MSN in Innovation and Intra/Entrepreneurship in Advanced Nursing Practice Concentration
About the Program
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN): 46.0 quarter credits
The MSN in Innovation and Intra/Entrepreneurship in Advanced Nursing Practice is designed for the graduate nursing student who seeks to re-invent and innovate nursing practice in a variety of roles: as clinician, educator, administrator, clinical scientist, or in the business of healthcare. The program emphasizes entrepreneurial and curriculum flexibility and includes a substantive capstone project that demonstrates innovation and the extension of the creative boundaries in nursing education, nursing administration, and nursing practice.
Additional Information
For more information about this program, contact:
Mr. Redian Furxhiu
fr53@drexel.ed
215.762.3999
For information about the online delivery format of this program, visit the Drexel University Online MSN Innovation and Intra/Entrepreneurship in Advanced Nursing Practice web page.
Degree Requirements
| MSN Core Courses | ||
| INFO 526 | Information, Innovation & Technology in Advanced Nursing Practice | 3.0 |
| NURS 500 | Confronting Issues in Contemporary Health Care Environments | 3.0 |
| NURS 502 | Advanced Ethical Decision Making in Health Care | 3.0 |
| NURS 527 | Evidence Based Approaches to Practice | 3.0 |
| RSCH 519 | Introduction to Biostatistics | 3.0 |
| RSCH 523 | Methods for Health Research | 3.0 |
| Required Track Courses | ||
| NURS 564 | The Business of Healthcare | 3.0 |
| NURS 586 | Innovation in Advanced Nursing Practice: Theory and Application | 3.0 |
| NURS 587 | Case Studies in Intra/Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Nursing | 3.0 |
| NURS 588 | The Nurse as Intra/Entrepreneur and Consultant | 3.0 |
| Practicum/Capstone Projects | ||
| NURS 636 | Capstone Project I | 3.0 |
| NURS 637 | Capstone Project II | 3.0 |
| NURS 638 | Capstone Project III | 3.0 |
| Professional Seminar | ||
| NURS 669 | Professional Seminar for Advance Practice Nurses | 1.0 |
| Electives (by advisement with track coordinator) | 6.0 | |
| Total Credits | 46.0 | |
Courses
NURS 500 Confronting Issues in Contemporary Health Care Environments 3.0 Credits
Confronting Issues in Contemporary Health Care Environments examines Health care policy and policies in terms of contemporary issues related to advanced practice nursing, health care access, quality and cost. The focus of this course is the critical analysis of health policy and legal issues.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NURS.
NURS 501 Dimensions of Human Sexuality in Health & Illness 3.0 Credits
This course explores the multiple dimensions of sexual expression as one of the central elements of human experience. Using a developmental framework, students explore physiological, psychological and social facets of human sexuality in the context of health and illness. The course will assist health care clinicians to address sexuality as an aspect of holistic care of clients. Students should be aware that course materials may be sexually explicit and the course may involve topics that are controversial in nature.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NURS and classification is Junior.
Cannot enroll if classification is Freshman or Junior or Pre-Junior or Sophomore
NURS 502 Advanced Ethical Decision Making in Health Care 3.0 Credits
This is a course for masters students who have already had some experience in ethical decision making, both academically in the classroom and in practice. This course will take an interdisciplinary focus, as ethical decision making at this level rarely ever is the decision of a single discipline. A variety of ethical topics will be analyzed from various perspectives and depths in an effort to more broadly and more profoundly address the moral difficulties that the advanced practice practitioner in an interdisciplinary environment is likely to encounter.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NURS.
NURS 503 Basic Principles of Nurse Anesthesia 3.0 Credits
This course is designed to provide the theoretical knowledge of basic equipment utilized in the routine care of the surgical patient. The objectives of this course are geared toward immediate application of the acquired anesthesia knowledge in the clinical setting.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NUAN.
NURS 504 Overview of Nurse Anesthesia 3.0 Credits
This course is designed to provide an overview of nurse anesthesia principles and basic anesthesia skills utilized in the routine care of the surgical patient. The lecture content is reinforced in the simulation lab experience. The objectives of this course are geared toward immediate application of the acquired knowledge in the simulated laboratory experience and for integration in the clinical setting.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NUAN.
NURS 505 Chemistry and Physics 3.0 Credits
Nurse anesthesia students examine physical phenomena relevant to anesthesia and anesthesia equipment. Basic organic chemistry, chemistry of drugs and specific technologies will be discussed.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NUAN.
Prerequisites: NURS 503 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 504 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 549 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 506 Health Policy 4.0 Credits
The purpose of this course is to enhance the graduate student's ability to examine and evaluate social policy and its impact on health policy, health status and systems, delivery of care and on nursing practice, education and research.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
NURS 507 Nurse Anesthesia Pharmacology I 3.0 Credits
This course will provide an overview and in-depth analysis of general principles and concepts related to pharmacology of anesthetic agents used in clinical practice. Perioperative fluid management and blood components, an overview of general pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics principles, pharmacologic mechanism of action, effects on organ systems and considerations related to age and pathophysiological conditions will be explored.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NUAN.
Prerequisites: NURS 503 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 504 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 549 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 508 Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Practicum I 1.0 Credit
Clinical Practicum courses are designed to enable the student to apply and integrate the knowledge gained in pre and co-requisite courses to learn the skills to safely administer anesthesia to patients undergoing a wide variety of surgical or diagnostic procedures. These clinical practicums build on the student's previous anesthesia experiences each quarter.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NUAN.
Prerequisites: NURS 503 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 504 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 549 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 526 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 509 Health Promotion 4.0 Credits
This course addresses the health of individuals and populations from a systems perspective. Students investigate leading causes of illness and injury, develop and evaluate a multi-level intervention model. Focus is on the Health People 2010. Concepts and tools of continuous improvement are utilized.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
NURS 510 Advanced Principles of Nurse Anesthesia I 3.0 Credits
This course builds on the foundation learned in prerequisite courses. Emphasis is on the development of advanced knowledge of the respiratory system and cardiovascular systems. A comprehensive study of the physiology, pathophysiology and the relationship to patient management is the focus of the course.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NUAN.
Prerequisites: NURS 520 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 505 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 507 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 508 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 511 Nurse Anesthesia Pharmacology II 3.0 Credits
This course will provide a continued in-depth analysis of general principles and concepts related to pharmacology of anesthetic agents used in clinical practice. The objective of this course are geared toward immediate application of the acquired knowledge for integration in the clinical setting. Additional drugs will be presented.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NUAN.
Prerequisites: NURS 507 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 512 Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Practicum II 1.0 Credit
Clinical Practicum II will provide the opportunity for the novice student to participate in the anesthesia management of healthy patients undergoing uncomplicated surgical and/or diagnostic procedures.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NUAN.
