Nursing (NURS)
NURS 220PL TH1:CIT:Theo Found forNursPrac 3 sem. hrs.
Students will be introduced to the various aspects of professional nursing to deliver safe person-centered care. The course explores theoretical frameworks, evidence-based practice, and interdisciplinary roles. The nursing process and Catholic tradition will serve as a foundation for clinical practice.
NURS 230L CH:HlthAssess forNursPract/Lab 0 sem. hrs.
Health Assessment for Nursing Practice laboratory.
NURS 230PL CH:Hlth Asses/Prom for Nur Prc 4 sem. hrs.
This course emphasizes the physiological, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual nursing assessment of the individual person. Students utilize communication skills to obtain health histories, perform comprehensive assessments, and formulate initial nursing plans using the nursing process. Documentation of assessments using ethical and legal considerations will be introduced.
NURS 240PL Clinical Pharm/Nurs Mgt 3 sem. hrs.
The major focus of this course is the mechanism of drug action and implications on the physiological, developmental, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual aspects of clients. Critical thinking in clinical pharmacology is encouraged through a case study approach of clients adapting to internal and external stressors. Therapeutic nursing interventions are formulated utilizing the nursing process as a decision making model. Therapeutic communication skills with clients, families, and health care team members to formulate teaching plans are emphasized. Theoretical and empirical knowledge from nursing, sciences, and liberal arts provide the student with the fundamental clinical application of pharmacology. Accountability and responsibility for applying evidence-based nursing practice to support pharmacologic management is emphasized. Leadership skills including integrity, delegation, health promotion, and safe practice fundamental to the professional nursing role in clinical drug therapy are studied. Informatics is investigated as a source of information, documentation, and application to drug therapy. Ethical and legal issues related to clinical application of drug therapy. Ethical and legal issues related to clinical application of drug therapy are explored. Major drug classifications for both prescription and non-prescription drugs are introduced using a systems framework. This course includes the study of mathematics as it relates to the calculation of drug dosages. Offered fall semester.
Prerequisite: Admission into the Nursing Major.
NURS 245 Medication Dosage Calculations 2 sem. hrs.
The intent of this course is to increase nursing students’ confidence and competence in performing medication dosage calculations. Dimensional analysis, ratio and proportion method, and formula method will be practiced. Students will develop math proficiencies for calculation of topical, oral, and parenteral medications for populations across the lifespan. Real world clinical scenarios promote critical thinking as the foundation to perform safe dosage calculations.
NURS 250 TH1: Intro to Forensic Nursing 3 sem. hrs.
In this introductory course, students will be directed in their exploration of forensic nursing care, the role of the nurse in evidence collection and enrichment of their own understanding of the special needs of victim patients.
Prerequisites: None.
NURS 260PL TH1:Pathophy&Pharm for Nurs 4 sem. hrs.
This foundational course introduces students to the principles of pathophysiology and pharmacology. Discussion of pathophysiologic processes of body systems, interpretation of lab values, the analysis of symptomatology and nursing indicators builds critical thinking skills to help students identify appropriate nursing actions. Major classes of pharmacotherapeutic agents used in the treatment of pathophysiologic processes will be discussed. Mechanisms of action, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, effects of medications, and the principles that guide administration of medications, dosage, and nursing responsibilities are inherent to the discussion.Prerequisite: NURS 245
NURS 310L Foundations of Nursing:Lab 0 sem. hrs.
NURS 310PL Found of Nurs w/Older Adult 5 sem. hrs.
The course focuses on foundational nursing principles and skills in caring for the older adult, identifying their unique physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs. Evidence-based care is introduced to examine chronic conditions and promote wellness. Students apply assessment techniques, communication skills, and professionalism, and engage in interdisciplinary partnerships.
NURS 320L Nursing Mental Health: Lab 0 sem. hrs.
NURS 320PL Nurs to Promo Mental Healt 4 sem. hrs.
