NURS:1020 First-Year Seminar 1 s.h.

Introduces first-year undergraduate students to the intellectual life of the University of Iowa; provides an opportunity to work closely with a faculty member or senior administrator; seminars help students make the transition to college-level learning through active participation in their own learning.

NURS:1030 Human Development and Behavior 3 s.h.

Normal developmental transitions experienced by individuals and family systems throughout the lifespan, including physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development. Requirements: nursing or nursing-interest major.

NURS:1800 Aging Matters: Introduction to Gerontology 3 s.h.

Overview of the field of gerontology from a bio-psycho-social framework; how the human body and brain age, effects of these biological changes on physical and cognitive functions, and interaction of these individual factors with societal contexts; broad perspective to give students a foundation in gerontology, paving the way for more advanced courses in biology of aging, psychology of aging, and global aging; for students from a wide range of disciplines and levels, no prior knowledge of aging required. GE: Social Sciences. Same as ASP:1800, CSD:1800, SSW:1800, TR:1800.

NURS:3099 Leadership U 1-3 s.h.

Development of leadership in nursing; application of leadership theory in practice by participating in activities such as attending professional organization meetings, acting as a delegate, writing legislation, holding a board position, or being part of a multidisciplinary or international team to organize events for community involvement. Requirements: nursing major.

NURS:3110 Healthcare Finance 3 s.h.

Basic structure of U.S. health care system and how it is funded; tools for making decisions about available financial resources.

NURS:3111 Caring for Vulnerable Populations 3 s.h.

Introduction of basic concepts to deconstruct the caring of a variety of vulnerable populations. Content includes bias along many lines of difference, discrimination in healthcare, structural racism from a historical context, systemic inequities in healthcare delivery and outcomes, and social determinants of health. Concludes with an exploration of strategies to advance health equity and improve health for all.

NURS:3128 Health Assessment and Communication Across the Lifespan 3 s.h.

Assessment and communication skills; development and application of cognitive skills to perform systematic, holistic, and culturally competent health assessments; emphasis on application of clinical reasoning involving assessment, nursing diagnoses, interventions, and outcomes. Requirements: admission to a College of Nursing program.

NURS:3138 Nursing and Pharmacological Interventions I 5 s.h.

First of a two-part series focusing on basic biophysical concepts that inform nursing and pharmacological interventions, including sleep, immobility, skin care, wound healing, infection, and human response to illness; selected disorders and/or diseases, including GI disease, disorders of bowel and urine elimination, diabetes, and cancer; introduction to health literacy and principles of health education. Requirements: NURS:3128 taken as a prerequisite for the MSN-EIP program or taken as a corequisite for the BSN program.

NURS:3151 Introduction to Clinical Concepts for Nursing 2 s.h.

Introduction to aspects of nursing care including physical exam, health assessment, and psychomotor nursing interventions; students practice strategies to promote safe care of patients, including calculation of medications prior to administration; emphasis on effective patient communication, education, and integration of medical terminology; application of nursing interventions, psychomotor skills, and medication dosages and calculation; health, physical, and psychosocial assessment; first of a three-part laboratory and simulation series. Corequisites: NURS:3128. Requirements: admission to a College of Nursing program.

NURS:3160 Professional Role I: Professionalism and Patient Safety 3 s.h.

Introduction to inherent nursing values, history, theories, and scope of professional nursing; concepts of safety, risk identification, and clinical decision-making; information technologies that promote quality and safety. Requirements: admission to the College of Nursing.

NURS:3198 Distance Education: Independent Study 1-3 s.h.

Supervised study designed for individual undergraduate students.

NURS:3199 Independent Study 1-3 s.h.

Supervised study designed for individual undergraduate students.

NURS:3220 Health Assessment Across the Lifespan: BSN 3 s.h.

Health assessment concepts, integrating principles from the physical and social sciences; develop skills in assessment, communication, clinical reasoning, and documentation that influence the care of individuals; differentiate between normal and abnormal assessment findings across the lifespan. Prerequisites: NURS:3518. Corequisites: NURS:3221.

NURS:3221 Health Assessment Across the Lifespan Lab: BSN 1 s.h.

Comprehensive health assessment skills, including physical exams, health history, and documentation using evidence-based techniques; emphasis on effective communication and patient-centered assessment skills, preparing students to provide safe and competent care across the lifespan. Corequisites: NURS:3220.

NURS:3310 Fundamentals of Nursing: BSN 2 s.h.

Core principles and practices of nursing care; nursing process and clinical reasoning; skills necessary to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate client care; emphasis on health promotion, client education, care planning, and culturally responsive care; fundamental knowledge required to provide safe, effective, and holistic nursing care. Prerequisites: NURS:3518. Corequisites: NURS:3313.

NURS:3313 Fundamentals of Nursing Practicum and Lab: BSN 2 s.h.

Hands-on experience in nursing care principles; apply the nursing process, clinical reasoning, and judgment to meet diverse patient needs; emphasis on building caring relationships, safety, and developing psychomotor skills focused on infection prevention, mobility, pain management, fluid/electrolyte balance, elimination, skin integrity, rest, and nutrition; learn to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate holistic nursing care to promote optimal outcomes through lab, simulation, and direct care. Corequisites: NURS:3310.

NURS:3410 Mental Health Nursing: BSN 3 s.h.

Introduction to mental health nursing concepts; acquisition of knowledge and skills needed to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals, families, and communities experiencing mental health conditions; consideration of the impacts of socioeconomic status, access, and equity in delivering safe and effective care. Prerequisites: NURS:3518. Corequisites: NURS:3415.

NURS:3415 Mental Health Nursing Practicum: BSN 2 s.h.

Hands-on experience in a mental health care setting; skill development in effective communication, assessment, and care planning while working collaboratively with patients, families, and communities; emphasis on building caring relationships and integrating evidence into practice. Corequisites: NURS:3410.

NURS:3438 Nursing and Pharmacological Interventions II 5 s.h.

Second of a two-part series focusing on complex biophysical concepts that inform nursing and pharmacological interventions, including fluids and electrolytes, shock, and perioperative care; focus on selected disorders and/or diseases, including neurological, immune, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and endocrine disorders. Prerequisites: NURS:3138.

NURS:3451 Basic Clinical Concepts for Nursing 1 s.h.

Caring for the adult patient with diverse disease processes through experiential learning; emphasis on complex physical and psychosocial assessment, clinical reasoning, team building, interprofessional education and communication, and application of the nursing process to provide safe and effective nursing care; second of a three-part laboratory and simulation series. Prerequisites: NURS:3151.

NURS:3460 Professional Role II: Research 3 s.h.

Introduction to concepts and process of research in nursing; primary focus on understanding research and its foundation for nursing practice. Requirements: basic statistics and NURS:3160 taken as a prerequisite or corequisite for the RN-BSN program or taken as a corequisite for the BSN program. Recommendations: upper-level statistics.

NURS:3480 Professionalism in Nursing: BSN 3 s.h.

Foundational elements of professional identity in nursing; exploration of core nursing values and beliefs, such as the Code of Ethics, person-centered care, and empathy; overview of history and key theories of nursing, emphasizing the importance of health and wellness; scope of nursing practice, including legal and regulatory frameworks; enhance communication skills focused on inter- and intra-personal interactions, conflict management, and advocacy; preparation for entering a professional nursing career by instilling essential principles and practices. Requirements: admission to BSN program.

NURS:3518 Pathology 3 s.h.

Introduction to abnormal functioning of cells, tissues, organs, and systems throughout the human lifespan; focus on hematological, immune, neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal, genetic, and endocrine systems; development of critical thinking skills to connect disease processes, homeostatic mechanisms, risk factors, clinical manifestations, and disease progression. Requirements: nursing or nursing-interest major.

NURS:3590 Advancing Practice, Policy, and Profession: RN-BSN 3 s.h.

Overview of professional nursing, including its history, theories and philosophies, ethical guidelines, and scope of practice; health and well-being of the professional nurse and strategies for maintenance of optimal health; advancement of professional nursing practice including the role of the nurse in quality improvement, patient safety, policy formation, advocacy, interprofessional collaboration, and career development; growth of professional identity in nursing. Requirements: admission to RN-BSN program. Recommendations: concurrent enrollment in NURS:3111.

NURS:3595 Nonprofit Organizational Effectiveness I 3 s.h.

Operational and financial aspects of nonprofit management; mission and governance of organization; strategic planning for effective management, including finance, budget, income generation, fund-raising. Same as ENTR:3595, MGMT:3500, MUSM:3500, RELS:3700, SSW:3500.

NURS:3600 Nonprofit Organizational Effectiveness II 3 s.h.

Qualities for leadership of nonprofit organizations, including relationships with staff and volunteers; relationship of nonprofit and outside world; marketing, public relations, advocacy strategies for nonprofits. Same as MGMT:3600, RELS:3701, SSW:3600.

NURS:3610 Nursing Care of Adults and Pharmacology I: BSN 4 s.h.

Incorporate concepts of holistic, patient-centered care for adults with acute and chronic conditions, including metabolic, respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and renal conditions, as well as those undergoing surgical procedures; application of clinical reasoning and critical thinking principles to develop competencies in creating care plans that focus on both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, as well as promoting self-care management. Prerequisites: NURS:3220 and NURS:3310.

NURS:3613 Nursing Care of Adults Practicum I: BSN 3 s.h.

First of two immersive practicum experiences designed to apply concepts of nursing care for adults within the medical-surgical clinical, laboratory, and simulation settings; emphasis on the development and application of the nursing process, along with the demonstration of safe, person-centered care; enhancement of clinical reasoning, prioritizing patient care, collaboration with the healthcare team, and demonstration of professional behavior. Prerequisites: NURS:3221 and NURS:3313 and NURS:3415.

NURS:3615 Adult Medical/Surgical Nursing Practicum 3 s.h.

In-depth clinical experience; application of basic and complex concepts of nursing care for adults of all ages in a variety of settings, focus on older adults; development and application of critical thinking skills necessary to understand disease process, associated signs and symptoms; emphasis on interventions and outcomes. Prerequisites: NURS:3128 and NURS:3138 and NURS:3151 and NURS:3518.

NURS:3620 Gerontological Nursing 3 s.h.

Nurse's role in promoting, maintaining, and restoring the health of aging adults; internal and external influences on older adults, application of nursing science to the care of older adults in diverse settings. Prerequisites: NURS:3138 or NURS:3160.

NURS:3625 Gerontological Nursing Practicum 2 s.h.

In-depth clinical experience designed to apply basic and complex concepts of nursing care for adults of all ages in a variety of settings; focus on older adults; development and application of critical thinking skills necessary to understand disease process and the associated signs and symptoms, interventions, and outcomes. Prerequisites: NURS:3138. Corequisites: NURS:3620.

NURS:3631 Nursing Care of Children and Families 2 s.h.

Promoting, maintaining, and restoring the health of parents, infants, children, and adolescents in childbearing families; examination of nursing care of newborns, well children, and children with acute and chronic illness within the context of family and community. Prerequisites: NURS:3438. Corequisites: NURS:3632.

NURS:3632 Nursing Care of Childbearing Families 2 s.h.

Promoting, maintaining, and restoring health for women of reproductive age, childbearing families, and newborns; examination of nursing care for family planning, preconception health, prenatal care, childbirth, newborn care, and maternal and neonatal complications within the context of family and community. Prerequisites: NURS:3438. Corequisites: NURS:3631.

NURS:3635 Parent Child Nursing Practicum 2 s.h.

Application of nursing knowledge to promote, maintain, and restore health; vulnerable populations of interest including persons with mental health disorders, infants, children, adolescents, their families; processes of childbearing and childrearing within context of families. Prerequisites: NURS:3615. Corequisites: NURS:3631 and NURS:3632.

NURS:3640 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing 3 s.h.

General principles and practices of psychiatric/mental health nursing; psychiatric disorders, populations at risk, continuity of care, and problems in daily living; unique needs of diverse populations. Corequisites: NURS:3645.

NURS:3645 Mental Health Nursing Practicum 2 s.h.

Application of nursing knowledge to promote, maintain, and restore health; vulnerable populations of interest including persons with mental health disorders, infants, children, adolescents, their families; processes of childbearing and childrearing within context of families. Corequisites: NURS:3640. Requirements: NURS:3615 and NURS:3438 taken as prerequisites for the BSN program or enrollment in the MSN-EIP program.

NURS:3650 Community and Public Health Nursing 3 s.h.

Role of nursing in the relationship between community conditions and public health; emphasis on principles of public health combined with nursing knowledge and skills to address health needs of individuals, families, communities, and populations. Corequisites: NURS:3655 or NURS:5220.

NURS:3651 Advanced Clinical Concepts for Nursing 1 s.h.

Advanced and specialty nursing skills; focus on pediatric and obstetric simulation as well as advanced, medical-surgical skills; opportunity for ongoing development of essential clinical skills including team communication, clinical reasoning, patient safety, evidence-based practice, incorporation of the nursing process, patient education, and nursing care across the lifespan; third of a three-part laboratory and simulation series. Prerequisites: NURS:3451.

NURS:3655 Community and Public Health Nursing Practicum 2 s.h.

