Nursing (NURS)
NURS 415G Complementary Health Care 3 Hours
Selected holistic modes of healing will be explored. Focus will be on history, research findings, theoretical basis and legal implications.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
NURS 500 Advanced Physiological and Pathophysiological Concepts 4 Hours
Normal physiological and pathophysiological mechanisms of disease are used to explain human responses to potential and actual health problems across the life span as a foundation for clinical practice, decision-making and management.
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Nursing Practice (0011) , Family Nurse Practitioner (0449) , Psyc Mental Health Nurs prac (0479) or Nursing (149)
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; fall 2021; fall 2022; fall 2023
NURS 501 Nursing, Politics and Health Policy 2 Hours
Focuses on health care economics and policy analysis of current health care problems and issues. Emphasizes the role of the advanced practice nurse in health policy formation and political action.
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Nursing Practice (0011) or Nursing (149)
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; spring 2022; spring 2023
NURS 503 Advanced Health Assessment 2 Hours
Emphasis is on advanced health assessment skills and techniques of interviewing that are utilized by the nurse in a primary or acute care setting. Diagnostic laboratory studies will also be discussed as they relate to the nurse in advanced professional practice.
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Nursing Practice (0011) or Nursing (149)
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; fall 2021; spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023
NURS 504 Theoretical Foundations of Professional Nursing 3 Hours
This course provides the student with a basis for theory development, analysis of selected conceptual and theoretical frameworks for advanced professional nursing practice, and provides knowledge concerning ANA's Social Policy Statement, and role socialization in advanced nursing practice. In addition, the concepts of case management and management care will be analyzed as approaches to advanced nursing practice.
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Nursing Practice (0011) or Nursing (149)
Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2021; fall 2022; fall 2023
NURS 505 Advanced Health Assessment Clinical 1 Hour
Students will demonstrate advanced health assessment skills and techniques in the clinical setting.
Corequisite(s): NURS 503
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Nursing Practice (0011) , Family Nurse Practitioner (0449) , Psyc Mental Health Nurs prac (0479) , Nursing (149) or Nursing Education (Post MSN) (172)
Course Fee: $25
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; fall 2021; spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023
NURS 506 Transition to Advanced Nursing Practice 1 Hour
Focuses on the transition from the professional nursing role to an advanced nursing practice role. Legal, ethical and advanced practice issues are emphasized.
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Nursing Practice (0011) or Nursing (149)
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
NURS 507 Advanced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Assessment and Clinical Interviewing Techniques 1 Hour
Emphasis is on the advanced psychiatric assessment and techniques of interviewing including health promotion/disease prevention skills utilized by the advanced psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. The population focus approach utilizes the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for diagnosing psychopathology through case studies and experiential exercises. Includes the application of health behavior theories when assessing health promotion and/or maintenance in populations.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 503 and NURS 505
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Psyc Mental Health Nurs prac (0479) or Nursing (149)
Recent Term(s) Offered: summer 2021; summer 2022; summer 2023
NURS 508 Advanced Issues in Professional Nursing 1 Hour
Analysis and synthesis of selected political, legal, ethical, socioeconomic, and technological issues impacting advanced nursing practice.
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Nursing Practice (0011) , Nurse Administrator (Post MSN) (0420) , Family Nurse Practitioner (0449) , Nursing (149) or Nursing Education (Post MSN) (172)
Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2021; fall 2022; fall 2023
NURS 509 Practice Management for Advanced Practice Nurses 1 Hour
Focuses on legal and regulatory issues and business skills important to the management of a primary care practice for advanced practice nurses.
