NURS 801 Advanced Family and Community Nursing 3(3,0) Developmental, psychodynamic, social-political, and cultural theories and concepts are synthesized and applied to the analysis of health and illness in communities and in families across the life cycle. Roles and functions of advanced practice nurses in promoting community health and family health are examined.
NURS 804 Knowledge Development in Advanced Nursing 2(2,0) Nursing theories and theories relevant to nursing practice and research; processes of theoretical thinking and critical thinking applied to health problems and needs of individuals and their families in the community; theoretical and conceptual models of contemporary practice and research.
NURS 805 Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Nursing 3(3,0) Prescription administration and patient/family education in use of pharmacological agents emphasizing drugs prescribed for common or chronic illnesses; drug selection; adverse drug reactions; age-related differences in utilization; regulations affecting nurses' prescriptive authority. Preq: NURS 809 or consent of instructor.
NURS 806 Advanced Assessment for Nursing 2(1,3) Comprehensive assessment and diagnosis of health problems and status for individuals of all ages including assessment of families; physical and laboratory/radiologic diagnostic assessments; directed laboratory experiences in advanced assessment of clients of several ages. Preq: Undergraduate assessment and NURS 809 or consent of instructor.
NURS 807 Clinical Nursing Research 2(2,0) Quantitative and qualitative research methodologies useful and appropriate to clinical nursing practice and for the development of nursing knowledge; ethics with human subjects; does not include thesis advisement. Student must select chairperson prior to enrollment. Preq: NURS 804, 808.
NURS 808 Nursing Research Analysis 2(2,0) Quantitative research methods in nursing science including basic elements of statistical design with a focus on the use of nursing informatics and computer applications. Preq: Undergraduate statistics course.
NURS 809 Pathophysiology for Advanced Nursing 2(2,0) Human response to health alterations as they impact nursing knowledge and practice; recognizing the manifestations of health alterations and developing nursing interventions accordingly.
NURS 819 Developing Family Nursing 4(2,6) Theories and concepts related to nursing management in the care of developing families; critical thinking applied to health problems and needs of developing families before, during, and immediately following pregnancy; application of related nursing issues and current research; clinical practice with developing families in a variety of settings. Preq: NURS 801, 804, 805, 806, 809.
NURS 820 Child and Adolescent Nursing 4(2,6) Advanced nursing
roles and functions applied to health promotion, health maintenance, health
restoration, habilitation, and rehabilitation of infants, children, and
adolescents with existing or potential health problems. Critical thinking
is used to assess, diagnose, intervene, and promote continuity of care
with clients of these ages irrespective of
setting. Preq: NURS 801, 804, 805, 806, 809.
NURS 821 Adult Nursing 4(2,6) Roles and functions embodied in advanced practice applied to the health promotion and clinical management of common or chronic health problems of adults within the context of family; clinical practice with adult clients in a variety of settings. Preq: NURS 801, 804, 805, 806, 809.
NURS 822 Gerontology Nursing 4(2,6) Roles and functions of advanced practice applied to the preventive, restorative, and rehabilitative care of the older adult with existing or potential health problems; clinical practice in a variety of settings. Preq: NURS 801, 804, 805, 806, 809.
NURS 823 Nurse Practitioner Clinical Practi-cum 6(0,18) Guided practice applying advanced nursing knowledge in family nursing and advanced practice roles (clinical nurse specialist, case manager, and/or practitioner); joint preceptor and faculty guidance and supervision in the care of selected populations in a variety of health care settings. Preq: FNP track: NURS 819, 820, 821, 822; GNP track: NURS 822, 882, 884; A/GNP track: NURS 821, 822, 882, 884.
NURS 825 Theories and Models of Nursing Administration 3(3,0) Identification, analysis, and synthesis of theories, models, and issues related to nursing management and leadership; organization, attitudes, and practices applicable to the middle and executive levels of nursing administration. Preq: NURS 804.
