IUPUI Campus Bulletin 2022-2023

Core Courses

• NURS-N 502 Nursing Theory I (3 cr.) This course focuses on analyzing the relationships between theory and research for effective translation to practice. Emphasis is placed on selection and evaluation of theories, interprofessional perspectives, and using theory to guide practice and research.

• NURS-N 504 Leadership for Advanced Nursing Practice (3 cr.) This course addresses organizational and leadership knowledge and skills required to advance health outcomes and influence policy. Key leadership issues and challenges affecting advanced practice nurses will be examined and effective leadership and advocacy skills will be applied.

• NURS-R 500 Nursing Research (3 cr.) This course emphasizes using research findings as a basis for clinical and organization decision-making in the delivery of high quality evidence-based health care. Emphasis is placed on identifying clinical problems and searching, appraising, and synthesizing research evidence for application or, in the absence of evidence, generating new knowledge using research methods. Strategies for disseminating findings across inter-professional contexts and monitoring continuous quality improvement are examined.

• NURS-R 505 Measurement and Data Analysis (3 cr.) Principles and applications of scientific measurement, data summarization, inferential statistics, and practical derivations of the general linear model. Considers the research purpose and the phenomenon under study as determinants of measurement techniques and data analysis.

• NURS-R 900 Continuation in Study or Thesis (1 cr.) Following enrollment in NURS-R 899, the student must enroll every semester and first summer session in NURS-R 900 until the study or thesis has been completed.

• NURS-Y 515 Advanced Pathophysiology Across the Lifespan (3 cr.) Provides advanced comprehensive, scientific foundation for pathophysiology of selected disorders and diseases for clients across the lifespan. Clinical case studies integrate the principles of pathophysiology within advanced practice nursing principles.

• NURS-Y 612 Advanced Pharmacology Across the Lifespan (3 cr.) This course prepares graduate students to understand the principles of advanced pharmacology across the lifespan as it relates to advanced nursing practice.

• NURS-Y 625 Advanced Physical Assessment Across the Lifespan (4 cr.) This course prepares graduate students to perform individualized health histories and physical examinations for clients across the lifespan.

Other Courses

• NURS-C 556 Advanced Nursing Management of the Pediatric Client (3 cr.) P: NURS-C 551. To prepare the student to use research data and clinical knowledge of mental, infectious, acute and chronic re-occurring conditions in supporting advanced nursing practice in primary health care nursing of children.

• NURS-C 630 Clinical Concepts for PNP Practice (3 cr.) P: NURS-Y515, NURS-Y612, NURS-Y625 This foundational course develops diagnostic reasoning and advanced psychomotor skills needed for competent, child-centered primary care practice with a problem-oriented focus and hands-on simulated experiences. Emphasis is placed on assessment data, evidence-based practice concepts, and the social, economic, ethical, and cultural factors influencing health and care delivery in children.

• NURS-C 640 Pediatric Primary Care for the APRN I (3 cr.) P: NURS-Y 515, NURS-Y 612, NURS Y625 This course develops pediatric clinical decision-making skills for advanced practice nurses managing primary health care needs of infants, children, and adolescents. Evidence-based pediatric wellness strategies and management of common health problems are emphasized using a developmental and psychosocial approach for child-centered care.

• NURS-C 641 PNP Practicum in Primary Care I (3 cr.) P: NURS-C630. C: NURS-C640 Under the supervision of an experienced preceptor, the student will apply evidence-based practice to the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of infants, children and adolescents in a variety of pediatric health care settings. Emphasis is placed on content knowledge acquired in the co-requisite didactic course and expanding clinical decision-making skills. 225 clinical hours.

• NURS-C 650 Pediatric Primary Care for the APRN II (3 cr.) P: NURS-C 640 This course expands pediatri clinical decision-making skills for advanced practice nurses managing primary health care needs of infants, children, and adolescents. Evidence-based practice strategies for the management of chronic and complex clinical problems are emphasized using a developmental and psychosocial approach for child-centered care.

