141

Pharmacology & Nursing Care

(3 units)

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Summer

Instructor(s):P. Bellefeuille

Activities: Lecture: 3 hours

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. (PHYS NURS)

142

Introduction to Professional Nursing

(11 units)

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Summer

Instructor(s):P. Bellefeuille, J. Perlas

Activities: Lecture: 3 hours, Clinical Experience/Patient Contact: 24 hours

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. (FAM HLTH)

143

Effective Communication

(3 units)

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Fall, Winter

Instructor(s):K. McGirr, L. MacIntyre, S. Ziehm

Activities: Lecture: 3 hours

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. (COM HL SYS)

144

Adult Medical-Surgical/Geriatric Nursing

(13.5 units)

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Fall, Winter

Instructor(s):P. Bellefeuille Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of N140, N141, N142, N145.

Restrictions:Enrollment in the Masters Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN). Activities: Lecture: 4 hours

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. (PHYS NURS)

145

Pathophysiology

(5 units)

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Summer

Instructor(s):P. Bellefeuille Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in Masters Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN).

Activities: Lecture: 5 hours

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. (PHYS NURS)

146

Parent-Child Nursing

(7.5 units)

§

Winter, Spring

Instructor(s):V. Keeton Prerequisite(s): N140, N141, N142, N144, N145.

Activities: Lecture: 4 hours, Clinical Experience/Patient Contact: 10 hours

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. (FAM HLTH)

147

Childbearing Families

(7.5 units)

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Fall, Spring

Instructor(s):Staff Prerequisite(s): N140, N141, N142, N145.

Activities: Lecture: 4 hours, Clinical Experience/Patient Contact: 10 hours

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. (FAM HLTH)

148

Socio-Cultural Issues in Health/Illness

(2 units)

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Fall, Winter

Instructor(s):S. Proctor, S. Proctor Prerequisite(s): N142.

Restrictions:Enrollment in Masters Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN). Activities: Lecture: 2 hours

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. (COM HL SYS)

149

Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

(6 units)

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Winter, Spring

Instructor(s):S. Ziehm, K. McGirr Prerequisite(s): N140, N141, N142, N143, N144, N145, N146.

Activities: Lecture: 3 hours, Clinical Experience/Patient Contact: 9 hours

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. (COM HL SYS)

150

Community Health Nursing

(8.5 units)

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Fall, Spring

Instructor(s):S. Proctor, L. MacIntyre Prerequisite(s): N140, N141, N142 and N145.

Restrictions:Enrollment in Masters Entry Progran in Nursing (MEPN). Activities: Lecture: 3 hours, Clinical Experience/Patient Contact: 16 hours

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. (COM HL SYS)

151

Issues in Nursing

(3 units)

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Spring

Instructor(s):K. Dracup Prerequisite(s): N142, N144.

Restrictions:Enrollment in Masters Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN). Activities: Lecture: 3 hours

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. (PHYS NURS)

187

Scientific Writing

(1 units)

Winter

Instructor(s):S. Manly-Lampkin Prerequisite(s): None.

Restrictions:MS degree students and pre-qualifying exam doctoral students. Enrollment limited to 25 students. Activities: Lecture: 1 hours

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. (PHYS NURS)

200

Master of Science in Nursing Prologue

(1.0 units)

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Fall

Instructor(s):J. Martin-Holland Prerequisite(s): Nursing students who are in the Master program.

