Nursing (NURS)

Courses

NURS 2602. Foundational Concepts in Professional Nursing. Units: 2

Quarter Prerequisite: Admission to the nursing major
Introduction to the profession of nursing, including its history, educational preparation, credentials for professional practice, Code of Ethics, safety concerns in patient care, clinical reasoning, understanding the health care environment, legal responsibilities, political process, leadership and management roles. Department consent required.

NURS 2821. Foundational Theory and Skills for Nursing Practice. Units: 6

Semester Prerequisite: Admission to nursing major and BIOL 2200, BIOL 2230, BIOL 2240, PSYC 2201. Quarter Prerequisite: Admission to nursing major and BIOL 220, BIOL 223, BIOL 224
Semester Corequisite: NURS 2602, 3016
Focuses on the nursing care of adult patients and the beginning competencies required for application of the concepts of professional communication, infection control, patient safety, patient teaching, clinical skill development, clinical reasoning, and person-centered care. Concepts of communication, nursing process as clinical decision-making strategy, and critical thinking skills are introduced as essential to the practice of professional nursing. Emphasis is placed on the therapeutic interventions of safety, hygiene and comfort, health assessment and health promotion to promote physiologic function and overall population health and well-being, manage symptoms, restore function, and cope with illness. Department consent required. Matearials fee required.

NURS 3010. Role Transition to Professional Nursing Practice. Units: 3

Provides the conceptual basis for the practice of nursing, built around a core of theories and key concepts, to facilitate transition of the Registered Nurse to baccalaureate-prepared nursing practice. Focus is on the roles of the professional nurse as advocate, educator, provider and coordinator of care. Explore and apply concepts and theories related to professional nursing practice with individuals, families, communities, and populations in various settings and across the lifespan. Critical reading, discussion, and writing assignments on application of theories and concepts related to patient care in clinical settings. Satisfies WI designation for nursing students. Enrollment restricted to students in RN to BSN program or RN-BSN/CEP. Department consent required.

NURS 3016. Health Assessment. Units: 3

Quarter Prerequisite: Admitted to the nursing major. BIOL 220, BIOL 223, BIOL 224, PSYC 201
Quarter Corequisite: NURS 202
Theory and practice of health assessment for nursing practice. Holistic, culturally and developmentally sensitive approaches to assessment across lifespan are emphasized, including professional communication, establishing therapeutic relationships, health promotion, recognition of normal and abnormal findings, and accurately document findings. Department consent required. Materials fee required. One hour lecture, six hours lab.

NURS 3026. Health Assessment RN. Units: 3

Semester Prerequisite: Enrollment restricted to Registered Nurses or students admitted to the RN to BSN program track and BIOL 2200, BIOL 2230, BIOL 2240. Quarter Prerequisite: BIOL 220, BIOL 223, BIOL 224
Focuses on theoretical and clinical knowledge required to complete a comprehensive health assessment across the lifespan. Emphasis on health promotion, disease prevention, and risk assessment. Clinical practice of health assessment including history taking, physical examination and documentation of findings, interpretation of findings, psychosocial assessment techniques, and health promotion across the lifespan. Enrollment restricted to Registered Nurses or students admitted to the RN to BSN program track. Formerly offered as NURS 325, students may not earn credit in both courses. Department consent required. Materials fee required. (1.5 hours seminar, 4.5 hours lab per week).

NURS 3080. Pathophysiologic Concepts for Nursing Practice. Units: 3

Quarter Prerequisite: BIOL 223, BIOL 224; NURS 316
Exploration of the pathophysiological processes and changes associated with acute and chronic diseases and injuries across the lifespan. Focuses on the mechanisms of disease, exploring how disruptions in normal physiological functions lead to clinical manifestations, examining the pathophysiology of major body systems, and integrating knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and microbiology with the clinical symptom manifestations. Emphasis on critical thinking, critical reasoning, and the application of pathophysiological principles to nursing care. Department consent required.

NURS 3082. Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Nursing Practice. Units: 3

Quarter Prerequisite: CHEM 205; NURS 316, NURS 200 & 201
Emphasis on principles of pharmacology and medication therapy across the lifespan, with a focus on nursing roles and responsibilities. Application of pharmacogenetic concepts to understanding of medication therapy. Department consent required.

NURS 3100. Pathophysiology and Pharmacology. Units: 4

Quarter Prerequisite: BIOL 220; BIOL 223; BIOL 224
A systematic review of the principles of pharmacology with a focus on specific pharmacological and pharmacokinetic agents in relation to effects on body systems. A review of related pathophysiological disruptions to normal system functioning and the impact of these alterations on the individual throughout the life span. Includes focus on genetics and disease, and pharmacogenetics. Provides pathophysiological rationale for interprofessional and nursing interventions. Enrollment restricted to students in RN to BSN program or RN-BSN/CEP. Department consent required.

NURS 3221. Nursing Care of Adults & Older Adults I. Units: 6

Quarter Prerequisite: NURS 202, NURS 200, NURS 201
Focuses on the nursing care of adult patients experiencing acute and chronic diseases and illness. Emphasizes evidence-based practice and the application of clinical judgment to manage patients' bio-psychosocial needs. Explores a wide range of health issues affecting various body systems, with attention to prevention, early detection, treatment, and rehabilitation. Includes hands-on clinical experiences and simulations that promote/foster critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to provide patient-centered care to diverse adult and older adult patient populations. Department consent required. Materials fee required. Three hours lecture, nine hours lab.

NURS 3530. Global Nursing. Units: 3

International health concerns affecting the delivery of nursing and health care in the U.S. and around the world. Investigation of global health issues and effective solutions to promote health of populations. Formerly offered as NURS 353; students may not earn credit for both courses. Department consent required.

