The Graduate School Bulletin
School of Nursing
112 Moore Building
(336) 334-5010
Graduate Programs:
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Nursing Administration, Nursing Case Management, Nursing Education, or Gerontological Nursing, 12-13 hours
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), concentration in Nursing Administration - 36 hours, Nursing Education - 36 hours, Adult Nurse Practitioner/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner - 50 hours, or Nurse Anesthesia - 50 hours
Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Business Administration (MSN/MBA) in Health Management, 54 hours
Post-Master's Certificate in Adult Nurse Practitioner/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Anesthesia - 41 hours
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing, 57 hours
Graduate Faculty
Overview
NUR Nursing Courses
Graduate Faculty
Professors
Beth E. Barba, PhD, Gerontological nursing, nursing home environments, end-of-life care.
Carolyn Blue, PhD, Health promotion/health promotive behaviors, occupational health, public health.
Hazel N. Brown, EdD, Parent Child nursing and nursing administration.
William Richard Cowling III, PhD, Healing and unitary inquiry (Director of Graduate Study - PhD).
Laurie M. Kennedy-Malone, PhD, Community-gerontology nursing.
Lynne G. Pearcey, PhD, Psychosocial nursing, nursing administration, continuing education in nursing (Dean).
Randolph Rasch, PhD, Community health and family nurse practitioner.
Debra C. Wallace, PhD, Gerontology, minority health services and behaviors (Associate Dean for Research).
Clinical Professor
Dorothy Herron, PhD, Nursing education.
Associate Professors
Robin Bartlett, PhD, Psychosocial nursing and adolescent risk behaviors.
Patricia B. Crane, PhD, Adult/gerontological nursing, heart disease, and administration.
Jie Hu, PhD, Health-related quality of life and symptoms in older adults with chronic disease.
Luba L. Ivanov, DNS, Effects of migration on access and satisfaction with health services for Russian-speaking immigrants.
Ellen D. Jones, ND, Community and adult/gerontological nursing.
Donald D. Kautz, PhD, Clinical reasoning, NNN language and evidence based practice, family integrity, and hope.
Eileen M. Kohlenberg, PhD, Adult health nursing, nursing administration, nursing education (Associate Dean for Graduate Programs, Director of Graduate Study for Master’s Programs).
Heidi V. Krowchuk, PhD, Parent Child nursing.
Susan Ann Letvak, PhD, Gerontological nursing and the nursing workforce.
Lynne P. Lewallen, PhD, Pregnancy, breast-feeding, and nursing education.
Eileen R. Rossen, PhD, Gerontological nursing, psychosocial nursing, and late life transitions.
Mona Shattell, PhD, Patient safety and psychosocial nursing.
Anita S. Tesh, PhD, Adult health nursing (Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs).
Clinical Associate Professors
Susan Collins, PhD, Nursing administration and adult health.
Jacqueline DeBrew, PhD, Nursing education and gerontology.
Betsy Lehman, MS, Family and community nursing.
Linda McNeal, PhD, Adult health.
Lois VonCannon, MSN, Adult/gerontological nursing.
Assistant Professors
Laura J. Fero, PhD, Leadership and management, use of human simulation for evaluation of nursing competency.
Sarah Kelly, PhD, Critical care nursing and adolescent gang/community violence.
Elizabeth Van Horn, PhD, Adult health nursing, recovery from traumatic injury, and family integrity.
Yolanda Wall, PhD, Adult health nursing and oncology.
Visiting Assistant Professors
Nancy Bruton-Maree, MS, Adult health nursing, nurse anesthesia.
Sandra M. Ouellette, MEd, Adult health nursing, nurse anesthesia.
Michael Rieker, DNP, Adult health nursing, nurse anesthesia.
Lecturers
Helen Brooks, DNP, Adult/gerontological nursing.
Thomas McCoy, MS, Biostatistics.
Overview
The School of Nursing offers the Master of Science in Nursing degree program which is designed to prepare persons for leadership roles in nursing education, administration, and clinical practice. The development of these functional competencies is founded upon concentration in a selected area of clinical practice and is supported by a strong research emphasis. Admission by The Graduate School does not guarantee admission to a specific concentration. The School of Nursing master’s programs are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). Information about the graduate program in nursing may be obtained from the NLNAC at 3343 Peachtree Rd., NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326, (404) 975-5000. The School of Nursing master’s programs also are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036-1120, (202) 887-6791. The School of Nursing affiliates with the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center School of Nurse Anesthesia and the Raleigh School of Nurse Anesthesia to offer the anesthesia concentration. These affiliated schools are accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, 222 South Prospect Avenue, Suite 304, Park Ridge, IL 60068-4010, (847) 692-7050.
Enrollment Requirements for All Graduate Nursing Students
- Evidence of current liability insurance coverage appropriate to concentration or program.
- A three hour chemistry course for anesthesia concentration.
