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NURS 100 - Nursing and Health Care Concepts
1 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 1 Hour(s) Lecture.
National health care systems in the U.S. and other countries. Nursing profession’s role in promoting a culture of caring, quality, and safety in health care environments.
Prereq: Minimum English ACT score of 18 and Math ACT score of 21, or minimum English SAT score of 450 and Math SAT score of 500. MATH 103 with a grade of “C” or better.
Pre/Coreq: MATH 105 or MATH 109 and ENGL 101 with a grade of “C” or better.
Rstr: Nursing majors only.
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NURS 104 - Foundation for Professional Practice
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Health care policy, regulation, financing, and evolving technologies that influence nursing practice. Concepts of nursing theory, roles, systems theory, patient-centered care, and evidence-based practice.
Prereq: NURS 100 and ENGL 101 and MATH 103 or MATH 104 or MATH 105 or MATH 109 with a grade of “C” or better.
Rstr: Nursing Majors only.
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NURS 204 - Teamwork, Collaboration, and Patient-Centered Care
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Introduces the nursing process. Optimizing patient-centered care by enhancing professional communication, inter/Intraprofessional communication and collaboration.
Prereq: NURS 104 with a grade of “C” or better.
Rstr: Minimum cumulative GPA 2.8. Nursing majors only.
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NURS 208 - Fundamentals of Caregiving
4 Credit(s). 4.5 Hour(s) Lab. 2.5 Hour(s) Lecture.
Concepts and theories basic to nursing practice.
Prereq: NURS 204 with a grade of “C” or better.
Coreq: NURS 209 .
Pre/Coreq: BIOL 318 .
Rstr: Completion of 45 credit hours from the freshman and sophomore program of studies with a minimum grade of “C” in each course and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8.
Nursing majors only.
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NURS 209 - Health Assessment Skills
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Nursing assessment, health history, physical examination skills.
Prereq: NURS 204 with a grade of “C” or better.
Coreq: NURS 208
Pre/Coreq: BIOL 318
Rstr: Completion of 45 credit hours from the freshman and sophomore program of studies with a minimum grade of “C” in each course and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8. Nursing majors only.
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NURS 308 - Adult Health and Illness I
9 Credit(s). 13.5 Hour(s) Lab. 4.5 Hour(s) Lecture.
Application of the nursing process with chronically ill adults.
Prereq: NURS 208 , NURS 209 with a grade of “C” or better.
Coreq: NURS 309 , NURS 310 .
Rstr: Nursing majors only. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 is required.
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NURS 309 - Clinical Pharmacology
4 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 4 Hour(s) Lecture.
Nursing implications of drug therapy and related pathophysiology.
Prereq: NURS 208 ;NURS 209 with a grade of “C” or better.
Coreq: NURS 308 , NURS 310 .
Rstr: Nursing majors only.
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NURS 310 - Professional Values, Legal, and Ethical Tenets of Health Care
2 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.
Principles in delivery of care affecting contemporary nursing practice.
Prereq: NURS 208 and NURS 209 with a grade of “C” or better.
Coreq: NURS 308 and NURS 309 .
Rstr: Nursing majors only.
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NURS 312 - Basic Ekg Interpretation
2 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.
12 lead EKG and cardiac monitoring. Emphasis on assessment and interventions for common dysrhythmias.
Pre/Coreq: BIOL 318 or permission of department head required.
Rstr: Nursing majors only.
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NURS 314 - Complementary and Integrative Modalities in Nursing
2 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.
Healing arts from the indigenous systems of many cultures to trends in new age medicine will be explored.
Rstr: Nursing majors only.
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NURS 316 - Genetics and Nursing Practice
2 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.
Nursing roles in human genomic services.
Rstr: Nursing majors only.
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NURS 327 - Community Health Nursing With Diverse Populations
4 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 4 Hour(s) Lecture.
Factors affecting the provision of community-focused health care across populations.
Prereq: NURS 354 with a grade of “C” or better.
Rstr: Open to RN to BSN students only.
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NURS 332 - Palliative and End-of-Life Care
2 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.
Nursing care of patients whose disease is unresponsive to curative treatment. Issues of loss, grief, symptom management, dying, death and bereavement across health care settings.
Rstr: Nursing majors only.
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NURS 333 - Cultural Aspects of Health Care
2 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.
