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Graduate Catalog | 2021-2022 
    
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Course Descriptions


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Nursing

  
  • NURS 6211 - Health Disparities and Nursing


    Examines various theoretical frameworks relative to interactions of ethnic heritage, cultural environment, and social/racial stratification, and development of cultural competence in Advanced Nursing Practice. It examines ethical, legal, regulatory standards that inform advanced practice and evaluates alternative strategies that nurses in advanced practice can use to provide culturally competent interventions to diverse populations, patients, organizations, and communities.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NURS 6212 - Program Improvement and Evaluation


    Focuses on planning, evaluating, and improving health programs. Includes steps in problem analysis and needs assessment, logistics of program management and implementation, evaluation, and quality improvement within systems and community oriented advanced nursing practice.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NURS 6220 - Pharmacotherapeutics in Advanced Nursing Practice


    Principles of pharmacology and drug therapy for advanced nursing practice including legal and social considerations related to prescriptive authority and prescribing patterns. Satisfies NC Board of Nursing requirements for nurse practitioner.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021


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  • NURS 6230 - Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning for Advanced Practice


    Provides the knowledge and skills necessary for advanced practice nurses to synthesize concepts from nursing and the biopsychosocial sciences in the comprehensive health assessment of adults and children. The diagnostic reasoning process, differential diagnosis, advanced health evaluation techniques, laboratory tests, diagnostic studies and interpretation and evaluation of findings are incorporated into the course. Collaborative relationships between the nurse practitioner role and the nurse anesthetist role are developed through analysis of case studies.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 6273  or BIOL 6274 .
    Corequisite(s): NURS 6430  
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NURS 6273 - Advanced Human Physiology


    Advanced course in human physiology stressing the interaction between physiological systems.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Admission to the DNP in Nurse Anesthesia program.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2021


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  • NURS 6274 - Advanced Human Pathophysiology


    Explores advanced physiologic and pathologic mechanisms of disease as a basis for advanced practice nursing.  It emphasizes the study of underlying changes in human physiology that is the result of disease or injury.  A focus on body systems and common disorders is provided.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Admission to Advanced Clinical Nursing major
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NURS 6275 - Health Promotion, Nutrition, and Wellness for Older Adults


    Explores self-care measures and health promotion practices with an emphasis on nutrition, that promote a healthy lifestyle. Topics include: principles of teaching and learning adapted to diverse older adults’ needs and learning styles. Common barriers to healthcare and appropriate nutrition in older adults are also examined. Current findings from research will be integrated throughout the course. A foundational knowledge of human development is expected.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Graduate standing or permission of instructor.
    Cross-listed Course(s): GRNT 6275 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NURS 6282 - Interprofessional Collaboration in Healthcare


    Focus on interprofessional collaboration competencies to prepare health professionals for team-based care of patients, families, and communities.  Emphasis on applying team values and ethics, roles and responsibilities, communication practices, and collaboration to improve health outcomes and promote physical, mental, and social well-being of diverse populations.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Cross-listed Course(s): SOWK 5104  
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NURS 6301 - Curriculum and Instruction in Nursing Education


    Theories and principles of adult learning. Curriculum/course planning, design, implementation, and evaluation. Creative teaching approaches and technologies. Evaluation of student learning, including test construction. Teaching/learning/evaluation in the clinical setting.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NURS 6302 - Trends and Issues in Nursing Education


    Examination of current trends and issues that nursing educators face: faculty roles and responsibilities, student diversity, student roles and responsibilities, scholarship of teaching, leadership in nursing education, evaluation of teaching effectiveness, curriculum evaluation/accreditation, and legal and ethical issues.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NURS 6303 - Instructional Technology in Nursing Education


    Introduction to instructional design using a variety of computer and technology-based media. The focus is on assisting students to gain skills in choosing appropriate instructional technologies in enhancing learning in both traditional and clinicallybased educational settings.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NURS 6304 - Teaching Practicum in Nursing Education


    Guided experience with a master teacher in nursing for classroom and clinical teaching and evaluation, planned in the student’s locale by student and faculty, plus online discussion forum. Design of a teaching portfolio. Design, implementation, and evaluation of course/class/clinical content.  Includes 180 supervised clinical hours.

     

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 6301 , NURS 6302 , and NURS 6303 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NURS 6305 - Advanced Pathology and Pharmacology for Nurse Educators


    Advanced knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology concepts for providing safe and effective nursing care.  Focus on general pathophysiology principles that apply to individuals across the lifespan and the associated categories of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment.  Does not fulfill requirements for students enrolled in APRN (nurse practitioner, nurse anesthesia) programs.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Admission to Distance Education concentrations
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NURS 6306 - Health Assessment for Nurse Educators


    Advanced knowledge and skills for holistic health assessment of individuals across the lifespan.  Focus on assessment of all human systems, with an emphasis on advanced health assessment concepts, approaches, and techniques.  Designed for graduate nursing students with direct care focus; does not fulfill requirements for students enrolled in APRN (nurse practitioner, nurse anesthesia) programs.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Admission to online programs
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NURS 6430 - Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning Practicum


    This clinical practicum is designed to provide an opportunity for students to practice advanced health assessment skills on clients across the lifespan. Comprehensive health histories and physical examination techniques are used to complete a database on clients to formulate differential diagnoses and make advanced clinical decisions. 60 lab/clinical hours.

