Courses

All courses are preceded by the abbreviation "NURS" or "NSAA." The number of credit hours is indicated in parentheses following the course title. The abbreviation "P" refers to the course’s prerequisite(s); "C" refers to corequisite(s). The department that administers the course is noted in capital letters using the following abbreviations:

AH—Adult Health

EH—Environments for Health

FH—Family Health

A100 Nursing: Drug Dosage Calculation (2 cr.) Provides a review of basic mathematics and presents a method of solving problems involving drug dosages. Course is open to nursing, as well as pre-nursing students.

B104 Power Up: Strategies for Academic Success Course focuses on assisting students in gaining essential skills for academic success and in the ability to make use of university resources. Topics will include time management, stress management, critical thinking, development of networks of support, communication skills, learning styles, and academic responsibility. Teaching/learning strategies will incorporate campus technology and library resources as tools for completion of course requirements. First-year course for students who have declared nursing as a major.

Associate of Science in Nursing (A.S.N.)

A136 Introduction to the Science and Technology of Nursing (4 cr.) C: Human Anatomy, Microbiology, A137. This course focuses on the discipline of nursing by introducing the students to the foundational knowledge needed to assess the life processes and the developmental, ethnic, and cultural patterns of health and illness in individuals to identify common problems, and to implement standardized nursing practices. The course will emphasize nursing roles, the nursing process, and the acquisition of basic psychomotor skills in simulated learning settings. (AH)

A137 Application of the Science and Technology of Nursing (3 cr.) C: Human Anatomy, Microbiology, A136. Students will focus on the use of critical thinking skills in the assessment of life processes, and developmental, ethnic, and cultural patterns of health and illness in the care of adults. The course provides the opportunity to apply basic psychomotor skills and implement standard nursing practices. Students will also be introduced to technology appropriate to support prescribed care interventions. (AH)

A146 Care of the Individual: Alterations in Nutrition, Elimination, and Metabolic Functions (3 cr.) P: A136, A137; C: Human Physiology, A147. This course focuses on the functional, adaptational, ethnic, and cultural patterns of young, middle-aged, and elderly adults with emphasis on alterations in nutrition, elimination, and metabolic processes. Students will use the nursing process in identifying interventions consistent with acute and chronic alterations in nutrition, elimination, and metabolic processes. (AH )

A147 Nursing Practicum: Alterations in Nutrition, Elimination, and Metabolic Functions (3 cr.) P: A136, A137; C: Human Physiology, A146. Students will focus on the nursing process in the delivery of nursing care for adults with alterations in nutrition, elimination, and metabolic processes. Emphasis is placed on the developmental patterns of adults. Course provides students with the opportunity to continue to develop critical thinking, communication, and psychomotor skills consistent with the role of a competent care provider in a variety of care settings. (AH)

A148 Care of the Individual: Alterations in Comfort and Function (2 cr.) P: A136, A137; C: Human Physiology, A149. This course focuses on the experience of stress and coping, and pain and mobility impairment in young, middle-age, and elderly adults from the perspectives of health, developmental, and ethnic/cultural patterns. Students will use the nursing process to formulate care plans/maps for individuals experiencing cancer, altered immune responses, and impaired musculoskeletal function and skin integrity. (AH)

A149 Nursing Practicum: Alterations in Comfort and Function (2 cr.) P: A136, A137; C: Human Physiology, A148. Students will focus on assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individuals experiencing alterations in comfort and function. Students will be expected to perform selected skills safely and competently and to demonstrate accountability for the management of individuals’ care in a variety of settings. (AH)

A276 Care of the Individual: Alterations in Activity–Exercise (3 cr.) P: All first-year courses; C: A277. This course focuses on the application of all aspects of the nursing process in caring for individuals experiencing selected acute and chronic alterations in cardiac, respiratory, and hematological systems for young, middle-age, and elderly adults. Integration and critical examination of prior and new knowledge will be emphasized. (AH)

A277 Nursing Practicum: Care of the Individual Alterations in Activity–Exercise (3 cr.) P: All first-year courses; C: A276. Students will focus on adults experiencing selected acute and chronic cardiac, respiratory, and hematological alterations and their related disruptions in activity–exercise abilities. The nursing process will be used in providing care that will foster positive outcomes. (AH)

A278 Care of the Individual: Alterations in Cognition, Perception, and Interaction (3 cr.) P: All first-year courses; C: Life Span and A279. This course focuses on the knowledge and skills needed to care for individuals experiencing actual or potential problems of the neuro-psychological, neuro-muscular, or central nervous system. Problems include cognitive, physiological, emotional, and behavioral disruptions experienced by individuals across the lifespan. (EH)

A279 Nursing Practicum: Care of the Individual Alterations in Cognition, Perception, and Interaction (2 cr.) P: All first-year courses; C: Life Span and A278. Students will focus on individuals experiencing neuro-psychological, neuromuscular, central nervous system, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral disruptions. Students will be expected to integrate knowledge and skills in increasingly complex care situations consistent with course and level competencies. (EH)

A286 Care of the Individual: Beginning and Evolving Families (3 cr.) P: All first-year courses; C: Life Span and A287. This course focuses on the study of individuals and families during the childbearing and child raising phases of development. Concepts of growth and development, health promotion, health maintenance, illness, and illness prevention are integrated. (FH)

A287 Nursing Practicum: Care of the Individual Beginning and Evolving Families (3 cr.) P: All first-year courses; C: Life Span and A286. Students will focus on care of individuals and families during the childbearing and child raising phases of development. Students will be expected to apply nursing skills and knowledge to promote family function and growth. Students will have opportunities to interact with children, adults, and families across the care continuum. (FH)

