Associate Degree in Nursing & Health Administration

One Choice, Infinite Horizons

Program Overview

The Nursing & Health Administration program at Seattle Emerald University combines Nursing practice with healthcare management. Students gain skills in patient care, healthcare policies, and administrative functions to lead and manage healthcare facilities effectively.

Courses offered in Associate Degree in NURSING & HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

Module 1

  • Course Name

  • Credit Hours

  • Introduction to the Humanities

    The course explores philosophic and artistic heritage of humanity expressed through a historical perspective on visual arts, music, and literature. Topics include myth, literature, art, music, television, cinema, and the theater. Also discussed are provocative issues in the humanities - religion, morality, happiness, death, freedom, and controversies in the arts.

  • 6 Credits

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  • Social and Cultural Geography

    Social and Cultural Geography considers why geography matters to the analysis and understanding social relations, cultural identity and social inequality. Course examines how social life is structured at a variety of scales with respect to ethnicity, industries, services, urban patterns, and resources of world as a whole.

  • 6 Credits

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  • English Composition

    English Composition provides you with rhetorical foundations that prepare them for academic and professional writing. You will learn the strategies and processes that successful writers employ as you work to accomplish specific purposes. You will develop skills in writing unified, coherent, well-developed essays using correct grammar and effective sentence structure.

  • 6 Credits

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  • College Algebra

    College Algebra provides an overview of the fundamental concepts of algebra: an understanding of the general concepts of relation and function; and the ability to solve practical problems using algebra.

  • 6 Credits

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  • World Religions

    World Religions course offers the broadest coverage of world religions as they exist today; helping you understand the ideology behind the many religions that strive today. While it is impossible to cover all religions, it does cover those of the vast majority of people.

  • 6 Credits

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  • Ethics

    Evenly balanced between theory and applications, this course shows you how to establish an ethical theory and how to apply it to a range of specific moral issues. This course examines ethical problems in such areas as mercy killing, personal relations, business, sexuality, medicine, and the environment.

  • 6 Credits

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  • Art Appreciation

    This course introduces the origins and historical development of art. Emphasis is placed on the relationship of design principles to various art forms including but not limited to sculpture, painting, and architecture. Upon completion, you should be able to identify and analyze a variety of artistic styles, periods, and media.

  • 6 Credits

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  • Pre-Calculus

    This course provides the mathematical foundation for an introductory calculus course. In addition to a brief review of basic algebra, the course covers equations and inequalities; functions, models, and graphs; polynomial and rational functions; exponential and logarithmic functions; trigonometric functions; and trigonometric identities and equations.

  • 6 Credits

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  • Human Biology

    This course is an introductory study of the human body, including the basic structure and function of the major organ systems (nervous, endocrine, circulatory, reproductive, etc.) and the effects of diet, exercise, stress and environmental change on human health.

  • 6 Credits

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  • World History

    World History course present the big picture, to facilitate comparison and assessment of change, and to highlight major developments in world's history. This course emphasizes the global interactions of major civilizations so that you can compare and assess changes in the patterns of interaction and the impact of global forces.

  • 6 Credits

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Module 2
Module 3

Program Overview

  • Eligibility Criteria
    High School Diploma, GED Or Equiv. International Education

  • Credit Hours
    96 Hours

  • Courses Offered
    16

  • Course Duration
    1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

  • Estimated Fee
    $21,120

Foundations Of Healthcare And Medical Knowledge:

The College of Health Sciences begins with a comprehensive exploration of healthcare principles and medical knowledge. Students acquire a deep understanding of human anatomy, disease processes, and healthcare practices. This foundational knowledge equips them with the skills necessary to excel in the diverse field of health sciences.

Healthcare Experience And Patient Care:

Beyond the classroom, our College of Health Sciences places a strong emphasis on clinical experience and patient care. Students have opportunities to participate in clinical rotations, work in healthcare settings, and engage with patients. These experiences not only enhance their clinical skills but also provide valuable insights into healthcare delivery.

Global Health Initiatives And International Healthcare Engagement:

The College of Health Sciences at Seattle Emerald University is committed to promoting global health initiatives and fostering international healthcare engagement. Our curriculum explores international perspectives on healthcare and encourages students to engage in healthcare projects with global impact. This global perspective equips students to address complex health challenges in diverse global communities.

Introduction to the Humanities

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The art of thinking critically.
    Apollonian reason, dionysian intuition.
    Myth.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Literature.
    Art.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Music.
    The theater.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The musical stage.
    Television.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The cinema.
    Religion.
    Happiness.
    Morality.
    Life and death.

