NURS 5012 – Nursing Science and Patterns of Knowing, 3-Credits
An historical, contemporary and futuristic exploration of the art and science of nursing praxis including patterns of knowing: empirical, ethical, aesthetic, existential and emancipatory. Theories and models derived from nursing and the social sciences are synthesized for their usefulness in advanced practice nursing care for individuals, families, and communities to promote health and manage a variety of problems such as health threats, acute and chronic illnesses, and transitions. Opportunities are provided for students to synthesize family health concepts for use in clinical practice, scholarship, and research.
NURS 5020 – Statistical Methods in Nursing, 3-Credits
Quantitative procedures including descriptive and inferential statistics, non-parametric approaches to data, and parametric analyses. Selected research designs are explored. Analytic techniques are applied for use in selected research designs in health sciences research. Cross listed with CLTR 5020.
NURS 5030 – Nursing Research in Advanced Practice, 3-Credits
Examination of qualitative and quantitative methods of primary research employed to answer questions in nursing practice. Concepts include patient safety and quality principles, quality/process improvement, and evidence-based practice processes. Emphasis is on problem identification; design principles; and accessing, analyzing, disseminating and applying research for evidence-based practice.
NURS 5035 – Evidence-based Practice to Advance Clinical Scholarship, 3-Credits
The focus of this course includes use of evidence-based practice (EBP) processes for individual patient management aligned with advanced nursing practice expectations and Standard of Care. Emphasis is on clinical problem identification, accessing, analyzing, and applying primary and select secondary source literature and clinical practice guideline findings to facilitate quality, safe, and individual patient care management.
NURS 5235 – Health care Quality Improvement, Outcomes Management, Assessment and Planning for the Nurse Leader, 3-Credits
An examination of unit and system based health care outcomes: their identification, measurement and purpose along with principles of quality improvement processes and assessment and planning principles and concepts.
NURS 5239 – Hlthcare Quality Improvement, Outcomes Mgmt, Assessment & Planning for the Nurse Leader Practicum, 1-Credit
This practicum is an examination of professionals, processes, patterns, purposes and patients (5Ps of a selected clinical microsystem with a focus on identification of current quality improvement systems, processes and outcomes. Application and integration of concepts addressed in Nursing 5235 will be emphasized. This foundational practicum experience will inform future integration of key curriculum concepts in the advanced nursing practice specialty.
NURS 5250 – Advanced Theory and Practice in Nursing Education I: Curriculum Design and Program Evaluation, 3-Credits
This course will introduce students to important principles of curriculum design and program evaluation within the context of the nurse educator role. Curriculum models and best-practices will be addressed, with an emphasis on the impact of the evolving educational and healthcare landscapes on curriculum development. Program evaluation will be introduced as a method to guide data-driven curriculum revision.
NURS 5259 – Advanced Theory and Practice in Nursing Education I: Curr Design and Program Evaluation Practicum, 1-Credit
This course will help students apply important principles of curriculum design and program evaluation within the context of the nurse educator role. Integration of curriculum development and program evaluation best practices and change management principles to lead continuous quality improvement in the selected practicum setting is emphasized.
NURS 5260 – Advanced Theory and Practice in Nursing Education II: Assessment and Evaluation Strategies, 3-Credits
This course will introduce students to important concepts, principles, and practices related to assessment and evaluation in various educational contexts. The appropriate identification, selection, and development of evaluation strategies according to context, learning domain, and level of cognition is emphasized.
NURS 5262 – Advanced Integrative Clinical Concepts: Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and Health Assessment, 4-Credits
Designed to build upon existing nursing knowledge, skills, and attitudes, this course uses a body systems framework to explore advanced integrative clinical concepts in pathophysiology, pharmacology, and health assessment across the lifespan. Focus will be on common deviations from normal using a case study approach. This course is intended for MS students not planning to pursue nurse practitioner certification.
NURS 5269 – Advanced Theory and Practice in Nursing Education II: Assessment and Evaluation Strategies Practicum, 1-Credit
This course will help students apply important concepts, principles, and practices related to assessment and evaluation in the selected practicum setting. The appropriate identification, selection, and development of evaluation strategies according to context, learning domain, and level of cognition is emphasized.
NURS 5270 – Adv Theory and Practice in Nursing Ed III: Learning Principles and Instr Methods for Adult Learner, 3-Credits
This course will introduce students to important concepts, principles, and practices related to facilitating learning in the adult learner. The impact of content, context, and student attributes and unique learning needs on the selection and implementation of evidence-based teaching practices and instructional methods will be emphasized. Research from the science of learning and trends in teaching-learning technologies are also explored.
NURS 5279 – Adv Theory & Prct in Nursing Ed III: Learning Principles & Instr Methods for Adult Learner Practicum, 2-Credits
This course will help students apply important concepts, principles, and practices related to facilitating learning in the adult learner within the context of planning, implementing, and evaluating the effectiveness of an educational offering. Students are expected to synthesize prior coursework in the implementation of the multifaceted nurse educator role in the selected practicum setting. Socialization to and the embodiment of the nurse educator role is explored in the practicum and didactic settings.
NURS 5865 – Information Systems for the Scholarship of Application, 3-Credits
Evaluation and use of information systems/technology and patient care technology supportive of clinical and administrative decision-making relevant to patient care, care systems, and quality improvement.
NURS 5870 – Health Policy & Populations-based Advocacy for the Scholarship of Application, 3-Credits, Summer
The role of collaborative health care teams in health promotion and risk reduction and illness prevention for population health. Educational strategies necessary for transformation of clinical education to decrease preventable deaths will be incorporated.
*A minimum of 2,080 hours of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) providing direct patient care is required prior to application.
Note: No student may take more than 12 credits in the master’s degree as a non-matriculated student. No student may transfer in more than 25% of course credits required for the master’s degree plan of study.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
The M.S. program requires a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above to earn the Master of Science degree in Nursing. Students must earn a “B” or better in all graduate courses with a NURS prefix in order to earn credit toward graduation. A student may only repeat one course with a NURS prefix throughout their graduate study. If a student does not earn a “C+” or better on the first try, a collaborative decision between the advisor and the student will determine if a repeat of the course is appropriate.