- Competency in basic health assessment prior to NUR 642, 651, 671, and 681.
- Completion of inferential statistics course prior to enrollment in NUR 602.
- An approved criminal background check prior to enrollment in clinical courses, including NUR 642, 651, 671, 681, and 742.
- Satisfactory completion of Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) for anesthesia students. All other concentrations require Basic Life Support (BLS) prior to enrollment in clinical practica.
- Evidence of all immunizations identified on Parts A and B of the UNCG Health History and Immunization Form, excluding the meningococcal vaccine.
- Other requirements, for example, influenza vaccine and drug screens, may be necessary to meet contractual agreements with affiliating clinical agencies.
- Prior to enrollment in directed research, clinical courses, internships, or project/thesis/dissertation coursework, students must provide evidence of current unrestricted North Carolina licensure as a registered nurse or unrestricted RN licensure in a state covered by the multi-state Nurse Licensure Compact. Students who are residents of North Carolina must hold unrestricted North Carolina licensure as a registered nurse.
Students should provide evidence of nursing licensure and BLS to the School of Nursing Graduate Program Assistant and evidence of health history and immunizations to the UNCG Student Health Services. Copies of all records should be retained by the student.
Students are responsible for all costs associated with their own health care. Students are encouraged to have health insurance and to be familiar with its provisions.
Readmission after Withdrawal
Any student who is withdrawn or withdraws from the program must apply for readmission through normal admission procedures.
Post-Baccalaureate Certificates in Nursing Administration, Nursing Care Management, Nursing Education, or Gerontological Nursing
At least 12 credit hours must be successfully completed during a two-year time period to earn the certificate. Credits earned in the certificate program may be used to meet requirements in a degree program in accordance with the policies of The Graduate School. Students are advised individually and select courses from one or more categories.
Please refer to the preceding enrollment requirements for all graduate nursing students.
Application and Admission
The Student Admission, Progression, and Appeals Committee reviews the credentials of each applicant. Exceptions to the requirements can be made on recommendation of the committee.
Applicants must have the following credentials:
- Current unrestricted licensure as a registered nurse in one of the fifty states or validated credentials by CGFNS for international applicants. Residents of North Carolina must hold unrestricted North Carolina licensure as a registered nurse.
- Baccalaureate degree in nursing from a program accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency.
Certificate Requirements
Nursing Administration
NUR 540 Budget Development and Analysis of Nursing Services (3)
NUR 614 Information Technology in Nursing Service Administration (3)
NUR 620 Law, Policy, and Economics of Healthcare (3)
NUR 641 Nursing Administration (4)
Nursing Case Management
NUR 540 Budget Development and Analysis of Nursing Services (3)
NUR 541 Nursing Case Management: Coordinating Systems of Care (4)
NUR 620 Law, Policy, and Economics of Healthcare (3)
NUR 641 Nursing Administration (4)
Nursing Education
NUR 551 Instructional Technologies in Nursing and Patient Education (3)
NUR 615 Theories, Design, and Evaluation of Nursing Education (3)
NUR 616 Pedagogical Strategies in Nursing Education (3)
Gerontological Nursing
NUR 561 Scope of Gerontological Healthcare (3)
NUR 581 End of Life Care (3)
Core and Support Courses
NUR 505 Computer Applications In Nursing (3)
NUR 550 Pathophysiology for Advanced Nursing (3)
NUR 580 Psychoimmunology and Holistic Care (3)
NUR 602 Research Methods in Nursing (3)
NUR 610 Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Nursing Practice (3)
NUR 620 Law, Policy, and Economics of Healthcare (3)
NUR 692 Independent Study (3)
Upon successful completion of the four courses, students receive a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate. If two or more courses are completed within the categories of nursing administration, nursing education, or gerontological nursing, the certificate will denote the specialty area(s). All courses must be completed in the nursing case management category to receive that certificate. If courses are completed across several categories or within the core and support course category, a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Nursing will be issued.
The student will develop a program plan with the Director of Graduate Study in the School of Nursing before enrolling in courses. At least 6 credits of course work shall be completed at the 600 level. However, exceptions may be made by the Director of Graduate Study to accommodate the individual student's learning needs and career goals.
MSN - Master of Science in Nursing
The Master of Science in Nursing degree offers the following four concentrations. A modified MSN program is available for CRNAs.
The concentrations in nursing education and nursing administration require 36 hours and are designed to be completed in six semesters of full-time study, beginning in August and ending in May of the third year.
The adult nurse practitioner/gerontological nurse practitioner concentration requires 50 hours and may be completed in five semesters of full-time study, beginning in August of each year.
The nurse anesthesia concentration requires 50 hours and is designed to be taught over four semesters and two summers of noncredit clinical residency. Classes begin in August of one year with graduation in May of the second year. The noncredit clinical residency continues until August of the second year, and is required for certification.
