Courses

GNUR-501 Scientific Inquiry I (4)

This course examines how philosophy provides a framework within which science and theories develop. Theory formulation and theories which influence the development of nursing knowledge are explored. Students will participate in an in-depth examination of the research process and the critical role of research in evidence-based practice. Steps of the quantitative research process using descriptive statistics and qualitative research methods are explored.
Attributes: TGNU
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Nursing Practice, Nursing Practice, Advanced Nursing Practice

GNUR-502 Scientific Inquiry II (4)

This course builds on the quantitative/qualitative research question identified in Scientific Inquiry I and explores epidemiologic and research methodologies in designing research proposals. Students will analyze data and examine relationships using inferential statistics. A goal of the course is to enable students to utilize knowledge gained through research to explore clinical phenomena, analyze clinical interventions and clinical outcomes, and evaluate programs to improve nursing practice. In keeping with this goal, students will develop the identified research question into a grant proposal for external funding.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-501 C
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Nursing Practice, Nursing Practice, Advanced Nursing Practice

GNUR-512 Hlthcare, Econ, and Policy (4)

This course provides students with an understanding of healthcare policy, organization, and finance in the U.S. in the larger context of a dynamic global environment. Students learn and apply basic principles of finance and economics that impact healthcare delivery from the point of care to healthcare systems. Policy and regulatory processes are studied to analyze their impact of practice and healthcare delivery. Students analyze the organization and delivery of healthcare to determine if it functions effectively and assume a leadership role to effectively advocate for change within organizations and through healthcare policy reform.
Attributes: TGNU
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Management, Advanced Nursing Practice, Nursing

GNUR-518 Adv Pract Care Families (3)

This course focuses on theoretical and evidence-based perspectives that guide family nursing. Students apply principles and processes to assess and intervene in order to promote optimal family functioning. Students analyze family-focused health concerns which may require teaching families who are experiencing developmental changes, coaching families to change internal dynamics, connecting families to needed resources and support, or helping families cope with illness or loss. Fostering family health promotion in conjunction with the Healthy People 2010 National Health Goals guides student/family interaction in this course.
Attributes: TGNU
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Nursing Practice, Nursing Practice, Advanced Nursing Practice, Nursing

GNUR-529 Nursing Roles&Leadership (2)

This course focuses on the socialization of the FNP and CNS student into advanced practice. Nursing history, competencies, and roles of advanced nursing practice with an emphasis on role acquisition are investigated. The course focuses on role development in advanced practice, marketing oneself as an APN, and regulatory and economic policies that affect advanced nursing practice in today's healthcare system. Development of skills in leadership, advocacy, and facilitating change is emphasized.
Attributes: TGNU
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Nursing Practice, Nursing Practice, Advanced Nursing Practice, Nursing

GNUR-543 Advanced Pathophysiology (3)

This course focuses on disruptions of cell, organ, and system physiology involved in acute and chronic illness. The course covers selected disorders of the following systems: hematologic, respiratory, fluid and electrolyte, endocrine, reproductive, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, neurological, urinary, renal, and digestive. Emphasis is placed on risk factors and contributing causes leading to the disease state and the transitions that occur in the human organism during illness.
Attributes: TGNU
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Nursing Practice, Nursing Practice, Advanced Nursing Practice

GNUR-566 Adv Con Care Older Adults (3)

This course focuses on the biological and behavioral phenomena of concern in the care of older adults. Health promotion, health maintenance, and health restoration across the continuum of care are considered. Discussion will include current evidence-based practice addressing common health problems of older adults. The content can be applied and utilized by the family nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, and nurse educator students.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-543 C
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Nursing Practice, Nursing Practice, Advanced Nursing Practice

GNUR-567 Adv Concepts Care Adults (3)

This course focuses on the biological and behavioral phenomena of concern in the care of adults. The clinical presentation, diagnostic reasoning, management and evaluation of common health needs and problems of adults are considered. Discussion will include current evidence-based practice addressing common health problems of adults. The content can be applied and utilized by the family nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, and nursing educator student.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-543 C
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Nursing Practice, Nursing Practice, Advanced Nursing Practice

GNUR-570 Pharmacology (3)

