NUR 112. Introduction to Nursing (1:
F)
One semester hour credit. This elective course is taught by the
School of Nursing faculty for students considering a major in nursing. The
course provides both historical and current perspectives of American nursing.
Discussion will begin with the historical evolution of the nursing profession in
the United States. Topics to be addressed include nursing education, roles in
nursing, and the future of nursing in the 21st-century. Students will have the
unique opportunity to experience the health care environment.
NUR 202. Introduction to Pharmacology (1; F, S & Su)
One semester hour credit. Prerequisite: NUR 212 & NUR 222. Co-requisite:
NUR 220 & NUR 221. Concepts related to pharmacotherapeutics,
pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics are discussed as a basis for medication
administration and evaluation of client response. Emphasis is placed on federal
regulations, legal implications, and safe administration of medication
administration. Nursing implications and nursing responsibilities related to
administration of medications for pain relief, antibiotic therapy, and diabetes
mellitus management will be discussed within the framework of the nursing
process.
NUR 212SI. Foundations of Professional Nursing (3; F, Su)
Three semester hours credit. Prerequisites: Admission to nursing
major and ENGL 103. Introduces the philosophy of the School of Nursing. Emphasis
is placed on core concepts foundational for professional nursing practice.
Provides the opportunity to use beginning critical thinking skills as students
explore professional values, health care delivery systems, nursing process, and
the professional nursing role. Course assignments facilitate development of
communication skills.
NUR 220. Essentials of Professional Nursing (3, F, S, Su)
Three semester hours credit. Prerequisite: NUR 212 & NUR 222.
Co-requisite: NUR 221. Theories and concepts related to basic health needs and
nursing care are presented within the framework of the nursing process. Focuses
on the promotion, restoration, and maintenance of fundamental physiologic health
issues. Beginning critical thinking skills are used to examine the delivery of
basic nursing care to clients, with particular emphasis on the aging adult.
NUR 221. Essentials of Professional Nursing Practice. (2, F, S &
Su)
90 clinical hours. Two semester hours credit. Prerequisite: NUR
212 & NUR 222. Co-requisite: NUR 220. Provides the opportunity to apply
concepts presented in NUR 220. Uses the nursing process framework to provide
essential therapeutic nursing interventions to individuals, with emphasis on the
aging adult. Students practice nursing procedures in the laboratory setting
prior to clinical application in the clinical setting.
NUR 222. Nursing Assessment (3; F & Su)
Three
semester hours credit. Prerequisites: BIOL 215, BIOL 216, and CHEM 101 or CHEM
103. Concepts related to assessment of individual clients presented. Emphasis is
placed on review of body systems, physical examination techniques, and
communication skills necessary to perform a nursing assessment of clients across
the life span. Level of functioning and health risk data are analyzed and
interpreted. Opportunities are provided to apply and practice skills presented
in class.
NUR 302. Pharmacology for Professional Nurses I (1; F & S)
One semester hour credit. Prerequisite: Sophomore level nursing
courses. Prerequisites: BIOL 221 and BIOL 222. PreCo-requisite: NUR 310 &
NUR 312. Concepts related to actions, side effects, and adverse reactions of
medications for health topics covered in NUR 310 and NUR 312 will be discussed.
Implications for nursing practice, including nursing responsibilities and health
teaching will be addressed. Safe drug administration will be emphasized.
NUR 304. Pharmacology for Professional Nurses II (1; S)
One semester hour credit. Prerequisite: Sophomore level nursing courses.
Co-requisite: NUR 320 & NUR 328. Concepts related to actions, side effects,
and adverse reactions of medications for health topics covered in NUR 320 and
NUR 328 will be discussed. Implications for nursing practice, including nursing
responsibilities and health teaching will be addressed. Safe drug
administration will be emphasized.
NUR 310. Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Theory (3; F &
S)
Three semester hours credit. Prerequisite: PSYC 210.
Co-requisite: NUR 311. Theories and concepts related to human behavior and
promotion, maintenance, and restoration of mental health of individuals and
families are presented within the framework of the nursing process. Critical
thinking, communication, self-awareness and therapeutic use of self are
emphasized as students explore issues in psychiatric/mental health nursing.
Legal and ethical dilemmas are addressed, especially in relation to acute
psychopathology.
NUR 311. Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Practice (2; F &
S)
90 clinical hours. Two semester hours credit. Co-requisite: NUR
310. Provides the opportunity to apply concepts presented in NUR 310. Self
awareness and therapeutic communication are promoted through clinical
assignments and faculty guidance. Emphasis is placed on professional nursing
role and use of nursing process in care of clients with alterations in mental
health in hospital and community settings.
NUR 312. Adult Health Theory (3; F & S)
Three
semester hours credit. Prerequisite: PSYC 210. Co-requisite: NUR 313. Theories
and concepts related to common alterations in health of individuals and families
are presented within the framework of the nursing process. Critical thinking is
emphasized as students explore issues in adult health nursing. Focuses on adult
clients experiencing alterations in sensory and perceptual function,
immunological response, oxygenation, and cardiovascular function.
NUR 313. Adult Health Practice (2; F & S)
90 clinical
hours. Two semester hours credit. Co-requisite: NUR 312. Provides the
opportunity to apply concepts presented in NUR 312. Nursing process is used to
formulate plans of care for adult clients with common alterations. Emphasis is
placed on using communication skills, organizing care, and implementing
therapeutic nursing interventions in acute care settings.
