NURS 450 Special Topics in Nursing

Explores concepts and issues not covered in depth in other required nursing courses. This elective course builds on the methodological skills of NURS 435. Students focus on deep exploration of issues important in the health care arena and the nursing profession, which may include such topics as peri-operative nursing, alternative health care approaches, women's health issues, variations in healthcare systems, and gerontics. Students must participate at a high level and produce papers and other presentations.