GRADUATE CATALOG
2026 - 2027
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Published by St. Thomas University, College of Nursing,
Miami Gardens, Florida
The programs, policies, requirements and regulations published in
this catalog are subject to change as circumstances may require.
GRADUATE
NURSING SCIENCE COURSES
(All courses 3 credits unless otherwise specified)
NUR 002 Online Graduate Nursing Orientation 0 Credits
This orientation course is tailored for graduate students to provide a thorough introduction to the program's framework, curriculum, and expected student experiences. Please note, this orientation is not for credit but serves as a valuable resource to familiarize yourself with course requirements, academic resources, and support services essential for your academic journey.
NUR 501 Philosophical, Theoretical Evidence Based Nursing Practice
This course will provide a forum for the student to analysis and utilize appropriate theory within their practice. Throughout the course, the student will enhance the skills to translate evidence-based research into evidence-based practice. The students will acquire skills in learning interrelationship between nursing theory, research, and practice along with the nature of scientific knowledge. The integration of theories from nursing and other sciences will enable the student to develop a broad and holistic methodology to care.
NUR 502 Advanced Pathophysiology
This course will provide the student with an advanced understanding of pathophysiology and system-focused physiology. Content will focus on normal physiologic and pathologic mechanisms of disease which serves as the foundation for clinical assessment, decision making, and management. Physiologic changes will be compared. Students will utilize critical thinking processes to analyze diverse client presentations of selected illness for symptomatology, pathophysiology, and health care implications.
NUR 504 Advanced Health Assessment and Differential Diagnosis
This course focuses on the advanced comprehensive health assessment of individuals across the lifespan. The course builds on the students’ knowledge and skills of basics physical health assessment and provides a foundational framework for the advanced practice nurse. Upon completion of this course, students will effectively integrate the comprehensive physical, psychosocial, spiritual and cultural components of assessment with diagnostic reasoning. This course requires that the student complete 20 lab hours. This course requires that students take the APEA 3P competency and achieve the required benchmark to progress to any clinical track.
NUR 505 Diversity in Advanced Health Practice
This course explores the complexities of health service delivery to diverse populations. The social ecological models will be used to provide a deeper understanding on how diverse populations impact health policies, social justice, structural inequities, and the value systems of these groups. Variables related to gender, age, lifestyle, religion, culture, social class, race, and geography will also be explored.
NUR 506 Influencing Health Policy
This course focuses on the interactions between healthcare policy makers and nursing professionals. This course will emphasize the influence nursing has on healthcare policy at all levels (e.g. international, national, state, local, and intra- / inter-communities) using microsystem, macrosystem, and mesosystem processes and interactions, including emergency or disaster management, high-risk or marginalized populations, and general health.
NUR 507 Advanced Family Nurse Practitioner I: Children & Families
This course focuses on advanced practice nursing and health care management of children and adolescents. The focus will be on assessment, diagnosis, health promotion, prevention of illness, and management of common health problems in this culturally diverse population. This course is a co-requisite of NUR 507CL. The student must successfully pass NUR 507CL to pass this course. The following courses must be taken prior to being enrolled in this course: NUR 501, NUR 502, NUR 504, NUR 506, NUR 512, NUR 600, and NUR 601.
NUR 507CL Advanced Family Nurse Practitioner: Clinical I 2 Credits
The role and function of the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) will be explored through the clinical rotation experience. This course requires that students complete 125 clinical hours working in an FNP capacity. This course is a co-requisite of NUR 507. The student must successfully pass NUR 507 to pass this course. The following courses must be taken prior to being enrolled in this course: NUR 501, NUR 502, NUR 504, NUR 506, NUR 512, NUR 600, and NUR 601.
NUR 509 Advanced Family Nurse Practitioner: Adults
This course focuses on advanced practice nursing and health care management of adults. The emphasis will be on assessment, diagnosis, health promotion, prevention of illness, and management of common health problems in this culturally diverse population. This course is a co-requisite of NUR 509CL. The student must successfully pass NUR 509CL to pass this course. The following courses must be taken prior to being enrolled in this course: NUR 501, NUR 502, NUR 504, NUR 506, NUR 512, NUR 600, and NUR 601.