NUR 316WI. Nursing Research (3; F, S & Su)
Three
semester hours credit. Prerequisite: MATH 205. Examines the role of the
professional nurse in the generation and utilization of research. Emphasizes the
research process as applied to health care and clinical nursing practice.
Assignments focus on critiquing current nursing research for applicability to
clinical practice, developing a research focused integrated literature review
and refining writing skills.
NUR 316WI/H. Nursing Research – Honors (3; varies)
Three
semester hours credit. Prerequisite: MATH 205 and permission of nursing faculty.
Examines the role of the professional nurse in the generation and utilization of
research. Explores research as it relates to health care and clinical nursing
practice. The basic research process is used to critique current research and
develop a research proposal.
NUR 320. Advanced Adult Health Theory (4; S)
Four
semester hours credit. Co-requisite: NUR 321. Concepts related to major
alterations of health of individuals and their families are presented within the
framework of the nursing process. Critical thinking is developed through
interpretation of nursing diagnostic data and identification of therapeutic
nursing interventions. Management of adult clients with common alterations in
health, and acute and chronic illness are emphasized.
NUR 321. Advanced Adult Health Practice (2; S)
90
clinical hours. Two semester hours credit. Co-requisite: NUR 320. Provides the
opportunity to apply the concepts presented in NUR 320. Evidenced-based
interventions are used to provide care for adults with major body system
dysfunctions, chronic illness, and rehabilitation needs. Communication and
professional nursing roles are emphasized in the management of small groups of
clients in acute care settings.
NUR 328. Child-Rearing Family Theory (3; S)
Three
semester hours credit. Co-requisite: NUR 329. Theories and concepts related to
child-rearing families are presented. Focus is on family systems, growth and
development, and major health alterations in children and adolescents.
Therapeutic nursing interventions are explored within the context of
evidence-based practice. Critical thinking is used to examine current issues in
nursing care to deliver high quality and safe nursing care for children and
their families..
NUR 329. Child-Rearing Family Practice (2; S)
90
clinical hours. Two semester hours credit. Co-requisite: NUR 328. Provides the
opportunity to apply concepts presented in NUR 328. Nursing process is used to
promote health and support adaptation of children, adolescents, and their
families. Communication, assessment, and pharmacotherapeutic skills are
emphasized. Focuses on clinical judgment in the implementation of therapeutic
nursing interventions for pediatric clients in a variety of settings.
NUR 332WI. Nursing Research for the Experienced Nurse (3)
Three semester hours credit. Prerequisite: Permission of nursing faculty.
Provides the experienced nurse with the opportunity to examine the role of the
nurse in the generation and utilization of research. Emphasizes the research
process as applied to health care and clinical nursing practice. Assignments
focus on critiquing current nursing research for applicability to clinical
practice, developing a research focused integrated literature review and
refining writing skills.
NUR 332WI/H. Nursing Research for the Experienced Nurse – Honors
(3)
Three semester hours credit. Prerequisite: Permission of nursing
faculty. Examines the role of the professional nurse in the generation and
utilization of research. Explores research as it relates to health care and
clinical nursing practice. The basic research process is used to critique
current research and develop a research proposal. Provides the opportunity for
students to complete a research-based project for nursing departmental honors by
submitting their research proposals for institutional approval and completing
the research by graduation.
NUR 337. Celebrating Life: The Process of Death, Dying, &
Grieving (3)
Three semester hours credit. This course is designed
to acquaint students with various facets of the process of death, dying, and
grief throughout the life span. Ethical, cultural, and religious aspects are
examined using a multidimensional approach.
NUR 338. Mastery of Lifelong Learning Skills for Nursing (2)
Three hours per week. Two semester hours credit includes laboratory
component. Prerequisite: Permission of nursing faculty. An elective theory
course which offers opportunity for personal and professional growth in skills
that are required for successful academic and clinical performance in nursing.
The course is based on the model for Lifelong Learning for Nursing and
Self-Appraisal tool. Content includes beliefs and values, study and learning
skills, test and performance skills, and life management skills. Process
includes a variety of creative and nontraditional methods of self-discovery,
esteem building and other personal growth skills that influence development of
the student in nursing art as well as science.
NUR 339. Global Health Promotion (3)
Three semester hours
credit. This course provides an introduction to the concepts and issues related
to global health promotion. Special considerations will be given to infectious
and communicable diseases, environmental issues, nutrition, and vulnerable
populations. International health organizations and governmental policy will
also be analyzed.
NUR 340. Holistic Nursing (3)
Three semester hours
credit. Basic theories and concepts related to Holistic Nursing will be
presented including evidence-based practice of complementary and alternative
therapies. Emphasis is placed on a progressive and tolerant examination of
diverse cultural and global integrative therapies. Examination of self as healer
and development of healing environments will also be discussed.
NUR 341. Re-entry in Nursing Theory & Practice (var. 1-5,
non-degree)
Prerequisite: Permission of Director of Undergraduate
Programs. Required of all nursing majors who seek reentry after an absence of
one or more semesters in the program. Course must be taken during the reentry
term required for program sequence. Experiences involve class and/or clinical
instruction as prescribed by Director of Undergraduate Programs.
NUR 342SI. Dimensions of Professional Practice (3)
Three
semester hours credit. Prerequisite: Permission of nursing faculty. Examines the
role of the professional nurse and the evolution of nursing as a profession.
Focuses on nursing theory and process, and issues related to current
professional nursing practice. Course assignments provide experienced nurses an
opportunity to strengthen critical thinking skills and develop a philosophy of
professional nursing.