A288 Care of the Individual within a Family and Community Context (2 cr.) P: All other nursing courses; C: A289. This capstone course focuses on the integration of knowledge and its application in the provision of comprehensive nursing care. The role of the nurse in planning, collaborating, organizing, communicating, problem-solving, and evaluating care outcomes will be emphasized. Principles of care management and pharmacology will be synthesized into course content. (AH)

A289 Nursing Practicum: Care of the Individual within the Family and Community Context (3 cr.) P: All other nursing courses; C: A288. Students will apply the nursing process in managing care for multiple individuals and their families in a variety of acute and community-focused settings where policies and procedures are specified and professional consultation is available. Students will also demonstrate their ability to synthesize pharmacology and the use of computers in their practice. (AH)

A290 The Discipline of Nursing: Role Transitioning (2 cr.) C: A286 and/or A288. This course focuses on the transition from the role of student to graduate nurse. Emphasis is placed on the responsibilities and expectations of the professional nurse in the health care delivery system. Legal and ethical issues, professional development, group dynamics, risk management, quality assurance, political action, nursing organizations, and the use of research to inform nursing practice will be explored. (EH)

A190 Special Topics in Nursing (1-3 cr.) P: Completion of all required course work noted or permission of instructor. Students will have an opportunity to pursue special topics of interest related to the professional practice of nursing. Topics will be offered on an as-needed basis.

A192 Special Topics in Nursing: Practicum (1-3 cr.) P: Completion of all required course work noted or permission of instructor. Students will have an opportunity to pursue areas of nursing practice that complement their program of study. Offering will be based on resource availability.

A280 A.S.N. Portfolio Review for Course Substitution (0 cr.) Noncredit A.S.N. course. The portfolio review process is available to all undergraduate students who believe that they can meet the learning objectives/competencies required of a specific nursing course within their program of study. The portfolio is a mechanism used to validate the acquisition of knowledge and skills congruent with course expectations and student learning outcomes. The Portfolio provides objective evidence that students have acquired the content and skills through prior learning and/or practice experiences.

L.P.N. to A.S.N. Option

A150 L.P.N. Transition to A.S.N. Practice (4 cr.) This course builds on assessment of prior knowledge and skills and facilitates advanced placement in the A.S.N. program. Offers opportunity to use critical thinking, communication, physical assessment, and psychomotor skills in applying the nursing process to care of adults with altercations in comfort/function, nutrition, elimination and metabolic processes. Begins socialization to A.S.N. roles.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)

B230 Developmental Issues and Health (4 cr.) P: Introduction to Psychology and Introduction to Sociology; Recommended: Cultural Diversity. This course focuses on the theoretical perspectives of growth and development, family theories and family adaptation at different stages, and usual patterns of aging. Students will make assessments of individuals in various stages of life to identify developmental issues and their impact on health phenomena of interest to nursing. (FH)

B231 Communication for Health Care Professionals (3 cr.) Students in this course will focus on basic communication skills essential for working with clients of various ages and health care professionals. Content includes interpersonal communications and group dynamics. Students will practice communication skills with individuals, within groups, and through electronic media. (EH)

B232 Introduction to the Discipline of Nursing: Theory, Practice, Research (3 cr.) This course focuses on core theoretical concepts of nursing practice: health, wellness, illness, wholism, caring, environment, self-care, uniqueness of persons, interpersonal relationships, and decision-making. This course helps the student understand nursing’s unique contributions to meeting societal needs through integrating theory, research, and practice. (AH)

B233 Health and Wellness (4 cr.) P: Anatomy, B230; P/C: Physiology. This course focuses on the use of concepts from nursing, nutrition, pharmacology, and biopsychosocial sciences to critically examine the determinates of health, wellness, and illness across the life span. Environmental, sociocultural, and economic factors that influence health care practices are emphasized. Theories of health, wellness, and illness are related to health-promotion, disease-prevention, and illness-prevention nursing interventions. (FH)

B244 Comprehensive Health Assessment (2 cr.) P: Anatomy, B230; P/C: Physiology; C: B245. This course focuses on helping students acquire skills to conduct a comprehensive health assessment, including the physical, psychological, social, functional, and environmental aspects of health. The process of data collection, interpretation, documentation, and dissemination of assessment data will be addressed. (FH)

B245 Comprehensive Health Assessment: Practicum (2 cr.) C: B244. Students will have the opportunity to use interview, observation, percussion, palpation, inspection, and auscultation in assessing clients across the life span in simulated and actual environments. (FH)

B248 Science and Technology of Nursing (2 cr.) P: Anatomy; P/C: Physiology, Microbiology, B233; C: B249. This course focuses on the fundamentals of nursing from a theoretical research base. It provides an opportunity for basic care nursing skills development. Students will be challenged to use critical thinking and problem solving in developing the ability to apply an integrated nursing therapeutics approach for clients experiencing health alterations across the lifespan. (AH)

B249 Science and Technology of Nursing: Practicum (2 cr.) C: B248. Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate fundamental nursing skills in the application of nursing care for clients across the lifespan. (AH)

H351 Alterations in Neuro-Psychological Health (3 cr.) P: All sophomore-level courses, including B231 or its equivalent. C: H352. This course focuses on individuals and small groups experiencing acute and chronic neuropsychological disorders. Content includes the effect of brain–body disturbances on health functioning. Other content areas are growth and development, stress, mental status, nurse–client relationships, psychopharmacology, and nursing approaches for clients experiencing DSM-IV neuropsychological disorders. (EH)

H352 Alterations in Neuro-Psychological Health: Practicum (2 cr.) C: H351. Students will provide nursing care to individuals and small groups who are experiencing acute and chronic neuropsychological disturbances related to psychiatric disorders. Student experiences will be with individuals and small groups in supervised settings such as acute, community-based, transitional, and/or the home care. (EH)

H353 Alterations in Health I (3 cr.) P: All sophomore-level courses including required sciences; C: H354. This course focuses on the pathophysiology and holistic nursing care management of clients experiencing acute and chronic problems. Students will use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to plan interventions appropriate to health care needs. (AH)