This course centers on the delivery of nursing care across the mental health spectrum for individuals and families. Students utilize self-care behaviors to promote wellbeing and resiliency. Key components include therapeutic communication, interventions, and care coordination to promote person centered care.
NURS 330L Nurs w/Acutely Ill Adults:Lab 0 sem. hrs.
NURS 330PL Nurs w/Acutely Ill Adults I 4 sem. hrs.
This course centers on the delivery of person-centered care for adult individuals with a focus on alterations in the respiratory, endocrinology, gastrointestinal, and musculoskeletal systems. Population health principles are incorporated to improve health outcomes and developevidence-based care coordination plans supporting individuals and their families in self-care management. Students develop a capacity for leadership and professionalism through application of the nursing process.
NURS 335L Nurs w/Acutely III Adults II:L 0 sem. hrs.
NURS 335PL Nurs w/ Acute Ill Adults II 4 sem. hrs.
This course centers on the delivery of person-centered care for adult individuals with a focus on alterations in cardiac, renal, neurology and blood disorders. Population health principles are incorporated to improve health outcomes and develop evidence-based care coordination plans supporting individuals and their families in self-care management. Students develop a capacity for leadership and professionalism through application of the nursing process.
NURS 340L Nurs with Families: Lab 0 sem. hrs.
NURS 340PL Nursing with Families I 4 sem. hrs.
This course centers on the delivery of nursing care across the childbearing family system with emphasis on obstetric care, specific women’s health issues, and the needs of the newborn infant. Students will apply nursing knowledge to improve health outcomes for women and their families. Key components include therapeutic communication, evidence-based interventions, and care coordination to promote person-centered care.
NURS 351 Med Term for Healthcare Prof 2 sem. hrs.
This course focuses on the interpretation and application of medical terminology in the healthcare setting. Offered every fall and spring semester.
Prerequisite: none.
NURS 356 H2b:TH1:CIT:PalliatCareEndLife 3 sem. hrs.
This course uses knowledge from science and liberal arts to help the student explore traditional as well as current concepts and human responses related to dying, death and end of life care. Using critical thinking and communication skills, the student assists the individual and communities to resolve issues surrounding the quality of end of life care. The student will explore his/her own feelings about loss and dying as well as the feelings of the dying person and other caregivers. The course will provide a forum of support for those working with dying persons and their families as well as provide opportunity to investigate community support organizations. Issues related to the ethical, legal, humanistic, societal, family and personal dimensions of palliative care will be examined. Specific sections of the Gaudium et Spes will be explored and discussed in relation to course topics. Offered every fall and spring semester.
Prerequisite: none.
NURS 390 H2b:GL:CIT:TH2:IssforGloHlthca 3 sem. hrs.
This course will explore the principles and goals of global health including an introduction to health systems, the burden of disease, and ways to improve global health. In addition, nursing and healthcare and the concept of caring from transcultural, multicultural and global world views will be explored. The impact of globalization on nursing and healthcare will be discussed. Inherent in this study will be discussion of factors impacting healthcare including governmental, financial, environmental, nutritional, educational, spiritual and cultural aspects. Gaudium et Spes will be addressed as it relates to multiple aspects of this course and diverse cultures; inherent in this discussion are issues of human rights. Offered fall and spring semesters.
Prerequisite: none.
NURS 391 Global Hlth Practicum 1 sem. hr.
This course is a practicum to follow NURS 390, Issues in Global Healthcare. Students will explore the delivery of healthcare in a select global community. Factores impacting healthcare in that community including governmental, financial, spiritual and cultural aspects will be discussed. Students will travel to the community and directly observe the delivery of healthcare and analyze the healthcare issues impacting that culture. Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters.
Prerequisites: NURS 390 or permission from the School.
NURS 410PL Nursing Research 3 sem. hrs.