NUR 343. Nursing Assessment for the Experienced Nurse (3)
Three semester hours credit. Prerequisite: Permission of nursing
faculty. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to concepts related
to assessment of individual clients. Emphasis is placed on review of body
systems, physical examination techniques, and the communication skills necessary
to perform a nursing assessment of clients across the life span. Level of
functioning and health risk data are analyzed and interpreted. Opportunities are
provided for practicing health care providers to apply skills presented in
class.
NUR 350. Health Promotion & Rehabilitation Nursing Theory (3)
Three semester hours credit. Prerequisite: Permission of nursing
faculty. Theories and concepts related to health promotion and rehabilitation
nursing are presented and discussed. Provides experienced nurses with
opportunities to enhance critical thinking and communication skills in examining
issues related to wellness, health promotion, and adaptation of clients with
altered functional ability and lifestyle.
NUR 352SI. Professional Nursing (3)
Three semester hours
credit. Prerequisite: Limited to RN-BSN students or by permission of the SON
Dean. Professional nursing will be introduced through an exploration of concepts
and issues that shape the development of the competent, caring, professional
nurse. Emphasis will be placed on professional socialization via an exploration
of historical events and nursing theories and frameworks that have shaped
professional nursing practice. Engaged learning techniques will encourage
students to explore elements of professional nursing, such as leadership, health
and education technology, and clinical excellence through safe, effective
practice.
NUR 353. Information Management in Healthcare (3)
Three
semester hours credit. Prerequisite: Limited to RN-BSN students or by permission
of the SON Dean. This course will cover the design, development, implementation,
and support of computer-based information systems. Wth innovations in health
care technology, unique opportunities and challenges for the end-user will be
considered and carefully addressed. This course will provide students with a
thorough understanding of confidentiality issues surrounding information
management. Additionally, participants will gain an understanding of the impact
information management systems have on the health care team, delivery of care,
efficiency and productivity, patient safety, and health outcomes.
NUR 354WI. Evidence-Based Nursing (3)
Three semester
hours credit. Prerequisites: MATH 205 or equivalent and NUR 353 Information
Management in Healthcare. This course focuses on the relationship between
nursing theory, research, and practice. Examples of topics covered include the
research process, research methods, data analysis, evaluation of evidence,
protection of human subjects and patients, and the dissemination of nursing
knowledge. Assignments are used to promote evidence-based nursing practice that
will improve patient outcomes.
NUR 355 Nursing Assessment for the Practicing Nurse
(3)
Three semester hours credit. Prerequisite: Limited to RN-BSN
students or by permission of the SON Dean. This course provides the practicing
nurse with theory and skills needed to successfully conduct a comprehensive
health history and physical examination on clients throughout the lifespan.
Special considerations regarding culture will be discussed. Health risk
appraisals from modifiable (lifestyle) and non-modifiable (genetics, age,
gender) origins will be examined.
NUR 362. Perspectives on Obesity: Etiology, Health Risks and
Approaches to Weight Management (3) Three semester hours credit.
Prerequisite: Permission of nursing faculty. Obesity is a major health problem
affecting individuals of all ages and families. Various perspectives related to
the etiology, treatment and management of obesity are explored.
Multidisciplinary approaches in the prevention of obesity through
self-evaluation of risk factors, nutrition, exercise and education are realized
through portfolio development and engaged learning activities. Student
presentations are focused on health problems associated with obesity, the impact
of obesity on nursing care and health care resources and weight loss
programs.
NUR 378H. Nursing Research Seminar: Inquiry &
Analysis of Specific Problems in Nursing (3)
Three semester hours
credit. Prerequisites: NUR 316W - Nursing Research, or NUR 316 WH - Nursing
Research-Honors, or NUR 316W with 1.0 add-on Honors credit - Nursing Research; a
GPA of 3.5 or greater in the nursing major; and permission of faculty. Students
will be expected to participate in a two-hour seminar per week and engage in a
minimum of 3 hours of independent research activities per week. The course
focuses on the application of the research process in conducting research.
Students will critically analyze and refine their literature review and proposed
research methods including sampling procedures, data collection methods, and
data analysis plan. Students are expected to achieve substantial progress in
completing data collection and analysis phase of the research process and
present a research report. Faculty will guide students through their
research-based projects.
NUR 410. Critical Care Nursing Theory (2; F, Su)
Two
semester hours credit. Co-requisite: NUR 411. Co-/prerequisite: NUR 412.
Theories and concepts related to acute, complex physiological health alterations
are presented within the framework of the nursing process. Effective
decision-making and communication are emphasized in the adaptation of clients to
life-threatening and acute health alterations within a rapidly changing health
care environment. Legal and ethical dilemmas are examined as students explore
the professional nursing role in critical care.
NUR 411. Critical Care Nursing Practice (3; F, Su)
135
clinical hours Three semester hours credit. Co-requisite: NUR 410.
Co-/prerequisite: NUR 412. Provides opportunity to apply concepts presented in
NUR 410. The nursing process is used to provide compassionate and effective
care of clients with complex, life-threatening alterations in health. Emphasis
on judicious decision-making is reflected in the interpretation and analysis of
assessment findings and selection of appropriate therapeutic nursing
interventions. Effective communication is used with clients, families and
members of the health care team in critical care settings.
NUR 412. Physiological Adaptation to Illness (3; F & Su)
Three credit hours. Co-requisite: NUR 410, NUR 411, NUR 418 and NUR 419.
