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  • MGMT 507 - Financial Management for Successful Organizations

    4 Credits
    Major financial and investment decisions made by corporations. Topics include capital budgeting, debt policy, portfolio theory, net present value, and asset pricing. Emphasizes financial management as a decision-making tool in contemporary, technologically driven organizations.
    Prerequisite(s):  
  

  • MGMT 508 - Business Decisions and Ethical Dimensions

    3 Credits
    Dominant ethical theories with an emphasis on Christian ethics. Students review the literature on the role of ethics in decision-making in a technologically driven world. Using the case study method, students apply ethical theory to historical, current, and hypothetical business, government, and societal situations.
  

  • MGMT 511 - Management and Transformational Leadership

    3 Credits
    The skills and behaviors that enable managers to become effective leaders in transforming their organizations. Issues include collaboration, people-centered leadership, systems thinking, effective use of teams, motivational skills, human performance, and assessment of outcomes.
  

  • MGMT 512 - Management, Technology, and Change

    3 Credits
    The needs of managers regarding the impact of technology in changing the organization and enhancing productivity. Topics include change management, implementation, self-directed teams, future technologies, technology as a tool for change, decision-making technologies, uncertainty, innovation, and risk.
  

  • MGMT 513 - Managing in a Global Environment

    3 Credits
    The information, skills, and talents needed to guide a company as it competes in the global economy. Topics include global competition, global mindset, global strategy, and cultural issues such as values, ethics, customs, politics, and economics.
  

  • MGMT 514 - Management of Diversity

    3 Credits
    The skills and behaviors that enable managers to be successful in dealing with today’s diverse workforce. Topics include gender, race, and lifestyle issues in an organization, and the impact of diversity on productivity, creativity, and innovation in the workforce.
  

  • MGMT 515 - Strategic Management

    3 Credits
    Capstone course covers the skills and behaviors that enable a manager to engage in such activities as strategic planning, policy development, and outcomes assessment. Topics include strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances, reorganization and restructuring of organizations, policy development, market strategies, and strategic issues and methods. Students are assigned a major comprehensive project such as developing a strategic business plan for a new business or product launch, or a major case study requiring the development of a strategic plan for a merger or acquisition.
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of all required core Management courses.
  

  • MGMT 516 - Managing Health Care Delivery Systems

    3 Credits
    Emphasis on the skills and knowledge needed today and in the future to effectively manage in the health care industry. Covers the many components of the heath care delivery system, such as hospitals, ambulatory facilities, community-based services, long-term care, and private practice. Topics include financial, operational, regulatory, and clinical aspects of management. Factors such as reimbursement, technology, staffing, leadership, organizational design and complexity, and for-profit and not-for-profit aspects of the system are covered in relation to current and future systems.
  

  • MGMT 517 - Legal Aspects in Health Care Management

    3 Credits
    The complex legal problems related to health care systems management. Topics include care, technology, methods of care, and liability regarding care. Management issues such as risk management, corporate restructuring, government regulations, and organized labor are covered.
  

  • MGMT 518 - Third-Party Payer Systems and Managed Care

    3 Credits
    The topics of managed care and various other payer systems, the future of managed care, and how these systems will impact the access, availability, and quality of health care are addressed. Examines methods of managing health care systems in the current environment.
  

  • MGMT 519 - Joint Ventures and Alliances in Health Care Management

    3 Credits
    Joint ventures, alliances, and the effect of intersecting, crossover technologies on health care management are explored through case studies. Includes the study of health care delivery systems in this country in general terms as well as various sub-industries of interest, such as drug development and managed care. The implications of joint ventures and alliances, including such topics as marketing, operations, human resources, finance, and stakeholder value are also addressed. Students analyze a recent health care system-related merger transaction with the tools provided in this class.
    Prerequisite(s):   ,   and   .
  

  • MGMT 520 - Introduction to Homeland Security

    3 Credits
    Homeland security and its impact upon federal, state, and local public safety; focuses on strategic goals for homeland security; responding to man-made and natural disasters including terrorism — domestic and international; agency partnerships to combat terrorism; and managing rescue and relief efforts. Includes public policy issues, inter-agency cooperation, and anti-terrorism technologies.
  

