Nurse Professional (NRP)
NRP 280D Family Care Concepts in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing 2 Hours
2 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Explore psychiatric-mental health nursing care for families with complex relational problems in various clinical settings. Discover applications of theoretical, ethical, and evidence-based practices to formulate delivery of culturally sensitive care within the community context. Examine common practices and treatment protocols, with emphasis on critical thinking skills inherent to the role of the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). Nursing 280D and Nurse Professional 280D may not both be counted. Two lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; Nursing 396C or Nurse Professional 396C, Nursing 396J or Nurse Professional 396J, and Nursing 395C or Nurse Professional 395C; Nurse Professional 398P and 498R; or consent of instructor.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 380E Psychopharmacology for Advanced Practice Nurses 3 Hours
2 Lecture Hours 4 Lab Hours
Discuss prescribing and monitoring medications commonly used with patients who have psychiatric or mental health problems. Nursing 380C and Nurse Professional 380E may not both be counted. Two lecture hours and four laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; Nursing 395C or Nurse Professional 395C, Nursing 396C or Nurse Professional 396C, Nursing 396J or Nurse Professional 396J; Nurse Professional 498R and 398P; and consent of instructor.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 380F Advanced Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing I 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Study the theory and evidence bases for diagnosis and management of a variety of common psychiatric and behavioral disorders with an emphasis on diagnostic reasoning, clinical decision-making, and therapeutic strategies appropriate for the role of the family psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner. Discuss the sociocultural and community context for patient care. Nursing 380F and Nurse Professional 380F may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor; or one of the following: Nursing 395C or Nurse Professional 395C, Nursing 396C or Nurse Professional 396C, Nursing 396J or Nurse Professional 396J; credit or registration for Nursing 380C or Nurse Professional 380E; credit or registration for Nursing 480G or concurrent enrollment for Nurse Professional 480K.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 480J Advanced Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing II: Clinical 4 Hours
0 Lecture Hours 16 Lab Hours
Study the role of the advanced psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner in providing care for patients and families with complex psychopathology and psychiatric and mental health problems in a variety of clinical settings. Gain knowledge from biological and psychosocial theories, psychopharmacology, health promotion, and ethics to develop culturally sensitive care. Discuss role development, evidenced-based practices, recommended practices and treatment protocols, ethical decision making, and critical thinking strategies. Nursing 480J and Nurse Professional 480J may not both be counted. Sixteen laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; Nursing 380F or Nurse Professional 380F, and Nursing 480G or Nurse Professional 480K; credit or registration for Nursing 380H or concurrent enrollment in Nurse Professional 380L; or consent of instructor.
Restrictions: Restricted to students in the School of Nursing.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 480K Advanced Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing I: Clinical 4 Hours
0 Lecture Hours 16 Lab Hours
Apply knowledge related to biological and psychosocial theories, pharmacology, health promotion, and ethics to patients and families with common psychiatric and behavioral disorders in a precepted, clinical environment. Focus on role development using standardized procedures and tools that assist in diagnosis, treatment, and developing beginning-level therapy skills in multiple modalities. Nursing 480G and Nurse Professional 480K may not both be counted. Sixteen laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; credit or registration for Nursing 380F or concurrent enrollment in Nurse Professional 380F; and consent of instructor.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 380L Advanced Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing II 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Focus on the role of the family psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner using theoretical bases for care of complex psychiatric and mental health patients with psychopathology in a variety of settings across the life span. Integrate various biological and psychosocial theories with psychopharmacology, health promotion, and ethical decision-making to develop culturally sensitive care. Discuss evidenced-based practices, recommended practices and treatment protocols, ethical decision making, and critical thinking strategies that are integral to the role of the family psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner. Nursing 380H and Nurse Professional 380L may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; Nursing 380F or Nurse Professional 380F and Nursing 480G or Nurse Professional 480K, and concurrent enrollment in Nurse Professional 480J, or consent of instructor.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 480Q Psychiatric Assessment and Psychotherapy Skills 4 Hours
3.5 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