Theories and concepts related to pathophysiological processes and human
responses to illness are presented. Analysis of pathological alterations in
health at the cellular and systems level and implications for nursing are
emphasized. Student assignments focus on multi system interaction of the body to
an illness or injury and multidisciplinary therapeutic modalities that enhance
healing. Assignments are used to demonstrate critical thinking and communication
skills.
NUR 418. Nursing Care of the Child-Bearing Family Theory (2; F
& Su)
Two semester hours credit. Co-requisite: NUR 419.
Co-/prerequisite: NUR 412. Theories and concepts related to childbearing
families are presented within the framework of the nursing process. Emphasis is
on the professional nursing roles with the family experiencing pregnancy,
delivery and neonatal care. Conditions related to the high-risk childbearing
family are explored. Critically examines issues and controversies associated
with the childbearing family.
NUR 419. Nursing Care of the Child-Bearing Family Practice (2; F
& Su)
90 clinical hours. Two semester hours credit.
Co-requisite: NUR 418. Co-/prerequisite: NUR 412. Provides the opportunity to
apply concepts presented in NUR 418.Nursing process is used to promote health
and adaptation of the childbearing family. Emphasis is placed on judicious
decision making, effective communication, and therapeutic nursing interventions
in support of the family experiencing the childbearing process in a variety of
settings.
NUR 420SI. Community Health Nursing Theory (3; S & Su)
Three semester hours credit. Co-requisite: NUR 421. Theories and
concepts from nursing, liberal arts and sciences and health are presented within
the framework of the community health nursing process. Focus is on the
professional nursing role in health promotion and disease prevention for
individuals and populations. Explores the influence of culture and technology on
health care practices. Critical thinking and collaborative communication are
demonstrated through community assessment.
NUR 421. Community Health Nursing Practice (2; S & Su)
90 clinical hours. Two semester hours credit. Co-requisite: NUR
420. The nursing process is used to assess care for aggregates and communities
in a variety of clinical settings with a focus on health promotion and disease
prevention. The diverse role of the community health nurse in collaboration with
interdisciplinary health care teams is emphasized.
NUR 422WI. Nursing Leadership & Management (3; S
& Su)
Three hours per week. Co-requisite: NUR 420. Theories and
concepts related to leadership and management are discussed. Focuses on
contemporary professional and societal issues that influence nursing in a
continuously changing health care environment. Analyzes techniques of problem
solving, conflict resolution, and delegation as related to clinical practice.
Nursing care delivery systems are examined.
NUR 423. Nursing Synthesis (5; S & Su)
225 clinical
hours. Five semester hours credit. Prerequisite: All nursing and non-nursing
required courses. This course provides the opportunity to demonstrate
achievement of program outcomes. Emphasis is placed on self-directed learning
and evaluation in selected clinical areas under the supervision of nursing
faculty and clinical nurse preceptors.
NUR 424. Selected Topics in Nursing (var.)
Variable
hours. Prerequisite: Permission of nursing faculty. May be repeated for
different topics. Focus may be on area relevant to the profession of nursing.
Content will depend on student demand and faculty interest.
NUR 428. Omega Strategies (2)
Two semester hours credit.
Theories and strategies related to concepts of care at the end of life are
presented. The emphasis is on the nurse as a member of an interdisciplinary team
and the need for attention to the cultural factors influencing care at the end
of life. There is currently a wide gap between the reality of end of life care,
and the kind of care each would seek. This course is a guide to prepare nurses
to be competent and compassionate professionals who can lead a transformation in
care at the end of life.
NUR 430. Complementary and Alternative Approaches in Nursing
(3)
Three semester hours credit. Prerequisite NUR 332. This course
provides an introduction to evidenced-based complementary and alternative
approaches. The goal is to provide the student with knowledge and experience of
mind/body self-healing skills, multi-ethnic alternative medicine theories,
practice environments and interventions that can be integrated into nursing
and/or the nurse's personal lifestyle. The philosophical assumptions of
complementary and alternative approaches will be examined through the
application of critical thinking. Students will become familiar with current
evidenced-based peer-reviewed literature. Controversial modalities will be
critically examined to understand how these modalities improve health and
well-being.
NUR 432. Music in Nursing (3)
Three semester hours
credit. Prerequisite NUR 332. Nursing elective course introduces the theory and
practice of music as a nursing intervention. Emphasis is placed on the concept
of energy and its influence on the autonomic nervous system continum as it
relates to learning, health, and human growth. The course includes exploration
of theory and experimental learning opportunities as well as application of
course principles.
NUR 440. Critical Care Nursing Theory for the Experienced Nurse
(3)
Three semester hours credit. Co-requisite: NUR 412. Theories
and concepts related to acute, complex physiological health alterations are
presented and discussed. Effective decision-making and communication are
emphasized in the adaptation of clients to life-threatening and acute health
alterations within a rapidly changing health care environment. Legal and ethical
dilemmas are examined as experienced nurses explore the professional nursing
role in critical care.
NUR 450SI. Community Health Nursing Theory for the Experienced Nurse
(3)
Three semester hours credit. Co-requisite: NUR 451. Theories
and concepts from nursing, liberal arts and sciences, and public health are
presented and discussed. Focuses on the professional nursing role in health
promotion and disease prevention for select populations. Explores the influence
of culture on health care practices. Provides the experienced nurse the
opportunity to demonstrate critical thinking and collaborative communication
through community assessment.