Prerequisites: NURS 505 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 507 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 508 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 520 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 513 Research and Theory I 4.0 Credits
The course is designed to provide professional graduate students with the skills necessary to evaluate the relationship between practice and published research. The course content includes an overview of research concepts, ethics in research, literature reviews, quantitative and qualitative research designs, research methods, and data analysis.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
NURS 514 Leadership in Nursing 3.0 Credits
This course addresses key concepts and skills required of nurses in today's health care climate, including the ability to analyze situations from a systems perspective, identity and attend to the context in which information is given and perceived, and to enhance interactions by clarifying communication.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
NURS 515 Advanced Principles of Nurse Anesthesia II 3.0 Credits
This course extends the knowledge learned in basic principles. During this quarter, students learn anesthetic management principles for regional anesthesia, orthopedic surgery, renal patients, morbidly obese patients and pediatrics. Important concepts include anatomical, physiological and pathophysiological, and pharmacological principles.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NUAN.
Prerequisites: NURS 510 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 511 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 512 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 521 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 516 Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Practicum III 2.0 Credits
Clinical Practicum III will provide the student the opportunity to administer anesthesia to patients schedule for more complex surgical procedures and who may also exhibit significant pathophysiology. Students will begin to analyze the patient's physiological response to intra-operative surgical events and adjust the anesthetic and regional anesthesia.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NUAN.
Prerequisites: NURS 521 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 510 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 511 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 512 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 517 Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Practicum IV 3.0 Credits
Clinical practicum IV will provide the student the opportunity to administer anesthesia to patients scheduled for more complex surgical procedures and who may also exhibit significant pathophysiology. Students will begin to analyze the patient's physiological response to intra-operative surgical events and adjust the anesthetic and regional anesthesia.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NUAN.
Prerequisites: NURS 515 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 516 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 522 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 518 Advanced Principles of Nurse Anesthesia III 3.0 Credits
The content presented will enable the student to incorporate previous learned knowledge of physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and patient management into the care of subspecialty populations with more complex medical problems. The anesthesia management of the pregnant, cardiothoracic, neurosurgical and bum patient will be presented.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NUAN.
Prerequisites: NURS 515 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 516 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 522 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 519 Forensic Science Foundations 3.0 Credits
This course examines the defining characteristics of offender behavior including the importance of obtaining complete victim histories, investigation of a motive and suspects as it relates to healthcare and practice. Investigative and therapeutic factors and approaches including examination of environment, place, time and crime scene indicators will be explored.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 2 times for 6 credits
NURS 520 Advanced Physiology 3.0 Credits
This course presents the essentials of organ system function in humans, with an emphasis on the integration of neural and hormonal mechanisms in the control of organ system function. This course is limited to students in the Nursing Anesthesia Program of the College of Nursing and Health Professions.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NUAN.
NURS 521 Advanced Pathophysiology I 3.0 Credits
A detailed discussion of the disturbances of normal function and basic mechanisms involved in the diseases of the major organ systems and the general aspects of the common human pathophysiological conditions and syndromes. This course includes general pathological processes that are specific to the cardiovascular system.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: NURS 520
NURS 522 Advanced Pathophysiology II 3.0 Credits
A detailed discussion of the disturbances of normal function and basic mechanisms involved in diseases of the major organ systems and the general aspects of the common human pathophysiological conditions and syndromes. This course includes respiratory, renal, digestive, hepatobiliary and pancreatic pathophysiology.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: NURS 521
NURS 523 Advanced Pathophysiology III 3.0 Credits
A detailed discussion of the disturbances of normal function and basic mechanisms involved in diseases of the major organ systems and the general aspects of the common human pathophysiological conditions and syndromes. This course includes the endocrine, reproductive, sensory/motor pathways, pain pathways, neuromuscular, neurological, and skeletal pathophysiology.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: NURS 522 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 524 Analysis and Application of Forensic Trends and Issues 3.0 Credits
This course requires synthesis of information gathered from previous core courses with application to actual forensic case studies from a healthcare perspective. Students will analyze characteristics of offender behavior, victim histories and trajectories, investigative factors and related approaches are based on integration of theory and research with translation and application to forensic practice within their discipline.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 2 times for 6 credits
Prerequisites: NURS 509 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 519 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 506 [Min Grade: B]
NURS 525 Advanced Physiology 4.0 Credits
This course builds on the student's knowledge of anatomy and physiology, emphasizing the complex nature of bodily function from the molecular to the systems level. The focus is on integrating the individual functions of all the body's cells into a total functional whole.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: NURS 339 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 526 Information, Innovation & Technology in Advanced Nursing Practice 3.0 Credits
This course is designed to provide an in-depth introduction to information systems and technologies that support practice and improve patient care and outcomes. Students develop an understanding of relationships between patient care and information and data issues involved in clinical practice in addition to examining informatics issues within complex healthcare systems.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NURS.
NURS 527 Evidence Based Approaches to Practice 3.0 Credits
This course focuses on using research to guide evidence-based practice. Communication, collaboration, and decision making skills from a multidisciplinary approach essential to collect, evaluate, and apply research to practice will be emphasized. During this course the student will learn to (1) conduct efficient, thorough searches of the research literature; (2) evaluate the quality of a body of research through an appraisal of design, methodology, and data analysis; (3) summarize the findings from an overall body of research; and (4) apply research evidence to issues of current nursing practice.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NURS.
Prerequisites: RSCH 519 [Min Grade: C] and RSCH 523 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 528 Victimology – Contemporary Trend 3.0 Credits
This course examines the wide range of victimization experiences from the perspective of the crime victim, the offender, families, and the healthcare community. Basic tenets of assessment and intervention with victims and survivors are explored. Emphasis will focus on understanding the etiologic and motivation issues as well as response patterns to victimization and perpetration dynamics from a healthcare provider perspective.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 2 times for 6 credits
NURS 530 Anesthesia Seminar 1.0 Credit
This seminar will integrate the academic and practical knowledge the student has acquired in the nurse anesthesia curriculum. Students will work independently with a faculty advisor to develop a State of the Science Paper on a topic relevant to anesthesia practice. Students are required to perform a comprehensive review of the literature, provide an educational hand-out to their colleagues and present the information using multimedia approaches.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NUAN.
