Organization, Delivery, and Policy in Healthcare Course Description Three hours per week theory. Prerequisite: Permission of nursing faculty. This course will explore epidemiological, sociopolitical, and cultural factors that influence population and global health. Health policy, including how it is formulated as well as its impact on clinical practice and healthcare delivery, will be considered. The […]

CBT is the most widely researched psychotherapeutic model with demonstrated effectiveness in the treatment of a wide range of emotional and behavioral problems. CBT is the first order of business and treatment of choice for most patients who need internal resources and coping skills enhanced. —Dr. Sharon M. Freeman Clevenger, Psychotherapy for the Advanced Practice Psychiatric […]

HLT 490 Topic 5 DQ 1 How has the capstone project integrated aspects from all of your program course work? HLT 490 Topic 5 DQ 2 Why is it important to identify commonalities across several studies with regard to study findings and the types of patients to which study findings can be applied. HLT 490 […]

NURS 8400/8410: Using the Practicum Experience for Professional Growth Using the Practicum Experience for Professional Growth “I am personally convinced that one person can be a change catalyst, a ‘transformer’ in any situation, any organization. Such an individual is yeast that can leaven an entire loaf. It requires vision, initiative, patience, respect, persistence, courage, and […]

Core Concepts of Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring/Caring Science The Core Priniciples/Practices: Evolving From Carative to Caritas (Watson, 2008, p. 34)  Practice of loving-kindness and equanimity  Authentic presence: enabling deep belief of other (patient, colleague, family, etc.)  Cultivation of one’s own spiritual practice toward wholeness of mind/body/spirit—beyond ego  “Being” the […]