Introduction to psychiatric-mental health assessment of individuals and families throughout the life span, using established therapeutic communication techniques, individual psychotherapeutic modalities, and psychotherapy skills from evidence-based practices. Examine synthesis of theories and knowledge from nursing, biology, psychiatry, psychology, and socio-cultural studies as they apply to the comprehensive assessment of psychiatric clients. Focus on assessment and psychotherapy skills commensurate with the role of the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) through didactic, experiential, and observational practice in the classroom. Nursing 480Q and Nurse Professional 480Q may not both be counted. Three-and-one-half lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; credit or registration for Nursing 395C or Nurse Professional 395C, Nursing 396C or Nurse Professional 396C, Nursing 396J or Nurse Professional 396J; or consent of instructor.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 480T Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner: Management of Chronic Illness 4 Hours
2 Lecture Hours 8 Lab Hours
Analyze and apply physiological, psychosocial, spiritual, and environmental concepts to treat selected patients with chronic illness under supervised instruction in clinical agencies. Focus on dynamics of chronic illness and related psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner roles. Explore concepts relevant to the management of complex and chronic health care problems often comorbid with psychiatric illness. Nursing 480T and Nurse Professional 480T may not both be counted. Two lecture hours and eight laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; Nursing 396C or Nurse Professional 396C, Nursing 396J or Nurse Professional 396J, Nursing 395C or Nurse Professional 395C, Nursing 480Q or Nurse Professional 480Q; Nursing 380C or Nurse Professional 380E; or consent of instructor.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 389D Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist: Health Promotion and Illness Prevention 3 Hours
2 Lecture Hours 4 Lab Hours
Analyze physiological, psychosocial, and environmental concepts and testing of assessments and interventions for select adult-gerontology (AG) populations across the life spectrum (young adults through older adults). Nursing 389D and Nurse Professional 389D may not both be counted Two lecture hours and four laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing, credit or registration for Nursing 396J or Nurse Professional 396J, 395C; and consent of instructor.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 489G Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist: Acute Care 4 Hours
2 Lecture Hours 8 Lab Hours
Analyze physiological, psychosocial, and environmental concepts and testing of assessments and interventions in select adult-gerontology populations experiencing acute illness. Focus on dynamics of acute illness and related Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse specialist (AG-CNS) roles. Nursing 489F and Nurse Professional 489G may not both be counted. Two lecture hours and eight laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; Nursing 396J or Nurse Professional 396J, and credit or registration for Nursing 395C or Nurse Professional 395C.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 489H Diagnosis and Management of Adult-Gerontology Health Problems 4 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 4 Lab Hours
Examine theoretical and clinical content for management of health problems of adult patients across the life spectrum (young adults through older adults). Integrate and apply skills and knowledge gained in previous adult-gerontology clinical nurse specialist coursework for adult patients in the acute or chronic setting. Discuss pattern recognition, critical thinking, analysis, diagnostic testing, differential diagnosis, and medical management of common adult, older-adult health problems. Nursing 489H and Nurse Professional 489H may not both be counted. Three lecture hours and four laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; Nursing 396C or Nurse Professional 396C, Nursing 396J or Nurse Professional 396J, Nursing 395C or Nurse Professional 395C, Nursing 389D or Nurse Professional 389D; Nursing 489E or Nurse Professional 489J, Nursing 489F or Nurse Professional 489G; and consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 489J Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist: Chronic Illness 4 Hours
2 Lecture Hours 8 Lab Hours
Analyze physiological, psychosocial, spiritual, and environmental concepts and testing of assessment and interventions for select adult-gerontology (AG) populations with chronic illness conditions. Focus on dynamics of multiple chronic illness and related Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse specialist (AG-CNS) roles. Nursing 489E and Nurse Professional 489J may not both be counted. Two lecture hours and eight laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; Nursing 489F or Nurse Professional 489G; Nursing 389D or Nurse Professional 389D or consent of instructor.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 389M Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist: Practicum I 3 Hours
1 Lecture Hours 8 Lab Hours
Discuss the clinical application of Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AG-CNS) core competencies in delivery of care for select adult-gerontology (AG) populations to promote health and manage acute and/or multiple chronic conditions at the patient, nurse, and system level. Prepare for certification and credentialing as an AG-CNS. Nursing 389M and Nurse Professional 389M may not both be counted. One lecture hour and eight laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; Nurse Professional 395L (or Nursing 395L), and Nurse Professional 498R and 398P; or consent of instructor.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 389N Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist: Practicum II 3 Hours
1 Lecture Hours 8 Lab Hours
Discuss the clinical application of Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AG-CNS) core competencies in the delivery of care for select adult-gerontology (AG) populations to promote health and manage acute and/or multiple chronic conditions at the patient, nurse, and system level. Prepare for certification and credentialing as an AG-CNS. Nursing 389N and Nurse Professional 389N may not both be counted. One lecture hour and eight laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; Nursing 489E or Nurse Professional 489J, Nursing 389M or Nurse Professional 389M; or consent of instructor.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 189R Application of Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist Roles 1 Hour
