Master`s Course Descriptions from UMMC 2012

Master’s Course Descriptions from UMMC 2012-2013 Bulletin
The School of Nursing employs a numerical grading system for most courses. Online courses meet synchronously or
asynchronously and may require attendance at proctored examination or lab experiences. Hybrid courses require the
student to be on campus up to four times during the semester. Courses of instruction and hours are subject to change.
The School of Nursing reserves the right not to offer some courses because of low enrollment.
N500/N600. APPLICATION AND INTERPRETATION OF ADULT-GERONTOLOGY ACUTE CARE DIAGNOSTIC MODALITIES.
This course provides the theoretical basis for the application and interpretation of diagnostic modalities used in
management of the acute care patient. Emphasis is placed on selected laboratory and radiology studies and
interpretation of electrocardiogram and pulmonary function tests. Pre-requisites or co-requisites: N637-1 and N677.
(Theory) (2 semester hours)
N501/N601-1. PRACTICUM IN ADULT-GERONTOLOGY ACUTE CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER I. This supervised clinical
practice in a variety of settings allows the student the opportunity to integrate and practice advanced health
assessment, health promotion, diagnostic reasoning, and collaborative management of patients with episodic/chronic
problems. Settings include: urgent care centers, ambulatory centers, office space practices. Students are precepted by
physicians/acute care nurse practitioners under the direction of faculty. Pre-requisites: N677 and N637-1. Co-requisites:
N619, N600 and N637-2. (Clinical—90 clock hours) (2 semester hours)
N521. TRANSITIONS AND TRENDS IN PROFESSIONAL NURSING. (Online) This bridge course between basic nursing
education and advanced practice nursing education examines the following professional roles: provider of care,
designer, manager, or coordinator of care and member of the profession. Within these roles, specific role components
inherent to professional nursing practice are further explored: altruism, autonomy, human dignity, and integrity.
(Theory) (3 semester hours)
N522. WRITING INTENSIVE. (Online) This writing intensive course provides students an opportunity to master the
writing skills necessary to express themselves professionally, be able to critique professional writings and to develop the
ability to write a professional document. (Theory) (1 semester hour)
N523. INFORMATICS AND PATIENT CARE TECHNOLOGY. (Online) This course is a comprehensive introduction to the use
of technology within Nursing Informatics to identify, gather and process information used in the management of patient
care. Emphasis will be on technology-based health applications which support clinical, administrative, research and
educational decision-making that enhances the efficacy of the nursing process. Ethical, legal and confidentiality issues
related to the use of electronic health care records will be considered. (Theory) (1 semester hour)
N524. PORTAL TO ADVANCED PHYSIOLOGY/PATHOPHYSIOLOGY.(Online) This course provides an introduction to
advanced physiology and pathophysiology. This intensive didactic course facilitates seamless transition for the associate
degree nurse into the master’s level courses N637-1 and N637-2 (Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology I and II). Course
content also includes an introduction to cell biology, Blackboard discussions and online testing. (Theory) (2 semester
hours)
N525. PORTAL TO EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE. (Online) This course provides an introduction to research. This intensive
didactic course facilitates seamless transition for the associate degree nurse into the master’s level course N633
(Research for Advanced Nursing Practice). Course content focuses on beginning skills and approaches to reading and
evaluating research studies. (Theory) (1 semester hour)
N526. PORTAL TO ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT. (Online) This course provides an introduction to advanced health
assessment. This intensive didactic course facilitates seamless transition for the associate degree nurse into the master’s
level course N677 (Advanced Health Assessment). Course content focuses on an overview of the client interviewing skills
with a focus on the principles of clinical observation and communication. (Theory) (1 semester hour)
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N527. HEALTH PROMOTION IN POPULATIONS. (Online) The course focuses on understanding the forces shaping
community and global health patterns and the impact of these global processes on societies. Students will review
strategies to assess, plan, implement and evaluate population-focused programs for health promotion and disease
prevention of individuals, families, groups, communities and populations. (Theory) (2 semester hours)
N528. LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT. (Online) This course describes the functions and roles of management and