NUR 451. Community Health Nursing Practice for the Experienced Nurse
(3)
135 clinical hours per week. Co-requisite: NUR 450. Provides
opportunities for experienced nurses to apply concepts presented in NUR 450 in
providing care for individuals, families, and groups across the life span in
home and community settings. Focuses on primary, secondary, and tertiary levels
of prevention. Emphasis is on judicious decision-making and collaboration in the
diverse role of the community health nurse.
NUR 452WI. Nursing Leadership and Healthcare Policy
(3)
Three semester hours credit. Prerequisite: NUR 354WI
Evidence-Based Nursing. This course provides the practicing nurse with theory
and concepts needed to successfully assume leadership and management positions
in the healthcare environment. Special consideraton will be given to the
changing dynamics of the heatlhcare system. Concepts of quality and safety in
healthcare will be explored. Legal and ethical issues in healthcare will also be
examined.
NUR 453. Community Focused Professional Nursing (4)
Four
semester hours credit. Prerequisite: NUR 354WI Evidence-Based Nursing. This
course introduces concepts of epidemiology, core public health values, levels of
prevention, and theoretical and practical information for assessing, planning,
implementing, and evaluating programs to preserve, promote, and protect the
health of communities. The liberal arts and sciences provide the foundation for
understanding communtity focused nursing processes and roles.
NUR 454. A Conceptual Approach to Pathophysiology for Nurses
(3)
Three semester hours credit. Prerequisite: NUR 354WI
Evidence-Based Nursing. Pathophysiological concepts related to disease and
common health problems are presented. Emphasis is placed on normal physiologic
functioning and changes that occur with disease. Interrelationships among
concepts are explored as well as local and systemic manifestations of common
disorders. Students will critically analyze pathophysiological processes and
related medical and nursing management for specific health problems of
individuals across the lifespan.
NUR 455. Advanced Acute Care Concepts (3)
Three semester
hours credit. Prerequisite: NUR 454 Evidence-Based Nursing. Concepts related to
acute and critical alterations of health of individuals requiring intensive care
treatment will be covered within the framework of the nursing process. Students
will critically analyze acute care concepts related to nursing mangement of
specific health problems for individuals across the lifespan.
NUR 456. Application of Professional Nursing Concepts
(4)
Four semester hours credit. Prerequisite: All other courses
required in the RN-BSN curriculum. In this course students will apply the
concepts and skills acquired in the BSN program to demonstrate growth as a
competent, caring, professional nurse. The student will demonstrate scholarly
inquiry, clinical excllence, leadership, and health and education technology
through a professional project. A portfolio of activities completed in the
RN-BSN program will be used to demonstrate meeting program outcomes.
NUR 461. Professional Nursing Synthesis for the Experienced Nurse (4)
180 clinical hours. Provides the opportunity for experienced nurses
to demonstrate fulfillment of program outcomes. Emphasis is placed on
self-directed learning and evaluation in selected clinical areas under the
supervision of nursing faculty and clinical nurse preceptors.
NUR 462WI. Nursing Leadership & Management in Professional
Practice (3)
Three semester hours credit. Prerequisite: permission
of nursing faculty. Theories and concepts related to leadership and management
skills are applied to the role of the professional nurse in a continuously
changing health care environment. Focuses on contemporary professional and
societal issues that influence nursing practice. Analyzes techniques of problem
solving, conflict resolution, and delegation as related to clinical practice.
Nursing care delivery systems are explored.
NUR 487/488. Independent Study (var.)
NUR 490. Nursing Internship (var. 1-3; Su)
NUR 501. Advanced Health Assessment (3)
Two hours per
week theory. Three hours per week clinical application. Prerequisite: Admission
to the graduate nursing program or permission of nursing faculty. The purpose of
this course is to introduce students to concepts related to advanced nursing
physical assessment of individuals and families. Emphasis is placed on gathering
subjective and objective data to develop differential diagnosis for clients
across the lifespan. Ethical and cultural factors are considered in developing
plans of care. The student has an opportunity to apply the course concepts in
clinical practice.
NUR 502. Advanced Pathophysiology (3)
Three hours per
week. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate nursing program or permission of
nursing faculty. Advanced theories and concepts of normal and abnormal
pathophysiological responses of the body are presented. Pathological
alterations in health at the cellular and systems level, across the lifespan,
are emphasized. Focus is placed on theories, principles and current research of
pathophysiology applicable to advanced nursing clinical practice. Students are
expected to demonstrate the ability to integrate and synthesize knowledge
through written assignments and engaged learning activities in classroom and
online environments
NUR 503. Adult Health Promotion and Disease Management (3)
Two hours per week theory/three hours per week clinical application The
focus of the course is advanced nursing practice throughout the adult
lifespan. Emphasis is on assessment, health promotion, diagnosis and management
of acute and chronic adult and geriatric health issues. The course includes
assessment and management of emergent conditions in this population. The student
has an opportunity to apply the course concepts in clinical practice.
NUR 504. Advanced Pharmacology (3)
Three hours per week.
Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate nursing program or permission of nursing
faculty. Advanced pharmacological concepts related to actions, side effects and
adverse reactions to medications are covered. Advanced nursing practice related
to prescribing medications in clinical practice are covered. Legal and ethical
responsibilities related to prescribing medications will be addressed.
NUR 506. Nursing Leadership & Health Policy (3)
Three semester hours credit. The purpose of this course is to
develop a comprehensive knowledge of how health policy is formulated, how to
affect this process, and how it impacts clinical practice and health care
delivery. Ethical decision-making related to health policy will be addressed.
