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family nurse practitioner practice that includes diagnosis, treatment of
minor acute and stable chronic conditions, and the promotion of health
of clients. (3 clock hours)

NURS 620 NURSE EDUCATOR
ROLE 3 CREDITS

Prerequisites: None Corequisite: NURS 502
This course provides the student in the nurse educator role with
fundamental knowledge about the evolution of this role, the legal and
ethical issues in nursing education, and the role of the nurse educator
in higher education and healthcare organizations. Content includes
information about the roles and responsibilities of the nurse educator,
application of learning theories, and issues impacting teaching and
learning. (3 clock hours)
NURS 621 SPECIALTY IN ADVANCED PRACTICE
NURSING 3
CREDITS

Prerequisites: NURS 502, NURS
620
This course provides students the opportunity to enhance knowledge
and skills of advanced practice nursing within a selected specialty.
Seminars allow students to apply theory and evidence-based practices
to management of selected health-related problems. Planned
practicum learning experiences are provided to enable students to
acquire skills that are utilized in advanced practice nursing. (2 lecture
hours; 5 practicum hours)
NURS 622 CURRICULUM DESIGN IN NURSING
EDUCATION 3
CREDITS

Prerequisites: NURS 620
This course explores curriculum development from a historical and
philosophical perspective. The formal process of curriculum planning,
development, implementation, and evaluation is presented. Strategies
for curriculum design and evaluation in the academic and healthcare
settings are highlighted. (3 clock hours)

NURS 624 TECHNOLOGY IN NURSING
EDUCATION 3

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