Current Students - Courses Offered

Course Number:110
Course Title:Health and Wellness
Credits:3
Description:Health promotion and risk reduction; data collection; cultural diversity;
Course Number:221
Course Title:Concepts: Nursing 1
Credits:3
Prerequisite:NSG110
Corequisite:NSG225, Sophomore standing or consent
Description:Human responses that promote health throughout the life span; individual
Course Number:225
Course Title:Nursing Interventions 1
Credits:3
Prerequisite:Sophomore standing or consent
Corequisite:NSG221
Description:Critical thinking in application of the nursing process in individuals
Course Number:241
Course Title:Concepts: Nursing 2
Credits:3
Prerequisite:NSG221 and NSG225
Corequisite:NSG245
Description:Enhances student understanding of human responses to minor deviations in
Course Number:245
Course Title:Nursing Interventions 2
Credits:3
Prerequisite:NSG221 and NSG225
Corequisite:NSG241
Description:Critical thinking in the application of the nursing process to
Course Number:251
Course Title:Basic Concepts of Nursing
Credits:3
Prerequisite:B.S./B.A./B.S.N. students only
Description:An emphasis on the professional nursing role in health promotion and
Course Number:255
Course Title:Basic Nursing Interventions
Credits:3
Prerequisite:B.S./B.A./B.S.N. students only
Description:Clinical practicum with focus on critical thinking in application of the
Course Number:322
Course Title:Concepts: Pediatric Health
Credits:2
Prerequisite:NSG361 or consent, Junior standing in nursing
Corequisite:NSG325
Description:Focus is on the human response to physiological system dysfunction. The
Course Number:325
Course Title:Interventions: Pediatric
Credits:2
Prerequisite:NSG361 or consent, Junior standing in nursing
Corequisite:NSG322
Description:Nursing interventions specific to human responses to pediatric problems.
Course Number:333W
Course Title:Ethics in Nursing
Credits:3
Prerequisite:ENGL 102, Junior standing in nursing
Description:This course examines selected ethical and legal issues that arise as the
Course Number:334
Course Title:Concepts: Adult Health
Credits:3
Prerequisite:NSG361 or consent, Junior standing in nursing
Corequisite:NSG335
Description:The focus is on the human response to physiological system dysfunction.
Course Number:335
Course Title:Interventions: Medical Surgical
Credits:2
Prerequisite:NSG361 or consent, Junior standing in nursing
Corequisite:NSG334
Description:Nursing interventions specific to human responses to multiple
Course Number:340
Course Title:Professional Role Transition
Credits:3
Prerequisite:RN licensure
Description:The course focuses on concepts and principles of professional nursing
Course Number:345
Course Title:Interventions: Psychosocial
Credits:2
Prerequisite:NSG361 or consent, Junior standing in nursing
Corequisite:NSG356
Description:Nursing interventions specific to human response to multiple psychosocial
Course Number:351
Course Title:Concepts: Maternal Child
Credits:2
Prerequisite:NSG361 or consent, Junior standing in nursing
Corequisite:NSG355
Description:Human response to adaptations of the childbearing family. Emphasis on
Course Number:355
Course Title:Interventions: Maternal Child
Credits:2
Prerequisite:NSG361 or consent, Junior standing in nursing
Corequisite:NSG351
Description:Focus is on nursing interventions specific to human responses related to
Course Number:356
Course Title:Concepts: Psychosocial
Credits:3
Prerequisite:PSYC241, Junior standing in nursing
Corequisite:NSG345
Description:Normal psychosocial functions change as a result of altered health;
Course Number:361
Course Title:Health Assessment
Credits:3
Prerequisite:Sophomore standing or consent
Corequisite:NSG225
Description:Comprehensive, in-depth assessment of the client's health status, health
Course Number:376
Course Title:Clinical Nursing Pharmacology
Credits:3
Prerequisite:Junior standing in nursing
Corequisite:NSG334
Description:Principles of pharmacology emphasizing nursing role in accurate drug
Course Number:421
Course Title:Concepts: Critical Care
Credits:3
Prerequisite:Senior standing in NSG or consent
Corequisite:NSG425
Description:Emphasis on professional nursing role in supporting
Course Number:423
Course Title:Leadership in Nursing
Credits:2
Prerequisite:Senior status or consent
Description:The professional's role in creating and managing the health care milieu.
