141. Pharmacology & Nursing Care. (3 units) § Su. Lecture 3 hours.
P. Bellefeuille
The introductory course examines the principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics for major drug classes. Assessment and management of the therapeutic and toxic effects of pharmacologic interventions are emphasized. ( department: PHYS NURS )
142. Introduction to Professional Nursing. (11 units) § Su. Lecture 3 hours. Patient Contact 24 hours.
J. Perlas, P. Bellefeuille
Course explores the concepts of health and illness and role of the professional nurse. Focuses on using the nursing process in care of persons across the adaptation and developmental continua. Concurrent laboratory designed to develop skills and knowledge common to the nursing care of adults. ( department: FAM HLTH )
143. Effective Communication. (3 units) § Fa, Wi. Lecture 3 hours.
S. Ziehm, S. Proctor
Course reviews selected theories of human interaction and presents principles and techniques of effective communication as they relate to establishing and maintaining a helping relationship. Students use laboratory experience to develop skills in communication and interaction. ( department: COM HL SYS )
144. Adult Medical-Surgical/Geriatric Nursing. (13.5 units) § Fa, Wi. Prerequisites: Successful completion of N140, N141, N142, N145. Restrictions: Enrollment in the Masters Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN). Lecture 4 hours. Clinic 11 weeks 26 hours.
J. Perlas, L. Day, P. Bellefeuille
Course surveys selected medical-surgical conditions, problems in aging, and nurse's role in promoting optimal functioning. Planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions based on data analysis is emphasized. Clinical experience provides opportunities for role development and application of knowledge and skills. ( department: PHYS NURS )
145. Pathophysiology. (5 units) § Su. Prerequisites: Enrollment in Masters Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN). Lecture 5 hours.
L. Day
Course provides an understanding of disease and its treatment, and an understanding of basic principles of microbiology as the basis for nursing assessment and intervention. Major diseases will be explored in part by using a conceptua approach. ( department: PHYS NURS )
146. Parent-Child Nursing. (7.5 units) § Wi, Sp. Prerequisites: N140, N141, N142, N144, N145. Lecture 4 hours. Patient Contact 10 hours.
B. Taft, M. Jesena
This clinical course in the nursing care of children and families integrates theoretical concepts related to the management of pediatric patients in acute and ambulatory settings. Application of concepts of growth and development of the child and family is included. ( department: FAM HLTH )
147. Childbearing Families. (7.5 units) § Fa, Sp. Prerequisites: N140, N141, N142, N145. Lecture 4 hours. Patient Contact 10 hours.
L. Chiarello
Course focuses on biopsychosocial concepts of normal reproductive and childbearing events. Emphasis is on nursing assessment and management of the childbearing family, the woman, fetus and newborn during the antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum periods. ( department: FAM HLTH )
148. Socio-Cultural Issues in Health/Illness. (2 units) § Fa, Wi. Prerequisites: N142. Restrictions: Enrollment in Masters Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN). Lecture 2 hours.
J. Martin-Holland, L. Chiarello
Course focuses on significant sociocultural aspects of health and illness that make particular impacts on nursing practice in a variety of settings. Attention will be given to cultural diversity associated with ethnicity and social class. ( department: FAM HLTH )
149. Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing. (6 units) § Wi, Sp. Prerequisites: N140, N141, N142, N143, N144, N145, N146. Lecture 3 hours. Patient Contact 9 hours.
K. Shook, S. Ziehm
Course presents biopsychosocial theories of human behavior as they relate to function, alteration, and/or disruption of mental processes; reviews current knowledge related to nursing care, psychiatric treatment, and psychosocial rehabilitation of the identified mentally ill adults and children and their families. ( department: COM HL SYS )
150. Community Health Nursing. (8.5 units) § Fa, Sp. Prerequisites: N140, N141, N142 and N145. Restrictions: Enrollment in Masters Entry Progran in Nursing (MEPN). Lecture 3 hours. Patient Contact 16 hours.
S. Proctor
Course focuses on applying the nursing process to community health nursing practice in community settings. Concepts and research from nursing, family and community health will be explored. Nursing care of vulnerable groups in the community will be emphasized. ( department: COM HL SYS )
151. Issues in Nursing. (3 units) § Fa, Sp. Prerequisites: N142, N144. Restrictions: Enrollment in Masters Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN). Lecture 3 hours.
K. Dracup
Course explores major issues and trends in contemporary nursing and health care delivery as they relate to nursing practice, education and research. Course identifies strategies nurses can use to influence issues affecting practice and health care delivery. ( department: FAM HLTH )
187. Scientific Writing. (1 units) Wi. Prerequisites: None. Restrictions: MS degree students and pre-qualifying exam doctoral students. Enrollment limited to 25 students. Lecture 1 hours.
J. Martin-Holland
Course reviews academic and scientific writing format and style, fostering an awareness of research-based scientific writing. Students will develop skills in writing an introductory paragraph, organizing a critical review of the literature, and creating a concise conclusion. Bibliographic search methodology and American Psychological Association (APA) editorial format will be reviewed and utilized. ( department: PHYS NURS )
201A. Curriculum Development. (2 units) § Fa. Lecture 2 hours.
N. Stotts
Course provides the theoretical basis for curriculum development. The role of the philosophy and conceptual framework in driving program and course design will be analyzed. The fit of program and course evaluation strategies will be critically evaluated. ( department: PHYS NURS )
201B. Teaching-Learning Process. (2 units) § Wi. Prerequisites: Enrollment in a graduate nursing program. Lecture 2 hours.
Z. Mirsky
Course critically evaluates principles and theories of teaching-learning practices in nursing education, staff development and client teaching programs. Theoretical and practical applications, including presentation skills, for student-centered and distance (distributed) education will be explored. ( department: PHYS NURS )
201C. Methods of Clinical Instruction. (2 units) § Sp. Seminar 2 hours.
L. Day, N. Stotts
Course explores the theoretical foundations for clinical supervision, teaching and evaluation in nursing education. The focus will be on clinical activities commonly utilized to enhance the learning process in the clinical setting. ( department: PHYS NURS )
202A. Theory Development in Nursing. (3 units) § Fa. Prerequisites: Doctoral standing or consent of instructor. Lecture 1 hours. Seminar 2 hours.
C. Portillo, J. Faucett
Critical analyses of contemporary strategies for the development of nursing theory building, particularly as they relate to selected nursing phenomena and an in-depth analysis of selected theoretical schools of thought. ( department: COM HL SYS )
202B. Behavior Theories for Nurs Res. (2 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: N202A or N264 or consent of instructor. Seminar 2 hours.
C. Waters
Seminar will examine the theories that have been used to study health-related human behavior and behavior change from an historical as well as conceptual perspective. The course will include a critical review of each theory and its applicability for nursing research. ( department: COM HL SYS )
203. End-of-Life Care Across Practice Settings. (2 units) § Sp. Seminar 2 hours.
T. Koetters
Course examines the theory and practice of providing end-of-life care to patients and their families within and across multiple practice settings, including acute care. A multidisciplinary approach to palliative care will address symptom management as well as age-related, cultural, spiritual, ethical, and communication issues. ( department: PHYS NURS )
204. Pathophysiology in Family Primary Care. (3 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: Completion of N270. Restrictions: Enrollment in Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program or consent of instructor. Lecture 3 hours.
E. Monasterio
Course promotes the understanding and application of knowledge of fundamental disease processes in the clinical setting of outpatient primary care. Concepts of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology are included. The etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical significance of selected disease processes are discussed. The course is organized around a systems approach to disease processes. ( department: FAM HLTH )
206A. Psychiatric Symptom Management. (3 units) § Fa. Prerequisites: N227. Restrictions: Enrollment in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing specialty or consent of instructor. Lecture 2 hours. Seminar 3 hours.
L. Chafetz
Course analyses research on current practice approaches to adults with mental illness and children with severe emotional disturbance. The emphasis is on psychotherapeutic and psycho-educational interventions and long-term management of psychiatric symptomatology. This course fulfills the School of Nursing requirement for coursework in research utilization. ( department: COM HL SYS )
207A. Communicating with the Latino Patient I. (1 units) § Wi. Prerequisites: Students must demonstrate to instructor intermediate level of Spanish to enroll in course. Restrictions: Enrollment by consent of instructor will be given to first year Master’s students. Second year students and MEPN students will be included if space available. Seminar 3 hours.
P. Bernal de Pheils
See course forms on file at the OAR. ( department: FAM HLTH )
207B. Communicating with the Latino Patient II. (1 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and successful completion of N207A. Restrictions: Enrollment by consent of instructor will be given to first year Master’s students. Second year students and MEPN students will be included if space available. Seminar 3 hours.
P. Bernal de Pheils
Course provides advanced content and practice in Spanish. Emphasis will be in building confidence in communicating appropriately using complex verbs tenses, commands and sentence structure. Course will include cultural content to increase understanding of conduct and behavior so treatment is culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate for patients/families of Latino American background. ( department: FAM HLTH )
208A. Human Pathophysiology & Aging. (3 units) § Fa. Lecture 3 hours.
M. Engler
Course integrates and applies knowledge of aging and pathophysiological concepts/alterations in selected organs and systems as a basis for advanced practice. Content areas to be addressed include: altered cellular, neurological, and hormonal regulation. ( department: PHYS NURS )
208B. Human Pathophysiology & Aging. (3 units) § Wi. Lecture 3 hours.
M. Engler
Course integrates and applies knowledge of aging and pathophysiological concepts/alterations in selected organs and systems as a basis for advanced practice. Content areas to be addressed include: altered cardiovascular, pulmonary, and renal function. ( department: PHYS NURS )
209A. Comparative Qualitative Research Design. (2 units) § Fa. Restrictions: Enrollment in Doctoral Program. Lecture 2 hours.
R. Rehm
Course provides an introduction to the principles and methods of qualitative research, critically analyzing the elements of qualitative research design set within the context of the research question to be asked and the existing knowledge in the area. ( department: FAM HLTH )
209B. Quantitative Research Design. (2 units) § Fa. Prerequisites: Enrollment in Doctoral Program in Nursing or consent of instructor. Restrictions: Restricted to Doctoral students. Lecture 2 hours.
B. Cooper, G. Padilla, N. Stotts
Course provides a critical analyses of techniques to conduct systematic reviews of bodies of knowledge, provides strategies to critique the scientific rigor (validity) of quantitative research designs, and issues related to clinical relevancy of research findings. Students link theory with operations, conduct, synthesize, critique systematic reviews of bodies of knowledge. ( department: COM HL SYS )
210A. Intro to Health Care Informatics. (3 units) § Wi. Lecture 3 hours.
D. Wantland
Introduction and overview of healthcare informatics focused on the building blocks for computer-based systems with specific application examples, such as clinical information systems, educational technologies, telemedicine, digital libraries, simulation and modeling. ( department: COM HL SYS )
211.01. Issues in Nursing Administration & Leadership. (2 units) § Fa. Prerequisites: None. Restrictions: Enrollment in Nursing Administration Specialty or condent of instructor. Lecture 2 hours.
J. Hirsch
Course provides an opportunity for students to learn from experts in nursing administrative and leadership positions, and to participate in dialogue with faculty and classmates on topics of interest and concern to nursing leaders. The course provides for development of knowledge and skill acquisition through group discussions, guest lectures, mentoring and case presentation. ( department: COM HL SYS )
211A. Leadership in Health Care. (2 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: None. Restrictions: None. Lecture 2 hours.
J. Hirsch
Course examines the principles of leadership and self-renewal including negotiating, motivating others, problem solving, managing diversity, improving care management, and developing skills and knowledge. ( department: COM HL SYS )
211B. Strategy in Healthcare Organizations. (2 units) § Fa. Prerequisites: None. Restrictions: Consent of instructor. Lecture 2 hours.
E. O'Neil, J. Hirsch
This course examines the principles of organizational change in health care systems, and presents an overview of strategic management tools with an emphasis on their practical application to nurse-led environments. These include decision making, communication, and performance improvement. ( department: COM HL SYS )
212A. Qualitative Data Collection & Ethics. (2 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: N209A. Lecture 2 hours.
