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NURS (NURS) NURS 212. Introduction to Pharmacology 2. 1.5 Unit.

This course is the second of two courses introducing the basic principles
of pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics, including review of
NURS 115. Fundamentals of Nursing. 4 Units. characteristics and use of major drug classifications with emphasis on
This course is designed to introduce the student to the practice, nursing implications. The pharmacological content in this course will be
profession, and discipline of nursing. Critical historical influences coordinated with Nursing Care of the Adult 2 with emphasis focused on
on the development of the profession will be discussed. The patients experiencing co-morbid conditions. Prereq: NURS 211, NURS 230
relationship between evidence, theory, and nursing care will be explored. and NURS 250. Coreq: NURS 240 and NURS 317.
Contemporary nursing will be examined with a focus on patient safety,
NURS 230. Nursing Care of the Adult 1. 5 Units.
interdisciplinary care, and innovative strategies to attain optimum health.
This is the first of two courses focusing on the application of the nursing
The basic components of the nursing process will be presented as a
process to adults and older adults experiencing common acute and
framework for beginning clinical practice.
chronic health alterations. Special emphasis is placed on patient
NURS 120. Nursing Informatics 1: Introduction. 2 Units. assessment, diagnostic testing, beginning medication teaching and
This course focuses on the content, flow and processing of patient administration, and other nursing interventions as they relate to caring
information and the role of the nurse as the communication gateway for for adults and older adults with alterations in fluid/electrolyte and acid/
that information. It provides an overview of the key players in the health base balance, and respiratory, cardiac, genitourinary, and endocrine
care information systems environment and how these players impact the (diabetes) functioning. Care of the patient in the perioperative setting and
care process. The course is designed to build an understanding of basic care of the patient with cancer are also emphasized. Prereq: BIOL 117,
information technologies and the ways in which a nurse can manage the CHEM 119, NURS 122. Coreq: NURS 211, NURS 250.
information to support the delivery of client care.
NURS 240. Nursing Care of the Adult 2. 4.75 Units.
NURS 122. Foundations of the Practice II. 3 Units. This course builds upon the knowledge and skills mastered in NURS 230.
This course builds on the concepts essential to the foundations of Course content and learning opportunities provide students with the
nursing practice presented in previous nursing courses. It is designed information necessary to collaborate with other members of the health
to focus on strategies, skills, and techniques to obtain a comprehensive care team in providing comprehensive care to adults and older adults.
individual health history, family health history, and physical examination. Students are expected to collaborate with members of the health care
Therapeutic interventions based on assessment and scientific knowledge team to plan and implement interventions and to evaluate patient
will be performed. BIOL 114, BIOL 116, NURS 110, NURS 111, all with responses to selected interventions. Special emphasis is placed on
grades of C or better. patents experiencing co-morbid conditions which include alterations
NURS 160. Health Care in the Community. 1 Unit. in immunologic, hematologic, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, and
This course is a seminar focused on the delivery of culturally appropriate, neurologic functioning. Prereq: CHEM 121, NURS 211, and NURS 230.
community-based health care and on selected issues contributing to Coreq: NURS 212.
the growing disparities in health care outcomes. Students will engage NURS 250. Aging in Health and Illness. 2 Units.
in a field experience in a Cleveland community health facility or school This course will explore the concept of aging as a healthy developmental
system. The seminar will include sessions devoted to reflection and process with a particular focus on older adults as active, independent
evaluation of the field experience related to issues contributing to and contributing members of the community. Content will include the
disparities in health care and content related to public health nursing. process of healthy aging, major health problems for which older adults
NURS 201. Applied Nutrition in Health and Disease. 2 Units. are at risk, and policy issues. Prereq: BIOL 117, CHEM 119, NURS 122.
This course builds upon the student's knowledge of human physiology Coreq: NURS 211.
and metabolism. Nutrient requirements are highlighted as well as NURS 260. Evidence Based Public Policy in the Community. 1 Unit.
changes related to different stages in the lifespan. Contemporary This course expands on foundational public health nursing concepts to
nutritional issues will be addressed. Prereq: BIOL 114 and BIOL 116. develop student knowledge, skills, and attitudes in providing culturally
NURS 210. Teaching/Learning in the Community. 1 Unit. competent health care to diverse populations using the service learning
This course expands on foundational public health nursing concepts to model. Utilizing a balance between knowledge centered and skill centered
develop student knowledge, skills, and attitudes in providing culturally approaches students will apply concepts of team work and collaboration
competent health care to diverse populations using the service learning to experiential learning outcomes. Prereq: NURS 160.
model. This course explores the relationships between, learning needs, NURS 277. BCLS and First Aid for Health Care Providers. 0 Unit.
health literacy, teaching/learning interventions and evaluation of learning. Designed for healthcare professional students, this course follows the
Utilizing a balance between knowledge-centered and skill-centered American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare
approaches to delivering culturally competent care, students will engage Providers Course objectives. It provides a variety of healthcare
in both traditional classroom and transcultural experiential learning professional students the ability to recognize several life-threatening
encounters. Prereq: NURS 160. emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED, and relieve choking in a safe,
NURS 211. Introduction to Pharmacology 1. 1.5 Unit. timely and effective manner. Basic first aid skills are also included in this
This course is the first of two courses introducing the basic principles course.
of pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics, including review of
characteristics and use of major drug classifications with emphasis
on nursing implications. The pharmacological content presented in
this course will be coordinated with Nursing Care of the Adult 1 with
emphasis placed on patients experiencing co-morbid conditions. Prereq:
BIOL 117, CHEM 119, NURS 122. Coreq: NURS 230 and NURS 250.