leadership in professional nursing. Decision making, communication, motivation changes, theories, managed care, and
legal/ethical issues are presented and discussed to enhance the development of a beginning nurse manager. (Theory) (3
semester hours)
N529. PORTAL TO HEALTH CARE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT. (Online) This portal is designed to bridge the student from
basic concepts of continuous quality improvement to the advanced concepts of health care quality improvement. This
intense course focuses on intermediate skills, theories, tools and approaches needed to identify quality improvement
needs and function as a productive member of a quality improvement team. (Theory) (1 semester hour)
N530. PORTAL TO ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT. (Online) This course is designed to increase student’s knowledge
and application of organizational principles. This intense portal will introduce the student to application of systems
thinking framework in altering systems and changing behaviors for organizational transformation. (Theory) (2 semester
hours)
N531. PATIENT SAFETY AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT. (Online) This course provides an introduction to patient safety
and health care quality improvement. Emphasis is placed on the role of the professional nurse in improving the quality
of health care through designing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based patient safety interventions and
strategies. (Theory) (2 semester hours)
N540. PORTAL TO FISCAL AND OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT. (Theory) (1 semester hour)
N545. PORTAL TO ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNICATION. (Theory) (2 semester hours)
N601-2. PRACTICUM IN ADULT-GERONTOLOGY ACUTE CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER II. This supervised clinical practice
in a variety of acute care settings allows the student the opportunity to integrate and practice advanced health
assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and decision making for the collaborative management of adult clients with selected
acute health problems such as cardiovascular, metabolic, renal, respiratory, etc. Students are precepted by
physicians/acute care nurse practitioners under the direction of faculty. Pre-requisites: N600 and N605-1. Co-requisite:
N605-1. (Clinical – 45-135 clock hours) (1-3 semester hours)
N601-3. PRACTICUM IN ADULT-GERONTOLGY ACUTE CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER III. This supervised clinical practice in
critical care settings allows students the opportunity to integrate and practice advanced health assessment, diagnostic
reasoning and decision making, for the collaborative management of patients with complex critical health problems, The
utilization of advanced technology as a diagnostic and management tool is emphasized. Students are precepted by
physicians/acute care nurse practitioners under the direction of faculty. Settings include coronary care units, surgical
intensive care units and neurology intensive care units. Pre-requisite: N601-2. Co-requisite: N605-2. (Clinical – 225 clock
hours) (5 semester hours)
N601-4. PRACTICUM IN ADULT-GERONTOLGY ACUTE CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER IV. This supervised clinical practice in
acute/ critical care allows the students the opportunity to refine and evaluate nursing management of patients with
complex health problems. The focus of the clinical is to perfect their clinical skills including: diagnostic reasoning and
decision making. This along with the clinical seminar IV is the capstone experience for this role practice. Students are
precepted by physicians/acute care nurse practitioners under the direction of faculty. Settings include coronary care
units, surgical intensive care units, neurology intensive care units, emergency department, etc. Pre-requisites or Corequisites N601-3 and N605-2. (Clinical—225 clock hours) (5 semester hours)
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N602. PRACTICUM FOR THE NURSE PRACTITIONER IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT. This supervised clinical practice
course offered in a variety of acute care settings allows the student the opportunity to integrate and practice advanced
health assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and decision-making for the collaborative management of clients of all ages
with selected acute health problems such as cardiovascular, metabolic, renal, or respiratory diagnoses. (45-135 clinical
hours) (1-3 semester hours)
N605-1. ADULT-GERONTOLOGY ACUTE CARE ASSESSMENT, MANAGEMENT AND EVALUATION I. This course provides
the theoretical basis for advanced assessment, diagnostic reasoning and decision making for the collaborative
management of adult acute care situations and evaluation for advanced nursing practice. Focus will be on the
collaborative management of clients with acute health problems such as: diabetes, hypertension, acute renal failure,
pulmonary diseases, endocrine problems, and neurological disorders. Pre-requisites: N600, N601-1, and N666-1.