H354 Alterations in Health I: Practicum (2 cr.) C: H353. Students will apply the science and technology of nursing to perform all independent, dependent, and interdependent care functions. Students will engage clients in a variety of settings to address alterations in health functioning, identify health care needs, and determine the effectiveness of interventions given expected outcomes. (AH)

H355 Data Analysis in Clinical Practice and Health Care Research (3 cr.) P: All sophomore-level courses or permission of instructor. This course introduces nursing and other health sciences students to the basic concepts and techniques of data analysis needed in professional health care practice. Principles of measurement, data summarization, and unvariate and bivariate statistics are examined. Differences in types of qualitative data and methods by which these types of data can be interpreted are also explored. Emphasis is placed on the application of fundamental concepts to real world situations in client care. (AH)

H361 Alterations in Health II (3 cr.) P: All sophomore-level courses, H353, H354; C: H362. This course builds on Alterations in Health I and continues to focus on pathophysiology and holistic nursing care management of the associated needs of clients experiencing acute and chronic health problems. (AH)

H362 Alterations in Health II: Practicum (2 cr.) C: H361. Students will continue to apply the science and technology of nursing to perform all independent, dependent, and interdependent care functions. Students will engage clients in a variety of settings to address alterations in health functioning. (AH)

H363 The Developing Family and Child (3 cr.) P: All sophomore-level courses; C: H364. This course focuses on the needs of individuals and their families who are facing the phenomena of growth and development during the childbearing and child-rearing phases of family development. Factors dealing with preserving, promoting, and restoring healthy status of family members will be emphasized. (FH)

H364 The Developing Family and Child: Practicum (3 cr.) P: All sophomore-level courses; C: H363. Students will have the opportunity to work with childbearing and child-rearing families, including those experiencing alterations in health. (FH)

H365 Nursing Research (3 cr.) P: All sophomore-level courses, H355 or other accepted statistics course, or permission of instructor. This course focuses on development of students’ skills in using the research process to define clinical research problems and to determine the usefulness of research in clinical decisions related to practice. The critique of nursing and nursing-related research studies will be emphasized in identifying applicability to nursing practice. (EH)

S470 Restorative Health Related to Multi-System Failures (3 cr.) P: All junior-level courses; C: S471. This course focuses on the pathophysiology and nursing care management of clients experiencing multi-system alterations in health status. Correlations among complex system alterations and nursing interventions to maximize health potential are emphasized. (AH)

S471 Restorative Health Related to Multi-System Failures: Practicum (2 cr.) C: S470. Students will apply the nursing process to the care of clients experiencing acute multi-system alterations in health. (AH)

S472 A Multi-System Approach to the Health of the Community (3 cr.) P: All junior-level courses; C: S473. This course focuses on the complexity and diversity of groups or aggregates within communities and their corresponding health care needs. Through a community assessment of health trends, demographics, epidemiological data, and social/political–economics issues in local and global communities, the student will be able to determine effective interventions for community-centered care. (EH)

S473 A Multi-System Approach to the Health of the Community: Practicum (2 cr.) C: S472. Students will have the opportunity to apply the concepts of community assessment, program planning, prevention and epidemiology to implement and evaluate interventions for community-centered care to groups or aggregates. Professional nursing will be practiced in collaboration with diverse groups within a community. (EH)

S474 Applied Health Care Ethics (3 cr.) P: All junior-level courses. This course is designed to introduce the student to major ethical theory, principles, and models for the recognition, analysis, and resolution of ethical dilemmas in health care practice. (FH)

S481 Nursing Management (2 cr.) P: All junior-level courses; C: S482, S485, or permission of instructor. This course focuses on the development management skills assumed by professional nurses, including delegation of responsibilities, networking, facilitation of groups, conflict resolution, leadership, case management, and collaboration. Concepts addressed include organizational structure, change, managing quality and performance, workplace diversity, budgeting and resource allocation, and delivery systems. (EH)

S482 Nursing Management: Practicum (3 cr.) C: S481. Students will have the opportunity to apply professional management skills in a variety of nursing leadership roles. (EH)

S483 Clinical Nursing Practice Capstone (3 cr.) P: All junior- and senior-level practicum/clinical courses, or permission of instructor. Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate competencies consistent with program outcomes and to refine their nursing care practice skills. Students will collaborate with faculty and a preceptor in choosing a care setting, planning and organizing a learning experience, and practicing professional nursing in a safe and effective manner. (EH)

S484 Research Utilization Seminar (1-2 cr.) C: S483. This course focuses on students’ abilities to refine their critical/analytical skills in evaluating clinical research for applicability to nursing practice. Students will examine the role of evaluation, action research, and research findings in assuring quality of nursing care and in solving relevant problems arising from clinical practices. (EH)

S485 Professional Growth and Empowerment (3 cr.) P: All junior-level courses, S470, S471, S472, S473; C: S481, S482, S483, S484, or permission of instructor. This course focuses on issues related to professional practice, career planning, personal goal setting, and empowerment of self and others. Students will discuss factors related to job performance, performance expectations and evaluation, reality orientation, and commitment to lifelong learning. (EH)

Z480 B.S.N. Portfolio Review for Course Substitution (1-6 cr.) P: Permission of instructor. The portfolio review process is available to all undergraduate students who believe that they can meet the learning objectives/competencies required of a specific nursing course within their program of study. The portfolio is a mechanism used to validate the acquisition of knowledge and skills congruent with course expectations and student learning outcomes. The portfolio provides objective evidence that students have acquired the content and skills through prior learning and/or practice experiences.

Z490* Clinical Experience in Nursing (1-6 cr.) P: Successful completion of junior-level courses or permission of instructor. Planned and supervised clinical experiences in the area of the student’s major interest. (*Many nursing elective courses are offered under this number. These elective offerings vary from year to year depending on student interest and available resources. Students are kept informed of elective offerings both through informational forums and through listings in the Schedule of Classes).