NUR 509CL Advanced Family Nurse Practitioner: Clinical III 2 Credits
The role and function of the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) will be explored through the clinical rotation experience. This course requires that students complete 125 clinical hours working in an FNP capacity. This course is a co-requisite of NUR 509. The student must successfully pass NUR 509 to pass this course. The following courses must be taken prior to being enrolled in this course: NUR 501, NUR 502, NUR 504, NUR 506, NUR 512, NUR 600, and NUR 601.
NUR 512 Role Transition to Advanced Practice Nursing
This course will provide a forum for the student to examine the roles of the advanced practice nurse. The content will include professional practice issues for the advanced practice nurse, working independently and collaborating with other health care professionals within the multidisciplinary/multiagency team. This course will also look at the scope of practice, professional responsibilities, informatics, and financial aspects of advanced practice.
NUR 514 Advanced Family Nurse Practitioner: Women’s Health
This course will provide a foundational framework for advanced practice nursing in women’s health. The focus will be on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of common health problems in the culturally diverse women population. This course will also look at health promotion and disease prevention strategies in women. This course is a co-requisite of NUR 514 CL. The student must successfully pass NUR 514CL to pass this course. The following courses must be taken prior to being enrolled in this course: NUR 501, NUR 502, NUR 504, NUR 506, NUR 512, NUR 600, and NUR 601.
NUR 514CL Advanced Family Nurse Practitioner: Clinical II 2 Credits
The role and function of the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) will be explored through the clinical rotation experience. This course requires that students complete 125 clinical hours working in an FNP capacity. This course is a co-requisite of NUR 514. The student must successfully pass NUR 514 to pass this course. The following courses must be taken prior to being enrolled in this course: NUR 501, NUR 502, NUR 504, NUR 506, NUR 512, NUR 600, and NUR 601.
NUR 515 Introduction to Nursing Informatics
This course introduces students to the field of Nursing Informatics, focusing on the integration of nursing science, computer science, and information science to manage and communicate data, information, knowledge, and wisdom in nursing practice. Students will explore the role of informatics in improving patient care, enhancing clinical decision-making, and supporting evidence-based practice.
NUR 516: Implementation & Evaluation in Health Informatics
This course provides an in-depth understanding of the principles and practices involved in the implementation and evaluation of health informatics systems. Students will explore the methodologies and tools used to plan, execute, and assess health informatics projects. The course covers topics such as system design, project management, data analysis, and the evaluation of health information systems' impact on healthcare delivery and outcomes.
NUR 517: Interoperability & Workflow
This course delves into the critical aspects of interoperability and workflow within the realm of health informatics. Students will explore the principles, standards, and practices that enable seamless data exchange and integration across diverse healthcare systems. The course emphasizes the importance of interoperability in enhancing clinical workflows, improving patient outcomes, and supporting evidence-based decision-making.
NUR 518: Data Management & Analytics AI App
This course provides an in-depth exploration of data management and analytics within the context of nursing informatics, with a special focus on the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). Students will learn to manage, analyze, and interpret healthcare data to improve patient outcomes and healthcare delivery. The course covers data collection, storage, and retrieval, as well as advanced analytics techniques, including AI-driven decision support systems. Emphasis is placed on practical applications of AI in nursing informatics, ethical considerations, and the future of AI in healthcare.
NUR 522: Health IT Practicum
This practicum course provides students with hands-on experience in the implementation and management of health information technology (HIT) systems within healthcare settings. Students will apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios, working under the guidance of experienced preceptors. The course emphasizes the development of practical skills in HIT project management, system integration, data analysis, and the evaluation of HIT solutions to improve patient care and healthcare delivery.
NUR-523: Capstone Synthesis Practicum
This capstone synthesis practicum course provides students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills acquired throughout the MSN Informatics program in a real-world setting. Students will engage in professional activities and develop a culminating project that demonstrates their ability to integrate theory, principles, and concepts related to nursing informatics. The course emphasizes the enhancement of nursing practice and the promotion of positive social change through the application of informatics solutions.