Professional role development related to leadership in advanced practice will be
emphasized.
NUR 507. Emergency Nurse Practitioner I (3)
Two hours
per week theory. Three hours per week clinical application. Prerequisite: NUR
501, 502 and 504. Co-requisite NUR 503. The focus of this course is on the
advanced practice nursing role in emergent and urgent care settings. Advanced
nursing practice concepts related to diagnostic interpretation of clinical data
and management of adult emergent conditions will be incorporated. Content
includes but is not limited to interpretation of 12 lead electrocardiograms,
radiographic images and laboratory data. The student has an opportunity to apply
the course concepts in clinical practice.
NUR 509. Pediatric Health Promotion and Disease Management
(3)
Two hours per week theory. Three hours per week clinical
application. Prerequisite : NUR 501, 502, 503, 504 and 507. The focus of the
course is advanced nursing practice from birth to early adulthood. Emphasis is
on assessment, health promotion, diagnosis and management of acute and chronic
pediatric health issues. The course includes assessment and management of
emergent pediatric conditions. The student has an opportunity to apply the
course concepts in clinical practice.
NUR 510. Nursing Theory and Research I (3)
Three
semester hours credit. The purpose of this course is to develop a comprehensive
knowledge about how nursing theories are formulated and their relationship to
nursing research. Principles of theory development are applied toward critiquing
theory from nursing and related fields. Students develop an integrated
literature review and research framework on a topic of interest based on a
critical examination of research literature and theories from nursing and
related fields.
NUR 511. Advanced Community Health (3)
Three hours per
week theory. Prerequisite: Permission of nursing faculty. The purpose of this
course is to explore factors that influence global public health.
Epidemiological, sociopolitical, and cultural influences on the health and
wellness of populations are investigated. The role of the Advanced Practice
Nurse in population –based healthcare and public policy development is
explored.
NUR 513. Emergency Nurse Practitioner II (3)
Two hours
per week theory/three hours per week clinical application Prerequisite: NUR
501, 502, 503, 504, and 507. Co-requisite NUR 509. This course examines ethical
and legal issues related to advanced nursing care. Advanced nursing practice
concepts related to pediatric emergent assessment, diagnosis and care are
presented. Content includes but is not limited to management of wound and
musculoskeletal injuries. The student has an opportunity to apply the course
concepts in clinical practice.
NUR 515. Women’s Health Promotion and Disease Management (3)
Two hours per week theory/three hours per week clinical application.
Prerequisite: NUR 501, 502, 503, 504, and 507. The focus of the course is
advanced nursing practice in women’s health. Emphasis is on pathophysiology,
assessment, health promotion, diagnosis and management of acute and chronic
women’s health issues across the age span. This will include assessment of her
role in the family and the community; cultural and spiritual beliefs and
incorporation of this knowledge into a mutually acceptable plan of care. The
course includes assessment and management of emergent conditions in women’s
health, both gynecological and obstetrical. The student has an opportunity to
apply the course concepts in clinical practice
NUR 517. Mental Health and Crisis Intervention (3)
Two
hours per week theory. Three hours per week clinical application. Prerequisite:
NUR 501, 502, 503, 504, and 507. The focus of the course is advanced nursing
practice in mental health across the life span. Emphasis is on assessment,
diagnosis, management and evaluation of mental health issues. Health Promotion,
nurse-patient communication, ethical and cultural issues are explored. The
course includes assessment, management and evaluation of emergent mental health
care and crisis intervention. The student has an opportunity to apply the course
concepts in clinical
practice.
NUR 520. Nursing Theory and Research II (3)
Three
semester hours credit. Prerequisite NUR 510. The focus of the course is on the
application of theory and research process in the design and implementation of a
research-based project/thesis. Critical analysis of available literature and
proposed research methods including quantitative and/or qualitative approaches
to research, sampling procedures, data collection methods and data analysis plan
are emphasized. Prepares students to use evidence-based practices in their
specialized area of professional nursing and development a proposal for a
research-based project/thesis by the end of the semester.
NUR 528. Management of Information Technology (3)
Three
semester hours credit. This course is intended to provide insight and
understanding of the increasingly important area in business of information
systems and the technology that drives those systems. It addresses the use of
information in making strategy for the health care system. The course recognizes
that information systems technology has greatly transformed the business
landscape over the past decade and continues to be cited by many health care
system leaders as critical to the future success of an individual health care
system. Students obtain an understanding of the technology and also learn how
health care system managers can leverage the technology to enhance their
company’s chances of success in the increasingly competitive environment and
global business.
NUR 530 Financial Management of Nursing Systems
(3)
Catalog Description: This course will focus on concepts related
to financial management of patient care delivery. Topics include budgeting,
staffing, forecasting and marketing and their impact on patient care decisions.
Students will integrate knowledge and skills to design methods to manage
financial resources and develop strategic plans in health care
organizations.
NUR 531 Human Resource Management in Health Care
(3)
Catalog Description: Students will critique and analyze various
aspects of human resource management in health care facilities. Included in
this analysis are managing employees (hiring, counseling and terminating), and
the training of staff. Issues involved in compensation and benefits will be
analyzed. Topics will include discussion of applicable labor laws and nursing
licensure issues.