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 6273  or BIOL 6274 .
    Corequisite(s): NURS 6230 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2021, Spring 2021, Spring 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2021, Spring 2021, Spring 2021


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  • NURS 6480 - Community/Public Health Nursing Internship I


    Internship I is the first of a two-semester clinical course for students in population or school nursing options. It is competency-based and is designed to reflect population-based advanced practice nursing in multiple settings. Students work under direct supervision of an assigned MSN-prepared preceptor to assess the need for a project and then to design an intervention. The internship builds on knowledge and skills from prior courses in the program. Placement with a preceptor is determined individually in consultation with the student.  Includes 180 clinical hours.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): NURS 6180  and NURS 6212  
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NURS 6481 - Community/Public Health Nursing Internship II


    Internship II is the second of a two-semester clinical course that builds on knowledge and skills from prior courses in Community/Public Health Nursing. It is competency-based and is designed to reflect population-based practice in multiple settings. Students work under direct supervision of an assigned MSN-prepared preceptor to assess the need for a project and then to design an intervention.  Placement continues with the same preceptor from Internship I.  Includes 180 clinical hours.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 6480 
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NURS 6485 - Advanced Practicum in Nursing Administration and Leadership


    This practicum provides a guided administrative experience in a health related agency. Designed as a course where students synthesize nursing research, practice and theory in a project for improving the culture of safety under the supervision of a selected preceptor.  Includes 180 clinical hours.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 6185 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NURS 6495 - Nurse Educator Advanced Clinical Practicum


    This practicum course emphasizes clinical nursing practice at an advanced level. Students participate in direct care experiences with a clinical nurse preceptor to advance clinical nursing expertise within a chosen specialty area, expanding upon prior clinical knowledge.  Emphasis is placed on the application of evidence-based, collaborative, interdisciplinary solutions to improve healthcare outcomes of diverse individuals, families, and groups in a variety of settings. 180 supervised clinical hours. 

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Admission to MSN with Nurse Educator concentration
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NURS 6603 - Synthesis in Advanced Nursing Practice


    Students participate in a capstone experience in a selected topic area.  The course prepares students to perform a rigorous critique of evidence derived from current research to generate evidence for clinical practice.  It builds on existing theoretical and research foundations, and is taken in the last year of a student’s program of study.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Admittance to MSN program
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NURS 6661 - Research Seminar


    Application of inquiry methods to nursing problems including systematic observation and critical analysis of research methods. Submission of a written research or project proposal is required.

    Credit Hours: (2)
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 6160  and graduate statistics.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NURS 6895 - Independent Study


    Guided individual study in topics or issues related to nursing arranged with a faculty advisor. No more than six hours of topics and/or independent study courses may be counted toward degree requirements.

    Credit Hours: (1 to 3)
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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Nursing: Mental Health Nursing

  
  • NUMH 6130 - Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Practice with Individuals


    Provides a framework for the examination and application of the therapeutic process by advanced psychiatric mental health nurses with emphasis on theories from nursing as well as psychiatric, behavioral, and cultural sciences. Focuses on the development of the advanced psychiatric mental health nurse in a managed care or traditional healthcare environment as an individual therapist.

    Credit Hours: (2)
    Prerequisite(s): NUMH 6200 .
    Corequisite(s): NUMH 6430 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUMH 6135 - Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Practice with Groups and Communities


    Examination of the therapeutic process of advanced psychiatric mental health nursing with emphasis on groups and communities. Focuses on development of the roles of the advanced practice nurse in a managed care and traditional mental healthcare environment as a group therapist in the promotion of mental health in community settings.

    Credit Hours: (2)
    Prerequisite(s): NUMH 6130  and NUMH 6430 .
    Corequisite(s): NUMH 6435 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUMH 6200 - Psychiatric Mental Health Theories and Constructs of Mental Healthcare


    Examination of theoretical frameworks underlying the practice of advanced psychiatric mental health nursing. Integration of biological, psychological, sociological and nursing theories into the student’s individual theoretical framework for practice.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): NURS 6101 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUMH 6201 - Seminars in Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing


    Focuses on the components and professional issues of the advanced practice psychiatric mental health nurse in the care of the individuals, groups, and communities. Professional practice issues will be addressed. One hour of seminar/case presentation.