Learning opportunities to apply principles of public health with nursing knowledge and skills to address health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and nursing management of infectious disease and chronic health conditions; nursing activities focus on improvement of health outcomes at individual, family, community, and global levels within the context of population-focused practice. Corequisites: NURS:3650.

NURS:3660 Professional Role III: Improving Health Systems 3 s.h.

Legal and regulatory processes that impact health care, how disparities influence health care, and evidence-based approaches for improving quality of care; strategies for working effectively in intra and interdisciplinary teams; integration of a culture of safety. Prerequisites: NURS:3460.

NURS:3690 Nursing Informatics and Healthcare Technologies: RN-BSN 3 s.h.

Introduction to the foundational concepts of nursing informatics; exploration of the history and evolution of nursing informatics as a specialty, along with the ethical, legal, and social implications for nursing practice; examination of systems development, including interoperability, security, and human technology interface; evaluation of electronic health records tools for patient care and emerging healthcare technologies. Recommendations: prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in NURS:3590.

NURS:3710 Population Health Essentials for Nursing Practice: BSN 2 s.h.

Foundational knowledge of community and public health from a nursing perspective; emphasis on health promotion, disease prevention, and the nurse's role in promoting community health outcomes across diverse populations. Prerequisites: NURS:3480.

NURS:3712 Human Sexuality, Diversity, and Society 1-3 s.h.

Introduction to human sexuality from a biopsychosocial, sex-positive perspective; sexuality as a normal and essential component of human existence and expression throughout the life span; influence of gender, class, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ability status, age, and culture on sexuality interwoven and highlighted; diversity of perspectives and experiences shared through active participation and respectful dialogue. Same as SSW:3712.

NURS:3731 Healthier Living for Well-Being 1 s.h.

Strategies to reduce stress and promote healthy resilience; overall well-being and academic performance support; evidence-based, skills-building assignments focus on cognitive behavioral and coping techniques. Requirements: nursing interest or admission to the College of Nursing.

NURS:3732 Global Health Nursing 3 s.h.

Complexity of health and nursing in a global context; overview of biological, social, epigenetic, and environmental contributors to health and diseases in populations around the world and nursing's role in improving health; includes case studies of various global organizational and educational structures and systems relative to population health, selected infectious diseases, nutritional deficiencies, and health effects of environmental change. Same as GHS:3732.

NURS:3734 Introduction to Human Genetics 3 s.h.

Introduction to organization of the human genome and basic principles of inheritance in humans; cells and development, chromosome structure and function, gene structure and function, genes in pedigrees and populations, implications of genetic variation on health.

NURS:3737 Care of the Patient in Pain 3 s.h.

Foundational and advanced content in the area of pain management across populations, the lifespan, and settings of care; content and learning focus on core competencies for pain management recommended of all health care professionals; emphasis on development of interdisciplinary team, including nurses, as an advocate for quality and safe pain management; content areas include type of pain, pain therapies, assessment and measurement, treatment, self-management, evaluation/monitoring, disparities, and bioethics; no clinical component. Requirements: upper-division standing. Recommendations: pharmacology and pathophysiology.

NURS:3740 End-of-Life Care for Adults and Families 3 s.h.

End-of-life issues in care of adults, older adults, and their families. Same as ASP:3740, MED:3740.

NURS:3741 Nurse Residency Role Transition Seminar 3 s.h.

New graduate nurses entering practice are enrolled in transition-to-practice programs focused on integration of knowledge, skills, and professional behaviors necessary to provide safe, quality care; associate degree nurses evaluate how they achieved mastery of core knowledge and competencies and discuss Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) Entry-to-Practice Competencies; students examine transition-to-practice experience and document ways in which knowledge, skills, and attitudes are impacted and improved; engage in group discussion and reflective writing assignments to evaluate professional growth during transition-to-practice. Requirements: associate degree nurse graduate currently enrolled in or recent completion of a nurse residency program accredited by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or UI online nurse residency program (nurse residency program completed within two years or current enrollment with completion in a minimum of five months).

NURS:3742 Selected Topics in Nursing 1-2 s.h.

In-depth study of topics in professional nursing practice and health care; workshop format.

NURS:3744 Critical Care Nursing 3 s.h.

Provides nursing students with the knowledge required to safely and competently care for critically ill or injured patients; builds upon foundational courses in medical/surgical acute care. Requirements: NURS:3615 or RN licensure.

NURS:3790 Research and Evidence-Based Practice: RN-BSN 3 s.h.

Introduction to the evaluation of evidence for nursing practice; exploration of the research process and key concepts related to research design; application of the steps of the evidence-based practice process, including writing a clinical question, gathering and appraising evidence, and determining if practice should be changed; discussion of strategies for searching scholarly databases to identify evidence; exploration of the nurse's responsibility to protect human subjects involved in research through the application of research ethics. Recommendations: prerequisite of concurrent enrollment in NURS:3590.

NURS:3810 Gerontological Nursing: BSN 3 s.h.

Examination of the nurse's role in promoting, maintaining, and restoring the health of aging adults; examination of internal and external influences on older adults to inform the application of nursing science in diverse settings. Corequisites: NURS:3815.

NURS:3815 Gerontological Nursing Practicum: BSN 2 s.h.

In-depth clinical experience designed to apply basic and complex concepts of nursing care of older adults in a variety of settings; emphasis on the development and application of critical thinking skills necessary to understand disease processes and the associated signs and symptoms, interventions, and outcomes. Prerequisites: NURS:3221 and NURS:3313 and NURS:3415. Corequisites: NURS:3810.

NURS:3880 Quality, Safety, and Informatics in Health Systems: BSN 3 s.h.

Introduction to the foundational elements of healthcare systems, including performance benchmarks and strategies to improve quality in healthcare; emphasis on creating a culture of safety for patients, families, and healthcare professionals; exploration of the role of informatics in healthcare, examining current technologies and emerging concepts; equips students to begin improving patient outcomes and system efficiency within complex healthcare environments. Prerequisites: NURS:3480.

NURS:4010 Nursing Care of Adults and Pharmacology II: BSN 4 s.h.

Incorporate concepts of holistic, patient-centered care for adults with neuro and sensory disorders, immune and inflammatory conditions, endocrine and reproductive disorders, renal, hematologic, and oncologic conditions; address the care of clients experiencing shock, burns, trauma, and complex cardiac/vascular and genetic disorders; application of critical reasoning skills and clinical judgment to effectively manage these conditions, incorporating evidence-based practices, diagnostic data, and therapeutic interventions; preparation to deliver care in diverse clinical settings. Prerequisites: NURS:3610.

NURS:4015 Nursing Care of Adults Practicum II: BSN 2 s.h.

Second immersive practicum experience designed to deepen application of nursing care concepts for adults within the medical-surgical clinical; continued development of the nursing process, with emphasis on evaluation of patient outcomes; focus on safe, person-centered care and interdisciplinary collaboration; increase proficiency with nursing interventions, with emphasis on prioritization, patient education, along with information and communication technologies. Prerequisites: NURS:3613.

NURS:4096 Distance Education: Honors Independent Study 3 s.h.

Building on honors seminar, students implement the project they designed in the seminar with guidance from the student's contracted honors faculty mentor; honors project is expected to apply current professional evidence and result in a rigorous scholarly product; the specific type of product is negotiated with honors faculty mentor; while a minimum of 90 hours is required for honors project, honors faculty mentor and student work together to determine the specific schedule commitments. Prerequisites: NURS:4098.

NURS:4098 Honors Seminar 1 s.h.

Crafting a meaningful honors project; structured steps for development of a project idea, measurable learning objectives, GANTT chart timeline, beginning literature review related to the independent study subject; identification/completion of organizational requirements such as approval processes, access to electronic systems, and training.

NURS:4099 Honors Independent Study 3 s.h.

Building on honors seminar, students implement the project they designed in the seminar with guidance from the student's contracted honors faculty mentor; honors project is expected to apply current professional evidence and result in a rigorous scholarly product; specific type of product negotiated with honors faculty mentor; while a minimum of 90 hours is required for honors project, honors faculty mentor and student work together to determine specific schedule commitments. Prerequisites: NURS:4098.

NURS:4110 Pediatric Nursing: BSN 2 s.h.

Introduction to nursing care for children, families, and populations; emphasis on health promotion and illness prevention strategies to improve pediatric health outcomes through cost-effective care and advocacy. Prerequisites: NURS:3610. Corequisites: NURS:4310 and NURS:4315.

NURS:4155 Nursing Internship 5 s.h.

Immersion capstone experience to engage in practice under direct supervision of a professional registered nurse mentor; design, provide, coordinate, and evaluate care; work with teams to deliver evidence-based care; improve quality, patient safety, and outcomes. Requirements: enrollment in final semester of program.

NURS:4160 Professional Role IV: Leadership and Professional Engagement 3,5 s.h.

Concepts of leadership, followership, management, informatics, and professional engagement; quality improvement strategies and skills; professional development, career trajectory, and role transitions. Prerequisites: NURS:3660.

NURS:4170 Baccalaureate Seminar 1 s.h.

Examination of didactic and clinical learning experiences; documentation of changes in knowledge, skills, and attitudes to demonstrate achievement of relevant competencies; group discussion and reflective writing assignments to evaluate professional growth that has occurred during the BSN program. Requirements: enrollment in final semester of program.

NURS:4190 Innovative Health Systems: RN-BSN 3 s.h.

In-depth exploration of the healthcare delivery environments and organizational structures, with focus on financial models impacting cost-effectiveness and disparities; examination of policies, regulations, and economic frameworks that influence healthcare systems; exploration of safety cultures and approaches to mitigating and preventing safety issues through effective design and systems thinking. Recommendations: concurrent enrollment in NURS:4195.

NURS:4195 Quality Improvement Practicum: RN-BSN 2 s.h.

Hands-on experience in advancing nursing practice through quality improvement initiatives; development of skills in effective communication and analysis of system-based practice for improvement; practical experience in preparation to address real-world health systems challenges and contribute effectively to quality improvement health initiatives. Recommendations: concurrent enrollment in NURS:4190.

NURS:4310 Maternal Newborn Nursing: BSN 2 s.h.

Introduction to nursing care during pregnancy, labor and birth, postpartum recovery, and the neonatal period for individuals, families, and populations; emphasis on health promotion and illness prevention strategies to improve maternal and neonatal health outcomes through cost-effective care and advocacy. Prerequisites: NURS:3610. Corequisites: NURS:4110 and NURS:4315.

NURS:4315 Pediatric and Maternal Newborn Practicum: BSN 3 s.h.

Application of nursing knowledge to promote, maintain, and restore health; populations of interest include infants, children, adolescents, pregnant and post-partum individuals, and families; inclusion of childbearing and childrearing processes within context of families. Prerequisites: NURS:3613. Corequisites: NURS:4110 and NURS:4310.

NURS:4480 Research and Improving Nursing Practice: BSN 3 s.h.

Exploration of nursing research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement as influences on patient care; engagement with qualitative and quantitative research methods; evaluation of findings through literature reviews; application of evidence-based frameworks; coverage of quality improvement strategies such as process mapping and change management, ethical considerations, and health disparities; examination of best practices for sustaining improvements and sharing results through publications and networking to advance nursing practice. Prerequisites: NURS:3880.

NURS:4490 Leadership and Professional Identity: RN-BSN 3 s.h.

Preparation to enhance professional identity in nursing with the development of leadership and management skills to improve practice; exploration of various leadership styles and the impact of followership; engagement with interprofessional collaboration, with focus on professional communication and team dynamics; emphasis on personal and professional development with self-reflection, self-care, and emotional intelligence; exploration of professional development opportunities such as mentoring, certifications. specialization, and lifelong learning. Recommendations: prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in NURS:4190 and NURS:4195.

NURS:4610 Population Health Care Management and Planning: BSN 3 s.h.

Comprehensive, interdisciplinary exploration of population health with emphasis on health equity frameworks, evidence-based practice, and community engagement; exploration of concepts underlying the health of individuals, families, communities, and populations. Prerequisites: NURS:3710. Corequisites: NURS:4615.

NURS:4615 Population Health Practicum: BSN 2 s.h.

Experiential and service-learning opportunities for application of global, community, and public health principles combined with nursing knowledge and skills to address health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and nursing management of health conditions; focus on quality and safety methods to impact health outcomes at the individual, family, community, and global level within the context of population-focused practice; supplement to NURS:4610. Prerequisites: NURS:3710. Corequisites: NURS:4610.

NURS:4690 Community and Public Health: RN-BSN 3 s.h.

Comprehensive overview of community, public, and population health principles; exploration of ethical, cultural, economic, and policy factors influencing population health; vulnerable populations and issues such as mental health and substance use disorders; emphasis on health program planning, advocacy, and policy, with a focus on evidence-based practices, community engagement, and emergency preparedness. Recommendations: concurrent enrollment in NURS:4695.

NURS:4695 Community and Public Health Practicum: RN-BSN 2 s.h.

Hands-on experience in community and public health through engagement, assessment, and collaboration; development of skills in effective communication and analysis of community health needs assessments; practical preparation for real-world health challenges and effective contributions to community and public health initiatives. Recommendations: concurrent enrollment in NURS:4690.