• NURS-C 651 PNP Practicum in Primary Care II (5 cr.) P: NURS-C 640 and NURS-C 641 C: NURS-C 650 Under the supervision of an experienced preceptor, the student will apply evidence-based practice to the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of infants, children, and adolescents in a variety of pediatric health care settings. Emphasis is placed on advanced knowledge and independent clinical decision-making skills necessary for progression to competent practice. 300 clinical hours.

• NURS-C 666 Collaborative Clinical Practice in Pediatric Primary Health Care (5 cr.) P: NURS-C 556 300 clinical hours.  Seminar provides students with the opportunity to present and discuss complex, multi- faceted clinical situations with faculty and peers. The clinical component provides students with the opportunity to develop advanced clinical skills in pediatric primary health-care settings. Emphasis is on continuity and comprehensiveness of nursing interventions with pediatric clients.

• NURS-D 602 Responsible Conduct of Research (1 cr.) Students will develop knowledge regarding the responsible conduct of research, including conflict of interest, responsible authorship, policies for handling misconduct, data management, data sharing, policies regarding the use of animals and/or human subjects, and institutional vs. individual responsibilities for scientific integrity. This meets the NIH requirements for instruction of pre- and postdoctoral fellows.

• NURS-D 607 Theoretical Perspectives of Nursing Science (3 cr.) This course focuses on comparison of philosophical approaches to knowledge development. Emphasis will be on concepts as building blocks of theory and approaches to concept development and analysis for theory development. 

• NURS-D 608 Middle Range Theory (3 cr.) This course focuses on evaluation of theory, the utility of theories in research, and the influence of various theoretical perspectives on research strategies. Emphasis is on midrange, multidisciplinary theories relevant to nursing research.

• NURS-D 609 State of the Science Seminar (2 cr.) P: NURS-D 607. This course focuses on increasing the students' understanding of how knowledge has developed relevant to their phenomena of interest. Each student will develop skills needed to critically analyze and synthesize relevant literature in the area of a specific phenomenon. Special emphasis is placed on the application on critical analysis and synthesizing skills.

• NURS-D 615 Performance Improvement and Patient Safety in Health Systems (3 cr.) This course prepares students to lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of performance improvement and patient safety initiatives for patient populations across a variety of health systems. Performance improvement science, quality and safety theories, selection of appropriate process and outcomes measures, and principles of organizational learning are emphasized.

• NURS-D 627 Menopause: Bio-psychosocial-cultural perspectives (3 cr.) P: Graduate status or permission of the instructor. This course focuses on examination and discussion of the myths, theories and scientific evidence surrounding menopause. The course explores biocultural, evolutionary, adaptionist, ecological, and gerontological theories and scientific controversies surrounding women's experiences and outcomes. Content is relevant across multiple majors.

• NURS-D 650 Data Analysis for Clinical and Administrative Decision Making (3 cr.) P: Stats R505 and Research R500. This course focuses on understanding and applying information systems for informed clinical, administrative, and educational decision-making.  Emphasis is placed on using computer-based systems for data management and statistical analyses.  Students engage in manipulating, interpreting, and analyzing quantitative data using advanced statistical methods.  Application of information systems in nursing and health care is emphasized.

• NURS-D 660 Improving Population Health: Application of Evidence for Individual‐Level Behavior Change (3 cr.) This course focuses on the application of evidence for supporting health behavior change for individuals in a selected population.  Students evaluate evidence and design health behavior interventions for persons experiencing the same or similar health problems/health risks.  Students create a plan for implementing, evaluating and monitoring the impact of the intervention on the health of the population.

• NURS-D 701 Nursing Inquiry and Scholarship: Introduction to Doctoral Study (3 cr.) P: Admission to the Ph.D. program. C: NURS-D 607. Examination and development of knowledge, skills, and strategies to support critical and creative thinking, identification of research and evaluation interests, socialization, and development of scholarship in nursing.

