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PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION

Kathleen Elertson
Director: Post-Licensure Programs
Office: Clow Graduate Suite-230 F
Telephone: (920) 424-2227
Website: https://uwosh.edu/con/graduate/doctoral
Email: elertsok@uwosh.edu

Nahal Rahmanpanah
Director: BSN-DNP-Family Nurse Practitioner Emphasis
Office: Clow Graduate Suite-230 E
Telephone: (920) 424-2111
Website: https://uwosh.edu/con/graduate/doctoral/fnp/
Email: rahmanpanahn@uwosh.edu

Kathy Wren
Director: BSN-DNP-Nurse Anesthesia Emphasis
Office: Clow Graduate Suite-230 D
Telephone: (920) 424-2121
Website: https://uwosh.edu/con/graduate/doctoral/anesthesia/
Email: concrna@uwosh.edu

FACULTY/GRADUATE INSTRUCTIONAL ACADEMIC STAFF

Bailey, Basler, Bauer, Blakeslee, Brands, Butler, Carriere, Collier, Condit, Cooley, Dekker, DeVries, Elertson, Englund, Foshag, Gentile, Giberson, Gutman, Kaufman, King, Lehr, Lynch, Machmueller, MacWilliams, McNiel, Menet, Mott, Nickasch, Olson, Pascarella, Pichelmeyer, Rogalsky, Schmitt, Schumacher, Schweitzer, Smolinski, Strojny, Tomasiewicz, Trundle, Veltus, Vorachek, Wren, T. Wren, K., Zinder

PURPOSE

Vision:  The College of Nursing will prepare a diverse population of scholarly nurse leaders who will revolutionize healthcare through service, innovation, and excellence in clinical practice.

The purpose of the graduate program is to prepare professional nurses for the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degrees. MSN emphases include the Nurse Educator and Clinical Nurse Leader. The DNP emphases include the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Nurse Anesthesia. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) to DNP FNP emphasis prepares FNPs with a primary care focus. The BSN to DNP Nurse Anesthesia emphasis prepares students to provide anesthesia services to a diverse population. The Master’s to DNP Program prepares advanced practice nurses and advanced nurse administrators for a practice role with a more comprehensive focus on population health, leadership, evidence-based practice, and technology. The MSN to DNP with FNP emphasis prepares nurses who have master’s degrees in another area of nursing to become FNPs. There are also post-MSN Clinical Nurse Leader and Nurse Educator Certificate Programs.

DEGREES/CERTIFICATES

Completion of the program will lead to the degrees: Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.)

Completion of specific courses will lead to the certificate:

Clinical Nurse Leader
Nurse Educator

ADDITIONAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION

In addition to the requirements of the Office of Graduate Studies specified in the POLICIES section of this Bulletin, the program has the following policies and procedures for admission:

Grade-Point Average
MSN: A grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 in undergraduate studies is required. Students who have less than a 3.00 GPA can appeal and may be admitted on a probationary status.
BSN to DNP: A GPA of 3.00 in undergraduate studies is required. GRE required for applicants with a GPA of 2.70-2.99.
Master’s to DNP and MSN to DNP with FNP emphasis: A GPA of 3.50 in graduate studies is required.

Written Screening
Applicants are asked to provide a written response to a practice-focused question that focuses on professional aspects related to the chosen graduate emphasis.

Interview
Qualified applicants participate in a holistic interview application process. Interviews are conducted prior to a review of application materials and the written screening. Due to the competitive nature of admission processes, applicants should understand that meeting the minimum standards does not guarantee admission into a program. De-identified applicant summaries are presented to the Graduate Program Committee for evaluation and voting on recommendation to candidacy. Recommendations are forwarded to the CON Dean for determination of candidacy.

Resume
Applicants must submit a professional resume including certification(s) held and professional affiliations and activities. Master’s to DNP applicants provide a supplemental application that includes a portfolio.

Licensure/Degree

MSN: Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from a CCNE or ACEN (formerly NLNAC) accredited program and licensure as a registered nurse in the state of residence and be eligible for unencumbered Wisconsin licensure. Nursing practice is helpful but not required. Individual consideration may be given for graduates from non-accredited nursing programs, if the institution is regionally accredited.

BSN to DNP: Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from a CCNE or ACEN (formerly NLNAC) accredited program and licensure as a registered nurse in the state of residence and be eligible for unencumbered Wisconsin licensure. For FNP emphasis nursing practice is helpful but not required. For the Nurse Anesthesia emphasis, 1 year of current full time (or part time equivalent) critical care nursing experience in the United States, its territories or a US military hospital is required. Two years of critical care experience and CCRN certification are preferred. Applicants for the Nurse Anesthesia emphasis must also possess a current, unencumbered Wisconsin license to practice as a registered nurse.

Master’s to DNP: Applicants must hold a Master’s degree from an accredited program, RN licensure in the state of residency and be eligible for Wisconsin licensure, and hold current advanced nursing practice certification either a Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP), Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM), Certified Nurse Specialist (CNS), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) or RN with indirect care specialization in administration

MSN to DNP with FNP emphasis: Applicants must hold a Master’s degree from an accredited program, unencumbered RN licensure in the state of residency and be eligible for unencumbered Wisconsin licensure.

References
Applicants must provide three references from professional and/or work-related sources.

Prior Coursework
BSN to DNP Nurse Anesthesia emphasis: Applicants must have completed 8 credits of anatomy and physiology with labs, 8 credits of inorganic and organic chemistry, 3-4 credits of microbiology, and 3-4 credits of pharmacology.

Master’s to DNP: Prior coursework required is listed on the College of Nursing website supplementary application. 550 clinical hours of prior advanced practice or administration practice is necessary.

Computer Competency
Students are expected to have experience with a word processing program, sending and receiving emails, and internet use. Each student is given a campus e-mail account with 24-hour computer access. All official communication from the program is sent via campus e-mail to students’ UW Oshkosh account.

Health and CPR Requirements, Caregiver Background Checks, Liability Insurance, Health Insurance, and Drug Screening
In addition, students must meet health and CPR requirements and have a caregiver background check performed upon admission to the programs. Nurse Anesthesia emphasis students must possess current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications. Contact the Graduate Nursing Office at congrad@uwosh.edu for a list of immunization requirements. All graduate students must complete regular drug testing. Clinical agencies and the College of Nursing may refuse entry into clinical experience if requirements are not met. Liability insurance will be provided by the College of Nursing to all students in the Nurse Educator, Clinical Nurse Leader, and FNP emphases, enrolled and engaged in the curriculum for all clinical practicum experiences. Contact the Graduate Nursing Office for questions related to liability insurances for programs not listed above.

SUMMARY

Structure

The MSN Program is comprised of courses that contribute to specialty as a Nurse Educator or Clinical Nurse Leader.

The BSN to DNP FNP emphasis is comprised of courses that lead to a doctoral degree in nursing practice and an advanced practice nursing specialty as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

The BSN to DNP Nurse Anesthesia emphasis is comprised of courses that lead to a doctoral degree in nursing practice and an advanced practice nursing specialty as a Nurse Anesthetist.

The Master’s to DNP Program is comprised of courses that lead to a doctoral degree in nursing practice.

The MSN to DNP Program with FNP emphasis is comprised of courses that lead to a doctoral degree in nursing practice and an advanced practice nursing specialty as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

Program requirements must be completed within a five-year period, starting with the first course taken that counts toward the degree, regardless of the date of admission to the program.