This course builds upon basic knowledge in pharmacology and provides essential content for nurses in advanced practice roles. Topics include physiochemical properties of drugs; mechanisms of drug action; pharmacokinetics (drug absorption, distribution, and mechanism of action, metabolism, and excretion); drug interactions; prescription implications; and ethical, legal, and financial considerations of pharmacotherapies across the lifespan including special populations such as pediatric and geriatric clients. Federal and state laws as well as guidelines for writing prescriptions are included, preparing the advanced practice nurse for prescribing medications and counseling clients about drug therapy.
Attributes: TGNU
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Nursing Practice, Nursing Practice, Advanced Nursing Practice

GNUR-571 Diagnostic Reason-Assess (0 OR 3)

This course is taught as a 2 credit theory course with a 1 credit lab component. A prescreening undergraduate health assessment competency must be met to take the course. This course addresses the development of advanced health assessment skills and the diagnostic reasoning process to gather and analyze data from patients across the lifespan. Interventions focus on prevention, health promotion and protection, screening, and risk reduction. In order to develop advanced health assessment skills, lab practice in addition to scheduled class time is required. Skill development in the labs will occur through simulation comprehensive and focused health assessments and the use of the diagnostic reasoning process. Students must earn a grade of B or higher in GNUR 571 in order to progress to the next clinical course.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-543 C
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Nursing Practice, Nursing Practice, Advanced Nursing Practice

GNUR-576 Adv Concepts Care of Women (0 TO 3)

This course focuses on the biological and behavioral phenomena of concern in the care of women. The clinical presentation, diagnostic reasoning, management, and evaluation of women's common health needs and problems are considered. Discussion will include current evidence-based practice addressing common health problems of women across the lifespan. The content can be applied and utilized by the family nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, and nurse educator student.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-543 C
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Nursing Practice, Nursing Practice, Advanced Nursing Practice

GNUR-577 Adv Conc Care Children (3)

This course focuses on the biological and behavioral phenomena of concern in the care of children and adolescents. The clinical presentation, diagnostic reasoning, management, and evaluation of common health needs and problems of children and adolescents are considered. Discussion will include current evidence-based practice addressing common health problems of children and adolescents. The content can be applied and utilized by the family nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, and nurse educator student.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-543 C
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Nursing Practice, Nursing Practice, Advanced Nursing Practice

GNUR-596 Independent Study (1 TO 3)

An opportunity to explore an area not regularly offered in the program. Independent Study Authorization form is required.
Attributes: TGNU
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Nursing Practice, Advanced Nursing Practice

GNUR-670 Found of Nursing Education (3)

This course provides a foundation for developing the educator role in academic and practice settings for advanced practice nurses. It includes an overview of the development of curriculum through the examination of philosophies of education, learning theories, research in education, and the design of programs of learning in nursing. Internal and external forces, standards, and issues that influence curriculum development will be discussed.
Attributes: TGNU

GNUR-671 Teaching Methods (3)

This course provides a comprehensive overview of educational strategies for students who desire to function as a nurse educator. It examines the theory and research associated with the assessment of learners and the planning and implementation of the instructional process with various populations in classroom and clinical settings. Strategies to promote the development of critical thinking are emphasized.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-670 C

GNUR-672 Teaching Practicum I (1)

In this 150-hour practicum, students experience the educational environment through precepted experiences. They design and implement a variety of teaching strategies appropriate to content, setting, learners' needs, and desired learning outcomes in academic and practice settings. The focus is on classroom and laboratory teaching. Students are introduced to technological tools for instruction such as presentation software, Blackboard and SimMan. Students will meet periodically throughout the semester in a seminar designed to support the achievement of learning outcomes. Graded S/U. Required: 150 hours precepted experiences.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-671 Y C

GNUR-673 Evaluation Nursing Educ (3)

This course focuses on quantitative and qualitative evaluation of learning outcomes at the individual, class, and program levels. Students learn about test construction and analysis as well as evaluation using techniques such as case scenarios. They also study theory, techniques, and research on evaluation of clinical performance. Program-level evaluation includes models, standards, and measurement techniques, including the evaluation of educator performance.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-670 Y C

GNUR-674 Teaching Practicum II (1)

In this 150-hour experience, students develop the educator role in clinical settings. They focus on student-educator interactions, the selection of learning experiences, and clinical performance evaluation in cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains of learning. Students will meet periodically throughout the semester in a seminar designed to support the achievement of learning outcomes. Graded S/U.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-673 Y C

GNUR-680 Adv Pract Care Adults FNP (1)