Prerequisites: NURS 515 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 516 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 522 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 531 Epidemiology in Action: Tracking Health & Disease 3.0 Credits
Assists students to examine and actualize the processes for development and measurement of outcomes in health care in the context of evidence-based practice. Explores epidemiologic theories and models to promote understanding of risks and disease pathogenesis. Examines the dynamic balance between health and illness. Understanding of health assessment, risk identification and outcomes measurement is emphasized.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: RSCH 519 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 532 Evaluation of Health Outcomes 3.0 Credits
Examines standard models for evaluation of health outcomes for clients. Clinical interventions and outcomes for specific populations will be explored from the client, provider, and payer perspective, using selected methodological and evaluative approaches. The impact of health care, disease management and outcomes will be examined in relation to public policy and legislation. Key steps in measuring clinical outcomes are explored in developing an analysis plan for a selected clinical population.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: RSCH 519 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 533 Forensic Mental Health 3.0 Credits
This course examines the various foundations of offender behavior including theory, research and motivational models. Basic tenets of assessment and intervention with offenders will be examined from a healthcare perspective.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 2 times for 6 credits
NURS 548 Advanced Pathophysiology 3.0 Credits
Building on a foundation of normal physiology, students are exposed to the major disturbances of normal function and the basic mechanisms involved in disease of the major organ systems. The course includes discussion of the general aspects of the common human pathophysiological conditions and syndromes.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
NURS 549 Advanced Pharmacology 3.0 Credits
This course is designed to build on prior pharmacologic study of actions and effects of drugs on the human system across the life span. Students will study pharmacologic mechanisms of action, effects on organ systems, routes of administration, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic uses, considerations related to age and physiologic state, adverse reactions, contraindications, and drop interactions.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
NURS 550 Advanced Physical Assessment & Diagnostic Reasoning Across the Lifespan 4.0 Credits
This Course is designed to introduce the experienced clinical nurse to diagnostic reasoning, advanced clinical history takin, and physical assessment for individuals/families across the life span. Course content focuses on the concepts, theory and pracitce related to obtaining comprehensive health histories for patients of all ages and states of health.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: NURS 500 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 502 [Min Grade: C] and RSCH 519 [Min Grade: C] and INFO 526 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 527 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 548 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 549 [Min Grade: C] and RSCH 523 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 554 Pharmacology for Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioners 3.0 Credits
This course is designed to prepare the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner student for the safe prescribing and monitoring of therapeutic agents across the spectrum of the adult/older adult patient population in acute and critical illness.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Cannot enroll if major is ACNP
Prerequisites: NURS 549 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 548 [Min Grade: B]
NURS 555 Psychopharmacology 3.0 Credits
This course presents current scientific knowledge of psychopharmacology and its application to clinical problems commonly seen in a variety of settings. The course addresses advanced concepts in neuroscience, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics and the clinical management of target psychiatric symptoms related to psychopharmacologic treatment of various psychiatric disorders.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
NURS 556 Pharmacology for Family Nurse Practitioners 3.0 Credits
This course is designed to prepare the FNP students for the safe managing and prescribing of therapeutics. Students will study pharmacologic mechanisms of action, effects on organ systems, routes of administration, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic uses, considerations related to physiologic state, adverse reactions, contraindications and drug interactions.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: NURS 548 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 549 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 557 Leadership and Stewardship in the Health Professions 3.0 Credits
Changes in the health care system are demanding practitioners with well-honed leadership skills and with a sense of stewardship. This course explores the concepts of leadership and stewardship from a historical and contemporary perspective with particular application to the health professions.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NURS.
NURS 558 Economics of Healthcare Management & Policy 3.0 Credits
Understanding the economic and financial issues that affect today's health care environment is required for the nurse providing evidence-based services to manage and compete effectively in the health care marketplace. This course will address the changing demands for health care services, quality improvement and management measures and cost containment strategies.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NURS.
NURS 559 Operations Management in Contemporary Healthcare Organizations 3.0 Credits
Ongoing demands for increased productivity, quality and service have resulted in a renewed emphasis on operational efficiency in the delivery of healthcare services and nursing care. This course will utilize clinical practice settings and case studies to examine critical issues related to restructuring patient care delivery models and clinical practice.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: NURS 557 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 560 Wicked Problems in Health Care 3.0 Credits
The term “wicked problem" originated in designing and planning literature and crept into healthcare, capturing problems such as access to care, healthcare errors, etc. this course offers a perspective on wicked healthcare problems and a framework to understand their complexity, and explores what happens in attempts to solve them.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
NURS 563 Building and Leading High Performance Healthcare Organizations 3.0 Credits
This course presents an intensive examination of the role of organizational leaders in building and leading high performance teams for maximum effectiveness. It is focused on the evolving roles of leaders as they advance from front line to higher level management positions in clinical settings.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: NURS 557 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 564 The Business of Healthcare 3.0 Credits
This course will address the basics of financial management in health care organizations including accounting, cost analysis, managing financial resources, and other management tools helpful to a nurse manager. Budget development and FTE allocation will be addressed along with federal and state regulations.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
NURS 567 Strategic Management: Power, Politics and Influence in Healthcare Systems 3.0 Credits
Nursing care is increasingly recognized as vital to the success of healthcare initiatives and organizations. This course will utilize a systems focus to analyze the "fit" and "position" of nursing within organizations. Issues related to power, politics and influence; the ethics of scarcity management systems and processes; and organizational dynamics will be examined.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: NURS 557 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 559 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 563 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 564 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 568 Practicum and Symposium in Healthcare Operations Management 3.0 Credits
This practicum provides the student an opportunity to operationalize the leadership role in appropriate agencies and facilities in conjunction with an expert nursing leader. A capstone project involving a project of interest to both the student and the organization will be initiated, to be completed in conjunction with NURS 569.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: NURS 559 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 569 Practicum and Symposium in Technology and Management of Information in Healthcare Organizations 3.0 Credits
The focus of the practicum will be on exposure to the management of information to support decision-making, communication, and strategic planning. These include systems for managing human resources, improving quality of care and tracking organizational metrics. The capstone project begun in the Operations Management Practicum (NURS 568) will be completed.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: NURS 568 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 570 Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP I: Introduction to Adult Gerontology Acute Care Medicine 5.0 Credits
This is the first course in a series of five clinical courses for the graduate student studying to become an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. This course is designed to introduce the student to the role of the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in adult acute/critical and chronic healthcare settings.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Cannot enroll if major is ACNP
Prerequisites: NURS 548 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 554 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 549 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 550 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 500 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 519 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 664 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 502 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 523 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 526 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 527 [Min Grade: B]
NURS 571 Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner II: Mgnt/Care of Patients in Acute/Crit Care Med Set 5.0 Credits
This is the second course in a series of five clinical courses for the graduate student studying to become an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. This course is designed to foster development of clinical competency and role transition in the setting of acute medicine.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is ACNP.
