MSN Course Information
All course information comes from Seattle University's Graduate Catalog. Syllabi information is for reference only and may not be current.
*Open to non-matriculated students by permission of the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies, and on a space available basis. Admission to Seattle University is required.
NURS 500 Life-Saving Skills for Childbearing Women
Focus on evidenced based practice approaches to ambulatory and inpatient prevention of common and acute health conditions of women and newborns throughout the childbearing year. Skills for immediate assessment and supportive management of the newborn, including physiological, psychosocial and pharmacologic interventions will be stressed. Skills to prevent and manage common life threatening problems of childbearing women and newborns in low and high resource settings will be included. Age related, cultural, family and community variations will be incorporated. This course may be offered in an intensive format and includes lab practice. Prerequisites: NURS 501, 524 or permission of instructor. (3 credits)
NURS 501 Advanced Health Assessment and Health Promotion
Focuses on advanced knowledge and skills necessary for the assessment and promotion of health across the life span. Emphasis will be placed upon collection and interpretation of comprehensive biological, cultural, psychosocial, and physical data from the history and physical examination in relation to both normal and abnormal findings. Course includes one credit of clinical practicum (1 credit practica = 30 contact hours). (4 credits)
Syllabus: NURS 501 Cynthia Flynn & Dian Chase - Fall 2009
NURS 502 Vulnerability, Culture, and Nursing
Theory course related to vulnerability, culture, and the discipline of nursing. Identification of vulnerable populations and analysis of the multiple factors contributing to vulnerability and health issues. Exploration of health and illness worldviews, diverse cultural identities, and nursing care to decrease vulnerability and provide culturally sensitive care. (2 credits)
Syllabus: NURS 502 Danuta Wojnar - Fall 2009
NURS 504 Concepts and Theories for Advanced Nursing Practice
Seminar to explain the purpose, evolution and history of concepts and theories that are central to nursing. Analysis of the role of relevant theories and concepts in guiding current and future nursing practice. (3 credits)
NURS 506 Theoretical Frameworks for Nursing Practice in Communities and Organizations
Frameworks for viewing communities and organizations as the focus of practice. Theories and concepts essential to understanding and planning for the health needs of communities and organizations examined. Students apply assessment models, methods, and processes in order to identify patterns and trends in health of vulnerable populations. Emphasis on epidemiological principles and methods. 50 to 100 hours of field work to be completed in co-requisite course: NURS 546. (2 credits)
NURS 507 Advanced Practice in Community and Organizational Nursing I
Study, analysis, and application of nursing theories, frame-works, and public health science as they apply to a community health nurse working among families and communities/populations. Seminar, clinical conferences, and clinical experiences in NURS 548 will allow the integration of theory, concepts, and research. Prerequisites: NURS 506, 518. Co-requisite: NURS 548. (3 credits)
NURS 509 Advanced Nursing Practice Roles and Functions
Analysis and exploration of professional nursing role development. Focus is on the varying roles and evolving issues of advanced practice nursing within current health care systems. Prerequisites: for LCN track, NURS 507 or NURS 515. (3 credits)
NURS 510 Ethical Considerations and Health Policy in Nursing Practice
Examination of ethical issues that influence advanced nursing practice. Examination of the ethical, socioeconomic, political, legal, and power considerations in the development of state and national health policy. Focus is on professional values, advocacy, cultural diversity issues, and ethical decision-making in clinical practice as well as discussion and evaluation of the health care policy process. Prerequisite: by permission. (4 credits)
Syllabus: NURS 510 Cheri Van Hoover - Fall 2009
NURS 511 Nursing Informatics
An introductory graduate-level course that examines terminology and tools of the nursing informatics field for application to clinical practice, administration, education, community, and research. Prerequisite: instructor permission required. (3 credits)
Syllabus: NURS 511 Michael Beebe - Fall 2009
NURS 514 Critical Inquiry I
Examination of the research process with applicability to advanced practice nursing. Particular attention is given to critical research analysis and ethical aspects of scholarly inquiry. Prerequisite: undergraduate statistics course. Prerequisite: by permission. (3 credits)
Syllabus: NURS 514-01 Gail Bond - Fall 2009