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Prerequisite(s): NUMH 6135  and NUMH 6435 .
    Corequisite(s): NUMH 6401 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUMH 6401 - Internship in Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing


    Focuses on the application of the advanced practice psychiatric mental health nurse’s role in the care of the individuals, groups, and communities. Professional practice issues will be addressed with preceptors and faculty. 240 clinical practice hours.

    Credit Hours: (4)
    Prerequisite(s): NUMH 6135  and NUMH 6435 .
    Corequisite(s): NUMH 6201 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUMH 6430 - Practicum in Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing with Individuals


    Application of the individual psychotherapeutic process incorporating therapeutic modalities from nursing as well as psychiatric, behavioral, and cultural sciences in selected clinical experiences. Clinical seminar, clinical conference, and faculty/peer supervision provide opportunities for development of the advanced practice psychiatric mental health nurse in a managed care or traditional healthcare environment. 120 clinical practice hours.

    Credit Hours: (2)
    Prerequisite(s): NUMH 6200 .
    Corequisite(s): NUMH 6130 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUMH 6435 - Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Practice with Groups and Communities Practicum


    Examination and application of the therapeutic process with emphasis on groups and communities. Clinical seminar, clinical experience and supervision, provide opportunity for development of the advanced practice psychiatric mental health nurse as a group therapist and in promotion of mental health in community settings in a managed care and traditional healthcare environment. 120 clinical practice hours.

    Credit Hours: (2)
    Prerequisite(s): NUMH 6130  and NUMH 6430 .
    Corequisite(s): NUMH 6135 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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Nursing: Nurse Anesthesia

  
  • NUAN 6151 - Principles of Nurse Anesthesia I


    Overview of the principles, techniques and equipment necessary for the administration of anesthesia for the general surgical client.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Corequisite(s): NUAN 6156 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUAN 6152 - Principles of Nurse Anesthesia II


    Provides nurse anesthesia students with specific techniques of nurse anesthesia practice for selected clients.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): NUAN 6151 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUAN 6153 - Principles of Nurse Anesthesia III


    Advanced nurse anesthesia practice for selected patients.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): NUAN 6152 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): First Summer 2019, Summer 2020
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUAN 6154 - Advanced Pharmacology of Non-Anesthetic Agents


    An exploration of advanced pharmacological concepts and clinical application of non-anesthetic drugs and adjunct agents commonly used in the anesthetic arena.

    Credit Hours: (4)
    Prerequisite(s): NUAN 6156 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUAN 6155 - Advanced Pharmacology in Anesthetic Agents


    An exploration of advanced pharmacological concepts and clinical application of anesthetic drugs.

    Credit Hours: (4)
    Corequisite(s): NUAN 6156 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUAN 6156 - Applied Physics and Chemistry in Nurse Anesthesia


    Basic laws and principles of physics, inorganic, organic, and biochemistry as they apply to the clinical practice of nurse anesthesia.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Admission to the major.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUAN 6157 - Advanced Applied Pathophysiology in Nurse Anesthesia I


    A study of advanced concepts of the pathophysiologies of the nervous, respiratory, cardiac, renal, and endocrine systems with emphasis on their anesthetic implications.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 6273 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUAN 6158 - Advanced Applied Pathophysiology in Nurse Anesthesia II


    A study of advanced concepts of the pathophysiologies of the nervous, respiratory, cardiac, and hepatobiliary systems, emphasizing anesthetic implications and management.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): NUAN 6157 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUAN 6171 - Professional Aspects of Nurse Anesthesia I


    Overview of the professional aspects of nurse anesthesia practice including history of the profession and professional associations, legal aspects, risk management, and the professional role.

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Corequisite(s): NUAN 6153  and NUAN 6485 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUAN 6172 - Professional Aspects of Nurse Anesthesia II


    Overview of the professional aspects of nurse anesthesia practice including economic considerations, political challenges, evolving role in the health care system, administrative responsibilities, practice regulations, and ethical principles.

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Prerequisite(s): NUAN 6171 .
    Corequisite(s): NUAN 6486 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUAN 6485 - Clinical Residency in Nurse Anesthesia I


    Clinical application of didactic material from the nurse anesthesia curriculum through beginning level practice in the role of a nurse anesthetist. Conferences during the clinical residency provide opportunities to review current research and practice issues.

    Credit Hours: (5)
    Prerequisite(s): NUAN 6153  and satisfactory completion of Clinical Orientation.
    Grading Method: Graded on a Pass/Unsatisfactory basis.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUAN 6486 - Clinical Residency in Nurse Anesthesia II


    Continuation of the clinical application of didactic material from the nurse anesthesia curriculum with focus on utilization of additional anesthesia techniques and increased skills development. Conferences during the clinical residency provide opportunities to review current research and practice issues.

    Credit Hours: (5)
    Prerequisite(s): NUAN 6485 .
    Grading Method: Graded on a Pass/Unsatisfactory basis.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUAN 6487 - Clinical Residency in Nurse Anesthesia III


    Incorporation of the content of the nurse anesthesia curriculum with opportunities to begin synthesis of all didactic material and techniques for efficient clinical practice. Conferences during the clinical residency provide opportunities to review current research and practice issues.