Academic Plans of Study

The following are the descriptions for the nursing plan(s) of study:

  • Nursing – MSN – Nurse Educator
  • Nursing – MSN – Clinical Nurse Leader
  • Nursing – BSN to DNP Family Nurse Practitioner emphasis
  • Nursing – BSN to DNP Nurse Anesthesia emphasis
  • Nursing – Master’s to DNP
  • Nursing – MSN to DNP with FNP emphasis
  • Certificate – Post-MSN Clinical Nurse Leader; Post-MSN Nurse Educator

Minimum Credit Requirements

The minimum credit requirements:

  • MSN Nurse Educator – 37 credits
  • MSN Clinical Nurse Leader – 37 credits
  • BSN to DNP Family Nurse Practitioner emphasis – 74 credits
  • BSN to DNP Nurse Anesthesia emphasis-
  • Master’s to DNP – 30 credits
  • MSN to DNP with FNP emphasis – variable credits depending on prior MSN coursework
  • Post MSN Clinical Nurse Leader Certificate – 12 credits
  • Post MSN Nurse Educator Certificate – 14 credits

The graduate program curriculum undergoes continuous quality improvement. Contact the Graduate Nursing Program Office for information regarding specific minimum credit requirements and changes.

Admission to Candidacy

Students must satisfy fully the Office of Graduate Studies requirements for advancement to candidacy as stated in the POLICIES section of this Bulletin. Students must confer with their program coordinator/advisor to plan and receive program approval for their admission to candidacy. Students can apply for Admission to Candidacy after completing 9-21 credits. The Office of Graduate Studies gives final approval to Admission to Candidacy.

Graduation Requirements

Completion of a clinical paper, DNP Scholarly Project, or other culminating experience (based on plan of study) in addition to all other required degree courses as determined by the program. Candidates must satisfy all program and Office of Graduate Studies academic, culminating, and degree requirements to be eligible for graduation and degree conferral.

Audit/Guest Student/Special Student Policy

No auditing is allowed for graduate clinical courses. Very limited audit status is allowed in graduate theory courses on a space-available basis and with permission of the Post Licensure Programs Director and the course instructor. Credits earned while a Special Student are intended for transfer credit. However, should students be subsequently admitted into the UW Oshkosh Graduate Program, the five-year completion time limit begins with the first course applicable to the degree. Special student classification is limited.

Grading and Class Size Policies

Progression requirements include the policy that a grade of B or higher must be earned in each nursing course.

Course offerings are dependent on adequate course enrollment.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Master of Science of Nursing (MSN)

The MSN curriculum for Clinical Nurse Leaders and Nurse Educators is comprised of components modeled after guidelines from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Masters Essentials of Nursing Education and Clinical Nurse Leader Competencies, the National League of Nursing Nurse Educator Core Competencies, and the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses Graduate Competencies.

MSN Graduate Core Courses:

Nursing
701 3 Translational Scholarship
702 3 Health Care Systems Policy and Advocacy
703 3 Clinical Prevention and Population Health
704 3 Pathophysiology for Advanced Nursing Roles
709 3 Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Nursing Roles
719 3 Foundations of Advanced Nursing Roles and Interprofessional Collaboration
745 2 Advanced Health Assessment for Clinical Nurse Leaders and Nurse Educators
746 2 Quality Improvement and Safety
783 3 Healthcare Informatics

MSN Specialty Courses for Clinical Nurse Leader Emphasis

Nursing
757 2 Clinical Nurse Leader Practicum II
759 3 Clinical Leader Immersion Practicum
761 2 Clinical Nurse Leader Practicum I
762 2 Leadership in the Clinical Nurse Leader Role
763 3 Quality in the Clinical Nurse Leader Role
Graduates are eligible to sit for the Commission on Nurse Certification Clinical Nurse Leader Certification Examination.

MSN Specialty Courses for Nurse Educators

Nursing
736 3 The Education Process in Nursing
737 1 Nurse Educator Practice Advancement
738 4 Advanced Educator Practicum
748 3 Assessment and Evaluation Strategies in Nursing Education
793 1 Culminating Experience
Graduates are eligible to sit for the National League for Nursing Nurse Educator Certification Examination.

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)-BSN to DNP

The BSN to DNP curriculum is comprised of components modeled after guidelines from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice, the National Task Force on Quality NP Education, and the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties, and the Council on Accreditation Practice Doctorate Standards for Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Programs.

BSN-DNP Core Courses:

Nursing
701 3 Translational Scholarship
702 3 Health Care Systems Policy and Advocacy
704 3 Pathophysiology for Advanced Nursing Roles
709 3 Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Nursing Roles
729 3 Advanced Health Assessment
800 3 Foundations of the DNP Role and Interprofessional Collaboration
801 3 Philosophical, Theoretical and Ethical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice
803 3 Advanced Epidemiology and Biostatistics for Population Health
804 1 DNP Scholarly Project I
805 3 Clinical Scholarship for Advanced Nursing Practice
806 1 DNP Scholarly Project II
808 1 DNP Scholarly Project III
810 1 DNP Scholarly Project IV
809 3 Organizational Leadership and Health Policy for Advanced Nursing Practice
883 3 Healthcare Informatics

DNP Specialty Courses for Family Practitioner Emphasis:

Nursing
700 3 Advanced Diagnostics and Reasoning
703 3 Clinical Prevention and Population Health
716 3 Clinical Management and Pharmacology I
717 3 Clinical Management and Pharmacology II
718 3 Clinical Management and Pharmacology III
720 1 Pediatric Seminar for the APN
722 2 Diversity Practicum
726 2 FNP Practicum I
727 4 FNP Practicum II
728 4 FNP Practicum III
730 3 Clinical Practice Management
829 6 DNP Residency
Graduates are eligible to sit for the American Nurses Credentialing Center or American Association of Nurse Practitioners FNP Certification Examination.

DNP Specialty Courses for Nurse Anesthesia Emphasis* in addition to the DNP Core:

Biology
729 1 Anatomy
730 4 Advanced Human Physiology
Nursing
830 3 Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Nursing Roles II
831 3 Basic Principles of Anesthesia and Lab
832 3 Advanced Principles of Anesthesia I
833 3 Advanced Principles of Anesthesia II
834 3 Advanced Principles of Anesthesia III
835 3 Physics, Equipment and Technology, and Adv. Chemistry Concepts for the Nurse Anesthetist
836 1 Professional Aspects of Nurse Anesthesia Practice
837 1 Professional Aspects of Nurse Anesthesia Practice II
838 1 Professional Aspects of Nurse Anesthesia Practice II
839 1 Clinical Practica I
840 1 Clinical Practica II
841 1 Clinical Practica III
842 2 Clinical Practica IV
843 2 Clinical Practica V
844 2 Clinical Practica VI
845 2 Clinical Practica VII

Graduates are eligible to sit for the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists National Certification Examination.

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)-MSN to DNP with FNP Emphasis

The MSN to DNP with FNP emphasis curriculum is comprised of components modeled after guidelines from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Essentials for Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice, the National Task Force on Quality NP Education, and the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties.

MSN to DNP with Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Emphasis

Nursing

704 3 Pathophysiology for Advanced Nursing Roles*
709 3 Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Nursing Roles*
729 3 Advanced Health Assessment*
800 3 Foundations of the DNP Role and Interprofessional Collaboration
801 3 Philosophical, Theoretical & Ethical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice
803 3 Advanced Epidemiology and Biostatistics for Population Health
804 1 DNP Scholarly Project I
805 3 Clinical Scholarship for Advanced Nursing Practice
806 1 DNP Scholarly Project II
808 1 DNP Scholarly Project III
809 3 Organizational Leadership and Health Policy for Advanced Nursing Practice
810 1 DNP Scholarly Project IV
883 3 Healthcare Informatics

DNP Specialty Courses for MSN to DNP with FNP Emphasis

Nursing

700 3 Advanced Diagnostics and Reasoning
716 3 Clinical Management and Pharmacology I
717 3 Clinical Management and Pharmacology II
718 3 Clinical Management and Pharmacology III
720 1 Pediatric Seminar for the APN
722 2 Diversity Practicum
726 2 FNP Practicum I
727 4 FNP Practicum II
728 4 FNP Practicum III
730 3 Clinical Practice Management
829 6 DNP Residency
883 3 Healthcare Informatics
* Requirements may be included depending on prior master’s level coursework

Graduates are eligible to sit for the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the American Association of Nurse Practitioner Certification Examination

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)-Master’s to DNP
The Master’s to DNP curriculum is comprised of components modeled after guidelines from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Essentials for Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice.

