May 23, 2024

2020-2021 Augusta University Catalog

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	NURS 4809 - Application and Integration of Pathophysiologic and Pharmacologic Concepts I (4 Credit Hours) This two course series focuses on an integrated systems approach to physiological and pharmacologic concepts necessary for safe nursing practice. Special emphasis is placed on the clinical application of physiologic and pharmacologic principles within the context of the nursing process. Lecture Hours: 4 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99 College Restrictions: College of Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 4810 - Concepts of Healthcare Systems, Policy and Trends (4 Credit Hours) This course focuses on complex concepts affecting healthcare systems including health policy, informatics, quality improvement, and their influcence on current trends. Global health concepts and perspectives related to cultural diversity, patient and family centered care, complementary and alternative practices, and disparities in health care will be examined as they relate to professional nursing practice and healthcare outcomes. Other Contact Hours: 4 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99 College Restrictions: College of Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 4811 - Application and Integration of Pathophysiologic and Pharmacologic Concepts II (4 Credit Hours) This two course series provides a focus on an integrated systems approach to physiological and pharmacologic concepts necessary for safe nursing practice. Special emphasis is placed on the clinical application of physiologic and pharmacologic principles within the context of the nuring process. Other Contact Hours: 4 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99 College Restrictions: College of Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 5006 - Graduate Nursing Orientation CNL (0 Credit Hours) This non-credit orientation course gives Clinical Nurse Leader students access to startup- materials for the College of Nursing and their clinical sites. The program will use this course to on-board new students, and to distribute and collect important materials. Lecture Hours: 0 Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 5 Program Restrictions: MSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse Leader Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 6100 - Pathophysiology (3 Credit Hours) This course examines the pathophysiological basis of illness focusing on compromises in the body’s ability to meet its physiological needs. The course begins with an introduction to basic pathophysiological concepts that are related to commonly occurring disease processes throughout the body. The student will then apply these concepts when analyzing compromises of the various body systems. Application of concepts across the lifespan will be incorporated through the discussion of pathophysiology. The course provides the foundation for the clinical decision-making and management of individual health problems and family health problems. Lecture Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse Leader Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 6200 - Advanced Pharmacology and Nutrition (4 Credit Hours) The course introduces the basic principles of clinical pharmacology and nutrition as therapeutic interventions in the healthcare arena. Application of concepts across the lifespan will be incorporated throughout the course. The student will apply these concepts to the pharmacological and nutritional management of compromises of the various body systems. This strong conceptual base will prepare students to administer and monitor the use of commonly used medications and alternative medicinal supplements (herbal and nutrition) safely and effectively. Lecture Hours: 4 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NURS6100 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse Leader Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 6300 - Introduction to Epidemiology and Biostatistics (3 Credit Hours) This course will focus on applying epidemiologic principles to health promotion and illness prevention along the continuum of care in multiple settings. Lecture Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: MSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse Leader Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 6400 - Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare (3 Credit Hours) This course focuses on the implementation of evidence-based practice to address treands in safety and quality to achieve optimal outcomes. This course also examines the relationship between research and its relevance to nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on the retrieval, appraisal, and synthesis of evidence in collaboration with healthcare team members, including patients, to improve care outcomes. Use of performace measures to assess and improve the delivery of evidence based practices and to promote outcomes that demonstrate delivery of quality care at the microsystem level will also be highlighted. The relationship to outcomes will be evaluated using information systems, management principles, concepts of evidence-based practices and scientific writing publications. Lecture Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NURS6100 and NURS6200 and STAT6300 and NURS6700 Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Nursing Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 6510 - Advanced Physiological Concepts (2 Credit Hours) This course will cover physiologic principles and processes that play a central role in health, illness, and pharmacology while exploring the latest research developments in these areas. It is designed to provide the student with in-depth understanding of normal function and alterations that contribute to acute and chronic illness. The role of genetics and teh environment on health and illness will also be explored. Concepts will be applied to pharmacological principles including pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacogenomics. Lecture Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School 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 6600 - Healthcare Delivery Models and Economic Policy (2 TO 3 Credit Hours) This course introduces the aspects of health care delivery systems, economics, ethics, and policy, which serve as a foundation for understanding and applying the dynamics of these principles in clinical practice. Lecture Hours: 2 TO 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No 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 6620 - Transitions into Professional Nursing I (3 Credit Hours) This course focuses on the transition to professional practice. Basic issues impacting nursing and health are analyzed. Individual philosophy, goals, and career strategies will be explored. Lecture Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School Major Restrictions: Clinical Nurse Leader Complete Program Restrictions: MSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse Leader Campus Restrictions: Web Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 6630 - Transitions into Professional Nursing II (3 Credit Hours) This course focuses on the application of principles of professional nursing practice. Concepts related to ethics, evidence-based practice, leadership, management, resource utilization, and quality services are critically examined. Lecture Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 1 College Restrictions: The Graduate School Major Restrictions: Clinical Nurse Leader Complete Program Restrictions: MSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse Leader Campus Restrictions: Web Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 6655 - Essentials of the Clinical Nurse Leader Role (3 Credit Hours) This course focuses on essentials and fundamental aspects of the role of the Clinical Nurse Leader. The course will guide the student to consider clinical and cost outcomes management of individuals and/or client groups experiencing chromic or acute illness. Strategies that are amenable to nursing and promote quality, safety, and efficiencies within a client-centered care delivery model are discussed. Concepts presented will include evidence based interventions, health promotion and prevention, disease prevention, injury reduction strategies, lateral integration of care, and the use of benchmarking for outcomes comparison. The CNL role of clinician, outcomes manager, systems analyst/risk anticipator, and team manager are a focus for this course. Lecture Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Degree Restrictions: Master of Science in Nursing Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 6675 - Immersion into the Clinical Nurse Leader Role (8 Credit Hours) This course focuses on the assimilation and synthesis of principles of the Clinical Nurse Leader role into the student’s professional nursing practice across the continuum of care. Students will be provided with concentrated clinical experience and will be immersed in the clinical microsystem setting. During the clinical experience, students will collaborate with nurse preceptors and will focus on: clinical and team leadership (design, coordination, and evaluation of care) including lateral integration with interprofessional healthcare teams, information and outcomes management, quality improvement, risk anticipation, evidenced-based clinical decision-making and scholarship, fiscal stewardship (leveraging human, environmental, and material resources), and patient advocacy. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 6 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Degree Restrictions: Master of Science in Nursing Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 6700 - Nursing Therapeutics and Professional Nursing (6 Credit Hours) This course provides a foundation upon which students can build their professional nursing knowledge and practice. The course will emphasize fundamental nursing skills, age appropriate health assessment techniques, the nursing process, and the introduction to clinical reasoning skills. The course also explores the development of nursing practice and will emphasize the role and responsibilities of the Clinical Nurse Leader in the healthcare delivery system. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 1 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No 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 6735 - Health Assessment and Diagnostics for Nursing Anesthesia (2 Credit Hours) Course Prerequisites: Admission to the Nursing Anesthesia Program or Permission of instructor. This Didactic course focuses on health assessment and use of the diagnostic history and physical examination to formulate a differential diagnosis in both the pediatric and adult surgical patient. Concentration is on selected theories, principles and techniques from the physical and behavior sciences essential to developing the patient data base and to applying the diagnostic process. Emphasis is placed on obtaining a comprehensive health history and performing a focuses physical examination on patients across the lifespan requiring anesthetic management. Exposure to topics of cultural differences that may impact the delivery of anesthesia care is also provided. Lecture Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: MSN_NURA-Nursing Anesthesia Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 6741 - Anatomy and Physiology for Nurse Anesthetists (5 Credit Hours) Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing Anesthesia Program or permission of the instructor. Effect of anesthesia on normal adult physiology is explored in-depth. Emphasis is placed upon those systems particularly affected by the administration of anesthesia including the central, peripheral and autonomic nervous systems, cardiovascular, respiratory and renal systems. This course is designed to build on a student’s existing knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Lecture Hours: 5 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: MSN_NURA-Nursing Anesthesia Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 6745 - Basic Principles of Nursing Anesthesia (4 Credit Hours) This introductory course in nursing anesthesia is designed to present the graduate student an overview of basic principles and fundamental concepts related to nursing anesthesia practice that are essential for formulation of safe, individualized anesthesia management plans. Emphasis is placed on preoperative preparation and anesthetic planning for the surgical patient. The human patient simulator for pre-clinical management education will also be utilized to introduce the student to the induction process of anesthesia and providing hands-on interaction. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Co-Requisites: NURS6735, NURS6741, NURS6760 College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: MSN_NURA-Nursing Anesthesia Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 6751 - Pathophysiology for Nurse Anesthetist (3 Credit Hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the Nursing Anesthesia Program or permission of the instructor. This course provides students in the nursing anesthesia program with an overview of central concepts of pathophysiology including an understanding of the intraoperative management of common health problems, disease processes, and syndromes. The primary focus is to provide a foundation for differential diagnosis, intraoperative clinical decision-making and management. Lecture Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NURS6741 Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: MSN_NURA-Nursing Anesthesia Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 6755 - Advanced Principles of Nursing Anesthesia I (4 Credit Hours) This course is designed to provide the graduate student with advanced anesthesia principles and techniques essential to planning and safely administering anesthesia to patients with specific systemic diseases in the surgical specialty areas. Emphasis will be placed on anesthetic considerations and management of patients with cardiovascular, pulmonary, endocrine, renal, hepatic, and hematological disorders. Principles and techniques of anesthetic administration for ENT, ophthalmologic, general, gynecological, genitourinary, orthopedic, minimally invasive and other specialty surgical procedures are also addressed. Anesthetic considerations for the geriatric population will also be explored. The students will also have the opportunity to hone clinical and critical thinking skills by managing clinical case scenarios in the simulation laboratory. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NURS6741 and NURS6735 and NURS6760 and NURS6745 Repeat Status: No Co-Requisites: NURS6751, NURS6770, NURS6815 College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: MSN_NURA-Nursing Anesthesia Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 6760 - Pharmacology for Nurse Anesthetists I (3 Credit Hours) In-depth exploration of the pharmacologic properties, indications, contraindications, and interactions of drugs used in the practice of anesthesia nursing. Aspects of organic and biochemistry including the chemical structures of compounds and its significance in pharmacology are explored. Lecture Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: MSN_NURA-Nursing Anesthesia Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 6765 - Advanced Principles of Nursing Anesthesia II (7 Credit Hours) This advanced principles course provides the graduate student in-depth study of specialized areas of nursing anesthesia practice. Lecture concentrates on advanced principles and concepts for specific anesthesia nursing interventions essential for developing and managing more complex, specialty patients and surgical procedures. Building on knowledge acquired in previous courses, this advanced principles course emphasizes anesthetic planning and management for cardiac, vascular, neurosurgical, thoracic, and organ transplant procedures. Emphasis on anesthetic considerations and management of the obstetric and pediatric patient, as well as the special needs of the trauma and burn patient are also included, as well as acute and chronic pain treatment modalities. Acute crisis management education is explored. Lecture Hours: 6 Lab Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NURS6741 and NURS6760 and NURS6735 and NURS6745 and NURS6751 and NURS6770 and NURS6755 and NURS6815 Repeat Status: No Co-Requisites: NURS6825 College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: MSN_NURA-Nursing Anesthesia Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 6770 - Pharmacology for Nurse Anesthetists II (4 Credit Hours) In-depth exploration of the pharmacologic properties, indications, contraindications, and interactions of drugs used in the practice of anesthesia nursing. Aspects of organic chemistry and biochemistry including the chemical structures of compounds and its significance in pharmacology are also explored. Lecture Hours: 4 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NURS6760 and NURS6735 and NURS6745 and NURS6741 Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: MSN_NURA-Nursing Anesthesia Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 6815 - Technology and Techniques in Nursing Anesthesia I (3 Credit Hours) This course is designed to familiarize the graduate student with the design and use of equipment commonly utilized in nursing anesthesia practice, including biomedical instrumentation, the anesthesia delivery system, and breathing circuits. Application of the laws of physics as they pertain to nursing anesthesia practice will be reviewed with specific examples. Emphasis is placed on gas laws, vaporization, and pressure-flow. In-depth study of airway assessment and management is also provided. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NURS6760 and NURS6735 and NURS6745 and NURS6741 Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: MSN_NURA-Nursing Anesthesia Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 6820 - Professional Aspects of Nursing Anesthesia (2 Credit Hours) Student’s understanding of a complex healthcare system and the role of nurse anesthetists as advanced practice nurses within the system is enhanced. Issues pertaining to the nurse anesthetist as clinician, manager, teacher, researcher, and consultant are explored. Emphasis placed on practice arrangements, departmental management, principles of education and utilization of research. Lecture Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: MSN_NURA-Nursing Anesthesia, MSN_NURS-Nursing Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 6825 - Technology and Techniques in Nursing Anesthesia II (3 Credit Hours) This course presents fundamental concepts and techniques essential to clinical anesthesia practice focusing on the theoretical and practical considerations involved in the administration and management regional anesthesia. In-depth study of advanced hemodynamic monitoring, cardiac bypass machine, and fire and electrical safety in the operating room are also provided. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NURS6751 and NURS6770 and NURS6755 and NURS6815 Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: MSN_NURA-Nursing Anesthesia Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 6840 - Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Practicum (8 Credit Hours) 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. Other Contact Hours: 32 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NURS6755 and NURS6825 Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99 College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: MSN_NURA-Nursing Anesthesia, MSN_NURS-Nursing Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Supervised Lab/Clinic Fee Detail Code Description Nursing Liability Insurance Fee Amount 64.92 Fee Type FLAT Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 6852 - Nursing Anesthesia Specialty Practicum I (4 Credit Hours) 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. Other Contact Hours: 16 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NURS6840 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MSN_NURA-Nursing Anesthesia Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 6854 - Nursing Anesthesia Specialty Practicum II (8 Credit Hours) 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. Other Contact Hours: 32 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NURS6840 and NURS6852 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MSN_NURA-Nursing Anesthesia Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 6870 - Rural Anesthesia Perspectives and Clinical Practicum (6 Credit Hours) 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. Other Contact Hours: 24 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NURS6840 Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: MSN_NURA-Nursing Anesthesia Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 6990 - Scientific and Clinical Inquiry (2 Credit Hours) 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. Lecture Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NURS6100 and NURS6300 and NURS6700 and NURS6600 and NURS6200 College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice, 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 Practice through Clinical Reasoning I 6 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 uses critical thinking in providing quality comprehensive client care along the continuum of care in multiple settings. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NURS6100 and NURS6700 Repeat Status: No 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 7001 - Nursing Practice through Clinical Reasoning I (5 Credit Hours) 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 uses critical thinking in providing quality comprehensive client care along the continuum of care in multiple settings. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: (NURS6100 >= C and NURS6700 >= C) Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Nursing Major Restrictions: Clinical Nurse Leader Program Restrictions: MSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse Leader Campus Restrictions: Athens Campus, Main Campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Science in Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7006 - Nursing Orientation DNP and NAP (0 Credit Hours) This non-credit orientation course gives Doctor of Nursing Practice students (including NAP) access to start-up materials for the College of Nursing and their clinical sites. The programs will use this course to on-board new students, and to distribute and collect important materials. Lecture Hours: 0 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 9 Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Nursing Practice Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7030 - Healthcare Delivery Systems and Models (2 Credit Hours) 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. Lecture Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School 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 - Integrated Healthcare: Population Health (3 Credit Hours) 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. Lecture Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 4 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NURS6100 and NURS6300 and NURS6600 and NURS6700 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse Leader Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7150 - Evidence Based Practice: Principles and Process (2 Credit Hours) This course focuses on the examination and application of concepts and principles of evidence based practice. The course will be taught using case studies to examine the process of evidence based practice to improve health care outcomes to include problem identification and articulation, literature search strategies, evaluation, analysis and synthesis of the literature to make evidence based practice recommendations. The overall purpose of the course will be to integrate the foundational concepts and principles necessary for advanced practice nurses to establish evidence based practice as the corner stone of their critical thinking and decision making practice. Lecture Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Nursing Practice Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7215 - Nursing Practice through Clinical Reasoning II (5 Credit Hours) This course will build on previous course knowledge and will promote a theoretical foundation in health promotion, illness prevention and maintenance of the clients (individual, family, group, or community) function in health and illness. During the clinical segment, the student uses critical thinking in providing quality comprehensive client care along the continuum of care in multiple settings. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 1 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NURS6100 and NURS6300 and NURS6600 and NURS6700 and NURS6200 and NURS6900 and NURS7000 and NURS7100 Repeat Status: No 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 7221 - Strategic Resource Management (3 Credit Hours) 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. Lecture Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School 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 - Utilizing Systems to Improve Health Outcomes (3 Credit Hours) 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. Lecture Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School 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 Nursing and Healthcare (2 Credit Hours) 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. Lecture Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7225 - Application of Clinical Practice: Project Identification/Development (1 TO 3 Credit Hours) 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. Lecture Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 0 TO 6 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School 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 (2 Credit Hours) 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. Lecture Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School 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 7230 - Application of Clinical Practice - Project identification (2 Credit Hours) 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. Lecture Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 5 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: MSN_NURS-Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7235 - Application of Clinical Practice: Project Development/Implementation I (1 TO 3 Credit Hours) 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. Lecture Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 0 TO 6 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School 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 - Application of Clinical Practice: Project Development Implementation II (5 Credit Hours) 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. Lecture Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 12 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School 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 7250 - Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (3 Credit Hours) This course provides and orientation to the professional and scientific foundations of advanced practice psychiatric nursing across the lifespan. The evolving role of advanced practice psychiatric nurses is placed in the context of the current health care system. Focus is on explanatory models of mental health and psychiatric mental health nursing across the lifespan. The course will emphasize research evidence from genetics, epidemiology, neurosciences and behavioral sciences underlying mental health promotion and preventive interventions, and evidence-based treatments for psychiatric and substance use conditions. Translation of evidence in advanced practice psychiatric nursing is emphasized. Lecture Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: CERM_PNUR-Cert Psyc and Mental Health NP Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7251 - Advanced Psychopharmacology (2 Credit Hours) Building on the foundation pharmacological concepts (pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacogenetics), this course presents theoretical concepts and empirical evidence related to psychopharmacological interventions with selected patient populations. Focus is on evidence-based pharmacological treatments for clients with mental and substance use disorders across the lifespan. Emphasis is on integration of mental and physical health assessment in selecting and prescribing