College of Nursing

NURSE 1000 Cultural Diversity in a Global Society: 3 semester hours

This course provides an overview of the history of the culture as it relates to local, regional, national, and global importance of cultural concepts, communication principles, and the relationship between culture and healthcare across the globe. Students will examine and compare how global events shape healthcare delivery, health of individuals and countries outside of and including the United States. Students will be exposed to other cultures through various modalities. This course will also allow students to synthesize intercultural differences among cultural groups.

NURSE 1020 Introduction to Nursing Practice: 2 semester hours

Prerequisite: Admission to Nursing Program. This course introduces students to the nursing profession, focusing on the roles and functions of nurses, nursing education, and systems in various settings. Students will explore the conceptual and philosophical basis of nursing, critical thinking in the nursing process, and key concepts such as self-care, nursing theory, and professional standards. The course includes the social, legal, ethical, cultural, ecological, and inter-professional contexts of nursing practice, and contemporary issues such as informatics and client care technology. Emphasis is placed on interprofessional collaboration to enhance client outcomes and improve healthcare delivery, preparing students to meet the evolving demands of the nursing profession.

NURSE 1050 Communication for the Healthcare Professional: 3 semester hours

This course emphasizes the development of essential communication skills for professional nursing. Students will explore the dynamics of relationships with self, individuals, communities, and populations. Key concepts of communication and collaboration in nursing are introduced to foster effective human caring relationships with diverse populations. Through interactive learning and practical application, students will enhance their ability to communicate and collaborate effectively within the healthcare environment, promoting enhanced client outcomes and interprofessional teamwork.

NURSE 2000 Nutrition in Health: 3 semester hours

This course explores nutritional needs across the illness and wellness continuum, emphasizing principles related to health promotion and protection. Students will study the processes of nutrient consumption, digestion, and absorption. The course also examines cultural and socioeconomic influences on dietary practices across the lifespan, equipping students with the knowledge to support diverse populations in achieving optimal health through nutrition.

NURSE 2050 Pathophysiology: 3 semester hours

Prerequisites: BIOL 1141 and BIOL 1162. This course examines normal processes and mechanisms in the human body, the nature and causes of disease, and the associated bodily alterations. It covers general principles of disease, disorders specific to internal organs, and their clinical implications.

NURSE 2060 Medical Terminology: 1 semester hour

This course introduces the language of medicine. Students will learn the foundational medical terms used in healthcare settings, including prefixes, suffixes, root words, and abbreviations. Emphasis will be placed on understanding and accurately using medical terminology in clinical documentation and communication. By the end of the course, students will be able to interpret and construct medical terms related to various body systems, diseases, procedures, and treatments.

NURSE 2070 Health Assessment Concepts: 4 semester hours

Prerequisites: Admission to Nursing Clinical Major. This course integrates theoretical knowledge and interpersonal skills for client assessment, emphasizing the differentiation between normal and abnormal findings. Students will develop problem-solving, critical thinking, and cultural competency skills to identify and document multidimensional health variations across the lifespan. The course includes both classroom instruction and laboratory experiences, where students will practice essential psychomotor skills, preparing them for comprehensive and culturally sensitive health assessments in nursing practice.

NURSE 3000 Health Promotion and Wellness: 3 semester hours

Prerequisite(s): Traditional BSN Students: NURSE 1000, NURSE 1010, NURSE 1050, NURSE 2050, NURSE 2060, NURSE 2070; Accelerated BSN Students: Admission to the ABSN Program. This course focuses on the role of the nurse in improving health and illness prevention by identifying and addressing risk behaviors of individuals, families, and communities across the lifespan. Students will explore nutrition, physical activity, stress management, social determinants of health, and health disparities, focusing on the impact of values, lifestyle, and cultural influences on health. Client education for health promotion, risk reduction, and disease prevention across the life span will be explored.

NURSE 3005 Introduction to Professional Nursing: 3 semester hours

Prerequisites: Admission to the Accelerated BSN program. This course introduces students to the role of the professional nurse. Health promotion and disease prevention across the life span are examined. Ethics, legal standards, and healthcare policy concepts are also explored.

NURSE 3015 Professional Nursing Concepts and Practice: 6 semester hours

Prerequisites: Admission to the Accelerated BSN program. Introduction to the structure of the discipline of nursing, selected theoretical and conceptual models, and their application to nursing process, clinical reasoning, and education as a foundation for socialization into professional nursing practice. Includes didactic, laboratory, and clinical components.

NURSE 3020 Fundamental Concepts of Professional Nursing Practice: 6 semester hours

Prerequisites: Admission to nursing clinical major. Introduces evidence-based nursing concepts and skills that create the framework for professional nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on fundamental practice concepts including nursing process, clinical decision making, basic physiological and psychosocial health care needs, holistic and culturally congruent care, and the delivery of safe, high quality nursing care across the health-wellness continuum. Students learn and practice skills in a lab setting with the application of acquired skills in a clinical and/or community setting.

NURSE 3025 Community-Based Clinical Education I: 1 semester hour

Prerequisites: Admission to nursing clinical major. This introductory seminar course provides the students with a basic understanding of how to apply community engagement principles in community-based health settings. Students in this course will be expected to successfully complete 5 hours of an in-person service experience, guided through the creation and delivery of a health promotion presentation for older adults, as well as participate in self-reflective exercises, and debriefing discussions.

NURSE 3035 Health Assessment and Promotion: 3 semester hours

Prerequisites: Admission to the Accelerated BSN Program. Health promotion, client education, and physical assessment skills across the lifespan are developed using the nursing process framework. Didactic and laboratory components are included.

NURSE 3040 Concepts of Evidence-Based Practice: 3 semester hours

Prerequisites: MATH 1105 or equivalent and concurrent enrollment in NURSE 3090. This course introduces students to the principles of nursing research and the application of evidence-based practice. Students will learn to critically appraise research studies, understand research methodologies, and apply evidence to improve client care. The course emphasizes the integration of clinical expertise with the best available research and client values to make informed clinical decisions. Students will engage in a research project to develop skills in data analysis, literature review, and evidence synthesis to enhance their professional practice.

NURSE 3050 Pharmacology for Nurses: 3 semester hours

Prerequisites: Traditional BSN: NURSE 1000, NURSE 1020, NURSE 1050, NURSE 2050, NURSE 2060, and NURSE 2070; Accelerated BSN: NURSE 2050, NURSE 3000, and NURSE 3045. This course focuses on the application of pharmacotherapeutic principles in nursing care across the lifespan. Students will learn to integrate pharmacology into client care, enhancing their ability to manage and administer medications safely and effectively. The course emphasizes safe and evidence-based pharmacological practices, preparing students to address the diverse needs of clients in various healthcare settings.

NURSE 3055 Foundations of Nursing Pharmacotherapeutic Concepts: 3 semester hours

Prerequisites: NURSE 3005, NURSE 3015, and NURSE 3035. This course covers concepts and principles of pharmacology across the lifespan with an emphasis on pharmacotherapeutics and an evidence-based, comprehensive approach to the clinical application of drug therapy. Cultural considerations, individual needs, and patient education related to pharmacology are examined.

