NSG

Subject

NSG

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Subject

NSG

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

This course builds upon learners’ foundational knowledge and skills, focusing on the role of the baccalaureate-prepared nurse. It explores the scope and standards for professional nursing practice, transitional models, and nursing theories. Additionally, the course examines key factors influencing nursing practice, including emotional intelligence and ethical comportment. Emphasis is placed on the development of professional identity, nursing philosophy, and ongoing professional development. The course also fosters essential interprofessional communication and collaboration skills necessary for effective practice in diverse healthcare settings.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

This course builds upon learners’ foundational knowledge and skills, focusing on the role of the baccalaureate-prepared nurse. It explores the scope and standards for professional nursing practice, transitional models, and nursing theories. Additionally, the course examines key factors influencing nursing practice, including emotional intelligence and ethical comportment. Emphasis is placed on the development of professional identity, nursing philosophy, and ongoing professional development. The course also fosters essential interprofessional communication and collaboration skills necessary for effective practice in diverse healthcare settings.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Quarter 6

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

36

Credits (max)

36

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Quarter 6

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

36

Credits (max)

36

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

24

Credits (max)

24

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

24

Credits (max)

24

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Subject

NSG

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Subject

NSG

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

In this course, learners will be provided with an overview of healthcare informatics. An emphasis will be placed on integration of nursing, technology, and information science for the support of professional nursing practice. Legal and ethical considerations will be addressed.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

In this course, learners will be provided with an overview of healthcare informatics. An emphasis will be placed on integration of nursing, technology, and information science for the support of professional nursing practice. Legal and ethical considerations will be addressed.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Quarter 2

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

24

Credits (max)

24

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

24

Credits (max)

24

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

2 quarter credit hours This course focuses on therapeutic interpersonal communication as a foundation for nursing practice. Emphasis is on dynamic relationships between human behavior, health, illness, and the impact of interpersonal relationship skills to effect positive changes. CATALOG| Volume 83, July – December 2026 169

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

24

Credits (max)

24

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

COM 2105; NSG 3000

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

24

Credits (max)

24

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

In this course, learners explore the theoretical foundations and principles of health promotion and disease prevention across the lifespan for individuals, families, and populations. The importance of communication and interprofessional collaboration to enhance health promotion and patient learning are discussed. Protective and predictive factors that influence health, including lifestyle behaviors and genetics, are examined in the context of health promotion for diverse populations.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

In this course, learners explore the theoretical foundations and principles of health promotion and disease prevention across the lifespan for individuals, families, and populations. The importance of communication and interprofessional collaboration to enhance health promotion and patient learning are discussed. Protective and predictive factors that influence health, including lifestyle behaviors and genetics, are examined in the context of health promotion for diverse populations.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 3055

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

48

Credits (max)

48

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

48

Credits (max)

48

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

9 quarter credit hours This course focuses on the delivery of evidence-based care of adult patients experiencing common and less complex health problems, chronic healthcare conditions, and the effects of aging in relationship to these problems. Emphasis is placed on advancing the use of clinical judgment to establish priorities related to health promotion, disease prevention, reduction of risk potential and improving patients’ health adaptation.

Subject

NSG

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 3130; NSG 3160; NSG 3180

Corequisite

NSG 3280

9 quarter credit hours This course focuses on the delivery of evidence-based care of adult patients experiencing common and less complex health problems, chronic healthcare conditions, and the effects of aging in relationship to these problems. Emphasis is placed on advancing the use of clinical judgment to establish priorities related to health promotion, disease prevention, reduction of risk potential and improving patients’ health adaptation.

Subject

NSG

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 3130; NSG 3160; NSG 3180

Corequisite

NSG 3280

Curriculum plan continued on next page. Galen College of Nursing | Louisville Campus STUDENT CATAL quarters in length; however, students with transfer credit may be Direct Planned Total Lab Clinical Care Simulation Quarter Clinical Credits Clinical contact hours are comprised of direct care and simulation contact hours. Total contact hours appear in parentheses. 4 (48) 4 (48) 4 (48) 15 (192) 4 (48) 4 (48) 4 (48) 13 (168) 4 (48) 4 (48) 4 (48) 12 (144) 4 (48) 4 (48) 4 (48) 12 (144) 4 (48) 4 (48) 3 (72) 6 (108) 14 (204) 2 (72) 60 12 4 (96) 2 (48) 4 (72) 4 (48) 14 (240) 1 (24) 4 (144) 117 27 9 (216) 3 (36) 12 (252) OG| Volume 83, July – December 2026 134

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

24

Credits (max)