Course Number:425
Course Title:Interventions: Leadership
Credits:6
Prerequisite:Senior standing in Nursing or consent
Corequisite:NSG421, NSG423
Description:Professional nursing role in supporting human responses to acute,
Course Number:433
Course Title:Professional Role Synthesis
Credits:3
Prerequisite:N340
Description:Emphasis is on implementation of the professional nursing role within a
Course Number:434
Course Title:Evidence-Based Practice
Credits:3
Prerequisite:N476
Corequisite:N433
Description:Focus is on evidence based practice in nursing, through analysis of
Course Number:441
Course Title:Concepts: Community
Credits:3
Prerequisite:Senior standing in nursing or consent
Corequisite:NSG445
Description:Community Health Nursing processes, with emphasis on the professional
Course Number:442
Course Title:Review Clinical Problems
Credits:2
Prerequisite:Senior standing in nursing or consent
Description:Professional nursing role in dealing with advanced clinical problems in
Course Number:445
Course Title:Interventions: Community
Credits:5
Prerequisite:Senior standing in nursing or consent
Corequisite:NSG441 and NSG455
Description:Emphasis on the collaborative role of the nurse in assisting communities
Course Number:455
Course Title:Interventions: Capstone
Credits:1
Prerequisite:Senior standing in nursing or consent
Corequisite:NSG441 NSG445, NSG476
Description:Synthesis of theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in
Course Number:476
Course Title:Introduction to Nursing Research
Credits:3
Corequisite:Stat211 or consent. Junior or Senior standing in nursing
Description:Theory, concepts and methods of the research process intended to provide
Course Number:486
Course Title:NCLEX Review
Credits:1
Prerequisite:Senior standing in Nursing
Description:Focus is on achievement of professional success by preparing for RN
Course Number:622
Course Title:Theory & Disciplined Reasoning
Prerequisite:None
Description:Introduction to the theoretical foundations of the discipline of nursing
Course Number:623
Course Title:Concepts of Advanced Nursing
Prerequisite:NSG622
Description:Exploration, analysis, and evaluation of concepts, theories and research
Course Number:624
Course Title:Advanced Pathophysiology
Prerequisite:None
Description:Theoretical basis of pathophysiological changes in acute and chronic
Course Number:626
Course Title:Lifespan Health Promotion
Prerequisite:NSG622, NSG623
Description:An in-depth study of the theoretical foundations, epidemiological
Course Number:627
Course Title:Research & Systematic Analysis
Prerequisite:NSG622
Description:An overview of research methods, evidence and epidemiological and
Course Number:628
Course Title:Health Policy, Finance, Ethics
Prerequisite:NSG622
Description:Study of how health policy, the organization and financing of health
Course Number:629
Course Title:Advanced Practice/Families
Prerequisite:NSG622, NSG623, NSG626, NSG627
Description:Exploration and analysis of family theories, assessment and interventions
Course Number:631
Course Title:Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics
Prerequisite:NSG624
Description:Examination of the relationship between pharmacologic principles and the
Course Number:632
Course Title:Advanced Assessment
Prerequisite:NSG622, NSG623, NSG624
Description:Preparation for the conduct of advanced health assessment of patients.
Course Number:633
Course Title:Primary Care Rural Families 1
Prerequisite:NSG622, NSG623, NSG624, NSG626, NSG631, NSG632
Description:Introduction to the domains and competencies of the advanced practice
Course Number:634
Course Title:Primary Care Rural Families 2
Prerequisite:NSG633
Description:Further development of the domains and competencies of the advanced
Course Number:635
Course Title:Rural Family Practicum 1
Prerequisite:NSG634
Description:Supervised practicum designed to apply theory- and evidence-based
Course Number:636
Course Title:Rural Family Practicum 2
Prerequisite:NSG635
Description:Supervised practicum that builds upon N 635 and focuses on the
Course Number:644
Course Title:Pediatric Primary Care 2
Prerequisite:NSG643
Description:Further acquisition of knowledge and skills central to the assessment of
Course Number:645
Course Title:Pediatric Practicum 1
Prerequisite:NSG644
Description:Supervised practicum designed to facilitate the student's competency in
Course Number:646
Course Title:Pediatric Practicum 2
Prerequisite:NSG645
Description:Supervised practicum designed to advance the student's competency in the
Course Number:647
Course Title:Pediatric Assessment/Care 1
Prerequisite:NSG622, NSG623, NSG624, NSG626, NSG631
Description:Knowledge and skills basic to the assessment of health status, diagnosis,
Course Number:654
Course Title:Neonatal Pathophysiology
Prerequisite:None
Description:An introduction to the scientific foundations underlying processes
Course Number:655
Course Title:Neonatal Health Promotion
Prerequisite:NSG622
Description:Review of practices and services that contribute to healthy outcomes for
Course Number:663
Course Title:Neonatal Assessment/Care 1
Prerequisite:NSG622, NSG623, NSG654, NSG655
Description:Preparation for conducting advanced assessment of neonates/young infants.