Syllabus: NURS 514-02 Danuta Wojnar - Fall 2009
NURS 516 Health Care System Leadership and Management
Examination of selected management and leadership theories applicable to advanced nursing practice. Analysis of trends in nursing leadership and management. Examination of specific topics relevant to changing trends in nursing leadership and management. (3 credits)
NURS 517 Health Care System Economic and Financial Analysis
Application of management and microeconomics principles for planning, control, and decision making in health care pro-grams. Introduction of financial concepts, financial management, and cost accounting as they apply to health services. Analysis of cost, quality, and outcomes as factors in the development and evaluation of health care programs for selected populations within a community. (3 credits)
Syllabus: NURS 517 Bonnie Bowie - Fall 2009
NURS 518 Health Care Systems Design, Implementation and Evaluation
Principles and frameworks for program design, management and outcomes evaluation. Emphasis on the formulation of health education programs, development of coordinated services for at-risk groups and strengthening environmental forces that support wellness. Concepts of empowerment, collaboration and partnership building explored as strategies to facilitate program and organizational goals. Issues and trends in interventions for vulnerable populations. Students will gain experience in grant writing. Fifty to one hundred hours of field work are required in co-requisite course: NURS 547. (3 credits)
NURS 519 Advanced Practice in Community and Organizational Nursing II
Advanced nursing practice among vulnerable families, groups, and communities/populations. Emphasis on the integration of advanced practice role of clinician, consultant, collaborator, educator, and researcher. Seminar and 150-300 hours of clinical experience in course provide opportunities to integrate theory, concepts, and research with synthesis of role components. Prerequisites: NURS 507, 516. Co-requisite: NURS 550. (3 credits)
NURS 520 Epidemiologic Analysis of Populations at Risk
Focuses on outcome measures including: advanced statistical and epidemiological measurement as well as health promotion, risk screening, and disease prevention among families and populations across the life span. Clinical strategies and interventions are examined, analyzed, and critiqued using research methods and theoretical data for utilization within advanced nursing practice. (4 credits)
Syllabus: NURS 520 Karen Cowgill - Fall 2009
NURS 521 Psychosocial Foundations for Advanced Practice Nursing
Examination of psychosocial and psycho-pharmacological concepts that are foundational for advanced practice nursing. The focus is on a holistic approach that integrates biological processes with psychosocial dynamics. (3 credits)
NURS 522 Advanced Pharmacological Applications for Primary Care
Intended to familiarize students with principles of drug therapy in primary care and to develop the skills necessary to prescribe drugs to children, adults, pregnant women, and geriatric clients. The course covers drugs used in some of the basic diseases encountered in primary care. Prerequisite: NURS 565. (3 credits)
NURS 524 Advanced Pathophysiology
In-depth analysis of advanced pathophysiology study. Focus is on disease states and health alterations as seen in primary care settings. (3 credits)
NURS 530 Advanced Psychiatric Nursing: Counseling of the Individuals, Families and Groups
Examination of theories of individual, family, and group counseling. Development of diagnostic reasoning for use in individual, family, or group counseling. Analysis of ethical and social dilemmas, public policy concerns, and issues and trends in psychiatric nursing in relation to psychotherapy treatment. (3 credits)
NURS 532 The Neurobiology of Psychiatric Mental Health and Addictions
The application of neurobiological principles to providing care of clients with psychiatric and substance abuse problems. The focus is on a holistic approach to advanced practice nursing and integrating knowledge of biological processes with somatic and other treatment. (3 credits)
Syllabus: NURS 532 Maria Pettinatto - Fall 2009
NURS 533 Psychosocial Aspects of Addictions
Psychosocial aspects of addictions are examined as they affect the health of individuals, families, and communities. This advanced practice course emphasizes personal values, inequities in health care, and the social and economic consequences of addictions. Prerequisite: NURS 532. (3 credits)
NURS 534 Principles of Addiction Treatment
Assessment, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and referral of drug- or alcohol-impaired clients for the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. Students will choose a population of special interest to them, and focus course work on treatment of that client population. Sixty hours of clinical practice are required. (Theory, 1 cr, clinical, 2 cr.) Prerequisite: NURS 533. (3 credits)
