Selected cultural theories, concepts and research methods are examined. The student integrates the underlying principles inherent in the study of diverse populations to formulate culturally sensitive research and practice strategies. NUR 603 Nursing Research Exploration of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, nursing theory and statistics leading to the formulation and investigation of nursing research problems. This nursing course focuses upon the principles of clinical pharmacology and the mechanisms of drug action which determine therapeutic efficacy in clinical practice. Content includes basic pathophysiology, clinical pharmacology, and monitoring parameters.
Emphasis is given to implications of patient safety, patient diversity, and patient teaching.
NUR 605 Family Theories and Advanced Nursing Practice Family theories are explored and analyzed as a basis for assessing and assisting individuals and families across lifespan experiences. Using a wellness-illness continuum, nursing intervention models are applied. Specific family topics include emerging population patterns at national state, and community levels. The course focuses on epidemiological studies that are based upon populations and groups within populations, and upon environment, biological, social and cultural characteristics of such agglomerations that bear upon the distribution and causal linkages of disease. Health Assessment Development of cognitive, communication, and psychomotor skills associated with obtaining a holistic client-centered nursing health history and physical assessment database for all ages is explored.