In this 150-hour clinical experience, family nurse practitioner students collaborate with preceptors to provide primary care for adults and their families. Students apply the principles of health assessment, diagnosis and treatment of common episodic and chronic health issues of adults in a clinical practice site. Patient education, advocacy, and evidence-based practice are incorporated in a holistic approach to providing comprehensive care. Students will meet periodically throughout the semester in a seminar designed to support achievement of learning outcomes. Graded S/U. Class meets on campus in addition to 150 hours precepted clinical.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-543 C AND GNUR-567 Y C AND GNUR-570 C AND GNUR-571 C
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Nursing Practice, Nursing Practice, Advanced Nursing Practice

GNUR-681 Adv Prac Care Women FNP (1)

In this 150-hour clinical experience, family nurse practitioner students collaborate with preceptors to provide primary care for women. Students apply the principles of health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of common episodic and chronic health issues of women in a clinical practice site. Patient education, advocacy, and evidence-based practice are incorporated in a holistic approach to providing comprehensive care. Students will meet periodically throughout the semester in a seminar designed to support achievement of learning outcomes. Graded S/U. Class meets on campus four times during the semester in addition to 150 hours precepted clinical.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-543 C AND GNUR-570 C AND GNUR-571 C AND GNUR-576 Y C
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Nursing Practice, Nursing Practice, Advanced Nursing Practice

GNUR-682 Adv Prac Care Children FNP (1)

In this 150-hour clinical experience, family nurse practitioner students collaborate with preceptors to provide primary care for children and their families. Students apply the principles of health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of common episodic and chronic health issues of children and adolescents in a clinical practice site. Patient education, advocacy, and evidence-based practice are incorporated in a holistic approach to providing comprehensive care. Students will meet periodically throughout the semester in a seminar designed to support achievement of learning outcomes. Graded S/U.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-543 C AND GNUR-570 C AND GNUR-571 C AND GNUR-577 Y C
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Nursing Practice, Nursing Practice, Advanced Nursing Practice

GNUR-683 AdvPrac Older Adults FNP (1)

In this 150-hour clinical experience, family nurse practitioner students collaborate with preceptors to provide primary care for older adults and their families. Students apply the principles of health assessment, diagnosis and treatment of common episodic and chronic health issues of adults in a clinical practice site. Patient education, advocacy, and evidence-based practice are incorporated in a holistic approach to providing comprehensive care. Students will meet periodically throughout the semester in a seminar designed to support achievement of learning outcomes. Graded S/U.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-543 C AND GNUR-566 Y C AND GNUR-570 C AND GNUR-571 C
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Nursing Practice, Nursing Practice, Advanced Nursing Practice

GNUR-684 Adv Prac Older Adults CNS (1)

In this 150-hour clinical experience, clinical nurse specialist students collaborate with preceptors to provide primary care for older adults and their families. This clinical practicum will allow the student to apply the principles of older adult health assessment and management at an advanced practice level and will include consulting with nursing and other healthcare professionals, research in the area of older adult health, education of patients and staff, and clinical management of patients. Students will meet periodically throughout the semester in a seminar designed to support achievement of learning outcomes. Graded S/U.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-543 C AND GNUR-566 Y C AND GNUR-570 C AND GNUR-571 C
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Nursing Practice, Nursing Practice, Advanced Nursing Practice

GNUR-685 Adv Pract Care Adults CNS (1)

In this 150-hour clinical experience, clinical nurse specialist students collaborate with preceptors to provide care for adults and their families. This clinical practicum will allow the student to apply the principles of adult health assessment and management at an advanced practice level and will include consulting with nursing and other healthcare professionals, research in the area of adult health, education of clients and staff, and clinical management of adults. Students will meet periodically throughout the semester in a seminar designed to support achievement of learning outcomes. Graded S/U. Class meets on campus four times during the semester in addition to 150 hours precepted clinical.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-543 C AND GNUR-570 C AND GNUR-571 C AND GNUR-567 Y C
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Nursing Practice, Nursing Practice, Advanced Nursing Practice

GNUR-686 Adv Prac Care Women CNS (1)

In this 150-hour clinical experience, clinical nurse specialist students collaborate with preceptors to provide care for women and their families in a variety of settings. This clinical practicum will allow the student to apply the principles of health assessment and management at an advanced practice level and will include consulting with nursing and other healthcare professionals; research in the area of adult health; education of women, families, and staff; and clinical management of women's health needs. Students will meet periodically throughout the semester in a seminar designed to support achievement of learning outcomes. Graded S/U. Class meets on campus four times during the semester in addition to 150 hours precepted clinical.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-543 C AND GNUR-570 C AND GNUR-571 C AND GNUR-576 Y C
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Nursing Practice, Nursing Practice, Advanced Nursing Practice; Excluding: -Program: MS Adv Practice Nursing: CNS

