84 courses with the subject NU, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
NU 102Professional Issues
This course will focus on the very rudiments of the nursing profession. The student will be introduced to the history, philosophy, processes, and the multiple roles involved in nursing practice. The student will be asked to provide assignments that are introspective and start the foundation on which to assess personal values and understand professional responsibilities in nursing. Discussions will involve current issues related to health care: socioeconomics, environments, politics, and known risk behaviors/modifications (QSEN) in theory before clinical experience. 1 credit (1 theory, 0 clinical)
Nutrition and the nursing role in health promotion and disease prevention for individuals, families and groups throughout the life span are emphasized. Food needs for energy (protein, fat, carbohydrate, vitamins, and minerals) will be considered in relation to maintaining nutritional status in wellness and disease states. Nutritional assessments and patient care interventions related to nutrition will be emphasized. 3 credits (3 theory, 0 clinical)
This required freshman-level theory course concentrates on the promotion of health and prevention of disease with individuals, families, groups, and communities across the adult lifespan. The primary focus of this course is the adult population in community settings. The emphasis is on nursing care that addresses the impact of personal, environmental, behavioral, financial, and cultural influences on health outcomes. Current issues, trends, and research relevant to professional nursing practice roles, ethical issues, and 203
This theory/ clinical course introduces the student to the process of health assessment based on the principles of anatomy and physiology necessary to meet the needs of individuals throughout the lifespan. The fundamentals of direct patient-centered care using the nursing process to guide safe, competent, legal, ethical, and professional nursing practice will be introduced. Students will examine individual and family roles across diverse populations. Students are afforded opportunities in simulation and clinical settings to apply assessment and communication skills while beginning to implement basic nursing care interventions. 4 credits (3 theory, 1 clinical) 223.
COMPLETION OF ALL FIRST-YEAR LEVEL NURSING COURSES and PY-122; COREQUISITES: BIO 207, BIO 227, AND NU
NU 2171/2172 Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Health promotion and disease prevention are emphasized in this theory/clinical course. Students will have opportunities to provide beginning level direct, holistic patient-centered care utilizing the framework of the nursing process to guide safe, competent, and professional nursing practice. This care is directed toward providing health promotion, disease prevention and therapeutic and restorative care to adults. Students will have opportunities to expand upon their knowledge and skills related to therapeutic communication skills and basic nursing care interventions with diverse populations. 4 credits (3 theory, clinical)
COMPLETION OF ALL FIRST-YEAR NURSING AND SUPPORT COURSES, BIO 207, BIO 227, NU 2161/2162, NU 223;
Corequisite
BIO 208 AND NU 224. For 2nd degree students, NU 102 and 110 are prerequisites or corequisites.
NU 223Pharmacology in Nursing I
This is an introduction to nursing pharmacology that integrates the concepts of basic pharmacodynamics. A focus is on medication history taking techniques, routes of administration, and legal regulations. 1 credit (1 theory, 0 clinical)
NURSING MAJORS ONLY, CHM 105; COREQUISITES: BIO 207, BIO 227, AND NU 2161/2162.
NU 224Pharmacology in Nursing II
A presentation of key content areas to conceptualize the important components of nursing pharmacology related to pharmacokinetics, pharmacogenomics, and physiology. The focus is on the major drug groups in terms of indications, mechanisms of action, drug effects, and contraindications. The principles of altered pharmacodynamics relative to age and ethnicity are included. Specific nursing responsibilities related to drug administration are emphasized, including medication calculations. 3 credits (3 theory, 0 clinical) BIO 208, NU 2171/2172
COMPLETION OF ALL FIRST-YEAR NURSING COURSES, BIO 207, BIO 227, NU 2161/2162, AND NU 223; COREQUISITES:
NU 300Health Coach4
This course provides a study of key issues concerning health care and is aimed at developing heightened understanding of, and practical approaches to, supporting patients in the community. Students identify obstacles to effective health care, as well as team-based strategies, for enabling at-risk patients to play more active roles in promoting their health and wellbeing. Students will develop a comprehensive series of bio-psycho-social insights for promoting positive health behaviors, enabling patients to move past their perceived obstacles and boosting overall adherence. This course provides students with the academic foundation and preparation for effectively serving as health coaches in the community.
NU 3161/3162 Nursing Care of Children and Adolescents
This junior-level theory/clinical course focus is on the bio-psycho-social needs of infants, children, and adolescents using a family- centered care approach. The emphasis is on the nurse’s role in health promotion, prevention, therapeutic and restorative care to children and adolescents from diverse cultures in a variety of settings, based on nursing theories and evidence-based data. 4 credits (3 theory, 1 clinical)
COMPLETION OF ALL SOPHOMORE LEVEL NURSING COURSES.
