Course Subject Hours
5023 Research in Nursing

Prerequisite: An undergraduate statistics course.

Provides students with the opportunity to develop a research-oriented approach to nursing practice. Both quantitative and qualitative methodologies are explored with a focus on the critical analysis and clinical application of research findings. May be repeated forcredit with department approval.

3(3-0)
5043 Pathological Processes for Advanced Nursing Practice

Prerequisite: Admission to the MSN Program.

Development of an in-depth knowledge base of pathophysiology and psychopathologyacross the life span for advanced nursing practice.

3(3-0)
5101 Diagnostic Studies and Ambulatory Procedures

Prerequisites: NURS 5111 and 5112.

Theory and technical skills basic to the beginning management of common office and emergency situations. Focuses on selected procedures such as basic suturing techniques, application of splints and casts, diagnostic tests, and other procedures encountered by advanced practice nurses in the primary health setting.

1(0-4)
5103 Theoretical Foundations in Nursing

Prerequisite: Admission to the MSN Program.

A foundational course that provides students with an opportunity to examine philosophical and theoretical bases for advanced nursing practice. Selected concepts, health related models and nursing theories are analyzed.

3(3-0)
5111 Health Assessment for Advanced Nursing Practice Clinical

Prerequisites: An undergraduate assessment course and NURS 5043. (NURS 5043 may be taken concurrently.)

Provides students with the opportunity to refine and augment comprehensive health assessment knowledge and skills in individuals, families, groups, and communities (IFGC) across the lifespan. Emphasis is on the ability to distinguish pathological changes from normal variants. Additional diagnostic techniques are included.

1(0-4)
5112 Health Assessment for Advanced Nursing Practice

Prerequisites: An undergraduate assessment course and NURS 5043. (NURS 5043 may be taken concurrently.)

Provides students with the opportunity to refine and augment comprehensive health assessment knowledge and skills in individuals, families, groups, and communities (IFGC) across the lifespan. Emphasis is on the ability to distinguish pathological changes from normal variants. Additional diagnostic techniques are included.

2(2-0)
5123 Family and Group Theory in Advanced Nursing Practice

Prerequisite: Admission to MSN Program.

Explores family and group dynamics from a variety of theoretical perspectives. A clinical practicum in the community setting provides an opportunity to develop theory-based group and family assessments, diagnoses, and plans relevant to advanced nursing practice.

3(3-0)
5133 Pharmacotherapeutics in Advanced Nursing Practice

Prerequisite: NURS 5043. (May be taken concurrently.)

Content in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, pharmacology of current/commonly used medications, and the application of drug therapy to the treatment of disease and/or the promotion of health.

3(3-0)
5163 Family Nurse Practitioner I

Prerequisites: NURS 5043, 5103, 5111, 5112, 5123, 5133.

Provides the opportunity to assess, diagnose, and formulate plans for health-wellness promotion and illness/injury prevention across the lifespan among IFACS. Primary care roles are emphasized.

3(3-0)
5173 Family Nurse Practitioner I Clinical

Prerequisites: NURS 5043, 5103, 5112, 5123, 5133.

Provides the opportunity to assess, diagnose, and formulate plans for health-wellness promotion and illness/injury prevention across the lifespan among IFACS. Primary careroles are emphasized.

3(0-12)
5183 Family Nurse Practitioner II

Prerequisites: NURS 5163, 5173.

A continuation of NURS 5163 and 5173. Students are provided the opportunity to gain additional knowledge and application of diagnostic evaluation and therapeutics necessary to manage common health deviations across the lifespan in the ambulatory setting.

3(3-0)
5193 Family Nurse Practitioner II Clinical

Prerequisites: NURS 5163, 5173.

A continuation of NURS 5163 and 5173. Students are provided the opportunity to gain additional knowledge and application of diagnostic evaluation and therapeutics necessary to manage common health deviations across the lifespan in the ambulatory setting.

3(0-12)
5233 Theoretical Foundations in Nursing Education

Prerequisite: NURS 5103. (May be taken concurrently.)

An introduction to nursing education, its historical evolution and development, and exploration of relevant theoretical foundations. Includes critical analysis of selected curriculum models and their application to a variety of educational environments.