GNUR-687 Adv Prac Care Children CNS (1)

In this 150-hour clinical experience, clinical nurse specialist students collaborate with preceptors to provide care for children and adolescents and their families. This clinical practicum will allow the student to apply the principles of health assessment and management at an advanced practice level. This includes consulting with nursing and other healthcare professionals; research in the area of children's health; education of children, families, and staff; and clinical management of children's health. Students will meet periodically throughout the semester in a seminar designed to support achievement of learning outcomes. Graded S/U.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-543 C AND GNUR-570 C AND GNUR-571 C AND GNUR-577 Y C
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Nursing Practice, Nursing Practice, Advanced Nursing Practice

GNUR-688 Synthesis Practicum CNS (1)

This synthesis course focuses on the clinical integration of multiple spheres of influence by the student in the clinical nurse specialist role. These spheres include patient/client, nursing practice, and organizational systems and provide a foundation for specialty competencies and CNS practice. Clinical and system outcomes are analyzed in the context of expert practice. The practicum consists of 150 hours of precepted practice in acute and ambulatory specialty practice settings. Periodic seminars enhance knowledge and integration of the professional role as clinical expert. Graded S/U. Class meets on campus four times during the semester in addition to 150 hours precepted clinical.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-543 C AND GNUR-570 C AND GNUR-571 C AND (GNUR-566 C AND GNUR-684 S) OR (GNUR-567 C AND GNUR-685 S) OR (GNUR-576 C AND GNUR-686 S) OR (GNUR-577 C AND GNUR-687 S)
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Advanced Nursing Practice -Program: Post Masters Certificate CNS, MS Adv Practice Nursing: CNS

GNUR-690 Master's Project I (1)

In this first course, the student will build upon learning and content gained in prior coursework and design a project with an identified area of interest: practice or education. Working closely with a faculty advisor, the student will design the project, secure support from the community of interest, and identify and apply for funding. Students will meet periodically throughout the semester in a seminar designed to support the development of their projects and funding proposals. Permission of Program Director required to register. Graded S/U. Meets four times during the semester. This option is not available for students who enter the Nursing program beginning in Fall 2011.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-501 C AND GNUR-502 C
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Advanced Nursing Practice

GNUR-691 Master's Project II (1)

In this second course, the student will implement the project designed in GNUR 690, Master's Project I. Working closely with the faculty advisor, the student will implement and evaluate the project. Students will meet periodically throughout the semester in a seminar designed to support the implementation and evaluation of their projects. In order to successfully complete the course, the project implementation and evaluation must be reviewed and accepted by the faculty advisor and one departmental faculty member or an outside reader chosen by the advisor and project director in consultation with the student. Graded S/U. Permission of the Program Director is required to register. Meets four times during the semester. This option is not available for students who enter the Nursing program beginning in Fall 2011.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-501 C AND GNUR-502 C AND GNUR-690 S
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Advanced Nursing Practice

GNUR-692 Master's Thesis I (2)

In this first thesis-related course, the student will work closely with the faculty advisor and refine the plan for implementation and analysis of the research study proposed in GNUR 502, Scientific Inquiry II. During this course, the student is expected to complete the Institutional Review Board process. Students will meet periodically throughout the semester in a seminar designed to support the development of their research proposals. Permission of Program Director required to register. Graded S/U. Meets four times during the semester. This option is not available for students who enter the Nursing program beginning in Fall 2011.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-501 C AND GNUR-502 C
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Advanced Nursing Practice

GNUR-693 Master's Thesis II (2)

In the second part of the thesis-related course, the student will work with the faculty advisor and complete the research study. The student will collect and analyze data, draw conclusions, and discuss the implications of the study findings for nursing practice, education, policy, and further research. Students will meet periodically throughout the semester in a seminar designed to support the conduct of their research studies. In order to successfully complete the course, the thesis manuscript must be reviewed and accepted by the faculty advisor and one departmental faculty member or an outside reader chosen by the advisor and the Program Director in consultation with the student. Graded S/U. Permission of the Program Director is required to register. Meets four times during the semester. This option is not available for students who enter the Nursing program beginning in Fall 2011.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-501 C AND GNUR-502 C AND GNUR-692 C
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Advanced Nursing Practice

