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[1] Graduate Courses in Nursing (NURS)
5310 NURSING ETHICS An elective course designed primarily for nursing students. A study of ethical principles and reasoning applied to particular issues and cases related to health care and especially to nursing concerns. The course will examine standard theoretical approaches to health care/nursing ethics with an emphasis on the application of those theories to the needs of specific providers, clients, individuals, and institutions. The course will include lecture and discussion in an online format.
5325 GUIDE TO ALTERNATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH CARE Overview of alternative/complementary/holistic health care philosophies and therapies and their role in health care decision making. Addressees issues of self-treatment, safety, effectiveness, and resources. Examples include nutritional supplements, massage, aromatherapy, and herbal therapy. Open to all majors, not restricted to nursing majors. On request.
5330 CULTURAL AND HUMAN DIVERSITY IN NURSING Examines the influences of culture on client responses to wellness, health challenges, and health care. The effects of cultural diversity on concepts such as time, health, food, and end-of-life rituals will be investigated. Cultural assessments and the use of these assessments in planning and implementing culturally congruent nursing care will be explored. Offered 1 or 2 semesters
6110/6210/6310/6410 DIRECTED PRACTICUM: SELECTED POPULATION Clinical nursing experiences with selected client populations, determined by needs and goals of student in consultation with instructor and approved by department chair. On request.
6143/6243/6343 INDEPENDENT STUDY Nursing topic of special interest to the student who wishes to conduct an in-depth concentrated study with faculty guidance. On request.
6160/6260 CLINICAL IMMERSION FOR ADULT/GERONTOLOGY NURSE PRACTITIONER A clinical course that builds and expands clinical competencies developed in the Adult/Gerontology track. It requires 90 hours per credit hour of supervised direct patient care. Pre-/co-requisite: NURS 6521. On request.
6164/6264 CLINICAL IMMERSION FOR FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER A clinical course that builds on and expands the clinical competencies developed in the Family Nurse Practitioner track. It requires 90 clinical clock hours of supervised direct patient care per credit hour. Pre-/co-requisite: NURS 6520. On request.
6199, 6299, 6399, 6499 CONTINUED STUDIES Credit/non-credit required in subsequent semester(s) when an X-grade is awarded and until course requirements are met. Allows access to faculty guidance and university resources. Does not count toward degree. On request.
6301 RESEARCH FOR EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE I This is the first of two courses that examines the role of research in building an evidence-based practice. The emphasis of this course is on learning the research process, identifying a clinical question, accessing research evidence, and appraising research evidence for scientific merit and clinical relevance. Prerequisite: Full admission to the MSN program. Fall.
6304 RESEARCH FOR EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE II This is the second of two research courses that examines the role of the Master’s-prepared nurse regarding evidence-based clinical practice or teaching. The emphasis of this course is on synthesis of research evidence, research utilization models, identification of practice outcomes, and translation of research into clinical practice. Prerequisite: NURS 6301. Spring.
6305 EDUCATIONAL CONCEPTS FOR ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE Explores the role of the nurse educator in student education, continuing education, staff development, and patient/client education. Employs theories of education, principles of teaching/learning, learner assessment, selection/development of instructional materials, teaching plans, group instruction strategies, and principles of measurement and evaluation in the development of a teaching module. Spring.
6315 ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT A course that focuses on advanced health assessment techniques and data collection that promotes application of diagnostic reasoning and evidence based practice. Core content include normal versus abnormal findings, health promotion, disease prevention and stabilization, diagnostic testing and care for special populations. This course is a combination of online and on-campus seminar instruction. Prerequisite: Admission to the MSN program. Fall.
6320 ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY This course builds on baccalaureate pathophysiology knowledge. Biomedical sciences are used to understand the etiology, pathogenesis, and functional consequences of various disease states and health-related conditions. Emphasis is placed on alterations in the structure and function of the body due to illness, injury, aging, or malfunction. The special populations of pregnant and breast-feeding women, children, and older adults are addressed. Prerequisite: Admission to the MSN program. Fall.
6322 EPIDEMIOLOGY FOR ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE This course introduces the basic principles and methods of epidemiology, with an emphasis on critical thinking, analytic skills, and application to clinical practice and research. Emphasis is placed on the principles and methods of epidemiologic investigation, appropriate summaries and displays of data, and the use of classical statistical approaches to describe the health of populations. Spring.
6325 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY This course builds on baccalaureate pharmacologic knowledge. Biomedical sciences are used to understand the impact of pharmacologic agents on the body. Emphasis is on the selection, application, and sequelae of pharmacologic agents for health promotion and treatment of health-related conditions. The special populations of pregnant and breast-feeding women, children, and older adults are addressed. Prerequisite: Admission to the MSN program. Spring.
