Graduate Nursing Programs
Course Descriptions
Core Courses
Courses for Both Adult and Family Nurse Practitioner Majors
Specialty Courses for Adult Nurse Practitioner Major
Specialty Courses for Family Nurse Practitioner
Cognate Courses for Nursing Administration Major
Specialty Courses for Nursing Administration Major
Specialty Courses for Nursing Education Major
Cognate Courses for Nursing Education Major
Courses for Accelerated RN/BS/MS Nursing
Other Courses
*prerequisites, pre/corequisites where required
Core Courses
NUR 500 Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Practice (3)
Historical influences that have impacted upon the development of nursing are explored. Theory-based nursing is emphasized as students discuss and critically reflect upon the relevance and significance of nursing as an art and science. Philosophical views of selected nurse theorists and their theories are critically examined for application to nursing practice, administration, and research. Nursing theory within the paradigm of people, health, nursing, environment, are applied to the practice of nursing and promotion of health, research, moral reasoning, and standards of professional nursing. Personal philosophies of nursing are explored and drawn from these theories as students critically reflect upon their personal values and transforming practice in the advanced practice role of professional nursing.
NUR 503 Advanced Nursing, Health Policy, and the Health System (3)
Students learn to evaluate and integrate power, management, and leadership theories in the implementation of advanced nursing practice for culturally diverse communities, families, and individuals within the health care delivery system. Essential tools to facilitate the development of strategies to impact on health care policies and quality management are discussed. The historical and current role of the caring and learned profession of nursing is explored. Trends in the macrosystem are critically evaluated for their political and social impact on health care delivery systems and the environment. Political implications and the action of the advanced nurse as clinician, administrator, leader, manager, change agent, and consultant are analyzed and researched. The central focus is the development of advanced professional practice.
NUR 560 Nursing Research Methods (3)
The research process for quantitative and qualitative research studies is critically examined. The methods of scientific inquiry, problem identification, use of underlying theories and conceptual methods, research design, measurement, data collection and analysis, and ethical considerations are applied to the development of a research proposal. Critical analysis of existing research studies and student reports are used to further refine the development of research skills. The significance of research findings to practice environments in health care systems, administration, and ongoing research activities are identified as they relate to evidence based practice in nursing. Critical reflection upon one’s developing role as a professional in advanced practice is explored as it relates to participation and collaboration in research activities within health care systems and communities.
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Courses for Both Adult and Family Nurse Practitioner Majors
NUR 555 Clinical Pharmacology (3)
Pharmacology and therapeutics for primary, acute and long-term care patients are emphasized with the focus on the clinical application of the major classifications of drugs. Disorders, symptoms and diseases affecting people throughout the lifespan are examined from a comprehensive pharmacological management perspective. The legal parameters for prescription writing and protocols are included. Theory and research findings related to current treatment modalities and the complexities of compliance are applied.
NUR 566 Advanced Practice Nursing Lecture (3)
Health assessment will focus on the caring and in-depth assessment expertise needed by nurse practitioners: history taking; communication; physical and mental examination; psychological, cultural, and social assessment. Advanced assessment skills needed to develop clinical problem solving, critical reflection, and decision making will be discussed. Knowledge from the behavioral and health sciences, nursing theory, and research will be drawn upon to assist the student in formulating therapeutic interventions that will promote, maintain, or restore health for people and communities. Prerequisites: Matriculated status and undergraduate health assessment course within the past 5 years or NUR 514. Pre/Corequisites: NUR 500, BIO 570, and for family nurse practitioner majors NUR 531. Corequisite: NUR 567.
NUR 567 Advanced Practice Nursing Clinical (2)
Data about the assessment, diagnosis, management, and evaluation of common and simple problems facing client populations will be explored through clinical experiences and computer simulations. Students will master advanced assessment skills needed to develop critical reflection and decision making and will demonstrate their clinical and decision making expertise in on-campus laboratory experiences and in faculty supervised clinical experiences in communities of culturally diverse people. Prerequisite to the faculty supervised clinical experiences: current New York Registered Professional Nurse license, CPR certification, complete health clearance on file. Corequisite: NUR 566.