Master's programs of study may be reduced by up to 6 hours for qualified students. Requests for consideration may be submitted to the Director of Graduate Study.
Part-time study is facilitated by the curricular design, but all degree requirements must be met within five academic years of initial enrollment. In addition to courses required for the degree program, students may enroll in independent study courses to enhance their program of study. No foreign language is required.
Please refer to the preceding enrollment requirements for all graduate nursing students.
Application and Admission
The Student Admission, Progression, and Appeals Committee reviews the credentials of each applicant. Exceptions to the requirements can be made on recommendation of the committee.
Applicants must have the following credentials:
- Current unrestricted licensure as a registered nurse in one of the fifty states or validated credentials by CGFNS for international applicants. Residents of North Carolina must hold unrestricted North Carolina licensure as a registered nurse.
- Baccalaureate degree in nursing from a program accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency.
- Minimum of one year clinical experience full time; one year critical care experience required for anesthesia concentration.
Nonresidential international students are required to participate in a telephone interview.
Nurse Anesthesia Concentration
Admission to The Graduate School does not constitute admission to the anesthesia concentration. Contact the School of Nursing for details regarding the additional admission procedures for anesthesia.
Required Withdrawal
Withdrawal from the program will be recommended if the student:
- Fails to register for two consecutive semesters (fall and spring) in the nursing curriculum.
- Has earned a “B- or below” in more than 6 semester hours of course work.
- Has earned a “B- or below” in any nursing specialty course.
- Has earned a failing grade in any course.
- Has a GPA that indicates the inability to meet the 3.0 required for graduation.
- Does not complete requirements for the degree within the time limit (5 academic years).
- Is dismissed from the affiliated anesthesia schools.
Degree Requirements
Required Core Courses for all Concentrations (9 hours)
NUR 602 Research Methods in Nursing (3)
NUR 610 Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Nursing Practice (3)
NUR 620 Law, Policy, and Economics of Healthcare (3)
Comprehensive Examination
This examination is completed in the process of meeting the requirements for the thesis or advanced nursing project. Consult with the advisor.
The nursing administration concentration requires 36 hours and is designed to be completed in six semesters of full-time study, beginning in August and ending in May of the third year.
Required Concentration Courses (21 hours)
NUR 540 Budget Development and Analysis of Nursing Services (3)
NUR 541 Nursing Case Management: Coordinating Systems of Care (3)
NUR 614 Information Technology in Nursing Service Administration (3)
NUR 641 Nursing Administration (4)
NUR 642 Nursing Administration: Theoretical Applications (4)
NUR 643 Nursing Administration Practicum (4)
Electives (3 hours)
With prior approval of the advisor, a student will select 3 hours from other 500- or 600-level nursing courses, or other related courses, for the nursing administration concentration.
Capstone Experience (3 hours)
NUR 698 Advanced Nursing Project (1-6) or
NUR 699 Thesis (1-6) or
NUR 601 Critique and Utilization of Research in Nursing (3)
Students who choose NUR 698 Advanced Nursing Project or NUR 699 Thesis must remain continuously enrolled for the course for a minimum of 3 credits and a maximum of 6 credits. Three credits are applied toward graduation and may be taken in one semester or divided over two or three semesters. Students who have not completed the Project/Thesis after registering for the first 3 credits must continue to register for NUR 698 or NUR 699 for one credit each succeeding semester until 6 credits are earned. If the Project is not completed after 6 credits are earned, the student should enroll for NUR 803 Research Extension for 1-3 hours until completion. If the Thesis is not completed after 6 credits are earned, the student should enroll in NUR 801 Thesis Extension for 1-3 hours credit until completion.
Required Concentration Courses (24 hours)
NUR 550 Pathophysiology for Advanced Nursing (3)
NUR 551 Instructional Technologies in Nursing and Patient Education (3)
NUR 615 Theories, Design, and Evaluation of Nursing Education (3)
NUR 616 Pedagogical Strategies in Nursing Education (3)
NUR 651 Advanced Application of Nursing Concepts in Client Care (4)
NUR 652 Advanced Application of Nursing Concepts in Professional Development (4)
NUR 653 Advanced Application of Nursing Concepts in Academic Education (4)
Capstone Experience (3 hours)
NUR 698 Advanced Nursing Project (1-6) or
NUR 699 Thesis (1-6) or
NUR 601 Critique and Utilization of Research in Nursing (3)
Students who choose NUR 698 Advanced Nursing Project or NUR 699 Thesis must remain continuously enrolled for the course for a minimum of 3 credits and a maximum of 6 credits. Three credits are applied toward graduation and may be taken in one semester or divided over two or three semesters. Students who have not completed the Project/Thesis after registering for the first 3 credits must continue to register for NUR 698 or NUR 699 for one credit each succeeding semester until 6 credits are earned. If the Project is not completed after 6 credits are earned, the student should enroll for NUR 803 Research Extension for 1-3 hours until completion. If the Thesis is not completed after 6 credits are earned, the student should enroll in NUR 801 Thesis Extension for 1-3 hours credit until completion.