NU 3171/3172 Women’s Health and Neonatal Nursing
This junior-level theory/clinical course focuses on the nursing care needs of women across the lifespan and care of the mother/ neonate dyad in clinical and community settings. Emphasis is placed on patient-centered care of women from adolescence through older adulthood. The impact of pregnancy and childbirth is highlighted. Health promotion of the mother/neonate dyad and the developing family is emphasized. Gynecologic topics and the impact of gender on select disorders are discussed. Safe, competent, and quality nursing care; and political, financial, and regulatory systems that impact the health of women and neonates are examined. 4 credits (3 theory, 1 clinical)
COMPLETION OF ALL SOPHOMORE-LEVEL NURSING COURSES.
NU 3181/3182 Nursing Care of Adults I
This junior-level theory/clinical course is an examination of the professional nursing care of adults experiencing acute and chronic health alterations specific to the cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, and renal systems. Emphasis is placed on the use of the nursing process to prioritize, implement, and evaluate nursing care based on the physiologic, psychosocial, educational, and cultural needs of this population. Additional foci include advocating for individuals to promote positive health outcomes, collaborating with interdisciplinary health professionals, practicing within legal and ethical frameworks, and identifying current health policies that relate to each unit of study. 4 credits (3 theory, 1 clinical)
COMPLETION OF ALL SOPHOMORE LEVEL NURSING COURSES; COREQUISITE: BIO 307.
NU 3191/3192 Nursing Care of Adults II
This junior-level theory/ clinical course is an examination of the professional nursing care of adults experiencing acute and chronic health alterations specific to the gastrointestinal, immunological, endocrine, and musculoskeletal systems. Emphasis is placed on the use of the nursing process to prioritize, implement, and evaluate nursing care based on the physiologic, psychosocial, educational, and cultural needs of this population. Additional foci include advocating for individuals to promote positive health outcomes, collaborating with interdisciplinary health professionals, practicing within legal and ethical frameworks, and identifying current health policies that relate to each unit of study. 4 credits (3 theory, 1 clinical)
COMPLETION OF ALL SOPHOMORE LEVEL NURSING COURSES; COREQUISITE: BIO 308.
NU 320Nursing Research
This course is an introduction to the principles of nursing research. The process of scientific inquiry and an appreciation of the usefulness of the scientific method of problem solving and decision-making in nursing practice are discussed. The application of quantitative and qualitative research processes is explored. The course assists students in becoming intelligent consumers of research. Beginning skills to critique current research related to the delivery of nursing care are presented. 3 credits (3 theory, 0 clinical)
COMPLETION OF ALL SOPHOMORE-LEVEL NURSING COURSES, MAT 115.
NU 400Independent Study
An exploration of an area of study in nursing that is not already offered as a course. Students design the course with the consent of a faculty member. Credits vary
NU 405Nursing Leadership and Management for the RN
This required course focuses on the concepts of nursing leadership and the management skills that are as important to professional nurses as clinical knowledge and skills. Although management theory and process are universal and its principles are used in a variety of organizational settings, this course will focus on the process in nursing administration and the management of health care units, agencies, and workers. 3 credits (3 theory, 0 clinical)
This course synthesizes theory and practical nursing experience into nursing practice that is safe, evidence-based, and reflective of a broad-based liberal arts education. It is the merging of knowledge and experience, evaluation of self, and the ability to provide safe and effective patient-centered care. A capstone project (NU 463 Evidence-Based Practice Capstone) will be incorporated into the practicum experience that focuses on development of an evidence-based practice change proposal arising from/within the practicum setting. Also addressed are the issues that affect current nursing care. This course provides an insightful and evaluative transition to professional 205
NU 412Professional Nursing Concepts and Practice for the RN
This course explores the wide variety of roles for professional nurses in today’s dynamic and evolving healthcare delivery system. Areas of knowledge that professional nurses require in order to be effective in the changing healthcare environment will be addressed. The format of the courses requires the student to be an active participant in the learning process by contributing to discussion of the various topics. 3 credits (3 theory, 0 clinical) PREREQUISITE OR COREQUISITE: NU 413.