This course examines the role of research in nursing practice and improving health outcomes. Students will analyze evidence-based literature, applying research strategies to enhance quality, safety, and person-centered care. Emphasis is placed on integrating evidence-based principles andutilizing nursing informatics within complex systems to promote health outcomes related to safety, cost, and clinical quality improvements.
NURS 420L Population Focused Nursing Lab 0 sem. hrs.
NURS 420PL TH1:Pop Focused Nursing 4 sem. hrs.
This course focuses on the nursing care of various populations in the community. The client is defined as populations influenced by the various socialdeterminants of health. This course emphasizes disease prevention, risk reduction, and health promotion of the population. Catholic social teachings are integrated into the care of all populations. Population health principles are applied through a partnership approach to implement a service-learning project.
NURS 425L Nursing w/ Families II:Lab 0 sem. hrs.
NURS 425PL Nursing with Families II 4 sem. hrs.
This course emphasizes the delivery of nursing care to children within the family unit. Students will apply nursing knowledge and evidence-based principles to address the developmental, physical, and psychosocial needs of children. Students apply developmentally appropriate assessmenttechniques, communication skills, professionalism, and engage in interdisciplinary partnerships for enhancing the strengths of the family unit.
NURS 430L Nursing Leadership:Lab 0 sem. hrs.
NURS 430PL Nursing Leadership 5 sem. hrs.
This course centers on the delivery of person-centered care for various populations within complex healthcare systems. Application of the leadership role is emphasized. Population health principles are incorporated to improve health outcomes and develop evidence-based care coordination plans supporting individuals and their families in self-care management. Students synthesize leadership and professionalism through application of the nursing process.
NURS 440L Nurs w/Critical III Adults:Lab 0 sem. hrs.
NURS 440PL Nurs w/ Critically Ill Adults 5 sem. hrs.
This course centers on the pathophysiological multifaceted health concerns of critically ill adults. Clinical decision-making is explored through integration of evidence-based practice into delivery of therapeutic nursing interventions and family-centered care. Leadership skills and informatics are incorporated into interdisciplinary collaboration and application of ethical and legal principles of professional nursing.
NURS 450PL Nursing Capstone 3 sem. hrs.
This course focuses on the graduating seniors’ self-analysis of their development in the professional nursing role and readiness for practice. The delivery of person-centered care to diverse populations through interdisciplinary and evidence-based practice are emphasized. The incorporation of informatics and technology to promote safe and competent care are evaluated.
NURS 601 Research Meth/Evid Based Pract 3 sem. hrs.
This course focuses on emerging methodologies for the study of advanced nursing. Students will discuss evaluation, utilization and application of current research pertaining to nursing education and practice. The role of the nurse in promoting evidence-based practice is emphasized. Processes for implementation and evaluation of evidence-based nursing practice are included.
NURS 603 Advance Professional Nurs Role 3 sem. hrs.
This course explores the advanced professional nursing roles within complex health systems. Students will explore advanced nursing specialties, interprofessional partnerships, professionalism, population health and leadership. Emphasis is placed on care coordination to achieve optimal health.
NURS 607 Adv. Theory/Research Evid Bas 3 sem. hrs.
This course provides a foundation for conceptual and theoretical thinking and explores the development of nursing knowledge, theory, and their relationship to nursing education, practice and research. A historical overview of concept and theory development in nursing and related disciplines is explored as well as the process of critiquing, evaluating, and utilizing nursing theories. The course will introduce the student to evaluation, utilization, and application of current research in promoting evidence-based practice. Processes for implementation and evaluation of evidence-based nursing practice are discussed.
NURS 610 Advanced Pathophysiology 3 sem. hrs.
This course focuses on the inter-relationships of human biological systems, biochemical, genetic and cellular concepts which provide the framework for study of advanced pathological concepts. Case studies illustrate theoretical concepts and assist in the application of theory to practice.
NURS 612 Advanced Pharmacology 3 sem. hrs.