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NURS 310. Leadership in the Community. 1 Unit. NURS 339. Care of the Perioperative Patient. 3.5 Units.
This public health course is designed to develop student knowledge, The purpose of this course is to provide the student with a dynamic
skills and attitudes in providing culturally competent health care to learning experience in a perioperative environment to enhance the
diverse populations, using the service learning model. Students will knowledge, cognitive and psychomotor skills to care for one or more
explore nursing's role as a community health advocate in the promotion patients undergoing operative or invasive procedures. The Perioperative
of health and the elimination of health disparities. Utilizing a balance Patient-Focused Model (AORN, 2008) will provide the framework for
between knowledge-centered and skill centered approaches to delivering this course. This Model addresses patient centered care, patient safety,
culturally competent care, students will apply leadership concepts in both physiologic responses, and behavioral responses of the patient and
traditional classroom and transcultural experiential learning encounters. family. In addition, content will cover issues of quality and safety,
Prereq: NURS 210 and NURS 260. informatics, and identification of evidence based practice within the
perioperative context. The clinical setting is interdisciplinary and
NURS 315. Parents and Neonates in Health and Illness. 4.5 Units.
multidisciplinary with other members of the perioperative team. As
This course focuses on the study of child bearing families and their
a member of this team, the student will develop strategies to inspire
health-seeking behaviors from a developmental perspective. Content
team work and collaboration with emphasis on communication, patient
includes nursing knowledge and skills related to assessment of
advocacy and leadership skills. Prereq: NURS 212, NURS 240, NURS 317
health status of parents and neonates. Nursing strategies focusing on
and NURS 342. Coreq: NURS 338.
interventions to promote, restore, and maintain health are discussed.
Prereq: NURS 212, NURS 240, NURS 317, NURS 342, and SOCI 203. NURS 341. Concepts of Management and Leadership. 3 Units.
This course focuses on the study of basic concepts related to leadership
NURS 316. Infants, Children, and Adolescents in Health and Illness. 4.5
and management in the provision of nursing care. Highlighted units of
Units.
instruction include organizational culture and structure, leading high
The study of infants, children, and adolescents, and the health-seeking
performing teams, human and capital resource management, delegation
behaviors from a developmental perspective. Emphasis is on healthy
and outcome evaluation. The management functions of planning,
infants, children, and adolescents as well as infants, children, and
organizing, directing and evaluating are explored. Prereq: NURS 315,
adolescents with common, acute, and chronic illness within the context
NURS 316, NURS 338, NURS 339.
of their family environment. Nursing strategies focus on interventions
to promote, restore, and maintain health and foster growth and NURS 342. Medical Microbiology, Immunity, and Infectious Disease. 4
development. Prereq: NURS 212, NURS 240, NURS 317, NURS 342, and Units.
SOCI 203. Coreq: NURS 315. Introduction to viral, bacterial, rickettsial, fungal and parasitic organisms
pathogenic to humans, known to be the etiological agents of infectious
NURS 317. Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing. 3.75 Units.
diseases. Review of the course, manifestations, pathogenesis,
The course is designed to address health-seeking behavior patterns
epidemiology and therapies of selected diseases associated with the
within the context of psychiatric and mental health nursing concepts.
infectious disease intervening variable. Prereq: BIOL 117 and CHEM 121.
The focus is on clients with psychiatric disorders and their mental health.
Nursing strategies that are appropriate for assessment and intervention NURS 343. Issues and Ethics in Health Care. 2 Units.
with individuals, families, and groups to facilitate optimal mental health This course is designed to introduce the student to the principles
will be discussed and practiced. Prereq: NURS 211 and NURS 230. Coreq: underlying ethical issues and methods of rational decision making.
NURS 212. Fundamental theories will be reviewed and opportunity provided, using
case analysis, to apply the theories in addressing ethical dilemmas
NURS 320. Theoretical and Evidence Bases for Best Practice in Nursing.
common to modern health care. Prereq: NURS 315, NURS 316, NURS 338,
3 Units.
and NURS 339.
This course explores the theoretical and evidence bases for best
practices in nursing. The course begins with an overview of the NURS 345. Nursing Informatics 2. 2 Units.
theoretical and philosophical underpinnings of nursing practice and This course builds on information learned in NURS 120, and focuses
nursing science. The course includes an intensive focus on the concept on the use of informatics in nursing practice, education, and research.
of evidence based practice and the process of evaluation supporting The emphasis is on using informatics to solve clinical problems. The
practice. Additionally, the course introduces evaluation models used course addresses how nursing informatics has evolved as a discipline
to determine the effectiveness and quality of existing practice and to and explores career options in nursing informatics. Current policy and
recommend improvements. Counts as SAGES Departmental Seminar. legislative influences on health care technology are also addressed.