BIO 570 Pathophysiology (3)
Identify the physiological basis of common and specific health and disease states encountered in primary care nursing practice and distinguish those processes that are ongoing in the human body that can be altered by interventions from those that cannot.
NUR 658 Women’s Health Care (2)
Theory, research, and pathophysiology are applied to the evaluation and management of women who experience a variety of acute and chronic health problems throughout their lifespan. Emphasis is on health promotion and disease prevention activities in primary care settings. Basic areas explored are gynecological examinations, disease screenings, management of normal pregnancy, and care of the pregnant woman during prenatal and postpartum visits. Critical reflection will assist the student in exploring the advanced roles of case manager, educator, and consultant to enhance the health and well-being of women and their families from a variety of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Prerequisites: For adult nurse practitioner majors, NUR 574, NUR 582; for family nurse practitioner majors, NUR 572, NUR 580. Pre/Corequisites: NUR 503/NUR 504A; for adult nurse practitioner majors, NUR 653 and three (3) credits of NUR 672; for family nurse practitioner majors, NUR 652 and three (3) credits of NUR 670.
NUR 692 Culminating Seminar for Nurse Practitioners (2)
Seminar provides opportunity for the students to critically reflect upon personal and professional values. Benner’s Model of Novice to Expert is used as a framework for students to self examine their ongoing development in clinical proficiency as they advance toward achieving professional excellence. Standards and scope of practice specific to the role of the nurse practitioner are emphasized. Relevant issues related to legal and regulatory constraints within a competitive and challenging health care system are also examined at the local, state, and federal levels. Prerequisites: NUR 658; for adult nurse practitioner majors, NUR 653, NUR 672; for family nurse practitioner majors, NUR 652, NUR 670. Pre/Corequisities: For adult nurse practitioner majors, NUR 669, NUR 682; for family nurse practitioner majors, NUR 668, NUR 680.
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Specialty Courses for Adult Nurse Practitioner Major
NUR 574 Adult Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Across The Lifespan(2)
Health promotion and disease prevention concepts are applied to individual and community based interventions grounded in theories of growth and development, epidemiology, and social policies that influence the achievement of health. The promotion of health, prevention of illness and identification of the factors that influence risk reduction, self care and healthy life style choices across the health illness continuum of individual clients and the community are emphasized. Opportunities to critically reflect on the roles of the nurse practitioner as case manager, educator and collaborator are explored to enhance the health and well being of clients and their families from a variety of social and cultural backgrounds to ensure the delivery of appropriate, individualized health care. Prerequisites: NUR 500, NUR 566, NUR 567, and BIO 570. Pre/Corequisites: NUR 555, NUR 560, NUR 582.
NUR 582 Beginning Level Adult Clinical (2)
Clinical experience provides an opportunity to deliver primary care within a community based setting to a population with a variety of cross-cultural health care needs. Focus is on the unique wellness lifestyle and health care problems demonstrated by clients in diverse health care settings. Opportunities to deliver primary care to clients provide the students with challenges to expand their knowledge and skills. The focus of this clinical is to become proficient in obtaining histories and performing physical exams in the clinical setting with minimal supervision. The information obtained needs to be accurately documented utilizing SOAP format. Clinical faculty, in association with preceptors (physicians and/or nurse practitioners), provide guidance in the clinical setting under contract with the Nursing and Health Professions Department. The student will complete 5.5 contact hours per week per credit. Prerequisites: Current New York Registered Professional Nurse license, current CPR certification, complete health clearance on file, NUR 566 and NUR 567. Pre/Corequisites: NUR 555, NUR 560, NUR 574.