NURSE 3056 Nursing Practice: Policy, Ethics, and Legal Principles: 3 semester hours

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Accelerated BSN program, NURSE 2050, NURSE 3000, and NURSE 3045. This course introduces students to basic concepts of healthcare policy, ethics, and legal issues in nursing practice. Students will identify key health policies, describe fundamental ethical principles, and recognize common legal responsibilities that guide nursing care. The course helps students understand how nurses follow ethical and legal standards and support safe client care. Through case examples and class discussions, students will begin to apply these concepts to real-world nursing situations and learn about the nurse's role in supporting ethical and legal practice.

NURSE 3060 Behavioral Health Concepts: 4 semester hours

Prerequisites: NURSE 2000, NURSE 3000, NURSE 3020, and NURSE 3050. This course addresses mental health and illness across the lifespan including care considerations for individuals experiencing emotional distress, crises, and severe, persistent mental illness. Students will enhance their skills in interpersonal communication, decision-making, and professional behavior by integrating theoretical concepts and research from nursing, psychology, pharmacology, and other disciplines. The course includes both foundational theory and clinical experiences in hospital and community settings, preparing students to provide comprehensive care to individuals, families, groups, and vulnerable populations.

NURSE 3065 Professional Nursing Adult and Elder Care I: 5 semester hours

Prerequisites: NURSE 3005, NURSE 3015, and NURSE 3035. This course covers nursing care of adult and elder patients including healthy aging and maintenance of functional capacity. Its content addresses common physiologic and social changes, challenges, and adaptations affecting adult and elder populations. Strategies for health promotion and disease management are addressed in the care of adult and elder patients experiencing fluid and electrolyte imbalances, cardiovascular, integumentary, immunologic, pulmonary, and hematologic alterations. Pathophysiologic processes of organ systems are explored. Didactic and clinical components are included. Students will complete 90 clinical hours.

NURSE 3066 Care of the Adult Client I: Acute and Common Care: 5 semester hours

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Accelerated BSN Program, NURSE 2050, NURSE 3000, and NURSE 3045. This course focuses on nursing care for adults with acute and common health alterations. Emphasizing evidence-based practice, students will develop critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills to manage client care. Through clinical and simulation experiences, students will apply theoretical knowledge, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and use technology to improve client outcomes.

NURSE 3067 Care of the Adult Client II: Chronic and Complex Care: 5 semester hours

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Accelerated BSN program and NURSE 3066. This course covers nursing care for adults with chronic and complex health conditions. Students will explore assessment and management of long-term illnesses. Emphasis is on developing comprehensive care plans addressing physical, emotional, and social aspects. Through clinical and simulation experiences, students will enhance skills in interdisciplinary collaboration, technologic interventions, client education, and self-management.

NURSE 3070 Care of the Adult Client I - Acute and Common Care: 5 semester hours

Prerequisite(s): NURSE 3000, NURSE 3020, NURSE 3050, and NURSE 3080. This course focuses on the nursing care of adult clients experiencing acute and common health conditions. Students will learn to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing interventions for adults experiencing a variety of acute conditions. Emphasis will be placed on evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making, and interprofessional collaboration to provide high-quality care. The course will cover common acute health issues, including cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and neurological conditions.

NURSE 3075 Care of the Behavioral Health Client: 4 semester hours

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Accelerated BSN program, NURSE 3050, NURSE 3056, and NURSE 3067. This course covers theoretical knowledge and skills to promote the mental health of clients across the lifespan. Common and complex mental health disorders affecting individuals, families, and communities are examined. Students will learn and apply various therapeutic communication techniques and pharmacologic interventions with clients experiencing mental health disorders in the clinical and simulation setting. Ethical, moral, and legal issues specific to mental health nursing practice are addressed.

NURSE 3080 Academic Lab for Nursing: 1 semester hour

Prerequisite(s): NURSE 3020, NURSE 3050 and concurrent enrollment in NURSE 3000. This course includes a variety of student success strategies, initiatives, and services to enhance the nursing student experience and promote academic achievement.

NURSE 3090 Community-Based Clinical Education I: 1 semester hour

Prerequisite(s): NURSE 3170, NURSE 3060, and concurrent enrollment in NURSE 3180. This seminar course is designed for clinical nursing students to build on their previous community service-learning experiences. Theories will be introduced from nursing, public, and community health. Students will be expected to successfully complete 20 hours of in-person service experience with a community organization. Based on agency placement, students will be expected to develop health education and health promotion materials in the form of written and oral presentations throughout the experience. Students will also be expected to complete self-reflective exercises as well as online discussions to debrief and synthesize learning.

NURSE 3091 Intermediate Topics in Nursing: 1-6 semester hours

Prerequisite(s): Consent of the BSN Program Director. This course focuses on the intermediate study of a selected nursing topic. The topic selected will vary from semester to semester. This course may be taken for credit more than once if the topic is different.

NURSE 3170 Concepts of Caring for the Adult Client I - Acute and Common Care: 5 semester hours

Prerequisite(s): NURSE 2000, NURSE 3000, NURSE 3020 and NURSE 3050. This course focuses on the nursing care of adult clients experiencing acute and common health conditions. Students will learn to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing interventions for adults experiencing a variety of acute conditions. Emphasis will be placed on evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making, and interprofessional collaboration to provide high-quality care. The course will cover common acute health issues, including cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and neurological conditions.

NURSE 3180 Concepts of Caring for the Adult Client II - Chronic and Complex Care: 5 semester hours

Prerequisite(s): NURSE 3170, NURSE 3060, and concurrent enrollment in NURSE 3090. This course focuses on the nursing care of adult clients experiencing critical and complex health issues. Students will learn to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing interventions for adults experiencing life-threatening conditions and multiple comorbidities. Emphasis will be placed on evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making, and interprofessional collaboration to provide high-quality, client-centered care. The course will include critical care topics such as cardiovascular emergencies, respiratory failure, sepsis, and multi-organ dysfunction.

NURSE 3873 Guided Study in Nursing: 1-3 semester hours

This course is an in-depth independent study of selected topics in nursing under the guidance of a specific instructor. No more than six hours may be taken under this option.

NURSE 3900 Role of the Baccalaureate-Prepared Nurse: 3 semester hours

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the RN-to-BSN program. This course provides an overview of the evolving role and expanded responsibilities of the baccalaureate-prepared nurse in today's changing healthcare climate. Students will explore how the role of the baccalaureate-prepared nurse influences health care delivery, healthcare systems, and health outcomes of individuals, families, and communities.

NURSE 3910 Nursing Theory for Population Health: 3 semester hours

Prerequisites: Admission to the College of Nursing's RN to BSN Program. This course explores the principles of population health, focusing on the nurse's role in promoting health within diverse communities. Students will examine goals such as improving quality of care, healthcare access, health outcomes, and cost management. The course emphasizes the significance of social determinants of health and prepares students to address health disparities, advocate for vulnerable populations, and implement evidence-based interventions.

NURSE 3920 Health Assessment for the Professional Nurse: 3 semester hours

Prerequisite: Admission to the RN-to-BSN Program. This course is designed to enhance the assessment skills of the registered nurse acquired from previous nursing education experiences. Emphasizing a competency-based approach, students will explore evidence-based practice, practical application of nursing assessments techniques, and clinical reasoning to collect and interpret subjective and objective assessment data that contribute to improved health outcomes.

