Courses

Students will examine philosophical and scientific foundations of nursing and the translation of evidence into practice. Emphasis is placed on nursing science, including theoretical and conceptual foundations of systems change. Students critically evaluate phenomena of concern to nursing and apply this knowledge to their individual practice projects.

Students examine the impact of organizational and leadership theories on the process of managing change and the effects of operational processes on practice environments that affect outcomes, quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness of patient care. Biblical leadership principles and role development underpin the course content. Students will employ effective communication and collaborative skills leading interprofessional teams in the analysis of complex practice and organizational issues.

Students analyze epidemiological, environmental, socioeconomic, and cultural data using evolving nursing knowledge and a Biblical worldview. Emphasis is placed on the development of partnerships to support and improve equitable, population health outcomes.

Students evaluate systems of care within organizations. Students learn to critique change initiaitves, practice patterns, systems, and outcomes. Emphasis will be placed on application of relevant evidence, including research, practice guidelines, and /or policies to improve health and transform health care.

Students analyze concepts of finance and fiscal leadership for financial planning, decision making, and management in healthcare systems. Economic issues that affect healthcare systems and patient care delivery will be examined. Students use research to evaluate the effectiveness of financial management strategies.

This course examines advanced leadership roles in the clinical setting related to information systems and patient care technology. The content focuses on information systems that assist in monitoring outcomes and quality improvement, patient safety, evaluation and selection of patient care technology, and consumer health information sources. Legal and ethical issues related to information systems and patient care technology will be explored. This course examines advanced leadership roles in the clinical setting related to information systems and patient care technology. The content focuses on information systems that assist in monitoring outcomes and quality improvement, patient safety, evaluation and selection of patient care technology, and consumer health information sources. Legal and ethical issues related to information systems and patient care technology will be explored.

Student use descriptive and analytic approaches to examine the distribution of disease in populations, relative risk, and cultural factors. Statistical support of decisions to treat are emphasized including point and interval estimators, risk evaluation, odds ration, and analysis of dichotomous and continuous variables representing health outcomes. Concepts are applied to the critique of nursing and other discipline's research which can be used in translating evidence to practice.

The focus of this course is on policy analysis and political activism strategies to influence change for improved health care delivery and outcomes at all levels. Examines concepts of the advanced nursing practice role in advocacy for social justice, equitable access to quality care, health care delivery systems, finance, practice regulations, and advancement of the nursing profession.

Students will examine safety science, risk reduction, harm prevention, and ways to align cost with quality. The importance of transparency within organizations will be studied as a way to improve patient outcomes across the healthcare continuum. Innovative approaches to promoting a culture of safety will be analyzed.

Students begin the development of a DNP project proposal related to a significant practice change initiative using evidence to improve practice and/or patient outcomes. A faculty advisor will guide the student with project development. Requires 45-135 practicum hours with a community mentor and faculty advisor.

Students will continue developing a DNP project proposal related to a significant practice change initiative using evidence to improve practice and/or patient outcomes. A faculty advisor will guide the student with project development. Requires 45-135 practicum hours with a community mentor and faculty advisor.

Students will complete a DNP project proposal related to a significant practice change initiative using evidence to improve practice and/or patient outcomes. Emphasis will be place on protection of human subjects. A faculty advisor will guide the student with the project proposal and approval process. Requires 45-135 practicum hours with a community mentor and faculty advisor.

This course is designed for the continuation of the practice project. The focus of this course is on outcomes, project evaluation, and IRB approval. Upon completion, the student will have the proposal paper and presentation approved and organizational and CBU IRB approval received. Students will be mentored by an expert in the field and guided by a faculty advisor.

Students integrate scholarship with practice to improve systems and/or patient outcomes by implementing the proposal. Students will be mentored by an expert in the field and guided by a faculty advisor. Requires 135-180 practicum hours with a community mentor and faculty advisor.

Students continue implemention, engage in data collection, and monitor effectiveness of project strategies. Students will be mentored by an expert in the field and guided by a faculty advisor. Requires 135-180 practicum hours with a community mentor and faculty advisor.

Students analyze data, evaluate project outcomes, disseminate findings, and contribute to evolving nursing knowledge. Students will be mentored by an expert in the field and guided by a faculty advisor. Requires 135-180 practicum hours with a community mentor and faculty advisor.

This course is designed for continuation of the practice project. Students analyze data, evaluate project outcomes, disseminate findings, and contribute to evolving nursing knowledge. Students will be mentored by an expert in the field and guided by a faculty advisor.