NUR-5290 US Health Policy and Global Health

During this course, students will develop an understanding of health policy including legislative processes and the role of the U.S. government in addressing public health at the local, state, and national levels. Students will examine the synergistic relationship between U.S. health policy and global health. Students will explore nursing's influence in health policy advocacy and its impact on outcomes considering social determinants of health. Students will examine factors that facilitate and hinder the nursing workforce across the globe.

BSN students: This course is offered 6 times per year during Session 1 and Session 2 of each 16 week Nursing Undergraduate term. Please check the School of Nursing Undergraduate Academic Calendar for dates and registration information.

Credits: 3

Delivery Methods: Online

Offered in Mar 2026, May 2026, Jul 2026, Jul 2026, Sep 2026, Sep 2026, Nov 2026, Nov 2026, Jan 2027, Jan 2027, Mar 2027, Mar 2027, May 2027, May 2027

NUR-5300 Evidence-Based Nursing Practice

The emphasis for this course is on the elements of evidence-based practice. Focus is placed on the cyclical process of identifying clinical questions, searching and appraising the evidence for potential solutions/innovations, planning and implementing practice changes, evaluating the outcomes, and identifying additional gaps in nursing knowledge. Integration of the existing evidence with clinical judgment, patient preferences, interprofessional perspectives, and other resources forms the basis for the clinical decision-making process that is inherent in improving patient, population, and organizational outcomes. Processes for leading practice changes are explored.

Credits: 3

Delivery Methods: Online

Offered in Mar 2026, May 2026, Jul 2026, Jul 2026, Sep 2026, Sep 2026, Nov 2026, Nov 2026, Jan 2027, Jan 2027, Mar 2027, Mar 2027, May 2027, May 2027

NUR-5310 Nursing Informatics: Concepts and Issues

Nursing informatics combines knowledge and skills from nursing science, computer science, information science, and cognitive science to design and implement automated systems that support the nursing process in the delivery of healthcare services. Within this course, major topics related to nursing informatics and related fields will be explored. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of how automation is used to manage information in healthcare and the nurse's role in the process. This graduate-level overview course provides required informatics knowledge and skills for all students as well as the foundation for all additional informatics courses.

Credits: 3

Delivery Methods: Online

Offered in Mar 2026, May 2026, Jul 2026, Sep 2026, Nov 2026, Jan 2027, Mar 2027, May 2027

NUR-5160 Advanced Health Assessment

This graduate-level course is an opportunity for experienced RNs and BSNs to advance the intellectual, clinical, and professional skills that underpin expert patient assessment across the lifespan. Students will refine their ability to gather holistic and accurate health histories, perform comprehensive physical examinations of major body systems, and integrate genetic, genomic, cultural, and developmental considerations into advanced assessments. Through structured learning activities, including immersive hands-on practice and student-recorded assessment videos, students will synthesize health history and examination findings to support advanced clinical judgment and differentiate between normal and abnormal results. Throughout the course, students will actively collaborate with faculty and peers, cultivating a supportive learning environment grounded in evidence-based practice and committed to professional growth. By course completion, students will integrate nursing and related sciences into holistic patient assessments while demonstrating accountability and professionalism. Equipped with these advanced competencies, graduates will be prepared to excel in a variety of clinical settings, lead patient-centered assessment initiatives, and make meaningful contributions to improving health outcomes within the populations they serve.

Credits: 3

Delivery Methods: Online

Offered in Mar 2026, May 2026, Jul 2026, Jul 2026, Sep 2026, Sep 2026, Nov 2026, Nov 2026, Jan 2027, Jan 2027, Mar 2027, Mar 2027, May 2027, May 2027

NUR-6400 Advanced Pathophysiology

This course builds on a basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology, examining advanced concepts of pathophysiology, incorporating the etiology, epidemiology, pathology, and clinical presentation of alterations in body functions across the human lifespan. It provides an in-depth analysis of the evolution of these alterations leading to the development and symptomatology of various diseases including the integration of potential predisposing factors such as epigenetics, lifestyle, and social and cultural influences.

