NUR - Nursing
This course provides the background for graduate nursing students to perform advanced health assessment skills utilizing a diagnostic process based on clinical reasoning, differential diagnosis, evidence-based practice, and symptom analysis for advanced practice providers. Students will engage in clinical evaluation of common problems presented by case study method. Upon successful completion of this course, students will complete a health history and perform a physical assessment.
3
Prerequisites
Completion of Undergraduate Health Assessment Course
This course provides the knowledge and skills to perform a critical analysis of theories and acquire knowledge and skills necessary to utilize multidisciplinary models in advanced nursing practice. Student will explore systems theories, adult learning theories, theories associated with culture and diversity, bioethics, and the ecological model of social determinants of health. Upon successful completion of this course, students can apply theoretical models to nursing education or health systems leadership practice.
3
Prerequisites
None
This course provides the background for graduate students to discuss the complex nature of disease and abnormal physiological processes. Students will gain advanced understanding in diseases processes and analyze the underlying cause of various disorders. Topics in this course will include signs and symptomatology, underlying causes, risk factors, progression of disease and approaches to care. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to apply pathophysiology concepts to nursing practice and nursing education.
3
Prerequisites
NUR511
This course provides an understanding and application of basic epidemiological principles and methods to issues related to the health of populations. Topics include surveillance, environmental science, and population health analysis and program planning as well as global health issues, health disparities, illness prevention and health promotion and health behavior modification. Students will apply knowledge related to the concepts of public health practice and perform critical appraisal of relevant literature.
3
Prerequisites
None
This course focuses on the exploration of social change theories and the role of technology as well as frameworks for community and political engagement, advocacy, and empowerment. Emphasis will be placed on the roles of key stakeholders who influence healthcare policy to include government, consumers, providers and payers. Students will examine general micro and macro issues, regulatory processes and quality control and policy making at various levels of government. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to participation policy, politics, and advocacy in healthcare settings.
3
Prerequisites
None
This course provides the background for students to refine their skills and build their knowledge related to reading research, critiquing research, the research process and essential concepts related to nursing science development. Through the course, students will evaluate the quality and applicability of relevant research and discuss topics pertinent to nursing scholarship, ethics, and clinical outcomes. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to apply research concepts to proposals, critiques, and evidence-based practice guidelines in nursing.
3
Prerequisites
MTH551
This course provides a focus on the use of technology in the healthcare environment and nursing education programs. Topics discussed in this course include computer science, computer and information science, an introduction to regulatory standards for electronic data and monitoring systems, legal and ethical applications for nursing informatics, administrative information systems, tele-health, consumer information and education, simulation, emerging technologies and the future of nursing informatics. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to apply technology to solve nursing practice problems.
3
Prerequisites
None
This course provides the background for graduate students to perform advanced health assessment skills utilizing a diagnostic process based on clinical reasoning, differential diagnosis, evidenced-based practice, and symptom analysis for non-nurse practitioners. Students will engage in clinical evaluation of common problems presented by case study method. Upon successful completion of this course, students will complete a health history and perform a physical assessment.
3
Prerequisites
Completion of
NUR520, undergraduate Health Assessment course
This course will focus on advanced concepts in pharmacology in direct care roles in nursing education. Students will review basic principles of pharmacology with emphasis on safe administration, the major drug classes, patient education, and student/staff education. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to clinical reasoning in relation to pharmacology.
3
Prerequisites
Completion of
NUR601 or approval of Academic Advisor
This course will focus on advanced concepts of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmaco-therapeutics in the direct care role of the advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) in prescribing. Students will examine pharmacologic principles across the lifespan and in various clinical practice settings with an emphasis on clinical reasoning, safe practices, and professional collaboration. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to provide rationales for appropriate drug selection and formulate holistic approaches to care across specific populations.
3
Prerequisites
NUR503 and Acceptance in Family Nurse Practitioner concentration
This course will focus on advanced concepts of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacotherapeutics in the direct care role of the advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) in prescribing. Students will examine pharmacologic principles across the lifespan and in various clinical practice settings with an emphasis on clinical reasoning, safe practices, and professional collaboration. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to provide rationales for appropriate drug selection and formulate holistic approaches to care across specific populations.