The course is designed for students of any discipline. Major emphasis will be placed on the impact of cultural background on health behaviors. Wide range of cultures will be discussed in light of cultural religious/social values affecting health behaviors across the life span. Discussion will include dietary habits, social taboos and family dynamics as they affect health and health maintenance, and the roles and responsibilities of health professionals.
Rstr: Nursing majors only.
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NURS 336 - Nursing Care of the Critically Ill
2 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.
Nursing care of patients with acute life threatening illnesses with a focus on physiological and psychological factors which impact outcomes of care.
Prereq: NURS 208 and NURS 209 with a grade of “C” or better.
Rstr: Nursing Majors Only.
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NURS 341 - Health Care and Diverse Populations
2 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.
Analysis of cultural, social, and global factors’ impact on populations.
Prereq: NURS 308 , NURS 309 , NURS 310 with a grade of “C” or better.
Coreq: NURS 340 and NURS 342 .
Rstr: Nursing majors only.
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NURS 342 - Clinical Leadership
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Role of the nurse as a clinical leader in assuring patient care quality in an information-driven environment. Skill-building related to decision-making, negotiating, collaborating, problem-solving, and team-building.
Prereq: NURS 308 , NURS 309 , NURS 310 with a grade of “C” or better.
Coreq: NURS 340 and NURS 341 .
Rstr: Nursing majors only.
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NURS 343 - Nursing Care in a Disaster
2 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.
Disaster planning and response by a variety of agencies and nursing’s role in management of health needs.
Rstr: Nursing majors only.
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NURS 344 - Nursing in a Disaster for RN to BSN
2 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.
Disaster planning and response by a variety of agencies. Impact of a disaster on the population and nursing’s role in management of health needs.
Prereq: NURS 354 with a grade of “C” or better.
Rstr: Open to RN to BSN students only.
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NURS 352 - Issues and Trends in Cancer Care
2 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.
Approaches to problems and issues confronting patients, families, and care providers.
Rstr: Nursing majors only.
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NURS 353 - Orientation for RN to BSN
1 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 1 Hour(s) Lecture.
Academic and technological support resources and strategies for success for the online student.
Rstr: Open to RN to BSN students only. Must be taken in first session of enrollment.
Grading Option: Grading option: CR/NC
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NURS 354 - Transition to Professional Nursing for RN to BSN
5 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 5 Hour(s) Lecture.
Emphasis on theoretical and ethical/Legal foundations of practice, leadership and management, communication skills, and expanded accountability.
Pre/Coreq: NURS 353
Rstr: Open RN to BSN students only.
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NURS 355 - Health and Physical Assessment
2 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.
Overview of systematic physical examination and health evaluation.
Prereq: NURS 354 with a grade of “C” or better.
Rstr: Open to RN to BSN students only.
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NURS 396 - Professional Role Integration
2 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.
Development of professional portfolio to include work history, previous educational preparation and job performance. Articulations or professional development plan related to expanded role of a BSN prepared nurse.
Prereq: NURS 354 with a grade of “C” or better.
Rstr: Open to RN and BSN students only.
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NURS 397 - Directed Individual Study
1-3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 1-3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Faculty directed study or research in a student’s defined area of study in nursing.
Rstr: Nursing majors only.
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NURS 398 - Directed Individual Study
1-3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 1-3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Faculty directed study or research in a student’s defined area of study in nursing.
Rstr: Nursing majors only.
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NURS 399 - Directed Individual Study
1-3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 1-3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Faculty directed study or research in a student’s defined area of study in nursing.
Rstr: Nursing majors only.
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NURS 403 - Childbearing Family, Child and Adolescent Health Care
9 Credit(s). 13.5 Hour(s) Lab. 4.5 Hour(s) Lecture.
Nursing care of infants, children, adolescents and the childbearing family.
Prereq: NURS 340 ,NURS 341 , and NURS 342 with a grade of “C” or better.
Coreq: NURS 405
Rstr: Nursing majors only.
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NURS 405 - Research and Evidence for Best Practice
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Generation, analysis, and use of data for decision support and to effect organizational change.
Prereq: NURS 340 ,NURS 341 , and NURS 342 with a grade of “C” or better.
Coreq: NURS 403 or permission of department head required.
Rstr: Nursing majors only.
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NURS 406 - Evidence-Based Practice for RN to BSN
4 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 4 Hour(s) Lecture.
Analysis and application of data for decision support and to effect outcomes of care.
Prereq: NURS 354 and STAT 214 with a grade of “C” or better.
