113 courses with the subject NUR, 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.
NUR 105Introduction to the Nursing Profession
Lec. 2./Credit 2. Introduction to concepts related to the individual as an open sys- tem; bio-psycho-socio-cultural-political needs; wellness-illness continuum; growth and development; ego defense mechanisms and the research process for use of the nursing process to meet the needs of well individual clients. Study of the past, present and emerging role of the nurse and the relationship to social changes affecting the nursing profession. Orientation to the philosophy and conceptual framework of the baccalaureate nursing curriculum.
Principles of nutrition in health and illness; practical application of these principles and consideration of individual differences in nutritional requirements. Prerequisite: None. Both fall and spring semesters. Open to all majors.
This course focuses on assisting persons of all ages to meet their basic needs. Students will concentrate on concepts of the nursing process, health teaching, relationship-centered communication, ethical-legal issues and caring. The integration of concepts related to mental health, nutrition, pharmacology, and pathophysiology will begin in this course Students also will begin the process of developing health care skills for self and others. Prerequisites: All pre-Professional courses. Corequisite: NUR 216. For majors only.
Practicum Lab. 9./Credit 3. Clinical application of the nursing process, use of therapeutic communica- tion, health teaching and selected nursing techniques in meeting basic needs of self and others in the community. Students will be expected to actively participate in the design and implementation of a life-long, personal, self-care plan. It is expected that each student’s learning experiences will be unique, integrating interests, community resources and course requirements. Coreq- uisite: NUR 215. For majors only.
Study of primary health care concepts as they relate to the bio- logical, psychological, and sociocultural assessment of individuals and families in meeting basic needs of individuals in a multicul- tural society. Emphasis is placed on techniques of data collection through health histories and physical examinations for the estab- lishment of a database for the nursing process. Prerequisite: BIO 224-225, CHE 101. Corequisite: NUR 218. Spring semester only. For majors only.
Lab 3./Credit 1. Application of primary health care principles and techniques of data collection for the assessment of individuals and families in meeting basic needs of individuals in a multicultural society. Data are collected through the health history and physical examination to establish a database for the nursing process. Corequisite, NUR 217. Spring semester only. For majors only. Hampton University 2018-2020
for Health Professional Lec. 3./Credit 3. This is a multidisciplinary course offered spring and fall semesters for majors in the health disciplines. Provider communication roles, definitions of thera- peutic communication, professional and nonprofessional communication patterns, stress and communication, as well as cultural, legal and ethical aspects of communication, will be explored. Nursing Elective Open to all majors.
NUR 222Introduction to Health Law Lec. 3./Credit 3
This course will explore the various legal issues that affect the health-care provider today. Emphasis on ethical dilemmas, confidential record manage- ment, living wills, power-of-attorney, organ donation and how to avoid litiga- tion in the workplace will be discussed. Actual malpractice health-care cases and experts in the legal profession will be utilized. Nursing Elective Open to all majors.
for Health Professionals Lec. 3./Credit 3. This course focuses on the role that theories and principles of growth and development play in the psychosocial, cognitive, and emotional development of infant, toddler, preschooler, school-aged child, and adolescent. The course is designed for all healthcare professionals who practice in all clinical areas and roles who wish to promote the understanding and adjustment of children and their families as they encounter events in the healthcare system. Using a developmental approach and application of theory into practice, emphasis will be on helping the child cope with and interpret both expected and stressful events in healthcare settings, utilizing age- appropriate strategies, such as effective communication and thera- peutic play activities. Nursing Elective Open to all majors.
for Health Professionals Lec. 3./Credit 3. This course examines the role that culture plays in the person’s health-care practices, health care beliefs, and health care needs. The course is designed for all health care professionals who practice in all clinical areas and roles who wish to nourish awareness of, and sensitivity for , the cultural needs of clients and their families. Emphasis will be on health beliefs and practices manifested by people from different backgrounds who are members of various ethnic/cultural communities. Students will be given the opportunity to examine their own culture, beliefs, and attitudes in respect to health and illness. Nursing Elective Open to all majors.
in Contemporary Society Lec. 3./Credit 3. This survey course will emphasize issues unique to health of women. Particular emphasis will be placed on investigation of con- temporary health problems of women with emphasis on health pro- motion and disease prevention strategies that women can employ. Students will investigate community resources available to sup- port women’s health and identification of situations where profes- sional intervention is indicated. Topics such as the superwoman syndrome, stress management, substance abuse, reproductive issues, menopause, cosmetic surgery and domestic violence will be examined. Nursing Elective Open to all majors.
