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113 courses with the subject NURS, 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.

NURS 1000Introduction to the Intellectual Community in

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2017-2018
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 1101First-Year Seminar

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 2340Developmental Influences on

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 2450Nursing Success

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 3005ReNEW Distance Foundations

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 3006BSN Completion Foundations2

This course utilizes a student-centered approach to prepare learners for success in the BSN completion program by developing concepts of evidence-based communication, self- care, and professional development while incorporating cultural humility and tents of just culture. Max Credit: 2

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: BS-PNRN (major) and ADN (attribute) OR BSN-NURN (major) OR BS-PNBS (major) and RNL (attribute) OR BSN- NUBS (major) and RNL (attribute).

NURS 30153020, and 3045 or concurrent

enrollment. 3710. Nursing Fundamentals and Labora- tory. 2. Includes concepts of basic care/com- fort, technical skills, medical equipment, asep- sis, medication administration, nurse/client safety, and client rights. Increased confidence and competency in critical thinking, commu- nication skills, and the performance of motor skills. Prerequisites: previous bachelor’s degree; admission to the BRAND track; concurrent enrollment in NURS 3750 and NURS 3730. 3715. Foundational Laboratory. 2. Using system analysis, students assess all dimensions of individual clients across life span. Concepts and demonstration of basic care/comfort; technical skills; use of equipment; asepsis/ infection control; medication administration; nurse/client safety; client rights and dignity. Allows the student to gain confidence and competency in performing motor skills; critical thinking; communication; self-development. mission to BRAND; concurrent enrollment in NURS 3710; NURS 3750. lege of Health Sciences 510

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2017-2018
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: previous Bachelor’s degree; ad-

NURS 3020Cultural Diversity in Family Health Care

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2017-2018
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 3425Bridging Nursing Paradigms

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 3445Fundamentals and Health

Assessment in Professional Nursing Practice

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 3446Fundamentals, Health2

Assessment, & Health Promotion Practicum Students are introduced to providing nursing care with a focus on performing foundational skills and assessments while incorporating health promotion into practice. Max Credit: 2

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: STAT 2050 , ZOO 3115 , & NURS 2470; Co-requisites of NURS 3445 & NURS 3490

NURS 3450Intro to Patho-Pharmacology3

Students will develop knowledge of foundational concepts related to clinical judgment as it applies to pathophysiology an pharmacology using a holistic framework for care of clients across the lifespan. Max Credit: 3

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: NURS 2470, KIN 2040 , KIN 2041 , & ZOO 3115 ; Co- reqs NURS 3445 & NURS 3490

NURS 3490Health Promotion in Professional

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 3495Patho-Pharmacology I2

Students begin developing clinical judgment as it applies to patho-physiology and pharmacology using a holistic framework for the care of clients across the lifespan. Max Credit: 2

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: Completion or concurrent enrollment in NURS 3445 , NURS 3490 , NURS 3450 & NURS 3446

NURS 3630Nursing Therapeutics: Health Promotion

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2017-2018
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 3665AND

d Corequisite: and NURS 4665

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Corequisite: NURS 3690 , NURS 3495 , NURS 4125 ,

NURS 3690Professional Nursing

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 3695Professional Nursing4

Acute/Chronic Illness Practicum Students provide nursing care using the nursing process in a clinical setting with adult clients experiencing acute and chronic illness. Emphasis is on demonstration of clinical judgement. Max Credit: 4 Prerequisite:

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: NURS 3445 , NURS 3490 , NURS 3450 , and

NURS 3730Introduction to Professional

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 3745Nursing Fundamentals and

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 3770Nursing Care in Acute and

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 3771Nursing Care in Acute, Chronic

and Complex Illness Practicum

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 3780Evidence-Based Practice in

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 3790Health Promotion of Individuals

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 3890Professional Nursing Care in

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 3891Professional Nursing Care of

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 3892Professional Nursing Care in3

Mental Health and Illness This course explores mental health and illness concepts. Emphasis is on the role of the professional nurse in caring for clients with alterations in mental health. Max Credit: 3

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: NURS 3695 and completion or concurrent enrollment with NURS 3890 , NURS 3891 , NURS 3893, and NURS 3895

NURS 3893Patho-Pharmacology II2

Students will apply clinical judgment as it relates to pathophysiology and pharmacology using a holistic framework for care of clients across the lifespan. Max Credit: 2

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: NURS 3495 ; Concurrent enrollment in NURS 3890 , NURS 3891 , NURS 3892 , & NURS 3895