GNUR-694 Comprehensive Exam I (2)

This course prepares the student to complete the first level of the comprehensive exam which reflects the content included in GNUR 501, 502, 512, 518. The associated seminars will review expectations for completion of the written comprehensive case study. Graded S/U.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-502 Y C AND GNUR-512 Y C AND GNUR-518 Y C

GNUR-695 Comprehensive Exam II (2)

This course prepares the student to complete the second level of the comprehensive exam which reflects content included in the specialty content courses. The associated seminars will review expectations for this multiple-choice exam based on the content found on a national certification exam. Graded S/U.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-543 C AND GNUR-571 C

GNUR-696 GNUR Capstone (3)

This course allows the student to demonstrate synthesis of the GNUR core courses and apply this knowledge to a clinical question in their specialty program focus. Students in the capstone course will work independently on their synthesis project, while progressing through the steps of problem identification, literature review, IRB proposal, project implementation and evaluation. The associated faculty led seminars will facilitate student sharing of both process and content issues as students complete their individual capstone projects. The results of the capstone will be documented and published according to syllabus guidelines. Graded S/U. Permission of Program Director is required to register.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: (GNUR-501 C OR GNUR-501 C) AND (GNUR-502 C OR GNUR-502 C)
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Advanced Nursing Practice

GNUR-697 Capstone Completion (1)

Based on the work done in GNUR 696, the student completes the Capstone guided by their advisor. If the work is not completed at the end of the semester in which the course is taken, the student will receive a grade of IP and MUST register for GNUR 698. Graded S/U. Permission of Program Director is required to register.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-696 OR GNUR-696
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Advanced Nursing Practice

GNUR-698 Capstone Continuation (1)

This 1 credit course allows the student additional time to complete his/her capstone project. Students must be working closely with their GNUR 696 faculty and submit a plan for completion of the project in order to register for this continuation credit. Data collection, evaluation or documentation activities may be done during this continuation time. If the Capstone is accepted by their advisor at the end of this course, both GNUR 697 and 698 will be graded S. If the Capstone is NOT accepted by their advisor at the end of this course, the student will receive a grade of IP in GNUR 698 and MUST register for 698 again. If unsuccessful in the second attempt, the student will receive grades of U in both GNUR 697 and both instances of GNUR 698. Graded S/U. Permission of Program Director is required to register.
Attributes: TGNU
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Advanced Nursing Practice

GNUR-701 Found of Nursing Science (3)

This course begins with a review of elements of logic and effective argumentation and of both critical and ethical thinking. The elements shape subsequent discussions including a critical examination of different epistemologies and their impact on current approaches to nursing research, theory development and clinical practice; analyses of writings of selected nursing theorists; and theory development in nursing. This course introduction presents methods of inquiry necessary for the development and expansion of clinical practice knowledge (and understanding) in nursing. An overview of important issues in the philosophy of science is included. Relationships among philosophy, values, practice, praxis, science, theory, and research and their effect on the structure of nursing knowledge are discussed. Conceptual models and theories for nursing practice are examined.
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Nursing Practice -Program: Doctor of Nursing Practice-PB, Doctor of Nursing Practice-PM

GNUR-703 Phil & Found of EBP (3)

This course examines the development of evidence and evidence-based knowledge in healthcare. The effects of the international distribution of healthcare knowledge and the development of a science of application, analysis, distribution and evaluation of practice knowledge is addressed. The use of translational research strategies for clinical practice improvement is reviewed.
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Nursing Practice -Program: Doctor of Nursing Practice-PB, Doctor of Nursing Practice-PM

GNUR-705 Found of Nur Leadership (3)

This course examines the foundations of both administration and leadership. With a focus on leadership, the course will examine the current and emerging theories of leadership and their application to advanced clinical practice. Those stressors that affect leadership, organizational change, and organizational environments of clinical practice will be discussed. Application of theories in clinical practice will be reviewed.
Restrictions: Including: -Program: Doctor of Nursing Practice-PB, Doctor of Nursing Practice-PM

GNUR-707 Biostatistics and Epi (3)