Healthcare Practices Lec. 3./Credit 3. This course will survey issues surrounding complementary or alternative healthcare practices within the context of the model of traditional health care. Use of complementary practices as means of consumer empowerment and participation in self care will be examined. Students will identify a wide variety of complementary methods of health care and discuss the risks and benefits of the methods. The place of complementary healthcare practices in contemporary healthcare will be investigated. Topics will include areas such as herbal and vitamin supplements, acupressure, magnetics, yoga, hypnosis, music therapy, relaxation techniques, energy fields and guided imagery. Nursing Elective Open to all majors.
Laboratory Lab 3./Credit 1. Application of basic mathematical skills and formulas related to computation of drug dosages to meet the needs of well and ill indi- vidual clients. Content includes calculation of oral, parenteral and pediatric dosages, conversion between the metric and Apothecar- ies’ systems to implement the nursing process. Prerequisite: None. Spring semester only. For majors only.
Nutrition Therapies Seminar Lec. 3./Credit 3. Fundamental health seminar related to alternative and complementary nutri- tion therapies. This course will survey the evaluation of health-care claims, mechanisms and literature search on a wide variety of unconventional nutri- tion therapies used for disease prevention and treatment. Special emphasis will be placed on wellness and health promotion through practical applica- tion of knowledge and problem-based learning projects. Nursing Elective – open to all majors. Prerequisite: None.
This course will provide an evaluation of the chemical and physi- - cal nature of food additives. The course will survey the functions and effects on the chemical, structural, biological, and nutritional properties of foods. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to describe the purpose of the various food additives, identify pros and cons of food additive usage, identify interactions with medications and describe current research relating to food additives and supplements. Nursing Elective – open to all majors. Course Descriptions – Main Campus 345
Lec. 4./Credit 4. A transition course for licensed practical nurses which covers con- cepts of professional nursing theoretical rationale for basic nursing interventions, application of basic mathematical skills, formulas and fundamentals of drug therapies. Study of the past, present and emerging role of the nurse and the relationship to social changes affecting the nursing profession. Orientation to the philosophy and conceptual framework of the baccalaureate nursing curriculum. Professional courses. Corequisite: NUR 234. Summer semester. For majors only.
State licensure as a licensed practical nurse, All pre-
NUR 234Concepts of Professional Nursing: Practicum
Lab 12./Credit 4. A practicum course which provides for clinical application of the nursing concepts as a science and a process. Corequisite NUR 233. Summer semester only. For majors only.
This course provides sophomore students with the opportunity to collaborate with a faculty member conducting ongoing research. An individual teaching- learning research contract specifies the amount of time, particular tasks and level required to earn the desired grade for the number of credits earned. Contracts must be negotiated during the first week of class. Nursing Elective Open to all majors.
A tutorial for the five major clinical nursing courses and the Professional Development seminar. Content for each section will be specific to the related nursing courses. The following section numbers correspond to the respec- tive corequisite courses. Section 01 NUR 345, Section 02 NUR 355, Section 03 – NUR 455, Section 04 NUR 445, Section 05 – NUR 215, Section 06 HU-VETS, and Section 07 – NUR 419 (by permission only). Prerequisites: Same as major nursing or seminar course. Corresponding semester of major course offering. For majors only.
Lec. 3./Credit 3. A study of pathophysiologic concepts, utilizing a systems approach. Focuses on alterations in adaptive processes which occur during illness throughout the lifespan and which affect the individual’s ability to function in society. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all pre-professional general education courses, and all 100 and 200 level nursing courses. Fall semester. For majors only.
NUR 318Concepts of Community Health Lec. 2./Credit 2
Study of the community as a social system, the basic concepts of community health systems and epidemiology. Major focus is on the role of the nurse in the administration of community health care. Nursing Elective. Open to all majors.
An interdisciplinary study of death from a biological-psychological-social- cultural-political point of view including attitudes toward death, definitions of death, causes, grief expressions, preparations for death, and death rituals in contemporary society. Nursing Elective – Open to all majors.
Lec. 3./Credit 3. Specifically designed to enhance skills in critical thinking and appraisal of information needed in the communication of scientific data. Emphasis will be on the transdisciplinary use of technologies and informatics in healthcare environments. Nursing Elective Open to all majors.