• NURS-D 708 Population Health Practicum (1 clinical cr.) This practicum course will enable the student to analyze health outcomes in a population and develop relationships in communities of practice.  Through a population assessment, the student will evaluate factors that influence the health of populations, communities and potential sites for practice scholarship. 75 clinical hours.

• NURS-D 709 Executive Leadership Practicum (1 practicum cr.) The executive leadership practicum enables students to analyze their own leadership practice and develop relationships with system-level healthcare leaders and communities of practice. Through an organizational assessment, students will evaluate potential sites for practice scholarship. 75 clinical hours.

• NURS-D 710 Analytical Thinking for Evidence-based Practice (3 cr.)

  This course focuses on advanced concepts of evidence appraisal, including identifying current best evidence, review of the literature, critical evaluation of individual studies, and synthesis of multiple studies. Strengths and limitations of existing evidence and its application to patient health outcomes will be emphasized.

• NURS-D 721 Advanced Leadership in Complex Systems (3 cr.)

  This course focuses on synthesis of leadership research, theory, and organizational models within the context of health systems. Environmental influences, team relationships, partnership models, organizational culture, and achieving performance outcomes are explored and applied.  Self-knowledge, strategic vision, risk-taking, and effective communication are discussed relative to complex systems.

• NURS-D 722 Theoretical Basis of Project Implementation and Evaluation (3 cr.) P: D710 Analytical thinking for Evidence-Based Practice This course focuses on the translation and evaluation of evidence in health systems, organizations, and policy environments.  Emphasis is placed on improvement of population health outcomes, integration of relevant theories and methods, and responsiveness to contextual factors that influence sustainable projects and programs.

• NURS-D 735 Population Health Surveillance and Management (3 cr.) Providing students with intermediate concepts related to population health surveillance and management is the focus. Principles and methods of data analysis central to understanding health-related indicators for population health management will be used. Students will be prepared to function as members of a research team

• NURS-D 743 Trans-disciplinary Approaches to Influencing Health Policy (3 cr.) Designed for nurses and other professionals, this course focuses on policy and advocacy at institutional, local, state, national, and international levels. Participants communicate with policy makers, analyze factors and apply evidence to influence health policy decisions. 

• NURS-D 744 Strategic Resource Leadership in Nursing and Health Systems (3 cr.) This course examines advanced financial and human resource leadership in values-based health systems. Importance is placed on building the business case for the nurse executive’s role in health systems’ strategic planning, achievement of operating objectives, and workforce productivity. 

• NURS-D 748 Leading Patient-Centered Interprofessional Collaborative Practice Environments (3 cr.) This course is designed to prepare graduate students for leadership roles in patient-centered interprofessional collaborative practice environments.  Students will explore theoretical and empirical evidence for interprofessional collaborative practice and high-performing interprofessional teams. Interprofessional leadership competencies for improving patient and population health outcomes will be emphasized.  

• NURS-D 750 Doctor of Nursing Practice Project Planning (2-4 clinical cr.) In this course, students integrate their new knowledge and skills in planning a project to improve outcomes through organizational/systems leadership, quality improvement processes and the translation of evidence into practice. 150-300 clinical hours.

• NURS-D 751 Quality of Life in Acute and Chronic Illness (3 cr.) P: Admission to the Ph.D. program. This course examines in depth the concept of quality of life research, beginning with the clients' perspectives across a variety of social contexts. Theoretical underpinnings and conceptualizations, research methods, and measurements are examined for congruence with various perspectives for usefulness in advancing nursing science.

• NURS-D 751 Advanced Topics in Nursing Science (3 cr.) P: Admission to the Ph.D. program. This course provides an evaluation of models, theories, methods and research that supports strategic learning, knowledge work and knowledge translation in complex systems.

• NURS-D 752 Directed Research Practicum (3 cr.) Students will develop research skills through directed study and supervised research experience. Multidisciplinary research experience may include, but is not limited to, pilot-testing and evaluating research methods, data collection, data analysis, and secondary analysis of existing datasets relevant to the student's research interests. This course may be taken more than once. This course may be taken more than once.

