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NURN 5000 Theoretical Foundations of Advanced
Nursing (3)
Students examine philosophical and theoretical foundations of
nursing. Analysis of selected concepts and theories from nursing
and related fields are emphasized. The role of the MSN prepared
nurse is explored.
NURN 5050 Policy and Politics in Nursing (3)
This course examines policy within the health care arena focusing
on the policymaking process; the organization, delivery, and
financing of healthcare; and the nurse’s role in advocacy.
Conceptual models clarify aspects of policy problems suggesting
explanations for decisions and consequences. Political advocacy
and the health policy change process will be explored at the local,
state, national, and global level. This course reviews principles of
health care economics affecting health policy.
NURN 5210 Instructional Methods in Nursing (3)
NURN 5220 Curriculum Development and Evaluation
(3)
Curriculum design, development, and evaluation are explored.
Students examine the philosophical and theoretical bases for
curriculum. The influence of nursing and health care trends and
community/societal needs on curriculum is discussed. Students
design a sample curriculum component, program evaluation, and
outcome criteria to evaluate student achievement. Prerequisites:
NURN 5000 & NURN 5550 or permission of Coordinator.
NURN 5230 Teaching Practicum in Nursing I (3)
Course content focuses on the development of lessons
appropriate for defined learner populations. Students design,
implement, and evaluate educational plans. Students collaborate
with course instructor and mentor on lessons and clinical
supervision. Self-reflection to improve the teaching learning
process is promoted. The role of the educator in a teaching setting
is explored. Prerequisites: NURN 5210 and NURN 5220 or
permission of the instructor.
NURN 5240 Teaching Practicum in Nursing II (3)
This course is a continuation of Teaching Practicum I. The student
further designs, implements, and evaluates educational plans
at a practicum site. Students collaborate with course instructor
and mentor on lessons and clinical supervision. Current research
in nursing education is discussed. Self-reflection to improve the
teaching learning process is promoted. The role of the educator
in a teaching setting is explored. Students present a poster to a
nursing audience. Prerequisites: NURN 5210, 5220 & NURN
5230.
NURN 5340 Population Health I (3)
This course summarizes the theoretical basis of health promotion
and disease prevention. Emerging global health issues are
explored. Principles of program planning, implementation, and
evaluation are discussed. Students develop a culturally relevant
health promotion plan for a selected population. The role of the
MSN nurse in population health is examined. Prerequisites:
NURN 5050, NURN 5550.
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This course investigates the factors that contribute to population
based health. An evidence-based health promotion project that
addresses quality improvement strategies will be implemented
and evaluated. Ethical issues related to population health will be
discussed. Prerequisite: NURN 5340.
NURN 5360 Organization and Systems Leadership (3)
This course provides the student with a theoretical foundation
of organization and systems leadership within complex health
care settings. Leadership skills necessary for promoting quality
care, improving outcomes, and leading change are explored.
Communication and collaboration will be examined across
organization systems and as a part of interprofessional teams.
Prerequisites: NURN 5050, NURN 5550.
NURN 5370 Quality and Safety in Health Care (3)
This course provides the foundation necessary to improve quality
care and minimize risk to patients, providers, and systems.
Competencies related to quality and safety are examined.
Strategies to build a culture of quality and safety are explored.
Prerequisites: NURN 5050, NURN 5550.
NURN 5380 Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and
Advanced Assessment I (3)
This course explores pathophysiology, pharmacology,
assessment, and clinical findings for selected common disorders
of the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and musculoskeletal
systems. Variations such as age, gender, and race are explored
in relation to pathophysiology, assessment, and pharmacoloy.
Application of clinical reasoning skills and current evidence-based
prevention is emphasized. Communication and collaboration
skills are discussed. Prerequisite: Admission to MSN program or
permission of MSN coordinator.
NURN 5390 Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and
Advanced Assessment II (3)
This course explores pathophysiology, pharmacology,
assessment, and clinical findings for selected common disorders
of nervous, immune, endocrine, and reproductive systems.
Variations such as age, gender, and race are explored in
relation to pathophysiology, assessment, and pharmacology.
Application of clinical reasoning skills and current evidence-based
prevention is emphasized. Communication and collaboration
skills are discussed. Prerequisite: Admission to MSN program or
permission of MSN coordinator.
NURN 5410 Leadership in Nursing (3)
This course builds on the organizational and systems leadership
course to provide an advanced knowledge of nursing leadership
in complex health care environments. Legal issues, professional
practice models, information technologies, and leadership
competencies are examined within the context of the nursing
leadership role. Prerequisites: NURN 5350, NURN 5360, and
NURN 5370 or permission of MSN coordinator.
NURN 5420 Financial Issues for Nurse Leaders (3)
This course focuses on financial and strategic management
important to nurse leaders. Emphasis is on the interpretation
and application of financial information from a departmental or
organizational strategic plan. Basic financial decision-making
principles, the role of money and financial markets in the
economy, financial statement analysis, and the budget process
are examined. Criteria for allocating resources that optimize
quality cost-effective care are explored. Prerequisites: NURN
5000 and NURN 5550 or permission of MSN coordinator.
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Course Descriptions
This course is designed to explore a variety of teaching methods
used by nurse educators in academia, staff development, and/
or community education. Learning theories, principles of adult
learning, and learning objectives are examined. Use of technology
in nursing education is integrated throughout the course. Students
develop, implement, and evaluate a lesson plan appropriate for
adult learners. Prerequisites: NURN 5000 and NURN 5550.
NURN 5350 Population Health II (3)
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NURN 5440 Leadership in Nursing Practicum I (3)
This practicum course is designed to explore the role of nurse
leader in health care organizations. Students collaborate with
faculty and preceptors to examine the role of nurse leader.
Prerequisites: NURN 5410, NURN 5420, or permission of MSN
coordinator.
NURN 5450 Leadership in Nursing Practicum II (3)
This practicum course builds on practicum I and further explores
the role of nurse leader in health care organizations. Students
collaborate with faculty and preceptors to examine the role of
nurse leader. Prerequisite: NURN 5440 or permission of MSN
coordinator.
NURN 5500 Professional Seminars (1-3)
Students participate in seminars designed to examine
contemporary issues in nursing. The professional seminar
supplements the core or focus area courses by focusing on
issues of current and special interest. Course may be repeated for
credit if content differs. Graduate students may apply a maximum
of 3 credit hours of these seminars to meet the credit-hour
requirements for graduation.
NURN 5550 Advanced Nursing Research (3)
Students systematically explore and evaluate current nursing
knowledge for scientific and clinical merit. Nursing practice issues
are identified and evidence is evaluated to change and improve
practice. Prerequisite: NURN 5000.
NURN 5990 Advanced Studies in Nursing (1-3)
Students with special interests or needs not met by existing
curricula may request that a faculty member supervise a directed
study. Content of the study and evaluation criteria are mutually
decided upon by the student and faculty. This course may be
repeated for credit if content differs. Prerequisite: permission of
department chairperson.
NURN 6000 Integrated Studies in Nursing (3)
Students will synthesize knowledge and integrate learning
experiences from previous coursework through an in-depth,
scholarly paper. The final paper will be suitable for presentation
and
possible publication
. This is a semester-long course. Prerequisite: Completion of 33
credits.
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