NURS 579PT • Portfolio in Nursing 0.5-6 Credits
Preselected topics within an existing course in the field of Nursing.
Special Notes: Portfolio courses are created upon request with permission by an overseeing Program Director.
NURS 600 • Theory Foundations 3 Credits
An examination of the theoretical foundations of the discipline of nursing, including nursing theory and selected borrowed theories within the contexts of nursing leadership and Christian perspectives. Analysis of nursing theory includes historical perspectives, theory development, application to practice and leadership, and evaluation of grand, middle range, and practice theories.
NURS 602 • Midwifery Perspectives 3 Credits
Analysis of both historical perspectives and current societal influences with consideration of how each have impacted the development of nurse-midwifery and the midwifery profession.
NURS 606 • Advanced Health Assessment 4 Credits
Use of comprehensive and systematic health history to identify patient health status and health promotion needs. Demonstration of the ability to conduct a systematic physical examination with a caring presence and in a proficient manner. Use of evidence based standards to develop relevant diagnoses and plans of care across the lifespan.
Exxat Clinical Tracking System Fee: $193.
NURS 611 • Advanced Pharmacology 3 Credits
Application of the principles of pharmacotherapy to promote health and manage illness from a client-centered perspective for diverse populations across the lifespan. Consideration of both ethical and legal implications in relation to the process of drug use from development through distribution and administration. Inclusion of evidence-based complementary and alternative therapies.
Prerequisites: NURS 620, NURS 673.
NURS 614 • Sexual and Reproductive Health for Advanced Practice Nurses 4 Credits
Integration of theory and evidence related to sexual and reproductive healthcare for holistic management and support of health throughout the lifespan.
Prerequisites: NURS 620 (may be taken concurrently with program director permission), NURS 673.
NURS 616 • Antepartal Care 3 Credits
Management of antepartal care using evidence-based practice guidelines as well as laboratory and diagnostic studies. Determination of health promotion needs and plan of care including deviations from normal during pregnancy. Consideration of the impact of personal and professional ethics and beliefs while providing advanced practice nursing care.
Prerequisites: NURS 606, NURS 620, NURS 626, NURS 673.
NURS 617 • Intrapartum and Postpartum Care 4 Credits
Integration of theory and evidence related to intrapartum and postpartum care.
Prerequisites: NURS 606, NURS 620, NURS 626, and NURS 673.
NURS 618 • Newborn Care 2 Credits
Integration of theory and evidence related to the provision of care by nurse-midwives for healthy newborns.
Prerequisites: NURS 602, NURS 620, NURS 673.
NURS 619 • Fetal Evaluation 1 Credit
Integrates theory and evidence related to evaluation of antepartal and intrapartal fetal status.
Prerequisites: NURS 602, NURS 673.
NURS 620 • Reproductive Physiology for Advanced Practice Nurses 3 Credits
Analysis of reproductive physiology in humans that serves as the foundation for clinical assessment, decision making, and holistic management for advanced practice nurses.
NURS 621 • Leadership in Nursing Education 4 Credits
Examination of trends, issues, and forces impacting nursing education and higher education. Consideration of the teaching, scholarship, and service components of the academic nurse educator role. Discussion of theoretical frameworks and evidence that inform leadership roles needed to shape and implement change in nursing education and the academic community.
Prerequisites: NURS 600, NURS 655, NURS 660.
NURS 622 • Primary Care for Advanced Practice Nurses 3 Credits
Concepts of person-centered primary care from adolescence through the lifespan. Use of evidence-based resources to detect and prevent common health problems, and to compare management options from a holistic perspective within the context of family and community. Incorporation of inclusiveness and respect of diverse backgrounds, identities, and patient’s personal beliefs.
NURS 626 • Evidence Translation for Practice 3 Credits
Analysis of the research process, including critical appraisal of literature, to address advanced practice nursing questions. Application of an evidence-based model to issues in advanced practice nursing. Consideration of the role of ethical principles and Christian faith perspectives as they relate to theoretical perspectives, research methods, and evidence dissemination strategies.
NURS 630 • Nursing Leadership Practicum 5 Credits
Nursing research process and methodologies, with an emphasis on critical appraisal of evidence for improving nursing practice. Reflection on personal leadership capacities and the design of a specific plan for capacity increase. Application of leadership skills needed to coordinate care and plan for practice change to improve healthcare outcomes.
