Graduate Nursing (NURS)
The minimum prerequisite for 50000-69999 level courses is graduate standing. The minimum prerequisite for courses 70000 and higher is doctoral standing. Additional prerequisites may apply and are listed in this catalog.
50057 Case Management in Healthcare Agencies (2 or 3)
Course describes roles of institutional, community and insurance-based case managers identifies mechanisms to establish case management systems and develops communication, clinical evaluation and financial management skills.
60000 Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist I (4)
Introduces students to the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role in a specialty area (identified as a population, type of problem, setting, type of care or disease/pathology/medical specialty) with an emphasis on the patient sphere. Students have the opportunity to apply and evaluate theory and research in advanced assessment, pathophysiological processes, evidence-based interventions for disease management, and principles of teaching and coaching across the continuum of adult healthcare settings. Focus is on acquiring advanced knowledge in patient diagnosis, management and treatment in a specialized area. Emphasis is on identification and management of symptoms, functional problems and risk behaviors commonly encountered in practice. Students select benchmarks and apply clinical measurement strategies in identifying achievement of clinical outcomes. Comprised of 3 didactic content hours per week and a clinical practicum of 7 hours per week. Prerequisite: NURS 60045.
60001 Psychiatric Mental Health for Advanced Practicing Nursing Adult I: Individual and Family (3)
Study of theoretical approaches to advanced psychiatric mental health nursing practice with individuals and families who are experiencing identified mental health problems. Clinical interviewing and assessment skills related to individuals and families are emphasized, as are basic elements related to individual and family/couple psychotherapy. Pre- or corequisites: NURS 60201.
60002 Psychiatric Mental Health for Advanced Practicing Nursing Adult II: Group, Organization and Community (3)
Study of the theoretical approaches to psychiatric mental health advanced practice nursing with groups, organizations and communities. Emphasis is on learning group psychotherapy, consultation and liaison skills. Students will develop skills in performing a community needs assessment. Prerequisite: NURS 60001.
60003 Consultation and Liaison Psychiatric Nursing (3)
Study of needs assessment, program development and evaluation research; consultation with professionals and nonprofessionals, and liaison nursing. Prerequisite: NURS 60001 and60002; and corequisite NURS 66692.
60004 Psychiatric Mental Health for Advanced Practicing Nursing Child/Adolescent I: Individual and Family (3)
Study of theoretical approaches to advanced psychiatric mental health nursing practice with children, adolescents and families who are experiencing identified mental health problems. Clinical interviewing and assessment skills related to individuals and families are emphasized, as are basic elements related to individual and family/couple psychotherapy. Pre- or Corequisite:NURS 60208.
60005 Psychiatric Mental Health for Advanced Practicing Nursing Child/Adolescent II: Group, Organization and Community (3)
Study of the theoretical approaches to psychiatric mental health advanced practice nursing with groups, organizations and communities. Emphasis is on learning group psychotherapy with adolescents, consultation and liaison skills. Students will develop skills in performing a community needs assessment. Prerequisites: NURS 60004.
60006 Introduction to Family Assessment and Counseling in Nursing (3)
Study of theoretical approaches to counseling interventions with families and couples. Current status of research and evaluation of care is examined.
60021 Acute Care for Nurse Practitioners (5)
Emphasizes core principles and competencies that direct the clinical practice of Acute Care Nurse Practitioners. APN Critical and Acute Care concepts are primary didactic objectives of course. Acute Care foundations across continuum of health services highlighted. ACNP student will be instructed and clinically mentored to utilize invasive interventions and procedures. Restorative care focus of ACNP. Prerequisite: NURS 60042.
60022 Acute Care Therapeutics (3)
Emphasizes clinical understanding, evidenced based selection, monitoring and use of selected pharmacologic agents, parental nutritional products, and hematological agents used in Acute Care, Critical Care, Emergency and Sub-Acute patient populations. Management of fluid and electrolyte disorders, basic toxicology and hospital and community acquired infection related therapies. Prerequisite: NURS 60441.
60023 Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist II (4)
Further develops the clinical nurse specialist (CNS) role with an emphasis on nursing and organizational spheres. Students use system-level thinking to identify and address nursing practice and organizational problems across the continuum of adult health settings. Essential core content includes research and scientific innovations, nurse sensitive outcomes, change theory, collaborative practice, technology and cost effectiveness. Focus is on developing solutions to problems identified in nursing and organizational spheres. Comprised of 2 didactic content hours per week and a clinical practicum of 14 hours per week. Prerequisites: NURS 60000 and 60045.
60034 PCN Nurse Practitioner Mastery Practicum (2)
Emphasis will be on refinement of nurse practitioner skills and expansion of knowledge base in selected areas of concentration. Prerequisite: NURS 60031.
60035 Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist III (4)
Provides the clinical nurse specialist student the opportunity to apply previously acquired knowledge in advanced nursing practice in the patient, and nurse spheres with special emphasis on the organizational sphere in their clinical focus area. Focus is on role transition, clinical expertise, application and synthesis. Comprised of 2 didactic content hours per week and a clinical practicum of 14 hours per week. Prerequisite: NURS 60000 and 60023.
60036 Women s Health Nurse Practitioner Clinical Practicum (2-4)
Emphasis will be placed on refinement of women’s health nurse practitioner skills and expansion of knowledge base related to women’s health in selected areas of concentration. IP permissible. Prerequisite: NURS 60081.