  • MGMT 521 - Law Enforcement and Judicial System Issues

    3 Credits
    Terrorism and counterterrorism policies at the federal and state levels; law enforcement and homeland security; the Patriot Act and Homeland Security Act of 2002, and legal challenges about civil rights and civil liberties, including privacy issues, policy development, and the historical view of policy changes, as well as intelligence and information sharing technologies are all addressed.
  

  • MGMT 522 - Command Management and Operations

    3 Credits
    Unified Command through police, fire, and emergency medical services; critical incident management including decision-making, infrastructure, and key asset analysis; public health and bio-terror issues; managing the crisis response through planning, communication, and media relations.
  
  

  • MGMT 526 - Project Management

    3 Credits
    This course investigates the increasing use of projects to accomplish limited duration tasks in our society’s many organizations and the unique style of administration required to manage them.  Projects considered include R & D studies, campaigns, construction, emergency operations, and other such endeavors.  The course covers some of the basic issues related to managing projects in organizations including the concepts of project planning and organizations, budget control, and project scheduling.
  

  • MGMT 527 - Project Risk Management

    3 Credits
    This course investigates the increasing use of risk management in projects to accomplish limited duration tasks in our society’s many organizations and the unique style of administration required to manage it.  The course covers some of the basic issues related to managing risk and provides direction as a continuous practice in projects and organizations.  Risk management can be used to continuously assess what can go wrong in projects, determine and prioritize risks by importance and implement strategies to deal with these risks.  Focuses on the methods and tools that can be used to perform risk management.
  

  • MGMT 528 - Project Estimation, Scheduling, and Control

    3 Credits
    This course focuses on the topics of Project Estimation, Scheduling and Control as management’s knowledge and understanding of project management has matured to the point where many companies regard project management as being mandatory for the survival of the firm.  Project cases considered include R & D studies, campaigns, construction, emergency operations, and other such endeavors.
  

  • MGMT 529 - Project Management in Practice

    3 Credits
    This course extends and builds upon the concepts, procedures and fundamental processes of project management within an integrative framework.  The course emphasizes that, for most organizations, projects are the primary means for implementing strategic initiatives.  The course covers issues related to managing projects in organizations including the procedures and processes of project management as currently practiced in large for-profit enterprises and developing an understanding of how to build and manage effective project teams, and become familiar with the critical components of effective project plans.
    Prerequisite(s):  ,  , and  
  

  • MGMT 595 - Independent Study/Research

    1-6 Credits
    Students select topic or project to pursue through independent or small group work. Application forms for independent study/research are available in the Graduate Studies Program office and must be approved by your faculty advisor, department chair and dean of the school.
  

  • MGMT 596 - Independent Study/Research

    1-6 Credits
    Students select topic or project to pursue through independent or small group work. Application forms for independent study/research are available in the Graduate Studies Program office and must be approved by your faculty advisor, department chair and dean of the school.
  

  • MUPI 188 - Piano

    1 Credits
    One-half hour a week, each semester. Private instruction fee: $200.
  

  • MUPI 199 - Piano

    2 Credits
    One hour a week, each semester. Private instruction fee: $400.
  

  • MUSC 100 - Applied Music

    2 Credits
    Private lessons in instruments or voice. Practice one or two hours each day expected. Opportunity to perform in special classes and public recitals sponsored by the department. One or two half-hour lessons a week. May be repeated for additional credit. Private instruction fees apply.
  

  • MUSC 112 - Instrumental Ensemble

    1 Credits
    Practical experience in performing ensemble, open to qualified students at the discretion of the instructor. Audition required. May be repeated for additional credit.
  

  • MUSC 113 - Class Piano - Beginner Level

    2 Credits
    The fundamentals of piano playing in a group setting for beginner-level piano students, which includes piano playing, related theory and history, and written material. Opportunity for piano ensemble performance is emphasized.
  

  • MUSC 114 - Class Piano - Intermediate Level

    2 Credits
    The fundamentals of piano playing in a group setting for intermediate-level piano students, which includes piano-playing, related theory and history, and written material. Opportunity for piano ensemble performance is emphasized.
  

