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228 Graduate Catalog 2010-2012 Nursing for individuals with mental health and psychosocial problems across the lifespan. Students learn evidence-based care, including cognitive-behavioral, psychopharmacological, and non-traditional approaches to psychosocial and related physical problems. Research related to environmental, psychosocial, genetic, economic and family systems, developmental risk factors, drug efficacy, and non-pharmacological approaches for individuals with mental and psychosocial illness is investigated. The impact of contemporary health care policy and legislative proposals on quality, cost, and access to care is also investigated. Prerequisite: Permission of program director. 3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits NURSNG 664 (AC/CC) Clinical Practicum I: Focus on the Acutely Ill or Critically Ill Patient NURSNG 638 (AGNP, FNP) Advanced Health Promotion: Practicum I Students analyze the clinical application of theories and research on nursing, diversity, health promotion, and disease prevention. Family, human development, patient education, and community theories that explain the phenomena of family-focused care are examined. Data grounded in epidemiological sources, health histories, family assessments, physical examinations, and diagnostic tests are examined as the basis for case finding and identification of risk factors. Students begin to institute primary and secondary interventions, demonstrate interdisciplinary communication skills, examine collaborative community partnerships, and analyze the dimensions of nurse practitioners’ professional leadership roles in the urban community. Prerequisites: NURSNG 615 and permission of program director. 3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits In this course, students apply the knowledge and advanced practice skills on patient care learned in NURSNG 690. Under the guidance of a clinical nurse specialist preceptor, students implement the advanced competencies of direct care, patient/family teaching and coaching, and ethical decision-making, as they assess and treat problems experienced by acutely and critically ill patients. Clinical practice in this course provides an opportunity for students to integrate advanced nursing with knowledge of disease pathophysiology, technical competence, and medical management. Prerequisites: NURSNG 690 and permission of program director. Corequisites: NURSNG 691, 692. 3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits NURSNG 668 (AC/CC) Clinical Practicum IV: Nurse Educators in Academic Settings This course focuses on the advanced teaching skills that nurse educators need in order to help nursing students acquire the knowledge, skills, and values required for professional nursing practice. Seminars focus on the role of the academic nurse educator, clinical and classroom teaching skills, curriculum development and methods for evaluating student learning. Under the guidance of an expert preceptor, students will develop and evaluate learning experiences for nursing students. Prerequisites: NURSNG 690 and permission of program director. 3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits NURSNG 665 (AC/CC) Clinical Practicum II: Focus of the Clinical Nurse Specialist Role NURSNG 669 (AC/CC) Clinical Practicum V: Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist Competencies in Quality Improvement This course builds upon the evidence-based measurement and evaluation content introduced in prerequisite courses. Students analyze the need for change in the acute or critical care practice setting. Using the best available evidence, concepts, and skills learned in previous courses, students develop projects to improve the nursing care of acutely or critically ill patients. Prerequisites: NURSNG 690 and permission of program director. 3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits NURSNG 639 (AGNP, FNP) Primary Care of Adults This course emphasizes the clinical nurse specialist (CNS) influence on nursing personnel and the organization. Under the guidance of a CNS preceptor, students practice in an acute or critical care setting in their chosen specialty. This course continues to address patient care, but the focus shifts to the nursing personnel and organization/network, giving students the opportunity to implement the CNS role fully. Students acquire skill and confidence in consultation, collaboration, and leadership skills. Prerequisites: NURSNG 690 and permission of program director. Corequisites: NURSNG 691, 692. 3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits NURSNG 670 (AGNP) Primary Care of the Adult/Older Adult: Practicum II Students examine the nursing and healthrelated theory and research applied to the primary care management of adults with episodic and chronic illness. Diagnostic, therapeutic, and pharmacological regimens are examined. Legal, ethical, and health policy issues that impact the delivery of primary health services are integrated. Continued emphasis is placed on developing social cultural sensitivity to the variations in health care needs of urban populations. Prerequisites: NURSNG 638 and permission of program director. 3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits NURSNG 667 (AC/CC) Clinical Practicum III: Nurse Educators in Clinical Practice Settings Students acquire advanced teaching skills required to meet the health-related learning needs of patients, families, and groups in clinical and community settings. Students also learn to educate practicing nurses and other clinicians to meet patient needs more effectively. The seminar focuses on the pedagogy supporting the work of nurse educators. Under the guidance of an expert preceptor, students develop educational interventions and programs and use a variety of teaching strategies. Prerequisites: NURSNG 690 and permission of program director. 3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits Theory and research from multiple health disciplines are further integrated as students develop competencies in the role of adult/gerontological nurse practitioner. Under the supervision of nurse practitioners and faculty, students manage and coordinate primary care for multicultural adults and families experiencing health and illness problems across the continuum of care, including acute, subacute, community, home care, and long-term-care settings. The diagnostic, therapeutic, evaluative, consultative, and teaching functions of the nurse practitioner are emphasized. Seminar discussions include an exploration of the health policy issues that influence the delivery of health care to underserved urban adults and communities. Prerequisite: Permission of program director. 3 Lect Hrs and 15 Practicum Hrs/Week, 6 Credits

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UMass Boston - Graduate Studies 2011
Table of Contents
Graduate Program Affiliations
UMass Boston at a Glance
Foreword
Mission Statement
Trustees of the University
Administrative Officers of the University
Academic Calendar, 2010-2012
Admissions
Tuition, Fees, and Payments
Payment Information
Residency Status
Assistantships and Financial Aid
Facilities and Services
Regulations, Procedures, and Degree Requirements
Graduate Programs
Accounting
American Studies
Biology
Biology
Environmental Biology
Molecular, Cellular, and Organismal Biology
Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology (Multicampus Joint Program)
Biotechnology and Biomedical Science
Business Administration
Chemistry
Green Chemistry
Clinical Psychology
Computer Science
Database Technology
Counseling: Degree Programs
Counseling: Family Therapy
Counseling: Mental Health Counseling
Counseling: Rehabilitation Counseling
Counseling: School Counseling
Creative Writing
Critical and Creative Thinking
Dispute Resolution
Education
Higher Education Administration
Leadership in Urban Schools
Education: Educational Administration
Education: Special Education
Special Education
Orientation and Mobility
Teaching of the Visually Impaired
Vision Studies
Education: Teacher Education
Education: Applied Behavioral Analysis for Special Populations
Education: Technology, Learning, and Leadership
Education: Teaching Writing in the Schools
English
Environmental Sciences
Environmental, Earth, and Ocean Sciences
Environmental Sciences
Geographic Information Science
Professional Science Master’s™
Finance
Forensic Services
Gerontology
Management of Aging Services
Historical Archaeology
History
Human Services
Information Technology
Instructional Design
Instructional Technology Design
International Management
Latin and Classical Humanities
Applied Linguistics
Applied Linguistics
School of Marine Sciences: Intercampus Graduate School
Mathematics
Nursing
Health Policy
Population Health
Acute/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
Family Nurse Practitioner
Applied Physics
Public Affairs
Public Affairs
International Relations
Women in Politics and Public Policy
Public Policy
School Psychology
Applied Sociology
Spanish and Hispanic Studies
Graduate Consortium in Women’s Studies
Road Map and Directions to Campus
Campus Map
Telephone Directory
Index

UMass Boston - Graduate Studies 2011