This course provides the basis for pharmacotherapeutics and fundamental therapeutic management guidelines for treatment of select disease processes, drug information by classi?cation, and principles of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics. Clinical application, adverse reactions and patient and population education implications are presented. Use of schedule II controlled substance in drug therapy, recent guidelines and recommendations on pain management, ?scal and ethical implications of prescribing schedule II controlled substances, prevention of abuse and diversion of schedule II controlled substances, and state and federal laws regarding controlled substances will be reviewed. Suggested Prerequisites: NURS 610
NURS 614 Adv Health Assessment 3 sem. hrs.
This course builds on the students’ knowledge and skills of basic health assessment and provides a foundation for the advanced nurse to evaluate the health of individuals across the lifespan. Theory and research based methodologies and skills will be incorporated to assist students in the comprehensive assessment of individuals including advanced communication skills such as clinical interviewing and focused history taking; psychosocial and physical assessment, critical diagnostic reasoning and clinical decision making. Interpretation of data for the purpose of differentiating normal from abnormal findings as well as for recognition of potential and/or actual health problems will be addressed.
NURS 630 Assess,Meas&Eval in Acad.Edu 3 sem. hrs.
This course will explore ethical, social, and legal factors influencing assessment and measurement. Learners will use a variety of theory and evidence-based strategies, including information technology, to assess outcomes in all domains of learning. Use of formative and summative evaluation to enhance the teaching learning process will be examined.
NURS 631 Curr Devel&Eval in Acad Nur Ed 3 sem. hrs.
This course will introduce the history of academic nursing education and roles and functions of the academic nurse educator. Principles, theories, and evidence pertaining to development and evaluation of curricula for nursing education will be examined. Internal and external factors influencing curricula for nursing education and integration of educational technology will be considered.
NURS 632 Teach Strateg in Nursing Educ 3 sem. hrs.
This course will explore theories, principles, and best practices for teaching and learning. Strategies to promote optimal learning environments in the classroom, simulation, and clinical settings will be explored. Innovative approaches to facilitate student engagement and achievement of learning outcomes will be examined. Learning needs of specific student populations and use of instructional technology will be addressed.
NURS 633 Sem & Prac in Adv Nurs Spec 4 sem. hrs.
Students will provide direct advanced nursing care to promote the health of clients (individuals, groups, and/or populations) with select acute and chronic health conditions. Principles of interprofessional collaboration, quality and safety, quality improvement, and culturally relevant care will be emphasized. (150 clinical hours).
NURS 635 Practicum in Nurs Education 4 sem. hrs.
This course will synthesize knowledge, skills, and attitudes acquired during the academic nurse educator (ANE) program. In the practicum, the student will implement the roles and functions of the ANE. In the seminar/didactic, students will emphasize the system and professionalism roles of the ANE and trends and issues in nursing education (200 clinical hours).
NURS 637 Psyc Assess/Int Across Lifespa 3 sem. hrs.
This course will provide students with a comprehensive overview of the major principles of assessment and intervention related to psychiatric diagnoses across the lifespan. The course will place emphasis on the acquisition, use and interpretation of assessment data. Interviewing techniques commonly used will be explored. The course will also address risk assessment, ethical and diversity issues including cultural bias and fairness. Prerequisite or Corequisite: NURS 614
NURS 639 Adv.Psychopath/Psychopharm 3 sem. hrs.
This course will build upon NURS 610 (advanced pathophysiology) and NURS 612 (advanced pharmacology) as a foundation for the PMHNP. Concepts related to psychopathology, neurobiology, genomics, immunology, epidemiology, and pharmacotherapeutics with application to psychiatric diagnosis and pharmacotherapy will be discussed. Evidence based psychiatric prescribing guidelines will be evaluated including classification of medications, actions, adverse reactions, drug interactions, interventions, and patient education to achieve the highest outcome for patients while addressing ethical issues. Prerequisites: NURS 610, NURS 612
NURS 640 Clini Assessment & Management 3 sem. hrs.