24

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Curriculum plan continued on next page. Galen College of Nursing | Louisville Campus STUDENT CATAL quarters in length; however, students with transfer credit may be Direct Planned Total Lab Clinical Care Simulation Quarter Clinical Credits Clinical contact hours are comprised of direct care and simulation contact hours. Total contact hours appear in parentheses. 4 (48) 4 (48) 4 (48) 15 (192) 4 (48) 4 (48) 4 (48) 13 (168) 4 (48) 4 (48) 4 (48) 12 (144) 4 (48) 4 (48) 4 (48) 12 (144) 4 (48) 4 (48) 3 (72) 6 (108) 14 (204) 2 (72) 60 12 4 (96) 2 (48) 4 (72) 4 (48) 14 (240) 1 (24) 4 (144) 117 27 9 (216) 3 (36) 12 (252) OG| Volume 83, July – December 2026 134

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

24

Credits (max)

24

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

In this course, learners will apply concepts, principles, and responses related to pathophysiological processes of disease as they affect patients across the lifespan and healthcare continuum. Case studies will be used throughout the course to correlate the risk factors, causes, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, ethics, and diagnostic tests on disease progression, treatment, health promotion, and disease prevention across the lifespan. Learners will apply best practices and clinical judgement to develop evidence-based nursing plans of care for management of acute and chronic diseases across the lifespan and healthcare continuum.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

In this course, learners will apply concepts, principles, and responses related to pathophysiological processes of disease as they affect patients across the lifespan and healthcare continuum. Case studies will be used throughout the course to correlate the risk factors, causes, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, ethics, and diagnostic tests on disease progression, treatment, health promotion, and disease prevention across the lifespan. Learners will apply best practices and clinical judgement to develop evidence-based nursing plans of care for management of acute and chronic diseases across the lifespan and healthcare continuum.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

4 quarter credit hours In this course, learners examine implications of healthcare policy and finance and their implications for nursing and healthcare practices. Special emphasis is placed on the fiscal and regulatory components of policies that shape responses to organizational, local, national, and global issues of equity, access, affordability, and social justice in healthcare. Learners will engage in the decision and policy-making processes through advocacy for improved patient outcomes.

Subject

NSG

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 3000

4 quarter credit hours In this course, learners examine implications of healthcare policy and finance and their implications for nursing and healthcare practices. Special emphasis is placed on the fiscal and regulatory components of policies that shape responses to organizational, local, national, and global issues of equity, access, affordability, and social justice in healthcare. Learners will engage in the decision and policy-making processes through advocacy for improved patient outcomes.

Subject

NSG

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 3000

5 quarter credit hours NSG 3280 and either NSG 3130 or NSG 3135 This course focuses on the holistic care of patients’ mental health across the lifespan. Emphasis is on providing culturally competent, interprofessional care for patients who have psychopathology and comorbidities in a variety of settings.

Subject

NSG

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

PSY 2305; NSG 3160; NSG 3250;

5 quarter credit hours NSG 3280 and either NSG 3130 or NSG 3135 This course focuses on the holistic care of patients’ mental health across the lifespan. Emphasis is on providing culturally competent, interprofessional care for patients who have psychopathology and comorbidities in a variety of settings.

Subject

NSG

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

PSY 2305; NSG 3160; NSG 3250;

5 quarter credit hours This course provides an overview of community and public health nursing practice. An emphasis is placed on the use of evidence-based approaches to guide community health promotion, disease prevention, population-focused interventions, and the health of vulnerable populations across the lifespan. The use of clinical judgment related to disaster, mass casualty, and emergency situations are examined.

Subject

NSG

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 3250; NSG 3280

5 quarter credit hours This course provides an overview of community and public health nursing practice. An emphasis is placed on the use of evidence-based approaches to guide community health promotion, disease prevention, population-focused interventions, and the health of vulnerable populations across the lifespan. The use of clinical judgment related to disaster, mass casualty, and emergency situations are examined.

Subject

NSG

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 3250; NSG 3280

This course focuses on the holistic care of patients experiencing multi-system oncological health problems. Emphasis is placed on optimizing patient outcomes and nursing responsibilities as an interprofessional team member. This course was created as a collaboration between Galen College of Nursing and Sarah Cannon, the Cancer Institute of HCA Healthcare, to provide cutting edge content on oncology nursing care. CATALOG| Volume 83, July – December 2026 170

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

This course focuses on the holistic care of patients experiencing multi-system oncological health problems. Emphasis is placed on optimizing patient outcomes and nursing responsibilities as an interprofessional team member. This course was created as a collaboration between Galen College of Nursing and Sarah Cannon, the Cancer Institute of HCA Healthcare, to provide cutting edge content on oncology nursing care. CATALOG| Volume 83, July – December 2026 170

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 3300

4 quarter credit hours This course focuses on the holistic care of patients experiencing multi-system oncological health problems. Emphasis is placed on optimizing patient outcomes and nursing responsibilities as an interprofessional team member. This course was created as a collaboration between Galen College of Nursing and Sarah Cannon, the Cancer Institute of HCA Healthcare, to provide cutting edge content on oncology nursing care.

Subject

NSG

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 3250; NSG 3280

4 quarter credit hours This course focuses on the holistic care of patients experiencing multi-system oncological health problems. Emphasis is placed on optimizing patient outcomes and nursing responsibilities as an interprofessional team member. This course was created as a collaboration between Galen College of Nursing and Sarah Cannon, the Cancer Institute of HCA Healthcare, to provide cutting edge content on oncology nursing care.