  • MUSC 126 - Fundamental Elements of Music

    3 Credits
    The introductory study of Music, its history and development through the centuries. Selected composers and their works are analyzed and discussed. The study of reading music notation and terminology, scales, keys, simple harmonization, elementary forms, ear training, dictation, basic keyboard progressions, and recorder instruction. This class may be a selected prerequisite for private applied lessons, as recommended by the applied music instructor.
  

  • MUSC 200 - Special Topics

    3 Credits
    Study of major musical genres, periods, or composers. May be taken twice for credit.
  

  • MUSC 230 - Survey of Music in America

    3 Credits
    American musical heritage from earliest days of the Bay Psalm Book, through the struggle to gain a unique American style, up to present-day experiments in new ways of expression, and America’s leading role in music. (Formerly: Survey of Music in America) (LAS) (HE) (AE)
  

  • MUSC 233 - Music of the Romantic Era to the Modern Age

    3 Credits
    A study of the Romantic movement in music including piano miniatures and sung orchestral works and opera. Also considers new options open to composers in the 20th century including Neoclassicism, folk, jazz-influenced music and the 12-tone technique. 
  

  • MUSC 236 - History of Music I

    3 Credits
    The study of music of the Western world from earliest times through the Renaissance and Baroque period (1750). Performance styles, musical forms, composers and instruments of each period will be analyzed and discussed. (LAS) (HE)
  

  • MUSC 237 - History of Music II

    3 Credits
    The study of music of the Western world from the Classical Period (18th century) through the Romantic and 20th century periods. Performance styles, musical forms, composers and instruments of each period are analyzed and discussed. (LAS) (WR) (HE)
  

  • MUSC 295 - Exploratory Independent Study

    3 Credits
    An extended and in-depth study of either music history or theory to supplement the needs of individual students minoring in Music. Complements course work already accomplished in the field of Music.
  

  • MUSC 300 - Special Topics

    3 Credits
    Study of major musical genres, periods, or composers. May be taken twice for credit.
  

  • MUVO 188 - Voice

    1 Credits
    One-half hour a week, each semester. Private instruction fee: $200.
  

  • MUVO 199 - Voice

    2 Credits
    One hour a week, each semester. Private instruction fee: $400.
  

  • NURS 200 - Foundations of Professional Nursing

    3 Credits
    This course introduces the student to the history, philosophy, art and science of professional nursing. The historical development of the profession, and Nightingale’s philosophical basis for practice are discussed. Legal and ethical considerations of practice, documentation and licensure are emphasized. The nursing process is introduced along with patient’s rights, confidentiality and informed consent. All material is presented with a multicultural focus preparing the student to work with diverse populations.
    Other: Nursing majors only
  
  
  
  

  • NURS 219 - Health Assessment and Clinical Skills

    4 Credits
    This course introduces the student to the beginning clinical skills and health assessment techniques of professional nursing practice. Classes are held in the nursing laboratory and content and skills are integrated and practiced each day. Students will have several off campus opportunities to practice newly acquired skills in a long-term care setting.
    Prerequisite(s):   
    Other: Accelerated Second Degree Program only
  

  • NURS 220 - Health Assessment and Clinical Skills (ASD)

    4 Credits
    This course introduces the student to the beginning clinical skills and health assessment techniques of professional nursing practice. Classes are held in the nursing laboratory and content and skills are integrated and practiced each day. Students will have several off campus opportunities to practice newly acquired skills in a long-term care setting.
    Prerequisite(s):   and  

    Other: Accelerated Second Degree Program only
  
  
  

  • NURS 310 - Nursing Research

    3 Credits
    Nursing science and the relationship between philosophy of science and nursing research. Students compare and contrast research paradigms and develop skills to analyze and evaluate published nursing research reports. Each student identifies a personally meaningful research problem, which will be pursued in the senior year.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior status.
  