NURS 3895Professional Nursing Care in

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 3970Nursing Externship1-6

Allows students to obtain college credit for nursing experience gained in an approved setting. Increases application of nursing theory, knowledge of a health care agency, interpersonal h working relationships, technical skills and organization of time in providing nursing care. Max Credit: 6

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 6
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: Junior standing in nursing and consent of instructor

NURS 4055Application of Evidence in

Nursing Practice (COM3)

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 4125Evidence-Based Nursing3

Prepares students to engage in evidence-based nursing, specifically how to ask meaningful clinical questions, find relevant evidence, critically appraise evidence, and integrate best evidence with clinical expertise and patient/community values. Max Credit: 3

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: WA and WB or COM1 and COM2; STAT 2050 or STAT 2070 or equivalent; admission into the nursing major component of the program. USP 2003-2014 Code: U3L, U3WC USP 2015 Code: U5C3

NURS 4255Nursing Leadership

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2017-2018
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 44404442 or concurrent enrollment

4710. Nursing Care of the Aging Family. 3. Utilizes nursing process to assess, promote, and protect health of aging families. Focus is on physiological, psychological, spiritual, developmental, socio-cultural dimensions of the geriatric adult, including family dynam- ics. Evidence-based practice guides illness and disease management; disease prevention. Expected, unexpected responses to therapies; grief, loss, end of life concepts will be incor- porated. Prerequisites: senior standing; consent of instructor. 4735. Nursing Care of Vulnerable Popu- lations. 3. Synthesizes past learning and cultivates independent nursing practice for vulnerable populations in acute/ community settings. Focuses on the vulnerability associ- ated with mental health, psychiatric illnesses. Core public health functions of community assessment, essential health services, disaster preparedness, health policy development/ global health care are also emphasized to plan population-based nursing interventions. Pre- enrollment in NURS 4736. 4736. Nursing Care of Vulnerable Popula- tions Practicum. 3. Applies past learning and cultivates evidence-based nursing practice for vulnerable populations in acute/ community settings. Focuses on the vulnerability associ- ated with mental health, psychiatric illnesses. Core public health functions of community assessment, essential health services, disaster preparedness, health policy development/ global health care are also emphasized to implement population-based nursing inter- ventions. Prerequisites: NURS 3770; concurrent enrollment in NURS 4735. 4740. Nursing Care of the Young Family. 6. Utilizes nursing process to assess, promote, and protect the health of young families as client. Focus is human sexuality and repro-

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2017-2018
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: NURS 3770 and 3780; concurrent

NURS 4630Public/Community Health2

Learners examine public/community health nursing roles. Focuses on improving community health, levels of prevention and addresses multiple determinants of health. Core functions, essential services, history, and analysis of public healthcare systems will be studied. Max Credit: 2

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: NRBK (student attribute) and NURS 3006 with a C or better. Restricted to one of the following majors: PNRN, PNBS, NURN,

NURS 4635Community as Client2

Learners will understand relationships among health, disease, and the environment, with emphasis on the role of community health agencies and programs for communities in need of health care support, regionally, nationally, and globally. In this course, an assessment and planning framework guides students in assessing the health of a community. Max Credit: 2

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: NRBK (student attribute) and NURS 4055 , NURS 4630 and NURS 4830 with a C or better. Restricted to one of the following majors: PNRN, PNBS, NURN,

NURS 4640Health Equity2

Learners will examine population-focused concepts to assess vulnerable and oppressed populations. The magnitude of health disparities both in the United States and globally will be discussed. Focuses on a multi-level and multi-cultural view of population health challenges, alleviating health disparities, and a commitment to health equity. Max Credit: 2

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: NRBK (student attribute) and NURS 4055 , NURS 4630 , NURS 4830 with a C or better. Restricted to one of the following majors: PNRN, PNBS,

NURS 4645Population Health2

Learners focus on the analysis of all levels of data that are indicators of population health. Learners study the development of innovative, collaborative, and multi-disciplinary interventions, and policies to improve public health including disaster management. This course provides opportunities for learners to improve population health through the application of theory and evidence. Max Credit: 2

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: NRBK (student attribute) and NURS 4055 , NURS 4630 , NURS 4830 with a C or better. Restricted to one of the following majors: PNRN, PNBS, NURN,

NURS 4650Foundational

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 4660Healthcare Informatics

572

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 4665Healthcare Informatics in