Rstr: Open to RN to BSN students only.
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NURS 418 - Adult Health and Illness II
9 Credit(s). 13.5 Hour(s) Lab. 4.5 Hour(s) Lecture.
Application of the nursing process with acutely and critically ill adults.
Prereq: NURS 403 , NURS 405 with a grad of “C” or better.
Coreq: NURS 419 , NURS 420 .
Rstr: Nursing majors only.
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NURS 419 - Contemporary Approaches to Nursing Leadership and Management
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Professional role development as nursing leaders/Managers, transition to professional role, health care systems, and policy.
Prereq: NURS 405 ,NURS 403 with a grade of “C” or better.
Coreq: NURS 418 , NURS 420
Rstr: Nursing majors only.
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NURS 420 - Bridge to Professional Practice
1 Credit(s). 3 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.
Complex patient scenarios utilizing a high-fidelity simulation format to enhance clinical reasoning and decision making; includes NCLEX preparation through a comprehensive, computer-based series of practice examinations.
Prereq: NURS 403 , NURS 405 with a grade of “C” or better.
Coreq: NURS 418 , NURS 419 .
Rstr: Nursing majors only.
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NURS 421 - Nursing Leadership and Management for RN to BSN
4 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 4 Hour(s) Lecture.
Professional role development as nursing leaders and managers including clinical leaders. Decision-making, negotiating, collaborating, problem-solving, and team-building in assuring patient-care quality.
Prereq: NURS 354 with a grade of “C” or better.
Rstr: Open to RN to BSN students only.
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NURS 499 - Capstone Project
6 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 6 Hour(s) Lecture.
Culmination of learning experiences guided by the baccalaureate program’s student learning outcomes. Integration of concepts, theories, and principles related to professional nursing role.
Prereq: NURS 354 ,NURS 355 ,NURS 396 ,NURS 327 ,NURS 421 ,NURS 344 ,NURS 406 , and all non-nursing courses in the curriculum with a grade of “C” or better.
Rstr: Open to RN to BSN students only.
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NURS 500 - Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Nursing
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Focus on the examination of the theoretical foundations of nursing, including analysis of major theories of nursing and supporting theories as the basis of advanced practice nursing in a variety of healthcare settings and the development of a personal philosophy or nursing. Same as NURS 600 in ICMSN
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NURS 502 - Generating Evidence for Nursing Practice
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Presents the logic, methods, and techniques of scientific research, using an evidence-based approach. Emphasis on critical appraisal of existing evidence, design decisions, psychometrics and appropriate statistical analysis. Students will design a research proposal applicable to nursing practice.
Prereq: NURS 500 or NURS 830 and NURS 505 .
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NURS 504 - Issues in Advanced Nursing
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Analysis of current issues confronting advanced practice nursing with discussion of strategies to influence healthcare decisions. Same as NURS 604 in ICMSN.
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NURS 505 - Applied Statistics for the Health Sciences
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Research techniques and statistical concepts. Application and interpretation of commonly used statistical tests and analysis utilized in health sciences research.
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NURS 506 - Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning Practicum
1 Credit(s). 4 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.
Clinical practicum to apply advanced knowledge and clinical skills related to primary health care assessment and development of individuals, families, and groups throughout the life cycle.
Coreq: NURS 516 . Grades CR/NC. Same as NURS 606 in ICMSN.
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NURS 507 - Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning for Advanced Practice
3 Credit(s). 4 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.
Diagnostic reasoning models and theories utilizing knowledge of advanced health assessment and development of individuals and families across the lifespan. Emphasis on multi-generational, gender, and cultural/ethnic issues.
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NURS 508 - Diagnostic Considerations and Psychopharmacology for Psychiatric Disorders.
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Psychopharmacological and other biological therapies currently utilized to treat specific mental illnesses based on current science and practice standards with emphasis on optimal outcomes.
Prereq: NURS 517
Coreq: Same as NURS 608 in ICMSN.
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NURS 509 - Population-Based Primary Care
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Analysis and synthesis of major theoretical, empirical, and clinical foundations of population-based policy for health care.
Prereq: NURS 500 or NURS 830 . Same as NURS 609 in ICMSN.
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NURS 516 - Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning for Advanced Practice Nursing
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Diagnostic reasoning models and theories utilizing knowledge of advanced health assessment and development of individuals in groups and communities throughout the life cycle. Emphasis on multi-generational, gender and cultural/ethnic issues.
