Course Descriptions
GNUR 305 : Patho/Pharm I
This is the first course in a series of 3 that provide an integrated understanding of the human response to pathological conditions and the associated pharmacological principles of major drug classifications, therapeutic modalities, and alternatives to pharmacologic interventions of these conditions. (4)
GNUR 306 : Foundations of Care Delivery & Health Promotion
Focuses on the core knowledge and competencies necessary to promote health and provide nursing care across the lifespan. (3)
GNUR 307 : Health & Physical Assessment
Focuses on the core knowledge and competencies necessary to perform health and physical assessment across the lifespan. (3) (2 credits didactic, 1 credit lab)
GNUR 308 : Clinical Practicum I
Focuses on the practical application of core knowledge and competencies across the lifespan. Includes simulation, lab, and clinical practicum. (3)
GNUR 309 : Professional Foundations & Principles of Leadership
Focuses on the core knowledge and competencies of nursing practice. (2)
GNUR 310 : Scholarly Writing Concepts
Focuses on the basic rules of APA Style in writing term papers, research reports, and journal articles. (1)
GNUR 311 : Patho/Pharm II
This is the second course in a series of 3 that provide an integrated understanding of the human response to pathological conditions and the associated pharmacological treatment modalities and alternatives to pharmacologic interventions of these conditions. (2)
GNUR 314 : Care of Chronic Conditions
Focuses on the core knowledge necessary to apply the nursing process to the care of patients across the lifespan living with chronic conditions. (3)
GNUR 315 : Psych/Mental Health
Focuses on the core knowledge necessary to apply the nursing process to the care of patients across the lifespan experiencing mental health issues. (2)
GNUR 316 : Clinical Practicum II
Focuses on the practical application of core knowledge and competencies across the lifespan. Includes simulation, lab, and clinical practicum. (5)
GNUR 401 : Care of Complex Conditions
Focuses on the core knowledge necessary to apply the nursing process to the care of patients across the lifespan with exacerbations of chronic and/or acute conditions in complex care situations. (3)
GNUR 402 : Patho/Pharm III
This is the final course in a series of 3 that provide an integrated understanding of the human response to pathological conditions and the associated pharmacological principles of major drug classifications, therapeutic modalities, and alternatives to pharmacologic interventions of these conditions. (2)
GNUR 403 : Clinical Practicum III
Focuses on the practical application of core knowledge and competencies across the lifespan. Includes simulation, lab, and clinical practicum. (5)
GNUR 404 : Healthcare Diversity
Focuses on core knowledge and competencies necessary to give culturally congruent care to people from diverse populations. Open to non-nursing students with instructor permission. (4)
GNUR 405 : Informed Practice
Focuses on the core knowledge of research required to assess research quality and its applicability to nursing practice. (2)
GNUR 406 : Continuity of Care
Focuses on the core knowledge necessary to apply the nursing process to ensure continuity of care across settings for individuals and populations. (3)
GNUR 407 : Clinical Practicum IV
Focuses on the practical application of core knowledge and competencies across the lifespan. Includes simulation, lab, and clinical practicum. (6)
GNUR 483 : Transition to Practice
Transition and socialization into the BSN prepared Registered Nurse role is explored. Role transition includes the BSN's professional practice, certification, and licensure requirements. (1)
GNUR 487 : Special Topics in Nursing
To provide prelicensure students with new, one-time, and developing courses not yet available in the regular curriculum. The title will be listed on the student term-based record as ST: followed by the specific title designated by the academic unit. (1 to 4)
GNUR 498 : Capstone Seminar
Focuses on the practical application of nursing knowledge by synthesizing core knowledge, competencies, professional values, and leadership skills in nursing situations as evidenced by completion of a scholarly project. (2)
GNUR 523 : Roles of the Advanced Nurse
Facilitates the development and transition into the advanced nursing roles through analysis of ethical, professional, social, and practice perspectives. (2) (2 credits didactic)
GNUR 524 : Advanced Health Promotion
Identification of health risks and protective strategies for diverse populations. (2) (2 credits didactic)
GNUR 525 : Theoretical Foundations
Preparation for critique, evaluation, and use of a range of relevant theories that provide guiding perspectives for the provision of client-centered, clinically-measurable, advanced nursing practice. (3) (3 credits didactic)
GNUR 526 : Nursing Leadership & Management
Introduction to policy, organization, and financing of health care. Preparation for provision of quality cost-effective care, participation in the design and implementation of care, and assumption of the leadership role in managing resources. (3) (3 credits didactic)