Master’s to DNP for Certified Advanced Practice Nurses and Advanced Administrators

Nursing

800 3 Foundations of the DNP Role and Interprofessional Collaboration
801 3 Philosophical, Theoretical & Ethical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice
803 3 Advanced Epidemiology and Biostatistics for Population Health
804 1 DNP Scholarly Project I
805 3 Clinical Scholarship for Advanced Nursing Practice
806 1 DNP Scholarly Project II
808 1 DNP Scholarly Project III
809 3 Organizational Leadership and Health Policy for Advanced Nursing Practice
810 1 DNP Scholarly Project IV
821 4 DNP Seminar & Practicum I
822 4 DNP Seminar & Practicum II
883 3 Healthcare Informatics

Graduate Certificate Programs

Post MSN Clinical Nurse Leaders Certificate Program*

Nursing
746 2 Quality Improvement and Safety
757 2 Clinical Nurse Leader Practicum II
759 3 Clinical Leader Immersion Practicum
761 2 Clinical Nurse Leader Practicum I
762 2 Leadership in the Clinical Nurse Leader Role
763 3 Quality in the Clinical Nurse Leader Role
*Requirements may include coursework in Advanced Physical Assessment, Advanced Pharmacology, and Advanced Pathophysiology depending on prior master’s level coursework.

Graduates are eligible to sit for the Commission on Nurse Certification Clinical Nurse Leader Certification Examination.

Post MSN Nurse Educator Certificate Program*

Nursing
736 3 The Education Process in Nursing
737 1 Nurse Educator Practice Advancement
738 4 Advanced Educator Practicum
748 3 Assessment and Evaluation in Nursing Education
*Requirements may include coursework in Advanced Physical Assessment, Advanced Pharmacology, and Advanced Pathophysiology depending on prior master’s level coursework.

Graduates are eligible to sit for the National League of Nursing Nurse Educator Certification.

Admission Requirements for Post-MSN Clinical Nurse Leader and Nurse Educator Certificate Programs

Master’s degree in nursing from an ACEN (formerly NLNAC) CCNE accredited program. MSN coursework must show evidence of courses in Advanced Health Assessment, Advanced Pathophysiology, and Advanced Pharmacology. Individual consideration may be given to graduates of graduate nursing programs that were not accredited at the time of graduation.
Students will apply to the program using the online application system for the graduate program. The Office of Graduate Studies will evaluate transcripts and send a recommendation to the College of Nursing Graduate Office related to meeting the minimum GPA requirement.
Current unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse in the state of residence and be eligible for unencumbered WI license.
Two letters of reference from professional and/or work related sources.
Nursing practice experience recommended.
A personal interview

 

COURSE OFFERING(S)

Nursing    700 3 (crs.)
Advanced Diagnostics and Reasoning
This course builds on basic health assessment skills acquired in N605 with emphasis on the decision-making processes to differentiate normal from abnormal health status. Data collection methods include comprehensive and problem-focused history and physical examination assessments; health risk appraisal, developmental assessment; family and social assessment; advanced physical assessment skills and common diagnostic procedures.  Clinical experience includes laboratory practice and health assessment and promotion application in health care settings. Prerequisites: Nursing 605 and 704.  (2+1)
 
 
Nursing    701 3 (crs.)
Translational Scholarship
The course introduces students to the skills needed to analyze and apply research and other evidence in health care and advanced nursing practice. The course highlights identification of relevant practice problems, application of appropriate theoretical foundations, clinical judgment, and ethical guidelines to improve nursing practice and health outcomes for individuals and populations. The importance of interdisciplinary teams in applying evidence to support practice and policy changes is addressed. Pre or Co requisite: Nursing 719 or Nursing 800.
 
 
Nursing    702 3 (crs.)
Health Care Systems Policy and Advocacy
In this course students develop their ability to recognize, analyze and articulate health care policy within an advanced nursing framework. The focus is on the social, cultural, technological, ethical and economic dynamics impacting health policy from a global and organizational perspective.
 
 
Nursing    703 3 (crs.)
Clinical Prevention and Population Health
In this course, students will analyze and evaluate interdisciplinary models of clinical prevention. Students will explore population-based approaches to promoting health and become familiar with ecological, global, and social determinants of health, principles of genetics and genomics and epidemiologic data analysis.
 
 
Nursing    704 3 (crs.)
Pathophysiology for Advanced Nursing Roles
This course will critically examine the physiological and pathophysiological reaction of the body to alterations in biological processes throughout the life span.  Focus will be on the knowledge required in advanced nursing practice to identify actual and potential health problems.  A conceptual approach will be used to analyze the metabolic, infectious, immunologic, degenerative and neoplastic alterations at the cellular and organ levels.
 
 
Nursing    705 2 (crs.)
Research in Nursing –  Methods
This course identifies problems relevant to healthcare and nursing through acquisition of increased understanding of the research process.  Students discuss critical analysis, utilization, implementation, and communication of research in healthcare settings. The course emphasizes the development of skills necessary to conduct and analyze nursing research.
 
 
Nursing    706 2 (crs.)
Research in Nursing – Design
In this course, students develop methodological plans for the study of problems relevant to primary health care nursing within a theoretical and scientific framework.  Students discuss qualitative and quantitative research design.  Students explore issues related to diversity in nursing research.  Students acquire the skills needed to plan, initiate, and analyze nursing research studies.  Students are required to design an acceptable research proposal.  Prerequisite: Nursing 705 or consent of the instructor.
 
 
Nursing    707 2 (crs.)
Epidemiology
This course prepares students to use concepts and methods in the study of disease etiology and in the planning and evaluation of health services.  The course emphasizes the interpretation of indices for community health, morbidity and mortality rates, sensitivity and specificity of screening and diagnostic measures, and risk factor analysis.  Students become acquainted with population-based approaches to the analysis of health data.
 
 
Nursing    708 2 (crs.)
Ethics in Advanced Nursing Practice
Perspectives on the analysis of moral dilemmas in primary health care and advanced nursing practice.  Application of bioethical principles to health care nursing dilemmas. Differentiation among methods of dilemma resolution (principlism, casuistry, etc.) in advanced nursing practice. Incorporation of the analysis of emerging moral dilemmas for advanced nurses (genetic testing, on-line health care records, etc.).
 
 
Nursing    709 3 (crs.)
Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Nursing Roles
This course is a comprehensive study of the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drugs used in the promotion and maintenance of health across all physiologic systems throughout the life span.  Emphasis is on the role of the advanced practice nurse in the pharmacotherapeutic management of patients in primary health care.  Prerequisite: Dependent on program.
 
 
Nursing    710 2 (crs.)
Theoretical Basis for Family Nursing
This course provides the theoretical foundations for advanced practice in family nursing.  Students analyze the theoretical and empirical bases for understanding families in various cultural and developmental contexts.  Students examine selected theoretical frameworks for understanding families and family health and compare them in terms of their utility for nursing practice and research.  Students examine universal family processes of attachment and care giving across cultural contexts.  Students investigate current theories of family stress and crises as well as the impact of selected situational and developmental crises of family health and development.  Students address the link between the state of family science, nursing research, and advanced practice in family nursing.
 
 
Nursing    711 2 (crs.)
Theory in Nursing
In this course students examine perspectives on the analysis and critique of models and theories developed by nurse theorists within the context of the nursing metaparadigm, as well as theories from other disciplines.  Students apply theories and models to primary health care and discuss implications for nursing research, practice, education, and administration.
 
 
Nursing    716 3 (crs.)
Clinical Management and Pharmacology I
This is the first of three sequential courses on clinical management that builds on a health promotion/disease prevention framework for a holistic approach to primary health care. Students expand their knowledge base of physiology and pathophysiology, and pharmacology. The course emphasizes critical thinking processes to establish clinical judgment.  Students discuss appropriate natural/alternative and pharmacological therapies, diagnostic and educative management strategies, and outcome criteria for commonly encountered acute and chronic conditions involving the respiratory, genitourinary, and endocrine system as well as women’s health, gynecological, ophthalmology, and otology conditions seen by Family Nurse Practitioners in primary health care. Prerequisites: Nursing 700, 704 and 709. Co-requisite: Nursing 726.
 