Subject

NSG

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 3250; NSG 3280

5 quarter credit hours This course focuses on holistic nursing care of women and their families during the childbearing years. Emphasis is on the antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum periods, and care of the newborn.

Subject

NSG

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 3250; NSG 3280

Corequisite

NSG 3600

5 quarter credit hours This course focuses on holistic nursing care of women and their families during the childbearing years. Emphasis is on the antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum periods, and care of the newborn.

Subject

NSG

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 3250; NSG 3280

Corequisite

NSG 3600

Subject

NSG

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Subject

NSG

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

5 quarter credit hours This course focuses on the holistic nursing care of children and their families in various settings. An emphasis is placed on providing age appropriate care incorporating principles of growth and development from birth to adolescence. Galen College of Nursing | Louisville Campus STUDENT

Subject

NSG

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 3250; NSG 3280

Corequisite

NSG 3500

5 quarter credit hours This course focuses on the holistic nursing care of children and their families in various settings. An emphasis is placed on providing age appropriate care incorporating principles of growth and development from birth to adolescence. Galen College of Nursing | Louisville Campus STUDENT

Subject

NSG

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 3250; NSG 3280

Corequisite

NSG 3500

9 quarter credit hours This course is a continuation of focus on the delivery of evidence-based care of adult patients experiencing common and less complex health problems, chronic healthcare conditions, and the effects of aging in relationship to these problems. Emphasis is placed on advancing the use of clinical judgment to establish priorities related to health promotion, disease prevention, reduction of risk potential, and improving patients’ health adaptation.

Subject

NSG

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 3250; NSG 3280

Corequisite

NSG 3850

9 quarter credit hours This course is a continuation of focus on the delivery of evidence-based care of adult patients experiencing common and less complex health problems, chronic healthcare conditions, and the effects of aging in relationship to these problems. Emphasis is placed on advancing the use of clinical judgment to establish priorities related to health promotion, disease prevention, reduction of risk potential, and improving patients’ health adaptation.

Subject

NSG

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 3250; NSG 3280

Corequisite

NSG 3850

9 quarter credit hours This course is a continuation of focus on the delivery of evidence-based care of adult patients experiencing common and less complex health problems, chronic healthcare conditions, and the effects of aging in relationship to these problems. Emphasis is placed on advancing the use of clinical judgment to establish priorities related to health promotion, disease prevention, reduction of risk potential, and improving patients’ health adaptation.

Subject

NSG

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 3251; NSG 3280

Corequisite

NSG 3850

9 quarter credit hours This course is a continuation of focus on the delivery of evidence-based care of adult patients experiencing common and less complex health problems, chronic healthcare conditions, and the effects of aging in relationship to these problems. Emphasis is placed on advancing the use of clinical judgment to establish priorities related to health promotion, disease prevention, reduction of risk potential, and improving patients’ health adaptation.

Subject

NSG

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 3251; NSG 3280

Corequisite

NSG 3850

3 quarter credit hours This course is the second of two courses that focus on the study of pathophysiology. Emphasis is placed on integration and application of pathophysiological concepts using a holistic, patient-centered approach. Simple to complex concepts of disease progression using the most current evidence and clinical reasoning are examined.

Subject

NSG

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 3250; NSG 3280

Corequisite

NSG 3800

3 quarter credit hours This course is the second of two courses that focus on the study of pathophysiology. Emphasis is placed on integration and application of pathophysiological concepts using a holistic, patient-centered approach. Simple to complex concepts of disease progression using the most current evidence and clinical reasoning are examined.

Subject

NSG

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 3250; NSG 3280

Corequisite

NSG 3800

In this course, learners identify, critique, apply, and evaluate evidence to inform clinical decision making, support organizational practices and improve patient outcomes. Learners will develop the skills needed to implement evidence in nursing practice and healthcare systems.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

In this course, learners identify, critique, apply, and evaluate evidence to inform clinical decision making, support organizational practices and improve patient outcomes. Learners will develop the skills needed to implement evidence in nursing practice and healthcare systems.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 3055; NSG 3155; NSG 3205; STA 2010

8 quarter credit hours NSG 3800; NSG 3850 This course focuses on the holistic care of adult patients experiencing complex, multi-system health problems. Emphasis is placed on nursing responsibilities as an interprofessional team member and optimizing patient outcomes. CATALOG| Volume 83, July – December 2026 171

Subject

NSG

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 3450; NSG 3500; NSG 3600;

Corequisite

NSG 3480

8 quarter credit hours NSG 3800; NSG 3850 This course focuses on the holistic care of adult patients experiencing complex, multi-system health problems. Emphasis is placed on nursing responsibilities as an interprofessional team member and optimizing patient outcomes. CATALOG| Volume 83, July – December 2026 171

Subject

NSG

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 3450; NSG 3500; NSG 3600;