Z492* Individual Study in Nursing (1-6 cr.) P: Successful completion of junior-level courses or permission of instructor. Opportunity for the nurse to pursue independent study of topics in nursing under the guidance of a selected faculty member. (*Before enrolling in an individual-study course in nursing, a student must obtain permission from the faculty member who will supervise the study. Students must complete the appropriate forms prior to registration.)

R.N. to B.S.N. Mobility Option

B304 Professional Nursing Seminar I (3 cr.) This course focuses on core theoretical concepts of professional nursing practice, including health, wellness, illness, self-care, and caring, disease prevention, and health promotion. Students, in developing care outcomes consistent with maximizing individual potentials for wellness, will be expected to explore theoretical premises and research related to the unique wellness perspectives and health beliefs of people across the life span.

B404 Professional Nursing Seminar II (3 cr.) This course focuses on the application of nursing theory and research findings in restoring and maintaining individual and family functioning for those dealing with multi-system alterations. Students will explore the ethical, legal, and moral implications of treatment options and identify tactics to maximize nursing’s effectiveness in facilitating individuals and families through the health care system. Students will complete a scholarly analysis as part of their practicum experience.

B244 Comprehensive Health Assessment (2 cr.) C: B245. This course focuses on helping students acquire skills to conduct a comprehensive health assessment, including the physical, psychological, social, functional, and environmental aspects of health. The process of data collection, interpretation, documentation, and dissemination of assessment data will be addressed. (FH)

B245 Comprehensive Health Assessment: Practicum (2 cr.) C: B244. Students will have the opportunity to use interview, observation, percussion, palpation, inspection, and auscultation in assessing clients across the life span in simulated and actual environments. (FH)

H365 Nursing Research (3 cr.) P: Approved statistics course or permission of instructor. This course focuses on the development of students’ skills in using the research process to define clinical research problems, and to determine the usefulness of research in clinical decisions related to practice. The critique of nursing and nursing-related research studies will be emphasized in identifying applicability to nursing practice. (EH)

S472 A Multi-System Approach to the Health of the Community (3 cr.) This course focuses on the complexity and diversity of groups or aggregates within communities and their corresponding health care needs. Through a community assessment of health trends, demographics, epidemiological data, and social/political-economics issues in local and global communities, the student will be able to determine effective interventions for community-centered care. (EH)

S473 A Multi-System Approach to the Health of the Community: Practicum (2 cr.) P: B304, B404, B244, B245. Students will have the opportunity to apply the concepts of community assessment, program planning, prevention, and epidemiology to implement and evaluate interventions for community-centered care to groups or aggregates. Professional nursing will be practiced in collaboration with diverse groups within a community. (EH)

S474 Applied Health Care Ethics (3 cr.) This course is designed to introduce the student to major ethical theory, principles, and models for the recognition, analysis, and resolution of ethical dilemmas in health care practice. (FH)

S481 Nursing Management (2 cr.) P: B304 and B404. This course focuses on the development management skills assumed by professional nurses, including delegation of responsibilities, networking, facilitation of groups, conflict resolution, leadership, case management, and collaboration. Concepts addressed include organizational structure, change, managing quality and performance, workplace diversity, budgeting and resource allocation, and delivery systems. (EH)

S482 Nursing Management: Practicum (3 cr.) Students will have the opportunity to apply professional management skills in a variety of nursing leadership roles. (EH)

S483 Clinical Nursing Practice Capstone (3 cr.) P: S481 and S472 or permission of instructor. Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate competencies consistent with program outcomes and to refine their nursing care practice skills. Students will collaborate with faculty and a preceptor in choosing a care setting, planning and organizing a learning experience, and practicing professional nursing in a safe and effective manner. (EH)

S484 Research Utilization Seminar (1-2 cr.) C: S483. This course focuses on students’ abilities to refine their critical/analytical skills in evaluating clinical research for applicability to nursing practice. Students will examine the role of evaluation, action research, and research findings in assuring quality of nursing care and in solving relevant problems arising from clinical practices. (EH)

S485 Professional Growth and Empowerment (3 cr.) C: S481 or permission of instructor. This course focuses on issues related to professional practice, career planning, personal goal-setting, and empowerment of self and others. Students will discuss factors related to job performance, performance expectations and evaluation, reality orientation, and commitment to lifelong learning. (EH)

R.N. to M.S.N. Mobility Option

R.N. - M.S.N. Mobility Option
B490 RN-MSN Transition I (4 cr.) This course is designed to provide students learning opportunities to acquire knowledge and skills fundamental to advanced nursing roles including but not limited to research consumer, communication facilitator, advocate of nursing practice, and teacher of patients, their families and colleagues. This course is constructed in three distinct but related modules, research, interpersonal and group communication, and roles. Although modules are independent of each other, information and skills students gain in one module will be used in application to others.

B492 RN-MSN Transition II (4 cr.) Theories of community based nursing and nursing leadership and management are analyzed in combination with related research and are applied to the nurse's evolving role in an era of health care reform. Learning opportunities emphasize the knowledge and sills needed to provide nursing care to client systems in the community. Future trends for nursing's leadership and management role are examined, with particular emphasis placed on the impact of health care reform.

Graduate Courses

Core Courses

D730 Pro Seminar: State of Nursing Science I (3 cr.) The focus of this course is on the critical review of complex interaction of environments and systems that influence health. Student study will focus on selected environments and systems that influence health. Emphasis will be on analysis of concepts, theories and research related to factors that influence health.

D731 Pro Seminar: State of Nursing Science II (3 cr.) Focus is on the critical review of complex interactions of the environments and systems that influence health. Students will study selected environments and systems that influence health. Emphasis is on analysis of concepts, theories, and research related to factors that influence health.