 
Nursing    717 3 (crs.)
Clinical Management and Pharmacology II
This is the second of three sequential courses on clinical management for the family nurse practitioner that continues a holistic approach to advanced primary health care acknowledging age, gender, sexuality, cultural heritage, family and community needs. Students continue to expand their knowledge of physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology. The course emphasizes the critical thinking processes to establish a clinical judgment from possible differential diagnoses.  Students discuss natural/alternative health care and pharmacotherapeutics, as well as diagnostic and educative management strategies, and outcome criteria appropriate for the commonly encountered acute and chronic conditions of the cardiovascular, renal, integumentary, gastrointestinal, and hematological systems seen by Family Nurse Practitioners in primary health care. Prerequisites: Nursing 716 and 726. Corequisite: Nursing 727.
 
 
Nursing    718 3 (crs.)
Clinical Management and Pharmacology III
This is the third of three sequential courses on clinical management for the family nurse practitioner that continues a holistic approach to advanced primary health care acknowledging age, gender, sexuality, cultural heritage, family and community needs. Students continue to expand their knowledge of physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and their critical thinking processes. Students discuss natural/alternative health care and pharmacotherapeutics, as well as diagnostic and educative management strategies and outcome criteria appropriate for clients with commonly encountered acute and chronic conditions of the psychological, neurological, musculoskeletal systems as well as pain management, addiction and other selected topics. Prerequisites: Nursing 717 and 727. Corequisite: Nursing 728.
 
 
Nursing    719 3 (crs.)
Foundations of Advanced Nursing Roles and Interprofessional Collaboration
In this course students examine theory and models of advanced nursing roles and interprofessional collaboration. Theoretical foundations are applied to advanced nursing roles, within and ethical and cultural context, as they relate to education, conflict management, and leadership to improve health outcomes. Special fees may apply.
 
 
Nursing    720 1 (crs.)
Pediatric Seminar for Advanced Practice Nurses
This elective pediatric seminar focuses on the advanced practice nurse role with child-rearing families and pediatric conditions and issues.  The course provides a review of growth and development and anticipatory guidance, an update on immunization requirements, and management of common acute and stable chronic pediatric health problems.  Management includes routine advanced practice care including natural, alternative, and complementary therapies and pharmacological treatments.  Prerequisites: Nursing 716
 
 
Nursing    722 2 (crs.)
Diversity Practicum
A diversity clinical practicum with adjunct faculty in a primary care setting to gain skill in working with individuals, families, or communities from a diverse cultural/ethnic background. (Minimum 112 clinical hours)  Prerequisites: Nursing 709 and 726. Special fees may apply.
 
 
Nursing    726 2 (crs.)
Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum I
This course provides the initial clinical preceptorship in a primary care setting.  Focus is on practicing health assessment skills and establishing therapeutic relationships with clients and collegial relationships with other providers. (Minimum 112 clinical hours) Prerequisite: Nursing 700 and 704 and 709. Special fees may apply.
 
 
Nursing    727 4 (crs.)
Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum II
A clinical practicum following Nursing 726 in a family practice primary care setting. Students focus on developing skills in health assessment, health promotion, and collaborative health care management. (Minimum 224 clinical hours) Prerequisites: Nursing 726. Special fees may apply.
 
 
Nursing    728 4 (crs.)
Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum III
This is the final clinical preceptorship in a family practice primary health care setting.  The course focuses on greater responsibility and accountability in managing care of clients of all ages as well as family groups.  Collaborative management of acute and chronic problems for the complex client/family with multi-system problems is presented.  Community/Epidemiology health issues are addressed collaboratively with longer-term planning, research application, practice evaluation and consultation in a variety of settings. (Minimum 224 clinical hours) Prerequisites: Nursing 727. Special fees may apply.
 
 
Nursing    729 3 (crs.)
Advanced Health Assessment
Identification of health status of the individual at all ages through history, interview, physical examination; recognition of differences in physiological function and psychosocial behavior; assessment of developmental stages of the individual and relationship to family unit; exploration of collaborative role development by nurse and physician in primary health care delivery. Special course fees may apply.
 
 
Nursing    730 3 (crs.)
Clinical Practice Management
This course synthesizes the practitioner, administrator, educator, researcher, and consultant role components inherent in managing clinical practice in various health care settings.  Management functions of planning, organizing, directing/influencing, and evaluating the delivery of primary care services will be discussed. Prerequisite: Nursing 702
 
 
Nursing    736 3 (crs.)
The Education Process in Nursing
In this course, students integrate theoretical foundations of adult learning theory, leadership theory, quality and safety, communication, and others to teaching and learning in varied educational settings. Students explore the roles and functions of nurse educators as teachers and scholars. The course focused on needs assessments, course and curriculum development, innovative instructional technologies, and interactive nature of teaching. Ethical principles in education are applied. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Graduate Nursing Program Educator emphasis or consent of instructor.
 
 
Nursing    737 1 (crs.)
Nurse Educator Practice Advancement
In this course, nurse educator students will expand their clinical practice knowledge and experiences beyond the baccalaureate level. Students develop their clinical expertise in a selected area of specialty practice including hospital, clinic, or community settings. Special fees may apply.
 
 
Nursing    738 1 – 4 (crs.)
Advanced Educator Practicum
In this course, students explore the teaching role of the nurse educator incorporating prior learning to classroom, online, lab, or the clinical environment. Theoretical and scientific underpinnings for practice are used to socialize students into the nurse educator role. Emphasis is on developing and teaching modules, units, courses, or programs in health care or educational settings. Students devise strategies to assess and evaluate learning. Principles of change and leadership are applied using research and other evidence to improve teaching and learning. This 4 credit practicum includes faculty/student seminar time. (Minimum 224 clinical hours) Prerequisites: Nursing 736 and 748. Special fees may apply.
 
 
Nursing    740 3 (crs.)
Information Systems: Patient Care Technology
This course emphasizes data management to analyze and improve health outcomes through computer technology application. Emphasis is on synthesizing health data related to selected topics to identify health education and practice needs of various populations in order to assess and evaluate safety and quality factors related to care. Legal, ethical and cultural considerations are expanded as they relate to information management and its use in health care. Prerequisites: Graduate student standing or consent of instructor and Nursing 451 or an equivalent course or proficiency in using word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software. Proficiency in using cross platform operating systems (Windows or Mac), competence in web browsing and using e-mail are necessary by passing a pre-course test.
 
 
Nursing    745 2 (crs.)
Advanced Health Assessment for CNLs and NEs
This course builds upon basic health assessment with emphasis on decision-making process related to normal and abnormal health status. Emphasis is on comprehensive data collection including health risk appraisal, developmental assessment, family and social assessment, and advanced physical assessment relevant to the Clinical Nurse Leader and Nurse Educator roles. Practice experiences will occur under the direction of academically and experientially qualified preceptors and faculty. Students will analyze and synthesize assessment data to plan care for patients or populations of interest. Special course fees may apply.
 
 
Nursing    746 2 (crs.)
Quality Improvement and Safety in Advanced Nursing
This course focuses on quality and safety to improve outcomes by identifying and reducing actual or potential failures in healthcare processes or systems. Quality improvement models will be addressed focusing on a just culture of safety. Use of national patient safety resources, initiatives, regulations, and benchmarks will be discussed. High reliability organizational principals are explored as they relate to promoting transparency and sustaining improvements. Prerequisite: None
 
 
Nursing    748 3 (crs.)
Assessment and Evaluation Strategies in Nursing Education
This course focuses on systematic evaluation of curriculum at all levels (didactic, clinical, and program) addressing cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains. Concepts underlying evaluation methods and test construction, design, use, administration, and interpretation are explored. Evaluation and testing strategies in the traditional classroom and online environment, and clinical and lab settings are addressed. Ethnical principles, as well as research and other evidence, are applied to evaluation of learning. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Graduate Nursing Program Educator emphasis or consent of instructor.
 