NUR 520 Psychopharmacology
The Psychopharmacology course will cover the common psychoactive medications, classes, uses, effects, side effects, and prescriptive implications related to nursing care of clients with psychiatric mental health illness. This course provides direction for the psychiatric mental health nurse who functions in an advanced role in a variety of settings. The emphasis of the course will focus on the selection, use and monitoring of psychoactive medications and the ethical and legal considerations of psycho- pharmacology.
NUR 530 Psychopathology
This course builds knowledge of theoretical foundations of advanced nursing practice, mental health assessment, group and family therapy, models and theories of psychiatric nursing, neurobiology, psychopharmacology, research methods and pathophysiology, with psychiatric patients. Individual therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, family-based interventions, psychopharmacological interventions, trauma-based interventions and combinations of these treatments will all be presented.
NUR 600 Clinical Pharmacology
This course will focus on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of broad categories pharmacologic agents for the management of common acute and chronic health problems of diverse populations. Emphasis will be placed on the application of the principles of pharmacology as the foundation for clinical decision making in select pharmacologic agents for the management of client health problems based on client variations and the problem being managed.
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NUR 601 Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
This course explores nursing as an art and science in the areas of health promotion and disease prevention across the health-illness continuum with clients: the individual, family, or community. Strategies on how to effectively apply culturally and environmentally sensitive interventions will also be explored. The course serves as the foundation to develop further assessment skills to sharpen the knowledge base of the advanced practice nurse in promoting health and preventing acute and chronic diseases. Throughout the course, the student will enhance the knowledge to translate relevant clinical guidelines and evidenced-based research into evidenced based practice to promote health and prevent chronic health problems.
NUR 604 Nurse Executive Leader Community Integration 4 credits
This course offers Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) students seeking a concentration in nurse executive (NE) leadership an opportunity to learn and practice the NE leadership skills and competencies required for knowledge of the health care environment. This includes practice and application of care delivery models, recognition of both internal and external influences, importance of quality and safety measures, and prioritization of both short- and long-term organizational interests using economic strategies to integrate macro- and micro health care policy influences utilizing applicable regulations, statutes, evidence-based practice, and informational sciences. The following courses must be taken prior to being enrolled in this course: NUR 501, NUR 502, NUR 504, NUR 506, 512.
NUR 605 Transformational Leadership: A Holistic Approach to Leading Change 4 credits
This course offers Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Nurse Executive candidates an in-depth exploration of Transformational leadership, aiming to cultivate the essential skills and knowledge needed for leadership within healthcare organizations. Students will explore the theories and principles of transformational leadership and their practical applications to nursing management and policy. Topics will include fostering a culture of innovation, driving change in complex systems, empowering teams, enhancing communication, and addressing ethical considerations in leadership. Students will learn to identify and develop leadership qualities that inspire and motivate others, ultimately promoting high-quality patient care and improved organizational outcomes. By the end of the course, graduates will be prepared to lead with confidence and adapt to the evolving challenges in the healthcare landscape. The following courses must be taken prior to being enrolled in this course: NUR 604.
NUR 606 Financial Management for Leaders 4 credits
This course offers the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Nurse Executive (NE) students the opportunity to learn and practice the necessary healthcare industry business skills and principles such as financial management, strategic planning, and human resource management skills and competencies. This includes practice and application of financial processes, economic applications (e.g., finance, accounting, bond ratings, and operational margins), data gathering and application, identification of strategic objectives, contract management, diversity of workforce, and establishing mechanisms to support workforce professional growth. The following courses must be taken prior to being enrolled in this course: NUR 605.
NUR 607 Advanced Strategies for Interprofessional Collaboration in Healthcare 4 credits
This course examines the role of interprofessional collaboration in advancing safe, high-quality patient care and improving healthcare outcomes across diverse settings. Emphasizing complex decision-making and evidence-based practice, the course prepares nursing leaders to spearhead initiatives that integrate advanced communication, quality improvement strategies, and patient-care technologies. Students will cultivate skills in advocating collaborative, patient-centered policies that promote health equity, with a focus on system-level approaches to healthcare delivery. The following courses must be taken prior to being enrolled in this course: NUR 606.