NUR 653 Adult Primary Health Care I (2)
Theory, research, and the pathophysiology required to evaluate and manage clients across the lifespan are applied to a variety of problems. Conditions, diseases and communicable diseases of the eyes, ears, nose, throat; head and neck; the skin, hair, nails; respiratory, hematological and immunologic systems encountered in the primary care setting are studied. The advanced roles of the nurse practitioner as case manager, educator and consultant are explored to enhance the health and well being of clients and their families from a variety of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Prerequisites: NUR 574, NUR 582. Pre/Corequisites: NUR 503 or NUR 504A, and at least one (1) credit of NUR 672.
NUR 669 Adult Primary Health Care II (3)
The theory, research, and pathophysiology required to evaluate and manage clients with a variety of cardiovascular, peripheral vascular, pulmonary, acute and chronic renal and gastrointestinal, neuromuscular and psychiatric problems, and office emergencies encountered in the primary care setting are addressed. The professional roles of the nurse practitioner as a case manager, educator, and consultant are explored to enhance the health and well being of clients and their families from a variety of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Prerequisites: NUR 653 and at least one (1) credit of NUR 672. Corequisite: At least two (2) credits of NUR 672.
NUR 672 Intermediate Level Adult Clinical (Variable 1-3)
Clinical experience provides an opportunity to deliver primary care within a community based setting to a population with a variety of cross-cultural health care needs. Focus is on the unique wellness lifestyle and health care problems demonstrated by clients in diverse health care settings. Opportunities to deliver primary care to these clients provide the students with challenges to expand their knowledge and skills as well as to explore judgment making and priority setting abilities. Clinical faculty, in collaboration with preceptors (physicians and/or nurse practitioners), provide guidance in the clinical settings under contract with the Nursing and Health Professions Department. This clinical will build on skills and knowledge previously obtained at the beginning level. Three credits are required for course completion. The student will complete 5.5 contact hours per week per credit. Prerequisites: Current New York Registered Professional Nurse license, current CPR certification, complete health clearance on file, NUR 582. Pre/Corequisites: NUR 503 or NUR 504A, NUR 653.
NUR 682 Advanced Level Adult Clinical (Variable 1-3)
Clinical experience provides an opportunity to deliver primary care within a community based setting to a population with a variety of cross-cultural health care needs. Focus is on the unique wellness lifestyle and health care problems demonstrated by clients in diverse health care settings. Opportunities to deliver primary care to these clients provide the students with challenges to expand their knowledge and skills as well as to explore judgment making and priority setting abilities. Clinical faculty, in collaboration with preceptors (physicians and/or nurse practitioners), provide guidance in the clinical settings under contract with the Nursing and Health Professions Department. The graduate student must have precepted with a master’s prepared nurse practitioner prior to completion of the final clinical. The clinical will build on skills and knowledge previously obtained at the beginning and intermediate levels. Four credits are required for course completion. The student will complete 5.5 contact hours per week per credit. Prerequisites: Current New York Registered Professional Nurse license, current CPR certification, complete health clearance on file, NUR 582 and three (3) credits of NUR 672. Pre/Corequisites: NUR 658, NUR 669.
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Specialty Courses for Family Nurse Practitioner
NUR 531 Family Theory (2)
Family theories are explored using research from a multidisciplinary and culturally diverse approach. A variety of assessment techniques and instruments are introduced and applied to identify family health status, risks, and problems. It provides a theoretical foundation in assessment and planning for family intervention. NUR 572 Family Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Across The Lifespan (3) Health promotion and disease prevention concepts are applied to individual and community based interventions grounded in theories of growth and development, epidemiology, and social policies that influence the achievement of health. The promotion of health, prevention of illness and identification of the factors that influence risk education, self care and healthy lifestyle choices across the health illness continuum of individual clients and the community are emphasized. Opportunities to critically reflect on the roles of the nurse practitioner as case manager, educator and collaborator are explored to enhance the health and well being of clients and their families from a variety of social and cultural backgrounds to ensure the delivery of appropriate, individualized health care. Prerequisites: NUR 500, NUR 566, NUR 567, and BIO 570. Pre/Corequisites: NUR 555, NUR 560, NUR 531, NUR 580.