E. Davies, J. Humphreys
Course examines the construction of qualitative research and ethics in research. Students formulate research questions and design a qualitative study. ( department: SOC BEH SC )
212B. Quantitative Measurement & Theory. (3 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: N209B. Lecture 2 hours.
J. Chen
Course critically evaluates concepts underlying measurement reliability and validity. Construction of measurement tools and their use in quantitative research will be explored. ( department: COM HL SYS )
213A. Common Problems of Cancer Care. (3 units) § Fa. Seminar 3 hours.
M. Dodd, M. Cho
Course addresses the theoretical and scientifically based clinical perspectives essential to managing common problems of the person with cancer and HIV/AIDS related malignancies. This includes nursing interventions, self-care, and ambulatory/home measures across the illness continuum of these disease states. ( department: PHYS NURS )
213B. Oncologic Emergencies. (3 units) § Wi.
C. Miaskowski
Course addresses the theoretical and scientific basis for management of complex clinical conditions experienced by patients with cancer and HIV/AIDS. Emphasis is on nursing management of conditions such as: spinal cord compression, sepsis, superior vena cava syndrome, and pneumocystis carinii pneumonia. ( department: PHYS NURS )
213C. Chemotherapy Seminar. (2 units) § Wi. Prerequisites: None. Restrictions: Non-oncology graduate nursing students need consent of instructor. Lecture 1 hours. Seminar 3 hours.
T. Koetters
Course designed to familiarize the advanced practice nursing student with current topics in cancer chemotherapy, i.e., newly approved agents, new drug combinations, clinical trials. In addition, identification of unusual side effects and management of same, as well as safety issues will be discussed. ( department: PHYS NURS )
215. Advanced Practice in Community Health. (3 units) § Wi. Prerequisites: None. Restrictions: None. Lecture 3 hours.
C. Waters
Course includes a comprehensive analysis of methods, theory and research to assess, plan, intervene and evaluate health risks and resources for diverse populations and their interface with public and community-based care systems. ( department: COM HL SYS )
215.01. Global Community Health Planning & Interventions. (3 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: None. Restrictions: None. Lecture 3 hours.
C. Portillo
Course will examine theory and research-based community interventions conducted in the U.S. and globally. Community health promotion and planning and community-based participatory models will be used as explanatory models for developing interventions. Procedural knowledge is gained as students develop a program (intervention) proposal and apply health promotion and planning or community-based participatory principles as a framework. ( department: COM HL SYS )
216A. Cardiovascular Disease I. (3 units) § Fa. Seminar 3 hours.
E. Froelicher
Course correlates pathophysiology, clinical diagnosis, and current management of cardiovascular disorders across the illness continuum and across settings. Content areas include: cardiac diagnostics, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, atherosclerosis, and myocardial ischemia. ( department: PHYS NURS )
216B. Cardiovascular Disease II. (3 units) § Wi. Prerequisites: N216A or consent of instructor. Seminar 3 hours.
M. Engler
Course correlates pathophysiology, clinical diagnosis, and current management of cardiovascular disorders across the illness continuum and across settings. Content areas include: revascularization procedures, valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathy, and heart failure. ( department: PHYS NURS )
217A. Care of High-Risk Populations I. (2 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: Enrollment in Family Practical Nurse (FNP) Program or consent of instructor. Restrictions: None. Lecture 2 hours.
C. Chesla, M. White
Course will introduce students to concepts of health care disparities, epidemiology of health conditions, and public health implications of caring for high-risk populations, with an emphasis on the incarcerated, homeless and mentally ill. Social, cultural and ethical concerns related to providing services to high-risk populations are discussed. Content covered in this introductory course will prepare students for N217B and N217C. ( department: FAM HLTH )
217B. Care of High-Risk Populations II. (2 units) Wi. Prerequisites: Enrollment in FNP Program and completion of N217A, or consent of instructor.
. Restrictions: None. Lecture 2 hours.
J. Makonnen
Course presents selected topics encountered in primary care, focusing on conditions common in high-risk populations. Emphasis in on clinical presentation, the rational use of diagnostic testing, and implementation of management plans formulated for high-risk clients. Correlation with clinical practice is an integral aspect of the course. Course incorporates theoretical and psychosocial content presented in N217A. ( department: FAM HLTH )
217C. Primary Care of High-Risk & Vulnerable Elders. (2 units) § Wi. Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Family Nurse Practitioner. Completion of N270, N246, N 247, N247.02A, N247.02B, N217A, & N217B. Restrictions: None. Lecture 1 hours. Seminar 3 hours.
M. Scott
Course focuses on the unique needs and care of high-risk and vulnerable elders. Using complex geriatric case studies of ethnically diverse elders developed by medical anthropologists and geriatricians, problem-based learning (PBL) approaches will be used to highlight key issues in providing medical and nursing care to this population. ( department: FAM HLTH )
219. Psychiatric Assessment. (2-3 units) § Wi. Lecture 2 hours. Optional Lab 3 hours.
L. Chafetz
Course uses clinical material in the critical examination of standard psychiatric diagnoses. Emphasis will be on the utility of assessment tools such as the mental status examination and the psychiatric history across diverse clinical specialties and the life span. ( department: COM HL SYS )
220. Academic Role Development. (2 units) § Wi. Seminar 2 hours.
K. Dracup, S. Robinson
The course focuses on development of a career as a university faculty member. Emphasis will be on understanding how to develop a program of research and develop a reputation in the field. Foci will include teaching, mentoring students, and university/public service. This seminar will develop the skills required for achieving success in an academic career.
( department: PHYS NURS )
220.01. Academic Role Preparation I. (1 units) § Fa, Wi, Sp. Prerequisites: Admission to Doctoral Program. Restrictions: None. Seminar 6 hours.
D. Fontaine, N. Stotts
Seminar is designed to enhance students' knowledge of faculty roles and responsibilities. It will explore how the roles vary, dependent on the level of teaching (associate degree, baccalaureate) and type of institution (public, private). Performance expectations and evaluative criteria for merit and promotion will be addressed. ( department: PHYS NURS )
220.02. Academic Role Preparation II. (1 units) § Fa, Wi, Sp. Prerequisites: Admission to Doctoral Program. Restrictions: None. Seminar 6 hours.
D. Fontaine, M. Blegen
Seminar is designed to enhance students' knowledge of faculty roles and responsibilites. Role dimensions of research, service, teaching and clinical competence will be evaluated and analyzed. Students will develop skill in and appreciation of the central aspects of communication, presentation, and evaluation as they underpin all components of the role. ( department: PHYS NURS )
220.03. Academic Role Preparation III. (1 units) § Fa, Wi, Sp. Prerequisites: Admission to the nursing doctoral program and completion of Academic Role Preparation I (N220.01) & II (N220.02). Restrictions: Instructor approval required for students who wish to enroll but have not completed prerequisite coursework as indicated above. Seminar 3 hours.
D. Fontaine, M. Wallhagen
Seminar is designed to facilitate the doctoral student’s transition from student role into an academic position. Strategies for effective management of faculty role and responsibilities will be reviewed. Students will evaluate various academic career management strategies and have an opportunity to practice skills such as interviewing and professional presentation of self. ( department: PHYS NURS )
221.01. Theories Related to Nursing Care of the Adult. (3 units) § Fa. Lecture 3 hours.
V. Carrieri-Kohlman
Course provides introduction to critical thinking, clinical and ethical reasoning about the discipline of nursing and its contributions to advanced nursing practice in the care of the adult. Includes critique of theoretical approaches that guide development of science for nursing care of the adult. Research methods for development, testing and implementation of selected theoretical approaches are discussed and critiqued. ( department: PHYS NURS )
223A. Symptom Research Proseminar. (2 units) § Fa. Prerequisites: Symptom management trainee or permission of instructor. Seminar 2 hours.
J. Humphreys
Course focuses on theories and research related to symptom perception and evaluation. ( department: FAM HLTH )
223B. Symptom Research Proseminar. (2 units) § Wi, Sp. Prerequisites: Symptom management trainee or permission of instructor. Seminar 2 hours.
S. Janson
Course focuses on theories and research pertinent to symptom management strategies and therapeutics. Reserch on salient interventions is critiqued across symptoms and research design, methods, implementation and analysis. ( department: COM HL SYS )
223C. Symptom Research Proseminar. (2 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: Symptom management trainee or permission of instructor. Seminar 2 hours.
V. Carrieri-Kohlman
Course discusses biopsychosocial and economic outcomes that may be related to the symptom experience and management strategies. Measurement issues for these outcomes are presented with discussion of validity and reliability issues. Research studies related to these variables are criticized. ( department: PHYS NURS )
225. Cardiac Rhythm: Theory & Analysis. (2 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Lecture 2 hours.
B. Drew
Cardiac electrophysiology in normal and pathological states and the scientific base for nursing"s response to cardiac arrhythmias. Content includes: theory and research on the mechanisms, diagnosis, electrocardiographic monitoring, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, and use of the electrocardiogram for nursing research. ( department: PHYS NURS )
227. Theories of Mental Illness. (3 units) § Fa. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Restrictions: None. Lecture 2 hours. Seminar 3 hours. Library 3 hours.
S. Weiss
Course examines major theories of mental illness and their implications for understanding the etiology, and treatment of psychiatric conditions. Neurochemical, neuroendoctrine, genetic, cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, attachment, and humanistic theories will be analyzed and applied to the assessment and management of mental health problems. Ethical issues raised by different theoretical perspectives will be discussed. ( department: COM HL SYS )
229. Philosophy of Nursing Science. (3 units) § Wi. Prerequisites: Doctoral standing or consent of the instructor. Lecture 2 hours. Seminar 1 hours.
S. Rankin, T. Lindgren
Contemporary philosophic viewpoints on the nature of nursing science, addressing natural science, integrative science, and human science traditions and scientific integrity. ( department: PHYS NURS )
230. Measuring Outcomes of Health Care. (3 units) § Fa, Sp. Lecture 3 hours.
V. Carrieri-Kohlman
Course presents current approaches and methods for clinical effectiveness and outcomes evaluation. The influence of patient, provider, and organizational factors on clinical effectiveness and outcomes evaluation are critically analyzed. ( department: COM HL SYS )
231A. Substance Use & Mental Illness. (2 units) SS1, SS2, SS3. Lecture 2 hours.
B. Phoenix
Examines causes and consequences of substance use disorders among severely mentally ill adults. Examines service delivery models developed for harm reduction and to promote recovery among high risk populations. Emphasis on culturally competent services for diverse groups. ( department: COM HL SYS )
232. Adult Clinical Pharmacology. (4 units) § Wi. Prerequisites: N270 or consent of instructor. Restrictions: Enrollment in an adult specialty. Lecture 2 hours. web-based course work 3 hours.
L. Macera
Course introduces the clinical application of pharmacology in the management of patients, including frequently prescribed drugs for the treatment of chronic diseases and minor acute illnesses across the adult life span. ( department: PHYS NURS )
232.04A. Pediatric Pharmacology. (2 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: Past or concurrent enrollment in N246-Signs & Symptoms and N283B-Pediatric Common Illness, or consent of the instructor. Restrictions: None. Lecture 2 hours.
N. Schapiro
Course provides overview of pediatric pharmacology w/emphasis on medications used in primary care settings. Content includes developing changes in drug absorbtion, distribution, elimination, and adverse effects from birth through adolescence. Legal, ethical, safety and patient education aspects of furnishing medications to children are discussed, as well as the integration of evidence-based pharmacologic interventions into advanced practice pediatric nursing. ( department: FAM HLTH )
232.04B. Complex Topics in Pediatric Pharmacology. (2 units) § Wi. Prerequisites: Successful completion of N232.04A-Pediatric Pharmacology and successful completion of/or concurrent enrollment in N283C-Complex Pediatric Conditions or consent of the instructor. Restrictions: None. Lecture 2 hours. Web-based coursework 6 hours.