• NURS-D 760 Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Project Implementation (2-4 clinical cr.) This course focuses on the implementation of the DNP project in consultation with the DNP project team. Emphasis is placed on effective and efficient implementation in the project site. 150-300 clinical hours.

• NURS-D 770 Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Project Evaluation and Dissemination (3-4 clinical cr.) This course focuses on the evaluation and dissemination of DNP project outcomes in consultation with the DNP project team. Emphasis is placed on comprehensive analysis and verbal/written dissemination. 225-300 clinical hours.

• NURS-F 571 Family Nurse Practitioner I (3 cr.) This introductory management course prepares the family nurse practitioner (FNP) student with a knowledge base for promoting health and making clinical decisions for the treatment of acute and chronic illnesses across the lifespan, in a primary care setting.

• NURS-F 573 Family Nurse Practitioner I Practicum (3  cr.) The family nurse practitioner (FNP) student will apply critical thinking skills to assess, diagnose and develop plans of care for patients across the lifespan in a primary care setting, under the direct supervision of an approved licensed health care provider. This course will apply content learned in FNP I didactic. 225 clinical hours.

• NURS-F 575 Family Nurse Practitioner II (3  cr.) This advanced management course builds on the previous course (FNP I) and prepares the family nurse practitioner (FNP) student with knowledge to perform clinical decision making for common complex health problems across the lifespan, in a primary care setting.

• NURS-F 577 Family Nurse Practitioner II Practicum (3 clinical cr.) The advanced family nurse practitioner (FNP) student will apply critical thinking skills to treat complex disease processes across the lifespan in a primary care setting, under the direct supervision of an approved licensed health care provider. This course will apply content learned in FNP II. 225 clinical hours.

• NURS-F 579 Family Nurse Practitioner III (3 cr.) This terminal practicum for family nurse practitioners focuses on synthesis and application of knowledge and skills for autonomous practice across the lifespan. Students complete clinical experiences under supervision of a community based primary care provider preceptor. 150 clinical hours.

• NURS-G 901 Advanced Research (Independent Study) (6 cr.) Individual assignments arranged for doctoral students.

• NURS-I 640 Informatics in Nursing Leadership Practice (3 cr.) This course will examine the nurse leader’s role across the continuum of care in the selection, implementation, and integration of healthcare technologies and information systems to enhance health outcomes.  This course will examine theories and research related to healthcare technology and information systems.  A focus on emerging technologies for clinical practice and healthcare leadership will be emphasized.  

• NURS-J 595 Topical Seminar (2-4 cr.) Seminar topic to be announced each semester.

• NURS-J 690 Readings in Clinical Nursing (1-3 cr.) Topic arranged depending on the needs and interests of the student.

• NURS-J 692 Independent Study in Nursing (1-6 cr.) Individual assignments arranged.

• NURS-L 577 Nursing Leadership and Organizational Behavior in Complex Health Systems (3 cr.) This course provides an overview of leadership and organizational concepts, theories, and research relevant to nursing leadership and patient care delivery systems across the continuum of care. Emphasis is placed on effective leadership principles and organizational processes applicable to safe and quality health care systems, such as systems thinking, organizational culture, interprofessional communication, resource utilization, ethics, and change models.

• NURS-L 578 Financial, Legal, and Ethical leadership in Health Systems (3 cr.) This course provides the economic context for leadership in nursing systems and a forum for students to analyze concepts of cost and cost effectiveness, reimbursement, health equity, and value to the community they serve. Examination of health expenditures, alternative care delivery systems and business strategies that influence health outcomes will be emphasized.