0 Lecture Hours 4 Lab Hours
Explore the Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AG-CNS) roles through guided field experience and clinical application outside of direct patient sphere, including educator, leader, researcher, or advocate in the system or nursing spheres. Four laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; Nursing 389D or Nurse Professional 389D; or consent of instructor.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 393C Advanced Pediatric Health Assessment 3 Hours
2 Lecture Hours 4 Lab Hours
Explore advanced developmental and health assessment of children (newborn through adolescent), with an emphasis on theories and skills applicable to the assessment of children. Only one of the following may be counted: Nursing 393C, 394C, Nurse Professional 393C. Two lecture hours and four laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing, admission to the pediatric nurse practitioner specialization, credit or registration for Nursing 396C or Nurse Professional 396C, and consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 393D Advanced Pediatric Pharmacology 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Study pediatric pharmacotherapeutics, with emphasis on pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, administration, and education. Only one the following may be counted: Nursing 393D, 394W, 395D, Nurse Professional 393D. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 393E Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care I 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Study health promotion, anticipatory guidance, prevention of illness, and the assessment and management of acute illnesses commonly affecting children. Discuss concepts related to the advanced role development of nurse practitioners. Only one of the following may be counted: Nursing 393E, 394E, Nurse Professional 393E. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: For students in the pediatric nurse practitioner concentration, credit or registration for Nursing 393F or concurrent enrollment in Nurse Professional 393K; credit or registration for Nursing 393C or Nurse Professional 393C, Nursing 396C or Nurse Professional 396C, Nursing 393D or Nurse Professional 393D, Nurse Professional 398P, 498R; for others, Graduate standing.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 393G Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care II 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Examine theoretical knowledge relevant to the management of complex and chronic primary health care problems from infancy through adolescence. Only one of the following may be counted: Nursing 393G, 396U, Nurse Professional 393G. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; admission to the pediatric nurse practitioner specialization; Nursing 396C or Nurse Professional 396C, Nursing 393E or Nurse Professional 393E; Nursing 393F or Nurse Professional 393K; credit or registration for Nursing 493H; concurrent enrollment in Nurse Professional 493H; and consent of instructor.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 493H Pediatric Nursing Practitioner Primary Care II Clinical 4 Hours
0 Lecture Hours 16 Lab Hours
Attain clinical experience in the management of complex or chronic health problems of infants, children, and adolescents in a specialty setting, as well as management in primary care. Only one of the following may be counted: Nursing 396V, 493H, Nurse Professional 493H. Sixteen laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; admission to the pediatric nurse practitioner specialization; Nursing 393E or Nurse Professional 393E; Nursing 393F or Nurse Professional 393K; and credit or registration for Nursing 393G or concurrent enrollment in Nurse Professional 393G; and consent of instructor.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 393K Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care I Clinical 3 Hours
0 Lecture Hours 12 Lab Hours
Participate in clinical experience in primary care settings, focus on health promotion and management of well-child care and acute illnesses commonly encountered in children. Only one of the following may be counted: Nursing 393F, 394F, Nurse Professional 393K, 494R. Twelve laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; admission to the pediatric nurse practitioner specialization; Nursing 393C or Nurse Professional 393C, Nursing 396C or Nurse Professional 396C, Nursing 393D or Nurse Professional 393D; Nurse Professional 498R and 398P; credit or registration for Nursing 393E; concurrent enrollment in Nurse Professional 393E; and consent of instructor.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 393N Pediatric Diagnostic Reasoning and Advanced Invasive Skills 3 Hours
2 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
Interpret laboratory and diagnostic testing. Discuss the development of diagnostic and psychomotor skills needed to care for acute or critically ill pediatric patients. Nursing 393P and Nurse Professional 393N may not both be counted. Two lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; credit or registration for Nursing 393C or Nurse Professional 393C or the equivalent, Nursing 393D or Nurse Professional 393D or the equivalent, and Nursing 396C or Nurse Professional 396C or the equivalent.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 294J Pediatric Primary Health Care Concepts III 2 Hours
2 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Explore primary care management of complex conditions in children. Focus on advanced role development of the pediatric nurse practitioner. Nursing 294J and Nurse Professional 294J may not both be counted. Two lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; Nursing 393G or Nurse Professional 393G, and Nursing 493H or Nurse Professional 493H; concurrent registration for Nurse Professional 294J and 494K; and consent of instructor.