    Credit Hours: (5)
    Prerequisite(s): NUAN 6486 .
    Grading Method: Graded on a Pass/Unsatisfactory basis.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUAN 6489 - Clinical Residency in Nurse Anesthesia IV


    Final residency for synthesis of all didactic material and techniques of nurse anesthesia clinical practice, promotion of professional practice, and preparation of the student for national certification examination. Conferences during the clinical residency provide opportunities to review current research and practice issues.

    Credit Hours: (5)
    Prerequisite(s): NUAN 6487 .
    Grading Method: Graded on a Pass/Unsatisfactory basis.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUAN 8154 - Advanced Pharmacology of Non-Anesthetic Agents


    An exploration and analysis of the pharmacological concepts of non-anesthetic drugs and the clinical application of non-anesthetic drugs commonly used in the anesthetic arena for the surgical client. The course provides the pharmaceutical knowledge necessary to evaluate and pharmacologically manage the effect of non-anesthetic drugs in the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative periods. This foundation of therapeutic decision-making in non-anesthetic drug selection for the surgical client based on health problems, individual variations, and current evidence-based principles are explored.

    Credit Hours: (4)
    Restriction(s): Admission to the DNP in Nurse Anesthesia program.
    Prerequisite(s): NUAN 8155  
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUAN 8155 - Adanced Pharmacology of Anesthetic Agents


    An exploration and analysis of the pharmacological concepts of anesthetic drugs and the clinical application of anesthetic drugs. Covers the pharmaceutical knowledge necessary to evaluate and pharmacologically manage and interpret a client’s anesthetic needs through a continuum of health and surgical requirements in a safe and effective manner. The foundations of therapeutic decision-making in drug selection for the client based on health problems, individual variations, and current evidence-based principles are provided.

    Credit Hours: (4)
    Restriction(s): Admission to the DNP in Nurse Anesthesia program.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUAN 8156 - Applied Physics and Chemistry in Nurse Anesthesia


    The foundational knowledge of the basic laws and principles of physics, inorganic chemistry, and organic chemistry as they apply to clinical practice of nurse anesthesia. Students gain the necessary knowledge to apply the principles of chemistry and physics in the safe administration and evaluation of an individual anesthetic care plan for the general surgical client. This course also provides students with the foundational knowledge to manage and maintain a safe anesthesia workstation.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Admission to the DNP in Nurse Anesthesia program.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUAN 8157 - Advanced Pathophysiology in Nurse Anesthesia I


    The foundational knowledge of the more common pathophysiologies of the nervous, respiratory, cardiac, liver, kidney and endocrine systems, with emphasize on their anesthetic implications.  Students evaluate, interpret, and manage the surgical population’s physiological response to anesthesia and to apply therapeutic decision-making in anesthetic related alterations in hemostasis. 

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Admission to the DNP in Nurse Anesthesia program.
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 6273  
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUAN 8158 - Advanced Pathophysiology in Nurse Anesthesia II


    Builds on the foundational knowledge and offers advanced knowledge of the more common pathophysiologies of the nervous, respiratory, cardiac, and liver systems emphasizing anesthetic implications. Provides expanded knowledge on the ability to evaluate, interpret, and manage the complex surgical population’s physiological response to anesthesia and to apply therapeutic decision-making in anesthetic related alterations in hemostasis. An introduction to the basic genomics of anesthetic is also provided.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Admission to the DNP in Nurse Anesthesia program.
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): NUAN 8157  
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUAN 8161 - Principles of Nurse Anesthesia I


    The foundational knowledge of anesthetic principles, techniques, and equipment that is necessary to administer and manage an individual anesthetic plan to the general surgical client.  Provides the necessary knowledge to evaluate, interpret, and manage a general surgical client’s hemodynamic and physiological response to anesthesia and to apply therapeutic decision-making in anesthetic related alterations in hemostasis.  Offers an overview of the principles, techniques, and equipment necessary for the administration of anesthesia for the general surgical client.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Admission to the DNP in Nurse Anesthesia program.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUAN 8162 - Principles of Nurse Anesthesia II


    The foundational knowledge of anesthetic principles, specific techniques, and equipment that is necessary to manage and deliver the care needed to selected clients such as the uncomplicated and complicated obstetric and pediatric patient. Students evaluate, interpret, and manage the hemodynamic and physiological response to anesthesia and apply therapeutic decision-making in anesthetic related alterations in hemostasis for selected populations.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Admission to the DNP in Nurse Anesthesia program.
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): NUAN 6151  
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUAN 8163 - Principles of Nurse Anesthesia III