Corequisite

NSG 3480

In this course, learners examine implications of healthcare policy and finance and their implications for nursing and healthcare practices. Special emphasis is placed on the fiscal and regulatory components of policies that shape responses to organizational, local, national, and global issues of equity, access, affordability, and social justice in healthcare. Learners will engage in the decision and policy-making processes through advocacy for improved patient outcomes.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

In this course, learners examine implications of healthcare policy and finance and their implications for nursing and healthcare practices. Special emphasis is placed on the fiscal and regulatory components of policies that shape responses to organizational, local, national, and global issues of equity, access, affordability, and social justice in healthcare. Learners will engage in the decision and policy-making processes through advocacy for improved patient outcomes.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 3055; NSG 3150; NSG 3205

Population health spans the healthcare delivery continuum from public health prevention to population disease management and involves effective collaborations and partnerships for the improvement of equitable population health outcomes. In this course, learners will explore the nursing concepts and competencies needed to assess, analyze, and respond to population health trends and issues from global and multicultural perspectives.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 3055; NSG 3205

Population health spans the healthcare delivery continuum from public health prevention to population disease management and involves effective collaborations and partnerships for the improvement of equitable population health outcomes. In this course, learners will explore the nursing concepts and competencies needed to assess, analyze, and respond to population health trends and issues from global and multicultural perspectives.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 3055; NSG 3205

NSG 4000 In this course, learners explore principles of leadership and management required to function in today’s complex and diverse healthcare environment. Learners will explore legal and ethical considerations facing nurse leaders, as well as different organizational structures and the influence of structure on organizational culture and workforce engagement. The role of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging will be explored, along with cultural considerations surrounding leading members of interprofessional teams. Additionally, learners will examine the role of nursing leaders and managers in the context of initiating and managing change in various healthcare settings.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 3055; NSG 3155; NSG 3205; NSG 3300;

NSG 4000 In this course, learners explore principles of leadership and management required to function in today’s complex and diverse healthcare environment. Learners will explore legal and ethical considerations facing nurse leaders, as well as different organizational structures and the influence of structure on organizational culture and workforce engagement. The role of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging will be explored, along with cultural considerations surrounding leading members of interprofessional teams. Additionally, learners will examine the role of nursing leaders and managers in the context of initiating and managing change in various healthcare settings.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 3055; NSG 3155; NSG 3205; NSG 3300;

4 quarter credit hours In this course, the learners acquire the knowledge needed to provide culturally competent nursing care. Core content includes exploration of the culturally specific health care practices, special organization, communication preferences, and predominant health disparities. Foundational knowledge regarding transcultural theories is presented along with a brief introduction to alternative complementary medicine, and religious practices.

Subject

NSG

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 3000

4 quarter credit hours In this course, the learners acquire the knowledge needed to provide culturally competent nursing care. Core content includes exploration of the culturally specific health care practices, special organization, communication preferences, and predominant health disparities. Foundational knowledge regarding transcultural theories is presented along with a brief introduction to alternative complementary medicine, and religious practices.

Subject

NSG

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 3000

This course explores foundational elements for providing culturally sensitive nursing care. Students will examine their own cultural backgrounds, personal biases, and health beliefs to enhance their practice and foster cultural humility. Self- reflective and evidence-based learning activities will facilitate integration of cultural assessment and communication considerations to ensure respectful and effective interactions, while advocating for patients within local communities and abroad. Galen College of Nursing | Louisville Campus STUDENT

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

This course explores foundational elements for providing culturally sensitive nursing care. Students will examine their own cultural backgrounds, personal biases, and health beliefs to enhance their practice and foster cultural humility. Self- reflective and evidence-based learning activities will facilitate integration of cultural assessment and communication considerations to ensure respectful and effective interactions, while advocating for patients within local communities and abroad. Galen College of Nursing | Louisville Campus STUDENT

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 3055; NSG 3205; NSG 3300

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Quarter 12

Subject

NSG

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Quarter 12

Subject

NSG

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

4 quarter credit hours co-requisite NSG 4800 This course focuses on the application of leadership concepts, skills, and decision making in the provision of high quality nursing care, coordination, supervision, and resource management in a variety of settings. Emphasis is placed on patient safety and quality improvement efforts, interprofessional collaboration, and the transition to the role of a professional nurse.

Subject

NSG

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

All coursework inclusive of electives except

4 quarter credit hours co-requisite NSG 4800 This course focuses on the application of leadership concepts, skills, and decision making in the provision of high quality nursing care, coordination, supervision, and resource management in a variety of settings. Emphasis is placed on patient safety and quality improvement efforts, interprofessional collaboration, and the transition to the role of a professional nurse.