6327 HEALTHCARE QUALITY AND LEADERSHIP This course explores and applies concepts related to healthcare quality and improvement. Content will also include organization and systems leadership principles necessary to assure quality and safety of patient care. Offered annually.
6329 INFORMATICS FOR ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE This course examines how emerging information and communication technologies are transforming healthcare. Students develop competency in evaluating and utilizing electronic health information systems to document, monitor, and improve health outcomes across multiple health care delivery settings. Informatics applications that affect health care and nursing will be emphasized. Offered annually.
6332 HEALTH POLICY AND ECONOMICS Examines advanced nursing roles in relationship to shaping health policy to positively influence health care quality, access, and cost. Health care law, regulation, professional practice issues, ethics, and health care financing will be explored. Emphasis is on the effect of health policy on health care delivery and population health outcomes. Fall.
6340 CLINICAL SPECIALTY FOR THE NURSE EDUCATOR A seminar/clinical course which is a component of the Nurse Educator track. This course provides the clinical foundation for graduate nursing competencies in a clinical specialty under the supervision of approved clinical preceptor/facilitators. Clinical options include community family, geriatric, maternal newborn and women’s health, adult, pediatrics, and psychiatric mental health nursing. Prerequisite(s): 6301, 6304, 6315, 6320, 6325, 6332, 6345, 6347, and 6348. Offered Annually.
6344 MASTER’S PROJECT Investigation of a particular nursing problem from a chosen theoretical perspective; extends nursing practice to effect more desirable health-care outcomes. Prerequisite: NURS 6202, two required clinical courses, and approval of research advisor. On request.
6345 EVALUATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION This course examines the theory, construction, evaluation, and current evidence of assessment instruments. It addresses classroom, clinical, online, and simulation assessment/evaluation. The following are emphasized: the role of assessment in instruction, developing instructional objectives and learning outcomes based on professional standards, developing and critiquing assessments; interpreting item and test analysis results, and appraising ethical/social/legal issues in educational and clinical settings. Prerequisite: Full admission to MSN program or other CHBS discipline and statistics. Spring.
6347 THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING PRACTICE Focus is on critique, evaluation, and utilization of appropriate theory for practice and/or research. Relevant theories from nursing and other fields are explored. Prerequisite: Admission to the MSN program. Fall.
6348 INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN AND TEACHING STRATEGIES Emphasizes the philosophical, theoretical, and empirical foundation of the nurse educator role for student education, continuing education and staff development, or patient/client education. Core content includes principles of teaching-learning, learner assessment, developing/selecting instructional materials, preparing teaching plans, and classroom, laboratory/simulation, and online instruction strategies. Prerequisite: NURS 6345 preferred, first clinical course preferred, or permission of department chair if other CHBS graduate major. Spring.
6349 TEACHING PRACTICUM FOR THE NURSE EDUCATOR A seminar/clinical course providing an experiential foundation for nurse educator competencies under the supervision of approved preceptors/facilitators. Prerequisites: NURS 6322, 6340, and 6350. Annually.
6350 CURRICULUM IN NURSING AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS Explores professional, societal, health care, and educational influences on curriculum development in the health care environment. Students participate in curriculum design and evaluation of program outcomes to promote quality improvement. Pre/corequisites: NURS 6345 preferred, first clinical course preferred or permission of the department chair if other CHBS graduate major. Fall.
6355 THESIS RESEARCH Prerequisite: NURS 6202 and 6301, both clinical courses, and approval of research advisor. On request.
6356 THESIS RESEARCH Prerequisite: NURS 6355 and approval of research advisor. On request.
6370 CLINICAL NURSE LEADER PRACTICE The first of two seminar/practicum courses in the Clinical Nurse Leader track. This course provides the theoretical and clinical foundation for beginning graduate nursing roles and competencies as a clinical nurse leader. Prerequisite(s): NURS 6301, 6304, 6305, 6322, 6327, 6329, 6332, 6347. Offered annually.
6371 CLINICAL NURSE LEADER IMMERSION The second of two seminar/practicum courses in the Clinical Nurse Leader track. Supervised clinical and preceptorship experiences build on the conceptual bases, experiences, and clinical practice base developed in NURS 6370 Clinical Nurse Leader Practice. Advances the clinical foundation for the Clinical Nurse Leader role and competencies. Prerequisite(s): NURS 6315, 6320, 6325, and NURS 6370. Offered annually.
6520 PRIMARY CARE OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN A course that focuses on the primary care of women and children. It provides an introduction to primary care from wellness to illness in these special populations. This course is a combination of online and on-campus seminar instruction. It requires 180 hours of supervised direct patient care. Prerequisite: Admission to NP track and NURS 6301, 6304, 6305, 6315, 6320, 6322, 6325, 6332, and 6347 (all Foundation Courses). Fall.
