Electives

Electives may be taken within the College of Nursing. Courses also available by arrangement in the Rutgers Business School: Graduate Programs-Newark and New Brunswick, the School of Law-Newark, the School of Criminal Justice, the School of Social Work, and the public policy and administration program and other graduate programs in the Graduate School-Newark.

26:705:566Curriculum and Teaching in Nursing (3) Provides a basic structure to enable teachers to abstract theoretical constructs. Critique of various philosophies of nursing and education and articulation of individual philosophy. Survey of curriculum designs through the evaluation process. Prerequisite: 26:705:506.

26:705:568Nursing Administration (3) Exploration of a conceptual model of an organization in which professional nurses function. The model fosters analytical thinking applicable to any organization, and facilitates integration of knowledge from many disciplines. Prerequisite: 26:705:506.

26:705:570Information Systems Management (3) Management of quantitative data with emphasis on application theory, assumptions underlying research designs, skill in statistical operations, and integration of results. Introduction to SPSSX computer package; basic concepts for creating and editing computer files (VAX). Pre- or corequisite: 26:705:512.

26:705:620Theories of Aging (3) Explores biological/psychological/social theories postulated to enhance understanding of the aged.

26:705:638Analysis and Development of Computer Programs in Nursing (3) Topics include computer systems, information systems, computer-based education, decision making with computers, and artificial intelligence. Development of computer literacy skills and computer applications in nursing practice.

26:705:650Independent Study (1-3 BA) In-depth study of selected interest area. Student must have written permission and agreement from faculty adviser and participating faculty member. Final approval for study required from graduate program director.