NUR 580 Beginning Level Family Clinical (2)
Clinical experience provides an opportunity to deliver primary care within a community based setting to a population with a variety of cross-cultural health care needs. Focus is on the unique wellness lifestyle and health care problems demonstrated by clients in diverse health care settings. Opportunities to deliver primary care to clients provide the students with challenges to expand their knowledge and skills. The focus of this clinical is to become proficient in obtaining histories and performing physical exams in the clinical setting with minimal supervision. The information obtained needs to be accurately documented utilizing SOAP format. Clinical faculty, in association with preceptors (physicians and/or nurse practitioners), provide guidance in the clinical setting under contract with the Nursing and Health Professions Department. The student will complete 5.5 contact hours per week per credit. Prerequisites: Current New York Registered Professional Nurse license, current CPR certification, complete health clearance on file, NUR 566 and NUR 567. Pre/Corequisites: NUR 555, NUR 560, NUR 572.
NUR 652 Family Primary Health Care I (3)
Theory, research, and the pathophysiology required to evaluate and manage clients across the lifespan are applied to a variety of problems. Conditions, diseases and communicable diseases of the eyes, nose, throat; head and neck; the skin, hair, nails; respiratory, hematological and immunologic systems encountered in the primary care setting are studied. The advanced roles of the nurse practitioner as case manager, educator and consultant are explored to enhance the health and well being of clients and their families from a variety of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Prerequisites: NUR 572, NUR 580. Pre/Corequisites: NUR 503 or NUR 504A, and at least one (1) credit of NUR 670.
NUR 668 Family Primary Health Care II (4)
The theory, research and pathophysiology required to evaluate and manage clients with a variety of cardiovascular, peripheral vascular, pulmonary, acute and chronic renal and gastrointestinal, neuromuscular and psychiatric problems, and office emergencies encountered in the primary care setting are addressed. The professional roles of the nurse practitioner as a case manager, educator, and consultant are explored to enhance the health and well being of clients and their families from a variety of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Prerequisites: NUR 652 and at least one (1) credit of NUR 670. Corequisites: At least two (2) credits of NUR 670.
NUR 670 Intermediate Level Family Clinical (Variable 1-3)
Clinical experience provides an opportunity to deliver primary care within a community based setting to a population with a variety of cross-cultural health care needs. Focus is on the unique wellness lifestyle and health care problems demonstrated by clients in diverse health care settings. Opportunities to deliver primary care to these clients provide the students with challenges to expand their knowledge and skills as well as to explore judgment making and priority setting abilities. Clinical faculty, in collaboration with preceptors (physicians and/or nurse practitioners), provide guidance in the clinical settings under contract with the Nursing and Health Professions Department. This clinical will build on skills and knowledge previously obtained at the beginning level. Three credits are required for course completion. The student will complete 5.5 contact hours per week per credit. Prerequisites: Current New York Registered Professional Nurse license, current CPR certification, complete health clearance on file, NUR 580. Pre/Corequisites: NUR 503 or NUR 504A, NUR 652.
NUR 680 Advanced Level Family Clinical (Variable 1-4)
Clinical experience provides an opportunity to deliver primary care within a community based setting to a population with a variety of cross-cultural health care needs. Focus is on the unique wellness lifestyle and health care problems demonstrated by clients in diverse health care settings. Opportunities to deliver primary care to these clients provide the students with challenges to expand their knowledge and skills as well as to explore judgment making and priority setting abilities. Clinical faculty, in collaboration with preceptors (physicians and/or nurse practitioners), provide guidance in the clinical settings under contract with the Nursing and Health Professions Department. The graduate student must have precepted with a master’s prepared nurse practitioner prior to completion of the final clinical. This clinical will build on skills and knowledge previously obtained at the beginning and intermediate levels. Four credits are required for course completion. The student will complete 5.5 contact hours per week per credit. Prerequisites: Current New York Registered Professional Nurse license, current CPR certification, complete health clearance on file, NUR 580 and three (3) credits of NUR 670. Pre/Corequisites: NUR 658, NUR 668.