Restrictions: Restricted to students in the pediatric nurse practitioner specialization.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 494K Pediatric Primary Health Care Concepts III Clinic 4 Hours
0 Lecture Hours 16 Lab Hours
Participate in pediatric primary health care practicum in the advanced nursing management of the health of infants, children, and adolescents. Nursing 494K and Nurse Professional 494K may not both be counted. Sixteen laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; admission to the pediatric nurse practitioner specialization; Nursing 393G or Nurse Professional 393G and Nursing 493H or Nurse Professional 493H; credit or registration for Nursing 294J or concurrent enrollment in Nurse Professional 294J; and consent of instructor.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 394Q Pediatric Acute Care Management I 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Prepare to recognize, interpret, and respond to emerging health crises and organ system dysfunction or failure in children with complex acute, critical, and chronic health conditions. Discuss patient stabilization, minimizing complications, restoring maximal health potential through risk reduction, and providing physical and psychosocial support to the patient and family. Explore acute, critical, and chronic disorders within selected physiological systems from a developmental and multicultural perspective. Nursing 394Q and Nurse Professional 394Q may not both be counted. The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing, credit or registration for Nursing 393D or Nurse Professional 393D, Nursing 393E or Nurse Professional 393E, Nursing 393F or Nurse Professional 393K, Nursing 393P or Nurse Professional 393N; concurrent enrollment in Nurse Professional 494R, and consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 494R Pediatric Primary Health Care Concepts I Clinic 4 Hours
0 Lecture Hours 16 Lab Hours
Participate in clinical experience in primary care settings, focusing on health promotion and management of well-child care and acute illnesses commonly encountered in children. Only one of the following may be counted: Nursing 393F, 394F, Nurse Professional 393K, 494R. Sixteen laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; admission to the pediatric nurse practitioner specialization; Nursing 393E and 393F or Nurse Professional 393E and 393K, or Nursing 393G and Nursing 493H or Nurse Professional 393G and 493H; credit or registration for Nursing 394Q or concurrent enrollment in Nurse Professional 394Q; and consent of instructor.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 394S Pediatric Acute Care Management II 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Prepare to recognize, interpret, and respond to emerging health crises and organ system dysfunction or failure of physiological systems in children with complex acute, critical, and chronic health conditions. Discuss patient stabilization, minimizing complications, and restoring maximum health potential. Explore core concepts such as transport, complex discharge planning, rehabilitation, home care, and long-term care. Nursing 394S and Nurse Professional 394S may not both be counted. The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; Nursing 394Q or Nurse Professional 394Q; Nurse Professional 494R, concurrent enrollment in Nurse Professional 494T, and consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 494T Pediatric Acute Care Management II: Clinical 4 Hours
0 Lecture Hours 16 Lab Hours
Prepare for clinical competence consistent with that of a beginner acute care pediatric nurse practitioner. Integrate advanced knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, current research and evidence, and diagnostic and psychomotor skills to create comprehensive management plans for children with complex acute, critical, and chronic health conditions, under the supervision of faculty and preceptors. Nursing 394T and Nurse Professional 494T may not both be counted. Sixteen laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; credit or registration for Nursing 394Q or Nurse Professional 394Q; Nurse Professional 494R; credit or registration for Nursing 394S or concurrent enrollment for Nurse Professional 394S; and consent of instructor.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 394V Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Mental Health for Primary Care 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Examine foundational content relative to the care of children and adolescents with behavioral and psychiatric mental health disorders. Discuss health promotion, screening, treatment, and referral to psychiatric mental health specialists. Focus on inter-professional and collaborative practice using evidence-based models for evaluation and management of common behavioral and psychiatric mental health disorders in the child and adolescent. Nursing 394V and Nurse Professional 394V may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; Nursing 393E or Nurse Professional 393E; and Nursing 393F or Nurse Professional 393K, or consent of instructor.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 195, 295, 395, 495, 595, 695 Topics in Nursing 1-6 Hours