NUR 321Teaching for Health Professionals Lec. 3./Credit 3
Emphasis is on teaching-learning principles, evaluation of learning needs related to health, planning of learning activities, development of teaching materials, and evaluation of learning outcomes. Nursing Elective Open to all majors.
for Health Professionals Lec. 3./Credit 3. This multidisciplinary course focuses on health awareness, under- standing youth communication, and talking with youth about sex, drugs, and AIDS. Activities will assist in facilitating preteens and teenagers in becoming more aware of their values. The course is designed to be fun but informative. The content is appropriate for persons who are interested in educating either self and peers or others regarding sexual responsibilities and developing advocacy skills. Nursing Elective Open to all majors.
to Health Care Ethics Lec. 3./Credit 3. This multidisciplinary course examines the shared ethical basis for the practice of nursing, physical therapy, pharmacy and speech and hearing therapy. Normative ethical theory is examined in relation to codes of ethics relevant to each of these areas of practice. In addition, historical and current codes of ethics for nursing, physical therapy, pharmacy and speech and hearing therapy will be examined to assess their impact and relevance for practice. Ethical issues will be examined and discussed in relation to ethical theory and the legal and ethical requirements for professional practice. The impact of knowledge development, culture, and worldview on ethical decision-making is addressed. Ethical frameworks for problem analysis and decision-making are explored. Ethics and public policy is addressed. Nursing Elective Open to all majors.
This course provides the forum for students to explore the meaning of spiritu- ality in everyday living for self and how other individuals across the lifespan might exhibit their own spirituality. Emphasis will be on the contribution and perspectives that religion, history, art, health care and the behavioral sciences give to contemporary spirituality. The primary focus will be on the student’s own critical reflection of therapeutic discourse in class, journaling, and the development of one’s own concept of spirituality and its components. The concept of the impact of family and community will be discussed. Nursing Elective Open to all majors.
Examine the critical appraisal and use of information technology in nursing practice in various healthcare settings. Students learn about core and supporting models and theories for nursing informatics as well as its foundation in science. They explore the use of information technology to support decisions that promote safety and quality in patient-centered care, and they assess concerns about protecting information and system integrity. Students engage in practical assign- ments through which they become familiar with various informatics-related functions and their impact on nurses in healthcare. They also summarize and reflect on their learning experiences. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all pre-professional general education courses, and all 100 and 200 level nursing courses. For majors only
the Process of Nursing Lec. 3./Credit 3. Study of pharmacotherapeutics and its relationship to the promo- tion, maintenance and/or attainment of health in the satisfaction of the basic needs of well and ill clients in a multicultural society. The content integrates the nursing process with pharmacological prin- ciples and fundamentals of drug therapy. In addition, the research process as it impacts the nursing process is given emphasis. Pre- education courses, and all 100 and 200 level nursing courses. Fall semester. For majors only.
Successful completion of all pre-professional general
NUR 340Disaster Preparedness Lec. 3./Credit 3
This course focuses on introducing the upper level nursing student to disaster preparedness and response as a member of the health- care community. Emphasis will be placed on the team approach to participating in many aspects of a coordinated disaster plan and response. Nursing Elective. Open to all majors.
The major focus of this course is utilization of the nursing process in meeting the health care needs of adult clients experiencing medical-surgical interferences. The concept of forming partner- ships that promote health in families, populations and communi- ties will be emphasized. In this course students will focus on the concepts of multicultural, community-based health care, transdis- ciplinary health-care concepts, wellness program planning, and therapeutic communication. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all pre-professional general education courses, and all 100 and 200 level nursing courses. Corequisite: NUR 346. Fall semester. For majors only.
Lab 12./Credit 4. The application of nursing principles, for self and client care includ- ing therapeutic touch, therapeutic presence, and relaxation; assess- ment and development of wellness plans/programs; development and use of various teaching-learning materials; group dynamics and counseling techniques; participation in target group and/or com- munity activities; and following families experiencing health altera- tions. Corequisite: NUR 345. Fall semester. For majors only. Hampton University 2018-2020
and Pharmacology Lec. 4./Credit 4. This course uses a systematic conceptual approach in the study of Patho- physiology and Pharmacotherapeutics. Content focuses on alterations in adaptive processes which occur during illness throughout the lifespan, and which affect a human beings ability to function in society. The course also introduces pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeu- tics of various classifications of medications as they relate to basic patho- physiology seen in each body system. Emphasis is on the nursing implications and patient education required for safe administration of each class. Students explore the role and responsibility of the registered nurse in administering and evaluating medications. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all pre-professional general education courses, and all 100 and 200 level nursing courses. For majors only.
and Childrearing Family Lec. 4./Credit 4. Major emphasis is on the developmental tasks of childbearing and childrearing families and children from infancy to adolescence. Major interferences and maladjustments will be addressed with emphasis on meeting the needs of the family and children along the wellness-illness continuum. Prerequisites: Successful comple- tion of all pre-professional general education courses, and all 100 and 200 level nursing courses. Corequisite: NUR 356. Spring semester. For majors only.