3(3-0)
5241 Nurse Educator I Clinical

Prerequisite: NURS 5103.

Exploration of the components of the curriculum development process. Focus is on the application of major teaching-learning and nursing theories in the classroom environment. Supervised practicum related to the role of the teacher of nursing in the classroom is required.

1(0-4)
5242 Nurse Educator I

Prerequisite: NURS 5103.

Exploration of the components of the curriculum development process. Focus is on the application of major teaching-learning and nursing theories in the classroom environment. Supervised practicum related to the role of the teacher of nursing in the classroom is required.

2(2-0)
5251 Nurse Educator II Clinical

Prerequisites: NURS 5241, 5242, 5233.

Development of a personal philosophy of nursing education and an organizational framework upon which to build curriculum. Focus is on the application of major teaching-learning and nursing theories in the clinical laboratory environment. Supervised practicum related to the role of the teacher of nursing in the clinical setting is required.

1(0-4)
5252 Nurse Educator II

Prerequisites: NURS 5241, 5242, 5233.

Development of a personal philosophy of nursing education and an organizational framework upon which to build curriculum. Focus is on the application of major teaching-learning and nursing theories in the clinical laboratory environment. Supervised practicum related to the role of the teach of nursing in the clinical setting is required.

2(2-0)
5283 Role of the Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Prerequisites: NURS 5103 and/or consent of the graduate coordinator.

Examination of the multiple roles of the nurse in advanced practice and integration of these roles into the practice settings. Explores the process of resource utilization in relationship to health care management, health promotion, and cost effectiveness.

3(3-0)
5303 Roles in Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Practice

Prerequisite: Admission to the MSN Program.

Focuses on understanding factors affecting the incidence of serious/persistent psychiatric disorders and mental health problems and the scope of practice in advanced family psychiatric mental health nursing practice, including care of self-assessment and management of individuals, groups, families, and communities across the life span. Exploration of selected theoretical foundations and overview of therapeutic modalities both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic are included.

3(3-0)
5322 Diagnostics for Mental Disorders

Prerequisites: NURS 5111, 5112.

Provides foundational tools unique to the evaluation of psychiatric disorders and mental health problems and the assessment of cognitive/intellectual, emotional, socio-cultural and spiritual health of individuals, families, groups, and communities across the life span. Focus is on understanding the process of interdisciplinary collaboration in the comprehensive assessment of the client experiencing serious/persistent psychiatric disorders and mental health problems. The student will begin to integrate assessment findings into the formulation of diagnoses based on criteria set forth in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).

2(1-4)
5331 Clinical Focus for Nurse Educator Clinical

Prerequisites: NURS 5103, 5111, 5112, 5043, 5133.

Ensure advanced competence in a focused clinical nursing area (Medical-Surgical; Parent-Child; Pediatric; or Psychiatric Mental Health) as a foundation for the role of nurse educator. In-depth review of the current professional literature and direct patient care clinical experience. At the conclusion of the course, the graduate student is expected to take a national certification examination for the selected clinical specialty.

1(0-4)
5332 Clinical Focus for Nurse Educator

Prerequisites: NURS 5103, 5111, 5112, 5043, 5133.

Ensure advanced competence in a focused clinical nursing area (Medical-Surgical; Parent-Child; Pediatric; or Psychiatric Mental Health) as a foundation for the role of nurse educator. In-depth review of the current professional literature and direct patient care clinical experience. At the conclusion of the course, the graduate student is expected to take a national certification examination for the selected clinical specialty.

2(2-0)
5363 Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing I

Prerequisites: NURS 5043, 5103, 5111, 5112, 5133, 5303, 5322.

Focuses on the diagnosis and management of serious/persistent psychiatric disorders and mental health problems in individuals. The student begins with an assessment of the relationship with self as a foundation for understanding therapeutic relationships. Diagnostic evaluation will include development of interview techniques, mental status examination and tools unique to the evaluation of psychiatric and mental health problems. Management of mental health problems in individuals will include both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, including individual counseling in the client with serious/persistent mental health problems. A supervised practicum in individual therapies is required.