NUR 532 Nursing Leadership and the Healthcare
System (3)
Catalog Description: Students
will explore and analyze the role of the nurse leader as it relates to the
healthcare system. Included in this analysis is the delivery of safe, effective,
and efficient patient care. Topics will include the healthcare environment,
federal and state laws/regulations, and oversight of the magnet status journey.
NUR 533 Quality and Safety in
Healthcare (3)
Catalog Description: Students will examine and
analyze quality management and safety for system effectiveness to improve the
outcomes of healthcare. Topics will include quality improvement efforts,
research and ethical issues, basic safety design principles, and national
patient safety resources.
NUR 536. Nursing Topical
Electives (3) (var.)
Three hours per week. Variable. Taught or
co-taught in the School of Education, Davis College of Business or School of
Nursing. May be repeated for different topics In the semesters in which they are
offered, topical electives will cover a variety of subject matter as deemed
appropriate by the graduate faculty to augment the graduate curriculum in
nursing.
NUR 548. Curriculum Development in Nursing (3)
Three
semester hours credit. Prerequisite: Permission of nursing faculty. The course
applies concepts basic to the educational process in Nursing Practice. Emphasis
is on the science of teaching/learning that includes theories and
characteristics of active learning, whole brain learning, and engaged learning.
The art of teaching includes theories of curriculum design and process, creation
of functional objectives and effective instructional methods. The technology of
education includes implementation of clinical teaching, evaluation of
educational resources and the measurement of educational outcomes.
NUR 550. Research-Based Project/Thesis (3)
Three semester
hours credit. Prerequisites: Completion of NUR 510 and NUR 520. The course is
Pass/Fail. Student will choose either a research-based project or thesis in
their area of interest. The purpose of the research-based project/thesis is to
operationalize theoretical principles in the investigation of a significant
nursing problem within the graduate’s specialty area of practice. Major emphasis
of the course is to implement proposed research methodology, analyze and
interpret data, and make recommendations for the development of evidence based
nursing practice. The project/thesis facilitates in the integration of concepts
and research principles learned throughout the educational experience.
NUR 551. Advanced Role Practicum (3-4)
One hour per week
theory. Nine practicum hours per week for the nurse educator, administration,
and leadership cognate. Twenty-four hours per week clinical application for the
advanced nursing practice track. Prerequisite for FNP and FNP/ENP: NUR 501, 502,
503, 504, 507, 509, 513 and 515. The purpose of the practicum experience is to
operationalize theoretical principles within the graduate’s specialty area of
practice. The practicum focuses on the synthesis and integration of concepts
learned throughout the educational experience. Content regarding professional
role development, advanced practice roles and relationships, and regulatory
requirements for advanced practice are included. Effective participation in
multidisciplinary, partnership, and team relationships is an expected outcome.
Professional advocacy, assertiveness and leadership in the specialty role are
necessary for successful completion.
NUR 560. Research-Based Project/Thesis Continuous Enrollment (1)
Prerequisite NUR 550. This course is Pass/Fail. May be repeated for
credit. Students must enroll in NUR 560 each subsequent semester until the
completion of the research-based project/thesis. Faculty will periodically
review individual student’s progress in meeting course goals and completing the
project/thesis. Upon completion of the project/thesis, faculty will approve the
final paper and arrange for final paper presentation sessions. Students are
expected to complete all objectives for NUR 550 and finalize their projects for
committee approval prior to their presentations.
NUR 600 Organizational Theory, Health Care Management and Finance
(3)
The organization and financial structure of health care delivery
systems will be examined. The course will emphasize theories and research as
well as the principles of financial and organizational management for health
care organizations. Students will be introduced to healthcare economics with a
focus on the elements of practice management including concepts of cost,
budgeting, reimbursement, marketing and productivity.
NUR 610 Information Systems & Technology of Advanced Practice
(3)
The current state of affairs in healthcare regarding information
systems and technology affecting patients and nurses will be examined. Students
will integrate knowledge and skills necessary to correctly utilize information
systems and technology and to lead information systems and technology teams
through transitions in order to improve and transform healthcare. Computerized
programs and software relevant to advanced nursing practice will be explored
NUR 620 Advanced Diagnostic Reasoning and Treatment II
(3)
Advanced diagnostic and treatment modalities used to solve
highly complex clinical situations are explored. Students will refine their
clinical judgment by advancing assessment skills, exploring advanced diagnostic
test and evaluating treatments for complex disease processes.
NUR 630 Epidemiology and Biostatistics (3)
The study of
epidemiology as a body of knowledge and a method for analyzing health problems
of individuals and populations will be examined. The student will learn how the
concepts of epidemiology are used to measure and describe the health of
populations and the natural history of diseases. The study of biostatistics
includes the application of statistical concepts and analytical methods to data
encountered in biotechnology and biomedical sciences.
NUR 640
Clinical Manifestations of Disease Processes and Emerging Therapies
(3)
Physiologic adaptation to complex disease processes and emerging
therapies will be examined. Students will utilize their existing knowledge of
anatomy, physiology, chemistry, microbiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology
to explore new discoveries in genetics and genomics. The evolution of clinical
genetic theory and the human genome project will be discussed and students will
explain principles of genetic counseling pertaining to risk factors for chronic
diseases.
NUR 650 Theory Application in Advanced Practice Nursing
(3)
The development of multidisciplinary theories and models
relevant to advanced nursing practice, and the philosophical underpinnings and
implications will be analyzed. Students will synthesize and apply translational
theories and models to advance nursing practice. Students will examine the
impact of translational research findings into practice at the individual,
family, system, and population level.