Adult Nurse Practitioner/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
Required Concentration Courses (41 hours)
NUR 550 Pathophysiology for Advanced Nursing (3)
NUR 681 Advanced Health Assessment (4)
NUR 682 Health Promotion/Disease Prevention for Healthy Aging (3)
NUR 683 Clinical Management of the Older Adult I (6)
NUR 684 Pharmacotherapeutics for Nurse Practitioners (3)
NUR 685 Advanced Practice Nursing: Role, Theory and Practice (3)
NUR 686 Clinical Management of the Older Adult II (6)
NUR 687 Primary Care of the Adult (5)
*NUR 688 Advanced Concepts in the Management of the Older Adult (4)
*NUR 689 Primary Care of the Adult Practicum (4)
*Indicates Capstone Experience
Required Concentration Courses (41 hours)
*NUR 604 Nurse Anesthesia Research Seminar (4)
NUR 629 Health Assessment for Nurse Anesthesia (3)
NUR 630 Neuropathophysiology for Nurse Anesthesia (2)
NUR 631 Pharmacology of Nurse Anesthesia I (1)
NUR 632 Biochemistry for Nurse Anesthesia (1)
NUR 633 Cardiovascular Pathophysiology for Nurse Anesthesia (2)
NUR 634 Pharmacology of Nurse Anesthesia II (1)
NUR 635 Cell Pathophysiology for Nurse Anesthesia (1)
NUR 636 Respiratory Pathophysiology for Nurse Anesthesia (2)
NUR 637 Pharmacology of Nurse Anesthesia III (2)
NUR 638 Pathophysiology of Abdominal Systems for Nurse Anesthesia (2)
NUR 639 Pharmacology of Nurse Anesthesia IV (2)
NUR 671 Clinical Practicum in Nurse Anesthesia I (4)
NUR 672 Clinical Practicum in Nurse Anesthesia II (4)
NUR 674 Clinical Practicum in Nurse Anesthesia IV (5)
NUR 675 Clinical Practicum in Nurse Anesthesia V (5)
*Indicates Capstone Experience
MSN/MBA - Master of Science in Nursing / Master of Business Administration
The combined MSN/MBA is offered jointly by the School of Nursing and the Bryan School of Business and Economics and requires a minimum of 54 semester hours.
Please refer to the preceding enrollment requirements for all graduate nursing students.
Application and Admission
The Student Admission, Progression, and Appeals Committee reviews the credentials of each applicant. Exceptions to the requirements can be made on recommendation of the committee.
Applicants must have the following credentials:
- Current unrestricted licensure as a registered nurse in one of the fifty states or validated credentials by CGFNS for international applicants. Residents of North Carolina must hold unrestricted North Carolina licensure as a registered nurse.
- Baccalaureate degree in nursing from a program accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency.
- Minimum of one year clinical experience full time; one year critical care experience required for anesthesia concentration.
- Nonresidential international students are required to participate in a telephone interview.
Degree Requirements
Computer Literacy
Upon entry to the MSN/MBA degree program, students should have a working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications in a PC environment. Familiarity with Excel is required.
Statistics
Completion of a statistics course prior to enrollment in NUR 602 is required. ECO 250 of Pre-MBA workshop in statistics is recommended to meet the program prerequisite for statistics.
Required Courses (54 hours)
NUR 610 Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Nursing Practice (3)
NUR 620 Law, Policy, and Economics of Healthcare (3)
NUR 540 Budget Development and Analysis of Nursing Services (3)
NUR 614 Information Technology in Nursing Service Administration (3)
NUR 602 Research Methods in Nursing (3)
MBA 701 Quantitative Analysis for Decision Making (3)
MBA 702 Financial and Managerial Accounting (3)
MBA 703 Economic Environment of the Firm (3)
MBA 705 Processes, Information Systems, and Business Value (3)
MBA 706 Marketing Management (3)
MBA 708 Operations for Competitive Advantage (3)
MBA 709 Human Capital in Organizations (3)
NUR 641 Nursing Administration (4)
MBA 707 Financial Management (3)
NUR 642 Nursing Administration: Theoretical Applications (4)
*MBA 712 Strategic Management (3)
NUR 643 Nursing Administration Practicum (4)
*Indicates Capstone Experience
Required Withdrawal
Please refer to the Required Withdrawal section listed in the MSN Degree Requirements.
Post-Master's Certificate in Adult Nurse Practitioner/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Anesthesia
Both the Post-Master's Certificate in Nurse Anesthesia and the Post-Master's Certificate in Adult Nurse Practitioner/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner require 41 semester hours. Students are advised individually, based on the focus of the previous master's degree. Typical course requirements for these programs are listed.
Please refer to the preceding enrollment requirements for all graduate nursing students.
