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Programs of
Study
Nursing
Graduate Level Course
Descriptions — Nursing
- NURS 503 — Basic Principles of
Nurse Administered Anesthesia — 6 credits
- Lecture focuses on theories, concepts and principles from the disciplines of nursing and anesthesiology as a foundation for the practice of nurse anesthesia. Fundamental aspects of nurse anesthesia needed for clinical practice of nurse anesthesia are presented.
- NURS 505 — Health Writing for
Publication — 3 credits
- This course enables students to enhance their writing skills by utilizing effective writing principles, and by synthesizing and critiquing relevant research as these principles relate to health issues. Students select one topic to develop from idea to final manuscript for both a professional journal and a consumer newspaper/magazine.
- NURS 506 — Advanced Principles of
Nurse Administered Anesthesia I — 1 credit
- Lecture focuses on current professional provisions regarding the administration of regional anesthesia by the nurse anesthetist. Anatomical, physiological, pharmacological and technical aspects of all types of regional anesthesia are presented. Emphasis is placed on indication and contraindication of regional anesthesia regarding patient population. Clinical practice is concurrent with didactic learning. The student is given the opportunity to practice in the role of the nurse anesthetist.
- NURS 507 — End-of-Life
Care — 3 credits
- This course focuses on ways to enhance end-of-life care for patients, families and care givers. The biological, psychosocial and spiritual responses to dying are explored from a variety of aspects including diverse cultural backgrounds. Structure of various health care systems and implications for care givers and clients are stressed. Guest lectures from experts in the field are included.
- NURS 508 — Advanced Principles
of Nurse Administered Anesthesia II — 4 credits
- Lecture focuses on principles of nurse administered anesthesia as applied to obstetric, pediatric and geriatric patients. Similarities and differences among these populations are explored. Health assessment specific to each population will be performed. Clinical practice is concurrent with didactic learning. The student is given the opportunity to practice in the role of the nurse anesthetist.
- NURS 509 — Advanced Principles of
Nurse Administered Anesthesia III — 1 credit
- Lecture focuses on current issues regarding pain management techniques used by the nurse anesthetist. Anatomical, physiologic, psychological, pharmacological and technical aspects of acute and chronic pain management theories of acute and chronic pain are explored. Clinical practice is concurrent with didactic learning. The student is given the opportunity to practice in the role of the nurse anesthetist.
- NURS 510 — Advanced
Pathophysiology — 3 credits
- Utilizing principles from anatomy and physiology, this lecture course presents the pathophysiology underlying common disease entities across the life span, including their associated signs and symptoms and their appropriate laboratory data.
- NURS 511 — Epidemiology and
Methods of Prevention — 3 credits
- This course is designed for graduate students desiring to utilize prevention strategies within advanced practice role in acute care, chronic care, and community settings. The course explores the interrelationships of epidemiology, biostatistics, and public health promotion through primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention. Ethical and professional problems encountered in using epidemiology are critically examined. (Elective course)
- NURS 512 — Physics of Nurse
Administered Anesthesia — 1 credit
- Lecture focuses on application of principles of physics as related to the practice of anesthesia. Information will be presented regarding specific gas, fluid, and vapor laws and the influence they have upon anesthesia practice. Measurement of pressures, compressed gases, principles and types of vaporizers, flow meters, and solubility coefficients are discussed and allied with principles of anesthesia practice.
- NURS 515 — Chemistry of Nurse
Administered Anesthesia — 3 credits
- Lecture focuses on the application of inorganic, organic and biochemistry principles as related to the practice of anesthesia. Chemical and physical properties of the anesthetic gases and vapors, intravenous anesthetics, accessory agents and therapeutic gases are presented. Electrical circuits and principles important for the prevention of fires and explosions in the operating room are explored.
- NURS 517 — Pharmacology of Nurse
Administered Anesthesia I — 4 credits
- Lecture focuses on general pharmacologic principles of both intravenous and inhalational agents. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of barbiturates, benzodiazepines, intravenous non-narcotic, narcotic, inhalational, and neurolept anesthetic agents are analyzed and applied to principles of anesthesia practice. Anesthetic implications and contraindications are examined. Clinical practice is concurrent with didactic learning.
- NURS 518 — Pharmacology of Nurse
Administered Anesthesia II — 2 credits
- Lecture focuses on in-depth review of anatomy and physiology of nerve fibers and the myoneural junction related to anesthetic pharmacologic agents. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics regarding local anesthetics and neuromuscular blocking agents are presented relative to nurse administered anesthesia practice. Clinical practice is concurrent with didactic learning. The student is given the opportunity to practice in the role of the nurse anesthetist.