This senior course focuses on the development of writing skills to professional levels of competency. This includes the use of APA format and information technology to produce written assignments that meet the professional practice standards of Nursing. A culmination of tools, rubrics, and mechanics will be incorporated throughout this course, emphasizing written communication and information literacy skills that are essential to baccalaureate Nursing education. Use of Learning Management System (LMS) will actively engage students in evidence-based practice and writing activities that include research database searches, discussion boards, blogs, and wiki media. 1 credit (1 theory/0 clinical)
NCLEX Seminar I and NCLEX Seminar 2. 1.5 credits each NU 4181SL/4182 Community Health Nursing This required senior-level nursing course focuses on the health of the community and various community health nursing roles through which the healthcare needs of the individual, family, aggregate and community can be met. Both community-based and community- focused approaches are included. The levels of prevention, health promotion, epidemiological processes, health education, evidence- based practice, fiscal responsibility, and public health issues and practices are discussed, so that the student can apply the nursing process in distributive healthcare settings. 4 credits (3 theory, 1 clinical)
NU 420Legal, Ethical, and Political Issues in Health Care
The focus is on legal, ethical, and political issues in health care. Legal and ethical principles that guide health care practice are discussed. The student explores the means of delivering care that falls within legal, ethical, and culturally competent frameworks. Political forces that influence change in contemporary health care are examined. Global differences and their relationship to American health care practices are explored. 2 credits (2 theory, 0 clinical)
This senior-level theory/clinical course focuses on the professional nursing care and management of adults experiencing acute, complex, multisystem health alterations specific to cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, and renal systems. This course builds on previous knowledge and experiences learned in Nursing Care of Adults I and II. Emphasis is placed on the expansion of both critical thinking and clinical reasoning utilizing the nursing process in the patient-centered care of adults experiencing high-risk and/or complex health problems. The clinical practice component of this course occurs in high-acuity care environments. 5 credits (3 theory, 2 clinical) prerequisites or corequisites.
COMPLETION OF ALL JUNIOR-LEVEL NURSING COURSES. For 2nd degree students, NU 3121/3122 and NU 320 are
NU 422Complex Problems II
This senior-level theory course focuses on the professional nursing care and management of adults experiencing acute, complex, multisystem health alterations specific to gastrointestinal, immunological, hematological, integumentary, musculoskeletal systems, and end-of-life care. This course builds on previous knowledge and experiences learned in Nursing Care of Adults I and II. Emphasis is placed on the expansion of both critical thinking and clinical reasoning utilizing the nursing process. 2 credits (2 theory, 0 clinical)
This required senior level course is designed to assist the bachelor’s degree-prepared nurse to be a consumer of and beginning participant in the nursing research process. It will also introduce the student to the use of information technology in the research process. Emphasis is placed on the development of the decision-making skills required to critically appraise published investigations and to utilize research findings to effect positive changes in the health status of individuals and groups through evidence-based clinical practice. 4 credits (4 theory, 0 clinical)
This capstone project is a culmination of the learning experiences of the student in the RN to BSN Nursing program. This course focuses on the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude framework. The student will develop a written proposal for a quality improvement project derived from evidence-based practice that will enhance clinical outcomes. The proposal focuses on resolution of an issue/problem significant to professional nursing which links daily nursing practice to research. The proposal includes a problem description, resolution, implementation plan, evaluation plan, and dissemination plan. The capstone project proposal will reflect synthesis and integration of course content, informatics, and professional practice. The capstone project is guided by the baccalaureate program student learner. credits (1.75 theory, .25 clinical) 207
NU 405, NU 412, NU 413, NU 430, NU 437; must complete all NU courses prior to taking NU 435
Corequisite
NU 440 & NU 450.