NURS 826 Administration of Nursing Services 3(2,3) Application of theories and models to specific nursing administration issues and problems. Practicum in nursing administration at the middle or executive level permits specific use and evaluation of a conceptual model of nursing administration. Preq: NURS 825.
NURS 827 Foundations of Nursing Education 3(3,0) Exploration of the foundations of nursing education. Emphasis is on curriculum development in nursing for the collegiate or continuing education areas. Current issues and research that influence nursing education. Preq: Graduate status in Nursing.
NURS 828 The Nurse Educator 3(2,3) Roles and functions of nurse educators applied to education of nurses and nursing students in collegiate and continuing education nursing education programs; current issues and research in classroom, laboratory, and continuing education programs. A teaching practicum is required. Preq: NURS 827 or consent of instructor.
NURS 829 Theories and Models of Clinical Specialization 3(3,0) Caregiver, researcher, manager, teacher, and consultant roles of the clinical nurse specialist in a variety of settings; theories, models, and health care issues underlying the role of clinical nurse specialist. Preq: NURS 804, CNS graduate option, or consent of instructor.
NURS 830 Clinical Specialty Practicum in Nursing 6(0,18) Advanced practice in a selected clinical specialty area in nursing that emphasizes application of the clinical specialist role. Preq: NURS 829 and one of the following: NURS 819, 820, 821, 822, 882, 884, or consent of instructor.
NURS 831 Clinical Research Problems 1-3(1-3,0) Critical thinking and methodologies of scientific inquiry applied to clinical issues/problems encountered in advanced nursing practice. May be repeated for a maximum of three credits. To be taken Pass/Fail basis. Preq: NURS 804.
NURS 846 Healthcare Financial Management 3(3,0) Financial management theory and practice for nurse executives; the state of financial reporting requirements and accounting practices for decision-making and operating activities; processes for measuring and reporting financial information and analysis; interpretation and use of accounting information for planning and controlling the health care business. Preq: Undergraduate accounting.
NURS 847 Internship 3(1,6) Guided practice to apply advanced nursing knowledge in nursing administration in the advanced practice role; joint preceptor and faculty guidance and supervision in the administrative management and care with selected populations in a variety of health care settings. Preq: NURS 825, 826, 846, or consent of instructor.
NURS 848 Health Care Policy and Economics 3(3,0) Reciprocal relationship between client, community, health care system, sociocultural, and economic variables and policy making; analysis and synthesis of these relationships and their impact on the role and responsibility of the advanced practice nurse and nurse administrator. Preq: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
NURS 850 Information and Control Systems for Nursing Leadership 3(3,0) Computer-based systems of information management and control for nursing environments. Explores data needed for cost-efficient use of nursing resources and effective systems of monitoring, quality assurance, and control; information systems as tools useful to humanistic nursing practice, human resource management, and solution of professional and scientific problems. Preq: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
NURS 879 Special Topics in Nursing 1-3(1-3,0-9) In-depth seminar on selected topics such as therapeutic communication, legal and ethical issues in nursing, and health care and political process in health. Preq: Consent of instructor.
NURS 882 Primary Care for Elders 4(2,6) Application of the roles and functions of advanced practice in the management of frailty in old age; prevention of early disability and dependence; maintenance of function, independence, and self care; cultural, social, and ethical issues. Preq: NURS 801, 804, 805, 806, 809.
NURS 884 Mental Health and Illness of Adults 4(2,6) Psychosocial, developmental, spiritual, and cultural theories are synthesized and applied to the analysis of mental health and illness in adulthood. Considers roles and functions of advanced practice nurses in promoting the mental health of adults and their families. Clinical practice is in the community is incorporated. Preq: NURS 801, 804, 805, 806, 809.
NURS 889 Special Problems in Nursing 1-6(1-6,0) Problems selected to meet special and individualized interests of students. Up to six hours of NURS 889 may be taken as elective credit. Preq: Consent of instructor.
NURS 891 Master's Thesis Research 1-12 Research activities related to thesis; minimum of six hours required. Preq: NURS 804.