60037 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Clinical Practicum (2-4)
Clinical focus will be on advanced nursing practice in the primary care of children. Students will improve on physical assessment skills, diagnostic reasoning and critical thinking through practice. IP permissible.
60041 Advanced Assessment of Adult Clients (3)
Assessment, reasoning and decision-making skills for the advanced practice nurse to formulate comprehensive health databases and therapeutic regimens for adult clients. IP permissible.
60042 Adult Primary Health Care I (5)
Advanced primary health care for the nurse practitioner student caring for adult clients with common acute and chronic disorders. Emphasis on nursing and health care management within a multidisciplinary context. IP permissible. Prerequisite: NURS 60041 and 60045 and 60206.
60043 Adult Primary Health Care II (5)
Advanced primary health care for the nurse practitioner student caring for adult clients with complex acute and chronic disorders. Emphasis on nursing and health care management in a multidisciplinary context. IP permissible. Prerequisite: NURS 60041 and 60205 and 60206 and 60441.
60045 Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice Nurses (3)
Provides graduate nursing students with a theoretic foundation of human physiology and the phenomena that produce alterations or pathology in human physiologic function; and an understanding of the basis of disease processes. Assumes students have basic understanding of human biology comparable to BSCI 20020, Structure and Function and BSCI 30030, Human Physiology content.
60050 Pharmacology for Women s Health Nurse Practitioners(3)
Web-based course focuses on pharmacology related specifically to women throughout their lifespan. Prepares Advanced Nurse Practitioners to meet the pharmacological healthcare needs of women in primary healthcare settings. Prerequisite: NURS 60441 and 60080.
60053 Clinical Intervention Phsiological Health (5)
Clinical reasoning (diagnosis, intervention, outcome evaluation) for Clinical Nurse Specialist students, applied to complex problems of clients and their health behaviors, with emphasis on relationship to physiological status. Clinical sites individualized. Prerequisite: NURS 60045.
60056 Adult Health Nursing Intervention/Psychosocial Health (5)
Clinical reasoning applied to complex problems of clients and their health behaviors for Clinical Nurse Specialist students. Includes analysis of socioeconomics, health policies, developmental stages, belief systems and life styles. Clinical sites individualized. Prerequisite: NURS 60045.
60072 Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Capstone (4)
Focus is on synthesizing women’s health nurse practitioner knowledge and skills to provide expert care to a selected population of women’s health clients. Prerequisites: NURS 60085.
60073 Women's Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Capstone (4)
Focus on synthesizing women’s health clinical nurse specialist knowledge and skills to provide expert care to a selected population of women’s health clients. Prerequisite: NURS 60031 and 60032 and 60033 and 60431.
60074 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Capstone (4)
Focus on synthesizing pediatric nurse practitioner knowledge and skills to provide expert care to a selected population of pediatric clients.
60075 Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist Capstone (4)
Focus on synthesizing clinical nurse specialist knowledge and skills to provide expert care to a selected population of pediatric clients. Prerequisite: NURS 60031 and 60032 and 60033.
60080 Health Care of the Well Woman (3)
Development of foundational basis for competent clinical practice of women within a healthcare setting. Clinical assessment skills are emphasized and the student is expected to concentrate efforts in attainment of and safe execution of skills pertinent to the care of the well woman. The course also focuses on the study of selected theories and models used by professional nurses when working with adolescent and adult women. Emphasis is placed on fertility control and is provided through individually planned experiences with faculty who are serving as primary care providers in family planning and gynecology care settings. The course will also emphasize the coordination of care needed within the clinical setting through the diagnostic, planning and evaluational components pertinent to clinical practice. Prerequisites: NURS 60101.
60081 Health Care of the Reproductive Age Woman (3)
Application of nursing theory, practice and research by advanced practice nurses in the promotion of health and wellness of women during the reproductive years. The emphasis is on normal pregnancy focusing on prevention and health promotion as well as the management of deviations from normal. Clinical assessment skills, including diagnosis, nursing intervention, treatment, and evaluation, will be emphasized and the student is expected to concentrate efforts in attainment and safe execution of skills pertinent to the women during the reproductive years. Prerequisites: NURS 60041 and 60080.
60082 Geriatric Primary Care I (5)
Major clinical course which provides the opportunity for the development of those cognitive and perceptual skills needed to provide primary health care services to older adults in ambulatory care settings. Prerequisites: NURS 60041 and 60206; BSCI 60446.
60083 Geriatric Primary Care II (5)
Focus on chronic and acute health problems common in geriatric patients. Provides the opportunity for the development of cognitive, and perceptual skills needed to provide primary health care services to older adults in ambulatory and community care settings. Prerequisites: NURS 60082 and 60192.
60085 Primary Health Care of Women (3)
Further development of a foundational basis for competent clinical practice within a healthcare setting. Introduces the student to the practice of primary health care of women including perimenopausal and menopausal women, including principles of growth and development, health promotion, disease prevention and management of common acute and chronic health problems. Emphasis is placed on the biological, psychological and social cultural aspects of care. Pathophysiology, assessment and diagnostic techniques specific to the acute and common problems are stressed. Nursing strategies related to health problems used to enhance, maintain, and restore health are emphasized. This course will also emphasize the coordination of care needed within the clinical setting, collaboration and use of community resources. Prerequisites: NURS 60081
60092 NP Summer Practicum (2)
The purpose of this course is to provide an individualized, goal-directed clinical practicum primary care. This course addresses professional issues of Nurse Practitioners. In addition, the student will participate in the care of culture diverse population through the Migrant Farmer Camp. Prerequisite: NURS 60041 and 60042.
