Electives may be taken within the College of Nursing. Courses also are available by arrangement in the Graduate School of Management, the School of Law-Newark, the School of Criminal Justice, the School of Social Work, and the public administration and other graduate programs in the Graduate School-Newark. |
26:705:543Primary-Care Management of Families with Chronic Health Problems (3) Focus on patterns of response to chronic health problems across the life span and the contracting family. Principles of ongoing family and health assessments and delivery of primary care to children, adults, and families with chronic health problems emphasized. Prerequisites: 26:705:540, 541. |
26:705:544Families with Chronic Health Problems Practicum (3) Clinical course focusing on the delivery of primary health care by the family nurse practitioner to children, adults, and their families with chronic health problems. Emphasis on ongoing assessment, management, and patterns of response to chronic illness. The integral relationship between the family, community, health care system, and care of a chronically ill person examined. Corequisite: 26:705:543. |
26:705:568Nursing Administration (3) Explores conceptual model of an organization in which professional nurses function. Model offered that fosters analytical thinking, is applicable to any organization, and facilitates integration of knowledge from many disciplines. Prerequisite: 26:705:506. |
26:705:620Theories of Aging (3) Explores biopsychosocial theories postulated to enhance understanding of the aged. |
26:705:631Advanced Practice: Acute-Care Theory III (3) Continued development of expertise in managing life-threatening conditions of acute-care clients. |
26:705:632Advanced Practice: Acute-Care Practicum III (3) Continued development of competency in delivery of advanced acute-care nursing to adults across the life span. Emphasis on management of illness and injury within focus of acute-care and advanced nursing practice roles. Corequisite: 26:705:629. |
26:705:638Analysis and Development of Computer Programs in Nursing (3) Focus on analysis and development of computer programs for nursing. 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. |