Subject

NSG

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

All coursework inclusive of electives except

8 quarter credit hours co-requisite NSG 4700 This course focuses on the application and synthesis of previously learned leadership and management strategies, theoretical nursing concepts, and clinical reasoning and judgment. Learners will integrate principles of advocacy, collaboration, coordination and evidence-based care to meet the needs of patients in a variety of healthcare settings. CATALOG| Volume 83, July – December 2026 172

Subject

NSG

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

All coursework inclusive of electives except

8 quarter credit hours co-requisite NSG 4700 This course focuses on the application and synthesis of previously learned leadership and management strategies, theoretical nursing concepts, and clinical reasoning and judgment. Learners will integrate principles of advocacy, collaboration, coordination and evidence-based care to meet the needs of patients in a variety of healthcare settings. CATALOG| Volume 83, July – December 2026 172

Subject

NSG

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

All coursework inclusive of electives except

In this culminating capstone course, learners integrate knowledge from previous courses to design and implement a quality improvement project in an appropriate setting. The learner will demonstrate achievement of program outcomes and engage in self-evaluation through academic and growth reflections.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 3055; NSG 4000; NSG 4150, NSG 4225

In this culminating capstone course, learners integrate knowledge from previous courses to design and implement a quality improvement project in an appropriate setting. The learner will demonstrate achievement of program outcomes and engage in self-evaluation through academic and growth reflections.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 3055; NSG 4000; NSG 4150, NSG 4225

Semester 1, Session 2

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Semester 1, Session 2

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

In this course, students explore the concept of scholarship and characteristics of advanced practice nurses as scholars and are challenged to consider the relevance of these insights to their future advanced practice role. Students promote evidence-based practice by identifying clinical questions and seeking out research and other forms of evidence. Learners engage in scholarly inquiry, including critiquing research studies, identifying gaps in evidence and formulating clinical questions to address those gaps.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 5000; NSG 5200

In this course, students explore the concept of scholarship and characteristics of advanced practice nurses as scholars and are challenged to consider the relevance of these insights to their future advanced practice role. Students promote evidence-based practice by identifying clinical questions and seeking out research and other forms of evidence. Learners engage in scholarly inquiry, including critiquing research studies, identifying gaps in evidence and formulating clinical questions to address those gaps.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 5000; NSG 5200

Semester 2, Session 2

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Semester 2, Session 2

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

This course lays a foundation that helps learners appreciate the complexity of leadership, including ways in which internal and external factors impact implementation of that role. Learners are challenged to reflect on their own leadership abilities, propose strategies to promote change in complex systems, and evolve as an effective leader in the profession.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 5000

This course lays a foundation that helps learners appreciate the complexity of leadership, including ways in which internal and external factors impact implementation of that role. Learners are challenged to reflect on their own leadership abilities, propose strategies to promote change in complex systems, and evolve as an effective leader in the profession.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 5000

Physiology/Pathophysiology, and Pharmacology Semester 3, Session 2

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Physiology/Pathophysiology, and Pharmacology Semester 3, Session 2

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Physiology/Pathophysiology, and Pharmacology Semester 4, Session 1

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Physiology/Pathophysiology, and Pharmacology Semester 4, Session 1

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

This course provides a foundation related to educational theories and research that serves to guide evolving educators in the development of strategies that facilitate learning and enhance their learners’ identity formation as nurses. Learners in this course explore a variety of teaching strategies and educational technologies to facilitate learning in classroom, laboratory, clinical, and online environments. An emphasis is placed on creating and managing learning environments that are safe, inclusive, student-centered, empowering, and trusting. CATALOG| Volume 83, July – December 2026 173

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 5100

This course provides a foundation related to educational theories and research that serves to guide evolving educators in the development of strategies that facilitate learning and enhance their learners’ identity formation as nurses. Learners in this course explore a variety of teaching strategies and educational technologies to facilitate learning in classroom, laboratory, clinical, and online environments. An emphasis is placed on creating and managing learning environments that are safe, inclusive, student-centered, empowering, and trusting. CATALOG| Volume 83, July – December 2026 173

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 5100

Semester 3, Session 2

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Semester 3, Session 2

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

This course prepares learners to design and use a variety of methods to assess and evaluate student learning. Learners apply current principles of assessment and evaluation to create and/or implement various methods that align with stated learning outcomes for different educational settings. Learners also explore strategies that promote constructive performance feedback designed to enhance learning.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 6000

This course prepares learners to design and use a variety of methods to assess and evaluate student learning. Learners apply current principles of assessment and evaluation to create and/or implement various methods that align with stated learning outcomes for different educational settings. Learners also explore strategies that promote constructive performance feedback designed to enhance learning.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 6000

Semester 5, Session 2

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Semester 5, Session 2

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

This course examines the interdependence of ethical and policy issues that affect healthcare organizations and nursing practice. The impact of state and federal healthcare legislation and regulation is analyzed. Ethical practice responsibilities, advocacy, and the leader’s role in the development and implementation of healthcare policies are critically reviewed and discussed.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 5100

This course examines the interdependence of ethical and policy issues that affect healthcare organizations and nursing practice. The impact of state and federal healthcare legislation and regulation is analyzed. Ethical practice responsibilities, advocacy, and the leader’s role in the development and implementation of healthcare policies are critically reviewed and discussed.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 5100