Special Notes: Includes 250 Practicum hours.
NURS 650 • Health Policy 4 Credits
The examination of the healthcare policy process at the organizational and governmental levels. Students analyze sociocultural, ethical, economic, political, and historical factors that influence healthcare policy and propose policy strategies to improve the health status of populations.
NURS 655 • Facilitating Learning 4 Credits
Acquire the ability to create effective learning environments within nursing education. Application of current educational theories and pedagogies, best practices, and a knowledge of learning styles associated with diverse learner populations to support and enhance learning. Investigate instructional techniques, information technologies, and competencies used across nursing education environments.
Background check fee: $30, malpractice insurance fee: $80, verified credentials fee: $25 paid directly to the company when account is opened. Special Notes: This course includes 8 hours of field experience.
NURS 656 • Entrepreneurial Nursing 3 Credits
Development of an entrepreneurial nursing venture that enhances healthcare delivery and includes exploration of funding opportunities.
NURS 660 • Curriculum Design and Evaluation 4 Credits
An integration of philosophical perspectives, best practices, and professional standards used as the foundation for curricular design, learner assessment, and evaluation. Analysis of assessment and evaluation data to enhance teaching/learning across nursing education environments.
NURS 671 • Health Assessment for Nurse Educators 3 Credits
Enhance knowledge and skills of history taking, physical assessment, clinical reasoning, and related teaching/learning strategies in order to prepare for the role of nurse educator. Hybrid course; on campus lab experiences and 32 hours of field experience are required.
Placement fee: $40.
NURS 673 • Advanced Pathophysiology 3 Credits
Analysis of the physiologic basis for manifestations of altered structure and function from an advanced practice nursing perspective. Consideration of differences in physiologic responses to health and illness in diverse populations across the lifespan. Use of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention to evaluate management of homeostasis disruptions.
NURS 677 • Practical Experience Extension 0 Credit
Extension course for continued enrollment following the term in which a masters level NURS internship, practicum, clinical or other experiential course was taken, required when there are outstanding hours to be completed.
NURS 680 • Pathopharmacology for Nurse Educators 4 Credits
Integration of pathophysiology and pharmacotherapeutic concepts and principles needed to form the basis of a comprehensive and holistic approach to the delivery of nursing care. Application of evidence-based pathopharmacology concepts within the nurse educator role.
NURS 685 • Innovations and Information Technologies for Nurse Educators 4 Credits
Focus on innovative curricular design that promotes achievement of established learning outcomes in varied educational environments and fosters the development of clinical reasoning and critical thinking. Incorporate the use of current and emerging information technologies into nursing practice to enhance care outcomes.
Prerequisites: NURS 655, NURS 660. Malpractice insurance fee: $80, placement fee: $40. Special Notes: Course includes 50 hours of field experience.
NURS 694 • Topics in Nursing 1-4 Credits
An in-depth study of a particular Nursing theme.
Special Notes: Topics courses should serve as elective courses.
NURS 697 • Capstone Extension 0 Credit
Extension course for continued enrollment; required when the thesis/project course is incomplete. The extension allows students continued access to university resources. Student must be registered in an extension course at the time the thesis/project is granted final approval and receives a grade. Fee applies.
Prerequisites: NURS 793.
NURS 715 • Nurse-Midwifery I: Clinic Practicum 4 Credits
Application of the nurse-midwifery management process, theory, and evidence to provide holistic prenatal, gynecological, and primary care for individuals throughout the lifespan.
Prerequisites: NURS 606, NURS 620, NURS 622, NURS 673. EXXAT Usage fee ($127).
NURS 719 • Nurse-Midwifery II: Intrapartum Practicum 4 Credits
Applies the midwifery management process, theory, and evidence to provide holistic care during labor, birth, and the postpartum period. Applies the midwifery management process, theory, and evidence to provide holistic care to the healthy newborn.
Prerequisites: NURS 606, NURS 611, NURS 620, NURS 673, NURS 715. EXXAT Usage fee ($127).
NURS 753 • Professional Issues for Nurse-Midwives 4 Credits
Understand the political and economic bases of nurse-midwifery practice. Enhance knowledge of professional issues that impact the practicing APN.
Prerequisites: NURS 626.