- NURS 519 — Pharmacology of Nurse
Administered Anesthesia III — 2 credits
- Lecture focuses on in-depth study of accessory drugs used in nurse anesthesia. Review of the autonomic nervous system including anatomy and physiology related to pharmacology. The effects of autonomic, cardiovascular, hematologic, prostaglandin, and psychiatric drugs in the perioperative patient are considered. Clinical practice is concurrent with didactic learning. The student is given the opportunity to practice in the role of the nurse anesthetist.
- NURS 520 — Advanced
Pharmacology — 3 credits
- Lectures focus on the principles of drug therapy, mechanisms of action, side effects, drug interactions, general concepts in the selection of pharmaceutical agents, and prescriptive authority.
- NURS 521 — Introduction to
Physiology and Health Administered Anesthesia — 1 credit
- Lecture focuses on theories, concepts, and principles as related to cell physiology. In-depth discussion of cellular physiology as it relates to the practice of anesthesiology.
- NURS 522 — Physiology and Health
Assessment of Nurse Administered Anesthesia I — 5 credits
- Lecture focuses on a review of the complex relationship between anesthesia and pathophysiology of the respiratory, cardiovascular, and peripheral vascular systems. Physiologic monitoring is examined and related to specific anesthetic agents and pathologic conditions found in anesthesia. Pharmacologic implications as they relate to both the respiratory and cardiovascular systems are explored. Health assessment of the three systems will be performed. Clinical practice is concurrent with didactic learning. The student is given the opportunity to practice in the role of the nurse anesthetist.
- NURS 523 — Physiology and Health
Assessment of Nurse Administered Anesthesia II — 5 credits
- Lecture focuses on a review of the complex relationship between anesthesia and pathophysiology of the endocrine and nervous systems. Pharmacologic implications as they relate to both the endocrine and nervous systems are explored. Health assessments of both systems are performed. Clinical practice is concurrent with didactic learning. The student is given the opportunity to practice in the role of the nurse anesthetist.
- NURS 524 — Physiology and Health
Assessment of Nurse Administered Anesthesia III — 5 credits
- Lecture focuses on a review of the complex relationship between anesthesia and pathophysiology of the excretory system. Pharmacologic implications as they relate to the excretory system are explored. Health assessments of both systems are performed. Clinical practice is
concurrent with didactic learning. The student is given the opportunity to practice in the role of the nurse anesthetist.
- NURS 530 — Advanced Clinical
Assessment — 2 credits
- Lecture provides theory and skills needed to obtain compressive histories and to perform comprehensive physical examinations on clients throughout the life span. Course includes two hours per week lecture.
- NURS 530L — Advanced Clinical
Assessment Lab — 1 credit
- Lab course on clinical application of comprehensive history and physical examination skills. Four hours per week on-campus laboratory.
- NURS 533 — Nurse Educator
Role — 3 credits
- This course introduces the student to the role of a nurse educator with an emphasis on higher education. The student will examine the constraints on nurse educator role development, explore selected educational theories and philosophies pertinent to nursing, and investigate role development in a variety of academic and non-academic settings.
- NURS 534 — Strategies for
Teaching Nursing — 3 credits
- This course enables the student to develop strategies for teaching nursing in the classroom and clinical setting. Content presented will include planning, organizing, presenting and evaluating learning experiences for the adult learner. Curriculum design, strategies for facilitating student learning and the use of technology in the classroom are emphasized.
- NURS 535 — Nurse Educator
Practicum — 2 credits
- (Pre- or Co-requisites, NURS 533 and NURS 534) The student will synthesize and apply knowledge learned in NURS 533 and 534. Under the guidance of a nursing faculty mentor, the student will develop lesson plans and teach in the classroom and clinical setting. Seminars will focus on self-evaluation and nursing student evaluation in the cognitive, psychomotor and affective domains.
- NURS 541 — Family Health
Promotion — 2 credits
- (Pre- or co-requisites, NURS 510, 520 and 530; co-requisite, NURS 542) This lecture provides an introduction to primary health care by discussing concepts and theories related to family process development, health promotion, sociocultural aspects, and common health deviations across the life span. (Offered in fall semester odd years.)
- NURS 542 — Family Clinical
Practicum I — 1 credits
- (Pre- or co-requisites, NURS 510, 520 and 530;
co-requisite, NURS 541) Clinical application of principles discussed in family
health promotion as well as advanced clinical assessment for clients across the
life span. Students will be precepted at clinical sites during the last half of
the semester.
- NURS 543 — Contemporary Criminal
Justice for Health Professionals — 3 credits
- This online course will provide a systematic overview of the nature of crime and the criminal justice process in the United States. It will address system policies, practices, and decision making across the agencies of law enforcement, courts, and corrections as they impact health care professionals.