GNUR 527 : Evaluation & Outcomes Research
Preparation for the critique and use of new knowledge to provide, change, and evaluate advanced nursing practice focused on client-centered, clinically-demonstrable care. (3) (3 credits didactic)
GNUR 530 : Resource Management
Management of resources in the planning, coordination, and/or delivery of health care with an outcome perspective at the system level. Financial and human resources and systems management will be examined from a quality perspective. (3) (3 credits didactic)
GNUR 531 : Clinical Outcomes Management I
Direct and/or indirect care given in a defined specialty setting with focus on evaluation and outcomes. Includes clinical practicum of 120 hours. Prerequisite: GNUR 544. (4) (1 credit didactic, 1 credit seminar, 2 credits clinical)
GNUR 532 : Clinical Outcomes Management II
Direct care or indirect clinical management, supervision, or education to achieve client goals by implementing approaches, interventions, outcomes, and evaluation method. Includes clinical of 240 hours. Prerequisite: GNUR 531. (5) (1 credit seminar, 4 credits clinical)
GNUR 534 : Informatics in Nursing and Healthcare
Develop an understanding of clinical and administrative information systems in the healthcare field. The focus will be on collaborating to design and utilize information systems to make better decisions to improve patient health and organizational performance. (2) (2 credits didactic)
GNUR 538 : Program Development
Integrates theoretical models, clinical parameters, and program planning principles through the construction of a detailed program for care and outcomes management education track. (3) (3 credits didactic)
GNUR 540 : Illness & Disease Management
Builds on the foundations of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and health assessment and focuses on the attainment of positive clinical outcomes for a cohort or population. Includes clinical practicum of 30 hours. (2) (1.5 credits didactic, 0.5 credits clinical)
GNUR 541 : Advanced Health Assessment & Health Promotion
Development and performance of the skills needed for advanced health assessment of individuals, families, or communities throughout the lifespan. Prerequisites: Basic health assessment skills. (3) (1.5 credits didactic, 1.5 credits clinical)
GNUR 542 : Advanced Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Nursing Practice
Integrates principles of advanced pathophysiology as the basis for nursing symptom assessment and management of disease processes. (2) (2 credits didactic)
GNUR 544 : Advanced Nursing Management of Illness & Disease
Builds on the foundations of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and health assessment and focuses on the attainment of positive clinical outcomes for a cohort or population. Includes clinical practicum of 60 hours. (4) (3 credits didactic, 1 credit clinical)
GNUR 550 : Curriculum, Instruction, & Evaluation
Examination of the theory and practice of curriculum planning, development, implementation, and evaluation. Theoretical and philosophical principles of the teaching/learning process. Analysis of adult teaching strategies and the process of self and student evaluations. (3) (3 credits didactic)
GNUR 587 : Special Topics in Nursing
To provide graduate students with new, one-time, and developing courses not yet available in the regular curriculum. The title will be listed on the student term-based record as ST: followed by the specific title designated by the academic unit. (1 to 4)
GNUR 591 : Independent Study
Opportunities for advanced study in selected topic related to student's area of interest. Consent of dean required. (1 to 4)
GNUR 595 : Internship
To permit graduate students to relate theory and practice in a work situation. The title will be listed on the student term-based record as Intern: followed by the specific title designated by the instructor in consultation with the student. Repeatable for credit. (1 to 12)
GNUR 596 : Scholarly Inquiry in Nursing Practice
Development and submission of professional paper or project related to one's area of specialization based on an evaluation and outcomes model. Cross-listed with NURS 599. (2) (2 credits didactic)
GNUR 599 : Thesis
Faculty-guided application of the research process. May involve replication of previous study, secondary analysis of research data, an evaluation project, or an original investigation. Prerequisites: Completion of core courses and approval by School of Nursing. Minimum program requirement is four credits. Once enrolled must continue to enroll for at least one credit each semester of the academic year until thesis is completed. Capstone course. Course may be taken more than once; this is a four-credit course. If repeated, credits may vary. (1 to 4) (1 to 4 credits didactic)
NURS 523 : Roles of the Advanced Nurse
Facilitates the development and transition into the advanced nursing roles through analysis of ethical, professional, social and practice perspectives. (2) (2 credits didactic)
NURS 524 : Advanced Health Promotion