Prereq: STAT 201 or STAT 201R. Prereq: NURS 120.
NURS 338. Care of the Adult and Older Adult with Complex Health NURS 352. Acute Care 3. 8 Units.
Alterations. 4.5 Units. This course focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary to provide
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with the knowledge nursing care for patients with complex problems. Emphasis is on nursing
and skills to care for one or more complex, acutely ill adult patients, strategies designed to provide comprehensive care to patients and their
who presents with co-morbid conditions and may be dependent on families affected by acute illness. Clinical practice is directed toward the
technologies. This complexity encompasses the physical, psychological, care of acutely ill adults. Prereq: NURS 338 and NURS 339.
social, spiritual, and ethical domains of care and includes both patient NURS 354. Nursing Care of Critically Ill Adults. 8 Units.
and the family. Prereq: NURS 212, NURS 240, NURS 342 and NURS 317. This course focuses on the integration of knowledge and skills to provide
Coreq: NURS 339. effective and efficient nursing care to critically ill adults. Emphasis is on
nursing strategies directed towards the care of the critically ill patient
with a focus on use of biomedical technology, planning and managing
patient care, and beginning care of patients with complex care needs.
Prereq: NURS 338 and NURS 339.
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NURS 356. Nursing Care of Critically Ill Neonates, Infants, and Children. 8 NURS 394. Global Health Seminar. 3 Units.
Units. The focus of this course is the issues and trends in global health from
This course focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary for beginning both a nursing and a trans-disciplinary perspective. The course covers
practice in the nursing care of critically ill neonates, infants and children. how international social, political, economic, environmental, and cultural
Emphasis is on nursing strategies directed toward the application of issues affect health and health care. Particular emphasis is placed on
basic principles of critical care nursing with attention to special needs nursing's contribution to global health issues and outcomes. Offered as:
of critically ill neonates, infants and children and their families. Prereq: NURS 394 and NURS 494.
NURS 338 and NURS 339. NURS 399. Independent Study. 1 - 12 Units.
NURS 360. Process Change in the Community. 1 Unit. Independent guided study for undergraduate students with special needs
This public health nursing course is designed to develop student or interests.
knowledge, skills, and attitudes in providing culturally competent NURS 400. Guided Study in Nursing. 1 - 18 Units.
health care to diverse populations, using the service learning model, Independent study for students with special needs and interests.
by analyzing key community components that influence health and
wellness. Students will explore nursing's role as a community health NURS 404. Emergent Care of the Child. 2 Units.
advocate in the promotion of health and the elimination of health This course provides an introduction to the care of the child requiring
disparities. Utilizing a balance between knowledge-centered and skill- critical care transport (CCT). This course examines pathophysiology,
centered approaches to delivering culturally competent care, students assessment, diagnostic approaches, and interventions specific to
will engage in both traditional classroom and transcultural experiential emergent care of infants, children and adolescents by advanced nursing
learning encounters. Prereq: NURS 210 and NURS 260. practice in CCT. Prereq: NURS 406.

NURS 370. Information Technologies in Health. 1 Unit. NURS 405. Inquiry I - Theoretical Foundations. 2 Units.
The focus of this course is the application of advanced information This course provides an introduction to conceptual and theoretical
technologies in the health care of communities and populations. Building thinking. Students will examine knowledge development in nursing,
on a base of pre-requisite informatics course knowledge and student conceptual structures, and their uses as a basis for nursing practice and
clinical experiences, the course will explore contemporary issues in research.
informatics and the ways in which a nurse can manage the information NURS 406. Flight Nursing Seminar I. 1 Unit.
to support the delivery of care to clients, communities, and populations. This course introduces the knowledge and skill set for advanced nursing
Prereq: NURS 345. practice in critical care transport. The unique features of delivering care in
NURS 371. Public Health Nursing. 3 Units. the critical care transport environment are emphasized.
In this course, students will utilize a problem-based approach to develop NURS 407. Critical Care Transport and Advanced Nursing Practice 2. 1
knowledge and specific competencies in applying key concepts of Unit.
public health, public health nursing and epidemiology. Through guided This course further develops the knowledge and skill set of advanced
observation and classroom experiences, students will discover strategies nursing practice to deliver care to individuals and groups of patients with
to assess, plan, implement and evaluate population-focused programs critical illness. Emphasis is placed on diagnostic reasoning and patient
for health promotion and disease prevention. Prereq: NURS 310 and management in unstructured environments. Prereq: NURS 406.
NURS 360.
NURS 412. Practice Change Implementation. 1 Unit.
NURS 372. Health in the Global Community. 3 Units. The course focuses on evidence-based practice implementation and
This course focuses on an analysis of the forces shaping community and quality improvement methods to facilitate effective management of
global health patterns. Drawing on multidisciplinary sources, this course practice change. Students will define quality and safety problems in the
explores the impact of these global processes as they manifest in the healthcare system in which they work and then implement a change.
health of our own and other societies. Emphasis is placed on analysis of The course covers issues related to evidence-based practice, teamwork,
the broad cultural, environmental, social-economic, and political systems systems science, change management, and data analytics. Students
that contribute to health status and outcomes, health policies, and health will apply the concepts to practice through an implementation/quality
care delivery around the world. Prereq: NURS 310 and NURS 360. improvement project.