Restrictions:First year, master student in School of Nursing. Activities: Seminar: 12 hours, Web-based course work: 18 hours

Introduction to the UCSF School of Nursing Master of Science program, including curriculum overview, educational approach, learning process, team work, communication, ethics, and academic integrity. Through individual, small group, and whole class activities students explore and define competencies expected of an advance practice nurse and lay the foundation for common threads that permeate the master's program. Optional activities for self-evaluation and remediation in certain content areas. (COM HL SYS)

200.01

MS Epilogue

(0.5 - 1.0 units)

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Spring

Instructor(s):Staff Prerequisite(s): nursing 200

Restrictions:None Activities: Lecture: 5 - 10 hours

This summative learning experience for the MS program is intended to foster the students' professional role with a focus on professional development, emphasis on lifelong learning, a sense of moral obligation; strategies to maintain and improve professional competence, enhance career progression, keep abreast of new techology and practice, and to comply with professional regulatory organizations. (PHYS NURS)

200.02

MS Epilogue/Leadership Competency Integration

(2.0 units)

Spring

Instructor(s):S. Kedrowski Prerequisite(s): NURSING 211B

Restrictions:none Activities: Lecture: 20 hours

Using established nursing executive and leadership competencies, this course provides information to enable the student to integrate management and leadership principles in self-assessment, identification of areas for further growth, and in preparation for assuming complex leadership roles in the health care system. (COM HL SYS)

201.01

Theoretical Foundations of Academic Nursing

(3 units)

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Fall

Instructor(s):N. Stotts, J. Martin-Holland Prerequisite(s): None.

Restrictions:None. Activities: Lecture: 2 hours, Seminar: 15 hours, Web-based course work: 15 hours

Educational principles, theory, conceptual frameworks, teaching-learning strategies and evaluation are analyzed to enable students to critique and develop curricula for schools of nursing. Theoretical and practical application, including classroom teaching, distance (distributed) education and clinical teaching will be explored. (PHYS NURS)

202A

Theory Development in Nursing

(3 units)

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Fall

Instructor(s):C. Portillo Prerequisite(s): Doctoral standing or consent of instructor.

Activities: Lecture: 1 hours, Seminar: 2 hours

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. (COM HL SYS)

203

Palliative and End-of-Life Care Across the Continuum

(3.0 units)

Winter

Instructor(s):T. Koetters

Restrictions:None Activities: Lecture: 30 hours

Course examines the theory and practice of providing palliative and end-of-life care to patients and their families within and across multiple practice settings and the lifespan. A multidisciplinary approach to palliative care will address symptom management as well as age-related, cultural, spiritual, ethical, communication and self care issues. (PHYS NURS)

204

Pathophysiology in Family Primary Care

(3 units)

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Winter

Instructor(s):E. Monasterio, L. Mihaly Prerequisite(s): Completion of N270.

Restrictions:Enrollment in Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program or consent of instructor. Activities: Lecture: 3 hours

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. (FAM HLTH)

206A

Research on Management of Psychiatric Conditions

(3 units)

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Winter

Instructor(s):L. Chafetz Prerequisite(s): N227

Restrictions:Enrollment in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing specialty or consent of instructor. Activities: Lecture: 2 hours, Seminar: 3 hours

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. (COM HL SYS)

207A

Communicating with the Latino Patient I

(1.0 units)

§

Winter

Instructor(s):P. Bernal de Pheils Prerequisite(s): Students must demonstrate to instructor advanced level of conversational Spanish to enroll in course.

Restrictions:Enrollment by consent of instructor. Priority will be given to Master's students. Activities: Seminar: 30 hours

Course provides advanced content and practice in Spanish language skills. Emphasis is in taking a health history, giving physical exam instructions, assessing patient understanding of health, illness, and belief systems, and addressing patient concerns using proper terminology and correct grammar tense and within the socio-cultural background of selected Latino American groups. (FAM HLTH)

207B

Communicating with the Latino Patient II

(1.0 units)

§

Spring

Instructor(s):P. Bernal de Pheils Prerequisite(s): Enrollment by consent of instructor will be given to Master's students. Other students will be included if space available.