N. Schapiro
Course builds on content from N232.04A, focusing on pharmacologic interventions for infants, children and adolescents with critical illness or chronic conditions. Emphasis is placed on evaluating pharmocologic research to guide decision-making, on minimizing adverse reactions and maximizing outcomes for children on multiple medications. ( department: FAM HLTH )
232.05. Antibiotic Therapeutics in Acute Care. (2 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: None. Restrictions: Student in the Acute Care Nurse Practinioner Program or by permission of the Instructor.
J. Howie-Esquivel
Course provides information regarding antibiotic therapy for acutley ill/hospitalized adults. This primarily web-based course contains modules on selected topics such as skin, cardiac, and neurological infections. ( department: PHYS NURS )
232.07A. Neonatal Pharmacology. (2 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in N254.01: Neonatal & Infant Pathophysiology, or permission of the instructor. Restrictions: None Lecture 2 hours.
M. Lynch
Course involves an analysis of pharmacologic interventions utilized for neonates and infants in varied health care settings. Emphasis is placed on empirical investigations and decision-making strategies for the pharmacologic management of acutely, chronically and critically ill neonates and infants. ( department: FAM HLTH )
232.07B. Complex Pharmacological Strategies for Neonates/Infants. (2 units) § Wi. Prerequisites: Successful completion of N254.01 and N254.02 Neonatal Pathophysiology or permission of instructor. Restrictions: None. Lecture 2 hours. Web-based course work 6 hours.
M. Lynch
Course builds on content from N232.07A, focusing on pharmacologic interventions for acutely and critically ill neonates and infants requiring neonatal intensive care. Emphasis is placed on evaluating empirical research and descriptive literature to guide clinical decision-making regarding the selection of pharmacologic interventions that maximizes the clinical benefits and minimizes adverse responses to specific medication strategies. ( department: FAM HLTH )
234. Program Development & Management. (3 units) § Sp. Lecture 3 hours.
D. Norton
Course provides content on program planning and financial analysis. Consideration is given to translating this knowledge and skills for clinical nurse specialists to utilize in a changing health care environment. ( department: COM HL SYS )
236A. Complementary Healing. (3 units) § Fa. Lecture 3 hours.
J. Sweet
Course provides the conceptual framework for understanding complementary approaches to health and healing, as well as holistic nursing practice. ( department: COM HL SYS )
236D. Complementary Healing in Nursing. (3 units) § Wi. Prerequisites: N236A,B,C. Restrictions: Enrollment limited to 1:2 faculty-student ratio. Lecture 2 hours. Field Work 3 hours.
J. Sweet
Course provides an in-depth exploration of complementary modalities within the scope of nursing practice and offers intensive workshop experiences in energy healing, imagery, and herbalism. Current practice standards and state of the science issues are addressed. ( department: COM HL SYS )
238A. Child Development and Alterations in Behavior. (3 units) § Wi. Prerequisites: None. Restrictions: None. Lecture 3 hours.
C. Kennedy
Course is designed to provide the student with a scientific basis for understanding the normal pattern of development in the infant and child (birth- 12 years of age). Building on knowledge of normative development, common behavioral issues and mental health concerns that are encountered by advanced practice nurses in primary care and specialty settings will be reviewed. ( department: FAM HLTH )
238B. Adolescent Development. (2 units) § Sp. Lecture 2 hours.
S. Kools
Course explores relevant theory, literature, and research findings dealing with normal development during the adolescent period. ( department: FAM HLTH )
239.07A. Topics in Neonatal & Pediatric Nutrition. (1-2 units) § Wi. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor. Restrictions: None. Lecture 1 hours. Independent Study 3 hours.
A. Carley
Course will build upon basic nutrition content and will prepare participants to address the nutritional needs of infants, toddlers and children in the clinical setting. Consistent with national health promotion guidelines, nutritional approaches will target a variety of pediatric clients including the well child and children experiencing or recuperating from illness. ( department: FAM HLTH )
239A. Nutrition in Acute Care Patients. (1 units) § Fa, Wi, SS1, SS2, SS3. Prerequisites: Enrollment in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program or consent of instructor.
R. Garbez
Course focuses on examination of nutritional issues in acute care nursing practice. Guided study addresses the biochemical basis of nutrition during maintenance, starvation and hypermetabolism. The nutritional needs to selected patient populations and major therapeutic nutritional modalities are addressed. ( department: PHYS NURS )
240.01. Biomarkers I. (2 units) § Fa. Seminar 2 hours.
R. Oka
Doctoral seminar that addresses current models of biobehavioral markers in health and disease, including paradigms of stress and coping, immune function and genetic expression. Using research, the seminar will examine the process of selecting appropriate markers and their use in assessing the effect of interventions on underlying proceses and mechanisms. The focus is stress and coping and immune fuction. ( department: PHYS NURS )
240.02. Biomarkers II. (2 units) Wi. Seminar 2 hours.
B. Aouizerat
Doctoral seminar that addresses current models of biobehavioral markers in health and disease, including paradigms of stress and coping, immune function and genetic expression. Using research, the seminar will examine the process of selecting appropriate markers and their use in assesssing the effect of interventions on underlying processes and mechanisms. The focus is gene expression. ( department: PHYS NURS )
240.03. Research in Grief & Bereavement. (2 units) § Sp. Seminar 2 hours.
A. Hughes, E. Davies
Course discusses issues relevant to the experience of grief and the study of bereavement across the life span. Theories pertinent to the study of grief and bereavement and research are critiqued for their contribution to the development of bereavement interventions and the creation of knowledge in this field. ( department: FAM HLTH )
240.04. Violence & Health. (2 units) § Sp. Seminar 2 hours.
J. Humphreys
Seminar focuses on family violence and its impact on health, family and community. ( department: FAM HLTH )
240.05. Vulnerable Women & Their Well-Being. (3 units) § Wi. Seminar 3 hours.
C. Portillo, H. Kennedy, K. Lee
Course addresses the way gender interacts with multiple personal and environmental factors to affect women's health. Seminar participants critically analyze the impact of women's activities on their health and wellbeing, including global strategies for improving the health of women, their families and communties. ( department: COM HL SYS )
240.06. HIV/AIDS Prevention & Care. (1 units) § Fa, Wi, Sp. Seminar 1 hours.
C. Portillo, W. Holzemer
Course focuses upon relevant research, theories, measurement, and strategies for investigating HIV/AIDS prevention and care. ( department: COM HL SYS )
240.08. Advanced Child Developmental Science. (2 units) § Sp. Seminar 2 hours.
C. Kennedy, S. Weiss, S. Kools
Course will address advanced knowledge in developmental theory and methods as the cintext for research with infants, children, and adolescents. Developmental science serves as the paradigm for examining research on physical and mental health during childhood. ( department: COM HL SYS FAM HLTH )
240.09. Health Policy I. (2 units) § Fa. Prerequisites: Doctoral standing or consent of instructor. Seminar 2 hours.
C. Harrington
Course addresses models of health policy research with a focus on integrating health services research theory and methods. The students wil examine different research models that address a range of health policy research questions and assess the policy outcomes. ( department: SOC BEH SC )
240.10. Health Policy II. (2 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: Doctoral enrollment or consent of instructor. Seminar 2 hours.
C. Harrington
Course addresses new health services research designs that address high priority national policy issues. The students will examine different research models that address key health policy research questions and assess the policy outcomes. ( department: SOC BEH SC )
240.11. Occupational & Environmental Health Research Seminar. (1-5 units) § Fa, Wi, Sp. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Lecture 1 hours. Field Work 0-12 hours.
O. Hong
Seminar focuses on design and practical implementation of research on factors at work and in the environment that affect community health. Theoretical, ethical, policy and procedural issues related to occupational and environmental health research will be discussed. Students and faculty will bring examples from their research for discussion and problem-solving. ( department: COM HL SYS )
240.12. Family Health & Relational Research. (2 units) Wi. Prerequisites: N290 or consent of instructor; enrollment in a doctoral program. Lecture 1 hours. Seminar 1 hours.
C. Chesla
Course provides an overview of research issues in family and dyadic research. It focuses on family and relational research methods providing participants with appropriate approaches to their own research projects. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the state of family science in nursing and related disciplines. ( department: FAM HLTH )
240.13. Research Methods: Psychological Factors. (2 units) § Sp. Restrictions: Consent of instructors; limited to doctoral students. Seminar 2 hours.
L. Chafetz, S. Weiss
Course focuses on research methods appropriate for the study of cognitive, emotional and behavioral variables that reflect an individual's psychosocial functioning. Emphasizes conceptual and methodological issues that need consideration when psychological factors are examined as predictors, outcomes and/or interventions. ( department: COM HL SYS )
240.14. Health Promotion & Chronic Disease Prevention. (2 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: Student should be planning or engaged in research related to health promotion/disease prevention or treatment of chronic illness. Instructor approval is required to attend seminar. Restrictions: Doctoral student. Seminar 2 hours.
R. Oka
Seminar will focus on issues related to the conduct of clinical trials in health promotion, disease prevention and management of chronic illnesses across the lifespan. Students will select specific areas related to their future research programs. Content will include interventions for behavior change, multiple risk factor reduction, and life style modification in infividuals at risk for or with chronic illnesses. ( department: COM HL SYS )
240.15. Gerontological Nursing Research. (2 units) § Fa. Prerequisites: None. Restrictions: Doctoral student or Master's student with prior approval of faculty. Seminar 2 hours.
M. Wallhagen
Advanced nursing seminar involves a critical investigation of gerontological nursing research with an emphasis on theoretical and methodological perspectives. ( department: PHYS NURS )
240.16. Research Issues in Aging: Interdisciplinary Perspectives. (2 units) § Wi. Prerequisites: None. Restrictions: Doctoral student or Master's student with prior approval of faculty. Seminar 2 hours.
M. Wallhagen
Seminar is a critical examination of research in aging, focusing on collaborative, interdisciplinary research (i.e., nursing, medicine, geropsychiatry, and the social and behavioral sciences). Emphasis will be on the interdisciplinary research process and methodological and theoretical frameworks. ( department: PHYS NURS )
240.17. Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology. (1-3 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: Suitable for doctoral students in all four schools, post-doctoral students, research fellows and visiting scientists. Restrictions: None. Lecture 1 hours. Seminar 1-2 hours.
E. Froelicher
Course provides selected state of the art topics in cardiovascular disease, highlighting the epidemiological challenges and opportunities for additional progress in the field.
This course is cross listed with Medicine EPI 244. ( department: PHYS NURS )
240.18. Workforce and Health Systems. (2 units) Wi. Prerequisites: None. Restrictions: Dotoral students. Seminar 12 hours.
J. Seago
Course critically analyzes the research process including issues related to theory, concepts, conceptual framework, research design, data collection and analyses, scholarly dialogue and critique, and publication. Content emphasis is on healthcare organizations, nurse workforce, patient outcomes, and analyses using large existing data bases. ( department: COM HL SYS )
240.19. Quality & Safety of Patient Care. (3 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: None. Restrictions: Doctoral students status. Seminar 9 hours.
M. Blegen
Seminar will focus on research that identifies problems with the quality and safety of patient care through reading original research reports and compilation and review of this work.. Students will select a recommendation for improvement, thoroughly review and critique the research base underlying it, and suggest possible research projects that would implement the recommendation and evaluate the impact. ( department: COM HL SYS )
241. Dimensions of Advanced Practice Nursing. (2 units) § Fa. Prerequisites: Enrollment in graduate nursing program. Lecture 2 hours.
D. Fontaine, K. Dracup
Course provides students the opportunity to define the social, political, legal, legislative, regulatory, and organizational factors that influence advanced nursing practice. ( department: PHYS NURS )
241.04. Professional Issues in Pediatric Nursing. (1 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: Enrollment in the APPN program and completion of N241 Dimensions in Advanced Practice Nursing or consent of instructor. Restrictions: None. Lecture 1 hours.