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 4675Healthcare Policy2

Learners will examine the complex landscape of healthcare guidelines, regulations and laws that impact and govern healthcare policy and the effect of these policies on the health of populations. Max Credit: 2

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: NRBK (student attribute) and grade of C or better in NURS 4055 , NURS 4630 , and NURS 4830 with a C or better. Restricted to one of the following majors: PNRN, PNBS, NURS,

NURS 4690Professional Nursing Care of

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 4691Professional Nursing Care of

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 4693Patho-Pharmacology III

Students will demonstrate clinical reasoning as it relates to pathophysiology and pharmacology using a holistic framework for the care of clients across the lifespan. 1259

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 4695Professional Nursing Care of

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 4710Population Health

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 4735Vulnerable Populations and

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 4740Nursing Care of the Young

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 4750Independent Study in Nursing14

Provides students with opportunity to investigate a problem in nursing care not considered in required nursing courses or to explore in more depth an area considered in one of required nursing courses. Area of study and requirements for earning credit are determined in consultation with nursing faculty member. Max Credit: 4

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 14
Credits (max): 14
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: senior standing in nursing or consent of instructor.

NURS 4765Healthcare Informatics in Nursing Max Cred3

Students will describe information and technology utilized to communicate, manage knowledge, support clinical decision- making, and effectively optimize patient outcomes while adhering to ethical and legal considerations of data management. Credits: 3 Max Credit: 3 Prerequisite: NURS 3745 and completion or concurrent enrollment in NURS 3770 , NURS 3771 , and NURS 3780 [Inactive].

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 4771Nursing Care of Families

Vulnerable Populations, and Behavioral Health

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 4775Nursing Senior Capstone10

Provides opportunities to synthesize core concepts of professional nursing through intensive clinical experiences. Focuses on students' socialization into the healthcare system through application of clinical judgment in making safe and ethical decisions while coordinating evidence-based nursing care Max Credit: 10

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 10
Credits (max): 10
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: NURS 4771 and completion or concurrent enrollment in NURS 4785 .

NURS 4785Integration of Leadership in

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 4790Special Topics in Nursing1-3

Provides offerings in selected nursing topics on concepts, theories or practices as related to specified areas in nursing. Max Credit: (Max. 8)

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: junior standing in nursing and consent of instructor.

NURS 4792Cultural and International Health

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 4830Leadership in Healthcare Today2

Focuses on the role of nurse leader and manager through integration of leadership, management, and organizational concepts, models, and theories. Emphasis in on leadership, followership, management, advocacy, professional development and activism, and managing resources. Max Credit: 2

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: NRBK (student attribute) and NURS 3006 with a C or better. Restricted to one of the following majors: PNRN, PNBS, NURN,

NURS 4835Leading Nursing Practice

Tier 4

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 4840Healthcare Systems and Policy2

Learners examine healthcare quality and the regulation of professional nursing practice in various settings. The focus is o ethical and legal issues and policy development for healthcare delivery. Max Credit: 2

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: NRBK (student attribute) and NURS 4055 , NURS 4630 , NURS 4830 with a C or better. Restricted to one of the following majors: PNRN, PNBS, NURN, NUBS

NURS 4845Innovation in Nursing Practice2

Focus in on use and synthesis of concepts in professional nursing practice. This course provides an opportunity to employ critical thinking, to apply ethical decision-making, to use evidence, and to demonstrate the ability to lead planned change. Max Credit: 2

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: FCSC 1140 OR FCSC 1141 , MIC/MOLB 2021 or MOLB 2240 , NURS 4650 , NURS 4665 , NURS 4635 , NURS 4640 , NURS 4645 , NURS 4675 , NURS 4835 & NURS 4840 Can take concurrently with NURS 4855 . Student Major: BSN-NURN or BSN NUBS Student Attribute: NRBK, ADN or RNL

NURS 4855Contemporary Nursing Practice2

Learners will integrate prior knowledge to prepare for leadership in diverse healthcare settings. They will apply evidence-based practice, collaborate across disciplines, and demonstrate professionalism, advocacy, and reflective leadership-developing the knowledge, skills, and accountability needed to address contemporary challenges and deliver safe, patient-centered care. Max Credit: 2

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: FCSC 1140 OR FCSC 1141 , MIC/MOLB 2021 or MOLB 2240 , NURS 4650 , NURS 4665 , NURS 4635 , NURS 4640 , NURS 4645 , NURS 4675 , NURS 4835 & NURS 4840 Can take concurrently with NURS 4845

NURS 4865Professional Nursing Leadership3

The role of the nurse leader in nursing practice is developed through integration of leadership, management, and organizational theories. Emphasis is on interprofessional care management, planned change, advocacy, activism, and professional development. Max Credit: 3

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: NURS 4695 and completion or concurrent enrollment with NURS 4895 .