This course builds on the students’ knowledge and skills of Advanced Health Assessment focusing on the diagnostic process within the primary care context. Evidence based practice will be incorporated to assist students through the inductive process of moving from specific physical findings or patient concerns to possible diagnoses based on history, physical, and laboratory and diagnostic tests. Students will be expected to synthesize diagnostic information in order to arrive at appropriate diagnoses.
Prerequisites: NUR 614.
NURS 642 Clinical Pharmacology 3 sem. hrs.
Clinical pharmacology builds upon NURS 612 Advanced Pharmacology. Specific requirements, responsibilities, interprofessionalism, and concerns as an APN prescriber, including safe prescription writing and medication management of patients throughout the life span, including persons with multiple chronic conditions (MCC), will be comprehensively reviewed. .
NURS 644A FNP I Sem:Care of Adults&Elder 3 sem. hrs.
This course emphasizes illness prevention, healthy life style adaptations, wellness promotion and health maintenance of the adult and elderly patient including health/wellness motivation and promotion, disease prevention, and self-determination. The interrelationships between disease processes, human physiology, and pharmacologic and other treatment modalities inherent in the care of the adult or elderly patient with multiple chronic healthcare conditions (MCC) will also be explored. Prerequisite: NURS 640 Corequisite: NURS 644B
NURS 644B FNP I Practicum 2 sem. hrs.
This practicum will focus on providing primary care for the adult and elderly patient with multiple chronic conditions. Students will provide patient care as a family nurse practitioner student under the guidance and oversight of a preceptor. Students will focus on thorough health history taking, physical assessment, and disease management including pharmacotherapy. Evidenced based practice and guidelines are applied in the care of adults and elderly patients with multiple chronic conditions. (250 clinical hours). Prerequisites: NURS 640 Corequisite: NURS 644A
NURS 646A FNP II Sem:CareOfChild&Women 3 sem. hrs.
This course emphasizes illness prevention, healthy life style adaptations, wellness promotion and health maintenance in the care of women and pediatric patients and families. Students synthesize knowledge from health assessment, pharmacology, diagnostic and disease management courses, family health nursing. The course has a strong focus on providing culturally competent care of underserved and vulnerable populations.Prerequisite: NURS 644A, NURS 644BCorequisite: NURS 646B
NURS 646B FNP II: Practicum 2 sem. hrs.
This practicum will focus on providing primary care for women and pediatric patients and families. Students will provide patient care as a family nurse practitioner student under the guidance and oversight of a preceptor. Students will focus on thorough health history taking, physical assessment, and disease management including pharmacotherapy. Evidenced based practice and guidelines are applied in the clinical setting. (200 clinical hours).Prerequisites: NURS 644A, NURS 644BCorequisite: NURS 646A
NURS 648A FNP III Sem:Capstone/Prim.Care 3 sem. hrs.
This course serves as the capstone experience for the FNP program and synthesizes all material from previous FNP courses. In addition, this course will explore legal and governing issues that impact advanced practice. Didactic content promotes transition into practice.Prerequisites: NURS 646A, NURS 646BCorequisite: NURS 648B
NURS 648B FNP III: Practicum 2 sem. hrs.
This course is the culminating clinical experience for the Family Nurse Practitioner student in the role of primary care. Students integrate the skills of history taking, physical examination and disease management while incorporating pharmacology and evidence based practice into work with clients and the interprofessional health care team. Clinical experiences promote transition into practice. (250 clinical hours)Prerequisites: NURS 646A, NURS 646BCorequisite: NURS 648A
NURS 657 Care of Client w/Sub Abuse Dis 4 sem. hrs.
This course will focus on the role of the Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner related to concepts of health promotion, assessment, diagnosis, and management of individuals with acute and chronic substance use disorders across the lifespan. Psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, and non-pharmacological approaches will be examined that are specific to the treatment of substance use disorders. Integration of ethical principles that focus on prevention, recovery, and improving clinical outcomes for clients with substance use disorders will be included. (This course requires 150 Clinical hours).