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Family Nurse Practitioner (0449) or Nursing (149)
Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2021; fall 2022; fall 2023
NURS 510 Graduate Nursing Research 3 Hours
This course is designed to increase excitement about nursing research and facilitate the search for knowledge through research. A strong conceptual framework linking research with practice, theory, knowledge and philosophy will be stressed. Note: Graduate statistics course required.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 504
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Nursing Practice (0011) or Nursing (149)
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; summer 2021; spring 2022; summer 2022; spring 2023; summer 2023
NURS 511 Advanced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner III 1 Hour
Emphasis is on exploration, discussion, and analysis of current advanced psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner topics. Includes current practice trends, medicolegal, ethical, business and other issues related to PMHNP practice.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 525 and NURS 526
Corequisite(s): NURS 527
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Psyc Mental Health Nurs prac (0479) or Nursing (149)
Recent Term(s) Offered: summer 2021; summer 2022; summer 2023
NURS 512 Research Applications 2 Hours
Includes interpretation, critique and communication of research findings; examine sources and application process for research funding. Written papers, oral presentations and projects required.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 510
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Nursing Practice (0011) , Nurse Administrator (Post MSN) (0420) , Family Nurse Practitioner (0449) , Psyc Mental Health Nurs prac (0479) , Emergency Nurse Practitioner (0480) , Nursing (149) or Nursing Education (Post MSN) (172)
Recent Term(s) Offered: summer 2021; summer 2022; summer 2023
NURS 513 Advanced Pharmacology for Nurse Educators 2 Hours
The advance study of pharmacotherapeutics of select drug groups with implications for patients from across the lifespan. The phamacokinetics, pharmacogenetics, and pharmacodynamics of drugs are reviewed. Emphasis is on the importance of the nurse educator's role in teaching safe and effective medication management.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
NURS 515 Advanced Pharmacology 4 Hours
Pharmacologic applications for primary care practice designed to prepare nurse practitioners for prescribing drugs within their scope of practice. Basic pharmacologic principles and the pharmacologic actions of major drug classes will be discussed in relation to physiologic systems with emphasis on the application of these agents to primary care practice.
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Nursing Practice (0011) , Nurse Administrator (Post MSN) (0420) , Family Nurse Practitioner (0449) , Psyc Mental Health Nurs prac (0479) , Emergency Nurse Practitioner (0480) , Nursing (149) or Nursing Education (Post MSN) (172)
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; spring 2022; spring 2023
NURS 519 Advanced Pathophysiology for Nurse Educators 2 Hours
Normal physiological and pathophysiological mechanisms of disease are used to explain human responses to potential and actual health problems across the lifespan as a foundation for the nurse educator to educate nursing students.
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Nursing (149)
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021
NURS 520 Teaching in Schools of Nursing 3 Hours
This course is designed to assist the student to develop skills necessary for teaching nursing. Focus will be on development of the teaching - learning plan, identification of appropriate teaching strategies, development of appropriate evaluation methods, and socialization activities for nursing faculty.
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Nursing Practice (0011) or Nursing (149)
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
NURS 521 Statistics in Health Care 3 Hours
Fundamental statistical concepts and techniques addressed include levels of measurement, measurement reliability and validity, and common statistical techniques. The emphasis will be on the application of statistics in health care research to improve clinical outcomes.
Recent Term(s) Offered: summer 2021; summer 2022; summer 2023
NURS 522 Teaching in Schools of Nursing Internship 2 Hours
This course provides the student the opportunity to implement the nurse-faculty role in an academic setting. The student works with an experienced nurse-faculty to gain actual experience teaching nursing and refining techniques related to the teaching-learning process. Students must be in the final semester off the program to enroll in this capstone experience.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
NURS 523 Adv Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner I: Diag/Mgmt Psych Disorders in Adults and Elderly 3 Hours
Provides the student with opportunities to integrate and apply psychiatric frameworks, theories, and research findings related to common acute and chronic psychiatric disorders among adults and elderly patients. Emphasis is on the developmental issues of adult and elderly patients, psychotherapeutic modalities, psychopharmacology, psychoeducation, primary prevention, and evaluation of treatment.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 507
Corequisite(s): NURS 524
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Psyc Mental Health Nurs prac (0479) or Nursing (149)
Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2021; fall 2022; fall 2023
NURS 524 Advanced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner I: Clinical 2 Hours