3
Prerequisites
"Board Certified" Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with a minimum of a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctorate in Nursing (DNP or Ph.D. in Nursing)
This course will focus on advanced procedures and diagnostic reasoning commonly performed by nurse practitioners. Students will practice differential diagnosis as well as perform selected patient procedures. Upon successful course completion, students will expand diagnostic reasoning, formulate comprehensive differential diagnoses based on presenting symptoms and physical evaluation, and determine the need for advanced procedures in patient care.
3
Prerequisites
"Board Certified" Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with a minimum of a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctorate in Nursing (DNP or Ph.D. in Nursing)
This course will focus on advanced procedures and diagnostic reasoning commonly performed by nurse practitioners. Students will practice differential diagnosis as well as perform selected patient procedures. Upon successful course completion, students will expand diagnostic reasoning, formulate comprehensive differential diagnoses based on presenting symptoms and physical evaluation, and determine the need for advanced procedures in patient care.
1
Prerequisites
NUR503
This course will focus on introducing students to the primary care of adults and older adults within the context of their families. Student will examine human development, health promotion, and acute and chronic disease management. Upon successful course completion, students will demonstrate assessment and management of health states, application of diagnostic techniques, and creation of evidence-based treatment plans for health restoration in adults and older adults.
3
Prerequisites
NUR610
This course will focus on the first practicum experience of family nurse practitioner students in the primary care setting with adults and older adults. Students will complete 60 hours of practicum experience with an approved preceptor. Upon successful course completion, students will demonstrate evidence-based nursing practice in the assessment and management of health states, application of diagnostic techniques and creation of treatment plans for health restoration in adults and older adults.
1
Prerequisites
NUR610
This course will focus on the second practicum experience of family nurse practitioner students in the primary care setting with adults and older adults. Students will complete 60 hours of practicum experience with an approved preceptor. Upon successful course completion, students will demonstrate evidence-based nursing practice in the assessment of health states, application of diagnostic reasoning, and creation of treatment plans for health restoration in adults and older adults.
1
Prerequisites
NUR615,
NUR615L
This practicum course will focus on the care of families and continued development and mastery of evidence-based advanced practice skills in a primary care setting across the lifespan. Students will complete 60 hours of practicum experience with an approved preceptor. Upon successful course completion, students will demonstrate evidence-based nursing practice in the assessment of health states, application of diagnostic reasoning, and creation of evidence-base treatment plans for health restoration in families.
1
Prerequisites
NUR615
Corequisites
NUR625
This course will focus on primary care diagnosis and management of patients from birth through adolescence. Students will examine growth and development, health maintenance, management of acute and chronic illnesses and the influence of family, culture, and social dynamics on health care. Upon successful course completion, students will demonstrate evidence-based nursing practice to improve, enhance, and optimize the health of pediatric and adolescent patients within the context of their families.
3
Prerequisites
NUR615
Corequisites
NUR620L
This course will focus on the first practicum experience of family nurse practitioner students in primary care diagnosis and management of patients from birth through adolescence. Students will complete 60 hours of practicum experience with an approved preceptor. Upon successful course completion, students will demonstrate evidence-based nursing practice to improve, enhance, and optimize the health of pediatric and adolescent patients within the context of families.
1
Prerequisites
NUR625
This course will focus on the second practicum experience for family nurse practitioner students in primary care diagnosis and management of patients from birth through adolescence. Students will complete 60 hours of practicum experience with an approved preceptor. Upon successful course completion, students will demonstrate evidence-based nursing practice to improve, enhance, and optimize the health of pediatric and adolescent patients within the context of their families.
1
Prerequisites
NUR625L
This course will focus on primary care of the woman and her family in the contexts of fertility control, childbearing, and parenting. Students will examine the physical, psychological, and social variations in health behaviors, illness prevention, and personal safety. Upon successful course completion, students will demonstrate evidence-based practice in the primary care of the woman and her family including diagnosing abnormalities and developing comprehensive family-focused treatment plans.
3
Prerequisites
NUR625
Corequisites
NUR635L
This course will focus on the first practicum experience of family nurse practitioner students in primary care of the woman and her family in the contexts of fertility control, childbearing, and parenting. Students will complete 60 hours of practicum experience with an approved preceptor. Upon successful course completion, students will demonstrate evidence-based practice in assessment, patient management, diagnosis, and the development of comprehensive family-focused treatment plans.