Prerequisites: NURS 548 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 549 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 570 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 500 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 519 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 502 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 523 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 526 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 527 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 664 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 554 [Min Grade: B]
NURS 572 Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner II: Mgnt/Care of Patients in Acute Surgical Settings 5.0 Credits
This is the third course in a series of five clinical courses for the graduate student studying to become an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. This course is designed to foster ongoing development of clinical competency and role transition in the setting of acute surgical patients.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Cannot enroll if major is ACNP
Prerequisites: NURS 548 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 526 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 527 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 523 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 549 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 570 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 571 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 664 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 554 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 500 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 519 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 502 [Min Grade: B]
NURS 573 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP IV: Management of Care of Patients in Critical Care Settings 5.0 Credits
This is the fourth course in a series of five clinical courses for the graduate student to become an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. This course is designed to foster ongoing development of clinical competency and role transition in the setting of critically ill patients.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Cannot enroll if major is ACNP
Prerequisites: NURS 548 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 549 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 570 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 571 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 572 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 500 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 519 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 502 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 523 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 526 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 527 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 664 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 554 [Min Grade: B]
NURS 575 Family Nurse Practitioner I: Primary Care of Infants, Children & Adolescents 5.0 Credits
This course is designed to introduce the FNP student to primary care of children and their family. The student will begin the critical analysis of clinical strategies and interventions in health promotion, health maintenance, disease prevention and common health problems seen primarily in pediatric populations.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NURS.
Prerequisites: RSCH 519 [Min Grade: C] and RSCH 523 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 500 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 502 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 526 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 527 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 548 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 549 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 550 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 556 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 576 Family Nurse Practitioner I: Primary Care of Adults 5.0 Credits
This course is designed to introduce the students to primary care of the adult population with a focus on well adult care and the management of acute illness. Critical analysis of clinical strategies and interventions in health promotion, health maintenance, disease prevention and common health problems seen primarily in adult populations are studied.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NURS.
Prerequisites: RSCH 519 [Min Grade: C] and RSCH 523 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 500 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 502 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 526 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 527 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 548 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 549 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 550 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 556 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 575 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 578 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 577 Family Nurse Practitioner IV: Primary Geriatric Care 5.0 Credits
This course is designed to introduce the NP student to primary care of the adult population with a focus on well adult care of the older adult with multisystem and chronic illnesses. Critical analysis of clinical strategies and interventions in health promotion, health maintenance, disease prevention and common chronic health problems seen primarily in older adult populations are studied.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NURS.
Prerequisites: RSCH 519 [Min Grade: C] and RSCH 523 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 500 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 502 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 526 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 527 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 548 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 549 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 550 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 556 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 575 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 576 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 578 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 578 Family Nurse Practitioner III: Primary Care of Women 5.0 Credits
This course is designed to introduce the FNP student to the health care of women. Critical analysis of clinical strategies and interventions in health promotion, health maintenance, disease prevention and common health problems seen primarily in female populations is studied. Emphasis is on the care of women from menarche through menopause, including the care of pregnant women.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NURS.
Prerequisites: RSCH 519 [Min Grade: C] and RSCH 523 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 500 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 502 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 526 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 527 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 548 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 549 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 550 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 556 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 575 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 579 Family Nurse Practitioner V: Integrative Practicum in Family Practice 4.0 Credits
This course is designed to assist the student to apply knowledge from all of the previous clinical courses to guide them in the transition from student to practitioner. Content will include extensive use of case management of complex problems seen in Family Practice.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NURS.
Prerequisites: RSCH 519 [Min Grade: C] and RSCH 523 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 500 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 502 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 526 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 527 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 548 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 549 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 550 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 556 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 575 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 576 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 577 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 578 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 580 Adult Acute Care NP V: Mgmt/Care of Clients in Acute, Critical Care, Medical or Surgical Settings 5.0 Credits
This is the fifth course in a series of five clinical courses for the graduate student to become an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. This course is designed to foster independent and interprofessional practice in the role of the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Cannot enroll if major is ACNP
Prerequisites: NURS 500 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 519 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 502 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 523 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 526 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 527 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 549 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 548 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 664 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 554 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 570 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 571 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 572 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 573 [Min Grade: B]
NURS 582 Foundation of Good Clinical Practice in Clinical Trials Mngmt 3.0 Credits
This foundation course in clinical research provides a comprehensive review of the fundamentals of human clinical research. It includes the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP?s), regulatory requirements and guidelines, and ethical requirements for human drug and device development in the United States.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
NURS 583 Operational Leadership in Clinical Trials Management 3.0 Credits
This course focuses intensely on the integration and application of Good Clinical Practices (GCPs) and regulatory requirements in clinical trials management, including the development of an informed consent and responsibilities of an IRB. There is a strong focus on the financial aspects of study management including developments of study budgets.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: NURS 582 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 584 Current Topics in Clinical Trials 3.0 Credits
This third course in clinical research builds on the regulatory knowledge and skills learned in the foundation courses and offers an opportunity for the student to explore current topics in clinical trials management. It focuses on the challenges of running a clinical trial including fraud, adverse event reporting and patient recruitment.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: NURS 582 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 583 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 585 Clinical Trials Research Practicum 5.0 Credits
The practicum/project provides an opportunity for the student to operationalize the clinical trials role in appropriate agencies and facilities in conjunction with an expert clinical trials researcher. Emphasis is placed on practical experience in the clinical trials research process. A capstone project will be completed in conjunction with the practicum.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: NURS 582 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 583 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 584 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 586 Innovation in Advanced Nursing Practice: Theory and Application 3.0 Credits
Explores the theoretical literature from diverse disciplines on how innovations are conceived and implemented, particularly in nursing practice, and how such innovations run their course and spawn other innovations. Professional issues, practice issues, legislative issues, certification issues, insurance issues, legal issues and ethical conflict resolution in advanced nursing practice are explored.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NURS.
NURS 587 Case Studies in Intra/Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Nursing 3.0 Credits
Using a case study model of great and bad ideas in nursing practice, education, and administration, students will explore some of the intra/entrepreneurial experiments, innovations and creative ventures in nursing, including both successes and failures. Professional issues, practice issues, legislative issues, certification issues, insurance issues, legal issues and ethical conflict resolution in advanced nursing practice are explored.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NURS.
NURS 588 The Nurse as Intra/Entrepreneur and Consultant 3.0 Credits
Using a business development model, each individual will create a business plan from vision, through action plan, to opening day. Researcher, expert and leader are presented and explored. Interpretation and application, professional issues, practice issues, legislative issues, certification issues, insurance issues, legal issues and ethical conflict resolution in advanced nursing practice are explored.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NURS.