NURSE 3930 Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice for the Professional Nurse: 3 semester hours

Prerequisite: Admission to the College of Nursing's RN to BSN Program. This course prepares nurses to provide evidence-based nursing care to patients among the rapid advances in the science and technology of healthcare. This course provides a basic understanding of how evidence is developed, including the research process, clinical judgment, interprofessional perspectives, and patient preference as applied to nursing practice. Students will learn a systematic method to evaluate and apply research findings and other evidence in designing and implementing nursing care that is multidimensional, high quality, and cost-effective.

NURSE 3940 Leadership and Management for Professional Nursing: 3 semester hours

Prerequisites: Admission to the College of Nursing's RN to BSN Program. This course prepares the student to lead and respond within complex healthcare systems. Emphasizing systems-based practices, students will learn to coordinate resources effectively, to provide safe, quality, and equitable care to diverse populations. Additionally, students will develop as professionals who have developed a capacity for leadership, can adapt to change, and engage in self-reflection and personal well-being.

NURSE 4010 Care of the Adult Client II - Chronic and Complex Care: 5 semester hours

Prerequisites: NURSE 2000 and NURSE 3070. This course focuses on the nursing care of adult clients experiencing critical and complex health issues. Students will learn to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing interventions for adults experiencing life-threatening conditions and multiple comorbidities. Emphasis will be placed on evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making, and interprofessional collaboration to provide high-quality, client-centered care. The course will include critical care topics such as cardiovascular emergencies, respiratory failure, sepsis, and multi-organ dysfunction.

NURSE 4015 Care of the Adult Client II: Chronic and Complex Care: 5 semester hours

Prerequisite(s): NURSE 3065. This course covers nursing care for adults with chronic and complex health conditions. Students will explore assessment and management of long-term illnesses. Emphasis is on developing comprehensive care plans addressing physical, emotional, and social aspects. Through clinical and simulation experiences, students will enhance skills in interdisciplinary collaboration, technologic interventions, client education and self-management.

NURSE 4020 Concepts of Caring for Women and the Childbearing Family: 5 semester hours

Prerequisite(s): NURSE 3060, NURSE 3090, NURSE 3180; concurrent enrollment in NURSE 4030 and NURSE 4040. This course focuses on the nursing care of women, pregnant persons, newborns, and expanding families. Students will explore the physiological, psychological, and social aspects of woman's health, pregnancy, and childbirth, emphasizing evidence-based practices and client-centered care. The course applies health and illness continuum concepts and builds on knowledge developed in previous coursework. Woman's health issues, prenatal care, labor and delivery processes, postpartum care, and neonatal care are included. Through classroom instruction and clinical experiences, students will develop the skills necessary to support and manage the health of women, pregnant persons, and infants, ensuring safe and effective care during this critical period.

NURSE 4030 Concepts of Caring for Children and Families: 5 semester hours

Prerequisite(s): NURSE 3060, NURSE 3090, NURSE 3180; concurrent enrollment in NURSE 4020 and NURSE 4040. This course explores the continuum of pediatric health and illness, emphasizing the integral role of family dynamics, growth and development, and effective communication with children and their families. Students will explore safety, community health, cultural competence, patient education, interprofessional collaboration, environmental health, and ethical practice. Through classroom instruction and clinical experiences students will be well-prepared to provide holistic and family-centered care in diverse healthcare settings.

NURSE 4035 Care of Children and Families: 5 semester hours

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Accelerated BSN program, NURSE 3075, and NURSE 4045. This course provides an exploration of nursing care for infants, children, adolescents, and their families. Students will learn to assess and manage acute and chronic pediatric health conditions, emphasizing growth and development, family-centered care, and health promotion. Through clinical and simulation experiences, students will develop skills in pediatric physical assessment, communication, and client and family education.

NURSE 4040 Community-Based Clinical Education II: 1 semester hour

Prerequisite(s): NURSE 3090, and concurrent enrollment in NURSE 4020 and NURSE 4030. This seminar course is designed for clinical students to synthesize and apply concepts of community-based clinical education utilizing a project focus process, building on knowledge gained from Level I and Level II. Students will begin to synthesize their agency placement and the role that it plays in health promotion, the levels of disease prevention, environmental health, professional nursing roles, and interprofessional collaboration in various community settings. Emphasis is on health promotion, risk reduction, and disease management across the lifespan. Students will be expected to successfully complete an additional 20 hours of service experience with the same community organization, self-reflective exercises as well as online discussions to debrief and synthesize learning.

NURSE 4041 Advanced Topics in Nursing: 1-6 semester hours

Prerequisite(s): Consent of the BSN Program Director. This course focuses on the advanced study of a specific topic in Nursing. Topics may vary from semester to semester. This course may be taken for credit more than once if the topics are different.

NURSE 4045 Care of Women and Childbearing Families: 5 semester hours

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Accelerated BSN program, NURSE 3050, NURSE 3056, and NURSE 3067. This course focuses on the nursing care of women, pregnant persons, newborns, and growing families. Students will explore the health and illness continuum as it relates to reproductive health, pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care. Through clinical and simulation experiences, students will develop skills in client education, advocacy, and the use of technology to improve maternal and neonatal outcomes.

NURSE 4060 Synthesis of Concepts in Professional Nursing: 4 semester hours

Prerequisite(s): NURSE 4020, NURSE 4030, NURSE 4040; and concurrent enrollment in NURSE4065. This course is designed to facilitate the transition from academic learning to professional nursing practice. It focuses on the integration of theoretical knowledge with practical skills, preparing students for the multifaceted roles and responsibilities of a registered nurse. The course emphasizes the synthesis of cognitive and affective skills acquired throughout the BSN program. Students will engage in classroom activities, case studies, and reflective practices to enhance their clinical judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities. Key areas of professional development include effective communication, leadership, management, and interprofessional collaboration. By the end of this course, students will be equipped with the competence and confidence to transition and assimilate into the professional nursing environment.

NURSE 4065 Synthesis of Professional Practice Immersion Clinical: 4 semester hours

Prerequisites: NURSE 4020, NURSE 4030, NURSE 4040 and concurrent enrollment in NURSE 4060. This capstone course serves as a bridge between academic learning and professional nursing practice, focusing on the integration of theoretical knowledge with practical skills. In this course students are further prepared for the diverse roles and responsibilities of a registered nurse. The course synthesizes cognitive and affective skills acquired throughout the Traditional BSN program. Students will participate in comprehensive clinical experiences, simulations, and reflective practices to enhance their clinical judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities. Emphasis is placed on professional development, including effective communication, leadership, management, and interprofessional collaboration. By the end of this course, students will be equipped with the competence and confidence to transition and assimilate into the professional nursing environment, prepared to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care and assume leadership and management roles within healthcare teams.

NURSE 4080 Healthcare Policy, Ethics, and Legal Issues: 3 semester hours

Prerequisite(s): NURSE 3040 and NURSE 3180. This course provides a comprehensive exploration of healthcare policy, ethics, and legal frameworks that shape nursing practice. Students will analyze the development and influence of health policies, evaluate ethical principles and dilemmas in client care, and examine the legal responsibilities and standards that guide professional nursing. Emphasis is placed on the nurse's role as an advocate -- promoting equitable health policies, upholding ethical practice, and addressing legal challenges to ensure safe, high-quality care. Through the application of real-world case studies and discussion, students will strengthen their ethical reasoning, policy awareness, and decision-making skills essential for effective nursing practice.