Prerequisite: NURS 655.
NURS 659 Prac in Pyschiatric MH Nurs 3 sem. hrs.
This course provides an opportunity to synthesize advanced knowledge, skills, and behaviors in the PMHNP advanced practice role. Students will incorporate interprofessional collaboration techniques to provide treatment to individuals with mental health issues. Prerequisite: NURS 657, NURS 672
NURS 660 Therapeutic Interventions 3 sem. hrs.
This course provides learners with advanced knowledge of individual and group therapeutic modalities needed to provide support to clients experiencing psychiatric and mental health disorders across the lifespan. Emphasis is on modalities used in preventative, acute and long-term care situations. The practitioner’s ability to recognize and address dysfunctional interpersonal patterns through effective and adaptive communication, including the importance of the therapeutic use of self in engaging the client(s) will be explored. Learners will be expected to critically examine various psychotherapeutic techniques and theoretical orientations while developing a working framework for future practice rooted in a growing professional identity.
NURS 671 Intensive I 0 sem. hrs.
Essential Skills; held online (Consists of online activities).
NURS 672 Intensive II 0 sem. hrs.
Advanced Skills/Professional Practice; held on campus (Consists of on campus and online activities).
NURS 674 Clinical Elect in Adv Pract Nu 1 sem. hr.
Students will complete an additional 50-hour clinical rotation in a specialty area or may complete additional hours with a specific patient
NURS 675A Seminar: Care of PMH Patient 3 sem. hrs.
This course is designed to address common mental health disorders encountered in outpatient mental health settings. The course will focus on the development of knowledge and skills of the PMHNP student in the management of various mental health diagnoses in the outpatient setting. Emphasis will be placed on knowledge and skills needed for health history taking, mental health assessment and disease management of patients across the lifespan. Prerequisites: NURS 637, NURS 671 Corequisites: NURS 639, NURS 675B
NURS 675B Practicum 2 sem. hrs.
This practicum will focus on providing psychiatric care across the lifespan in the outpatient mental health setting. Students will provide patient care as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner student under the guidance and oversight of a preceptor. Students will focus on thorough health history taking, mental health assessment and disease management of patients across the lifespan. Evidence based practice and guidelines are applied in the care of the psychiatric patient in the outpatient mental health setting. Corequisite: NURS 675A
NURS 677A Sem:Care PMH Patient in Crisis 3 sem. hrs.
This course is designed to address the management of psychiatric patients in crisis across the lifespan. The course will improve the knowledge, competence and skills of the PMHNP student in addressing various mental health diagnoses in the acute psychiatric setting. The course emphasizes the development of knowledge and skills in mental health assessment and disease management of patients in crisis across the lifespan. Prerequisites: NURS 675A, NURS 675B; Corequisite: NURS 677B
NURS 677B Practicum 2 sem. hrs.
This practicum will focus on providing psychiatric care across the lifespan to the patient in crisis. Students will provide patient care as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner student under the guidance and oversight of a preceptor. Students will focus on thorough health history taking, mental health assessment and disease management of patients in crisis. Evidenced based practice and guidelines are applied in the care of the psychiatric patient in crisis. Corequisites: NURS 677A
NURS 679A PMH Capstone 3 sem. hrs.
This course serves as the capstone experience for the PMHNP student and synthesizes all material from previous PMHNP courses. In addition, this course will explore legal and governing issues that impact advanced practice. Didactic content promotes transition into practice. Prerequisites: NURS 677A, NURS 677B; Corequisites: NURS 679B
NURS 679B Practicum 2 sem. hrs.
This practicum is the culminating clinical experience for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner student in the role of the psychiatric provider. Students integrate the skills of history taking, mental health assessment and disease management while incorporating evidence based practice into management of patients. Emphasis on inter-professional collaboration in the care of the psychiatric mental health patient. Clinical experiences promote transition into practice. Clinical experiences promote transition into practice. Corequisites: NURS 679A
NURS 691 Independent Study 1 sem. hr.
