School of Nursing - MSN - 680

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  • New courses proposed and approved before the end of April , will be entered in SAP for course offering beginning Fall semester of the following year.

    New courses proposed and approved before the end of October will be entered in the SAP for course offering beginning Spring semester of the following year.

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  • Status*
GENERAL CATALOG INFORMATION
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  • Department*
    Courses may be owned at College level i.e. IST, HNR, MBA, INF.

  • Code number x90-x99 are reserved.  See https://inside.nku.edu/ucc.html under Course Naming and Numbering Policy section for detail.  Only use one of these numbers if your course matches one of these categories.

  • Prefix*
    [Do not include course title] Example: APA
    Code*
    680
    680
    [Do not include course title] Example: 100
  • Course Suffix
    (if applicable)
  • Name*
    APRN 3P Remediation Course
    APRN 3P Remediation Course
    Course Title (limit: 40 characters)
  • Does this course require TEC approval?*
  • Course Level*

  • If you selected either the Undergrad/Grad or Graduate option above, it requires graduate approval and you must select "Yes" requires graduate approval in the next question.

  • Does this course require Graduate Council approval?*
  • Discipline Type*

  • General Education Courses:

    If you will be submitting this course for consideration as a General Education course you must select "Yes" for the question "Is this proposal for a General Education Course?"

    If "Yes" is selected, these courses will be routed to the General Education Committee for review and approval before proceeding through the remainder of this proposals review and approval process.

    Please attach the required Cover Sheet for General Education to this proposal form. https://inside.nku.edu/gened/faculty/new-course-request.html

    You can find the information about this form, SLOs and templates for the General Education Syllabus by Category in the Faculty tab on the Gen Ed website: https://inside.nku.edu/gened.html.

  • Is this proposal for a General Education Course?*
  • If yes, select course category
  • General Education Code (in title)
  • If this request is to create a New General Education course - Provide justification on how this course fits into the Foundation of Knowledge program?
  • Course Type (LEC, LAB, Research, etc.) (SAP Designator)*
  • Credits:*
    3
    3
    i.e. "(3 credits)"
  • Classroom + Lab/Studio Hours*
    3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    i.e. "3 classroom + 0 lab/studio"
  • Taught:*

  • Course Description Guidelines

    Limited to 50 words

    Write the description as it will appear in the University Catalog. Course description should describe the content and be written in present tense. Do not include class activities, class requirements, or repeat the title. The course designator/number, title, hours and prereq/coreqs are all listed in separate fields.

  • Description*

    This three credit hour APEA remediation nurse practitioner student course reinforces foundational concepts in Advanced Pathophysiology, Advanced Physical Assessment, and Advanced Pharmacology, addressing individual learning needs to demonstrate readiness for the nurse practitioner specialty courses.

    Course Description
  • Prerequisite(s):

    MSN 611

    This field is required. If there is no prerequisite, use the word “none”. If this course is numbered 3xx or higher, a prerequisite (or corequisite) is required. If it has none, this course will be rejected.
  • Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s):
  • Corequisite(s):

  • All new courses are required to include Student Learning Outcome statements on this form and on the syllabus.  For resources to assist you in writing SLO's review the PDF titled What are the characteristics of well-stated learning goals?.

    What are the characteristics of well-stated learning goals?

    Course proposals without SLOs will not be approved.

  • List the Student Learning Outcomes for course:
    <p>1, Demonstrate proficiency in key advanced pathophysiological concepts, including the etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations of common health conditions.</p> <p>2 Exhibit proficiency in the conceptual aspects of the advanced physical assessments, integrating knowledge of anatomy and physiology to accurately identify abnormal findings and interpret their significance.</p> <p>3. Display proficiency in advanced pharmacological principles, including pharmacokinetics, to analyze the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of medications, fostering a deep understanding of drug interactions and their impact on patient outcomes.</p>
  • List of evaluation criteria (a breakdown of the assignments that will be given by type and percentage of grade, for instance: 3 midterms (50%), 1 final (25%), 2 research papers (25%).*

    APEA Q Bank Exams Weeks 1-6

    Threaded Discussions 2-6

    Case Study Weeks 3

    Reflections Week 1 and 7

    Repeat APEA 3 P exam Week7 35% 20% 20% 10% 15%

  • Provide Course Schedule with topics broken down by number of weeks:*
    Course Schedule
    APEA Q Bank Exam   Week 1-6
    Threaded Discussion   2-6
    Case study   3
    Reflections   Week 1 and 7
    Repeat APEA 3 p Exam   Week 7

     

    Week by week description.
  • "Bibliography of readings/ suggested textbook(s) or rationale for why none is being specified:*

    APEA products

    - APEA Pathophysiology, Physical Assessment, & Pharmacology Q-Banks

  • Specify Semester/Year Course Instruction is to Begin

  • Semester*
    Year*
  • Grading Option*
  • What is the "Primary" Delivery Method for New Course?*
  • Repeatable:*
  • If Repeatable, Max Credits:
    3
    3
    99 for unlimited
  • Additional Fees
JUSTIFICATION
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  • Justification for Offering New Course

    This section is critical since the UCC members will make their decision based on the information provided here.  Proposals submitted without justifications will be returned to the proposer.

  • Justification*

     

    The three-credit-hour APEA remediation nurse practitioner student course is crafted to reinforce fundamental concepts in Advanced Pathophysiology, Advanced Physical Assessment, and Advanced Pharmacology. Tailored to address individual learning needs, the course is designed to bridge knowledge gaps and instill confidence, ensuring students are well-prepared for the challenges of nurse practitioner specialty courses. Through targeted interventions, individualized learning plans, and a focus on practical application, this course facilitates continuous quality improvement and optimizes student readiness for the complexities of advanced practice nursing.

  • How does it support the mission and vision of the department and university?*

    Mission( empowering for fulfilling careers and meaningful lives): The mission's focus on empowering graduates for fulfilling careers aligns harmoniously with the goal of producing nursing graduates who are proficient and ready for real-world practice. The empowerment envisioned in the mission directly contributes to graduates' readiness for the challenges they may face in their nursing careers

  • Is this course required or recommended for an accrediting body or for certification?*

    Yes, The National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)

  • Expected number of sections to be offered per semester?*
    3
    3
    Expected total course enrollment per semester?*
    108
    108
  • Indicate why this course is needed and whether it is intended to replace an existing course (and if so, which course)?*

    This course facilitates continuous quality improvement and optimizes student readiness for the complexities of advanced practice nursing.This course does not replace any existing course.

  • Does the department have adequate faculty to teach this course (in terms of both background and FTE)?*
    yes
    yes
  • Are there other NKU courses with similar content?*
  • If yes, what other NKU courses offer similar content and why can't you use those courses? What makes this course unique?
    Refer to your online catalog http://onlinecatalog.nku.edu
  • Does course include a service learning/ community based project in requirements for all sections:*
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  • A cross-listed course is one that meets at the same time and place with another course.  If you intend for this course to be cross-listed with an existing course, submit a course change form for the other course to indicate that it will be cross-listed with this course.  Do not specify that this course will be cross-listed if the other course is an x94 (topics course).  Cross-listings between a regular course and a topics course will be handled directly by the Office of the Registrar.

  • Cross Listed:*
  • If Yes, course with which it will be Listed:
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