Childrearing Family: Practicum Lab 12./Credit 4. The application of nursing principles and utilization of the nursing process to meet the healthcare needs of the childbearing and chil- drearing family in a variety of health care settings. Students will use information technology, development and use of various teach- ing-learning materials, group dynamics, assessment and develop- ment of wellness plans and counseling techniques. Students will follow families experiencing health alterations. Corequisite: NUR 355. Spring semester. For majors only.
NUR 390Nursing Internship: Practicum Lab 9./Credit 3
Emphasis is on a supervised educational experience designed to facilitate beginning role transition of rising seniors in practicing nursing in tertiary health care systems. Opportunities are provided for the application of sound clinical judgment and critical think- ing skills throughout the nursing process in the management of patient care; demonstration of understanding and competence in technical skills and procedures related to selected areas and the development of time management and delegation skills. Synthesis of theoretical knowledge with clinical along with knowledge from previous and concurrent courses is expected to be demonstrated. education courses, and all 100 300 level nursing courses. Summer term. For majors only.
Successful completion of all pre-professional general
NUR 399Independent Study Ind 3./Credit 3
This course provides junior students with the opportunity to collaborate with a faculty member conducting ongoing research. An individual teaching- learning research contract specifies the amount of time, particular tasks and level required to earn the desired grade for the number of credits earned. Contracts must be negotiated during the first week of class. Nursing Elective Open to all majors.
Problems of the Elderly Lec. 3./Credit 3. Study of normal processes of aging. Exploration of major health problems. Discussion of communication techniques and approaches to promoting independence. Interaction with non-institutionalized elderly. Nursing Elective. Open to all majors. Course Descriptions – Main Campus 347
NUR 418Issues in Research Seminar Lec. 2./Credit 2
Students will critique research in terms of its implications for nurs- ing practice and health care policy. Opportunities will be provided to discuss ways to implement research findings in practice set- tings. A senior research project and paper will be required. Pre- and 200 level courses, and NUR 345, 346 for beginning nursing students. Offered spring semester for beginning nursing students and fall semester for registered nurse students. For majors only.
PSY 346 or MAT 205, successful completion of all 100
NUR 419Professional Development Seminar
Sem. 2./Credit 2. Emphasis will be on basic organizational assessment, leadership and health-care management from the perspectives of voluntary agencies, health care provider organizations and service delivery. A synthesis course utilizing the nursing process in coordinating care for a variety of clients at various states along the wellnes- sillness continuum. Selected cases are used for developing the professional nurse’s role in managing care to individual, families and groups. Must be taken the semester of graduation. Successful completion of all 100, 200 and 300 level nursing courses. Spring semester. For majors only.
Management in Nursing Lec. 2./Credit 2. Investigation and analysis of theoretical and applied concepts of leader- ship and management principles of nursing in the delivery of healthcare to meet the basic needs of human beings, families, groups, and communities. Emphasis is placed on knowledge, skills and attitudes of the nurse leader/ manager through skill building, communication, delegation, conflict resolu- tion, staffing, resource allocation, risk management, evidenced based practice and quality improvement. This course focuses on the student nurse role in transitioning into nursing leadership roles and beginning nursing practice. general education courses, and all 100-300 level nursing courses, and NUR 418. Corequisite: NUR 443. For majors only.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of all pre-professional
NUR 443Leadership and Management in Nursing
Lab 6/Credit 2. This precepted experience is designed to promote transition into professional nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on collaboration with members of the health care team, application of leadership and management roles, apply critical thinking and ethical decision making in the delivery of safe and effective care. Utilize the nursing process in the evaluation of nursing care, allocation of resources while refining skills, knowledge and attitudes gained in prior nurs- ing courses. Corequisites: NUR 442. For majors only.
Health Nursing Lec. 4./Credit 4. Emphasis is on the etiology and control of major health problems, at risk populations, health policy, organizational leadership and management, and nursing research. Opportunities will be provided to investigate relationships between bio-psycho-sociocultural-political-spiritual-factors and the health of the community, and automated databases for epidemiologic and outcome evaluation purposes. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all 100-300-level nursing courses. Corequisite: NUR 446. For majors only.
Practicum Lab 12./Credit 4. This course places major emphasis on early case finding and referral of individuals and groups for treatment and, when neces- sary, rehabilitation. The interface between hospitals, urgent care centers, adult care homes, and other governmental and private health care agencies will be explored. Refining the skills of assess- ment, care and collaborative professional skills of nurses will be expected. Corequisite: NUR 445. Fall semester. For majors only.