NURS 754 • Nurse-Midwifery III: Clinical Integration for Nurse-Midwives 7 Credits
Integration, application, and reflection upon the midwifery management process, theory, and evidence to provide holistic care to women across the lifespan and the healthy newborn in a variety of settings.
Prerequisites: NURS 719. EXXAT Usage fee ($127).
NURS 756 • Master's Capstone I 1 Credit
Application of theoretical perspectives and the research or project management process to the examination of a nursing problem or issue. Requires initial draft of chapters one and two of the master’s project, a project plan, and beginning matrix of literature.
Prerequisites: NURS 626. Special Notes: Graded on an S/U basis.
NURS 760 • Directed Study 1-4 Credits
Directed study experience under the guidance of a faculty member.
Special Notes: This course may be repeated with different learning objectives for credit.
NURS 774 • Nurse Educator Internship 3 Credits
Integration and synthesis of current nursing knowledge and teaching/learning theory to function effectively within an educational context. Evaluation of personal effectiveness in the educator role. Demonstration of the integration of knowledge of theories, research, ethical and Christian perspectives, global realities, policy-making issues, higher education, and information technologies.
Prerequisites: NURS 600, NURS 655, NURS 660, NURS 685. Special Notes: This course includes an 110 hour internship.
NURS 788 • Comprehensive Examination 0 Credit
Nurse educator comprehensive examination.
Special Notes: Graded on an S/U basis.
NURS 793 • Capstone: Methodological Reviews 2 Credits
Application of key components of the research process with a focus on critical review of the literature exploring nurse-midwifery problems defined in collaboration with clinical partners. Course is taught as a seminar.
Prerequisites: NURS 673, NURS 620.
NURS 798 • Master's Capstone II 1 Credit
A capstone experience resulting in a master’s thesis or project.
Prerequisites: NURS 756. Special Notes: Graded on an S/U basis.
NURS 805 • Evidence Appraisal and Translation Science 3 Credits
Skills for critically appraising existing evidence as a basis for improved healthcare practice in light of effectiveness, ethical principles, and Christian perspectives. Examination of methods to measure outcomes and to translate and implement evidence. Overview of designing guidelines that improve healthcare practice and outcomes. Introduction to the process of dissemination.
Prerequisites: NURS 850. Corequisites: NURS887.
NURS 810 • Healthcare Policy and Advocacy 3 Credits
Examination of healthcare policy process at the institutional, local, state, regional, federal, and international levels. Preparation to design, influence, implement, and advocate for health care policies to strengthen the nursing profession and to improve the health status of populations.
Prerequisites: NURS890.
NURS 815 • Healthcare Economics and Finance 3 Credits
Utilization of healthcare economics and finance to examine complex strategic and operational decisions related to improving health outcomes within systems of care. Analyze basic economics and financial concepts to formulate healthcare strategies as applicable to the healthcare industry.
NURS 820 • Population Health and Epidemiology 3 Credits
Utilization of epidemiology to promote leadership in clinical prevention and population health. Analysis of the impact policies, socioeconomic status, and the environment have on diverse populations within the framework of healthcare access, quality of care, and cultural sensitivity.
Clinical Verification Fee: $100. Special Notes: This course includes 25 practicum hours.
NURS 825 • Leadership and Interprofessional Collaboration 4 Credits
Examination of critical topics related to leadership principles and organizational systems; including improving clinical practice management, patient safety, interprofessional collaboration, and health outcomes. Designed to facilitate the development of the skills needed to coordinate care and lead practice change and reduce healthcare disparities.
Intensive/Lab Fee: $100 Special Notes: This course includes 50 practicum hours.
NURS 835 • Healthcare Innovations and Informatics 3 Credits
Examination of information management and technology systems to promote safe, quality, and cost-effective healthcare. Development of knowledge and technical skills related to the fields of informatics and healthcare innovations. Explore standards, clinical decision support systems, data management systems, big data, and patient care technologies.
Special Notes: This course includes 25 practicum hours.
NURS 850 • Application of Biostatistics for Healthcare 2 Credits
Biostatistical skills for critical appraisal of literature, including factors that contribute to validity, reliability, and generalizability of research. Interpretation of statistical output from scientific data sets using biostatistical skills. Appraisal of the rigor and appropriateness of biostatistical methods used in relation to the findings in selected research studies.