60101 Theoretical Basis for Nursing Practice (3)
This course will be used to study concepts and theories common to all specialty areas of nursing. It provides a firm basis for advanced clinical nursing practice. Progress in theory development for nursing practice is addressed. Prerequisite: graduate standing in nursing.
60192 Adult Geriatric NP Practicum (2)
Course provides individualized, goal directed clinical practicum in geriatric primary care. Addresses professional issues of geriatric nurse practitioners. Additionally, student will participate in comprehensive geriatric assessment setting. Prerequisites: NURS 60082.
60199 Thesis (2-6)
Thesis students must register for a total of 6 hours, 2 to 6 hours in a single semester, distributed over several semesters if desired. IP grading; IP permissible. Prerequisite: NURS 60401, NURS 60001 or NURS 60021 and special approval.
60201 Theories for Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (3)
Major theories of historical importance to psychiatric nursing are studied. Significant relationships between various theories are examined and related to psychiatric nursing practice. Only students admitted to the Psychiatric Mental Health NP or CNS concentrations or post-master’s certificate programs may register. Prerequisite: Nursing (NURS) major.
60204 Health Care Issues of Aging: Nursing Concepts (3)
This course focuses on the theory and research related to biophysiological, psychosocial, cultural, ethical, developmental, environmental and policy factors related to aging and health. Students will gain a basic understanding of the multiple factors related to the functional health patterns among an older adult population; this knowledge can be applied by professionals in research and practice with aging adults in a variety of health care settings. The course is open to graduate students in any discipline and is required for students in the nursing of the adult graduate program who choose to specialize in the care of elderly clients.
60205 Introduction to Applied Epidemiology (1)
Seminar on basic epidemiology principles, concepts and procedures for disease surveillance and investigation.
60206 Ambulatory Diagnostics for Advanced Nursing Practice (2)
Experience for the nurse practitioner student in selection, safe use and interpretation of basic laboratory testing, screening and examinations for client management in primary care. Pre- or Corequisite: NURS 60041.
60208 Theory for Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, Child and Adolescent Focus (3)
Major theories of historical importance to psychiatric nursing are studied. Significant relationships between various theories are examined and related to psychiatric nursing practice with children, adolescents, and their families. Prerequisite: Nursing (NURS) major.
60292 Adult Geriatric Primary Care NP Role Practicum (4)
An individually planned practicum in the final semester in which students test the effectiveness of various strategies inherent within the role of advanced practice nurse practitioner, and to demonstrate leadership through role implementation under the guidance of an experience preceptor. Prerequisites: NURS 60041 and 60082 and 60083 and 60192.
60299 Thesis II (2)
Thesis students must continue registration each semester until all degree requirements are met. S/U grading; IP permissible. Prerequisite: NURS 60199.
60303 Gerontological CNS I (4)
Introduces students to the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role in a specialty area with an emphasis on the patient sphere. Students have the opportunity to apply and evaluate theory and research in advanced assessment, pathophysiological processes, evidence-based interventions for disease management, and principles of teaching and coaching across the continuum of gerontological healthcare settings. The focus of the course is on acquiring advanced knowledge in patient diagnosis, management and treatment in care of the older adult. Emphasis is on identification and management of symptoms, functional problems, social, psychological, legal, economic issues facing the older adult and risk behaviors commonly encountered in practice. Students select benchmarks and apply clinical measurement strategies in identifying achievement of clinical outcomes. Course comprises three didactic contact hours and seven clinical hours per week. Pre- or corequisites: NURS 60101 and 60041 and 60045 and 60204.
60304 Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist II (4)
Provides the Clinical Nurse Specialist student the opportunity to apply previously acquired knowledge in advanced gerontological nursing practice in the patient and nurse spheres with special emphasis on the organizational sphere. The focus of the course is on role transition, clinical expertise, application and synthesis. Course comprises two didactic content hours and 14 clinical hours per week. Pre- or corequisite: NURS 60303.
60305 Gerontological Clinical Nurse Specialist III (4)
Provides the clinical nurse specialist student the opportunity to apply previously acquired knowledge in advanced gerontological nursing practice in the patient and nurse spheres with special emphasis on the organizational sphere. The focus of the course is on role transition, clinical expertise, application and synthesis. Course comprises two didactic content hours and 14 clinical hours per week. Pre- or corequisite: NURS 60304.
60313 Analysis of Health Care Organizations (3)
An in-depth look at organizational theory and behavior in hospitals and health agencies. Current factions in the environment organizational design health policy and their influence on patient care processes will be studied.
60314 Internship in Health Care Management (3)
Provides an opportunity for students to gain practical experience and be exposed to processes of strategy creation, policy development, decision-making and patient care with the health care industry. IP permissible. Prerequisite: NURS 65092; and BAD 64041 and 64271.
60332 Clinical Specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (4)
Practicum to test out role of clinical specialist in psychiatric mental health nursing in a setting selected by student and preceptor. Prerequisite: NURS 65592.
60342 Clinical Specialist Adult Nursing (6)
Individually planned practicum in which the student performs in the role of the clinical specialist with a specified population of adult clients. Prerequisite: NURS 60053 and NURS 60056.
60352 Clinical Specialization in Parent-Child Nursing (4)
The course is an individually planned practicum in which the student performs in the role of clinical specialist with a specified population of parents or children of the student’s selection. Prerequisite: NURS 60331.
