Comprehensive Exam Track: Total Credit Hours Required to Finish the Degree ( 38 Credit Hours ) as Follows
Specialization Requirements
Students must pass all of the following courses
Course Number |
Course Name |
Weekly Hours |
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Prerequisite |
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151106100 | FOUNDATIONS OF EMERGENCY NURSING | Emergency nursing practice is characterised by a diversity of clinical presentations which range from those requiring minimal care to those with complex or life-threatening clinical presentations or injury. This variation in clinical presentation requires emergency nurses to have a strong foundation in patient assessment and associated physiological knowledgeo critically evaluate the practice of trauma nursing and examine the nurse's role in the pre-hospital setting and to develop and evaluate specialist nursing skills that enable the student to rapidly assess and provide the appropriate nursing interventions for the trauma patient. | 3 | - | 3 |
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151106140 | RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES | The course examines the role of research in healthcare and provides an overview of commonly used qualitative and quantitative research methods. Topics covered include evaluation methodologies including the research process, study design, methods of data collection, statistical analysis of data including use of statistical packages, literature review, and presentation of results. | 3 | - | 3 |
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151106150 | ADVANCED EMERGENCY NURSING THEORY I | This course provides students with the knowledge base and skills necessary to render emergency and trauma care. This will provide a foundation for future emergency nurse specialist role. The essential evaluation, stabilization and critical time management techniques will be discussed. It is essential that the emergency nurse specialist functioning in the ER be very knowledgeable in the assessment of non-urgent, urgent and emergent conditions. In this course, the student will learn the techniques, physiology, and clinical skills necessary to care for adult patients in an emergency setting. | 3 | - | 3 |
151106100 FOUNDATIONS OF EMERGENCY NURSING Emergency nursing practice is characterised by a diversity of clinical presentations which range from those requiring minimal care to those with complex or life-threatening clinical presentations or injury. This variation in clinical presentation requires emergency nurses to have a strong foundation in patient assessment and associated physiological knowledgeo critically evaluate the practice of trauma nursing and examine the nurse's role in the pre-hospital setting and to develop and evaluate specialist nursing skills that enable the student to rapidly assess and provide the appropriate nursing interventions for the trauma patient. |
151106160 | ADVANCED EMERGENCY NURSING CLINICAL I | Practice of specialist skills in nursing. Participation in the clinical environment with the supervision and guidance of the course coordinator/facilitator, preceptors and registered nurses in the specialist area. The development of critical reflective skills will be encouraged to evaluate current practice. | - | 2 |
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151106170 | ADVANCED EMERGENCY NURSING SIMULATION | The course is designed to provide graduate students an exceptional educational experience in a dynamic and diverse learning environment. The student will provide care and practice advanced problem solving and clinical reasoning skills for patient(s) with simulated complex health problems, incorporating research findings, current theory, and nursing science in addressing complex biophysical, psychosocial, and spiritual patient situations. | - | 1 |
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151106180 | ADVANCED EMERGENCY NURSING THEORY II | Contemporary emergency nursing practice: Nursing care of patients with medical and surgical emergencies, Pediatric emergencies, obstetric emergencies, those who have experienced sexual violence or abuse; Mental health emergencies; Environmental emergencies; Considerations in the care of the older adult in the emergency department. | 2 | - | 2 |
151106150 ADVANCED EMERGENCY NURSING THEORY I This course provides students with the knowledge base and skills necessary to render emergency and trauma care. This will provide a foundation for future emergency nurse specialist role. The essential evaluation, stabilization and critical time management techniques will be discussed. It is essential that the emergency nurse specialist functioning in the ER be very knowledgeable in the assessment of non-urgent, urgent and emergent conditions. In this course, the student will learn the techniques, physiology, and clinical skills necessary to care for adult patients in an emergency setting. |
151106190 | ADVANCED EMERGENCY NURSING CLINICAL II | Practice of specialist skills in nursing. Participation in the clinical environment with the supervision and guidance of the course coordinator/facilitator, preceptors and registered nurses in the specialist area. The development of critical reflective skills will be encouraged to evaluate current practice. | - | 2 |