NURS:4710 Pathways to Practice: BSN 1 s.h.

Comprehensive review of National Council on Licensure Examination (NCLEX) preparation strategies, licensure requirements, and key concepts necessary for workforce entry; exploration of the transition from student to practicing nurse, with attention to professional expectations and workplace challenges; emphasis on continued personal and professional development, including career planning, self-care, and lifelong learning; assessment of growth through reflexive practice throughout the nursing program and readiness for NCLEX and practice. Requirements: enrollment in final semester of program.

NURS:4715 Senior Nursing Internship: BSN 5 s.h.

Immersive clinical experience; comprehensive application and integration of concepts from previous nursing courses; exploration of essential workforce and nursing practice issues for the transition professional practice through a seminar component; development of clinical judgment and reasoning under the direct supervision of a registered nurse preceptor. Prerequisites: NURS:4015 and NURS:4315.

NURS:4880 Leadership and Professional Identity: BSN 3 s.h.

Examination of leadership and followership impacts on healthcare outcomes and work environments; evaluation of healthcare systems, performance monitoring, and advocacy for improvement; exploration of personal and professional development through self-reflection, mentorship, and lifelong learning; recognition of the unique role of nursing in health care with emphasis on the effect of core values on practice and policy; preparation for entry into practice as effective leaders and advocates in the nursing field. Prerequisites: NURS:4480.

NURS:4890 Capstone: RN-BSN 1 s.h.

Capstone course as a forum for discussion of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials, including entry-level competencies and the role of the RN to BSN program in addressing these essential elements; inclusion of nationally recommended BSN graduate competencies such as quality and safety, community and public health, end of life, and interprofessional collaborative practice; reflection on didactic and clinical learning experiences and articulation of changes in knowledge, skills, and attitudes to demonstrate achievement of relevant competencies. Recommendations: enrollment in final semester of program.

NURS:5002 Leadership and Management Essentials 3 s.h.

Roles and strategies for leading and managing others in health care environments to influence health care delivery and provide a healthy, innovative working environment; focus on selected leadership and organizational concepts essential to leaders in health care.

NURS:5007 Applied Epidemiology 3 s.h.

Introduction to basic principles and methods of epidemiology and demonstration of applicability in field of nursing and nursing research; topics include historical perspectives of epidemiology, epidemiological models of health and disease, measures of disease occurrence and association, disease screening, causal inference, study design and application of epidemiological approaches to clinical practice, program planning and evaluation.

NURS:5009 Evaluating Evidence for Practice 3 s.h.

Opportunity for clinicians to develop proficiency in use of research- and evidence-based practice; essentials of the research process, qualitative and quantitative research, components of evidence-based practice; acquisition of knowledge and skills necessary for research (knowledge) utilization initiatives and application of evidence-based practice principles in clinical settings; identification of appropriate research questions, synthesis of knowledge base for evidence-based practice, revision of clinical practice guidelines, and evaluation of research utilization and evidence-based practice initiatives.

NURS:5010 Clinical Data Management and Evaluation 3 s.h.

Clinical data management essential for evaluating evidence-based practice/performance improvement projects; a high caliber data management plan will provide key stakeholders with information necessary to make decisions and includes components of identified processes and outcomes linked to variables and data sources, adequate statistical power, data cleaning and manipulation techniques, statistical methods, and a meaningful presentation of variables that addresses the concerns and questions of key stakeholders; knowledge and skills necessary to develop and execute data management plan for final project. Prerequisites: NURS:5009. Requirements: master's or doctoral standing.

NURS:5014 Graduate Physiology for Advanced Practice 3,5 s.h.

In-depth study of physiologic processes across the lifespan; cellular, organ, and systems functions; physiological responses to the internal milieu; interrelationships between body systems and cellular and body-wide defense mechanisms; synthesis of evidence-based information from various sources related to selected physiological phenomena. Requirements: admittance to a graduate healthcare practice program.

NURS:5015 Health Systems, Finance, and Economics 3 s.h.

Global, economic, organizational, legal, political, and technological contexts in advanced nursing practice; knowledge and skills necessary for understanding the evolution of health services organizations, financing of health care, and relationships among socioeconomic systems influencing health care and nursing practice; impact of macrosystems on distribution, acquisition, and use of financial and economic principles in delivery of health care services. Prerequisites: NURS:5002.

NURS:5016 Health Care Infrastructure and Informatics 3 s.h.

Health care infrastructure with a focus on the United States; role of information and technology in its development and implementation; role of data sets, information technology, and emerging technologies in supporting providers in managing patient care and population health of vulnerable groups. Prerequisites: NURS:5002 and NURS:5015.

NURS:5017 Quality and Safety 3 s.h.

Foundation for understanding concepts of safety and quality across health care settings; focus on providing a safe environment, elevating staff performance and clinical outcomes related to safety and quality, and methods for continuous improvement.

NURS:5021 Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Pharmacology I for the Clinical Nurse Leader 3 s.h.

Basic scientific concepts required for BSN and clinical nursing experience; matches physiology and pathophysiology with pharmacological treatments as combined core elements; focus on regulation of cellular, organ, and system functions; regulation of internal milieu; functional interrelationships among body systems; cellular and body-wide defense mechanisms; synthesis of information related to pathophysiological phenomena; pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics principles essential for general practice; specific drug classes used in management of clinical conditions. Two semesters.

NURS:5022 Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Pharmacology II for the Clinical Nurse Leader 3 s.h.

Basic scientific concepts required for BSN and clinical nursing experience; matches physiology and pathophysiology with pharmacological treatments as combined core elements; focus on regulation of cellular, organ, and system functions; regulation of internal milieu; functional interrelationships among body systems; cellular and body-wide defense mechanisms; synthesis of information related to pathophysiological phenomena; pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics principles essential for general practice; specific drug classes used in management of clinical conditions. Two semesters. Prerequisites: NURS:5021.

NURS:5023 Pathophysiology for Advanced Clinical Practice 4 s.h.

In-depth study of pathophysiologic processes across the lifespan; emphasis on dysregulation of cellular, organ, and system functions; clinical manifestations of common disease states; resultant physiological responses to internal milieu; interrelationships among body system; cellular and body-wide defense mechanisms; synthesis of evidence-based information from a variety of sources related to selected pathophysiological phenomena. Requirements: graduate-level physiology course.

NURS:5031 Health Promotion and Assessment for Advanced Clinical Practice 3-4 s.h.

Emphasis on health promotion and advanced health assessment; didactic and clinical laboratory instruction allows students to develop and demonstrate mastery of advanced knowledge and skills in health assessment; content related to promotion of health and prevention of disease; focus on application of content with individuals within the student's respective population-based scope of practice. Requirements: admission to post-BSN DNP program.

NURS:5032 Mental Disorders in Advanced Practice 3 s.h.

Foundation for advanced practice nurse to provide care for common mental health disorders; presentation of neurophysiological, genomic, environmental/social, and developmental theories to understand etiology and presentation of common mental health conditions; psychopharmacological and nonpharmacological principles and modalities for treatment of common mental health problems.

NURS:5033 Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Nursing 3 s.h.

Pharmacotherapeutic principles essential for advanced clinical practice; specific drug classes frequently used in the management of clinical conditions experienced by patient populations; legal considerations related to prescriptive authority and prescribing patterns. Prerequisites: NURS:5023.

NURS:5035 Graduate Pharmacology Specialty 3 s.h.

Principles of pharmacology learned in NURS:5033; principles and practices necessary for safe prescribing and medication management of a specialty population (e.g., pediatrics, geriatrics, acute care, mental health). Prerequisites: NURS:5033.

NURS:5036 Psychopharmacology for Advanced Clinical Practice 3 s.h.

Scientific knowledge of psychopharmacology and its application to treatment of clients with psychiatric disorders across the lifespan; advanced concepts in neuroscience, neurobiology of mental disorders, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of psychotherapeutic medications in the management of targeted symptoms of psychiatric disorders in clients across the lifespan. Prerequisites: NURS:5023 and NURS:5033.

NURS:5037 Health Promotion and Assessment for Clinical Nurse Leaders 3-4 s.h.

Emphasis on health promotion and advanced health assessment; didactic and clinical laboratory instruction allows students to develop and demonstrate mastery of advanced knowledge and skills in health assessment; content related to promotion of health and prevention of disease; focus on application of course content with individuals across the lifespan. Requirements: admission to MSN-CNL program.

NURS:5038 Advanced Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures for Acute Care 1 s.h.

Introduction to use of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic techniques commonly encountered in acute and critical care; students are provided opportunities to interpret and incorporate technologically derived data; discussion of practices to protect patients, such as informed consent, risk benefit analysis, infection control, and pain management; laboratory experiences allow students to practice techniques used to perform invasive procedures. Prerequisites: NURS:5023 and NURS:5031 and NURS:5033. Requirements: graduate-level physiology course.

NURS:5039 Advanced Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures for Primary Care 1 s.h.

Introduction to use of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic techniques commonly encountered in primary care; selected laboratory experiences designed to enhance familiarity with use of technologies and interpretation of technologically derived data; discussion of practices used to protect patients (e.g., informed consent, risk benefit analysis, infection control, pain management). Prerequisites: NURS:5023 and NURS:5031 and NURS:5033. Requirements: graduate-level physiology course.

NURS:5040 Genetics/Genomics for Advanced Nursing Practice 2 s.h.

Essential content for understanding the role genetics/genomics plays in health and disease; focus on the core competencies of American Nurses Association (ANA), which provides a framework for advanced nursing practice preparation to incorporate genetics/genomics knowledge for development of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment options in order to optimize health outcomes relevant to clinical role and specialty. Requirements: master's or doctoral standing.

NURS:5041 Psychotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Nursing Across the Lifespan I 2 s.h.

Scientific knowledge of psychotherapies and its application to treatment of clients with psychiatric disorders across the lifespan; focus on advanced concepts of effective communication and utilizing evidenced-based psychotherapy theories in the management of targeted symptoms of psychiatric disorders in clients across the lifespan.

NURS:5042 Psychotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Nursing Across the Lifespan II 1 s.h.

Scientific knowledge of psychotherapies and its application to treatment of clients with psychiatric disorders across the lifespan from NURS:5041; students identify two forms of evidenced-based psychotherapy theories and prepare a pathway to certification in each form of psychotherapy. Prerequisites: NURS:5041.

NURS:5210 Foundations of Professional Nursing 1 s.h.

Introduction to professional nursing practice and exploration of nursing discipline, history, and interprofessional partnerships; examination of nursing theories and professional identity of the nurse. Requirements: admission to MSN Entry into Practice program.

NURS:5215 Medical Surgical Care of Chronically Ill Adults 3 s.h.

Chronic disease management and reinforcement of clinical judgment, prioritization, psychomotor skills, and professional behavior with diverse patient populations in a variety of health care settings; application of evidence-based nursing practice and safe person-centered practice in the nursing process to adult patients with chronic health care needs; clinical focus includes activities of daily living, positioning, mobility, nutrition, therapeutic communication, asepsis, medication administration, elimination management, interprofessional collaboration, and transition of care. Prerequisites: NURS:3645. Corequisites: NURS:3138.

NURS:5220 Medical Surgical Care of Acutely Ill Adults 3 s.h.

Acute disease management and reinforcement of clinical judgment, prioritization, psychomotor skills, and professional behavior with diverse patient populations in a variety of health care settings; application of evidence-based nursing practice and safe person-centered practice in the nursing process to adult patients with acute health care needs; emphasis on building leadership skills, independent decision-making, interprofessional collaboration, person-centered education, and prioritization with adult patients who have acute health care needs. Prerequisites: NURS:5215. Corequisites: NURS:3438.

NURS:5225 Community Health Across the Lifespan Practicum 2,4 s.h.

Integration of specialty populations knowledge in providing care to individuals and communities of diverse backgrounds; experiences take place in community, pediatric/mother/baby/family, and geriatric settings; students use nursing process to deliver person-centered care within spheres of disease prevention/promotion of health and well-being, and hospice/palliative and supportive care in a variety of population settings; focus on improvement of health outcomes at individual, family, and community level within context of population-focused practice. Prerequisites: NURS:5220. Corequisites: NURS:3620 and NURS:3631 and NURS:3632.

NURS:5401 The Care of the Frail Elderly 3 s.h.

Clinical management of the elderly; emphasis on economic considerations, principles of gerontological care, common syndromes, ethical issues; clinical application experience in a long-term care setting. Prerequisites: NURS:5035. Corequisites: NURS:6200 and NURS:6701. Same as ASP:5401.

NURS:5636 Clinical Nurse Leader Seminar 2-3 s.h.

Evolution of clinical nurse leader (CNL) role, eight core role functions, and the process of integration of CNL role into health care system. Requirements: admission to MSN-CNL program.

NURS:5666 Leadership in the Microsystem 3 s.h.

Assessment of the microsystem of practice, clinical nurse leader role as leader embedded in a microsystem, and identification of opportunities to enhance care delivery in the microsystem.

NURS:5696 Clinical Nurse Leader Capstone Clinical Immersion 6 s.h.