(Theory) (2 semester hours)
N605-2 ADULT-GERONTOLOGY ACUTE CARE ASSESSMENT, MANAGEMENT AND EVALUATION II. This course provides
the theoretical basis for assessment, diagnostic reasoning and decision making, in the collaborative management for
advanced nursing practice. Focus will be on the collaborative management and evaluation of clients with complex acute
health problems such as: acute respiratory failure, heart failure, brain attack, post-surgical complications, pre, intra and
postpartum complications, etc. Pre-requisites: N605-1 and N601-2: Co-requisite: N601-3. (Theory) (2 semester hours)
N607. HEALTH POLICY, ETHICS AND LEGAL ISSUES. (Hybrid) A role support course to explore and analyze interrelations
of societal values and issues, political process, politics, and development of health policy. (Theory) (2 semester hours)
N607-1. HEALTH POLICY AND POPULATION HEALTH. A role support course to explore and analyze interrelations of
societal values and issues, political process, politics, and development of health policy and its impact on population
health. (Theory) (2 semester hours)
N608. HEALTHCARE ECONOMICS. (Online) This course is an introduction to healthcare economics. Students will learn
about supply and demand of healthcare services as well as healthcare expenditures. Students will be able to apply
economic theory in the analysis of trends in healthcare service delivery. (Theory) (2 semester hours)
N610. REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH FOR ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE. (Online) This didactic course provides the
theoretical basis for assessing and managing health care patterns in women and men for advanced role practice in
nursing as a nurse practitioner. Emphasis is placed on health promotion, screening, prevention of illness, and
management of problems common in the reproductive health care of women and men. (Theory)(3 semester hours)
N610-2. REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH FOR ADULT PRACTITIONERS. (Online) This didactic course provides the theoretical
basis for assessing and managing reproductive health care patterns in men and women for advanced role practice in
nursing as an adult nurse practitioner. Emphasis is placed on health promotion, screening, prevention of illness, and
management of problems common in the reproductive health care of men and women. (Theory) (2 semester hours)
N610-3. CHILDBEARING HEALTH CARE FOR THE ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONER. (Online) This didactic course
provides the theoretical basis for assessing and managing childbearing conditions in women for advanced role practice
in nursing. Emphasis is placed on health promotion, screening, prevention of illness, and management of problems
common in the childbearing phases of a woman’s life including preconception, prenatal, and postpartum care. (Theory)
(1 semester hour)
N612. THERAPEUTIC MANAGEMENT OF THE PEDIATRIC CLIENT. (Online) This course provides a foundation and clinical
application of the care of clients from birth through adolescence. Topics will include well child management in addition
to management of selected illnesses common to this age group. Family theory and its relationship to health care
management will be explored. Pre-requisites: N677, (Theory) 2 semester hours)
N613. FOUNDATIONS OF NURSE EDUCATOR ROLE AND TEACHING METHODS. (Online) This role support course
encourages the educator student to use critical thinking, creativity, and research outcomes to develop expertise in the
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design and delivery of instructional strategies. Learning theories, as well as other selected principles and theories
associated with the educator role, are emphasized. The use of technology in education is introduced and learning
outcomes, communication processes, and cultural influences on the teaching-learning process are explored. The roles of
the nurse educator as scholar, collaborator, and educator are explored. (Theory) (3 semester hours)
N614-1 and N614-2. NURSE EDUCATOR PRACTICUM I. This practice course gives the graduate learner an opportunity to
develop and practice advanced skills in teaching and communication in academic, hospital or community environments
with an emphasis in the academic setting. In this environment, the graduate learner will apply theoretical knowledge in
the delivery of nursing education to individuals, groups, families, and communities. Pre-requisite: N613. (Clinical) (N6141: 2 semester hours, 90 clock hours; N614-2: 4 semester hours, 180 clock hours)
N615. EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY. (Online) This course provides the graduate learner with an overview of current
technologies utilized for instructional design, delivery and evaluation. The student will have the opportunity to explore
and practice the implementation of technologies in nursing education. (Theory) (2 semester hours)
N616. CURRICULUM AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT. (Online) This role support course facilitates the application of
nursing and educational theories, concepts and models in the design of nursing curricula and programs. Historical and
philosophical foundations of nursing education are examined. Societal influences and acquisition of new knowledge in
nursing and related disciplines are analyzed in relation to curriculum and program development in nursing. Prerequisites: N613. (Theory) (2 semester hours)
N616-1. CURRICULUM AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION. (Theory) (3 semester hours)