NU 440Advanced Nursing Care for the RN
This required course is designed for the experienced RN. Students will expand their knowledge of human pathophysiology, pharmacotherapy, and physical assessment. Students will apply prior knowledge of health promotion, patient education, informatics, and evidence-based practice. Students take an active role in developing disease-specific health education. Presentation of course content is conducted through the use of various teaching methodologies. 4 credits (4 theory, 0 clinical)
This course will provide students with the opportunity to identify, discuss, and evaluate current issues related to community health nursing and public health practice. Students will utilize the nursing process in assisting individuals and groups, as part of the community, to achieve a mutually agreed upon health-related goal. Instructional methods include lectures, AV presentations, discussion, guest lecture presentations, readings, and implementation of a community health education project. 4 credits, (3 theory, 1 clinical)
This course provides an introduction to the basic principles, terms and concepts of epidemiology. Concepts of risk, risk assessment models, disease distribution in populations, and causality are explored. Measures of disease states and risks (e.g., mortality, morbidity, attributable risk, and relative risk ratio) are presented. Applications of epidemiological data are explored in relation to health promotion and disease prevention. The students will gain an understanding of the interaction of personal, biological, behavioral, genetic, and environmental factors in the development of disease. Concepts include both a description and application of epidemiology. 3 credits (3 theory, 0 clinical)
This capstone project course is a culmination of the learning experiences of the senior student in the baccalaureate Nursing program. The course focuses on the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) Competencies Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes and the Hospital Consumer Assessment Health Care Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) frameworks. The student will develop a written proposal 206
NU 702Diagnosis and Therapeutic Management in Advanced Practice Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing I
This course focuses on psychotherapeutic screening, assessment and diagnosis of psychiatric disorders and behavioral/mental health problems, with a focus on early diagnosis leading to appropriate treatment, at risk populations, consideration of diverse populations, and use of psychopharmacotherapeutics across the lifespan. Current research and epidemiological trends in psychiatric mental health care are utilized for the screening, assessment, and diagnosis of psychopathology across the lifespan. Clinical settings allow students to apply assessment and intervention strategies to assist clients with the maintenance and restoration of their highest level of mental health. 2 credits
This clinical practicum is designed to give the student clinical experience integrating basic counseling skills, diagnostic and therapeutic management into nursing practice. Building upon therapeutic communication, this practicum is designed for students build counseling and reflective skills through individual sessions with clients diagnosed with a mental illness. The student will think critically in the evaluation of differential diagnoses and application of appropriate management strategies. The helping professional will also gain insight into the self through self-reflection and validation from instructors, peers, and health providers. Students will be asked to log hours of clinical practice and supervision.
This course provides an introduction to the nature and purpose of theoretical thinking and critical thinking in nursing. Selected nursing theories are discussed, especially in terms of providing a framework for nursing research. The course reviews the important role of theory in nursing practice, education, administration, and research. The development of research questions, evaluation of research methodologies and designs, and search of the evidence-based literature to investigate clinical practice and other nursing issues are emphasized. Content includes evidence-based clinical decision making and methods for disseminating findings.
NU 709Leadership Styles in Healthcare Organizations
This course includes a focus on understanding universal principles of leadership and management that form the basis of the study of change in healthcare organizations. Building on knowledge of these principles, the class will examine change processes in contemporary healthcare organizations as well as the evolving roles of management, and transformational leadership. Students will develop skills to lead change, encourage resilience, and manage transitions. 3 credits 136
This course focuses on quality, informatics, and the role of statistics in quality improvement. Concepts, models, and strategies of quality improvement and informatics are examined. Students will apply principles of quality and regulatory management with an emphasis on defining, measuring, and evaluating outcomes within and across organizational systems. The student will apply informatics and statistical concepts to identify, gather, process, and manage information/data. At the end of the course, the student will be able to create and implement innovative solutions to improve patient care and safety.
This course provides the student the opportunity to learn about current initiatives and innovations in health promotion and disease prevention, patient safety, and quality environment. In conjunction with a review of evidence-based guidelines, benchmarks, and regulatory and professional standards, the course examines relevant methodology, tools, measurement systems, data collection, and medical informatics usage in quality improvement. Strategies for creating a culture of quality and safety are examined utilizing models of evaluation and process improvement. Students apply principles of quality and regulatory management with an emphasis on defining, measuring, and evaluating outcomes within organizations and systems to become effective leaders and change agents.
This course will focus on the advanced practice role as it relates to practice in a primary care setting, or women's health setting. Topics will include the multifaceted aspects of legal and financial issues related to advanced practice; nurse to nurse practitioner to physician role differentiation; how advanced practice nurses manage care provision to individuals and families; and special issues in the community.
NU 7151Advanced Practice Role in the Community Clinical Practicum
The purpose of this course is to prioritize management strategies and apply selected practice models for delivery of care to families across the lifespan, in a variety of community specialties. The focus of this course is to provide the student with opportunities to integrate in-depth diagnostic and management skills to provide care for families. The emphasis of this course is on the formulation and management of individualized treatment plans based on diagnostic findings and current practice models. 1 credit 95 clinical hours
NU 7152Advanced Practice Role in the Community Clinical Practicum
The purpose of this course is to prioritize management strategies and apply selected practice models for delivery of care to women across the lifespan, in a variety of community specialties. The focus of this course is to provide the student with opportunities to integrate in depth diagnostic and management skills to provide care for women. The emphasis of this course is on the formulation and management of individualized treatment plans based on diagnostic findings and current practice models. 1.5 credits 142.5 clinical hours
This course provides an introduction to the principles of fiscal management in the healthcare environment, covering financial and managerial accounting, cost analysis, budgeting, planning, and control. The object of this course is to prepare nursing management to understand the financial management of the organizations for which they work.