K. Duderstadt
Seminar is designed to enable students in the Advanced Practice Pediatric Nursing specialty to explore issues related to professional role development as an advanced practice nurse and to facilitate transition to clinical practice across pediatric clinical settings. The course will compliment N241 Dimensions of Advanced Practice Nursing with content and discussions on pediatric advanced practice and role delineation. ( department: FAM HLTH )
241.06. Professional Issues in Midwifery Practice. (1 units) § Wi. Prerequisites: Enrollment in Nurse-Midwifery specialty. Restrictions: None. Lecture 1 hours.
A. Levi
Course expands content of N241-Dimensions of Advanced Practice Nursing to issues important to professional practice for nurse-midwives. Includes content such as methods of ensuring quality midwifery practice, the legal basis of midwifery practice and the history of midwifery practice. ( department: FAM HLTH )
242.01. HIV/AIDS: Seminar. (1 units) § Wi. Prerequisites: N242A, N242B, N242C, N242D. Restrictions: 2nd year NP or CNS students in HIV/AIDS specialty track Seminar 1 hours.
S. Stringari-Murray
Course provides the student with the opportunity to enhance clinical decision-making abilities through case study analysis with an interdisciplinary team of HIV/AIDS experts who are providing care for persons with HIV/AIDS. ( department: COM HL SYS )
242.02. HIV/AIDS: Seminar. (1 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: N242.01. Restrictions: 2nd year NP or CNS students in HIV/AIDS specialty track. Seminar 1 hours.
S. Stringari-Murray
Course, which is a continuation of N242.01, provides the student with the opportunity to enhance clinical decision-making abilities through case study analysis with an interdisciplinary team of HIV/AIDS experts who regularly care for persons with HIV/AIDS. ( department: COM HL SYS )
242A. HIV/AIDS: An Overview. (2 units) § Fa. Prerequisites: None. Restrictions: None. Lecture 1 hours. Seminar 1 hours.
C. Dawson-Rose
Course will provide an overview of the AIDS epidemic with a focus on related epidemiological concepts, public health policies, health care disparities, and psychosocial issues. ( department: COM HL SYS )
242B. HIV/AIDS: Clinical Pharmacology. (1 units) § Fa, Sp. Prerequisites: None. Restrictions: Class size limited to 30. Lecture 1 hours.
S. Stringari-Murray
Course will introduce the clinical application of pharmacology in the management of HIV-infected adults and adolescents based on the current US DHHS Treatment Guidelines for Antiretroviral Therapies and The Prevention of Opportunistic Infections. ( department: COM HL SYS )
242C. HIV/AIDS: Population-Based Chronic Illness Care. (1 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: None. Restrictions: None. Lecture 1 hours.
C. Portillo
Course will introduce students to population-based chronic illness models of care and the applications to the health care delivery system. ( department: COM HL SYS )
242D. HIV/AIDS: Integrated Care. (3 units) § Fa. Prerequisites: N242A, N242B, N242C. Restrictions: Second year nurse practitioner (NP) or clinical nurse specialist (CNS) student or permission of instructor. Lecture 3 hours.
S. Stringari-Murray
Course will present evidence-based care for persons with HIV/AIDS. HIV/AIDS pathophysiology, clinical manifestations of HIV in the Post-HAART era, the assessment and management of common signs and symptoms and co-morbid conditions will be discussed from a model of chronic illness care perspective. ( department: COM HL SYS )
243.01. Family Therapies. (3 units) § Wi. Prerequisites: None. Restrictions: None. Lecture 3 hours.
B. Phoenix
Course will examine theories of family therapies and their application in the practice of psychiatric nursing. A particular emphasis is on working with families of the seriously mentally ill. Family assessments and supportive, educational and therapeutic interventions will be described and evaluated. ( department: COM HL SYS )
243.02. Group Psychotherapies. (2 units) § Fa, Wi. Prerequisites: Psychiatric/Mental Health students or consent of instructor. Seminar 2 hours.
B. Phoenix, K. Shook
Students will examine and discuss theories and practice of various group modalities in current use. ( department: COM HL SYS )
243.03. Adult Psychotherapeutic Treatment Modalities. (2 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: N257 or equivalent content. Restrictions: Enrollment in Psychiatric/Mental Health specialty area or consent of instructor. Lecture 2 hours.
L. Chafetz
Course focuses on principles of supportive psychotherapies with adults experiencing a range of psychiatric problems. It also reviews models of crisis intervention, behavioral, cognitive behavioral, and motivational interventions. It is designed to use clinical case materials as the basis for discussion of assessment, goal setting, and intervention. ( department: COM HL SYS )
244. Treating Psychological Responses to Traumatic Events. (2 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: None. Restrictions: None Lecture 2 hours.
B. Phoenix
Course examines theories from social, behavioral, and neuroscience that explain human responses to different types of trauma and applies developmental theories to understand effects of traumatic events across the lifespan. Explores assessment and intervention with individuals, families and populations with past or current experience of physical, sexual, or emotional violence, as well as disaster or terrorism victims. Emphasizes approaches to address both acute and chronic responses. ( department: COM HL SYS )
245. Health Protection & Promotion. (2 units) § Wi. Lecture 2 hours.
R. Oka
Course emphasizes principles of individual health protection and promotion across the life span in advanced nursing practice. The examination of models of disease prevention, and health promotion for individual wellness in the context of the family, community, and culture is emphasized. ( department: COM HL SYS )
245.01. Seminar in Adult Primary Care. (1-2 units) § Wi. Prerequisites: N 270, concurrent enrollment in N 245, or consent of instructor. Restrictions: Limited to students in ANP, APNP & Advanced Community Health & International Nursing (HIV Focus), ANP-generalists,HIV,ICH and ACHIN students will take this course for 2 units. All others will take it for 1 unit. Seminar 1-2 hours.
J. Taylor-Woodbury
Seminar is taken concurrently with N245 and provides the specialty content necessary for students. Application from health protection lectures will be made to the specialty area using case presentations and other relevant learning strategies. ( department: COM HL SYS )
245.02. Seminar in Family Primary Care. (2 units) § Wi. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in N 245. Seminar 2 hours.
B. Hollinger, T. Ooms
Seminar is taken concurrently with N245 to analyze and incorporate interventions in health protection and promotion particular to families. Application from N245 will be made using case presentations and other relevant learning strategies. ( department: FAM HLTH )
245.03. Seminar in Gerontological Prim Care. (1 units) § Wi. Seminar 1 hours.
L. Mackin
Seminar is taken concurrently with Nursing 245 PHCI and provides specialty content necessary for gerontological primary care nurse practitioners. Application from N245 lectures will be made to the specialty area using case preentations and other relevant learning strategies. ( department: PHYS NURS )
245.04. Pediatric Health Promotion & Protection. (2-3 units) § Fa. Prerequisites: None. Restrictions: Enrollment limited to 1st year APPN, ACPNP and FNP students; others may enroll only with permission of instructor. Lecture 2 hours.
N. Schapiro
This course provides integration of theories of health promotion and maintenance into the provision of well child and adolescent care. This course includes screening, management of normal behavioral and developmental stresses, and counseling for parents and children to promote growth and development and reduce risk. ( department: FAM HLTH )
245.04A. Seminar in Pediatric Health Promotion. (1 units) § Fa, Wi. Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of N245.04 Pediatric Health Care Promotion and concurrent enrollment in N404.02 Advanced Practice Pediatric Clinical Residency or consent of faculty of record. Restrictions: None Seminar 3 hours.
A. Chen
Seminar focuses on pediatric health maintenance, encompassing prevention, health promotion, and the management of developmental stressors. Issues that affect the delivery of primary healthcare to vulnerable populations will be discussed. Emphasis is placed on anticipatory guidance and the role of the Advanced Practice Pediatric Nurse in working with the family in assessing common health issues. ( department: FAM HLTH )
245.05. Health Promotion in Acute Care. (2 units) § Fa. Prerequisites: None. Restrictions: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner students only. Lecture 2 hours.
M. Hawk
Course provides specialty content necessary for Acute Care Nurse Practitioners to institute health promotion and maintenance activities in the care of stable hospitalized patients using clinical decision-making models. ( department: PHYS NURS )
245.07. Infant Neuromotor & Behavioral Development. (3 units) § Wi. Prerequisites: Course must be taken in conjunction with N406. Restrictions: None Lecture 3 hours.
C. Kennedy, M. Lynch
Course explores scientific literature related to health promotion strategies for both healthy and ill neonates and infants. Course content will emphasize neuromotor and behavioral development of the infant with either acute or chronic illness. ( department: FAM HLTH )
246. Symptom Assessment & Management. (3 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: N270, N245. Lecture 3 hours.
M. Scott
Course introduces students to signs and symptoms of illness across the life span that are commonly encountered in ambulatory care. Symptoms and signs will be analyzed using a clinical decision-making model. ( department: FAM HLTH )
246.01. Seminar in Adult Primary Care. (1 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: N270 and accompanying skills lab, N245 and related practicum and concurrent enrollment in N246. Restrictions: Limited to students in the ANP, OHNP, APNP and PMs-ANP. Seminar 1 hours.
F. Dreier
Seminar is taken concurrently with N246 and provides the specialty content necessary for primary care nurse practitioners in the areas of Adult, Adult Psychiatric and Occupational Health. Application from N246 lectures will be made to the specialty area using case presentations and other relevant learning strategies. ( department: COM HL SYS )
246.02. Seminar in Family Primary Care. (2 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in N246. Seminar 2 hours.
B. Hollinger, J. Makonnen
Seminar is taken concurrently with N246, Symptom Assessment and Management and provides specialty content necessary for family primary care nurse practitioners. Application from N246 lectures will be made using case presentations and other relevant learning strategies. ( department: FAM HLTH )
246.03. Seminar in Gerontological Primary Care. (1 units) § Sp. Seminar 1 hours.
L. Mackin
Seminar is taken concurrently with N246 and provides the specialty content necessary for gerontological primary care nurse practitioners. Application from N246 lectures will be made to the specialty area using case presentations and other relevant learning strategies. ( department: PHYS NURS )
246.06. Nurse-Midwifery Primary Care. (1 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: Enrollment in Nurse-Midwifery specialty and concurrent enrollmnt in N246. Seminar 1 hours.
P. Bernal de Pheils
Seminar provides specialty content necessary for primary care nurse-midwives. Application from Nursing 246 lectures will be made using case presentations and other relevant learning strategies. ( department: FAM HLTH )
247. PHCIII: Complex Health Problems & Management. (3 units) § Fa. Prerequisites: N270, N245, N246,and enrollment in Family Murse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner or Geriatric Nurse Practitioner Program, or consent of instructor. Lecture 3 hours.
E. Wilson, J. Saxe
Course introduces the more complex health problems encountered in primary care. Client"s clinical presentation, underlying causes and appropriate treatment are discussed. Separate specialty track seminars permit elaboration of problems as they occur in the specialty. ( department: COM HL SYS )
247.01. Seminar in Adult Primary Care. (2 units) § Wi. Prerequisites: N245, N245.01, N246, N246.01, N247 and N270. Seminar 2 hours.
P. Dennehy
Seminar provides the opportunity to enhance clinical problem-solving abilities through case study analysis and provides the specialty content necessary for adult primary care nurse practioners. ( department: COM HL SYS )
247.02A. Seminar in Family Primary Care. (3 units) § Fa. Prerequisites: N246 and concurrent enrollment in N247. Seminar 3 hours. Other 10 hours.
E. Monasterio, E. Scarr
Seminar is taken concurrently with N247 and provides the specialty content necessary for family primary care nurse practitioners. Application from N247 lectures will be made to the specialty area using case presentations and relevant learning strategies. ( department: FAM HLTH )
247.02B. Seminar in Adv Family Primary Care. (2 units) § Wi. Prerequisites: N245, N245.02, N246, N246.02, N247, N247.02A, N270, N271.02, N279 or consent of instructor. Seminar 2 hours.