N617. INFORMATICS AND HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY. (Theory) (1 semester hour)
N619. CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE FOR THE NURSE PRACTITIONER. This laboratory course allows the student to
enhance their diagnostic reasoning skills in the role of Nurse Practitioner. The focus of the course will be on observation,
demonstration, quality control and preliminary interpretation of common laboratory diagnostics. Pre- or Co-requisites:
N637-2 and N666-2. (Theory) (1 semester hour)
N620-1 and N620-2. DIRECT CARE ROLE OF THE NURSE EDUCATOR PRACTICUM II. This practice course gives the
graduate learner an opportunity to implement, evaluate, and plan the delivery of educational content to individuals,
groups and communities. The emphasis is on teaching practice in various settings with multiple delivery modalities and
measuring outcomes of planned instructional strategies in the practice setting. This online course is delivered utilizing
synchronous and asynchronous distance learning modalities. (Includes technology, curriculum, and program
development; teacher role competencies12-14, 18-20) Pre-requisite: N614-1 or N614-2. (Clinical) (N620-1: 2 semester
hours, 90 clock hours and N620-2: 4 semester hours, 180 clock hours)
N621. ROLE OF HEALTH CARE/NURSING EDUCATOR. (Online) The roles of the nurse educator as scholar, practitioner,
and educator are synthesized. The course allows the learner to gain theoretical knowledge useful in both classroom and
clinical instruction. Legal, professional role, and ethical issues in student-teacher interactions are also considered. Corequisites: N623 and N625. (Theory) (1 semester hour)
N623. CURRICULUM AND PROGRAM EVALUATION. (Online) This role support course introduces the learner to the
evaluation process in nursing education. The course provides a philosophical and historical overview and basic
knowledge of evaluation design for curricular and program outcomes. The course provides the student an opportunity
to design data collection and analysis strategies to be used in the evaluation processes. Pre-requisite: N616. (Theory) (2
semester hours)
N625. NURSE EDUCATOR PRACTICUM III. This capstone practicum provides the graduate learner opportunities to
implement the nurse educator role components of teacher, scholar, and collaborator with a preceptor in a selected
educational setting. Opportunities are provided to utilize theoretical knowledge of evaluation processes to critically
examine curriculum and program components and learning outcomes of diverse student groups. Self-assessment and
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strategies for transition to the educator role are incorporated. The emphasis is on teaching practice in multiple settings,
with multiple delivery modalities, and varied audiences. Measuring outcomes of planned instructional strategies in the
practice setting and comparing data is also emphasized. This online course is delivered utilizing synchronous and
asynchronous distance learning modalities. Pre-requisite: N620. Co-requisites: N621 and N623. (Clinical- 180 clock
hours) (4 semester hours)
N627-1. CLINICAL MANAGEMENT OF OLDER ADULTS I. (Online) This didactic course is focused on the principles of aging
and health, advanced assessments of older adults of diverse cultures, and common geriatric issues and syndromes with
emphasis on wellness, prevention, maintenance, and early health care interventions in rural settings. Pre-requisites:
N637-2, N677, and N666-2. Co-requisite: N628-1. (Theory) (2 semester hours)
N627-2. CLINICAL MANAGEMENT OF OLDER ADULTS II. (Online) This didactic course is focused on the diagnosis and
treatment of common acute and chronic geriatric illnesses and complex health problems of older adults of diverse
cultures, including frail and demented older adults in rural settings. Pre-requisite: N627-1. Co-requisites: N628-2
(Theory) (3 semester hours)
N627-3. CLINICAL MANAGEMENT OF OLDER ADULTS III. (Online) This didactic course is focused on synthesis of theory
into evidence-based advanced gerontological nursing practice with older adults and their families of diverse cultures,
integration of GNP roles, and practice management in selected rural health care systems. Pre-requisite: N627-2. Corequisites: N628-3 (Theory) (2 semester hour)
N627-4. CLINICAL MANAGEMENT OF ADULTS AND OLDER ADULTS I. (Online) This didactic course is focused on the
principles of aging and health, advanced assessments of adults and older adults of diverse cultures, and common
geriatric issues and syndromes with emphasis on wellness, prevention, maintenance, and early health care interventions
in rural settings. Pre-requisites: N637-2, N677, and N666-2. Co-requisite: N628-4. (Theory) (2 semester hours)
N627-5. CLINICAL MANAGEMENT OF ADULTS AND OLDER ADULTS II. (Online) This didactic course is focused on the
diagnosis and treatment of common acute and chronic geriatric illnesses and complex health problems of adults and
older adults of diverse cultures, including frail and demented older adults in rural settings. Pre-requisite: N627-4. Corequisites: N628-5 (Theory) (3 semester hours)
N627-6. CLINICAL MANAGEMENT OF ADULTS AND OLDER ADULTS III. (Online) This didactic course is focused on
synthesis of theory into evidence-based advanced gerontological nursing practice with adults and older adults and their
families of diverse cultures, integration of GNP roles, and practice management in selected rural health care systems.