Semester 6, Session 1

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Semester 6, Session 1

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Semester 4, Session 2

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Semester 4, Session 2

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Semester 5, Session 1

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Semester 5, Session 1

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

The first of this two-course sequence provides students with the opportunity to apply knowledge gained in previous courses related to the facilitation, assessment, and evaluation of learning; curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation; and the nurse educator role. Students identify and work with their preceptor at the practicum site as they begin to participate in various components of the nurse educator role including the design and development of a scholarly teaching/learning project. Students will also develop a plan for the continuation of the practicum experience in NSG 6410. In this course, students are expected to devote 45 hours to activities at the practicum site in addition to 30 hours in the development of their scholarly project.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

semester credit hour

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 6200

The first of this two-course sequence provides students with the opportunity to apply knowledge gained in previous courses related to the facilitation, assessment, and evaluation of learning; curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation; and the nurse educator role. Students identify and work with their preceptor at the practicum site as they begin to participate in various components of the nurse educator role including the design and development of a scholarly teaching/learning project. Students will also develop a plan for the continuation of the practicum experience in NSG 6410. In this course, students are expected to devote 45 hours to activities at the practicum site in addition to 30 hours in the development of their scholarly project.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

semester credit hour

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 6200

The second of this two-course sequence provides students with the opportunity to apply knowledge gained in previous courses related to the facilitation, assessment, and evaluation of learning; curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation; and the nurse educator role. Students work with their preceptor at the practicum site as they continue to participate in various components of the nurse educator role including the implementation and evaluation of a scholarly teaching/learning project. In this course, students are expected to devote 90 hours to activities at the practicum site in addition to 15 hours in the implementation and evaluation of their scholarly project. CATALOG| Volume 83, July – December 2026 174

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 6400

The second of this two-course sequence provides students with the opportunity to apply knowledge gained in previous courses related to the facilitation, assessment, and evaluation of learning; curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation; and the nurse educator role. Students work with their preceptor at the practicum site as they continue to participate in various components of the nurse educator role including the implementation and evaluation of a scholarly teaching/learning project. In this course, students are expected to devote 90 hours to activities at the practicum site in addition to 15 hours in the implementation and evaluation of their scholarly project. CATALOG| Volume 83, July – December 2026 174

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 6400

This course examines economic theory and the financing of healthcare. The skills required to plan, develop, and monitor capital, operating, and special project budgets are analyzed. An overview of working with productivity systems, staffing, interpreting financial statements, and financial variances is provided. Learners are challenged to analyze the decision- making process required to improve quality and safety while managing finances.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 6220

This course examines economic theory and the financing of healthcare. The skills required to plan, develop, and monitor capital, operating, and special project budgets are analyzed. An overview of working with productivity systems, staffing, interpreting financial statements, and financial variances is provided. Learners are challenged to analyze the decision- making process required to improve quality and safety while managing finances.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 6220

Semester 6, Session 1

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Semester 6, Session 1

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

This is the first of two practicum courses which requires students to apply nursing leadership knowledge in the healthcare setting. In collaboration with faculty and the preceptor, students participate in planned activities designed to increase competence and confidence in their ability to function as a nursing leader based on established goals, special interests, strengths, and areas that require improvement. Students identify and work with an experienced manager/administrator/executive preceptor as they begin to implement various components of the nurse leader role. Students will develop a continuation plan for the practicum experience in NSG 6720 and are expected to devote 90 hours at the practicum placement site. During this course, students apply previously acquired knowledge to an evidence-based healthcare improvement project. The project may take the form of active participation in an ongoing project or the development of a project proposal. Galen College of Nursing | Louisville Campus STUDENT

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 6320; NSG 6420; NSG 6520

This is the first of two practicum courses which requires students to apply nursing leadership knowledge in the healthcare setting. In collaboration with faculty and the preceptor, students participate in planned activities designed to increase competence and confidence in their ability to function as a nursing leader based on established goals, special interests, strengths, and areas that require improvement. Students identify and work with an experienced manager/administrator/executive preceptor as they begin to implement various components of the nurse leader role. Students will develop a continuation plan for the practicum experience in NSG 6720 and are expected to devote 90 hours at the practicum placement site. During this course, students apply previously acquired knowledge to an evidence-based healthcare improvement project. The project may take the form of active participation in an ongoing project or the development of a project proposal. Galen College of Nursing | Louisville Campus STUDENT

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 6320; NSG 6420; NSG 6520

The second of two practicum courses which requires the student to examine and continue the work started in NSG 6700 and continue to expand their knowledge, influence, and role development. As a culminating experience that provides an organizational-based practice setting, the student synthesizes and applies knowledge and skills learned in previous courses and actuates the role of leader. Students will establish an evaluation plan for the project, develop an academic poster about the project, and develop a plan for scholarly dissemination. Students are expected to achieve a cumulative total of 180 hours by the completion of both 6700 & 6720.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 6700

