College of Nursing Graduate Catalog - Villanova University

NUR 8863 Health Promotion of
the Growing Child
The span of development from
birth to adolescence is examined.
(3 credits)
NUR 8901 Advanced
Pathophysiology
In-depth study of physiological
processes and pathological changes
that contribute
to alterations in health. (3 credits)
NUR 8903 Advanced
Pharmacology
Intensive study of principles of
pharmacodynamics and
pharmacokinetics. (3 credits)
NUR 8905 Health Care
Financing
Health care financing, mechanisms,
legislation and issues. (3 credits)
NUR 8916 Community Health
Nursing environmental phenomena,
socio-cultural, economic and
political factors influencing the
health care of specific client
aggregates and communities. (3
credits)
NUR 8961 Political Action,
Health Politics and Policy
Political action; structure, process
and outcome of the development of
health policy in the United States.
(3 credits)
NUR 8963 Family Systems
Dynamics
Systems approach as a framework
for conceptualizing and
understanding the dynamics of the
family throughout the life cycle. (3
credits)
NUR 8965 Clinical Genetics for
Health Care Professionals
Genetic concepts and principles as
they pertain to human variation in
health and disease. (3 credits)
NUR 8966 Integrative Health in
Clinical Practice
In depth review of current
practices, availability and
utilization of complementary and
alternative therapies in the United
States.
(3 credits)
NUR 8970 Computer Systems in
Health Care
The use of computers in health care
and nursing practice, education and
administration. (3 credits)
NUR 8980 Creative Teaching
Strategies in Nursing: Using the
Humanities
Developing creative teaching
strategies beyond those used more
commonly to meet nursing
education objectives. (3 credits)
NUR 9004 Advanced Study in
Nursing
Design a creative project that will
provide an insightful study of an
idea, theory, issue, or problem.
Prerequisite: NUR 9002 (1-3
credits)
49