60392 Internship in Health and Public Administration (3)
Provides an opportunity for students to gain practical experience and be exposed to processes of public decisionmaking and policy development within the health care sector. Prerequisite: Enrollment in M.S.N./M.P.A. program.
60401 Nursing Research Methods I (2)
Introduces the research process. Elements of research design and methods for both quantitative and qualitative approaches are examined. Students develop a researchable problem for nursing practice for both approaches. Prerequisite: NURS 60101.
60402 Nursing Research Methods II (3)
Extends understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methods in knowledge development and application for nursing practice. Students develop approaches to data analysis to address nursing research problems, examine research utilization and evidence-based practice models, and critique research reports. Prerequisite: NURS 60401.
60432 Adult Nurse Practitioner Role Practicum (4)
An individually planned practicum in the final semester in which students perform in the role of a nurse practitioner in a selected multidisciplinary primary care context under guidance of an experienced preceptor. IP permissible.
60441 Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nurses (3)
A survey course addressing the fundamental principles of medication prescribing and administration necessary for nurses in advanced practice. Course addresses pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics.
60442 Psychopharmacology for Advanced Healthcare Practice (2)
Psychopharmacology for advanced practice addresses the fundamental principles fo psychopharmacology necessary for health practitioners in advanced adult/child/geriatric psychiatric practice; includes basic pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamic principles. Prerequisite: special approval.
60450 Ethical and Cultural Issues for Health Professionals (2)
This course will examine varying cultural perspectives, including one’s own and critical ethical issues faced by today’s health care providers.
60451 Health Policy and Delivery Systems for Health Care Professionals (2)
This course, focused on health care policy, financing and delivery systems, is one of a two-course graduate seminar series. Students explore the political and scientific basis of health policy formulation, primarily in the U.S., and public/private funding arrangements. “State of science” assignments concern current research findings related to health care delivery systems, and health policy and outcomes. Economic drivers, and public and private funding for health services, are examined in all topic areas throughout the course. Students will research a health policy or health care delivery issue of interest.
60492 Family Primary Care NP Role Practicum: OB/GYN and Pediatrics (5)
The content of the course is organized around common health issues, needs and problems of women and children. Additional focus will be given to the health promotion and disease detection as related to pediatric primary care, preconception, pregnancy, and post-partum patients. Prerequisite: NURS 60043.
60496 Independent Study (1-4)
Readings and/or research supervised by a member of graduate faculty. Provides students the opportunity to explore a content area in depth. IP permissible. Prerequisite: special approval.
60498 Research (1-15)
Research or individual investigation supervised by a graduate faculty member. Repeat registration permitted. Maximum of 9 credit hours may apply toward degree. Prerequisite: special approval.
Web-based course for master’s-enrolled or master’sprepared nurses to teach content and facilitate advanced critical thinking in the areas of curriculum planning, design, development, implementation and evaluation in higher education nursing. Prerequisite: approval of instructor.
60602 Roles and Evaluation for Nursing Curriculums in Higher Education (3)
Web-based course for master’s-enrolled or master’s-prepared nurses focusing on content, theory, history and techniques of evaluation for nursing educational programs. Faculty and student roles, and legal and ethical issues are also addressed. Prerequisite: NURS 60601.
Curriculum design, implementation and teaching experience with nursing master teacher in higher education undergraduate or graduate nursing courses. Prerequisite: NURS 60601 and 60602.
60792 Practicum in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Role (2-6)
Individually planned practicum in which student performs in advanced practice role with an acutely ill population of clients of student’s choice in a selected acute care setting. Students have an opportunity to test effectiveness of various strategies and demonstrate leadership under guidance of an experienced clinical preceptor and NP faculty preceptor.
61003 Neurobiology and Psychopharmacology of Major Psychiatric Disorders (3)
Focuses on the neurobiology of severe and persistent psychiatric disorders. Addresses fundamental principles underlying psychopharmacology related to these disorders.
61005 Nursing Informatics (3)
Explores the role of informatics in professional nursing practice. Students learn basic information skills including telecommunication and management of nursing data, and apply these skills with clinical nursing health data. Prerequisite: special approval.
61006 Neurobiology and Psychopharmacology of Major Psychiatric Disorders, Child and Adolescent Focus (3)
Focuses on the neurobiology of severe and persistent psychiatric disorders of children and adolescents. Addresses fundamental principles underlying psychopharmacology related to these disorders.
61021 Advanced Pediatric Assessment and Health Promotion (5)
Clinical course, initial Pediatric Nurse Practitioner course emphasizes primary care of infants, children and teens with a holistic approach to well child development, health promotion, illness prevention, and management of developmental challenges with a family centered approach. Assessment & lab on first 4 Thursdays of semester. Pre/corequisite: NURS 60101.
61022 Primary Care Acutely Ill Child (5)
Clinical course emphasizing development of competent clinical advanced practice nursing skills for, and comprehensive knowledge of, acute physical and psychosocial illnesses in children including diagnoses, management and evaluation in primary care. Clinical is in acute primary care setting. Prerequisite: NURS 61021 and pre/corequisite: NURS 60045.
61023 Care of Acutely Ill Children (5)
Clinical course focuses on the complex physical and psychosocial needs of hospitalized acutely ill children and their families. Analysis and synthesis of holistic assessment serve as conceptual framework for advanced practice nursing interventions. Clinical sites are individualized. Prerequisite: NURS 61021 and pre/corequiste: NURS 60045.
