Description: Movements in the history and philosophy of science are reviewed for appreciating nursing's epistemological development. Contemporary understandings of philosophy and philosophy of science and their influences on knowledge development and nursing are examined. A focus is on understanding the relationship of the epistemological foundations of nursing to those of the health and social sciences. The course aims to develop scholars who can critically evaluate scientific initiatives and their relevance for nursing practice and emerging societal needs. Emphasis is on integrating knowledge of movements in philosophy of science and nursing epistemology with themes developed in Strategies for Knowledge Development in Nursing.
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Location and Time: Maloney Hall #216
Time Category: Unspecified
Used Seats: 4 / Total Seats: 8
Description: In conjunction with Philosophical Inquiry for Knowledge Development in Nursing, this course provides an in-depth exploration of theory and knowledge development for nursing purposes and interdisciplinary collaborations. Students will gain an understanding of the various ways by which important disciplinary questions arise, are formulated, and pursued. Select theoretical frameworks and concepts are critiqued for their clarity, logic and utility for disciplinary knowledge development. A particular focus is placed on application to the student's area of interest and in formulating salient, researchable questions.
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Location and Time: M 09:00AM-12:00 Noon
Time Category: Morning
Used Seats: 5 / Total Seats: 7
Description: This seminar offers the student further research and scholarly development in the area of research concentration through group seminar sessions.
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Location and Time: M 01:00PM-02:50PM
Time Category: Evening
Used Seats: 6 / Total Seats: 6
Description: This is the first in a series of clinical reasoning and decision-making courses required for all primary care DNP students. Building on the skills acquired in Advanced Health/Physical Assessment across the Lifespan, the course will focus on communication and clinical decision-making for DNP students. Specific consideration will be given to wellness and health promotion across the lifespan, screening procedures, ordering and interpretation of diagnostic tests, health behavior change interventions, as well as problems frequently encountered in primary care. The combination of didactic, clinical, and simulated learning experiences will prepare the student for subsequent specialty clinical course work and experiences.
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Location and Time: 245 Beacon Street Room 230 Th 09:00AM-11:50AM
Time Category: Morning
Used Seats: 24 / Total Seats: 25
Description: The course focuses on care at the aggregate level and examines the multiple determinants of health. The principles of population health and population health management will be explored. Health promotion theories will be analyzed and evaluated. Building on these theories and epidemiologic principles, students will assess and identify health care needs at the population level. Students will design theory-driven, evidence-based interventions to improve population outcomes. Program planning and evaluation in partnership with community stakeholders will be emphasized.
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Location and Time: Higgins Hall 225 W 04:30PM-07:30PM
Time Category: Evening
Used Seats: 48 / Total Seats: 48
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Location and Time: On-line Asynchronous
Time Category: Unspecified
Used Seats: 41 / Total Seats: 40
Description: The first of three in the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Advanced Practice Nursing series, this course focuses on the promotion of optimal physical, mental, and social health of individuals across the adult-gerontology age spectrum through evidence-based, ethical, reflective practice, leadership, and advocacy. Students utilize patient-centered theoretical, evidence-based, cost-effective, high quality, and safe clinical approaches to the health promotion, disease prevention, and common adult and age-related primary care problems. Emphasis is on assessment, diagnosis, and management of common primary care problems. Primary health conditions are addressed within the context of biopsychosocial, developmental, cognitive, socioeconomic, and cultural factors.
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Location and Time: Mcguinn Hall 400 Tu 09:00AM-11:50AM
Time Category: Morning
Used Seats: 9 / Total Seats: 9
Description: The first of three in the Family Primary Care Advanced Practice Nursing series, this course focuses on health promotion and management of common alterations in individual and family health across the lifespan. Special attention is given to understanding the health effects of disparities associated with gender, race/ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. Emphasis is on utilizing theoretical, evidence-based, cost-effective, high quality, and safe approaches to health promotion for individuals and families across the lifespan. Assessment, diagnosis, and management of common primary care problems are addressed within the context of biopsychosocial, developmental, socioeconomic, and cultural factors. Strategies to promote family health are explored.
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Location and Time: Higgins Hall 280 Tu 09:00AM-11:50AM
Time Category: Morning
Used Seats: 6 / Total Seats: 6
Description: The second of three in the Family Primary Care Advanced Nursing series, this course focuses on the management of chronic conditions in individuals and families across the lifespan. Critical analysis of data, integration of theory, and evidenced-based, cost-effective, high quality, and safe approaches to care coordination are emphasized. The broader health care system, interprofessional collaboration, and influences of culture and social determinants of health are addressed. The leadership role of the Family Primary Care Advanced Practice Nurse in identifying and addressing barriers to optimal care is integrated throughout the course.
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Location and Time: Carney Hall 305 Tu 01:00PM-03:50PM
Time Category: Evening
Used Seats: 10 / Total Seats: 10
Description: The first of three in the Pediatric Primary Care Advanced Practice Nursing series, this course focuses on promoting optimal physical, mental, and social health of pediatric populations through evidence-based, ethical, and reflective practice, leadership, and advocacy. Emphasis is placed on utilizing child/family-centered theoretical, evidence-based, cost-effective clinical approaches to the promotion of health, growth and development, and common pediatric primary care problems. Assessment, diagnosis, and management of common pediatric primary health concerns are addressed within the context of biopsychosocial, developmental, cognitive, socioeconomic, and cultural factors.
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Location and Time: Mcguinn Hall 437 Tu 09:00AM-11:50AM
Time Category: Morning
Used Seats: 9 / Total Seats: 10
Description: The second of three in the Pediatric Primary Care Advanced Practice Nursing series, this course focuses on management of chronic conditions in pediatric populations. Critical analysis of data, integration of theory, evidence-based, and cost-effective approaches to care coordination are emphasized. The broader health care system, interprofessional collaboration, and influences of neurodevelopment, culture, and social determinants of health are also considered. The leadership role of the Pediatric Advanced Practice Nurse in identifying and addressing barriers to optimal care is integrated throughout the course.
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Location and Time: Mcguinn Hall 526 Tu 01:00PM-04:00PM
Time Category: Evening
Used Seats: 6 / Total Seats: 6