Identification of health risks and protective strategies for diverse populations. (2) (2 credits didactic)
NURS 525 : Theoretical Foundations
Preparation for critique, evaluation, and use of a range of relevant theories that provide guiding perspectives for the provision of client-centered, clinically measurable advanced nursing practice. (3) (3 credits didactic)
NURS 526 : Nursing Leadership and Management
Introduction to policy, organization, and financing of health care. Preparation for provision of quality cost-effective care, participation in the design and implementation of care, and assumption of the leadership role in managing resources. (3) (3 credits didactic)
NURS 527 : Evaluation and Outcomes Research
Preparation for the critique and use of new knowledge to provide, change, and evaluate advanced nursing practice focused on client-centered, clinically demonstrable care. (3) (3 credits didactic)
NURS 530 : Resource Management
Management of resources in the planning, coordination, and/or delivery of health care with an outcome perspective at the system level. Financial and human resources and systems management will be examined from a quality perspective. (3) (3 credits didactic)
NURS 531 : Clinical Outcomes Management I
Direct and/or indirect care given in a defined specialty setting with focus on evaluation and outcomes. Includes clinical practicum of 120 hours. Prerequisite: NURS 523. (3) (1 credit didactic, 2 credits clinical)
NURS 532 : Clinical Outcomes Management II
Direct care or indirect clinical management, supervision, or education to achieve client goals by implementing approaches, interventions, outcomes, and evaluation method. Includes clinical of 240 hours. Prerequisite: NURS 538 (or as a corequisite). (6) (2 credits didactic, 4 credits clinical)
NURS 534 : Informatics in Nursing and Healthcare
Develop an understanding of clinical and administrative information systems in the healthcare field. The focus will be on collaborating to design and utilize information systems to make better decisions to improve patient health and organizational performance. (2) (2 credits didactic)
NURS 538 : Program Development
Integrates theoretical models, clinical parameters, and program planning principles through the construction of a detailed program for care and outcomes management education track. (3) (3 credits didactic)
NURS 540 : Illness and Disease Management
Builds on the foundations of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and health assessment and focuses on the attainment of positive clinical outcomes for a cohort or population. Includes clinical practicum of 30 hours. (2) (1.5 credits didactic, 0.5 credits clinical)
NURS 541 : Advanced Health Assessment and Health Promotion
Development and performance of the skills needed for advanced health assessment of individuals, families, or communities throughout the lifespan. Prerequisites: Basic health assessment skills. (3) (2 credits didactic and 1 credit lab)
NURS 542 : Advanced Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Nursing Practice
Integrates principles of advanced pathophysiology as the basis for nursing symptom assessment and management of disease processes. (2) (2 credits didactic)
NURS 544 : Advanced Nursing Management of Illness and Disease
Builds on the foundations of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and health assessment and focuses on the attainment of positive clinical outcomes for a cohort or population. Includes clinical practicum of 30 hours. (4) (2 credits didactic, 2 credits clinical)
NURS 550 : Curriculum, Instruction, and Evaluation
Examination of the theory and practice of curriculum planning, development, implementation, and evaluation. Theoretical and philosophical principles of the teaching/learning process. Analysis of adult teaching strategies and the process of self and student evaluations. (3) (3 credits didactic)
NURS 591 : Independent Study
Opportunities for advanced study in selected topic related to student's area of interest. Consent of dean required. (1 to 4)
NURS 595 : Internship
To permit graduate students to relate theory and practice in a work situation. The title will be listed on the student term-based record as Intern: followed by the specific title designated by the instructor in consultation with the student. Repeatable for credit. (1 to 12)
NURS 596 : Scholarly Inquiry in Nursing Practice
Development and submission of professional paper or project related to one's area of specialization based on an evaluation and outcomes model. Cross-listed with NURS 599. (2) (2 credits didactic)
NURS 599 : Thesis
Faculty-guided application of the research process. May involve replication of previous study, secondary analysis of research data, an evaluation project, or an original investigation. Prerequisites: Completion of core courses, approval by School of Nursing. Minimum program requirement is four credits. Once enrolled, must continue to enroll for at least one credit each semester of the academic year until thesis is completed. Capstone course. Course may be taken more than once; this is a four-credit course; if repeated, credits may vary. (1 to 4) (1 to 4 credits didactic)