During clinical experiences, foundational competencies for advanced psychiatric nursing practice will be addressed and practiced. Students will be conduct comprehensive and systematic psychiatric assessments, diagnose common psychiatric illnesses, implement pharmacologic and psychosocial interventions, and evaluate treatment outcomes for adult and elderly patients with mental health problems and psychiatric disorders. A variety of settings across the healthcare continuum will be utilized. Multidisciplinary and interprofessional collaboration, a function of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), is integrated into clinical experiences. Course requires 12 hours per week clinical time.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 507
Corequisite(s): NURS 523
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Psyc Mental Health Nurs prac (0479) or Nursing (149)
Course Fee: $40
Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2021; fall 2022; fall 2023
NURS 525 Adv Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner II: Diag/Mgmt Psych Disorders in Child, Adolescent, Young Adult 3 Hours
Provides the student with opportunities to integrate and apply psychiatric frameworks, theories, and research findings related to common acute and chronic psychiatric disorders among child, adolescent, and young adult patients. Emphasis is on the developmental issues of child, adolescent, and young adult patients, psychotherapeutic modalities, pschopharmacology, psychoeducation, primary prevention, and evaluation of treatment.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 523 and NURS 524
Corequisite(s): NURS 526
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Psyc Mental Health Nurs prac (0479) or Nursing (149)
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; spring 2022; spring 2023
NURS 526 Advanced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner II: Clinical 2 Hours
During clinical experiences, foundational competencies for advanced psychiatric nursing practice will be addressed and practiced. Students will conduct comprehensive and systematic psychiatric assessments, diagnose common psychiatric illnesses, implement pharmacologic and psychosocial interventions, and evaluate treatment outcomes for child, adolescent, and your adult patients with mental health problems and psychiatric disorders. A variety of settings across the healthcare continuum will be utilized. Multidisciplinary and interprofessional collaboration, a function of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), is integrated into clinical experiences. Course requires 12 hours per week clinical time.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 523 and NURS 524
Corequisite(s): NURS 525
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Psyc Mental Health Nurs prac (0479) or Nursing (149)
Course Fee: $40
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; spring 2022; spring 2023
NURS 527 Advanced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner III: Internship 5 Hours
This is the culminating clinical experience where students demonstrate theories and roles, along with competencies for advanced psychiatric nursing practice. Students will conduct comprehensive and systematic psychiatric assessments, diagnose common acute and chronic psychiatric illnesses, implement pharmacologic and psychosocial interventions, and evaluate treatment outcomes across the lifespan for patients with mental health problems and psychiatric disorders. A variety of settings across the healthcare continuum will be utilized. Multidisciplinary and interprofessional collaboration, a function of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), is integrated into clinical experiences. Course requires 20-25 hours per week clinical time.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 525 and NURS 526
Corequisite(s): NURS 511
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Psyc Mental Health Nurs prac (0479) or Nursing (149)
Course Fee: $40
Recent Term(s) Offered: summer 2021; summer 2022; summer 2023
NURS 528 Leadership and Management in Nursing Administration 3 Hours
Integrates nursing, business and related theory to provide a framework for examination of issues related to efficient and effective administration and management of resources for patient care delivery. Note: Completion of 3-4 support courses required.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 504 and NURS 506 and NURS 510
Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2021; fall 2022; fall 2023
NURS 530 Nursing Administration Practicum 3 Hours
This course will provide an opportunity to develop advanced nursing administration skills in the management of human resources and analysis of models for the organization of nursing services.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 528
Course Fee: $40
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
NURS 531 Clinical Teaching in Nursing Education 2 Hours
Essentials of clinical nursing instruction, including management of clinical experiences, clinical teaching strategies, evaluation of students, and legal/ethical problems encountered in clinical instructions.
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Nursing (149)
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
NURS 532 Teaching in Nursing: Roles and Professional Issues 2 Hours
Provides an overview of the role of the nurse educator in academic settings. Includes selected topics relevant to successful transition to an academic role such as legal, ethical, and professional issues.
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Nursing (149)
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
NURS 535 Health Assessment for the Master Entry Professional Nurse 3 Hours
Development of physical assessment skills to determine health status of clients across the life span. Incorporates health promotion, preventative guidelines and patient teaching. Note: Students must be admitted to JUMP for MSN-Master Entry Professional Nursing (MEPN) Concentration.
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Nursing (149)
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; fall 2021; spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023
NURS 536 Advanced Psychopharmacology 1 Hour
This course provides advanced practice content in psychopharmacologic management and evaluation for patients related to the PMHNP role.