M. Scott, E. Monasterio
Advanced specialty seminar to extend knowledge of the varied scope of problems in family primary care. Advanced skill training in case presentation and management that represents integration of prior theoretical and clinical course work. ( department: FAM HLTH )
248. Group Independent Study. (1-6 units) § Fa, Wi, Sp, SS1, SS2, SS3. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Lecture 1 hours.
Staff
Students collaborate in clinical investigations and other studies of special problems in nursing and health sciences under the direction of faculty. Students may select areas related to their long-term interests and future research or clinical program. ( department: COM HL SYS FAM HLTH PHYS NURS SOC BEH SC )
249. Independent Study. (1-5 units) § Fa, Wi, Sp, SS1, SS2, SS3. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Lecture 1 hours.
Staff
Student undertakes an individual study with emphasis on special problems in nursing. Students may select an area of study which is related to his/her area of interest or future goals. ( department: COM HL SYS FAM HLTH PHYS NURS SOC BEH SC )
250. Research. (1-8 units) § Fa, Wi, Sp, SS1, SS2, SS3. Prerequisites: Admission to doctoral study and consent of instructor. Research 3-24 hours.
Staff
Course offers students an opportunity to engage in research with selected faculty. ( department: COM HL SYS FAM HLTH PHYS NURS SOC BEH SC )
251.01. Proposal and Grant Writing. (2 units) § Su, Fa, Wi, Sp. Prerequisites: None. Restrictions: None Lecture 2 hours.
G. Padilla
This course provides an introduction to the principles and methods of proposal writing used in preparing a grant proposal. The coursework provides content on the process for good proposal development, key elements and sections of a proposal, necessary information to include in a grant proposal, and development of a budget. ( department: PHYS NURS )
252A. Mental Health & High Risk Families. (2 units) § Fa. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Restrictions: None. Lecture 2 hours.
C. Harris-Muchell
Course analyzes the effects of impoverished environments, sociocultural factors, and mental health problems in the family on the mental health of children and other family members. ( department: COM HL SYS )
252B. Psychotherapeutic Techniques with Children and Youth. (2 units) § Fa. Prerequisites: N257 and N227 or consent of instructor. Restrictions: None. Lecture 2 hours.
S. Weiss
Course is second of three courses that are replacing the previous child mental health courses (N235A&B). The new courses represent a modified approach to important content in the assessment and treatment of children and youth. They are required courses for Master's students in advanced psychiatric/mental health nursing who are specializing in work with children and families. ( department: COM HL SYS )
252C. Mental Health Case Management for Children & Adolescents. (2 units) § Fa. Prerequisites: N252A and N252B. Restrictions: None. Lecture 2 hours.
C. Harris-Muchell
Course examines the responsibilities and skills required of an effective case manager in the context of community-based mental health care for children and adolescents. ( department: COM HL SYS )
253. Theories of the Health Policy Process. (3 units) § Fa. Seminar 3 hours.
R. Malone
Course focuses on learning and using theories of the policy process, including analyzing how health policy is constructed. Perspectives on agenda setting, media roles, advocacy, policy innovation, diffusion and implementation will be integrated with examples of policy problems. ( department: SOC BEH SC )
254.01. Neonatal & Infant Pathophysiology. (3 units) § Sp. Lecture 3 hours.
A. Carley
Course supports a comprehensive exploration of pathophysiologic phenomena in the cardiac, respiratory, gastrointestinal and neurologic systems in the fetus, neonate and infant. Clinical presentation, associated symptomatology and therapeutic management strategies will be discussed. ( department: FAM HLTH )
254.02. Neonatal & Infant Pathophysiology. (3 units) § Fa, Sp. Lecture 3 hours.
M. Lynch
Course supports a comprehensive exploration of pathophysiologic phenomena in the hematologic, immunologic, renal endocrine and cellular/dermatologic systems in the fetus, neonate and infant. Clinical presentation, associated symptomatology and therapeutic management strategies will be discussed. ( department: FAM HLTH )
255A. DX/RX of Acutely Ill/Injured I. (3 units) § Fa. Prerequisites: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner student, or consent of instructor. Lecture 2 hours. Seminar 1 hours.
J. Howie-Esquivel, R. Garbez
Course focuses on diagnostic and treatment of acute illness and injuries affecting body systems such as the cardiac, pulmonary and central nervous systems. Seminar provides critical analysis of selected studies utilized to monitor and manage acutely ill/injured patients.
for major cardio-pulmonary and renal diseases. Lectures provide content for seminar discussion. ( department: PHYS NURS )
255B. Diagnosis & Treatment of Acutely III/Injured II. (3 units) § Wi. Prerequisites: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner student or consent of instructor, N255A. Restrictions: None. Lecture 3 hours.
J. Howie-Esquivel
Lecture focuses on diagnosis and treatment of acute illness and injuries affecting body systems such as the cardiac, pulmonary and central nervous systems. ( department: PHYS NURS )
255C. Diagnostic & Therapeuric Interventions. (2 units) § Wi. Prerequisites: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Care/Trauma student. Lecture 2 hours.
J. Howie-Esquivel, R. Garbez
Course provides the knowledge necessary to order and interpret selected diagnostic and therapoeutic regimens. ( department: PHYS NURS )
257. Assessment/Management of Common Psychiatric Symptoms. (2 units) § Fa. Lecture 2 hours.
B. Phoenix
Course analyzes common signs and symptoms of psychiatric illness from a biopsychosocial perspective. The diagnostic process will be highlighted and symptom management will be discussed. ( department: COM HL SYS )
259.01. Women's Reproductive Health. (1-2 units) § Fa. Prerequisites: None. Restrictions: None. Lecture 2 hours.
P. Bernal de Pheils, R. Kaplan
Course provides exploration of theories, concepts and knowledge necessary to maintain and promote women’s health. Emphasis is on application of current research regarding clinical decision-making and management of common gynecological conditions, normal pregnancy and postpartum in collaboration with health team members. ( department: FAM HLTH )
259.02. Special Problems in Women's Health. (2 units) § Wi, Sp. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Lecture 2 hours.
L. Lommel, P. Bernal de Pheils
Theory and management of biopsychosocial and cultural components of women"s health and illness conditions across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on critical analysis of research and clinical management strategies applied to complex women"s health and illness conditions. ( department: FAM HLTH )
259.03. Advanced Women's Health Seminar. (2 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Seminar 2 hours.
T. Juarbe
This course focuses on the assessment and management of complex women's healthproblems. These conditions are explored in the context of women and their families across tge lifespan and includes sociocultural, professional and ethical issues. ( department: FAM HLTH )
259.04. Contraception in Primary Care. (1 units) § Fa, Wi, Sp.
J. Makonnen
Course explores the complex and comprehensive contraception issues within the context of the family and community enviornment. This self-paced module prepares the learner to counsel individuals and their partners in contraceptive decision-making. ( department: FAM HLTH )
260D. Latino Health & Culture. (2 units) § Su, SS1, SS2, SS3. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Restrictions: Enrollment to be determined by availability of practicum experience. Seminar 2 hours.
P. Jackson, P. Bernal de Pheils
Seminar analyzes issues regardinng the Latino culture, its inter-relationship to health, illness and immigrant status in preparation for experiencing nursing care in a Latin American country, and gaining understanding of the culture, health care issues and health care delivery. ( department: FAM HLTH )
260F. Cultural Competency. (2 units) § Wi.
C. Bain
Course is desigtned to provide a variety of experiences using arious strategies to enhance the student's understanding of the impact of culture upon clients' perception of health and the delivery of care. The course has been designed as an experiential and interactive workshop with class discussions, group microteach exercises and role playing. Preparatory work will be basseed on the syllabus of required readings. ( department: COM HL SYS )
260G. Disparities in Women's Health Care. (2 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Seminar 2 hours.
A. Levi
Course will use socio-cultural and feminist constructs to examine issues of disparity in the health care of women and their families. The impact of these disparities will be examined from the multidimensional concepts of gender, power, and the environment as they influence the chance to achieve optimal health. ( department: FAM HLTH )
260H. Global Health & International Nursing. (2 units) § Wi. Prerequisites: None. Restrictions: Enrollment is Advanced Community Health & International Nursing (ACHIN) Specialty or consent of instructor. Lecture 2 hours.
C. Portillo, W. Holzemer
Course will examine global health form a nursing perspective, exploring global work force issues, definitions of nursing, nursing deucational models, roles of nursing in national policy development,and international organizations that link nursing to global health, such as the world Health Organization, Pan American Health Organization, International Council of Nurses, and the International Council of Nurse Midwives. ( department: COM HL SYS )
260I. Culture, Spirituality and Health. (2 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: None. Restrictions: Maximum 20 students in class. Lecture 2 hours.
J. Sweet
Course will cover multi-cultural healing principles and practices and the role of spirituality in health and healing. Participants will have the opportunity to enhance their delivery of culturaly sensitive care through guided self assessments, role playing, group discussion, and case studies. ( department: COM HL SYS )
262.01. Research Utilization in Acute & Chronically Ill Adults. (2 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: Successful completion of N262A. Restrictions: None. Lecture 2 hours.
E. Froelicher
Course develops skill in systemic analysis, critical appraisal and synthesis of research related to a selected clinical nursing problem in adult acute care and chronically ill patients. Students will explicate an evidence-based solution to the selected clinical practice problem or issue and develop a preliminary plan to translate the evidence into practice that engages stakeholders and clinicians in a particular microsystem. ( department: PHYS NURS )
262.02. Family Research Utilizaton. (2 units) Fa. Prerequisites: N262A. Seminar 2 hours.
R. Rehm
Course focuses on the development of critical thinking skills related to utilization and evaluation of research findings in the area of family health. The scientific and practical merit of published research reports is evaluated for potential utilization in clinical practice. ( department: FAM HLTH )
262.03. Pediatric/Family Research Utilization. (2 units) § Fa. Prerequisites: N262A. Seminar 2 hours.
J. Chen
Course provides advanced practice nurses with skills to utilize research related to pediatric/famiy health care. Research critique skills will focus on interpreting study methods, findings, conclusions and clinical implications in relevant research articles. ( department: FAM HLTH )
262.04. Perinatal Research Utilization. (2 units) § Fa. Prerequisites: N 262A. Seminar 2 hours.
H. Kennedy
Course focuses on development of critique skills for advanced practice nurses to use in evaluation and utilization of research findings in perinatal nursing practice. Study designs, measures, findings, and clinical implications of current relevant research will be explored. ( department: FAM HLTH )
262.05. Research Utilization in Primary and Complementary Care . (2 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: Successful completion of N236A Complementary Healing and N262A Advanced Research Methods. Restrictions: None. Lecture 2 hours.
S. Janson
Course develops skills in research utilization and the critical review of current published research on complementary approaches to health and healing. ( department: COM HL SYS )
262.06. Research Utilization in Health Policy. (2 units) § Fa, Sp. Prerequisites: N262A. Seminar 2 hours.
S. Chapman
Course focuses on the development of critical thinking skills related to utilization and evaluation of research findings in the area of health policy. The course uses scientific and practical approaches to research and policy analysis. ( department: SOC BEH SC )
262A. Research Methods. (2 units) § Wi, SS1, SS2, SS3. Lecture 2 hours.