Intensive immersion in role and practice expectations of the clinical nurse leader (CNL); experienced leaders within the microsystem, who are experts in the provision of clinical services at the point of care/services, serve as mentors. Requirements: enrollment in final semester of MSN-CNL program.

NURS:5697 Specialty Practice in Nursing Systems 4 s.h.

Practice in nursing and health care leadership; interventions that influence health care outcomes for individuals, populations, or systems; final capstone concepts and experiences prepare students to deliver and manage safe, effective, and quality care to diverse populations in a variety of settings and roles, and master nursing and health care leadership principles; 165-hour guided capstone program implementation and practicum is the centerpiece of learning experience.

NURS:5800 Independent Study arr.

Supervised study and/or clinical practice adjusted to needs of master's degree students.

NURS:5801 Master's Project 2-3 s.h.

Opportunity for in-depth analysis and synthesis of a chosen topic that contributes to some aspect of nursing practice.

NURS:5803 Distance Education: Master's Independent Study arr.

Supervised study and/or clinical practice adjusted to needs of master's degree students.

NURS:5806 Distance Education: Master's Project 2-3 s.h.

In-depth analysis and synthesis of a chosen topic that contributes to some aspect of nursing practice.

NURS:5810 Specialty Practice in Nursing Systems Administration 4 s.h.

Graduate-level practice in nursing and healthcare leadership, with emphasis on interventions influencing healthcare outcomes for individuals, populations, or systems; final capstone experience with concepts and experiences to deliver and manage safe, effective, and quality care to diverse populations across settings and roles, with emphasis on mastery of nursing and healthcare leadership principles; graduate-level guided capstone program implementation and practicum experience of 180 hours. Requirements: enrollment in final semester of program.

NURS:6000 Human Anatomy for Advanced Practice 4 s.h.

Integrated study of interrelationships between anatomic structure and physiological function in health and disease at various points in the lifespan; mechanisms governing and supporting cellular, organ, and system function; internal milieu; relationship of study to clinical assessment of functional integrity of individual organ systems utilizing pertinent objective and subjective data; implications of pathophysiology for anesthesia and implications of anesthesia for pathophysiology; foundation for clinical practicums and courses in nurse anesthesia. Requirements: completion of an undergraduate human anatomy and physiology course and admission to anesthesia nursing program. Same as ACB:6000.

NURS:6002 Physiology for Advanced Practice 3-4 s.h.

Physiological processes across the lifespan with emphasis in cellular, organ and system functions, and resultant physiological responses to the internal milieu; interrelationships among body system and cellular and body-wide defense mechanisms; synthesis of evidence-based information from a variety of sources related to selected physiological phenomena.

NURS:6003 Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice 3 s.h.

In-depth examination of pathophysiological processes across the lifespan, with a focus on the dysregulation of cellular, organ, and system functions; emphasis on cellular and systemic defense mechanisms, the clinical manifestations of common disease states, physiological responses to internal and external stressors, and the complex interrelationships among body systems; integration of diverse evidence-based sources for enhanced understanding of selected pathophysiological phenomena. Prerequisites: NURS:6002.

NURS:6008 Health Assessment for Advanced Practice Didactic 3 s.h.

Enhancement of diagnostic and clinical skills across the lifespan; competency in obtaining health histories and performing physical exams; introduction to interpretation of assessment findings, including identification of normal and abnormal physiological, psychological, and developmental variations; emphasis on the health promotion and the integration of evidence-based practices. Prerequisites: NURS:6002 and NURS:6003 and NURS:6021.

NURS:6009 Health Assessment for Advanced Practice Lab 1 s.h.

Enhancement of diagnostic and clinical skills across the lifespan; competency in obtaining health histories and performing physical exams; introduction to interpretation of assessment findings, including identification of normal and abnormal physiological, psychological, and developmental variations; emphasis on health promotion and the integration of evidence-based practices. Prerequisites: NURS:6002 and NURS:6003 and NURS:6021.

NURS:6010 Advanced Principles of Anesthesia Practice I 4 s.h.

Special needs and intraoperative anesthetic management of complex patient populations and those with advanced pathologic states; anesthetic techniques for specific surgical subspecialties including pediatrics, obstetrics, neurosurgery, cardiac, vascular, thoracic, transplant, trauma, EENT, dental, and aesthetic or reconstructive procedures; pertinent pathophysiology and anesthetic monitoring and management techniques; clinical case conferences provide opportunities to discuss perianesthetic complications and challenges. Prerequisites: NURS:6007 with a minimum grade of B- or NURS:6007 with a minimum grade of B-. Same as ANES:6010.

NURS:6012 Advanced Principles of Anesthesia Practice II 1 s.h.

Acute and chronic pain treatment modalities for all patients presenting for a variety of medical or surgical procedures across the lifespan. Prerequisites: NURS:6007 with a minimum grade of B- or NURS:6007 with a minimum grade of B-. Same as ANES:6012.

NURS:6013 Applied Sciences for Anesthesia Practice 2 s.h.

Core chemistry and physics principles essential to anesthesia practice; topics include atomic and molecular structure, bonding, solubility, diffusion, gas laws, fluid flow, thermodynamics, and heat transfer; examination of temperature and pressure effects on gas and vapor behavior and how scientific concepts inform safe anesthetic delivery; application to clinical technologies such as gas analysis, pulse oximetry, and lasers.

NURS:6014 Equipment and Technology for Anesthesia Practice 2 s.h.

Foundational knowledge and applied skills in anesthesia-related equipment and technology; examination of safety standards, human factors in equipment use, and critical event reporting; emphasis on function and clinical application of manual and mechanical ventilation devices, anesthesia machines, vaporizers, monitoring technologies, and regional anesthesia equipment; exploration of unique challenges of non-operating-room anesthesia (NORA) environments; high-fidelity simulation and hands-on skills labs for development of competency in anesthesia machine safety checks, basic induction techniques, airway management, and spinal anesthesia. Prerequisites: NURS:6013.

NURS:6017 Advanced Diagnostics and Procedures in Adult Acute Care 1 s.h.

Knowledge and psychomotor skills necessary to perform advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures commonly utilized in acute and critical care settings; emphasis on the interpretation and application of technologically derived data to support clinical decision-making; in-depth exploration of key procedural principles related patient safety, risk-benefit analysis, and legal clinical documentation; hands-on laboratory experiences for opportunities to develop proficiency in invasive procedures through guided practice in a controlled learning environment. Prerequisites: NURS:6008 and NURS:6009. Corequisites: NURS:6110. Requirements: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner enrollment.

NURS:6018 Primary Care Clinical Skills and Procedures 1 s.h.

Introduction to use of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic techniques commonly encountered in primary care; selected laboratory experiences to enhance familiarity with and provide hands-on practice with frequently encountered skills and procedures; discussion of practices used to protect patients, such as informed consent, infection control and pain management. Prerequisites: NURS:6008 and NURS:6009 and NURS:6021 and (NURS:6023 or NURS:6026 or NURS:6027).

NURS:6019 Advanced Diagnostics and Procedures in Pediatric Acute Care 1 s.h.

Hands-on development of advanced skills through immersive simulations emphasizing real-time data interpretation, early recognition of clinical deterioration, and interprofessional team communication, while integrating health equity principles to address disparities in acute care settings; cultivation of clinical judgment through progressive competency assessments, high-fidelity emergency scenarios, and reflective practice to ensure safe management of critically ill children across diverse clinical environments while maintaining psychologically safe, family-centered care. Prerequisites: NURS:6002 and NURS:6003 and NURS:6008 and NURS:6009 and NURS:6021 and NURS:6022.

NURS:6021 Pharmacology for Advanced Practice 3 s.h.

Exploration of advanced pharmacologic principles and their application in advanced practice nursing, emphasizing person-centered care and shared decision-making; examination of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacogenetic factors across therapeutic categories and drug classes frequently used to manage acute and chronic diseases across the lifespan; emphasis on evidence-based practice, implications of prescribing, and the development of systematic approaches to prescribing. Prerequisites: NURS:6002 and NURS:6003.

NURS:6022 Diagnostic Reasoning and Integrated Pharmacology for Pediatric Acute Care 3 s.h.

Preparation to integrate advanced pharmacologic principles with high-acuity clinical decision-making; application of developmental pharmacokinetics to manage acute and critically ill children across emergency, inpatient, and transport settings, incorporating trauma-informed care, health equity, interprofessional collaboration; refinement of skills in age-specific medication management, data-driven therapeutic selection, culturally responsive care planning; emphasis in medication safety, crisis resource management, and provider resilience, to deliver evidence-based pharmacologic care for diverse pediatric populations. Prerequisites: NURS:6002 and NURS:6003 and NURS:6021.

NURS:6023 Diagnostic Reasoning and Integrated Pharmacology for Pediatric Primary Care 3 s.h.

Combination of pharmacology and diagnostic reasoning to support evidence-based care for children in the primary care setting; development of child and family-centered evaluations and management plans with emphasis on application of current evidence to clinical decision making to support optimal child health outcomes, while accounting for determinants of health (social/physical/environment/individual characteristics); adjustment of plans based on diagnostic data and responses to treatment, with mitigation of prescribing risks in primary care settings. Prerequisites: NURS:6002 and NURS:6003 and NURS:6021.

NURS:6024 Psychopharmacology for Advanced Practice 3 s.h.

Scientific knowledge of psychopharmacology and its application to the treatment of clients with psychiatric disorders across the lifespan; focus on advanced concepts in neuroscience, neurobiology of mental disorders, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of psychotherapeutic medications for managing targeted symptoms of psychiatric disorders in clients across the lifespan. Prerequisites: NURS:6003 and NURS:6021. Requirements: prerequisite or equivalent Advanced Physiology and Pharmacology course.

NURS:6025 Adult-Gerontology Acute and Critical Care Pharmacotherapeutics 3 s.h.

Continuation of NURS:6021; focus on safe and effective prescribing and management of medications for acutely and critically ill adult and geriatric patients; emphasis on evidence-based practice; preparation for applying advanced pharmacotherapeutic knowledge in clinical decision-making to optimize medication therapy for medically complex and critically ill populations while mitigating risks and adverse effects in high-acuity settings. Prerequisites: NURS:6021. Corequisites: NURS:6110.

NURS:6026 Diagnostic Reasoning and Integrated Pharmacology Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner 3 s.h.

Reinforcement of comprehensive, competency-based framework for advanced practice diagnostic reasoning process, while applying pharmacological principles for safe and effective prescribing practices in adult and other adult population; application of evidence-based clinical decision making and patient-centered care, while integrating pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment strategies in context of disease states across lifespan of adult and older adult populations; formulation of comprehensive care plans that synthesize clinical evidence, develop differential diagnoses, optimize health outcomes tailored with therapeutic and safe prescribing practices. Prerequisites: NURS:6021. Corequisites: NURS:6008 and NURS:6009.

NURS:6027 Diagnostic Reasoning and Integrated Pharmacology for Family Nurse Practitioners 3 s.h.

Reinforcement of frameworks for building competency in the diagnostic reasoning process; application of diagnostic reasoning skills to develop differential diagnoses for conditions commonly encountered in family practice; emphasis on attention to shared decision making and person-centered care in creating plans of care; application of pharmacologic principles in the context of disease states, including pathophysiologic and physiologic processes. Prerequisites: NURS:6021.

NURS:6028 Applied Pharmacology for Anesthesia Practice 3 s.h.

In-depth exploration of applied pharmacology essential to nurse anesthesia practice; emphasis on pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and drug classes commonly used in anesthesia, including inhaled and intravenous anesthetics, neuromuscular blockers, cardiovascular agents, and adjuncts for regional and general anesthesia; examination of drug actions, interactions, and patient-specific considerations to ensure safe, evidence-based pharmacologic management in perioperative care. Prerequisites: PCOL:6204.

NURS:6030 Innovative Leadership for Healthcare 3 s.h.

Foundational skills and knowledge necessary to lead and innovate in the dynamic healthcare environment; exploration of leadership theories, strategies for fostering a culture of innovation, and practical tools for driving change within organizations; identification of effective solutions to leadership challenges that enhance patient care, innovation in health care, and operational efficiency.

NURS:6031 Global Health for Populations 3 s.h.

Exploration of complex health challenges faced by diverse populations, focusing on understanding the root causes of social inequities and the impact social and structural determinants have on health outcomes; examination of how social, economic, and environmental factors influence health disparities and nurses' role in promoting health equity globally; attainment of evidence-based knowledge and skills needed to develop culturally competent, sustainable interventions and to advocate for healthcare system and policy changes that address health needs of vulnerable populations and promote health equity.

NURS:6032 Quality Improvement in Healthcare 3 s.h.

Foundation in quality improvement concepts and improvement tools used across healthcare settings; examination and improvement of processes, safety, and patient care within healthcare systems; quality improvement methodologies, safety culture, effective communication, teamwork, quality metrics, and continuous improvement; emphasis on quality improvement methods and tools, with a focus on application within clinical microsystems.

NURS:6033 Epidemiology and Biostatistics 3 s.h.

