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2023-2025 Catalog Volume XXXI Ver 1

Descriptions of Courses

South College courses are numbered according to the general level of instruction. Although there are exceptional cases, most one thousand level courses are considered first year undergraduate courses and two thousand level courses are considered second year undergraduate courses. Courses numbered at the 3000-4000 levels are upper division undergraduate courses. Courses assigned numbers at the 5000 level are considered master’s level courses. Courses assigned numbers at the 6000 level are considered educational specialist or doctoral courses. Courses are assigned letters according to the department in which they are taught and are listed in alphabetical order.

Contact/Credit hours for each course are indicated by the four-digit code located to the right of the course title. The first number indicates the minimum number of hours in lecture per week for the length of the course; the second and third numbers indicate the minimum number of hours in lab/internship/clinical/practicum/student teaching/fieldwork per week for the length of the course; and the last number indicates the number of credit hours earned for successful course completion. Please note that hours per week in each category will be modified for instances where classes are scheduled for periods other than the full quarter. One credit hour is generally equivalent to a minimum of 10 in class hours lecture/instruction, 20 hours in class lab, 30 hours internship/clinical/practicum/student teaching, or a combination. See Academic Information section for credit hour definition.

The type of courses offered include the following:

  • Onground Courses – A course in which the primary delivery of course hours occur with instruction and interaction between the student and the instructor in a physical classroom at a South College location. A nominal amount of the course may be delivered using distance learning. For example, for a course requiring 45 directed instruction hours, 40 hours would be completed onground and 5 hours online.
  • Web-Enhanced Courses – A course in which both the physical classroom and distance delivery are used to provide instruction and interaction between students and the instructor.  For example, for a course requiring 45 directed instruction hours, 20 hours may be completed onground at a South College location and 25 hours online. 
  • Hybrid Courses – A course in which both the physical classroom and distance delivery are used to provide instruction and interaction between students at multiple campuses and the instructor.  For example, for a course requiring 45 directed instruction hours, 20 hours would be completed onground with live interaction through in-person attendance or synchronous distance learning and 25 hours may be completed asynchronously online. 
  • Online Courses (Distance Learning) – A course in which distance delivery is used to provide all instruction and interaction between students and the instructor. The course may be delivered synchronously, asynchronously, or a combination of both.

Academic offerings are subject to change at the discretion of the institution. Prerequisites may be waived with the dean’s/department chair’s permission.

South College reserves the right to cancel any scheduled class section if ten or fewer students are registered.
 

Courses
  

  • NSG 5709 Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Capstone Review

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 1
    This capstone course is the culmination of the adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner (AGACNP) certificate curriculum and provides an opportunity to synthesize learning throughout the program. Students will focus on the transition from student to the advanced practice nurse. This course primarily focuses on preparation for the adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner (AGACNP) national certification examination, including a pre-predictor examination, development, and completion of a remediation plan based on the results of that pre-predictor examination, comprehensive certification content review, and post-predictor examination.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 5700 , NSG 5701 , NSG 5702 , NSG 5703 , NSG 5704 , NSG 5705 , & NSG 5706  
    Co-requisite(s): NSG 5707  
  

  • NSG 5801 Advanced Practice Pediatric Nursing: The Well Child

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 1 Total Credits: 5
    In this course, students develop foundational knowledge for the assessment and intervention with well children and their families. The concepts of growth and development from a theoretical perspective are examined from birth through adolescence. Emphasis is placed on developmental screening tests and anticipatory guidance to promote health and wellness. Various genetic expressions in newborns and children are also examined.

  

  • NSG 5802 Advanced Practice Pediatric Nursing: Acute Conditions

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course focuses on the clinical management of common acute illnesses experienced by infants, children and adolescents; physical and behavioral problems are discussed. Theories related to culture and health beliefs are examined from the perspective of caring for the acutely ill child.

  

  • NSG 5803 Advanced Practice Pediatric Nursing: Preceptorship I

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 5 Total Credits: 5
    In this course, students develop clinical practice skills in the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner role. The course focuses on the development and application of knowledge and skill in the advanced practice role under the direct supervision of an approved preceptor in a practice setting. Emphasis is placed on synthesizing nursing and medical knowledge to maintain and promote health in children and families across the wellness-illness continuum.

  

  • NSG 5804 Advanced Practice Pediatric Nursing: Chronic Conditions

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course emphasizes theories related to chronic illness and coping in infants, children, and adolescents. Physiological, behavioral, and family theories are applied to the management of chronic illnesses. Students learn to interact and work collaboratively with the interprofessional team to provide care to chronically ill children in the hospital and community setting. Health conditions that require palliative and end-of-life care are also explored.

  

  • NSG 5805 Advanced Practice Pediatric Nursing: Preceptorship II

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 5 Total Credits: 5
    In this course, students continue the development of clinical practice skills in the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner role. The course focuses on the development and application of knowledge and skills in the advanced practice role under the supervision of an approved preceptor in a practice setting. Emphasis is placed on synthesizing nursing and medical knowledge to maintain and promote health in children and families across the wellness-illness continuum.

  

  • NSG 5806 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Residency

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 6 Total Credits: 6
    This course focuses on the development and application of knowledge and skill in the advanced practice role under minimal supervision of an approved preceptor in a practice setting. Emphasis is on the management of children and families with chronic and acute health problems.

  

  • NSG 5807 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Capstone Project

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
    This capstone is the culminating project that demonstrates mastery of all major concepts learned in the program. Students are expected to work with approved clinical preceptors to identify pediatric patients with complex health conditions as the focal point for this scholarly capstone project. This capstone project prepares students to manage patients in the ever-evolving complex healthcare environment.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 , NSG 5120 , permission of program director
  

  • NSG 5808 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Capstone Review

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 1
    This capstone course is the culmination of the pediatric nurse practitioner certificate curriculum and provides an opportunity to synthesize learning throughout the program. Students will focus on the transition from student to the advanced practice nurse. This course primarily focuses on preparation for the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP) national certification examination, including a pre-predictor examination, development, and completion of a remediation plan based on the results of that pre-predictor examination, comprehensive certification content review, and post-predictor examination.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 5801 , NSG 5802 , NSG 5803 , NSG 5804 , NSG 5805 , & NSG 5806  
    Co-requisite(s): NSG 5807  
  

  • NSG 5901 Psychopharmacology

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
    This course focuses on the principles of clinical psychopharmacology for diverse populations across the lifespan. Knowledge of pharmacologic categories, indications and contraindications, dosing with special needs groups, adverse effects, and collaborative monitoring of pharmacotherapy and alternative therapies are developed.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 5240 
  

  • NSG 5902 Psychiatric Theory & Assessment

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 2
    The course explores the theoretical foundations of psychiatric disorders. Using the DSM-5 as a logical framework, the definitions and proposed theoretical underpinnings of common psychiatric/mental health disorders are examined. Emphasis is placed on comprehensive psychiatric assessment and the role of standardized assessment instruments in diagnostic formulation, as well as clinical research. Contemporary diagnostic challenges and conundrums are explored as a foundation for advanced psychiatric/mental health nursing study. Ethical and legal principles central to the advanced practice nursing role are examined.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 , NSG 5340 , NSG 5341 
  

