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 Jan 2025, Mar 2025, May 2025, Jul 2025, Sep 2025, Nov 2025, Jan 2026, Mar 2026, May 2026

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 Jan 2025, Mar 2025, May 2025, Jul 2025, Sep 2025, Nov 2025, Jan 2026, Mar 2026, May 2026

NUR-8050 Scholarly Inquiry: The Basis for Evidence-Based Practice

This course provides an in-depth review of the research process, enabling students to analytically appraise and synthesize existing scientific research, practice guidelines, and other scholarly evidence. The course focus is on research design, research methods, project implementation, data analysis techniques, and evaluation of a nursing practice change that is based on the highest quality evidence.

Credits: 3

Delivery Methods: Online

Offered in Jan 2025, Mar 2025, May 2025, Jul 2025, Sep 2025, Nov 2025, Jan 2026, Mar 2026, May 2026

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NUR-5160 Advanced Health Assessment

This course focuses on the acquisition of advanced health assessment and clinical-reasoning skills. Students apply the diagnostic (clinical) reasoning process to develop a comprehensive plan of care for patients in a variety of settings throughout the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on advanced health assessment skills, health promotion, disease prevention, and risk assessment.

Credits: 3

Delivery Methods: Online

Offered in Jan 2025, Mar 2025, May 2025, Jul 2025, Sep 2025, Nov 2025, Jan 2026, Mar 2026, May 2026

NUR-6400 Advanced Pathophysiology

This course uses a systems-based life span approach to discriminate between normal physiologic function and pathophysiologic processes. A critical analysis of selected major health problems will emphasize etiology, epidemiology, presentation, diagnostics, clinical management, and complications. Health promotion and educational strategies for individuals, families, populations, and/or communities will be explored.

Credits: 3

Delivery Methods: Online

Offered in Jan 2025, Mar 2025, May 2025, Jul 2025, Sep 2025, Nov 2025, Jan 2026, Mar 2026, May 2026

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NUR-7600 Psychopharmacology and Neuroscience Foundations Across the Lifespan

This course explores neuroscientific principles, their integration into prescriptive practice, and considerations for the practitioner related to potential adverse events, toxicities, and relevant population-specific factors. The scientific relationships between neuronal transmission, pharmacodynamics, pharmacogenetics, and pharmacokinetics will be conceptualized. Introductory prescriptive practices will be synthesized to achieve understanding of the clinical decision-making skills necessary to accurately identify common psychiatric disorders, target symptoms, and formulate appropriate treatment options. Pertinent interventions will include both psychotropic and alternative treatment interventions across the lifespan. Legal and ethical implications of prescriptive practice as well as the Controlled Substances Act will be critiqued.

Credits: 3

Delivery Methods: Online

Offered in Jul 2025, Sep 2025, Nov 2025, Jan 2026, Mar 2026, May 2026

NUR-7610 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Roles and Contemporary Issues

This course focuses on mental health theoretical concepts and underpinnings, its contributions to the evolution of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner role, and the transition to current practice standards in psychiatry, as well as the specific contributions of Hildegard Peplau. In addition, the advanced practice role and various psychiatric settings will be discussed at length. Other discussion topics will include ethical and legal implications of practice, ethical dilemmas, effective conflict resolution, and considerations specific to psychiatric practice.

Credits: 3

Delivery Methods: Online

Offered in Mar 2025, May 2025, Jul 2025, Sep 2025, Nov 2025, Jan 2026, Mar 2026, May 2026

NUR-7620 Family System Psychopathology and Psychotherapeutics Across the Lifespan

This course will explore acute and chronic psychiatric disorders and their impact on mental health. Students explore lifespan therapeutic modalities in the context of diverse individual, group, and family therapy interventions. Targeted and focused interventions including integrated and person-centered therapies will also be analyzed. This course will include complimentary and ancillary therapeutics and their contribution to patient stabilization of mental health and well-being.

Credits: 3

Delivery Methods: Online

Offered in Jul 2025, Jul 2025, Sep 2025, Nov 2025, Jan 2026, Mar 2026, May 2026

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