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NUA 503 |
Nursing Administration I (3)
Concepts and theories related to nursing and organizational structure, as well as leadership, management, and administration processes are used to examine the domains, roles, and responsibilities of the nurse manager in the context of health care settings: hospitals, nursing homes, ambulatory clinics, and community centers. The influence of professional, environmental, technological, and organizational forces on the structure and function of nursing and health care services and on the role of the nurse manager are explored. Prerequisite: NU 512 or permission of instructor. |
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NUA 504 |
Nursing Administration II (3)
Focuses on an in-depth study of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for effective nursing administration practice. Emphasis is given to executive role development within the context of the changing health care environment. The interdependence and interrelatedness of administrative functioning within the organizational system are explored and analyzed in depth. Prerequisite: NUA 503 or permission of instructor. |
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NUA 535 |
Health Care Policy and Ethics (3)
Using case methods, this course analyzes major health care issues and policy formulation for health care facilities. It covers health care policy, planning, and operations of the health care system. Offered spring semester only. Prerequisites: NUA 503 and NUA 504. (Also listed as HCM 535.) |
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NUA 550 |
Health Care Finance (3)
Focuses on the financial management of health care organizations, addressing financial characteristics which are unique to health care organizations. Various tools of financial analysis and decision making used in the management of health care organizations will also be explored. Offered summer semester only. Prerequisites: NUA 503 and NUA 504. (Also listed as HCM 550.) |
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NUA 590 |
Nursing Administration Practicum I (3)
Provides students an opportunity to apply theoretical concepts and strategies acquired in previous and concurrent nursing and interdisciplinary courses to develop first-level nursing and health leadership and management role competencies in selected clinical settings. Prerequisite: permission of department chair. |
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NUA 591 |
Nursing Administration Practicum II (3)
Provides students an opportunity to apply theoretical concepts and strategies acquired in previous and concurrent nursing and interdisciplinary courses to develop leadership and administrative role competencies in selected health care or health policy settings. Prerequisite: NUA 590. |