NURS 373. Global Health Practicum. 5 Units. NURS 416. Integrated Assessment of the Neonate for Midwives. 1 Unit.
The purpose of this practicum is to provide students with the opportunity This course will introduce concepts fundamental to the integrated
to analyze the concepts of health and health care, health policy and assessment of the neonate. Gestational age assessment and physical
finance, culture and ethics through a preceptored, community-based assessment skills will be developed. The course will provide the basis for
immersion experience in local, national or international settings. problem identification, decision making, and case management. Coreq:
Students will apply epidemiological techniques, the skills of negotiation, NURS 457.
partnership building, community assessment and nursing science
NURS 421. Foundations of Palliative Care. 1 Unit.
in the identification and analysis of a health problem leading to the
This course is designed to provide health care professionals with
development of an intervention. Counts as SAGES Senior Capstone.
knowledge about providing holistic care for clients of all ages and their
Prereq: NURS 315, NURS 316, NURS 338, NURS 339. Coreq: NURS 371
families living with advanced illness. Palliative care as a discipline will be
and NURS 372.
examined, with an emphasis on the interprofessional team in assisting
patients and their families to make health care plans that reflect their
goals and preferences.
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NURS 422. Advanced Communication Strategies for Health Care NURS 444A. Ethical Issues in Advanced Nursing Practice. 1 Unit.
Professionals. 1 Unit. The focus of this course is ethical decision-making for advanced nursing
This course is designed to provide health care professional with theory, practice. The interaction between the health care delivery system and
knowledge and skills important in establishing effective communication ethical decision making is explored. The role of the nurse in identifying
with clients, families and interprofessional team members when caring and addressing ethical dilemmas and applying communication strategies
for clients living with advanced illness. Initiation of goal directed in assisting patients and families and the interdisciplinary team is
conversations, advance care planning and family meetings will be emphasized.
examined. NURS 444B. Health Care Delivery and Finance in Advanced Practice. 1
NURS 423. Palliative Care in Specialized Populations. 1 Unit. Unit.
This course is designed for the health care professional to apply The focus of this course is the study of the financial and business factors
knowledge and skills in the provision of palliative care to selected related to health care delivery and advanced practice nursing. Students
populations. Current trends, ethical issues, and symptom management will discuss strategies related to business practices, coding, billing, and
challenges are addressed. Prereq: NURS 421. reimbursement.
NURS 424. Advanced Symptom Management in Palliative Care. 1 Unit. NURS 444C. Health Policy Legislation and Legal Issues in Advanced
This course will enable health care professionals to gain knowledge Practice. 1 Unit.
and skills in providing advanced symptom management to patients The focus of this course is the critical analysis of health policy and legal
and families experiencing complex illness. The management of issues. Strategies for influencing health policy will be explored.
selected distressing symptoms using evidence based strategies will be NURS 451. Leadership for Quality Healthcare within Organizations and
investigated. Prereq: NURS 421 and NURS 422. Systems. 3 Units.
NURS 425. Inquiry II - Research Process. 3 Units. This course will prepare the student to take a leadership role within
This course emphasizes scholarly inquiry, scientific integrity and organizations and systems to improve the quality of health care.
scientific investigation. It includes study of the research process, Theory-based strategies to promote change within organizations and
particularly design, sampling, data collection and analysis, and systems will be examined. The influence of structural and contextual
interpretation and reporting of findings. Prereq: NURS 405. factors on health, current and emerging information technologies, and
communication patterns influencing outcomes of care will be explored.
NURS 430. Advanced Pharmacology. 3 Units.
This course focuses on the application of advanced pharmacology NURS 453. Advanced Pathophysiology. 4 Units.
and pharmacotherapeutics for common conditions across the This course focuses on the biologic alterations produced by injury
lifespan. Principles of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and or disease among individuals across the lifespan. Physiologic and
pharmacogenomics are applied. Pharmacotherapeutic decision pathophysiologic concepts that contribute to an individual's capacity
points congruent with effective prescribing are emphasized, including for health and susceptibility to illness are examined. Prereq: Enrolled in
integrating the ethical, legal and cost-benefits of pharmacological Master of Science in Nursing Program.
interventions. This course is designed to build on diagnostic reasoning NURS 454. Well Woman Health Care. 3 Units.
and prior pharmacology study of actions and effects of drugs on the In this course, students will learn to assess and manage common
human system. RN licensure and practice recommended Prereq: Enrolled gynecologic and family planning issues encountered by a diverse
in MSN, DNP or PhD Nursing program. population of women in ambulatory settings. Culturally appropriate
NURS 431. Psychosocial and Spiritual Dimensions of Advanced Nursing interventions will be integrated throughout. Supervised clinical
Practice. 2 Units. experiences will focus on achieving the foundation for beginning
This course will focus on psychosocial and spiritual dimensions of care. practice. This will include anticipating and identifying complications and
Focused interviewing, counseling, and coaching skills will be examined. participating in consultations, referrals and collaborative management.
Skills in assessing spirituality depression, psychological distress, suicide The application and synthesis of these principles, theories and concepts
risk, and substance use issues will be addressed. will be emphasized in clinical practicum. Prereq or Coreq: NURS 453 and
NURS 459.