NURS 535 Clinical Diagnosis and Management of Psychiatric Health Disorders and Addictions I
Advanced practice nursing clinical course for primary care management of selected physical, emotional, cognitive, and addictive health problems. Foci are assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with other providers. Theory and research from nursing and other disciplines are applied and integrated in scheduled seminars and 180 hours of clinical practice. (Clinical, 6 cr) Prerequisites: NURS 501, 522, 524, 530, 538. (6 credits)
Syllabus: NURS 535 Graham Patrick - Fall 2009
NURS 536 Clinical Diagnosis and Management of Psychiatric Health Disorders and Addictions II
Continued development of clinical knowledge about primary care management of selected physical, emotional, cognitive, and addictive health problems. Foci are assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with other providers. Theory and research from nursing and other disciplines are applied and integrated in scheduled seminars and 180 hours of clinical practice. (Clinical, 6 cr) Prerequisite: NURS 535. (6 credits)
NURS 537 Clinical Diagnosis and Management of Psychiatric Mental Health Disorders and Addictions III
Capstone clinical course integrating and applying theoretical and clinical knowledge for primary care management of selected physical, emotional, cognitive, and addictive health problems. Foci are assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with other providers. Theory and research from nursing and other disciplines are applied and integrated in scheduled seminars and 180 hours of clinical practice. (Clinical, 6 cr) Prerequisites: NURS 534, 535, 536. (6 credits)
NURS 538 Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
Examination of theoretical perspectives on psychiatric, cognitive, and emotional health problems as they relate to advanced practice psychiatric mental health nursing. Development of a systematic approach to assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health disorders from a holistic perspective. Analysis of scholarship, cultural considerations, ethical and social dilemmas, public policy concerns related to client care by advanced practice psychiatric mental health nurses. (4 credits)
NURS 539 Primary Care Women: Clinical Practicum
Focus on evidenced based practice approaches to prenatal care, newborn care and ambulatory management of common and acute health conditions of women though the lifespan, including preconception care. Prevention and screening using patient databases and evidence based research will be emphasized. Further emphasis will be on physiological, psychosocial and pharmacological interventions with women and well newborns. Age related, cultural, family and community variations will be incorporated into the review of clinical practice guidelines for common chronic and acute conditions. (150 clinical hours) Prerequisites: NURS 500, 501, 514, 522; Co-requisite NURS 560, 561. (3 credits)
NURS 540 Multidisciplinary Issues in Aging
Explore and evaluate the current theories of aging from several disciplines (biological, psychological, developmental, sociological and cultural). Critique socioeconomic issues which impact retirement and housing. Examine common psychosocial and legal concerns of aging. Prerequisites: Graduate student in Nursing or other discipline. (3 credits)
Syllabus: NURS 540 Karen Feldt - Fall 2009
NURS 542 Pharmacology in Advanced Practice Nursing Seminar
Seminar discussion of application of pharmacological principles to primary patient care. Pertinent aspects of the process of selecting appropriate therapeutic interventions evaluated. Opportunity for utilizing critical thinking and clinical decision making, case study analysis, literature review, application to practice, individualization of care, and appraisal of best clinical practices related to pharmacotherapy. Builds upon previous pharmacology coursework and advances skills necessary to prescribe drugs to specific client populations in the management of commonly encountered disease states. Placement: Winter or Spring term second year for APNI MSN, RN MSN, and Post-Master’s Certificate programs Prerequisites: NURS 522 or by consent of the instructor. Nursing graduate students only. (1 to 3 credits)
NURS 544 Community Health Nursing Practice I
Integrates and applies community health nursing theory and public health science in a community health setting. Students can select to work in one organization during the entire duration of the LCN specialty or they can elect to work in a variety of community health agencies. 50-100 clinical hours. Co-requisite: NURS 574. (1 to 2 credits)
NURS 545 Community Health Nursing Practice II