NURS 3610. Patient Education, Health Promotion and Care Coordination. Units: 3

Integration, application and evaluation of health education, health promotion, health behavior change, and self-management theory, research, and interventions in nursing practice. Explores effects of developmental, motivational, and sociocultural factors on health behavior change. Additional focus on care coordination and case management models, nursing roles, and strategies used for interprofessional management of high-risk and chronically ill populations in community settings. Emphasis on comprehensive care coordination, brokerage, monitoring, discharge planning, patient/family advocacy, and strategies for application to direct care. Enrollment restricted to students in RN to BSN program or RN-BSN/CEP. Department consent required.

NURS 3633. Nursing Care of Children & Families. Units: 5

Quarter Prerequisite: NURS 380, NURS 382, NURS 220 and 221
Introduction and application of child and family theory in family-centered culturally sensitive care of children and adolescents. Includes pediatric clinical skill development and application of clinical judgment using the nursing process. Focus on growth and development, common acute and chronic illnesses in the pediatric population. Department consent required. Materials fee required. Three hours lecture, six hours clinical lab.

NURS 3635. Nursing Care of Women, Infants, & Families. Units: 5

Quarter Prerequisite: NURS 380, NURS 382, NURS 220 & 221
Introduction and application of maternal-child nursing and family theory in family-centered perinatal care for mother, neonate, and family. Focus on culturally-sensitive health promotion for pregnant women and neonates, risk reduction and management of normal and high-risk pregnancy, labor, delivery, and neonatal care. Includes clinical skill development and application of clinical reasoning using the nursing process. Department consent required. Materials fee required. Three hours lecture, six hours clinical lab.

NURS 3640. Introduction to Theories of Nursing & Health. Units: 3

Introduction to nursing theories, nursing conceptual models, and borrowed theories pertinent to professional nursing practice. Focuses on the relationship of theory to nursing research and practice, and the application of theories to selected clinical practice situations. Apply metaparadigm of nursing, holistic, individualized, cultural care, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and social determinants of health integrated in nursing practice. Includes critical reading, discussion, and writing assignments on the application of theories and concepts related to client care in support of professional collaboration with interprofessional team members, patients, families, and communities, to improve outcomes, optimize care, enhance the healthcare experience, and advocate for comprehensive and safe delivery of healthcare. Satisfies WI designation. Department consent required.

NURS 3960. Selected Topics in Nursing. Units: 2

Quarter Prerequisite: Consent of department chair prior to registration
Investigation of selected nursing topics. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Department consent required.

NURS 4222. Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice. Units: 3

Quarter Prerequisite: MATH 165, for students in the RN to BSN program track, NURS 340
Introduction to foundational understanding of the research process and its application in nursing practice. Through a competency-based approach, students will develop the skills necessary to effectively evaluate both quantitative and qualitative research methods commonly employed in nursing and healthcare contexts. Ethical standards governing research conduct will be emphasized throughout the course. Students will utilize evidence-based practice principles to inform nursing research and decision-making. Department consent required. Satisfies GE B5/UD-5 for nursing students.

NURS 4415. Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing Practice. Units: 5

Quarter Prerequisite: NURS 220 and NURS 221, NURS 332 and NURS 333, NURS 334 and 335
Introduction and application of theories of psychiatric/mental health nursing. Emphasis on mental health promotion and early intervention, mental health care in the United States, culturally sensitive nursing care of common acute and chronic psychiatric and mental health conditions in individuals across the lifespan and in the context of families and social systems. Focus on skill development and application of clinical reasoning using the nursing process. Department consent required. Materials fee required. Three hours lecture, six hours clinical lab.

NURS 4417. Community & Public Health Nursing Practice. Units: 5

Semester Prerequisite: NURS 3221, NURS 3633, NURS 3635
Semester Corequisite: NURS 4222, NURS 4415
Focuses on the professional nurse's role in working with culturally diverse populations in the community, exploring contemporary public health problems, and working collaboratively with the community as part of the interprofessional team. Introduction to and application of social and health promotion theories and frameworks that guide community-based, population focused practice and research. Skill development in community assessment, program planning, and interventions to help identified populations within the community achieve and maintain their optimal level of health. Attention to social determinants of health and relevant health policy. Satisfies GE D/UD-4 (for nursing students), DI designation. Department consent required. Materials fee required. Three hours lecture, six hours clinical lab.

NURS 4510. Community/Public Health Promotion. Units: 3

Semester Prerequisite: NURS 3026, NURS 3100, NURS 3610
Semester Corequisite: NURS 4512
Focuses on the professional nurse's role in working with culturally diverse populations in the community, exploring contemporary public health problems, and working collaboratively with the community as part of the interprofessional team. Includes social and health promotion theories and frameworks that guide community based, population focused practice and research to develop skills in community assessment, program planning, and interventions to help identified populations within the community achieve and maintain their optimal level of health. Attention to social determinants of health and relevant health policy. Formerly offered as NURS 450. Students may not earn credit in both courses. Enrollment restricted to Registered Nurses admitted to the RN to BSN program track. Department consent required. Satisfies the GE D4/4, DI designation for nursing students.

NURS 4512. Community/Public Health Promotion Practicum. Units: 3

Semester Prerequisite: NURS 3026, NURS 3100, NURS 3610
Semester Corequisite: NURS 4222, NURS 4510
Application of skills to promote the health of culturally diverse communities and coordinate care of chronically ill, high-risk, and vulnerable populations in the community setting. Focuses on community-and population-level care delivery. Emphasis on community-level interventions for primary and secondary prevention. Additional emphasis on population-level care for maximizing functional and self-care ability, symptom management, improvement of quality of life, and reduction of need for hospitalization. Implementation of nursing care coordination/case management strategies and interventions is emphasized, including efficient, effective and comprehensive care coordination, brokerage, monitoring, and patient education. Students may not earn credit in both courses. Satisfies DI designation. Enrollment restricted to students in RN to BSN program or RN-BSN/CEP. One hour seminar, six hours clinical lab. Materials fee required.