NURS 443A. Collaboration, Consultation, & Credentialing in Advanced
Practice Nurs. 1 Unit. NURS 455. The Childbearing Family. 4 Units.
The focus of this course is the process of consultation and collaboration The focus of this course will be the application of theory, practice and
in advanced practice nursing. The organizations that are involved in research by advanced practice nurses in the promotion of health and
promoting and assisting advanced practice nurses (APNs) will be wellness of childbearing women using a family-centered approach.
addressed. The similarities and differences in the roles of the APN will be Emphasis will be on normal aspects of pregnancy, focusing on prevention
explored. The process of credentialing APNs will also be examined. of problems and promotion of health behaviors, as well as identification
and management of deviations from normal. Supervised clinical
NURS 443B. Role Development in Advanced Practice. 1 Unit.
experiences will include understanding normal pregnancy, anticipating
The focus of this course is the study of the multiple roles integrated
and identifying complications, participating in consultations, referrals and
into advanced practice nursing including principles of management and
collaborative management. Prereq: NURS 454. Coreq: NURS 430.
leadership. Strategies to market the value of the advanced practice nurse
(APN) role and the individual APN are addressed.
NURS 443C. Teaching and Learning in Advanced Practice. 1 Unit.
The focus of this course is the examination of the process of teaching,
learning, and evaluation. A variety of teaching modalities applicable
across the lifespan will be explored.
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NURS 457. Labor and Birth. 5 Units. NURS 473. Advanced Psychopathology Across the Lifespan: Part I (Infant
The art, theory, and the science for nurse-midwifery practice is expanded through Young Adult). 2 Units.
through research, critical analysis of disseminated research, quality The course focuses on the assessment and diagnosis of
assurance, and other scholarly activities. The focus of this course will psychopathology in children of all ages, infants through young adults.
be the application of theory, practice and research by advanced practice Behavioral deviations from normal growth and development will
nurses in the promotion of health and wellness of women, newborns and be assessed while considering age, social, cultural, and economic
their families during intrapartum and the immediate postpartum period. differences. The responses of family members to psychopathology in
Emphasis will be placed on the health-seeking behaviors of the mother these age groups will be discussed.
and her family using a holistic approach which respects cultural, ethnic, NURS 474. Advanced Psychopathology Across the Lifespan Part II (Adult
and racial diversity in the provision and evaluation of care. Supervised and Older Adult). 2 Units.
clinical experiences will focus on achieving the foundation for competent This course focuses on the assessment and diagnosis of
practice as a beginning practitioner. This will include anticipating and psychopathology in adults and older adults. Behavioral/cognitive
identifying complications and participating in consultations, referrals, and deviations from normal growth and development will be evaluated while
collaborative management. Prereq: NURS 559. considering socio-cultural differences and age-appropriate behavior.
NURS 459. Advanced Health Assessment. 3 Units. Responses of family members in relation to adults or older adults'
This course focuses on advanced assessment of individuals across the psychopathology will be discussed. Prereq: NURS 473.
lifespan. This course incorporates communication skills, interpretation of NURS 475. General Systems Theory: Foundations for Practice. 2 Units.
data, and diagnostic reasoning. Prereq: Enrolled in Master of Science in This foundational seminar introduces General Systems Theory as a
Nursing Program. framework for understanding complex entities comprised of component
NURS 464. Global Clinical Learning. 1 Unit. parts that are in constant and mutual interaction. The concepts covered
This course will allow the MSN student to engage in clinical work in low will emphasize the openness and flexibility of a system by attending
and middle income medically under resourced communities providing to its entirety as opposed to focusing on separate parts. The focus is
direct patient care under clinical supervision of MSN faculty. Students on the organizational structure and processes of that system that are
will prepare for the experience by gaining knowledge of the history circular in nature through cybernetics processes such as feedback loops
and culture of the region, common diseases prevalent in the area and which allow system adaptation and transformation. These changes
orientation to the site operations. The student will focus on the 1) steps enable systems to become more organized and efficient and to develop
to diagnose, treat and implement a plan of care for area specific diseases; the capacity to repair themselves. Students will apply General Systems
2) culturally and resource appropriate treatments; 3) dental hygiene and Theory to their disciplines.
nutrition as they impact the health of the local population. Students NURS 476. Advanced Practice Seminar: Blended Role of Psychiatric-
will prepare culturally appropriate presentations for local nurses and Mental Health APRN. 1 Unit.
contribute to the preparation of non-medical members of the team Within the context of family and community, students will explore the
for patient safety using current evidence based practices. Offered as blended role of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and
NUNP 464 and NURS 464. Prereq: Enrollment in MSN, DNP or PhD in Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist. A focus of the course
Nursing Program. is boundaries and professional development in the blended role. Students
NURS 465. Psychopharmacology. 2 Units. will examine ethical, legal, cultural and professional standards as they
Course content will focus on drugs commonly used to treat psychiatric relate to micro and macro systems.
disorders and clinical implications for patient and family. NURS 481. Family Systems Theoretical Foundations. 2 Units.
