NUR695 Nursing Synthesis
College of Nursing Nursing Department
Course Description: This course will provide students the opportunity to synthesize concepts learned across the curriculum and present the graduate synthesis project and the graduate portfolio.
Credit Hours: 2.00
Prerequisites: All other courses in MSN-NE program AND Completed Graduate Project
Corequisites: None
NUR561 Nursing Research and Evidence-based Practice
College of Nursing Nursing Department
Course Description: This course provides the background for students to refine their skills and build their knowledge related to reading research, critiquing research, the research process and essential concepts related to nursing science development. Throughout the course, students will evaluate the quality and applicability of relevant research and discuss topics pertinent to nursing scholarship, ethics and clinical outcomes.
Credit Hours: 3.00
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
NUR350 Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice
College of Nursing Nursing Department
Course Description: This course is a foundation in selecting, reading, and critiquing nursing research. Students will apply the role the BSN graduate plays in nursing research and understand the ethical principles of research.
Credit Hours: 3.00
Prerequisites: NUR340
Corequisites: None
NUR400 Nursing Research
College of Nursing Nursing Department
Course Description: This course covers the essential principles of nursing research theory and methodology. Analysis of research methods to appraise research literature for application to practice is discussed. Emphasis is on developing critical skills in locating and critiquing nursing research focusing on evidence-based practice outcomes.
Credit Hours: 3.00
Prerequisites: MTH140
Corequisites: None
NUR437 Nursing Research
College of Nursing Nursing Department
Course Description: This course covers the essential principles of nursing research theory and methodology. Analysis of research methods to appraise research literature for application to practice is discussed. Emphasis is on developing critical skills in locating and critiquing nursing research focusing on evidence-based practice outcomes.
Credit Hours: 3.00
Prerequisites: NUR322
Corequisites: None
NUR670L Nursing Education Practicum III
College of Nursing Nursing Department
Course Description: This practicum course will provide continued application of knowledge, skills and attitudes applied to the nursing education setting. Students will work with a masters prepared preceptor that is a faculty member in a registered nursing program or a masters prepared clinical educator to experience the role of the nurse educator related to assessment and evaluation. Student’s experiences will be documented in a reflective journal. Practicum hours will be tracked and documented each term.
Credit Hours: 1.00
Prerequisites: NUR660, NUR660L
Corequisites: NUR670
NUR660L Nursing Education Practicum II
College of Nursing Nursing Department
Course Description: This practicum course will provide opportunities to apply the knowledge, skills and attitudes learned in the classroom to the education setting. Students will work with a masters prepared preceptor that is a faculty member in a registered nursing program or a masters prepared clinical educator to experience the role of the nurse educator related to teaching and learning strategies. Students’ experiences will be documented in a reflective journal. Practicum hours will be tracked and documented each term.
Credit Hours: 1.00
Prerequisites: NUR650, NUR652L
Corequisites: NUR660
NUR652L Nursing Education Practicum I
College of Nursing Nursing Department
Course Description: This clinical practice experience provides nurse educator students an opportunity to integrate and apply new knowledge from advanced courses to the direct care of a selected population in acute care, long-term care, home health, community-based settings, and educational settings.Students will assess the impact of social, cultural, economic, and ethical factors on the client’s outcomes while refining professional competencies. Clinical experiences will be documented in a reflective journal including analysis and evaluation of the advanced nursing direct-care role. At the end of this course, students will be able to perform in the role of an advanced practice nurse and demonstrate attainment of the program outcomes.
Credit Hours: 1.00
Prerequisites: NUR602
Corequisites: NUR650
NUR433 Nursing Care of Women and Children Clinical
College of Nursing Nursing Department
Course Description: This clinical course provides the student with diverse clinical experiences in the care of the woman and child client experiencing complex alterations in health status within a multi-cultural environment. Emphasis is placed on utilizing critical inquiry to assist in clinical decision-making.
Credit Hours: 3.00
Prerequisites: NUR322
Corequisites: None
NUR438 Nursing Care of Women and Children
College of Nursing Nursing Department
Course Description: This course provides the theoretical foundation for the nursing care of women, infants, and children. The application of the nursing process is applied to diverse client scenarios with the emphasis on growth and development, health promotion, and the provision of holistic care to the client and their family.
Credit Hours: 5.00
Prerequisites: NUR322
Corequisites: None