NURS 4610. Nursing Leadership. Units: 3

Quarter Prerequisite: NURS 325; NURS 330
Organizational theory and management practices applied to health care systems. The role of the nurse manager as leader and change agent in the delivery of care to patient groups, populations and communities within complex and diverse health care settings. Strategies for leading and managing practice changes are explored. Contemporary issues affecting the delivery of health care and the discipline and professional practice of nursing are explored. Enrollment restricted to students in RN to BSN program or RN-BSN/CEP. Department consent required.

NURS 4612. Nursing Leadership Practicum. Units: 2

Quarter Prerequisite: NURS 325; NURS 330, NURS 447
Quarter Corequisite: NURS 310; NURS 460
Application of organizational, leadership, and management theory in health care settings. Development of skills and competencies for the nurse leader and manager across health care settings. Operationalizes the role of the nurse as leader and change agent in the delivery of care to patient groups, populations and communities within complex and diverse health care settings. Enrollment restricted to students in RN to BSN program or RN-BSN/CEP. Department consent required. Materials fee required.

NURS 4833. Nursing Care of Adults & Older Adults II. Units: 7

Quarter Prerequisite: NURS 320 and NURS 323, NURS 422
Introduction of advanced medical-surgical nursing theory and evidence-based practice in the care of adults and older adults experiencing high-acuity, complex acute and chronic diseases. Application of clinical judgment using the nursing process with emphasis on continued clinical skill development, acute intervention for critical illness, and management of complex chronic disease, reduction of morbidity and disability, the nursing role in palliative and end-of-life care and organ donation. Department consent required. Materials fee required. Three hours lecture, twelve hours clinical lab.

NURS 4840. Leadership & Management in Nursing. Units: 2

Semester Prerequisite: NURS 3640 and NURS 4222. Quarter Prerequisite: NURS 340 and NURS 422
Semester Corequisite: NURS 4833 and NURS 4920
Introduction to management, leadership, organizational systems and change theory. Emphasis on the role of the nurse, individually and collectively, within organizations and within the greater sociopolitical context, in ethically leading change to improve health care access, care quality and safety, and health outcomes. Application of strategies for leading and managing change, with a focus on evidence-based practice improvements in selected health care settings. Department consent required.

NURS 4920. Integration of Knowledge for Professional Nursing Practice. Units: 2

Quarter Prerequisite: NURS 400, NURS 406
Integration of core nursing concepts, theories, and competencies in preparation for transitioning to professional nursing practice. Department consent required.

NURS 5411. Advanced Health Assessment Across the Life Span. Units: 3

Semester Prerequisite: NURS 5422 Advanced Pathophysiology. Quarter Prerequisite: Permission of the Nursing Department
Advanced competency in health assessment, including health history, interviewing, review of systems, and a comprehensive physical examination for persons across the lifespan. Based on a foundation of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, oral and written communication skills, and clinical application of the nursing process for nurses in advanced roles. Formerly offered as NURS 541, students may not earn credit for both courses. Department consent required. Two hours seminar; three hours practicum per week.

NURS 5422. Advanced Pathophysiology. Units: 3

Quarter Prerequisite: Permission of the Nursing Department
Principles of advanced pathophysiology as the foundation for recognizing and appropriately interpreting changes in normal function, including symptom recognition and diagnostic markers of illness. Topics include pathophysiology of disorders of all body systems, with an emphasis on prevalent conditions. Formerly offered as NURS 542; students may not earn credit in both courses. Department consent required.

NURS 5433. Advanced Pharmacology. Units: 3

Semester Prerequisite: NURS 5411 and NURS 5422. Quarter Prerequisite: permission of the Nursing Department
Pharmacologic principles applied to advanced clinical nursing practice with diverse populations. Topics include pharmacotherapy of cardiovascular, psychiatric, endocrine, respiratory, gastrointestinal, bone and joint, infectious, reproductive, and dermatological disorders. Introduction to clinical toxicology. Formerly offered as NURS 543; students may not earn credit in both courses. Department consent required.

NURS 5951. Independent Study. Unit: 1

Semester Prerequisite: Overall GPA of 3 or better. Quarter Prerequisite: Minimum overall grade point average of 3
Research conducted under the direction of a faculty member. Written project proposal required, filed and approved before registration for the course. Instructor consent and department consent required. A total of three units from NURS 5951 and/or 5952 may be applied toward graduation. Formerly NURS 595A.

NURS 5952. Independent Study. Units: 2

Semester Prerequisite: Minimum overall grade point average of 3. Quarter Prerequisite: Minimum overall grade point average of 3
Research conducted under the direction of a faculty member. Approval of a written project proposal required before registration for the course. Instructor consent and department consent required. May be repeated up to two times; a total of three units from NURS 5951 and/or NURS 5952 may be applied toward graduation. Formerly NURS 595B.

NURS 6000. Population Health Assessment. Units: 4

Semester Prerequisite: NURS 6455 Advanced Nursing Research. Quarter Prerequisite: classified graduate standing in MSN program and current RN licensure and consent of the department
Examines strategies and processes for assessing the health of communities, including environmental health and access to health care. Analysis of theoretical frameworks and assessment models applicable to population health assessment. Consideration of health issues faced by special populations. Formerly offered as NURS 600; student may not earn credit in both courses. Department consent required. Two hours seminar and six hours practicum per week.

NURS 6011. Preparation for Success in Graduate Education. Unit: 1

Quarter Prerequisite: consent of department
Overview of technologies used for graduate education, research, and writing. Emphasis on applications for learning, library research, and scholarly writing. Formerly offered as NURS 601, students may not earn credit in both courses. Department consent required.

