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Graduate Course Descriptions 79 HPEM 653/ Problems and Issues in HPE 3 cr. The study of major trends and current problems/issues in wellness, health promotion, physical education or safety education both in the schools as well as within the community, including the aging popula tion, health in the technological age, school-community cooperation in physical/ health programs, investigation of infectious and degenerative diseases, and all other specific topics germane to society's well-being. Identifies and compares the resources and clinics, hospitals, employ ment programs, and other referral agencies serving the health and safety of children or adults. Only open to students currently enrolled as a TCNJ graduate student. HPEM 694/ Internship I 3 cr. Corequisite: HPEM 590 Elementary and secondary field experiences, consisting of observation, co-teaching, and teaching health and physical education are required. Primary emphasis on successful lesson planning with regard to the NASPE and NCCC, lesson implementation, management techniques, student learning, and personal reflection. HPEM 695/ Internship II 6 cr. Corequisite: HPEM 698 Full semester of student teaching during the senior year with approved teachers in selected schools of the state. Direct supervision by teacher and college supervisors. Observation, participation, and responsible teaching. 2.75 grade point average is required. HPEM 698/ Seminar in HPE 2 cr. Prerequisites: 2.75 GPA; concurrent enrollment in HPEM 695 Program organization and administration in health and physical educa- tion. Legal foundations, personnel functions, budget and finance, facilities and equipment, public relations, and professional organizations discussed. HPEM 700/ Comprehensive Examination Prerequisites: completion of all MAT courses; GPA of 3.0 Examination to demonstrate mastery of content knowledge during MAT experience. Primary emphasis on HPE teaching methodologies, class- room management, student learning, curriculum development, and problems and issues in HPE. NURS 501/ Perspectives in Advanced Nursing Practice 3 cr. This course focuses on current and emerging issues affecting advanced nursing practice. Examination of internal and external factors impacting advanced nursing practice is included. A special emphasis is placed on the historical, political, legal, technological, ethical, and economic fac- tors that impact advanced nursing practice. NURS 503/ Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice 3 cr. Prerequisite: NURS 504 This course examines concepts and principles related to pharmacology and the therapeutic use of drugs in patient groups across the lifespan. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics are emphasized related to organ systems and disease processes. NURS 504/ Advanced Human Pathophysiology 3 cr. This is an advanced course that concentrates on the pathogenesis of common conditions affecting children and adults as a basis for clinical management. Emphasis is placed on dysfunction of histologic and sys- temic regulatory mechanisms which lead to illness. The influence of pathogens, environmental factors, genetics, and human behavior on cel- lular and organ physiology is described. The human biopsychosocial manifestations of pathophysiologic processes are presented to enable learners to synthesize ideas regarding holistic health care. NURS 506/ Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice and Research 3 cr. This course provides the graduate nursing student with an introduction to the theoretical foundations that support advanced nursing practice. Students engage in a critical analysis of selected theories that are used to support nursing education, practice, and research. The wide range of relevant theories that the student is exposed to in this course include those used in nursing as well as the natural, social, organizational, and biological sciences. Knowledge of both relevant theory and current research provide a firm foundation for advanced nursing practice. NURS 511/ Introduction to the Clinical Nurse Leader Role 1.25 cr. Co-requisite: NURS 501 This course provides the student with the opportunity to develop advanced competencies required for implementation of the clinical nurse leader direct care practice role within a healthcare agency. The focus will be on acquisition of advanced knowledge in key areas such as horizontal leadership, effective use of self, advocacy, conceptual analysis of the CNL role, and lateral integration of care. Practicum experiences will take place in one or more healthcare settings under the guidance of an expert clinical preceptor. Course includes 1 hour/week on campus plus 35 clinical practicum hours. NURS 523/ School Nursing Foundations 3 cr. This is a foundation course in the School Nurse Certification programs. It focuses on the theoretical, legal basis of the professional school nurse role. Responsibilities of the school nurse are defined in coordinating and imple- menting a school health program. Forces influencing the development and implementation of the school nurse role will be explored includ ing the individual student, the family, and the community within the framework of state and federal laws regarding school health and education. NURS 524/ Assessment and Management of School Age Children and Adolescents 3 cr. This course provides the theoretical foundation for the School Nurse to asses student health issues, plan appropriate school based care, make timely referrals, and evaluate outcomes in an elementary, middle or high school setting. NURS 525/ School Nurse Practicum I 3 cr. NURS 526/School Nurse Practicum Seminar 1 cr. These courses are taken concurrently. This practicum provides the stu- dent with the opportunity to implement knowledge from prerequisite courses while focusing on the delivery of healthcare services to school aged children and adolescents in New Jersey public schools. Clinical experiences will take place under the guidance of experienced school nurse mentors focusing on pupil health appraisals, interdisciplinary col- laborative health planning, and planned health counseling within the context of existing federal, state, and district health policies and laws. Weekly seminars provide the student with the opportunity to further examine specific topics related to school nursing practice. There are 120 practicum hours plus a two hour weekly on-campus seminar. These courses are required for the School Nurse Non-Instructional Certificate. NURS 603/ Individual, Family, and Community Systems 3 cr. This course provides a foundation for nurses engaged in advanced nursing practice to view individuals, families, and communities as com- plex adaptive systems. Graduate students will apply critical thinking skills to assess the needs of and plan culturally sensitive and competent care for individuals and families across the lifespan recognizing the diversity of these members of the global health care community. NURS 604/ Research and Evidence-Based Nursing for Advanced Nursing Practice 3 cr. Prerequisite or Corequisite: NURS 506 This course provides the graduate nursing student with the knowledge and skills necessary to engage in evidence-based practice in the health- care environment. The course focuses on analysis of research and its application to practice. Students learn to design intervention strategies based on current best evidence, and to measure patient outcomes related to the implementation of evidence-based practice. NURS 625/ School Nurse Practicum II 3 cr. NURS 626/School Nurse Practicum Seminar II 1 cr. These courses are taken concurrently. This course provides theory and practice experiences in providing formal Health Education classes to children and adolescents in New Jersey public schools from a school health nursing perspective. Practicum experiences will take place in selected school settings under the guidance of School Nurse Health Educators/Health Educators who will provide experiences in health education curriculum development, design, and implementation. The student will spend one day per week assigned to teaching Health Education in the classroom. This course satisfies the requirement for School Nurse Instructional Certification. 120 practicum hours plus a two hour weekly on-campus seminar. 252943_001-092_r4.indd 79 8/1/18 9:46 PM

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