NURS 466. Promoting Health Across Boundaries. 3 Units. This course focuses on the major contemporary theoretical approaches
This course examines the concepts of health and boundary spanning and therapies for conceptualizing and working with families across the
and how the synergy of the two can produce new, effective approaches lifespan. Attention is given to families challenged by situations such as
to promoting health. Students will explore and analyze examples of stress, trauma, violence, psychiatric disorders, and substance abuse.
individuals and organizations boundary spanning for health to identify Prereq: NURS 453 and NURS 473 and NURS 475 and NURS 476 or
practice features affecting health, compare and contrast practices requisites not met permission.
and approaches, and evaluate features and context that promote or NURS 482. Family Systems Integration and Application. 1 Unit.
inhibit boundary spanning and promoting health. Offered as MPHP 466, This practicum experience in the application of family theory addresses
PQHS 466, SOCI 466, NURS 466 and BETH 466. Prereq: Graduate student the professional encounter between the advanced practice nurse (APN)
status or instructor consent. and the family system with attention to health promotion and psychiatric
NURS 468. The Continual Improvement of Healthcare: An disorder management. Special consideration is given to policy, legal,
Interdisciplinary Course. 3 Units. cultural, and ethical issues regarding family care and practice. Group
This course prepares students to be members of interprofessional teams supervision of the practicum experience is an expectation. Prereq:
to engage in the continual improvement in health care. The focus is on NURS 473 and NURS 475 and NURS 476. Coreq: NURS 474 and
working together for the benefit of patients and communities to enhance NURS 481.
quality and safety. Offered as PQHS 468, MPHP 468, and NURS 468.
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NURS 484. Individual and Group Modalities for Family Systems Practice NURS 494. Global Health Seminar. 3 Units.
Across the Lifespan. 3 Units. The focus of this course is the issues and trends in global health from
This seminar addresses therapeutic modalities and their foundation as both a nursing and a trans-disciplinary perspective. The course covers
they are applied to families across the lifespan. Brief, individual, and how international social, political, economic, environmental, and cultural
group modalities will be studied in the context of Family Systems Theory issues affect health and health care. Particular emphasis is placed on
with a focus on differences in family constellations and developmental nursing's contribution to global health issues and outcomes. Offered as:
stages. The selection of modalities for families will consider the NURS 394 and NURS 494.
implications of cultural and gender differences, vulnerable populations, NURS 502. Inquiry III Evidence-Based Practice. 2 Units.
and the stigma of psychiatric illness. Prereq: NURS 481 and NURS 482. This course will focus on linking research evidence to practice. Processes
NURS 485. Practicum and Supervision: Family Systems Practice Across for appraisal and implementation of evidence-based practice will be
the Lifespan. 2 Units. included. Prereq: NURS 425 or Requisites Not Met permission.
This practicum experience involves the professional encounter between NURS 503. Inquiry Practicum. 1 - 2 Units.
the individual, group members, and nurse therapist within the context of This course focuses on the development of competencies in scientific
family systems theory. The nurse therapist employs nursing strategies inquiry. Such competencies are achieved through participation in a
and concepts from psychiatry and behavioral and social sciences related research study or evidence-based project related to nursing science with
to the promotion of mental health and biopsychosocial treatment in dissemination of the experience. Prereq or Coreq: NURS 502.
individual and group members across the life span. Attention will be given
to situations such as stress, loneliness, trauma, violence, and substance NURS 506. Nursing Epistemology. 3 Units.
abuse. Group supervision of the practicum experience is an expectation. This course involves the study of knowledge shared among members of
Prereq: NURS 481 and NURS 482. Coreq: NURS 484. the discipline, the patterns of knowing and knowledge development, and
criteria for evaluating knowledge claims and philosophy of science. The
NURS 486. Modalities for Family Systems Practice: Vulnerable Family course is a search and discussion experience aimed at enabling graduate
Populations. 3 Units. students to become knowledgeable about approaches to the study of
Within the context of family and community in urban and rural settings, disciplines and scientific knowledge development. Forces affecting the
students will explore the special needs of families who are currently development of knowledge, the origins of key terms and concepts, and
manifesting mental health and substance abuse disorders. Examples identification of major themes in nursing will be explored.
of vulnerable families include those who have been exposed to acute
and chronic stress, natural and man-made disasters, and military-related NURS 507. Clinical Knowledge. 3 Units.
and other forms of trauma. The needs of youth and adults who are This course is structured to allow students to develop clinical knowledge
incarcerated will be addressed. Students will encounter the diverse about their area of interest and to begin the process of identifying clinical
nature of family relationships, including blended, migrant, and immigrant research questions. Supervision for this experience will be twofold.
families; relationships that are defined by choice; and families residing on Students will be placed with an expert clinician with a minimum of a
reservations and in religious enclaves. A variety of treatment modalities master's degree (in nursing) to identify and arrange relevant clinical
will be discussed. Prereq: NURS 482 and NURS 485. experiences. The student and the clinician will work with the course
faculty to create opportunities for the student to experience the clinical
NURS 488. Theoretical Basis of Practice and Supervision in Consultation, phenomena of interest, which may include actual "hands-on" experience.