This required internship is based on experiential learning models. It allows the student to synthesize the learning acquired in previous nursing leadership courses. The course requires a 150-hour internship with a preceptor in an area of nursing jointly chosen by the student and the teacher. This experience helps the student to assume a leadership role in health care. Four seminars focus on current issues in nursing leadership. 3 credits PREREQUISITES OR CO-REQUISITES: NU 703, NU 705, NU 709, NU 711, NU 712, NU 727, NU 736, NU 737, NU 739
NU 736Key Concepts in Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and Physical Assessment for Nurse Educators
The focus of this graduate course is to provide an exploration and synthesis of key concepts in human pathophysiology, physical assessment, and pharmacotherapy, with consideration of varied populations, health-promotion practices, and evidenced-based practice. Students synthesize knowledge and practice from cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains of learning in order to facilitate learning of those key concepts by nursing students and professional nurses. 3 credits 137
The focus of this course is the confluence of ethics and policy in health care in general with specific application to nursing. General principles of ethics and those principles most often applied in health care will be considered. This course will include an overview of health care policymaking in the United States, as well as the role of the leader as advocate in ethics and policy.
This course is an advanced level course in pathophysiological functioning in human organisms. The focus will be on the central concepts of pathophysiology at the cellular, tissue, and program levels. Elements of related supportive and therapeutic management across the lifespan will also be discussed.
This course will study the interaction of chemicals with living systems across the lifespan. It explores decision-making processes that identify concepts, and principles that illuminate the importance, meaning, and rationale for using one drug over another. Builds on knowledge of drugs, pathophysiology, and disease states across the lifespan.
This course focuses on theoretical foundations and conceptual principles of leadership, professional collaboration, communications, and the skills necessary to practice leadership competently in healthcare environments, recognizing that organizational and systems leadership are critical to the promotion of high quality and safe patient care. Key concepts including ethical and critical decision making, motivation and individual behavior, interpersonal and group behavior, job satisfaction, work stress and culture, and influences of micro-, meso-, and macro-organizational behaviors are explored. The course is designed to enhance leadership self-awareness and to encourage students to fashion personal perspectives on how to lead professionally. Analyzing trends and issues in the current health care system that have implications for exercising leadership will help students determine the way they can make a difference.
NU 745Advanced Physical Assessment and Diagnostics3
Theory and techniques in the measurement of human health, development, and level of functioning will be presented. Clinical practice in obtaining health histories, conducting physical examinations, making physical measurements, and testing functioning in individuals across the lifespan will be included. Common diagnostic tests will be used to identify pathologic variations and to initiate intervention(s). Clinical experiences will take place in clinics located in rural and medically underserved areas.
NU 7451Advanced Physical Assessment and Diagnostics Clinical Practicum0.5
The student will apply techniques in the measurement of human health, development, and level of functioning in the clinical setting. The student will gain clinical practice in obtaining health histories, conducting physical examinations, making physical measurements, and testing functioning in individuals across the lifespan. 47.5 clinical hours
NU 746Chronic and Episodic Management of the Family I
This course, the first in two sequential clinical courses in primary care, addresses the health care needs of adults across the lifespan from early adulthood through senescence. It introduces the student to acute and chronic common health concerns. Emphasis is placed on the collaborative management of patients to achieve desired outcomes. Students use scholarly inquiries to further develop their practice. Evidenced-based research as related to normal and high-risk populations. 3 credits NU 7461 Chronic and Episodic Management of the Family I Clinical Practicum (For FNP students only) 2 credits 190 clinical hours NU 7462 Chronic and Episodic Management of the Family I Clinical Practicum (For WHNP students only) 1 credit 95 clinical hours The focus of each of the clinical courses is the management of acute and chronic health problems and the planning and management of both nursing and medical care by the advanced practice nurse. 1-2 credits 138
NU 747Chronic and Episodic Management of the Family II3
This course, the second in two sequential clinical courses in primary care, addresses the health care needs of adults across the lifespan from early adulthood through senescence. It introduces the student to acute and chronic common health concerns. Emphasis is placed on the collaborative management of patients to achieve desired outcomes. Students use scholarly inquiries to further develop their practice. Evidenced-based research related to normal and high-risk populations.