  • NSG 5903 Models of Counseling & Psychotherapy

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
    In this course, the variety of therapeutic modalities available for the treatment of mental health disorders across the lifespan are examined, including individual, family, and group psychotherapy. The role of the advanced practice nurse as psychotherapist is a focus. Therapeutic approaches across the lifespan and modifications of psychotherapeutics intervention with special populations are presented.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 
  

  • NSG 5904 Models of Counseling & Psychotherapy Practicum

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 4 Total Credits: 4
    This course allows the learner to apply psychotherapeutic modalities in the treatment of mental health disorders across the lifespan. Learners gain experience in individual, family, and group psychotherapy with individuals across the lifespan. Clinical experiences emphasize advanced health assessment techniques and skills common to patient evaluation and the application of safe, effective, evidence-based psychotherapy practices with a broad range of individuals.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 
    Co-requisite(s): NSG 5902 , NSG 5903 
  

  • NSG 5905 Models of Care Across the Lifespan: Children, Adolescents, & Young Adults

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
    This course explores psychiatric/mental health disorders which are typically experienced by children, adolescents, and young adults. Postulated pathophysiologic origins of disease/disorder are linked to symptom expression and accurate diagnosis of common psychiatric/mental health disorders. Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of selected disorders using a combination of psychopharmacology and psychotherapy, informed by evidence-based, safe, effective, ethical, and legal practices, are emphasized.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 , NSG 5140 , NSG 5240 , NSG 5901 , NSG 5240 , NSG 5341 , NSG 5902 
    Co-requisite(s): NSG 5906 
  

  • NSG 5906 Models of Care Across the Lifespan: Children, Adolescents, & Young Adults Practicum

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 4 Total Credits: 4
    In this course, students gain experiences in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of a variety of psychiatric/mental health disorders common to children, adolescents, and young adults. Emphasis is placed on comprehensive assessment, accurate diagnosis, and formulation of a safe, effective treatment plan, informed by evidence-based, ethical, and legal practices serves as the foundation of clinical experiences.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 , NSG 5140 , NSG 5240 , NSG 5901 , NSG 5340 , NSG 5341 , NSG 5902 
    Co-requisite(s): NSG 5905 
  

  • NSG 5907 Models of Care Across the Lifespan: Adults & Older Adults

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
    This course explores psychiatric/mental health disorders which are typically experienced by adults and older adults, including acute and crisis conditions needing immediate attention and care. Postulated pathophysiologic origins of disease/disorder are linked to symptom expression and accurate diagnosis of common psychiatric/mental health disorders. Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of selected disorders using a combination of psychopharmacology and psychotherapy, informed by evidence-based, safe, effective, ethical, and legal practices, are emphasized.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 , NSG 5140 , NSG 5240 , NSG 5901 , NSG 5340 , NSG 5341 , NSG 5902 
    Co-requisite(s): NSG 5908 
  

  • NSG 5908 Models of Care Across the Lifespan: Adults & Older Adults Practicum

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 4 Total Credits: 4
    In this course, student gain experiences in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of a variety of psychiatric/mental health disorders common to adults and older adults. Emphasis is placed on comprehensive assessment, accurate diagnosis, and formulation of a safe, effective treatment plan, informed by evidence-based, ethical, and legal practices serves as the foundation of clinical experiences.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 , NSG 5140 , NSG 5240 , NSG 5901 , NSG 5340 , NSG 5341 , NSG 5902 
    Co-requisite(s): NSG 5907 
  

  • NSG 5909 Models of Care Across the Lifespan: Individuals, Couples, Families, & Groups

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
    This course integrates content learned in previous courses and considers the role of the advanced practice psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) as it relates to the advanced practice roles of direct clinical practice as an expert clinician, manager of care, guidance and coaching, consultant, evidence-based practice, leader, collaborator, and ethical decision-maker.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 , NSG 5140 , NSG 5240 , NSG 5901 , NSG 5340 , NSG 5341 , NSG 5902 , NSG 5903 , NSG 5904 , NSG 5905 , NSG 5906 , NSG 5907 , NSG 5908 
    Co-requisite(s): NSG 5910 
  

  • NSG 5910 Models of Care Across the Lifespan: Individuals, Couples, Families, & Groups Practicum

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 5 Total Credits: 5
    This course requires the learner to explore the role of the advanced practice psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) as it relates to the advanced practice roles of direct clinical practice as an expert clinician, manager of care, guidance and coaching, consultant, evidence-based practice, leader, collaborator, and ethical decision-maker. Clinical experiences focus on exposure to these areas.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 , NSG 5140 , NSG 5240 , NSG 5901 , NSG 5340 , NSG 5341 , NSG 5902 , NSG 5903 , NSG 5904 , NSG 5905 , NSG 5906 , NSG 5907 , NSG 5908 
    Co-requisite(s): NSG 5909 
  

  • NSG 5911 PMHNP Capstone Project

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
    This final course in the advanced practice psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) program requires the learner to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the PMHNP role and prepares the learner for graduation/launch into professional advanced practice nursing. This capstone course provides an intensive experience in critical analysis designed to broaden students’ perspectives and provide an opportunity for the integration of knowledge gained throughout the curriculum. Students must complete a scholarly project, which synthesizes advanced knowledge and skills, to address an area of relevance to professional nursing in leadership. Students will complete projects begun in earlier terms and present in both oral and written form.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 5110 , NSG 5120 , permission of program director
  

  • NSG 5912 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Capstone Review

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 1
    This capstone course is the culmination of the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner certificate curriculum and provides an opportunity to synthesize learning throughout the program. Students will focus on the transition from student to the advanced practice nurse. This course primarily focuses on preparation for the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) national certification examination including a pre-predictor examination, development, and completion of a remediation plan based on the results of that pre-predictor examination, comprehensive certification review, and post-predictor examination.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 5901 , NSG 5902 , NSG 5903 , NSG 5904 , NSG 5905 , NSG 5906 , NSG 5907 , NSG 5908  
  

  • NSG 6110 DNP Essentials

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    As an introductory course to the DNP program, students examine the DNP essentials, as well as current trends and future directions of the DNP role within the context of a diverse, global healthcare environment. This includes focus on role socialization, inter-professional collaboration, and clinical and leadership abilities as an advanced practice nurse.  Students are also introduced to the options and requirements for the DNP Scholarly Project.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the DNP program
  

  • NSG 6110NA DNP Essentials

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    As an introductory course in the DNP program, nurse anesthesia students examine the essential competencies, current trends, and future directions of the DNP-prepared advanced practice nurse within the context of a diverse, global healthcare environment. This includes a focus on role socialization and inter-professional collaboration as an advanced practice nurse. Students will also examine the introductory writing skills required of a doctorally prepared clinical scholar.

