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GR 798
Essentials of Scholarly Writing
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1
semester hour
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Essentials of scholarly writing offers 1 hour of
credit for developing skills needed to compose evidence review of primary
studies to address a focused question. A review of methods to organize the document
will be emphasized as well as sharpening basic writing skills. Grammar,
punctuation, improving study requirements needed for the scholarly document
appropriate for the academic community.
Prerequisites: Admission to Master of Science in
Nursing (MSN) program. Certificate students are not required to complete this
course.
Course Grade: Pass/Fail.
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GR 799
Role Transition
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1
semester hour
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This course provides a framework for the transition
to graduate education and serves as a foundation for the graduate program at
Clarkson College. This course is provided over a two- to three-day period at
the beginning of the semester on the College campus. Students will learn how to
effectively write scholarly papers, both in terms of format and APA style, and
discuss the graduate student role as well as personal challenges to graduate
education. This course provides an overview of the Clarkson College online
course management platform. It includes a preview of the instructional methods
and format of the courses, as well as special features within the course
management platform.
Prerequisites: Admission to Master of Science in
Nursing (MSN) program. Certificate students are not required to complete this
course unless they have never taken an online course.
Course Grade: Pass/Fail.
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GR 847
Applied Statistics
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3
semester hours
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An in-depth coverage of the strategies involved in
data analysis, including statistical procedures and interpretation of data for
research. Students will apply knowledge of descriptive, parametric,
non-parametric, univariate, and selected multivariate approaches to data
analysis. Emphasis will be on interpretation of statistical results and on
evaluation of published research and its applicability to health care. Each
student is expected to be familiar with common terminology and with use of
descriptive and inferential statistical techniques, including probability,
chi-square, student t analysis of variance, rank sum, Mann Whitney U, median
test, sign test, and correlation.
Prerequisite: Basic statistics course preferred;
admission to Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program or petition with
approval by the Master of Science in Nursing program director.
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NS 801
Theories and Concepts of Advanced Practice Roles
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1
semester hour
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This course provides an overview of advanced
practice nursing (APN). The history of advanced practice, educational
requirements, licensure, credentialing, roles, scope of practice, prescriptive
authority, practice environments to
include cultural aspects, ethical, legal, reimbursement, and business issues for
Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Certified Midwives, and
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists will be examined. The applicability to
nursing leaders and educators will be explored.
Prerequisites: GR 799; admission to Master of
Science in Nursing (MSN) program or petition with approval by the Master of
Science in Nursing program director.
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NS 802
Health Care Delivery Systems and Managed Care
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3
semester hours
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This course is an overview of the American health
care system. It includes the study of the evolution and current state of health
care services and insurance, health professionals, and health services
financing. Health care delivery models will be studied including access to
care, "best practice" standards, managed care functions, contracting and
current health policy issues relating to health care delivery. There will be an
emphasis on quality control, outcome expectancies, disparities in care, issues
of diversity and the role of the graduate prepared nurse in the national health
care system.
Prerequisites: GR 799; admission to Master of
Science in Nursing (MSN) program or petition with approval by the Master of
Science in Nursing program director.
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NS 804
Application and Evaluation of Theory in Nursing
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3
semester hours
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Provides a general introduction to the philosophy
of science as it applies to social and human phenomena. The process of theory
development is discussed and various theories of nursing are analyzed and
critiqued. Emphasis is placed on the nurse caring framework, application to
nursing theory, nursing research, and nursing practice in a variety of
settings. Through integrating theory and practice, students are given the
opportunity to formulate their own personal application of theory in professional,
educational, research and service activities.
Prerequisites: GR 799; admission to Master of
Science in Nursing (MSN) program or petition with approval by the Master of
Science in Nursing program director.
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NS 806
Theories of Learning for the Nurse Educator
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3
semester hours
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This course focuses on selected theories of
learning. Development and cognition are examined in relation to their
philosophical underpinnings and basic assumptions. Theory application to
program/course design, students/faculty interactions, and evaluation process
are explored.
Prerequisites: GR 799; admission to Master of
Science in Nursing (MSN) program or petition with approval by the Master of
Science in Nursing program director.
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NS 808
Nursing Law and Ethics
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3
semester hours
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This course provides various ethical frameworks and
an overview of the U.S. legal system, as a basis for analyzing health care
issues affecting health care institutions, individual patients, and health care
providers. Overall legal-ethical issues common to health care administration,
expanded practice nursing, and health care education are reviewed. Selected
complex health care ethical dilemmas, such as right to life, right to die, and
health care allocation are examined.
Prerequisites: GR 799; admission to Master of
Science in Nursing (MSN) program or petition with approval by the Master of
Science in Nursing program director.
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NS 812
Research Design and Methods I
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3
semester hours
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The research process is examined in detail. Various
research designs, both qualitative and quantitative, are analyzed in addition
to exploring the relationship between research and practice. Topics such as
human research protection, measurement tools, informed consent and
evidence-based tables will be examined. The course will prepare the student to appraise
published research studies, both qualitative and quantitative, and
appropriately apply research finding to guide evidenc