NURSE 4105 Professional Nursing Leadership and Synthesis: 8 semester hours

Prerequisites: NURSE 4035 and NURSE 4045. This course is a leadership practicum experience which reflects synthesis of cognitive and affective skills acquired in the Accelerated BSN program. Areas of study are selected from across the lifespan, including diverse populations in a variety of healthcare systems. Didactic and clinical components are included.

NURSE 4125 Community Nursing and Public Health: 5 semester hours

Prerequisites: NURSE 4035 and NURSE 4045. This course is a synthesis of community and public health nursing that prepares students to apply, promote, and protect the health of patients, families, communities, and populations. Global perspectives on health equity, policy, and diversity are explored. Didactic and clinical components are included.

NURSE 4135 Evidence-Based Practice: Integration of Research in Professional Nursing: 2 semester hours

Prerequisites: Admission to the Accelerated BSN Program. This course is designed to provide a foundational theoretical review of evidence-based practice in the nursing profession. Students synthesize knowledge and skill from the natural and behavioral sciences, humanities, and nursing in order to understand the research process and its relevance in guiding nursing practice and improving patient care. Emphasis is placed on identifying and using research evidence in clinical decision making.

NURSE 4200 Nursing Scholarship: 3 semester hours

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the RN-to-BSN program; or Admission to the Accelerated BSN Program and NURSE 4035 and NURSE 4125. This course challenges students to critically evaluate, synthesize, and apply research and evidence-based practices in the delivery of nursing care. Students will integrate knowledge from nursing, the arts, sciences, and humanities to appraise the quality and applicability of research findings. Emphasis is placed on translating evidence into practice through the development of nursing interventions, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical inquiry projects. Students will formulate research questions, critique methodologies, and design innovative strategies that advance client-centered care, healthcare outcomes, and nursing practice.

NURSE 4205 Nursing Leadership and Synthesis: 8 semester hours

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Accelerated BSN program, NURSE 4035, NURSE 4125. In this course, students demonstrate synthesis and application of theoretical and practical knowledge gained throughout the nursing program. Students demonstrate their ability to provide holistic, evidence-based, client-centered care through precepted clinical hours and simulation experiences. Emphasis is placed on clinical decision-making, leadership skills, and interdisciplinary collaboration. This course prepares graduates to transition into professional nursing roles.

NURSE 4720 Perioperative Nursing: 2 semester hours

Prerequisites: NURSE 3050 and NURSE 3070. Provides experiences in preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative settings. Includes a clinical component.

NURSE 4723 Nurse Externship: 3 semester hours

Prerequisites: NURSE 4010, NURSE 4020, NURSE 4030, senior standing and 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale). This course provides the opportunity to apply theoretical and conceptual knowledge and skills in a structured clinical environment under the guidance of a mentor.

NURSE 4730 Nursing Care at the End of Life: 2 semester hours

Prerequisites: NURSE 3050, NURSE 3060, and NURSE 3070. This course focuses on the nursing care of terminally ill patients and their families. Topics explored will include the impact of personal values and beliefs about death, physiology of end stage disease processes, symptom assessment and management, psychosocial and spiritual support, consideration in special patient populations, societal issues and trends in end of life care, ethical considerations in caring for the dying patient, grief and bereavement processes, and the role nursing in end of life care across settings.

NURSE 4741 Advanced Nursing Assessment and Management of Clients with Cardiac Dysrhythmias: 2 semester hours

Prerequisites: NURSE 3050 and NURSE 3070. Focuses on advanced nursing assessment and management of clients with cardiac rhythm problems and conduction disturbances. Includes a clinical component.

NURSE 4900 Ethics and Values in Population Health: 3 semester hours

Prerequisites: Admission to the RN-to-BSN program. This course introduces the impact of values and ethical issues on professional nursing practice and population health. Emphasis is on values clarification, ethical theories and principles, ethical decision-making, and professional ethical standards. Ethical issues affecting nursing practice and the delivery of care will be explored.

NURSE 4910 Health Policy for the Professional Nurse: 3 semester hours

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the RN-to-BSN program. This course introduces students to health care policy and its impact on healthcare delivery. Students will analyze the nurse's role in influencing health outcomes and improving safe, quality care for populations through the policy process.

NURSE 4911 Community and Population Health Synthesis: 6 semester hours

Prerequisites: Admission to the RN-to-BSN program, unencumbered RN license, NURSE 3910, NURSE 3920, NURSE 3040, NURSE 3940, NURSE 4900, and concurrent enrollment in NURSE 4910. This practicum course focuses on community-based application and synthesis of professional nursing roles and responsibilities across a continuum of health care settings, with selected populations determined to be at risk for a variety of health-related problems. Students integrate and apply curricular concepts such as health policy, epidemiology, health promotion strategies, and evidence-based practice in planning care for a select population. This course requires 90 clock hours in a community-based clinical setting.

NURSE 6111 Healthcare Systems: 3 semester hours

Prerequisites: Graduate standing. This foundational-level course introduces the historical development, current U.S. healthcare structure, and projected transformation of the U.S. healthcare system regarding doctoral-level nursing practice. This course provides students with an understanding of the complex nature of the healthcare sector. This course prepares students to assess organized efforts to influence health delivery and policy formulation. The impact of these efforts on the administrator, leader, or policy analyst of a healthcare organization will be explored. The role of societal values and individual behaviors in the healthcare system's performance, reform efforts, and the health status of the US population will be addressed.

NURSE 6130 Research, Interventions and Evidence-Based Practice: 3 semester hours

Prerequisites: Graduate standing. This course provides opportunities to examine the processes and evaluation components of evidence-based practice, including the identification of significant clinical problems, evaluation of evidence underlying competing interventions, effectiveness of interventions, and implementation and evaluation of health promotion and therapeutic interventions that improve the quality of care or health outcomes for individuals, groups, and populations. Students will have opportunities to develop skills needed to critically analyze scientific literature foundational to implementing evidence-based practice projects.

NURSE 6310 The Nurse Educator: Roles, Responsibilities, and Impact: 1 semester hour

Prerequisite(s): BSN degree, unencumbered RN license and graduate standing. This course is designed to introduce experienced nurses to educator roles available in academic, clinical, and professional environments. Emphasis is placed on the multifaceted responsibilities of nurse educators in a variety of employment settings. Political, institutional, social, and economic forces that impact nursing education will be explored.

NURSE 6320 Curriculum Development in Nursing: 3 semester hours

Prerequisites: NURSE 6310. This course prepares learners to actively contribute to curriculum development and program evaluation in nursing education. Emphasis is placed on designing curricula that align with institutional philosophy, accreditation standards, and current healthcare trends to meet societal needs. Learners will develop skills in creating program outcomes, competency statements, learning objectives, and evaluation strategies, while applying sound educational principles, theory, and research. The course also focuses on curriculum revision, fostering community and clinical partnerships, and utilizing change strategies to promote continuous quality improvement.

NURSE 6321 Instructional Strategies in Nursing: 3 semester hours

Prerequisites: NURSE 6310. This course focuses on the development of knowledge, skills, and abilities in facilitating student learning in academic, clinical, and professional settings. Learners will explore innovative and evidence-based teaching-learning strategies that develop critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and professionalism in diverse learners. Emphasis is placed on planning, implementing, and evaluating learning experiences.