Directed readings, discussions, and research of specific topics in nursing. By arrangement with the instructor and with permission of the Program Chair and Dean of the School of Nursing.
NURS 701 Nurs Sci Adv Pract:Theor/Found 3 sem. hrs.
This course explores the development of advanced practice nursing knowledge. The process of critiquing, evaluating and utilizing theoretical knowledge as a context for nursing practice is emphasized. The development and use of various theories in practice are brought together from the perspective of clinical nursing and other scientific disciplines as a foundation for achieving optimal client outcomes.
NURS 702 Advanced Nursing Research 3 sem. hrs.
This course focuses on the translation of research into practice and the dissemination of new knowledge. Students explore evidence-based practice and engage in leadership of the translation of research into practice and the evaluation of current practice to improve health care outcomes. The students will generate evidence through their practice to guide improvements in both practice and the outcomes of care. A project related to a population of interest will be developed. The analysis and critique of research studies is the primary method for developing the knowledge and skills relevant to improve the quality of care and improve health care outcomes.
NURS 705 App of Epidemiol to Hlth Serv 3 sem. hrs.
This course explores the determinants and distribution of health and illness; application of epidemiological principles and biostatistics to advanced nursing practice and health care delivery. Nurse executives and clinical nurse leaders are provided the conceptual orientation and the knowledge of techniques from epidemiology to design, manage, and evaluate nursing and health care delivery systems which are focused on populations. The epidemiologic approach along with evidence based practice serves as the basis for analysis and application of the theory and skills needed to assess, plan and evaluate the care of populations within integrated healthcare systems. Cultural, ethical, and organizational factors impacting at-risk populations are explored.
NURS 706 Hlth Care Policy, Organ/Financ 3 sem. hrs.
This course focuses on analysis and synthesis of organizational theories within the health care environment and the impact of ethics, values, politics, and market forces on the structure and function of nursing and health care organizations. The evaluation of system level coordination and policy issues and the analysis of contributions of nurse executives to improving the health care systems are explored. The application of economic and financial theories in understanding the strategic impact of market dynamics, utilities, incentive structures, and driving and restraining forces in health care change is highlighted. The emphasis is on critically analyzing the actual and potential impact of these dynamics on the structure and function of the health care system.
NURS 708 Translat Evid to Clinl Pract 2 sem. hrs.
This course focuses on the critical examination of data analysis and interpretation for advanced nursing practice research problems. SPSS statistical program will be utilized for data analysis. Issues related to data analysis and interpretation of results will be discussed.Prerequisite: NURS 702
NURS 710 Nurs Role & Ethics for Clin Do 3 sem. hrs.
In this course students will explore and analyze the Doctor of Nursing Practice role. The students will understand the changing healthcare arena in which the clinical doctorate is practiced and will utilize inter-professional collaboration, systems thinking, global and population health, quality improvement/professional education to improve patient outcomes. Both the traditional and emerging roles of the Doctor of Nursing Practice will be addressed with ethical decision making emphasized. Students will explore methods for assessing emerging issues utilizing psychosocial dimensions and cultural diversity to improve outcomes as related to population and global health.
NURS 715 Clinical in Advanced Specialty 1-3 sem. hrs.
This course provides students with an opportunity to explore select population based health care issues in a clinical setting. Emphasis will be placed on acquiring and utilizing clinical knowledge inherent in the development of clinical innovations. Based on select clinical experiences, students will develop comprehensive clinical narratives for analysis.
NURS 718 Hltcr Tech & Data Mgmt 3 sem. hrs.
Students will explore healthcare technology and data management concepts, theories, legal and ethical implications, and application within the healthcare environment. Critical issues affecting the development and implementation of healthcare technologies (clinical, administrative, and learning), knowledge management principles, and professional practice trends will be analyzed. Students will apply new knowledge, manage individual and aggregate level information, and assess the efficacy of healthcare technology appropriate to their area of practice.