  

  • NSG 6120 Theory for Doctoral Nursing Practice

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course focuses on a critical analysis of concepts and theoretical frameworks that allow methods of analyzing scientific evidence and effecting its translation into best practices. Emphasis is placed on the ethical, financial, and logistical implications of evidence-based practice within the most commonly used theories and frameworks for practice-related research.  The conventions of scholarly writing are explored and utilized as a dissemination method for translational research.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the DNP program
  

  • NSG 6120NA Translational Science & Scholarly Writing

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4

    This course focuses on the integration of theory and empirical evidence and application to best practices in clinical peri-anesthesia care and decision making. There is an introduction to the nature and uses of theory and the process of theory construction. Major theories of nursing and concepts and theories from other sciences relative to nursing are analyzed with an emphasis on implications for nursing practice. The conventions of scholarly writing are explored as a dissemination method for translational research.

    Prerequisite(s): Admissions to the DNP program w/Con Nurse Anesthesia
  

  • NSG 6121 Translational Science, Quality Improvement, & Program Evaluation

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course focuses on the integration of theory and empirical evidence and application to best practices in clinical peri-anesthesia care and decision making, as well as the knowledge and skills necessary to measure and assess the impact of interventions on healthcare. There is an introduction to the nature and uses of theory and the process of theory construction. Major relevant theories are analyzed with an emphasis on implications for nursing practice. Residents explore the development and use of relevant outcome measures to evaluate research, quality improvement, and programs.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the DNP program with a concentration in Nurse Anesthesia
  

  • NSG 6130 Statistics for Doctoral Nursing Practice

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course focuses on the foundational logic and appropriate application of commonly used statistical techniques reported in health profession research literature. Emphasis is placed on interpreting appropriateness of statistical analysis in research literature. Content areas include the collecting, analyzing, utilizing, and making inferences about statistical data applications. Descriptive and inferential statistics, including both univariate and multivariate parametric and nonparametric tests are included as well as statistical tests common in epidemiology and evidence-based practice, such as risk ratio, odds ratio, and number needed to treat or to harm.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the DNP program
  

  • NSG 6210 Scientific Underpinnings for Evidence-Based Practice

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course provides an overview of the evidence-based practice process to prepare the nurse leader as a consumer of scientific evidence for decision making in practice and leadership. This course builds on the student’s knowledge of research to critique and critically appraise research findings to enhance evidence-based nursing practice. Students will develop a practice question, conduct a literature search for best available evidence related to the question, and summarize the evidence related to the practice question. Research methods are discussed in the context of evaluation and grading of research evidence and application to practice. Ethical issues in research are discussed. Finding and critically appraising research summaries (i.e., systematic reviews, meta-analyses, meta-syntheses) and clinical practice guidelines are also included.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the DNP program
  

  • NSG 6220 Healthcare Informatics

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course focuses on the knowledge and skills needed to use data from information systems to evaluate and improve health care.  Students explore informatics-based health applications that support decision making in the four areas of nursing (clinical, administrative, research, and education) to include consideration of tools for data extraction, organization and interpretation of data, evaluation of information sources, and communication/dissemination of findings.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the DNP program
  

  • NSG 6230 Population Health and Emerging Disease

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course focuses on the integration of evidence-based practice and epidemiological approaches to promote consistent and equitable care for diverse populations.  Data analysis is used to mitigate health risks and relevant protective strategies for populations with and without pre-existing disease states.  Emerging disease states of concern in current practice and literature, such as SARS-CoV2, are covered as special topics of interest.   

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the DNP program
  

  • NSG 6230NA Population Health & Emerging Disease

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4

    This course focuses on the integration of evidence-based practice and epidemiological approaches to promote consistent and equitable care for diverse populations, with a special focus on peri-anesthesia implications relevant to nurse anesthesia practice. Data analysis is used to facilitate the mitigation of peri-anesthetic health risks and relevant protective strategies for populations with and without pre-existing disease states. Emerging disease states of concern in current anesthesia practice and literature are covered as special topics of interest. 

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the DNP program w/Con Nurse Anesthesia  

  

  • NSG 6310 Organizational Leadership

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course emphasizes personal leadership development through the evaluation of psychological and emotional traits associated with effective leaders. Students will develop strategies for enhancing leadership strengths and mitigating vulnerabilities. Principles of interprofessional collaboration and the key elements of team-oriented leadership will also be examined as teams and teamwork are central to the success of any healthcare organization. Students will discuss the types of actions that leaders can take to demonstrate ethical and moral leadership. The importance of shaping organizational culture and aligning it with vision, mission, and strategy will also be evaluated.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the DNP program
  

  • NSG 6320 Quality Improvement and Program Evaluation

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course prepares the student with the knowledge and skills to measure and assess the impact of interventions on healthcare. Students explore the development and use of relevant outcome measures to evaluate research, quality improvement, and programs in order to inform and use new knowledge to provide, change, and evaluate delivery of healthcare initiatives focused on client-centered, clinically demonstrable care.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the DNP program
  

  • NSG 6410 Healthcare Policy & Economics

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course examines the roles of the nurse leader in healthcare policy and economics as researcher, change agent, advocate, and activist. The factors that influence current healthcare policies and their development are examined, including historical, ethical, and political factors. Current policy-related controversies and challenges to healthcare policies are also examined. Students investigate and propose strategies that DNP leaders employ to impact policy development at institutional, local, national, and international levels. Key principles of healthcare economics and finance are examined as applied to the DNP-prepared nurse within a rapidly evolving health care delivery system.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the DNP program
  

  • NSG 6710 DNP Practicum I

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 4 Total Credits: 4
    The purposes of this DNP practicum include 1) synthesis of knowledge acquired in didactic courses related to the DNP essentials and 2) complete an organizational assessment to identify an organizational need for an evidence-based practice change, and 3) obtain approval of a proposal for an evidence-based practice change which will be implemented and evaluated for the DNP scholarly project in successive practicum courses. This is a precepted experience with the student, the practicum faculty, and the preceptor working together to provide opportunities for demonstration of synthesis of learning and approval for the DNP scholarly project. In this experience, reflective journals are used so that students reflect on their prior learning as they continue to develop DNP level skills in evidence-based practice and translation of evidence to practice. 

  

  • NSG 6720 DNP Practicum II

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 4 Total Credits: 4
    The purposes of this DNP practicum include 1) synthesis of knowledge acquired in didactic courses related to the DNP essentials and 2) implementation the DNP scholarly project. This is a precepted experience with the student, the practicum faculty, and the preceptor working together to provide opportunities for demonstration of synthesis of learning and implementation of the DNP scholarly project. In this experience, reflective journals are used so that students reflect on their prior learning as they continue to develop DNP level skills in leadership, program planning, and project management

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 6710  
  

  • NSG 6730 DNP Practicum III

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 4 Total Credits: 4
    The purposes of this DNP practicum include 1) synthesis of knowledge acquired in didactic courses related to the DNP essentials and 2) completion of implementation and the evaluation of the DNP scholarly project. This is a precepted experience with the student, the practicum faculty, and the preceptor working together to provide opportunities for demonstration of synthesis of learning and completion of the DNP scholarly project. In this experience, reflective journals are used so that students reflect on their prior learning as they continue to develop DNP level skills in data-driven evaluation and dissemination of scholarly work. The scholarly project culminates in a preparation of a technical report of the results of the DNP scholarly project and a professional presentation to students, preceptors, faculty, and invited guests. 