N502 Nursing Theory I (3 cr.) The focus of this course is on evaluating the factors and issues influencing the development of theory in nursing. Theoretical terminology and criteria for the evaluation of theories are examined. Linkages applied between theory, practice, and research are explored.

N530 Policy and Practice Perspectives in Advanced Nursing Practice (2 cr.) Introduction to policy development in health care and advanced nursing practice within the context of the larger society. Provides a basis for understanding political forces, including government, industry, and economic constraints, that shape nursing and health care delivery. Strategies by which nursing influences development of health policy through political involvement are considered.

N532 Advanced Nursing Practice Roles (2 cr.) Exploration of the components of the advanced practice role and how the organization influences and is influenced by the advanced practice nurse. Leadership, organizational and role theories are examined within the health care delivery systems. Introduces students to principles of resource allocation and analysis of cost effectiveness of outcomes in a variety of health care settings.

N534 Ethical and Legal Perspectives in Advanced Practice Nursing (2 cr.) Major ethical theories are introduced and the principles underlying ethical health care practice are analyzed. Students examine selected concepts and principles of ethics and law within a framework of ethical decision making for advanced nursing practice.

R500 Nursing Research Methods I (3 cr.) This course provides a survey of research in nursing including critique of research literature, research designs, sampling, data collection and measurement strategies, relating research and theory, developing researchable problems, and utilizing theory.

R505 Measurement and Data Analysis (3 cr.) Principles and applications of scientific measurement, data summarization, univariate and bivariate inferential statistics are addressed. The research purpose and the phenomenon under study are considered as determinants of measurement techniques and data analysis.

R600 Nursing Research Methods II (3 cr.) P: R500. Focus is on in-depth analysis and decision strategies for selecting and evaluating appropriate research designs, sampling methods, data collection methods, measurement strategies, instrument development, and data analysis in the development of research investigations.

R610 Qualitative Methods for Nursing Research (3 cr.) In this course, common methods used to examine the qualities of phenomena and the contexts within which phenomenon occur are explored. Emphasis is placed on in-depth understanding of potential research problems and participatory techniques for gaining knowledge from the point-of-view of the study population. Techniques for generating theory within naturalistic paradigms are examined.

R699 Master’s Thesis in Nursing (1- 6 cr.) With approval of the thesis committee, an empirical study of a nursing problem is conducted.

R800 Dissertation Seminar (3 cr.) In collaboration with the student's dissertation chair, dissertation development is facilitated. The seminar is a forum for students to explore with their peers research problem development, theoretical foundations, methodology, and data analysis to launch their dissertation research. Format and procedures for progression in the dissertation process are also discussed. 

R899 Dissertation in Nursing (1-8 cr.) Research project is conceptualized, conducted, and written.

R900 Continuation in Study or Thesis (1 cr.) Following enrollment in R590 Nursing Study (3 cr.) or R699 Master’s Thesis in Nursing (6 cr.), the student must enroll every semester and first summer session in R900 (a pseudocourse) until the study or thesis has been completed.

Other Courses

C550 Pediatric Health Assessment (3 cr.) Enables students to learn psychomotor skills required for performing physical examinations. Provides theoretical basis to begin process of physical diagnoses of health and illness.  5 clinical hrs. / wk.

C551 Health Maintenance of the Pediatric Client (5 cr.) P: C550. P or C: C553. Students develop a base for clinical decision making in the management of the health of children. The identification of health needs and nursing interventions for prevention of illness and promotion and maintenance of health are essential components. Emphasis is on independent and collaborative functions of the pediatric nurse practitioner. 10 clinical hrs. / wk.

C555 Nursing of Children and Families at Risk (6 cr.) P: C553. Study of identified at-risk conditions that influence the health status of children and their families. Illness focus. Selected experience. 15 clinical hrs. / wk.

C556 Advanced Nursing Management of the Pediatric Client (2 cr.) P: C551. C: C553. Enables the student to use research data and theoretical knowledge in supporting advanced nursing practice in primary health care nursing.

C661 Psychosocial Assessment Strategies in Pediatrics and Women’s Health Nursing (3 cr.) P: statistics course. Focuses on strategies to assess psychosocial health status. Assessment tools and conceptual frameworks will be analyzed. Purpose of assessment strategy, considerations for administration, technical evaluation, and implications for nursing practice are discussed.

C666 Collaborative Clinical Practice in Pediatric Primary Health Care (5 cr.) Seminar provides students with the opportunity to present and discuss complex, multi-faceted clinical situations with faculty and peers. The clinical component provides students with the opportunity to develop advanced clinical skills in pediatric primary Health care settings. Emphasis is on continuity and comprehensiveness of nursing interventions with pediatric clients. 25 clinical hrs. / wk.

C670 Role of Nurse Specialist in Parent-Child Nursing (3 cr.) P: C555 and F555. Exploration of the responsibilities and functions of the nurse specialist in selected areas of pediatrics/ women’s health. Individual involvement on the professional team in selected areas of pediatrics. Laboratory arranged. 10 clinical hrs. / wk.

D610 Pain: Its Pathophysiology, Assessment, and Management (3 cr.) In-depth study of the theoretical concepts of pain. Theories are evaluated for their potential use in the delivery of nursing care. Emphasis is on the assessment and management of pain. 5 clinical hrs. / wk.

D700 Nursing Research Seminar (2-3 cr.) This seminar for predoctoral / postdoctoral nursing students (a) provides an opportunity for career socialization, (b) facilitates achievement of individual research goals, and (c) enables students to experience the give and take of a writing work group.

D740 Legal and Ethical issues in Nursing Research (3 cr.) P: R500, N502, and N534. This course includes analysis of legal and moral theories and principles related to research in nursing and health care as a basis for analysis of moral/legal dilemmas in research. Students debate issues that create tension between the quest for knowledge and the moral and legal claims of society.