 
Nursing    750 6 (crs.)
Primary Health Care for the Young Family I
Focus is on health maintenance and disease management regarding issues germane to the young family (childbearing, child rearing, or child anticipating families).  Contains content regarding health assessment, diagnosis and management of risk factors and illnesses commonly experienced by young families.  Clinical practice arranged by the student with faculty input.  Prerequisite: Admission to Program.
 
 
Nursing    751 6 (crs.)
Primary Health Care for the Young Family II
Focus is on disease management of less common and more complex health issues germane to the young family.  Contains content regarding collaboration with specialists and other members of the interdisciplinary team.  Clinical practice arranged by the student with faculty input.  Prerequisite: Nursing 733.
 
 
Nursing    752 6 (crs.)
Primary Health Care for the Mature Family I
Focus is on health maintenance and disease management regarding germane to the mature family (families with late adolescent, older, or no children).  Contains content regarding health assessment, diagnosis and management of risk factors and illnesses commonly experienced by mature families.  Clinical practice arranged by the student with faculty input.  Prerequisite: Admission to the Program.
 
 
Nursing    753 6 (crs.)
Primary Health Care for the Mature Family II
Focus in on disease management of less common and more complex issues germane to the mature family.  Contains content regarding collaboration with specialists and other members of the interdisciplinary team.  Prerequisite: Nursing 731.
 
 
Nursing    754 2 (crs.)
Advanced Practice Nursing Practicum I
This course provides the initial clinical preceptorship in an adult advanced practice nursing setting. Focus is on practicing health assessment skills, establishing therapeutic relationships with clients and collegial relationships with other health professionals. Prerequisite: Nursing 700. Corequisite: Nursing 709 and 764.
 
 
Nursing    755 4 (crs.)
Advanced Practice Nursing Practicum II
This is the second clinical preceptorship course in an adult advanced practice nursing setting. Students continue refinement of health assessment skills. Students engage in health promotion and collaborative health care management for adult clients. Prerequisite: Nursing 709 and 764. Corequisite: Nursing 765.
 
 
Nursing    756 4 (crs.)
Advanced Practice Nursing Practicum III
This is the final clinical preceptorship course in an adult advanced practice nursing setting. The course focuses on greater responsibility and accountability in managing care of adult clients. Students engage in collaborative management of acute and chronic problems for the complex client including multi-system conditions.  Prerequisite: Nursing 755 and 765.  Corequisite: Nursing 766.
 
 
Nursing    757 2 (crs.)
Clinical Nurse Leader Practicum II
This clinical practicum emphasizes the application of CNL leadership and critical thinking to organizing, planning, coordinating, implementing, evaluating, and sustaining high quality evidence-based care in the clinical setting. Individual and aggregate data at the microsystem level will be used to work with the interdisciplinary team to plan and develop a quality improvement project. Techniques for communicating with the interdisciplinary team will be enhanced. (Minimum 112 clinical hours) Prerequisites or Corequisites: Completed Nursing 761, Clinical Nurse Leader Role; completed or concurrent enrollment in Nursing 762, Leadership in the Clinical Nurse Leader Role. Special fees may apply.
 
 
Nursing    758 2 (crs.)
Clinical Nurse Leader Clinical Practicum III
This clinical practicum emphasizes the utilization of evidenced-based information and clinical skills to enhance leadership and management expertise and facilitate holistic healing for clients, their families and the community. Students analyze outcomes of healing interventions and facilitate, coordinate, and/or manage the provision of healing care by multidisciplinary health care members. (Minimum 112 clinical hours) Prerequisite or Corequisites: Nursing 707, Epidemiology; Nursing 757, CNL Practicum II; Nursing 760, Healing Care.
 
 
Nursing    759 3 (crs.)
Clinical Nurse Leader Immersion Practicum
This clinical practicum will allow the student to enact the CNL role and competencies in an organization at the microsystem level. Students perform interdependent and independent activities to carry out projects based on microsystem assessment and organizational initiatives. Students are accountable for evaluating and disseminating clinical outcomes in professional values in development as a transformational leader. (Minimum of 300 clinical hours.) Prerequisites: All CNL specialty courses must be completed prior to Immersion Practicum. Special fees may apply.
 
 
Nursing    760 3 (crs.)
Healing Care
This course emphasizes the provision of healing practices, comfort, and the control of pain/discomfort for clients with an array of diagnoses. Definitions, theories and concepts related to healing, pain, comfort and palliative care are discussed. The myths surrounding comfort and healing practices are addressed. Leadership in healing care will be stressed including leadership of the interdisciplinary team and the ability to be a change agent. Healing and comfort care management practices will include conventional interventions and natural/alterative/complementary (NAC) practices. Prerequisites: Nursing 700, Adv. Health Assessment; Nursing 704, Pathophysiology. Prerequisites/corequisites: Nursing 709, Pharmacotherapeutics.
 
 
Nursing    761 2 (crs.)
Clinical Nurse Leader Practicum I
This practicum focuses on application of quality and outcome content in clinical practice and introduction to the CNL role. A major emphasis of the course is working with an interdisciplinary team to complete a comprehensive assessment of a select clinical microsystem and its care and processes. The student will design and/or further develop care processes and patterns, blend organizational initiatives to improve quality and safety, and develop fiscal, legal, ethical, and other metrics to evaluate care and processes. Clinical conferences will support student reflection on the introduction to CNL role. (Minimum 112 clinical hours.) Prerequisites or Corequisites: Nursing 763: Quality in the CNL Role. Special fees may apply.
 
 
Nursing    762 2 (crs.)
Leadership in the Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) Role
This course examines leadership and improvement science theories, practices, and strategies in the CNL role for planning, managing, delivering, and sustaining high quality care. Processes involved in analysis of clinical outcomes will be explored including coordination of care; communication; education of staff, patients, and others; and will be considered to improve care at all levels. Prerequisites or Corequisites: Completed Nursing 761, Clinical Nurse Leader Practicum I; Nursing 763, Quality in the Clinical Nurse Leader role.
 
 
Nursing    763 3 (crs.)
Quality in the Clinical Nurse Leader Role
This course examines the fundamental knowledge and skills Clinical Nurse Leaders need to increase their capacity to assess and improve their workplace and the care provided there. The course focuses on leading an interdisciplinary team to attain higher levels of performance in safety and risk management; quality and outcomes; care coordination and patient centered care; efficient use of human and environmental resources; and patient and professional satisfaction. Models for microsystem development and process re-design, blending evidence and organizational strategy as hallmarks for practice change will be addressed.
 
 
Nursing    764 2 (crs.)
Adult Clinical Management and Pharmacology I
This is the first of three sequential courses on the clinical management that builds on a health promotion/disease prevention framework for a holistic approach to advanced nursing with adults. Students expand their knowledge of physiology and pathophysiology. The course emphasizes the critical thinking process to establish clinical judgment. Students discuss natural/alternative and pharmacological therapies, diagnostic and educative management strategies, and outcome criteria for adult conditions of the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and reproductive systems. Prerequisite: Nursing 700, 703, and 704. Corequisite: Nursing 709 and 754
 
 
Nursing    765 2 (crs.)
Adult Clinical Management and Pharmacology II
This is the second of three sequential courses on clinical management for the adult advanced practice nurse that continues a holistic approach acknowledging age, gender, sexuality, cultural heritage, family and community needs. Students continue to expand their knowledge of physiology and pathophysiology. The course emphasizes the critical thinking process to establish clinical judgment from possible differential diagnosis. Students discuss natural/alternative and pharmacological therapies, diagnostic and educative management strategies, and outcome criteria for adult conditions of the cardiovascular, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, integumentary and hematological systems. Prerequisite: Nursing 709, 754 and 764. Corequisite: Nursing 755.
 