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Cognate Courses for Nursing Administration Major
MGT 607 Organizational and Management Theory (3)
Analyze major schools of management thought: traditional, behavioral, and contingency. Explore managerial roles, power styles, and conflict with respect to contemporary organizational systems through lecture, discussion, case analysis, and experiential exercises.
HRM 518 Human Resource Management (3)
Manage human resources more effectively by improving analysis and planning. Focus on the development of state-of-the-art systems which support basic business objectives as well as foster good working relations between employees and managers.
HIM 501 Health Care Informatics (3)
The theoretical basis of health care informatics and health information systems is presented and the use of technology to deliver health care is explored. Study of the impact of informatics on the socio-cultural environment of health care and the infrastructure to support health care informatics is a primary focus.
CSC 507 Data Analysis (3)
Become proficient in the application of statistical methods. Prepare for “computerized” administrative environments. Prerequisites: Descriptive statistics and computer literacy.
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Specialty Courses for Nursing Administration Major
NUR 608 Health Care Systems Seminar (3)
Administrative systems issues within the health care environment are examined. Knowledge, skill and disposition are developed by analyzing economic, regulatory, and information systems within the health care micro-systems environment. Opportunities are created to critically reflect and analyze the impact of application of health care systems on resource utilization, performance improvement, information-handling and achievement of strategic outcomes. Prerequisites: NUR 500, NUR 503 or NUR 504A, NUR 560, MGT 607, HIM 501, matriculated status, current New York Registered Professional Nurse license. Pre/Corequisites: NUR 522, NUR 526, HRM 518, CSC 507.
NUR 610 Nursing Administration Seminar (3)
Administrative issues within nursing and the health care environment are examined. Knowledge, skill, and disposition are developed by examining the role of the nurse administrator in relation to strategies utilized for advanced professional practice. Opportunities are created to critically reflect on effective approaches necessary for effective leadership, change management, quality improvement, conflict resolution, and resource utilization in culturally diverse environments. Prerequisites: NUR 500, NUR 503/NUR 504A, NUR 560, MGT 607; matriculation status, current New York Registered Professional Nurse license. Pre/Corequisites: NUR 522, NUR 524, NUR 526, HRM 518, CSC 507.
NUR 611 Nursing Administration Internship (3)
In partnership with a nurse administrator, management and leadership principles are applied in this culminating experience. The role of the nurse administrator is assessed and analyzed in relation to professional practice, effective leadership, change management, evaluation of the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, policy development, and resource utilization. The practicum provides the student the opportunity for critical reflection on the advanced practice role in nursing administration. Synthesis of management and leadership theoretical principles, practice guidelines, and pertinent research are emphasized. Occasions exist to demonstrate knowledge, skill, and disposition in administrative practice through the development and implementation of the practicum objectives. Within the framework of the objectives, each student designs, implements, and evaluates an administrative project. Prerequisites: Matriculated status, current New York State Professional Nurse license, current CPR certification, complete health clearance on file. Pre/Corequisite: NUR 524, NUR 608, NUR 610, NUR 624.
NUR 627 Culminating Seminar for Nurse Administrators (2)
The synthesis of health care related theory, research and practice are the emphasis of this culminating experience. Opportunity for collaboration with peers, faculty and mentors is provided as students develop and participate in research and scholarly activities. Inquiry into scholarly works is explored to further enhance nursing knowledge, applied research in health care delivery, and professional practice. Personal values and beliefs are re-examined as the student describes one’s transformed view of self and advanced practice as a maturing professional in nursing. Critical reflection of one’s personal growth and commitment to ongoing professional development is examined within the context of developing professional excellence. Pre/Corequisites: NUR 611, NUR 624; Student must be within 3 credits of graduation at completion of culminating seminar.