This course uses clinical epidemiology and biostatistics to inform advanced practice nursing. The purpose of the course is to teach epidemiologic and intermediate biostatistical methods in clinical research within an integrated framework and to develop SPSS proficiency for performing the analysis of clinical datasets. Analysis of patient populations using epidemiological methods will be conducted. The use of epidemiological theories will be applied to disease processes, disaster preparedness, and bioterrorism which may affect local, state, national, and international populations.
Restrictions: Including: -Program: Doctor of Nursing Practice-PB, Doctor of Nursing Practice-PM

GNUR-709 Nur Practice Role Develop (3)

This course is designed to broaden and enhance the role development knowledge and skills of the clinical nursing scholar. Students will practice in an appropriate setting under the direction of school faculty while exploring development of components of expert advanced clinical practice. Examining the potential career trajectory of the student, focus will be on the development of skills necessary to attain that goal. Graded S/U.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-701 C AND GNUR-703 C AND GNUR-705 C AND GNUR-707 C
Restrictions: Including: -Program: Doctor of Nursing Practice-PB, Doctor of Nursing Practice-PM

GNUR-711 Advanced HCDS (3)

This course examines the American healthcare system, comparing it to other systems of healthcare delivery. Strengths and weaknesses of international systems are explored. Structural indices and organizational analyses of healthcare systems are examined in relation to change. The role of public health;politics and policy development; risk assessment; interest group behavior; and influence and the politics of healthcare reform in rural, urban, and suburban areas are included. Analysis of health care systems in the context of advanced practice nursing and the development of evolutionary and revolutionary changes in the system are explored.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-701 C AND GNUR-703 C AND GNUR-705 C AND GNUR-707 C
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Nursing Practice, Nursing Practice, Management

GNUR-713 Clinical Prog Development (3 TO 5)

This course is designed to broaden and enhance the clinical knowledge development of the clinical nursing scholar. Enacting the role of clinical scholar, clinical expert, and clinical resource will be explored. Using a clinical population of patients, the student will have the opportunity to extend and broaden the clinical program of care. This is a clinical course, and clinical hours in this course contribute to the final program clinical hour total. Graded S/U.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-701 C AND GNUR-703 C AND GNUR-705 C AND GNUR-707 C
Restrictions: Including: -Program: Doctor of Nursing Practice-PB, Doctor of Nursing Practice-PM

GNUR-715 Multiple Research Methods (3)

This course focuses on the application and use of multiple research methods to improve clinical practice outcomes. The course will look beyond the traditional research methods to use action research, community-based research, and translational research methods. Research supports such as power analysis, data management, measurement strategies, epidemiologic designs, and designs that assess change and multiple comparisons will be considered. The emphasis is on the application of research strategies for clinical practice while encouraging flexibility in conceptualizing a study using different methods. The applicability of action research and evaluation to the change process and to continuous improvement within various venues will be explored. The iterative, participative, and emergent nature of the generation of new knowledge and practice innovations will be discussed.
Attributes: TGNU
Restrictions: Including: -Program: Doctor of Nursing Practice-PB, Doctor of Nursing Practice-PM

GNUR-721 Clinical Practice Devel (3)

Models of advanced clinical practice will be examined. The clinical practice environment will be analyzed for its efficacy, effectiveness, and applicability to practice priorities. This course focuses on understanding the manner in which clinical practice, management, and delivery of care affects practicing nurses as advanced practitioners. Seminars will focus on integrating legal, fiscal, quality improvement, informatics concepts, and other intervening variables that influence environments of care. Students will have the opportunity to design and develop a nursing practice organization project that pertains to their clinical interests. Graded S/U.
Pre-requisites: GNUR-709 C AND GNUR-713 C
Restrictions: Including: -Program: Doctor of Nursing Practice-PB, Doctor of Nursing Practice-PM

GNUR-723 Health Policy Implement (3)

This course analyzes current major U.S. health policy issues and the critical processes and forces that shape them. The health policy issues addressed include: access, Medicare, Medicaid, the uninsured, public health, the impact of welfare policy on healthcare, managed care development and regulation, state and federal healthcare reform, and others. In addition, this course will examine international healthcare public policy issues affecting American healthcare policy and advanced practice nursing. Legislative and executive processes at the state and federal level; key forces involved including economic, social, ethical, educational and political factors; and central players of importance, including special interest groups, lobbyists, the press, elected officials, legislative staff, public agencies and professional organizations will be covered. Advanced nursing practice issues in a local, regional, state, federal, and global context of public policy influence, formulation, and sustenance will be discussed.
Attributes: TGNU
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Nursing Practice, Nursing Practice, Management