Focus is on the care of adult clients experiencing major complex and life threatening medical-surgical alterations in health utilizing the nursing process and related theories. Concepts of acute care, nursing research, decision making, and professional accountability are emphasized. Course content includes crisis interventions. Pre-
Successful completion of all 300 level nursing courses.
Corequisite
NUR 456. Spring semester. For majors only.
NUR 456Adult Health Nursing II: Practicum
Lab 12./Credit 4. This course focuses on the implementation of the nursing process in caring for adult clients with medical-surgical alterations in the acute care setting. The additional concepts of the etiology and control of major health problems, conflict resolution, care coordi- nation, organizational leadership and management, and nursing research will be included. Corequisite: NUR 455. Spring semester. For majors only.
This course provides students with the opportunity to collaborate with a faculty member conducting ongoing research. An individual teaching- learning research contract specifies the amount of time, particular tasks and level required to earn the desired grade for the number of credits earned. Contracts must be negotiated during the first week of class. Nursing Elective Open to all majors. NUR (Nursing – Graduate Only)
to Nursing Practice Lec. 2./Credit 2. Introduction to the articulation of nursing philosophy with a conceptual framework for nursing practice. The analysis of actual and potential health problems using selected concepts.
NUR 530Maternal-Fetal PharmacologyLec. 3./Credit 3
This course provides information about the pharmacology and management of drugs during the antenatal period and focuses on the principles of pharmacology as they apply to advanced nursing care of women, including uncomplicated, low-risk pregnancy. An emphasis of this course is the interrelationship of drug actions to physiologic and pathologic states during pregnancy.
Exploration of factors influencing effective group function. Special emphasis is on group, systems, change, communication and/or family theories, leader- ship roles, group process and the facilitation of changes in small groups. Practicum experiences by arrangement.
Administration Lec. 3./Lab.2./Credit 5. Designed to facilitate role development relevant to management of selected health care agencies. Allows the learner, while practicing in an agency designed to meet the complex health care needs of a diverse society, to refine critical analysis and problem-solving skills which are enhanced through use of small group communication skills and through interchange of ideas with nurse executives. Includes a preceptorship with selected agency precep- tors such as Chief Executive Officers of nurse managed organizations or businesses. Collaborative projects are conducted with a nursing mentor.
Course is designed for understanding the basic concepts of diseases processes in the human body. Knowledge of disease processes will be helpful in the devel- opment of a treatment plan that includes realistic goals and is consistent with the prognosis of the disease. Part I: General Pathology Basic problems of disease processes that may involve any organ of the body. Part. II: Systemic pathology which deals with the pathophysiologic processes that affect specific tissues and organ systems of the body. A clinical pathological approach.
Elective – Graduate Nursing Elective............................................... 3 *NUR 702 Comprehensive Examination........................................... 1 SEMESTER TOTAL 7 TOTAL CREDITS 46/47 * refers to Plan B as indicated in HU 2018-20 Academic Catalog Master of Science – Nursing Administrator
Lec. 2./Lab 8./Credit 4. Analysis of concepts of the conceptual framework relevant to community health nursing practice. Advanced theory of family and community are utilized. Corequisite: NUR 600. Prerequisites: NUR 510, 512, 514. Spring Semester. Course Descriptions – Main Campus 349
Lec. 2./Lab 8./Credit 4. Advanced theory in community health settings with concentration or social system organizational theory, and change. Implementa- tion of advanced concepts in community health nursing. Various healthcare agencies and systems explored. Prerequisite: NUR 612. Fall Semester.
Lec. 3/Lab 2./Credit 5. Focuses on theory and clinical practice in nursing management of common, minor, acute and stable long-term health alterations of individuals and complex multi-problem families in selected ambu- latory settings. Health promotion and maintenance in collaboration with physicians and other health professionals emphasized. Pre- Registration by permission of Family Nurse Practitioner Faculty. .
NUR 510, 512, 514 and NUR 630. Co-requisite: NUR608.
NUR 619Primary Care of Family II: Specific Population
Lec. 3/Lab1./Credit 4. Advanced specialization in primary care family ambulatory nurs- ing of specific individuals in all developmental stages in selected ambulatory health care settings. Health planning in interdisciplin- ary health care team encouraged with community assessment. Practitioner Faculty.
NUR 618. Registration by permission of Family Nurse
NUR 621Primary Care of Family III4
*NUR 702 Comprehensive Examination........................................... 1 Semester Total 8 TOTAL CREDITS 44/45 *refers to Plan B as indicated in HU 2018-20 Academic Catalog Master of Science – Women’s Health (WHNP) Nurse Practitioner Course Sequence Course/Description Credits
NUR 630Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics Lec. 3./Credit 3
Focuses on concepts, principles, and applications of pharmacotherapeutics used by the family nurse practitioner in the management of common, minor, acute, and stable long-term illnesses. Emphasizes pharmacological factors and client issues relevant to complex decision-making regarding therapeutic modalities in pharmacotherapeutic management of clients.
