NUR5110 Theoretical Foundations in Advanced Role Development
3 semester hours
This course examines a wide range of theories from nursing and other disciplines.
Grand theories, mid-range theories and conceptual frameworks are explored.
Interrelationships among theory, practice, and research as integral components
of evidence-based practice are examined. Theory development and strategies for
the evaluation and testing of theories in nursing, as well as other disciplines are
explored. How theory and research interact and impact nursing practice, education
and leadership are investigated.
Prerequisite: Graduate status.
NUR5120 Ethical Principles and Global Social Considerations
3 semester hours
Social, cultural, political and economic forces influencing ethical decision making
are examined. Health care policy, resource availability, and ethical principles
will be used to evaluate health care policy decisions. How these decisions are
made, how they are influenced by social values and the impact of these decisions
on the global community are addressed. The advanced nurse role as counselor
and advocate to consumers of health care where social, ethical and political
issues affect communities, society and the profession are also explored. Cultivation
of global awareness in issues of health and social policy development will
be fostered.
Prerequisite: Graduate status.
NUR5125 Health Care Policy and Financing
3 semester hours
The purpose of this course is to advance the role of the nurse to influence healthcare
policy, quality improvement and financial decision-making to improve the
quality of health care delivery. Students examine the history and current state of
health care financing and policy development and how these factors influence
access, quality of care and sustainability of the health care system. The financial
implications of health promotion and disease management are examined, from
the perspectives of funding these endeavors and gaining long term financial benefits
through improved health and disease management in individuals, communities
and populations. Students examine the dynamic relationships within an
organization and ethical considerations required to make sound financial and policy
decisions that will best serve individuals, families, groups and communities.
Prerequisite: Graduate status.
NUR5130 Scientific Inquiry and Research
3 semester hours
The purpose of this course is to advance the role of the nurse in the utilization
of new knowledge through scholarly inquiry. The emphasis is on the research
process and statistical analysis leading to the systematic evaluation and application
of evidence-based nursing research. Research findings should be relevant and the
foundation from which clinical and organizational decisions are made. The utilization
of scientific evidence to improve nursing practice and ultimately patient
outcomes is emphasized.
Prerequisite: Graduate status.
NUR5140 Advanced Pathophysiological and Pharmacological Concepts
3 semester hours
This course will provide the framework for the application and synthesis of
advanced pathophysiologic and pharmacologic concepts to advance the professional
role of the master’s prepared nurse in the practice setting. The physical,
social and psychological assessment of patients across the lifespan is addressed,
and incorporates the cultural, genetic and developmental variations of individuals.
A theoretical foundation in health promotion, illness prevention and
health/function maintenance across the lifespan is developed. Integration of current
evidence-based research is emphasized.
Prerequisite: Graduate status.
NUR6150 Nursing Informatics
3 semester hours
This course provides an overview of informatics and the theoretical foundation
for information management within the health care setting. The student examines
the way data are managed in health care environments and the influence of
informatics technology on data management, clinical decision-making and the
nurse leader’s role as a consumer and purchaser of information technology. The
impact of automated data management through advances in information technology,
health care information systems and tele-health are explored.
Prerequisite: Graduate status.
NUR6160 Practicum: Advanced Clinical Practice Role (135 hours)
4 semester hours
The student selects a clinical experience that will expand his/her expertise in a
chosen specialty area. The student focuses on the effective management of health
and illness with a select population across the lifespan and care continuum to
advance development of the professional nursing role. Integration and application
of theoretical knowledge for the advanced nursing practice role will be
emphasized. Throughout the practicum the student attends a seminar where student
experiences are discussed, examined, compared and contrasted.
Prerequisites: All 5000-level courses.
NUR6170 Leadership and Professional Role Development
3 semester hours
This course provides the student with theoretical principles and skills to develop
her/his professional leadership role within complex health care systems. Transition
into advanced nursing practice roles is facilitated. The nursing profession,
advanced nursing practice roles, leadership responsibilities of nurses in advanced
practice roles, the requirements for, and regulation of these roles are discussed.
The importance of working effectively with interprofessional teams to deliver
health care is emphasized. The professional expectation that the master’s prepared
nurse exert leadership not only within the profession but also in the health
care delivery system is critical to professional role development.
Prerequisites: All 5000-level courses; NUR6160.
NUR6180 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Education
3 semester hours
This course explores and analyzes theoretical foundations of teaching, learning,
motivation and instruction. Students will develop an understanding of educational
theories and their importance to the nurse educator. Principles and
methodologies related to teaching, learning and instruction are examined. Current
issues and trends in nursing education are explored.
Prerequisites: All 5000-level courses; NUR6150, NUR6160, NUR6170.
NUR6181 Curriculum Development and Assessment
3 semester hours
This course introduces the student to the curriculum development and evaluation
processes. Selected theories, principles, and techniques of curriculum development
are explored. The relationship of nursing curriculum to the parent institution’s
mission and philosophy are analyzed. Issues of accreditation, standards
of professional nursing practice, and legal/ethical issues are analyzed within the
context of curriculum development and program evaluation.