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 6720  
  

  • NSG 6801 DNP Scholarly Project Seminar I

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 1 Total Credits: 1
    This course is the first of a 5-course sequence that includes the elements of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) scholarly project. This course series (NSG 6801, 6802, 6803, 6804, & 6805) culminates in a well-constructed scholarly project. The scholarly project components and requirements are examined in detail. Students identify clinical, professional, administrative, or educational problems related to their area of specialization. A culture of practice scholarship among doctoral prepared nurses is emphasized, and the project team is constructed.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the DNP program
  

  • NSG 6802 DNP Scholarly Project Seminar II

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 1 Total Credits: 1
    This course is the second of a 5-course sequence that includes the elements of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) scholarly project. This course series (NSG 6801, 6802, 6803, 6804, & 6805) culminates in a well-constructed scholarly project. Evidence is explored related to the scholarly project topic. Systematic inquiry is required to build a scholarly project proposal. Utilization of a change theory and evidence-based practice framework is selected and applied to the scholarly project. The literature is organized, summarized, and synthesized. The literature is used to design evidence-based interventions, predict, and analyze outcomes, and aid in identifying evidence gaps.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 6801  
  

  • NSG 6803 DNP Scholarly Project Seminar III

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 1 Total Credits: 1
    This course is the third of a 5-course sequence that includes the elements of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) scholarly project. This course series (NSG 6801, 6802, 6803, 6804, & 6805) culminates in a well-constructed scholarly project. This course further explores evidence related to the scholarly project topic. In this course, students develop a methodology for the scholarly project and submit a project proposal. Sampling strategies, measurement, data collection, and data analysis plans are included. The course also addresses institutional review board processes.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 6802  
  

  • NSG 6804 DNP Scholarly Project Seminar IV

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 1 Total Credits: 1
    This course is the fourth of a 5-course sequence that includes the elements of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) scholarly project. This course series (NSG 6801, 6802, 6803, 6804, & 6805) culminates in a well-constructed scholarly project. This course further explores evidence related to the scholarly project topic. The course focus is implementation of the scholarly project.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 6803  
  

  • NSG 6805 DNP Scholarly Project Seminar V

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 1
    This course is the fifth of a 5-course sequence that includes the elements of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) scholarly project. This course series (NSG 6801, 6802, 6803, 6804, & 6805) culminates in a well-constructed scholarly project. This course further explores evidence related to the scholarly project topic. The course focus is completion of the project. The course requires a plan for dissemination of the project and concludes with a final scholarly paper or poster presentation of the scholarly work.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 6804  
  

  • NSG 6805-E DNP Scholarly Project Seminar-Elective

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 1 Total Credits: 1

    This course is an elective that allows additional time for completion of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) scholarly project, if approved by program administration, following NSG 6805.

  

  • NSG 6900 DNP Transition Seminar

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    Transition and socialization into the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) role is explored in this course. Role transition includes the DNP’s professional responsibility and accountability for advancing professional nursing practice. The DNP scholarship portfolio is completed and evaluated which includes reflection on evidence that demonstrates the student is a clinical scholar and documents competency in all domains of DNP practice as outlined in the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials of Doctoral education for Advanced Nurse Practice, the DNP Core Competencies by the National Association of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) and South College School of Nursing Doctoral Program Outcomes.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the DNP program
  

  • NSG 6900NA DNP Anesthesia Transition Seminar

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 2

    With a focus on the specialty of nurse anesthesia, this course explores the transition and socialization in the DNP role as a future nurse anesthetist.  Transition topics include professional responsibility and accountability for advancing professional nursing practice across disciplines within nursing, professional development required as a current evidence-based anesthesia provider, advocacy and organization involvement, and scholarship.  Additionally, a repeat module on Wellness and Chemical Dependency in anesthesia providers is explored, with the provision of available state and national resources for peer assistance. The DNP scholarship portfolio is completed and evaluated which includes reflection on evidence that demonstrates the student is a clinical scholar and documents competency in all domains of DNP practice as outlined in the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice and the South College School of Nursing Doctoral Program Outcomes. 

    Prerequisite(s): Admission in the DNP program w/Con Nurse Anesthesia     
  

  • NSG 7201 Advanced Anatomy, Physiology, & Pathophysiology I

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
    The first of a three-course series, this course is an advanced integrative study of human anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the cell and organ systems, focusing on the knowledge foundation necessary for advanced clinical assessment, decision-making, and anesthetic management of patients across the lifespan. Homeostatic mechanisms present within the healthy human body are explored, as well as the implications of pathophysiological processes on clinical presentation. A special emphasis is placed on the cardiac, pulmonary, vascular, renal, hepatic, and endocrine systems, with a high-level overview of the neurological system.

  

  • NSG 7202 Advanced Anatomy, Physiology, & Pathophysiology II

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    The second of a three-course series, this course is an advanced integrative study of human anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the cell and organ systems, focusing on the knowledge foundation necessary for advanced clinical assessment, decision-making, and anesthetic management of patients across the lifespan. Homeostatic mechanisms present within the healthy human body are explored, as well as the implications of pathophysiological processes on clinical presentation. A special emphasis is placed on the cardiac, pulmonary, vascular, renal, hepatic, and endocrine systems, with a high-level overview of the neurological system.

  

  • NSG 7203 Advanced Anatomy, Physiology, & Pathophysiology III

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
    The third of a three-course series, this course is an advanced integrative study of human anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the cell and organ systems, focusing on the knowledge foundation necessary for advanced clinical assessment, decision-making, and anesthetic management of patients across the lifespan. Homeostatic mechanisms present within the healthy human body are explored, as well as the implications of pathophysiological processes on clinical presentation. A special emphasis is placed on the cardiac, pulmonary, vascular, renal, hepatic, and endocrine systems, with a high-level overview of the neurological system.

  

  • NSG 7331 Pharmacology I-Nurse Anesthesia

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
    The first of a 3-course series, this course focuses on developing advanced knowledge and understanding of the actions of drugs to ensure use of therapeutic agents in a rational and responsible manner in the treatment of patients. The categories of drugs and their effects on all major body systems are addressed, with a beginning emphasis on anesthetic agents and physiology. 