NUR 660 Ethics in Clinical Practice (3)
Ethical theories
and principles will be analyzed and applied to complex nursing issues. Students
will examine professional values, moral obligations and sound ethical decision
making to resolve dilemmas faced in advanced clinical nursing practice.
NUR 670 Leadership and Health Policy (3)
Sociopolitical
and economic trends affecting advanced clinical nursing practice and health care
policy will be analyzed. Students will apply effective methods to improve health
outcomes and quality of care with a special emphasis placed upon reducing health
disparities in vulnerable populations. Various leadership theories, applicable
to complex healthcare issues will be deconstructed.
NUR 700 Nursing Theory and Research III
(3)
Prerequisites: NUR 600, NUR 610, NUR 620, NUR 630, NUR 640, NUR
650, NUR 660,NUR 670. Concepts necessary to analyze interdisciplinary clinical
research will be examined. Clinical research methods, ethical considerations,
data analysis, and the integration of findings are emphasized. Students will
evaluate existing clinical research, identify gaps in the literature and
translate advances in knowledge into clinical practice.
NUR 710 Clinical Practice Project I (Design,
3)
Prerequisites: NUR 600, NUR 610, NUR 620, NUR 630, NUR 640, NUR
650, NUR 660,NUR 670This course is the first course in a three course series
that synthesizes existing literature from nursing and other disciplines into an
evidence based project designed to improve outcomes in an area of specialized
advanced nursing practice. Students will review the existing literature and
design the project in this course.
NUR 711 Clinical Residency I (1-4)
Prerequisites: NUR
600, NUR 610, NUR 620, NUR 630, NUR 640, NUR 650, NUR 660,NUR 670 . Each credit
hour represents 90 clinical practice hours. Students may register for 1-4 hours
to complete the 1,000 required hours of supervised clinical experience . This
course is the first course in a series of clinical residencies. Students will
synthesize and integrate knowledge from doctoral coursework to apply concepts of
advanced practice skills in clinical practice settings. Students will utilize
leadership abilities and work with an interdisciplinary team to improve quality
of care while addressing the multi-dimensional needs of clients/populations in
advanced practice nursing care.
NUR 720 Clinical Practice Project II ( Implement,
3)
Prerequisites: NUR 600, NUR 610, NUR 620, NUR 630, NUR 640, NUR
650, NUR 660,NUR 670, NUR 710 This course is the second course in a three course
series that synthesizes existing literature from nursing and other disciplines
into an evidence based project designed to improve outcomes in an area of
specialized advanced nursing practice. Students will implement the project they
designed in the first course.
NUR 721 Clinical Residency II (1-4)
Prerequisites: NUR
600, NUR 610, NUR 620, NUR 630, NUR 640, NUR 650, NUR 660,NUR 670Each credit
hour represents 90 clinical practice hours. Students may register for 1-4 hours
to complete the 1,000 required hours of supervised clinical experience. This
course is the second course in a series of clinical residencies. Students will
synthesize and integrate knowledge from doctoral coursework to apply concepts of
advanced practice skills in clinical practice settings. Students will utilize
leadership abilities and work with an interdisciplinary team to improve quality
of care while addressing the multi-dimensional needs of clients/populations in
advanced practice nursing care.
NUR 730 Clinical Practice Project III ( Evaluate and Disseminate,
3)
Prerequisites: NUR 600, NUR 610, NUR 620, NUR 630, NUR 640, NUR
650, NUR 660,NUR 670, NUR 710, NUR 720. This course is the final course in a
three course series that synthesizes existing literature from nursing and other
disciplines into an evidence based project designed to improve outcomes in an
area of specialized advanced nursing practice. Students will evaluate the
results of their project and disseminate the findings in this course.
NUR 731 Clinical Residency III (1-4)
Prerequisites: NUR
600, NUR 610, NUR 620, NUR 630, NUR 640, NUR 650, NUR 660,NUR 670. Each credit
hour represents 90 clinical practice hours. Students may register for 1-4 hours
to complete the 1,000 required hours of supervised clinical experience This
course is an elective third course in a series clinical residencies. Students
will synthesize and integrate knowledge from doctoral coursework to apply
concepts of advanced practice skills in clinical practice settings. Students
will utilize leadership abilities to improve quality of care while addressing
the multi-dimensional needs of clients/populations in advanced practice nursing
care.
NUR 740- optional continuous enrollment Clinical Practice Project
(1)
Prerequisites: NUR 600, NUR 610, NUR 620, NUR 630, NUR 640, NUR
650, NUR 660,NUR 670. Prerequisite NUR 730. This course is Pass/Fail. May be
repeated for credit. Students must enroll in NUR 740 each subsequent semester
until the completion of the Clinical Practice Project. Faculty will periodically
review individual student’s progress in meeting course goals and completing the
Clinical Practice Project. Upon completion of the Clinical Practice Project,
faculty will approve the Clinical Practice Project for final paper presentation
and dissemination.. Students are expected to complete all objectives for NUR 730
and finalize their projects for committee approval prior to their presentation
or dissemination.
NUR 741 optional continuous enrollment for Clinical Residency
(1)
Prerequisite NUR 731. This course is Pass/Fail. May be repeated
for credit. Students must enroll in NUR 741 each subsequent semester until the
completion of the clinical residency hours. Faculty will periodically review
individual student’s progress in meeting course goals and completing the
residency. Upon completion of the residency, faculty will evaluate the clinical
portfolio for final acceptance.
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