, community settings, municipal and state agencies, public and private institutions and/or professional organizations are possible sites for the practicum, thus offering the student a wide range of opportunities to achieve individualized leadership goals.

Prerequisite: NURL 983 Practicum in Organizational Management Skills