NURS 6100. Program Planning and Evaluation. Units: 4

Semester Prerequisite: NURS 6000 Population Health Assessment. Quarter Prerequisite: NURS 600, current RN licensure and consent of department
Program planning, implementation and evaluation to improve health and meet health care needs of populations. Includes fiscal management and identifying grant sources. Formerly offered as NURS 610; students may not earn credit in both courses. Department consent required. Two hours seminar and six hours practicum per week.

NURS 6200. Health Policy Leadership. Units: 2

Quarter Prerequisite: NURS 610, current RN licensure, and consent of department
Social, ethical, political, economic, and ideological forces that shape health policy and law. Informed participation in interdisciplinary policy-making processes; impact of health policy on professional practice. Emphasis on leadership skills to champion solutions for health. Formerly offered as NURS 620; students may not earn credit in both courses. Department consent required.

NURS 6308. Advanced Nursing Roles. Unit: 1

Quarter Prerequisite: Consent of department
Overview of advanced nursing roles and elements of advanced nursing practice, including: expert clinical practice, education, research application, interprofessional collaboration, coaching, consultation, and leadership. Formerly offered as NURS 630; students may not earn credit in both courses. Department consent required. Materials fee required.

NURS 6355. Biostatistics. Units: 3

Quarter Prerequisite: Consent of department
Statistical knowledge and tools including the basic concepts of biostatistics, quantitative methodology in epidemiology, clinical applications for evidence based practice, and statistical utility for decision making. Introduction to statistical analysis software; the process of instrument development, validity and reliability assessment, and pilot testing; decision theory; the analysis and evaluation of the methods, results and discussion sections of a research report. Department consent required. Formerly offered as NURS 635, students may not receive credit for both courses.

NURS 6425. Epidemiology & Biostatistics. Units: 4

Fundamentals of epidemiology and biostatistics as they relate to assessing and improving the health of populations. Examination of determinants of health and illness; factors contributing to health promotion, disease prevention, and use of health services. Statistical theory and methods for epidemiologic research; analysis and evaluation of public/population health research. Introduction to statistical analysis software. Formerly offered in separate courses, NURS 646 Epidemiology and NURS 635 Biostatistics. Credit for NURS 6425 may not be earned after completion of both NURS 646 and NURS 635. Department consent required.

NURS 6435. Health Informatics. Units: 3

Semester Prerequisite: NURS 6425 Epidemiology & Biostatistics
Principles and practices of health information systems, including administrative and clinical information systems, with applications for population health promotion, disease management, reduction of disparities, and quality and safety management. Emphasis on fundamental skills/competencies for information retrieval, data analysis, data visualization. Consideration of legal and ethical issues. Department consent required.

NURS 6455. Advanced Nursing Research. Units: 3

Semester Prerequisite: NURS 6011 Preparation for Success in Graduate Education; NURS 6558 Advanced Nursing Theory. Quarter Prerequisite: Consent of department
Overview of the research process including developing the research question, literature review, research design, sampling, data collection, and data analysis. Consideration of advanced nursing role in evidence-based practice. Use of meta-analysis, odds ratio, and risk ratio methods in population health research. Consideration of research ethics including human subjects' protection. Formerly offered as NURS 645; students may not earn credit in both courses. Department consent required.

NURS 6466. Epidemiology. Units: 3

Quarter Prerequisite: Consent of the department
Examination of the distribution and determinants of health and illness; factors contributing to health promotion and disease prevention; and factors influencing the use of health services. Examination of the terms and methods used to describe the health status of populations and investigate disease. Emphasizes a local to global perspective including implications for health care delivery, evaluation, and health policy. Department consent required. Formerly offered as NURS 646; students may not receive credit for both courses.

NURS 6548. Transcultural Healthcare. Units: 3

Quarter Prerequisite: Consent of department
Culturally sensitive assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation strategies for disease prevention and health promotion in diverse communities. Consideration of behaviors and views unique to how cultures impact health and equity. Formerly offered as NURS 654; students may not earn credit in both courses. Department consent required.

NURS 6558. Advanced Nursing Theory. Units: 2

Quarter Prerequisite: Classified standing in the MSN program or consent of department
Examines nursing knowledge in the context of history, philosophical perspectives, major influences, and current professional issues. Theoretical foundations of nursing as applied to the health and care of select populations. Formerly offered as NURS 655; students may not earn credit in both courses. Department consent required.

NURS 6575. Quality, Safety, Outcomes, & Case Management. Units: 3

Semester Prerequisite: NURS 6525 Epidemiology & Biostatistics; NURS 6435 Health Informatics
Foundations of quality, safety, outcomes, and case management. Principles, processes, and skills/ competencies related to quality, safety, outcomes, and case management. Emphasis on legal and ethical issues, leadership skills, and tools and technology. Department consent required.

NURS 6585. Organizational Leadership for Population Health. Units: 3

Semester Prerequisite: NURS 6575
Theory and principles of organizational leadership applied to promote the health of populations. Emphasis on leadership competencies including communication, knowledge of the health care environment including economics and policy, systems thinking, change management, and foundational business skills. Legal and ethical implications of population health for the organization. Department consent required. Two hours seminar; three hours practicum per week.

NURS 6588. Nursing Education: Curriculum and Instruction. Units: 3

Semester Prerequisite: NURS 6455. Quarter Prerequisite: Consent of department
Teaching-learning theory as a basis for curriculum development, instruction, and facilitation of learner development. Focus on curriculum development, course and lesson planning, and evidence-based and instructional methodologies. Ethical and professional issues in education considered. Formerly offered as NURS 658; may not earn credit in both courses. Department consent required.