Introduction of epidemiology and biostatistical principles, focusing on the measurement of disease and basic statistical analysis methods used in healthcare research; interpretation and application of epidemiological data to assess health risks and support health promotion and disease prevention; emphasis on the distinction between statistical and clinical significance and exploration of global applications of epidemiological findings to improve public health.

NURS:6034 Health Systems Practice and Transformation 3 s.h.

Foundational understanding of the U.S. health care system, including the structural, economic, and financial aspects; exploration of complexities of health systems offering insights into their leadership, organizational dynamics, as well as operational and financial challenges; foundational knowledge in health system economics and finance, navigation of the intricacies of system complexity, and development of skills in change management to drive effective transformation within healthcare settings.

NURS:6035 Informatics and Emerging Technologies 3 s.h.

Focus on data use, informatics process design, and technology evaluation in health care for quality improvement and evidence-based practice; assessment of technology and awareness of current trends; leveraging clinical tools built on structured and unstructured data to generate knowledge, improve processes, and optimize outcome; application of an information management framework to identify data sources linked to processes and outcomes, understand data wrangling, and create visualizations for knowledge dissemination; evaluation of current and emerging technologies for nurses to use them in innovate solutions. Prerequisites: NURS:6033.

NURS:6036 Health Policy and Advocacy 3 s.h.

Exploration of nature, definition, and development of public policy with the emphasis on health policy; emphasis on the skills needed to identify health policy issues, evaluate health policies and impact, and effectively advocate for changes in policy; examination of theories of policy development and policy implementation.

NURS:6040 Transcultural and Global Health for Advanced Practice Nursing 2-3 s.h.

Skills to address global health challenges through clinical competence, cultural awareness, and application of public health principles; emphasis on ethics, advocacy, and interprofessional collaboration; exploration of diverse healthcare systems, policy leadership, and sustainable interventions; integration of research, evidence-based practice, and technology to enhance global health outcomes, preparing advanced practice nurses to lead and innovate in diverse settings. Prerequisites: NURS:6031. Requirements: graduate nursing student, prerequisite enrollment in graduate-level specialization practicum course.

NURS:6045 Fundamental Principles of Nursing Education for Academic and Practice Settings 3 s.h.

Development of skills for application of educational principles in the creation of effective teaching strategies for diverse learner groups; recognition of the Nurse Educator role as both change agent and leader, exploration of influence in different educational settings; design of detailed teaching plans to meet specific educational needs and use of evaluation methods for both learners and educators in academic and practice settings. Requirements: graduate standing.

NURS:6046 Advanced Principles of Nursing Education for Academic and Practice Settings 3 s.h.

Progression from NURS:6045 with focus on scaffolding course concepts; preparation for educator roles in practice disciplines through specialized knowledge, skills, and strategies for diverse educational environments; deepened understanding of educational pedagogy and curriculum development process; attention to key factors influencing the creation and revision of competency-based nursing education and related student outcomes; emphasis on faculty role in instructional design, curriculum development, facilitation of the learning environment, evaluation methods, and professional development and scholarship opportunities. Prerequisites: NURS:6045. Requirements: graduate standing. Recommendations: optional concurrent enrollment in NURS:6047.

NURS:6047 Nursing Education Practicum 1-3 s.h.

Customized activities for enhancement of teaching effectiveness within practice and academic settings, highlighting desired area of educational interest; collaboration with experienced instructors and the practicum course lead instructor for establishment of clear objectives for assigned teaching activities. Prerequisites: NURS:6045. Corequisites: NURS:6046. Requirements: graduate standing. Recommendations: student practicums should be two distinct educational settings.

NURS:6051 Clinical Anesthesia I 2 s.h.

Mentored clinical anesthesia experience; advancement and enhancement of clinical skills in providing anesthesia for various surgical subspecialities including general, orthopedic, pediatric, geriatric, gynecologic, urologic, dental, EENT, ambulatory surgery, and invasive diagnostic procedures. Prerequisites: NURS:6711. Corequisites: NURS:6010. Same as ANES:6051.

NURS:6052 Clinical Anesthesia II 2 s.h.

Additional mentored clinical anesthesia experience; advancement and enhancement of clinical skills in providing anesthesia for various surgical subspecialities including general, orthopedic, pediatric, geriatric, gynecologic, urologic, dental, EENT, ambulatory surgery, and invasive diagnostic procedures. Prerequisites: NURS:6051 or ANES:6051. Same as ANES:6052.

NURS:6053 Advanced Clinical Anesthesia 2 s.h.

Mentored clinical anesthesia at selected sites; development of advanced clinical skills and critical thinking by providing anesthesia for all surgical specialties and invasive diagnostic procedures in all anesthetizing locations; providing anesthesia for all patients in all settings, including on call emergency surgeries. Prerequisites: NURS:6052. Same as ANES:6053.

NURS:6054 Obstetrical Anesthesia 2 s.h.

Experience delivering analgesia and anesthesia for parturients during labor and delivery process. Prerequisites: NURS:6052. Same as ANES:6054.

NURS:6055 Rural Anesthesia 2 s.h.

Opportunity to develop experience providing anesthesia and associated health care services at UI-affiliated clinical sites in rural settings. Prerequisites: NURS:6052. Same as ANES:6055.

NURS:6100 Primary Care: Infants, Children, and Adolescents I 3 s.h.

Enhancement of clinical knowledge and skills for infant, child, adolescent care. Prerequisites: NURS:5035. Corequisites: NURS:6701.

NURS:6101 Primary Care: Infants, Children, and Adolescents II 3 s.h.

Enhancement of clinical knowledge and skills for infant, child, adolescent care; development and refinement of knowledge and skills in primary health care delivery. Prerequisites: NURS:6100. Corequisites: NURS:6702. Same as PEDS:6101.

NURS:6104 Essentials of Pediatric Primary Care: Infants, Children, and Adolescents 3 s.h.

Builds on prior graduate coursework to enhance foundational knowledge and skills in infant, child, and adolescent population; application of essential concepts of pediatric primary care to identify, diagnose, and manage health issues; emphasis on concepts (e.g., growth and development, anticipatory guidance, common pediatric health concerns) managed in ambulatory health care systems. Prerequisites: NURS:5031. Corequisites: NURS:5035.

NURS:6110 Clinical Reasoning I: Complex Adult Gerontology Management 3 s.h.

Principles of clinical reasoning and evidence-based management of adults and older adults with acute and common chronic conditions; development of core competencies in synthesizing health assessment findings, physical examination data, and diagnostic results to formulate prioritized differential diagnoses; focus on the evidence-based management of commonly encountered conditions, emphasizing risk assessment, complication prevention, and the promotion of optimal health; first in a three-course sequence. Prerequisites: NURS:6008 and NURS:6009 and NURS:6021. Corequisites: NURS:6017 and NURS:6025. Requirements: enrollment in adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner program.

NURS:6111 Adult Gerontology-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Clinical Practicum I 3 s.h.

Progressive, hands-on clinical experiences connecting foundational knowledge to advanced clinical practice in adults and older adult populations with acute, critical, and complex chronic conditions; supervision by qualified preceptors in approved acute care settings; refinement of advanced assessment techniques, differential diagnosis formulation, evidence-based management, and interprofessional collaboration skills; increasing levels of responsibility to develop clinical judgment, professional identity, and readiness for independent practice; first in a three-course series. Prerequisites: NURS:6017 and NURS:6025 and NURS:6110. Requirements: enrollment in adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner program.

NURS:6120 Clinical Reasoning II: Adult Gerontology Acute and Critical Care Management 3 s.h.

Advancement of clinical diagnostic reasoning and decision-making of adults and older adults with increasingly complex, high-acuity, and critical conditions; enhancement of foundational skills to synthesize clinical assessment data, refine differential diagnoses, and apply evidence-based management strategies for multi-system and high-acuity conditions; emphasis on clinical reasoning in rapidly evolving situations and coordinating care across acute and critical settings; second in a three-course sequence. Prerequisites: NURS:6017 and NURS:6025 and NURS:6110. Corequisites: NURS:6121. Requirements: enrollment in adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner program.

NURS:6121 Adult Gerontology-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Clinical Practicum II 3 s.h.

Progressive, hands-on clinical experiences connecting foundational knowledge to advanced clinical practice in adults and older adult populations with acute, critical, and complex chronic conditions; supervision by qualified preceptors in approved acute care settings; refinement of advanced assessment techniques, differential diagnosis formulation, evidence-based management, and interprofessional collaboration skills; increasing levels of responsibility to develop clinical judgment, professional identity, and readiness for independent practice; second in a three-course series. Prerequisites: NURS:6111. Corequisites: NURS:6120. Requirements: enrollment in adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner program.

NURS:6130 Clinical Reasoning III: Advanced Adult Gerontology Acute and Critical Care Management 3 s.h.

Integration of advanced application of clinical reasoning to synthesize complex data and formulate accurate diagnoses in unstable, medically complex adults and older adults; development of evidence-based management strategies for high-acuity, multi-system conditions common in acute care advanced nursing practice; focus on advanced care planning, palliative integration, and end-of-life decision-making to support holistic, patient-centered care across the continuum of acute illness; third in a three-course sequence. Prerequisites: NURS:6120. Corequisites: NURS:6131. Requirements: enrollment in adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner program.

NURS:6131 Adult Gerontology-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Clinical Practicum III 3 s.h.

Progressive, hands-on clinical experiences connecting foundational knowledge to advanced clinical practice in adults and older adult populations with acute, critical, and complex chronic conditions; supervision by qualified preceptors in approved acute care settings; refinement of advanced assessment techniques, differential diagnosis formulation, evidence-based management, and interprofessional collaboration skills; increasing levels of responsibility to develop clinical judgment, professional identity, and readiness for independent practice; third in a three-course series. Prerequisites: NURS:6121. Corequisites: NURS:6130. Requirements: enrollment in adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner program.

NURS:6200 Primary Care: Adults and Older Individuals I 3 s.h.

Provides the knowledge and clinical decision-making for assessment, diagnosis, and management of complex acute and chronic health conditions found in adult and older adult patients. Students will become increasingly practice ready and proficient in providing patient-centered, evidence-based care to complex patients. Prerequisites: NURS:5023 and NURS:5031 and NURS:5033 and NURS:5035. Corequisites: NURS:6701.

NURS:6201 Primary Care: Adults and Older Individuals II 3 s.h.

Provides the knowledge and clinical decision-making for assessment, diagnosis, and management of complex acute and chronic health conditions found in adult and older adult patients. Students will become increasingly practice-ready and proficient in providing patient-centered, evidence-based care to complex patients. Prerequisites: NURS:6200. Corequisites: NURS:6702.

NURS:6211 Adult Gerontology-Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Clinical Practicum I 3 s.h.

Supervised opportunities to integrate theoretical knowledge into clinical practice in approved clinical sites; emphasis on advanced health assessment, differential diagnosis, evidence-based management, health promotion, and disease prevention for adult and older adult populations; engagement in diverse healthcare settings under the supervision of qualified preceptors, demonstrating progressive competency and professional readiness for advanced primary care of adult and older adult populations; first in a three-course sequence. Prerequisites: NURS:6002 and NURS:6003 and NURS:6008 and NURS:6009 and NURS:6021 and NURS:6610.

NURS:6221 Adult Gerontology-Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Clinical Practicum II 3 s.h.

Supervised opportunities to integrate theoretical knowledge into clinical practice in approved clinical sites; emphasis on advanced health assessment, differential diagnosis, evidence-based management, health promotion, and disease prevention for adult and older adult populations; engagement in diverse healthcare settings under the supervision of qualified preceptors, demonstrating progressive competency and professional readiness for advanced primary care of adult and older adult populations; second in a three-course sequence. Prerequisites: NURS:6002 and NURS:6003 and NURS:6008 and NURS:6009 and NURS:6021 and NURS:6211 and NURS:6610. Corequisites: NURS:6620.

NURS:6231 Adult Gerontology-Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Clinical Practicum III 3 s.h.

Supervised opportunities to integrate theoretical knowledge into clinical practice in approved clinical sites; emphasis on advanced health assessment, differential diagnosis, evidence-based management, health promotion, and disease prevention for adult and older adult populations; engagement in diverse healthcare settings under the supervision of qualified preceptors, demonstrating progressive competency and professional readiness for advanced primary care of adult and older adult populations; third in a three-course sequence. Prerequisites: NURS:6002 and NURS:6003 and NURS:6008 and NURS:6009 and NURS:6021 and NURS:6211 and NURS:6221 and NURS:6610 and NURS:6620. Corequisites: NURS:6630.

NURS:6311 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Acute Care Clinical Practicum I 3 s.h.

Preparation to deliver evidence-based care to infants, children, and adolescents in high-acuity settings; development of increasing competence in rapid assessment, clinical decision-making, and management of pediatric acute care conditions through clinical experiences; emphasis on early recognition of clinical deterioration, procedural skill development, and implementation of holistic, family-centered interventions; application of principles of interprofessional collaboration, cultural responsiveness, and health equity in navigating the dynamic demands of acute and critical care environments; first in a three-course series. Prerequisites: NURS:6022 and NURS:6440.