The second of two practicum courses which requires the student to examine and continue the work started in NSG 6700 and continue to expand their knowledge, influence, and role development. As a culminating experience that provides an organizational-based practice setting, the student synthesizes and applies knowledge and skills learned in previous courses and actuates the role of leader. Students will establish an evaluation plan for the project, develop an academic poster about the project, and develop a plan for scholarly dissemination. Students are expected to achieve a cumulative total of 180 hours by the completion of both 6700 & 6720.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 6700

Pre/Co Requisites: Post-Master’s: None BSN-DNP: NSG 5000, NSG 5100, NSG 5200, NSG 5300 This course prepares students for the transition to doctoral studies. Key concepts include demonstrating advanced academic writing, navigating resources, identifying and synthesizing scholarly research, and exploring the competencies of the doctorally-prepared nurse. Must be taken in the first term. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Credit unit

semester credit hour

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Pre/Co Requisites: Post-Master’s: None BSN-DNP: NSG 5000, NSG 5100, NSG 5200, NSG 5300 This course prepares students for the transition to doctoral studies. Key concepts include demonstrating advanced academic writing, navigating resources, identifying and synthesizing scholarly research, and exploring the competencies of the doctorally-prepared nurse. Must be taken in the first term. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Credit unit

semester credit hour

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Semester 1, Session 2

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Semester 1, Session 2

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Semester 2, Session 1

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Semester 2, Session 1

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Pre/Co Requisite: NSG 7000 This course examines global population health with a focus on social determinants of health and leading health equity efforts. Students will analyze epidemiological, biostatistical, and other scientific data to formulate strategies that improve healthcare systems (and population health), specifically addressing health promotion (literacy) and disease prevention efforts.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Pre/Co Requisite: NSG 7000 This course examines global population health with a focus on social determinants of health and leading health equity efforts. Students will analyze epidemiological, biostatistical, and other scientific data to formulate strategies that improve healthcare systems (and population health), specifically addressing health promotion (literacy) and disease prevention efforts.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Semester 3, Session 1

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Semester 3, Session 1

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Pre/Co Requisites: NSG 7020, NSG 7040, NSG 7060, NSG 7080 This course prepares students to examine leadership in healthcare systems, agencies, and organizations. Students will apply leadership and organizational theories to effect change, guide quality improvement initiatives, and manage interprofessional healthcare teams. Key topics include professional communication, tactical negotiation, organizational management, outcomes assessment, interprofessional collaboration, team development and leading change. The course requires students to apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes gained in the course to leadership practice environment(s). Students are expected to devote a minimum of 45 hours at the practicum placement site. Galen College of Nursing | Louisville Campus STUDENT

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Pre/Co Requisites: NSG 7020, NSG 7040, NSG 7060, NSG 7080 This course prepares students to examine leadership in healthcare systems, agencies, and organizations. Students will apply leadership and organizational theories to effect change, guide quality improvement initiatives, and manage interprofessional healthcare teams. Key topics include professional communication, tactical negotiation, organizational management, outcomes assessment, interprofessional collaboration, team development and leading change. The course requires students to apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes gained in the course to leadership practice environment(s). Students are expected to devote a minimum of 45 hours at the practicum placement site. Galen College of Nursing | Louisville Campus STUDENT

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Pre/Co Requisites: NSG 7020, NSG 7040, NSG 7060, NSG 7080 This course explores the roles, responsibilities and leadership styles required of the academic nurse leader. Students will apply leadership and organizational theories within the structure and function of an academic institution. Students will consider the academic and administrative support units, functions, and their oversight. Key topics include professional communication, outcomes assessment, program evaluation, stakeholder engagement, team development and leading change. The course requires students to apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes gained in the course to leadership practice environment(s). Students are expected to devote a minimum of 45 hours at the practicum placement site.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Pre/Co Requisites: NSG 7020, NSG 7040, NSG 7060, NSG 7080 This course explores the roles, responsibilities and leadership styles required of the academic nurse leader. Students will apply leadership and organizational theories within the structure and function of an academic institution. Students will consider the academic and administrative support units, functions, and their oversight. Key topics include professional communication, outcomes assessment, program evaluation, stakeholder engagement, team development and leading change. The course requires students to apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes gained in the course to leadership practice environment(s). Students are expected to devote a minimum of 45 hours at the practicum placement site.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Pre/Co Requisite: NSG 7100 This course provides students the opportunity to examine advanced principles of economics and financial management of healthcare systems, agencies, and organizations. Key topics include finance theory, capital planning and investments, healthcare payer systems, monitoring and influencing the financial health of organizations, analysis of safety and economic drivers, and resource acquisition and allocation. Data analysis principles are emphasized. The course requires students to apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes gained in the course to leadership practice environment(s). Students are expected to devote a minimum of 45 hours at the practicum placement site.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Pre/Co Requisite: NSG 7100 This course provides students the opportunity to examine advanced principles of economics and financial management of healthcare systems, agencies, and organizations. Key topics include finance theory, capital planning and investments, healthcare payer systems, monitoring and influencing the financial health of organizations, analysis of safety and economic drivers, and resource acquisition and allocation. Data analysis principles are emphasized. The course requires students to apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes gained in the course to leadership practice environment(s). Students are expected to devote a minimum of 45 hours at the practicum placement site.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Pre/Co Requisite: NSG 7120 This course prepares students for an advanced understanding of strategic management and operations of nursing institutions of higher education. Key topics include market analysis, finance, operations, and resource management. The course requires students to apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes gained in the course to leadership practice environment(s). Students are expected to devote a minimum of 45 hours at the practicum placement site. CATALOG| Volume 83, July – December 2026 176