3(3-0)
5371 Family Nurse Practitioner III

Prerequisite: NURS 5183, 5193.

Building on NURS 5183 and 5193, provides students with the opportunity to synthesize knowledge and theories in the application of primary care health management across the lifespan. This course is the capstone practicum experience for the family nurse practitioner program.

1(1-0)
5373 Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing I Clinical

Prerequisites: NURS 5043, 5103, 5111, 5112, 5133, 5303, 5322.

Focuses on the diagnosis and management of serious/persistent psychiatric disorders and mental health problems in individuals. The student begins with an assessment of the relationship with self as a foundation for understanding therapeutic relationships. Diagnostic evaluation will include development of interview techniques, mental status examination and tools unique to the evaluation of psychiatric and mental health problems. Management of mental health problems in individuals will include both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, including individual counseling in the client with serious/persistent mental health problems. A supervised practicum in individual therapiesis required.

3(0-12)
5374 Family Nurse Practitioner III Clinical

Prerequisite: NURS 5183, 5193.

Building on NURS 5183 and 5193, provides students with the opportunity to synthesize knowledge and theories in the application of primary care health management across the lifespan. This course is the capstone practicum experience for the family nurse practitioner program.

4(0-16)
5383 Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing II

Prerequisites: NURS 5363, 5373.

Focuses on the diagnosis and management of serious/persistent psychiatric disorders and mental health problems in groups and families. Theoretical foundations and intervention approaches for group and family therapies will be explored. A supervised practicum in group and family therapies is required.

3(3-0)
5393 Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing II Clinical

Prerequisites: NURS 5363, 5373.

Focuses on the diagnosis and management of serious/persistent psychiatric disorders and mental health problems in groups and families. Theoretical foundations and intervention approaches for group and family therapies will be explored. A supervised practicum in group and family therapies is required.

3(0-12)
5401 Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing III

Prerequisites: NURS 5383, 5393.

Focuses on the integration of theory, evaluation, and intervention techniques in the diagnosis and management of serious/persistent psychiatric disorders and mental health problems in individuals, groups, and families.A supervised clinical practicum is required. Regular collaborative consultation for case discussions and group supervision is required.

1(1-0)
5404 Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing III Clinical

Prerequisites: NURS 5383, 5393.

Focuses on the integration of theory, evaluation, and intervention techniques in the diagnosis and management of serious/persistent psychiatric disorders and mental health problems in individuals, groups, and families. A consultation for case discussions and group supervision is required.

4(0-16)
5503 Assessment in Nursing Education

Prerequisites: Undergraduate statistics course and NURS 5241/5242 pre/co-requisite.

Provides an introduction to both theory and method of evaluation in nursing education. The focus is on assessment of process and outcome related to nursing education in both classroom and clinical settings, at the level of the individual learner, course, and program. Ethical and legal issues in evaluation are also considered.

3(3-0)
6872 Evidence Based Project I

This course is the first of a 3-course sequence designed to assist the student in the development of an evidence-based project. The focus of this course is the project planning process. The student will identify a project topic; develop a problem statement and rationale for the project; and compose measurable, pertinent, and time specific objectives for the project.

2(2-0)
6882 Evidence Based Project II

Prerequisite: NURS 6872.

This course is the second of a 3-course sequence designed to assist the student in the development of an evidence-based project. This course adds to the project planning skills gained in NURS 6872. The focus of this course is performing a risk analysis, developing a timeline for project activities, identifying and communicating with stakeholders, selecting appropriate measures for objectives, identifying resources, and developing a project budget.

2(2-0)
6892 Evidence Based Project III

Prerequisite: NURS 6882.

This course is the third of a 3-course sequence designed to assist the student in the development of an evidence-based project. The focus of this course is developing a project evaluation plan, obtaining and providing peer critique, and delivering a professional presentation of the final project plan.

2(2-0)
6911,
6912,
6913
Special Topics in Graduate Nursing

Prerequisites: All graduate nursing core courses.

In depth studies of selected topics in nursing. May be repeated for a maximum of six credit hours. Topics may vary. Can also be used for additional clinical experience in which case the number of contact hours is the number of credit hours multiplied by 4.

1, 2, 3 (1, 2, 3-0)