Lec. 2./Credit 2. This course examines the philosophical basis of women’s health and its evolution as a practice and research field in nursing, empha- sizing historical, political, and sociocultural context. .
Lec. 3./Lab 1./Credit 4. This course has a focus on the health of normal pregnant women within the context of the family. In this course, communication skills are developed in both written and oral presentation. Con- tent on role issues and differences between collaboration, con- sultation, and referral to other health care providers are explored. Knowledge regarding how best to collaborate with other health care and social service agencies is taught. Students are helped to begin to define their role as an Advanced Practice Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner and are given skills in using research in clini- cal practice and identifying the conceptual framework from which they provide care. Information on the physiology of normal preg- nancy is presented as well as information on antenatal assess- ment and non-invasive fetal surveillance. This course includes bio-physiologic processes such as the genetic and endocrine basis of reproduction and maternal physiologic adaptations associated with pregnancy. Fetal growth and development and biologic basis of development are essential components of the course. Manage- ment of the essentially uncomplicated pregnancy is emphasized. This information is a necessary foundation for all students and is an economical way to offer needed content. .
Lifespan Lec. 3./Lab 1./Credit 4. This course focuses on theories, concepts, knowledge, decision making, and clinical skills for comprehensive health promotion, health maintenance, illness prevention, early illness detection, and restoration of health for common problems of adolescents, young, middle aged, and aged women. The students will develop proficiency in the assessment, diagnosis, and manage- ment of women. Content in each age group will focus on developmental tasks, reproductive health concerns, including preconception, conceptual control, and fertility, age-specific health problems, and family issues. Develops the student’s competencies in providing comprehensive women’s health care including assessment of health status and intervention with the family system. This course provides the opportunities for collection and analysis of data with a variety of advanced differential diagnostic skills and techniques that expand the use of the graduate nursing process for women. Preceptor- ship will be scheduled in a variety of settings with an emphasis on providing comprehensive health care to women.
Primary Care Lec. 2./Lab 2./Credit 4. This course provides advanced specialization in women’s health nursing. Emphasizes the provision of women’s health from adolescents through childbearing in clinical settings by the learner in consultation with faculty and preceptors. Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner’s role is defined as the student practices in collaboration with obstetricians/gynecologists and other health care providers in the application of theories of management. Critical examination of current women’s health research. Emphasis is on the integra- tion and application of knowledge about nursing theories related to the family as systems of care. Selected theories/conceptual frameworks and current research findings related to human development, women, and families will be emphasized. Students will explore group dynamics of women and the family system, communication theories, group processes, and the facilitation of change. Emphasis will also be placed on application of these findings to advanced nursing practice with women and families.
NUR 643Health Care of Women IV Low-Risk Childbearing3
Families......................................................................................... 4 *NUR 702 Comprehensive Examination........................................... 1 Semester Total 9/10 TOTAL CREDITS 49/50 *refers to Plan B as indicated in HU 2018-20 Academic Catalog Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Nursing The Ph.D. in Nursing program at Hampton University requires a minimum of 48 hours of course work and the completion of an origi- nal research project resulting in the dissertation. Students must complete all requirements for the Ph.D. within seven (7) years after 4 successfully passing the doctoral qualifying examination. Family and family-related research and higher education in nurs- ing are the two areas of emphasis for the degree. Core require- ments are the same for all students regardless of their research interests. Students are able to pursue their individual interests by taking elective and cognate courses. The program is designed to be flexible enough to be adjusted to the appropriate needs of the students. To complete the program, students are required to satisfac- torily complete core courses, an approved area of related study, and demonstrate research competence through the completion of the dissertation. The student’s competence and scientific knowl- edge are tested through three doctoral examinations: a qualifying examination, a comprehensive examination, and an oral defense of the dissertation. The Qualifying Examination is taken after the successful com- pletion of 18 semester hours of doctoral level coursework. The stu- dent must be enrolled in Nursing 703 to register to take the Quali- fying Examination. A Qualifying Examination Committee, selected from the graduate Nursing faculty, is charged with monitoring the construction, implementation and grading of the examination. The Qualifying Examination is administered twice per year. Grad- ing will be conducted by members of the Qualifying Examination Com- mittee and other graduate Nursing faculty. Students who fail to achieve the desired level on parts of the examination may retake 13 those parts at the next administration of the test. The student will be permitted to take the examination only twice. Students who do not successfully pass the doctoral qualifying examination will not remain in the program. The Graduate College 231
Nurse Administrators Lec. 3./Credit 3. This course will provide basic knowledge of healthcare finance for future nurse administrators to prepare for successful interfacing between the finance department and nursing administration. It will include finance theory; budget principles, strategies and evaluation; workload management; and finance/accounting issues related to health care entities. Prerequisite: None.