• NURS-L 580 Nursing Leadership in Health Systems Practicum III (3  cr.) This final practicum course focuses on synthesis of the nurse leader role, including accountabilities for safe and effective care delivery.  Emphasis is placed on extended responsibilities of nurse leaders, such as partnerships, service-based approaches, continuum-defined health care systems, self-managed teams, health innovations, and values-based care. Through a guided learning opportunity, students will participate in and assess complex structures and processes designed to create value in health systems. 300 clinical hours.

• NURS-L 581 Economic Analysis of Nursing and Health Systems (3 cr.) This course provides the economic context for leadership in nursing systems and a forum for students to analyze concepts of cost and cost effectiveness, reimbursement, health equity, and value to the community they serve. Examination of health expenditures, alternative care delivery systems and business strategies that influence health outcomes will be emphasized.  

• NURS-L 582 Nursing Leadership Practicum I (3 cr.) This course focuses on developing the leadership role at the microsystem level with aggregate populations in complex and dynamic work environments.  Students will assess the application of leadership theories, evidence-based leadership practices, and organizational dynamics as they apply to the nurse leader role. 150 clinical hours.

• NURS-L 592 Nursing Leadership Practicum II (3 cr.) P: NURS-L 577 and NURS-L 582 This course focuses on developing the nurse leader role at the mesosystem (multidepartmental) level by expanding the focus on strategic and daily operations of multiple nursing and health services departments. Students will examine decision-making, teamwork, conflict resolution, problem-solving, coaching, and work engagement experiences with individuals and teams in health systems. 150 clinical hours.

• NURS-L 596 Nursing Leadership Seminar (3 cr.) This seminar course provides students with opportunities to explore the impact of contemporary topics confronting current and future health systems leaders. Emphasis is placed on the interaction of theory and research on leadership practice.

• NURS-L 775 Organizational Theories in Nursing (3 cr.) An analysis of existing organizational theory for the purpose of identifying, extending, or modifying theory for application in the nursing service or education sectors.

• NURS-M 559 Dynamics of Stress and Coping: Promoting Client Functioning (3 cr.) This course focuses on analyzing psychological and psycho-physiological theories of stress and coping. Students apply principles of interviewing to identify experiences of stress, and use clinical reasoning to diagnose stress related problems for adults across the life span. Students design, implement and evaluate evidence-based nursing stress management interventions for individuals and their families.

• NURS-M 560 Enhancing Health Behaviors Through Psycho-Educational Nursing Interventions (3 cr.) This course focuses on the application of science to enhance individual health behaviors of adults across the lifespan through psycho-educational interventions. Emphasis is on the development of psycho-educational interventions to support health-related decision-making and self-management through learning and cognitive restructuring. Learning and other relevant theories are presented to guide intervention design, implementation and evaluation.

• NURS-M 570 Clinical Nurse Specialist I: Scientific Basis of Practice - Developing the Expert Nurse (4 cr.) Understanding the clinical nurse specialist role as expert advanced practice nurse. Emphasis is on theory and science related to chronic illness prevention, risk reduction and management. Students diagnose problems amenable to nursing interventions. 150 clinical hours.

• NURS-M 580 Clinical Nurse Specialist II: Symptom and Functional Enhancement - Developing Problem Solver (5 cr.) Application of theory and science to address clinical problems and improve patient outcomes related to symptoms and functional status in the context of wellness in chronic illness. 150 clinical hours.

• NURS-M 590 Clinical Nurse Specialist III: System Leadership for Innovation in Nursing Practice (5 cr.) Prepares clinical nurse specialists to function as innovation leaders within complex health systems. Emphasis is on leading nurses and multidisciplinary teams in achieving safety, quality and cost-effective outcomes. 225 clinical hours.

• NURS-M 595 Specialty for Advanced Clinical Practice (3 cr.)

  Focused on integrating in-depth understanding of the theory and science underpinning care for a selected specialty population.  

• NURS-P 510 Neuro-Psychopharmacology (3 cr.) Content is derived from neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, pathophysiology, biochemistry, pharmacology and the behavioral sciences. Emphasis is placed on the synthesis of knowledge of the interaction of neurobiological processes, underlying psychopathology and pharmacological interventions that are indicated for treatment and management of mental illness.