NURSE 6322 Evaluation Strategies in Nursing: 3 semester hours

Prerequisites: NURSE 6310, NURSE 6320, and NURSE 6321. This course focuses on the development of evaluation strategies that reflect cognitive, psychomotor, and effective domains in the classroom, laboratory, clinical and professional settings. Emphasis is placed on legal and ethical considerations and psychometric concepts.

NURSE 6330 Role of the Nurse Educator: Bridging Theory and Practice: 2 semester hours

Prerequisite(s): NURSE 6310, NURSE 6320, and NURSE 6321. This course provides an immersive experience designed to integrate the theoretical foundations of nursing education with practical application. Students will complete a practicum in a clinical, academic, or professional development setting, working under the mentorship of a qualified nurse educator. Students will work closely with a mentor to develop their teaching abilities, receive constructive feedback, and critically examine their own practice. This course will provide opportunities to implement teaching methods and build confidence as an educator. This course may be taken concurrently with NURSE 6322.

NURSE 6424 Social Determinants of Health for Underserved Populations: 3 semester hours

Prerequisites: Graduate standing. From a local, state, national, and global perspective, this course examines the health and wellbeing of underserved populations through the lens of the social determinants of health. Exploration of responses to social factors that adversely influence vulnerability and behavior will occur. This course will focus on understanding the impact of poverty, racism, incarceration, biases, stigma, and social interactions that influence vulnerability, access to care, and the effect on an individual's health. The analysis of community health indicators, health disparities, and health care trends impacting underserved populations are fundamentals of this course.

NURSE 6518 Pathophysiology for Advanced Nursing Practice: 3 semester hours

Prerequisites: Graduate admission. This course prepares the student to interpret changes in physiology that result in symptoms indicative of illness by a systematic examination of disease processes. The graduate student will compare differential diagnosis within physiological systems of sub- cellular and cellular origin, biochemical, and anatomical changes across the life span.

NURSE 6520 Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice: 3 semester hours

Prerequisites: NURSE 6518. This course in clinical pharmacotherapeutics builds on a student's prior knowledge of drug classifications, actions, interactions, and adverse drug reactions. The major focus of the course is the pharmacotherapeutic use of medications for primary healthcare management by advanced practice nurses. Emphasis is placed on clinical critical thinking processes used to prescribe drugs in the management of specific illnesses. The laws and regulations for advanced practice nurse prescriptive authority will be addressed. Emphases include pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacotherapeutics, health-related information, medication compliance, and issues that pertain to the prescribing of medications in advanced nursing practice.

NURSE 6521 Healthcare Finance: 3 semester hours

Prerequisites: Graduate admission. This course analyzes various financial sectors of the healthcare system. Analyses of the financial and economic structures for providers, health insurance organizations, pharmaceutical industries, not-for-profit, and federally-funded clinics will occur.

NURSE 6524 Health Assessment for Advanced Nursing Practice: 3 semester hours

Prerequisites: NURSE 6518. This course provides a systematic approach to advanced physical assessment and psychological, sociocultural, developmental, and spiritual assessment of individuals across the life span. This course builds upon basic health assessment knowledge and skills, laboratory work interpretation, validation, documentation, and analysis of assessment findings. This course includes mandatory didactic experiences. An on-campus immersive learning is required for this course.

NURSE 6530 Introduction to Diagnostic Reasoning: 3 semester hours

Prerequisites: NURSE 6518, NURSE 6520, and NURSE 6524. This course introduces the student to the interpretation and appropriate use of diagnostic measures for advanced practice nurses. Concepts of diagnostic reasoning and clinical decision-making are presented as integral components of the assessment of individuals and families across the life span. Special attention is paid to the selection of appropriate diagnostic tests or screenings, interpretation, procedural techniques, intra-professional team collaboration, and evidence-based practice.

NURSE 6721 Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health: 3 semester hours

Prerequisites: NURSE 6518, NURSE 6520, and NURSE 6524. This course builds upon previous courses in advanced pathophysiology, advanced pharmacology, and advanced physical assessment to provide a foundation for students to assume advanced practice nursing roles in health promotion, disease prevention, diagnosis, and assessment of mental health and psychiatric illness across the lifespan and within the family context. Students will synthesize prior learning and apply therapeutic strategies to learning about the foundations of mental health, including diagnostic criteria for psychiatric illness and potential neurobiological causes, along with common psychotherapeutic and psychopharmacological treatment modalities. Students will learn the components of the psychiatric interview, including techniques for thorough completion.

NURSE 6722 Foundations of Adolescent and Geriatric Health: 3 semester hours

Prerequisites: NURSE 6518, NURSE 6520, and NURSE 6524. This course builds upon previous courses of advanced pathophysiology, advanced pharmacology, and advanced physical assessment to provide a foundation for students to assume an advanced practice nursing role in care of adolescent and geriatric populations. Students will synthesize prior learning and apply therapeutic strategies to address adolescent and geriatric health promotion, preventative care and the most common health conditions managed in these populations in primary care practice. Foundational concepts of the advanced practice nurse role will be introduced.

NURSE 6723 Foundations of Pediatric Health: 3 semester hours

Prerequisites: NURSE 6518, NURSE 6520, and NURSE 6524. This course provides a foundation for students to assume advanced practice nursing roles in health promotion, disease prevention, and the diagnosis and management of health and illness in newborn, infant, child and adolescent populations within the family context. Therapeutic strategies for pediatric preventive care, behavioral health, common pediatric office-based procedures, pediatric prescribing practices, and the most common health problems managed in pediatric primary care will be developed.

NURSE 6724 Foundations of Women's Health: 3 semester hours

Prerequisites: NURSE 6518, NURSE 6520, and NURSE 6524. This course builds upon advanced pathophysiology, advanced pharmacology, and advanced physical assessment courses, providing the foundation to assume an advanced practice nursing role in health promotion, disease prevention, health maintenance, and diagnosis and management of common conditions affecting women across the lifespan. Emphasis is on clinical assessment, decision-making, and management concerning gynecological conditions of female clients, and scope of the WHNP in care of male clients.

NURSE 6737 Psychiatric Mental Health I: 4 semester hours

Prerequisites: NURSE 6721. This course builds upon the concepts of advanced pathophysiology, advanced pharmacology, advanced physical assessment, and the Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health course to understand the advanced practice nursing role in psychopharmacology when caring for individuals with a mental health disorder across the lifespan and within the family context. Students will learn the time course of neurodevelopment, the relationship between genes, environment, and behavior, along with the neurobiology of psychiatric illness.

NURSE 6738 Psychiatric Mental Health II: 4 semester hours

Prerequisites: NURSE 6737. This course builds upon advanced pathophysiology, advanced pharmacology and advanced physical assessment, Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health and Psychiatric Mental Health I courses to further investigate the role of the psychiatric health mental nurse practitioner for the restoration and promotion of mental health. Students will synthesize previously learned strategies into the assessment, diagnosis, and holistic management of individuals with complex mental health needs, including the application of different psychotherapy treatment modalities. Students will gain experience delivering psychotherapy in the provision of patient care within the defined psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner scope of practice.

