May 10, 2024

2012-2013 Georgia Regents University Graduate Catalog

2012-2013 Georgia Regents University Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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	NURS 6840 - Nurs Anesth Clinical Practicum Provides clinical experience in the administration of all types of anesthetics to patients across the life span. Preparation of patients and equipment, pre and postoperative patient evaluation, planning and implementing individualized anesthesia care plans; non-invasive and invasive monitoring, pain management and airway management are emphasized. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS6755, NURS6825 Credit Hours: 8 Contact Hours: 32 Other Hours: 32 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: MSN_NURA-Nursing Anesthesia, MSN_NURS-Nursing Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 6850 - Nurs Anesth Specialty Practicu Supervised experience is provided in the administration of anesthesia to specialized populations and surgical specialties. Emphasis is placed on anesthesia techniques specific to cardiovascular, thoracic, and neuroanesthesia and for obstetric, pediatric and critically ill populations. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS6840 Pre-Req Min Grade: B Credit Hours: 1 to 12 Contact Hours: 1 to 12 Lecture Hours: 1 to 12 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: MSN_NURA-Nursing Anesthesia, MSN_NURS-Nursing Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Internship/Practicum Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 6852 - Nursing Anesthesia Specialty Practicum I Supervised experience is provided in the administration of anesthesia to specialized populations and surgical specialties. Emphasis is placed on anesthesia techniques specific to cardiovascular, thoracic, and neuroanesthesia and for obstetric, pediatric, and critically ill populations. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NURS 6840 Credit Hours: 4 Other Hours: 16 Program Restrictions: MSN_NURA Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 6854 - Nursing Anesthesia Specialty Practicum II Supervised experience is provided in the administration of anesthesia to specialized populations and surgical specialties. Emphasis is placed on anesthesia techniques specific to cardiovascular, thoracic, and neuroanesthesia and for obstetric, pediatric, and critically ill populations. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NURS 6840 Credit Hours: 8 Other Hours: 32 Program Restrictions: MSN_NURA Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 6860 - Nurs Anesth Rural Practicum Clinical experience is provided in the administration of anesthesia to rural and medically underserved populations. Emphasis is placed on developing the student’s anesthesia skills and ability to function with a greater degree of independence. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS6840 Pre-Req Min Grade: B Credit Hours: 4 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: MSN_NURS-Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Internship/Practicum Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 6870 - Rural Anes Perspec & Clin Prac Clinical experience is provided in the administration of anesthesia to rural and medically underserved populations. Emphasis is placed on developing the student’s anesthesia skills and ability to function with a greater degree of independence. Requirements for comprehensive anesthesia care services in rural and medically underserved communities are explored. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS6840 Credit Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 24 Other Hours: 24 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: MSN_NURA-Nursing Anesthesia Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 6880 - FNP I Hlth Promo & Prob Adlt This course is designed to prepare Family Nurse Practitioners to assume responsibility for health promotion, health maintenance, disease prevention, and the management of common acute and chronic health problems of adults in primary healthcare settings. Emphasis is on the family as the basic unit of nursing care. Discussion will include non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic management of common health problems. Criteria for consultation and indications for referral along with exploration of available community resources will also be considered. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 12 Lecture Hours: 3 Other Hours: 9 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: CERM_FNUP-Cert in Family Nurse Pract, MSN_FNUP-Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN_NURS-Nursing Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 6890 - FNP II Hlth Promo & Prob Elder This course prepares family nurse practitioners to assume responsibility for health promotion, disease prevention, early detection and management of common acute and chronic health problems of the elderly client and his/her family. The nurse practitioner’s role in promoting successful aging, maintaining function and promoting self-care, using community, personal and family resources is explored. The course emphasizes common geriatric syndromes and problems including chronic illnesses and their management. Ethical dilemmas that impact healthcare of older adults are integrated throughout course. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS6880 Pre-Req Min Grade: C Credit Hours: 5 Contact Hours: 11 Lecture Hours: 2 Other Hours: 9 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: CERM_FNUP-Cert in Family Nurse Pract, MSN_FNUP-Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN_NURS-Nursing Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture, Internship/Practicum Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 6900 - FNP II Hlth Promo Child & Fam Prepares family nurse practitioners to assume responsibility for health promotion, maintenance and management of common acute and chronic health problems of infants, children and adolescents in primary healthcare settings. Emphasizes description of the condition or disease, etiology and incidence, clinical findings, differential diagnosis, management, complications and preventive and patient education measures. Considers cultural and ethical issues that affect healthcare delivery and client adherence to management plan. Uses established protocols for practice to indicate the need for consultation, referral and community resources. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS6880 Pre-Req Min Grade: C Credit Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 12 Lecture Hours: 3 Other Hours: 9 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: CERM_FNUP-Cert in Family Nurse Pract, MSN_FNUP-Family Nurse Practitioner Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 6920 - PNP Seminar and Prac II This course will provide the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner student with an approach to the diagnosis and management of acute and common health problems of children from birth to adolescence. The role of the PNP regarding management, family involvement, health promotion and teaching, health maintenance and continued collaboration with health professionals will be emphasized. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS6960, NURS6970 Pre-Req Min Grade: C, C Credit Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 12 Lecture Hours: 3 Other Hours: 9 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: CERM_PNUP-Cert in Pediatric Nurse Pract, MSN_NURS-Nursing, MSN_PNUP-Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Independent Study, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 6925 - PNP I: Health Promotion & Supervision: Birth through Adolescence This course is designed to prepare Pediatric Nurse Practitioners to assume responsibility for health promotion, health maintenance and management of children from birth to adolescence. Emphasis is on the child within the framework of the family. Stages of development will be explored from biophysiologica, cognitive, emotional, and sociocultural perspectives. Discussion will include non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic management including immunizations supporting health promotion. Criteria for consulation and indications for referral along with exploration of available community resources will also be considered. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NURS 7390, NURS 7470 Credit Hours: 8 Lecture Hours: 3 Other Hours: 5 Co-Requisites: NURS 6970, NURS 7430 Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 6930 - Mgmt of Child Chrnc Hlth Prob Data to enhance the direct care and management of children from birth to adolescence experiencing chronic health problems. Emphasizes P.N.P.’s role regarding management, family involvement, health promotion and teaching, health maintenance and continued collaboration with health professionals. Includes 135 hours of supervised clinical practices. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS6920, NURS6960 Pre-Req Min Grade: C, C Credit Hours: 5 Contact Hours: 11 Lecture Hours: 2 Other Hours: 9 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: CERM_PNUP-Cert in Pediatric Nurse Pract, MSN_NURS-Nursing, MSN_PNUP-Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 6935 - PNP II: Management of Acute and Common Health Problems of Children from Birth through Adolescence This course is designed to prepare Pediatric Nurse Practitioners to assume responsibility for health promotion, health maintenance and management of acute and common health problems of children from birth through adolescence. Emphasis is on the child within the framework of the family. Emphasis is on the description of the condition or disease, etiolgy and incidence, clinical findings, differential diagnosis, management, complications, and preventive and patient education measures. Consideration is given to cultural and ethical issues that affect health care delivery and client adherence to the management plan. The role of the PNP regarding management, family involvement, health promotion and teaching, health maintenance, and continued collaboration with health professionals will be emphasized. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NURS 7390, NURS 7430, NURS 7470, NURS 6970, NURS 6925 Credit Hours: 9 Lecture Hours: 3 Other Hours: 6 Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 6945 - PNP III: Management of Chronic Health Problems of Children from Birth through Adolescence This course is designed to prepare Pediatric Nurse Practitioners to identify potential and actual chronic health problems and to provide direct care, teaching, and management to children and families experiencing complex, life-long processes. Emphasis is on the child within the framework of the family. Emphasis is on the description of the condition or disease, etiology and incidence, clinical findings, differential diagnosis, management, complications, and preventive and patient education measures. Consideration is given to cultural and ethical issues that affect health care delivery and client adherence to the management plan. The role of the PNP regarding management, family involvement, health promotion and teaching, health maintenance, and continued collaboration with health professionals will be emphasized. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NURS 7390, NURS 7430, NURS 6970, NURS 6925, 6935 Credit Hours: 8 Lecture Hours: 3 Other Hours: 5 Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 6960 - Hlth Prom Superv Brth Adolesce This course is designed to prepare pediatric and family nurse practitioners to provide primary healthcare services to infants, children and adolescents in the context of their families, communities and society. Emphasis is placed on providing health maintenance, health promotion, disease prevention and health restoration services as a member of a healthcare team. Inter-professional collaboration and referral are integrated throughout the course. Ninety hours of supervised clinical practice are included. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 4 Contact Hours: 8 Lecture Hours: 2 Other Hours: 6 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: CERM_PNUP-Cert in Pediatric Nurse Pract, MSN_NURS-Nursing, MSN_PNUP-Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 6965 - FNP I: Care of Family I This course is designed to prepare Family Nurse Practitioners to assume responsibility for health promotion, health maintenance, disease prevention, and the management of common acute and chronic health problems of adults in primary health care settings. Emphasis is on the family as the basic unit of nursing care. Discussion will include non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic management of common health problems. Criteria for consultation and indications for referral along with exploration or available community resources will also be considered. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NURS 7390, NURS 7470 Credit Hours: 8 Lecture Hours: 3 Other Hours: 5 Co-Requisites: NURS 7430 Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 6970 - Growth & Dev across Lifespan This course is designed to prepare advanced practice nurses to describe and analyze the cognitive and socioemotional development of individuals from birth to death. The analysis of interactions between individuals at different stages of development in families, groups and society will be emphasized. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: CERM_PNUP-Cert in Pediatric Nurse Pract, MSN_NURS-Nursing, MSN_PNUP-Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 6972 - FNP II: Care of Family II This course is designed to prepare Family Nurse Practitioners to assume responsibility for health promotion, maintenance, and management of common acute and chronic health problems of infants, children, and adolescents in primary health care settings. Emphasis is one the description of the condition or disease, etiology and incidence, clinical findings, differential diagnosis, management, complications, and preventive and patient education measures. Consideration is given to cultural and ethical issues that affect health care delivery and client adherence to the management plan. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NURS 7390, NURS 7430, NURS 7470, NURS 6965 Credit Hours: 9 Lecture Hours: 3 Other Hours: 6 Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 6975 - FNP III: Care of Family III This course is designed to prepare Family Nurse Practitioners to assume responsibility for health promotion, disease prevention, early detection, and management of common acute and chronic health problems of the elderly client and his family. The nurse practitioner’s role in promoting successful aging, maintaining function and promoting self care, through the use of the community, personal and family resources is stressed. Common geriatric syndromes and problems including chronic illnesses and their management are emphasized. Ethical dilemmas that impact the health care of the older adult are integrated throughout the course. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NURS 7390, NURS 7430, NURS 7470, NURS 6965, NURS 6972 Credit Hours: 8 Lecture Hours: 3 Other Hours: 5 Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 6980 - Nurse Practitioner Practicum The nurse practitioner practicum experience provides the student an opportunity to assume responsibility for the primary healthcare services of individuals and families under the supervision of an established nurse practitioner and/or physician preceptor. Students will be expected to practice as a Nurse Practitioner, assuming increasing responsibility for planning and implementing therapeutic processes and for documenting and evaluating outcomes of care. This intensive practice experience allows the student to apply theories through the investigation and management of health problems in primary healthcare settings. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS6880, NURS6890, NURS6900 Pre-Req Min Grade: C, C, C Credit Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 16 Lecture Hours: 1 Other Hours: 15 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: CERM_FNUP-Cert in Family Nurse Pract, CERM_PNUP-Cert in Pediatric Nurse Pract, MSN_FNUP-Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN_NURS-Nursing, MSN_PNUP-Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 6990 - Scientific/Clinical Inquiry This course focuses on clinical reasoning and decision-making skills as they relate to the application and implementation of evidence-based nursing practice. This course will also serve as an introduction to the research process with an emphasis on the relationship of research and its relevance to nursing practice. The relationship to outcomes will be examined through information systems and management, evidence-based practice concepts and principles, and scientific writing and publication. The overall purpose of the course will be to apply and integrate the concepts and principles into strategies for the Clinical Nurse leader role. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS6100, NURS6200, NURS6200, NURS6300, NURS6700 Credit Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: MSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse Leader Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7000 - Nursing Prac/Clinical Reas I This course will build on previous course knowledge and will provide a theoretical foundation in health promotion, illness prevention and maintenance of the client’s (individual, family, group or community) function in health and illness. During the clinical segment, the student will be responsible for the clinical management of comprehensive client care along the continuum of care in multiple settings. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS6100, NURS6700 Credit Hours: 7 Contact Hours: 18 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Other Hours: 12 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: MSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse Leader Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7030 - Hlth Care Deliv Systm & Models Course provides the basis for understanding the evolving healthcare system and nursing’s role within the system. Sociopolitical, economic, technological, and legal/ethical concerns impacting the delivery of healthcare in United States are emphasized. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: CERM_FNUP-Cert in Family Nurse Pract, CERM_PNUP-Cert in Pediatric Nurse Pract, MSN_FNUP-Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN_NURA-Nursing Anesthesia, MSN_NURS-Nursing, MSN_PNUP-Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7100 - Integr Healthcare: Comm Healt This course will build on previous course knowledge and will provide a theoretical foundation in community assessment, disease prevention, and health behavior. The theoretical concepts will be applied to promotion of health for communities and vulnerable populations. Understanding of systems and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team are emphasized. Community Health nursing practice will be examined and synthesized utilizing historical, philosophical, legal, and ethical foundations and integrated knowledge. During the clinical segment, the student will be responsible for the clinical management of comprehensive client care along the continuum of care in multiple community settings. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS6100, NURS6300, NURS6600, NURS6700 Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 6 Lecture Hours: 2 Other Hours: 4 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: MSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse Leader Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7160 - Found of Adv Prac MH Psy Nurs Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Graduate Studies and NURS 7390 Pathophysiology. This course provides an orientation to the professional and scientific foundations of advanced practice psychiatric nursing. The evolving role of advanced practice psychiatric nurses will be placed in the context of the current healthcare system. Focus will be on the science underlying two models of evidenced-based treatments; biological interventions and behavioral therapies. The course will emphasize research findings from genetics, epidemiology, neurosciences, and behavioral sciences which underpin mental health promotion and preventive interventions, and evidence-based treatments for psychiatric and substance use conditions. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS7390 Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Major Restrictions: Nursing Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7180 - M H-Psyc Nurs and Indiv Client Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Graduate Studies and NURS 7160 This course presents theoretical and clinical concepts applicable to psychotherapeutic interventions in advanced nursing practice. Focus is on evidence-based behavioral interventions for clients with selected mental and substance use disorders. Students critically examine theories and research related to psychopathology from a biopsychosocial perspective. Students assess individual clients, select target symptoms, analyze client behaviors, and select, implement, and evaluate evidence-based treatments for individuals with selected disorders. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS7160 Credit Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 12 Lecture Hours: 3 Other Hours: 9 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7200 - Directed Studies in Adv Scienc Prerequisite: Graduate DNP Standing or permission of the instructor. Directed Studies in Advanced Science involves the systematic attempt to explain a phenomena of interest. It is a foundational course in seminar format that allows students to explore the scientific underpinnings of advanced nursing practice. Under the direction of their advisors, students will design a concentrated self-directed learning plan based on the scientific knowledge needed for advanced practice in an area of clinical concentration or phenomenon of interest. It includes disciplinary questions while providing answers to questions that are at the core of the discipline of nursing (Meleis, 2005) and includes knowledge based on empirical evidence. Grade Mode: Normal Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 6 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Other Hours: 3 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7210 - Adv Seminar Hlth Care& Econ National, state and local healthcare policy impacts healthcare at the level of delivery. Economics is a driving force in healthcare that impacts policy and the manner in which healthcare is provided. Healthcare delivery models and reimbursement mechanisms will be analyzed from a policy and economic perspective. The relationship between policy, economics and patient care will be examined in areas such as the distribution of limited resources, healthcare disparities, diffusion of technology, and current issues in healthcare. Students will critically examine a clinical issue from an integrated policy and economic perspective in the form of a publishable essay. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 6 Lecture Hours: 3 Other Hours: 3 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: MSN_NURS-Nursing Schedule Type: Seminar - Small Group Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7215 - Nursing Prac thru Clin Reas II The course continues to develop the clinical nursing and reasoning skills essential for the clinical nurse leader to deliver high-quality, client-focused, accountable care. As an integral part of nursing practice, the focus will continue building on health promotion, illness prevention and maintenance of the client’s function in health and illness. During the clinical segment, the student will be responsible for the clinical management of comprehensive client care along the continuum of care in multiple settings Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS6100, NURS6200, NURS6300, NURS6600, NURS6700, NURS6900, NURS7000, NURS7100 Credit Hours: 5 Contact Hours: 13 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3 Other Hours: 8 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: MSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse Leader Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7220 - Methods for Evidence Based Pra Evidence-based practice (EBCP) has been defined as the conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of individual patients. The practice of evidence based medicine means integrating individual clinical expertise with the best available external clinical evidence from systematic research (Sackett, 1996). The course addresses the scientific methods used in EBCP, and the application of these methods to healthcare delivery and clinical issues. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 3 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7221 - Strategic Resource Management This course provides students with a strong foundation in the concepts of strategic management enabling them to implement the process in a wide variety of leadership positions in healthcare economics, organizations and systems. Grade Mode: Normal Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7222 - Utili Sys to Imprv Hlth Outcom This course provides students with the financial management tools needed to analyze processes, and develop and implement changes to improve patient and/or system outcomes. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: CERM_ACNP-Cert in Acute Care Nurse Pract, DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice, MSN_ACNP-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7223 - Bioethics in Nurs and Health Bioethical dilemmas are confronted daily across healthcare settings. Bioethical issues in current and future healthcare venues will be examined in areas such as the distribution of limited resources, health disparities, genetics, informatics, scientific exploration, patient rights, and priority-setting in healthcare. Students will critically examine an ethical issue in their specialty area with implications for the future and prepare a publishable essay. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7224 - Adv Seminar in Healthcare Pol National, state and local healthcare policy impacts healthcare at the level of delivery. Students will critically examine clinical issues and how healthcare policy impacts the outcomes. Relationships between policy and patient care will be examined in areas such as the distribution of limited resources, healthcare disparities, diffusion of technology, and current issues in healthcare. Students will critically examine a clinical issues and how healthcare policy impacts outcomes in a form of a publishable essay. Grade Mode: Normal Credit Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: CERM_ACNP-Cert in Acute Care Nurse Pract, DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice, MSN_ACNP-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7225 - App of Clin Prac: Proj ID/Dev Students who enter the DNP program will have an identified practice area. In this course students will refine specific issues related to their practice that will lead them to the project outcome at program completion. Students will explore literature related to specific practice concerns in their area as well as discuss issues with practice leaders to identify and refine their project goals. During their clinical time they will explore in-depth how they will redefine their practice as they continue through the program. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 1 to 3 Contact Hours: 1 to 7 Lecture Hours: 1 Other Hours: 0 to 6 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7226 - Examination of Practice In a seminar format students will critically examine issues in nursing and healthcare today and explore how future directions can be impacted by nursing leadership in a collaborative environment to positively affect outcomes for patients and their families. Students will develop an in-depth evaluation of vulnerabilities and powerlessness in relation to their project population. Grade Mode: Normal Credit Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7227 - Social and Ethical Aspects of Health Care Delivery Health and health care are complex, multilayered concepts. Understanding and effectively managing ethical and social implications are essential for improving health outcomes. Bioethical issues and their implications in current and future health care venues are examined in areas such as social justice and the distribution of limited resources, healt disparities, genetics, informatics, scientific exploration, patient rights, and priority setting in health care. Issues such as trust, stigma, and power in relation to the impact on the provider/client relationship and health care outcomes are explored. Students will analyze theory and research realted to health disparity and vulnerable populations. Challenges and strategies for impacting health care outcomes for these groups will be explored including cultural and linguistic competency, social and environmental justice, and patient advocacy. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: Lecture Hours: 3 Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7230 - App of Clinical Prac-Proj ID Students who enter the DNP program will have an identified practice area. In this course students will refine specific issues related to their practice that will lead them to the project outcome at program completion. Students will explore literature related to specific practice concerns in their area as well as discuss issues with practice leaders to identify and refine their project goals. During their clinical time they will explore in-depth how they will redefine their practice as they continue through the program. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 6 Lecture Hours: 1 Other Hours: 5 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: MSN_NURS-Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7235 - App Clinc Prac: Proj Dev/Imp I Prerequisites: Graduate DNP standing. In this course students will proceed with the development and implementation of the practice change project. Students will identify the target population, community resources and healthcare systems that will be impacted by their proposed project and discuss issues with these partners to further develop and refine their project goals. During their clinical time they will explore in-depth how they will redefine their practice as they continue through the program. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 1 to 3 Contact Hours: 1 to 7 Lecture Hours: 1 Other Hours: 0 to 6 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7245 - App Clin Prac: Proj Dev/Imp II In this course students will continue with the development and implementation of their practice change project. Students will work in partnership with their target population, community and healthcare systems during implementation of their project plan. Students will evaluate the process of implementation and make appropriate adjustments to their plan. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 5 Contact Hours: 13 Lecture Hours: 1 Other Hours: 12 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7255 - DNP Proj: Proj Evaluation Prerequisites: Graduate DNP standing. During this course students will critically evaluate the short and long term outcomes of the implementation of their practice change project. They will also participate in peer review of projects. Students will discuss alternative approaches, problems and resolutions of issues that they have encountered during the development and implementation of their projects. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 to 5 Contact Hours: 7 to 13 Lecture Hours: 1 Other Hours: 6 to 12 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7257 - Health Care Management This course provides students with a strong foundation in the concepts of strategic organizational management in relation to advanced nursing practice in current and emerging health care practice. Students will learn theories of organizational and resource management as well as the processes of performance appraisal and strategic planning for quality assurance and improvement and managing risk at a systems level. It will also enable students to develop plans for innovative new business ideas to address the changing demands of the health care system. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Major Restrictions: Nursing Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Nursing Practice Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7258 - Advanced Practice Nursing Prac This course provides the student with terminal clinical practicum experiences in preparation for graduation from an advanced practice program. In preparation for employment interviews portfolios are compiled and evaluated for integration of advanced practice knowledge and skills in assessment, diagnosis, interventions and evaluation of outcomes for patients, families, communities, and/or systems. Students are provided infromation that will allow them to explore the full scope of responsibility inherent in the APN role. Students are expected to embrace the full scope of advanced practice nursing practice in conjunction with a preceptor. Students apply evidence based practice knowledge and skills in collaborative settings that support interprofessional learning and practice. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 6 Lecture Hours: 1 Other Hours: 5 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Major Restrictions: Nursing Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Nursing Practice Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7270 - Bioethics in Nursing Hlth Care Bioethical dilemmas are confronted daily across healthcare settings. Bioethical issues in current and future healthcare venues will be examined in areas such as the distribution of limited resources, health disparities, genetics, informatics, scientific exploration, patient rights, and priority-setting in healthcare. Students will critically examine an ethical issue in their specialty area with implications for the future and prepare a publishable essay. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 2 Other Hours: 2 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: MSN_NURS-Nursing Schedule Type: Seminar - Small Group Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7300 - Integrated Healthcare MH This course will apply and integrate biopsychosocial concepts and principles to the nursing process for individuals and groups. Previous course knowledge and communication skills will provide a theoretical foundation in mental health promotion, illness prevention and maintenance of the client’s (individual, family, group or community) function. During the clinical segment, the student will be responsible for the clinical management of comprehensive client care along the continuum of care in multiple mental health settings. Grade Mode: Normal Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS7000, NURS7100 Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 6 Lecture Hours: 2 Other Hours: 4 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: MSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse Leader Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7310 - Group Approach in M H-Psy Nurs Prerequisites: Nurs 7180 Mental Health-Psychiatric Nursing and the Individual Client (Course may be taken concurrently with individual course.) The course will present theoretical concepts basic to group interventions in Mental Health-Psychiatric nursing practice. Theories of group therapy will be analyzed with strong emphasis on group roles, and therapeutic techniques appropriate to the functional level of groups. Community aspects, including the client’s sociocultural, ethnic and economic backgrounds will be integrated throughout the course. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS7180 Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 2 Other Hours: 3 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7320 - DNP Project (Prod Eval/Synth) This is a companion course to the final clinical practice component. During this course students will critically evaluate the product of their work during the program. They will also have in-depth peer review of their projects. They will discuss alternative approaches, problems and resolutions that they have dealt with during the program. They will critically evaluate the long range benefit of their product and determine how they could have improved on their product. Grade Mode: Normal Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 6 Lecture Hours: 3 Other Hours: 3 Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7330 - Family Approa in MH-Psych Nurs Prerequisites: NURS 7180 Course presents theoretical concepts basic to family interventions in advanced mental health-psychiatric nursing practice. Theories of family development, structure, and function are studied. Major theoretical models of family therapy are analyzed with emphasis on systems theory and contextual issues. Community aspects, including the client’s sociocultural, ethnic, and economic backgrounds, are integrated throughout the course. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS7180 Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 2 Other Hours: 3 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7350 - Psychopharmacotherapeutics APN Course presents theoretical and clinical concepts applicable to psychopharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics in advanced nursing practice. Focus is on evidence-based pharmacological treatments for clients with mental health/substance use disorders, and integration of mental and physical health assessment in designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating individual responses to psychopharmacological interventions. The course emphasizes evidence-based approaches to patient education about specific diagnoses and medications. Special programs related to various age groups are considered. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: CERM_FNUP-Cert in Family Nurse Pract, CERM_PNUP-Cert in Pediatric Nurse Pract, MSN_FNUP-Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN_PNUP-Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7351 - Psychopharmacothe Prac for APN Prerequisite: NURS 7470 and NURS 7460. Corequisite: NURS7470. This course provides opportunities to apply concepts from courses in advanced health assessment, diagnostic reasoning, advanced pharmacology and psychopharmacology in a mental health-psychiatric nursing practicum. Emphasis is on nursing assessment, diagnosis, and management of individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders, with a strong emphasis on patient-education. Students will apply evidence-based practice guidelines to select and manage medications, monitor therapeutic and adverse reactions to medications, and evaluate treatment response. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS7460, NURS7470 Credit Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 6 Other Hours: 6 Co-Requisites: NURS7350 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7390 - Patho in Adv Practice Nurses Course provides students with a system-focused pathophysiology course, and includes the management of common health problems, disease processes, and syndromes. The primary focus is to provide a foundation for clinical assessment, decision making, and management of individual and family health problems. The student learns to relate this knowledge to the interpretation of human responses to situational, developmental, and genetic stressors that alter biological life processes resulting in signs and symptoms indicative of illness, and in assessing the individual’s response to pharmacologic management used to diagnose, treat, and palliate these illnesses. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: CERM_ACNP-Cert in Acute Care Nurse Pract, CERM_FNUP-Cert in Family Nurse Pract, CERM_PNUP-Cert in Pediatric Nurse Pract, MSN_ACNP-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, MSN_FNUP-Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN_NURS-Nursing, MSN_PNUP-Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7400 - Inte HC Women Child Fam Hlth This course will build on previous course knowledge and will provide a theoretical foundation for health promotion, illness prevention and maintenance of women throughout the lifespan (pregnancy, birth, postpartum, interconceptional periods and aging). This course will also build on previous course knowledge and provide a theoretical foundation in health promotion, illness prevention and maintenance of children and family function in health and illness. During the clinical segment, the student will be responsible for the clinical management of comprehensive client care along the continuum of care in multiple settings. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS7000, NURS7100 Credit Hours: 5 Contact Hours: 9 Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 1 Other Hours: 4 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: MSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse Leader Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7420 - Clinical Reas & Diff Diagnosis This course builds on knowledge of advanced health assessment, with a focus on clients commonly seen in the family and pediatric practice settings. It focuses on diagnostic reasoning as a framework to synthesize knowledge for comprehensive assessment of primary care patients throughout the life span. Advanced health assessment techniques are emphasized and refined. Diverse types of approaches are used in expanding proficiency in conducting histories and physical examinations in laboratory and clinical settings including communication techniques unique to the specialty population. Systematic and organized health assessments that are sensitive to cultural and developmental needs are explored. Grade Mode: Audit, Normal Credit Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 1 Other Hours: 3 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: MSN_NURS-Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7430 - Pharm in Adv Pract Nursing Course focuses on increasing the knowledge base of advanced practice nurses in pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics. Emphasis is on the pharmacotherapeutics for common acute and chronic health problems using prototype drugs within specific drug classifications. Case studies of pathophysiological disorders are discussed, along with the pharmacologic management. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NUR7390 Pre-Req Min Grade: C Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: CERM_ACNP-Cert in Acute Care Nurse Pract, CERM_FNUP-Cert in Family Nurse Pract, CERM_PNUP-Cert in Pediatric Nurse Pract, MSN_ACNP-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, MSN_FNUP-Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN_PNUP-Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7440 - Theory and Resrch in Adv Nsg Course examines theoretical foundations of nursing and use of research findings in advanced nursing practice. Concepts, theories and models related to health of individuals and families are critically analyzed. Development of a scientific base for advanced nursing practice is emphasized. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7441 - Advanced Nursing Research Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 2 College Restrictions: Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7442 - Theory for APN Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 2 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: CERM_ACNP-Cert in Acute Care Nurse Pract, CERM_FNUP-Cert in Family Nurse Pract, CERM_PNUP-Cert in Pediatric Nurse Pract, MSN_ACNP-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, MSN_FNUP-Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN_NURA-Nursing Anesthesia, MSN_PNUP-Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7443 - Advanced Nursing Research Advanced Nursing Research (2-0-0-2). This course addresses the scientific methods, research, clinical and ethical issues associated with the application of evidence-based practice (EBP) to nursing and other healthcare problems. Grade Mode: Normal Credit Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: CERM_ACNP-Cert in Acute Care Nurse Pract, CERM_FNUP-Cert in Family Nurse Pract, CERM_PNUP-Cert in Pediatric Nurse Pract, MSN_ACNP-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, MSN_FNUP-Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN_NURA-Nursing Anesthesia, MSN_PNUP-Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7450 - Adv Prac Nurs Roles in Society Students explore components and variations of the advanced practice role and how social policy and healthcare delivery influence are influenced by the role. Legal definitions and professional interpretations of advanced practice nursing are examined in relation to healthcare outcomes, resource allocation and cost effectiveness. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Other Hours: 0 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Major Restrictions: Nursing Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7460 - Diag and Clinical Reas Adv Pra This course focuses on diagnostic reasoning as a framework to synthesize knowledge for comprehensive assessment of primary care patients throughout the life span. Advanced health assessment techniques are emphasized and refined. Diverse types of approaches are used in expanding proficiency in conducting histories and physical examinations in laboratory and clinical settings including communication techniques unique to the specialty population. Systematic and organized health assessments that are sensitive to cultural and developmental needs are explored. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 2 Other Hours: 3 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: CERM_FNUP-Cert in Family Nurse Pract, CERM_PNUP-Cert in Pediatric Nurse Pract, MSN_FNUP-Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN_PNUP-Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7470 - Adv Health Assessment This course in health assessment expands the nurse’s knowledge of cognitive processes and psychomotor skills needed for comprehensive assessment of clients across the lifespan. Techniques and processes of performing a physical, mental, developmental, and nutritional assessment, obtaining a health history, performing selected diagnostic procedures, and recording findings will be conducted. Interviewing skills that enable the nurse to relate to various clients across the life span will be refined. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Other Hours: 0 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: CERM_ACNP-Cert in Acute Care Nurse Pract, CERM_FNUP-Cert in Family Nurse Pract, CERM_PNUP-Cert in Pediatric Nurse Pract, MSN_ACNP-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, MSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse Leader, MSN_FNUP-Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN_PNUP-Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7475 - Population Health and Emerging Disease This course strengthens students’ capacity to integrate and apply public health concepts and epidemiologic methods to improve population health. The theory and scope of public health practice are analyzed in the context of the complex interplay between science, law, policy, and ethics. Students synthesize and apply public health concepts (e.g., population perspective, health promotion and prevention, determinants of health) and methods, (e.g., policy/advocacy/epidemiology/quality improvement/program planning). Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: Lecture Hours: 1 Other Hours: 1 Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7490 - Advanced Prac in MH-Psych Nurs Course provide an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills gained in the preceding courses to clinical practice. The focus is on designing, implementing, and evaluating the advanced practice psychiatric nursing role in a selected setting. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS7160, NURS7180, NURS7330 Credit Hours: 4 Contact Hours: 10 Lecture Hours: 1 Other Hours: 9 Co-Requisites: NURS6980 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7491 - Adv Prac in MH-Psy Nurs Practi Prerequisites: APN core courses, Nurs 7250, Nurs 7348. Course provides an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills gained in the preceding courses to clinical practice. The focus is on designing, implementing, and evaluating the advanced practice psychiatric nursing role in selected settings. Students may choose a primary care setting to focus on integration of mental health and primary care, or a specialty setting in which to develop additional competence in a psychotherapeutic modality. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS7160, NURS7180 Credit Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 6 Other Hours: 6 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7500 - Clinical Leadership and Mngt This course presents theories, concepts and models essential to developing leadership and management skills needed to collaborate with healthcare providers and community members. The student will apply and integrate creative and effective strategies for managing and leading in the delivery of nursing care. Opportunities exist for students to synthesize and integrate past principles and concepts into the development of the Clinical Nurse Leader role. Concepts related to leadership, management, policy, resource utilization, planning/evaluating services, and outcomes are critically examined. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS6600, NURS6700, NURS6990, NURS7000 Credit Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: MSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse Leader Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7520 - Adv Prac Parent Child Nursing The purpose of this last course in the series for Advanced Practice Parent-Child Nursing is to provide a concentrated clinical experience (225 clock hours) .Students refine advanced practice skills in clinical decision making, expert-collaborative care, case management, change agency, research utilization, and/or educational interventions. Seminars will be scheduled to discuss issues related to advanced practice. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NUR7500 Pre-Req Min Grade: C Credit Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 16 Lecture Hours: 1 Other Hours: 15 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7600 - Multisyst/High Acuity Nurs Pra This course focuses and provides the theoretical and functional base for the complex management of clients with complicated, multisystem health problems. Grade Mode: Normal Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS7000, NURS7215 Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 1 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: MSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse Leader Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7710 - Asmt and Mgmt of Acute Hlth Pr This initial course into the acute care nurse practitioner role focuses on the synthesis of advanced assessment and clinical decision making for patients with complex needs in the acute care setting. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS7390, NURS7471 Credit Hours: 5 Contact Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 1 Other Hours: 2 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: CERM_ACNP-Cert in Acute Care Nurse Pract, MSN_ACNP-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7712 - PACE Ass/Mngt Act Hlth Prb I This accelerated course is designed as online modules for post masters clinical nurse specialists or nurse practitioners to be board-eligible for the acute care nurse practitioner (ACNP) certification exam. This last course focuses on the advanced assessment and clinical decision-making based on scientific evidence for patients with complex needs in the acute care setting. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 9 Contact Hours: 9 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Other Hours: 5 Co-Requisites: NURS7390, NURS7470 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: CERM_ACNP-Cert in Acute Care Nurse Pract Class Restrictions: Graduate Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7713 - ACNP I This initial course into the acute care nurse practitioner role focuses on the synthesis of advanced assessment and clinical decision making for patients with complex needs in the acute care setting. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS7390, NURS7470 Credit Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 6 Lecture Hours: 3 Other Hours: 3 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Major Restrictions: Nursing Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Nursing Practice Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7714 - ACNP II This second level acute care nurse practitioner course focuses on the scientific basis of interventions for complex, acutely ill individuals. The clinical practicum provides opportunities to: participate in collaborative practice on a multi-disciplinary health care team; determine appropriate interventions; utilize expanded practice skills; and evaluate outcomes for the acutely ill. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS7390, NURS7430, NURS7470, NURS7713 Credit Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 6 Lecture Hours: 3 Other Hours: 3 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Major Restrictions: Nursing Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Nursing Practice Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7715 - ACNP III This third level acute care nurse practitioner course focuses on the application of all previous course work in the comprehensive management of complex, acutely ill individuals. This fosters mastery of skills needed in assessment, diagnosis, collaborative care planning, selection of therapeutic intervention, and evaluation of outcomes. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS7390, NURS7430, NURS7470, NURS7714 Credit Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 6 Lecture Hours: 3 Other Hours: 3 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Major Restrictions: Nursing Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Nursing Practice Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7716 - CCNS I This initial course into the acute and critical care clinical nurse specialist role focuses on the synthesis of advanced assessment and clinical decision making for patients with complex needs in the acute care setting. The CCNS competencies and spheres of influence with patients, families, and systems are introduced utilizing the AACN Synergy Model as a foundation for contemporary CCNS practice. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS7390, NURS7470 Credit Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 6 Lecture Hours: 3 Other Hours: 3 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Major Restrictions: Nursing Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Nursing Practice Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7717 - CCNS II This second level acute and critical care clinical nurse specialist course focuses on the scientific basis of interventions for complex, acutely ill individuals. The clinical practicum provides opportunities to: participate in collaborative practice on a multi-disciplinary health care team; determine appropriate interventions; utilize expanded practice skills; and evaluate outcomes for the acutely ill. The clinical practicum integrates CCNS competencies and spheres of influence with patients, families and systems by utilizing the AACN Synergy Model as a basis for contemporary CCNS practice. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS7390, NURS7430, NURS7470, NURS7716 Credit Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 6 Lecture Hours: 3 Other Hours: 3 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Major Restrictions: Nursing Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Nursing Practice Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7718 - CCNS III This third level acute and critical care clinical nurse specialist course focuses on the application of all previous course work in the comprehensive management of complex, acutely ill individuals. This fosters mastery of CCNS skills and knowledge needed in assessment, collaborative care planning, selection of therapeutic intervention, and evaluation of outcomes of acute and chronically ill. The clinical practicum integrates CCNS competencies and spheres of influence with patients, families and systems utilizing the AACN Synergy Model as a basis for contemporary CCNS practice. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS7390, NURS7430, NURS7470, NURS7717 Credit Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 6 Lecture Hours: 3 Other Hours: 3 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Major Restrictions: Nursing Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Nursing Practice Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7720 - Resch-Based Intervent ACNP II This second level acute care nurse practitioner course focuses on the scientific basis of interventions for complex, acutely ill individuals. The clinical practicum provides opportunities to: participate in collaborative practice on a multi-disciplinary healthcare team; determine appropriate interventions; utilize expanded practice skills; and evaluate outcomes for the acutely ill. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS7390, NURS7430, NURS7471, NURS7710 Credit Hours: 5 Contact Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 1 Other Hours: 2 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: CERM_ACNP-Cert in Acute Care Nurse Pract, MSN_ACNP-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7722 - PACE: Ass/Mngt Act Hlth Prb II This accelerated course is designed as online modules for post masters clinical nurse specialists or nurse practitioners to be board-eligible for the acute care nurse practitioner (ACNP) certification exam. This last course focuses on the advanced assessment and clinical decision-making based on scientific evidence for patients with complex needs in the acute care setting. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS7712 Credit Hours: 9 Contact Hours: 9 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Other Hours: 5 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: CERM_ACNP-Cert in Acute Care Nurse Pract Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7730 - Clinical Therapeu for ACNP III This third level acute care nurse practitioner course focuses on the application of all previous course work in the comprehensive management of complex, acutely ill individuals. This fosters mastery of skills needed in assessment, diagnosis, collaborative care planning, selection of therapeutic intervention, and evaluation of outcomes. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS7390, NURS7430, NURS7471, NURS7720 Credit Hours: 5 Contact Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 2 Other Hours: 3 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: CERM_ACNP-Cert in Acute Care Nurse Pract, MSN_ACNP-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7740 - Acute Care Nurse Practicum IV This final acute care nurse practitioner course focuses on the application of all previous course work in the comprehensive management of complex, acutely ill individuals. This fosters refinement of skills needed in assessment, diagnosis, collaborative care planning, selection of therapeutic intervention, and evaluation of outcomes. This precepted experience gives the student responsibility for the managing episodes of acute/critical care; utilizing all available resources throughout the health car continuum. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS7390, NURS7430, NURS7471, NURS7730 Credit Hours: 5 Contact Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 1 Other Hours: 4 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: CERM_ACNP-Cert in Acute Care Nurse Pract, MSN_ACNP-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7800 - Clinical Nurse Leader Residenc This course focuses on the synthesis of principles of professional nursing practice into the integration of the Clinical Nurse Leader role. Grade Mode: Normal Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS7215, NURS7500 Credit Hours: 11 Contact Hours: 11 Lecture Hours: 2 Other Hours: 9 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: MSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse Leader Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7830 - Found of Adv Nursing Practice This course is designed to assist the student to develop a clear understanding of advanced practice roles, their requirements and regulations. Students will examine the advanced practice roles of educator, clinician, consultant, administrator, collaborator, researcher, advocate, change agent, entrepreneur and case manager within the context of their specific advanced practice arena. Roles issues such as fluid boundaries, role ambiguity, and interdisciplinary relationships will be explored. Professional behaviors and ethics will be discussed as a basis for professional role development. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7920 - Complex Hlth Prob w Adults This course is designed to enable students to provide research based advanced nursing practice to young, middle, and older adult populations with common complex health problems. Emphasis will be placed on complex clinical analysis to develop and monitor comprehensive, holistic plans of care/critical paths that address the health promotion, disease prevention and health restoration needs of this population. Students have opportunities in a variety of settings for variance analysis to mobilize the healthcare system. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NUR7430 Pre-Req Min Grade: C Credit Hours: 4 Contact Hours: 9 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 1 Other Hours: 6 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7930 - Adlt Nurs Clinic Nurs Spec Res This course is designed to enable the student to function efficiently as a CNS. The student negotiates, implements and evaluates a multidimensional CNS residency in a selected healthcare setting. Emphasis is placed on synthesis of advanced practice roles and functions to effect change within healthcare systems. Students are expected to develop and work in collaborative and interdependent relationships. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NUR7940 Pre-Req Min Grade: C Credit Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 16 Lecture Hours: 1 Other Hours: 15 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7950 - Adv Acute Care in Adlt Hlth This course is designed to enable students to acquire in-depth knowledge and skills related to adult acute care nursing specialty area. Clinical experience focuses on case management in a variety of sub-acute and acute care settings. The specialty area is mutually selected by the student and course faculty. Students apply knowledge of advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology, health assessment, nursing interventions, theory and research to the care of adults and their families experiencing health problems within a chosen acute/sub-acute specialty area. The seminar component of the course is designed to develop clinical decision-making skills through case study presentation. Students will be given the opportunity to submit a clinical paper for peer review. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 7 Lecture Hours: 1 Other Hours: 6 College Restrictions: Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7960 - Adv Crit Care in Adult Health This course is designed to enable students to acquire in-depth knowledge and skills related to adult critical care nursing specialty area. Clinical experience focuses on case management in critical care settings. The specialty area is mutually selected by the student and course faculty. Students apply knowledge of advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology, health assessment, nursing interventions, theory and research to the care of adults and their families experiencing health problems within a chosen critical care specialty area. The seminar component of the course is designed to develop clinical decision-making skills through case study presentation. Students will be given the opportunity to submit a clinical paper for peer review. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NUR7830, NUR7920 Pre-Req Min Grade: C, C Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 7 Lecture Hours: 1 Other Hours: 6 College Restrictions: Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7965 - Seminar in Nursing A faculty member offers a seminar on a special topic for two or more students. Grade Mode: Normal, Satisfactory Credit Hours: 1 to 5 Contact Hours: 3 Other Hours: 3 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Major Restrictions: Nursing Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Nursing Practice Schedule Type: Seminar - Small Group Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7970 - Lab and Diag Tests in Adv Prac This course builds on undergraduate knowledge of basic normal and abnormal laboratory findings. More specifically, this course is designed to enable students to acquire advanced in-depth knowledge and skills related to proper laboratory and diagnostic testing for acute diseases/conditions. Opportunities are provided for students to synthesize knowledge regarding laboratory and diagnostic test usages in order to make decisions regarding diagnosis and evaluation of patient progress. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NUR7390, NUR7470 Pre-Req Min Grade: C, C Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 College Restrictions: Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7980 - DNP Residency In this series of clinical courses students demonstrate refined assessment skills and apply biophysical, psychosocial, behavioral, sociopolitical, cultural, economic, and nursing science as appropriate to develop expertise and scholarly practice in their area of specialization. These settings provide the environment in which the advanced practice DNP project will be implemented and evaluated. Grade Mode: Satisfactory, Audit Credit Hours: 2 to 5 Contact Hours: 2 to 5 Other Hours: 2 to 5 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Major Restrictions: Nursing Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Nursing Practice Schedule Type: Lecture, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction, Internship/Practicum Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7981 - Advancing Scholarly Prac I In this course students will utilize indicators to identify specific issues that contribute to negative health care outcomes. Students will undertake in-depth exploration and synthesis of the professional literature, professional standards of practice, and national benchmarks related to a specific area of practice to further develop expertise. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 1 Contact Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Major Restrictions: Nursing Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Nursing Practice Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7982 - Advancing Scholarly Practice II In this course students will examine the processes necessary to effectively develop, implement, and evaluate a practice change project. Students will begin to apply the concepts of scholarly practice to address an identified practice issue. Students will identify the target population, community resources and health care systems that will be impacted by their proposed project. Students will also investigate the policy implications and the opportunity for impacting policy change related to practice change project. Methods for implementing and evaluating effective change will be analyzed for validity, reliability and feasibility in the context of practice change. Ethical research and protection of human subjects will be addressed. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 1 Contact Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Major Restrictions: Nursing Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Nursing Practice Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7983 - DNP Capstone Project In this course students will develop, implement, and evaluate a practice change project under the guidance of a project committee. Students will work in partnership with their target population, community and health care systems throughout the project process. They will also participate in peer review of projects. Students will discuss alternative projects, problems, and resolutions of issues that they have encountered during the development and implementation of their projects. Grade Mode: Satisfactory, Audit Credit Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 1 Other Hours: 1 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Major Restrictions: Nursing Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Nursing Practice Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7985 - Independent Study - DNP This course provides an individual student with the opportunity to study further a topic introduced in earlier coursework, or pursue and area of interest (compatible with the area of concentration) for which course work is not available. Grade Mode: Satisfactory Credit Hours: 1 to 3 Contact Hours: 2 Other Hours: 2 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Nursing Practice Schedule Type: Independent Study Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7990 - Independent Study This course enables the student to pursue a specified area of study which supports the student’s program of study. Teaching strategies include dyadic modalities; no clinical. Grade Mode: Satisfactory, Audit Credit Hours: 1 to 6 Contact Hours: 1 to 6 Other Hours: 1 to 6 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: MSN_NURA-Nursing Anesthesia Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Independent Study Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7991 - Independent Study This course enables the student to pursue a specified area of study which supports the student’s program of study. Teaching strategies include dyadic modalities; no clinical. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 1 to 6 Contact Hours: 1 to 6 Other Hours: 1 to 6 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Schedule Type: Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7992 - Independent Study This course enables the student to pursue a specified area of study which supports the student’s program of study. Teaching strategies include dyadic and clinical experiences Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 1 to 6 Contact Hours: 1 to 6 Other Hours: 1 to 6 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Schedule Type: Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7995 - Informatics for Evidenc Bas Pr This course explores information systems theory, current and emerging technology, applications in the healthcare industry, health information systems strategic planning, and computer-based patient record theory. Grade Mode: Normal Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 6 Lecture Hours: 3 Other Hours: 3 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: CERM_ACNP-Cert in Acute Care Nurse Pract, DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice, MSN_ACNP-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 8100 - Seminar in Acad Career Dev This course explores the multi-faceted roles of nursing faculty, with specific emphasis on career development and teaching effectiveness. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 2 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: DPHIL_NURS-Nursing Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture, Seminar - Small Group Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 8500 - Phil Found of Nurs Science This doctoral course is designed to assist the student in analyzing major philosophies of science as foundations for nursing knowledge. The general course focus will be on the influence and applicability to nursing of a variety of positivist, post-positivist, and post-modern views on the nature of scientific progress. Students will critically examine the claims of various conceptualizations of the natural and social sciences with a focus on distinctions in epistemology and ontology. Implications for nursing science will be emphasized. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 3 Other Hours: 3 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: DPHIL_NURS-Nursing Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture, Seminar - Small Group Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 8510 - Theory Dev for Health Inquiry In this course, students advance their knowledge of theory development relative to statements and questions about health topics. The student explores in-depth analysis and definition of concepts and examines approaches to theory. Emphasis is placed on the development of a conceptual design demonstrating links between theoretical concepts and research processes. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: DPHIL_NURS-Nursing Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture, Seminar - Small Group Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 8610 - Quant Research Designs This course provides students with an overview of explanatory and predictive quantitative research designs. The major research designs used in laboratory, clinical and field settings will provide the foundation for this course. Advantages and disadvantages and sources of error for each research design will be provided. Students will have the opportunity to apply design principles through the development of a proposal. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: DPHIL_NURS-Nursing Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Seminar - Small Group Click here for the Schedule of Classes.