Restrictions:Students must demonstrate to instructor advanced level of conversational Spanish Activities: Seminar: 30 hours

This course provides advanced content and practice in communicating with Latino women in Spanish. Emphasis is on addressing selected reproductive health care issues for women. Specifically how to take a health history, give physical exam instructions, and assess women's understanding of reproductive health, illness, and belief systems, and addressing patient concerns using appropriate terminology and correct verb tense and within the socio-cultural background of selected Latino American groups. (FAM HLTH)

207C

Antepartum Care for Spanish Speaking Patients

(1.0 units)

Winter, Spring

Instructor(s):P. Bernal de Pheils Prerequisite(s): NURSING 251.01 NURSING 270

Restrictions:Advanced conversational level of Spanish language Activities: Seminar: 30 hours

Course provides advanced content and practice in communicating in Spanish when caring for Latino Pregnant women during initial and follow-up prenatal care visits. Strategies for effective communication as an advanced practice nurse are taught. Emphasis is given to appropriate utilization of medical terminology while providing care of the pregnant patient. Students have the opportunity to practice, in Spanish, skills such as interviewing pregnant women and providing pregnancy-related education. (FAM HLTH)

208

Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology

(1.0 - 2.0 units)

§

Fall

Instructor(s):D. Donesky Prerequisite(s): None

Restrictions:None Activities: Seminar: 15 - 30 hours, Web-based course work: 15 - 30 hours

Course integrates and applies system-focused physiologic and key pathophysiolologic concepts across the life span that serve as the foundation for clinical assessment, decision making and management. Emphasis is on the association of physiological alterations with clinical manifestations, and selected areas, consideration of the role pharmacological agents in the disease process. (PHYS NURS)

209A

Comparative Qualitative Research Design

(2 units)

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Fall

Instructor(s):C. Chesla, A. Lyndon

Restrictions:Enrollment in Doctoral Program. Activities: Lecture: 2 hours

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. (FAM HLTH)

209B

Quantitative Research Design

(2 units)

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Fall

Instructor(s):M. Barger Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in Doctoral Program in Nursing or consent of instructor.

Restrictions:Restricted to Doctoral students. Activities: Lecture: 2 hours

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. (FAM HLTH)

210A

Intro to Health Care Informatics

(3 units)

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Fall

Instructor(s):J. Seago, J. Seago

Activities: Lecture: 3 hours

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. (COM HL SYS)

211.01

Issues in Nursing Administration & Leadership

(2 units)

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Fall

Instructor(s):L. Sawyer Prerequisite(s): None.

Restrictions:Enrollment in Nursing Administration Specialty or condent of instructor. Activities: Lecture: 2 hours

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. (COM HL SYS)

211A

Leadership in Health Care

(2 units)

§

Spring

Instructor(s):M. Fleming, E. O'Neil Prerequisite(s): None.

Restrictions:None. Activities: Lecture: 2 hours

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. (COM HL SYS)

211B

Strategy in Healthcare Organizations

(2 units)

§

Fall

Instructor(s):M. Fleming, E. O'Neil Prerequisite(s): None.

Restrictions:Consent of instructor. Activities: Lecture: 2 hours

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. (COM HL SYS)

212A

Qualitative Data Collection & Ethics

(2 units)

§

Spring

Instructor(s):J. Humphreys Prerequisite(s): N209A.

Activities: Lecture: 2 hours

Course examines the construction of qualitative research and ethics in research. Students formulate research questions and design a qualitative study. (SOC BEH SC)

212B

Quantitative Measurement & Theory

(3 units)

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Spring

Instructor(s):R. Slaughter, J. Chen Prerequisite(s): N209B.

Activities: Lecture: 2 hours

Course critically evaluates concepts underlying measurement reliability and validity. Construction of measurement tools and their use in quantitative research will be explored. (COM HL SYS)

212C

Principles and Methods of Epidemiology

(3.0 units)

§

Winter

Instructor(s):S. Lee Prerequisite(s): None

Restrictions:None Activities: Lecture: 30 hours

This course covers the essential concepts, principles, and methods of epidemiologic research. Content includes key features of descriptive and analytic epidemiology, measures of risk, measures of association, causal inferences, and study designs. The course will emphasize application of the principles and methods in reviewing and using epidemiologic knowledge and research findings and in guiding practice and research. (COM HL SYS)

213A

Common Problems of Cancer Care

(3 units)

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Fall

Instructor(s):C. Baggott

Activities: Seminar: 3 hours

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. (PHYS NURS)

213B

Oncologic Emergencies

(3 units)

§

Winter

Instructor(s):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. (PHYS NURS)

213C

Chemotherapy Seminar

(2 units)

§

Winter

Instructor(s):T. Koetters Prerequisite(s): None.