  
  
  
  
  

  • NURS 390 - Special Topics

    4 Credits
    May be taken up to three times.
  

  • NURS 403 - Health Care Systems in a Global Society

    3 Credits
    This course offers the student a survey of the present health care system, including a historical analysis of issues and trends from the turn of the century to the present. Focus will be on social, cultural and political structures and practices within Connecticut and the global society. Scope of practice and nursing responsibilities to respond to health disparities is emphasized. Students will develop an understanding of the historical and contemporary implications of public policies and discrimination affecting health care systems and use of health care services by racial and ethnic minorities and other vulnerable populations. Evaluation of formal and informal health care delivery systems for cultural sensitivity will be conducted. 
  

  • NURS 409 - Issues in Professional Nursing Practice

    4 Credits
    This course fosters the development of leadership expertise in the professional nurse. Students learn theories of leadership, management and health care economics with the opportunity to apply these skills in a multicultural field placement of 32 hours over the course of the semester. Students will conduct an assessment of a community leader from an ethnic group other than their own. 
    Other: Program for Adult Learners students only
  
  

  • NURS 411 - Nursing in the Community across the Lifespan

    4 Credits
    In this course students analyze the principles and theories of public health nursing and public health national policy. Students implement the intervention phase of the community project that was begun the previous semester. Particular emphasis is given to nursing activities that promote and preserve the health of populations. The clinical experience provides students with the opportunity to care for clients/patients in population-focused practice settings. Emphasis of the practice experience is on increasing levels of proficiency in making clinical judgments and carrying out related nursing interventions in unstructured settings.
  

  • NURS 412 - Clinical and Theoretical Nursing across the Lifespan III

    8 Credits
    This course applies the concepts and principles of acute and mental health nursing to the healthcare of individuals, families, and groups. Clients represent a continuum of wellness to illness across the lifespan. All students have clinical experiences in both psychiatric/mental health nursing and in acute care environments. Emphasis of the clinical experience is on increasing levels of proficiency in making professional judgments and carrying out related interventions.
  
  
  

  • NURS 416 - Nursing Research

    3 Credits
    This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the history of research in nursing as well as a detailed description of the research process as it applies to both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Students will learn to critically evaluate research reports with a scholarly multicultural lens. Each student will identify a cultural issue/health disparity and design a research proposal to answer the question.  (SI)
    Other: Open to Program for Adult Learner students only.
  

  • NURS 417 - Management of Complex Health Problems

    8 Credits
    The focus of this course is holistic professional nursing practice through synthesis, analysis and application of knowledge. Increase in clinical competence is gained through integration of empirical and professional knowledge, clinical and cognitive skills and professional values and behaviors. Based on the synthesis of knowledge the student will continue to provide comprehensive nursing care to patients, families and the community. Upon evaluation of intervention effectiveness, students will (re)formulate the plan of care and create new nursing interventions as appropriate. Students have the opportunity to identify their own learning needs and develop a learning contract to meet them. The contract is implemented in a clinical setting of particular interest to the student and as deemed appropriate by the faculty in the course. The theoretical component is case study/seminar format with discussion of selected topics and student presentations of a selected study. The students will use research skills to complement their clinical case load with a thorough critique of correlating articles and evidence-based practice.
  

  • NURS 418 - Management of Complex Health Problems (ASD)

    8 Credits
    The focus of this course is holistic professional nursing practice through synthesis, analysis and application of knowledge. Increase in clinical competence is gained through integration of empirical and professional knowledge, clinical and cognitive skills and professional values and behaviors. Based on the synthesis of knowledge the student will continue to provide comprehensive nursing care to patients, families and the community. Upon evaluation of intervention effectiveness, students will (re)formulate the plan of care and create new nursing interventions as appropriate. Students have the opportunity to identify their own learning needs and develop a learning contract to meet them. The contract is implemented in a clinical setting of particular interest to the student and as deemed appropriate by the faculty in the course. The theoretical component is case study/seminar format with discussion of selected topics and student presentations of a selected study. The students will utilize research skills to complement their clinical case load with a thorough critique of correlating articles and evidence-based practice.
    Prerequisite(s):  
    Other: Accelerated Second Degree Program only
  

  • NURS 420 - Public Health Nursing

    2 Credits
    In this course, students learn basic concepts of epidemiology and epidemiological studies, population health, public health nursing, public health program planning and evaluation, and ethics. International health issues are presented. The course culminates with a public health intervention project.
    Prerequisite(s):  
  