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the DNP program w/Con Nurse Anesthesia 
  

  • NSG 7332 Pharmacology II-Nurse Anesthesia

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3

    The second of a 3-course series, this course has an advancing emphasis on anesthetic agents, physiologic implications, and pharmacological interactions.  The course focuses on developing advanced knowledge and understanding of the actions of drugs to ensure use of therapeutic agents in a rational and responsible manner in the treatment of patients. The categories of drugs and their effects on all major body systems are addressed.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 7331  
  

  • NSG 7333 Pharmacology III-Nurse Anesthesia

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
    The third of a 3-course series, this course continues to emphasize the spectrum of physiologic implications and pharmacological interactions with a focus on advanced nursing practice within the peri-anesthetic realm.  A special emphasis occurs during this course on anesthetic emergencies that are low-volume but high-risk that have a pharmacologic basis or therapeutic intervention, as well as, emerging new pharmacological agents or the employment of older agents with new indications. The categories of drugs and their effects on all major body systems are addressed.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 7332  
  

  • NSG 7410 Biophysical Science for Nurse Anesthesia

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
    This course focuses on the application of selected principles of physics, chemistry, and biochemistry that form a portion of the scientific foundation of nurse anesthesia practice, building upon foundational knowledge previously acquired. Emphasis is placed on the application of bioscience concepts to anesthesia practice. This includes, but may not be limited to, gas laws, principles of vaporization, physics in the use of anesthetic machines/ventilators/monitors, anesthetic agent chemical reactions, and selected biochemical processes in human physiology.  A preliminary review of radiation safety and the basic principles of ultrasound are introduced

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the DNP program w/Con Nurse Anesthesia 
  

  • NSG 7425 Healthcare Systems Management

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 2 Total Credits: 6
    The course utilizes a systems theory approach in acquiring knowledge of and skill in professional practice model, care delivery systems, and quality monitoring and improvement to provide patient-centered and value-added care. Emphasis is placed on concepts related to system theory, problem solving and decision making, nursing care delivery models, delegation, and team strategies. Students have the opportunity to practice and reinforce their healthcare systems management skills through online simulation modules or technology-enhanced learning experience.

  

  • NSG 7430 Applied Neurobiology

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4

    This course is a review of the human nervous system and associated anatomy, focused on integrating information from anatomy and neural structure/organization/function, addressing the cellular level through gross anatomical aspects.  Included in the review are relevant portions of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. Integrated into the course is a focus on the use of ultrasound technology in the delivery of anesthetic techniques and interventions. A combination of lecture and interactive learning activities in an on-campus intensive will help to develop student knowledge and beginning skills in the use of portable ultrasound techniques, and to induce the foundation for critical thinking skills in the delivery of individualized anesthesia.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 7111   
  

  • NSG 7435 Operational Planning and Management

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 2 Total Credits: 6
    This course focuses on synthesizing organizational and management theories in relation to human capital management, fiscal planning, execution, accountability, community engagement and population care, interprofessional collaborations, organizational structure, and compliance. The course focuses also on the exploration and analysis of healthcare quality management to include current quality issues, research, and evidence-based practice, creating and sustaining high-reliability organizations, principles of continuous quality improvement (CQI), and total quality management (TQM). Students have the opportunity to practice and reinforce their operational planning and management skills through online simulation modules or technology-enhanced learning experience.

  

  • NSG 7440 Primary Care of Infants, Children, and Adolescents Didactic

    Lecture: 6 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 6
    This lecture/discussion course covers the primary care management of infants, children, and adolescents across the health-illness continuum. It emphasizes health maintenance and illness prevention and also covers major causes of morbidity. A family-centered developmental perspective is used in the assessment and management of common acute and chronic conditions from infancy through young adulthood. The focus is on strategies for this population in rural and underserved areas.

  

  • NSG 7441 Primary Care of Infants, Children, and Adolescents Practicum

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 6 Total Credits: 6
    This clinical course covers the primary care management of infants, children, and adolescents across the health-illness continuum. It emphasizes health maintenance and illness prevention and also covers major causes of morbidity. A family-centered developmental perspective is used in the assessment and management of common acute and chronic conditions from infancy through young adulthood. The focus is on strategies for this population in rural and underserved areas. This is the first of three sequential courses that apply the nursing process through communication and assessment skills, interpretation of findings, application of diagnostic methods, developing plans of care, and implementing nursing strategies to promote personal, cognitive, and physical health. Clinical hours are completed in pediatric and women’s health settings.

  

  • NSG 7520 Professional Aspects of Nurse Anesthesia Practice

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 2

    This course provides nurse anesthesia students with an overview of the history of nurse anesthesia practice in the United States and insight into the role of nurse anesthesia on the international level.  Other topics may include, but not be limited to, legal and political challenges to nurse anesthesia practice, professional advocacy, ethical considerations, and current trends in nurse anesthesia. Introductory modules on Wellness and Chemical Dependency in Anesthesia Providers are presented. This course includes the role of professional organizations on the state, national, and international levels.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to DNP program w/Con Nurse Anesthesia    
  

  • NSG 7521 Principles & Practice I: Nurse Anesthesia

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 5

    The first of a four-course series, this course provides an overview of foundational principles and practices related to the safe delivery of peri-anesthetic care, including but not limited to the science of anesthesia, common techniques, monitoring, patient safety, anesthesia equipment, and technology.  Emphasis is placed on learning and applying foundational skills, principles, and theories to the safe and individualized peri-anesthetic management of patients across the lifespan. Cultural competence and interdisciplinary collaboration are accentuated. The didactic material is supplemented by two week-long intensive lab experiences, attended in person by all students, for the incorporation of the didactic principles of basic anesthesia foundations into simulation training. Basic airway techniques, preoperative assessment, anesthesia machine checks, and induction sequencing are among the lab intensive topics covered.

    Prerequisite(s): Progression to 2nd year of DNP program w/Con Nurse Anesthesia & NSG 7332  
  

  • NSG 7522 Principles & Practice II: Nurse Anesthesia

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4

    The second of a four-course series, this course continues a more in-depth overview of foundational principles and practices related to the safe delivery of peri-anesthetic care.  Emphasis shifts from comprehensive beginning competencies to current evidence-based practices in the provision of anesthesia for archetypal surgeries and procedures. The course includes the considerations related to common patient comorbidities in the adult, geriatric, and obese patient populations requiring surgical procedures, acute or chronic pain management, and the use of ultrasound and radiology in anesthetic, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures.  Cultural competence and interdisciplinary collaboration are accentuated. The didactic material is supplemented by one week-long intensive lab experience, attended in person by all students, for the incorporation of the didactic principles of basic anesthesia foundations into simulation training.  Advanced airway techniques, maintenance of and emergence from anesthesia, and invasive monitoring procedures and techniques are among the lab intensive topics covered. The use of ultrasound guidance in invasive line placement is included as well.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 7521  
  

  • NSG 7523 Principles & Practice III: Nurse Anesthesia

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4

    The third of a four-course series, this course continues a more in-depth overview of foundational principles and practices related to the safe delivery of peri-anesthetic care.  Emphasis shifts to the study of current evidence-based practices in the provision of peri-anesthetic care for parturients, children, infants, and neonates requiring anesthesia in the provision of surgical procedures, pain management, and diagnostic/therapeutic procedures.  Cultural competence and interdisciplinary collaboration are accentuated. The didactic material is supplemented by one week-long intensive lab experience, attended in person by all students, for the incorporation of the didactic principles of basic anesthesia foundations into simulation training.  Relevant to the focus on obstetric and pediatric populations, lab intensive topics cover special considerations and issues in airway management, common obstetrical emergencies, and selected regional/neuraxial techniques, including the use of POCUS in relevant anesthetic techniques.    