psychpharmacological agents, and monitoring and evaluating individual responses to psychopharmacological interventions. This course emphasizes evidence-based approaches to prescribing medications, and patient education about specific diagnosis and medications. Issues related to prescribing for children, adolescents, and older adults are emphasized throughout the course. Lecture Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 1 Degree Restrictions: Post Masters Certificate, Doctor of Nursing Practice Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7255 - DNP Project: Project Evaluation (3 TO 5 Credit Hours) 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. Lecture Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 6 TO 12 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School 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 (3 Credit Hours) 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. Lecture Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School 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 Practicum (6 Credit Hours) 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. Lecture Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 5 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School 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 7300 - Integrated Healthcare Mental Health (3 Credit Hours) 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. Lecture Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 4 Grade Mode: Normal Repeat Status: No 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 Approaches in Mental Health-Psychiatric Nursing (3 Credit Hours) 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. Lecture Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NURS7180 Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7320 - DNP Project (Product Evaluation/Synthesis) (3 Credit Hours) 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. Lecture Hours: 3 Other Contact Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal Repeat Status: No Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7330 - Family Approaches in Mental Health-Psychiatric Nursing (3 Credit Hours) 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. Lecture Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NURS7180 Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7348 - Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing for Individuals Across the Lifespan (3 Credit Hours) This course presents theoretical concepts and empirical evidence related to psychotherapeutic interventions with selected patient populations across the lifespan. Focus is on evidence-based individual interventions for selected developmental, mental, and substance use conditions across the lifespan. Lecture Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Co-Requisites: NURS7349 Program Restrictions: CERM_PNUR-Cert Psyc and Mental Health NP Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7349 - Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Practice I (2 Credit Hours) This course provides opportunities to apply the knowledge and skills gained in NURS 7348: Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing for Individuals Across the Lifespan in clinical practice. Students assess individuals and diagnose mental and substance use disorders across the lifespan. Students select, implement, and evaluate evidence-based educational and psychotherapeutic interventions for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults with selected disorders. Students participate in individual and peer supervision sessions. Other Contact Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Prerequisites: NURS7251 >= C Repeat Status: No Co-Requisites: NURS7348 Program Restrictions: CERM_PNUR-Cert Psyc and Mental Health NP Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7350 - Psychopharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Nursing (2 Credit Hours) 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. Lecture Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School 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 - Psychopharmacotherapeutics Practicum for Advanced Practice Nursing (2 Credit Hours) 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. Other Contact Hours: 6 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NURS7470 and NURS7460 Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7352 - Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing for Families and Groups Across the Lifespan (3 Credit Hours) This course presents theoretical concepts and empirical evidence related to family and group interventions with selected patient populations across the lifespan. Focus will be on evidence-based practices for family and group interventions. Major theoretical models of family therapy are analyzed with emphasis on systems theory and contextual issues. Models of group therapy are examined, with emphasis on group leadership styles, group roles, and therapeutic techniques appropriate to the purpose and composition of therapeutic groups. Influence of individual client factors and group characteristics on group process and function are examined throught the course. Community aspects, including the client’s sociocultural, ethnic, and economic backgrounds are integrated throughout the course. Lecture Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NURS7250 and NURS7348 Repeat Status: No Co-Requisites: NURS7354 Program Restrictions: CERM_PNUR-Cert Psyc and Mental Health NP Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7354 - Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Practice II (3 Credit Hours) This course provides opportunities to apply knowledge and skills gained in NURS 7352 to clinical practice. The focus is on evidence-based practices for family and group therapy interventions for clients with selected mental and substance use disorders. Students assess individuals and families, and select appropriate educational and psychotherapeutic intervention for couples and/or families with mental health or substance use conditions. Students implement and evaluate evidence-based treatments for families across the lifespan. Students participate in group therapy as leader or co-leader of educational, skill-building, support, or therapy groups. Students participate in at least one group for children or adolescents, and at least one psychotherapy therapy group for adults. Students participate in individual peer group supervision sessions facilitated by faculty and/or preceptors. Lecture Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Prerequisites: NURS7250 and NURS7348 and NURS7349 Repeat Status: No Co-Requisites: NURS7352 Program Restrictions: CERM_PNUR-Cert Psyc and Mental Health NP Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7357 - Mental Health Promotion and Integrated Practice (1 Credit Hour) This course provides opportunities to apply the knowledge and skills gained in NURS 6970 in clinical practice. Students observe individuals across the lifespan, assess vulnerabilities and risks for atypical development, and mental and substance use conditions. Students select, implement, and evaluate evidence-based mental health promotion strategies and preventive interventions for at-risk children, adolescents, adults, and older adults in primary care and integrated health care settings. Students participate in individual and peer supervision sessions. Other Contact Hours: 1 Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Repeat Status: No Co-Requisites: NURS6970 Program Restrictions: CERM_PNUR-Cert Psyc and Mental Health NP Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7400 - Integrated Healthcare Women Children and Family Health (4 Credit Hours) 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, and interconceptional periods). 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. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 1 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NURS7000 and NURS7100 Repeat Status: No 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 Reasoning and Differential Diagnosis for Advanced Practice Nurses (2 Credit Hours) 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. Lecture Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Audit, Normal Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: MSN_NURS-Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7425 - Advanced Pathophysiology (4 Credit Hours) This course provides graduate students with an overview of central concepts of pathophysiology including an understanding of the management of common health problems, disease processes, and syndromes. The primary focus is to provide a foundation for differential diagnosis, clinical decision-making, and management of individual and family health problems. Lecture Hours: 4 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Degree Restrictions: Post Masters Certificate, Doctor of Nursing Practice Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7430 - Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nurses (3 Credit Hours) Course focuses on examination of the major categories of pharmacological agents and application of pharmacological concepts in the clinical practice setting. Emphasis is placed on understanding the physiological action of the drugs, expected patient responses and major effects. This course is prerequisite for clinical courses that integrate the knowledge of pharmacotherapeutics into effective nursing practice. Lecture Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NURS7390 >= C Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School 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, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7440 - Theory and Research in Advanced Nursing Practice (3 Credit Hours) 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. Lecture Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7441 - Advanced Nursing Research (2 Credit Hours) Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7442 - Theory for Advanced Practice Nurses (2 Credit Hours) This course is part of the core foundation of courses for all master’s nursing curricula. This course provides an understanding of the role of theory in shaping research and practice in health and nursing. The basic elements of theory, theory development, and critique are discussed. Theories as they relate to health and human functioning of individual, family, and group client systems across the life span are explored. Examples of grand, middle-range, and practice level theory from nursing and related disciplines are examined. In addition, developmental, structural, functional, and interactional theories and related research data are analyzed and critiqued. These theories from nursing and related disciplines are used as a guide for therapeutic nursing interventions. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School 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 (2 Credit Hours) 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. Lecture Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School 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 - Advanced Practice Nursing Roles in Society (3 Credit Hours) Students explore components and variations of the advanced practice role. Legal definitions and professional interpretations of advanced practice nursing are examined in relation to healthcare outcomes, resource allocation and cost effectiveness. Lecture Hours: 3 Other Contact Hours: 0 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School 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 - Diagnostic and Clinical Reasoning for Advanced Practice Nurses (3 Credit Hours) 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. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 1 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: CERM_ACNP-Cert in Acute Care Nurse Pract, CERM_FNUP-Cert in Family Nurse Pract, CERM_PNUP-Cert in Pediatric Nurse Pract, DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice, 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 Fee Detail Code Description Nursing Skills Lab NP Fee Amount 250 Fee Type FLAT Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7465 - Advanced Studies in Lifespan Development (2 Credit Hours) This course is designed to prepare advanced practice nurses to describe and analyze the biological, cognitive, and socio-emotional development individuals from birth to death. The analysis of interactions between individuals at different stages of development in families, groups, and society will be emphasized. Lecture Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Degree Restrictions: Post Masters Certificate, Doctor of Nursing Practice Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7470 - Advanced Health Assessment (3 Credit Hours) 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. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 0 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School 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 7472 - Advanced Professional Health Assessment (3 Credit Hours) This course will build upon the professional nurse’s basic educational background skills in health assessment. The theoretical and clinical basis for an advanced health assessment across the lifespan will be developed. Emphasis is placed on health promotion, disease prevention, and risk assessment. Lecture Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NURS6100 >= C Repeat Status: No Degree Restrictions: Master of Science in Nursing Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7475 - Population Health and Emerging Disease (2 Credit Hours) 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). Lecture Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 0 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7490 - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum (4 Credit Hours) Prerequisites: All courses in the major Course provides opportunities to apply the knowledge and skills gained in the preceding courses to clinical practice. Focus is on designing, implementing, and evaluating the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner role with individuals across the lifespan in selected settings. The role of the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in psychiatric emergencies and in integrated care settings is included. Lecture Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: CERM_PNUR-Cert Psyc and Mental Health NP Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7491 - Advanced Practice in Mental Health-Psychiatric Nursing Practicum (1 TO 3 Credit Hours) 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. Other Contact Hours: 1 TO 3 Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Prerequisites: NURS7250 and NURS7348 Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: CERM_PNUR-Cert Psyc and Mental Health NP Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Unsupervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7500 - Leading Teams to Promote Quality and Safety (2 Credit Hours) 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 safety, quality, leadership and management of teams, policy, resource utilization, planning/evaluating services, root cause analysis, and outcomes are critically examined. Lecture Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NURS6600 and NURS6700 and NURS6990 and NURS7000 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse Leader Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7520 - Advanced Practice in Parent-Child Nursing (6 Credit Hours) 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. Lecture Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 15 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NUR7500 >= C Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7550 - Leadership in Interprofessional Collaboration and Health Care (2 Credit Hours) This course is designed to prepare the student to identify and utilize leadership roles as a basis for improving health care outcomes through interprofessional collaboration on a local, regioinal, and national level. Lecture Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Nursing Practice Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7600 - Nursing Management of Complex Health Alterations Across the Lifespan (4 Credit Hours) This course focuses and provides the theoretical and functional base for the complex management of clients with complicated, multisystem health problems. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 0 Grade Mode: Normal Prerequisites: NURS7000 >= C and NURS7215 >= C Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: MSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse Leader Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7710 - Assessment and Management of Acute Health Problems for Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (ACNP I) (5 Credit Hours) 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. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NURS7471 and NURS7390 Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School 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: Assessment and Management of Acute Health Problems for ACNP I (9 Credit Hours) 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. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 5 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Co-Requisites: NURS7390, NURS7470 College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: CERM_ACNP-Cert in Acute Care Nurse Pract Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7716 - Assessment and Management of Acute Health Problems for CCNS I (6 Credit Hours) 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. Lecture Hours: 3 Other Contact Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NURS7390 and NURS7470 Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School 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 - Research-based Interventions for Acute and CCNS Specialists in Collaborative Patient Care (CCNS II) (6 Credit Hours) 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. Lecture Hours: 3 Other Contact Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NURS7390 and NURS7430 and NURS7470 and NURS7716 Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School 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 - Clinical Therapeutics for the Acute and CCNS (III) (6 Credit Hours) 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. Lecture Hours: 3 Other Contact Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NURS7390 and NURS7430 and NURS7470 and NURS7717 Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School 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 - Research-Based Interventions for Acute Care Nurse Practitioners in Collaborative Patient Care ACNPII (5 Credit Hours) 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. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NURS7471 and NURS7390 and NURS7430 and NURS7710 Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School 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: Assessment and Management of Acute Health Problems for ACNP II (9 Credit Hours) 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. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 5 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NURS7712 Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: CERM_ACNP-Cert in Acute Care Nurse Pract Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7725 - Adult-Gerontology ACNP III: Adv Clin Concepts in Crit Illness and Prof Role Dev for the Adult-Ger 6 The third acute care clinical course focuses on application of previous coursework in the management of highly complex, acutely ill adults and elderly individuals. The clinical experience fosters synthesis of skills needed in assessment, selection of therapeutic interventions, and evaluation of patient outcomes to ensure optimal clinical outcomes. Professional issues relevant to the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner will be explored. Lecture Hours: 3 Other Contact Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NURS7724 Repeat Status: No Major Restrictions: Adult Geront. Acute Care NP, Adult Geront. Acute Care NP Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Fee Detail Code Description Nursing Skills Lab NP Fee Amount 250 Fee Type FLAT Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7726 - Advanced Clinical Therapeutics and Diagnostics for the ACNP 1 This course is designed to introduce students to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures commonly used in the management of adults and elderly clients in the acute care setting. Students will learn interpretation of common diagnostic testing in the acute care setting. Indications, contraindictions, interpretations, risks, complications, and expected clinical outcomes of common procedures utilized in the acute care setting in an active learning environment using simulation. Students will have opportunities to develop and practice skills such as Chest X-ray and 12 lead EKG interpretation, suturing, endotracheal intubation, and central line placement and apply these skills in realistic and complex simulated clinical scenarios. Students will also be able to evaluate their own performance and receive feedback from peers and expert faculty in a safe environment. Other Contact Hours: 1 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NURS7470 and NURS7390 Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7730 - Clinical Therapeutics for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP III) 5 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. Lecture Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NURS7471 and NURS7390 and NURS7430 and NURS7720 Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School 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 Practitioner Practicum (ACNP IV) 5 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. Lecture Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 4 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NURS7471 and NURS7390 and NURS7430 and NURS7730 Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School 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 - Synthesis of the Clinical Nurse Leader Role in Practice 11 This course focuses on the synthesis of principles of professional nursing practice into the integration of the Clinical Nurse Leader role. The student will be provided with concentrated clinical experience and will be immersed in the clinical setting. During the clinical experience, students will collaborate with nurse preceptors and will focus on: leadership, management (delegation and coordination), information management, outcomes, evidence-based clinical decision-making, scholarship, fiscal management and accountability (implementing cost effectiveness strategies), and interdisciplinary collaboration Lecture Hours: 3 Other Contact Hours: 8 Grade Mode: Normal Prerequisites: NURS7215 >= C and NURS7500 >= C Repeat Status: No 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 7801 - Synthesis of Clinical Nurse Leader Role in Practice (9 Credit Hours) This course focuses on the synthesis of principles of professional nursing practice into the integration of the Clinical Nurse Leader role. The student will be provided with concentrated clinical experience and will be immersed in the clinical setting. During the clinical experience, students will collaborate with nurse preceptors and will focus on: leadership, management (delegation and coordination), information management, outcomes, evidenced- based clinical decision-making, scholarship, fiscal management and accountability (implementing cost effectiveness strategies), and interdisciplinary collaboration. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 7 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: (NURS7215 >= C and NURS7500 >= C) Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Nursing Major Restrictions: Clinical Nurse Leader Program Restrictions: MSN_CNL-Clinical Nurse Leader Campus Restrictions: Athens Campus, Main Campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Science in Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7830 - Advanced Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing Anesthesia (4 Credit Hours) Advanced physiological principles and interrelationships of body systems as well as normal human anatomy within the context of nurse anesthesia practice will be explored in this graduate level course. Topics are organized to provide the nurse anesthesia student with an in depth understanding of the function and regulation of body systems to maintain homeostasis. Emphasis is placed on the integration of the structure and functional systems within the human body. The course content ranges from cellular mechanisms to the major body organ systems, providing the basis for understanding physiologic derangements. Lecture Hours: 4 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Co-Requisites: NURS7831, NURS7832 College Restrictions: The Graduate School Major Restrictions: Nursing Anesthesia Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Schedule Type: Lecture Fee Detail Code Description CON Anatomy Lab Supplies Fee Amount 100 Fee Type FLAT Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7831 - Advanced Pharmacology for Nursing Anesthesia I (4 Credit Hours) This advanced course provides the student a strong foundation in pharmacology and its application in the advanced practice role of nurse anesthesia. An in-depth and comprehensive exploration of advanced scientific-based pharmacological principles including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacogenetics of inhaled and injected drugs commonly used in advanced nurse anesthesia practice are emphasized throughout the course. Lecture Hours: 4 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Major Restrictions: Nursing Anesthesia Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7832 - Clinical Chemistry and Physics for Nursing Anesthesia Practice (2 Credit Hours) This course addresses specific relationships interconnecting chemistry, physics, and clinical nurse anesthesia practice. Concepts of physical chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry and modern biophysics are discussed in relation to the practice of anesthesia. Emphasis will be on the integration and practical application of these principles to nurse anesthesia practice. Lecture Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Co-Requisites: NURS7830, NURS7831 Major Restrictions: Nursing Anesthesia Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7833 - Advanced Pathophysiology for Nursing Anesthesia (3 Credit Hours) This advanced level course is designed to provide nurse anesthesia students with a comprehensive overview of central concepts of pathophysiology and their application in the advanced practice role of nurse anesthesia. An in-depth exploration of the diagnosis and management of common health problems, disease processes, and syndromes will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on providing a foundation for differential diagnosis, perianesthestic decision-making, and anesthetic management. Lecture Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NURS7830 >= B Repeat Status: No Co-Requisites: NURS7470, NURS7834, NURS8360 Major Restrictions: Nursing Anesthesia Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 7834 - Basic Principles of Nursing Anesthesia (4 Credit Hours) This course provide the nurse anesthesia student with a general introduction to the basic principles of nurse anesthesia practice. A comprehensive overview of professional aspects and fundamental anesthetic principles related to nurse anesthesia practice are presented and provide a strong foundation that is essential for the student to provide safe, effective, individualized anesthesia management plans. Basic principles of preoperative patient assessment, anesthesia planning, operating-room preparation, interpretation of pertinent patient findings, and required documentation for safe anesthesia management is the focus of the course. An overview of the development of anesthesia as an advanced practice-nursing specialty will also be offered. Emphasis is placed on those factors that shape the practice environment of the nurse anesthetist: qualifications and scope of practice, professional role, commitment to the profession, professional organizations, the U.S. legal system, history, professional standards, political and practice challenges, global health issues, multiculturalism, and the concept of caring. Lecture Hours: 4 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NURS7831 >= B Repeat Status: No Major Restrictions: Nursing Anesthesia Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.