 
Nursing    766 2 (crs.)
Adult Clinical Management and Pharmacology III
This is the third of three sequential courses on clinical management for the adult advanced practice nurse that continues a holistic approach acknowledging age, gender, sexuality, cultural heritage, family and community needs. Students continue to expand their knowledge of physiology and pathophysiology. The course emphasizes the critical thinking process to establish clinical judgment from possible differential diagnosis. Students discuss natural/alternative and pharmacological therapies, diagnostic and educative management strategies, and outcome criteria for adult conditions of the endocrine, psychological and neurological systems; ophthalmology, otology, pain management, basic urgent care management and other selected topics. Prerequisite: Nursing 755 and 765. Corequisite: Nursing 756.
 
 
Nursing    767 2 (crs.)
Introduction to Healthcare Environment
This course focuses on the American healthcare system with an overview of reimbursement and regulatory issues. Healthcare terminology is introduced following an overview of bodily systems. Key elements of the electronic health record are addressed, including health history and physical, diagnosis, and treatment. The concepts of evidence-based practice and meaningful use are introduced. Prerequisite: Accepted into Healthcare Informatics Certification Program or consent of instructor.
 
 
Nursing    768 3 (crs.)
Data Systems, Analysis and Design
In this course, database theory, database design, and administration are addressed. Database systems are studied in the context of their use in clinical information systems and infrastructures for electronic health records. This will include design, development, administration, and use of database systems to support information systems and decision-making. In addition, monitoring related to healthcare quality and patient-centered outcomes are addressed for various settings in order to enhance care processes and monitoring. Prerequisite: Accepted into Healthcare Informatics Certificate Program or consent of instructor.
 
 
Nursing    769 3 (crs.)
Project Management and Methodology
This course focuses on leadership principles to navigate change within complex healthcare organizations. Organizational behavior is addressed along with motivational strategies for communication, teamwork, and conflict management and resolution. Students learn strategies associated with Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). Students also learn successful strategies for creating request for proposals and evaluation of vendor responses. Graduate student standing or consent of instructor.
 
 
Nursing    770 1 (crs.)
Introduction to Natural Alternative Complementary (NAC) Health Care
The Introduction to NAC Care module provides an overview of the history, theory, philosophy, and ethics of NAC.  There is also a brief description and review of holistic nursing principles.
 
 
Nursing    771 2 (crs.)
Alternative Health Care Systems
The Alternative Health Care Systems module provides an overview of health care systems outside the conventional western allopathic system.  Basic principles of health care are provided.  Examples to be used include, but are not limited to: Homeopathy, Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Native American Medicine, and Traditional Chinese Medicine.  Prerequisite: Nursing 770 (or Co-Requisite)
 
 
Nursing    772 2 (crs.)
Mind Body Spirit Interventions
The Mind Body Spirit Interventions module provides an overview of techniques and processes that can affect mind body spirit function and symptoms.  Several of the following modalities will be covered including affirmation, bibliotherapy, biofeedback, breathing techniques, centering, hypnosis, imagery/visualization, meditation, prayer, relaxation, and therapies that use creative outlets such as art, music, dance, or writing.  Prerequisite: Nursing 770 (or Co-requisite)
 
 
Nursing    773 1 (crs.)
Biologic Based Therapies
The Biologic Based Therapies module provides an overview of vitamins, minerals, herbs, aromatherapy and other nutritional supplements such as shark cartilage, melatonin, DHEA, amino acids and other nutrients.  Prerequisite: Nursing 770 (or Co-requisite)
 
 
Nursing    774 1 (crs.)
Manipulative and Body Based Methods
Manipulative and body-based methods module provides an overview of massage modalities and basic principles of chiropractic and osteopathy.  Prerequisite: Nursing 770, (or Co-requisite)
 
 
Nursing    775 1 (crs.)
Energy Therapies
The energy therapies module provides an overview of biofield and bioelectromagnetic therapies: Biofield therapies are intended to affect energy fields that surround and penetrate the human body and environment.  The existence of such fields has not yet been scientifically proven.  Some forms of energy therapy manipulate biofields by applying pressure and/or manipulating the body by placing the hands in, or through, these fields.  Examples include qi gong, Reiki, Healing Touch and Therapeutic Touch.  Bioelectromagnetic-based therapies involve the unconventional use of electromagnetic fields, such as pulsed fields, magnetic fields, or alternative current or direct current fields.  Light and color therapy are also included in this area.  Prerequisite: Nursing 770, (or Co-requisite)
 
 
Nursing    776 2 (crs.)
NAC Therapies Field Project & Seminar
The NAC Therapies Field Project & Seminar is a culminating project synthesizing the NAC theory content.  The course includes group seminars for “putting together” the year-long program, as well as discussion and completion of a clinical project, research project, integrated review of literature or other approved project in a NAC topic area.  A final paper in the form of a publishable article is the expected outcome.  Prerequisites: Nursing 770, 771, 772, 773, 774, and 775.
 
 
Nursing    777 3 (crs.)
Health Information Integration
This course focuses on integrating informatics within healthcare systems and organizations along with the complexity associated with health information exchange. Key elements of legal, ethical, and regulatory standards are addressed. Security threats, risks, and policies to protect stakeholders are addressed. Concepts related to business and finance are included, building on knowledge of project management. Accepted into Healthcare Informatics Certification Program or consent of instructor.
 
 
Nursing    778 2 (crs.)
Healthcare Informatics Capstone Project
Students apply informatics knowledge to complete a culminating project which includes application to a practical problem and critical evaluation of the project. Goals will be developed and outcomes measured related to applicability to the healthcare setting. Accepted into Health Care Informatics Certificate Program or consent of instructor.
 
 
Nursing    779 1 – 4 (crs.)
Healthcare Informatics Practicum
Nursing students who will sit for Informatics Certification will jointly plan a practicum experience with the course instructor, and qualified preceptor, to complete one of the following practice hour requirements to meet certification requirements:
Have practiced a minimum of 2,000 hours in informatics nursing within the last 3 years.
Have practiced a minimum of 1,000 hours in informatics nursing in the last 3 years and completed a minimum of 12 semester hours of academic credit in informatics courses that are part of a graduate-level informatics nursing program.
Have completed a graduate program in nursing informatics containing a minimum of 200 hours of faculty-supervised practicum in informatics. Prerequisite: Completed all Healthcare Informatics Certificate courses (N767) (if needed), N783, N768, N769, N777). Can be concurrently enrolled in N 778.
 
 
Nursing    783 2 – 3 (crs.)
Health Care Informatics
This course will focus on developing the skills to effectively use information technology to promote optimal outcomes for patients. Content is directed toward assisting students to understand the relationship between the current state of medical and nursing science information, and to become leaders in dealing with health care management systems. The course focuses on navigating and interpreting the vast amount of online knowledge and examples of standardized nomenclature. Students will be able to use this information to enhance their own knowledge as well as function as a practice specialist/consultant sharing that knowledge base to information management and its use in health care. Prerequisite: Graduate student standing or consent of instructor.
 
 
Nursing    793 1 (crs.)
MSN Culminating Experience
The culminating experience provides students an opportunity to synthesize and apply theoretical knowledge and practicum experiences gaining in their area of specialization. Additional fees may be associated with enrollment in this course if culminating experience is not completed upon completion of all other MSN coursework.   Department consent required. Pass/Fail course.
 
 
Nursing    794 0 (crs.)
MSN Culminating Experience Continuation Course
The course is linked to the MSN culminating experience course (N793 MSN Culminating Experience) taken by graduate students as they work on their culminating project for degree completion. Students must be continuously enrolled in the course once they have completed all coursework but are still working to complete the MSN culminating project. This is a 0-credit course with an associated fee comparable to one graduated credit. Prerequisite: Completion of coursework and continued enrollment (“In Progress”) in Nursing 793.
 