- NURS 544 — Forensic Health Care
of Victims — 3 credits
- An overview of forensic health issues as they relate to victims of violent crimes, such as intrafamilial violence, sexual violence, stalking, workplace violence, homicide, and terrorism. Content includes forensic roles, evidence collection and preservation, victim needs and rights, responses to trauma, victim’s resources, death investigation, and expert witness testimony.
- NURS 545 — Forensic Health Care
of Offenders — 3 credits
- An overview of forensic health issues as they relate to perpetrators of violent crimes, including intrafamilial violence, sexual violence, stalking, workplace violence, homicide, and terrorism. Content includes forensic roles, crime classifications, relationship between animal cruelty and human violence, offender needs and rights, juvenile offenders, and criminal profiling.
- NURS 546 — Nurse Anesthesia
Clinical Practicum I — 2 credits
- Clinical application of principles of nurse anesthesia. Students will be precepted in the perioperative clinical site. Experiences include introduction to the role of the nurse anesthetist and development of basic nurse anesthesia skills. Clinical experiences include Journal Club and Clinical Conferences.
- NURS 551 — Health Problems in the
Developing Family — 3 credits
- (Prerequisites, NURS 541 and 542; co-requisite,
NURS 552) Lecture focuses on the epidemiology, differential diagnoses and management of acute and chronic health problems and illnesses of the developing family. (Offered in spring semester even years.)
- NURS 552 — Family Clinical
Practicum II — 2 credits
- (Prerequisites, NURS 542 and a final grade of B or
higher in both NURS 530 and NURS 541; co-requisite, NURS 551) Clinical application of theoretical principles presented in health problems of the developing family. Students will be in a variety of clinical settings that provide opportunities to work with clients in these stages of the life span. (Offered in spring semester even years.)
- NURS 553 — Theoretical
Foundations of Case Management — 3 credits
- (Pre-or co-requisite, NURS 593, co-requisite, NURS
584) Lecture focuses on the development and use of case management as an effective healthcare delivery system. The following components of case management are explored: selection of case types; review of literature related to selected case types; audits; case management plans, and critical paths. Effective marketing strategies and communication skills are also presented. (Offered in fall semester even years.)
- NURS 556 — Nurse Anesthesia
Clinical Practicum II — 2 credits
- Clinical application of principles of nurse anesthesia. Students will be precepted in the perioperative clinical site. Experiences include development and application of skills specific to the role of nurse anesthetists. Clinical experiences include Journal Club and Clinical Conferences.
- NURS 558 — Nurse Anesthesia
Clinical Practicum III — 2 credits
- Summer clinical experiences include work with clinical preceptors to apply principles of nurse anesthesia and expand skills. Clinical experiences include Journal Club and Clinical Conferences.
- NURS 561 — Health Problems in the
Established Family — 3 credits
- (Prerequisites, NURS 551 and 552; co-requisite,
NURS 562) Lecture focuses on the epidemiology, differential diagnoses and management of acute and chronic health problems and illnesses of the established family. (Offered in fall semester even years.)
- NURS 562 — Family Clinical
Practicum III — 2 credits
- (Prerequisites, NURS 552 and a final grade of B or
higher in NURS 551; co-requisite, NURS 561) Clinical application of theoretical principles presented in health problems of the established family. Students will be in a variety of clinical settings that provide opportunities to work with clients in these stages of the life span. (Offered in fall semester even years.)
- NURS 563 — Advanced Theory of
Adult Health Nursing I — 3 credits
- (Prerequisite, NURS 510; co-requisite, NURS 564)
Theoretical concepts focus on the care of acutely ill adults. Role development focuses on the advanced practice nurse as clinical specialist, educator and leader in the care of acutely ill adults. Processes of interdisciplinary collaboration, decision-making and assessment of client and family emotional needs are emphasized. (Offered in spring semester odd years.)
- NURS 564 — Advanced Applications
of Adult Health Nursing I — 1 credit
- (Pre - or co-requisite, NURS 530) Clinical practicum is designed to facilitate the development of advanced assessment skills and clinical expertise in caring for a specific acutely ill adult population. (Offered in spring semester odd years.)
- NURS 566 — Nurse Anesthesia
Clinical Practicum IV — 2 credits
- Clinical application of principles of nurse anesthesia. Students will be precepted in the perioperative clinical site. Experiences include development of advanced skills specific to the role of nurse anesthetist. Clinical experiences include Journal Club and Clinical Conferences.