NURSE 6739 Adult Health I: 4 semester hours

Prerequisites: NURSE 6722 or NURSE 6723. This course builds upon knowledge learned in the Foundations of Adolescent and Geriatric Health or Foundations of Pediatric Health courses as well as advanced pathophysiology, advanced pharmacology, and advanced physical assessment for students to assume an advanced practice nursing role when caring for adults across the lifespan within a family context. Students will synthesize prior learning and apply preventative strategies in the assessment, diagnosis, and holistic management of common acute, chronic, and behavioral health conditions addressed in a primary care setting for adults.

NURSE 6740 Adult Health II: 4 semester hours

Prerequisites: NURSE 6739. This course builds upon knowledge learned in the Foundations of Adolescent and Geriatric Health or Foundations of Pediatric Health; Adult Health I; advanced pathophysiology; advanced pharmacology; and advanced physical assessment to provide students with knowledge to assume an advanced practice nursing role in caring for adults across the lifespan within a family context. Students will synthesize prior learning and apply strategies in the assessment, diagnosis, and holistic management of common acute, chronic, and reproductive health conditions addressed in a primary care setting.

NURSE 6743 Pediatric Health I: Acute and Chronic Care: 4 semester hours

Prerequisites: NURSE 6723. This course builds upon pathophysiology, pharmacology and advanced physical assessment, Foundations of Pediatric Health to understand the advanced practice nursing role when caring for infants, children, and the adolescent populations within the family context. Students will synthesize prior learning and apply previous strategies into the assessment, diagnosis and holistic management of common episodic complaints and chronic condition management in the pediatric primary and acute care settings.

NURSE 6744 Pediatric Health II: Comprehensive Primary Care: 4 semester hours

Prerequisites: NURSE 6743. This course builds upon pathophysiology, pharmacology and advanced physical assessment, Foundations of Pediatric Health, and Pediatric Health I: Acute and Chronic Care courses to further investigate the role of the advanced practice nurse in the primary care setting and in the promotion of child health. Students will synthesize previously learned strategies into the assessment, diagnosis, and holistic management of children with complex health needs, including the application of advanced prescribing practices, the integration of complementary care, and the role of social media and telehealth in providing effective health promotion and health care services. Emphasis is placed on the advanced clinical assessment and decision-making in patient care provision within the scope of practice of an advanced practice nurse in primary care, including the professional role and responsibilities.

NURSE 6745 Pediatric Health II: Complex Acute Care: 4 semester hours

Prerequisites: NURSE 6743. This course builds upon pathophysiology, pharmacology and advanced physical assessment, Foundations of Pediatric Health, and Pediatric Acute and Chronic Care courses to further investigate the role of the pediatric nurse practitioner in the acute care setting for restoring a child's health when complex illness or injury occurs. Students will synthesize previously learned strategies into the assessment, diagnosis, and holistic management of children with complex health needs, including the application of advanced prescribing practices, the integration of complementary care, and the role of specialty services when providing pediatric healthcare in a hospital. Emphasis placed on the advanced clinical assessment and decision-making in the provision of patient care within a pediatric acute care scope of practice, including the professional role and responsibilities.

NURSE 6746 Women's Health I: 4 semester hours

Prerequisites: NURSE 6724. This course builds upon advanced pathophysiology, advanced pharmacology, and advanced physical assessment as well as the introductory diagnosis & management courses, to continue foundational learning of the advanced practice nurse in health promotion, disease prevention, health maintenance, and diagnosis and management of advanced gynecologic conditions affecting women across the lifespan. Emphasis is on clinical assessment, decision-making, and management of advanced gynecological conditions and primary care of the women's health client.

NURSE 6747 Women's Health II: 4 semester hours

Prerequisites: NURSE 6746. This course builds upon advanced pathophysiology, advanced pharmacology, advanced physical assessment, and previous diagnosis & management assessment courses, to provide the foundation to assume an advanced practice nursing role in health promotion, disease prevention, health maintenance, and diagnosis and management of common conditions affecting women across the lifespan. Emphasis is on clinical assessment, decision-making, and management concerning low and high-risk obstetrics.

NURSE 6870 Special Topics in Advanced Practice Nursing: 1-3 semester hours

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Explore special topics for the advanced practice nurse in the areas of research, theory, education and administration. No more than three hours shall be applied toward the degree. This course is for graduate DNP or PhD levels.

NURSE 6875 Special Study in Graduate Nursing: 1-3 semester hours

Prerequisites: Graduate standing or consent of instructor. In-depth study of selected topics in nursing under the guidance of a specific instructor. No more than three hours may be applied to the master's program of study.

NURSE 6934 Leadership in Population Health and Healthcare Systems Residency I: 2-4 semester hours

Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor and graduate standing. This clinical course is designed to provide a theoretical and practical base for leadership development in population health and community health and organizational management. Emphasis is placed on clinical assessment and decision-making in the populations and community-level interventions to change health outcomes. The student is expected to clinically apply the concepts and theories discussed in class that address health disparities in underserved populations, infectious diseases, and community-level responses to chronic conditions. Clinical experiences are designed to enhance assessment and technical skills.

NURSE 6935 Leadership in Population Health and Healthcare Systems Residency II: 2-4 semester hours

Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor and graduate standing. This clinical course provides continued precepted experiences that allow students to develop the nurse practitioner role and clinical competencies within their specific emphasis area. Students integrate theory and clinical competencies to provide preventative care, health promotion, health education, health systems leadership, policy and evidence-based care populations.

NURSE 6954 Advanced Practice Nursing: Practicum I: 1-4 semester hours

Prerequisites: NURSE 6530 and any one of the following: NURSE 6738, NURSE 6740, NURSE 6742, NURSE 6744, or NURSE 6747. This clinical course provides precepted experiences that allow students to continue to develop the nurse practitioner role and clinical competencies within their specific emphasis areas. Students integrate theory and clinical competencies to provide preventative care, health promotion, health education and evidence-based care for acute, chronic and mental health conditions for individuals and families. An on-campus immersive learning experience is required for this course.

NURSE 6955 Advanced Practice Nursing: Practicum II: 1-4 semester hours

Prerequisites: NURSE 6954. This clinical course continues precepted experiences that allow students to develop the nurse practitioner role and clinical competencies within their specific emphasis area. Students integrate theory and clinical competencies to provide preventative care, health promotion, health education, and evidence-based care for acute, chronic, and mental health conditions for individuals and families. An on-campus immersive learning experience is required for this course.

NURSE 7200 State of the Science in Nursing Research and Practice: 3 semester hours

Prerequisites: Consent of Program Director. This course examines the state of scientific knowledge in nursing research and practice. Gaps in the nursing research and practice are identified. Interrelationships between nursing science and scientific developments in other disciplines from the perspectives of health outcomes, population health indices, and policy implications of scientific progress are analyzed. Advances in biophysiological, psychosocial, sociocultural, health systems, and health economics research and the implications for translation to improve nursing science and practice are analyzed.

NURSE 7211 Biostatistics I: 3 semester hours

Prerequisites: Graduate standing. This course provides a foundational understanding of the use of biostatics in conducting research. Types of data, data description, logic of sampling and test statistics, hypothesis testing, type 1 and type 2 errors, covariates and confounding variables, and clinical versus statistical significance are included. Opportunities will be provided to gain skills in conducting statistical analysis using SPSS, interpreting the results of analytic processes, and applying the results to common health and illness examples encountered in research publications.