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Nursing Practice (0011) , Family Nurse Practitioner (0449) , Psyc Mental Health Nurs prac (0479) or Nursing (149)
Recent Term(s) Offered: summer 2021; summer 2022; summer 2023
NURS 546 Primary Care of the Infant, Child, and Adolescent 3 Hours
Focuses on infant, child, and adolescent health. Emphasis will be on health maintenance, management of common health problems, and health education. The role of the nurse as primary care practitioner in a variety of settings will be examined.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 500 and NURS 503 and NURS 504
Corequisite(s): NURS 547
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Nursing Practice (0011) , Family Nurse Practitioner (0449) or Nursing (149)
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; spring 2022; spring 2023
NURS 547 Primary Care of the Infant, Child and Adolescent Clinical 2 Hours
Focuses on the clinical care of the infant, child, and adolescent health in the primary care setting. Emphasis will be on health maintenance, management of common health problems, and health education.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 500 and NURS 503 and NURS 504
Corequisite(s): NURS 546
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Nursing Practice (0011) , Family Nurse Practitioner (0449) or Nursing (149)
Course Fee: $40
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; spring 2022; spring 2023
NURS 548 Primary Care of the Adult 3 Hours
Focuses on adult health. Emphasis will be on health maintenance, management of common health problems, and health education. The role of the nurse as primary care practitioner in a variety of settings will be examined.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 500 and NURS 503 and NURS 504
Corequisite(s): NURS 549
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Nursing Practice (0011) , Family Nurse Practitioner (0449) or Nursing (149)
Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2021; fall 2022; fall 2023
NURS 549 Primary Care of the Adult Clinical 2 Hours
Focuses on clinical care of the adult. Emphasis will be on health maintenance, management of common health problems, and health education. The role of the nurse as primary care practitioner in a variety of settings will be examined.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 500 and NURS 503 and NURS 504
Corequisite(s): NURS 548
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Nursing Practice (0011) , Family Nurse Practitioner (0449) or Nursing (149)
Course Fee: $40
Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2021; fall 2022; fall 2023
NURS 554 Primary Care Internship 5 Hours
This course is a clinical practicum and the student will focus on children, adolescents, adults and the aged. The role of the nurse as a primary health care provider in a variety of settings will be explored. Minimum of twenty-eight hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 546 and NURS 547 and NURS 548 and NURS 549
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Nursing Practice (0011) , Family Nurse Practitioner (0449) or Nursing (149)
Course Fee: $40
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; fall 2021; spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023
NURS 560 Curriculum Development in Nursing Education 2 Hours
Provides the theory and processes to develop, design, and evaluate nursing curricula and programs. The use of curriculum accreditation standards that guide curriculum development and evaluation is studied to direct nursing faculty in curriculum development. Develops the National League for Nursing (NLN) Core Competencies for Nurse Educators 4: Participate in curriculum design and evaluation of program outcomes.
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Nursing (149)
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
NURS 561 Distance Education & Technology in Nursing 2 Hours
Provides an overview of the basics of technology in nursing education including distance learning and web-based course design and simulation. Includes the theoretical underpinnings as well as suggestions for practical application in the nursing education. Includes skills related to web-based course design and evaluation and use of high-fidelity simulators. Develops the National League for Nursing (NLN) Core Competencies for Nurse Educators I: Facilitate learning: Uses information skillfully to support the teaching-learning process.
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Nursing (149)
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
NURS 563 Teaching in Healthcare Organizations 2 Hours
Develops skills and competencies specific to the role of the nurse educator in staff development for hospitals and other healthcare organizations. Provides opportunity to build competencies for the staff development professional identified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as preparation for advanced certification in Nursing Professional Development.
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Nursing (149)
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
NURS 564 Teaching in Healthcare Organizations Practicum 1 Hour
This is a practicum experience to facilitate the nurse educator in developing skills and competencies needed for successful implementation of the roles of the hospital or health care organization education specialist. The nurse works with an experienced preceptor to implement planned learning activities for a total of 60 contact hours. Provides opportunity to build competencies for the staff development professional identified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as preparation for advanced certification in Nursing Professional Development.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 563 or permission of instructor
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
NURS 565 Teaching Strategies in Nursing Education 2 Hours
Builds upon educational theory presented in NURS 504 Advanced Nursing Theory, emphasizing andragogy and issues related to learner diversity. Analyzes teaching strategies and modalities relevant to classroom and clinical teaching in nursing education in structured and unstructured settings.