Restrictions:Non-oncology graduate nursing students need consent of instructor. Activities: Lecture: 1 hours, Seminar: 3 hours

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. (PHYS NURS)

215

Advanced Practice in Public Health Nursing

(3 units)

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Fall

Instructor(s):C. Waters Prerequisite(s): None.

Restrictions:None. Activities: Lecture: 3 hours

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. (COM HL SYS)

215.01

Global Community Health Planning & Interventions

(3 units)

§

Spring

Instructor(s):C. Dawson-Rose, M. White Prerequisite(s): None.

Restrictions:None. Activities: Lecture: 3 hours

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. (COM HL SYS)

216B

Cardiovascular Disease II

(3 units)

§

Winter

Instructor(s):D. Donesky, L. Kee Prerequisite(s): Completion of 1st year of masters nursing courses.

Restrictions:None. Activities: Lecture: 2 hours, Seminar: 3 hours

Course examines the biopsychosocial assessment, management and current management of risk factors across the prevention continuum and across settings. Content areas include: cardiovascular risk factor- smoking, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, psychosocial, hyperlipidemia, obesity sedentary lifestyle the epidemiology, assessment and classification of, and best practices or guidelines, for clinical practice in primary, secondary and tertiary prevention (cardiac rehab). (PHYS NURS)

217A

Care of High-Risk Populations I

(2 units)

§

Spring

Instructor(s):L. Mihaly Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

Restrictions:None. Activities: Lecture: 2 hours

Course introduces concepts of health care disparities, epidemiology of health conditions, and public health implications of caring for high-risk populations, emphasizing the incarcerated, homeless, mentally ill, immigrant, refugee, and migrant populations. Social, cultural and ethical concerns related to providing services to high-risk populations are discussed. Content covered in this introductory course prepares Family Nurse Practitioner students for N217B and N217C. (FAM HLTH)

217B

Care of High-Risk Populations II

(2 units)

§

Winter

Instructor(s):E. Scarr Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of N217A or consent of instructor.

Restrictions:Enrollment restricted to Family Nurse Practitioner students. Activities: Lecture: 2 hours

Course presents selected topics encountered in primary care, focusing on conditions common in high-risk populations, including homeless, incarcerated, chronically mentally ill, immigrant, refugee and migrant populations. Emphasis is on clinical presentation, rational use of diagnostic testing, and implementation of management plans formulated for high-risk clients. Course incorporates theoretical and psychosocial content presented in N217A. (FAM HLTH)

217C

Primary Care of High-Risk & Vulnerable Elders

(2 units)

§

Winter

Instructor(s):B. Hollinger Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of N270, N246, N 247, N247.02A, N247.02B, N217A, & N245.

Restrictions:Enrollment restricted to Family Nurse Practitioner students. Activities: Lecture: 1 hours, Seminar: 3 hours

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. (FAM HLTH)

220

Academic Role Development

(2 units)

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Spring

Instructor(s):K. Dracup, S. Robinson

Activities: Seminar: 2 hours

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. (PHYS NURS)

220.01

Academic Role Preparation I

(1 units)

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Fall, Winter, Spring

Instructor(s):N. Stotts Prerequisite(s): Admission to Doctoral Program.

Restrictions:None. Activities: Seminar: 6 hours

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. (PHYS NURS)

220.02

Academic Role Preparation II

(1 units)

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Fall, Winter, Spring

Instructor(s):N. Stotts, M. Blegen Prerequisite(s): Admission to Doctoral Program.