1,2,3,4,5,6 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; additional prerequisites vary with the topic.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 395C Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Apply pharmacologic and pharmacokinetic principles to drug therapy management in family primary care nursing. Nursing 395C and Nurse Professional 395C may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 395D A Systems Approach to Health Promotion Across Diverse Populations 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Analyze the impact of social, cultural, and ecological factors on health decision-making, healthcare delivery, and health promotion behaviors among diverse populations and settings through application of theory, ethical principles, and health promotion methodologies. Only one of the following may be counted: Nursing 395H, 395 (Topic 7), Nurse Professional 395D. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and Nurse Professional 395G, 395O, and 395Q.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 395E Health Policy for Diverse Systems and Populations 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Discuss the expanded role of clinical leaders in health policy advocacy at the organizational, community, state, national, and international level through examination of socio-political and economic contexts of health, advocacy, policy development, analysis, implementation, and evaluation. Only one of the following may be counted: Nursing 395J, 395 (Topic 8), Nurse Professional 395E. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; Nurse Professional 395G, 395O and 395Q or consent of instructor.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 395F Health Care Economics and Finance 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Explore basic economic theory, market drivers and restraints, health care budgets, financial management and reimbursement in systems, cost/benefit analysis of programs or initiatives, and health care, entrepreneurism through theory, application, and clinical leadership principles. Only one of the following may be counted: Nursing 395P, 395 (Topic 9), Nurse Professional 395F. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and Nurse Professional 395G, 395O and 395Q.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 395G Translating Evidence into Nursing Practice 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Appraise literature critically and make recommendations for evidence-based practice changes, innovations, or guidelines to improve health care outcomes. Nursing 395G and Nurse Professional 395G may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 395K Leadership in Organizations and Systems 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Explore leadership and systems theories, including philosophies, cultures, structures, processes, information management, interprofessional communication, and other areas relevant to healthcare organizations. Examine the role of the Doctor of Nursing Practice nurse within the larger context of the health care system. Nursing 395K and Nurse Professional 395K may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; Nurse Professional 395G, 395O and 395Q or consent of instructor.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 395L Quality Improvement and Safety Principles and Methods 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Apply the science of quality improvement and implementation to improve organizational effectiveness and health outcomes. Discuss strategies to enhance complex system thinking, process analysis, and measuring and monitoring quality and safety indicators. Explore developing and evaluating cost-effective improvement initiatives and implementation of evidence-based practices. Nursing 395L and Nurse Professional 395L may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; Nurse Professional 395G, 395O and 395Q or consent of instructor.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 395M Epidemiology and Population Health 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Explore the activities of international, national, state, and local entities in relation to population health, health disparities, and the needs of priority populations. Discuss basic epidemiological principles, disaster and emergency prevention and response, and inter-professional collaboration to identify, analyze, and evaluate key population health issues. Nursing 395M and Nurse Professional 395M may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and Nurse Professional 395G, 395O and 395Q.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 395O Roles and Theory Foundations of the Nursing Practice Leadership Role 3 Hours
2 Lecture Hours 4 Lab Hours
Engage in both practicum experiences and self-directed scholarship to explore the development of the Doctor of Nursing Practice role and its unique contributions of clinical leadership within an interdisciplinary and dynamic healthcare environment. Refine and state the tenets of their personalized conceptual or theoretical framework derived from nursing theories and related sciences with the goal of improving healthcare practice outcomes and disseminating findings as a DNP clinical leader. Identify a clinical area of interest and begin to demonstrate standards of DNP practice, to improve healthcare outcomes for diverse populations. Only one of the following may be counted: Nursing 395E, 395O, Nurse Professional 395O. Two lecture hours and four laboratory hours a week for a semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 395Q Research and Evaluation Methods I 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Examine basic concepts in research and evaluation methods including quantitative and qualitative designs, descriptive and inferential statistics, reliability and validity, and data collection and extraction strategies that DNPs use to evaluate evidence-based literature. Nursing 395 (Topic 5) and Nurse Professional 395Q may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 395R Research and Evaluation Methods II 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Apply research design, statistical and qualitative techniques, and data collection/extraction methods to the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Scholarly Project and other research, quality assurance, and program evaluation activities. Nursing 395 (Topic 6) and Nurse Professional 395R may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and Nurse Professional 395Q.