NUR 608 Relationship Management 4 credits
This course offers the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Nurse Executive (NE) students an opportunity to learn and practice the skills and competencies needed in communication and relationship management. This includes effective communication, influence on behaviors, and relationship management. Skills and competencies practices will include communicating effectively with transparency, creating a consensus toward a common goal, fostering strategic partnerships, managing conflicts, and incorporating organizational influence(s) into stakeholder interactions. The following courses must be taken prior to being enrolled in this course: NUR 607.
NUR 611 Advanced Practice Nursing Integration Practicum
The student will synthesize all elements of previously gained knowledge and skills from courses and clinical experiences by developing a research project about integrating research findings into practice with evaluation of client system outcomes. The students will be expected to present their research project via oral or PowerPoint presentation to the students and our faculty. * This course requires that students take the APEA Predictor to achieve the required benchmark to successfully complete the course. The following courses must be taken prior to being enrolled in this course: NUR 501, NUR 502, NUR 504, NUR 506, 512, 600, 601, NUR 507, NUR 507CL, NUR 509, NUR 509CL, NUR 514, NUR 514CL, NUR 514, and NUR 514CL.
NUR 612 Adult Gerontology Acute
This course focuses on the management of acute/chronic and rapidly changing conditions of older adults. The emphasis will be on assessment, diagnosis, health promotion, prevention of illness, and management of common health problems in this culturally diverse population. This course is a co-requisite of NUR 612CL. The student must successfully pass NUR 612CL to pass this course. The following courses must be taken prior to being enrolled in this course: NUR 501, NUR 502, NUR 504, NUR 506, NUR 512, NUR 600, and NUR 601.
NUR 612CL Advanced Family Nurse Practitioner: Clinical IV 2 Credits
The role and function of a Nurse Practitioner in adult gerontology health will be explored through the clinical rotation experience. This course requires students to complete 125 clinical hours working in adult gerontology. This course is a co-requisite of NUR 612. The student must successfully pass NUR 612 to pass this course. The following courses must be taken prior to being enrolled in this course: NUR 501, NUR 502, NUR 504, NUR 506, NUR 512, NUR 600, and NUR 601.
NUR 616 Research & Evidence-Based Practice Application Practicum 5 credits
This course will allow the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Nurse Executive (NE) candidate to practice the skills and competencies necessary to lead and manage a health care organization. The candidate will demonstrate the American Organization of Nurse Leaders (AONL) Nurse Executive Leadership Competencies and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) 2021 Advanced Level Essentials through a research and/or evidence-based practice application practicum utilizing a mentor/preceptor to assist with guiding the candidate in successful project implementation and evaluation. The following courses must be taken prior to being enrolled in this course: NUR 608.
NUR 620 Psychiatric Management I
This course provides didactic experiences in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of clients across the lifespan with acute and/or chronic psychiatric disorders. Evidenced-based practice is used. Emphasis is given to promoting, maintaining, and restoring wellness to patients across the lifespan. A holistic therapeutic approach is used to enhance the functioning of diverse individuals across the lifespan.
NUR620CL Psychiatric Management I
This course provides clinical experiences in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of clients across the lifespan with acute and/or chronic psychiatric disorders. Evidenced-based practice is used. Emphasis is given to promoting, maintaining, and restoring wellness to patients across the lifespan. A holistic therapeutic approach is used to enhance the functioning of diverse individuals across the lifespan.
NUR 625 Adult-Gerontology I
This course will provide students with the ability to be prepared in the professional role in advanced nursing practice focusing on the primary care and wellness of young adults, adults and older adults population on the HEENT, Cardiovascular and Respiratory systems. Students will base their learning on national guidelines, professional standards, evidence-based practice strategies, cultural competency, health promotion and disease prevention. Students will cover patient counseling and education at the advanced nursing practice level, focusing on the diagnosis, management, and therapeutic interventions on the primary care setting for young adults, adults and older adults. The students will be able to evaluate and manage diverse patient populations with complex primary care health needs ranging from acuity to chronicity. This course is a co-requisite of NUR 625CL. The student must successfully pass NUR 625CL to pass this course.