    Provides anesthesia students with advanced knowledge of anesthetic principles, techniques, and equipment that is necessary to manage and deliver the care needed to specific complicated patients. Students augment their knowledge and ability to evaluate, interpret, and manage the hemodynamic and physiological response to anesthesia and to apply therapeutic decision-making in anesthetic related alterations in hemostasis. The radiology component introduces the nurse anesthesia student to the fundamentals of radiology and outlines basic radiologic principles and radiation safety.  Various radiologic techniques are identified, as well as interpretation of radiology examinations.  Alternate radiographic techniques such as CT Scan, MRI, and ultrasound are discussed.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Admission to the DNP in Nurse Anesthesia program.
    Prerequisite(s): NUAN 6151  and NUAN 6152  
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUAN 8164 - Principles of Nurse Anesthesia IV


    Provides anesthesia students with advanced knowledge of anesthetic principles, techniques, and equipment that is necessary to manage and deliver care to specific complicated patients. Students augment their knowledge and ability to evaluate, interpret, and manage the hemodynamic and physiological response to anesthesia and to apply therapeutic decision-making in anesthetic related alterations in hemostasis for selected complicated populations. The regional anesthesia component introduces and builds on the foundational knowledge of regional anesthesia - neuraxial anesthesia, upper and lower peripheral blocks, and airway anesthesia.  This course also educates advanced techniques of arterial and central venous access with the use of ultrasound technology.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Admission to the DNP in Nurse Anesthesia program.
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): NUAN 8163  
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUAN 8171 - Professional Aspects of Nurse Anesthesia


    An overview of the professional, ethical, and legal aspects of the practice of nurse anesthesia and the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): NUAN 8488  
    Corequisite(s): NUAN 8489  
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUAN 8172 - Nurse Anesthesia Review


    A thorough and in-depth review of major anesthesia concepts.  Conceptual review includes chemistry and physics, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, anesthesia related equipment, instruments, technology, basic and advanced principles of anesthesia, and professional aspects of anesthesia practice.

    Credit Hours: (2)
    Restriction(s): Admission to the DNP in Nurse Anesthesia program or permission of instructor
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUAN 8484 - Clinical Residency in Nurse Anesthesia I


    An orientation to the clinical environment and the initial application of didactic material from the nurse anesthesia curriculum to care for the uncomplicated adult patient. 120 supervised clinical hours.

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Prerequisite(s): NUAN 6152  
    Corequisite(s): NUAN 6153  
    Grading Method: Graded on a Pass/Unsatisfactory basis.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUAN 8485 - Clinical Residency in Nurse Anesthesia II


    The clinical application of didactic material from the nurse anesthesia curriculum through the beginning level practice in the role of a nurse anesthetist.  Allows incorporation of the content of the nurse anesthesia curriculum with opportunities to apply didactic material and techniques for effective and efficient clinical practice.  240 supervised clinical hours.

    Credit Hours: (2)
    Prerequisite(s): NUAN 8163  
    Corequisite(s): NUAN 8164  
    Grading Method: Graded on a Pass/Unsatisfactory basis.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUAN 8486 - Clinical Residency in Nurse Anesthesia III


    The clinical application of didactic material from the nurse anesthesia curriculum through beginning levels of practice in the role of a nurse anesthetist. Conferences during the clinical residency provide opportunity to review current research and practice issues. 480 supervised clinical hours.

    Credit Hours: (4)
    Prerequisite(s): NUAN 8164  
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): NUAN 8485  
    Grading Method: Graded on a Pass/Unsatisfactory basis.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUAN 8487 - Clinical Residency in Nurse Anesthesia IV


    Continuation of the clinical application of didactic material from the nurse anesthesia curriculum with focus on utilization of additional anesthesia techniques and increased skill development in practice settings.  480 supervised clinical hours.

    Credit Hours: (4)
    Prerequisite(s): NUAN 8486  
    Grading Method: Graded on a Pass/Unsatisfactory basis.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUAN 8488 - Clinical Residency in Nurse Anesthesia V


    Continuation of application of the nurse anesthesia curriculum with opportunities to synthesize didactic material and techniques for effective and efficient clinical practice. Conferences during the clinical residency provide opportunity to review current research and practice issues.  480 supervised clinical hours.

    Credit Hours: (4)
    Prerequisite(s): NUAN 8487  
    Grading Method: Graded on a Pass/Unsatisfactory basis.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUAN 8489 - Clinical Residency in Nurse Anesthesia VI


    Offers the final clinical residency for synthesis of all didactic material and techniques of nurse anesthesia clinical practice, promotion of professional practice, and preparation of the student for the national certification examination.  Conferences during the clinical residency provide opportunity to review current research and practice issues. 480 supervised clinical hours.