Coreq: NURS 506 . Same as NURS 616 in ICMSN.
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NURS 517 - Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Nursing
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Application of pharmacotherapeutics to individuals across the life span. Includes natural/Alternative healthcare, educational management strategies and expected outcomes. Same as NURS 617 in ICMSN.
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NURS 518 - Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice Nursing
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Advanced physiological, pathological, and psychosocial processes in health promotion and disease prevention among individual and families of diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds across the lifespan. Same as NURS 618 in ICMSN.
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NURS 534 - Nursing Education: Roles, Issues, and Foundations
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Introduction to contemporary nursing education. Same as NURS 634 in ICMSN.
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NURS 535 - Curriculum and Program Development
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Introduction to program and curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation.
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NURS 536 - Teaching Methodologies and Technologies
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Analysis and synthesis of evidence-based teaching methods and technologies. Same as NURS 636 in ICMSN.
Prereq: NURS 534 , NURS 535
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NURS 539 - Nursing Education Practicum
4 Credit(s). 15 Hour(s) Lab. 1 Hour(s) Lecture.
Implementation of nursing educator roles in selected precepted class, lab, and clinical settings. Same as NURS 639 in ICMSN.
Prereq: NURS 570
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NURS 546 - Policy, Organization, and Structure in Health Care Systems
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Prepares nurse leaders for active participation in policy making for health care organizations, professional associations, and governmental agencies. Focuses on managerial decisions and influences that contribute to policy at the organizational, local, national, and international levels.
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NURS 548 - Nurse Leadership/Management in Health Care Organizations
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Emphasizes key skills employed by successful nurse leaders/Managers: critical thinking, effective communication, conflict resolution, delegation, team building, resource management, quality improvement, stress management, and leading change
Prereq: NURS 500
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NURS 549 - Health Care Workforce Management
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Workforce planning, development, and conservation. Emphasis on creating a workplace of choice and alignment of the workforce with organizational strategic goals and performance.
Prereq: NURS 500
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NURS 550 - Family Health I
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Concerns that influence the health of families.
Prereq: Same as NURS 650 in the ICMSN.
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NURS 554 - Nurse Leadership and Administration Field Study I
2 Credit(s). 5 Hour(s) Lab. 1 Hour(s) Lecture.
Development of the nurse leader role in a practicum experience under the guidance of faculty-supervised preceptors. Focus is on developing a philosophy and framework for nursing administration that promotes delivery of effective, efficient services in a multi-discipline setting.
Prereq: NURS 500 , NURS 546
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NURS 555 - Nurse Leadership and Administration Field Study II
2 Credit(s). 5 Hour(s) Lab. 1 Hour(s) Lecture.
Continued development of the nurse leader role in a practicum experience under the guidance of faculty-supervised preceptors.
Prereq: NURS 554
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NURS 556 - Legal and Regulatory Issues in Nursing Administration
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Exploration of laws, legislative processes, accrediting agencies, and public policies which influence decision-making and operation of health care systems.
Prereq: NURS 500 , NURS 502 . Same as NURS 656 in ICMSN.
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NURS 558 - Fiscal and Economic Principles for Nurse Leaders
4 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 4 Hour(s) Lecture.
Examination and application of principles of budget preparation, presentation, analysis, and management in health care organizations. Introduction to applied health care economics.
Prereq: NURS 500 , NURS 502 . Same as NURS 657 in ICMSN.
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NURS 559 - Nurse Leadership and Administration Internship
3 Credit(s). 10 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.
Continued nurse executive/Administrative role development under the guidance of faculty-supervised preceptors. Focus is on application of leadership, management, economic, quality, and change principles in a real-world experience.
Prereq: NURS 555 . Same as NURS 669 in ICMSN.
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NURS 570 - Measuring Outcomes in Nursing Education
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Identifying and measuring outcomes germaine to nursing education at the learner and program levels. Same as NURS 670 in ICMSN.
Prereq: NURS 534 ,NURS 535
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NURS 581 - Business, Leadership and Health Policy for Nurse Practitioners
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Application of business management concepts, organizational and systems leadership, legal, political, economic and policy influences in the delivery of health care services.
Prereq: NURS 582 for FNP students; NURS 591 for PMHNP students.
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NURS 582 - Advanced Practice Nursing: Family Health I
5 Credit(s). 12 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Develop the role and competencies for primary care family nurse practitioners. Clinical experiences focus on the care of individuals and families in the pediatrics and child-bearing women populations.