Prerequisite: N627-5. Co-requisites: N628-6 (Theory) (2 semester hour)
N628-1. PRACTICUM IN CLINICAL MANAGEMENT OF OLDER ADULTS I. This practicum course is focused on the
diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health problems of older adults of diverse cultures, with emphasis on
wellness, prevention, maintenance, and early health care interventions in rural health care settings. Co-requisite: N6271. (Clinical—180 clock hours) (4 semester hours)
N628-2. PRACTICUM IN CLINICAL MANAGEMENT OF OLDER ADULTS II. This practicum course is focused on the
diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health problems of older adults of diverse cultures, with emphasis on
advanced health care interventions with frail and demented older adults in rural health care settings. Co-requisite:
N627-2. (Clinical—180 clock hours) (4 semester hours)
N628-3. PRACTICUM IN CLINICAL MANAGEMENT OF OLDER ADULTS III. This practicum course is focused on synthesis of
theory into evidence-based advanced gerontological nursing practice with older adults and their families of diverse
cultures, integration of GNP roles, and practice management in selected rural health care systems. Pre-requisites: N6272, N628-3. Co-requisite: N627-3. (Clinical—270 clock hours) (6 semester hours)
N628-4. PRACTICUM IN CLINICAL MANAGEMENT OF ADULTS AND OLDER ADULTS I. This practicum course is focused
on the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health problems of adults and older adults of diverse cultures, with
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emphasis on wellness, prevention, maintenance, and early health care interventions in rural health care settings. Corequisite: N627-4. (Clinical—135 clock hours) (3 semester hours)
N628-5. PRACTICUM IN CLINICAL MANAGEMENT OF ADULTS AND OLDER ADULTS II. This practicum course is focused
on the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health problems of adults and older adults of diverse cultures, with
emphasis on advanced health care interventions with frail and demented older adults in rural health care settings. Corequisite: N627-5. (Clinical—180 clock hours) (4 semester hours)
N628-6. PRACTICUM IN CLINICAL MANAGEMENT OF ADULTS AND OLDER ADULTS III. This practicum course is focused
on synthesis of theory into evidence-based advanced gerontological nursing practice with adults and older adults and
their families of diverse cultures, integration of GNP roles, and practice management in selected rural health care
systems. Prerequisites: N627-5, N628-5. Co-requisite: N627-6. (Clinical—270 clock hours) (6 semester hours)
N632. DISCIPLINE OF NURSING. (Online and Hybrid) This core course introduces the student to an advanced view of
nursing as a discipline. The course is designed to facilitate integration of basic nursing knowledge into a broader
philosophical and theoretical framework. Discussions and activities focus on how selected theories impact domains of
nursing practice (e.g. education, management, clinical practice). (Theory) (2 semester hours)
N633. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS FOR ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE. (Online and Hybrid) This course focuses
on understanding research designs and methods as they impact research utilization. Students will explore issues related
to data collection, sampling, statistical vs. clinical significance and outcomes evaluation. Student activities include
critiques of literature and synthesis of literature related to outcomes. Students also demonstrate ability to write and
communicate effectively through these activities. This course will serve as a foundation for scholarly projects (outcomes
evaluation, program evaluation, administrative project evaluation) in role-specific courses. (Theory) (2 semester hours)
N637. ADVANCED PHYSIOLOGY/PATHOPHYSIOLOGY. (Hybrid). This course provides an understanding of human
physiological and pathophysiological processes. A human body systems approach is used applying concepts in
biochemistry and cell biology as they influence health and illness. Topics include Cell Biology, Cancer Immunity and
Inflammation, Genetics and the Integumentary, Musculoskeletal, Reproductive, Pulmonary, Renal, Cardiovascular,
Endocrine, Gastrointestinal and Nervous Systems. (Theory) (3 semester hours)
N638-1 SYNTHESIS OF FIRST YEAR NURSE PRACTITIONER MANAGEMENT. This elective course will offer students the
opportunity to synthesize information from prerequisite courses using a case study approach. Prerequisites: N610,
N612, N666-2, N677, N637-2 (Theory) (1-3 Semester Hours) (May be repeated for a total of 6 hours.)