Application and Admission
The Student Admission, Progression, and Appeals Committee reviews the credentials of each applicant. Exceptions to the requirements can be made on recommendation of the committee. Applicants must have the following credentials:
- Current unrestricted licensure as a registered nurse in one of the fifty states or validated credentials by CGFNS for international applicants. Residents of North Carolina must hold unrestricted North Carolina licensure as a registered nurse.
- Master's degree from an accredited program.
- Minimum of one year clinical experience full time; one year critical care experience required for anesthesia concentration.
Nonresidential international students are required to participate in a telephone interview.
GRE or MAT scores are not required.
Nurse Anesthesia
Admission to The Graduate School does not constitute admission to the anesthesia certificate. Contact the School of Nursing for details regarding the additional admission procedures for anesthesia.
Certificate Requirements
Adult Nurse Practitioner/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (41 hours)
NUR 550 Pathophysiology for Advanced Nursing (3)
NUR 681 Advanced Health Assessment (4)
NUR 682 Health Promotion/Disease Prevention for Healthy Aging (3)
NUR 683 Clinical Management of the Older Adult I (6)
NUR 684 Pharmacotherapeutics for Nurse Practitioners (3)
NUR 685 Advanced Practice Nursing: Role, Theory and Practice (3)
NUR 686 Clinical Management of the Older Adult II (6)
NUR 687 Primary Care of the Adult (5)
NUR 688 Advanced Concepts in the Management of the Older Adult (4)
NUR 689 Primary Care of the Adult Practicum (4)
Nurse Anesthesia (41 hours)
NUR 604 Nurse Anesthesia Research Seminar (4)
NUR 629 Health Assessment for Nurse Anesthesia (3)
NUR 630 Neuropathophysiology for Nurse Anesthesia (2)
NUR 631 Pharmacology of Nurse Anesthesia I (1)
NUR 632 Biochemistry for Nurse Anesthesia (1)
NUR 633 Cardiovascular Pathophysiology for Nurse Anesthesia (2)
NUR 634 Pharmacology of Nurse Anesthesia II (1)
NUR 635 Cell Pathophysiology for Nurse Anesthesia (1)
NUR 636 Respiratory Pathophysiology for Nurse Anesthesia (2)
NUR 637 Pharmacology of Nurse Anesthesia III (2)
NUR 638 Pathophysiology of Abdominal Systems for Nurse Anesthesia (2)
NUR 639 Pharmacology of Nurse Anesthesia IV (2)
NUR 671 Clinical Practicum in Nurse Anesthesia I (4)
NUR 672 Clinical Practicum in Nurse Anesthesia II (4)
NUR 674 Clinical Practicum in Nurse Anesthesia IV (5)
NUR 675 Clinical Practicum in Nurse Anesthesia V (5)
Additional Information
Students will receive a certificate from The Graduate School upon completion of the required course of study and are eligible to take the appropriate national certification examination as a Nurse Anesthetist or Adult Nurse Practitioner and Gerontological Nurse Practitioner.
PHD - Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
The PhD in Nursing requires 57 semester hours. Up to 15 hours of credit may be transferred into the program. The Director of Graduate Study may waive up to 6 hours for successful completion of previous graduate work.
Please refer to the preceding enrollment requirements for all graduate nursing students.
Application and Admission
Applications are accepted throughout the year with reviews beginning on November 1 for fall admission. Admission to the program is competitive and contingent upon available space in the program.
Applicants must have the following credentials:
- Current unrestricted licensure as a registered nurse in one of the fifty states or validated credentials by CGFNS for international applicants. Residents of North Carolina must hold unrestricted North Carolina licensure as a registered nurse.
- Master's degree in nursing from a school accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency.
In addition to the application materials required by The Graduate School, applicants must submit a 300-word statement of research goals in doctoral program related to promotion of optimal health for ethnic minorities, women, children, or older adults.
Selected applicants must participate in an interview with Graduate Nursing Faculty.
Please refer to the preceding enrollment requirements for all graduate nursing students.
Required Withdrawal for PhD Students
Students will become academically ineligible to continue if any of the following occur:
- Grades of U, F, or WF for any semester hours of credit.
- Grades of C, C+, or B- in 6 semester hours.
- Degree requirements not completed within the time limit (7 academic years).
Degree Requirements
Required Courses (21 hours)
NUR 710 Philosophy of Knowledge Development in Nursing (3)
NUR 712 Theory Analysis in Nursing Science (3)
NUR 741, 742 Nurse Scientists in Academia and Industry I, II (3) (3)
NUR 781 Health Promotion Models and Interventions (3)
NUR 782 Health Disparities and Outcomes (3)
NUR 783 Advanced Health Policy and Ethics (3)
Research Methodology and Statistics (12 hours)
NUR 701, 702 Statistical Applications for Nursing I, II (3) (3)
NUR 703 Qualitative Methods for Nursing (3)
NUR 704 Quantitative Methods for Nursing (3)
Directed Research (3 hours)
NUR 790 Directed Research (3)
Cognates (6 hours)
Electives (3 hours)
Preliminary Examinations
Preliminary examinations are required and may be taken after the completion of ¾ of the course work. See page 24 for additional information.