Prereq: Nursing core courses.
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NURS 583 - Advanced Practice Nursing: Family Health II
5 Credit(s). 14 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Develop the role and competencies for primary care family nurse practitioners. Clinical experiences focus on the care of individual and families in the adolescent and adult populations.
Prereq: NURS 582
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NURS 584 - Advanced Practice Nursing: Family Health III
5 Credit(s). 14 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Provides advanced practice nursing students with content to develop the role and competencies for primary care family nurse practitioners. Clinical experiences focus on the care of individuals and families in the geriatric population.
Prereq: NURS 583
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NURS 585 - Family Health Practicum
3 Credit(s). 8 Hour(s) Lab. 1 Hour(s) Lecture.
Care of families and child-bearing women, emphasizing promotion of health and prevention of disease.
Prereq: Requires 120 clinical hours in population. Same as NURS 685 in the ICMSN.
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NURS 588 - Family Health II
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Integrating evidence from the pathophysiological, behavioral, social and nursing sciences to address the primary health care needs of the rural and urban family. Health policies regarding cost, quality, safety, access to care, evaluation and management guidelines for reimbursement are included.
Prereq: Same as NURS 688 in the ICMSN.
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NURS 589 - Family Health Practicum II
3 Credit(s). 8 Hour(s) Lab. 1 Hour(s) Lecture.
Care of families and the pediatric population emphasizing the promotion of health and prevention of disease.
Prereq: 120 clinical hours in the population. Same as NURS 689 in the ICMSN.
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NURS 590 - Psychotherapy for the Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Analysis and synthesis of major theoretical, empirical, and clinical foundations of various psychotherapeutic approached in mental health care.
Prereq: NURS 500 , NURS 502
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NURS 591 - Advanced Nursing Practice: Psychiatric Mental Health I
5 Credit(s). 12 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Initial diagnostic assessment, basic individual and psychotherapeutic processes, interventions, and modalities with focus on differential diagnosis, risk-analysis and clinical management of clients with common psychiatric disorders. Same as NURS 691 in ICMSN.
Prereq: NURS 590
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NURS 592 - Advanced Practice Nursing: Psychiatric Mental Health II
5 Credit(s). 14 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Addresses advanced Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing competencies with a focus on differential diagnosis, clinical management, intervention, basic group therapies, risk analysis and evaluation of outcomes for clients with common and complex psychiatric disorders across the lifespan. Same as NURS 692 in ICMSN.
Prereq: NURS 591
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NURS 593 - Advanced Nursing Practice: Psychiatric Mental Health III
5 Credit(s). 14 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Focus is on professional role development in advanced practice. Clinical experiences are designed to focus on role development and continued development of advanced clinical competencies for provision of care to the psychiatric patient and community across the lifespan. Same as NURS 693 in ICMSN.
Prereq: NURS 592
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NURS 595 - Focused Scholarly Project
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Scholarship project supervised by a graduate faculty member. Creatively employs scientific inquiry to systemically advance the practice, teaching or research of nursing. Emphasis on a project that has tangible application to the practice setting.
Prereq: NURS 502 . Same as NURS 695 in ICMSN.
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NURS 599 - Thesis Research and Thesis
3-9 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3-9 Hour(s) Lecture.
Grading Option: Grades: S, U, or W.
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NURS 800 - Scholarly Foundations for Advanced Practice
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Integrated study of theories, frameworks, and concepts that provide the basis for advanced nursing practice.
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NURS 801 - Biostatistics
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Addresses biostatistical methods necessary to interpret data for Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in the Health Services. Topics include critical appraisal of evidence, variation and variables, levels of data measurement, descriptive statistics and data display, probability, statistical and clinical significance, confidence intervals, statistical power analysis, hypothesis testing, and inferential statistics.
Prereq: Graduate-level statistics course approved by DNP Program Coordinator.
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NURS 802 - Epidemiology
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Study of risk for and prevention of disease using principles and methods of epidemiologic investigation. Analysis of distribution of disease in populations.
Pre/Coreq: NURS 800 or NURS 830
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NURS 803 - Project Planning
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Addresses project planning and development related to the selection of a topic or area of interest for the DNP synthesis project. The planning process incorporates needs assessment, analysis of relationships between evidence-based interventions and outcomes for communities and/or aggregates.
