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Graduate Bulletin
Document Number 4.04.04

NURSING

[1] Graduate Courses in Nursing (NURS)

5310 NURSING ETHICS An elective course designed primarily for nursing students. A study of ethical principles and reasoning applied to particular issues and cases related to health care and especially to nursing concerns. The course will examine standard theoretical approaches to health care/nursing ethics with and emphasis on the application of those theories to the needs of specific providers, clients, individuals, and institutions. The course will include lecture and discussion in an online format.

5325 GUIDE TO ALTERNATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH CARE Overview of alternative/complementary/holistic health care philosophies and therapies and their role in health care decision making. Addresses issues of self-treatment, safety, effectiveness, and resources. Examples include nutritional supplements, massage, aromatherapy, and herbal therapy. Open to all majors, not restricted to nursing majors. On request.

6110, 6210, 6310, 6410 DIRECTED PRACTICUM: SELECTED POPULATION Clinical nursing experiences with selected client populations, determined by needs and goals of student in consultation with instructor and approved by department chair. On request.

6143, 6243, 6343 INDEPENDENT STUDY Nursing topic of special interest to the student who wishes to conduct an in-depth concentrated study with faculty guidance. On request.

6150, 6250 DIRECTED CNS PRACTICUM: FAMILY/COMMUNITY HEALTH A clinical-only course that builds on and expands the clinical competencies developed in Family/Community Health CNS track for a total of 90 clinical clock hours per credit hour. Pre/corequisites: NURS 6505. On request.

6154, 6254 DIRECTED CNS PRACTICUM: MEDICAL/SURGICAL A clinical-only course that builds on and expands the clinical competencies developed in Medical/Surgical CNS track for a total of 90 clinical clock hours per credit hour. Pre/corequisites: NURS 6501. On request.

6158, 6258 DIRECTED CNS PRACTICUM: PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH A clinical-only course that builds on and expands the clinical competencies developed in the Psychiatric/Mental Health CNS track for a total of 90 clinical clock hours per credit hours. Pre/corequisites: NURS 6507. On request.

6160, 6260 DIRECTED NP PRACTICUM: ADULT A clinical-only course that builds on and expands the clinical competencies developed in the Adult NP track for a total of 90 clinical clock hours per credit hour. Pre/corequisites: NURS 6521. On request.

6164, 6264 DIRECTED NP PRACTICUM: FAMILY A clinical-only course that builds on and expands the clinical competencies developed in the Family NP track for a total of 90 clinical clock hours per credit hour. Pre/corequisites: NURS 6520. On request.

6199, 6299, 6399, 6499 CONTINUED STUDIES Credit/non-credit required in subsequent semester(s) when an X-grade is awarded and until course requirements are met. Allows access to faculty guidance and university resources. Does not count toward degree. On request.

6226 EPIDEMIOLOGY FOR ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE Distribution of health states and demographics in populations and communities. Investigates environmental conditions, lifestyles, and other wellness/risk factors associated with health states throughout the lifespan. Prerequisites: Admission to the MSN program. On Request.

6301 NURSING RESEARCH METHODOLOGY Focuses on understanding scientific approaches to nursing knowledge through specific research methodologies culminating in the development of a proposal for a researchable nursing problem. Prerequisite: Full Admission to the MSN program. Fall.

6303 POLICY AND ROLES IN ADVANCED HEALTH CARE Addresses health care policy, organization and financing of health care, ethics, legal issues, and the role of the advanced practice nurse in the development, implementation, and evaluation of health care delivery. Prerequisite: Admission to the MSN program. On Request.

6304 NURSING RESEARCH UTILIZATION Focuses on the integration of research into nursing practice, and includes evaluation of research, problem identification within the practice setting, awareness of practice outcomes, and the clinical application of research. Prerequisite: Full Admission to MSN Program. Spring.

6305 EDUCATIONAL CONCEPTS FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSING Explores the role of the nurse educator in student education, continuing education, staff development, and patient/client education. Includes philosophy of education, principles of teaching learning, learner assessment, developing/selecting instructional materials, preparing teaching plans, group instruction strategies, and principles of measurement and evaluation. Spring.

6315 HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE Advanced comprehensive health/physical assessment to determine appropriate and effective health care. Advanced data collection, diagnostics, and nursing intervention including screening and referrals. Incorporates cultural and developmental variations and needs. Prerequisite: Admission to the MSN program. Fall.

6320 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FOR ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE Provides advanced practice nurses with the pathophysiology foundation for diagnostic reasoning, clinical assessment and management of client care. Prerequisite: Admission to the MSN program. Fall.

6322 EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY CONCEPTS FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSING Explores the distribution of health states and demographics in populations and communities. Investigates environmental conditions, global issues, lifestyles, and other wellness/risk factors associated with societal and individual health states throughout the lifespan. Examines the delivery of culturally competent healthcare. Spring.

6325 PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS FOR ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE Provides advanced practice nurses with the foundation to prescribe and manage pharmacologic regimens. Related pharmacologic issues are addressed. Prerequisite: Admission to the MSN program. Spring.

6330 ADVANCED PRACTICE MANAGEMENT Explores transition into advanced practice nursing roles by addressing advanced practice issues, leadership and change theory, the business of advanced practice, and interactive skill development. Prerequisite: Admission to MSN Program. On Request.