61024 Care of Chronically Ill Children (4)
Clinical course emphasizing development of competent clinical advanced practice nursing skills for, and comprehensive knowledge of, chronic illnesses/conditions in children, including diagnoses, management and evaluation in primary care. Concepts of chronic illness and interventions for families are explored. Clinical sites focus on chronic illnesses. Prerequisite: NURS 61022.
61095 Special Topics in Nursing (2-6)
Topics in nursing such as holistic health, selected pathological alterations and recent developments. May include clinical practicum. May be repeated three times with approval for a maximum of 12 credits applied toward the degree. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in nursing.
62021 Advanced Pediatric Assessment and Health Promotion for Psychiatric Mental Health (3)
Initial pediatric course emphasizes primary care of infants, children and teens with a holistic approach to well child development, health promotion, illness prevention and management of developmental challenges with a family centered approach. Assessment lab on first 4 Thursdays of the semester. Pre- or Corequiste: NURS 60101.
64492 Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Practicum I (2)
Clinical course emphasizes mental health assessment and individual and group psychotherapy with the chronically and acutely mentally ill. Pre- or co requisite: NURS 60001 or 60004; and NURS 61003 or 61006; and NURS 60206.
65092 Practicum: Nursing and Health Care Management I (3-5)
The required first of two capstone management practicums in a health care agency for nurses. Students integrate and apply management knowledge and are coached in professional roles by established nursing and health care management leaders. IP permissible. Prior to registration for this course, students must complete 18-25 credit hours of combined NURS, BAD and PADM courses before taking this course. Prerequisite: special approval.
65192 Practicum: Nursing and Health Care Management II (3-5)
The second of two capstone management practicums in a health care agency for nurses. Students further integrate and apply management knowledge and their professional roles, coached by established nursing and health care management leaders. One credit hour managerial topics. Prerequisite: NURS 65092.
65592 Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Practicum II (2)
Practicum continues to build knowledge and skills in mental health assessment, individual psychotherapy, and psychopharmacologic therapies with individuals experiencing chronic or acute mental illness. Learning group, family, and couples psychotherapy is emphasized. Group supervision is provided. Pre- or Corequisite: NURS 60002 or 60005.
70705 Foundations of Research Methods in Nursing (3)
Examines diverse paradigms and research methods as the foundation for scholarly inquiry in nursing knowledge development. Students begin building a foundation for focused intellectual inquiry in a substantive area of nursing. Pre- or corequisite: NURS 70710.
70710 History and Philosophy of Nursing Science (3)
This course examines the nature of metaphysics and epistemology and the influence of contemporary Eastern and Western philosophies on the developing epistemology of disciplinary nursing knowledge. Akron 8200:810. Prerequisite: special approval.
70715 Theory Construction and Development in Nursing (3)
This course examines strategies for theory development including logical, empirical, deductive and inductive approaches. Emphasis will be on elements and strategies used in theory building. Akron 8200:815. Prerequisite: NURS 70710 and special approval.
70720 Introduction to Nursing Knowledge Domains (3)
Introductory seminar analyzing selected theoretical and methodological approaches to knowledge development in nursing. Emphasis on critical analysis of knowledge in areas of special interest. Akron 8200:820 Prerequisite: Doctoral standing or special approval from department. Pre- or corequisite: NURS 70715.
70725 Quantitative Research Methods in Nursing (3)
Extends students’ knowledge of the theory and practice of quantitative research in nursing. Focus is on the major types of quantitative design in nursing science. Theoretical and procedural issues related to design, measurement and data management with a substantive area of nursing inquiry are emphasized. Akron 8200:825. Pre- or corequisites: NURS 70705 and 70727.
70727 Advanced Health Care Statistics I (3)
Comprehension of bivariate and multivariate descriptive and inferential statistics designed for nurse researchers. Applications to research problems in nursing. Akron 8200:827. Prerequisite: Master’s-level statistics, including descriptive and inferential statistics.
70730 Qualitative Research Methods in Nursing (3)
Selected qualitative research methods used to study nursing phenomena. Philosophical bases; design, data collection and analysis; evaluation of rigor; and ethical issues for major qualitative methods will be analyzed with regard to nursing phenomena. Akron 8200:830.
70735 Nursing and Health Care Policy (3)
Critical examination of theories and processes of formulating state/national health care policy. Focus on health issues, the political and legislative process, and contemporary policy dilemmas. Akron 8200: 835. Prerequisite: special approval.
70737 Advanced Health Care Statistics II (3)
Application of bivariate and multivariate descriptive and inferential statistics to research problems in nursing. Akron: 8200:837. Prerequisite: NURS 70727; and approval from department.
70745 Advanced Nursing Research: Quantitative Methods (3)
Focuses on integration and application of components of quantitative research design in nursing through application of multivariate design principles to existing data sets. Advanced topics in methods, statistics and measurement are addressed. Prerequisites: NURS 70725 and 70727 pre- or corequisite: NURS 70737.
70746 Advanced Methods for Nursing Research: Measurement in Nursing (3)
Theories and concepts related to measurement and nursing research including techniques for construction, testing and refining of instruments with assessment of reliability and validity. Akron 8200:846. Prerequisite: NURS 70720 and 70725.
70747 Advanced Methods for Nursing Research: Application of Qualitative Methods (3)
Theory, data collection and analysis used in qualitative nursing research with a focus on phenomenology, grounded theory and ethnography. Akron 8200:847. Prerequisite: NURS 70720 and 70725 70730.