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Course Descriptions

NURS 6840 - Nurs Anesth Clinical Practicum

NURS 6850 - Nurs Anesth Specialty Practicu

NURS 6852 - Nursing Anesthesia Specialty Practicum I

NURS 6854 - Nursing Anesthesia Specialty Practicum II

NURS 6860 - Nurs Anesth Rural Practicum

NURS 6870 - Rural Anes Perspec & Clin Prac

NURS 6880 - FNP I Hlth Promo & Prob Adlt

NURS 6890 - FNP II Hlth Promo & Prob Elder

NURS 6900 - FNP II Hlth Promo Child & Fam

NURS 6920 - PNP Seminar and Prac II

NURS 6925 - PNP I: Health Promotion & Supervision: Birth through Adolescence

NURS 6930 - Mgmt of Child Chrnc Hlth Prob

NURS 6935 - PNP II: Management of Acute and Common Health Problems of Children from Birth through Adolescence

NURS 6945 - PNP III: Management of Chronic Health Problems of Children from Birth through Adolescence

NURS 6960 - Hlth Prom Superv Brth Adolesce

NURS 6965 - FNP I: Care of Family I

NURS 6970 - Growth & Dev across Lifespan

NURS 6972 - FNP II: Care of Family II

NURS 6975 - FNP III: Care of Family III

NURS 6980 - Nurse Practitioner Practicum

NURS 6990 - Scientific/Clinical Inquiry

NURS 7000 - Nursing Prac/Clinical Reas I

NURS 7030 - Hlth Care Deliv Systm & Models

NURS 7100 - Integr Healthcare: Comm Healt

NURS 7160 - Found of Adv Prac MH Psy Nurs

NURS 7180 - M H-Psyc Nurs and Indiv Client

NURS 7200 - Directed Studies in Adv Scienc

NURS 7210 - Adv Seminar Hlth Care& Econ

NURS 7215 - Nursing Prac thru Clin Reas II

NURS 7220 - Methods for Evidence Based Pra

NURS 7221 - Strategic Resource Management

NURS 7222 - Utili Sys to Imprv Hlth Outcom

NURS 7223 - Bioethics in Nurs and Health

NURS 7224 - Adv Seminar in Healthcare Pol

NURS 7225 - App of Clin Prac: Proj ID/Dev

NURS 7226 - Examination of Practice

NURS 7227 - Social and Ethical Aspects of Health Care Delivery

NURS 7230 - App of Clinical Prac-Proj ID

NURS 7235 - App Clinc Prac: Proj Dev/Imp I

NURS 7245 - App Clin Prac: Proj Dev/Imp II

NURS 7255 - DNP Proj: Proj Evaluation

NURS 7257 - Health Care Management

NURS 7258 - Advanced Practice Nursing Prac

NURS 7270 - Bioethics in Nursing Hlth Care

NURS 7300 - Integrated Healthcare MH

NURS 7310 - Group Approach in M H-Psy Nurs

NURS 7320 - DNP Project (Prod Eval/Synth)

NURS 7330 - Family Approa in MH-Psych Nurs

NURS 7350 - Psychopharmacotherapeutics APN

NURS 7351 - Psychopharmacothe Prac for APN

NURS 7390 - Patho in Adv Practice Nurses

NURS 7400 - Inte HC Women Child Fam Hlth

NURS 7420 - Clinical Reas & Diff Diagnosis

NURS 7430 - Pharm in Adv Pract Nursing

NURS 7440 - Theory and Resrch in Adv Nsg

NURS 7441 - Advanced Nursing Research

NURS 7442 - Theory for APN

NURS 7443 - Advanced Nursing Research

NURS 7450 - Adv Prac Nurs Roles in Society

NURS 7460 - Diag and Clinical Reas Adv Pra

NURS 7470 - Adv Health Assessment

NURS 7475 - Population Health and Emerging Disease

NURS 7490 - Advanced Prac in MH-Psych Nurs

NURS 7491 - Adv Prac in MH-Psy Nurs Practi

NURS 7500 - Clinical Leadership and Mngt

NURS 7520 - Adv Prac Parent Child Nursing

NURS 7600 - Multisyst/High Acuity Nurs Pra

NURS 7710 - Asmt and Mgmt of Acute Hlth Pr

NURS 7712 - PACE Ass/Mngt Act Hlth Prb I

NURS 7713 - ACNP I

NURS 7714 - ACNP II

NURS 7715 - ACNP III

NURS 7716 - CCNS I

NURS 7717 - CCNS II

NURS 7718 - CCNS III

NURS 7720 - Resch-Based Intervent ACNP II

NURS 7722 - PACE: Ass/Mngt Act Hlth Prb II

NURS 7730 - Clinical Therapeu for ACNP III

NURS 7740 - Acute Care Nurse Practicum IV