Restrictions:None. Activities: Seminar: 6 hours

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. (PHYS NURS)

220.03

Academic Role Preparation III

(1 units)

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Fall, Winter, Spring

Instructor(s):N. Stotts Prerequisite(s): 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. Activities: Seminar: 3 hours

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. (PHYS NURS)

221.01

Theories Related to Nursing Care of the Adult

(3 units)

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Spring

Instructor(s):J. Cataldo

Activities: Lecture: 3 hours

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. (PHYS NURS)

223A

Symptom Research Proseminar

(2 units)

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Fall

Instructor(s):J. Humphreys, M. Barger Prerequisite(s): Symptom management trainee or permission of instructor.

Activities: Seminar: 2 hours

Course focuses on theories and research related to symptom perception and evaluation. (FAM HLTH)

223B

Symptom Research Proseminar

(2 units)

§

Winter

Instructor(s):S. Janson Prerequisite(s): Symptom management trainee or permission of instructor.

Activities: Seminar: 2 hours

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. (COM HL SYS)

223C

Symptom Research Proseminar

(2 units)

§

Spring

Instructor(s):K. Lee, S. Janson Prerequisite(s): Symptom management trainee or permission of instructor.

Activities: Seminar: 2 hours

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. (FAM HLTH)

225

Cardiac Rhythm: Theory & Analysis

(2 units)

§

Spring

Instructor(s):B. Drew Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

Activities: Lecture: 2 hours

Cardiac electrophysiology in normal and pathological states and the scientific base for nursings 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. (PHYS NURS)

227

Theories of Mental Illness

(3 units)

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Fall

Instructor(s):S. Weiss Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

Restrictions:None. Activities: Lecture: 2 hours, Seminar: 3 hours, Library: 3 hours

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. (COM HL SYS)

229

Philosophy of Nursing Science

(3 units)

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Fall

Instructor(s):L. Franck Prerequisite(s): Doctoral standing or consent of the instructor.

Activities: Lecture: 2 hours, Seminar: 1 hours

Contemporary philosophic viewpoints on the nature of nursing science, addressing natural science, integrative science, and human science traditions and scientific integrity. (FAM HLTH)

230

Measuring Outcomes of Health Care

(3 units)

§

Fall

Instructor(s):M. Blegen

Activities: Lecture: 3 hours

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. (COM HL SYS)

231A

Substance Use & Mental Illness

(2 units)

Summer

Instructor(s):B. Phoenix

Activities: Lecture: 2 hours

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. (COM HL SYS)

232.01

Essentials of Pharmacology Across the Lifespan

(1.0 units)

Winter, Spring

Instructor(s):N. Schapiro, H. Leutwyler Prerequisite(s): The course is to be taken concurrently with either N232.02, N232.04A, or N232.07A.

Restrictions:None Activities: Web-based course work: 30 hours

The purpose of this on-line pharmacology course is to provide advanced practice nursing students with an overview of physiologic changes in pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and drug-drug interactions across the life span, as well as legal, regulatory and safety issues related to prescribing in advanced practice nursing. Students will apply these principles to antibiotic prescribing and proper use of controlled substances. (FAM HLTH, PHYS NURS)

232.02

Adult Clinical Pharmacology

(3.0 units)

Winter

Instructor(s):H. Leutwyler Prerequisite(s): The course is to be take concurrently with N232.

Restrictions:Enrollment in an adult specialty. Activities: Lecture: 20 hours, Web-based course work: 30 hours

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. (PHYS NURS)

232.04A

Pediatric Pharmacology

(1.0 units)

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Spring

Instructor(s):N. Schapiro Prerequisite(s): Past or concurrent enrollment in N232.01 Essentials of Pharmacology Across the Life Span, N246-Signs & Symptoms and N283B-Pediatric Common Illness, or consent of the instructor.