NURS 6598. Nursing Education: Assessment and Evaluation. Units: 3

Semester Prerequisite: NURS 6588. Quarter Prerequisite: NURS 658 and consent of department
Assessment and evaluation theories and strategies applied to evaluation of learner outcomes and program outcomes. Accreditation standards and processes examined within the context of continuous quality improvement. Formerly offered as NURS 659; students may not earn credit in both courses. Department consent required.

NURS 6608. Nursing Education: Technology for Instruction & Evaluation. Units: 3

Semester Prerequisite: NURS 6588. Quarter Prerequisite: NURS 658 and consent of department
Semester Corequisite: NURS 6588
Overview of instructional technologies that support the teaching, learning, assessment, and evaluation processes. Formerly offered as NURS 660; students may not earn credit in both courses. Department consent required.

NURS 6752. Advanced Community/Public Health Internship. Units: 2

Semester Prerequisite: NURS 6000, NURS 6100, NURS 6435, NURS 6548. Quarter Prerequisite: Consent of the Department of Nursing
Semester Corequisite: NURS 6100, NURS 6548
Application of advanced community/public health nursing in diverse settings allowing for a population-focused practice. 90 clinical hours. Graded credit/no credit. Formerly offered as NURS 681; students may not earn credit for both courses. Department consent required.

NURS 6754. Advanced Community/Public Health Internship II. Units: 2

Semester Prerequisite: NURS 6752. Quarter Prerequisite: Consent of Department of Nursing
Clinical application of advanced community/public health nursing in diverse settings allowing for a population-focused practice. 90 clinical hours. Graded credit/no credit. Department consent required. Formerly offered as NURS 682. Students may not receive credit for both courses.

NURS 6880. Advanced Role Practicum. Units: 2

Semester Prerequisite: NURS 6100, NURS 6752, NURS 6585, NURS 6598. Quarter Prerequisite: Consent of department
Semester Corequisite: NURS 6608
Integration and application of advanced nursing knowledge from MS in Nursing core and concentration courses. Practicum activities permit demonstration of core MS in Nursing competencies as well as competencies specific to the student's selected concentration. Formerly offered as NURS 688. May be repeated for credit if applied toward an additional concentration or a post-master's certificate in a concentration other than one previously earned. Graded credit/no credit. Department consent required. Six hours practicum per week.

NURS 6901. Preparation for Comprehensive Examination. Unit: 1

Semester Prerequisite: Advancement to candidacy. Quarter Corequisite: NURS 999. Quarter Prerequisite: Advancement to candidacy
Semester Corequisite: NURS 6980
Independent review conducted under the direction of a faculty member to prepare for comprehensive examinations in the Master of Science in Nursing. Formerly offered as NURS 690; students may not earn credit in both courses. Department consent required.

NURS 6980. Comprehensive Examination. Units: 0

Semester Prerequisite: Advancement to candidacy. Quarter Corequisite: Consent of department. Quarter Prerequisite: Consent of department
Semester Corequisite: NURS 6901
An integrative, written examination designed to assess student's ability to think critically, integrate knowledge of the discipline of nursing, and demonstrate mastery of core and specialty/concentration competencies. Formerly offered as NURS 999; students may not earn credit in both courses. Graded credit/no credit. Department consent required.

NURS 6990. Continuous Enrollment for Graduate Candidacy Standing. Units: 0

Quarter Prerequisite: advancement to candidacy and approval of program graduate coordinator or, if an interdisciplinary studies major, consent of the Dean of Graduate Studies
Independent study leading to completion of requirements (other than course work) for the master's degree. To retain classified standing in the master's program, a student must enroll in a Continuous Enrollment for Graduate Candidacy Standing course each quarter until the project or thesis is accepted or the comprehensive examination passed. Students who enroll through the university have full use of all university facilities. See Culminating Experience: Exam, Thesis, or Project in Graduate Degree and Program Requirements section of the Bulletin of Courses. Continuous Enrollment for Graduate Candidacy Standing is a variable unit course, see fee schedule in the Financial Information section of the Bulletin of Courses. Earned units are not degree-applicable nor will they qualify for financial aid.

NURS 6991. Continuous Enrollment for Graduate Candidacy Standing. Unit: 1

Quarter Prerequisite: Advancement to candidacy and approval of program graduate coordinator or, if an interdisciplinary studies major, consent of the Dean of Graduate Studies
Independent study leading to completion of requirements (other than course work) for the master's degree. To retain classified standing in the master's program, a student must enroll in a Continuous Enrollment for Graduate Candidacy Standing course each quarter until the project or thesis is accepted or the comprehensive examination passed. Students who enroll through the university have full use of all university facilities. See Culminating Experience: Exam, Thesis, or Project in Graduate Degree and Program Requirements section of the Bulletin of Courses. Continuous Enrollment for Graduate Candidacy Standing is a variable unit course, see fee schedule in the Financial Information section of the Bulletin of Courses. Earned units are not degree-applicable nor will they qualify for financial aid.

NURS 6992. Continuous Enrollment for Graduate Candidacy Standing. Units: 2

NURS 6993. Continuous Enrollment for Graduate Candidacy Standing. Units: 3

NURS 6994. Continuous Enrollment for Graduate Candidacy Standing. Units: 4

NURS 6996. Continuous Enrollment for Graduate Candidacy Standing. Units: 6

NURS 7000. Foundations of Scholarly Writing. Unit: 1

The purpose of this course is to enhance scholarly writing skills. Students develop skills in writing a strong introductory paragraph, organizing a critical review of the literature, and creating a concise conclusion. Bibliographic search methodology and American Psychological Association (APA) editorial format will be reviewed and utilized. Department consent required.

NURS 7005. Health Promotion & Population Health. Units: 3

This course provides a theoretical foundation and framework related to health promotion, population health, health equity and community-based interventions. Analyze data to improve health outcomes, students explore theoretical frameworks for health promotion programs. Evaluate existing evidence-based population health programs to promote health outcomes. Department consent required.