N640. PROJECT MANAGEMENT. (Theory) (3 semester hours)
N641. FISCAL AND OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT. (Theory) (3 semester hours)
N642. ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT. (Online) This role support course is designed to increase students’ knowledge
and application of concepts, theories, and models of organizational management. Emphasis is on the application of
theoretical frameworks from nursing, management and related fields to systems, behaviors, and processes for
organizational management. (Theory) (3 semester hours)
N644. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT. (Hybrid) This role support course is designed to increase students’
knowledge and application of concepts, theories, and models of human resource management. Emphasis is on the
analysis of structural and behavioral systems, human resources process systems, and human resources outcomes.
(Theory) (2 semester hours)
N646. ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNICATION. (Hybrid) Examination and analysis of diverse
communication theories with application to organizational leadership concepts for decision making. (Theory) (3
semester hours)
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N652. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT. (Online) This role course focuses on planning, development, establishment, and
analysis of financial management processes for health care organization’s capital, budget, accounting, and related
reporting systems. (Theory) (4 semester hours)
N652-1. FINANCE AND LEADERSHIP IN HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS. (Online) This course focuses broadly on leadership
principles and their application in the micro and macro levels. It includes the most important accounting and financial
management principles relevant to management of health services organizations. (Theory) (3 semester hours)
N658. STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT. (Online) This course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to
describe, analyze, and apply the strategic management process. Emphasis is placed on understanding and using tools
and techniques such as SWOT analysis, flow charts and performance measures to analyze a health care system. Prerequisites: N646, N652 (Theory) (4 semester hours)
N659. RESIDENCY IN THE NURSING AND HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATOR ROLE. The residency provides a structured
field experience in an administrator role. The student will have an opportunity to apply theories, principles and
techniques learned in the didactic portion of the program in a selected health system under the guidance of an
experienced preceptor and faculty advisor. A total of 7 semester hours, including a minimum of 525 Residency hours,
are required. Pre-requisites: all required courses. Co-requisite: N696. (Clinical—525 clock hours; 75 clock hours per
semester hour) (1-7 semester hours) Pass/Fail
N666. CLINICAL PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS. (Online) This course provides a foundation in clinical pharmacotherapeutic
interventions across the life span for advanced nursing practice. (Theory) (3 semester hours)
N669. ROLE DEVELOPMENT AND ROLE ENACTMENT FOR ADVANCED ROLE PRACTICE IN NURSING. (Online) In this role
course, enactment of advanced role practice in nursing is studied. Seminars will focus on the continued development of
knowledge for role development and implementation, advanced communication, and interventions with groups and
communities. Pre-requisites: N682-1 or N605-1 and N684-1 or N601-2 or N634. (Theory) (3 semester hours)
N677. ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT. (Hybrid) This course focuses on the theoretical basis of performing a physical
assessment on the individual throughout the life span. Students will acquire advanced knowledge and skills necessary to
perform physical assessments. The emphasis is on mastering interviewing, history taking, and advanced physical
assessment skills. (Theory) (3 semester hours)
N682-1. THERAPEUTIC MANAGEMENT IN PRIMARY CARE I. This course provides theoretical basis for assessing and
managing client health patterns for advanced role practice in nursing as a nurse practitioner. Emphasis is placed on
health promotion, screening, prevention of illness, and management of selected client health problems. Pre-requisites:
N637-2, N677, N610, N612, N619. Co-requisites: N684-1. (Theory) (2 semester hours)
N682-2. THERAPEUTIC MANAGEMENT IN PRIMARY CARE II. This course provides foundational knowledge for
assessment and management of care of persons with altered health patterns relevant to advanced role practice as a
nurse practitioner. Altered health patterns are examined in relation to differential diagnosis, therapeutic agents and
problem management. Prerequisites: N682-1, Co-requisites: N684-2 (Theory) (2 semester hours)
N683. ADVANCED INTERVENTIONS FOR NURSE PRACTITIONER. In this role support course, students are provided
opportunities to integrate advanced nursing interventions into the management of health patterns for selected client
groups through participation in an advanced practicum with preceptors and initiation of peer seminars for critical
evaluation of advanced nursing interventions. Pre-requisites: N682-2 and N684-2. Co-requisite: N684-3. (Theory) (1
semester hour)
N584-/N684-1. PRACTICUM IN THE ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONER ROLE I. This course provides opportunities for
the graduate student to enhance expertise in the role of advanced nurse practitioner through clinical experiences with