Prerequisites: All 5000-level courses; NUR6150, NUR6160, NUR6170, NUR6180.
NUR 6190 Application of Organizational Theory in Healthcare
3 semester hours
This course provides an overview of organizational theory applied to the operations
of health care organizations. Organizational and management theories and
research are examined over time as they have evolved with business culture
changes. Organizational mission, vision, values, objectives, culture, strategy and
quality improvement programs are examined. Leadership, structure, power, influence
and control are examined in detail. High performance and high reliability
organizations are evaluated. Facilitators and barriers to organizational change
are analyzed. Organizational culture is viewed as the primary driver of organizational
performance, behavior, dynamics and management. The health care industry’s
attempts to measure performance are discussed and critiqued.
Prerequisites: All 5000-level courses; NUR6150, NUR6160, NUR6170.
NUR6191 The Business of Healthcare and Human Resources Management
3 semester hours
This course explores the core competencies required of nursing administrators
in health care organizations. Market assessment, identification of health needs,
systems analysis and business plan development are discussed. Leadership and
negotiation strategies necessary to facilitate health care programming and implementation
are addressed. Marketing and the sale of health care services are also
emphasized. Human resource management concepts and principles, strategies
and legal and ethical dimensions are analyzed with an emphasis on achieving
high performance organizations.
Prerequisites: All 5000-level courses; NUR6150, NUR6160, NUR6170, NUR6190.
NUR6210 Practicum: Role Concentration (135 hrs)
3 semester hours
The graduate student will operationalize the theoretical principles and behavior
norms within a specialty area of practice (Leadership/Management or Education)
by applying the theoretical framework to the development of an advanced
practice role. The practicum facilitates the incorporation of the advanced nursing
role into the graduate’s professional practice. The student gains an appreciation
for the ambiguity of the role and the fluidity of the role boundaries. This
course includes a 1 hour seminar during the practicum’s duration.
Prerequisites: All 5000-level courses; NUR6150, NUR6160, NUR6170, NUR6180
and NUR6181 or NUR6190 and NUR6191.
NUR6300 Master’s Project or Thesis Research
3 semester hours
All Master’s of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) students are required to complete a
scholarly activity that demonstrates the student’s advanced level of knowledge
and professional competence. Students may meet this requirement by completing
either a master’s project (alternative to a thesis) or a thesis.
Prerequisites: All 5000-level courses; all 6000-level courses.
3 semester hours
This course examines a wide range of theories from nursing and other disciplines.
Grand theories, mid-range theories and conceptual frameworks are explored.
Interrelationships among theory, practice, and research as integral components
of evidence-based practice are examined. Theory development and strategies for
the evaluation and testing of theories in nursing, as well as other disciplines are
explored. How theory and research interact and impact nursing practice, education
and leadership are investigated.
Prerequisite: Graduate status.
NUR5120 Ethical Principles and Global Social Considerations
3 semester hours
Social, cultural, political and economic forces influencing ethical decision making
are examined. Health care policy, resource availability, and ethical principles
will be used to evaluate health care policy decisions. How these decisions are
made, how they are influenced by social values and the impact of these decisions
on the global community are addressed. The advanced nurse role as counselor
and advocate to consumers of health care where social, ethical and political
issues affect communities, society and the profession are also explored. Cultivation
of global awareness in issues of health and social policy development will
be fostered.
Prerequisite: Graduate status.
NUR5125 Health Care Policy and Financing
3 semester hours
The purpose of this course is to advance the role of the nurse to influence healthcare
policy, quality improvement and financial decision-making to improve the
quality of health care delivery. Students examine the history and current state of
health care financing and policy development and how these factors influence
access, quality of care and sustainability of the health care system. The financial
implications of health promotion and disease management are examined, from
the perspectives of funding these endeavors and gaining long term financial benefits
through improved health and disease management in individuals, communities
and populations. Students examine the dynamic relationships within an
organization and ethical considerations required to make sound financial and policy
decisions that will best serve individuals, families, groups and communities.
Prerequisite: Graduate status.
NUR5130 Scientific Inquiry and Research
3 semester hours
The purpose of this course is to advance the role of the nurse in the utilization
of new knowledge through scholarly inquiry. The emphasis is on the research
process and statistical analysis leading to the systematic evaluation and application
of evidence-based nursing research. Research findings should be relevant and the
foundation from which clinical and organizational decisions are made. The utilization
of scientific evidence to improve nursing practice and ultimately patient
outcomes is emphasized.
Prerequisite: Graduate status.
NUR5140 Advanced Pathophysiological and Pharmacological Concepts
3 semester hours
This course will provide the framework for the application and synthesis of
advanced pathophysiologic and pharmacologic concepts to advance the professional
role of the master’s prepared nurse in the practice setting. The physical,
social and psychological assessment of patients across the lifespan is addressed,
and incorporates the cultural, genetic and developmental variations of individuals.