D741 The Legal/Ethical Issues for Nurses in Health Care Administration (3 cr.) P: R500, N502, and N534. This course provides a review of the basic tenets of ethics and law related to health care administration. The role of the nurse in health care administration is emphasized.

D742 Legal and Ethical Issues in Nursing Education (3 cr.) P: R500, N502, and N534. This course deals with the application of ethics, social philosophy, and legal doctrines to problems of nursing education. It assists the learner to analyze and reflect on moral and legal issues relevant to educational practices.

D751 Nursing Seminar (3 cr.) P: D607 and R600. Provides opportunities for students to pursue in-depth study about phenomena of concern to nursing and to conduct nursing research. Each D751 course emphasizes the conduct of research in one of the following topic areas: health dynamics, self-care decision-making, stress and coping, pain, and vulnerability.

D752 Directed Study (3 cr.) P: D751. Students continue study in a topic area covered in a D751 seminar by taking D752 Directed Study in the same area. In addition, a specific directed study (D752) on health promotion is offered, with the D751 topic areas of vulnerability and self-care decision making as prerequisites. 5 clinical hrs. / wk.

F570 Assessment of Individuals, Families and Communities (3 cr.) This course enables students to develop advanced practice nursing skills in individual health assessment of infants, children, adults and aging people. In addition, students develop skills in family and community assessment.

F572 Primary Health Care of Children (2 cr. didactic, 1 clinical for FNP majors) Enables students to develop a knowledge base for clinical decision-making in assessment and provision of primary health care nursing for children and families. Topics include health promotion/maintenance, disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment of common acute and stable chronic illnesses in children.

F574 Primary Health Care of Adults (2 cr. didactic, 1 clinical for FNP majors) Enables students to develop a knowledge base for clinical decision-making in the assessment and management of primary health care for adults and families. Topics include health promotion/maintenance, disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment of common acute and stable chronic illnesses in adults.

F576 Primary Health Care of Women (2 cr. didactic, 1 clinical for FNP majors) Enables students to develop a knowledge base for clinical decision-making in the assessment and provision of primary health care for women and families. Topics include health promotion/maintenance, disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment of common acute and stable chronic illnesses in women.

F578 PHC of Families-Clinical (5 cr.) Enables the FNP student to develop a practice base for clinical decision- making in the assessment and management of health care of families. The course includes identification of health needs, nursing interventions for the prevention of illness, health promotion.

G513 Physiology of Maternal-Child (1-4 cr.) In-depth study of biophysical and behavioral aspects of human development, considering genetic, embryologic, and developmental physiological components. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.

G552 Advanced Nursing Care of Pregnant Women (6 cr.) Prepares nurse practitioners to deliver primary health care to pregnant women in ambulatory health care settings. The identification of health needs and nursing interventions for the prevention of illness and the promotion and maintenance of health are included. Emphasizes the independent and collaborative function of the nurse practitioner.)

G553 Advanced Nursing of Women and Families (3 cr.) P: Consent of Instructor. Focus on feminist and cultural theory and research, applicable to women and their families within the context of contemporary society and culture throughout the life span.

G555 Advanced Nursing Care of Well Women (5 cr.) Enables students to develop a knowledge base for clinical decision-making in the management of primary health care for well women. Emphasis is directed toward clinical competency in the care of well women throughout her life. Topics are directed toward gynecologic care. . 20 clinical hrs. / wk.

G558 Women, Health and Society (3 cr.) P: G553 or consent of instructor. Overview of women's health concerns locally, regionally, nationally and internationally, and the impact of social systems on the well begin and health of women and their families. A variety of frameworks are compared, contrasted and synthesized in relation to women's health related theory.

H537 Community Epidemiology (3 cr.) This research course presents methodological and analytical techniques to summarize health-related indicators in populations and provides opportunities to assess mainstream and multicultural populations through existing data sets. Epidemiologic techniques will form the basis for theses population assessments.

H544 Community Development and Organization for Health (3 cr.) The purpose of this course is to critically analyze ethical principles, theories, concepts, and research of community development and organization for health and to consider their application in mainstream and multicultural communities. Students develop an evaluation research proposal to study the effects of community development efforts.

H546 Action Research and Community Health Policy (3 cr.) Analysis of action research as a method of scientific inquiry for social and policy change. Working with mainstream and multicultural community groups, student’s design and conduct action research projects. Based on research results recommendations for social and policy change and further policy research are made.

H548 Community-Based Nursing Program (3-6 cr.) Students conduct a practicum experience in order to synthesize theory and research related to program development or evaluation of community-based intervention in selected settings such as home care, occupational health, schools, and community health centers. Mainstream and multicultural community experiences and activities are independently planned to meet student’ career goals.

H630 Community Health Planning and Implementation (4 cr.) P: H540. Presentation of concepts, theories, and research related to community health planning, implementation, and evaluation. In conjunction with the community, students develop a health plan and evaluation aimed at ameliorating the health problem identified in H540. Aspects of the plan are implemented, and an appropriate community health-nursing role is identified. Seminar and community experience. 4 clinical hrs.

H734 Advanced Model Building in Community Health Nursing and Health Policy (3-6 cr.) P: H733. Students will be directly involved in policy development and will evaluate models of policy making for community health nursing. Hypotheses related to the conceptual model will be tested in the policy setting using empirical data.

J595 Topical Seminar (2-4 cr.) Seminar topic to be announced each semester.

J690 Readings in Clinical Nursing (1-3 cr.) Topic arranged depending on the needs and interests of the student.

J692 Independent Study in Nursing (1-6 cr.) Individual assignments arranged.

L560 Case Management in Integrated Health Care Systems (3 cr.) Traces evolution of case management models in human services, assesses recent scholarship on implementation and evaluation in various health care delivery settings, examines dynamics of case management role, explores future models within systems of managed care.