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NURS 4809 - Application and Integration of Pathophysiologic and Pharmacologic Concepts I (4 Credit Hours)

NURS 4810 - Concepts of Healthcare Systems, Policy and Trends (4 Credit Hours)

NURS 4811 - Application and Integration of Pathophysiologic and Pharmacologic Concepts II (4 Credit Hours)

NURS 5006 - Graduate Nursing Orientation CNL (0 Credit Hours)

NURS 6100 - Pathophysiology (3 Credit Hours)

NURS 6200 - Advanced Pharmacology and Nutrition (4 Credit Hours)

NURS 6300 - Introduction to Epidemiology and Biostatistics (3 Credit Hours)

NURS 6400 - Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare (3 Credit Hours)

NURS 6510 - Advanced Physiological Concepts (2 Credit Hours)

NURS 6600 - Healthcare Delivery Models and Economic Policy (2 TO 3 Credit Hours)

NURS 6620 - Transitions into Professional Nursing I (3 Credit Hours)

NURS 6630 - Transitions into Professional Nursing II (3 Credit Hours)

NURS 6655 - Essentials of the Clinical Nurse Leader Role (3 Credit Hours)

NURS 6675 - Immersion into the Clinical Nurse Leader Role (8 Credit Hours)

NURS 6700 - Nursing Therapeutics and Professional Nursing (6 Credit Hours)

NURS 6735 - Health Assessment and Diagnostics for Nursing Anesthesia (2 Credit Hours)

