This course applies and integrates the principles and tools of epidemiology to the decision-making in a health care environment. It is intended for epidemiologists, managers, and clinical nurse executives, and leaders who want to understand the value of epidemiology and population-based health care to the process of rational decision-making. The course builds upon fundamental epidemiologic principles and theory, with specific applications to nursing and public health services.

This seminar will provide students with an overview of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree, with a focus on historical development and contemporary practice issues. Roles of the advanced practice nurse (APN) with a DNP degree will be analyzed in the context of current policy statements from accrediting and professional organizations. Core competencies of APNs with DNP degrees will be applied to students' specialty roles. Portfolio development will be discussed.

This course provides students with the tools to evaluate and improve health care programs and clinical outcomes. Students develop feasible and reliable program evaluation designs. Students analyze the nature of, and explanations for variations in clinical practice patterns and clinical outcomes. Emphasis is on the use of program evaluation for improvements in clinical outcomes, efficiency, resource allocation, and cost reduction. Requires 4 hours per week residency time for each credit hour enrolled. Graded pass/fail.

This course provides students with the tools to evaluate and improve health care programs and clinical outcomes. Students develop feasible and reliable program evaluation designs. Students analyze the nature of, and explanations for variations in clinical practice patterns and clinical outcomes. Emphasis is on the use of program evaluation for improvements in clinical outcomes, efficiency, resource allocation, and cost reduction. Requires 4 hours per week residency time for each credit hour enrolled. Graded pass/fail.

This course provides students with the tools to evaluate and improve health care programs and clinical outcomes. Students develop feasible and reliable program evaluation designs. Students analyze the nature of, and explanations for variations in clinical practice patterns and clinical outcomes. Emphasis is on the use of program evaluation for improvements in clinical outcomes, efficiency, resource allocation, and cost reduction. Requires 4 hours per week residency time for each credit hour enrolled. Graded pass/fail.

This course provides students with the tools to evaluate and improve health care programs and clinical outcomes. Students develop feasible and reliable program evaluation designs. Students analyze the nature of, and explanations for variations in clinical practice patterns and clinical outcomes. Emphasis is on the use of program evaluation for improvements in clinical outcomes, efficiency, resource allocation, and cost reduction. Requires 4 hours per week residency time for each credit hour enrolled. Graded pass/fail.

This course provides students with the tools to evaluate and improve health care programs and clinical outcomes. Students develop feasible and reliable program evaluation designs. Students analyze the nature of, and explanations for variations in clinical practice patterns and clinical outcomes. Emphasis is on the use of program evaluation for improvements in clinical outcomes, efficiency, resource allocation, and cost reduction. Requires 4 hours per week residency time for each credit hour enrolled. Graded pass/fail.

This course provides students with the tools to evaluate and improve health care programs and clinical outcomes. Students develop feasible and reliable program evaluation designs. Students analyze the nature of, and explanations for variations in clinical practice patterns and clinical outcomes. Emphasis is on the use of program evaluation for improvements in clinical outcomes, efficiency, resource allocation, and cost reduction. Requires 4 hours per week residency time for each credit hour enrolled. Graded pass/fail.

This course provides students with the tools to evaluate and improve health care programs and clinical outcomes. Students develop feasible and reliable program evaluation designs. Students analyze the nature of, and explanations for variations in clinical practice patterns and clinical outcomes. Emphasis is on the use of program evaluation for improvements in clinical outcomes, efficiency, resource allocation, and cost reduction. Requires 4 hours per week residency time for each credit hour enrolled. Graded pass/fail.

This course provides students with the tools to evaluate and improve health care programs and clinical outcomes. Students develop feasible and reliable program evaluation designs. Students analyze the nature of, and explanations for variations in clinical practice patterns and clinical outcomes. Emphasis is on the use of program evaluation for improvements in clinical outcomes, efficiency, resource allocation, and cost reduction. Requires 4 hours per week residency time for each credit hour enrolled. Graded pass/fail.