70748 Advanced Methods for Nursing Research: Program Evaluation in Nursing (3)
Seminar and lecture: Analysis of theories and models of program evaluation and their relationships to designs, processes, techniques and outcomes in nursing-related evaluations. Akron 8200:848. Prerequisite: NURS 70720.
70749 Advanced Methods for Nursing Research: Grant Development and Funding (3)
Advanced seminar on critical analysis of proposal and grant development, funding, peer review and advocacy process with emphasis on the development of a grant proposal. Akron 8200:849. Prerequisite: NURS 70720.
70792 Field Experience in Nursing (1-12)
Individual enrollment in field experience settings related to nursing. Akron 8200:892.
70795 Special Topics in Nursing (2-6)
Study of important topics in nursing practice, research or the profession. Offering in response to existing interests and opportunities. Akron 8200:895.
70796 Individual Investigation in Nursing (1-3)
Individual enrollment for independent study in nursing carried out by student under supervision of a doctoral faculty member. Akron 8200:896.
70798 Research in Nursing (1-15)
Research carried out by a student under faculty supervision. In-depth inquiry should result in a paper or appropriate product. Akron 8200:898.
80199 Dissertation I (15)
Independent doctoral research for the dissertation under faculty supervision. Registration of at least two semesters is required, continuing until completion of 30 credit hours. Akron 8200:899. Prerequisite: Admission to doctoral candidacy.
80299 Dissertation II (1 or 15)
Continuing registration of research, after initial 30 hours of NURS 80199 completed.
86091 Variable Content Seminar in Nursing: Nursing Science I (3)
Seminar on in-depth analysis, synthesis and evaluation of one substantive area within nursing and related disciplines focusing on the generation and dissemination of nursing knowledge. Akron 8200:840. Prerequisite: NURS 70720.
86191 Variable Content Seminar in Nursing: Nursing Science I: Family Theories and Nursing Research (3)
Seminar on in-depth analysis, synthesis and evaluation of one substantive area within nursing and related disciplines focusing on the generation and dissemination of nursing knowledge. Akron 8200:840. Prerequisite: NURS 70720.
86291 Variable Content Seminar in Nursing: Nursing Science I: Nursing and Women s Health (3)
Seminar: Analysis, synthesis and evaluation of theories and research in women’s health across the life span as consumers and providers in nursing and health care. Akron 8200:840. Prerequisite: NURS 70720.
86391 Variable Content Seminar in Nursing: Nursing Science I: Stress, Coping and Social Support and Nursing Research (3)
Seminar: Analysis, synthesis and evaluation of stress, coping and social-support literature in nursing and related disciplines, focusing on the generation and dissemination of knowledge. Akron 8200:840. Prerequisite: NURS 70720.
87091 Variable Content Seminar in Nursing: Nursing Science II (3)
In-depth focused analysis and synthesis of a substantive area relevant to the student’s specific research focus, culminating in a written product for dissemination. Akron 8200:850. Prerequisite: NURS 86091.
50057 Case Management in Healthcare Agencies (2 or 3)
Course describes roles of institutional, community and insurance-based case managers identifies mechanisms to establish case management systems and develops communication, clinical evaluation and financial management skills.
60000 Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist I (4)
Introduces students to the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role in a specialty area (identified as a population, type of problem, setting, type of care or disease/pathology/medical specialty) with an emphasis on the patient sphere. Students have the opportunity to apply and evaluate theory and research in advanced assessment, pathophysiological processes, evidence-based interventions for disease management, and principles of teaching and coaching across the continuum of adult healthcare settings. Focus is on acquiring advanced knowledge in patient diagnosis, management and treatment in a specialized area. Emphasis is on identification and management of symptoms, functional problems and risk behaviors commonly encountered in practice. Students select benchmarks and apply clinical measurement strategies in identifying achievement of clinical outcomes. Comprised of 3 didactic content hours per week and a clinical practicum of 7 hours per week. Prerequisite: NURS 60045.
60001 Psychiatric Mental Health for Advanced Practicing Nursing Adult I: Individual and Family (3)
Study of theoretical approaches to advanced psychiatric mental health nursing practice with individuals and families who are experiencing identified mental health problems. Clinical interviewing and assessment skills related to individuals and families are emphasized, as are basic elements related to individual and family/couple psychotherapy. Pre- or corequisites: NURS 60201.
60002 Psychiatric Mental Health for Advanced Practicing Nursing Adult II: Group, Organization and Community (3)
Study of the theoretical approaches to psychiatric mental health advanced practice nursing with groups, organizations and communities. Emphasis is on learning group psychotherapy, consultation and liaison skills. Students will develop skills in performing a community needs assessment. Prerequisite: NURS 60001.
60003 Consultation and Liaison Psychiatric Nursing (3)
Study of needs assessment, program development and evaluation research; consultation with professionals and nonprofessionals, and liaison nursing. Prerequisite: NURS 60001 and60002; and corequisite NURS 66692.
60004 Psychiatric Mental Health for Advanced Practicing Nursing Child/Adolescent I: Individual and Family (3)
Study of theoretical approaches to advanced psychiatric mental health nursing practice with children, adolescents and families who are experiencing identified mental health problems. Clinical interviewing and assessment skills related to individuals and families are emphasized, as are basic elements related to individual and family/couple psychotherapy. Pre- or Corequisite:NURS 60208.