NURS 4895Professional Nursing Capstone

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 5140Pharmacotherapy for Primary

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 5165DNP: Adv Pathophysiology4

A system-based approach is used to explore selected pathophysiological states encountered across the lifespan in primary care. The developmental physiology, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and physiological responses to illness and treatment regimens are examined, providing a basis for the foundation of clinical decisions. Max Credit: 4

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: NURS 5603 , NURS 5604 , NURS 5605 , and NURS 5830

NURS 5420Leadership Within Health Care

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 5425Health Policy for Rural and

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 5430Population Health3

Emphasis on epidemiology and population health. Max Credit: 3

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: NURS 5420 ; NURS 5425 .

NURS 5452Curriculum Development

Year 2

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 5461Business of Healthcare

Emphasis on leading and managing entrepreneurial healthcare opportunities. 1261

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 5462Teaching Methodologies and

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 5472Integrated Advanced

Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 5473Advancing Healthcare Transform2

Emphasis on academic/practice partnerships as avenues for addressing population health and related workforce development. Max Credit: 2

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: Admission to the NURS MS program, NURS 5405, NURS 5410

NURS 5483Practicum: Rural Healthcare

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 5601Theoretical Foundations of

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 5602Advanced Nursing Leadership3

Focus on developing advanced nursing leadership skills and attributes for interprofessional collaboration to create viabilit the profession and health-related practice environments. Max Credit: 3

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: NURS 5601 & 5603

NURS 5603Evidence-based Practice for

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 5604Population and Health Policies3

Focuses on community as client and connecting practice to policy focusing on the U.S. and global health communities Curriculum Committee College: CHS Max Credit: 3

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: NURS 5601, 5603

NURS 5605Informatics and Quality3

Improvement for Advanced Nursing Practice Emphasis on theoretical and scientific foundations for quality improvement, safety, and informatics in health care Max Credit: 3

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: NURS 5601, 5603

NURS 5750Independent Advanced Study1-4

Provides students the opportunity to analyze a problem in nursing; apply theory to clients in a clinical setting; or pursue an area of interest under the guidance of a faculty member. Requirements and evaluation are mutually established between the student and faculty member. Max Credit: (Max. 8)

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 5790Advanced Issues in Health

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 5820Health Behavior Change I3

Primary Prevention and Wellness This course will cover the application of theories and techniques of health behavior change and principles of epidemiology to health issues from the individual to the community level. Max Credit: 3

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: Admission to the DNP program.

NURS 5824Advanced Health Assessment

and Clinical Decision-Making for Nurse

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 5825Advanced Health Assessment

and Clinical Decision-Making for Family Nurse

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 5826Advanced Health Assessment for

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 5827Skills for Family NP3

Developing skills for advanced practice nursing and practice management for the family nurse practitioner. Max Credit: 3

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: NURS 5824 , NURS 5825 , NURS 5871 , and NURS 5875 .

NURS 5828Skills for Psychiatric Mental

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 5830Health Behavior Change II

Behavioral Skills for Secondary and Tertiary

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 5862Practicum: Diagnosis and

Management of the Psychiatric Client for the

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 5863Practicum: Diagnosis and

Management of the Psychiatric Client for the

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 5864Final PSH Practicum6

This final clinical experience provides learners with the opportunity to integrate previous learning from the PMHNP program in the provision of evidence-based health care. Max Credit: 6

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 6
Credits (max): 6
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: NURS 5863 , NURS 5866 , NURS 5892 , and NURS 5893 .

NURS 5865DNP Seminar1

Instructor and student-led discussions designed to facilitate role transition of the doctorally-prepared nurse practitioner. Seminars include topics related to integration and application of nursing and other health-related theories and models in rural nurse practitioner-delivered care. Max Credit: (Max. 6)

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: Admission to the DNP program.