  • NURS 423 - Perspectives in Nursing Science

    3 Credits
    This course takes a critical social view of the evolution and nature of nursing science with an eye toward identifying bias in nursing models and theories. Emphasis is placed on scholarly endeavors that reflect a willingness to challenge established patterns of thought.  Personal philosophies of nursing are written to identify personal values, beliefs and cultural practices related to health care which may interfere with acceptance of different cultural practices and beliefs. An introduction to the cultural theories of Campinha-Bacote, Giger and Davidhizers, and Leininger are presented with students choosing one that will guide their practice. Using the theoretical framework chosen, students will conduct a concept analysis related to a cultural issue in health care. 
  

  • NURS 424 - Issues in Professional Practice

    2 Credits
    This course provides the student with an opportunity to examine problems and issues confronting the nursing profession including social, political and economic influences. An interdisciplinary approach to the resolution of problems is used, enhancing leadership ability through decision- making, collaborative and management skills.
    Prerequisite(s):  
  
  

  • NURS 435 - Multicultural Community Health Nursing

    5 Credits
    This course examines cultural and community influences on the health and illness of individuals, families, groups and communities. Discuss theory relevant to the concepts of culture, community, health, illness and healing through case studies and 60 hours of multicultural field placements. Students create an assessment tool to examine the health of a particular culture using epidemiological and ethnographic methods that may build on the proposal written in  . Student will compare health and illness patterns in selected regions of the global communities. Students are required to do 60 hours of field work in a multicultural community health care setting. Students and faculty will collaborate to locate appropriate clinical sites.
    Prerequisite(s):   Corequisite(s):   and must have Connecticut RN license.
    Other: Open to Program for Adult Learners students only
  

  • NURS 500 - Philosophy of Science/Nursing Theory

    3 Credits
    This course is an introduction to the evolution and nature of nursing science. In the course of examining the philosophic basis of nursing science, students have an opportunity to develop critiquing skills with which to evaluate current and past nursing models and theories. Emphasis is placed on scholarly endeavors that reflect a willingness to challenge established patterns of thought, and to engage in critical and creative thinking.

     

     
  

  • NURS 501 - Nursing Practice in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing I

    4 Credits
    Within an eclectic theoretical framework of selected existential/humanistic, interpersonal, and psychoanalytic readings, students analyze the processes of assessing mental health and therapeutic interaction between the psychiatric nurse and the patient. Developmental theory, selected psychoanalytic concepts, and existential themes are examined as they influence the therapeutic relationship. An experiential approach in seminar sessions provides opportunities to begin identifying and developing interpersonal style in individual therapeutic interaction. 180 clinical hours.
  

  • NURS 503 - Nursing Practice II: Group Theory and Practice

    4 Credits
    Group dynamics and group development using a sociometric perspective. Course is conducted as a group experience with emphasis on the interaction of the class as a group. Other models of group therapy are compared and contrasted. Responsibility to the seminar group for attendance and participation is expected. Class sessions include experiential as well as theoretical/didactic focus on evolving group process. The clinical practicum experience provides an opportunity to begin developing a style of group process facilitation. 180 clinical hours.
    Prerequisite(s):  
  

  • NURS 505 - Health Policy and Leadership

    3 Credits
    Synthesizes content and experience for advanced nursing practice, focusing on further development and implementation of the advanced practice role. Emphasizes roles as clinical expert, change facilitator, educator, researcher, and leader in health care. Contemporary professional issues regarding advanced practice nursing examined, including concerns surrounding regulations and constraints on practice and the impact of public policy on health care.
  

  • NURS 507 - Advanced Physical Assessment

    3 Credits
    A comprehensive process for health assessment of individuals across the lifespan, including interviewing, history-taking, techniques of physical and mental status examinations, selection of appropriate diagnostic procedures, record-keeping, and formulating a prioritized plan of nursing care. Lab fee: $350. Students must register for this course the semester before the start of clinical courses in order to negotiate appropriate clinical sites. 24 clinical hours.
  