NURS 7010. Human Diversity and Health Equity. Units: 3

This course explores diversity among the individuals, families, and the communities served by the advanced practice registered nurse (APRN). A focus on disparities, determinants of health, vulnerable populations, and culturally congruent care informs nursing practice to improve patient and community outcomes. Students explore healthcare through a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Emphasis on care for vulnerable populations. The APRN's role in health care advocacy within policy will be introduced. Department consent required.

NURS 7015. Biostatistics and Epidemiology. Units: 3

This course examines the principles of statistics to analyze and interpret quantitative data. Students apply statistics to analyze data and used to guide evidenced based interventions that can be used to translate evidence into practice. Epidemiologic models will be assessed to identify factors contributing to health problems and to plan health care delivery programs to address contributing factors. Department consent required.

NURS 7020. Health Policy, Economics, and Fiscally Responsible Care. Units: 3

In this course students examine the policy, economic, and financial principles in the American healthcare system. Students obtain a working understanding of how legislative policies at both the federal and state level impact access to care and healthcare utilization. Involvement in the political process will be promoted. Contemporary issues involving legal, political, and ethical concerns related to health policy will be discussed. The economics of healthcare will be addressed with a focus on value-based care and improved patient outcomes. Students will apply financial management, strategic business planning and financial decision-making in providing care for individuals and populations. Department consent required.

NURS 7025. Introduction to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Role. Units: 3

Examine the dynamic role of the advanced practice registered nurse (APRN). Analyze common theoretical frameworks and models that support clinical practice and nursing education. Explore education standards that guide nursing curricula; models of best learning practices and the tools used to manage, execute, and evaluate clinical experiences for stakeholders. Explore the necessary skills to advocate individualized learning needs and role model best practices within the clinical environment. Department consent required.

NURS 7030. Introduction to Integrative Health & Self-Care for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). Units: 2

This course utilizes an evidence-based approach to holistic integrative health and well-being to support the APRN and their clinical practice. Students explore healing practices, including both integrative and complementary alternative medicine (CAM). This course covers the theoretical framework, efficacy, safety, appropriate use, and evidence for holistic integrative modalities and CAM supported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Center for Complimentary and Integrative Health. Students develop the necessary skills to model and role-model self-care, well-being, and resiliency. Department consent required.

NURS 7035. Leadership Role and Interprofessional Collaboration. Units: 3

This course analyzes leadership theories and organizational models for use in the healthcare setting. Additionally, students are presented with an overview of interprofessional collaboration with an emphasis placed on mediation, negotiation, conflict resolution, collaboration, and consultation. Students explore the principles of shared leadership, team dynamics, and interprofessional practice for holistic patient-centered care. Department consent required.

NURS 7040. Quality Improvement and Evidenced-Based Practice Methods. Units: 3

This course explores the theoretical foundations and application of quality improvement methods, tools and strategies needed to improve organizational effectiveness. There is also a focus on measurement and accountability in health care delivery systems through the examination and analysis of data, structures, processes, and outcomes. Students prepare to lead and practice in organizations that advance high reliability principles, patient safety, inter-professional teamwork, and continuous learning. Students apply evidence-based practice (EBP) methods to identify a problem, plan changes to improve a process or outcome, and develop innovative solutions related to health care delivery. Department consent required.

NURS 7045. Information Systems Technology and Telehealth. Units: 3

This course explores informatics for clinical practice, including nursing practice, public health, and health care. Telehealth will be explored for its potential to increase access to health care in all populations. The benefits and risks of electronic health records and telehealth will be covered including big data applications for population health promotion and privacy concerns. Ethical, regulatory, and legislative aspects will be discussed in relation to interprofessional practice, improved patient-provider communication, and coordinated care delivery. Department consent required.

NURS 7100. Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology. Units: 3

This course utilizes a systematic approach to human physiology and pathophysiologic changes across the lifespan. Emphasis on clinical application that supports the advanced practice registered nurse (APRN). Students will focus on the interrelationship between physiology and pathophysiology. Students will apply this knowledge to identify levels of normal and identify underlying disease processes as well as prevention strategies. Department consent required.

NURS 7105. Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics 1. Units: 3

This course is designed to meet the California Board of Registered Nursing requirement for nurse practitioners to furnish medications and/or devices commonly used in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of health care conditions affecting patients across the life span, pursuant to the Business and Professions Code including utilizing standardized procedures, including controlled substances (Schedule II-V) and risk of addiction associated with their use. Content of focused discussion and testing will include, but not limited to: pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacotherapeutic management; recognizing and managing side effects; interactions with medications, foods, and dietary supplements; ethical and legal issues related to the furnishing process, including furnishing controlled substance. Emphasis is on achieving optimal drug therapy outcomes as well as preparation for application for a furnishing license. Department consent required.

NURS 7110. Advanced Health Assessment Across the Lifespan. Units: 3

Semester Corequisite: NURS7110L
This course develops the knowledge, skills, and understanding needed to perform a comprehensive health assessment across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on assessment, analysis and synthesis of all relevant physiological, pathophysiological, psychopathological as well as physical and psychosocial data. The student will incorporate assessments focused on the client's chief complaint in addition to screening for illness and promoting wellness. Evidence-based best practices will be used to analyze assessment findings to create individualized and holistic plans that identify health problems for clients across the lifespan. Student must receive a passing grade in both NURS 7110 and NURS 7110L or will be required to repeat both courses. Department consent required.

NURS 7110L. Advanced Health Assessment Lab. Unit: 1

Semester Corequisite: NURS 7110
This lab portion of Advanced Health Assessment accompanies NURS 7110. Students demonstrate competency in obtaining comprehensive health histories and assessments for clients across the lifespan. Integration of concepts and skills learned in the theory portion of the course are demonstrated in lab/clinical settings for students. Students will successfully demonstrate the ability to perform comprehensive health assessments, counsel clients on health promotion, document appropriately, and identify additional client needs for appropriate health management across the lifespan. Students must receive a passing grade in both NURS 7110 and NURS 7110L or will be required to repeat both courses. Department consent required.