Dissertation (12 hours)
NUR 799 Dissertation (12)
NUR Nursing Courses
505 Computer Applications in Nursing (3:2:3)
Pr. basic understanding of microcomputers or permission of instructor. Not recommended for nursing administration majors
Introduction to computer applications in nursing. Practical experience with microcomputers and generic software applicable to patient care and nursing management. Lab assignments will vary to meet specific learning needs.
540 Budget Development and Analysis of Nursing Services (3:3)
Introduction to the principles of fiscal management, health care agency accounting practices and the nurse manager's role in the budgeting process.
541 Nursing Case Management: Coordinating Systems of Care (4:2:6 for Post-Baccalaureate Certificate) (3:2:3 for MSN)
Pr. licensure as a registered nurse
Theory and practice of nursing case management for diverse populations across the health care continuum.
550 Pathophysiology for Advanced Nursing (3:3)
Physiological changes across the lifespan and common pathophysiological mechanisms.
551 Instructional Technologies in Nursing and Patient Education (3:3)
Selection, development, use, and evaluation of instructional media and technologies for diverse populations in nursing practice and education settings.
561 Scope of Gerontological Healthcare (3:3)
Aging theories and concepts; demographics, health problems, treatments, supports, and the role of the gerontological healthcare professional.
580 Psychoimmunology and Holistic Care (3:3)
Mind-brain-body interactions and holistic views of health. Relation of integrative, alternative and complementary therapies to holistic care.
581 End-of-Life Care (3:3)
Critical aspects of interdisciplinary approaches to quality care at end-of-life. Includes palliative care, family, advocacy, culture, special populations, systems of care, financial issues, life threatening illnesses and sudden death.
589 Experimental Course
This number reserved for experimental courses. Refer to the Course Schedule for current offerings.
Admission to The Graduate School required for enrollment in 600-level courses.
601 Critique and Utilization of Research in Nursing (3:3)
Pr. 602, 610 and first concentration specialty course
Development of knowledge and skill competencies basic to the critical interpretation and utilization of research findings in solutions. Application to nursing education, management, and practice problems. (Graded on S-U basis)
602 Research Methods in Nursing (3:3)
Pr. one course in statistics that included inferential statistics (preferred within past five years)
Examines the basic concepts, strategies, and procedures used in conducting and evaluating nursing research. Emphasis will be on proposal development and quantitative and qualitative analysis of data.
604 Nurse Anesthesia Research Seminar (4:4)
Coreq. 675
Analysis of professional issues and research affecting anesthesia nursing practice.
607 Scientific Foundations in Nurse Anesthesia III (4:4)
Pr. 602, 606 or permission of instructor, Pr. or coreq. 620
Advanced knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and anesthesia nursing care related to persons with respiratory dysfunction.
608 Scientific Foundations in Nurse Anesthesia IV (4:4)
Pr. 607 or permission of instructor
Advanced knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and anesthesia nursing care related to persons with hepatic, renal, and endocrine dysfunction.
610 Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Nursing Practice (3:3)
Role of theory in nursing is evaluated using the organizing concepts of person, environment, health, and nursing.
614 Information Technology in Nursing Service Administration (3:3)
Pr. enrolled in administration concentration of MSN program or permission of instructor
Prepares the student to apply principles and techniques of communication and computer technology in health care management settings.
615 Theories, Design and Evaluation in Nursing Education (3:3)
Pr. or coreq. 610
An exploration of nursing curriculum development within a broad context related to history, philosophy, and current trends.
616 Pedagogical Strategies in Nursing Education (3:3)
Pr. or coreq. 551
Concepts of instructional design and educational strategies related to nursing education in a variety of settings.
620 Law, Policy, and Economics of Healthcare (3:3)
Law, health policy, and economics related to advanced nursing practice. Policy development, state and federal statutes, and economics affecting delivery of nursing and healthcare.
629 Health Assessment for Nurse Anesthesia (3:2:3)
Pr. admission to the Nurse Anesthesia concentration and affiliated School of Nurse Anesthesia. Coreq. 610
Patient assessment in the perioperative period as it relates to nurse anesthesia practice. Methodologies of data gathering, data analysis, and theoretical integration are emphasized in lecture and laboratory content.
630 Neuropathophysiology for Nurse Anesthesia (2:2)
Pr. admission to the Nurse Anesthesia concentration and affiliated School of Nurse Anesthesia. Coreq. 610
Advanced knowledge of pathophysiology and anesthesia nursing care related to persons with neurological dysfunction.
