Courses - NUR

NUR400 - Theory and the Science of Nursing (3)

This core course provides a theoretical foundation for advanced nursing practice and focuses on the evolution and application of nursing knowledge through the examination of concepts, theoretical models, theories and meta-paradigms. Emphasis is placed on concept analysis and the evolution and evaluation of nursing and shared theories. Understanding the development of nursing science, nursing practice, theory, and research are inseparable, graduate students examine concepts integral to the evolution of nursing knowledge. Through the study and analysis of selected conceptual phenomena related to clinical practice, graduate students examine the integration of advanced concepts and ideas integral to professional nursing practice. PREREQUISITES: None

NUR410 - Nursing Research Seminar (3)

This course advances the graduate students proficiency in the utilization of current research based knowledge in both educational and clinical settings. Emphasis will be placed on the utilization of research as evidence to address questions, effect change, improve clinical outcomes and educational practices, and ultimately to contribute to the advancement of nursing knowledge. PREREQUISITES: PSY407 or permission of the instructor

NUR425 - Analysis of Health Care Systems (3)

This course focuses on interdisciplinary analyses of the multiple and complex factors influencing the nature and delivery of health care. Issues such as universal health care, managed care, vulnerable populations, diversity and socio-cultural factors, ethics, policy, political influences, and healthcare economics will be examined. U.S. health care and exemplary international delivery models will be studied. PREREQUISITES: None

NUR430 - Analysis of Special Topics (3)

Advanced study of special topics of current interest and concern in nursing enables students to pursue a particular subject through directed readings, discussions, and the interpretation of data-based literature in an identified area related to the area of concentration. PREREQUISITES: None

NUR440 - Clinical Nursing Education (3)

Nurses prepared at the master's level have a responsibility to incorporate principles, methodologies, and educational theory into clinical instruction in diverse practice settings. Curriculum and program development and principles of evaluation related to nursing education will be introduced as students engage in beginning exploration of the role of nurse educator. Graduate students will focus on selected processes that facilitate the development of a clinically competent, beginning practitioner of professional nursing. PREREQUISITES: None

NUR450 - The Nursing Curriculum (3)

This course focuses on the process and issues related to curriculum development, revision, evaluation, and program accreditation. Teaching, learning, and evaluation processes will be examined from the perspective of education and research. The major components influencing curriculum design and change within the context of societal and health care delivery will be explored as students examine foundations for effective program design implementation and evaluation. PREREQUISITES: None

NUR455 - Special Topics in Education (3)

This course examines contemporary trends, challenges, and innovation in nursing education. Factors influencing student learning, and the design and direction of nursing education will be also explored. PREREQUISITES: None

NUR460 - The Nurse Educator (Practicum) (6)

This practicum focuses on the role of nurse educator in contemporary nursing. Emphasis is placed on the application of teaching learning and evaluation strategies as students design implement and evaluate learning experiences in settings such as nursing programs, staff development, and/or continuing education. PREREQUISITES: None

NUR470 - Administration and Leadership (3)

This course focuses on the nurse administrators relationship with organizational dynamics in diverse healthcare systems. Knowledge of the standards of nursing administration and classical management functions serve as the basis for exploration of administrative action in relation to the trends and issues affecting healthcare systems. The role of the nurse administrator in areas such as fiscal management, strategic planning, administrative decision making, trend analysis, and resource management will be presented. PREREQUISITES: None

NUR480 - Economics and Financial Management for Nurse Administrators (3)

This course focuses on the economic impact of fiscal management in healthcare organizations. In order to understand the environment in which heathcare organizations oper-ate, the economics of healthcare, fiscal components of the budgetary process, as well as concepts such as cost and operations, skill mix, planning, and marketing will be explored. PREREQUISITES: None

NUR485 - Special Topics in Administration (3)

This course examines contemporary influences, theories, principles, and functional strategies related to organizational and management science. Factors influencing the internal and external environment of complex systems will be explored. PREREQUISITES: None

NUR490 - The Nurse Administrator (Practicum) (6)

This practicum enables students to focus on the role of nurse administrator in a health care agency. Students examine the influence of salient factors such as interdisciplinary relationships, legal and ethical issues, planning, policy, healthcare quality, technology, resources, organizational behavior, financial management, and care delivery on the organization and the delivery of nursing services. PREREQUISITES: None