L573 Organizational Behavior: Nursing (3 cr.) Introduction to administration of nursing by relating behavioral science and organizational and administrative theories to the delivery of health services with emphasis on organizational behavior.

L574 Administrative Management in Nursing (3 cr.) P: L573. Content derived from contemporary environmental, personnel, and organizational issues related to the administration of nursing services with emphasis on management principles and processes.

L575 Corporate and Public Policy for Nursing Executives (3 cr.) This course is designed to prepare nurse administrators for active policy making participation in health care organizations, professional associations, and governmental agencies. The focus of the course is on managerial decisions and building coalitions for policy at the organizational, local, regional, national and international levels.

L579 Nursing Administration Practicum (3-6 cr.) P: L574 and V610. A practicum experience designed for synthesis of theory and practice. Agency observation and activities are independently planned. Includes group seminars. 15 clinical hrs. / wk.

L650 Data Analysis for Clinical & Administrative Decision-Making (3 cr.) Focuses on understanding, manipulation, and analyzing quantitative data in nursing and health care. Includes use of computer-based systems for data management and statistical analysis. Application and interpretation multivariate statistical models for decision-making.

L671 Financial Management: Nursing (3 cr.) Designed to acquaint nurses with budget preparation and fiscal management of a nursing unit or division. Methods of obtaining personnel input, estimating costs, and cost justification are analyzed in depth.

L773 Marketing Strategies for Nursing (3 cr.) P: D606. Theories related to marketing models in nursing are studied as they relate to the entire set of exchange relationships. Practice in using a theory or model is provided.

L774 Theory Development in Nursing Administration (3 cr.) P: D606. Selected administrative models and theories are critiqued relative to their application for nursing administration. Practice in the specific critique of one theory or model is provided.

L775 Organizational Theories in Nursing (3 cr.) P: D606. An analysis of existing organizational theory for the purpose of identifying, extending, or modifying theory for application in the nursing service or education sectors.

L776 Leadership in Nursing (3 cr.) P: D606. A study of selected role, leadership, system, social exchange, and organizational theories and their related research to form a base for differentiation and integration of administrative roles in academic nursing administration.

M552 – Science of Nursing Diagnosis and Treatment (3 cr., 2 didactic, 1 clinical) P: 10 credits of core. Focuses on nursing’s unique contribution to client / patient care and scientific basis for nursing practice. Critical thinking skills in diagnosis and treatment are emphasized. Clinical experience includes design, implementation and evaluation of innovations to treat pain. 5 clinical hrs. / wk.

M554 – Functional Enhancement (3 cr., 2 didactic, 1 clinical) P: M552.Focus is on assessments and diagnoses of impairments contributing to functional disabilities and the critique of current therapeutics to remediate or prevent impairments. Innovative theory/research-based therapeutics to enhance physical and cognitive functioning will be examined. Clinical experiences include the design, implementation, and evaluation of innovations. 5 clinical hrs. / wk.

M556 –Symptom Management (3 cr., 2 didactic, 1 clinical) P: M552. Focus is on application of science to practices that facilitate self-management (nurse management when necessary) of illness-related symptoms. Clinical experiences include assessments and diagnoses of non-disease-based etiologies contributing to symptoms, design, implementation and evaluation of nursing therapeutics to facilitate symptom prevention or reduction. 5 clinical hrs. / wk.

M559 Stress and Coping: Counseling to Promote Function (3 cr.) P: M552. Theories and research relevant to stress and stress management are explored with emphasis on the attainment of situational stress counseling skills to promote optimal functioning. Students are required to provide direct care to patients/clients who have a known or predicted biodissonance and to utilize the nursing process in clinical application of appropriate theory and research. 5 clinical hrs. / wk.

M560 Enhancing Health Behaviors Through Psycho-Educational Intervention (3 cr.) P or C: M559. Focus is on application of science to design, implement, and evaluate psycho-educational interventions to influence health care decisions and behaviors. Clinical experience includes development, implementation, and evaluation of patient/family psycho-educational program. 5 clinical hrs. / wk.

M561 Advanced Practice Roles in Nursing of Adults (3 cr.) P: M559. P or C: M560. Offers graduate students the opportunity to synthesize theories and experiences pertinent to role development/modification and socialization in advanced practice roles in the nursing care of adults. 10 clinical hrs. / wk.

M562 Advanced Concepts in Critical Care (3 cr.) P: 15 credits of major. Seminars and clinical experience focus on application of science to nursing practices to enhance cost effective clinical outcomes of critically ill adults that are sensitive to nursing therapeutics. 5 clinical hrs. / wk.

P510 Psychopharmacology (3 cr.) Considers indications, therapeutic uses, neurophysio-logical mechanisms of action, and side effects of the major classifications of psychotropic drugs. Relevant research is examined as is clinical application pertinent to current psychiatric mental health practice, including therapeutic management, psychodynamics, and combination of drugs with other treatment modalities.

P515 Psychiatric/Mental Health Assessment in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing (3 cr.) Methods and skills for completing a comprehensive mental health assessment are emphasized. Content includes criteria for DSM, psychiatric nursing diagnosis, ICD, and functional abilities, developmental status, and cultural influences. Students become familiar with standardized assessment tools commonly used in psychiatric/mental health settings.

P551 Advanced Practice in Child/Adolescent Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing (3 cr.) Treatment theories and research related to children/adolescents and their families are examined to foster development of the advanced practice role. Sociopolitical issues in child/adolescent psychiatric nursing are examined. Development of advanced practice skills in child/adolescent psychiatric/mental health nursing issues in a clinical practicum.

P558 Advanced Practice in Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing (3 cr.) Students examine treatment theories and research related to mental illness in adults to foster the development of advanced practice psychiatric nursing. Sociopolitical issues related to advanced practice in Adult Psychiatric Nursing are examined. Clinical experience is formed on the development of advanced practice skills.