631 Pharmacology of Nurse Anesthesia I (1:1)
Pr. admission to the Nurse Anesthesia concentration and affiliated School of Nurse Anesthesia. Coreq. 610
Advanced knowledge of pharmacologic principles related to anesthetic medications.
632 Biochemistry for Nurse Anesthesia (1:1)
Pr. admission to the Nurse Anesthesia concentration and affiliated School of Nurse Anesthesia. Coreq. 610
Advanced knowledge of the biochemical basis and measurement of homeostasis and nursing interventions for fluid and electrolyte imbalance.
633 Cardiovascular Pathophysiology for Nurse Anesthesia (2:2)
Pr. 630, Coreq. 602
Advanced knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and anesthesia nursing care related to persons with cardiovascular and cellular dysfunction.
634 Pharmacology of Nurse Anesthesia II (1:1)
Pr. 630, Coreq. 602
Advanced knowledge of pharmacology of inhaled anesthetics.
635 Cell Pathophysiology for Nurse Anesthesia (1:1)
Pr. 630, Coreq. 602
Advanced knowledge of pathophysiology and anesthesia nursing care related to persons with cellular dysfunction.
636 Respiratory Pathophysiology for Nurse Anesthesia (2:2)
Pr. 635, Coreq. 620
Advanced knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and anesthesia nursing care related to persons with respiratory dysfunction.
637 Pharmacology of Nurse Anesthesia III (2:2)
Pr. 633, Coreq. 620
Advanced knowledge of pharmacology of intravenous anesthetics and adjuvant medications.
638 Pathophysiology of Abdominal Systems for Nurse Anesthesia (2:2)
Pr. 636
Advanced knowledge of pathophysiology and anesthesia nursing care related to persons with hepatic, renal and endocrine dysfunction.
639 Pharmacology of Nurse Anesthesia IV (2:2)
Pr. 636
Advanced knowledge of pharmacology of adjunctive anesthetic medications.
641 Nursing Administration (4:4)
Pr. or coreq. 610, 614
Nursing management within the health care system. Management functions of planning, organizing and staffing studied within the framework of leadership in health care organizations.
642 Nursing Administration: Theoretical Applications (4:2:6)
Pr. 641, health assessment. Pr. or coreq. 540, 602
Management functions of directing and controlling are studied within the framework of leadership in health care organizations.
643 Nursing Administration Practicum (4:1:9)
Pr. 620, 642. Pr. or coreq. 541
Application of leadership and administrative knowledge in a practice setting and completion of an administrative project while defining self in a professional leadership role.
651 Advanced Application of Nursing Concepts in Client Care (4:1:9)
Pr. or coreq. 550, 551
Continuing development of clinical nursing competencies for a specialty or population in preparation for the educator role. Seminars, conferences, and practicum emphasize client care and education.
652 Advanced Application of Nursing Concepts in Professional Development (4:1:9)
Pr. 651. Pr. or coreq. 615, 616
Competencies in preparation for professional development roles in nursing. Seminars, conferences, and practica emphasize staff and continuing education.
653 Advanced Application of Nursing Concepts in Academic Education (4:1:9)
Pr. 652
Development of competencies in preparation for academic educator roles. Seminars, conferences, and practica emphasize nursing education in academic settings.
671 Clinical Practicum in Nurse Anesthesia I (4:0:12)
Pr. admission to the MSN nurse anesthesia concentration. Pr. or coreq. 610. Coreq. 605
Delivery of basic anesthesia nursing care to persons in a variety of settings.
672 Clinical Practicum in Nurse Anesthesia II (4:0:12)
Pr. 671. Pr. or coreq. 602. Coreq. 606
Delivery of basic anesthesia nursing care to persons in a variety of settings continued.
674 Clinical Practicum in Nurse Anesthesia IV (5:0:15)
Pr. 672. Pr. or coreq. 620. Coreq. 607
Delivery of advanced anesthesia nursing care to persons in a variety of settings.
675 Clinical Practicum in Nurse Anesthesia V (5:0:15)
Pr. 674. Coreq. 604, 608
Delivery of complex anesthesia nursing care to persons in a variety of settings.
681 Advanced Health Assessment (4:3:3)
Pr. 3 credit hour baccalaureate level health assessment course, 550, 610. Coreq. 682
Builds upon prerequisite assessment skills and presents advanced principles of health assessment. Methodologies of data gathering, data analysis and theoretical integration emphasized in lecture and laboratory content.
682 Health Promotion/Disease Prevention for Healthy Aging (3:2:3)
Pr. 550, 610. Coreq. 681. Pr. or coreq. 602
Theories of aging, growth and development, stress, coping, and motivation applied through advanced practice nursing in a primary care setting.
683 Clinical Management of the Older Adult I (6:3:9)
Pr. 681, 682. Coreq. 684
Major health problems of older adults residing in the community; knowledge necessary to manage these health problems collaboratively with other health care professionals.