GNUR-725 Improve Health Populations (3)

This course will examine the relationship between clinical practice environments and populations of care. Using population-based strategies for health improvement, the student will design and implement clinical projects to effect change. Using theories of public health and community health, students will apply strategies to selected populations. Diversity, access, and socioeconomic factors of specific populations will be discussed.
Attributes: TGNU
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Nursing Practice, Nursing Practice, Management

GNUR-732 International Nursing (3)

This course provides an opportunity to learn about the culture, advanced nursing practice, and healthcare of other countries. International healthcare delivery models will be examined. Biostatistical and epidemiological global indicators of health and illness will be assessed. Comparisons of developed and developing countries in regard to health and illness will be reviewed. The student explores the concepts and applications of transcultural nursing and cultural competency. The evolution of advanced practice nursing throughout the world will be examined through international nursing organizations, journals, and interactions with foreign nurses. With additional credit, the student may elect to analyze, practice in, and study a particular nursing system in a foreign country.
Attributes: TGNU
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Nursing Practice, Nursing Practice, Management

GNUR-734 The Nurse Educator (3)

This course provides the student with an overview of the faculty role in higher education or clinical practice. It includes an overview of the development of curriculum through the examination of philosophies of education, learning theories, research in education, and the design of programs of learning in nursing. An overview of educational strategies examines the theory and research associated with the assessment of learners and the planning and implementation of the instructional process with various populations in classroom and clinical settings. Quantitative and qualitative evaluation of learning outcomes at the individual, class, and program levels are reviewed. Students study theory, techniques, and research on evaluation of clinical performance. Program-level evaluation includes models, standards, and measurement techniques, including the evaluation of educator performance.
Attributes: TGNU
Restrictions: Including: -Program: Doctor of Nursing Practice-PB, Doctor of Nursing Practice-PM

GNUR-736 Ad Pharm & Dx (3)

This course is designed to support the student learning in targeted advanced practice roles and practice areas. This focus is on the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of drugs used in the therapeutic management of common path physiological states and advanced diagnostics support for specific areas. Students will have the opportunity to develop expertise in a specialized area by developing case studies and in-depth simulated rounds with patients within a specific population.
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Nursing Practice

GNUR-738 Health Law for Health Prof (3)

Addresses health care regulation and structural issues including how healthcare institutions are legally organized, accredited, and financed. Fraud and abuse, healthcare transactions, and care distribution are discussed. Healthcare access and financing issues include private health insurance, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, Medicare, and other third-party reimbursement. Regulatory issues will be explored focusing on the regulatory environment affecting advanced practice nurses and other healthcare professionals; also included will be licensing, staff privileges, peer review and practice recognition.
Attributes: TGNU
Restrictions: Including: -Program: Doctor of Nursing Practice-PB, Doctor of Nursing Practice-PM

GNUR-740 Advanced Tech Clinical Mgt (3)

This course includes an exploration of the advanced practice nurse's role in healthcare planning using current technologies and information systems. Healthcare informatics on the local, state, and federal levels will be explored. Ethical dimensions of informatics and the access to patient information will be discussed. The application of computer technology in healthcare and nursing will be explored. Following an introduction to hardware and software, special consideration will be given to clinical and administrative applications of information technology. Application of devices, software, and integration in clinical practice will be reviewed. Graded S/U.
Attributes: TGNU
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Nursing Practice, Nursing Practice, Management

GNUR-741 Clinical Scholarship Cap (6)

Students will undertake a clinical scholarship project as part of their capstone course in the doctor of nursing practice program. The capstone project will include needs assessment, program/project development, evaluation of an existing program, development of an assessment instrument/protocol for clients/populations, and cost/benefit analysis. The capstone project will be developed in consultation with the student's capstone project committee.
Pre-requisites: GNUR-701 C AND GNUR-703 C AND GNUR-705 C AND GNUR-707 C AND GNUR-709 S AND GNUR-715 C AND GNUR-721 S AND GNUR-723 C
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Nursing Practice, Nursing Practice -Program: Doctor of Nursing Practice-PB, Doctor of Nursing Practice-PM

GNUR-796 Independent Study (1 TO 3)

An opportunity to study in an area of nursing not offered in the DNP program. Completion of the Independent Study Authorization form is required.
Attributes: TGNU
Pre-requisites: GNUR-701 C AND GNUR-715 C
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Nursing Practice