Prereq: NURS 800 or NURS 830
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NURS 804 - Clinical Scholarship and Analytic Methods for Evidence-Based Practice
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Integration and application of knowledge to solve practice problems. Focuses on quantitative methodologies, study design, data analysis, and evaluation of research applicable to an advanced practice context.
Prereq: NURS 800 or NURS 830 and NURS 801
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NURS 805 - Preventive Care for Populations
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Examines concepts relevant to population health including epidemiological, environmental, and occupational issues infectious diseases, disaster/emergency preparedness, and determinants of health are also investigated. Emphasis on the development of cultural competence to guide health promotion and preventive care.
Prereq: NURS 800 or NURS 830 and NURS 802
Coreq: NURS 802
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NURS 806 - Health Care Informatics
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Analyzes the role of information systems and technology in supporting and improving outcomes of patient care and the care of populations. Design and use of health care databases will be incorporated.
Prereq: NURS 800 or NURS 830
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NURS 807 - Organizational and Systems Leadership
4 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 4 Hour(s) Lecture.
Investigation of organizational and system processes, including safety, quality, financial, and human resource issues, which impact practice delivery. Emphasizes leadership roles of the DNP and interprofessional opportunities for collaboration to improve care.
Prereq: NURS 800 or NURS 830
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NURS 808 - Ethics and Health Care Policy
4 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 4 Hour(s) Lecture.
Examination of health care policy at the organizational and governmental levels and the influence of policy on ethical practice, advocacy, social justice, and equity.
Prereq: NURS 800 or NURS 830
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NURS 809 - Advanced Directed Studies I
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Individualized learning activities guided by faculty for students requiring additional hours to meet DNP program requirements.
Rstr: Permission of DNP Coordinator required.
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NURS 810 - Advanced Directed Studies II
1 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 1 Hour(s) Lecture.
Individualized learning activities guided by faculty for students requiring additional hours to meet DNP program requirements.
Rstr: Permission of DNP Coordinator required.
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NURS 811 - Advanced Directed Studies III
2 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.
Individualized learning activities guided by faculty for students requiring additional hours to meet DNP program requirements.
Rstr: Permission of DNP Coordinator required.
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NURS 812 - Advanced Directed Studies IV
4 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 4 Hour(s) Lecture.
Individualized learning activities guided by faculty for student requiring additional hours to meet the DNP program requirements.
Rstr: Permission of the DNP program coordinator required.
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NURS 821 - Residency I
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Validates project planning in a clinical, organizational, or systems context; creates a structure for implementation and evaluation.
Prereq: NURS 803
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NURS 822 - Residency II
4 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 4 Hour(s) Lecture.
Implementation of an evidence-based intervention in collaboration with residency mentor and faculty advisor that reflects knowledge assimilation for advanced specialty practice at a high level of complexity.
Prereq: NURS 821 - Residency I
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NURS 823 - Residency III
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Requires completion and evaluation of intervention generated in Residency II. Incorporates data collection, analysis, interpretation, evaluation, and outcomes dissemination.
Prereq: NURS 822 - Residency II
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NURS 830 - Advanced Practice Scholarly and Theoretical Foundations
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Examination and integration of scientific and conceptual theories to build a foundation for the highest level of advanced nursing practice.
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NURS 831 - Epidemiology and Preventive Care for Populations
4 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 4 Hour(s) Lecture.
Examines concepts germane to the provision of population health including epidemiological, environmental, and occupational issues. Infectious diseases, disaster/emergency preparedness, and determinants of health are also investigated.
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ORGL 300 - Introduction to Organizational Leadership Principles and Concepts
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Principles, theories, models, and styles of organizational leadership.
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ORGL 311 - Professional Writing
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Writing processes, emphasizing planning and collaborating, and tools of persuasive rhetoric.
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ORGL 314 - Diversity and Intercultural Understanding in a Global Context
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Cross-cultural communication and globalization.
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ORGL 317 - Concepts and Technologies of Organizational Communication
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Role of human communication in structuring, maintaining, and changing organizational behavior.
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ORGL 321 - Principles of Team Leadership in Project Management
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Project management tools, techniques, and interpersonal skills.
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ORGL 324 - Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Methodologies for analysis of organizational metrics; quantitative and qualitative applications.
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ORGL 327 - Law and Ethics Applied to Organizations
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Core legal principles in applications of employment and organizational law and ethics.
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ORGL 334 - Critical Thinking and Analytics
3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.
Reasoning strategies for understanding organizational data.
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