A. Alkon
Course provides advanced research methods to understand research questions/hypotheses, sampling, study designs and results. Utilization of research findings and interpreting findings to guide clinical practice are emphasized. ( department: FAM HLTH )
265. Cancer Prevention/Early Detection. (2 units) § Fa. Seminar 2 hours.
T. Koetters
Course provides an in depth examination of the cultural and economic issues surrounding cancer prevention and eartly detection including: equity of access to services, the criteria for evaluating community programs, populations at risk, and behavioral models to guide outreach. ( department: PHYS NURS )
267.01. Ethical Issues in Nursing Practice. (3 units) § Fa, Wi. Seminar 3 hours.
L. Day, P. Benner
Course explores selected ethical theories including social ethics related to health care and nursing practice. Both institutional and broader health care policies related to ethical issues will be explored in light of virtue and social justice ethics. ( department: PHYS NURS )
269. Human Health and Nursing Systems. (4 units) § Fa. Laboratory 4 hours.
B. Drew, C. Kennedy
Course continues analysis of theoretical foundations underlying specific content areas in nursing science. In addition, specific issues related to conducting interdisciplinary research, working with vulnerable groups, the use of technology in research and dissemination of research will be addressed. ( department: PHYS NURS )
270. Advanced Health Assessment. (2 units) § Fa. Lecture 2 hours.
B. Hollinger
Course introduces assessment concepts and skills to determine the health status of clients across the life span. Focuses on the collection and interpretation of clinical data derived from the history and physical exam. ( department: PHYS NURS )
270.04. Pediatric Physical Assessment. (2 units) § Fa. Lecture 2 hours.
K. Duderstadt
Course is designed to enhance and complement life span content from Nursing 270, Health Assessment. Course will focus on pediatric specialty content. ( department: FAM HLTH )
270.07. Neonatal/Infant Assessment. (2 units) § Fa. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in Nursing 406, Practicum in Advanced Neonatal Health Asssessment. Lecture 2 hours.
A. Carley
Course addresses concepts in advanced assessment utilized to determine the health status of neonates and infants. Discussion focuses on the collection and interpretation of clinical data derived from the history and physical exam and diagnostic interventions. ( department: FAM HLTH )
271.01. Decision Making in Adult Primary Care. (3 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: N246, N247, N247.01 or consent of instructor. Lecture 3 hours.
G. Collins-Bride
Case studies of complex chronic illnesses are analyzed to delineate critical decision-making variables, which include the relevant pathophysiology, epidemiologic principles, and psychological/sociological variables that impact symptom disease expression, clinical management, and methods of coping. ( department: COM HL SYS )
271.02. Problems in Family Primary Care. (2 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: N245, N246, N247, N270, N279 or consent of instructor. Lecture 2 hours.
E. Monasterio
Course explores complex health/illness problems as they occur in families. Complex assessment and management of patients and their families, across the life span, are discussed. ( department: FAM HLTH )
271.06. Management of Clinical Occupational Health Problems. (2 units) § Wi, Sp. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Lecture 2 hours.
B. Burgel
Multidisciplinary course exploring the evaluation and clinical management of acute and chronic occupational and environmental health problems. Clinical diagnostic strategies and epidemiologic methods are used in evaluation of occupational health problems, including health hazards evaluations, surveillance and disability evaluation. ( department: COM HL SYS )
272. Children with Special Health Needs. (2 units) § Wi. Prerequisites: N283A,B,C or consent of instructor. Lecture 2 hours.
K. Duderstadt
Course explores the unique health care demands of vulnerable children with need for prolonged health support. The impact of the care giving environment, community, and care providers will be addressed in relation to the well-being of the child and family. ( department: FAM HLTH )
273A. Current Concepts in Occup Hlth Nsg. (2 units) § Fa. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Lecture 2 hours.
B. Burgel
Course analyzes the role of the Occupational Health Nurse in managing an Occupational Health Service within a changing regulatory and fiscal environment. Emphasis is on planning, development, and evaluation of occupational health programs. ( department: COM HL SYS )
273B. Issues in Occupational Health. (1 units) § Fa, Wi, Sp. Prerequisites: None. Restrictions: None. Seminar 1 hours.
O. Hong
For this course students attend six Occupational Medicine Grand Rounds (or equivalent), in addition to seminars. Requirements include: written summary and critique of Grand Rounds sessions; research critique of at least two occupational and environmental health related studies; attendance at seminar sessions; class participation. ( department: COM HL SYS )
274A. Health Hazards in the Workplace. (4 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Lecture 3 hours. Field Work 3 hours.
P. Quinlan
A prevention-focused course emphasizing the identification of chemical. biologic, physical, ergonomic, psychological and safety hazards of work; identification of environmental monitoring methods, selection of health surveillance and safety measures; and discusssion of methods to control exposures and injuries. ( department: COM HL SYS )
274B. Factors in Injury Control. (2 units) § Fa. Prerequisites: Enrollment in Occupational Health Program or permission of instructor. Seminar 2 hours.
M. Gillen
Course describes and discusses political, sociocultural, organizational, interpersonal, and individual factors affecting injuries, injury control, and work re-entry. Students will learn how the principles of risk communication and adult learning may be applied in occupational health programs. ( department: COM HL SYS )
274C. Occupational Safety. (2 units) § Fa. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Lecture 2 hours.
B. Plog
Course emphasizes identification of safety hazards of work; components of an injury/illness prevention program; principles of hazard control and accident investigation; essentials of safety inspections and audits; application of safety inspection methods and ergonomic job analysis. ( department: COM HL SYS )
274D. Farmworker Primary Health Care. (2 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: N270. Lecture 2 hours.
B. Hollinger
Course is an introduction to the diverse Western farmworker population, and includes common health problems and the influence of socio-cultural factors and public policy on health systems. ( department: FAM HLTH )
276. Research Rotation. (1-6 units) § Fa, Wi, Sp, SS1, SS2, SS3. Prerequisites: Completion of first year of doctoral study and consent of adviser. Laboratory 3-18 hours.
Staff
The student will participate in ongoing faculty research. This experience will contribute to the student"s methodological or substantive expertise. ( department: SOC BEH SC )
279. Family Nursing Theory & Practice. (3 units) § Fa. Lecture 3 hours.
J. Humphreys
Course integrates empirical evidence of reciprocal family and health interactions with family theoretical and therapeutic concepts and ethical reasoning applicable to advanced nursing practice. ( department: FAM HLTH )
281A. Management of Antepartum. (4 units) § Fa. Prerequisites: Enrollment in Nurse-Midwifery specialty. Lecture 4 hours.
R. Kaplan
Course reviews and analyzes the etiology and management of selected conditions in normal pregnancy. The impact of pregnancy on the mother and family will be emphasized. ( department: FAM HLTH )
281B. Management of Intrapartum Care. (4 units) § Wi. Prerequisites: Enrollment in Nurse-Midwifery specialty and completion of N281A and N282A. Lecture 4 hours.
D. Anderson
Course reviews and analyzes the etiology and management of selected conditions during the intrapartum and postpartum periods. The impact of these periods on the mother, baby and family will be emphasized. ( department: FAM HLTH )
281D. Management of the Newborn. (4 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: Completion of N281A, B, C and N282A, B, C. Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students in Nurse-Midwifery specialty. Lecture 3 hours. Independent Study 3 hours.
M. Johnston
Course reviews the development of the fetus and newborn with a focus on the management of the fetus and newborn during pregnancy, birth and the neonatal period. Normal transition from intrauterine environment is examined and potential complications in the newborn period are identified. Adaptation of the family to the neonate is explored within the context of attachment theory and varied cultural and family traditions. ( department: FAM HLTH )
282A. Management of Antepartum Complications. (4 units) § Fa. Prerequisites: Enrollment in Nurse-Midwifery specialty. Lecture 4 hours.
J. Diaz-Abarca
Course reviews and analyzes selected complications of pregnancy in the antepartal period. The impact of the complications on the mother, baby and family will be emphasized. ( department: FAM HLTH )
282B. Management of Intrapartum Complications. (4 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: Enrollment in Nurse-Midwifery specialty and completion of N281A and N282A. Lecture 4 hours.
C. Belew
Course reviews and analyzes selected complications of pregnancy in the intrapartum period. ( department: FAM HLTH )
282C. Manegement of Gynecologic Care. (2 units) § SS1, SS2, SS3. Prerequisites: N 281A, N281B, N282A and N282B. Enrollment in Nurse-Midwifery specialty. Lecture 2 hours.
C. Belew
Course reviews and analyzes complicated reproductive and gynecologic conditions requiring advanced management skills. ( department: FAM HLTH )
283.03. Common Pediatric Illness Clinical Seminar. (1 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: Successful completion of N245.04A and concurrent enrollment in N404.02 and N246, N283B & N232.04A or consent of the instructor. Restrictions: Limited to advanced Practice Pediatric Nursing (APPN) and post-masters students or consent of the instructor. Seminar 3 hours.
K. Duderstadt
Seminar provides a format for the synthesis and application of knowledge from other courses that address pediatric pathophysiology, pharmacology, symptom assessment and management. Through case presentations, discussions and other learning strategies, students will refine skills in differential diagnosis, problem-oriented charting and oral presentation of acute problems commonly encountered in pediatric primary care. ( department: FAM HLTH )
283.04. Complex Pediatric Primary Care Seminar. (1 units) § Fa. Prerequisites: 1. Successful completion of N404.02 Spring Yr1.
2. Concurrent enrollment in N404.02 clinical residency.
3. Concurrent enrollment in N283C or permission of the instructor. Restrictions: Limited to APPN and post-Masters students or consent of instructor. Seminar 3 hours.
A. Chen
Seminar provides students with the opportunity to apply content about complex illness to the primary care setting and prepares students for entering specialty clinical rotations in Winter Quarter. Through formal case presentations, discussion, and other assignments, students will refine their ability to formulate complex care plans and start to develop other aspects of the Advanced Practice Pediatric Nursing role. ( department: FAM HLTH )
283A. Pediatric Physiologic Development. (3 units) § Fa. Lecture 3 hours.
M. Lynch
Course studies major organ system function as developmental needs and system immaturity in the infant, child, and adolescent. Implications for advanced practice pediatric nursing interventions will be addressed in relation to health promotion and illness prevention. ( department: FAM HLTH )
283B. Common Ped Pathophysiol & Clin Mgmnt. (3 units) § Wi. Prerequisites: N283A. Lecture 3 hours.
M. Lynch
Course will provide a conceptual approach to examine common pediatric pathophysiologic phenomena observed in varied caregiving environments and across the illness continuum. The interrelationships of human responses, clinical manifestations, and therapeutic interventions will be discussed. ( department: FAM HLTH )
283C. Complex Ped Pathophysiol & Clin Mgmnt. (3 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: N283A and N283B. Lecture 3 hours.
M. Lynch
Course will provide a conceptual approach to examine complex acute and chronic pediatric pathophysiologic phenomena observed in varied caregiving environments in infants, children, and adolescents. The interrelationships of human responses, clinical manifestations, and therapeutic interventions will be discussed. ( department: FAM HLTH )
283D. Impact of Genetics on Pediatric Health and Illness. (1 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in N283A Pediatric Physiology, or permission of the instructor. Restrictions: None Lecture 2 hours.
M. Lynch
Course incorporates content on genetics and genomics and highlights the impact of genetics on health and illness in infants, children and adolescents. Emphasis is placed on empirical investigations and decision-making strategies that address screening, diagnosis and management of genetic-related health care conditions. ( department: FAM HLTH )
283E. Pediatric Acute Care Pathophysiology & Management. (2 units) § Fa. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in N283C: Complex Pediatric Pathophysiology. Restrictions: None Lecture 2 hours.
M. McCulley
Course addresses pathophysiologic phenomena related symptomatology, diagnostic evaluation, differential diagnosis and clinical management for conditions occurring in acutely and critically ill children at risk of death. ( department: FAM HLTH )
283F. Cultural and Ethical Issues in Pediatric End-of-Life Care. (2 units) § Wi. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in N283H Pediatric Palliative Care and/or consent of faculty of record. Restrictions: None. Lecture 2 hours.
E. Davies
Course provides an overview of philosophy and ethical principles of pediatric palliative care. Addresses cultural, ethical, and existential issues integral to the care of acutely ill children at risk of dying, and their families. Emphasis is placed on the sociocultural context of beliefs and values and ethical principles affecting children, families, and death care professionals. ( department: FAM HLTH )
283G. Complex Clinical Management in Acutely Ill Children. (3 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of N283E (Pediatric Acute Care Pathophysiology & Management) and 283F (Cultural and Ethical Issues in Pediatric End-of-Life Care). Restrictions: None Lecture 3 hours.