Integrates and applies community health nursing theory and public health science in a community health setting. Students work with preceptor to analyze cost, quality and outcomes of a health care program for a selected patient population served by the community health organization. 50-100 clinical hours. Prerequisite: NURS 544 or by permission. Co-requisite: NURS 517. (1 to 2 credits)
Syllabus: NURS 545 Bonnie Bowie - Fall 2009
NURS 546 Community Health Nursing Practice III
Integrates and applies community health nursing theory and public health science in a community health setting. Students apply assessment models, methods, and processes in order to identify patterns and trends in health of vulnerable populations served by the community health organization. 50-100 clinical hours. Prerequisite: NURS 545 or by permission. Co-requisite: NURS 506. (1 to 2 credits)
NURS 547 Community Health Nursing Practice IV
Integrates and applies community health nursing theory and public health science in a community health setting. Students will work with their preceptor to identify and develop programs to meet the needs of atrisk populations served by the community health organization. 50-100 clinical hours. Prerequisite: NURS 545 or by permission. Co-requisite NURS 518. (1 to 2 credits)
NURS 548 Community Health Nursing Practice V
Integrates and applies community health nursing theory and public health science in a community health setting. Works with preceptor in a community health setting to assess and plan for the health needs of a vulnerable population. 100-150 clinical hours. Prerequisite: NURS 546, 547 or by permission. Co-requisite: NURS 507. (2 to 3 credits)
NURS 549 Management of Gynecological Health: Clinical Health
Clinical practicum in the gynecological management of women from adolescence to old age. Developmental, preconceptual, interconceptual, and postpartum assessment, as well as the assessment and management of common episodic and chronic gynecological conditions of women in primary care settings, including culturally diverse, vulnerable and global populations. Case-based learning in scheduled seminars and a minimum of 150 hours of clinical practice. Prerequisites: NURS 501, 521, 522, 524, 539, 560, 561. Co-requisite: NURS 562. (3 credits)
NURS 550 Community Health Nursing Practice VI
Integrates and applies community health nursing theory and public health science in a community health setting. This capstone clinical course provides opportunities to integrate theory, concepts, and research with synthesis of role components. Students must take number of credits needed to complete 500 clinical hours. 150-300 clinical hours. Prerequisite: NURS 547. Co-requisite NURS 519. (3 to 6 credits)
NURS 552 Psychopharmacology in Advanced Practice Nursing
Examination of pharmacotherapy and analysis of complex pharmacological principles germane to advanced practice nurses in the treatment of common psychiatric and mental health disorders using diagnostic criteria detailed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Mechanisms of action, drug-drug interactions, and other pertinent aspects of the process of selecting appropriate therapeutic interventions are evaluated. Appropriate treatment across patient lifespan, concurrent pathophysiology, and socioeconomic circumstances are assessed. Prerequisites: NURS 501, 521, 522 or by permission. (3 credits)
Syllabus: NURS 552 Anna Scott - Fall 2009
NURS 555 Assessment of Common Geriatric Syndromes
Exploration and use of assessment tools used to quantify/evaluate common geriatric syndromes. Emphasis is placed on comprehensive assessment and research-based advanced nursing interventions to promote maintain and restore health of the elderly. Prerequisites: NURS 501, 521, 522, 524, 540 (this course may be taken concurrently). Co-requisite: NURS 556. (3 credits)
Syllabus: NURS 555 Karen Feldt - Fall 2009
NURS 556 Geriatric Assessment: Clinical Practicum
Clinical experience in primary care management of older adults. Application and use of assessment tools to quantify/evaluate common geriatric syndromes. Emphasis is placed on comprehensive assessment and research-based advanced nursing interventions to promote, maintain and restore health of the elderly. Prerequisites: NURS 501, 521, 522, 524. Co-requisite: NURS 555. (3 credits)
Syllabus: NURS 556 Karen Feldt - Fall 2009
NURS 559 Intrapartum Care: Clinical Practicum
Clinical experience in primary care management of older adults. Application and use of assessment tools to quantify/evaluate common geriatric syndromes. Emphasis is placed on comprehensive assessment and research-based advanced nursing interventions to promote, maintain and restore health of the elderly. Prerequisites: NURS 501, 521, 522, 524. Co-requisite: NURS 555. (3 credits)
NURS 560 Primary Care, Antepartum and Newborn Care I
