Jun 03, 2023

2020-2021 Graduate Catalog

2020-2021 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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	NRSE 5302 - Pediatric Pharmacotherapeutics (2 credits) Corequisites: Builds on knowledge of advanced clinical pharmacology to assist the advanced practice pediatric nurse in application of pharmacotherapeutics specific to the pediatric patient. The impact of pediatric physiology on pharmacotherapeutics and the advanced practice pediatric nurse’s role in prescribing safety is emphasized. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5303 - Psychopharmacology (3 credits) Prerequisites: Admission to the master’s nursing program or permission of instructor. This course is designed to familiarize health profession students with the basic principles of psychopharmacology and to explore medications used to treat psychiatric disorders. The physiological basis of mental illness will be reviewed and the pharmacologic, pharmodynamic principles of medications used in mental health care examined. Notes: Enrollment is restricted to the College of Nursing students. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5304 - Health Promotion of the Growing Child (3 credits) Lifespan growth, behavior, and development from birth to adolescence are examined. Health promotion within the context of lifespan development is emphasized. Psychosocial, family, and attachment theories in relation to child and family health are explored. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5305 - Pediatric Primary Care I: Well Child (3 credits) Health promotion within the context of illness, disease, or injury prevention is examined. The importance of frequent wellness assessments and early intervention in relation to developmental risk and disability is emphasized. The role of the advanced practice pediatric nurse in care of the well child is explored. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5306 - Pediatric Primary Care II: Episodic and Minor Acute Illness (3 credits) The role of the advanced practice pediatric nurse in care of the child with episodic and minor acute illness is explored. Pathophysiology, epidemiology, risk factors, screening and diagnostic tests, management, and patient education around episodic and minor acute illness is emphasized. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5307 - Pediatric Primary Care III: Chronic Illness, Disability, and Complex Conditions (2 credits) The role of the advanced practice pediatric nurse in care of the child with chronic illness, disability, and complex conditions is explored. Pathophysiology, epidemiology, risk factors, screening and diagnostics, management and patient education around chronic illness, disability, and complex conditions is examined. The importance of continuity of care is emphasized. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5308 - Contemporary Issues in School-Age and Adolescent Health Care (2 credits) Current and contemporary issues in school-age and adolescent health care are addressed. The impact of environment, peer dynamic, psychosocial, and biophysical changes on these age groups is emphasized. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5309 - Pediatric Behavioral and Mental Health Issues (2 credits) Common pediatric behavioral and mental health issues are examined. Integrative management approaches are identified and evaluated. Models and systems of pediatric behavioral and mental health care are explored. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5310 - The Abused or Neglected Child (2 credits) Using a case-based approach, the abused or neglected child is discussed. Risk factors for child abuse or child neglect are identified. The short-term and long-term consequences are explored. Legal issues and role of the advanced practice nurse are emphasized. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5311 - Advanced Practice Nursing: Pediatric Primary Care Practicum I (3 credits) Precepted practicum in pediatric primary care. Advanced practice clinical experiences in pediatric health promotion and disease and injury prevention. Management of well-child visits and patient and family education is emphasized. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5312 - Advanced Practice Nursing: Pediatric Primary Care Practicum II (3 credits) Precepted practicum in pediatric primary care. Advanced practice clinical experiences in differential diagnosis and management of episodic and minor acute illnesses are emphasized. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5313 - Advanced Practice Nursing: Pediatric Primary Care Practicum III (4 credits) Precepted practicum in pediatric primary care. Integration of advanced practice pediatric primary care for healthy and ill children along with management of children with chronic illness, disability, and complex child health conditions. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5320 - Human Genetics and Genomics Essentials (3 credits) Provides the student with knowledge of foundational concepts in molecular genetics, gene expression, genetic factors affecting the development of health problems, and genomic influences on health. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5322 - Pharmacogenetics and Pharmacogenomics (3 credits) Provides the student with knowledge of foundational concepts in pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics, which is essential for understanding current modalities in optimizing pharmacotherapy and care delivery in the era of precision medicine. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5324 - Advanced Human Genetics and Genomics (3 credits) Prerequisites: NRSE 5320 and NRSE 5322 . Provide the student with knowledge of advanced concepts in genomic influences affecting the complex disease progression, genomics as a disease management tool, and familiarity with global genetic issues. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5326 - Seminar and Practicum in Human Genetics and Genomics (3 credits) Prerequisites: NRSE 5320 and NRSE 5322 . Provide practical and seminar experiences in the genetics/genomics clinical arena where students have the opportunity to collaborate with members of the interprofessional team who provide genomic care. In the seminar portion of this course students have the opportunity to synthesize information about competencies and the role of nurses and other health care professionals in genetics and genomics domain. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5404 - Advanced Family Psychiatric Nursing Care I (3 credits) Corequisites: NRSE 5303 , NRSE 5405 . This course provides a foundation for the use of diagnostic reasoning and advanced therapeutics in the specialty care of individuals and families experiencing or at risk of experiencing psychiatric illnesses. Notes: Enrollment is restricted to the College of Nursing students. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5405 - Advanced Family Psychiatric Nursing Care Practicum I (3 credits) Prerequisites: NRSE 5009 , NRSE 5010 , NRSE 5016 , NRSE 5018 or permission of instructor. Corequisites: NRSE 5303 , NRSE 5404 . Provides synthesis and application of specific knowledge and the development of advanced clinical judgment in the specialized care of adults and families experiencing a psychiatric disorder or at risk of experiencing a psychiatric disorder. Notes: Enrollment is restricted to the College of Nursing students. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5408 - Advanced Family Psychiatric Nursing Care II (3 credits) Prerequisites: NRSE 5303 , NRSE 5404 , NRSE 5405 . Corequisites: NRSE 5409 . This course will build on foundational knowledge in the use of diagnostic reasoning and advanced therapeutics in the care of special populations, particularly children, adolescents, and geriatric patients, building on the previously acquired foundational knowledge of care of the adult patient. Notes: Enrollment is restricted to the College of Nursing students. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5409 - Advanced Family Psychiatric Nursing Care Practicum II (3 credits) Prerequisites: NRSE 5303 , NRSE 5404 , NRSE 5405 . Corequisites: NRSE 5408 . This course provides the clinical experiences to acquire, synthesize and apply specific knowledge in the specialized care of children, adolescents and geriatric patients experiencing a psychiatric disorder, or at risk for developing a psychiatric disorder. Notes: Enrollment is restricted to the College of Nursing students. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5410 - Interpersonal Treatment Modalities for Advanced Practice Nurse (3 credits) Prerequisites: NRSE 5404 . This course provides students with a conceptual theory-base for implementing advanced practice psychiatric nursing psychotherapy interventions. When Offered: Fall. Notes: Enrollment is restricted to the College of Nursing students. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5411 - Interpersonal Treatment Modalities Practicum (3 credits) Prerequisites: NRSE 5404 . This course provides students clinical experiences in implementing supervised selected therapy interventions for specific patients. The intervention is based on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of the patient’s mental health condition, congruent with the analysis of the best evidence. When Offered: Fall. Notes: Enrollment is restricted to the College of Nursing students. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5500 - Executive Leadership Practicum (1-3 credits) Prerequisites: Admission into DNP program. This executive leadership practicum provides an in-depth, individualized practicum experience with approved nurse administrator preceptors. Each credit is equal to 70 clock hours. Repeatable up to 7 credits. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5501 - Leadership in Nursing Administration (3 credits) Leadership theories and concepts are explored, analyzed, and evaluated. The course focuses on personal leadership philosophy and how it impacts organizational members. When Offered: Fall. Notes: Enrollment is restricted to the College of Nursing students. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5502 - Executive Leadership Practicum I (3 credits) Prerequisites: NRSE 5501 and NRSE 5510 or permission of instructor. Introduces the nurse executive role through collaboration with a nurse administrator preceptor. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5503 - Executive Leadership Practicum II (3 credits) Prerequisites: NRSE 5502 , NRSE 5510 , or permission of instructor. Continues to explore the role of the nurse executive while strengthening nursing leadership skills. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5504 - Executive Leadership Practicum III (3 credits) Prerequisites: NRSE 5503 and NRSE 5510 or permission of instructor. Provides opportunity to integrate leadership skills and best practice guidelines to improve organizational effectiveness and patient outcomes. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5510 - Organizational Theory and Nursing Administration (3 credits) Analyzes organizational theory and the role of the nurse administrator. Examines alternative forms of organizational structure, organizational culture, design parameters, and forces for and against change. Notes: Enrollment is restricted to the College of Nursing students. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5520 - Fiscal Management in Nursing Administration (3 credits) Examines principals of fiscal accountability in nursing administration. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5530 - Health Care Organizations and Law (3 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. This interdisciplinary course is part of the Health Care Management Certificate Program that is totally online. The focus of the course is to provide an overview of the role of law in the health care system for health care administration. Notes: Enrollment is restricted to the College of Nursing students. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5550 - Human Resource Management in Health Organizations (3 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. This course focuses on the skills and concepts required in managing people in health service organizations, as well as on the human resource implications of changes in the external environment. Emphasis will be placed on the technical aspects of human resource management as well as the managerial skills required to manage people. When Offered: Fall. Notes: Enrollment is restricted to the College of Nursing students. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5560 - Nursing Administration Practicum I (3 credits) Prerequisites: NRSE 5510 , NRSE 5520 , and NRSE 5550 . This first capstone course provides in-depth practicum experiences with approved preceptors in nursing administrative role similar to those in which students will practice following program completion. Notes: Enrollment is restricted to the College of Nursing students. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5570 - Nursing Administration Practicum II (3 credits) Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): NRSE 5560 . This second capstone course provides in-depth practicum experiences with approved preceptors in nurse administrator roles similar to those in which students will practice following program completion. Students will complete a project and will analyze nursing administration and leadership roles. When Offered: Fall. Notes: Enrollment is restricted to the College of Nursing students. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5580 - Project Management for Nurse Leaders (3 credits) This course focuses on all major aspects and components of project management. Processes include assessing, initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing. Notes: Enrollment is restricted to the College of Nursing students. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5590 - Strategic Planning for Health Care Organizations (3 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of the major advisor. This course applies the concepts of strategic planning within the context of the health care industry. Issues associated with competing in a changing health care environment are explored with a focus on the development of solutions to problems associated with this change. The strategic management of health care delivery will be addressed from a variety of perspectives, ranging from those of the insurance industry, to public health facilities, to large health care networks, to small practices of health care providers. When Offered: Spring. Notes: Enrollment is restricted to the College of Nursing students. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5603 - Acute Care and Pharmacotherapeutics (4 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. Covers current pharmacotherapies used in designing care for adults with complex acute, chronic and critical conditions. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5604 - Advanced Pathophysiology and Clinical Reasoning for Acute Disease Management I (3 credits) Prerequisites: NRSE 5009 , NRSE 5010 , NRSE 5016 , and NRSE 5018 Corequisites: NRSE 5605 . This course focuses on developing knowledge and using evidence-based practice concepts in the integration of pathophysiological and advanced assessment findings needed to delineate diagnoses and management of complex acute and chronic clinical problems in hospitalized adults. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5605 - Advanced Pathophysiology and Clinical Reasoning for Acute Disease Management Practicum I (3 credits) Prerequisites: NRSE 5009 , NRSE 5010 , NRSE 5016 , and NRSE 5018 Corequisites: NRSE 5604 This course provides students with the opportunity to apply advanced knowledge of complex disease processes and management issues to a hospitalized population of adults. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5608 - Advanced Pathophysiology and Clinical Reasoning for Acute Disease Management II (3 credits) Prerequisites: NRSE 5009 , NRSE 5010 , NRSE 5016 , and NRSE 5018 Corequisites: NRSE 5609 . This course provides in-depth study of complex disease processes using an evidence-based approach to diagnose and manage acute and chronic clinical problems in critically ill adults. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5609 - Advanced Pathophysiology and Clinical Reasoning for Acute Disease Management Practicum II (3 credits) Prerequisites: NRSE 5009 , NRSE 5010 , NRSE 5016 , and NRSE 5018 . Corequisites: NRSE 5608 . This course provides students with the opportunity to apply advanced knowledge of selected complex disease processes and management issues to a critical care population of adults. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5610 - Diagnostic Interpretation and Therapeutic Modalities (3 credits) Prerequisites: Graduate Status. Builds on advanced assessment skills to incorporate diagnostic testing and current therapies to provide complex care for adults with complex acute, chronic and critical conditions. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5611 - Diagnostic Interpretation and Therapeutic Modalities Practicum (3 credits) Prerequisites: NRSE 5009 , NRSE 5010 , NRSE 5016 , and NRSE 5018 . Corequisites: NRSE 5610 . This course applies advanced assessment skills, diagnostic testing and current therapies to manage care of adults with complex acute, chronic and critical conditions in acute care using evidence and incorporating acute care pharmacology. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5671 - Forensic Nursing Foundations (3 credits) Reviews the history and roles of forensic nursing in a variety of settings. The neurobiology of trauma is explored, vulnerable populations identified, and sexual offenders and their offenses examined. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5672 - Intentional Violence and Injury (3 credits) Examines the bio-behavioral, social and emotional impact of human injury from intentional violent acts perpetrated throughout the lifespan including technology facilitated abuse and sexual violence. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5673 - Forensic Evidence (3 credits) Examines intentional human injury, details patient assessment and care, and analyzes the collection, preservation and documentation of forensic evidence. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5674 - Forensic Nursing, Law and Systems (3 credits) Emphasizes the ethical and legal principles that guide forensic nursing practice. The forensic nurse is examined, through both an organizational and legal lens, as an integral member of the interprofessional and multidisciplinary team locally, nationally and globally. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5701 - Pharmacology for Women’s Health (2 credits) Application of advanced pharmacological concepts to address the health needs of the female client across the life span. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5702 - Women’s Health for Advanced Practice 1: GYN (3 credits) Knowledge development and integration of advanced care concepts utilizing evidence-based concepts in the diagnosis and management of the gynecological client across the life span. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5703 - Women’s Health for Advanced Practice I: GYN Practicum (3 credits) Application of advanced knowledge of gynecological care providing assessment, diagnosis, and treatment management. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5704 - Advanced Nursing Care of the Older Woman (3 credits) Knowledge development and integration of preventive health guidelines and current gynecological and primary care concepts in the management of the health of the older female client. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5705 - Women’s Health for Advanced Practice II: OB (3 credits) Knowledge development and integration of advanced care concepts utilizing evidence-based concepts in the diagnosis and management of the obstetrical client. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5706 - Women’s Health for Advanced Practice II Practicum (3 credits) Application of advanced knowledge of obstetrical care providing assessment, diagnosis, and treatment management. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5707 - Issues in Reproductive Health (2 credits) Integration of gynecological, obstetrical, and advanced assessment concepts to address the health needs of women experiencing infertility. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5708 - Complex Issues in Women’s Health (2 credits) Application of advanced knowledge of selected complex disease processes and management issues in women’s health. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5709 - Women’s Health for Advanced Practice III Practicum (4 credits) Application of advanced assessment skills incorporating diagnostics and evidence based therapies to provide women’s health care across the life span in both the healthy and seriously ill women (chronic and acute.) View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5710 - Primary Care in Women’s Health (3 credits) Integration of pathophysiology, assessment, and diagnosis in the management of common primary health care needs of women. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5900 - Independent Study (1-3 credits) Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Graduate Studies. Independent study in consultation with a member of the graduate nursing faculty. Directed study and/or research in an area for which the student has special interest and adequate preparation. When Offered: Fall, Spring; variable View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5950 - Internship in Advanced Nursing Practice (4 credits) Prerequisites: All required didactic and clinical courses. This internship experience focuses on the synthesis of previously gained knowledge and skills in the provision of advanced nursing care to individuals, families, and communities. Emphasis is placed on health promotion, disease prevention, and clinical management of clients with common acute and chronic illness. When Offered: Fall, Summer. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 5957 - Special Topics in Nursing (1-6 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. Studies special topics related to nursing and health care. Course may include didactic and experiential methods of instruction. Notes: May be repeated for credit if course content is significantly different or advanced. Dual Listed With: NRSE 4957. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 6000 - Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Science (3 credits) Prerequisites: Admission to the doctoral program. This course will actively engage students in the analysis and evaluation of contemporary nursing knowledge, conceptual systems, and theories. Philosophical and historical dimensions of the development of nursing knowledge, the relationship between knowledge development and development of the discipline, strategies for theory development, and theoretical adequacy for nursing practice will be explored. When Offered: Summer. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 6002 - Health Policy Leadership (3 credits) Prerequisites: Admission the graduate program. This course is designed to help students develop skill in analyzing health policy development, evaluating current health policy, and providing leadership to influence health policy at various governmental levels. A special focus on rural health policy is included. When Offered: Fall. Notes: Enrollment is restricted to the College of Nursing students. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 6004 - Advanced Quality Management (3 credits) This course prepares nurse leaders to direct complex health care systems within a customer-focused, ethical framework using advanced quality management skills. Notes: Enrollment is restricted to the College of Nursing students. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 6010 - Concept Development in Nursing Practice I (3 credits) Prerequisites: NRSE 6000 . In this course, the student analyzes selected concepts relevant to the health of clients across the life span. The biological, psychological, and sociological constructs studied in this course provide the theoretical and empirical knowledge base for nursing practice. (fall) View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 6012 - Concept Development in Nursing Practice II (3 credits) Prerequisites: NRSE 6010 . This course provides an opportunity for the student to synthesize concepts and research findings in nursing and related fields relevant to their selected health focus area. Through analysis of a variety of conceptual models, the student begins to develop a theoretical approach to the study of a particular problem in a practice or practice-related setting. (fall) View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 6014 - Measurement of Clinical Outcomes (3 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. This course is designed to help students develop skills in systematic evaluation, and development of clinical outcome measures in order to improve health. When Offered: Summer. Notes: Enrollment is restricted to the College of Nursing students. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 6015 - Advanced Wound Care (3 credits) This course focuses on the processes of acute and chronic wound healing, comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and evidence-based treatment of wounds of varying etiologies across practice settings and the life span. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 6016 - Advanced Concepts in Pathophysiology (3 credits) Prerequisites: Graduate-level pathophysiology and Graduate-level research. This course explores knowledge emerging from recent research in pathophysiology, examines current research trends, and presents designs and processes that focus on the clinical application of research findings. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 6017 - Concept Development in Nursing Science (3 credits) Prerequisites: NRSE 6100 or permission of the instructor. Evaluate selected concepts in nursing and related disciplines. Emphasis is on critical analysis and evaluation of concepts related to a phenomenon of interest, including the current theoretical and empirical state of the concept and direction for future development and use in nursing science. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 6018 - Integrative Application of Advanced Practice Skills (3 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. Focuses on development of advanced practice skills and their integration in the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic clinical problems in acute care settings. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 6019 - Collaborative Approaches to Practice (3 credits) Prerequisites: Admission to the doctoral program. This course is designed to help the student understand the collaborative process, to develop skills in analyzing the politics of collaboration, and to evaluate related theoretical frameworks in order to provide leadership in the development of collaborative relationships. (summer) Notes: Enrollment is restricted to the College of Nursing students. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 6020 - Advanced Data Analysis (4 credits) This course examines the various methods of data evaluation available to nurse researchers. Assumptions, theoretical implications, and scientific perspectives which serve as the basis for data analysis in nursing research will be explored. When Offered: Spring. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 6030 - Quantitative Methods in Nursing Research (3 credits) Students in this course will complete in-depth comparisons of published quantitative nursing research, including examining philosophical perspectives, study design, instrumentation, sampling, and data analysis. Pragmatic considerations in implementing clinical nursing research will be analyzed culminating in development of a research proposal which will address a nursing research question using quantitative methodology. When Offered: Spring. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 6035 - Advanced Quantitative Design and Data Analysis in Nursing Research (3 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. Data analysis, interpretation, dissemination of experimental and quasi-experimental designs in nursing research. Course content may also include instrument development, theoretical model testing, and design appropriateness for specific quantitative research questions and/or hypotheses. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 6040 - Qualitative Methods in Nursing Research (3 credits) Prerequisites: NRSE 6100 . Students in this course will complete in-depth comparisons of published qualitative nursing research, including examining philosophical perspectives, study design, instrumentation, sampling and data analysis. Pragmatic considerations in implementing clinical nursing research will be analyzed culminating in development of a research proposal which will address a nursing research question using a qualitative methodology. When Offered: Fall. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 6045 - Advanced Qualitative Data Analysis in Nursing Research (3 credits) Prerequisites: NRSE 6040 , permission of instructor. Examines the methods of data generation, analysis and advanced evaluation of qualitative approaches available to researchers. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 6050 - Quality/Translation (3 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. Provides DNP students with theoretical and applied knowledge in the translation of nursing science into practice in order to improve the outcomes, quality, efficiency, and cost effectiveness of care. Notes: Enrollment is restricted to the College of Nursing students. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 6100 - Philosophy of Nursing Science (3 credits) Prerequisites: Admission to the Ph.D. program. This course clarifies traditional and contemporary philosophic approaches to scientific knowledge development and illuminates interrelationships among philosophies of science, theory, scientific methods, practice, and nursing. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 6101 - Measurement in Nursing Research (3 credits) Prerequisites: NRSE 6015 , NRSE 6120 , and NRSE 6130 . Corequisites: NRSE 6000 . Prepares nurse scientists to become proficient in selecting and evaluating theory-based and concept-driven instruments and to provide a beginning understanding of instrument development. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 6110 - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Bioethical Issues (3 credits) This course examines the various methods of data evaluation available to nurse researchers. Assumptions, theoretical implications, and scientific perspectives which serve as the basis for data analysis in nursing research will be explored. When Offered: Spring. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 6120 - Statistical Methods for Nursing Research I (3 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor. Introduction to data collection, entry, management, and cleaning. Exploration of levels and types of quantitative variables. Introduction to parametric and non-parametric statistical tests for comparison of two independent conditions, two related conditions, several independent groups, several related groups, and determining relationships between two or more variables. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 6122 - Scholarly Analysis and Synthesis of Research Literature (3 credits) Prepares graduate students to conduct a synthesis of research that can be used for the health sciences. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 6130 - Statistical Methods for Nursing Research II (3 credits) Prerequisites: NRSE 6120 . Statistical analysis for nursing research that builds on NRSE 6120 and focuses on bivariate and multiple regression, analysis of covariance, multivariate analysis of variance, discriminant analysis, logistic regression, factor analysis and reliability and dimensionality of scales. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 6160 - Interprofessional Approaches to Bioethical Issues (3 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor. An examination of the theoretical foundations of bioethics and the interface of social determinants, ethics law and research, with analysis of ethical issues to promote bioethical decision making within an interprofessional context. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 6210 - Development of DNP Practice in Women’s Health (3 credits) Role transition and practice development in both the independent and collaborative practice setting. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 6211 - Advanced Nursing Care of the Vulnerable Woman (3 credits) Identification of vulnerability and incorporation of best practices in women’s health to meet the special needs of vulnerable women. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 6212 - Advanced Interventions for Women’s Health (3 credits) Development of advanced practice skills and their integration in the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic clinical problems in women’s health. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 6213 - Integrative Approaches to Women’s Health (3 credits) Integration of complementary and holistic care in women’s health across the lifespan. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 6300 - Grant Writing in Nursing Research (2 credits) Prerequisites: NRSE 6000 , NRSE 6100 . An introduction to conceptualization of a research project and preparing a grant proposal with a particular focus on the National Institutes of Health, particularly the National Institute of Nursing Research and Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 6307 - Essentials of Nursing Education: Macro (3 credits) Provides the conceptual foundation for the practice of nursing education at various levels and across settings. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 6308 - Essentials of Nursing Education: Micro (3 credits) Prerequisites: NRSE 6307 . Provides opportunity for the practice of nursing education at various levels and settings. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 6310 - Pediatric Health Care Delivery Systems (3 credits) This course focuses on the role of the advanced practice pediatric nurse in the larger context of pediatric health care by examining models of service delivered regionally, nationally, and internationally. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 6311 - Advanced Family System Assessment and Evaluation (3 credits) This course focuses on child health in the context of the family system. Building on knowledge of family system theory, the role of the advanced practice pediatric nurse in family health promotion is explored. Advanced family assessment skills are utilized to identify family system issues as barriers to optimal child health. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 6312 - Epidemiology of At-Risk Families: Urban, Rural, and Underserved Populations (3 credits) The principles of epidemiology for urban, rural, and underserved families and subsequent impact on child health are explored. Analysis of child health disparity in the context of the at-risk population is examined. The role of the advanced practice pediatric nurse is explored in relation to addressing barriers to equitable quality child healthcare. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 6313 - Leadership and Collaborative Approaches for Improving Pediatric Health Outcomes (3 credits) Examines leadership theory and development of the advanced practice pediatric nurse in relation to planning, management, and delivery of child healthcare to improve pediatric health outcomes. Interprofessional collaborative approaches in management of children with complex healthcare delivery needs are emphasized. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 6314 - Pediatric Palliative Care (3 credits) Examines end-of-life care for pediatric patients from multiple perspectives. Concepts of pain management, bioethical considerations, and models of care are explored. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 6315 - Genetic Influences on Child and Family Health (3 credits) Principles of genetics and genomics will be applied to the context of child and family health. Genetic screening tools are examined for reliability and validity. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 6316 - Provision of School-based Health Care (3 credits) Variables influencing provision of school-based health care by the advanced practice nurse will be explored. Assessment and evaluation of a school system for feasibility of school health services provisions is completed. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 6400 - Improving Mental Health Outcomes in Primary Care (3 credits) Prerequisites: Admission to the Graduate Nursing Program. This course provides advanced practice nurses with the necessary knowledge base to provide care for adults and their families experiencing mental health problems encountered in the primary care setting. Notes: Enrollment is restricted to the College of Nursing students. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 6412 - Clinical Prevention in Mental Health Services (3 credits) Focuses on theoretical foundations in mental health promotion, mental illness prevention and maintenance of function across the health-illness continuum with the individual, family, and community. Notes: MSN Nursing Education students should take NRSE 5009 as a prerequisite and NRSE 5115 as a corequisite to this course. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes
	NRSE 6413 - Advanced Communication for Improving Mental Health Outcomes (3 credits) This course focuses on the theory, techniques, and application of communication skills for advanced communication skills of groups to improve mental health outcomes. Notes: Enrollment is restricted to the College of Nursing students. View the Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2023 Schedule of Classes