• NURS-P 675 Substance Use/Abuse and Co-Morbid Disorders Across the Lifespan (3 cr.) This course presents advanced concepts of substance use. Specific content of the course explores complex biology of psychoactive substances focusing on stimulants, depressants, inhalants, etc. along with substance use/abuse prevention and prevalence. Examines psychological and sociological theories to explain substance use/abuse. Explores policies on substance use/abuse and Medication Assisted Therapy.

• NURS-P 677 Advanced Clinical Practice Family PMHNP I Across the Lifespan (4 cr.) P: NURS-Y625 This course builds on advance health assessment knowledge with emphasis on the advanced psychiatric assessment. Utilizes individual and family frameworks, theories, research findings, and cultural perspectives. Experienced Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners, Psychiatrists, and other related mental-health providers provide learning experiences in clinical practicum. Includes introductory professional role socialization. 75 clinical hours.

• NURS-P 680 Advanced Clinical Practice Family PMHNP II Across the Lifespan (5 cr.) P: NURS-P677 This course builds on PMHNP I and provides further theoretical foundations and clinical practicum for population-based mental health care. Emphasis on assessment, diagnoses, psychotherapeutic and psychopharmacologic treatments of evidence-based outcomes. Integrates theoretical knowledge of health promotion and disease prevention to achieve optimal health outcomes. Includes intermediary professional role socialization. 225 clinical hours.

• NURS-P 682 Advanced Clinical Practice Family PMHNP I Across the Lifespan (5 cr.) P: NURS-P680 This course builds on PMHNP II and provides continuing theoretical foundations and clinical practicum for population-based mental health care. Emphasis expanded to include integrative health and mental health policy. Integrates theoretical knowledge of group dynamics and the development of evidence-based therapeutic strategies. Includes ethical and legal professional role socialization. 225 clinical hours.

• NURS-R 601 Instrumentation and Measurement (3 cr.) P: NURS-R 603, NURS-R 604, or consent of faculty. This course provides an opportunity for the student to develop expertise in developing and testing the psychometric properties of an instrument to measure health-related phenomena. Content focuses on theoretical foundations of measurement, item construction, questionnaire design, and content analysis, item analysis, assessment of reliability and validity, accuracy and precision, and manuscript preparation to report psychometric properties.

• NURS-R 603 Foundations of Quantitative Research (3 cr.) This course is an in-depth critique of quality indicators for quantitative research designs. Designs, sampling methods, data collection methods, measurement strategies, and quality of measures are evaluated for threats to internal and external validity. In addition, the logical consistency among problem, purpose, design, data analysis, and conclusions are examined.

• NURS-R 605 Design and Applications of Advanced Research Designs/Interventions (3 cr.) P: NURS-R 603, NURS-R 604. Evaluates and applies issues relevant to intervention research and health services research. Content will include intervention dosage, sensitivity, mediators and moderators, and quality assurance and feasibility of intervention delivery. Translational research, multisite research, intent-to-treat, nested designs, and outcome designs will be discussed for application.

• NURS-R 610 Foundations of Qualitative Research (3 cr.) The focus of this course is on in-depth critique of the quality indicators for qualitative research designs. Designs, sampling methods, data collection methods, and analysis methods are evaluated for credibility, neutrality, consistency and usefulness of findings. In addition, the consistency among research questions, purpose, design, data analysis and conclusions are examined.

• NURS-R 613 Grounded Theory Research (3-3 cr.) P: NURS-R 610 or introductory course in qualitative methods. This course focuses on the methods of grounded theory research within the context of its origins, history and philosophical foundations.

• NURS-R 615 Comparative Effectiveness Research and Patient‐Centered Outcomes Research (CER/PCOR) (3 cr.) This course provides an overview of comparative effectiveness and patient‐centered outcomes research (CER/PCOR). Topics include history, definitions, and key terms; engaging patients and stakeholders; evidence‐based medicine; health technology assessment; policy issues; government and private sector roles and programs; CER/PCOR funding; role of cost and quality; and methods and standards.