Explore and evaluate the current theories of women’s and newborn’s health, including prenatal care, from several disciplines (biological, genetic, psychological, developmental, sociocultural and cultural). Develop critical thinking and management skills for a holistic approach to the primary care of women, antepartum, newborn care and lactation. Examine common developmental, educational, cultural, psychosocial, nutritional and legal concerns of pregnant women and newborns. Emphasis is placed on comprehensive assessment, prevention and screening using patient databases and evidence-based research. Research-based advanced nursing interventions, including physiological, psychosocial and pharmacologic interventions, to promote, maintain, and restore the optimal health of women in pregnancy and the childbearing years, as well as newborn assessment, normal fetal and neonatal growth and development will be included. Age related cultural, family and community variations will be incorporated into a review of clinical practice guidelines. Prerequisites: NURS 500, 501, 514, 521, 522, 524. Co-requisites: NURS 539, 561. (4 credits)
NURS 561 Primary Care of Women II
Focus on evidence-based practice approaches to the primary care management of women including physiological, psychosocial and pharmacological interventions to promote health, prevent illness and treat common acute and chronic non-gynecologic conditions of women. Age related, cultural, family and community variations will be incorporated into the review of clinical practice guidelines for common chronic and acute conditions of women across the lifespan. Prerequisites NURS 562. (3 credits)
NURS 562 Management of Gynecologic Health
Health promotion and disease prevention for women from adolescence through old age. Developmental, preconceptual, interconceptual, and postpartum assessment, as well as the assessment and management of common episodic and chronic gynecological conditions of women in primary care settings, including culturally diverse, vulnerable and global populations. Theory and research from nursing and other disciplines are applied and integrated into a case-based approach. Prerequisites: NURS 575. (3 credits)
NURS 563 Intrapartum Care
Synthesis and application of theory and research to effectively implement advanced midwifery intrapartum care. Focus is on comprehensive team participation and management of intrapartum and immediate post-partum women with normal deliveries and common medical, surgical, and obstetrical complications across settings. Development and evaluation of evidence-based care approaches will be incorporated. Synthesis of evidence-based evaluation and management of the immediate care of the newborn included. Students will examine and articulate roles and critically evaluate the impact of contextual factors on health care services with emphasis on vulnerable people and global health settings. Prerequisites: NURS 500, 539, 549, 560, 561, 562. Co-requisite: NURS 559. (3 credits)
NURS 564 Global Health for Clinicians
Examination of factors contributing to and resulting in acute and chronic alterations in health across the lifespan in low resource settings. Students will examine roles and critically evaluate the impact of contextual factors on health care services, with emphasis on vulnerable people and global health settings. Focus on comprehensive team participation in providing clinical care in global health settings. Description and analysis of entry level advanced practice clinical management, risk reduction, health promotion, disease prevention and complex care of ill and injured newborns and adults, especially in settings with restricted health resources. Course content will concentrate on the management of women with common and acute health conditions (including HIV/AIDS), complications of pregnancy (including malaria) and post partum (including postpartum hemorrhage) in low resource settings. Development and clinical evaluation of evidence based care approaches will be incorporated. Clinical skills for immediate evidence based evaluation and management of the newborn also included. Includes strategies for perinatal care in disaster management in the U.S. including pandemic flu. Prerequisites: NURS 501 or Graduate Student in Nursing by permission. Elective. (3 credits)
NURS 565 Advanced Pharmacology for Nursing Care
Examination of advanced pharmacological principles and drug actions encountered by registered nurses providing complex nursing care across the lifespan. Synthesis of drug treatment regimen and laboratory data. Analysis of therapeutic and adverse drug effects and evaluation of consequent nursing interventions. Placement: Spring term first year for APNI MSN and RN MSN students. These course credits do not qualify as “advanced pharmacology course credits” required for nurse practitioner credentialing. Prerequisite: NURSI 505 or NURS 305. Nursing graduate students only. (2 credits)
NURS 566 Primary Care of Adults/Older Adults
Focuses on evidenced based practice approaches to primary care management of common acute and chronic conditions of the elderly and on physiological, psychosocial and pharmacological interventions. Age related, cultural, family and community variations will be incorporated into the review of clinical practice guidelines for common chronic and acute conditions. Prerequisites: NURS 501, 521, 522, 524. Co-requisite: NURS 567. (3 credits)