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Course Descriptions

NRSE 5302 - Pediatric Pharmacotherapeutics

NRSE 5303 - Psychopharmacology

NRSE 5304 - Health Promotion of the Growing Child

NRSE 5305 - Pediatric Primary Care I: Well Child

NRSE 5306 - Pediatric Primary Care II: Episodic and Minor Acute Illness

NRSE 5307 - Pediatric Primary Care III: Chronic Illness, Disability, and Complex Conditions

NRSE 5308 - Contemporary Issues in School-Age and Adolescent Health Care

NRSE 5309 - Pediatric Behavioral and Mental Health Issues

NRSE 5310 - The Abused or Neglected Child

NRSE 5311 - Advanced Practice Nursing: Pediatric Primary Care Practicum I

NRSE 5312 - Advanced Practice Nursing: Pediatric Primary Care Practicum II

NRSE 5313 - Advanced Practice Nursing: Pediatric Primary Care Practicum III

NRSE 5320 - Human Genetics and Genomics Essentials

NRSE 5322 - Pharmacogenetics and Pharmacogenomics

NRSE 5324 - Advanced Human Genetics and Genomics

NRSE 5326 - Seminar and Practicum in Human Genetics and Genomics

NRSE 5404 - Advanced Family Psychiatric Nursing Care I

NRSE 5405 - Advanced Family Psychiatric Nursing Care Practicum I

NRSE 5408 - Advanced Family Psychiatric Nursing Care II

NRSE 5409 - Advanced Family Psychiatric Nursing Care Practicum II

NRSE 5410 - Interpersonal Treatment Modalities for Advanced Practice Nurse

NRSE 5411 - Interpersonal Treatment Modalities Practicum

NRSE 5500 - Executive Leadership Practicum

NRSE 5501 - Leadership in Nursing Administration

NRSE 5502 - Executive Leadership Practicum I

NRSE 5503 - Executive Leadership Practicum II

NRSE 5504 - Executive Leadership Practicum III

NRSE 5510 - Organizational Theory and Nursing Administration

NRSE 5520 - Fiscal Management in Nursing Administration

NRSE 5530 - Health Care Organizations and Law

NRSE 5550 - Human Resource Management in Health Organizations

NRSE 5560 - Nursing Administration Practicum I

NRSE 5570 - Nursing Administration Practicum II

NRSE 5580 - Project Management for Nurse Leaders

NRSE 5590 - Strategic Planning for Health Care Organizations

NRSE 5603 - Acute Care and Pharmacotherapeutics

NRSE 5604 - Advanced Pathophysiology and Clinical Reasoning for Acute Disease Management I

NRSE 5605 - Advanced Pathophysiology and Clinical Reasoning for Acute Disease Management Practicum I

NRSE 5608 - Advanced Pathophysiology and Clinical Reasoning for Acute Disease Management II

NRSE 5609 - Advanced Pathophysiology and Clinical Reasoning for Acute Disease Management Practicum II

NRSE 5610 - Diagnostic Interpretation and Therapeutic Modalities

NRSE 5611 - Diagnostic Interpretation and Therapeutic Modalities Practicum

NRSE 5671 - Forensic Nursing Foundations

NRSE 5672 - Intentional Violence and Injury

NRSE 5673 - Forensic Evidence

NRSE 5674 - Forensic Nursing, Law and Systems

NRSE 5701 - Pharmacology for Women’s Health

NRSE 5702 - Women’s Health for Advanced Practice 1: GYN

NRSE 5703 - Women’s Health for Advanced Practice I: GYN Practicum

NRSE 5704 - Advanced Nursing Care of the Older Woman

NRSE 5705 - Women’s Health for Advanced Practice II: OB

NRSE 5706 - Women’s Health for Advanced Practice II Practicum

NRSE 5707 - Issues in Reproductive Health

NRSE 5708 - Complex Issues in Women’s Health

NRSE 5709 - Women’s Health for Advanced Practice III Practicum

NRSE 5710 - Primary Care in Women’s Health

NRSE 5900 - Independent Study

NRSE 5950 - Internship in Advanced Nursing Practice

NRSE 5957 - Special Topics in Nursing

NRSE 6000 - Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Science

NRSE 6002 - Health Policy Leadership

NRSE 6004 - Advanced Quality Management

NRSE 6010 - Concept Development in Nursing Practice I

NRSE 6012 - Concept Development in Nursing Practice II

NRSE 6014 - Measurement of Clinical Outcomes

NRSE 6015 - Advanced Wound Care

NRSE 6016 - Advanced Concepts in Pathophysiology

NRSE 6017 - Concept Development in Nursing Science

NRSE 6018 - Integrative Application of Advanced Practice Skills

NRSE 6019 - Collaborative Approaches to Practice

NRSE 6020 - Advanced Data Analysis

NRSE 6030 - Quantitative Methods in Nursing Research

NRSE 6035 - Advanced Quantitative Design and Data Analysis in Nursing Research

NRSE 6040 - Qualitative Methods in Nursing Research

NRSE 6045 - Advanced Qualitative Data Analysis in Nursing Research

NRSE 6050 - Quality/Translation

NRSE 6100 - Philosophy of Nursing Science

NRSE 6101 - Measurement in Nursing Research

NRSE 6110 - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Bioethical Issues