  • NURS 508 - Nursing Practice in Family Health III

    4 Credits
    The focus for this course is on developing the knowledge and skill required to deliver primary health care to children, adolescents, and young adults within the context of their family, community, and culture. Cognitive understandings of health promotion, illness prevention, disease and disease processes will be used to develop effective individual and family treatment plans. In seminar discussions and in the clinical practicum, students will have the opportunity to synthesize previously learned concepts related to child and adolescent development, nursing theory, family theory, research, individual and family health assessment, and cultural diversity.   Lab fee: $100. 180 clinical hours.
    Prerequisite(s): Core graduate Nursing courses and    and   .
  

  • NURS 509 - Nursing Practice Family Health IV

    4 Credits
    This course provides students the opportunity to examine the role and functions of the advanced practice nurse in delivery of primary health care to adults within the context of the individual, family, culture and community. Synthesis of previous learning is emphasized in the promotion of health and wellness and in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of common health problems in adults in a variety of clinical settings. A clinical practicum with primary health care providers is required. Lab fee: $100. Total of 180 clinical hours.
    Prerequisite(s): Core graduate Nursing courses and    and  .
  
  

  • NURS 517 - Curriculum and Evaluation in Nursing Education

    3 Credits
    This course explores nursing curriculum design in higher education from its inception with a philosophical framework to the actual development of courses. Students will also explore and create effective evaluation methods for program, courses, and curriculum. A focus of this course is the interrelationship among the course and curriculum development and student outcomes.
  

  • NURS 519 - Advanced Pathophysiology

    3 Credits
    This course is designed to study concepts and theories related to disorders of physiological processes that result in health alterations in the child and the adult. Using the framework of human body systems, inferences from concepts and theories of pathophysiology will be applied to clinical nursing practice. Inflammation process and cellular proliferation (neoplasia) will be discussed as well as a relationship between disorders and family health.
  

  • NURS 528 - Nursing Education Theories and Methods

    3 Credits
    This course provides a foundation for nursing educators. An overview of the classic and contemporary theories and research relevant to teaching and learning in nursing is presented. Each student will participate in a teaching experience with an approved master teacher, examining the use of educational theories in the classroom and in seminar sessions with peers.
  

  • NURS 530 - Neuropsychopharmacology

    3 Credits
    A systematic in-depth survey of psychophysiology and pharmacology of the central and autonomic nervous systems; of striated, smooth, and cardiac muscle; and of sensory systems, referring to both animal and human behavior. Clinical management, assessment, and diagnoses are presented from nursing practice perspective.
  

  • NURS 535 - Advanced Pharmacology

    3 Credits
    This course will review pharmacological management considerations across the lifespan emphasizing pharmacokinetic differences. Pharmacological management of most prevalent adult healthcare problems focusing on appropriate therapy selection will be presented. The responsibilities and legalities of prescriptive authority in advanced nursing practice and proper prescribing practices will be addressed.
  

  • NURS 540 - Ethical Issues in Advanced Practice Nursing

    3 Credits
    Within the philosophy of ethics framework, this course will examine traditional moral development and moral reasoning as they have commonly guided ethical concerns in healthcare. Examination of customary ethical principles sets the stage for articulating an ethic of practice in a caring science. This task involves exploring the origins of formal principles and perspectives that guide the field of ethics as well as developing sensitivity to the complex nature of situations where research and healthcare practices impinge upon deeply held notions of human dignity and value.
  

  • NURS 544 - Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Health Conditions

    3 Credits
    This course addresses individual diagnosis from a variety of perspectives:  biologic, developmental, environmental, cultural and interpersonal. It will provide students with a broad theoretical base for understanding psychopathology, from not only an individual, descriptive, symptom perspective as presented in the DSM-IV-TR, but also from a contextual systemic perspective including developmental hallmarks, familial patterns and socio-cultural contributors. This ability to diagnose will form a beginning foundation for treatment planning associated with various diagnostic categories.
  

  • NURS 550 - Health and Community

    3 Credits
    In this course, students will explore and discuss issues related to community and public health nursing including fundamental principles, ethics, cultural competence and concordance, vulnerable populations, illness, health promotion and program planning.  Through online discussions and papers, students will analyze their own practice regarding these concepts and apply the nursing process or program planning process to address a population-based problem.  Cross listed with   .
  