NURS:6320 Managing Common Conditions in Pediatric Acute Care 3 s.h.

Preparation to assess, diagnose, and manage common conditions in pediatric patients using evidence-based guidelines, clinical reasoning, and disease pathology; emphasis on developmental considerations, trauma-informed care, and culturally sensitive interventions to promote equitable outcomes; use of interprofessional collaboration to refine skills in communication, ethical advocacy, and quality improvement to enhance pediatric acute care delivery; emphasis in professional leadership, resilience, and service engagement, encouraging participation in initiatives that advance pediatric acute care practice. Prerequisites: NURS:6311 and NURS:6440. Corequisites: NURS:6321.

NURS:6321 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Acute Care Clinical Practicum II 3 s.h.

Preparation to deliver evidence-based care to infants, children, and adolescents in high-acuity settings; development of increasing competence in rapid assessment, clinical decision-making, and management of pediatric acute care conditions through clinical experiences; emphasis on early recognition of clinical deterioration, procedural skill development, and implementation of holistic, family-centered interventions; application of principles of interprofessional collaboration, cultural responsiveness, and health equity in navigating the dynamic demands of acute and critical care environments; second in a three-course series. Prerequisites: NURS:6311. Corequisites: NURS:6320.

NURS:6330 Managing Complex Conditions in Pediatric Acute Care 3 s.h.

Preparation to assess, diagnose, and manage complex pediatric conditions, including multi-system, technology-dependent, and chronic-critical illnesses, using evidence-based guidelines and advanced clinical reasoning; emphasis on developmental trajectories, trauma-informed care, and culturally responsive interventions to promote equitable outcomes for medically complex populations; interprofessional collaboration to refine crisis communication, ethical decision-making, and systems-aware practice while cultivating professional resilience and leadership in pediatric acute care settings. Prerequisites: NURS:6320 and NURS:6321. Corequisites: NURS:6331.

NURS:6331 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Acute Care Clinical Practicum III 3 s.h.

Preparation to deliver evidence-based care to infants, children, and adolescents in high-acuity settings; development of increasing competence in rapid assessment, clinical decision-making, and management of pediatric acute care conditions through clinical experiences; emphasis on early recognition of clinical deterioration, procedural skill development, and implementation of holistic, family-centered interventions; application of principles of interprofessional collaboration, cultural responsiveness, and health equity in navigating the dynamic demands of acute and critical care environments; third in a three-course series. Prerequisites: NURS:6321. Corequisites: NURS:6330.

NURS:6400 Pediatric Acute Care I 3 s.h.

First of two courses exploring management of complex acute, critical, and chronically ill patients with urgent and emergent conditions; focus on alterations in pathophysiology, advanced assessment, diagnosis, and collaborative management of infants, children and adolescents with selected episodic/chronic health problems in acute/critical care. Prerequisites: NURS:5035. Corequisites: NURS:6701.

NURS:6401 Pediatric Acute Care II 3 s.h.

Second of two courses exploring management of complex acute, critical, and chronically ill patients with urgent and emergent conditions; focus on alterations in pathophysiology, advanced assessment, diagnosis, and collaborative management of infants, children and adolescents with selected episodic/chronic health problems in acute/critical care. Prerequisites: NURS:6400. Corequisites: NURS:6702.

NURS:6410 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care I 3 s.h.

First of two courses exploring management of complex acute, critical, and chronically ill patients with urgent and emergent conditions; focus on alterations in pathophysiology, advanced assessment, diagnosis, and collaborative management of adults and older adults with selected episodic/chronic health problems in acute/critical care. Prerequisites: NURS:5035. Corequisites: NURS:6701.

NURS:6411 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care II 3 s.h.

Second of two courses building on prior acute care content and focusing on critical, complex, and end of life care; emphasis on evidence-based strategies to stabilize patient's condition, assessment of risk for and prevention of complications, restoration and maintenance of optimal health and functioning, and/or provision of palliative care in context of patient's physical and psychosocial environment. Prerequisites: NURS:6410. Corequisites: NURS:6702.

NURS:6440 Comprehensive Care for the Well Child 3 s.h.

Introduction to core principles of pediatric growth, development, and wellness from infancy through adolescence; examination of individual, cultural, and trauma-informed factors influencing development and health outcomes, with application to evidence-based wellness promotion strategies; emphasis on early screening, anticipatory guidance, immunization practices, and integration of social determinants of health into comprehensive plans of care; critical knowledge and clinical reasoning skills necessary for assessing, promoting, and supporting optimal pediatric development and wellness across diverse populations. Prerequisites: NURS:6002 and NURS:6003 and NURS:6008 and NURS:6009 and NURS:6021 and (NURS:6022 or NURS:6023 or NURS:6027). Corequisites: NURS:6018 and NURS:6019.

NURS:6441 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care Clinical Practicum I 3 s.h.

Preparation to deliver comprehensive and developmentally appropriate primary care to infants, children, and adolescents; progressive development of clinical and diagnostic reasoning skills across clinical experiences; emphasis on preventive care, diagnosis and management of pediatric conditions, and individualized health promotion that is sensitive to developmental, cultural, and family contexts; integration of principles of trauma-informed care, reflective practice, and a strong professional identity; development of increasing autonomy to improve pediatric health outcomes; first in a three-course series. Prerequisites: NURS:6018 and NURS:6023 and NURS:6440.

NURS:6450 Managing Common Conditions in Pediatric Primary Care 3 s.h.

Transition into advanced practice roles; understanding of primary care principles, disease identification and management, trauma-informed approaches, interprofessional collaboration, and quality care delivery for diverse pediatric populations; emphasis on applying evidence, refining clinical judgment, and differential diagnoses for common acute and chronic health conditions impacting pediatric patients; incorporation of wellness, prevention strategies, and anticipatory guidance knowledge to ensure appropriate management across the care continuum. Prerequisites: NURS:6440 and (NURS:6441 or NURS:6611). Corequisites: NURS:6451 or NURS:6621.

NURS:6451 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care Clinical Practicum II 3 s.h.

Preparation to deliver comprehensive and developmentally appropriate primary care to infants, children, and adolescents; progressive development of clinical and diagnostic reasoning skills across clinical experiences; emphasis on preventive care, diagnosis and management of pediatric conditions, and individualized health promotion that is sensitive to developmental, cultural, and family contexts; integration of principles of trauma-informed care, reflective practice, and a strong professional identity; development of increasing autonomy to improve pediatric health outcomes; second in a three-course series. Prerequisites: NURS:6441. Corequisites: NURS:6450.

NURS:6460 Managing Chronic Conditions in Pediatric Primary Care 3 s.h.

Preparation to integrate advanced diagnostic, clinical reasoning, and care coordination skills in the management of chronic and comorbid pediatric conditions; analysis of multisystem pathophysiology, synthesis of evidence-based guidelines, and evaluation of therapeutic interventions for children and youth with special healthcare needs; emphasis on trauma-informed, resilience-focused, and family-centered approaches to care while fostering interprofessional collaboration and provider well-being. Prerequisites: NURS:6441 and NURS:6450 and NURS:6451. Corequisites: NURS:6461.

NURS:6461 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care Clinical Practicum III 3 s.h.

Preparation to deliver comprehensive and developmentally appropriate primary care to infants, children, and adolescents; progressive development of clinical and diagnostic reasoning skills across clinical experiences; emphasis on preventive care, diagnosis and management of pediatric conditions, and individualized health promotion that is sensitive to developmental, cultural, and family contexts; integration of principles of trauma-informed care, reflective practice, and a strong professional identity; development of increasing autonomy to improve pediatric health outcomes; third in a three-course series. Prerequisites: NURS:6451. Corequisites: NURS:6460.

NURS:6500 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing for Advanced Practice Didactic I 3 s.h.

Introduction to psychological principles and theories as they relate to mental health across the lifespan, intersections between physical and mental health, and role of advanced practice nurse in psychiatric/mental health care; examination of psychological theory within a life span developmental framework from infancy to older adult; introduction to role of cultural diversity in mental health; emphasis on assessment, diagnosis, and management of mental disorders that are common in adults. Prerequisites: NURS:5032 and NURS:5036. Corequisites: NURS:6701.

NURS:6501 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing for Advanced Practice Didactic II 3 s.h.

Builds on prior lifespan content with specific focus on selected populations, families, and groups; students further define and expand their practice of psychiatric/mental health nursing based on the integration of theory, standardized languages, and research; exploration of a variety of approaches and issues of service delivery; emphasis on methods and skills for completing a comprehensive mental health assessment and managing common psychiatric illness in childhood/adolescence and late life. Prerequisites: NURS:6500. Corequisites: NURS:6702.

NURS:6510 Diagnostics for Psychiatric Mental Health Advanced Practice Nursing 3 s.h.

Introduction to foundational principles of assessment, diagnosis, and management of common psychiatric conditions; emphasis on clinical reasoning, evidence-based guidelines, and person-centered care in the context of mental health; development of essential skills in formulating differential diagnoses, creating treatment plans, and determining appropriate monitoring strategies for psychiatric disorders; importance of shared decision-making, therapeutic interventions, cultural competence, and mental health promotion in optimizing patient outcomes. Prerequisites: NURS:6002 and NURS:6003 and NURS:6008 and NURS:6009 and NURS:6021.

NURS:6511 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Clinical Practicum I 3 s.h.

Application of theoretical knowledge learned in class to real-world patient care situations, focusing on advanced health assessment, differential diagnosis, pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment interventions, psychotherapy, and management of patients across the lifespan in various healthcare settings; placement in approved clinical sites under the supervision of a qualified preceptor, caring for patients across the lifespan. Prerequisites: NURS:6002 and NURS:6003 and NURS:6008 and NURS:6009 and NURS:6021.

NURS:6520 Psychotherapy Concepts and Applications for Advanced Practice 3 s.h.

Scientific knowledge of psychotherapies and their application to treatment of clients with psychiatric disorders across the lifespan; focus on advanced concepts of effective communication and utilizing evidenced-based psychotherapy theories in the management of targeted symptoms of psychiatric disorders in clients across the lifespan. Prerequisites: NURS:6510 and NURS:6540.

NURS:6521 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Clinical Practicum II 3 s.h.

Application of theoretical knowledge learned in class to real-world patient care situations, focusing on advanced health assessment, differential diagnosis, pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment interventions, psychotherapy, and management of patients across the lifespan in various healthcare settings; placement in approved clinical sites under the supervision of a qualified preceptor, caring for patients across the lifespan. Prerequisites: NURS:6510 and NURS:6511. Corequisites: NURS:6520.

NURS:6530 Lifespan Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Nursing Theories for Advanced Practice 3 s.h.

Continuation of prior lifespan content with a specific focus on selected populations, families, and groups; expansion of practice of psychiatric-mental health nursing based on the integration of theory, standardized languages, and research; exploration diverse approaches and issues in service delivery; emphasis on methods and skills for completing a comprehensive mental health assessments and managing common psychiatric illnesses in childhood/adolescence and late life. Prerequisites: NURS:6520.

NURS:6531 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Clinical Practicum III 3 s.h.

Application of theoretical knowledge learned in class to real-world patient care situations, focusing on advanced health assessment, differential diagnosis, pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment interventions, psychotherapy, and management of patients across the lifespan in various healthcare settings; placement in approved clinical sites under the supervision of a qualified preceptor, caring for patients across the lifespan. Prerequisites: NURS:6520 and NURS:6521. Corequisites: NURS:6530.

NURS:6540 Fundamental Communication for Advanced Practice Nursing 1 s.h.

Introduction to the key principles and practices of counseling and therapeutic communication for the advanced practice nurse; continued development of foundational skills for effective communication in therapeutic settings, including active listening, empathy, and building rapport; exploration of essential counseling techniques, such as questioning, reflection, reframing, the use of silence, and additive empathy; introduction to motivational interviewing; includes a one-day on-campus campus workshop.

NURS:6550 Advanced Leadership and Management 3-4 s.h.

Leadership and management concepts and theories; application to roles unique to executive nurse leader in health care organizations in institutional and community settings; emphasis on advanced leadership roles for facilitating, integrating, and coordinating complex structures, processes, and outcomes in health care systems.

NURS:6551 Financial Management 3-4 s.h.

Preparation for nurse leaders and practitioners to use techniques for financial analysis and decision-making for patient care programs across the health care continuum; focus on efficient and effective management of resources for delivery of quality health care services.

NURS:6552 Executive Management in the Organization 3-4 s.h.

Manage operations of patient care services across health care continuum within the framework of an established health care organization; focus on efficient and effective management of the structure, governance, patient care delivery system of care, and outcomes of care.

NURS:6553 Seminar on Innovations 4 s.h.

Strategizing about taking meaningful action, disrupting stable processes, diffusing innovation, and sustaining change; emerging innovations in nursing and health care systems that impact the functions and responsibilities of nurse leaders.

NURS:6554 Seminar on Healthy Work Environments 3 s.h.

Application of leadership and management knowledge specific to creating and sustaining healthy work environments in health care; current and emerging issues focused on health care work environments.

NURS:6555 Care Coordination Across Professional and Organizational Boundaries 3-4 s.h.