151106160 ADVANCED EMERGENCY NURSING CLINICAL I Practice of specialist skills in nursing. Participation in the clinical environment with the supervision and guidance of the course coordinator/facilitator, preceptors and registered nurses in the specialist area. The development of critical reflective skills will be encouraged to evaluate current practice. |
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151106200 | SEMINAR I | 3 | - | 3 |
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151106210 | SEMINAR II | 3 | - | 3 |
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151106215 | BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS) | The AHA’s BLS course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). | - | 0 |
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151106216 | ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS) | The AHA’s ACLS course For healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies and for personnel in emergency response | 8 | 0 |
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151106217 | PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (PALS) | The AHA’s PALS course For healthcare providers who respond to emergencies in infants and children and for personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care and critical care units | 1 | 0 |
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151106218 | BASIC ASSESSMENT & SUPPORT IN INTENSIVE CARE (BASIC) | The course is designed to prepare participants in the assessment and practical management of the seriously ill patient in the acute medical environment. The RHH BASIC Course consists of lectures, skill stations and tutorials. Prior to attending the BASIC course, participants are required to complete an online MCQ test. Further details will be provided on enrolment. Topics covered include: Principles of mechanical ventilation Acute myocardial infarction Management of severe sepsis & septic shock Management of severe trauma Transport of critically ill patients Oliguria and acute renal failure | 1 | 0 |
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151106220 | MANAGEMENT OF PEDIATRIC AND OBSTETRIC EMERGENCIES | This course Focuses on diseases etiology and pathophysiology, trauma and injuries among pediatric and obstetric patients. it stresses critical thinking skills and covers proper interventions to help advanced practice RNs provide the best treatment for the sick pediatric / obstetric patients and manage pediatric / obstetric emergencies. | 3 | - | 3 |
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151116130 | ADVANCED STATISTICS | 3 | - | 3 |
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151546010 | ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY | 2 | - | 2 |
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151546020 | ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT | 2 | - | 2 |
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151546030 | ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY | 2 | - | 2 |
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Students must pass ( 4 ) credit hours from any of the following courses
Course Number |
Course Name |
Weekly Hours |
Cr. Hrs. |
Prerequisite |
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Theoretical |
Practical |
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151106321 | QUALITY AND SAFETY IN HEALTH CARE | This course examines the principles and techniques of quality improvement and provides an overview of how these techniques are applied in healthcare organizations. Topics covered include fundamentals of quality management, system thinking and goal setting, improvement theories, tools and models, medical errors and reporting, public perceptions and organizational accountability. Special emphasis will be placed on the how quality management in healthcare organizations affects patient care and safety. | 2 | - | 2 |
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151116211 | EMERGENCY AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT | 2 | - | 2 |
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151116221 | NURSING CARE OF CRITICALLY ILL CHILDREN | 2 | - | 2 |
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151116261 | HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION | 2 | - | 2 |
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151166081 | SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY FOR EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE | 2 | - | 2 |
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151166171 | THERAPEUTIC COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS | 2 | - | 2 |
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151546141 | MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION CONTROL | 2 | - | 2 |
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151546151 | HEALTH INFORMATICS | 2 | - | 2 |
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151546161 | EPIDEMIOLOGY AND PUBLIC HEALTH | 2 | - | 2 |
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151546181 | TOPICS IN NEONATAL NUTRITION | 2 | - | 2 |
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151546201 | LEADERSHIP AND POLICY IN NURSING | 2 | - | 2 |
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151576151 | SPECIAL TOPICS IN ONCOLOGY AND PALLIATIVE CARE | 2 | - | 2 |
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151576161 | HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY NURSING | 2 | - | 2 |
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151576171 | PSYCHOSOCIAL ASPECTS IN ONCOLOGY NURSING | 2 | - | 2 |