NURS 567 Primary Care of Adults/Older Adults: Clinical Practicum
Focuses on the application of data based primary care management of common acute and chronic conditions of adults and older adults and on physiological, psychosocial and pharmacological interventions. Age related, cultural, family and community variations will be incorporated into the implementation and evaluation of interventions. Prerequisites: NURS 501, 521, 522, 524. Corequisite: NURS 566. (3 credits)
NURS 568 Complex Care Issues of Adults/Older Adults
Synthesis and application of theory and research to effectively implement advanced primary care nursing practice. Focus is on comprehensive primary care management across settings, as well as evaluation of care approaches for adults and frail elders. Students will examine role analysis and the impact of contextual factors on health care services for adults and older adults with multi-system conditions. Prerequisites: NURS 555, 556, 566, 567. Co-requisite NURS 569. (3 credits)
NURS 569 Complex Care Issues in Adults/Older Adults Clinical Practicum
Synthesis and application of theory and research to effectively implement advanced adult/gerontological nursing practice. Focus is on comprehensive primary care management across settings, as well as evaluation of care approaches to adults and frail elders. Students will examine the impact of contextual factors on health care services for adults and older adults with multi-system conditions. Prerequisites: NURS 555, 556, 566, 567. Co-requisite NURS 568. (3 credits)
NURS 570 Transition to Adult/Gerontological Advanced Nursing Practice
Final synthesis and application of research to drive treatment decisions and develop an evidenced based clinical practice. Incorporation of advanced adult/gerontological nursing approaches to clinical practice in a variety of primary care settings. Evaluation and critique of care approaches to frail elders. Students will examine the impact of psychosocial and environmental factors on health care services for adults and older adults. Prerequisites: NURS 555, 556, 566, 567,568, 569. (6 credits)
NURS 572 Primary Care Management: Reproductive Health
Health promotion, health maintenance, and disease prevention for women from adolescence through old age. Developmental, prenatal and postpartum assessment, and assessment and management of episodic and chronic illnesses of women and families in primary care settings, including culturally diverse and vulnerable populations. Prerequisites: NURS 501, 521, 522, 524. (3 credits)
Syllabus: NURS 572 Terry Clark & Martha Goedert - Fall 2009
NURS 574 Introduction to Primary and Population-Based Care
Focuses on the context of primary care within the family and community. The definition, value, and nature of primary care are examined. Students will engage in clinical decision making for primary care that addresses health promotion, exams including newborn assessment, screening, immunizations, and evidence based approach to differential diagnosis. The continuous improvement model will be used as a model for outcome evaluation in primary care. Prerequisites: NURS 520, 521. (2 credits)
NURS 575 Advanced Health Assessment and Differential Diagnosis
Development of critical thinking and clinical decision making skills used in health assessment. Approaches to diagnosis, utilization and interpretation of diagnostic tests, developing differential diagnoses, documentation skills and use of computerized documentation programs are included. Prerequisites: NURS 501, 520, 521. Co-requisite: NURS 522. (2 credits)
NURS 576 Primary Care Management I: Common Acute Problems Across the Lifespan
Focuses on management of common acute health problems in primary care across the lifespan. Diagnostic reasoning is used to differentiate the basis of common acute problems. An evidenced based approach to primary care drawing upon theories, research, clinical knowledge and national standards are used to develop therapeutic plans for common acute health problems across the lifespan. Prerequisites: NURS 501, 521, 522, 524. Co-requisite: NURS 586. (3 credits)
Syllabus: NURS 576 Marilee Jensen - Fall 2009
NURS 577 Primary Care Management II: Chronic Problems Across the Lifespan
Focuses on management of chronic health problems in primary care across the lifespan. Diagnostic reasoning is used to differentiate the basis of chronic health problems. An evidenced based approach to primary care drawing upon theories, research, clinical knowledge and national standards is used to develop therapeutic plans for chronic health problems across the lifespan. Prerequisites: NURS 501, 521, 522, 524, 576, 586. Co-requisites: NURS 587. (3 credits)
NURS 578 Primary Care Management III: Complex Problems Across the Lifespan