NURS 7120. Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics 2. Units: 3

This course builds upon NURS 7105 (Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics 1) to address pharmacotherapeutic (uses and effects) and pharmacokinetic concepts across broad pharmacologic agent categories. Students will expand knowledge of medication actions, indications of use, interactions, contraindications, therapeutic dosage, route of administration, and adverse effects of the less commonly prescribed medications and in polypharmacologic practice across the lifespan. Content builds the knowledge required to manage comorbidity health conditions, including relevant legal, regulatory, and quality and safety issues necessary for the APRN in prescribing, managing multiple medications, and evaluating drug therapy. This course will include augmented pharmacological therapies utilizing vitamins and herbal supplements. This includes knowledge of actions, indications of use, interactions, contraindications, therapeutic dosage, route of administration, and adverse effects including relevant legal, regulatory, and quality and safety. Department consent required.

NURS 7400. Pediatric Health Management and Pharmacotherapeutics. Units: 3

This primary care course is designed to prepare the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) student to apply knowledge of pediatric healthcare maintenance, pathophysiology, pharmacology and symptom assessment to the management of well-child and common acute and chronic pediatric illness. The FNP student develops the skills to appropriately assess clinical presentation and formulate appropriate differential diagnosis, diagnostic approaches, appropriate management and advocacy strategies for the pediatric patient and families. Department consent required.

NURS 7410. Family Health Management Theory 1. Units: 3

Semester Corequisite: NURS 7410L
This course accompanies NURS 7410L Family Health Management 1 Simulation Lab. This family nurse practitioner course scaffolds and threads the information from all previous courses and is the first in a series of three disease management courses that focus on diagnosing and treating illness across populations. Students focus on health promotion and meeting the needs of patients with variations in differentiated and undifferentiated problems. Utilizing competency-based education techniques, students focus on simple acute illnesses for adults. Students analyze data collected to create differential diagnoses, order and evaluate appropriate diagnostic testing, select a diagnosis, and develop management strategies. Students begin to utilize evidence-based practice to develop clinical reasoning in decision-making while developing independent and collaborative health care plans. Students must receive a passing grade in both NURS 7410 and NURS 7410L or will be required to repeat both courses. Department consent required.

NURS 7410L. Family Health Management Simulation Lab 1. Unit: 1

Semester Corequisite: NURS 7140
This course accompanies NURS 7410 Family Health Management 1 Theory. This one-unit course is completed as an in-person on campus workshop to prepare for in person clinical. This simulation course utilizes competency-based learning experiences for family nurse practitioner students to meet the nationally recognized patient care competencies required prior to beginning direct patient care clinical hours. Students must receive a passing grade in both NURS 7410 and NURS 7410L or will be required to repeat both courses. Department consent required.

NURS 7415. Diagnostic and Management Reasoning. Units: 3

This course utilizes a holistic integrative approach to develop clinical reasoning and clinical judgment required to formulate differential diagnoses and an accurate diagnosis to manage acute and chronic conditions in patients across the lifespan. Students gain knowledge of principles used in clinical diagnosis and the development of treatment plans, effective interprofessional collaboration including specialty referrals, and ethical considerations. Department consent required.

NURS 7420. Women's Health and Obstetrics. Units: 2

This course provides content related to the principles of pharmacology, pathophysiology, and cultural considerations for the family nurse practitioner (FNP) student to provide reproductive health promotion and meet healthcare needs of women across the lifespan. This course focuses on women's health care for health promotion, health maintenance, and disease prevention, routine prenatal care in uncomplicated pregnancies (up to 36 weeks gestation), and assessment and management of common health problems in the primary care of women. This course expands upon the content within the family health management courses. Department consent required.

NURS 7430. Family Health Management Theory 2. Units: 3

Semester Corequisite: NURS 7430C, NURS 7430L
This course accompanies NURS 7430C Family Health Management 2 Clinical and NURS 7430L Family Health Management 2 Simulation Lab. This family nurse practitioner course scaffolds and threads the information from all previous courses and is the second in a series of three disease management courses that focus on diagnosing and treating illness across populations. Students focus on assessment and management of common chronic health problems across the lifespan in primary care settings. Students evaluate the evidence for screening, differential diagnosis, and wholistic management of health problems, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities in diverse populations. Technology and information systems are incorporated to improve patient outcomes and access to care. Students must receive a passing grade in each of the following courses: NURS 7430, NURS 7430C, and NURS 7430L. If any grade is below passing, students will be required to repeat all three courses. Department consent required.

NURS 7430C. Family Health Management Clinical 2. Units: 4

Semester Corequisite: NURS7430, NURS7430L
This course accompanies NURS 7430 Family Health Management 2 Theory and NURS 7430L Family Health Management 2 Simulation Lab. This course applies concepts for the family nurse practitioner student to assess, diagnose, and manage care in primary care and community-based settings. Pathophysiological and pharmacological concepts are applied in the clinical decision-making process. Supervised clinical practicum emphasizes using the best evidence to formulate diagnosis and management plan for common chronic illnesses in individuals and families across lifespan with the guidance of preceptors. Students must receive a passing grade in each of the following courses: NURS 7430, NURS 7430C, and NURS 7430L. If any grade is below passing, students will be required to repeat all three courses. Department consent required.