Course Number:664
Course Title:Neonatal Care 2
Prerequisite:NSG663, NSG631
Description:This course focuses on the general assessment and management of common
Course Number:665
Course Title:Neonatal Practicum 1
Prerequisite:NSG664, NSG631
Description:This supervised practicum is designed to facilitate the student's
Course Number:666
Course Title:Neonatal Practicum 2
Prerequisite:NSG665
Description:This supervised practicum is designed to facilitate the student's
Course Number:685
Course Title:Clinical Scholarship
Corequisite:Either NSG635, NSG645 or NSG666
Description:Knowledge dissemination within the advanced practice role using
Course Number:691
Course Title:Advanced Study
Credits:1-3
Prerequisite:Graduate Standing: Consent
Description:In depth study of topics related to current issues in nursing and primary
Course Number:695
Course Title:Independent Study
Credits:1-6
Course Number:715
Course Title:Scientific Underpinnings
Credits:3
Description:Provides an understanding of the scientific underpinnings of the
Course Number:716
Course Title:Analytical Methods
Credits:4
Corequisite:NSG715
Description:Prepares the DNP student to translate research into practice, evaluate
Course Number:717
Course Title:Organizations and Leadership
Credits:3
Corequisite:NSG628 or equivalent
Description:Provides a foundation for developing organizational and systems
Course Number:718
Course Title:Population Health
Credits:3
Corequisite:NSG716
Description:Analysis of clinical prevention and population health programs for
Course Number:719
Course Title:Health Care Policy
Credits:3
Corequisite:NSG628 or equivalent
Description:Provides a foundation for influencing, developing, implementing, and
Course Number:726
Course Title:Quantitative Research Methods
Credits:3
Description:A study of advanced quantitative methods relevant to conducting research
Course Number:727
Course Title:Contemporary Nursing Science
Credits:3
Description:Analysis of the state of the science of a phenomena for study through
Course Number:728
Course Title:Theoretical Basis of Nursing
Credits:3
Description:Examination of the philosophical, theoretical, and conceptual bases of
Course Number:729
Course Title:Qualitative Research Methods
Credits:3
Description:An exploration of the philosophical foundations and methods of
Course Number:730
Course Title:Principles of Measurement
Credits:3
Description:An introduction to the concepts of measurement and the process of
Course Number:734
Course Title:Use of Data
Credits:3
Description:This course addresses the use of existing data in research. Students will
Course Number:735
Course Title:Principles of Nursing Education
Credits:3
Description:This course examines the research base of educational strategies in
Course Number:737
Course Title:Leadership
Credits:3
Description:Through exploration of contemporary leadership paradigms and application
Course Number:738
Course Title:Issues in Nursing Scholarship and Role Development
Credits:3
Description:Seminar focused on broad issues of ethics in the conduct of research and
Course Number:741
Course Title:Clinical Focus
Credits:2
Corequisite:NSG716, NSG761, NSG717, NSG718, NSG762
Description:Provides an opportunity to develop requisite knowledge and mastery of
Course Number:742
Course Title:Clinical Application
Credits:2-8
Corequisite:NSG741
Description:Provides for the mastery of clinical skills relative to the state of the
Course Number:761
Course Title:Clinical Project 1
Credits:1
Corequisite:NSG716
Description:Identify a clinical practice problem and connect the problem to existing
Course Number:762
Course Title:Clinical Project 2
Credits:1
Corequisite:NSG761, NSG717, NSG718
Description:Design an initiative to address the practice problem identified in
Course Number:763
Course Title:Capstone 1
Credits:3
Corequisite:NSG762
Description:Leadership skills to create change relative to the practice problem as
Course Number:764
Course Title:Capstone 2
Credits:3
Corequisite:NSG763
Description:Evaluate the change implemented in Capstone 1 and analyze the
Course Number:781
Course Title:Research Mentorship
Credits:2
Description:In this guided practicum, the student's research skills are developed and
Course Number:783
Course Title:Dissertation Seminar
Credits:2
Description:This seminar provides an opportunity for continued knowledge synthesis
Course Number:793
Course Title:Special Topics
Credits:1-3
Course Number:795
Course Title:Independent Study
Credits:1-3
Course Number:797
Course Title:Dissertation Research
Credits:1-6