Restrictions:None. Activities: Lecture: 10 hours

Course provides overview of pediatric pharmacology w/emphasis on medications used in primary care settings. Evidence-based pharmacologic interventions are integrated into the management of common pediatric illnesses through case-based discussions and assignments. (FAM HLTH)

232.04B

Complex Topics in Pediatric Pharmacology

(2 units)

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Winter

Instructor(s):N. Schapiro Prerequisite(s): 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. Activities: Lecture: 2 hours, Web-based course work: 6 hours

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. (FAM HLTH)

232.04C

Management of Psychotropic Regimens

(2.0 units)

Spring

Instructor(s):K. Johnson Prerequisite(s): NURSING 232 NURSING 257

Restrictions:Students in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing program or permission of instructor. Activities: Lecture: 20 hours

Course will focus on the development of effective clinical judgment in the psychopharmacological treatment of patients with mental illness. It will cover the major mental illnesses, as well as treatment considerations of special populations. (COM HL SYS)

232.05

Antibiotic Therapeutics in Acute Care

(2 units)

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Fall, Summer

Instructor(s):R. Bravo Prerequisite(s): None.

Restrictions:Student in the Acute Care Nurse Practinioner Program or by permission of the Instructor.

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. (PHYS NURS)

232.07A

Neonatal Pharmacology

(2 units)

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Spring

Instructor(s):M. Lynch, M. Lynch Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in N254.01: Neonatal & Infant Pathophysiology, or permission of the instructor.

Restrictions:None Activities: Lecture: 2 hours

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. (FAM HLTH)

232.07B

Complex Pharmacological Strategies for Neonates/Infants

(2 units)

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Winter

Instructor(s):C. Wilson, M. Lynch Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of N254.01 and N254.02 Neonatal Pathophysiology or permission of instructor.

Restrictions:None. Activities: Lecture: 2 hours, Web-based course work: 6 hours

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. (FAM HLTH)

234A

Evidence-Based Project Planning I

(2.0 units)

Fall, Summer

Instructor(s):C. Waters, L. Mackin Prerequisite(s): None

Restrictions:None Activities: Lecture: 10 hours, Seminar: 30 hours, Web-based course work: 3 hours

This is a highly self-directed course that provides the student with a supervised opportunity to implement an evidence-based practice small test of change in a practice setting. In the first quarter, students will identify a clinical problem suitable for a small test of change project based on evidence-based practice solutions in current literature. In the second quarter, the student will execute and evaluate the small test of change project. (COM HL SYS)

234B

Evidence Based Project Planning II

(1.0 units)

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Fall, Winter, Summer

Instructor(s):L. Mackin, C. Waters Prerequisite(s): N234A: Evidence-Based Project Planning I

Restrictions:None Activities: Seminar: 30 hours

This is a highly self-directed course that provides the student with a supervised opportunity to implement an evidence-based practice small test of change project in a practice setting. In this course, students will execute and evaluate the small test of change project developed in N234A Evidence Based Project Planning I. (COM HL SYS)

238A

Child Development and Alterations in Behavior

(3 units)

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Winter

Instructor(s):J. Chen, C. Kennedy Prerequisite(s): None.

Restrictions:None. Activities: Lecture: 3 hours

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. (FAM HLTH)

238B

Adolescent Development

(2 units)

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Spring

Instructor(s):S. Kools

Activities: Lecture: 2 hours

Course explores relevant theory, literature, and research findings dealing with normal development during the adolescent period. (FAM HLTH)

239.07A

Topics in Neonatal & Pediatric Nutrition

(1 - 2 units)

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Winter

Instructor(s):A. Carley Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor.