• NURS-R 702 Biological and Behavioral Foundations of Self-Management Interventions (3 cr.) P: NURS-D 607 and NURS-R 603, or permission of instructor. This course provides in-depth analysis of the theoretical and research literature that provides evidence for biological and behavioral factors that influence self- and family management. Students will critically evaluate theories/models applicable to self- and family-management and complete an in depth analysis of self-management interventions relevant to their area of interest.

• NURS-R 703 Symptom Science: Models, Methods, and Measures (3 cr.) P: NURS-D 607 and NURS-R 603, or permission of instructor. This course focuses on models, methods, and measures used in symptom science. The NIH Symptom Science Model and core symptoms of cognition, depression, fatigue, pain, and sleep will be examined. Students will critically evaluate scientific literature and conduct an in-depth evaluation of one symptom related to their area of research interest.

• NURS-R 704 Developing Grant Applications for Health Sciences (3 cr.) In this course, students develop beginning grantsmanship skills by understanding the process of successful grant writing and common components of grant applications. Students will collaborate with research mentors/teams to develop substantive content of a grant application that has potential for funding. Students will participate in peer review and critique. 

• NURS-R 899 Dissertation in Nursing (1-9 cr.) P: All doctoral coursework and the qualifying exam must be completed. Dissertation research is facilitated through individualized research mentoring. Each semester, goals/objectives and a timeline for work to be accomplished are mutually determined by the student and chair. The student and dissertation chair meet regularly and dissertation committee members are involved as needed to ensure consistent progress.

• NURS-S 674 Management of the Acutely Ill Adult /Gero I (5 cr.) This course focuses on assessment, diagnosis, and collaborative management of adult & geriatric clients experiencing acute and exacerbation of chronic illness commonly seen across the continuum of acute care delivery systems. Through didactic information, clinical practice, and laboratory experiences students develop knowledge and skills fundamental to promoting health maintenance and disease prevention. 75 clinical hours.

• NURS-S 675 Management of the Acutely Ill Adult /Gero II (6 cr.) This course focuses on assessment, comprehensive diagnosis, and collaborative management of adult & geriatric clients who are acutely ill or experiencing an exacerbation of chronic illness commonly seen across the continuum of acute care delivery systems. Through didactic information, clinical practice, and laboratory experiences students develop knowledge and skills fundamental to promoting health maintenance and disease prevention. 225 clinical hours.

• NURS-S 676 Management of the Acutely Ill Adult /Gero III (6 cr.) S676 focuses on assessment, comprehensive diagnosis, and collaborative management of adult & geriatric clients who are experiencing complex chronic, acute and critical illness commonly seen across the continuum of acute care delivery systems. Through didactic information, clinical practice, and laboratory experiences students develop knowledge and skills fundamental to promoting health maintenance and disease prevention. 225 clinical hours.

• NURS-T 601 Advancing Nursing Education (4 cr.) This course utilizes guided experiences in teaching of nursing, including planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating classroom and clinical instruction with a mentor. Emphasis on learner development and socialization, learner diversity, and multicultural/global education guide the learning. The roles of nurse educator as leader, change agent and scholar are explored. 75 clinical hours.

• NURS-T 604 Curriculum in Nursing (3 cr.)

  The focus of this course is on the process of curriculum and program development, implementation, revision and evaluation. Philosophical, social, economic, and professional issues that are relevant to nursing education curriculum are explored.

• NURS-T 618 Evaluation in Nursing (3 cr.) P: NURS-T 601. This course focuses on the theoretical and empirical basis for assessment and evaluation in nursing education. Emphasis is placed on concepts, models, frameworks and strategies for applicability to nursing teaching and learning environments including classroom, on-line, laboratory/simulation, and clinical settings.