selected client groups. The student uses advanced knowledge and skills for assessment, diagnosis, and problem
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management with select client groups in collaboration with preceptors and other health care professionals. Prerequisites: N677, N637-2, N610, N612, and N619. Co-requisite: N682-1. (Clinical—180 clock hours) (4 semester hours)
N684-2. PRACTICUM IN THE ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONER ROLE II. This course continues to provide opportunities
for the graduate student to develop expertise in the role of advanced nurse practitioner. The student uses advanced
knowledge and skills for assessment, diagnosis, and problem management with select client groups in collaboration with
faculty, preceptors and other health care professionals Pre-requisites: N682-1 and N684-1. Co-requisites: N682-2
(Clinical—180 clock hours) (4 semester hours)
N684-3. PRACTICUM IN THE ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONER ROLE III. This course continues to provide opportunities
for the graduate student to develop expertise in the role of advanced nurse practitioner through clinical experiences
with select client groups. The student uses advanced knowledge and skills for assessment, diagnosis, and problem
management with select client groups in collaboration with faculty preceptors and other health care professionals. Prerequisite: N684-2, N682-2 (Clinical—270 clock hours) (6 semester hours)
N685-1. PRACTICUM IN PRIMARY CARE I. This course provides opportunities for the student to develop expertise in the
role of the advanced nurse practitioner. The student uses advanced knowledge and skills for assessment, diagnosis, and
problem management for the subset of women’s health client groups in collaboration with preceptors and other health
professionals. (Clinical--90 clock hours) (2 semester hours)
N685-2. PRACTICUM IN PRIMARY CARE II. This course provides opportunities for the student to develop expertise in the
role of the advanced nurse practitioner. The student uses advanced knowledge and skills for assessment, diagnosis, and
problem management for the subset of pediatric client groups in collaboration with preceptors and other health
professionals. (Clinical--90 clock hours) (2 semester hours)
N685-3. PRACTICUM IN PRIMARY CARE III. This course provides opportunities for the student to develop expertise in
the role of the advanced nurse practitioner. The student uses advanced knowledge and skills for assessment, diagnosis,
and problem management for the subset of primary care client groups in collaboration with preceptors and other health
professionals. (Clinical--90 clock hours) (2 semester hours)
N685-4. PRACTICUM IN PRIMARY CARE IV. This course provides opportunities for the student to develop expertise in
the role of the advanced nurse practitioner. The student uses advanced knowledge and skills for assessment, diagnosis,
and problem management for the subset of select client groups in collaboration with preceptors and other health
professionals. (Clinical--180 clock hours) (4 semester hours)
N685-5. PRACTICUM IN PRIMARY CARE V. This course provides opportunities for the student to develop expertise in the
role of the advanced nurse practitioner. The student uses advanced knowledge and skills for assessment, diagnosis, and
problem management for the subset of select client groups in collaboration with preceptors and other health
professionals. (Clinical--180 clock hours) (4 semester hours)
N686-1. PRACTICUM IN CLINICAL ASSESSMENT OF PERSONS WITH MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS I-FAMILY. This
practicum course is focused on the application of theoretical concepts and assessment skills with persons across the
lifespan of diverse cultures in rural health care settings experiencing or at risk for common mental health problems and
major psychiatric disorders. Co-requisite: N687-1. (Clinical—180 clock hours) (4 semester hours)
N686-2. PRACTICUM IN CLINICAL MANAGEMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS II FAMILY. This
practicum course is focused on integration of theory and practice in assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and
documentation of individuals of diverse cultures in rural settings experiencing mental health problems, major psychiatric
disorders, and psychiatric complications of physical illnesses. Pre-requisite: N686-1. Co-requisite: N687-2. (Clinical—180
clock hours) (4 semester hours).
N686-3. PRACTICUM IN CLINICAL MANAGEMENT OF FAMILIES AND GROUPS WITH MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS III.
(Online) This practicum is focused on evidence-based psychoeducation, supportive therapy, and psychotherapy with
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groups, couples, and families of diverse cultures and on synthesis of clinical roles, practice management activities, and
strategies for complex mental health issues in rural health care settings. Pre-requisites: N686-2 or N686-5. Co-requisite:
N687-3. (Clinical—270 clock hours) (6 semester hours)
N686-4. PRACTICUM IN CLINICAL ASSESSMENT OF PERSONS WITH MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS I-ADULT. (Online)
This practicum course is focused on the application of theoretical concepts and assessment skills with persons of diverse
cultures in rural health care settings experiencing or at risk for common mental health problems and major psychiatric
disorders. Clinical hours are focused on adolescent, adult and older adult individuals. Co-requisite: N687-1. (Clinical—
180 clock hours) (4 semester hours)
N686-5. PRACTICUM IN CLINICAL MANAGEMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS II-ADULT.