Structures, processes, concepts, tools and experience that leads to effective coordination of patient care, case and population health management as well as information, management and financial systems supporting care coordination; knowledge and skills for understanding structures, processes, challenges, solutions and innovations in coordinating patient care across professional disciplines and organizational boundaries; impacts of care coordination issues on patient experience, care quality and costs; evaluate interventions for informed and effective care processes in field experience.

NURS:6556 Marketing and Communications for Health Care Leaders 3 s.h.

Preparation to strategically plan, establish, and manage a customer-centric marketing strategy; focus on marketing frameworks and theories, and development of a strategic marketing approach with appropriate leadership strategy and positioning to ensure customer value; health care leaders' role in the marketing mix, mobilization of partners, crisis management, and crisis communication planning and response skills.

NURS:6557 Clinical Practice Management and Leadership for Advanced Practice Providers 3-4 s.h.

Overview of key aspects for health care provider leadership in clinical practice management and health care enterprise; advanced practice providers are expected to deliver health care services, lead to deliver value, achieve maximum reimbursement, and meet the Institute for Healthcare Improvement's quadruple aims; focus on value management, revenue cycle management, professional leadership, provider leadership, and clinical practice management; students read, discuss, explore, critique, and practice skills related to course topics.

NURS:6610 Care of Adults and Older Adults I 3 s.h.

Introduction to foundational principles of assessment, diagnosis, and management of common acute and chronic conditions in adult and older adult populations; emphasis on clinical reasoning, evidence-based guidelines, and person-centered care; development of essential skills in formulating differential diagnosis, creating management plans, and determining appropriate monitoring plans; role of shared decision-making and health promotion in optimizing patient outcomes. Prerequisites: NURS:6002 and NURS:6003 and NURS:6008 and NURS:6009 and NURS:6021 and (NURS:6026 or NURS:6027).

NURS:6611 Family Nurse Practitioner Clinical Practicum I 3 s.h.

Application of theoretical knowledge learned in class to real-world patient care situations, focusing on advanced health assessment, differential diagnosis, pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment interventions, and management of patients across various healthcare settings; placement in approved clinical sites under the supervision of a qualified preceptor, caring for patients across the lifespan. Prerequisites: NURS:6610.

NURS:6620 Care of Adults and Older Adults II 3 s.h.

Advancement of proficiency in clinical reasoning and decision-making for complex acute and chronic conditions in primary care; examination of the influence of co-morbidities, drug therapies, and disease progression on patient management; emphasis on integrating evidence-based guidelines, addressing social determinants of health, and refining shared decision-making strategies to provide individualized, patient-centered care; enhancement of the ability to adapt treatment strategies to complex clinical scenarios through critical evaluation of evolving patient presentations. Prerequisites: NURS:6002 and NURS:6003 and NURS:6008 and NURS:6009 and NURS:6021 and NURS:6610 and (NURS:6026 or NURS:6027) and (NURS:6211 or NURS:6611).

NURS:6621 Family Nurse Practitioner Clinical Practicum II 3 s.h.

Application of theoretical knowledge learned in class to real-world patient care situations, focusing on advanced health assessment, differential diagnosis, pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment interventions, and management of patients across various healthcare settings; placement in approved clinical sites under the supervision of a qualified preceptor, caring for patients across the lifespan. Prerequisites: NURS:6610 and NURS:6611. Corequisites: NURS:6620.

NURS:6630 Care of Adults and Older Adults III 3 s.h.

Advanced clinical reasoning skills necessary for the comprehensive management of complex conditions in adults and older adult populations; refinement of the ability to prioritize competing clinical concerns, adjust treatment plans based on evolving patient needs, and navigate ethical dilemmas in primary care; emphasis on synthesizing evidence-based practice, clinical judgment, and interdisciplinary collaboration in preparation for clinical settings. Prerequisites: NURS:6002 and NURS:6003 and NURS:6008 and NURS:6009 and NURS:6021 and (NURS:6026 or NURS:6027) and NURS:6610 and NURS:6620 and (NURS:6211 or NURS:6611) and (NURS:6221 or NURS:6621). Corequisites: NURS:6231 or NURS:6631.

NURS:6631 Family Nurse Practitioner Clinical Practicum III 3 s.h.

Application of theoretical knowledge learned in class to real-world patient care situations, focusing on advanced health assessment, differential diagnosis, pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment interventions, and management of patients across various healthcare settings; placement in approved clinical sites under the supervision of a qualified preceptor, caring for patients across the lifespan. Prerequisites: NURS:6610 and NURS:6611 and NURS:6620 and NURS:6621. Corequisites: NURS:6630.

NURS:6701 Advanced Practice Clinical Practicum I 3-4 s.h.

Application of advanced physical assessment, pathophysiology, and diagnostic reasoning in a clinical setting appropriate to a specific population. Prerequisites: NURS:5035 or NURS:5036. Corequisites: NURS:6100 or NURS:6400 or NURS:6410 or NURS:6500 or (NURS:5401 and NURS:6200) or (NURS:6100 and NURS:6200).

NURS:6702 Advanced Practice Clinical Practicum II 3-4 s.h.

Continuation of NURS:6701; emphasis on diagnostic reasoning and formulation of treatment plans. Prerequisites: NURS:6701. Corequisites: NURS:6101 or NURS:6201 or NURS:6401 or NURS:6411 or NURS:6501 or (NURS:6101 and NURS:6201).

NURS:6703 Advanced Practice Clinical Practicum III 1-4 s.h.

Synthesis of role expectations for advanced practice with focus on clinical competencies appropriate to the specialization. Prerequisites: NURS:6702.

NURS:6704 Practicum in Executive Leadership and Management 3-4 s.h.

Immersion experience in application of principles and methods of leadership, management, and evaluation to facilitate health care operations in various settings; student collaboration with a preceptor for mentored in-depth immersion in systems practice.

NURS:6710 General Principles of Anesthesia Practice 5 s.h.

Foundation for clinical anesthesia practice through integrated instruction in electronic health record use, billing compliance, infection control, patient safety, and preoperative evaluation; exploration of communication strategies, cultural competence, and emotional intelligence in the perioperative setting; emphasis on technical skill development, risk assessment, and evidence-based decision-making for diverse patient populations and surgical procedures; simulation-based learning and scholarly peer presentations supporting professional role formation and readiness for clinical immersion. Prerequisites: NURS:6014.

NURS:6711 Anesthesia Clinical Practicum I 2 s.h.

Initial mentorship by Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) in a broad range of anesthetic techniques and surgical specialties; enhancement, application, and integration of theoretical knowledge within the clinical arena. Requirements: admission into a graduate nurse anesthesia program.

NURS:6720 Anesthesia for Surgical Procedures and Special Populations I 2 s.h.

Focus on anesthetic management of specialized patient populations and surgical procedures requiring tailored perioperative care; application of foundational knowledge to assess, plan, and implement anesthesia strategies for patients with unique physiological and surgical considerations; emphasis on critical thinking, risk assessment, and patient-centered management across diverse surgical contexts involving pediatric, obstetric, cardiac, and neurologic populations. Prerequisites: NURS:6710.

NURS:6721 Anesthesia Clinical Practicum II 2 s.h.

Mentored clinical anesthesia experience for routine surgical procedures using the skills and knowledge from NURS:6711; mentorship from Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and faculty to advance and enhance clinical skills in providing anesthesia for various surgical subspecialties including general, orthopedic, geriatric, pediatric, gynecologic, urologic, dental, ENT, ambulatory surgery, and invasive diagnostic procedures. Requirements: admission into a graduate nurse anesthesia program.

NURS:6730 Anesthesia for Surgical Procedures and Special Populations II 2 s.h.

Anesthetic care of patients undergoing complex and specialized surgical procedures; refinement of the ability to adapt anesthesia care to a variety of high-risk populations, incorporating principles of crisis management, interdisciplinary collaboration, and systems-based practice; emphasis on dynamic clinical reasoning, the management of patients with complex comorbidities, and evidence-based adaptation of anesthetic techniques. Prerequisites: NURS:6720.

NURS:6731 Anesthesia Clinical Practicum III 2 s.h.

Mentored clinical anesthesia experience at a large academic teaching hospital and affiliate clinical sites; extension of rudimentary knowledge and skills of anesthesia practice from the previous clinical courses; mentorship from Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and faculty to advance and enhance clinical skills in providing general, regional, and MAC anesthesia for various surgical subspecialties including general, orthopedic, pediatric, geriatric, gynecologic, urologic, dental, ENT, cardiac, thoracic, obstetric, ambulatory surgery, and invasive diagnostic procedures. Requirements: admission into a graduate nurse anesthesia program.

NURS:6741 Anesthesia Clinical Practicum IV 2 s.h.

Mentored clinical anesthesia experience at a large academic teaching hospital and affiliate rural clinical sites; mentorship from Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and faculty to advance and enhance clinical skills in providing general, regional, and MAC anesthesia for various surgical subspecialties including general, orthopedic, pediatric, geriatric, gynecologic, urologic, dental, ENT, cardiac, thoracic, obstetric, ambulatory surgery, and invasive diagnostic procedures; application of knowledge and skills from the previous clinical practicums to larger and more complex populations and surgical procedures. Requirements: admission into a graduate nurse anesthesia program.

NURS:6750 Advanced Principles of Anesthesia Practice 1 s.h.

Transition to independent anesthesia practice; integration of clinical expertise with advanced non-technical skills in crisis management, leadership, communication, and situational awareness; refinement of decision-making and team-based management strategies in critical perioperative events through high-fidelity simulation; examination of applied healthcare financing, professional licensing and credentialing, and legal and business aspects of anesthesia practice; emphasis on synthesizing clinical knowledge with systems-level understanding to navigate complex realities of modern healthcare delivery and professional practice. Prerequisites: NURS:6730.

NURS:6751 Anesthesia Clinical Practicum V 2 s.h.

Mentored clinical anesthesia experience at a large academic teaching hospital and affiliate clinical sites; mentorship from Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and faculty to advance and enhance clinical skills in providing general, regional, and MAC anesthesia for various surgical subspecialties including general, orthopedic, pediatric, geriatric, gynecologic, urologic, dental, ENT, cardiac, thoracic, obstetric, ambulatory surgery, and invasive diagnostic procedures; application of skills and knowledge from previous clinical practicums to larger and more complex surgical procedures and populations including rural, neonatal, obstetric, and chronic pain patients. Requirements: admission into a graduate nurse anesthesia program.

NURS:6761 Anesthesia Clinical Practicum VI 2 s.h.

Mentored clinical anesthesia experience at a large academic teaching hospital and affiliate clinical sites; combination of knowledge and skills from previous clinical practicums for the provision of anesthesia care at an independent level; mentorship by faculty to advance and enhance clinical skills in providing general, regional, and MAC anesthesia for various surgical subspecialties including general, orthopedic, pediatric, geriatric, gynecologic, urologic, dental, ENT, cardiac, thoracic, obstetric, ambulatory surgery, and invasive diagnostic procedures. Requirements: admission into a graduate nurse anesthesia program.

NURS:6802 Health Policy, Law, and Advocacy 3 s.h.

Issues that shape health care economics and policy development; framework for understanding work of legislators and other policy makers; emphasis on state and national level; health issues in developing countries; health care system, its economics, financing, role of government, not-for-profit entities, and nongovernmental organizations.

NURS:6808 Population Health for Advanced Practice 3 s.h.

Coordination and integration of care delivery for population health and clinical effectiveness across the continuum of care; management of optimized outcomes; emphasis on informatics infrastructure and translation of evidence-based practice to managing care provision and achieving desired outcomes as a result of care provision.

NURS:6809 Advanced Practice Role I: Introduction 2-3 s.h.

Introduction to competencies necessary for advanced nursing practice at the doctoral level; introduction to topics related to knowledge, skills, and abilities that enable doctorate of nursing practice graduates to function as leaders in a health care and nursing practice; topics may include advanced nursing practice role development, communication, collaboration, leadership, ethics, finance, organizational structure, and scope of practice and regulatory issues; first in a two-course sequence. Requirements: doctoral standing.

NURS:6810 Advanced Practice Role II: Integration 2-3 s.h.

Focus on transition to leadership roles that nurses prepared with a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree are expected to fill in practice; students are called upon to demonstrate synthesis of content from previous DNP program courses; discussion of topics pertinent to advanced roles in nursing practice including challenges and opportunities, leadership in health systems and the profession, interprofessional communication and collaboration, conflict management, dissemination of evidence and expertise to improve health care, advocacy and ethical decision-making. Prerequisites: NURS:6809.

NURS:6811 Social Determinants of Health and Health System Inequities 3 s.h.

Social determinants of health outcomes and inequities; social and economic forces that shape them using various perspectives and lenses; conceptualization and measurement of variables representing risk and inequities that serve as the organizing framework for course discussions, including individual and social factors; critical analysis of research studies for social bias.

NURS:6820 Marketing and Communication in Healthcare 3 s.h.

Preparation for planning, establishing, and managing an integrated marketing communications approach in the healthcare environment to ensure a consistent customer experience, including branding, advertising, digital and social media, marketing strategy, and public relations; foundational knowledge of marketing theories, frameworks, and leadership approaches, with emphasis on applying marketing and communications concepts to real healthcare situations and the health care leader's role.