NURS 590 Versatile Individualized Program I 3.0 Credits
The focus of the project is determined by the student and Track Coordinator. The project and related assignments will be individualized to match the student's selected area of focus. The project should contribute to the body of nursing knowledge and prepare the student to be a leader in this area of knowledge.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NURS.
Prerequisites: RSCH 519 [Min Grade: C] and RSCH 523 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 500 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 502 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 526 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 527 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 592 PMHNP1: Theoretical Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health 5.0 Credits
This course introduces conceptual models and theories related to the practice of psychiatric mental health nursing. Models of personality development and individual functioning provide a theoretical basis for understanding the development of psychopathology and the selection of appropriate therapeutic strategies.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 1 times for 5 credits
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NURS.
Prerequisites: RSCH 519 [Min Grade: B] and RSCH 523 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 548 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 549 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 550 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 555 [Min Grade: B]
NURS 593 Advanced Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Theoretical Foundations and Psychopathology II 5.0 Credits
This course focuses on assessment, diagnosis and management of common mental disorders, of schizophrenia and severe and persistent mental illness. The role of the PMHNP in various models of community mental health will be addressed. Analysis of health care systems and advocacy to improve patient/population outcomes will be discussed.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 2 times for 10 credits
Prerequisites: NURS 548 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 549 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 550 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 555 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 592 [Min Grade: C] and RSCH 519 [Min Grade: C] and RSCH 523 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 594 PMHNP III: Psychiatric Conditions in Primary Care 5.0 Credits
This course focuses on assessment, differential diagnostic process, and management of psychiatric conditions common in primary care settings such as eating disorders, anxiety, substance abuse and depression. Students will critically analyze clinical strategies and interventions in health promotion, health maintenance, and prevention of common psychiatric problems in primary care. Group therapy as a therapeutic modality will be addressed.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: NURS 548 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 549 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 550 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 555 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 592 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 593 [Min Grade: B] and RSCH 519 [Min Grade: B] and RSCH 523 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 500 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 502 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 526 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 527 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 664 [Min Grade: B]
NURS 595 PMHNP IV: Management and Mental Health Care of Special Populations 5.0 Credits
Course focuses on assessment, diagnosis and management of common psychiatric conditions in older adults, women and minorities. Issues on health disparity in mental health care in these populations are discussed. The role of advanced practice psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in consultation-liaison is addressed. Students will analyze societal, systems, legal and ethical issues which affect the advanced practice psychiatric nursing role in the delivery of care to older adults, women and minorities.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 2 times for 10 credits
Prerequisites: NURS 548 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 549 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 550 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 555 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 592 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 593 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 594 [Min Grade: B] and RSCH 519 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 523 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 500 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 502 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 526 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 527 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 664 [Min Grade: B]
NURS 596 Versatile Individual Program II 3.0 Credits
The focus of the project is determined by the student and Track Coordinator. The project and related assignments will be individualized to match the student's selected area of focus. The project should contribute to the body of nursing knowledge and prepare the student to be a leader in this area of knowledge.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NURS.
Prerequisites: RSCH 519 [Min Grade: C] and RSCH 523 [Min Grade: C] and RSCH 526 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 500 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 502 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 526 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 527 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 590 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 597 Clinical & Didactic Teaching Methods 3.0 Credits
The purpose of this course is to prepare the prospective nurse faculty with the foundational principles and skills necessary for didactic teaching in the classroom and for supervision in clinical settings. Educational theories and instructional methods will be explored to enhance learning among traditional and non-traditional student populations in differing types of programs within the higher education environment.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
NURS 598 Teaching Critical Thinking & Clinical Decision-Making in Nursing 3.0 Credits
This course is designed to prepare the prospective nurse faculty with theoretical principles, process, and instructional skills to promote critical thinking that result in appropriate clinical decision-making when interacting with student nurses in the classroom and clinical settings. Techniques for the facilitation of learning will be emphasized.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: NURS 597 [Min Grade: C] (Can be taken Concurrently)
NURS 599 Curriculum Design in Nursing Education 3.0 Credits
This course offers the student practical applications in curriculum design, including the development of a teaching/learning philosophy, mission statement, programmatic goals, learning objectives, individual courses, and teaching plans.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NURS.
Prerequisites: NURS 597 [Min Grade: C], NURS 598 [Min Grade: C] (Can be taken Concurrently)
NURS 600 Measurement & Evaluation in Nursing Education 3.0 Credits
This course offers the student practical applications in assessment of learning outcomes, systematic test construction using multiple-choice format and alternative formats, and basic test statistics. Participants will explore advantages and limitations of a wide variety of classroom and clinical testing modalities.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NURS.
Prerequisites: NURS 597 [Min Grade: C], NURS 598 [Min Grade: C] (Can be taken Concurrently)
NURS 601 Advanced Health Assessment 6.0 Credits
This course provides physical assessment didactic and lab experiences which builds upon NURS 201, Health Assessment Across the Lifespan. Students will refine the history taking and physical assessment skills necessary for advanced nursing roles. Students collect, synthesize, assess and interpret data from a variety of sources.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: NURS 506 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 509 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 513 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 611 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 602 Foundations for Clinical Nurse Leader 4.0 Credits
First of 3 CNL clinical courses in the track. Students experience point of care management of cohorts of clients with an interdisciplinary team model and from a Microsystems perspective. Integrates core and support course content into assessment, diagnosis and of health and illness conditions of adult clients. Concepts, theories, & research related to health promotion, illness management, risk identification and reduction to improve client safety are addressed. Emphasizes collaboration and interdisciplinary approach.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: NURS 500 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 502 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 527 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 531 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 532 [Min Grade: C] and RSCH 519 [Min Grade: C] and RSCH 523 [Min Grade: C] and INFO 526 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 603 Clinical Nurse Leader Capstone Immersion I 5.0 Credits
Second of 3 CNL clinical courses in the track. Students apply concepts, theories and evidence to the care of cohorts of clients with chronic illness. Emphasis is placed on utilization of technology at the point of care. Students will collaborate with other health care providers to develop and interdisciplinary approach to epidemiologically significant problems and to design, coordinate and evaluate plans of care using evidence and outcome data. Capstone project design begins in this course.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: NURS 602 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 604 Clinical Nurse Leader Capstone Immersion II 5.0 Credits
Third course of 3 CNL clinical courses in the track. Students complete and present the capstone project to health care administrators and other stakeholders. Emphasis is on utilization of technology at the point of care. Students will collaborate, negotiate and articulate evidence based approaches to develop an interdisciplinary plan for significant epidemiologically significant problems and potential problems in diverse populations. Students develop in-depth understanding and skills in care of chronically ill client cohorts.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: NURS 602 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 605 Pharmacology for Acute Care Nurse Practitioner 3.0 Credits
This course is designed to prepare the Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner student for the safe managing and prescribing of therapeutics. Students will study pharmacologic mechanisms of action, effects on organ systems, routes of administration, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic uses, considerations related to physiologic state, adverse reactions, contraindications, and drug interactions. Case studies will be used to aid students in the transition from course work to clinical practice.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: NURS 548 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 549 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 609 Forensic Mental Health 3.0 Credits
This course examines the various foundations of offender behavior including theory, research and motivational models. Basic tenets of assessment and intervention with offenders will be examined from a healthcare perspective. Public policy and practice guidelines for a variety of healthcare settings will occur vi case examples.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 2 times for 3 credits
NURS 611 Research and Theory II 4.0 Credits
This is the second course in a sequence of two required research courses in the graduate nursing program. The course builds on the foundation of a research proposal to student a problem in the student's identified areas of interest.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: NURS 513 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 613 The Role and Responsibility of the Nursing Professor 3.0 Credits
Academic policies, protocols, and legal aspects of education will be explored. Campus relationships, prospective & current student issues as well as laws affecting students will be examined. Situational events that occur in the classroom and clinical settings will be highlighted for students to research, discuss and develop a format for applying case law to student faculty issues.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: NURS 612 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 614 Technology for Nursing Education & Practice 3.0 Credits
The purpose of this course it to expand on technology skills that support the nurse educator in the virtual learning environment. This course prepares the student educator with the skills to utilize available technology for the development of on-line course work for the academic setting and program development for staff and patient education and the preparation community outreach programs.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
NURS 626 Masters Nursing Education Practicum I 3.0 Credits
First half of a 2-term sequence focusing on the role of the nurse educator in classroom and clinical settings. Includes precepted didactic and clinical teaching hours. Settings vary according to interests, goals and career objectives. NURS 627 continues the practicum sequence.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NEFR.