 
Nursing    795 1 – 6 (crs.)
Nursing Thesis
Each registration with a maximum accumulation of 6 cr.  A culminating experience option in the master’s program.  Prerequisite: Thesis Proposal and Advisor Approval Form must be filed with the Graduate School.  Pass/Fail course.
 
 
Nursing    796 1 – 3 (crs.)
Independent Study
Each registration with maximum accumulation of 6 cr. Individualized study in area of interest with the direction of a faculty member.  Open to master’s program students who submit Independent Study Topic and Instructor Approval Form at or prior to registration.
 
 
Nursing    797 1 – 3 (crs.)
Seminar on Current Topics in Primary Health Care Nursing
Current topics in Primary Health Care Nursing are offered. Course content is expected to differ from offering to offering.  Prerequisites: Admitted to MSN Program and consent of instructor.  Pass/Fail course.
 
 
Nursing    799 0 (crs.)
Registration for Comprehensive Examination
Pass/Fail course.
 
 
Nursing    800 3 (crs.)
Foundations of the DNP Role and Interprofessional
In this course students examine the roles and responsibilities of the DNP emphasizing effective practice and interprofessional collaboration. Theoretical concepts from nursing and other disciplines guide the exploration of health and health care delivery are applied to the DNP role integrating practice inquiry and advanced practice. Prerequisite: None. Special fees may apply.
 
 
Nursing    801 3 (crs.)
Philosophical, Theoretical & Ethical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice
Course will focus on inquiry into the philosophical and theoretical perspectives and foundations of the discipline. Paradigms in nursing will be examined in relation to advanced nursing practice. Strategies for theory development will be addressed. Advanced nursing practice will be studied in the context of complex clinical, business, legal, ethical, and system issues that confront individual recipients of care, families, health care professionals, organizations, and society. Prerequisite: Dependent on program.
 
 
Nursing    803 3 – 4 (crs.)
Advanced Epidemiology and Biostatistics for Population Health
Epidemiologic research and concepts are synthesized and applied to clinical and population based health to best identify and analyze the determinants of health, health promotion and risk reduction strategies, and to evaluate the distribution of health conditions. Epidemiological, biostatistical, and other scientific approaches are used to analyze population data to better understand determinants of health and illness. Prerequisite: Dependent on program.
 
 
Nursing    804 1 (crs.)
DNP Scholarly Project I
This is the first in a series of four courses that will guide the student in the completion of the DNP scholarly project. During this course, the student will identify and work with their DNP scholarly project chair to form a DNP scholarly project committee, refine the PICO (T) question, and problem statement that will be addressed in the DNP scholarly project. Emphasis will be on development of a sound rationale for the project, justified by a thorough review of the context in which the project will take place and a synthesis of relevant literature on the topic (Minimum 56 practice hours) Prerequisite or corequisite of Nursing 701.
 
 
Nursing    805 3 – 4 (crs.)
Clinical Scholarship for Advanced Nursing Practice
This course will further enhance the learner’s understanding of scholarship through the dissemination process. The focus will be on the process of dissemination of scholarly information into clinical practice. Various dissemination methods including poster presentations, manuscript publication, and podium presentations will be examined. Prerequisite: Dependent on program: Nursing 701 and Nursing 804 for BSN to DNP FNP and Nurse Anesthesia Students.
 
 
Nursing    806 1 (crs.)
DNP Scholarly Project II
This is the second in a series of four courses focused on the developing and implementing the DNP scholarly project. During DNP Scholarly Project II, students develop the proposal for the DNP scholarly project, including problem recognition, needs assessment, goals and objectives, theoretical underpinnings and plans for evaluation. Sources of funding will be explored and IRB applications completed. At the conclusion of DNP Scholarly Project II, students submit their proposals to their DNP scholarly project committee for approval. (Minimum 56 practice hours) Prerequisite: Nursing 804 DNP Scholarly Project I.
 
 
Nursing    808 1 (crs.)
DNP Scholarly Project III
This is the third in a series of four courses focused on the implementation of the DNP scholarly project. During this course, students will work with their scholarly project committee to conduct their project. DNP Scholarly Project III will focus on implementation of the Capstone project within a practice setting. (Minimum 56 practice hours). Prerequisite: Nursing 806 DNP Scholarly Project II
 
 
Nursing    809 3 (crs.)
Organizational Leadership and Health Policy for Advanced Nursing Practice
Course will focus on the systematic collection of information about the activities, characteristics, and outcomes of programs to improve health care and inform future programmatic decisions. Emphasis is placed on the strategies used in needs assessment and implementation of effective health care interventions, programs and policies. This course prepares the advanced nursing professional to respond to current realities and provide enhanced leadership for future policy development and professional practice. Prerequisite: Dependent on program.
 
 
Nursing    810 1 (crs.)
DNP Scholarly Project IV
This is the final course in a series of four courses in which students finalize and disseminate their DNP scholarly project. During this course, students will work with their DNP scholarly project committee to complete the project, evaluate project outcomes and disseminate results. (Minimum 56 practice hours) Pass/Fail course. Prerequisite: Nursing 808.
 
 
Nursing    821 4 (crs.)
DNP Seminar & Practicum I
This is the first of two practica/seminars combining advanced nursing practice clinical/system focus and seminar discussion. Seminar and practicum will focus on collaboration of inter-professional teams and the roles of advanced nursing within this collaboration. Accountability for advancing leadership in advanced nursing clinical practice and contributing to the developing body of nursing practice knowledge will be emphasized. Addresses advocacy at all levels of health care policy implementation. This experience provides additional opportunities for practice expertise development and work with a target population and/or a complex health care environment. (Minimum 112 clinical hours) Prerequisites: Nursing 809, co-requisite; Nursing 803, and Nursing 883 or consent of instructor. Special course fees may apply.
 
 
Nursing    822 4 (crs.)
DNP Seminar & Practicum II
This is the second of two advanced nursing practice seminars and practica. The purpose of this course is to build upon knowledge and skills acquired and refined in DNP Seminar and Practicum I. Students will refine leadership skills related to outcomes measurements and quality initiatives within the student¿s work environment. Seminar and practicum will focus on the development, implementation and evaluation of culturally-sensitive approaches to improve health status/access patterns and address gaps in care of populations within local, national, or global communities. (Minimum 168 clinical hours) Prerequisites: Nursing 821, DNP Seminar & Practicum I. Special course fees may apply.
 
 
Nursing    829 6 (crs.)
DNP Residency
In this course, students will synthesize previous learning in the practice environment in an immersion experience. Students will use practice opportunities to expand their leadership influence, translate research into practice, further develop clinical skills, and develop Family Practitioner competencies. Students will participate with clinical preceptors in a primary care setting under the supervision of clinical faculty to promote the transition from student role to a doctorally-prepared advanced practice nurse. (minimum 336 clinical hours) Prerequisite Nursing 718. Special fees may apply.
 
 
Nursing    830 3 (crs.)
Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Nursing Roles II
In this course students will evaluate pharmacology and corresponding physiology pertinent to the delivery of anesthetic care. Selected categories of drugs commonly used for the induction and maintenance of anesthesia, as well as additional adjunct drugs used for cardiopulmonary support and pain control are analyzed. Prerequisite: Nursing 709
 
 
Nursing    831 4 (crs.)
Basic Principles of Anesthesia and Lab
In this course students will examine a variety of basic concepts needed to begin to assess patients pre-operatively for an anesthetic, and manage their care intra-operatively and post-operatively. The lab will complement the lectures. Prerequisite: Nursing 729 Advanced Health Assessment, Admission to Nurse Anesthesia Emphasis.
 