(Online) This practicum course is focused on integration of theory and practice in assessment, diagnosis, intervention
and documentation of individuals of diverse cultures in rural settings experiencing mental health problems, major
psychiatric disorders, and psychiatric complications of physical illnesses. Clinical hours are focused on adolescent, adult
and older adult individuals. Pre-requisite: N686-4. Co-requisite: N687-2. (Clinical—180 clock hours) (4 semester hours)
N687-1. CLINICAL ASSESSMENT OF PERSONS WITH MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS I- FAMILY. (Online) This didactic
course is focused on a theoretical basis for advanced psychiatric mental health nursing practice with persons of diverse
cultures in rural settings experiencing or at risk for common mental health problems and major psychiatric disorders.
Emphasis is on the mental health environment and advanced clinical processes, including communication strategies,
psychiatric assessments, and diagnostic standards. Pre-requisites: N637-2, N666-2, N677. Co-requisites: N686-1 or N6864. (Theory) (2 semester hours)
N687-2. CLINICAL MANAGEMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS II- FAMILY. (Online) This didactic
course is focused on the advanced nursing practices of assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, evaluation, and
documentation of individuals of diverse cultures in rural settings experiencing common mental health problems, major
psychiatric disorders, and psychiatric complications of physical illnesses. Pre-requisite: N687-1. Co-requisite: N686-2 or
N686-5. (Theory) (3 semester hours)
N687-3. CLINICAL MANAGEMENT OF FAMILIES AND GROUPS WITH MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS III. (Online) This
didactic course is focused on evidence-based conceptual models, theories, and techniques for therapies with groups,
couples, and families of diverse cultures across the lifespan. The clinical roles, practice management activities, and
strategies for complex mental health care issues in rural settings also are evaluated. Prerequisite: N687-2; Co-requisite:
N686-3. (Theory) (2 semester hours)
N696. DIRECTED STUDY IN MANAGEMENT RESEARCH. This role support course provides an opportunity for students to
apply the research process to administrative problems under the direction of a graduate faculty mentor. Focus areas of
research projects include organizational behavior, costs analysis, outcomes measurement, strategic management, health
policy, case management, managed care, and information systems. (Theory) (1-3 semester hours)
Graduate Program Electives
N604. COMPUTER APPLICATIONS AND DATA BASE MANAGEMENT. (Online) This course is designed to prepare the
graduate student to effectively utilize computer and information technology to enhance management today and in the
future. The course consists of theoretical and practical aspects related to information services, electronic
communication, and information management. The course provides the information and hands-on experience to enable
the learners to integrate information systems into management practices. (Theory) (1-3 semester hours)
N609. DIRECTED INDIVIDUAL STUDY. An elective course enabling the student to expand the knowledge base related to
a special topic in nursing. (Theory) (1-3 semester hours; may be repeated for a total of 6 semester hours).
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N638-1. SYNTHESIS OF FIRST YEAR NURSE PRACTITIONER MANAGEMENT. (Online) This elective course will offer
students the opportunity to synthesize information from prerequisite courses using a case study approach.
Prerequisites: N610, N612, N666-1, N666-2, N677, N637-1, N637-2. (Theory) (1-3 semester hours)
N638-2. CLINICAL ELECTIVE FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSING. This precepted clinical course provides the student an
opportunity to practice in the role of advanced nurse clinician and begin to establish the skills necessary to assume
responsibility for management and health care of clients. Through a learning contract developed with faculty, the
student uses advanced knowledge and skills for assessment, differential diagnosis, evaluation and health care
management with select client groups in collaboration with preceptors and other health care professionals. (Clinical—45
– 135 clock hours) (1-3 semester hours; may be repeated for a total of 6 semester hours)
N698. DIRECTED STUDY IN RESEARCH. An elective course for the directed study option providing the opportunity for
students under the guidance of graduate faculty to participate in research. A course contract that details objectives and
evaluation methods for the experience is developed. Grade of P or F is given. (Theory) (1-3 semester hours; may be
repeated for a total of 6 semester hours)
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