Collaboration. 2 - 3 Units. Students will also meet regularly with the other students in the course
This course focuses on the professional encounter between the nurse and the course faculty for group supervision that focuses on linking
consultant-educator and families, work groups, and communities clinical practice issues to research questions. Course requirements would
within the context of an environment of care. The nurse consultant- include eight hours of practicum experiences per week.
educator applies general systems and family systems theory to enhance
the capacity of families to learn, adapt, and develop through mutual NURS 508. Context of Care. 3 Units.
interaction and cybernetic processes based on systems theory. The This course is designed to allow students to explore the social, political,
roles of the nurse, educator, researcher, administrator, and therapist economic, and health care issues that form the context for their clinical
supervisor are explored. The theories and processes of consultation, phenomena of interest. The intent of this course is for the student to
collaboration, and adult education are discussed relative to mental health become knowledgeable about the broader forces that affect their clinical
and community education. Prereq: NURS 484 and NURS 485. problem. Topics might include current research in their field, as well as
health policy related to their phenomena, political entities that affect
NURS 489. Practicum and Supervision in Role of Family Systems Psych- funding, and the regulation of practice in their area of interest. The
Mental Health Advanced Practice Nurse. 3 Units. student will need a content expert to help them plan and coordinate
This practicum course emphasizes the professional encounter their practicum experiences, which should be multiple and varied, and
between the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (NP), families, include exposure to both local and state level entities. Prereq: NURS 507
organizations, communities and agency personnel providing mental or equivalent.
health services in the context of an environment of care. Systems
variables that influence the learning, adaptation and development of
families, organizations and systems are emphasized. The psychiatric
nurse clinician functions as a change agent in direct and indirect care
through the role of practitioner, educator, consultant, planner, evaluator
and researcher. Prereq: NURS 484 and NURS 485. Coreq: NURS 488.
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NURS 510. Health Disparities. 3 Units. NURS 532. Applied Statistics. 3 Units.
This course aims to provide theoretical and application tools for students This course provides an advanced overview of the assumptions and
from many disciplinary backgrounds to conduct research and develop applications necessary to analyze and interpret questions and research
interventions to reduce health disparities. The course will be situated related to clinical practice. Emphasis will be on statistical interpretation
contextually within the historical record of the United States, reviewing of research. During the course, data management, statistical analysis,
social, political, economic, cultural, legal, and ethical theories related to and data interpretation, as well as univariate, bivariate, and multivariate
disparities in general, with a central focus on health disparities. Several statistics such as ANOVA and ANCOVA will be examined. The data
frameworks regarding health disparities will be used for investigating and analysis process will be examined and deconstructed throughout the
discussing the empirical evidence on disparities among other subgroups course. Offered as NUND 450 and NURS 532. Prereq: Admission to PhD
(e.g., the poor, women, uninsured, disabled, and non-English speaking nursing program or requisites not met permission.
populations) will also be included and discussed. Students will be NURS 557. Advanced Midwifery. 6 Units.
expected to develop a research proposal (observational, clinical, and/or In consultation with faculty, students select a nurse-midwifery service
intervention) rooted in their disciplinary background that will incorporate where they will assume the responsibilities of beginning practitioner
materials from the various perspectives presented throughout the course, for a minimum of 10 weeks of intensive supervised clinical practice.
with the objective of developing and reinforcing a more comprehensive Students will synthesize the nurse-midwifery management process
approach to current practices within their fields. Offered as CRSP 510, while providing continuity of care and integrating all core competency
PQHS 510, MPHP 510, NURS 510, and SASS 510. areas. Students will explore the professional aspects of nurse-midwifery
NURS 511. Strategies for Theory Development. 3 Units. practice. Historical development of the profession will be emphasized as
This course examines the nature of theory and strategies for theory a framework for understanding current issues related to nurse-midwifery
development in nursing. Students will explore a variety of strategies and education and practice in the United States. Prereq: NURS 457.
select an approach for beginning theory development that addresses NURS 559. Primary Care in Women's Health. 4 Units.
nursing phenomena in their area of interest. Prereq: Admission to PhD In this course, students will gain knowledge needed to assess and
nursing program or requisites not met permission. manage primary health care problems commonly encountered by
NURS 518. Qualitative Nursing Research. 3 Units. diverse populations of women in ambulatory settings. This course
This course examines research approaches directed towards the will prepare the student to use the problem-solving approach to assist
development of nursing knowledge. This course will include methods and individuals with common acute and chronic health problems. Culturally
issues in data collection, analysis, and critique of research findings. It will appropriate health promotion and disease prevention will be integrated
focus on the philosophical and epistemological foundations of qualitative throughout. The synthesis and application of these principles, theories
research, present an overview of various methodological approaches, and concepts will be emphasized in clinical practicum. Prereq: NURS 454
examine the criteria for rigor, and analyze ethical issues in qualitative and NURS 455.
methodologies. Prereq: Admission to PhD nursing program or requisites NURS 578. Curriculum and Instruction. 3 Units.
not met permission. The purpose of this course is to explore the theoretical underpinnings
NURS 523. Advanced Practice Nursing in Critical Care Transport of education and to examine innovative approaches to critical thinking.