P651 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing with Families (3 cr.) Theoretical formulations and research related to developmental and functional processes in families are examined for their relevance in designing and implementing nursing interventions. Biopsychosocial formulations are used to understand the reciprocity of individual and family function and dysfunction. Learning experiences include analysis of family therapy simulations and a family therapy practicum.

P654 Group Interventions in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing (3 cr.) The student will demonstrate an understanding of group treatment as a therapeutic modality in the advanced practice of psychiatric/mental health nursing. Various models of group intervention are analyzed to determine their relevance for meeting specialized needs of clients across the life span. Practicum required.

P668 Consultation and Community Mental Health (3 cr.) Students examine and evaluate models for mental health consultation and community mental health interventions. Students will analyze and differentiate various strategies for mental health interventions for at risk populations in a multicultural society. Contemporary mental health policy issues related to advanced practice nursing are discussed. Students complete a consultation project.

P671 Advanced Clinical Practice in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing I (3 cr.) Students engage in advanced psychiatric nursing practice with selected populations. Students further define and expand their practice of psychiatric/mental health nursing based on the integration of theory, research, self-evaluation, and clinical supervision. A variety of approaches and issues of service delivery are explored.

P672 Advanced Clinical Practice in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing II (3 cr.) In this practicum, students expand their practice to indirect care responsibilities, including clinical supervision, evaluation of treatment environments, program development, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Students examine social, legal, economic and ethical issues to develop goals for future professional development and contributions to nursing.

P850 Internship: Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing (6 cr.) P: completion of major and minor area of study in Doctor of Nursing Science program. The internship is the last course in the Doctor of Nursing Science program in psychiatric/mental health nursing. An extensive clinical research experience related to the development of the knowledge and skills necessary for implementing and evaluating prevention and intervention programs and for conducting clinical research. 24 clinical hrs.

R601 Instrument Development for Health Behavior I (2 cr.) P: R600. The purpose of this course is to provide an opportunity for the student to gain expertise in developing an instrument to measure health behavior. Content focuses on theoretical foundations of measurement, item construction, questionnaire design, and content analysis.

R602 Instrument Development for Health Behavior II (2 cr.) P: R601. The purpose of this course is to provide an opportunity for the student to develop expertise in the testing of an instrument to measure health behavior. Content focuses on data collection, item analysis, validity and reliability assessment, and manuscript preparation to report psychometric properties.

T615 Nursing Curriculum (3 cr.) Focus is on the process of curriculum development within a conceptual framework. Emphasis is also directed toward current nursing curriculum issues.

T617 Evaluation in Nursing (3 cr.) Focus is on the integration of the concepts and processes of evaluation and evaluation-attending activities into a nursing education framework.

T619 Computer Technologies (3 cr.) Provides nurse educators with an opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills for using computer technologies to support the teaching-learning process. Emphasis is given to theoretical frameworks that guide the selection, use, and integration of computer technologies in nursing education programs.

T670 Teaching of Nursing (3-6 cr.) P: Master of Science in Nursing or equivalent, and consent of instructor. Seminar and guided experiences in teaching of nursing, including planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating classroom and clinical instruction. 5 clinical hrs. / wk.

W540 Writing for Professional Nursing Publication (3 cr.) This 3-credit course is for graduate students wanting to learn how to write for nursing publication. The course is co-taught by editors of nursing journals. Students will submit a draft of an article and receive editorial review.

Y512 Advanced Concepts in Gerontology (3 cr.) P: Introductory/survey course in gerontology and consent of instructor. Enables students to synthesize theoretical and practice concepts from different disciplines to meet the primary health care needs of elderly adult clients and their families.

Y515 Pathophysiology (4 cr.) Provides advanced knowledge of Pathophysiology as the foundation for nursing management in the health care of adults.

Y535 Dynamics of Family Health Care (3 cr.) Provides students with opportunities to study families within the community context. Consideration is given to theories of family functioning and roles in family health care, using family assessment tools and other nursing intervention strategies.

Y550 Physical Health Assessment (3 cr.) Enables students to learn psychomotor skills required for performing physical examinations. Provides the theoretical basis to begin the process of physical diagnoses of health and illness. 5 clinical hrs. / wk.

Y552 Health Maintenance for Adults (5 cr.) Provides the basis for synthesizing health status information for nursing interventions aimed at assisting adults and families in assuming responsibility for the prevention of illness and the promotion and maintenance of health. 10 clinical hrs. / wk.

Y554 Advanced Nursing Management—Adult (2 cr.) Enables the student to use nursing research data and theoretical knowledge in supporting advanced nursing practice in primary health care nursing.

Y555 Collaborative Clinical Practice in Primary Health Care Nursing (4 cr.) Provides opportunities for students to develop advanced clinical practice in primary health care nursing. Seminar provides for the analysis of nursing management through care presentations. 15 clinical hrs. / wk.

Y556 Advanced Nursing Management of the Oncology Client (4 cr.) P: Y515, Y550, Y552, Y562, or consent of instructor. Provides the nurse practitioner concentrating in oncology with an overview of advanced nursing management for adults with cancer, facilitating their transition through screening and detection, diagnosis, acute care, rehabilitation, and the terminal phase. 5 clinical hrs. / wk.

Y562 Pathophysiology of Cancer (2 cr.) P: Y515, Y550, or consent of instructor. A pathophysiological approach to nursing care of clients with localized or invasive cancer.

Y565 Interdisciplinary Practicum in Gerontology (3 cr.) P: Introductory/survey course in gerontology, Y512, and consent of instructor. Provides the student, as an advanced practitioner and interdisciplinary team member, with the opportunity to participate in the creation or change of health policies and/or programs affecting elderly people. Consists of a seminar and a practicum. 10 clinical hrs. / wk.