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 395S Healthcare Information Systems 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Discuss interprofessional approaches to informatics by incorporating health specific disciplines (such as nursing and pharmacy), computer science, and information science. Examine resources and methods required to apply informatics and technology to implement clinical guidelines, support communication systems, and enhance safe health care delivery. Explore opportunities to analyze information requirements, design system alternatives, and consider the management of resources. Nursing 395S and Nurse Professional 395S may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; Nurse Professional 395G, 395O and 395Q or consent of instructor.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 395T, 495T, 595T Clinical Leadership Specialization Seminar and Practicum I 3-5 Hours
0 Lecture Hours 9,12,15 Lab Hours
Utilize practicum experiences and self-directed scholarship to conceptualize the area of clinical specialization and the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) scholarly project. Propose evidence-based strategies for implementing and achieving health care outcomes, such as a pilot study, program evaluation, quality improvement, policy analysis, or practice-change initiative. Nursing 395T and Nurse Professional 395T may not both be counted. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of three laboratory hours a week for one semester. For 395T, one lecture and eight laboratory hours a week for one semester; for 495T, one lecture and twelve laboratory hours a week for one semester; for 595T, one lecture and sixteen laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and Nurse Professional 395G, 395O and 395Q.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 395U, 495U, 595U Clinical Leadership Specialization Seminar and Practicum II 3-5 Hours
0 Lecture Hours 9,12,15 Lab Hours
Utilize practicum experiences and self-directed scholarship to assess the feasibility of conducting scholarly projects, which may consist of implementation of a significant pilot study, a program evaluation project, a quality improvement project, a policy analysis, or a practice change. Nursing 395U and Nurse Professional 395U may not both be counted. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of three laboratory hours a week for one semester. For 395U, one lecture and eight laboratory hours a week for one semester; for 495U, one lecture and twelve laboratory hours a week for one semester; for 595U, one lecture and sixteen laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and Nurse Professional 395T or 495T or 595T.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 395V, 495V, 595V Clinical Leadership Specialization Seminar and Practicum III 3-5 Hours
0 Lecture Hours 9,12,15 Lab Hours
Utilize practicum experiences and self-directed scholarship to implement a significant pilot study, a program evaluation project, a quality improvement project, a policy analysis, or a practice-change initiative in an identified area of clinical leadership specialization. Discuss implementation strategies, including incorporation of the most recent evidence-based practice in the management of patient care within an interdisciplinary practice model and utilization of evidence-based research in the clinical management of individuals, families, and communities. Explore leadership and systems analysis in complex organizations, managing interdisciplinary teams, improving educational systems, and developing and implementing quality improvement projects and evidence-based management systems to improve patient, population, and health systems outcomes. Nursing 395V and Nurse Professional 395V may not both be counted. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of three laboratory hours a week for one semester. For 395V, one lecture hour and eight laboratory hours a week for one semester; for 495V, one lecture hour and twelve laboratory hours a week for one semester; for 595V, one lecture hour and sixteen laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and Nurse Professional 395U, 495U, or 595U.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 395W, 495W, 595W Clinical Leadership Specialization Seminar and Practicum IV 3-5 Hours
0 Lecture Hours 9,12,15 Lab Hours
Engage in both practicum experiences and self-directed scholarship to analyze, evaluate, and disseminate findings of the scholarly project (pilot study, a program evaluation project, a quality improvement project, a policy analysis, or a practice-change initiative) in an identified area of clinical leadership specialization. Nursing 395W and Nurse Professional 395W may not both be counted. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of three laboratory hours a week for one semester. For 395W, one lecture hour and eight laboratory hours a week for one semester; for 495W, one lecture hour and twelve laboratory hours a week for one semester; for 595W, one lecture hour and sixteen laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and Nurse Professional 395V, 495V, or 595V.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 396C Advanced Pathophysiology 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Examine pathophysiologic concepts from the cellular level through major body systems and across the life span. Explore etiological, pathogenic, and presenting patterns. Discuss fundamental concepts of anatomy and physiology. Develop an understanding of nursing and medical interventions for common health problems and the ability to apply and design interventions based on pathophysiologic changes. Nursing 396C and Nurse Professional 396C may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 496G Primary Health Care Concepts II Clinic 4 Hours