    Credit Hours: (4)
    Prerequisite(s): NUAN 8488  
    Grading Method: Graded on a Pass/Unsatisfactory basis.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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Nursing: Nurse Practitioner

  
  • NUNP 6202 - Complex Healthcare Management of Adults


    Provides students with the opportunity to integrate knowledge from advanced assessment, pathophysiology, pharmacotherapeutics, theory and research to provide the advanced practice nurse with the requisite skills in the management of acutely ill adults in a variety of settings. Emphasis is placed on the use of diagnostic reasoning skills in the assessment, diagnosis, and plan of care, including pharmacological, and nonpharmacological management of acutely ill adults with urgent and emergent complex health issues. Application of models and theories to guide advanced nursing practice and planned evidence-based care of the adult with acute and/or chronic illness is expected in order to promote quality outcomes.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): NUNP 6250 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021


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  • NUNP 6203 - Advanced Care of Critically Ill Adults


    Provide students with the opportunity to integrate knowledge from advanced assessment, pathophysiology, pharmacotherapeutics, theory, and research to provide the advanced practice nurse with the requisite skills in the management of critically ill adults in a variety of environments. Emphasis is placed on the use of diagnostic reasoning skills in the assessment, diagnosis, and plan of care including pharmacological and non-pharmacological management of critically ill adults with life threatening, rapidly changing physiological, and pathophysiological conditions. Application of models and theories to guide advanced nursing practice and planned evidence-based care of adult with critical illness is expected in order to promote quality outcomes. 240 supervised clinical hours.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): NUNP 6202  and NUNP 6250 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021


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  • NUNP 6240 - Advanced Primary Care Reproductive Health


    Focuses on the role of the nurse practitioner in the primary care of family members in the reproductive stages. Uses a developmental approach to provide knowledge needed for advanced understanding and care of common health concerns related to the reproductive organs, including the genitourinary, and reproductive cycles of men and women. Concepts of health promotion, health maintenance, cultural competence and environmental variations are integrated throughout the course.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 6220 , NURS 6230 , and NURS 6430  
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): NUNP 6250 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021


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  • NUNP 6250 - Advanced Primary Care and Health Promotion of Adults Across the Lifespan


    Builds on knowledge of advanced assessment, pathophysiology, pharmacotherapeutics, and theory and research to provide the advance practice nurse with the framework to manage adults with chronic illness in healthcare settings. Emphasis is placed on a wellness focus in the care of adults throughout the life span with common reoccurring acute illnesses and stable chronic conditions. Models of health promotion, disease prevention, health education and wellness will be used to guide the advanced practice nurse in assessing, diagnosing and planning care for adults. The case study approach is used as a framework to implement the diagnostic reasoning and clinical decision making process.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 6220 ,NURS 6230 , and NURS 6430 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021


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  • NUNP 6251 - Advanced Acute and Preventive Care of Adults


    Builds on advanced assessment, pathophysiology, and pharmocology to provide the advanced practice nurse with the framework to manage adult preventive care for chronic illnesses in acute ambulatory settings.  Emphasis is placed on preventive care in adults with common recurring acute and chronic conditions.  Models of health promotion, disease prevention, and health education is used in assessing, diagnosing, and planning care.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Restriction(s): Admission to the major
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUNP 6260 - Advanced Primary Care of Children and Adolescents


    Focus is on the role of the family nurse practitioner in the primary care of families with children and adolescents. The course uses a developmental approach to providing knowledge needed for advanced clinical decision making related to children with common health problems including acute episodic illness and stable chronic disease. Concepts of health promotion and maintenance and cultural and environmental variables are integrated throughout.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 6220 , NURS 6230 , NURS 6430 , NUNP 6250 , and NUNP 6450 .
    Corequisite(s): NUNP 6460 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021


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  • NUNP 6400 - Internship in Family Health Nursing


    Role of the family nurse practitioner in the assessment and management of the health of individuals and families across the lifespan. Implementation of clinical decision making skills in family health promotion and management of acute episodic and stable chronic conditions and consideration of professional practice issues. Includes one credit hour of seminar/case presentation and three credit hours of clinical practice. 240 clinical hours. Individually arranged.

    Credit Hours: (4)
    Prerequisite(s): NUNP 6240 , NUNP 6250 , and NUNP 6260 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Summer 2021, Summer 2021, Summer 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUNP 6401 - Advanced Care and Health Promotion Adults Practicum


    Emphasis on the role of the advanced practice nurse in promoting healthy life-styles to prevent or minimize the effects of chronic illness. Students incorporate critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning in assessing, diagnosing, monitoring, coordinating, managing outcomes and communicating healthcare findings of adults and their families in individually arranged ambulatory care settings. 120 supervised clinical hours.

    Credit Hours: (2)
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): NUNP 6250 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Fall 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUNP 6402 - Advanced Practice Nursing in Complex Care Practicum


    This clinical course focuses on treatment and outcome management of acutely ill clients with multisystem problems. Emphasis on the role of the advanced practice nurse in helping acutely ill adults manage the effects of urgent and emergent complex health issues and achieve quality outcomes in individually arranged ambulatory care settings. 240 supervised clinical hours.