NU 7471Chronic and Episodic Management of the Family II Clinical Practicum
The focus of each of the clinical courses is the management of acute and chronic health problems and the planning and management of both nursing and medical care by the advanced practice nurse. 2 credits 190 clinical hours PRE/COREQUISITE: NU 747
NU 748Health Promotion in Families and Communities3
This graduate level course addresses health risks and trends in communities and families. High-risk populations, aggregates, and communities comprise the focus for investigation. Developmental, psychodynamic, social-political, and cultural theories and concepts are synthesized and applied to analysis of health behaviors in community settings and in families across the life cycle. Risk appraisal methods and evidence-based strategies to identify and prevent health risks in individuals, families, and communities are examined. This course highlights local, state, and federal resources for families, particularly those individuals in medically underserved areas.
Graduate students will be introduced to the graduate diagnostic testing modalities including but not limited to: Radiographs, Laboratory Values, Suturing, Extremity Splinting/Casting, Joint injections. Students will participate in learning modules and simulation module activities to achieve course objectives. Diagnostic techniques, procedures, and results will be used to formulate Differential Diagnosis for plan of care development and implementation. 0.5 credits 47.5 clinical hours (on campus expectation every Fall and Spring)
An approved undergraduate statistics course with a grade C or better.
NU 751Advanced Practice Nursing in Pediatrics2
The focus of this course is the management of acute and chronic health problems in the pediatric population. It will incorporate planning and management of both nursing and medical care by the advanced practice nurse. Particular emphasis will be placed on high-risk groups and individuals living in medically underserved populations.
NU 7511Advanced Practice Pediatrics Clinical Practicum
The focus of each of these one-credit courses is the management of acute and chronic health problems and the planning and management of both nursing and medical care by the advanced practice nurse. Particular emphasis will be placed on high-risk groups and individuals living in medically underserved populations. 1 credit 95 clinical hours
The focus of this course is the management of acute and chronic health problems in women’s and reproductive health. It will incorporate planning and management of both nursing and medical care by the advanced practice nurse. Particular emphasis will be placed on high- risk groups and individuals living in medically underserved populations. 2 credits PRE/COREQUISITE: NU 746 139
NU 7521Advanced Practice Women’s Health Clinical Practicum
The focus of each of these one-credit courses is the management of acute and chronic health problems and the planning and management of both nursing and medical care by the advanced practice nurse. Particular emphasis will be placed on high-risk groups and individuals living in medically underserved populations. 1 credit 95 clinical hours
NU 7522Advanced Practice in Women’s Health Practicum
The focus of this course is on the management of acute and chronic health problems in women, including reproductive and gynecologic health across the lifespan. It will incorporate health promotion, recognition of health risks and evaluation and management of illness in women by the advanced practice nurse. Particular emphasis will be placed on the high-risk groups and individuals living in medically underserved populations. 1.5 credits 142.5 clinical hours
NU 756Advanced Practice Nursing in Women’s Health Theory II
This course continues to provide the framework for clinical practice in well woman gynecologic care and care of the pregnant woman. Evidence-based care processes are presented. Topics include common variations experienced by the woman with a healthy pregnancy and during the normal life cycle. Psychosocial factors influencing adaptation to pregnancy, motherhood, and reproductive life issues are explored. Cultural factors impacting childbearing women are explored. Physical assessment skills specific to care of pregnant women, and skills for gynecological assessment are presented and practiced in the clinical setting. Management approaches for preconception care, and preparation for childbirth and breastfeeding will be covered in this second women’s health course. Pharmacotherapeutic agents and prescribing responsibilities used in the management of preconception and pregnancy are considered throughout the course. 2 credits PRE/COREQUISITE: NU 7561
NU 7561Advanced Practice Nursing in Women’s Health II Practicum
This course, the second in a series of three sequential clinical courses in women’s health care continues to address reproductive-based health care for pregnant and non-pregnant women across the life span, but introduces common gynecologic complications of the pregnant woman, prepares the students to assume the professional practice roles in the care of normal antepartum women and those with health pattern variations with an at-risk pregnancy. Emphasis is placed on the collaborative management of interventions to achieve desired outcomes during pregnancy. Students use scholarly inquiry to further develop their practice. Evidence-based research related to normal and at-risk client systems is applied. 2 credits 190 clinical hours PRE/COREQUISITE: NU 756
NU 757Advanced Practice Nursing in Women’s Health Theory III