0 Lecture Hours 16 Lab Hours
Participate in supervised experience in the nursing management of infants, children, adults, and families who have complex or chronic health problems. Nursing 496P and Nurse Professional 496G may not both be counted. Sixteen laboratory hours a week a semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; admission to the family nurse practitioner specialization; Nursing 396L and 396M or Nurse Professional 396L and 396K; credit or registration for Nursing 396N or concurrent enrollment in Nurse Professional 396N; and consent of instructor.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 496H Primary Health Care Concepts III Clinic 4 Hours
0 Lecture Hours 16 Lab Hours
Participate in advanced supervised experience as a direct primary health care giver in family practice clinical settings. Nursing 496R and Nurse Professional 496H may not both be counted. Sixteen laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; admission to the family nurse practitioner or the pediatric nurse practitioner specialization; one of the following: Nursing 396N and 496P, or Nurse Professional 396N and 496G, or Nursing 393G and Nursing 493H, or Nurse Professional 393G and 493H; credit or registration for Nursing 396Q or concurrent enrollment in Nurse Professional 396Q; and consent of instructor.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 396J Advanced Health Assessment 3 Hours
2 Lecture Hours 4 Lab Hours
Explore the advanced knowledge and skills involved in the assessment of individuals throughout the life span, within the context of the family, to determine their health status. Nursing 396J and Nurse Professional 396J may not both be counted. Two lecture hours, three laboratory hours, and one hour of skills laboratory a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing, credit or registration for Nursing 396C or Nurse Professional 396C, and consent of instructor.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 396K Primary Health Care Concepts I Clinic 3 Hours
0 Lecture Hours 12 Lab Hours
Participate in supervised experience in the nursing management of infants, children, and/or advanced adults and families who are well or who have common acute health problems. Nursing 396M and Nurse Professional 396K may not both be counted. Twelve laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; admission to the family nurse practitioner or the pediatric nurse practitioner specialization; Nursing 395C or Nurse Professional 395C, Nursing 396C or Nurse Professional 396C, and Nursing 396J or Nurse Professional 396J; Nurse Professional 498R and 398P; credit or registration for Nursing 396L or concurrent enrollment in Nurse Professional 396L.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 396L Primary Health Care Concepts I 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Discuss theoretical and clinical knowledge needed for advanced nursing management within the context of the family and the community of individuals who are essentially well or who have minor health problems. Nursing 396L and Nurse Professional 396L may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; admission to the family nurse practitioner or the pediatric nurse practitioner specialization; Nursing 396J or Nurse Professional 396J; credit or registration for Nursing 396M or concurrent enrollment in Nurse Professional 396K.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 396N Primary Health Care Concepts II 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Discuss theoretical and clinical knowledge needed for the management of complex and chronic health problems of individuals and families. Nursing 396N and Nurse Professional 396N may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; admission to the family nurse practitioner specialization; Nursing 396L and 396M or Nurse Professional 396L and 396K; credit or registration for Nursing 496P or concurrent enrollment in Nurse Professional 496G; and consent of instructor.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 396Q Primary Health Care Concepts III 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Focus on the integration and application of skills and knowledge gained in prior coursework for pediatric, adult, and aging clients in primary health care settings. Use pattern recognition, critical thinking, analysis, diagnostic testing, differential diagnosis and medical management of complex health problems throughout the lifespan. Nursing 396Q and Nurse Professional 396Q may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; Nursing 396N and 496P or Nurse Professional 396N and 496G; credit or registration for Nursing 496R or concurrent enrollment in Nurse Professional 496H; or consent of instructor.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 298G Advanced Leadership Practicum I 2 Hours
1.5 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
Introduction to the steps of program planning with a focus on identification of evidence-based strategies for implementing interventions and improving health care outcomes as a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)-prepared advanced practice nurse leader. Focus on application of theory, review of the literature and population data to frame the development of the DNP project. Nursing 298G and Nurse Professional 298G may not both be counted. One and one-half lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; Nurse Professional 498R and 398P; Nursing 396J or Nurse Professional 396J, Nursing 396C or Nurse Professional 396C, and Nursing 395C or Nurse Professional 395C; or consent of instructor.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 298H Advanced Leadership Practicum II 2 Hours