NURS 723 Fund/Princ of WRH I 3 sem. hrs.
This course will explore the broad applications of modern Fertility Awareness-Based Methods (FABMs) and their role in pregnancy prevention, infertility, and women’s health. Select asynchronous online modules from the Fertility Appreciation Collaborative to Teach the Science (FACTS) will introduce students cycle charting and its use in the treatment of women with reproductive health issues from puberty to menopause life stages.
NURS 724 Fund/Princ of WRH II 3 sem. hrs.
This course will build upon Fundamentals and Principles of Women’s Reproductive Health I. In this course, asynchronous online modules from Fertility Education and Medical Management (FEMM) provide an overview of reproductive health research and female reproductive physiology. Students will be introduced to FEMM medical protocols for assessment of hormonal and menstrual cycle data for diagnosing and treating underlying symptoms and conditions to restore health and ensure hormonal balance. This course also includes the FEMM Medical Management Master class (online or in person) which provides an in-depth examination of reproductive physiology, reproductive endocrinology and the Reproductive Health Research Institute (RHRI) diagnostic and treatment protocols. After completion of course, students are eligible to be FEMM Certified Medical Providers.
NURS 725 Adv Leader in Clin Practice 4 sem. hrs.
This course is designed to advance the student’s ability to use leadership and management theory in nursing practice within current and emerging organizational systems. The student will build on previous course work to further develop the DNP leadership role in these focus areas: leadership development, management of care, collaboration with other health professionals, group and team dynamics, finance, physician relations/alignment, planning and human resource management (150 clinical hours).
NURS 726 Residency Pract.in WRH I 3 sem. hrs.
This course is the first of three practicum experiences in women’s reproductive health. In this practicum, students will apply the principles and fundamentals of women’s reproductive health in the care of women from puberty to menopause. Clinical experiences will include educational, nutritional, medical and behavioral care of patients with gynecologic, fertility, and reproductive health needs. Emphasis will be on interpreting physicalfindings and laboratory data to formulate a detailed plan of care. (140 clinical hours)
NURS 727 Residency Pract.in WRH II 3 sem. hrs.
This course is the second of three practicum experiences in women’s reproductive health. In this practicum, students will expand upon the prior practicum experience by caring for women with complex reproductive health issues. Emphasis will be placed on demonstrating a growing independence in the diagnosis and management of women with complex reproductive health issues. (140 clinical hours)
NURS 728 Residency Pract.in WRH III 3 sem. hrs.
This course is the final course of three practicum experiences in women’s reproductive health. Students will synthesize the skills and knowledge base learned throughout the program to provide comprehensive reproductive healthcare for women. With oversight from a supervising preceptor, the student will function as a full-scope practitioner in the clinical setting. (140 clinical hours)
NURS 730 Residency Practicum 3 sem. hrs.
This course is designed to provide a culminating practicum experience for the DNP leadership student. Students will focus on promoting evidence based practice as interdisciplinary team members and providing high quality, cost effective care in a dynamic health care environment. Emphasis is placed on further refinement of competencies related to the leadership complex issues, organizations, and systems (150 clinical hours).
NURS 731 DNP Project 1-4 sem. hrs.
Students undertake a systematic investigation of a clinical or administration based problem selected by the student and supported by faculty. The student will identify the problem to be addressed, review and critique pertinent literature, and implement and evaluate the project. The designed and approved project will be implemented and within a mentored and supervised clinical immersion experience. The project uses an evidence-based practice model and is systematically developed in consultation with the student’s doctor of nursing practice and scholarly project committee who valuates each step of the process (200 clinical hours). Prerequisite: NURS 708
NURS 791 Independent Study 1 sem. hr.
This course will be taken if the DNP Project is not completed after 4 semester hours of NURS 731 DNP Project.