    Credit Hours: (4)
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): NUNP 6202 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2021, Spring 2021, Spring 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUNP 6403 - Advanced Care of Critically Ill Adults Practicum


    This clinical course focuses on the outcome management of critically ill adults with life threatening, rapidly changing physiological and pathophysiological conditions. Emphasis is on the role of the advanced practice nurse in developing, implementing and evaluating advanced care of critically ill adults. Clinical experiences are designed to provide opportunities in management and delivery of evidence-based care for the achievement of quality outcomes in a variety of healthcare environments. 240 supervised clinical hours.

    Credit Hours: (4)
    Prerequisite(s): NUNP 6402 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): First Summer 2019, Summer 2021, Summer 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUNP 6431 - Advanced Acute Care Skills Lab


    Clinical practicum provides an opportunity for students to learn and practice commonly encountered advanced critical care skills required for performing assessments and technical procedures on acutely and critically ill adults. 60 lab/clinical hours.

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): NURS 6230  and NURS 6430 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): First Summer 2019, First Summer 2019
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Summer 2021, Summer 2021


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  • NUNP 6440 - Advanced Primary Care Reproductive Health Practicum


    This clinical course is designed to provide the family nurse practitioner student with the opportunity to manage the reproductive and GU care in primary care settings. Uses a developmental approach to increase competence in providing care to clients from diverse backgrounds. The focus is on the synthesis of knowledge from the physical and psychosocial sciences to formulate advanced clinical decisions effective in reproductive healthcare. 120 supervised clinical hours. Individually arranged.

    Credit Hours: (2)
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): NUNP 6240 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2020, Spring 2020, Spring 2020
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUNP 6450 - Advanced Primary Care and Health Promotion of Adults Practicum


    This clinical course is designed to provide family nurse practitioner students the opportunity to manage the healthcare of adults in primary care settings. Uses a developmental approach to manage the care of adults from diverse backgrounds. The focus is on the synthesis of knowledge from the physical and psychosocial sciences to formulate advanced clinical decisions effective in the healthcare of adults and their families. 120 supervised clinical hours. Individually arranged.

    Credit Hours: (2)
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): NUNP 6250 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Fall 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2021


    Schedule of Classes


  
  • NUNP 6460 - Advanced Primary Care of Children and Adolescents Practicum


    This clinical course is designed to provide family nurse practitioner students the opportunity to manage the healthcare of children and adolescents in primary care settings. Uses a developmental approach to guide management of the healthcare of children and adolescents from diverse backgrounds. The focus is on the synthesis of knowledge from the physical and psychosocial sciences to formulate advanced clinical decisions effective in the healthcare of children and adolescents and their families. 120 clinical hours. Individiually arranged.

    Credit Hours: (2)
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 6220 , NURS 6230 , and NURS 6430 ; NUNP 6250  and NUNP 6450 .
    Corequisite(s): NUNP 6260 .
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Spring 2021, Spring 2021, Spring 2021
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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Nursing: Nursing Practice-Doctoral

  
  • NUDN 8140 - Foundations and Applications of Evidence-Based Practice


    An overview of models of Evidence-Based Practice, including theories and methods of translational research.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUDN 8145 - Leadership and Project Planning


    Introduction to advanced leadership theories to facilitate management of clinical projects.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUDN 8147 - Applied Biostatistics


    Emphasizes statistical literacy and develops critical statistical thinking. Students analyze data sets and communicate statistical results in a concise, cohesive, and readable manner.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUDN 8150 - Healthcare Program Evaluation and Quality


    An evaluation research course in healthcare settings. Emphasis is on conceptual, methodological, organizational, political, and ethical considerations in evaluating programs.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUDN 8160 - Global Health and Social Justice


    An interdisciplinary human rights and social justice perspective of contemporary issues, problems and controversies that effect social, economic, political, and environmental global health.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUDN 8202 - Community Epidemiology


    Principles and methods of epidemiology including definitions and models of health, illness and disease; modes of transmission of clinically important infectious agents; risk factors and chronic diseases; and insights into existing studies and paradigms of health promotion and disease prevention.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUDN 8220 - Healthcare Policy and Ethics


    Examines healthcare policy development strategies including the analysis of variables impacting policy implementation (e.g. politics and ethics).

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUDN 8230 - Economic and Financial Aspects of Healthcare System


    Explores the study of financial and business factors related to health care delivery systems and advanced practice nursing.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUDN 8260 - Leadership and Healthcare Systems


    Examines challenges and political issues impacting strategies for organizational design to promote communication, collaboration, conflict management, power sharing, and innovation.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUDN 8270 - Technology for Communication and Transforming Healthcare


    Provides opportunities to explore current theories/practices in information systems and health communication, and develop innovative strategies for using emerging information and communication technologies to facilitate patient care and inter-professional collaboration.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUDN 8441 - Clinical Residency and Project Development I


    The first of a four-course series that results in a scholarly DNP project. Students negotiate learning objectives with the course instructor for the practicum.