Credits: 3

Delivery Methods: Online

Offered in Mar 2026, May 2026, Jul 2026, Jul 2026, Sep 2026, Sep 2026, Nov 2026, Nov 2026, Jan 2027, Jan 2027, Mar 2027, Mar 2027, May 2027, May 2027

NUR-6500 Advanced Pharmacology

In this course, students apply the principles underlying pharmacology, evidence-based nursing research, legal and ethical principles of nursing, and the factors influencing drug selection to facilitate positive patient pharmacological outcomes. The course focuses on the role of the advanced practice nurse and builds on the student's knowledge of pathophysiology and the concepts of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacogenomics, pharmacoeconomics, and pharmacotherapeutics in the management of health and common disease states. Emphasis is placed on the use of technological resources and current evidence-based guidelines to select appropriate medications for patients across the life span and from various cultures and populations.

Credits: 3

Delivery Methods: Online

Offered in Mar 2026, May 2026, Jul 2026, Jul 2026, Sep 2026, Sep 2026, Nov 2026, Nov 2026, Jan 2027, Jan 2027, Mar 2027, Mar 2027, May 2027, May 2027

NUR-6300 Theoretical Foundations and Instructional Strategies in Nursing Education

This course is designed to provide the foundation for understanding theories, philosophies, and strategies of teaching and learning that influence nursing education. The course also explores ethical and legal issues in nursing education. This course should be scheduled as the first of the five courses in the Nurse Educator specialty area. The nursing education Practicums must be scheduled last in the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree nurse educator program.

Credits: 3

Delivery Methods: Online

Offered in Mar 2026, May 2026, Jul 2026, Sep 2026, Nov 2026, Jan 2027, Mar 2027, May 2027

NUR-7000 Curriculum Theory and Development in Nursing Education

This course is designed to address the study of curriculum development, design, implementation, and evaluation in nursing education. Historical and philosophical foundations of nursing education are examined. The practical application and synthesis of curriculum theory is emphasized. The role of the educator in the dynamic relationship between the practice setting, research, and curriculum is examined.

Advisory: A course equivalent to NUR-6300: Theoretical Foundations and Instructional Strategies in Nursing Education is required to be successful in NUR-7000. Students are responsible for having acquired this knowledge prior to registering for NUR-7000.

Credits: 3

Delivery Methods: Online

Offered in Mar 2026, May 2026, Jul 2026, Sep 2026, Nov 2026, Jan 2027, Mar 2027, May 2027

NUR-7100 Testing, Assessment, and Evaluation

Course emphasis is on preparing teachers in nursing curricula to focus on learning outcomes. The concepts of measurement and evaluation are examined as the basis for studying how instruction, testing, assessment, and evaluation of student learning are interrelated. Formative, summative, qualitative, and quantitative assessment methodologies are applied to evaluate instruction and learning in various educational settings.

Advisory: Courses equivalent to NUR-6300: Theoretical Foundations and Instructional Strategies in Nursing Education and NUR-7000: Curriculum Theory and Development in Nursing Education are required to be successful in NUR-7100. Students are responsible for having acquired this knowledge prior to registering for NUR-7100.

Credits: 3

Delivery Methods: Online

Offered in Mar 2026, May 2026, Jul 2026, Sep 2026, Nov 2026, Jan 2027, Mar 2027, May 2027

NUR-7510 Advanced Practice Practicum Course

This practicum course consists of 100 experiential hours that foster theoretical learning application in a setting that enhances the student's advanced competencies. The expectations of this course include applying learned competencies to students, patients, or systems, depending on the graduate student's specialty, guided by an expert preceptor(s). This course will provide reflective analysis of learned advanced competencies and a practicum project to meet the end-of-program learning outcomes.

Credits: 3

Delivery Methods: Online

Offered in Mar 2026, May 2026, Jul 2026, Sep 2026, Nov 2026, Jan 2027, Mar 2027, May 2027