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Pre/Co Requisite: NSG 7120 This course prepares students for an advanced understanding of strategic management and operations of nursing institutions of higher education. Key topics include market analysis, finance, operations, and resource management. The course requires students to apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes gained in the course to leadership practice environment(s). Students are expected to devote a minimum of 45 hours at the practicum placement site. CATALOG| Volume 83, July – December 2026 176

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Pre/Co Requisite: NSG 7200 This course prepares students to examine the interrelationships between health care delivery systems and influencing factors. Students consider policy reform through legal, regulatory, ethical, societal, and organizational contexts. Key topics include the impact of political and legislative decision-making on health care delivery. A process for determining appropriate recommendations for change and channels for advocacy that support system-level strategic priorities is explored. The course requires students to apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes gained in the course to leadership practice environment(s). Students are expected to devote a minimum of 45 hours at the practicum placement site.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Pre/Co Requisite: NSG 7200 This course prepares students to examine the interrelationships between health care delivery systems and influencing factors. Students consider policy reform through legal, regulatory, ethical, societal, and organizational contexts. Key topics include the impact of political and legislative decision-making on health care delivery. A process for determining appropriate recommendations for change and channels for advocacy that support system-level strategic priorities is explored. The course requires students to apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes gained in the course to leadership practice environment(s). Students are expected to devote a minimum of 45 hours at the practicum placement site.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

practicum hours) Semester 4, Session 2

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

practicum hours) Semester 4, Session 2

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

This course prepares students to apply relevant data analysis methods for clinical, education, and administrative information system technologies that support healthcare and academic organizations. Students will understand how to systematically transform data into information and knowledge for evidence-based decision-making, transforming practice to improve outcomes, and disseminating findings with a focus on the DNP project. Emerging healthcare information technologies, data credibility, and collection methods that affect patient and student outcomes are explored. The course requires students to apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes gained in the course to leadership practice environment(s). Students are expected to devote a minimum of 45 hours at the practicum placement site. Galen College of Nursing | Louisville Campus STUDEN

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 7020, NSG 7040, NSG 7060, and NSG 7080

This course prepares students to apply relevant data analysis methods for clinical, education, and administrative information system technologies that support healthcare and academic organizations. Students will understand how to systematically transform data into information and knowledge for evidence-based decision-making, transforming practice to improve outcomes, and disseminating findings with a focus on the DNP project. Emerging healthcare information technologies, data credibility, and collection methods that affect patient and student outcomes are explored. The course requires students to apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes gained in the course to leadership practice environment(s). Students are expected to devote a minimum of 45 hours at the practicum placement site. Galen College of Nursing | Louisville Campus STUDEN

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Prerequisite

NSG 7020, NSG 7040, NSG 7060, and NSG 7080

Pre/Co Requisite: NSG 7400 In the first of two (2) sequenced DNP project courses, students collaborate with a preceptor to develop an evidence- based practice or quality improvement project related to an identified practice need. Projects will include literature reviews relevant to the project topic, methodological approaches based on established frameworks, data collection and analysis, interpretation of findings, project implementation, and evaluation. Minimum project hours requirement: 180.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Pre/Co Requisite: NSG 7400 In the first of two (2) sequenced DNP project courses, students collaborate with a preceptor to develop an evidence- based practice or quality improvement project related to an identified practice need. Projects will include literature reviews relevant to the project topic, methodological approaches based on established frameworks, data collection and analysis, interpretation of findings, project implementation, and evaluation. Minimum project hours requirement: 180.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Pre/Co Requisite: NSG 7500 In the second of two (2) sequenced DNP project courses, students continue to collaborate with a preceptor to develop an evidence-based practice or quality improvement project related to an identified practice need. Projects will include literature reviews relevant to the project topic, methodological approaches based on established frameworks, data collection and analysis, interpretation of findings, project implementation, and evaluation. Minimum project hours requirement: 180.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu

Pre/Co Requisite: NSG 7500 In the second of two (2) sequenced DNP project courses, students continue to collaborate with a preceptor to develop an evidence-based practice or quality improvement project related to an identified practice need. Projects will include literature reviews relevant to the project topic, methodological approaches based on established frameworks, data collection and analysis, interpretation of findings, project implementation, and evaluation. Minimum project hours requirement: 180.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

semester credit hours

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

galencollege.edu