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Nursing (149)
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
NURS 590 Special Topics in Nursing 1-3 Hours (repeatable max of 6 hrs)
Supervised individual or group study on special topics in nursing.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor
Course Fee: $40
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
NURS 591 Special Topics in Nursing 1-6 Hours (repeatable max of 6 hrs)
Individual or group study on special topics in clinical nursing.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor
Recent Term(s) Offered: winter 2021; winter 2022; summer 2022; winter 2023; summer 2023
NURS 599 Thesis Research and Writing 1-6 Hours (repeatable max of 6 hrs)
During this course the student will work under the direction of a faculty advisor to complete a thesis.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 510
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Nursing Practice (0011) or Nursing (149)
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
NURS 600 Maintaining Matriculation 1-6 Hours (repeatable max of 6 hrs)
Continued enrollment for thesis completion.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 510 and NURS 599
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
NURS 601 Orientation to Doctor of Nursing Practice 2 Hours
An immersion experience that introduces the DNP student to program outcomes and policies, DNP roles and responsibilities, and faculty expectations. Laboratory experiences include leadership and self-assessment activities.
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Nursing Practice (0011)
Recent Term(s) Offered: summer 2021; summer 2022; summer 2023
NURS 605 Leadership in Nursing Practice 3 Hours
Expands theory related to clinical prevention and population health to improve health outcomes through interdisciplinary collaboration, consultation and management of patient care.
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Nursing Practice (0011) or Nursing (149)
Recent Term(s) Offered: summer 2021; summer 2022; summer 2023
NURS 606 Advanced Clinical Practice 1 Hour
Designs, coordinates and evaluates patient care outcomes for a patient population.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 605 or permission of instructor
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
NURS 620 Biostatistics for Healthcare Professionals 3 Hours
Application of quantitative analysis approaches to evaluation of epidemiological based data using descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Discussion and application to a Healthcare dataset.
Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2021; fall 2022; fall 2023
NURS 621 High Acuity Nursing for the Master Entry Professional Nurse 3 Hours
Explores advanced principles of pharmacology, drug prototypes used to treat alterations in health for women, infants, children and high acuity patients, and the nurse’s role in administering drugs to patients and incorporates nursing theory.
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Nursing (149)
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; fall 2021; spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023
NURS 624 Pathophysiology for the Master Entry Professional Nurse 3 Hours
Explores basic pathophysiology of selected disease processes that alter the health of individuals across the lifespan. Focuses on nursing assessment and identification of presenting signs and symptoms and manifestations of selected disease processes. Incorporate current and emerging genetic evidence in providing care to individuals, families, and communities.
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Nursing (149)
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; summer 2021; fall 2021; spring 2022; summer 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023
NURS 629 Pharmacology for the Master Entry Professional Nurse 2 Hours
Explores advanced principles of pharmacology, drug prototypes used to treat alterations in health for women, infants, children and high acuity patients, and the nurse's role in administering drugs to patients. Incorporate current and emerging genetic evidence and technologies in providing care to individuals, families, and communities.
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Nursing (149)
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; fall 2021; spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023
NURS 630 Advanced Epidemiology 3 Hours
Integrates epidemiologic principles for decision-making in Healthcare for improved patient and population outcomes. It is intended for DNP and other Healthcare leaders.
Prerequisite(s): (NURS 700 and NURS 620) or permission of instructor
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; spring 2022; spring 2023
NURS 650 Emergency/Urgent Care I 2 Hours
This course is the first of two didactic courses intended to prepare the NP for beginning practice in emergency department/urgent care settings. Focus is on recognition and management strategies of health deviations, including acute and chronic exacerbation/maintenance of conditions from the lifespan perspective. The patient population is individuals and families who seek care in emergency/urgent care settings. Care is addressed from an interdisciplinary framework and includes legal/ethical factors.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
NURS 651 Emergency/Urgent Care Clinical I 2 Hours
This course is the first of two clinical courses intended to prepare the NP for beginning practice in the emergency department/urgent care settings. Focus on the application of skills and competencies related to the didactic and theory taught in NURS 650.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 650 (may be taken concurrently) or permission of instructor
Corequisite(s): NURS 650
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
NURS 652 Emergency/Urgent Care II 2 Hours
This course is the second of two didactic courses intended to prepare the NP for beginning practice in emergency department/urgent care settings. Focus on recognition and management strategies of health deviations, including acute and chronic exacerbation/maintenance of conditions from the lifespan perspective. The patient population is individuals and families who seek care in emergency/urgent care settings. Care is addressed from an interdisciplinary framework and includes legal/ethical factors.