Restrictions:None. Activities: Lecture: 1 hours, Independent Study: 3 hours

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. (FAM HLTH)

240.02

Biomarkers II

(2 units)

Winter

Instructor(s):B. Aouizerat

Activities: Seminar: 2 hours

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. (PHYS NURS)

240.04

Violence & Health

(2 units)

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Spring

Instructor(s):J. Humphreys

Activities: Seminar: 2 hours

Seminar focuses on family violence and its impact on health, family and community. (FAM HLTH)

240.05

Vulnerable Women & Their Well-Being

(3 units)

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Winter

Instructor(s):C. Portillo, H. Kennedy, K. Lee

Activities: Seminar: 3 hours

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. (COM HL SYS)

240.06

HIV/AIDS Prevention & Care

(1 units)

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Fall, Winter, Spring

Instructor(s):C. Portillo

Activities: Seminar: 1 hours

Course focuses upon relevant research, theories, measurement, and strategies for investigating HIV/AIDS prevention and care. (COM HL SYS)

240.08

Advanced Child Developmental Science

(2 units)

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Spring

Instructor(s):S. Weiss, C. Kennedy, S. Kools

Activities: Seminar: 2 hours

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. (COM HL SYS, FAM HLTH)

240.11

Occupational & Environmental Health Research Seminar

(1 - 5 units)

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Fall, Winter, Spring

Instructor(s):O. Hong Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

Activities: Lecture: 1 hours, Field Work: 0 - 12 hours

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. (COM HL SYS)

240.12

Family Health & Relational Research

(2 units)

Winter

Instructor(s):C. Chesla Prerequisite(s): N290 or consent of instructor; enrollment in a doctoral program

Activities: Lecture: 1 hours, Seminar: 1 hours

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. (FAM HLTH)

240.15

Theories and Methods in Aging Research

(2 units)

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Fall

Instructor(s):M. Wallhagen Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.

Restrictions:Doctoral student; Master's students with permission of the instructor. Activities: Seminar: 6 hours

This advanced nursing seminar involves a critical investigation of research in aging. Emphasis is placed on theoretical and methodological perspectives and how these perspectives inform nursing the other health professions science and practice across diverse settings and populations. (PHYS NURS)

240.16

Research Issues in Aging: Interdisciplinary Perspectives

(2 units)

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Winter

Instructor(s):M. Wallhagen Prerequisite(s): None.

Restrictions:Doctoral student or Master's student with prior approval of faculty. Activities: Seminar: 2 hours

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. (PHYS NURS)

240.19

Quality & Safety of Patient Care

(3 units)

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Spring

Instructor(s):M. Blegen Prerequisite(s): None.

Restrictions:Doctoral students status. Activities: Seminar: 9 hours

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. (COM HL SYS)

240.20

Global & Comparative Health Care Policies & Systems

(2.0 units)

Spring

Instructor(s):C. Chaufan

Restrictions:None Activities: Seminar: 60 hours

This course introduces students to the comparative study of global health care systems and policies, drawing from the fields of public policy, health care economics, public health, sociology, ethics and history. Includes health care systems/policies of industrialized and industrializing nations and examines the new federal health law and alternative models of reform. Combines lecture, discussion, and policy analysis. (SOC BEH SC)

241

Dimensions of Advanced Practice Nursing

(2.0 units)

Fall

Instructor(s):P. Sparacino Prerequisite(s): None.

Restrictions:Enrollment is limited to second year students MS in nursing Activities: Lecture: 20 hours

Course provides students the opportunity to view their particular advanced practice nursing role in the larger context of Advanced Practice Nursing (APNs) as a profession. The goal of the course is to define and discuss current social, educational, economic, political, legal, regulatory and organizational factors and trends that influence advanced nursing practice across practice roles and settings. Critical leadership and professional skills for APNs are also discussed. (FAM HLTH)

241.04

Professional Issues in Pediatric Nursing

(0.5 units)

Spring

Instructor(s):K. Duderstadt Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the APPN program and completion of N241 Dimensions in Advanced Practice Nursing or consent of instructor.NURSING 241 NURSING 241

Restrictions:None. Activities: Seminar: 15 hours

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. (FAM HLTH)

241.06

Professional Issues in Midwifery Practice

(2 units)

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Winter

Instructor(s):A. Levi Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in Nurse-Midwifery/Women s Health specialty.