A theoretical foundation in health promotion, illness prevention and
health/function maintenance across the lifespan is developed. Integration of current
evidence-based research is emphasized.
Prerequisite: Graduate status.
NUR6150 Nursing Informatics
3 semester hours
This course provides an overview of informatics and the theoretical foundation
for information management within the health care setting. The student examines
the way data are managed in health care environments and the influence of
informatics technology on data management, clinical decision-making and the
nurse leader’s role as a consumer and purchaser of information technology. The
impact of automated data management through advances in information technology,
health care information systems and tele-health are explored.
Prerequisite: Graduate status.
NUR6160 Practicum: Advanced Clinical Practice Role (135 hours)
4 semester hours
The student selects a clinical experience that will expand his/her expertise in a
chosen specialty area. The student focuses on the effective management of health
and illness with a select population across the lifespan and care continuum to
advance development of the professional nursing role. Integration and application
of theoretical knowledge for the advanced nursing practice role will be
emphasized. Throughout the practicum the student attends a seminar where student
experiences are discussed, examined, compared and contrasted.
Prerequisites: All 5000-level courses.
NUR6170 Leadership and Professional Role Development
3 semester hours
This course provides the student with theoretical principles and skills to develop
her/his professional leadership role within complex health care systems. Transition
into advanced nursing practice roles is facilitated. The nursing profession,
advanced nursing practice roles, leadership responsibilities of nurses in advanced
practice roles, the requirements for, and regulation of these roles are discussed.
The importance of working effectively with interprofessional teams to deliver
health care is emphasized. The professional expectation that the master’s prepared
nurse exert leadership not only within the profession but also in the health
care delivery system is critical to professional role development.
Prerequisites: All 5000-level courses; NUR6160.
NUR6180 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Education
3 semester hours
This course explores and analyzes theoretical foundations of teaching, learning,
motivation and instruction. Students will develop an understanding of educational
theories and their importance to the nurse educator. Principles and
methodologies related to teaching, learning and instruction are examined. Current
issues and trends in nursing education are explored.
Prerequisites: All 5000-level courses; NUR6150, NUR6160, NUR6170.
NUR6181 Curriculum Development and Assessment
3 semester hours
This course introduces the student to the curriculum development and evaluation
processes. Selected theories, principles, and techniques of curriculum development
are explored. The relationship of nursing curriculum to the parent institution’s
mission and philosophy are analyzed. Issues of accreditation, standards
of professional nursing practice, and legal/ethical issues are analyzed within the
context of curriculum development and program evaluation.
Prerequisites: All 5000-level courses; NUR6150, NUR6160, NUR6170, NUR6180.
NUR 6190 Application of Organizational Theory in Healthcare
3 semester hours
This course provides an overview of organizational theory applied to the operations
of health care organizations. Organizational and management theories and
research are examined over time as they have evolved with business culture
changes. Organizational mission, vision, values, objectives, culture, strategy and
quality improvement programs are examined. Leadership, structure, power, influence
and control are examined in detail. High performance and high reliability
organizations are evaluated. Facilitators and barriers to organizational change
are analyzed. Organizational culture is viewed as the primary driver of organizational
performance, behavior, dynamics and management. The health care industry’s
attempts to measure performance are discussed and critiqued.
Prerequisites: All 5000-level courses; NUR6150, NUR6160, NUR6170.
NUR6191 The Business of Healthcare and Human Resources Management
3 semester hours
This course explores the core competencies required of nursing administrators
in health care organizations. Market assessment, identification of health needs,
systems analysis and business plan development are discussed. Leadership and
negotiation strategies necessary to facilitate health care programming and implementation
are addressed. Marketing and the sale of health care services are also
emphasized. Human resource management concepts and principles, strategies
and legal and ethical dimensions are analyzed with an emphasis on achieving
high performance organizations.
Prerequisites: All 5000-level courses; NUR6150, NUR6160, NUR6170, NUR6190.
NUR6210 Practicum: Role Concentration (135 hrs)
3 semester hours
The graduate student will operationalize the theoretical principles and behavior
norms within a specialty area of practice (Leadership/Management or Education)
by applying the theoretical framework to the development of an advanced
practice role. The practicum facilitates the incorporation of the advanced nursing
role into the graduate’s professional practice. The student gains an appreciation
for the ambiguity of the role and the fluidity of the role boundaries. This
course includes a 1 hour seminar during the practicum’s duration.
Prerequisites: All 5000-level courses; NUR6150, NUR6160, NUR6170, NUR6180
and NUR6181 or NUR6190 and NUR6191.
NUR6300 Master’s Project or Thesis Research
3 semester hours
All Master’s of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) students are required to complete a
scholarly activity that demonstrates the student’s advanced level of knowledge
and professional competence. Students may meet this requirement by completing
either a master’s project (alternative to a thesis) or a thesis.
Prerequisites: All 5000-level courses; all 6000-level courses.
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