6332 HEALTH POLICY AND LEADERSHIP Examines advanced practice nursing roles in relationship to health care policy, economics and quality of care, leadership and management theories/strategies, liability/accountability, risk management, and concepts that integrate law, management theory, and ethics in advanced practice with diverse populations. Fall.

6344 MASTER'S PROJECT Investigation of a particular nursing problem from a chosen theoretical perspective; extends nursing practice to effect more desirable health-care outcomes. Prerequisite: NURS 6202, two required clinical courses, and approval of research advisor. On request.

6345 MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION Exploration of theories, principles, and techniques of measurement and evaluation as they pertain to the practice, education, and research of nursing and other health professions. Prerequisite: Full admission to MSN program or other CHBS discipline and statistics. Spring.

6347 THEORETICAL BASES FOR NURSING Examines the theoretical and conceptual bases of nursing through an exploration of the nature and purpose of theory, the process of theory building, and concept analysis. Focus is on critique, evaluation, and use of theory within the student's clinical practice. Prerequisite: Admission to the MSN program. Fall.

6348 TEACHING IN NURSING AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS Emphasizes educator role in higher education, continuing education and staff development, or patient/client education. Core content includes principles of teaching-learning, learner assessment, developing/selecting instructional materials, preparing teaching plans, and instruction strategies. Practicum component allows the student to implement the teaching role. Prerequisite: NURS 6345 preferred, first clinical course preferred, or permission of department chair if other CHBS graduate major. Spring.

6350 CURRICULUM IN NURSING AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS Theories, concepts, issues, designs, and patterns of nursing and other health discipline curricula in higher education. Pre/corequisites: NURS 6345 preferred, first clinical course preferred or permission of the department chair if other CHBS graduate major. Fall.

6355 THESIS RESEARCH Prerequisite: NURS 6202 and 6301, both clinical courses, and approval of research advisor. On request.

6356 THESIS RESEARCH Prerequisite: NURS 6355 and approval of research advisor. On request.

6501 MEDICAL/SURGICAL CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST I Seminar/clinical course examines the foundations for advanced practice nursing in settings where adult patients with acute conditions are treated with medical and surgical therapeutics. Emphasis is placed on using theory and research to develop population-based programs of nursing care and assisting with the diagnosis and treatment of illness. Includes 180 clinical clock hours. Prerequisites: NURS 6301, 6304, 6305, 6315, 6320, 6322, 6325, 6332, and 6347 (all Foundation Courses). Fall.

6502 MEDICAL/SURGICAL CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST II Seminar/clinical course builds on the theory and clinical experiences of NURS 6501 and targets the chronic and terminal conditions of adults who are treated with medical and surgical therapeutics. Includes 180 clinical clock hours. Prerequisites: NURS 6501. Spring.

6505 COMMUNITY/FAMILY CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST I Seminar/clinical course providing the philosophical, theoretical, and empirical foundation for advanced nursing practice in community health. Emphasis is on historical influences, dimensions and competencies of the clinical nurse specialist role, public health functions, care of the family as client, and assessment of populations and communities. Includes 180 clinical clock hours. Prerequisites: NURS 6301, 6304, 6305, 6315, 6320, 6322, 6325, 6332, and 6347 (all Foundation Courses). Fall.

6506 COMMUNITY/FAMILY CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST II A seminar/clinical course building on the conceptual bases and experiences of advanced practice nursing in NURS 6505. Emphasis is on CNS management of the care of vulnerable populations and communities. Includes 180 clinical clock hours. Prerequisites: NURS 6505. Spring.

6507 ADVANCED PRACTICE PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSING I Seminar/clinical course explores the theoretical and evidence based foundations for advanced practice in the clinical area of psychiatric/mental health nursing with adult clients in various settings. Includes neurobiology, psychopharmacology, ethical/legal issues, personality theories, and advanced nursing interventions for clients in individual therapies. Includes 180 clinical clock hours. Prerequisites: NURS 6301, 6304, 6305, 6315, 6320, 6322, 6325, 6332, and 6347 (all Foundation Courses). Fall.

6508 ADVANCED PRACTICE PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSING II Seminar/clinical course builds on NURS 6507 and includes interfacing with the mental health care system, health promotion and illness prevention, at risk populations, and group therapy. Includes 180 clinical clock hours. Prerequisite: NURS 6507. Spring.

6520 PRIMARY CARE OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN Seminar/clinical course provides conceptual and theoretical foundations required for optimum functioning as a family nurse practitioner. Supervised clinical and preceptorship experiences in family health setting focuses on health promotion, prevention, and problems of women and children. Includes 180 clinical clock hours. Prerequisite: Admission to NP track and NURS 6301, 6304, 6305, 6315, 6320, 6322, 6325, 6332, and 6347 (all Foundation Courses). Fall.

6521 PRIMARY CARE OF ADULTS I Seminar/clinical course provides conceptual, theoretical, and evidence-based foundations required for optimum functioning as an adult nurse practitioner. Supervised clinical and preceptorship experiences focus on health promotion, illness/disease prevention and care of common health issues or problems of adults. Includes 180 clinical clock hours. Prerequisites: NURS 6301, 6305, 6315, 6304, 6320, 6322, 6325, 6332, and 6347 (all Foundation Courses). and if Family NP track, 6520. Spring.

6526 PRIMARY CARE OF ADULTS II Seminar/clinical course builds on NURS 6521. Emphasis is on health promotion and disease prevention for chronic and disabling health problems in adults through aging. Includes 180 clinical clock hours. Prerequisites: NURS 6521. Fall.

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