Restrictions:Nurse Nurse-Midwifery/Women s Health students only. Activities: Lecture: 2 hours

Course expands content of N241 to issues important to professional practice for nurse-midwives. Includes content such as methods of ensuring quality clinical practice, the legal basis of midwifery/women's health practice and the implementation of innovative practice modes. (FAM HLTH)

241A

Dimensions in Leadership I

(1.0 units)

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Spring

Instructor(s):J. Stotts, J. Stotts Prerequisite(s): None

Restrictions:None Activities: Lecture: 10 hours

This course provides students the opportunity to view their particular advanced practice nursing role in the larger context of advanced nursing practice. The goal of the course is to use appropriate theories as the basis for discussing current organizational, economic, political, legal, and regulatory factors and trends that influence advanced nursing practice in various settings. Critical leadership and professional skills for advanced practice nurses are also discussed. (PHYS NURS)

241B

Dimensions in Leadership II

(1.0 units)

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Fall

Instructor(s):K. Dracup Prerequisite(s): N241A, or permission of FOR

Restrictions:None Activities: Lecture: 10 hours

This course provides students the opportunity to view their particular advanced practice nursing role in the larger context of advanced nursing practice. The goal of the course is to use appropriate theories as the basis for discussing current organizational, economic, political, legal, and regulatory factors and trends that influence advanced nursing practice in various settings. Critical leadership and professional skills for advanced practice nurses are also discussed. (PHYS NURS)

242.01

HIV/AIDS Seminar

(1.0 units)

Winter

Instructor(s):S. Stringari-Murray, C. Dawson-Rose Prerequisite(s): N242A and N242B If N242A and N242B have not been completed, students should meet with the instructor to discuss enrolling in the course.

Restrictions:Basic knowledge of HIV epidemiology and HIV nursing care is required. Activities: Seminar: 30 hours

Seminar is organized as student-directed discussions of clinical topics relevant to HIV/AIDS Advanced Nursing Practice. The Care Model is used to guide discussions of how to implement best practices in HIV/AIDS care and achieve improved health outcomes for HIV-infected individuals at risk of or infected with HIV. (COM HL SYS)

242.02

HIV/AIDS: Seminar

(1.0 units)

Spring

Instructor(s):S. Stringari-Murray Prerequisite(s): N242.01

Restrictions:Clinical Year Two NP and/or CNS students Activities: Seminar: 30 hours

Seminars are organized as student-led presentations of clinical issues relevant to HIV/AIDS Advanced Practice Nursing. Presentations are designed to improve student’s ability to use the medical literature to guide clinical practice and improve patient outcomes, and to provide opportunities to develop professional presentations that can be submitted to a national conference or a journal. Students are encouraged to use their comprehensive exam topic for this course. (COM HL SYS)

242A

HIV/AIDS: An Overview

(2 units)

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Fall

Instructor(s):C. Dawson-Rose, B. Newlin Prerequisite(s): None.

Restrictions:None. Activities: Lecture: 1 hours, Seminar: 1 hours

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. (COM HL SYS)

242B

HIV/AIDS: Clinical Pharmacology

(1 units)

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Spring

Instructor(s):S. Stringari-Murray Prerequisite(s): None.

Restrictions:Class size limited to 30. Activities: Lecture: 1 hours

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. (COM HL SYS)

242D

HIV/AIDS: Integrated Care

(3.0 units)

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Fall

Instructor(s):S. Stringari-Murray Prerequisite(s): NURSING 242A NURSING 242B

Restrictions:Second year nurse practitioner (NP) or clinical nurse specialist (CNS) students or permission of instructor. Activities: Lecture: 30 hours

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. (COM HL SYS)

243A

Family Therapies

(2 units)

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Winter

Instructor(s):K. Epstein Prerequisite(s): None.

Restrictions:Student in Psychiatric-Mental Health nursing program or permission of instructor. Activities: Lecture: 2 hours

Course examines theories of family therapy and their application in the practice of psychiatric nursing. Family assessments and supportive, educational, and therapeutic interventions are described and evaluated. (COM HL SYS)

243B

Group Psychotherapies

(2 units)

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Fall, Winter