1
Prerequisites
NUR625
Corequisites
NUR635
This course will focus on the second practicum experience of family nurse practitioner students in primary care of the woman and her family in the contexts of fertility control, childbearing, and parenting. Students will complete 60 hours of practicum experience with an approved preceptor. Upon successful course completion, students will demonstrate evidence based practice in the assessment, management, diagnosis, and the development of comprehensive family-focused treatment plans.
1
Prerequisites
NUR635L
This course provides the graduate student background on curriculum and program design. Students will learn how to plan a nursing program and appreciate the art of curriculum development. Topics will include theories and concepts related to curriculum design and process, creation of functional objectives, problem identification, and resource allocation. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have experience planning a nursing curriculum.
2
Prerequisites
Completion of
NUR602
Corequisites
NUR652L
This practicum will provide application of knowledge. Students will work with a masters prepared preceptor that is a faculty member in a registered nursing program or a master prepared clinical educator to experience the role of the nurse educator related to curriculum planning and development. Student’s experiences will be documented in a reflective journal. Practicum hours will be tracked and documented each term. At the end of this course, students will be able to perform in the role of a nurse educator.
1
Prerequisites
Completion of
NUR602
Corequisites
NUR650
This course will focus on the study of the many roles of the advanced practice registered nurse (APRN). Students will examine the advanced practice nurse as a leader and collaborator, analyze business practices, and quality initiatives. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to identify and explain multiple roles that advanced practice nurses can espouse as clinical leaders, and develop personal philosophies in advanced practice.
2
Prerequisites
NUR635
This course will provide an in-depth study of teaching and learning strategies and effective instructional methods. In this course, students examine the instructional process from a theoretical and practical perspective. Topics will focus on effective use of learning theories and technologies, the learning environment, and instructional strategies. Distance education modalities are included. Upon successful completion of this course, students will perform in the role of nurse educator.
3
Prerequisites
NUR650
Corequisites
NUR660L
This practicum course will provide application of knowledge. Students will work with a masters prepared preceptor that is a faculty member in a registered nursing program or a master prepared clinical educator to experience the role of the nurse educator related to teaching and learning strategies. Student’ experiences will be documented in a reflective journal. Practicum hours will be tracked and documented each term. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have continued implementation of the graduate project.
1
Corequisites
NUR660
This course will provide an in-depth study on assessment strategies and evaluation processes that are relevant to nursing programs and the practice setting. Strategies to assess learning and evaluate program outcomes will be explored. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to plan for assessment, construct and analyze classroom tests, and assess clinical performance in various learning environments.
2
Prerequisites
NUR660 and
NUR660L
Corequisites
NUR670L
This practicum course will provide application of knowledge. Students will work with a masters prepared preceptor that is a faculty member in a registered nursing program or a master prepared clinical educator to experience the role of the nurse educator related to assessment and evaluation. Student’ experiences will be documented in a reflective journal. Practicum hours will be tracked and documented each term. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have completed and evaluated the graduate project.
1
Corequisites
NUR670
This practicum course will focus on competent performance in the family nurse practitioner role by synthesizing coursework and advanced practice skills to develop as an independent practitioner. Students will complete 60 hours of practicum experience with an approved preceptor. Students will begin to care for a more complex patient population with the support of their preceptor. Upon successful course completion, students will begin to function safely as a new graduate family nurse practitioner.
1
Prerequisites
NUR655 and
NUR636L
This course will provide students the opportunity to synthesize concepts learned across the curriculum and present the graduate synthesis project and the graduate portfolio. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have completed the graduate project and portfolio demonstrating the program outcomes.
2
Prerequisites
All NUR courses and graduate project fully completed.
This course will focus on synthesizing the knowledge and skills acquired in the nurse practitioner concentration by demonstrating mastery of the program outcomes and clinical competencies. Students will complete 60 hours of practicum, a graduate project with a standardized patient experience, and submit the graduate portfolio. Students will perform in the role of the nurse practitioner with a full patient schedule and the support of their preceptor. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to function safely as a new graduate nurse practitioner.
2
Prerequisites
all Family Nurse Practitioner courses