Prerequisites: NURS 597 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 598 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 599 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 600 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 613 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 614 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 627 Masters Nursing Education Practicum II 3.0 Credits
Second half of a 2-term sequence focusing on the role of the nurse educator in classroom and clinical settings. Includes precepted didactic and clinical teaching hours. Settings vary according to interests, goals and career objectives. NURS 626 begins the practicum sequence.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NEFR.
Prerequisites: NURS 597 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 626 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 598 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 599 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 600 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 628 Special Topics in Nursing 3.0 Credits
This course covers special topics of relevance and significance to the disciplines of nursing. This course may be repeated three times for credit as topics vary from term to term.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 3 times for 9 credits
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NURS.
NURS 629 Independent Study in Nursing 1.0-3.0 Credit
The Master's nursing student works under the guidance of a faculty member to study in depth a topic related to their Program of Study. Independent study courses can be undertaken when there is no specific formal coursework available to support the student's program of study. Specific objectives and requirements are negotiated individually and students will sign an Independent Study Contract. This course may be repeated three times for credit as topics vary from term to term.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 3 times for 9 credits
NURS 630 Principles of Nurse Anesthesia Practice VI 3.0 Credits
This course focuses on gastrointestinal and hepatic dysfunction related to anesthesia planning and intervention in the advanced practice role as a CRNA. Specific attention is given to mechanisms and management of coagulopathies and administration of blood and blood products. Blood borne diseases associated with blood product administration is addressed.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NUAN.
NURS 633 Pediatric Health I 7.0 Credits
The course includes didactic and clinical experiences focused on advanced child health nursing. Areas of focus include the spectrum of pediatric health services, technology, diversity, ethics, political and social dimension of pediatric health care and interdisciplinary collaborative team process skills.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: NURS 506 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 509 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 513 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 525 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 609 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 611 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 634 Pediatric Health II 7.0 Credits
This course concentrates on the application of advanced nursing skills and knowledge related to pediatric assessment, pediatric and family theories and the economics, viability and availability of pediatric health care delivery systems locally and nationally. Student work with nurses and interdisciplinary collaborative teams.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: NURS 633 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 636 Capstone Project I 3.0 Credits
The first of a 3 course sequence where under the direction of a nursing faculty mentor with direct expertise in the student's planned project, students will spend 3 quarters developing and producing a capstone project. Researcher, expert and leader are presented and explored. Interpretation and application, professional issues, practice issues, legislative issues, certification issues, insurance issues, legal and ethical conflict resolution in advanced nursing practice are explored.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NURS.
NURS 637 Capstone Project II 3.0 Credits
The second of a 3 course sequence where under the direction of a nursing faculty mentor with direct expertise in the student's planned project, students will spend 3 quarters developing and producing a capstone project. Researcher, expert and leader are presented and explored. Interpretation and application, professional issues, practice issues, legislative issues, certification issues, insurance issues, legal and ethical conflict resolution in advanced nursing practice are explored.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NURS.
NURS 638 Capstone Project III 3.0 Credits
The third and final course sequence where under the direction of a nursing faculty mentor with direct expertise in the student's planned project, students will spend 3 quarters developing and producing a capstone project. Researcher, expert and leader are presented and explored. Interpretation and application, professional issues, practice issues, legislative issues, certification issues, insurance issues, legal and ethical conflict resolution in advanced nursing practice are explored.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NURS.
NURS 642 PNPI: Wellness, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention in Infants, Children & Adolescents 5.0 Credits
This course provides the introduction for the pediatric nurse practitioner students to the conceptual basis for meeting the health needs of diverse pediatric populations. This course will prepare the student to assume the role of primary care provider, and to contribute and support the collaborative responsibility of other health care members in meeting the health care needs of children from birth through adolescence.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: NURS 548 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 549 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 550 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 646 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 643 PNPII: Episodic Care of Infants, Children & Adolescents 5.0 Credits
This course provides the introduction of episodic and emergency care of infants, children and adolescents. This course will prepare the student to assume the role of primary care provider, and to support the collaborative responsibility of other health care members in meeting the healthcare needs of children from birth through adolescence.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: NURS 548 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 549 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 550 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 646 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 642 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 644 PNPIII: Primary Care Issues of Children with Chronic Illness 5.0 Credits
This course is designed to introduce students to the practice of the Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in managing the chronically ill children in both an inpatient and outpatient setting. Emphasis is placed on the assessment, diagnosis and management of common chronic health problems in children. Course content focuses on the integration and synthesis of core and support courses content to assess, diagnose and manage patients.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: NURS 548 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 549 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 550 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 646 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 642 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 643 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 645 PNPIV: Primary Care of Adolescents 5.0 Credits
This course is designed to introduce students to the practice of the Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in assessment, diagnosis and management of common health care problems of adolescents. Gynecological management and anticipatory guidance of adolescents will be included in this course. Course content focuses on the integration and synthesis of core support and practicum course content to assess, diagnose and manage patients in a primary care settings.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: NURS 548 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 549 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 550 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 646 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 642 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 643 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 644 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 646 Pharmacology for the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner 3.0 Credits
This course focuses on the appropriate medication regimens that may be employed in pediatric health care. The rationale for using each class of medications is examined and the action of the drugs contributing to their therapeutic effect is discussed. Problems inherent in multiple drug therapy are explored and adverse reactions and potential medication interactions are described. Early toxicity and complications arising from signs of toxicity are reviewed.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
NURS 659 Advanced Principles of Nurse Anesthesia IV 3.0 Credits
As the last of a 4 course sequence in nurse anesthesia specialties, student will incorporate previously learned knowledge of physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and patient management into the care of subspecialty populations and patients with various disease states. Examples of topics include: trauma, shock, endocrine and hepatic disorders, and cancers.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NUAN.