NUR 522 Financial Management for Nurses (3)
Utilizing basic principles of health care economics for fiscal management and budgeting, the nurse administration student examines budgets and budgeting, reimbursement and regulation, strategic planning and monitoring, forecasting and decision making, management information systems, and business plans. Utilization of these principles are then applied to the development of patient service financial plan and/or budget. Pre/Co-Requisites: Microsoft Excel.
NUR 524 Program Planning and Development (2)
Program planning provides a concise, practical approach to planning, managing, and evaluating health programs within an acute or community based health care delivery system. A variety of theoretical and health system models are applied to program planning. The program planning process is presented with illustrations of how this process provides fiscally sound, sustainable change in a variety of practice environments.
NUR 526 Legal and Regulatory Issues in Health Care (3)
Legal/regulatory issues that impact the advanced professional practice of nursing administration are examined. The student explores the origins of law and the judicial system to appreciate the various legal aspects of the health care delivery system, including state codes, nurse practice acts, licensure, disciplinary bodies, civil liability, malpractice, and other relevant areas, such as ethical codes and standards of practice on nursing and health care.
NUR 624 Grant Proposal Seminar (3)
Selection of potential research and project proposals are critically explored for funding. Identification of funding sources and the development of a grant proposal for submission to a potential funding agency is emphasized. Faculty facilitation and seminar provide an interactive learning environment for students to present their proposals in progress and to obtain critical reviews of their work from all participants. Focus is on the ongoing development of critical analyses skills, participation in scholarly exchanges of ideas, and research utilization within nursing administration. Prerequisites: NUR 500, NUR 560, or permission of the dean.
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Specialty Courses for Nursing Education Major
NUR 535 Curriculum Development in Nursing Education (3)
Curriculum development addresses the many interpretations of curriculum and curriculum design and their meaning within diverse educational settings. Intellectual traditionalist, social behaviorist, and experientialist approaches are explored as they apply to the curriculum process and learner. Modes of inquiry and domains of learning are presented as orientation models for curriculum consideration and development. Discussion of issues relevant to education and curriculum are also explored. Educational self analysis through accreditation processes and educational standards are examined as they relate to curriculum development. (Format: totally on-line or web-enhanced).
NUR 545 Instructional Designs in Nursing Educaton (3)
Instructional design and the application to teaching strategies are presented in this course. Individual versus team approaches are discussed. Prescriptive models such as behaviorists and objectivists; and phenomenological models such as cognitivist, constructivist, and post modern approaches are examined. Attention to technology using discovery learning with simulations and distance education through web-enhanced instruction are demonstrated and applied to student learning. (Format: web-enhanced).
NUR 635 Evaluation Approaches in Nursing Education (3)
A foundation for formative and summative evaluation approaches is presented in this course. The focus is on types of evaluation models that address problems, needs, and assessment plans; processes for implementing plans; outcome-based evaluation; performance assessment system; stakeholder participation; and strategic planning relevant to program and curriculum evaluation. Benchmarking, accreditation standards, and evaluation concepts are explored within the context of nursing, in-service, and education. Assessment trends and issues facing nurse educators in practice and educational settings are also examined. Pre-requisites: NUR 535; NUR 545 Pre-co-requisites: PSY 570. (Format: traditional or web-enhanced).
NUR 645 Culminating Internship in Nursing Education (3)
The culminating internship provides educational experiences as a nurse educator. Students design, implement, and evaluate their teaching practicum under the guidance of a nurse educator mentor. The integration of curriculum, instructional, and evaluative theories and skills are expected throughout the experience. Focus is on critical reflection, collaboration, professional role development, and faculty responsibilities as the student engages in the advanced practice role of nurse educator. Pre-requisites: NUR 500, NUR 503, NUR 560; NUR 535; NUR 545; Co-requisites: PSY 570; NUR 526; NUR 635; NUR 624. (Format: traditional).