Prerequisite(s): (NURS 651 and NURS 650) or permission of instructor
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
NURS 653 Emergency/Urgent Care Clinical II 2 Hours
This course is the second of two clinical courses intended to prepare the NP for beginning practice in the emergency department/urgent care setting. Focus on the application of skills and competencies related to the didactic and theory taught in NURS 652.
Prerequisite(s): (NURS 650 and NURS 651 and NURS 652 (may be taken concurrently)) or permission of instructor
Corequisite(s): NURS 652
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
NURS 662 Assessment and Evaluation in Nursing Education 2 Hours
Assessment and evaluation strategies in nursing education are explored with an emphasis on the test plan design based upon the National Council of Licensing Examination (NCLEX), developing, analyzing, and revising classroom tests and competency validation of clinical nursing skills. Components and processes of program evaluation focuses on the nursing program, curriculum, environment, and university outcomes. Develops the National League for Nursing (NLN) Competencies for Nurse Educators, Competency 3: Use assessment and evaluation strategies and Competency 6: Pursue continuous quality improvement in the nurse educator role.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
NURS 700 Healthcare Leadership and Organizational Theory 3 Hours
Synthesizes leadership theory and organizational models within the context of the health care industry. Models of human resource management, change management, strategic planning, program development and implementation will be explored with an emphasis on the DNP's role in complex health care organizations.
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Nursing Practice (0011)
Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2021; fall 2022; fall 2023
NURS 701 Leadership in Health Policy 3 Hours
Critical analysis of current issues in health policy. Develops nursing leadership role to influence health policy and improve the healthcare delivery system and patient outcomes.
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Nursing Practice (0011)
Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2021; fall 2022; fall 2023
NURS 712 Evidenced-Based Practice 3 Hours
Provides students with the knowledge and tools to critique, synthesize and differentiate evidence related to health problems of specific populations. Students will explore evidence-based practices that have been used to address health problems in their areas of interest.
Prerequisite(s): (NURS 504 or equivalent) and (NURS 510 or equivalent) and (NURS 620 or equivalent) and NURS 700 or permission of instructor
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; spring 2022; spring 2023
NURS 714 Economic and Financial Influences in Healthcare Systems 3 Hours
Application and critical appraisal of economic and financial theories in appreciating market dynamics, utilities, incentive structures, and driving and restraining forces in healthcare changes.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 620
Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2021; fall 2022; fall 2023
NURS 740 Technology in Healthcare 3 Hours
Focuses on technology as applied to nursing and healthcare. Theory and experiential learning (computer systems, technology) are necessary for utilizing technology and a clinical component is included.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 700 or permission of instructor
Recent Term(s) Offered: summer 2021; summer 2022; summer 2023
NURS 750 Program Development and Evaluation in Healthcare 3 Hours
Analysis and application of theory related to the evaluation of programs and evidenced-based interventions designed to improve the healthcare of populations in a variety of healthcare settings. Working independently or in a team, the DNP student will assess the quality and cost effectiveness of programs in selected healthcare organizations.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 712
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; spring 2022; spring 2023
NURS 755 Quality Improvement in Healthcare 3 Hours
Provides theoretical foundations for application of quality improvement tools and methods to improve process/systems, knowledge to lead quality improvement/patient safety initiatives in healthcare systems.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 712 or permission of instructor
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; spring 2022; summer 2022; spring 2023; summer 2023
NURS 765 Institutional Review Board Process in Nursing 1 Hour
Overview of the institutional review board (IRB) process with development of an IRB for the capstone project.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 750 and NURS 755
Recent Term(s) Offered: summer 2021; summer 2022; summer 2023
NURS 780 Clinical Practicum 3,6 Hours (repeatable max of 6 hrs)
Students will synthesize, integrate, and translate newly acquired knowledge and skills to implement and evaluate a capstone project. Clinical experiences are individually designed within the context of the healthcare system and/or patient population focus of the student's interest. Student must complete a total of six credit hours.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 750 and NURS 755 and NURS 765
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; summer 2021; fall 2021; spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023
NURS 800 Maintaining Matriculation 1-3 Hours (repeatable max of 3 hrs)
This course is for Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students who have completed 6 hours of NURS 780 and have not completed their project and/or technical report in the DNP program.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 780
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Nursing Practice (0011)
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; summer 2021; fall 2022; spring 2023