  • NURS 589 - Statistics and Quantitative Methods

    3 Credits
    Discussion of basic statistical procedures and selected advanced statistical tests. Students learn to use the computer to handle statistical data. Builds on concepts from the student’s undergraduate nursing research and undergraduate statistics courses.
  

  • NURS 591 - Women’s Health

    3 Credits
    An in-depth investigation of female anatomy, physiology, associated pathologies, and management strategies for ob-gyn problems, commonly seen in the office as well as the management of normal pregnancy for family nurse practitioners. Lab fee: $200. 60 clinical hours.
    Prerequisite(s):    
  

  • NURS 597 - Advanced Nursing Research

    3 Credits
    This course provides graduate nursing students the opportunity to examine and understand the research process and its application to nursing and nursing practice. Various research methods applicable to nursing research are discussed. Students critique selected nursing research studies based on their quality and applicability for use in practice. Students learn how to conceptualize problems, how to transform these problems into answerable research questions and how to search for best clinical evidence, taking into account patient values and preferences through the evidence-based practice process. Students will learn to critically evaluate research reports with a scholarly multicultural lens. Each student will identify a cultural issue/health disparity and design a research proposal to answer the question.
  

  • NURS 700 - Nursing Science and Practice

    3 Credits
    This course will take a detailed look at the theoretical components of nursing science. Students will critically examine the development and function of nursing theory, the components of nursing theory and current theories in nursing and how they relate to actual clinical practice. The use of evidence based practice theory will be emphasized. As the components of theory are examined a framework for criticism of theory will be developed. During this course a topic and an evidence based theory will be identified to utilize as a basis for the clinical dissertation. Students will also identify possible dissertation topics in this class.
  

  • NURS 701 - Healthcare Quality and Informatics

    3 Credits
    This course examines the multiple roles that information systems and technology play in improving patient care and health care systems. Students discuss the standards and principles for selecting and evaluating information systems and patient care technology, as well as related ethical, regulatory, and legal issues. We will explore the application of information systems and technology to evaluate the outcomes of care. The course also examines the use of web-based learning and intervention tools and the role of information systems in budget planning and productivity monitoring.
  

  • NURS 702 - Management and Transformational Leadership

    3 Credits
    This course provides an overview of leadership roles and core competencies with an emphasis on leadership in health care and specifically in nursing. Students will build skills through the application of various leadership and management theories and practices.  Students will practice these skills in group exercises and simulations, and the completion of a personal leadership map and a capstone project. Topics include: leadership as a process; distinguishing leadership and management; power and authority; leaders as visionaries and entrepreneurs; leaders as resource developers; importance of collaborative networks; organizational change and leadership; and renewing leadership potential.
  

  • NURS 703 - Quantitative Methods and Biostatistics

    3 Credits
    The foundation of this course is the examination of basic principles of nursing research that relate to quantitative analysis and interpretation of data. The course includes discussion of basic statistical procedures and selected advanced statistical tests. Students learn to use the computer to handle statistical data. Topics covered include quantitative design, and statistical methods including correlation, prediction and regression, hypotheses testing, t-tests, ANOVA and ANCOVA. Students will provide most of the examples that help them to apply the concepts.
  

  • NURS 704 - Systems Thinking & Fiscal Analysis

    3 Credits
    This course offers a political, economic and financial management perspective for examining organizations. It provides core competencies in systems thinking and health care fiscal analysis to improve patient and health care outcomes and promote excellence in practice. Participants will explore opportunities and barriers to patient care and contemporary delivery models, using cases and interactive exercises that present organizational, cultural, political, and economic perspectives.
  

  • NURS 705 - Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment Planning of the Psychiatric Patient

    4 Credits
    This course addresses assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning from a variety of perspectives: physical, biologic, neurophysiologic, developmental, cultural and interpersonal. It will provide students with a broad theoretical base for understanding psychopathology, from not only an individual, descriptive, symptomatic perspective as presented in the DSM-IV-TR, but also from a contextual systemic perspective including developmental hallmarks, familial patterns and sociocultural contributors. This ability to diagnose will form a beginning foundation for treatment planning associated with the various psycho-diagnostic categories. Students will have a 45-hour clinical placement to apply these concepts.
  