60005 Psychiatric Mental Health for Advanced Practicing Nursing Child/Adolescent II: Group, Organization and Community (3)
Study of the theoretical approaches to psychiatric mental health advanced practice nursing with groups, organizations and communities. Emphasis is on learning group psychotherapy with adolescents, consultation and liaison skills. Students will develop skills in performing a community needs assessment. Prerequisites: NURS 60004.
60006 Introduction to Family Assessment and Counseling in Nursing (3)
Study of theoretical approaches to counseling interventions with families and couples. Current status of research and evaluation of care is examined.
60021 Acute Care for Nurse Practitioners (5)
Emphasizes core principles and competencies that direct the clinical practice of Acute Care Nurse Practitioners. APN Critical and Acute Care concepts are primary didactic objectives of course. Acute Care foundations across continuum of health services highlighted. ACNP student will be instructed and clinically mentored to utilize invasive interventions and procedures. Restorative care focus of ACNP. Prerequisite: NURS 60042.
60022 Acute Care Therapeutics (3)
Emphasizes clinical understanding, evidenced based selection, monitoring and use of selected pharmacologic agents, parental nutritional products, and hematological agents used in Acute Care, Critical Care, Emergency and Sub-Acute patient populations. Management of fluid and electrolyte disorders, basic toxicology and hospital and community acquired infection related therapies. Prerequisite: NURS 60441.
60023 Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist II (4)
Further develops the clinical nurse specialist (CNS) role with an emphasis on nursing and organizational spheres. Students use system-level thinking to identify and address nursing practice and organizational problems across the continuum of adult health settings. Essential core content includes research and scientific innovations, nurse sensitive outcomes, change theory, collaborative practice, technology and cost effectiveness. Focus is on developing solutions to problems identified in nursing and organizational spheres. Comprised of 2 didactic content hours per week and a clinical practicum of 14 hours per week. Prerequisites: NURS 60000 and 60045.
60034 PCN Nurse Practitioner Mastery Practicum (2)
Emphasis will be on refinement of nurse practitioner skills and expansion of knowledge base in selected areas of concentration. Prerequisite: NURS 60031.
60035 Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist III (4)
Provides the clinical nurse specialist student the opportunity to apply previously acquired knowledge in advanced nursing practice in the patient, and nurse spheres with special emphasis on the organizational sphere in their clinical focus area. Focus is on role transition, clinical expertise, application and synthesis. Comprised of 2 didactic content hours per week and a clinical practicum of 14 hours per week. Prerequisite: NURS 60000 and 60023.
60036 Women s Health Nurse Practitioner Clinical Practicum (2-4)
Emphasis will be placed on refinement of women’s health nurse practitioner skills and expansion of knowledge base related to women’s health in selected areas of concentration. IP permissible. Prerequisite: NURS 60081.
60037 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Clinical Practicum (2-4)
Clinical focus will be on advanced nursing practice in the primary care of children. Students will improve on physical assessment skills, diagnostic reasoning and critical thinking through practice. IP permissible.
60041 Advanced Assessment of Adult Clients (3)
Assessment, reasoning and decision-making skills for the advanced practice nurse to formulate comprehensive health databases and therapeutic regimens for adult clients. IP permissible.
60042 Adult Primary Health Care I (5)
Advanced primary health care for the nurse practitioner student caring for adult clients with common acute and chronic disorders. Emphasis on nursing and health care management within a multidisciplinary context. IP permissible. Prerequisite: NURS 60041 and 60045 and 60206.
60043 Adult Primary Health Care II (5)
Advanced primary health care for the nurse practitioner student caring for adult clients with complex acute and chronic disorders. Emphasis on nursing and health care management in a multidisciplinary context. IP permissible. Prerequisite: NURS 60041 and 60205 and 60206 and 60441.
60045 Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice Nurses (3)
Provides graduate nursing students with a theoretic foundation of human physiology and the phenomena that produce alterations or pathology in human physiologic function; and an understanding of the basis of disease processes. Assumes students have basic understanding of human biology comparable to BSCI 20020, Structure and Function and BSCI 30030, Human Physiology content.
60050 Pharmacology for Women s Health Nurse Practitioners(3)
Web-based course focuses on pharmacology related specifically to women throughout their lifespan. Prepares Advanced Nurse Practitioners to meet the pharmacological healthcare needs of women in primary healthcare settings. Prerequisite: NURS 60441 and 60080.
60053 Clinical Intervention Phsiological Health (5)
Clinical reasoning (diagnosis, intervention, outcome evaluation) for Clinical Nurse Specialist students, applied to complex problems of clients and their health behaviors, with emphasis on relationship to physiological status. Clinical sites individualized. Prerequisite: NURS 60045.
60056 Adult Health Nursing Intervention/Psychosocial Health (5)
Clinical reasoning applied to complex problems of clients and their health behaviors for Clinical Nurse Specialist students. Includes analysis of socioeconomics, health policies, developmental stages, belief systems and life styles. Clinical sites individualized. Prerequisite: NURS 60045.
60072 Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Capstone (4)
Focus is on synthesizing women’s health nurse practitioner knowledge and skills to provide expert care to a selected population of women’s health clients. Prerequisites: NURS 60085.
60073 Women's Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Capstone (4)
Focus on synthesizing women’s health clinical nurse specialist knowledge and skills to provide expert care to a selected population of women’s health clients. Prerequisite: NURS 60031 and 60032 and 60033 and 60431.
60074 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Capstone (4)
Focus on synthesizing pediatric nurse practitioner knowledge and skills to provide expert care to a selected population of pediatric clients.