NURS 7430L. Family Health Management Simulation Lab 2. Unit: 1

Semester Corequisite: NURS7430, NURS7430C
This course accompanies NURS 7430 Family Health Management 2 Theory and NURS 7430C Family Health Management 2 Clinical. This one-unit course is completed as an in-person on- campus workshop to develop basic clinical skills for in person clinical practice. This simulation course utilizes competency-based learning experiences for family nurse practitioner students to practice clinical skills that will be utilized in clinical practice. Students must receive a passing grade in each of the following courses: NURS 7430, NURS 7430C, and NURS 7430L. If any grade is below passing, students will be required to repeat all three courses. Department consent required.

NURS 7440. Concepts of Behavioral Health. Units: 2

This primary care course prepares the family nurse practitioner (FNP) student to apply knowledge of common mental health concerns, pathophysiology, pharmacology, screenings, and symptom assessment in the management of mental health concerns across the lifespan. The FNP student develops the skills to appropriately assess, including motivational interviewing, develop a management plan, and to refer to a specialist when appropriate. Department consent required.

NURS 7450. Family Health Management Theory 3. Units: 3

Semester Corequisite: NURS 7450C, NURS 7450L
This course accompanies NURS 7450C Family Health Management 3 Clinical and NURS 7450L Family Health Management 3 Simulation Lab. This family nurse practitioner course scaffolds and threads the information from all previous courses and is the third in a series of three disease management courses that focus on diagnosing and treating illness across populations. Students focus on assessment and management of comorbidities and complex health problems, including the role of genomics and genetics, across the lifespan in primary care settings. Students evaluate the evidence for screening, differential diagnosis, and wholistic management of health problems, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities in diverse populations. Technology and information systems are incorporated to improve patient outcomes and access to care. Students must receive a passing grade in each of the following courses: NURS 7450, NURS 7450C, and NURS 7450L. If any grade is below passing, students will be required to repeat all three courses. Department consent required.

NURS 7450C. Family Health Management Clinical 3. Units: 6

Semester Corequisite: NURS 7450, NURS 7450L
This course accompanies NURS 7450 Family Health Management Theory 3, NURS 7450C Family Health Management 3 Clinical, and NURS 7450L Family Health Management 3 Simulation Lab. Application of family nurse practitioner concepts and skills in assessment, diagnosis, and management in primary care and community based settings. Pathophysiological and pharmacological concepts are applied in the clinical decision-making process. Supervised clinical practice emphasizes using best evidence to formulate diagnosis and management plan for the common and less common comorbidity and chronic illness in individuals and families across lifespan with the guidance of preceptors. Students must receive a passing grade in each of the following courses: NURS 7450, NURS 7450C, and NURS 7450L. If any grade is below passing, students will be required to repeat all three courses. Department consent required.

NURS 7450L. Family Health Management Simulation Lab 3. Unit: 1

Semester Corequisite: NURS 7450, NURS 7450C
This course accompanies NURS 7450 Family Health Management 3 Theory and NURS 7450C Family Health Management 3 Clinical. This one-unit course is completed as an in-person on campus workshop to develop advanced clinical skills for in person clinical practice. This simulation course utilizes competency-based learning experiences for family nurse practitioner students to practice clinical skills that will be utilized in clinical practice. Students must receive a passing grade in each of the following courses: NURS 7450, NURS 7450C, and NURS 7450L. If any grade is below passing, students will be required to repeat all three courses. Department consent required.

NURS 7460. Family Clinical Practicum. Units: 8

This clinical practicum allows family nurse practitioner (FNP) students to incorporate all knowledge gained throughout the program to provide safe and effective patient-centered care using evidenced-based practice and clinical judgement in the primary care setting. Emphasis is placed on advanced competency in the formation and evaluation of comprehensive evidence-based plans of care for simple to complex and multisystem disorders across the lifespan. Extensive clinical experiences prepare the student to assume the advanced practice role and professional responsibilities of the entry level FNP. Department consent required.

NURS 7500. DNP Systems Thinking 1. Unit: 1

This first course in a series of four builds the skillset necessary for the DNP project development, implementation, and evaluation. Students initiate the development of the DNP project proposal by gathering the literature specific to the project's focus, explore the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Quality Improvement (QI) Project Charter, learn how to work with stakeholders and develop outcome measures. Students select a theoretical framework to use within the project and develop the QI methods and ethical considerations for the proposed project, including IRB requirements and CITI training. Students work with their DNP Project Committee Chair to develop the project question and project's significance and draft the background section of the DNP project proposal. Department consent is required.

NURS 7510. DNP Systems Thinking 2. Units: 2

This is the second in a series of four DNP Systems Thinking courses. Students work with stakeholders, develop the significance and background, synthesize the relevant literature to support the project focus, apply a theoretical framework to use within the project, and develop the methods and ethical considerations for the proposed project. Students complete the writing of the DNP Project Proposal using SQUIRE Guidelines and APA format and following the associated DNP rubrics. Department consent required.

NURS 7520. DNP Systems Thinking 3. Unit: 1

This is the third in a series of four DNP Systems Thinking courses. In this course students will obtain IRB approval and implement their DNP project. Students learn to analyze and present data collected throughout this semester. Department consent required.

NURS 7530. DNP Systems Thinking 4. Units: 2

This is the fourth in a series of four DNP Systems Thinking courses. In this course students continue implementation of the DNP project, complete data analysis, develop a DNP project poster presentation, and complete writing of the DNP project paper final sections. Department consent required.

NURS 7540. APRN Role Transition to Practice. Units: 2

In this course, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) students will prepare a resume or CV, employment interview skills, and negotiate an employment contract. Students explore the process and requirements for licensure and certification as a family nurse practitioner. In addition, students will successfully complete a certification review course. Department consent required.

NURS 7990. DNP Systems Thinking 5. Unit: 1

This course is a follow-up to the DNP Systems Thinking series courses. Students that have not completed the DNP Project may enroll in this course to complete the requirement. Learning outcomes will be determined by the student's DNP Project Committee Chair and DNP Program Director. Department consent required.