1.5 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
Focus on the development of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project proposal by applying advanced nursing competencies and integrating the best evidence into practice. Investigate financial costs, feasibility, outcomes, and sustainability of the project. Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to advance leadership skills and develop the DNP project proposal. One and one-half lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; Nurse Professional 298G.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 298J Advanced Leadership Practicum III 2 Hours
1.5 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
Focus on the implementation and evaluation of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project demonstrating clinical judgment founded on a broad knowledge base, including integrating the best evidence into advanced nursing practice and optimizing system effectiveness. Utilize the application of innovation and evidence-based practice to improve patient, population, and health system outcomes. One and one-half lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; Nurse Professional 298H.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 398K Advanced Leadership Practicum IV 3 Hours
2.5 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
Focus on clinical scholarship and analytical methods to evaluate the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project and improve health outcomes of patients, communities, and systems. Disseminate the DNP project results to advance the scholarship of nursing and professional and leadership development and serve as a foundation for future scholarly practice. Two and one-half lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing and Nurse Professional 298J.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 398L Epidemiology, Population Health, and Health Promotion 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Explore epidemiological statistics; examine patterns of health and disease in human populations; identify population health disparities and health inequities; examine models of health promotion; discuss primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention; examine the socioecological model, and social determinants of health; critique health promotion interventions and implementation strategies; and evaluate program outcomes for specific populations. Nursing 398L and Nurse Professional 398L may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 498M Health Economics and Finance 4 Hours
4 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Explore basic economic theory, market drivers and restraints, cost/benefit analysis, health care budgets, accounting and financial management of healthcare services, and healthcare entrepreneurism to make effective financial, strategic, and operational decisions. Four lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 398N Advanced Practice Nursing Advanced Practicum 3 Hours
0 Lecture Hours 12 Lab Hours
Explore the culmination of core competencies for knowledge of advanced nursing practice, person-centered care, interprofessional collaboration, and personal and professional nursing accountability for the respective Advanced Practice Nursing (APRN) concentration. Twelve laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; and credit or registration for Nurse Professional 398K or consent of instructor.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 398P Research Designs and Evaluation Methods for Evidence-Based Practice 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Focus on quantitative and qualitative research designs and evaluation methods to critically appraise studies as a basis for evidence-based practices. Differentiate design and methods that correspond to levels of evidence relevant to complex nursing decision-making for health care settings Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.
Restrictions: Restricted to students in the Doctor of Nursing Practice - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse program.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 398Q Reviewing Evidence and Synthesizing Literature 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Build on knowledge of statistical and qualitative methods when evaluating research and quality improvement reports. Synthesize findings reported in health-related literature and conduct a critical review of the literature for a substantive area of health-related scholarship. Focus on using systematic approaches to searching, selecting, evaluating, synthesizing, and disseminating research evidence with particular attention to evaluation methods used. Nursing 398Q and Nurse Professional 398Q may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; Nurse Professional 398P or consent of instructor.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional
NRP 498R Foundations in Theory and Advanced Practice Nursing Roles 4 Hours
4 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Examine central and core competencies of advanced practice nursing roles in the context of the broader healthcare environment and interprofessional partnerships along with role expectations for practice with Doctor of Nursing Practice preparation. Understand and apply theory to guide practice, scholarship, and to facilitate excellence in healthcare. Nursing 498F and Nurse Professional 498R may not both be counted. Four lecture hours a week for one semester
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing.
Grading: Letter Grade
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Professional