684 Pharmacotherapeutics for Nurse Practitioners (3:3)
Coreq. 683
Advanced principles of pharmacodynamics of major drug classes used in adults and older adults, including discussion of advanced nursing roles in prescription practices.
685 Advanced Practice Nursing: Role, Theory and Practice (3:3)
Pr. or coreq. 620
Professional development of the advanced practice nursing role in the health care delivery system.
686 Clinical Management of the Older Adult II (6:3:9)
Pr. 684
Major health problems of elderly residing in institutionalized settings. Content reflects knowledge necessary to manage health problems in collaboration with physicians, social workers, and other health professionals.
687 Primary Care of the Adult (5:3:6)
Pr. 686
Health behaviors of adults, promotion of healthy lifestyles, and the management of common acute and chronic health problems by an advanced practice nurse.
688 Advanced Concepts in the Management of the Older Adult (4:0:12)
Pr. 686
Implementation and evaluation of advanced practice strategies and leadership role of the gerontological nurse practitioner.
689 Primary Care of the Adult Practicum (4:1:9)
Pr. 687
Practicum for advanced nursing practice in primary health care for adults: Promotion of healthy lifestyles, evaluation and management of acute and chronic health problems.
692 Independent Study (1-3)
Guided readings, research, and individual project work under the direction of the School of Nursing faculty. May be used as part of minimum 36 hours required for the MSN degree. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours credit.
698 Advanced Nursing Project (1-6)
Pr. 602, 610, one support course and one specialty course
Scholarly inquiry project developed by the student with faculty guidance. Advanced nursing project or 699 required for the MSN May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours credit. (Graded on S-U basis)
699 Thesis (1-6)
Pr. 602, 610, one support course and one specialty course
Individual guidance and direction in research to address a clinical or nonclinical problem. Thesis or 698 required for the MSN May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours credit. (Graded on S-U basis)
701 Statistical Applications for Nursing Research I (3:3)
Pr. admission to PhD in nursing and completion of a course in inferential statistics, or permission of instructor
Applied descriptive and inferential statistics for nursing and health care research. Principles of hypothesis testing, inference, estimation, correlation, regression, and analysis of variance. Emphasis on selection of analysis and interpretation of results.
702 Statistical Applications for Nursing Research II (3:3)
Pr. 701 or permission of instructor
Advanced statistics for nursing and health care research, including general linear model, multifactoral ANOVA, multiple regression. Emphasis on selection and conduct of analysis and interpretation of results.
703 Qualitative Methods for Nursing (3:3)
Pr. 702 and 712, or permission of instructor
Philosophy, theory, and methods of qualitative research with an emphasis on the application to nursing and health research.
704 Quantitative Research in Nursing (3:3)
Pr. 702 and 712, or permission of instructor
Theoretical foundations, design, and techniques of quantitative research for nursing and health care.
710 Philosophy of Knowledge Development in Nursing (3:3)
Pr. admission to PhD in nursing
Philosophy, inquiry, and the development of knowledge within the discipline.
711 Experimental Course
This number reserved for experimental courses. Refer to the Course Schedule for current offerings.
712 Theory Analysis in Nursing Science (3:3)
Pr. 710
Nature of theory and strategies for theory development within the discipline of nursing. Analysis and evaluation of theory related to phenomena of interest.
741 Nurse Scientists in Academia and Industry I (3:3)
Pr. or coreq. 703, 782; Pr. 704 and 712.
Integration of the nurse scientist role into an academic and industry environment.
742 Nurse Scientists in Academia and Industry II (3:3)
Pr. 741
Internship to apply the nurse scientist role in an academic or industry environment.
781 Health Promotion Models and Interventions (3:3)
Pr. 702 and 712, or permission of instructor
Current epidemiological, methodological, and theoretical approaches to health promotion across the lifespan. Intervention strategies are evaluated.
782 Health Disparities and Outcomes (3:3)
Pr. 781 or permission of instructor. Coreq. 704
Critical analysis of health disparities and outcomes. Differences in access, use, cost, and quality of health care services; causes of health disparities; and strategies to eliminate disparities.
783 Advanced Health Policy and Ethics (3:3)
Pr. 782 or permission of instructor
Advanced analysis and evaluation of domestic and international regulation, financing, and delivery of health care; ethical issues and stakeholders that influence policy; evaluation of policies for selected populations.
790 Directed Research (3:3)
Pr. 704 and prior approval of graduate faculty member who will supervise and evaluate the project
Directed research that culminates in a scholarly product. (Graded on S-U basis)
792 Independent Study (1-3)
Pr. permission of instructor, Director of Graduate Study and Dean of Graduate School
Guided readings, research, and individual project work under direction of faculty. (Graded on S-U basis)
799 Dissertation (1-12)
Individual direction for the completion of doctoral dissertation research.
801 Thesis Extension (1-3)
802 Dissertation Extension (1-3)
803 Research Extension (1-3)