NURSE 7212 Biostatistics II: 3 semester hours

Prerequisites: NURSE 7211 or permission of the instructor. This course emphasizes applications of inferential statistics including analysis of variance, simple and multiple linear and logistic regression models, tests of mediation and moderation, and repeated measures and an introduction to longitudinal analyses. The analytic methods and applications will be framed within the health science research field with emphases placed on designing and conducting studies and appropriate analyses using the techniques described above.

NURSE 7213 Biostatistics III - Structural Equation Modeling: 3 semester hours

Prerequisites: NURSE 7211 Biostatistics I (or its equivalent), NURSE 7212 Biostatistics II (or its equivalent). This course serves as an introduction to structural equation modeling (SEM). The overall objective is to develop a solid conceptual and theoretical understanding and ability to use SEM and its extensions correctly and effectively in independent research. Topics include factor analysis, path analysis, and basic principles of model building. Applications and extensions of SEM, such as scale construction and validation, mediation and moderation, multi-group analyses, and latent growth modeling are also included. Students will have the opportunity to work on projects tailored to their research interests and needs.

NURSE 7215 Evidence-Based Practice for the DNP: 3 semester hours

Prerequisites: NURSE 6130 and NURSE 7260. This course examines the state of clinical inquiry and the implementation of evidence into practice. The relationship between a clinical question, the systematic search and literature review will be addressed. The critical appraisal and synthesis of the most relevant and best research about the question will be explored. This course will distinguish between research utilization and evidence-based practice which includes the integration of personal clinical expertise, thorough patient assessment, and patient preferences and values as part of clinical decision making. The health outcomes for individuals and populations based on the translation (implementation) of evidence into practice will be analyzed. Models for implementing and sustaining the change will be examined. This course culminates with dissemination of new evidence through a variety of venues.

NURSE 7220 Leadership in Practice: 3 semester hours

Prerequisites: Graduate standing. This course provides students with the opportunity to refine critical leadership skills and competencies necessary to positively impact the delivery of quality healthcare for patients and populations. Various theories, models, and issues will be explored that facilitate effective planning, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based practice healthcare initiatives within select healthcare systems. A focus will be on the use of advanced communication skills and interprofessional collaboration to achieve optimal health outcomes and sustain positive change initiatives.

NURSE 7230 Epidemiology: 3 semester hours

Prerequisites: NURSE 7211. This course covers epidemiology, logistic modeling, and public health surveillance in primary healthcare. It provides an introduction into investigation of outbreaks. The course will enable the healthcare professional to develop a knowledge base to address issues of health and illness of a population.

NURSE 7240 Health Informatics: 3 semester hours

Prerequisites: Graduate standing. This course explores information systems and computer technologies that can improve the health of individuals, families, communities, and populations by optimizing information management and communication. Focus areas include the electronic medical record, technologies to improve patient safety, standards for privacy and security, tele-health systems to improve healthcare access to underserved populations, use of web-enhanced technologies for research translation, and strategies to provide data for decision making and evidence-based databases. Emphasis is placed on developing competence in technology use for the purpose of program evaluation, establishing healthcare quality, and improving healthcare delivery to diverse populations in complex healthcare settings.

NURSE 7251 Healthcare Economics: 3 semester hours

Prerequisites: Consent of Program Director. This course introduces the student to the basic economic concepts and analytical methods used to understand, analyze, and evaluate economic aspects across various sectors of the healthcare system including clinics, underserved and rural populations, the role of government in the delivery of healthcare services, and the economic aspects of healthcare reform. The course applies tools of analysis to the behavior of households, healthcare providers, health insurance organizations, pharmaceutical industries, and not-for-profit and federally-funded clinics.

NURSE 7260 Program Evaluation and Quality Management in Healthcare: 3 semester hours

Prerequisites: NURSE 7211 and NURSE 7230. This course introduces students to the principles and procedures for assessing the quality and effectiveness of programs, projects, and materials related to planned interventions and systems changes in health settings. An overview is provided of past and current strategies to define and assess the quality of healthcare delivery using tools required to examine, evaluate, and implement the key structures and processes of quality improvement programs in healthcare organizations. Practical applications that prepare the participants to use the theory and techniques of quality improvement in situations with complex clinical and managerial implications will be incorporated.

NURSE 7291 DNP Clinical Scholarship Project I: 2 semester hours

Prerequisites: NURSE 7215 and NURSE 7260. This course builds upon previous opportunities for practice expertise and development into a systems-level approach to create change in a targeted population within a complex healthcare or related environment. Students will apply skills to assess healthcare and related systems, implement evidence-based strategies for change, and evaluate outcomes.

NURSE 7292 DNP Clinical Scholarship Project II: 2 semester hours

Prerequisites: NURSE 7291. This course provides continued opportunities to develop strategies to impact change in a targeted population and complex healthcare environments. Students will implement evidence-based, clinical scholarship projects to improve health outcomes. Students will collect data for their clinical scholarship project.

NURSE 7293 DNP Clinical Scholarship Project III: 2 semester hours

Prerequisites: NURSE 7292. This course provides continued opportunities to develop practical expertise and strategies to drive change in a targeted population and a complex healthcare environment. Students will develop skills to evaluate healthcare systems, processes, and outcomes. This experience includes interpreting the data and creating recommendations for future practice. Students will complete their clinical scholarship project.

NURSE 7295 History of Pregnancy and Birth: 3 semester hours

Prerequisites: Graduate Admission. This course is a philosophical discourse on the experience of pregnancy and birthing through history.

NURSE 7296 Implications of Stress and Coping in Disease Processes: 3 semester hours

Prerequisites: Graduate standing. This course will build on concepts and theories about stress, including elements of neural networks and psychological development, implications relative to various body systems, relationships with mental health disorders, and treatment modalities. The student will learn how to identify physiological markers of stress, assess the presence of stressors, and determine appropriate avenues for management as a part of patient-care management in nearly any setting, including adult, pediatric, and obstetric patients.

NURSE 7403 Development of the Nurse Scientist: 3 semester hours

Prerequisite: Admission to doctoral study in nursing. This course addresses the role of the PhD-prepared nurse as scientist, leader, academician, and policy maker. Students will analyze strategies for lifelong learning and development as nurse scientists and will explore avenues for building their programs of scholarship, funding opportunities, and contributing to nursing science in policy and clinical practice. Students will examine ways to collaborate effectively in order to improve health care and health outcomes.

NURSE 7443 Healthcare Policy and Economics: 3 semester hours

Prerequisites: Graduate standing. This course introduces the student to the basic economic and healthcare policy concepts using analytical methods to understand and evaluate these aspects across various sectors of the healthcare system. Secondary consequences and limitations of current trends are explored. Policies are placed in a historical context to show how issues have been influenced by different political and economic conditions. The course applies tools of analysis to the behavior of healthcare lawmakers, providers, health insurance organizations, pharmaceutical industries, not-for-profit, and federally funded clinics.