M. McCulley
Course integrates the clinical management of the acutely or critically ill child with ethical and cultural considerations important for children at risk of dying and their families. Emphasis is placed on evaluating empirical research and descriptive literature to guide clinical decision-making towards choosing therapeutic interventions that maximize clinical benefits and minimize adverse responses. ( department: FAM HLTH )
283H. Pediatric Palliative Care. (1 units) § Fa. Prerequisites: Consent of faculty of record. Restrictions: None. Seminar 3 hours.
E. Davies
Course presents the End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC) module for Pediatrics training in pediatric en-of-life care. The ELNEC training focuses on pediatric palliative care concepts and teaching strategies. ( department: FAM HLTH )
283I. Pediatric Acute Care Seminar. (2 units) § Fa. Prerequisites: Successful completion of N404.02 (Spring Year 1). Concurrent enrollment in N404.02 and N283E or permission of instructor. Restrictions: Limited to ACPNP and post-masters ACPNP students or consent of instructor. Seminar 6 hours.
M. McCulley
Course enhances clinical management of acute, chronic and critically ill patients in the pediatric acute care setting through formal case presentations, discussion, and other assignments. Seminar will support students to formulate complex therapeutic plans and development of the Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner role. ( department: FAM HLTH )
284. Introduction to Radiology. (1 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: School of Nursing Nurse Practitioner student.
J. Taylor-Woodbury
This web-based course provides an overview of radiological terminology and a basic understanding of the use of various diagnostic imaging methods in primary care across the lifespan. ( department: COM HL SYS )
285A. Qualitative Methods I. (5 units) § Fa. Prerequisites: Second-year doctoral student. Seminar 3 hours. Field Work 6 hours.
H. Pinderhughes, S. Kools
Course reviews many of the types of qualitative research methods, emphasizing assumptions, approaches. Focus on design, entree, ethics, data-gathering techniques (interviewing, observing) data recording and management. Introduction to data analysis. ( department: COM HL SYS FAM HLTH PHYS NURS SOC BEH SC )
285B. Qualitative Methods II. (5 units) § Wi. Prerequisites: N285A and second-year doctoral student. Seminar 3 hours. Field Work 6 hours.
H. Pinderhughes, S. Kools
Course compares and contrasts modes of qualitative analysis. Examines issues in establishing plausibility, credibility, adequacy. Intensive data analysis and examination of the problems of presentation of findings with focus on questions of authority and preparation of text. ( department: COM HL SYS FAM HLTH PHYS NURS SOC BEH SC )
285C. Interpretive Phenomenology. (2 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: Philosophy courses in phenomenology (may be acquired outside UCSF and also with the consent of the instructor) and N285A&B (Qualitative Methods I&II). Seminar 2 hours.
P. Benner
Course describes, explains, and demonstrates interpretive phenomenological research. Students generate, present, and critique interpretive commentaries of shared texts. Readings in interpretive methods and exemplary interpretive research are assigned weekly. ( department: SOC BEH SC )
287A. Health Systems Management. (3 units) § Fa. Prerequisites: None. Restrictions: Dept. of Community Health Systems students and/or by consent of faculty. Lecture 3 hours.
J. Spicer
Course examines the external and internal environments of healthcare organizations by utilizing process and strategic analysis models. Course will explore how strategic management impacts the professional work environment and delivery of services. Students will examine the direct impact of strategic positioning on organizational success by applying concepts of strategic management to a case study. ( department: COM HL SYS )
287B. Human Resource Issues in Health Care. (3 units) § Sp. Lecture 3 hours.
J. Hirsch
Course critically analyzes management and personnel theories relative to employer-employee relations in health organizations. Emphasis is on labor movement, labor legislation and regulation, contract negotiations, conflict resolution and grievance procedures, working relationships, human capital and development, and leadership. ( department: COM HL SYS )
287D. Financial Management. (3 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: None. Restrictions: None Web-based course work: 9 9 hours.
J. Hirsch
Course provides an introduction to critical analysis and synthesis of economic and accounting principles as they relate to financial management in health care settings. Emphasis is on the nurse manager’s role and responsibilities in financial planning, budgeting, monitoring and controlling. ( department: COM HL SYS )
287E. Advanced Financial Management. (3 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: N287D. Restrictions: Experience in use of Excel spreadsheets. Lecture 3 hours.
J. Hirsch
Course offers advanced financial management concepts including supply/demand models, working capital, financial structure, cost of capital, costing and valuation. Includes both financial theory and policy emphasizing comparisons of integrated, profit/not-for-profit, and public/private health systems. ( department: COM HL SYS )
287G. Data Management & Analysis. (4 units) § Wi. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours.
B. Cooper, R. Slaughter
Course covers the basic concepts and methods of data management and data analysis, with practical experience in writing a plan for and carrying out a data analysis. ( department: COM HL SYS )
288A. Management of Acutely Ill / Injured I. (3 units) § Fa. Prerequisites: Prior or concurrent enrollment in N208A and N208B or consent of instructor. Seminar 3 hours.
D. Li
Seminar provides a critical analysis of methods used to monitor and manage high risk cardio-pulmonary-renal-neural dysfunction and to promote patient comfort. Through use of case studies, students analyze clinical data from multiple sources, make management decisions, and evaluate treatment outcomes. ( department: PHYS NURS )
288B. Management of Acutely Ill/Injured II. (3 units) § Wi. Prerequisites: Prior or concurrent enrollment in N208A, N208B; prior enrollment in N288A; consent of instructor. Seminar 3 hours.
G. Chan
Seminar provides critical analysis of methods used to monitor and manage life threatening conditions such as sepsis/Multiple Organ Dysfuction Syndrome, oncologic emergencies, and need for resuscitiation. Through case studies, student analyze clinical data from multiple sources, make management decisions, and evaluate treatment outcomes. ( department: PHYS NURS )
288C. Issues in Acute Care Advanced Practice Nurses. (2 units) § Wi. Prerequisites: Prior or concurrent enrollment in N208A, N208B, or consent of instructor. Restrictions: None. Lecture 1 hours. Seminar 3 hours.
K. Puntillo
Course provides critical analysis of issues and population-specific problems that confront Advanced Practice Nurses. Topics include family and aging issues, care delivery systems, ethical and socio-economic issues, violence and-of-life issues. ( department: PHYS NURS )
288F. Exacerbations of Chronic Illness. (3 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program student or consent of instructor. Lecture 3 hours.
R. Garbez
Course introduces complex medical disorders encountered in the inpatient setting. In didactic lectures and case-based discussion, the basic pathophysiology, clinical presentation and management of chronic medical problems and their acute exacerbations will be presented. ( department: PHYS NURS )
289.01. Advanced Methods: Meta-Analysis. (2 units) Fa. Prerequisites: Completion of first year of doctoral program. Lecture 2 hours.
K. Lee
Course will familiarize students with meta-analysis techniques for conducting integrative research review on a phenomenon of interst. Content includes an overview of meta-analysis techniques, issues and controversies, steps in conducting a meta-analysis, including effect sizes and inter-reliability.
( department: FAM HLTH )
289A. Advanced Quantitative Research Methods I. (4 units) § Fa. Prerequisites: N209, N212B, B187, B192, SPSS workshop or completion of SPSS tutorial and consent of instructor. Restrictions: Doctoral student or consent of instructor. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours.
A. Alkon, J. Spetz
Course focuses on how research questions are addressed by statistical analytic models. The coursework provides content on analytic techniques, such as multiple and logistical regression and power estimation with hands-on experience provided through lab exercises in planning, conducting, and interpreting analyses using SPSS. ( department: PHYS NURS )
289B. Advanced Quantitative Research Methods II. (3 units) § Wi. Prerequisites: N209, N212, N289A, B187, B192 or consent of the instructor. Restrictions: Nursing doctoral student or consent of the instructor. Lecture 3 hours.
S. Weiss
This second quarter of advanced quantitative nursing research methods focuses on research questions, designs, data collection procedures, and analysis related to longitudinal studies and intervention research. Content is focused on methodological techniques and issues pertaining to investigation of change over time. ( department: SOC BEH SC )
290. Family Theory/Research in Health. (3 units) § Fa. Prerequisites: None.Restrictions: Doctoral student or consent of instructor. Seminar 3 hours.
C. Chesla
Course presents and critiques theoretical perspectives and research approaches dominant in the study of family and health. Compatibility of theories and research approaches is examined. ( department: FAM HLTH )
291. Applied Stat Methods For Longitud & Hierarch Data. (4 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: B192-Intro Linear Models or the equivalent. Restrictions: 15 enrolled students. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours.
B. Cooper
Introduces advanced methods for correlated observations. Reviews general linear model methods for linear regression and repeated measures (within subjects)analyses, including limitations of GLM regarding correlated and/or missing data. Presents multilevel model as preferred method for analyzing correleted gaussian data from longitudinal and some hierarchial designs. Introduces generalized estimatng equations as additional alternative. ( department: COM HL SYS )
292A. Physiology of Pregnancy. (2 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Project 1 hours.
K. Lee
Course reviews and analyzes advanced physiology and pathophysiology of pregnancy and their impact on the maternal-fetal unit as a basis for nursing practice and research. Emphasis is on reproductive and endocrine systems affecting adaptation and development during pregnancy. ( department: FAM HLTH )
292B. Fetal & Neonatal Risk in Pregnancy. (2 units) § Wi. Lecture 2 hours.
A. Carley
Course addresses fetal and neonatal risks associated with complications of pregnancy. Application of reseearch and clinical outcomes of complex pregnancy and fetal conditions and sequela are highlighted. ( department: FAM HLTH )
294A. Introduction to Human Genomics. (3 units) § Fa. Prerequisites: None. Restrictions: None. Lecture 2 hours. Web-based course work 3 hours.
B. Aouizerat
Course focuses on the history of genetics, basic human and molecular genetics, an introduction to genetic variation (SNPs, etc.), patterns of inheritance, multifactorial inheritance and common diseases, influences of gene action and expression, clinical cytogenics, the Human Genome Project, genetics terminology, and molecular biology laboratory methods. ( department: PHYS NURS )
294B. Medical Genetics for Nursing. (3 units) § Wi. Prerequisites: N294A or consent of instructor. Restrictions: None. Lecture 2 hours. Web-based course work. 3 hours.
M. Engler
Course addresses the genetic basis of human disease (cardiovascular, oncology, gerontology); genetic screening and diagnosis, ethical, legal and social implications related to genetic information and technology; ethnic, racial and cultural considerations for providing genetic services; and genetic therapeutics, such as, pharmacogenetics, gene therapy, stem cell transplants, enzyme replacement. ( department: PHYS NURS )
294C. Advanced Practice Nursing in Genetics. (2-3 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: N294A and N294B. Lecture 2 hours.
M. Wallhagen
Course surveys common genetic syndromes , relative risk assessment, screening and surveillance guidelines, ane the educational and management needs of clients and their families related to the predisposition to genetic disease. Course focuses on the role of the clinical nurse specialist. ( department: PHYS NURS )
294D. Ethics & Policy in Genetics/Genomics. (3 units) § Wi, Sp. Prerequisites: Foundational course work in clinical practice in Genomics Nursing or consent of instructor. Seminar 3 hours.
P. Benner
Course explores ethics, philosophy and social policy of genetics research, screening, and therapeutic interventions. Using case-based discussions, students will explore the use of genetics in social policy in light of past, current and future research. Social and health care implications related to the understanding of human nature, informed consent, insurance, employment, emotional impact and predictive variability of genetic screening will be explored. ( department: PHYS NURS )
294E. Topics in Genetics/Genomics. (1 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: Foundational course work in clinical practice in Genomics Nursing or consent of instructor. Seminar 1 hours.
B. Aouizerat
Seminar will present guest lecturers whose work is on the cutting edge of social, scientific, clinical and/or policy concerns regarding nursing and genetics. Using clinical case examples, these seminar discussions will span the consideration of ethics and policy, privacy discrimination, decision-making support, advocacy, access to services, cultural sensitivity. ( department: PHYS NURS )
295A. Care of Older Adults. (3 units) § Fa. Prerequisites: N208A & B or consent of instructor. Restrictions: None. Lecture 2 hours. Seminar 1 hours.