 
Nursing    832 3 (crs.)
Advanced Principles of Anesthesia I
In this course students will demonstrate the administration and management of anesthesia to patients requiring special considerations. Anatomy and physiology principles that relate to the practice of anesthesia, as well as other important areas requiring knowledge in the administration of anesthesia, will be analyzed and applied. Principles of anesthetic management outside of the operating room (endoscopy, MRI, EP lab, ECT, ICU, cancer treatment, interventional radiology), burns, eye surgery, anaphylaxis/immunosuppressed patients, patients with rare co-existing diseases, neuromuscular disorders, malignant hyperthermia, robotics, and trauma will be explored. Labs will complement the lecture material. Prerequisites: Nursing 831 and Nursing 835.
 
 
Nursing    833 3 (crs.)
Advanced Principles of Anesthesia II
In this course students will examine fundamental concepts essential to clinical anesthesia practice in the obstetric and pediatric populations and the theoretical and practical aspects of acute and chronic pain management. Prerequisite: Nursing 832.
 
 
Nursing    834 3 (crs.)
Advanced Principles of Anesthesia III
In this course, students will examine the administration and management of anesthesia to the complex patient for complex procedures. The cardiovascular, neurological, renal, and hepatic systems as they relate to the practice of anesthesia will be reviewed. Prerequisite: Nursing 833
 
 
Nursing    835 3 (crs.)
Physics, Equipment and Technology, and Advanced Chemistry Concepts for the Nurse Anesthetist
In this course, students will examine the basic chemistry and physics essentials to the safe delivery of anesthetic care. Additional emphasis is placed on the understanding of the functioning and relevant physical laws governing the use of the equipment required in the delivery of anesthesia. Equipment, machines and monitors required for the administration of anesthesia will be examined.
 
 
Nursing    836 1 (crs.)
Professional Aspects of Nurse Anesthesia Practice I
In this course students will examine the importance of personal wellness and stress management for the nurse anesthesia student and the practicing CRNA. The student will become familiar with complementary and alternative modalities used to create wellness and balance. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the multiple factors related to chemical dependency and substance abuse in the profession. Students will also explore the importance of cultural sensitivity and diversity in healthcare. Prerequisite: Admission into the CRNA emphasis.
 
 
Nursing    837 1 (crs.)
Professional Aspects of Nurse Anesthesia Practice II
In this course students will analyze the legal aspects, professional association and councils, and policies as they relate to the practice of anesthesia. Prerequisite: Nursing 836.
 
 
Nursing    838 1 (crs.)
Professional Aspects of Nurse Anesthesia Practice III
In this course students will examine the business practice of anesthesia including leadership and administrative roles as it relates to the issues faced by anesthesia providers. Prerequisite: Nursing 837.
 
 
Nursing    839 1 (crs.)
Clinical Practica I
This course is the first of seven practicum courses in the Nurse Anesthesia emphasis. Students will focus on administration of anesthesia for uncomplicated patients and procedures. Emphasis is on the application of basic principles of general anesthesia; patient assessment; preparation of anesthesia equipment and drugs; development of patient-specific anesthesia care plans; and basic airway management in supervised settings. Prerequisites: Nursing 709 and 729, Co-requisites:  Nursing 830 and 831.
 
 
Nursing    840 1 (crs.)
Clinical Practica II
This course is the second of seven practicum courses in the Nurse Anesthesia emphasis. Students will focus on achieving increased responsibility in planning, managing, and implementing patient specific anesthesia care plans for increasingly advanced/difficult procedures. Prerequisite: Nursing 839.
 
 
Nursing    841 1 (crs.)
Clinical Practica III
This course is the third of seven practicum courses in the Nurse Anesthesia emphasis. Students assume increased responsibility for anesthetic management for patients with higher acuity. Prerequisite: Nursing 840.
 
 
Nursing    842 2 (crs.)
Clinical Practica IV
This course is the fourth of seven practicum courses in the Nurse Anesthesia emphasis. Students will start participating in call experiences while focusing on increasingly complex patients and procedures. Prerequisite: Nursing 841.
 
 
Nursing    843 2 (crs.)
Clinical Practica V
This course is the fifth of seven practicum courses in the Nurse Anesthesia emphasis. Focus is on internalization of theoretical concepts in applying and managing all types of patients and procedures. Prerequisite: Nursing 842.
 
 
Nursing    844 2 (crs.)
Clinical Practica VI
This course is the sixth of seven practicum courses in the Nurse Anesthesia emphasis. Students will continue to internalize theoretical concepts in anesthesia management for all types of patients and procedures, and achieving the terminal objectives for entry-level competency in anesthesia practice. Prerequisite: Nursing 843.
 
 
Nursing    845 2 (crs.)
Clinical Practica VII
This course is the final of seven practicum courses in the Nurse Anesthesia emphasis. Students will continue to focus on internalization of theoretical concepts in anesthesia management of all types of patients and procedures, and achieving the terminal objectives for entry-level competency in anesthesia practice. Prerequisite: Nursing 844.
 
 
Nursing    850 2 (crs.)
Anesthesia in Austere Conditions
In this course students will examine information needed to deliver anesthesia in austere and harsh conditions. Students will assess: a) nurse anesthesia equipment available in austere and harsh conditions, b) physical gas laws relevant to austere conditions, c) tropical and contagious diseases, d) national and international travel requirements, and e) and mechanisms essential for provider safety and physical and mental well-being. Cultural competency and cultural immersion concepts will be explored. Prerequisites: N835 Physics, Equipment and Technology, and Advanced Chemistry Concepts for the Nurse Anesthetist, N831 Basic Principles of Anesthesia and Lab, N840 Clinical Practica I.
 
 
Nursing    851 1 (crs.)
Anesthesia in Austere Conditions Practica
In this course students will deliver anesthesia in austere or harsh conditions. Students will arrange their own: a)national and international travel requirements, b) administer anesthesia services across the lifespan to surgical patients in austere or harsh environments, and c) apply principles of cultural competency and inclusion in clinical practice. Prerequisites: N842 Clinical Practica IV, N833 Advanced Principles of Anesthesia II, N850 Anesthesia in Austere Conditions.
 
 
Nursing    883 2 – 3 (crs.)
Health Care Informatics
This course will focus on developing the skills to effectively use information technology to promote optimal outcomes for patients. Content is directed toward assisting students to understand the relationship between the current state of medical and nursing science information, and to become leaders in dealing with health care management systems. The course focuses on navigating and interpreting the vast amount of online knowledge and examples of standardized nomenclature. Students will be able to use this information to enhance their own knowledge as well as function as a practice specialist/consultant sharing that knowledge base to information management and its use in health care. Prerequisite: Graduate student standing or consent of instructor.
 
 
Nursing    890 3 (crs.)
DNP Scholarly Project
This is the culminating experience for the DNP student designed as a specialized advanced nursing practice field project. This project is designed as a clinical scholarship project allowing students to demonstrate expertise in practice and will be individualized based on student’s prior experience and projected career goals. The DNP scholarly project integrates the role of the DNP in a comprehensive health care environment that includes utilization of leadership, consultation, advocacy, and collaboration. In-depth work with experts from nursing and other disciplines will be incorporated to provide opportunities for meaningful student engagement in the health care environment. (Minimum 56 clinical hours)  Prerequisites: Nursing 801, 803, 805 and 809.
 
 
Nursing    892 0 (crs.)
DNP Scholarly Project Continuation
This is a continuation of the culminating experience for the DNP student designed as a specialized advanced nursing practice field project. This project is designed as a clinical scholarship project allowing students to demonstrate expertise in practice and will be individualized based on student’s prior experience and projected career goals. The DNP scholarly project integrates the role of the DNP in a comprehensive health care environment that includes utilization of leadership, consultation, advocacy, and collaboration. In-depth work with experts from nursing and other disciplines will be incorporated to provide opportunities for meaningful student engagement in the health care environment. Prerequisite: Nursing 890 DNP Scholarly Project or Nursing 810 DNP Scholarly Project IV
 
 
Nursing    896 1 – 3 (crs.)
Independent Study in Nursing
Each registration with maximum accumulation of 3 credits. Individualized study in area of interest with the direction of a faculty member. Open to doctoral program students who submit Independent Study Topic and Instructor Approval form at or prior to registration. Department Consent Required.