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Cognate Courses for Nursing Education Major
NUR 526 Legal and Regulatory Issues in Health Care (3)
Legal/regulatory issues that impact the advanced practice of nursing administration are examined. The student explores the origins of law and the judicial system to appreciate the various legal aspects of the health care delivery system including state codes, nurse practice acts, licensure, disciplinary bodies, civil liability, malpractice, and other relevant areas, such as ethical codes and standards of practice, on nursing and health care. (Format: traditional).
NUR 624 Grant Proposal Seminar
Selection of potential research and project proposals are critically explored for funding. Identification of funding sources and the development of a grant proposal for submission to a potential funding agency is emphasized. Faculty facilitation and seminar provide an interactive learning environment for students to present their proposals in progress and to obtain critical reviews of their work from all participants. Focus is on the ongoing development of critical analyses skills, participation in scholarly exchanges of ideas, and research utilization within nursing administration. Pre-requisites NUR 500, NUR 560. (Format: traditional or totally on-line).
PSY 570 Measurement and Assessment
Assessment is a critical feature underlying all educational and clinical interventions. This course exposes the graduate student to the measurement principles, ethical, legal and social issues involved in psychological testing and to the nature, administration and interpretation of psychological tests encountered in education and health care settings. (Format: traditional or web-enhanced)
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Courses for Accelerated RN/BS/MS Nursing
NUR 504A Advancing Leadership in Health Care (4)
Designed for the accelerated RN to BS/MS programs of study, students learn to evaluate and integrate power, management, and leadership theories in the implementation of advanced nursing practice for culturally diverse communities, families, and individuals within the microsystem of the healthcare institution and the macrosystem of health care delivery. Essential tools to facilitate the development of strategies to impact on health care policies and quality management are discussed. The historical and current role of the caring and learned profession of nursing is explored. System trends are critically evaluated for their political and social impact on health care delivery systems and the environment. Political implications and the action of the advanced nurse as clinician, administrator, leader, manager, change agent, and consultant are analyzed and researched. The central focus is the development of advanced professional practice. Prerequisites: Matriculated into the Accelerated BS/MS program; completion of 300 and 400 level nursing courses.
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Other Courses
NUR 501 Health Policy (3)
Federal and state governments, as well as many health care organizations, engage in ongoing and significant decision-making which will determine the course of health care. The purpose of this course is to present the process, intent, and consequences of policy. Past, present, and potential policy decisions will be studied.
NUR 514 Health Assessment (2)
Complete health assessment is explored through seminar discussion and laboratory practice. Content focuses on the acquisition of assessment skills of the healthy and ill individual. Prerequisite: Undergraduate health assessment course; registered nurse. (Note: this course will act as a refresher course for those registered nurses whose undergraduate health assessment course was greater than five years ago.)
NUR 541 Nursing Leadership Institute: Key Competencies in Long Term Care (3) Management processes within nursing in long term care will be examined. The students’ knowledge, skill, and disposition are developed by examining the role of the long term care nurse administrator in relation to strategies utilized for professional practice, effective leadership, critical thinking, regulatory oversight, and human resource management. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
NUR 591 Independent Study (Variable credit)
NUR 626 Thesis or Project (Variable 1-3)
Student has the option of implementing an approved research or project proposal for up to 3 credits. Prerequisites: NUR 500, CSC 507, NUR 560.
CMT 600 Continuous Registration (1)
Maintaining continuous registration is a requirement for all graduate degrees. Students who have completed most course requirements but are finishing projects, capstone experiences, thesis or are satisfying Incomplete or In-Progress grades must register to maintain continuous matriculation. Course may be taken up to 6 semesters at which time it is expected that all program requirements will have been met. Credit is not used toward program completion requirements. Only S/U grades are awarded for this course.
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