Social and Cultural Geography

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Mash-ups using google maps hand-held navigation devices
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Mexican perspectives on undocumented immigration
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Building barriers in the middle east
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Using air photos to make the case for war applying the concept of scale to war in iraq
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Wal-mart in china
    Locating car parts plants
    Market segmentation

English Composition

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Writing to learn
    Critical thinking, reading, and viewing.
    Preparing.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Composing.
    Rewriting.
    Formulating arguments.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Using the internet for research
    Evaluating electronic and print sources.
    Apa documentation format.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Cms and cse formats.
    Writing in the disciplines
    Writing in the humanities.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Writing in the natural sciences.
    Writing in the social sciences
    Design principles

College Algebra

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Review of the real number system
    Linear equations, inequalities, and applications
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Graphs, linear equations, and functions
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Systems of linear equations
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Exponents, polynomials, and polynomial functions
    Factoring
    Rational expressions and functions
    Roots, radicals, and root functions
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Quadratic equations and inequalities
    Additional graphs of functions and relations
    Inverse, exponential, and logarithmic functions
    Polynomial and rational functions
    Conic sections and systems of inequalities
    Further topics in algebra

World Religions

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Characteristics of basic religions
    Native american religions
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    African religions
    Hinduism
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Jainism
    Buddhism
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Sikhism
    Chinese religions
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Shinto
    Zoroastrianism
    Judaism
    Christianity
    Islam

Ethics

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    What is morality?
    Consequentialist -teleological- theories of morality
    Nonconsequentialist -deontological- theories of morality
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Virtue ethics
    Absolutism versus relativism
    Freedom versus determinism
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Reward and punishment
    Setting up a moral system: basic assumptions and basic principles
    The taking of human life
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Allowing someone to die, mercy death, and mercy killing
    Abortion
    Lying, cheating, breaking promises, and stealing
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Morality, marriage, and human sexuality
    Bioethicsethical issues in medicine
    Business and media ethics
    Environmental ethics

Art Appreciation

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Understanding art
    Visual elements
    Organizing principles of design
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Drawing
    Painting
    Printmaking
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Graphic design
    Photography and filmmaking
    Digital art
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Sculpture
    Crafts
    Product and clothing design
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Architecture
    Designed settings
    Historical styles in western art
    Understanding art on all levels

Pre-Calculus

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Graphs
    Function and models
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Polynomial and rational functions
    Exponential and logarithmic function
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Trigonomatic function
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Analytic trigonometry
    Polar coordinates; vectors
    Analytic geometry
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Systems of equations and inequalities
    Sequences; induction; the bionomial theorem

Human Biology

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Why study biology?
    Basics of biology, anatomy, and physiology.
    Determinism, biology, culture, and the ecological perspective.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Biological development and the human lifespan.
    Genetics, evolution, and human behavior.
    Human biology and intellect.
    The human genome project.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    The biology of disability, health, illness, and treatment.
    Biology and mental illness
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Biological elements of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco
    Human sexuality and sexual orientation.
    The biology of aging.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Public health and biology.
    Critical thinking and human biology

World History

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    From human prehistory to the rise of agriculture
    Early civilization
    Nomadic societies
    Classical civilization: china
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Classical civilization: india
    Classical civilization in the mediterranean: persia, greece and rome
    The classical period: directions, diversities, and declines by 500 c.e.
    The rise of islam: civilization in the middle east
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    India and southeast asia under the impact of islam
    Africa and islam
    East european civilization: byzantium and russia
    Western civilization: the middle ages
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The spread of east asian civilization
    Centers of civilization in the americas
    The mongol interlude and the end of the postclassical period
    The west and the world: discovery, colonization, and trade
    Western civilization changes shape in the early modern centuries
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The rise of eastern europe
    The ottoman and mughal empires
    East asia: vital trends in politics and trade
    The first industrial revolution: western society, 17801914
    World economy and western imperialism: africa and south asia
    The settler societies: the west on frontiers
    The development of latin american civilization
    The middle east and china in the imperialist century
    Russia and japan: industrialization outside the west
    World war i and the end of an era
    The west in the contemporary period
    Eastern european civilization
    East asia in the 20th- 22nd centuries
    India and southeast asia

Human anatomy and physiology

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Anatomy and physiology: learning the language
    The human body: reading the map
    The cells: the raw materials and building blocks
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Tissues and systems: the inside story
    The skeletal system: the framework
    The muscular system: movement for the journey
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    The integumentary system: the protective covering
    The nervous system: the body and rsquo;s control center, part one
    The nervous system: the body and rsquo;s control center, part two
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The endocrine system: the body and rsquo;s other control center
    The special senses: the sights and sounds
    The cardiovascular system: transport and supply
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The respiratory system: it and rsquo;s a gas
    The lymphatic and immune systems: your defense systems
    The gastro-intestinal system: fuel for the trip
    The urinary system: filtration and fluid balance
    The reproduction system: replacement and repair
    The journey and rsquo;s end: now what?