Focuses on management of complex health problems in primary care across the lifespan. Diagnostic reasoning is used to differentiate the basis of complex problems. Clinical decision making processes are examined in relation to the management of these problems. An evidenced based approach to primary care drawing upon theories, research, clinical knowledge and national standards is used to develop therapeutic plans for complex health problems across the lifespan. Prerequisites: NURS 501, 521, 522, 524, 577, 587. Co-requisite: NURS 588. (3 credits)
NURS 579 Transition to Midwifery Practice
Final synthesis and application of research to drive treatment decisions and develop an evidenced-based clinical practice. Within the health care team setting, will display midwifery clinical assessment and management skills across the reproductive lifespan and beyond. Safely conducts primary care for women through the lifespan. Manages gynecologic health, preconceptual care, prenatal care, intrapartum care including deliveries and postpartum care. Manages the care of the normal newborn from birth to 28 days of life. Includes approaches to clinical practice in a variety of primary and inpatient care settings, including optional global health settings, as they are available. Evaluation and critique of care approaches to women though out the lifespan and to newborns included. Students will examine the impact of psychosocial and environmental factors on health care services in maternal-child health and manage common psychological problems of women. Prerequisites: NURS 500, 501, 522, 524, 539, 549, 559, 560, 561, 562, 563. May be taken concurrently with NURS 564. (6 credits)
NURS 586 Primary Care Management Practicum I
The course focuses on the primary health needs of patients including those needs related to health promotion and disease prevention, strategies for identification, management, client and family education, and appropriate referrals. Theories and research from nursing and other disciplines are applied and integrated through seminars, clinical conferences, and clinical practice. Prerequisites: NURS 501, 521, 522, 524. Co-requisite: NURS 576. (3 credits)
Syllabus: NURS 586 B Bjeletich, M Goedert, V Fox, M Jensen, & B Upton - Fall 2009
NURS 587 Primary Care Management Practicum II
The course focuses on the primary health needs of patients including those needs related to health promotion and disease prevention, strategies for identification, management, client and family education, and appropriate referrals. Theories and research from nursing and other disciplines are applied and integrated through seminars, clinical conferences, and clinical practice. Prerequisites: NURS 501, 521, 522, 524, 576, 586. Co-requisites: NURS 577. (3 credits)
NURS 588 Primary Care Management Practicum III
The course focuses on the primary health needs of patients including those needs related to health promotion and disease prevention, strategies for identification, management, client and family education, and appropriate referrals. Theories and research from nursing and other disciplines are applied and integrated through seminars, clinical conferences, and clinical practice. Prerequisites: NURS 501, 521, 522, 524, 577, 587. Co-requisite: NURS 578. (3 credits)
NURS 589 Transition to Advanced Practice Nursing
Integration of theoretical and clinical components of the advanced nurse practitio-ner role in an intensive, capstone clinical experience. Two hundred and forty hours of clinical practice in primary care settings with patients across the life span. Scheduled seminars to integrate the leadership, accountability, autonomy, profes-sionalism, collaboration, consultation, and research dimensions of the role. Prereq-uisites: NURS 571, 572, 573, 581, 582, 583. 1 credit hour = 5 contact hours. (6 credits)
NURS 591-593 Special Topics Electives in Primary Care
(1 to 3 credits)
NURS 594 Thesis
Development and implementation of a thesis proposal. The course is completed when the final thesis is approved by committee. Prerequisites: NURS 514. (Thesis may take more than one quarter to complete. The six required credit hours are taken two per quarter for three quarters, to be completed prior to the last quarter in the program.) Graded CR/F. (6 credits)
NURS 596 Independent Study
(1 to 5 credits)
NURS 599 Scholarly Project
Required refinement and execution of a scholarly project making a significant contribution to nursing practice or science. Project meets predetermined standards established in collaboration with the scholarly project committee. Prerequisite: NURS 514. (Project may take more than one quarter to complete. The three required credit hours are taken one per quarter for three quarters, to be completed prior to the last quarter in the program.) Graded CR/F. (1 to 3 credits)
Advanced Practice Nursing Immersion Courses
These courses are open only to graduate students enrolled in the APN Immersion program.