NUR 670Statistics for Health Professionals Lec. 3./Credit 3
An interdisciplinary course for graduate students in the health professions. Procedure of data reduction presentation and measures of central tendency, variability and relationships are presented to develop both an understanding of an ability to utilize descriptive and inferential statistics. Includes applica tion of computerized data generating and data-analytic programs. This course is equivalent to COU 630. Fall Semester.
Lec. 3./Ind. 1./Credit 4. Presents a review of the nursing research process as well as an in-depth analysis and an opportunity for designing, implement- ing, and reporting the results of a research project. Students are required to implement a small research design through collabora- tion with group members. In addition, didactic presentations cover the philosophy of nursing research, the nature of scientific thinking, methods of nursing research, research literature in nursing, and the role of nursing research in enhancing clinical nursing practice.
NUR 699Independent Study in Nursing Ind./Credit 1-6
Independent study as directed by graduate nursing faculty. Research focus or pursuit of an area of special clinical or library study may be individually contracted. Prerequisites: Registration with approval of instructor and depart- mental chairperson. One (1) consultation hour per week. Independent study and clinical hours weekly commensurate with credit hours contracted.
The qualifying examination consists of both written and oral examinations. The purpose is to present a definition and substan- tial discussion of a concept relevant to practice and research. Fall Semester.
and Cultural Perspectives Lec. 3./Credit 3. This course focuses on the history of family nursing practice and provides opportunities for an exploration of the influence of culture on family health- related behaviors. Emphasis is placed on the exploration of the contributions of the evolution of nursing practice to the health of families. Students will explore the development of family nursing theory by means of culturally appropriate nursing research methods. Researchable questions emerging from family nursing practice will be identified. Course emphasis will be on minority families. Fall Semester.
and Theoretical Perspectives Lec. 3/Credit 3. This course focuses on the contemporary philosophical, concep- tual, and theoretical perspective that undergird family nursing research. Emphasis is placed on exploration of the impact of con- temporary philosophies of science and nursing science, conceptual models of nursing, and nursing theories on the design and conduct of family nursing research. Fall Semester.
NUR 712Family Nursing: Theory and Concept Analysis
Lec. 3./Credit 3. This course considers contemporary nursing research as it pertains to the current state of the art and directions for future study. Dis- cussions will include advanced analysis of methodology, assump- tions, and theoretical structures that underpin the work. Culturally appropriate methods will be emphasized. Fall Semester.
and Policy Leadership Lec. 3./Credit 3. A critical examination of the role of nursing leadership is presented in light of current healthcare issues. Among the topics to be considered are demographic distributors of nursing services, legislative and legal forces as they affect the professions, nursing organization as a power for change, educational preparation for practice, and systems of accountability. Spring Semester.
This course focuses on the design of descriptive and correlational family- related and family nursing research. Emphasis is placed on the collection and statistical analysis of quantitative data and use of statistical software. Spring Semester.
This course focuses on the design of experimental family-related and family nursing research. Emphasis is placed on the collection and statistical analysis of quantitative data and the use of statistical software. Fall Semester.
Interpretative Methods Lec. 3./Credit 3. This course focuses on interpretative methods of family nursing research. Emphasis is placed on the collection and analysis of qualitative data by using case study, survey, phenomenologic, grounded theory; and ethnographic, and historical methods of inquiry. Fall Semester.
Instrument Development Lec. 3./Credit 3. This course focuses on the design and psychometric testing of culturally- sensitive instruments. Emphasis is placed on methods used to determine the validity and reliability of instruments to measure family-related and family nursing phenomena. Fall Semester.
NUR 718Analysis and Evaluation of Theory Generating
and Theory Testing Research Lec. 3./Credit 3. This course focuses on the analysis and evaluation of family- related and family nursing research designed to generate or test theories. Emphasis is placed on identification of the conceptual- theoretical-empirical structures for minority family-related and family nursing research. Spring Semester.
of Family Nursing Research Lec. 3./Credit 3. This course focuses on the theoretical and practical aspects of disseminating and utilizing the findings of family-related and family nursing research. Emphasis is placed on the leadership role of doctorally-prepared nurse researchers in developing and applying theories of research dissemination and utilization. This is a Nursing Cognate course.