NURS 5866DNP Seminar II1

Overview of clinical preparedness topics for advanced practice nursing, including professionalism in clinical practice, interprofessional collaboration, healthcare ethics, and promotion of a healthcare culture of safety. Max Credit: 1

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: NURS 5824 , NURS 5825 , NURS 5871 , and NURS 5875 OR NURS 5875 , NURS 5826 , NURS 5880 , and NURS 5881

NURS 5867DNP Seminar III1

Instructor and student-led discussions designed to facilitate role transition of the doctorally-prepared nurse practitioner. Seminars include topics related to transitioning from nurse practitioner students into practicing nurse practitioners. Max Credit: 1

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: NURS 5872 and NURS 5891 OR NURS 5862 and NURS 5891

NURS 5871Wellness for Adults in Primary

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 5872Practicum for Wellness in

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 5873Primary Care for Children

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 5874Practicum for Primary Care for3

Children, Adolescents, and Families Clinical practicum for NURS 5873 , Primary Care for Children, Adolescents, and Families. Max Credit: 3

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: NURS 5830 , NURS 5871 and NURS 5872 .

NURS 5875Primary Care for Acute &

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 5876Practicum for Primary Care for3

Acute & Chronically Ill Adults This final clinical experience provides learners with the opportunity to integrate previous learning from the FNP program in the provision of evidence-based health care. Max Credit: 3

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: NURS 5866 , NURS 5874 , NURS 5892 , and NURS 5893 .

NURS 5877Primary Care for Acute &3

Chronically Ill Adults II Continuation of NURS 5875 . Diagnosis and management of select acute and chronic illnesses experienced by adults across the lifespan. Primary focus is on those physical and behavioral illnesses with high prevalence in rural primary care. Max Credit: 3

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: NURS 5875 , NURS 5876 and NURS 5891 .

NURS 5878Practicum for Primary Care for3

Acute & Chronically Ill Adults II Clinical practicum for NURS 5877 , Primary Care for Acute & Chronically Ill Adults II. Max Credit: 3

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: NURS 5875 , NURS 5876 and NURS 5891 .

NURS 5880Neurobiology & Psychopharm4

The advanced study of neurobiology and psychopharmacology in the treatment of psychiatric disorders across the lifespan. I depth exploration of how the advanced practice psychiatric nurse can utilize pharmacodynamics and pharmacogenetics to inform the clinical decision making in the treatment complex mental illnesses and addiction. Max Credit: 4

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: NURS 5140 .

NURS 5881Psychotherapy Models and

Theories for Advanced Practice Mental Health

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 5882Advanced Psychiatric Mental

Health Nursing Diagnosis and Management for the Adult, Older Adult, and Vulnerable

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 5883Advanced Psychiatric Mental4

Health Nursing Diagnosis and Management for the Child and Adolescent Evidenced based assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of mental health disorders in children and adolescence at the individual, family and community level. Theories of family development including behavioral patterns will be assessed using a culturally sensitive lens. Review of psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, psychoeducation, and health promotion as is developmentally appropriate. Max Credit: 4

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: NURS 5824 , NURS 5826 , NURS 5880 , and NURS 5881 .

NURS 5891Doctor of Nursing Project I1

In collaboration with an organization or community group, learners will identify a health-related problem, concern, or question that can be addressed through a scholarly Doctor of Nursing Practice quality improvement project. Max Credit: 1

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: NURS 5827, NURS 5873, and NURS 5877 OR NURS 5828, NURS 5882, NURS 5883 n NURS 5892 - Doctor of Nursing Project II Continuation of NURS 5891, DNP Project I: In collaboration with an organization or community group, learners will identify a health-related problem, concern, or question that can be addressed through a scholarly Doctor of Nursing Practice quality improvement project. Credits: 3 Max Credit: 3 Prerequisite: NURS 5872 and NURS 5891 OR NURS 5862 and NURS 5891

NURS 5892Doctor of Nursing Project II

Year 3

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 5893Doctor of Nursing Project III

Continuation of NURS 5892, DNP Project II: In collaboration with an organization or community group, learners will identify a 1264

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

NURS 5894Doctor of Nursing Project IV2

Continuation of NURS 5893, DNP Project III. In collaboration with an organization or community group, learners will finalize their health-related scholarly quality improvement projects and disseminate the findings. Max Credit: 2

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: NURS 5893

NURS 5900Practicum in College Teaching1-3

Work in classroom with a major professor. Expected to give some lectures and gain classroom experience. Max Credit: (Max. 3)

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: graduate status.

NURS 5940Continuing Registration: Off1-2

Campus Max Credit: (Max. 16)

Subject: NURS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: advanced degree candidacy. Online Master of Business Administration

NURS 5960Thesis Research

Online Master of Business Administration

Subject: NURS
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.uwyo.edu

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