NURSI 505 Pharmacology for Nursing Care
Examination of pharmacological principles and drug actions in the body. Focus on major drug classes and significant nursing implications. Synthesis of pharmacological concepts related to anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. Instructed using an integrated approach within the context of the graduate immersion program and concurrent nursing courses. (3 credits)
NURSI 531 Nursing Care in the Community
Essential elements of theoretical and practical community health nursing, including application of previously learned health principles in community settings. Application of multi-disciplinary theories to individuals, families, and populations to promote healthy communities. Clinical experiences take place in a variety of community agencies serving multicultural communities and clients across the life span. (Theory 3 credits, clinical 3 credits) Prerequisite: NURSI 541. (6 credits)
NURSI 532 Psychosocial Foundation for Advanced Practice Nursing: Clinical
Clinical experiences applying principles of psychiatric nursing care to promote wellness in clients with diverse cultural, developmental, and psychosocial needs. Clinical experiences will occur in a variety of hospital and community settings. 60 hrs of clinical practicum; 1 credit - clinical seminar) Co-requisite: NURS 521. Nursing graduate students only. (4 credits)
NURSI 541 Foundational Concepts and Skills for Nursing
Examination of the nature and context of professional nursing using systems theory as a framework. Introduction to concepts of health, health promotion and protection for individuals, families, and communities. Beginning practice of foundational nursing skills, including individual, family, and community assessment, basic nursing care, and communication. Includes lab and clinical practice in long term care or other community setting. Theory 3 credits, lab/clinical 3 credits. (6 credits)
NURSI 542 Nursing Care During Altered Health
(12 credits)
NURSI 544 Nursing Care of the Well Family
Theory focuses on nursing strategies to promote health and reduce risk of illness related to family development, reproduction, and childbearing. Clinical experiences will take place in workshop and inpatient obstetrical settings involving childbearing families. Theory 3 credits, clinical 2 credits. Prerequisites: NURSI 541, 547, 557. (5 credits)
NURSI 545 Leadership, Delegation, and Coordination in Nursing Practice
Critically examine basic leadership concepts. Concepts will be applied to nursing delegation and coordination of care in the delivery of health care. Co-requisite: NURSI 547, 557. (1 credit)
NURSI 546 Pre-Licensure Review and Synthesis
(1 credit)
NURSI 548 Nursing Care During Altered Health: Adults
Examination of factors contributing to and resulting in acute and chronic alterations in health, across the adult lifespan. Examination and analysis of nursing process, risk reduction, health promotion, disease prevention and nursing therapies in managing complex care of ill adults. Co-requisite: NURSI 558. Prerequisite: NURSI 541. (3 credits)
NURSI 549 Nursing Care During Altered Health: Pediatrics
Examination of factors contributing to and resulting in acute and chronic alterations in health, across the pediatric lifespan. Examination and analysis of nursing process, risk reduction, health promotion, disease prevention and nursing therapies in managing complex care of ill children. Prerequisite: NURSI 541. Co-requisite: NURSI 559. Nursing graduate students only. (2 credits)
NURSI 558 Clinical Practice in Nursing Care During Altered Health: Adults
Intensive clinical practicum to apply nursing process, risk reduction, health promotion, disease prevention, and nursing therapies in managing complex care of adults in acute medical-surgical care settings. Includes laboratory practice of nursing skills required in professional nursing practice. Co-requisite: NURSI 548. Prerequisite: NURSI 541. (4 credits)
NURSI 559 Clinical Practice in Nursing Care During Altered Health: Pediatrics
Intensive clinical practicum to apply nursing process, risk reduction, health promotion, disease prevention, and nursing therapies in managing complex care of children in acute medical-surgical care settings. Includes laboratory practice of nursing skills required in professional nursing practice. Prerequisite: NURSI 541. Co-requisite: NURSI 549. Nursing graduate students only. (3 credits)