Prerequisites: NURS 517 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 518 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 524 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 530 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 664 Professional Issues for Nurse Practitioners 1.0 Credit
This required course is the application and integration of the role and competencies of the nurse practitioner. The roles of the nurse practitioner as clinician, educator, researcher, expert, and leader are presented and explored. Interpretation and application of professional issues, practice issues, legislative issues, certification issues, insurance issues, legal issues and ethical conflict resolution in advanced nursing practice are explored and integrated into a model of interdisciplinary collaborative practice.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: NURS 500 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 502 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 526 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 527 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 548 [Min Grade: B] and RSCH 519 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 523 [Min Grade: B]
NURS 669 Professional Seminar for Advance Practice Nurses 1.0 Credit
This required course is the application and integration of the role and competencies of the MSN prepared nurse with advanced nursing knowledge who will seek employment in a diversity of advanced practice roles. The roles of the MSN graduate as clinician, educator, researcher, expert, and leader are presented and explored. Interpretation and application, professional issues, practice issues, legislative issues, certification issues, insurance issues, legal issues and ethical conflict resolution in advanced nursing practice are explored.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
NURS 670 Interdisciplinary Clinician Perspectives on Health Law 3.0 Credits
Introduces students to areas of law and legal theory that serve as the basis for the U.S. health care system. Students will examine statues, regulations, and case law that regulate health care practice. Students will observe a courtroom proceeding, integrate professional knowledge with health law principles, and analyze testimony of a clinical expert witness. Legal underpinnings of provider liability, defenses, health policy access to care, and the patient safety movement are among topics discussed and analyzed.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: NURS 500 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 678 Health, Wellness, and Primary Care for WHNP I 3.0 Credits
This course focuses on primary care of women throughout the life cycle. Within the framework of a multicultural viewpoint, students begin by examining strategies for preventive interventions as well as health screening and immunization schedules as women progress from adolescence to maturity.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NURS.
Prerequisites: RSCH 519 [Min Grade: C] and RSCH 523 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 500 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 502 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 526 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 527 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 548 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 549 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 550 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 682 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 679 Health, Wellness, and Primary Care for WHNP II 3.0 Credits
This course follows NURS 678 Health, Wellness, and Primary Care for WHNP I. Students build upon the introductory framework presented in WHNP I with emphasis on disorders which are likely to be encountered in a women's health care setting.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NURS.
Prerequisites: RSCH 519 [Min Grade: C] and RSCH 523 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 500 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 502 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 526 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 527 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 548 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 549 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 550 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 682 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 678 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 680 Health, Wellness, and Primary Care 3.0 Credits
This course focuses on primary care of women throughout the lifecycle. Within the framework of a multicultural viewpoint, students begin by examining strategies for preventative interventions as well as health screening and immunization schedules as women progress from adolescence to maturity. Psychosocial/sexual issues of women are examined within a context of relationships, the family and society as a whole. disorders are discussed within a framework of systems, from the perspective of risk factors, signs, and symptoms assessments, pharmacology, management when appropriate or referral.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 1 times for 3 credits
Prerequisites: RSCH 519 [Min Grade: B], RSCH 523 [Min Grade: B] (Can be taken Concurrently)NURS 500 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 502 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 526 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 527 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 548 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 549 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 550 [Min Grade: B] and NURS 556 [Min Grade: B]
NURS 682 Pharmacology - Women's Health Nurse Practitioner 3.0 Credits
This course is designed to prepare the WHNP student for the safe managing and prescribing of therapeutic agents utilized in primary care settings for OB and GYN care. Students will build on prior pharmacologic study of actions and effects of medications on the human system across the life span.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NURS.
Prerequisites: RSCH 519 [Min Grade: C] and RSCH 523 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 500 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 502 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 526 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 527 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 683 Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Practicum V 3.0 Credits
Clinical practicum V provides the student with the opportunity to administer a variety of anesthetics to patients presenting with a history of complex pathophysiological needs who are scheduled for a variety of surgical/diagnostic procedures. Students are provided invasive monitoring and regional anesthesia experiences.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NUAN.
Prerequisites: NURS 517 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 684 Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Practicum VI 3.0 Credits
Clinical practicum VI provides the student with the opportunity to administer a variety of anesthetics to patients presenting with a history of complex pathophysiological needs who are scheduled for a variety of surgical/diagnostic procedures. Students are provided opportunities to insert invasive monitors and manage regional anesthesia to patients.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NUAN.
Prerequisites: NURS 683 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 687 Clinical Residency I 6.0 Credits
The Clinical Practicums and Residencies provide opportunities for students to continue their development of critical thinking skills and anesthesia techniques when providing care for all types of surgical patients. Under the guidance of CRNAs and Staff Anesthesiologists, students work more autonomously and collaborate with others when providing comprehensive anesthesia care.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NUAN.
Prerequisites: NURS 684 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 688 Clinical Correlative Seminars 3.0 Credits
This seminar will integrate and review the academic and clinical knowledge the student has acquired in the nurse anesthesia program. The student will receive a weekly assignment of topical questions to research and present to classmates. A faculty member will serve as the course facilitator.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NUAN.
Prerequisites: NURS 687 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 689 Clinical Residency II 6.0 Credits
Clinical Residency II continues the students development of their critical thinking skills and anesthesia techniques as well as manage care for patients that they may not have had the opportunity to care for in their previous rotations.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NUAN.
Prerequisites: NURS 687 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 690 Management/Care of Women Gynecological Needs I 5.0 Credits
This course focuses on theoretical knowledge and psychomotor skills related to caring for the common, routine gynecological needs of women throughout the lifecycle.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NURS.
Prerequisites: NURS 579 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 691 Management/Care of Women in Gynecological Needs II 5.0 Credits
This course builds upon the content presented in GYN I and focuses on theoretical knowledge related to the more complex gynecological needs of women throughout the life cycle.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NURS.