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152586151 | ADVANCE MIDWIFERY SIMULATION | 2 | - | 2 |
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Thesis\Treatise Track: Total Credit Hours Required to Finish the Degree ( 38 Credit Hours ) as Follows
Specialization Requirements
Students must pass all of the following courses plus ( 6 ) credit hours for the Thesis
Course Number |
Course Name |
Weekly Hours |
Cr. Hrs. |
Prerequisite |
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Theoretical |
Practical |
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151106100 | FOUNDATIONS OF EMERGENCY NURSING | Emergency nursing practice is characterised by a diversity of clinical presentations which range from those requiring minimal care to those with complex or life-threatening clinical presentations or injury. This variation in clinical presentation requires emergency nurses to have a strong foundation in patient assessment and associated physiological knowledgeo critically evaluate the practice of trauma nursing and examine the nurse's role in the pre-hospital setting and to develop and evaluate specialist nursing skills that enable the student to rapidly assess and provide the appropriate nursing interventions for the trauma patient. | 3 | - | 3 |
- |
151106140 | RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES | The course examines the role of research in healthcare and provides an overview of commonly used qualitative and quantitative research methods. Topics covered include evaluation methodologies including the research process, study design, methods of data collection, statistical analysis of data including use of statistical packages, literature review, and presentation of results. | 3 | - | 3 |
- |
151106150 | ADVANCED EMERGENCY NURSING THEORY I | This course provides students with the knowledge base and skills necessary to render emergency and trauma care. This will provide a foundation for future emergency nurse specialist role. The essential evaluation, stabilization and critical time management techniques will be discussed. It is essential that the emergency nurse specialist functioning in the ER be very knowledgeable in the assessment of non-urgent, urgent and emergent conditions. In this course, the student will learn the techniques, physiology, and clinical skills necessary to care for adult patients in an emergency setting. | 3 | - | 3 |
151106100 FOUNDATIONS OF EMERGENCY NURSING Emergency nursing practice is characterised by a diversity of clinical presentations which range from those requiring minimal care to those with complex or life-threatening clinical presentations or injury. This variation in clinical presentation requires emergency nurses to have a strong foundation in patient assessment and associated physiological knowledgeo critically evaluate the practice of trauma nursing and examine the nurse's role in the pre-hospital setting and to develop and evaluate specialist nursing skills that enable the student to rapidly assess and provide the appropriate nursing interventions for the trauma patient. |
151106160 | ADVANCED EMERGENCY NURSING CLINICAL I | Practice of specialist skills in nursing. Participation in the clinical environment with the supervision and guidance of the course coordinator/facilitator, preceptors and registered nurses in the specialist area. The development of critical reflective skills will be encouraged to evaluate current practice. | - | 2 |
- |
|
151106170 | ADVANCED EMERGENCY NURSING SIMULATION | The course is designed to provide graduate students an exceptional educational experience in a dynamic and diverse learning environment. The student will provide care and practice advanced problem solving and clinical reasoning skills for patient(s) with simulated complex health problems, incorporating research findings, current theory, and nursing science in addressing complex biophysical, psychosocial, and spiritual patient situations. | - | 1 |
- |
|
151106180 | ADVANCED EMERGENCY NURSING THEORY II | Contemporary emergency nursing practice: Nursing care of patients with medical and surgical emergencies, Pediatric emergencies, obstetric emergencies, those who have experienced sexual violence or abuse; Mental health emergencies; Environmental emergencies; Considerations in the care of the older adult in the emergency department. | 2 | - | 2 |
151106150 ADVANCED EMERGENCY NURSING THEORY I This course provides students with the knowledge base and skills necessary to render emergency and trauma care. This will provide a foundation for future emergency nurse specialist role. The essential evaluation, stabilization and critical time management techniques will be discussed. It is essential that the emergency nurse specialist functioning in the ER be very knowledgeable in the assessment of non-urgent, urgent and emergent conditions. In this course, the student will learn the techniques, physiology, and clinical skills necessary to care for adult patients in an emergency setting. |
151106190 | ADVANCED EMERGENCY NURSING CLINICAL II | Practice of specialist skills in nursing. Participation in the clinical environment with the supervision and guidance of the course coordinator/facilitator, preceptors and registered nurses in the specialist area. The development of critical reflective skills will be encouraged to evaluate current practice. | - | 2 |