Introduction to health sciences

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Promoting healthy behavior change
    Psychosocial health: being mentally, emotionally, socially, and spiritually well
    Managing stress: coping with life's challenges
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Violence and abuse: creating healthy environments
    Healthy relationships and sexuality: making commitments
    Birth control, pregnancy, and childbirth: managing your fertility
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Licit and illicit drugs: use, misuse, and abuse
    Alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine: daily pleasure, daily challenges
    Nutrition: eating for optimum health
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Managing your weight: finding a healthy balance
    Personal fitness: improving health through exercise
    Cardiovascular disease: reducing your risk
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Cancer: reducing your risk
    Infectious and noninfectious conditions: risks and responsibilities
    Life's transitions: the aging process
    Environmental health: thinking globally, acting locally
    Consumerism: selecting health care products and services
    Complementary and alternative medicine: new choices and responsibilities for healthwise consumers

Introduction to nutrition science

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Our daily bread.
    Food safety.
    Factors in food preparation.
    Vegetables.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Fruits.
    Salads and salad dressings.
    Fats and oils.
    Carbohydrates: sugar cookery.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Carbohydrates: starches and cereal cookery.
    Proteins: milk and cheese.
    Proteins: meats, poultry, and fish.
    Eggs.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Leavening agents.
    Basics of batters and doughs.
    Breads-quick and yeast.
    Cakes, cookies, and pastries.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Beverages.
    Preserving food.
    Nutrition and food.
    Menu planning and meal preparation.
    Meal service and hospitality.

Fundamentals of Nursing & Health Administration

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Healthcare Management Principles of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Fundamentals of Healthcare Management
  • Organizational Structures in Healthcare
  • Strategic Planning and Decision
  In Section 2 Organizational Behavior in Healthcare of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Theories of Organizational Behavior
  • Managing Human Resources
  • Motivation and Team Dynamics
  In Section 3 Health Informatics of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Introduction to Health Information Systems
  • Electronic Health Records (EHR)
  • Data Management and Security
  In Section 4 Health Services Research of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Basics of Health Services Research
  • Methods for Health Research
  • Application of Research in Health Administration
  In Section 5 Regulatory and Accreditation Standards of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Understanding Regulatory Requirements
  • Accreditation Processes in Healthcare
  • Compliance and Risk Management

Introduction to Nursing & Health Administration

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Overview of Nursing & Health Administration of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Definition and Scope of Health Administration
  • Historical Development of Nursing Administration
  • Roles and Responsibilities in Health Administration
  In Section 2 Healthcare Systems and Policies of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Structure of Healthcare Systems
  • Health Policies and Regulations
  • Impact of Policy on Health Administration
  In Section 3 Leadership in Nursing & Health Administration of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Leadership Styles and Theories
  • Effective Communication and Team Management
  • Ethical and Legal Considerations
  In Section 4 Quality Improvement and Patient Safety of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Principles of Quality Improvement
  • Strategies for Enhancing Patient Safety
  • Measuring and Evaluating Quality in Healthcare
  In Section 5 Financial Management in Healthcare of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Budgeting and Financial Planning
  • Cost Control and Resource Allocation
  • Financial Reporting and Analysis

Nursing & Health Administration Procedures and Practices

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Operational Management of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Day
  • Resource Management and Logistics
  • Facility Management
  In Section 2 Clinical Governance of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Principles of Clinical Governance
  • Ensuring Quality Care
  • Risk Management in Clinical Settings
  In Section 3 Patient Care Coordination of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Care Coordination Models
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Continuity of Care
  In Section 4 Healthcare Communication of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Effective Communication Strategies
  • Patient
  • Handling Patient Complaints and Feedback
  In Section 5 Ethical and Legal Issues in Healthcare of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Ethical Dilemmas in Nursing Administration
  • Legal Responsibilities of Health Administrators
  • Patient Rights and Confidentiality
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