Prerequisites: RSCH 519 [Min Grade: C] and RSCH 523 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 500 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 502 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 526 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 527 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 548 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 549 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 550 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 682 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 690 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 678 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 679 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 692 Mgmt/Care of Women/Families Obstetrical Needs I 5.0 Credits
This course focuses on theoretical knowledge and psychomotor skills related to caring for women and families during low-risk pregnancy as well as the preconception period.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NURS.
Prerequisites: RSCH 519 [Min Grade: C] and RSCH 523 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 500 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 502 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 526 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 527 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 548 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 549 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 682 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 690 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 691 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 678 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 679 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 550 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 693 Mgmt/Care of Women/Families Obstetrical Needs II 5.0 Credits
This course builds upon content presented in OB I. This course focuses on theoretical knowledge related to high-risk obstetrics as well as both low-risk & high-risk post-partum care. The intricacies of a wide range of complications of pregnancy will be analyzed and related to the role of the nurse practitioner.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NURS.
Prerequisites: NURS 692 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 700 Phil of Natural and Soc Sci 3.0 Credits
This introductory course focuses on the logic of inquiry in the natural and social sciences. Concepts for discussion include cause, determination, measurement, error, prediction, reduction, and the roles of theory and experiment.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
NURS 703 Politics of Health 3.0 Credits
The purpose of this course is to provide the doctoral nursing student with a conceptual framework for nursing scholars to better understand health and its politics and its relationship for impacting nursing and global health issues.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
NURS 710 Human Responses - Physiologic 3.0 Credits
The student explores the critical and seminal health research conducted by nurse scientists that has examined such human responses to altered physiologic function as urinary incontinence, impaired sleep, altered thermoregulation, pain, fatigue, and other physiological nursing phenomena.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: NURS 700 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 703 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 715 Human Responses - Psychologic 3.0 Credits
Psychosocial concepts relevant in the study and evaluation of nursing practice such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, coping, addiction, impulse control, uncertainty, violence, spirituality, social support, and self-transcendence are discussed.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: NURS 700 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 703 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 716 Structure of Sci Knowledge 3.0 Credits
Building on NURS 710, this course is designed to help students explore the development of nursing knowledge, theory and their relationship to clinical nursing practice and research.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: NURS 700 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 703 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 710 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 715 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 717 Applied Epidemiology/Biostats 3.0 Credits
This is an introductory course in clinical epidemiology and an intermediate course in biostatistics. The purpose of the course is to teach epidemiologic and intermediate biostatistical methods in clinical research with an integrated framework, and to develop beginning SPSS proficiency for performing the analysis of clinical datasets.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: NURS 700 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 703 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 710 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 715 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 718 Quantitative Methods in Clinical Nursing 3.0 Credits
This advanced quantitative research methods course provides an opportunity to examine various research designs used to investigate clinical nursing variables. Students who intend to conduct a quantitative research dissertation will use this course to complete the first draft of their dissertation proposal.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: NURS 700 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 703 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 710 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 715 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 716 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 717 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 819 Qualitative Methods in Clinical Nursing 3.0 Credits
This advanced qualitative research methods course provides an opportunity to examine various research designs used to investigate clinical nursing variables. Students who intend to conduct a qualitative research dissertation will use this course to complete their first draft of their dissertation proposal.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: NURS 700 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 703 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 710 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 715 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 716 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 717 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 718 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 830 DrNP Clinical Practicum 3.0 Credits
This course is designed to broaden and enhance the clinical knowledge development of the clinical nursing scholar. Doctoral students, under the direction of their DrNP advisor and NURS 830 faculty, will select an area of clinical nursing practice that will be driven by and enhance their dissertation research.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: NURS 700 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 703 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 710 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 715 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 716 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 717 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 718 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 835 DrNP Role Practicum 3.0 Credits
This course is designed to broaden and enhance the role development knowledge and skills of the clinical nursing scholar and students select an area of role development that corresponds to the doctoral track they have committed to: Practitioner, Educator, Scientist, or Executive.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: NURS 700 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 703 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 710 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 715 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 716 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 717 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 718 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 830 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 836 Clinical and Applied Nursing Ethics 3.0 Credits
The course is designed to facilitate to ethical reasoning of nursing scholars in their role as clinicians, educators, scientists, or executives. The course focuses on the practical application of ethical theories or utilitarianism, Kantianism, principle-based, pragmatism and casuistry.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: NURS 700 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 703 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 710 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 715 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 716 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 717 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 718 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 830 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 835 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 890 Special Topics 3.0 Credits
This course covers special topics of relevance and significance to the discipline of nursing. May be repeated three times for credit with varying topics.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 3 times for 9 credits
Restrictions: Can enroll if program is DRNP.
NURS 899 Independent Study 3.0 Credits
The doctoral student works under the guidance of a faculty member to study in depth a topic related to their Program of Study. Independent study courses can be undertaken when there is no specific formal coursework available to support either the student's dissertation topic, or clinical and role practicum. May be repeated once for credit.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 1 times for 3 credits
NURS 900 Dissertation Seminar 3.0 Credits
Topics covered include the IRB process, constructing an appropriate Informed Consent for the student's proposed study. Other topics include strategies for the timely completion of the dissertation proposal and final dissertation. Students are expected to make substantive progress on the dissertation proposal during this course.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: NURS 700 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 703 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 710 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 715 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 716 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 717 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 718 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 830 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 835 [Min Grade: C] and NURS 836 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 996 Dissertation Advisement I 2.0 Credits
The student conducts a research study under the guidance of a dissertation chair and dissertation committee. The focus of advisement is the completion of the dissertation proposal and its successful defense. Afterward, advisement is directed toward the successful submission of all IRB materials. May be repeated three times for credit.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 3 times for 6 credits
Prerequisites: NURS 900 [Min Grade: C]
NURS 997 Dissertation Advisement II 2.0 Credits
The focus of this course is the completion of all data collection for the proposed dissertation study. May be repeated for credit.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
Prerequisites: NURS 996 [Min Grade: CR]
NURS 998 Dissertation Advisement III 2.0 Credits
The focus of this course is for the student to analyze their data, write and revise drafts as directed by the dissertation committee, and successfully defend the dissertation. Students must register for at least one quarter of this course. May be repeated for credit.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
Prerequisites: NURS 997 [Min Grade: CR]
NURS 999 Continued Dissertation Advisement 1.0 Credit
Students who have not submitted and defended their dissertation after two quarters of NURS 998 register for this course in perpetua until they have defended their dissertation. May be repeated for credit.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
Prerequisites: NURS 998 [Min Grade: CR]