- NURS 571 — Family Health
Synthesis — 3 credits
- (Prerequisites, NURS 561 and 562; co-requisite,
NURS 572) Synthesis of concepts from health promotion, health problems and supporting courses to utilize the nurse practitioner roles in more complex family health care problems. (Offered in spring semester odd years.)
- NURS 572 — Family Clinical
Practicum IV — 2 credits
- (Prerequisites, NURS 562 and a final grade of B or
higher in NURS 561; co-requisite, NURS 571) Clinical application of syntheses of theoretical principles from health promotion, health problems, and supporting courses. Students will be in a variety of settings that will provide opportunities to utilize the roles of the nurse practitioner with families and more complex health problems. (Offered in spring semester odd years.)
- NURS 573 — Advanced Theory of
Adult Health Nursing II — 3 credits
- (Prerequisite, NURS 510; co-requisite, NURS 574)
Theoretical concepts focus on the care of chronically ill adults. Role development focuses on the advanced practice nurse as clinical specialist, change agent, collaborator and leader in the care of chronically ill adults. Processes of research, interdisciplinary collaboration, decision-making and assessment of client and family emotional needs are emphasized. (Offered in fall semester odd years.)
- NURS 574 — Advanced Applications
of Adult Health Nursing II — 1 credit
- (Pre- or co-requisite, NURS 530) Clinical practicum is designed to develop clinical expertise and the clinical specialist role for a specific chronically ill adult population. (Eight hours of clinical lab per week, which includes one hour per week seminar.) (Offered in fall semester odd years.)
- NURS 576 — Nurse Anesthesia
Clinical Practicum V — 2 credits
- Clinical application of principles of nurse anesthesia. Students will be precepted in the perioperative clinical site. Experiences include application of advanced skills specific to the role of nurse anesthetist. Clinical experiences include Journal Club and Clinical Conferences.
- NURS 578 — Nurse Anesthesia
Clinical Practicum VI — 2 credits
- Summer clinical experiences include work with clinical preceptors to apply principles of nurse anesthesia and expand and refine skills. This final clinical experience prepares students for independent practice. Clinical experiences include Journal Club and Clinical Conferences.
- NURS 583 — Independent
Study — Variable to 6 credits
- Students choose one of the following options: 1. A clinical practicum in a specialized setting to focus on one or more of the advanced practice nursing roles (a minimum of 1 credit of clinical is required in the AH track.); 2. The completion of a research project; 3. An elective with faculty approval; 4. A thesis.
- NURS 584 — Case Management
Clinical Practicum — 1 credit
- (Co-requisite, NURS 553) The focus of the course is the clinical application of the theoretical components of case management. Students will be with preceptors in various health care settings and will be expected to design case management plans for selected case types within a variety of practice settings. (Offered in fall semester even years.)
- NURS 590 — Rural
Health — 2 - 3 credits
- Seminar on the interaction between rural
environments and the health care needs of rural residents. Emphasis will be on
specific populations and illnesses, rural healthcare policy, and methods to
recruit and retain nurse practitioners in rural healthcare.
- NURS 591 — Issues in Advanced
Practice Nursing — 3 credits
- This web-based seminar provides students with the opportunity to analyze contemporary issues and trends as they relate to advanced practice nursing, including professional role development, legal issues, healthcare policy, cultural diversity, and alternative healthcare practices.
- NURS 593 — Research
Methodology — 3 credits
- This didactic course presents an introduction to the concepts and process of research, including problem formulation, rights of human subjects, research design, sampling, instrument evaluation, and data collection and analysis strategies. It provides students with the opportunity to analyze and critique various quantitative and qualitative nursing research studies, including their implications for utilization.
- NURS 594 — Theory and Research
Application — 3 credits
- (Prerequisite, NURS 593) The integration of theoretical and methodological elements is emphasized in the development of research proposals. Research utilization, evidence-based practice and the application of statistics are examined.
- NURS 595 — Nursing
Ethics — 3 credits
- The ethical principles used in American healthcare and professional nursing are explored in depth. The ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses is used as a framework for case study analysis. Students are expected to become well-informed participants in professional healthcare decision-making involving ethical principles.
- NURS 596 — Clinical Applications
of Advanced Practice Concepts — 3 credits
- Discussion, analysis, and student presentations focusing on the application of graduate level theoretical and research perspectives to advanced practice nursing.
- NURS 599 — Nursing:
Thesis — 2 - 5 credits
- PCPS 500 — Global Health &
Rehabilitation Issues — 3 credits
- An interdisciplinary course focused on international and global problems, challenges and issues in health, rehabilitation, special education, human resources, clinical, and behavioral sciences. Cultural, historical, geographic, economic, environmental and political factors that impact people and their lives are examined within the framework of the applied professions.
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