This course provides strategies for developing a clear, concise professional writing style. A variety of writing formats, including business letters and memos, formal research proposals, and reports are addressed. Voice, style, audience, purpose and the writing process, including strategies for editing and revision, are examined in the context of interpersonal and ethical dimensions.

Communication skills pertinent to organizational settings form the foundation of this course. Effective methods for design and delivery of oral communication are examined. Other topics include communication styles, interpersonal communication skills, dynamics of small group communication and persuasive speaking.

This course examines the impact of cultural diversity on the helping relationship, encourages the acknowledgement of biases and beliefs about diversity and provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate an appreciation of the contributions of diverse populations. Special attention is given to diverse populations in the human service system, including the poor, the mentally ill, the developmentally disabled, the elderly, and persons with HIV/AIDS.

The course examines the practical and dynamic relevance of critical thinking for managers, emphasizing the decisional aspects of management. Topics focus on eliciting new managerial insights, improving managerial problem solving and decision-making skills, and on strengthening the student’s ability to articulate reasoned solutions to managerial problems and opportunities.

This course explores the concepts and theories of management and their application in today's managerial environment. It examines the essential functions of management: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. MG307 may be taken instead of this course.

This course provides an advanced interdisciplinary study of applied mathematics, chemistry, biological sciences, and physics related to modern nursing practice. Concepts related to human health in various stages of  the human life cycle are explored and integrated into the nursing knowledge base.

This course focuses on general concepts in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics related to the major drug classifications used to treat leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the United States.  Topics such as drug actions and interactions, metabolism and distribution, adverse effects, precautions, and contraindications are discussed.

This course addresses ethical reasoning and ethical frameworks applied to the nursing scope of practice. An awareness of personal/professional values and behaviors, and policy and law related to nursing practice and the professional Code of Ethics for Nursing are explored.

This course provides an overview of health care delivery systems and their interaction and influence on health care practices. An examination of health reimbursement systems, external regulatory bodies, and public policy are explored.

This course focuses on fundamental research skills needed to inform and guide quality nursing practices. Emphasis is on locating, critiquing, and interpreting research studies and reports to address a clinical practice problem. 

This course focuses on the integration of quality evidence from research, clinical expertise, and patient values to make informed decisions regarding quality nursing practices. Identifying areas of evidence-based practice, gathering and evaluating valid evidence, implementing the findings, and assessing the outcomes are discussed.

This course provides methods to gather and interpret assessment data from a variety of sources impacting patient health and care.  Assessment of health factors such as community, family, culture, lifestyle, and environment are addressed as well as health education and community service needs.

This course is one of four focused integrated nursing courses examining the major medical problems facing the U.S. population today. Problem-based learning is used to address the leading causes of maternal and infant morbidity and mortality and issues related to reproductive genetics. The contributing causes, intervention, prevention, and health education/counseling are explored.

This course is one of four focused integrated nursing courses examining the major medical problems facing the U.S. population today. Problem based learning is used to address the leading causes of morbidity and mortality facing children and teens.  The contributing causes, intervention, prevention, and health education/counseling are explored.

This course is one of four focused integrated nursing courses examining the major medical problems facing the U.S. population today. Problem based learning is used to address the leading causes of morbidity and mortality facing adults.  The contributing causes, intervention, prevention, and health education/counseling are explored.

This course is one of four focused integrated nursing courses examining the major medical problems facing the U.S. population today. Problem based learning is used to address the leading causes of morbidity and mortality facing older adults.. The contributing causes, intervention, prevention, and health education/counseling are explored.

This summative course integrates knowledge and skills developed in previous courses and provides an opportunity to apply them to a selected topic in a specialized area of interest.  Each student selects a topic currently confronting the field of study or profession, clearly defines the topic using appropriate references and resources, and writes and presents their comprehensive project. The presentation must be provided in a professional manner suitable for a professional health care audience.