A Family Perspective Lec. 3./Credit 3. This course focuses on the phenomenon of vulnerability among families throughout the world. Emphasis is placed on family coping strategies and includes an analysis of family risk factors and resilience in health and illness. An interdisciplinary course. This is a Nursing Cognate course.
Lec. 3./Credit 3. A seminar focusing on a variety of topics related to the advance- ment of knowledge in family nursing science. Topics arranged through student and faculty research interest. This is a Nursing Cognate course.
This course will include an analysis of nursing and other theories in relationship to research of families. Methodological issues related to research of families will be discussed, as will the analysis of family data and measurement issues common to research of fami- lies. The seminar will conclude with an agenda for future direc- tions in research of families. This is a Nursing Cognate course. Hampton University 2018-2020
Research and Family Development Theory Lec. 3./Credit 3. This course offers a critical review of theory and research literature on family systems, analysis of methods and instruments and consideration of the specific projects of invited family researchers. This is a Nursing Cognate course.
This course focuses on the mechanics of grantsmanship, including public and private sources. Internet searches will be conducted weekly by students as they determine the myriad of different funding sources. Students will explore the “how-to” of writing research, training and demonstration grants. A completed proposal suitable for submission will be required of all enrollees. Critiques of the proposals will be conducted by peers and selected faculty Members.
Nursing Education Lec. 3./Credit 3. This course will focus on the policies and forces affecting organization and governance in nursing education. The role of the nurse leader in creating an environment which promotes academic excellence will be investigated Current issues affecting higher education will also be addressed.
and Educational Philosophy Lec. 3./Credit 3. This course will focus on knowledge and application of educational frame- works and theories and learning theories. The relationship between nursing theory and educational theory in designing nursing education programs, teaching practices and educational policies is explored. Methods for testing educational theories will be Evaluated.
This course will focus on knowledge and application of measurement princi- ples and practices for assessing learning outcomes and evaluating research in nursing education. The current state of evaluation in nursing education will also be explored. Students will analyze, synthesize and propose research on assessment and evaluation in nursing education.
for Nursing Educators Lec. 3./Credit 3. This course will focus on new and emerging challenges in nursing education. Students will examine clinical teaching modes, advances in technology, effec- tive methods for incorporating current technologies into teaching and online and distance learning.
in Higher Education Lec. 3./Credit 3. Focus on the administration of institutions of higher learning. Emphasis will be placed on higher education structure and characteristics, intra-institu- tional and extra-institutional forces affecting the governance of higher educa- tion, power delineations and struggles, and principles of problem solving.
in Nursing Education Lec. 3./Credit 3. This course will focus on an in-depth study of the principles, theo- ries, and models of curriculum development related to nursing edu- cation. Emphasis will be placed on program planning and evalua- tion of baccalaureate and higher degree programs.
Policy, Planning, and Leadership Lec. 3./Credit 3. A critical examination of the role of leadership in higher education and nursing education is explored, including an in-depth analysis or policies. Students will plan ideal nurse education programs in conjunction with national network of nursing education mentors. Students will also contract for independent assignments related to their career goals.
in Nursing Education Lec. 3./Credit 3. A mentored teaching experience in a baccalaureate or higher degree nursing program appropriate to the student’s planned career goals. The internship will focus on the use of innovative teaching-learning strategies and multimedia technology approaches; provides the opportunity for students to pursue an area of skill development under the guidance of master teachers. One hour of didactic mentoring and 2 credit hours (6 contact hours) of teaching activities per week.
Ind./Credit 1 – 6. Independent study as directed by doctoral nursing faculty. Pursuit of individual research project. Student contracts for one to six semester hours. May use as 3 credits of cognate only. This is a Nursing Cognate course.
This course focuses on development of the dissertation research proposal. Emphasis is placed on the elements of integrative reviews of theoretical and empirical literature and outlining the conceptual-theoretical-empirical structure for the research. Fall Semester.
This course focuses on the continued development of the disserta- tion research proposal. Emphasis is placed on refinement of the conceptual-theoretical-empirical structure for the research. Spring Semester.
The purpose of the comprehensive examination is to demonstrate an understanding of knowledge in relevant, related fields of study, which undergirds the student’s dissertation research. Hampton University 2018-2020
Must be repeated until dissertation is complete. The preparation of the dissertation should begin early in the program and evolve from a study of family or family-related issues. The dissertation should reflect high-level analytical and research competence, and represent an original contribution to the field. The dissertation con- stitutes the final phase of the program. The first two (2) semesters after completion of the coursework, students must register for six (6) credit hours of Dissertation Research each semester. Each sub- sequent semester, students must register for one (1) to three (3) credit hours until the dissertation is complete.