NUR 625CL Adult-Gerontology I
This clinical course will provide the Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner student the ability to practice taking patient’s history, completing physical examination while incorporating pharmacology, and implementing evidence-based practice using the national screening guidelines across the young adult. The students will be able to diagnose, recommend therapeutic measures, provide education, health prevention and disease promotion at the level of advanced nursing role. Students will acquire the necessary skills to provide safe and effective care. This course is a co-requisite of NUR 625. The student must successfully pass NUR 625 to pass this course.
NUR 630 Psychiatric Management II
This course provides continuation of didactic experiences in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of clients across the lifespan with acute and/or chronic psychiatric disorders. Evidenced-based practice is used. Emphasis is given to promoting, maintaining, and restoring wellness to patients across the lifespan. A holistic therapeutic approach is used to enhance the functioning of diverse individuals across the lifespan.
NUR 630CL Psychiatric Management II
This course provides continuation of clinical experiences in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of clients across the lifespan with acute and/or chronic psychiatric disorders. Evidenced-based practice is used. Emphasis is given to promoting, maintaining, and restoring wellness to patients across the lifespan. A holistic therapeutic approach is used to enhance the functioning of diverse individuals across the lifespan.
NUR 635 Adult-Gerontology II
This course will provide students with the ability to be prepared in the professional role in advanced nursing practice focusing on the primary care of young adults, adults and older adults population on the Skin, GI, Hematology, and Endocrine systems. Students will base their learning on national guidelines, professional standards, evidence-based practice strategies, cultural competency, health promotion and disease prevention. Students will cover patient counseling and education at the advanced nursing practice level, focusing on the diagnosis, management, and therapeutic interventions on the primary care setting for adults. The students will be able to evaluate and manage diverse patient populations with complex primary care health needs ranging from acuity to chronicity. This course is a co-requisite of NUR 635CL. The student must successfully pass NUR 635CL to pass this course.
NUR 635CL Adult-Gerontology II
This clinical course will provide the Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner student the ability to practice taking patient’s history, completing physical examination while incorporating pharmacology, and implementing evidence-based practice using the national screening guidelines across the adults. The students will be able to diagnose, recommend therapeutic measures, provide education, health prevention and disease promotion at the level of advanced nursing role. Students will acquire the necessary skills to provide safe and effective care integrating research-based knowledge on the precepted clinical experiences in the primary care setting. This course is a co-requisite of NUR 635. The student must successfully pass NUR 635 to pass this course.
NUR 640 Psychiatric Management III
This course provides the student with advanced knowledge in group psychotherapy techniques that are applicable across the lifespan focusing on theoretical and conceptual models of group dynamics using evidence-based practices in assessing, planning, treating, and evaluating dysfunctional patterns in groups. This course promotes and maintains effective and therapeutic communication patterns in a variety of groups settings.
NUR 640CL Psychiatric Management III
This course provides the student with clinical knowledge in group psychotherapy techniques that are applicable across the lifespan focusing on theoretical and conceptual models of group dynamics using evidence-based practices in assessing, planning, treating, and evaluating dysfunctional patterns in groups. This course promotes and maintains effective and therapeutic communication patterns in a variety of groups settings.
NUR 645 Adult-Gerontology III
This course will provide students with the ability to be prepared in the professional role in advanced nursing practice focusing on the primary care of young adults, adults and older adults’ population on the Neurology, musculoskeletal systems, and diseases related to gender (male and female). Students will base their learning on national guidelines, professional standards, evidence-based practice strategies, cultural competency, health promotion and disease prevention. Students will cover patient counseling and education at the advanced nursing practice level, focusing on the diagnosis, management and therapeutic interventions on the primary care setting for older adults. The students will be able to evaluate and manage diverse patient populations with complex primary care health needs ranging from acuity to chronicity. This course is a co-requisite of NUR 645CL. The student must successfully pass NUR 645CL to pass this course.