151106160 ADVANCED EMERGENCY NURSING CLINICAL I Practice of specialist skills in nursing. Participation in the clinical environment with the supervision and guidance of the course coordinator/facilitator, preceptors and registered nurses in the specialist area. The development of critical reflective skills will be encouraged to evaluate current practice. |
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151106215 | BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS) | The AHA’s BLS course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). | - | 0 |
- |
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151106216 | ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS) | The AHA’s ACLS course For healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies and for personnel in emergency response | 8 | 0 |
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151106217 | PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (PALS) | The AHA’s PALS course For healthcare providers who respond to emergencies in infants and children and for personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care and critical care units | 1 | 0 |
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151106218 | BASIC ASSESSMENT & SUPPORT IN INTENSIVE CARE (BASIC) | The course is designed to prepare participants in the assessment and practical management of the seriously ill patient in the acute medical environment. The RHH BASIC Course consists of lectures, skill stations and tutorials. Prior to attending the BASIC course, participants are required to complete an online MCQ test. Further details will be provided on enrolment. Topics covered include: Principles of mechanical ventilation Acute myocardial infarction Management of severe sepsis & septic shock Management of severe trauma Transport of critically ill patients Oliguria and acute renal failure | 1 | 0 |
- |
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151106220 | MANAGEMENT OF PEDIATRIC AND OBSTETRIC EMERGENCIES | This course Focuses on diseases etiology and pathophysiology, trauma and injuries among pediatric and obstetric patients. it stresses critical thinking skills and covers proper interventions to help advanced practice RNs provide the best treatment for the sick pediatric / obstetric patients and manage pediatric / obstetric emergencies. | 3 | - | 3 |
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151116130 | ADVANCED STATISTICS | 3 | - | 3 |
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151546010 | ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY | 2 | - | 2 |
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151546020 | ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT | 2 | - | 2 |
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151546030 | ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY | 2 | - | 2 |
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Students must pass ( 4 ) credit hours from any of the following courses
Course Number |
Course Name |
Weekly Hours |
Cr. Hrs. |
Prerequisite |
||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Theoretical |
Practical |
|||||
151106321 | QUALITY AND SAFETY IN HEALTH CARE | This course examines the principles and techniques of quality improvement and provides an overview of how these techniques are applied in healthcare organizations. Topics covered include fundamentals of quality management, system thinking and goal setting, improvement theories, tools and models, medical errors and reporting, public perceptions and organizational accountability. Special emphasis will be placed on the how quality management in healthcare organizations affects patient care and safety. | 2 | - | 2 |
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151116211 | EMERGENCY AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT | 2 | - | 2 |
- |
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151116221 | NURSING CARE OF CRITICALLY ILL CHILDREN | 2 | - | 2 |
- |
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151116261 | HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION | 2 | - | 2 |
- |
|
151166081 | SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY FOR EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE | 2 | - | 2 |
- |
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151166171 | THERAPEUTIC COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS | 2 | - | 2 |
- |
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151546141 | MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION CONTROL | 2 | - | 2 |
- |
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151546151 | HEALTH INFORMATICS | 2 | - | 2 |
- |
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151546161 | EPIDEMIOLOGY AND PUBLIC HEALTH | 2 | - | 2 |
- |
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151546181 | TOPICS IN NEONATAL NUTRITION | 2 | - | 2 |
- |
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151546201 | LEADERSHIP AND POLICY IN NURSING | 2 | - | 2 |
- |
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151576151 | SPECIAL TOPICS IN ONCOLOGY AND PALLIATIVE CARE | 2 | - | 2 |
- |
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151576161 | HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY NURSING | 2 | - | 2 |
- |
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151576171 | PSYCHOSOCIAL ASPECTS IN ONCOLOGY NURSING | 2 | - | 2 |
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152586151 | ADVANCE MIDWIFERY SIMULATION | 2 | - | 2 |
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