NURS 6741 - Anatomy and Physiology for Nurse Anesthetists (5 Credit Hours)

NURS 6745 - Basic Principles of Nursing Anesthesia (4 Credit Hours)

NURS 6751 - Pathophysiology for Nurse Anesthetist (3 Credit Hours)

NURS 6755 - Advanced Principles of Nursing Anesthesia I (4 Credit Hours)

NURS 6760 - Pharmacology for Nurse Anesthetists I (3 Credit Hours)

NURS 6765 - Advanced Principles of Nursing Anesthesia II (7 Credit Hours)

NURS 6770 - Pharmacology for Nurse Anesthetists II (4 Credit Hours)

NURS 6815 - Technology and Techniques in Nursing Anesthesia I (3 Credit Hours)

NURS 6820 - Professional Aspects of Nursing Anesthesia (2 Credit Hours)

NURS 6825 - Technology and Techniques in Nursing Anesthesia II (3 Credit Hours)

NURS 6840 - Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Practicum (8 Credit Hours)

NURS 6852 - Nursing Anesthesia Specialty Practicum I (4 Credit Hours)

NURS 6854 - Nursing Anesthesia Specialty Practicum II (8 Credit Hours)

NURS 6870 - Rural Anesthesia Perspectives and Clinical Practicum (6 Credit Hours)

NURS 6990 - Scientific and Clinical Inquiry (2 Credit Hours)

NURS 7000 - Nursing Practice through Clinical Reasoning I 6

NURS 7001 - Nursing Practice through Clinical Reasoning I (5 Credit Hours)

NURS 7006 - Nursing Orientation DNP and NAP (0 Credit Hours)

NURS 7030 - Healthcare Delivery Systems and Models (2 Credit Hours)

NURS 7100 - Integrated Healthcare: Population Health (3 Credit Hours)

NURS 7150 - Evidence Based Practice: Principles and Process (2 Credit Hours)

NURS 7215 - Nursing Practice through Clinical Reasoning II (5 Credit Hours)

NURS 7221 - Strategic Resource Management (3 Credit Hours)

NURS 7222 - Utilizing Systems to Improve Health Outcomes (3 Credit Hours)

NURS 7223 - Bioethics in Nursing and Healthcare (2 Credit Hours)

NURS 7225 - Application of Clinical Practice: Project Identification/Development (1 TO 3 Credit Hours)

NURS 7226 - Examination of Practice (2 Credit Hours)

NURS 7230 - Application of Clinical Practice - Project identification (2 Credit Hours)

NURS 7235 - Application of Clinical Practice: Project Development/Implementation I (1 TO 3 Credit Hours)

NURS 7245 - Application of Clinical Practice: Project Development Implementation II (5 Credit Hours)

NURS 7250 - Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (3 Credit Hours)

NURS 7251 - Advanced Psychopharmacology (2 Credit Hours)

NURS 7255 - DNP Project: Project Evaluation (3 TO 5 Credit Hours)

NURS 7257 - Health Care Management (3 Credit Hours)

NURS 7258 - Advanced Practice Nursing Practicum (6 Credit Hours)

NURS 7300 - Integrated Healthcare Mental Health (3 Credit Hours)

NURS 7310 - Group Approaches in Mental Health-Psychiatric Nursing (3 Credit Hours)

NURS 7320 - DNP Project (Product Evaluation/Synthesis) (3 Credit Hours)

NURS 7330 - Family Approaches in Mental Health-Psychiatric Nursing (3 Credit Hours)

NURS 7348 - Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing for Individuals Across the Lifespan (3 Credit Hours)

NURS 7349 - Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Practice I (2 Credit Hours)

NURS 7350 - Psychopharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Nursing (2 Credit Hours)

NURS 7351 - Psychopharmacotherapeutics Practicum for Advanced Practice Nursing (2 Credit Hours)

NURS 7352 - Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing for Families and Groups Across the Lifespan (3 Credit Hours)

NURS 7354 - Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Practice II (3 Credit Hours)

NURS 7357 - Mental Health Promotion and Integrated Practice (1 Credit Hour)

NURS 7400 - Integrated Healthcare Women Children and Family Health (4 Credit Hours)

NURS 7420 - Clinical Reasoning and Differential Diagnosis for Advanced Practice Nurses (2 Credit Hours)

NURS 7425 - Advanced Pathophysiology (4 Credit Hours)

NURS 7430 - Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nurses (3 Credit Hours)

NURS 7440 - Theory and Research in Advanced Nursing Practice (3 Credit Hours)

NURS 7441 - Advanced Nursing Research (2 Credit Hours)

NURS 7442 - Theory for Advanced Practice Nurses (2 Credit Hours)

NURS 7443 - Advanced Nursing Research (2 Credit Hours)

NURS 7450 - Advanced Practice Nursing Roles in Society (3 Credit Hours)

NURS 7460 - Diagnostic and Clinical Reasoning for Advanced Practice Nurses (3 Credit Hours)

NURS 7465 - Advanced Studies in Lifespan Development (2 Credit Hours)

NURS 7470 - Advanced Health Assessment (3 Credit Hours)

NURS 7472 - Advanced Professional Health Assessment (3 Credit Hours)

NURS 7475 - Population Health and Emerging Disease (2 Credit Hours)

NURS 7490 - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum (4 Credit Hours)

NURS 7491 - Advanced Practice in Mental Health-Psychiatric Nursing Practicum (1 TO 3 Credit Hours)

NURS 7500 - Leading Teams to Promote Quality and Safety (2 Credit Hours)