NUR 645CL Adult-Gerontology III
This clinical course will provide the Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner student the ability to practice taking patient’s history, completing physical examination while incorporating pharmacology, and implementing evidence-based practice using the national screening guidelines across the older adults. The students will be able to diagnose, recommend therapeutic measures, provide education, health prevention and disease promotion at the level of advanced nursing role. Students will acquire the necessary skills to provide safe and effective care integrating research-based knowledge on the precepted clinical experiences in the primary care setting. This course is a co-requisite of NUR 645. The student must successfully pass NUR 645 to pass this course.
NUR 650 Psychiatric Management IV
This course provides continuation of advanced knowledge for the students in group psychotherapy techniques that are applicable across the lifespan focusing on theoretical and conceptual models of group dynamics using evidence-based practices in assessing, planning, treating, and evaluating dysfunctional patterns in groups. This course promotes and maintains effective and therapeutic communication patterns in a variety of groups settings.
NUR 650CL Psychiatric Management IV
This course provides the student with clinical knowledge in group psychotherapy techniques that are applicable across the lifespan focusing on theoretical and conceptual models of group dynamics using evidence-based practices in assessing, planning, treating, and evaluating dysfunctional patterns in groups. This course promotes and maintains effective and therapeutic communication patterns in a variety of groups settings.
NUR 655 Adult-Gerontology IV
This course will provide students with the ability to be prepared in the professional role in advanced nursing practice focusing on the primary care of young adults, adults and older adult population on infectious diseases, oncology, mental health, and diversity conditions. Students will base their learning on national guidelines, professional standards, evidence-based practice strategies, cultural competency, health promotion and disease prevention. Students will cover patient counseling and education at the advanced nursing practice level, focusing on the diagnosis, management and therapeutic interventions on the primary care setting for young adults, adults and older adults. The students will be able to evaluate and manage diverse patient populations with complex primary care health needs ranging from acuity to chronicity, including palliative and end-of-life care. This course is a co-requisite of NUR 655CL. The student must successfully pass NUR 655CL to pass this course
NUR 655CL Adult-Gerontology IV
This clinical course will provide the Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner student the ability to practice taking patient’s history, completing physical examination while incorporating pharmacology, and implementing evidence-based practice using the national screening guidelines across the young adult, adults and older adults. The students will be able to diagnose, recommend therapeutic measures, provide education, health prevention and disease promotion at the level of advanced nursing role. Students will acquire the necessary skills to provide safe and effective care integrating research-based knowledge on the precepted clinical experiences in the primary care setting. This course is a co-requisite of NUR 655. The student must successfully pass NUR 655 to pass this course.
NUR 670 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Integration Practicum
This course provides students with comprehensive knowledge of psychiatric and mental health issues of clients across the life span. Students will apply the knowledge obtained throughout the program and will identify opportunities for collaboration, consulting, and referral within the context of the advanced psychiatric mental health nursing role. The student will synthesize all elements of previously gained knowledge and skills from courses and clinical experiences.
NUR 675 Adult-Gero NP Integration
The student will synthesize previously acquired knowledge and skills from coursework and clinical experiences by developing a research project that addresses a current issue in advanced nursing practice. Students will present their research findings through an oral or PowerPoint presentation to peers and/or faculty: The following courses must be taken prior to being enrolled in this course: NUR 625, NUR 625CL, NUR 635, NUR 635CL, NUR 645, NUR 645CL NUR 655, and NUR 655CL.
NUR 800 Evidence Appraisal
This course will expand on the student’s knowledge and experience in research with the emphasis on clinical applications using a variety of models. A review of research methods including problem identification, levels of research, design, data collection, and strategies for analyzing data will be done. The course gives knowledge of a variety of research models and designs used for specific purposes.
NUR 810 Transformational Leadership
This course synthesizes leadership theory and organizational models within the context of the health care industry. This course will enhance leadership competencies within organizational theory and behavior, leadership principles and practices, and organizational structure and workforce culture. Models of human resource management, change management, strategic planning, program development, and implementation will be explored and applied. Based on these theories and models, the student will derive the DNP's role in complex health care organizations.