This third women’s health course focuses on complex issues in gynecologic care of women. The student will be provided the opportunity to synthesize and integrate research, theories, concepts, and advanced skills into a framework for advanced nursing practice in women's health care, applying physiologic, developmental, psychosocial, and cultural factors to diverse populations, from adolescence to senescence. Analysis is used to evaluate contemporary trends and issues, as well as policy that have an impact on the delivery of health care to women. 3 credits PRE/COREQUISITES: NU 7571
NU 7571Advanced Practice Nursing in Women’s Health III Practicum
Clinical emphasis is on in-depth data collection, analysis, and the provision of care through health education, counseling, health maintenance and promotion with women. Also, emphasis is placed on nursing management of women with gynecologic health deviations. 1 credit 95 clinical hours PRE/COREQUISITE: NU 757
This FNP focused research course provides a review of elementary research concepts and the introduction of moderate to advanced research concepts. Students will identify pertinent clinical problems, review the literature regarding those problems, and formulate a 140
This course builds upon the previous advanced pharmacotherapeutics (NU742) course. It provides comprehensive information about the various drug classes and properties of psychologic drugs in each class. This course prepares students to manage the pharmacological aspects of treatment in patients with mental health disorders. Common psychological disorders will be reviewed with attention to successful therapeutic strategies and the advantages of specific treatments based on patient history and preferences.
Students will be prepared to apply teaching and learning principles with patients and/or students in a variety of settings. Key aspects of learning development, the process of learning, and teaching methodologies are studied. Students will explore the impact of institutional, social, and economic forces as well as the role of diversity and ethical principles of learning to plan and develop innovative student- centered learning activities. The nurse educator will demonstrate competency with technology in education. This course will be relevant to those students who would like to be nurse educators in settings such as healthcare settings, community settings and educational institutions.
In this course, students have the opportunity to explore ways of leading in conceptualizing, designing, and implementing innovative evaluation practices. We will explore suitable performance assessments in educational and organizational settings (i.e., instructor- student; practitioner-client; program providers-stakeholders). In addition to validity, reliability, and applicability of evaluation strategies and tools, students will be encouraged to focus on an array of groundbreaking methods (i.e., collaborative evaluation, action research, appreciative inquiry, etc.) that can broaden assessment practices in their chosen fields.
NU 7924Integration of Advanced Practice Nursing Role Practicum in the International Setting
This course is a master’s capstone course in which students will integrate the knowledge gained throughout the program into the practice setting. Students will practice the designated number of hours in both a local and an international clinical setting with an advanced practice nurse or physician preceptor. Students will design and implement a health promotion/education project designed to meet an identified need within the community and present an evaluation of this project to faculty and peers. credits (88 hours in local site; 24 hours in international site)
This course will focus on advanced practice role integration, legal and financial issues related to advanced practice nursing, management of care, and transition to nurse practitioner practice. This course builds on graduate level research foundational knowledge. Students will complete a quality improvement project designed to meet an identified need within the community of practice, develop an IRB proposal, and systematically collect and evaluate evidence for practice improvement. The student will present findings to the practice and the academic community.
This required internship allows the student to synthesize the learning acquired in previous nursing education courses. The course requires 150 hours (minimum 75 hours direct care; remaining hours indirect care) internship with a preceptor in an area of nursing practice with other identified health care professionals who are involved in direct patient care. This experience positions the student to assume a nurse educator role in a health care organization or academic center. There will be 4 seminars (3 online, 1 meeting or phone conference) which will focus on the progression of individual projects, as well as current nursing education issues.
The focus of this graduate course is to provide an exploration and synthesis of advanced key concepts in human pathophysiology, physical assessment, and pharmacotherapy with consideration of varied populations, health-promotion practices, and evidenced-based practice. Students synthesize knowledge and practice from cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains of learning in order to facilitate learning and carry out a clinical direct patient care project (includes 10 direct practice hours.). 2 credits PREREQUITES: NU 727, NU 743
NU 802Cultural Competence: From Theory to Application3
The United States is a multicultural nation. Such diversity creates a significant challenge for interactions at all levels of society. This course provides the theoretical foundation to examine key concepts related to cultural competence as experienced in personal and professional life. Approaches and tools to enhance the quality of the cross-cultural interaction will be provided.
