Nursing Courses
Nsg 500 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Science (3)
Historical influences that have impacted upon the development of nursing are explored. Theory-based nursing is emphasized as learners discuss and critically reflect upon the relevance and significance of nursing as an art and science. Philosophical views of selected nurse theorists and their theories are critically examined for application to nursing practice, education, and leadership. Nursing theory within the paradigm of people, health, nursing, and environment are applied to the practice of nursing and promotion of health, research, moral reasoning, caring, and standards of professional nursing. Personal philosophies of nursing are explored and drawn from these theories as learners critically reflect upon their personal values, ongoing learning, and transforming practice in the advanced practice role of professional nursing.
Nsg 512 Nursing Research Methods (3)
In this course, the research process for quantitative and qualitative research studies is critically examined. The methods of scientific inquiry, problem identification, use of underlying theories and conceptual models, research design, measurement, data collection and analysis, and ethical considerations are applied to the development of a research proposal. Critical analysis of existing research studies and learner reports are used to further refine the development of research skills. The significance of research findings to practice environments and ongoing research are identified as they relate to evidence-based practice in nursing. Critical reflection upon one's developing role as a professional in advanced practice is explored as it relates to participation and collaboration in research activities within health care systems and communities. Prerequisite: college level statistics course.
Nsg 514 Healthcare Policy and Leadership (3)
The role of the advanced practice nurse in shaping health care and population health policies is explored. The impact of the economic, environmental, socio-political, cultural, ethical, and governmental factors on health care delivery, financing, and availability are discussed. The historical and current role of the profession of nursing in population health and health care policy are explored. The role of the nurse leaders in research to shape health care policy is explored.
Nsg 600 Public/Population Health Nursing I (5)
This course introduces/identifies key components of advanced population health nursing practice, including skills related to health-focused population needs assessment and population diagnosis. A special emphasis is placed on vulnerable populations and the achievement of health equity. The learner will gain skills in participation on interdisciplinary teams, as well as in forming and maintaining partnerships with diverse populations. The learner will gain proficiency in synthesizing content from biostatistics, epidemiology and other public health sciences with the advanced practice of population health nursing to promote, protect and improve the population's health. The course prepares the learner to practice population health nursing in both institutional and community settings. Prerequisite: Nsg 500.
Nsg 610 Public/Population Health Nursing II (5)
This course builds on knowledge and skills honed in Nsg 600. The student will utilize analyzed assessment data to effectively design, plan, implement, innovate, and evaluate population-focused health programs and policies, with knowledge of organizational decision-making. Learners will use data that is timely, pertinent and accurate to develop effective population-focused policies and programs to improve health outcomes in the institutional or the community setting. Learners will examine factors that impact the success of these efforts, communicate and market programs, develop checkpoints for evaluation, and carry out program improvement efforts. Prerequisites: Nsg 500 and Nsg 600.
Nsg 650 Public/Population Health Nursing III Capstone (5)
The purpose of this course is to combine clinical practice experiences with scholarly activities to provide an in-depth learning experience for the student, focusing on continued development and implementation of a practice-focused process, program or policy that decreases risk and supports the health and wellness of a selected population to improve health care outcomes for the population served. Working through an intensive clinical practicum experience, engaging key stakeholders and working with interdisciplinary teams, students will apply advanced practice expertise learned in the program to a population-serving project to enhance health and safety for a vulnerable population of interest. Students will have the opportunity to build an interdisciplinary professional network. Prerequisites: Nsg 500, Nsg 600, and Nsg 610.