    Credit Hours: (2)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUDN 8442 - Clinical Residency and Project Development II


    The second of a four-course series that results in a scholarly DNP project. Builds on NUDN 8441  with a focus on project planning and translation of new knowledge into practice.

    Credit Hours: (2)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUDN 8443 - Clinical Residency and Project Development III


    The third of a four-course series that results in a scholarly DNP project. Builds upon knowledge gained in NUDN 8441  and NUDN 8442 . Students implement the clinical project in the practice setting.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUDN 8444 - Clinical Residency and Project Development IV


    The last of a four-course series that results in a scholarly DNP project. Provides a culmination of NUDN 8441 , NUDN 8442 , and NUDN 8443 . DNP students evaluate the outcomes and impact of the project and disseminates the findings.

    Credit Hours: (2)
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUDN 8641 - Project Development I


    The first in a four course series that corresponds with the DNP Scholarly Project.  Examines identification and need for change in complex healthcare organizations, refining a problem statement, assessing need, and proposing a change in practice based on scientific evidence.

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): NUDN 8140  
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUDN 8642 - Project Development II


    The second in a four course series that corresponds with the DNP Scholarly Project.  Examines inter-professional, organizational, planning, and regulatory strategies in planning and executing evidence-based practice improvement projects in complex healthcare settings.

    Credit Hours: (2)
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): NUDN 8641  
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUDN 8643 - Project Development III


    The third in a four course series that corresponds with the DNP Scholarly Project.  Examines program implementation strategies, documentation of outcomes, and considerations for sustainability on changes in complex healthcare settings.

    Credit Hours: (1)
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): NUDN 8642  
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUDN 8644 - Project Development IV


    The fourth in a four course series that corresponds with the DNP Scholarly Project.  Examines termination of projects, assuring sustainability, and strategies for disseminating and reporting outcomes of practice-based projects.

    Credit Hours: (2)
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): NUDN 8643  
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • NUDN 8999 - DNP Clinical Elective


    Student initiate and conduct key components of an individual DNP clinical scholarly project or clinical hour contract with course implementation toward DNP Scholarly Project or required clinical hour completion.

    Credit Hours: (1 to 4)
    Grading Method: Graded on a Pass/Unsatisfactory basis.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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Operations Management

  
  • OPER 8122 - Technology Enhanced Decision Making


    An analytical approach to the management process. Generalized models for decision making with major emphasis on application of the scientific method to management problems.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): MBAD 5141  and MBAD 5142 or equivalents.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • OPER 8208 - Supply Chain Management


    Supply chain management is concerned with all of the activities performed from the initial raw materials to the ultimate consumption of the finished product. From a broad perspective, the course is designed to examine the major aspects of the supply chain: the product flows; the information flows; and the relationships among supply chain participants. The course content is interdisciplinary in nature and will cover a variety of topics such as supply chain information technologies, supply chain design, strategic alliances between supply chain participants and supply chain initiatives.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): MBAD 6141 .
    Pre- or Corequisite(s): MBAD 6122  or permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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Operations Research

  
  • OPRS 5010 - Topics in Decision Mathematics


    Topics in decision mathematics selected to supplement regular course offerings in this area of mathematics. Credit for the M.A. degree in mathematics requires approval of the department.

    Credit Hours: (2 to 3)
    Restriction(s): Permission of department.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with permission of department.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • OPRS 5111 - Linear Programming


    Mathematical formulation and solution of linear programming problems. Topics include: the simplex method and its variations, sensitivity and parametric analysis, duality, and applications. A project will be required for all graduate students.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): OPRS 3111 and ITCS 1214.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • OPRS 5112 - Nonlinear Programming


    Basic unconstrained optimization problems, search techniques, some discussion of rates of convergence and an introduction to constrained optimization. Computer implementation and testing of optimization algorithms will be required. A project will be required of all graduate students.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): ITCS 1214, MATH 2241, and OPRS 3111.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • OPRS 5113 - Game Theory


    The theory of zero-sum matrix games, minimax theorem, optimal strategies, symmetric games, economic models, infinite, separable, polynomial, multi-stage, general-sum and n-person games. A project is required of all graduate students.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): OPRS 3111; and STAT 2122, MATH/STAT 3122, or OPRS 3113.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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  • OPRS 5114 - Dynamic Programming


    The identification of dynamic programming problems and their solution in terms of recurrence relations. Elementary path problems, resource allocation, shortest path, traveling salesmen problem, discretetime optimal control, replacement models and inventory systems. A project will be required of all graduate students.

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Prerequisite(s): ITCS 1214, OPRS 3111, and one of STAT 2122, MATH/STAT 3122 or OPRS 3113.
    Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
    Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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