NUR 451 Leadership and Management for the RN 

Integrate theoretical knowledge and evidence-based practice in a collaborative healthcare delivery environment.
Demonstrate leadership and teamwork to improve outcomes in a selected health care setting by identifying the role of the nurse as manager of care. Integrate professional standards, evidence, clinical expertise, patient preferences and clinical judgement to improve the outcomes of care. Demonstrate transition to professional baccalaureate nursing practice by recognizing the impact of evidence-based practices, informatics, quality, safety, teamwork, collaboration, and patient centered care on outcomes of care.

NU 443 Nursing Synthesis
Analyze types of research that have application to complex health issues in the community. Propose changes to enhance health outcomes. Gather, analyze and evaluate statistical data. Evaluate effectiveness and efficiency of nursing interventions. Employ research principles, critical analysis and ethics. Utilize critical thinking skills in the coordination of care. Demonstrate mastery of core nursing concepts. Analyze legal and ethical issues of individuals and aggregates. Discuss social and political issues that influence the health of individuals and populations. Assume responsibility for personal and professional self-development. Integrate core knowledge from nursing and theories of the physical and social sciences in the application to specific discussions/presentations.

NUR 442 Leadership and Management for the RN

Discuss the role of nurse as manager of care. Analyze how variation in organizational structure and function influence the management and coordination of patient care. Compare and contrast the roles of nursing in various healthcare delivery systems. Differentiate the roles of the interdisciplinary healthcare team and their impact on healthcare delivery. Apply principles of management theory and current research findings in coordinating the care of clients and groups. Analyze communication patterns within the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Discuss the impact of resource management on healthcare delivery. Explore the major aspects of quality improvement and how it is used to improve patient care outcomes. Exhibit legal and ethical responsibilities in classroom and clinical settings.

NUR 305 Transition to Professional Nursing

Describe the philosophy and organizational framework of the Nursing Department. Discuss significant historical developments which have influenced professional nursing practice. Define the philosophy, role and functions of the nurse as a provider of care, a manager of care, and a professional. Assess own individual strengths and learning needs as a practitioner. Examine theories of nursing which direct and influence the role and function of the professional nurse. Utilize current informatics, technology, computer competency, and writing concepts in the practice of nursing. Utilize the nursing process and ANA's Standards of Clinical Practice in the care of patients. Examine issues relative to health care and their impact on professional nursing practice. Examine and develop an appreciation of language as it relates to professional nursing practice/communication.

NUR 315 Professional Issues

Explore the interrelationship between education, practice, research, and health policy to the role of the professional nurse. Describe current workplace issues that impact the nursing profession. Determine the impact of legal and ethical issues within the practice of nursing. Examine power as it relates to the nursing profession. Participate in professional, legislative, and community activities. 

NUR 405 Nursing Research 

Understand the need to base nursing practice on theory and creditable research findings and describes the interrelationships among theory, practice, and research. Understand and applies the ethical principles of scholarly writing using APA 7th ed. Guidelines. Explain the role of evidence in determining best clinical practice(s). Evaluate the credibility of sources of information, including but not limited to databases and internet resources. Analyze types of research methodologies and their applicability to nursing practice. Critique research reports / articles to determine quality, integrity, and usability in nursing practice. Advocate for the protection of human subjects in the conduction of research. Participate in the process of retrieval, appraisal, synthesis, and dissemination of evidence in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team to improve patient outcomes. Synthesize the value of research to the profession of nursing.
NUR 413 Community Health

Discuss the historical origin of community health nursing. Analyze nursing roles and interventions as applied to community based practices such as, but not limited to, local health departments, home health agencies, school health clinics, and faith communities. Identify social, political, and legal issues that impact the delivery of healthcare and allocation of resources for specific community groups. Explain the relationship between culture and health behaviors for individuals, families, groups, and communities. Integrate the ethical concepts into the provision and management of nursing care for specific populations, i.e.: “the greatest good for the greatest number.” Discuss program planning and teaching strategies for illness prevention and health promotion for populations within the community. Discuss program planning and teaching strategies to improve the health status and eliminate health disparities of vulnerable populations. Discuss evaluation techniques [short-term and long-term] to determine effectiveness of program/teaching strategies. Participate in professional and health-related activities to promote the health and welfare of the community. Exhibit legal and ethical responsibility in the classroom and all clinical settings.