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 7522  
  

  • NSG 7524 Principles & Practice IV: Nurse Anesthesia

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4

    The fourth of a four-course series, this course concludes the in-depth overview of principles and practices related to the safe delivery of peri-anesthetic care.  Emphasis shifts to the study of current evidence-based practices in the provision of peri-anesthetic management for patients undergoing complex intracranial, thoracic, cardiac, and vascular surgical/diagnostic/interventional procedures, both in standard OR and out-of-OR settings.  Cultural competence and interdisciplinary collaboration are accentuated. The didactic material is supplemented by one week-long intensive lab experience, attended in person by all students, for the incorporation of the didactic principles of basic anesthesia foundations into simulation training. Lab intensives will include coverage of noninvasive hemodynamic monitoring use and goal-directed fluid therapy, plus a focused workshop on POCUS utilization in both anesthetic techniques and in peri-operative physiologic assessment.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 7523  
  

  • NSG 7525 Emerging Issues & Ethical Considerations in Executive Leadership

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
    This course examines the heterogeneous range of the potential effects of executive leadership on care delivery and professional healthcare disciplines. Focus is placed on the intricacies in this realm within both the national and global healthcare environment. The interrelationships and impact of legal, policy, and ethical complexities of leadership str explored within the context of broader socioeconomic disparities and population vulnerabilities. Current and emerging trends of the U.S. healthcare administrative environment str incorporated and analyzed within ethical frameworks. 

  

  • NSG 7526 Emerging Issues & Ethical Considerations in Executive Leadership Practicum

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 4 Total Credits: 4
    This course is completed in conjunction with NSG 7525. Practicum hours may be completed in a variety of approved sites allowing for the student to gain further understanding of the heterogeneous range of potential effects of executive leadership on care delivery and professional healthcare disciplines.

    Co-requisite(s): NSG 7525  
  

  • NSG 7535 Financial Management in Healthcare Organizations

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 2 Total Credits: 6
    This course focuses on concepts and issues in budgeting and basic accounting principles, managing operating budgets within established performance standards, forecasting, prioritizing and establishing procedures to ensure accurate documentation and charge capture, and educating team members on the financial implications of patient care decisions are discussed. Budget formulation, decision making, variance analysis, financing in healthcare, models for forecasting, addressing throughput issues, implementing professional practice models, and program planning are included. The emphasis is on practical methods and techniques within a wide variety of healthcare situations. Students have the opportunity to practice and reinforce financial management skills through online simulation modules or technology-enhanced learning experience.

  

  • NSG 7540 Primary Care for Adults in Families Didactic

    Lecture: 6 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 6
    This course further develops the student’s ability to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and interpret the results. It covers the primary care management of healthy adults through the life span with a focus on health maintenance and disease prevention. Students develop the skills and procedures necessary for the clinical management of selected clients. The course focuses on evaluation and management of common acute and chronic adult health care problems and places emphasis on thorough communication and assessment skills, interpreting findings, applying laboratory diagnostic methods, developing plans of care, and implementing nursing strategies to promote personal, cognitive, and physical health. Strategies for the young, middle, and older adult in rural or underserved areas are emphasized. 

  

  • NSG 7541 Primary Care for Adults in families Practicum

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 6 Total Credits: 6
    This clinical course focuses on developing proficiency in basic diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and the interpretation of the results covering the primary care management of healthy adults through the life span with a focus on health maintenance and disease prevention. Student develop the skills and procedures necessary for the clinical management of selected clients. The course focuses on evaluation and management of common acute and chronic adult health care problems. It is the second of three sequential courses that apply the nursing process through communication and assessment skills, interpreting findings, applying laboratory diagnostic methods, developing plans of care, and implementing nursing strategies to promote personal, cognitive, and physical health. The focus is on strategies for the young, middle, and older adult in rural or underserved areas.

  

  • NSG 7610 Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 6 Total Credits: 6
    This clinical course focuses on developing proficiency in basic diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and the interpretation of the results covering the primary care management of all ages through the life span with a focus on health maintenance and disease prevention. Students have the opportunities to develop or perfect the skills and procedures necessary for the clinical management of selected clients. The course focuses on evaluation and management of common acute and chronic health care problems. It is the third of three sequential courses that apply the nursing process through communication and assessment skills, interpreting findings, applying laboratory diagnostic methods, developing plans of care, and implementing nursing strategies to promote personal, cognitive, and physical health. The focus is on strategies for the pediatric, adolescent, middlescence, and senescence in all areas where there is a need for health services.

  

  • NSG 7615 Nurse Executive Practicum

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 8 Total Credits: 8
    This course emphasizes the application of leadership and management theories and principles in implementation of the nurse executive role. The student demonstrates the competencies essential to the nurse executive as the role is implemented, applied, and analyzed in a clinical, community, or academic practice setting, in collaboration with a nurse executive mentor. Transformational leadership and evidence-based practice are applied during the practicum experience.

  

  • NSG 7621 Clinical Practicum I

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 7 Total Credits: 7

    This course is the first in a seven-course series of clinical practice experiences as an advanced practice registered nursing student and serves as an introduction to nurse anesthesia clinical practice, beginning on a part-time basis. The series of clinical experiences are designed to progressively build and expand the students’ anesthesia knowledge, skills, and competencies through supervised clinical application of basic and advanced principles and practice of anesthetic management, with an emphasis on individualized care dependent upon the patient and procedure.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 7521  
  

  • NSG 7622 Clinical Practicum II

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 11 Total Credits: 11

    This is the second clinical practicum course and is designed to develop clinical competencies of nurse anesthesia students by applying evidence-based knowledge and skills in a supervised practicum. The course builds on concepts and skills derived from prerequisite courses and focuses on evidence-based clinical decision-making.  Students learn to plan, implement, and manage anesthesia-related concerns of actual patients across the continuum of care - from pre-operative assessment to post-operative evaluation.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 7621  
  

  • NSG 7623 Clinical Practicum III

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 11 Total Credits: 11

    This is the third clinical practicum course and is designed to develop clinical competencies of nurse anesthesia students by applying evidence-based knowledge and skills in a supervised practicum. The course builds on concepts and skills derived from prerequisite courses and focuses on evidence-based clinical decision-making.  Students learn to plan, implement, and manage anesthesia-related concerns of actual patients across the continuum of care - from pre-operative assessment to post-operative evaluation.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 7622  
  