NUR 820 Applied Advanced Research and Nursing
This course explores the basis for nursing knowledge and its relevance to advanced nursing practice at the doctoral level. Students will analyze steps on how nursing knowledge is generated, levels of evidence, nursing theories and theories from other disciplines and translate them into their advanced role. Students will identify and analyze concepts relevant to their topic of interest.
NUR 830 Information Technology and Nursing Implications
This course analyzes and synthetizes informatics and its role in the delivery of evidence-based care. Focusing on healthcare information technology's (IT) and contribution to data acquisition, it will enhance the understanding of how data is transformed into information and knowledge for scholarly practice. This course prepares the student to optimize the use of clinical systems and technology tools to continue to advance practice and drive clinical transformation.
NUR 840 Health Care Policy
This course addresses health policy and identifies steps for development, analysis of health policy and its economic impact within a socio-political context. The focus on the role of regulation within the U.S. health care system is addressed. The role of DNP contribution to health policy development is explored in a legal and ethical foundations for health care, as well as policy processes designed to improve health care access among diverse populations.
NUR 850 Population Health in Nursing
This course examines the epidemiological concepts focusing on determinants of health, disease distribution, environmental influences, cultural diversity, health promotion, clinical prevention and disaster preparedness. Nursing practice and its outcomes on populations are analyzed and evaluated using epidemiological, environmental data and statistical measures. The DNP students will explore concepts and nursing strategies to improve individual, aggregate and population health.
NUR 860 Quantitative Research
This course is designed for doctoral students in the Doctor in Nursing Practice program with an emphasis on quantitative research planning, design, and evaluation. The primary goal of this course is to prepare doctoral students for future design and development of project proposal and conduct of dissertation study in the quantitative
paradigm. This course will lay the foundation that builds on these basic concepts and helps students hone skills for writing a quantitative project.
NUR 870 Qualitative Research
This course explores the methods and procedures used in qualitative research. Topics include the philosophical basis for the method, the conceptualization of research questions, and selection of appropriate research designs, data collection data, manual and computerized data analysis, and the drawing of inference
NUR 880 Quality Improvement in Health Care
This course prepares students to design, implement and evaluate evidence-based quality health care practices for patient populations in acute, home, and community settings. The interdisciplinary teams work is illustrated and how to assess organizational culture, gather safety information, analyze data and translate findings into systems changes.
NUR 900 Practicum Project Proposal
This course enables the DNP student to translate evidence-based research and apply it into practice through complex clinical situations where the student will apply and demonstrate expertise and leadership qualities. This course will guide the DNP students how, with research and best evidence, well written project proposals are completed. Knowledge will be provided to Health care professionals in advanced practice to be able to deliver clinical project proposals using best evidence for advancing quality patient care. The course provides practical guidelines of common project models for developing and writing great proposals from start to finish. Prerequisites: NUR 800, NUR 810, NUR 820, NUR 830, NUR 840, NUR 850, NUR 860, NUR 870, NUR 880
NUR 910 DNP Practicum I
This course allows students to obtain residency experience and complete the required hours on the DNP program. The faculty advisors will work with students regarding goals and nursing interventions and their implementation following the AACN DNP Essential in Nursing. Prerequisites: NUR 800, NUR 810, NUR 820, NUR 830, NUR 840, NUR 850, NUR 860, NUR 870, NUR 880, NUR 900
NUR 920 DNP Practicum II
This course allows students to continue to obtain additional residency experience and complete the required hours on the DNP program. The faculty advisors will work with students regarding goals and nursing interventions and their implementation following the AACN DNP Essential in Nursing. Prerequisites: NUR 800, NUR 810, NUR 820, NUR 830, NUR 840, NUR 850, NUR 860, NUR 870, NUR 880, NUR 900, NUR 910
NUR 930 DNP Practicum III
This course allows students to complete the residency experience and complete the required hours on the DNP program. The faculty advisors will work with students regarding goals and nursing interventions and their implementation following the AACN DNP Essential in Nursing Education. Prerequisites: NUR 800, NUR 810, NUR 820, NUR 830, NUR 840, NUR 850, NUR 860, NUR 870, NUR 880, NUR 900, NUR 910, NUR 920