  • NURS 711 - Advanced Pharmacology Across the Lifespan

    3 Credits
    This course will investigate pharmacological management across the lifespan with a focus on pharmacokinetics. Selected categories of drugs commonly prescribed for management of acute and chronic illnesses across the lifespan will be presented. Controlled substances and the potential for abuse will be discussed. The responsibilities and legalities of prescriptive authority in advanced practice will be addressed.
  

  • NURS 712 - Advanced Neuropsychopharmacology Across the Lifespan

    3 Credits
    This course examines the pharmacological treatment of psychiatric disorders across the lifespan. The course includes topics in neurobiology, the biologic actions of psychotropic drugs and a discussion of how drug-induced modifications of brain chemistry can affect mood and behavior. Evidenced-based practice and research-based decision-making is emphasized. The course is structured to develop in the student a logical approach and holistic treatment strategy to use when prescribing and evaluating psychotropic medication for a variety of patient populations. The decision-making model outlined in this course is designed to provide the student with a strategy that is relevant for use today and that is adaptable enough to accommodate the ever-increasing body of relevant scientific information.
  

  • NURS 713 - Advanced Health Assessment for the Doctorate in Nursing Practice

    4 Credits
    This health assessment course provides the student with opportunities to develop advanced interviewing and history-taking skills. The student will refine physical assessment techniques review of systems, symptom definition, and physical examination. Through seminar discussion and clinical practice the student will apply the skills necessary to perform advanced comprehensive and problem-focused health assessments.
  

  • NURS 714 - Advanced Family Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing I

    6 Credits
    This course explores the role of the Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in diagnosis and management of common mental illnesses in psychiatric practice with a variety of patient population groups across the lifespan. Health promotion and treatment strategies are evaluated through an examination of evidence-based practice. Select psychiatric disorders are studied. The impact of physical illness on mental health is included. Students will use critical thinking processes required for development of differential diagnosis and treatment plans. We will also explore psychotherapeutic techniques focusing on the individual. The course includes 180 hours of clinical practicum with an approved preceptor.
  

  • NURS 715 - Advanced Family Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing II

    6 Credits
    This course builds on   . It continues the examination of the role of the Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in health promotion and in diagnosis and management of common mental illnesses in psychiatric practice with a variety of patient population groups across the lifespan. Health promotion and treatment strategies are evaluated through an examination of evidence-based practice. Select psychiatric disorders are studied. The impact of physical illness on mental health is included. Students will use critical thinking processes required for development of differential diagnosis and treatment plans. We will also explore group psychotherapeutic techniques.
  

  • NURS 716 - Advanced Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing III

    6 Credits
    This seminar course requires the student to demonstrate integration, synthesis and application of assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with acute or stable chronic mental health conditions. Students will choose a select patient population group as the focus of their learning experience. Using scholarship and evidenced-based practice skills, the student will identify and implement strategies to promote health, to prevent illness, to develop, implement and evaluate treatment plans. The student will evaluate the contextual factors that impact the quality of care received by the psychiatric patient and will explore changes in health care delivery that have the potential to improve care. We will emphasize collaboration with other members of the health care team and continuity of care.
  

  • NURS 717 - Qualitative and Quantitative Methods to Assess the Health of Disadvantaged Populations

    3 Credits
    This course examines cultural and community influences on the health and illness of individuals, families, groups, and communities. Discusses theory relevant to the concepts of culture, community, health, illness, and healing. Through case studies, students apply theories to Western, underserved and non-Western communities. Students create an assessment tool and examine the community competence and health of an aggregate of people using epidemiologic and ethnographic methods.
  

  • NURS 719 - Advanced Physical Assessment

    4 Credits
    This health assessment course provides the student with opportunities to develop advanced physical assessment techniques including history-taking, review of systems, symptom definition, and physical examination. Through seminar discussion and clinical practice the student will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to perform advanced comprehensive and problem-focused health assessments.
 

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