Practicum. 1 - 5 Units. Students are provided the opportunity to analyze philosophies and
This practicum is designed to promote safe, effective care in critical care principles of education along with teaching and learning styles. The
transport (CCT) by advanced practice (APN) nurses and APN nursing course will focus on curriculum planning and development congruent
students. Experiential learning is individualized with a focus on the with the philosophy and objectives of a nursing program. Curriculum
assessment and management of patients with life-threatening or time development includes determination of program and course objectives,
sensitive conditions. Precepted experiences address the knowledge, along with selection and organization of appropriate learning experiences
skills and attitudes for optimal CCT across the lifespan. Students will be to meet these objectives. Techniques for instruction in the classroom,
required to have eligibility or certification in AGACNP or equivalent. laboratory, and clinical settings are explored.
NURS 530. Advanced Nursing Research Methods I. 3 Units. NURS 601. Special Problems. 1 - 12 Units.
This course focuses on conceptualization of a research problem within This course is offered, with permission, to Ph.D. students in Nursing
a nursing perspective, systematic literature review of a substantive area undertaking reading in a field of special interest.
of research, and the design component of a research study to address NURS 609. Health Care Policy and Planning. 3 Units.
scientific gaps. Descriptive, quasi-experimental, experimental, and mixed The primary focus of this course is to explore the leadership role of
methods designs will be examined. Threats to internal and external nurses in health policy development and implementation as well as the
validity will be discussed. The emphasis is on the application of design role of research in health care policy formation and planning. Special
strategies while encouraging flexibility in conceptualizing a study using emphasis is placed on selected national and international health policy
different research methods. Coreq: NURS 532 or requisites not met issues that form the socio-political and economic context of nursing
permission. care and practice. Ethical dimensions of public policy formulations and
NURS 531. Advanced Nursing Research Methods II. 3 Units. implementation are highlighted. Offered as NUND 508 and NURS 609.
This course focuses on sampling, measurement, instrumentation, data
management, intervention development, and human subjects' issues.
These will be discussed and applied within the context of a scientific
study in a substantive area that is consistent with theoretical and
empirical knowledge and the nursing perspective. Prereq: NURS 530 and
NURS 532 or consent of instructor.
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NURS 615. Topical Seminar in Health Science Research. 3 Units.

This PhD course is designed to provide an in-depth knowledge of
research issues in a given area. Opportunities are provided to apply
knowledge for further development of the student's research interests
and ideas. An in-depth examination of selected theoretical and
methodological approaches to the development of research related to
human science will be emphasized. Interrelationships among theory,
research, and knowledge from nursing and related disciplines will be
explored. Prereq: Admission to PhD nursing program or Requisites Not
Met permission.
NURS 619. Theoretical Foundations of Educational Testing and
Evaluation. 2 Units.
In this course, an overview of educational measurement and evaluation is
provided. Methods of evaluating teaching effectiveness, student learning,
and student performance are explored. Prereq: NURS 578.
NURS 621. Teaching Practicum. 1 - 6 Units.
In this preceptored teaching practicum, the student may engage in
classroom, laboratory, and clinical teaching assignments in nursing. The
student will be expected to use current educational theory and nursing
knowledge in completing the practicum experience (minimum 60 hours).
Offered as NUND 615 and NURS 621. Prereq: NURS 578, NURS 619,
NURS 620. Coreq: NURS 578, NURS 619.
NURS 630. Advanced Statistics: Linear Models. 3 Units.
This course is focused on advanced procedures for data analysis
and statistical inference in health research. The course is devoted
to discussion and application of linear models, including simple and
multiple regression and logistic regression to study design. The role
of assumptions and theory in guiding the analysis plan is emphasized
through lecture, readings, and critical evaluation of published research
in the student's area of interest. Prereq: NURS 532 or Requisites Not Met
permission.
NURS 631. Advanced Statistics: Multivariate Analysis. 3 Units.
This course focuses on selected advanced multivariate topics and
procedures in health research. Topics will be covered through lecture,
readings, computer analysis as well as critical analysis of published
research in the health sciences fields. Topics to be covered in this
course include: survival analysis, factor analysis, path analysis, repeated
measures ANOVA and advanced regression techniques (logistic, loglinear,
mixed models). Prereq: NURS 630 or Requisites Not Met permission.
NURS 632. Advanced Statistics: Structural Equation Modeling. 3 Units.
This course focuses on advanced data analytic procedures using
structural equation modelings (SEM) in health research. Content will
be explored through lecture, computer analysis, and critical analysis of
relevant research. Topics covered in this course include: SEM with latent
variables, path analysis adjusting for measurement error, nested models,
and advanced SEM techniques, e.g., exploratory SEM, autoregressive
models, latent growth curves, and latent class analysis using mixture
modeling. Prereq: NURS 630 or Instructor Consent
NURS 671. Proposal Development. 1 - 6 Units.
Provides an opportunity for guided development of a candidacy proposal
through planned contact with a designated committee of faculty
members. The aim is to assist the student in the development of a refined
proposal with strong scientific merit. The course should be utilized only
by those with a candidacy proposal statement. Minimum 3 hours required
for progression in program.
NURS 701. Dissertation Ph.D.. 1 - 9 Units.
Prereq: Predoctoral research consent or advanced to Ph.D. candidacy
milestone.