6521 ADULT/GERONTOLOGY PRIMARY CARE I A course that focuses on the primary care of the adult/older-adult population. It provides an introduction to primary care from wellness to illness. This course is a combination of online and on-campus seminar instruction. It requires 180 hours of supervised direct patient care. Prerequisites: NURS 6301, 6305, 6315, 6304, 6320, 6322, 6325, 6332, and 6347 (all Foundation Courses) and, if Family NP track, 6520. Spring.
6526 ADULT/GERONTOLOGY PRIMARY CARE II A course that focuses on the primary care of the adult/older-adult population. It builds on competencies acquired in previous clinical courses. This course is a combination of online and on-campus seminar instruction. It requires 180 hours of supervised direct patient care. Prerequisite: NURS 6521. Fall.
7220 DNP CAPSTONE PROJECT I Faculty guided study in which students will write the DNP Capstone project proposal. Activities from the Clinical Internship I provide the framework for the DNP Capstone project. Prerequisites: NURS 7310, 7320, 7330, 7340, 7350, 7360, and 7370. Corequisite: NURS 7410. Offered once a year.
7225 DNP CAPSTONE PROJECT II The DNP Capstone Project course is a continuation of student work initiated in NURS 7220. The focus of this course is completion and dissemination of the DNP Capstone project. Prerequisites: NURS 7220 and 7410. Corequisite: NURS 7415.
Offered once a year.
7310 PHILOSOPHICAL AND THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS FOR ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE Presents philosophical, theoretical, and ethical perspectives and foundations of the discipline. Advanced nursing practice will be studied in the context of complex clinical, business, legal, ethical, and system issues that confront individual recipients of care, populations, health care professionals, organizations, and society. Prerequisite: Admission to the DNP Program. Offered once a year.
7320 HEALTH ECONOMICS AND FINANCE Addresses basic economic theory, market drivers and restraints, health care finance and reimbursement, cost/benefit analysis and health care entrepreneurism. Explores equity and justice in healthcare. Integrated throughout this course is the application of health economic theories. Focus is on the role of the DNP within the contemporary healthcare environment. Prerequisite: Admission to the DNP Program. Offered once a year.
7330 ADVANCED HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS Presents an overview of informatics, the transformation of data into information, knowledge, decisions and actions to improve outcomes. In addition, students will be prepared to use available technology tools to present, interpret, and organize data. Prerequisite: Admission to the DNP Program. Offered once a year.
7340 LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL SYSTEMS Explores critical topics in organizational and systems leadership that emphasizes intra- and inter-professional collaboration, and the opportunity for nursing innovation to transform service delivery, improve health outcomes, and ensure quality and safety. Leadership, management and communication strategies to move interdisciplinary groups toward common goals and objectives will be examined. Prerequisites: NURS 7310, 7320 and 7330. Offered once a year.
7350 TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH METHODS Explores the science of research translation. Emphasis is on analysis, evaluation, and use of evidence. Students will examine methods to promote the systematic uptake of science into routine practice to improve quality and effectiveness of health care. Prerequisites: HSC 6330 or PSYC 6330. Offered once a year.
7360 POPULATION HEALTH AND PUBLIC POLICY Uses a synthesis of public health theory, epidemiology, theories of health promotion, and nursing theory to enable students to identify health concerns and promote health and wellness. The impact of current practices, policies, and laws on community health will be addressed. Issues in population health over the lifespan will be explored, such as environmental health, emerging infectious diseases, vulnerable populations, chronic illness, and global health care. Prerequisites: NURS 7310, 7320, and 7340. Offered once a year.
7370 APPLIED CLINICAL GENETICS AND GENOMICS Provides students with the information and resources necessary to incorporate a genetic focus into clinical practice. Students will learn about basic genetic science/molecular concepts, the ethical and social implications of genetic information, commonly used genetic tests, genetic history taking, and pedigree construction and will become experienced in the use of professional and client-based resources to support evidence based health care and life-long learning in applied human genetics and genomics. Prerequisite: Admission to the DNP Program. Offered once a year.
7410 CLINICAL INTERNSHIP I This is the first of two precepted internship courses. Emphasis will be on evidence based practice and the application of research into practice. This immersion experience provides the framework for the DNP Capstone project. The student will complete 270 clinical hours. Prerequisites: NURS 7310, 7320, 7330, 7340, 7350, 7360, and 7370. Corequisite: NURS 7220. Offered once a year.
7415 CLINICAL INTERNSHIP II This is the second of two precepted internship courses. The emphasis is on transformational leadership in the practice setting to deliver advanced nursing services to individuals, families, communities, or systems. Building upon formative coursework, students are expected to synthesize theoretical, empirical, and clinical knowledge to implement and evaluate the DNP Capstone project. The student will complete 270 clinical hours. Prerequisites: NURS 7410 and 7220. Offered once a year.