• NURS-T 620 Computer Technologies for Nurse Educators (3 cr.) P: NURS-T 601, or permission of instructor. This course focuses on knowledge and skills for technologies to support teaching-learning in nursing. Emphasis is placed on principles of distance learning, use of the internet, and integrating computer and other technologies into nursing education. Theoretical frameworks for guiding selection, use and integration of technologies in nursing education are discussed.

• NURS-T 680 Nursing Education Practicum (4 cr.) P: NURS-T 601, NURS-T 604, NURS-T 620, and NURS-T 618, or permission of the instructor. The student functions in an educator role in a clinical or academic setting by designing, implementing and evaluating lesson plans, modules, or courses. Through portfolio, students reflect on improving their role as a nurse educator. Learning experiences are negotiated to meet learning goals in a preceptor-supervised practicum of 150 hours. 150 clinical hours.

• NURS-T 800 Preparing Future Faculty (2 cr.) P: Students should have completed one year of doctoral level coursework. This course helps students develop competencies as doctorally-prepared educators in academic and other complex organizations. Course concepts include functioning within the educational environment; understanding the relationship between teaching, research/scholarship and service and preparing to be a doctorally prepared member of the faculty.

• NURS-W 540 Writing for Publication in Health Sciences (3 cr.) This course is for graduate students in health sciences focusing on preparing a research or scholarly works manuscript for publication. The content of the course is organized to take students through the process of journal selection, manuscript preparation, and submission.  Emphasis is placed on peer review, contemporary issues in publishing, and publication ethics.

• NURS-Y 512 Advanced Concepts in Gerontology (3 cr.) Introductory course which enables students to synthesize advanced theoretical concepts in the care of aging adults, using a multidisciplinary approach. Transitioning between institutional settings across the continuum of care is examined for older adults with complex health problems.

• NURS-Y 535 Dynamics of Family Healthcare (3 cr.) Provides students with opportunities to study families within the community context. Consideration is given to theories of family functioning and roles in family health care, using family assessment tools and other nursing intervention strategies.

• NURS-Y 552 Health Promotion and Wellness in Adult Gerontology Primary Care (2 cr.) P: NURS-Y 512 C: NURS-Y 560 This course emphasizes the concepts of health promotion, wellness, health maintenance and disease prevention when providing primary care to a diverse population, ranging from adolescence to the frail elderly. In this course, students are asked to apply principles of health assessment, pathophysiology, and pharmacology in the management of individuals with acute and chronic health disorders.

• NURS-Y 554 Advanced Practice Management in Adult Gerontology Primary Care (2 cr.) P: NURS-Y 512, NURS-Y 552, and NURS-Y 560 C: NURS-Y 555 This course enables the student to integrate the application of physical assessment, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology, and pharmacology in the management of adults and aging individuals with chronic, complex health problems. Evidence based research literature is used to support advanced nursing practice management interventions in primary health care.

• NURS-Y 555 Adult Gerontology Collaborative Primary Care Practicum II (4 cr.) Provides students with the necessary clinical skills to manage care of adults and aging individuals with chronic, complex health problems in a variety of primary care settings. 300 clinical hours.

• NURS-Y 560 Adult Gerontology Primary Care of Adolescences to Older Adults Practicum I (3 cr.) P: NURS-Y 512 and NURS-Y 600 This course integrates the application of physical assessment, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology, and pharmacology in the management of adolescences, adults, and aging individuals with acute, minor health problems in a primary care population. 225 clinical hours.

• NURS-Y 600 Clinical Reasoning & Diagnostic Processes in Advanced Practice Nursing (3 cr.) P: NURS-Y 625, or permission of instructor. Introduces students to clinical reasoning & diagnostic processes used in providing health care in primary & acute care settings. Students apply knowledge & skills from pathophysiology, physical assessment, & evidence-based practice to decision making in direct patient care. Issues related to third party reimbursement, regulation & scope of practice, and the ethics of diagnostic decision making are included.