In this doctoral course, advanced leadership, ethical behaviors, collaboration, and organizational skills are applied. Students evaluate their evidence-based projects completed under the supervision of faculty and a community expert preceptor. Communication with the instructor, professionals associated with the project, and peers, is ongoing throughout the course in seminar discussions. Students present their completed projects and prepare a manuscript for publication. This is a required course.
NU 810Transforming Systems: Big Data, Innovation, and Quality
This course focuses on data acquisition and utilization of information systems/technology supportive of clinical and administrative decision-making relevant to patient care, care systems, and quality improvement. Students will be prepared to design, implement, and evaluate evidence-based quality health care practices and drive clinical transformation for patient populations, individuals, and aggregates. This course requires the student to demonstrate the skills to effectively utilize data for health care decision making based on the process of outcomes management. 3 credits 134
NU 811Evidenced-Based Quality Improvement (EBQI) & Intervention Research3
This doctoral level nursing course is the foundation for designing, conducting, and analyzing evidence-based quality improvement (EBQl) and intervention studies to improve health care quality, safety, costs, and health outcomes. Students will learn advanced strategies to navigate through databases to find and appraise relevant internal and external evidence. Problem prevalence, significance, translatability, and passion to conduct a scientifically rigorous study or impactful EBQI project is emphasized.
This course focuses on critically appraising and synthesizing evidence for the EBQI project and for clinical decision-making. Emphasis is placed on design; methodology; data management; and measurable outcomes for evidence-based quality improvement. The analysis and interpretation of data from quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods designs will be examined. Students incorporate rigorous evidence-based clinical practice guidelines in an effort to reduce variation in care and optimize population health outcomes. 3 credits PRE/COREQUISITE: NU 811
This Doctoral Level core nursing course teaches about the culmination of the DNP scholarly project. Students will incorporate the best evidence in an intervention study or evidence-based quality improvement (EBQI) project while integrating clinical expertise, patient preferences, and values. Particular attention will be given to data management and intervention fidelity with regard to data collection, data analysis, extraneous variables and measurable outcomes. Leadership strategies that involve stakeholders to sustain and disseminate practice change are critical to influencing health outcomes and making decisions about resource allocation.
This graduate-level course relates to health promotion for populations. Public health concepts and system-level population determinants of health are examined; strategies are analyzed and developed. This is a required course for DNP students. 3 credits Nu 815 Scholarly Project Implementation The focus of this course is on implementation of an evidence-based quality improvement project in the clinical setting. You will demonstrate many of the DNP Essentials required for translating evidence into nursing and clinical practice by leading collaborative teams through the complex health care system to influence practice change and improve patient and healthcare outcomes.
These courses provide an optional opportunity to continue development of the scholarly inquiry project or to continue to participate in DNP practice hours. Students are expected to demonstrate critical thinking, integration and evaluation of theory and research, and continued development and implementation of an evidence-based project in healthcare systems or identified populations. These courses are not approved for any of the required elective credits in the DNP program. 1 credit per course
NU 832Systems Leadership II: Communications, Policy, Advocacy, Ethics, and Informatics3
This graduate-level course synthesizes key concepts in organizational and systems leadership. The course will encompass in-depth analysis of select concepts or topics using an analytical framework, focusing on advanced communication and collaboration skills, ethical decision-making, fiscal principles and management, and policy and advocacy. Doctoral students will examine the underpinnings of organizational and systems behavior and leadership, emphasizing innovative practice and improved health outcomes while ensuring patient safety. This is a required course.
NU 838Advocacy, Policy, and Politics in Complex Healthcare Systems
This doctoral level course is intended to prepare the DNP nurse leader to take an active role in effecting change on behalf of the individual, organizations, the public, and the nursing profession through synthesis and analysis of the political process and policy 135
These required scholarly project courses provide the student the opportunity to collaborate with a faculty chair mentor to develop and implement an evidence-based quality improvement project. The project culminates in review of proficiency of doctoral preparation by an academic committee consisting of the DNP chair and a community expert. The final DNP product is evidence that the student has achieved a level of expertise and mastery of the requisite knowledge within a self-selected field of inquiry. 1 credit each
The purpose of the clinical practicum courses is to refine leadership strategies and best practice models in the delivery of high-quality care. The focus of these courses is to evaluate progress toward achievement of the DNP AACN Essentials. The emphasis is on incorporation of evidence and concepts from previous coursework to improve the status of individuals, communities, and organizations. 1 credit each STUDENTS MUST HAVE COMPLETED ONE SEMESTER IN DNP PROGRAM BEFORE TAKING THESE COURSES. NURSING – MASTER’S LEVEL