NURSE 7450 Social Justice in Nursing and Health Research: 3 semester hours

Prerequisites: NURSE 7481. This course provides a guided, in-depth exploration of the history, role, and application of social justice in nursing and other health research. Students will be introduced to concepts and theories related to social justice in research and will explore methodologies commonly used in research with a social justice orientation. As a class, students will apply a social justice approach to a problem area or population. Individually, students will examine their positions vis-à-vis social justice and will conduct a critical assessment of work in their topic of research from a social justice standpoint.

NURSE 7481 Development of Nursing Science and Theory: 3 semester hours

Prerequisite: Admission to PhD Program. This course focuses on the discipline of nursing, including the evolution of the state of scientific inquiry and knowledge development in nursing. The course includes the aims of nursing science, the nature of nursing knowledge and scientific theories, and a discussion of relationships among theory, research, method, and practice. Students engage in constructive dialogue as they begin to conceptualize nursing phenomena in their area of interest.

NURSE 7486 Research Residency: 3 semester hours

The course provides opportunities to apply research knowledge and skills in a directed research setting. This course will provide practical experience and the application of coursework to research as guided by faculty researchers.

NURSE 7488 Introduction to Qualitative Research Methodologies and Methods: 3 semester hours

Prerequisites: Admission to PhD or DNP programs. This course introduces qualitative research methodologies and methods useful to healthcare and related sciences. Emphasis is placed on theoretical and philosophical perspectives, selection of appropriate methodologies, data collection and analysis methods, and critique. An overview of traditional and emerging designs, strengths and limitations of various methodologies, and ethical concerns will be addressed.

NURSE 7490 Advanced Nursing Research Designs and Methods: 3 semester hours

Prerequisite: Admission to the PhD program. This course focuses on development of the research plan including issues in sampling, design, and implementation nursing research. Students will evaluate research methods to answer research questions in their area of interest. Content includes design and analysis issues affecting validity, examination of measurement techniques for assessing validity, reliability, structure of data collection instruments, and criteria for instrument selection. A research proposal will be prepared.

NURSE 7491 Advanced Nursing Theory Development and Validation: 3 semester hours

Prerequisite: Admission to PhD program. This course focuses on a systematic study of contemporary nursing science and related theories in knowledge development, and the application of theory construction and validation strategies to specific nursing phenomena of interest. Students create and critically examine theoretical frameworks and models, with emphasis placed on constructing and testing theoretical statements.

NURSE 7495 Mixed Methods Research in Health Care: 3 semester hours

Prerequisites: NURSE 7490, NURSE 7488; or consent of the instructor. Emphasis will be on merging methods and addressing epistemological and paradigmatic issues. The value and use of the mixed methods approach, philosophical assumptions, types of designs, and approaches to designing and conducting mixed methods research in health care related disciplines will be emphasized.

NURSE 7496 Seminar in Advanced Qualitative Research Methods: 3 semester hours

Prerequisites: NURSE 7488 or consent of the instructor. This course is designed to engage nurse researchers in the applied collection and analysis of qualitative data and the dissemination of qualitative findings. This course explores congruent systematic analyses/interpretations based upon a variety of philosophical and/or theoretical stances, which could include phenomenology, hermeneutics, ethnography, grounded theory, case study, participatory action research, critical theory or other post-colonial and feminist approaches, textual analysis, aesthetic inquiry and others. Dissemination of findings will be emphasized as well as issues related to data management, rigor, and funding of qualitative proposals. Contemporary approaches to multiple methodology studies and innovative designs will be addressed. Students will be encouraged to practically engage in a methodology of choice in depth.

NURSE 7497 Design, Implementation and Evaluation of Health Interventions: 3 semester hours

Prerequisites: NURSE 7490 or consent of the instructor. This course focuses on developing skills in designing, delivering, and evaluating evidence-based health interventions that integrate relevant theoretical, research, social determinants, and biobehavioral variables with salient cultural variables for targeted groups. The course includes the application of research skills and empirical foundation for advanced research intervention design and evaluation related to a focal area of research interest.

NURSE 7499 Dissertation Research: 1-12 semester hours

Prerequisite: All required course work; successful completion of comprehensive examination. Investigation of an advanced nature culminating in successful defense of dissertation. Continuous registration is required.

NURSE 7529 Special Topics in Qualitative Systematic Reviews: 3 semester hours

Prerequisites: NURSE 7488 or equivalent. This course examines and carries out elements of qualitative systematic reviews, such as topic/problem identification, data collection, and analysis. Students will gain an understanding of how to limit threats to validity and maximize generalizability.

NURSE 7870 Special Topics in Scientific Foundations of Research: 1-3 semester hours

Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor and graduate standing. Explore special topics related to PhD dissertation. This course can be a cognate, elective, or for students who are enrolling in one of the shared courses available through the UM-funded CARMA initiative (Collaborations for Advanced Research Methods and Analysis).

NURSE 7934 Leadership in Population Health and Healthcare Systems Residency III: 2-4 semester hours

Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor and graduate standing. This clinical course provides continued precepted experiences that allow students to develop the leadership and population-focused role and clinical competencies within their specific emphasis area. Students integrate theory and clinical competencies to population preventative care, healthcare, health promotion, health education, health systems leadership, policy, and evidence-based care populations.

NURSE 7954 Advanced Practice Nursing: Practicum III: 1-4 semester hours

Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in NURSE 6738, NURSE 6740, NURSE 6744, NURSE 6745, or NURSE 6747. This clinical course provides continued precepted experiences that allow students to develop leadership and population-focused roles and clinical competencies within their specific emphasis area. Students integrate theory and clinical competencies into population preventative care, healthcare, health promotion, health education, health systems leadership, policy, and evidence-based care populations. An on-campus immersive learning experience is required for this course.

NURSE 7955 Research Topics in Nursing and Health: Psychometrics: 3 semester hours

Prerequisites: Admission to the College of Nursing PhD Program. This course focuses on theoretical foundations of measurement, item construction, instrument design, item analysis, validity and reliability assessment. Basic methodologies and techniques for constructing, testing, and evaluating instruments will be discussed. This course is for students who are enrolling in one of the shared courses available through the UM-funded CARMA initiative (Collaborations for Advanced Research Methods and Analysis).

NURSE 7956 Participatory Approaches for Health and Health Systems: 3 semester hours

Prerequisites: Admission to the College of Nursing PhD Program. This course will focus on the use of participatory approaches for the design of health and health-system interventions. This course is for students who are enrolling in one of the shared courses available through the UM-funded CARMA initiative (Collaborations for Advanced Research Methods and Analysis).

NURSE 7957 Research Topics in Nursing and Health: Hierarchical Linear Modeling: 3 semester hours

Prerequisites: Admission to the College of Nursing PhD Program. This course is an extension of regression methods to situations where data has multiple layers of meaningful structure. It emphasizes ability to specify, evaluate, and estimate a multilevel model using SPSS and HLM. This course is for students who are enrolling in one of the shared courses available through the UM-funded CARMA initiative (Collaborations for Advanced Research Methods and Analysis).

NURSE 7959 Research Topics in Nursing & Health: Structural Equation Modeling: 3 semester hours

Prerequisites: Admission to the College of Nursing PhD Program. This course focuses on factor analysis, path analysis, basic principles of model building, as well as applications and extensions of SEM such as scale construction and validation, mediation and moderation, multi-group analyses, and latent growth modeling. This course is for students who are enrolling in one of the shared courses available through the UM-funded CARMA initiative (Collaborations for Advanced Research Methods and Analysis).