  • NSG 7624 Clinical Practicum IV

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 15 Total Credits: 15

    This is the fourth clinical practicum course and is designed to develop clinical competencies of nurse anesthesia students by applying evidence-based knowledge and skills in a supervised practicum. The course builds on concepts and skills derived from prerequisite courses and focuses on evidence-based clinical decision-making.  Students learn to plan, implement, and manage anesthesia-related concerns of actual patients across the continuum of care - from pre-operative assessment to post-operative evaluation.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 7623  
  

  • NSG 7625 Clinical Practicum V

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 15 Total Credits: 15

    This is the fifth clinical practicum course and is designed to develop clinical competencies of nurse anesthesia students by applying evidence-based knowledge and skills in a supervised practicum. The course builds on concepts and skills derived from prerequisite courses and focuses on evidence-based clinical decision-making.  Students learn to plan, implement, and manage anesthesia-related concerns of actual patients across the continuum of care - from pre-operative assessment to post-operative evaluation.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 7624  
  

  • NSG 7626 Clinical Practicum VI

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 15 Total Credits: 15
    This is the sixth clinical practicum course and is designed to develop clinical competencies of nurse anesthesia students by applying evidence-based knowledge and skills in a supervised practicum. The course builds on concepts and skills derived from prerequisite courses and focuses on evidence-based clinical decision-making.  Students learn to plan, implement, and manage anesthesia-related concerns of actual patients across the continuum of care - from pre-operative assessment to post-operative evaluation.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 7625  
  

  • NSG 7627 Clinical Practicum VII

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 15 Total Credits: 15

    This is the final clinical practicum course and is designed to develop clinical competencies of nurse anesthesia students by applying evidence-based knowledge and skills in a supervised practicum. The course builds on concepts and skills derived from prerequisite courses and focuses on evidence-based clinical decision-making.  Students apply their knowledge to plan, implement, and manage anesthesia-related concerns of actual patients across the continuum of care - from pre-operative assessment to post-operative evaluation.

    Prerequisite(s): NSG 7626  
  

  • NSG 7710 Regional Anesthesia & Pain Management

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
    This course focuses on the fundamental concepts of acute and chronic pain management. Content highlighted includes evidence-based strategies for the perioperative management of patients requiring neuraxial and/or peripheral nerve blockade. The use of ultrasound in the administration of regional anesthetics is emphasized. An overview of multi-modal pain management strategies is included.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the DNP program with a concentration in Nurse Anesthesia
  

  • NSG 7810 Senior Anesthesia Seminar I

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
    This seminar provides nurse anesthesia students with a foundational overview of anesthesia crisis resource management. Topics include a comprehensive review of technical and non-technical skills necessary for the advanced practice specialty of nurse anesthesia, crisis management principles, patient safety considerations, and team communication strategies. Included in this course is a one-week lab intensive with Anesthesia Crisis Resource Management simulations.

  

  • NSG 7820 Senior Anesthesia Seminar II

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 2
    With a focus on the specialty of nurse anesthesia, this course explores the transition and socialization in the DNP role as a future nurse anesthesiologist. Transition topics include professional responsibility and accountability for advancing professional nursing practice across disciplines within nursing, professional development required as a current evidence-based anesthesia provider, advocacy and organization involvement, the business of anesthesia, and scholarship. Additionally, a repeat module on Wellness and Chemical Dependency in anesthesia providers is explored, with the provision of available state and national resources for peer assistance.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission in the DNP program w/Con Nurse Anesthesia
  

  • NSG 7910 NCE Board Review Intensive I

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 1

    This is the first course in a two-course series focusing on comprehensive National Certification Exam (NCE) review. Content review is incorporated throughout the first five clinical courses and culminates in a two-course intensive concentrating solely on preparation for the NCE. Coursework may include, but not be limited to, workbook or e-module completions, quizzes, mock board examinations, and password-protected exams.

    Prerequisite(s): Progression to 3rd year DNP program w/Con Nurse Anesthesia

  

  • NSG 7920 NCE Board Review Intensive II

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
    This is the second course in a two-course series focusing on comprehensive National Certification Exam (NCE) review. Content review is incorporated throughout the first five clinical courses and culminates in a two-course intensive concentrating solely on preparation for the NCE. Coursework may include, but not be limited to, workbook or e-module completions, quizzes, mock board examinations, and password-protected exams. Included in this course is a one-week lab intensive.

    Prerequisite(s): Progression to 3rd year DNP program w/Con Nurse Anesthesia
  

  • NSG 7930 Senior Anesthesia Seminar

    Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3

    This seminar provides nurse anesthesia students with a foundational overview of the business of anesthesia and anesthesia crisis resource management. Business of anesthesia topics include anesthesia employment arrangements, contracts, billing requirements, legal issues, and other important business considerations in the practice of anesthesia and anesthesia groups. Anesthesia crisis resource management topics include a comprehensive review of technical and non-technical skills necessary for the advanced practice specialty of nurse anesthesia, crisis management principles, patient safety considerations, and team communication strategies. Included in this course is a one-week lab intensive with Anesthesia Crisis Resource Management simulations. 

    Prerequisite(s): Progression to 3rd year DNP program w/Con Nurse Anesthesia

  

  • OTA 1315 Introduction to Occupational Therapy

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course introduces the student to the role of occupational therapy in health care, community-based practice, and educational systems. Topics include history of the profession and the American Occupational Therapy Association, philosophical principles, the Occupational Therapy Framework: Domain and Process, Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics, current and emerging practice areas, roles of the registered occupational therapist and the certified occupational therapy assistant, national and state credentialing requirements. [3rd quarter]

    Prerequisite(s): BIO 1110 , BIO 1120 , BIO 1130 , BIO 1140 , AHS 1010 , ENG 1201 , ENG 1211 , MAT 1100 , (all with a grade of C or better)
  

  • OTA 1325 Analysis of Human Occupations

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course focuses on the observation s, analysis, and performance of human occupations in work, self-care, and play/leisure throughout the life span. The teaching and learning process and the language of occupational therapy will be included. [3rd quarter]

    Prerequisite(s): BIO 1110 , BIO 1120 , BIO 1130 , BIO 1140 , AHS 1010 , ENG 1201 , ENG 1211 , MAT 1100 , (all with a grade of C or better)
  

  • OTA 1335 Applied Kinesiology

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course is a study of human movement and occupational performance. Topics include the interrelationship among the central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, and musculoskeletal system; anatomical landmarks, joints, posture and balance, locomotion, and analysis of functional movement required for work, self-care, and play. Range of motion, joint measurement, and manual muscle testing are included. [3rd quarter]

    Prerequisite(s): BIO 1110 , BIO 1120 , BIO 1130 , BIO 1140 , AHS 1010 , ENG 1201 , ENG 1211 , MAT 1100 , (all with a grade of C or better)
  

  • OTA 1415 Developmental/Pediatric theory

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course presents human development from birth through adolescence, with emphasis on occupational performance of typical and atypical individuals. Topics include theory and application, frames of reference, the occupational therapy process, evidence-based practice, and roles of the OT and OTA in service delivery in various developmental practice settings. Issues impacting developmental practice will be explored. [4th quarter]