L. Macera
Course focuses on advanced practice nursing of older clients across care settings using case studies, lectures, and discussions. Integrates pathophysiological, pharmacological, psychocsocial, and ethical concepts. Critically analyzes evidence-based approaches to assessment and care. ( department: PHYS NURS )
295B. Care of Older Adults. (3 units) § Wi. Prerequisites: N208A&B or consent of instructor. Restrictions: None. Lecture 2 hours. Seminar 1 hours.
L. Mackin
Course focuses on advanced practice nursing of older clients across care settings using case studies, lectures, and discussions. Integrates pathophysiological, psychosocial, and ethical concepts. Critically analyze evidence-based approaches to assessment and care. ( department: PHYS NURS )
295C. Case Studies in Geriatrics. (3 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: N232, N270, N245, N295A, N292B. Restrictions: Must be concurrent with clinical practice or residency in gerontological nursing or by consent of instructor. Lecture 1 hours. Seminar 6 hours.
L. Macera
Case studies of complex illness in older adults across settings are analyzed to refine critical decision making in clinical case management and pharmacotherapeutics while utilizing the theory and practice of geriatrics and gerontology. ( department: PHYS NURS )
297. Human Responses to Pain. (2 units) § Wi.
K. Puntillo
Course explores research related to physiological, psychological, and social responses to human pain; nursing implications for pain assessment; and management of acute and chronic painful conditions across the life span. ( department: PHYS NURS )
298. Thesis or Comprehensive Exam. (0 units) § Fa, Wi, Sp, SS1, SS2, SS3. Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy and permission of the graduate adviser.
Staff
For graduate students engaged in writing the thesis for the master's degree or taking a comprehensive examination required for the master€s degree. ( department: COM HL SYS FAM HLTH PHYS NURS SOC BEH SC )
299. Dissertation. (0 units) § Fa, Wi, Sp, SS1, SS2, SS3. Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy and permission of the graduate adviser.
Staff
For graduate students engaged in writing the dissertation for the Doctor of Nursing Science (DNS) or Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing degree. ( department: COM HL SYS FAM HLTH PHYS NURS SOC BEH SC )
404. Clinical Residency. (4-12 units) § Fa, Wi, Sp, SS1, SS2, SS3. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Laboratory 12 hours.
Staff
Student has opportunity to apply and evaluate theories, concepts, and skills in the work setting under the supervision of a preceptor. ( department: COM HL SYS FAM HLTH PHYS NURS SOC BEH SC )
404.01. Adult Primary Care Nursing. (1-12 units) § Fa, Wi, Sp, SS1, SS2, SS3. Prerequisites: N245, N245.01, N246, N246.01, N270 and consent of instructor. Seminar 1 hours. Clinic 3 hours.
Staff
Course provides an opportunity to apply and evaluate theories, concepts, and skills in primary care under the supervision of a physician and/or nurse pratitioner preceptor. ( department: COM HL SYS )
404.02. Advanced Practice Residency. (2-12 units) § Fa, Wi, Sp, SS1, SS2, SS3. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Patient Contact 6 hours.
Staff
Course provides student with the opportunity to apply and evaluate theories, concepts and skills under the supervision of a preceptor in one or more clinical practice settings.FAM HLTH ( department: FAM HLTH )
404.05A. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Residency I. (2-8 units) § Fa. Prerequisites: Prior completion of or concurrent enrollment in N255A. Restrictions: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner students only. Clinic 6-24 hours.
R. Garbez
Course provides a clinical experience in the role of Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. Focus is on decision-making regarding diagnosis and treatment of patients with unstable cardio-pulmonary-renal problems commonly seen in acute/critical care clinical settings. ( department: PHYS NURS )
404.05B. ACNP Residency II. (2-8 units) § Wi. Prerequisites: Prior or concurrent enrollments in N255B and N288B; ACNP student. Clinic 6-24 hours.
R. Bravo
Course provides a clinical experience in the role of ACNP. Focus is on decision-making regarding diagnosis and treatment of patients commonly seen in acute/critical care clinical settings with metabolic dysfunctions, infections, wounds, pain, and needs for sedation and nutrition. ( department: PHYS NURS )
404.05C. ACNP Residency III. (4-8 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: Completion of N255A and N255B. Clinic 12-24 hours.
J. Howie-Esquivel
Culminating clinical experience in the role of the ACNP, with emphasis on cardiopulmonary, critical care, or Emergency Department/Trauma. Emphasizes the ACNP as principal provieder of care, with a designated team, for a specific patient care environment or a specific patient population. ( department: PHYS NURS )
404.07. Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Clinical Residency. (4-6 units) § Fa, Wi, Sp. Prerequisites: Successful completion of N404.02 (Spring, year 1); concurrent enrollment in N283C, N283E, and N283I or permission of instructor. Restrictions: Enrolled Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (ACPNP) students and Post-masters ACPNP students. Clinic 9-15 hours.
M. McCulley
Course provides application of theories, concepts and skills under the supervision of a clinical preceptor in one or more pediatric acute or critical care practice settings. Clinical experience includes detailed data gathering, refinement of physical assessment skills, development of differential diagnoses and management of the acutely ill pediatric patient at risk of dying. ( department: FAM HLTH )
404.09. Advanced Community Health & International Nursing Residency. (2-12 units) § Su, Fa, Wi, Sp, SS1, SS2, SS3. Prerequisites: EPIDEMIOL 190, NURSING 215, NURSING 234. Exceptions may be made with instructor approval. Restrictions: Instructor approval. Field Work 6-36 hours.
Staff
The residency provides students with the opportunity to apply and evaluate theories, concepts, and skills in a community/public health setting under the supervision of a preceptor. Residency focuses on role development as an advanced practice community/public health specialist through engagement in one of three learning projects: 1) conducting a community/public health-focused project; 2) design and complete a policy analysis project; or 3) design and completion of a research project. ( department: COM HL SYS )
405. Practicum in Community Health Systems. (1-8 units) § Fa, Wi, Sp, SS1, SS2, SS3. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Laboratory 3-24 hours.
Staff
Opportunity to apply theory in clinical practice to further develop skills and to extend clinical expertise in selected aspects of mental health and community nursing. Guided clinical laboratory experience is designed to develop mastery of advanced skills. ( department: COM HL SYS )
406. Practicum in Family Hlth Care Nurs. (1-8 units) § Fa, Wi, Sp, SS1, SS2, SS3. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Staff
Course provides student opportunity to apply theory in clinical practice to further develop skills and to extend clinical expertise in selected aspects of family health care nursing. Guided clinical laboratory experience is designed to develop mastery of advanced skills. ( department: FAM HLTH )
407. Practicum in Physiological Nursing. (1-8 units) § Fa, Wi, Sp, SS1, SS2, SS3. Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor. Clinic 3-24 hours.
Staff
Opportunity to apply theory in clinical practice to further develop skills and to extend clinical expertise in selected aspects of physiological nursing. Guided clinical laboratory experience is designed to develop mastery of advanced skills. ( department: PHYS NURS )
407.05. Clinical Practicum & Conference. (1-6 units) § Wi. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in N245 and N245.05. Restrictions: ACNP student. Clinic 3-18 hours.
M. Hawk, R. Garbez
This clinical course is designed to assist students to advance their history and physical examination skills while developing health promotion and maintenance skills for stable hospitalized patients using clinical decision-making models. ( department: PHYS NURS )
407.07. ACNP Therapeutic Skills Lab. (1 units) § Sp, SS1, SS2, SS3. Prerequisites: ACNP student or consent of instructor. Laboratory 3 hours.
M. Hawk
In laboratory sessions and selected clinical settings, students develop psychomotor skills necessary for performance of invasive procedures e.g., suturing and wound care. ( department: PHYS NURS )
407.08. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Chronic Illness Practicum. (2 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: Successful completion of N407.05 Clinical Practicum with grade of B or above. Restrictions: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner students. Clinic 6 hours.
R. Garbez
Clinical experiece focuses on episodic/chronic health needs of hospitalized patients. Emphasizes diagnosis and management of chronic illnesses of patients, e.g. those with diabetes, coronary artery disease, COPD, GI and GU problems, and infectious diseases. ( department: PHYS NURS )
407.09. Skills Lab Clinical Practicum. (1 units) § Fa. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment or completion of N270. Restrictions: Acute Care Nurse Practiotioner students only. Laboratory 3 hours.
R. Garbez
Course provides an opportunity to apply theory in clinical practice to further develop skills and to extend clinical expertise in selected aspects of physiological nursing. Guided clinical laboratory experience designed to develop mastery of advanced skills such as: in-depth assessment of the cardiac, pulmonary, neurological and musculoskeletal systems. ( department: PHYS NURS )
407.10. Clinical Practicum. (1 units) § Fa. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment or completion of N270. Restrictions: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner student. Patient Contact 3 hours.
M. Hawk
Course provides application of health assessment concepts & skills under supervision of clinical preceptors. Performance of systematic health assessment of healthy adults, and/or adults with stable acute or chronic illness. Development of an increasing ability to differentiate between normal and abnormal findings. Beginning development of the role of ACNP, with emphasis on collaborative relationship and the continuum of care from primary to tertiary setting. ( department: PHYS NURS )
434. Teaching Residency. (4-12 units) § Fa, Wi, Sp, SS1, SS2, SS3. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Laboratory 12-36 hours.
Staff
Course provides the opportunity to apply and evaluate theories, concepts and skills in the work setting under the supervision of a preceptor. ( department: COM HL SYS FAM HLTH PHYS NURS SOC BEH SC )
436. Teaching Practicum. (1-8 units) § Fa, Wi, Sp, SS1, SS2, SS3. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Laboratory 3-24 hours.
Staff
Course provides supervised practice in selected components of the teaching role in nursing. ( department: COM HL SYS FAM HLTH PHYS NURS SOC BEH SC )
445. System Intervention in Pediatric Nursing.. (2 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in N404.02. Clinic 6 hours.
E. Davies
Clinical experience focuses on program/process/practice assessment, planning, and intervention in (a) pediatric specialty setting(s) to improve client care processes within the setting and/or across setting boundaries. ( department: FAM HLTH )
467. Teaching Residency. (1-3 units) § Fa, Wi, Sp, SS1, SS2, SS3. Prerequisites: Admission to doctoral study and consent of advisor. Laboratory 3 hours.
Staff
Course offers students an opportunity to engage in teaching with selected faculty. ( department: COM HL SYS FAM HLTH PHYS NURS SOC BEH SC )
469. Management of Psychotropic Regimens. (2 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: None. Restrictions: Enrollment in Psychiatric Nursing Master's program or permission of instructor. Lecture 1 hours. Seminar 3 hours.
B. Phoenix, K. Johnson
Course focuses on use of medication and other somatic treatments to manage psychiatric disorders. It covers a range of psychiatric disorders, their treatments, and the underlying neurological processes. ( department: COM HL SYS )
470. Administration Residency. (2-12 units) § Fa, Wi, Sp, SS1, SS2, SS3. Prerequisites: Completion of N287A,B and D with a grade "B" or higher and concent of instructor.
. Laboratory 6-30 hours.
Staff
Course provides opportunity to apply and evaluate theories, concepts, and skills in the work setting under the supervision of az preceptor. ( department: COM HL SYS )
471. Practicum in Health Policy. (1-8 units) § Fa, Wi, Sp, SS1, SS2, SS3. Prerequisites: N253, N262A, S228. Laboratory 3-24 hours.
Staff
Course provides an opportunity to learn hands-on policy and research analysis working with faculty on a policy or research project. Guided laboratory experience is designed to develop mastery in poluicy analysis or research ( department: SOC BEH SC )
472. Health Policy Residency. (2-8 units) § Fa, Wi, Sp, SS1, SS2, SS3. Prerequisites: N253, N262A, S228. Laboratory 6-24 hours.
Staff
Course provides an opportunity to apply and evaluate policy theories, concepts and skills in health policy under the supervision of a health policy faculty member or preceptor in a health policy setting. ( department: SOC BEH SC )
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