2008-2009 Academic Catalog - Queens University of Charlotte

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NURS 624 Health Policy
This course will focus on developing a comprehensive knowledge of how health policy is formulated,
and how it impacts clinical practice and healthcare delivery. The use of the negotiation to
influence the policy process will be discussed. 3 Hrs.
NURS 626 Topics in Health Ministry
This course will require intensive consideration of a single topic in health ministries. Topics and
prerequisites will vary depending on the topic and instructor. 3 Hrs.
NURS 628 Informatics in Health Care
This course focuses on developing an understanding of the concepts relevant to health care
informatics and the use of information technology in healthcare organizations. A main focus is
the use of computer applications to support clinical and administrative decision making. Access
to the World Wide Web and an email account are required. 3 Hrs.
NURS 630 Data Interpretations
This course focuses on developing an understanding of the concepts relevant to health care
informatics and the use of information technology in healthcare organizations. A main focus is
the use of computer applications to support clinical and administrative decision making. Access
to the World Wide Web and an email account are required. 3 Hrs.
GRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
NURS 632 Research Methods
This course focuses on critical analyses of research reports, research methods and the relationship
between theory, research and evidence-based practice. 3 Hrs.
NURS 634 Health Care Practicum
This capstone course includes a 4 credit hour precepted practicum and a 2 credit hour seminar.
In the practicum, students participate in the leadership of a health care organization and
conduct a scholarly project to demonstrate synthesis of theory, research methods, and innovative
nursing management skills. In the seminar, students examine the ways standards of practice
and professional performance for nurse administrators are implemented across a variety
of health care organizations. Prerequisite: All other MSN required courses. 6 Hrs.
NURS 635 Tchg Methods and Outcome Assesment
This course examines the theoretical and research underpinnings of assorted teaching strategies
and methods for evaluating the effectiveness of teaching on student learning. Prerequisite:
NURS 632 Research Methods or permission of instructor. 3 Hrs.
NURS 644 Nurse Educator Practicum Practicum
In this capstone course, students are precepted by experienced nurse faculty members.
Students demonstrate synthesis of knowledge learned throughout the program by participating
in all phases of the teaching role including classroom and clinical instruction in either an academic
or practice setting. Prerequisite: All other required MSN courses or concurrently with
final 6 hours of coursework. 6 Hrs.
NURS 680 Independent Study
Course is designed to meet individual learning needs that build on current courses in the
curriculum. May be repeated for credit. 1-3 Hrs.