NURS:6821 Project Leadership and Change Management 3 s.h.

Focus on applied project management; fundamental concepts and skills for leading and managing projects effectively to implement and sustain change in the healthcare environment; examination of project management and change management.

NURS:6826 Doctor of Nursing Practice Project I 2 s.h.

Identification and analysis of a practice, system, or policy problem related to advanced nursing practice; development of an evidence-based proposal to improve outcomes for a group, population, or community; project will reflect student's independent scholarship and includes 370 minimum cumulative hours in the Doctor of Nursing Practice project series; first in a four-course sequence. Requirements: doctoral standing.

NURS:6827 Doctor of Nursing Practice Project II 1-2 s.h.

Students finalize their proposal, obtain project site approvals, complete human subjects review, begin implementation once approved, and prepare for project evaluation; project reflects student's independent scholarship; Doctor of Nursing Practice project series; second in a four-course sequence. Prerequisites: NURS:6826. Requirements: doctoral standing.

NURS:6828 Doctor of Nursing Practice Project III 1-2 s.h.

Students continue implementation, begin to evaluate outcomes of their chosen project, and prepare a rough draft of documents for defense of the project; project will reflect the student's independent scholarship; Doctor of Nursing Practice project series; third in a four-course sequence. Prerequisites: NURS:6827. Requirements: doctoral standing.

NURS:6829 Doctor of Nursing Practice Project IV 1-2 s.h.

Students finish evaluation; prepare and defend their project to faculty, peers, and the community; and give a final report to the project site; project will reflect student's independent scholarship; Doctor of Nursing Practice project series; fourth in a four-course sequence. Prerequisites: NURS:6828. Requirements: doctoral standing.

NURS:6830 Informatics and Health Care Infrastructure 3 s.h.

Examination of the health care infrastructure with a focus on the United States and exploration of the role of information and technology in its development and implementation; data sets, information technology, and emerging technologies, and their role in supporting providers in managing patient care and population health of vulnerable groups. Prerequisites: NURS:6030 and NURS:6034.

NURS:6831 Financial Management With Practicum 4 s.h.

Use of techniques for financial analysis and decision-making for patient care programs across the health care continuum; focus on efficient and effective management of resources to deliver quality health care services.

NURS:6840 Healthy Work Environments Seminar 3 s.h.

Application of leadership and management knowledge to create and sustain healthy work environments in healthcare; engagement in discussions on current and emerging issues focused on health care work environments.

NURS:6841 Innovation Seminar with Field Experience 3 s.h.

Focus on strategies for taking meaningful action, disrupting stable processes, diffusing innovation, and sustaining change; exploration of emerging innovations in nursing and healthcare systems that impact the functions and responsibilities of nurse leaders.

NURS:6850 Executive Coaching 1 s.h.

Preparation of exemplifying executive leadership presence through identification of core values, development of a leadership brand, and harnessing leadership to improve decision-making, motivate teams, fortify communication, and foster career mobility and opportunities; focus on 360-degree evaluation and feedback, influence, leadership styles and approaches, including situational and relational leadership, executive coaching, and experiential learning. Prerequisites: NURS:6871. Requirements: enrollment in final semester of program.

NURS:6851 Advanced Leadership and Management Didactic 3 s.h.

Application of leadership and management concepts and theories to roles unique to the executive nurse leader in health care organizations, in both institutional and community settings; emphasis on advanced leadership roles for facilitating, integrating, and coordinating complex structures, processes, and outcomes in health care systems.

NURS:6852 Advanced Leadership and Management Practicum 1 s.h.

Application of leadership and management concepts and theories to roles unique to the executive nurse leader in health care organizations, in both institutional and community settings; emphasis on advanced leadership roles for facilitating, integrating, and coordinating complex structures, processes, and outcomes in health care systems.

NURS:6860 Clinical Practice Management and Leadership 4 s.h.

Key aspects of health care provider leadership in clinical practice management and the health care enterprise; expectations for advanced practice providers to deliver health care services, lead to deliver value, achieve maximum reimbursement, and meet the Institute for Healthcare Improvement's quadruple aims; focus on value management, revenue cycle management, professional leadership, provider leadership, and clinical practice management; reading, discussion, exploration, critique, and practice of skills related to course topics.

NURS:6861 Managing Academic and Practice Services in Organizations with Practicum 3-4 s.h.

Preparation for leaders to manage services and operations in academic and practice organizations influenced by a complex healthcare ecosystem; focus on efficient and effective management of the structure, governance, workforce, educational and care services, internal and external partners, technological innovations, and outcomes. Prerequisites: NURS:6831 and NURS:6851 and NURS:6852.

NURS:6871 Executive Leadership and Management Practicum 4 s.h.

Immersion experience in applying principles and methods of leadership, management, and evaluation to facilitate health care operations in various settings; collaboration with a preceptor for a mentored in-depth immersion in systems practice.

NURS:6900 Computational Intelligence 3 s.h.

Concepts, models, algorithms, and tools for development of intelligent systems; data mining, expert systems, neural networks for engineering, medical and systems applications. Same as ISE:6350.

NURS:6910 Scientific Inquiry 3 s.h.

Preparation for comprehensive understanding of the spectrum of nursing science; development of fundamental skills to critically evaluate concepts and the complementary relationships of research to clinical practice improvement. Requirements: prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in NURS:6033.

NURS:6920 Evidence-Based Practice 3 s.h.

Preparation to appraise and synthesize evidence to support evidence-based decision-making in clinical settings; knowledge of the research process, qualitative and quantitative research, and components of data management; use of essential evidence-based practice (EBP) skills to conduct a comprehensive literature search and critically evaluate the literature via scholarly writing. Prerequisites: NURS:6033 and NURS:6910.

NURS:6930 Project Design and Evaluation 3 s.h.

Knowledge and skills to design, implement, and evaluate evidence-based practice, quality improvement, program evaluation, and policy projects; successful implementation of projects to improve clinical, administrative, and population health outcomes; selection of an appropriate project design, development of a data management plan, application of data collection and analysis techniques, and use of evidence-based decision-making; preparation to critically evaluate healthcare processes and measure outcomes. Prerequisites: NURS:6032 and NURS:6033 and NURS:6035 and NURS:6910 and NURS:6920. Corequisites: NURS:6950.

NURS:6940 Doctor of Nursing Practice Seminar I: Fieldwork 1 s.h.

Identification of a health care-related problem, issue, or gap; development of relationships with potential project sites; evaluation of potential project impact in alignment with system, local, regional, or national priorities; first in a five-course sequence. Requirements: prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in NURS:6920.

NURS:6950 Doctor of Nursing Practice Seminar II: Proposal 1 s.h.

Analysis of the identified practice, system, or policy problem related to advanced nursing practice; development of an evidence-based proposal to improve outcomes for a group, population, or community; reflection of leadership and scholarship throughout the project; second in a five-course sequence. Prerequisites: NURS:6920 and NURS:6940. Requirements: prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in NURS:6930.

NURS:6960 Doctor of Nursing Practice Seminar III: Implementation 1 s.h.

Implementation of the project designed in NURS:6940 and NURS:6950, translating current evidence into practice; application of communication skills, leadership, collaboration, and change management skills within the respective system to support project success; third in a five-course sequence. Prerequisites: NURS:6920 and NURS:6930 and NURS:6940 and NURS:6950.

NURS:6970 Doctor of Nursing Practice Seminar IV: Analysis 1 s.h.

Analysis of the process, balancing, and outcomes data from the doctor of nursing practice project; interpretation of results in terms of clinical, organizational, and statistical significance; preparation for presenting data and results to stakeholders to tell the story; fourth in a five-course sequence. Prerequisites: NURS:6940 and NURS:6950 and NURS:6960.

NURS:6980 Doctor of Nursing Practice Seminar V: Dissemination 1 s.h.

Preparation for the final doctor in nursing practice project deliverables; preparation to defend project to faculty, peers, and the community; reflection of the culmination of knowledge and skills attained throughout the program and while assuming a leadership role of an evidence-based project to improve health care outcomes; fifth in a five-course sequence. Prerequisites: NURS:6940 and NURS:6950 and NURS:6960 and NURS:6970.

NURS:6990 Professional Identity 2 s.h.

Development of professional identity for Doctor of Nursing Practice students; transition to advanced nursing practice roles; alignment with the American Association of Critical Care Nurses Essentials for Nursing Practice; key competencies including leadership, teamwork, ethical decision-making, and emotional intelligence; emphasis on the importance of cultural and educational foundations and ethical decision-making in professional practice; exploration of roles, engagement in reflective practice, and pursuit of growth opportunities. Recommendations: enrollment in final semester of program.

NURS:7000 Philosophy and Sociology of Nursing Science 3 s.h.

Introduction to the philosophical, historical, and sociological underpinnings of contemporary science and the history of nursing as a scientific and applied discipline; exploration of the nature of knowledge, different ways of knowing, the history of science, various philosophical approaches to knowledge, and the goals of knowledge generation; examination of the sociology of nursing science including norms of nursing science, cultural and political influences on nursing science, and differences among scientific disciplines, with emphasis on interdisciplinary science; identification of concepts and conceptual definitions. Requirements: PhD standing.

NURS:7001 Qualitative Research 4 s.h.

Foundation in the design of qualitative and mixed methods research and the analysis of qualitative and mixed methods data; emphasis on the interactions among research purpose, question, and aims and the interaction of that triad with sampling, setting, data collection, and analysis. Prerequisites: NURS:7000 and NURS:7002 and NURS:7006. Requirements: PhD standing.

NURS:7002 Designing Research 3 s.h.

Introduction to designing research studies; identification of the problem and determination of overall goal of the study, followed by articulation of purpose, specification of aims, and selection of a specific design; focus on issues related to maintaining continuity throughout the design of a study. Prerequisites: NURS:7000 and NURS:7006. Requirements: PhD standing.

NURS:7003 Quantitative Research 3 s.h.

Refinement of the understanding of the application of scientific logic; discussion of various quantitative methods; examination of sampling theory and approaches to sample selection, recruitment, and bias reduction methods; issues related to study validity, intervention development, and evaluation, instrument selection, management of large data sets, and maintenance of data. Prerequisites: BIOS:5120 and NURS:7000 and NURS:7002 and NURS:7310. Requirements: PhD standing.

NURS:7006 Theory and Model Development 3 s.h.

Critical role of theories in science and the importance of continuous refinement theory throughout a program of research; focus on theory construction and model building; examination of relationships among concepts, with attention to structure, scope, and forms of theories/models; construction of micro- or mid-range theories/models using both positivistic and inductive approaches; emphasis on critical analysis of literature. Prerequisites: NURS:7000. Requirements: PhD standing.

NURS:7310 Measurement in Health Research 3 s.h.

Development and application of measures operationalized within the context of theories and conceptual models; sound measurements principles and practices, as well as adequate testing for reliability and validity using appropriate methods and procedures. Prerequisites: NURS:7000 and NURS:7006. Requirements: PhD standing.

NURS:7404 Biological Markers in Health Research 2 s.h.

Introduction to use of biomarkers as surrogate clinical endpoints, measures of behavior, and measures of exposures; judicious integration of biomarkers into an overall program of health research in light of pertinent considerations, including validity, reliability, feasibility, and cost. Prerequisites: NURS:7000 and NURS:7006. Requirements: PhD standing; prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in NURS:7310.

NURS:7509 Research Residency 1-3 s.h.

Participation in a research project based on an individualized plan of study, under guidance of an experienced researcher; students register with the respective faculty member for a residency that takes place at the University of Iowa, or register with their advisor for a residency that takes place outside the University of Iowa. Requirements: PhD standing.

NURS:7620 Advanced Seminar in Nursing Research and Inquiry 1-3 s.h.

In-depth exploration of specialized and emerging topics in nursing science; critical engagement with contemporary and advanced research methodologies, theoretical frameworks, and translational science approaches; topics may include mixed methods research, implementation science, health equity research, digital health innovation, and policy analysis; promotion of scholarly dialogue, critical thinking, and methodological rigor through readings, presentations, peer discussions, and application-based assignments; offered every two years. Requirements: doctoral standing.

NURS:7800 Independent Study arr.

Supervised study adjusted to needs of doctoral degree students. Requirements: doctoral standing.

NURS:7801 Seminar: Research Scholarship Role Development 1 s.h.

Opportunity to assimilate knowledge and behavior of a scholar, along with activities supporting socialization and success as nurse scientists and academic faculty. Requirements: PhD standing.

NURS:7803 Research Practicum I 2 s.h.

First of two practicums that serve as a system of apprenticeship by which students are mentored through selected aspects of scientific processes, methodologies, analysis, and dissemination of results; projects relevant to student's area of study. Requirements: PhD standing.

NURS:7804 Research Practicum II 2 s.h.

Second of two practicums that serve as a system of apprenticeship by which students are mentored through selected aspects of scientific processes, methodologies, analysis, and dissemination of results; project relevant to student's area of study. Requirements: PhD standing.

NURS:7805 Dissertation Research arr.

Requirements: PhD standing.