    Prerequisite(s): OTA 1315 , OTA 1325 , OTA 1335  (all with a grade of C or better)
  

  • OTA 1425 Therapeutic Methods I

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course focuses on the development of observation skills; assessment; and teaching, adapting, and grading self-care, work, and play/leisure occupations for individuals with developmental challenges. Topics include safety, interventions, technology, and equipment to maximize participation in meaningful occupations. [4th quarter]

    Prerequisite(s): OTA 1315 , OTA 1325 , OTA 1335  (all with a grade of C or better)
  

  • OTA 1435 Clinical Conditions I

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
    This course presents the etiology, symptoms, and treatment of developmental and psychosocial conditions that are commonly referred to in occupational therapy. The effects of trauma, disease, and congenital conditions on occupational behavior are examined. Procedures and precautions ensuring safety of clients and care- givers will be reviewed. [4th quarter]

    Prerequisite(s): OTA 1315 , OTA 1325 , OTA 1335  (all with a grade of C or better)
  

  • OTA 1445 Documentation for OTA

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 2
    This course introduces a basic framework for writing medical documentation. Objective observations, assessment and goal planning are addressed. Documentation to meet standards for state, federal and reimbursement agencies is included. [4th quarter]

    Prerequisite(s): OTA 1315 , OTA 1325 , OTA 1335  (all with a grade of C or better)
  

  • OTA 2115 Psychosocial Theory

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course will examine the occupational therapy process in relation to individuals with psychosocial challenges across the lifespan. Topics include theory and application, frames of reference, the occupational therapy process, evidence-based practice, and roles of the OT and OTA in service delivery in various psychosocial settings. Issues impacting psychosocial OT practice will be explored. [5th quarter]

    Prerequisite(s): OTA 1415 , OTA 1425 , OTA 1435 , OTA 1445  (all with a grade of C or better)
  

  • OTA 2125 Therapeutic Methods II

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course will focus on the development of observation skills; assessment; documentation; and teaching, adapting, and grading self-care, work, and play and leisure occupations for individuals with psychosocial challenges. Topics include safety, group dynamics, development of therapeutic use of self, and interventions to maximize participation in meaningful occupations. [5th quarter]

    Prerequisite(s): OTA 1415 , OTA 1425 , OTA 1435 , OTA 1445  (all with a grade of C or better)
  

  • OTA 2135 FW I Peds/Psych

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 2 Total Credits: 2
    This course includes observation and guided practice for application of the occupational therapy process in both a setting focusing on children with developmental challenges and in a setting focusing on individuals with psychosocial challenges. Students are supervised by clinical educators or faculty at health care, education, or community settings. In-class activities complement topics and experiences in off campus sites. Students are responsible for transportation. 60 hours of fieldwork. [5th quarter]

    Prerequisite(s): OTA 1415 , OTA 1425 , OTA 1435 , OTA 1445  (all with a grade of C or better)
  

  • OTA 2145 Clinical Conditions II

    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
    This course is a continuation of OT 1500 and includes the etiology, symptoms, and treatment of physical conditions that are commonly referred to in occupational therapy. The effects of trauma, disease, and congenital conditions on occupational behavior are examined. Procedures and precautions ensuring safety of clients and caregivers will be reviewed. [5th quarter]

    Prerequisite(s): OTA 1415 , OTA 1425 , OTA 1435 , OTA 1445  (all with a grade of C or better)
  

  • OTA 2215 Physical Dysfunction Theory

    Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    The occupational therapy process in relation to the persons with physical disabilities across the lifespan is examined. Topics include theory and application, frames of reference, the occupational therapy process, evidence-based practice, and roles of the OT and OTA in service delivery in various physical dysfunction settings. Issues impacting physical rehabilitation OT practice will be explored. [6th quarter]

    Prerequisite(s): OTA 2115 , OTA 2125 , OTA 2235 , OTA 2145  (all with a C or better)
  

  • OTA 2225 Therapeutic Methods III

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
    This course will focus on the development of observation skills; assessment; documentation; teaching; adapting; grading self-care, work, and play/leisure occupations for individuals with physical challenges. Topics include PAMS, splinting, technology, techniques and equipment to maximize participation in meaningful occupations, improve independence, and ensure safety. [6th quarter]

    Prerequisite(s): OTA 2115 , OTA 2125 , OTA 2235 , OTA 2145  (all with a C or better)
  

  • OTA 2235 FW I Physical Dysfunction

    Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Practica: 2 Total Credits: 2
    This course includes observation and guided practice for application of the occupational therapy process in settings serving adults with physical challenges. Students are supervised by clinical educators or faculty at health care, education, or community settings. In-class activities complement topics and experiences in off campus sites. Students are responsible for transportation. 60 hours of fieldwork. [6th quarter]

    Prerequisite(s): OTA 2115 , OTA 2125 , OTA 2235, OTA 2145  (all with a C or better)
  

  • OTA 2245 Geriatric Issues

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 2
    This course will examine special issues affecting the elderly. Special topics include effects of aging and chronic illness, low vision, community mobility, and driving, effects of pharmacology, wheelchair seating and positioning, fall prevention and aging in place. [6th quarter]

    Prerequisite(s): OTA 2115 , OT 2125, OTA 2235 , OTA 2145  (all with a C or better)
  

  • OTA 2255 Management for the OTA

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 2
    This course will examine basic management and support tasks relevant to the role of the occupational therapy assistant. Topics include ethical principles in the workplace, the roles and functions of regulatory agencies, funding and reimbursement systems, program development, and health care delivery systems. [6th quarter]

    Prerequisite(s): OTA 2115 , OT 2125, OTA 2235 , OTA 2145  (all with a C or better)
  

  • OTA 2315 Fieldwork II A

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Practica: 10 Total Credits: 12
    This course requires a minimum of 8 weeks of supervised off-campus experience applying occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Students will use the occupational therapy process while developing and practicing the skills of an entry-level OTA. Students are assigned to a setting working with individuals with developmental, physical, or emotional challenges. Course includes 20 hours in the classroom to prepare students to transition from classroom to clinic. Students will create a professional development plan and prepare a resume. Students are responsible for transportation, and room and board. [7th quarter]

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of all OTA and General Education requirements (all with a grade of C or better)
  

  • OTA 2415 Fieldwork II B

    Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Practica: 10 Total Credits: 12
    This course requires a minimum of 8 weeks of supervised off-campus experience applying occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Students will use the occupational therapy process while developing and practicing the skills of an entry-level OTA. Students are assigned to a setting working with individuals with developmental, physical, or emotional challenges. Course includes 20 hours in the classroom to prepare students to take the national certification exam, obtain licensure, practice interviews and apply for employment. Students are responsible for transportation, and room and board. [8th quarter]

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of all OTA & General Education requirements (all with a grade of C or better)
 

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