60075 Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist Capstone (4)
Focus on synthesizing clinical nurse specialist knowledge and skills to provide expert care to a selected population of pediatric clients. Prerequisite: NURS 60031 and 60032 and 60033.
60080 Health Care of the Well Woman (3)
Development of foundational basis for competent clinical practice of women within a healthcare setting. Clinical assessment skills are emphasized and the student is expected to concentrate efforts in attainment of and safe execution of skills pertinent to the care of the well woman. The course also focuses on the study of selected theories and models used by professional nurses when working with adolescent and adult women. Emphasis is placed on fertility control and is provided through individually planned experiences with faculty who are serving as primary care providers in family planning and gynecology care settings. The course will also emphasize the coordination of care needed within the clinical setting through the diagnostic, planning and evaluational components pertinent to clinical practice. Prerequisites: NURS 60101.
60081 Health Care of the Reproductive Age Woman (3)
Application of nursing theory, practice and research by advanced practice nurses in the promotion of health and wellness of women during the reproductive years. The emphasis is on normal pregnancy focusing on prevention and health promotion as well as the management of deviations from normal. Clinical assessment skills, including diagnosis, nursing intervention, treatment, and evaluation, will be emphasized and the student is expected to concentrate efforts in attainment and safe execution of skills pertinent to the women during the reproductive years. Prerequisites: NURS 60041 and 60080.
60082 Geriatric Primary Care I (5)
Major clinical course which provides the opportunity for the development of those cognitive and perceptual skills needed to provide primary health care services to older adults in ambulatory care settings. Prerequisites: NURS 60041 and 60206; BSCI 60446.
60083 Geriatric Primary Care II (5)
Focus on chronic and acute health problems common in geriatric patients. Provides the opportunity for the development of cognitive, and perceptual skills needed to provide primary health care services to older adults in ambulatory and community care settings. Prerequisites: NURS 60082 and 60192.
60085 Primary Health Care of Women (3)
Further development of a foundational basis for competent clinical practice within a healthcare setting. Introduces the student to the practice of primary health care of women including perimenopausal and menopausal women, including principles of growth and development, health promotion, disease prevention and management of common acute and chronic health problems. Emphasis is placed on the biological, psychological and social cultural aspects of care. Pathophysiology, assessment and diagnostic techniques specific to the acute and common problems are stressed. Nursing strategies related to health problems used to enhance, maintain, and restore health are emphasized. This course will also emphasize the coordination of care needed within the clinical setting, collaboration and use of community resources. Prerequisites: NURS 60081
60092 NP Summer Practicum (2)
The purpose of this course is to provide an individualized, goal-directed clinical practicum primary care. This course addresses professional issues of Nurse Practitioners. In addition, the student will participate in the care of culture diverse population through the Migrant Farmer Camp. Prerequisite: NURS 60041 and 60042.
60101 Theoretical Basis for Nursing Practice (3)
This course will be used to study concepts and theories common to all specialty areas of nursing. It provides a firm basis for advanced clinical nursing practice. Progress in theory development for nursing practice is addressed. Prerequisite: graduate standing in nursing.
60192 Adult Geriatric NP Practicum (2)
Course provides individualized, goal directed clinical practicum in geriatric primary care. Addresses professional issues of geriatric nurse practitioners. Additionally, student will participate in comprehensive geriatric assessment setting. Prerequisites: NURS 60082.
60199 Thesis (2-6)
Thesis students must register for a total of 6 hours, 2 to 6 hours in a single semester, distributed over several semesters if desired. IP grading; IP permissible. Prerequisite: NURS 60401, NURS 60001 or NURS 60021 and special approval.
60201 Theories for Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (3)
Major theories of historical importance to psychiatric nursing are studied. Significant relationships between various theories are examined and related to psychiatric nursing practice. Only students admitted to the Psychiatric Mental Health NP or CNS concentrations or post-master’s certificate programs may register. Prerequisite: Nursing (NURS) major.
60204 Health Care Issues of Aging: Nursing Concepts (3)
This course focuses on the theory and research related to biophysiological, psychosocial, cultural, ethical, developmental, environmental and policy factors related to aging and health. Students will gain a basic understanding of the multiple factors related to the functional health patterns among an older adult population; this knowledge can be applied by professionals in research and practice with aging adults in a variety of health care settings. The course is open to graduate students in any discipline and is required for students in the nursing of the adult graduate program who choose to specialize in the care of elderly clients.
60205 Introduction to Applied Epidemiology (1)
Seminar on basic epidemiology principles, concepts and procedures for disease surveillance and investigation.
60206 Ambulatory Diagnostics for Advanced Nursing Practice (2)
Experience for the nurse practitioner student in selection, safe use and interpretation of basic laboratory testing, screening and examinations for client management in primary care. Pre- or Corequisite: NURS 60041.
60208 Theory for Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, Child and Adolescent Focus (3)
Major theories of historical importance to psychiatric nursing are studied. Significant relationships between various theories are examined and related to psychiatric nursing practice with children, adolescents, and their families. Prerequisite: Nursing (NURS) major.
60292 Adult Geriatric Primary Care NP Role Practicum (4)
An individually planned practicum in the final semester in which students test the effectiveness of various strategies inherent within the role of advanced practice nurse practitioner, and to demonstrate leadership through role implementation under the guidance of an experience preceptor. Prerequisites: NURS 60041 and 60082 and 60083 and 60192.
60299 Thesis II (2)
Thesis students must continue registration each semester until all degree requirements are met. S/U grading; IP permissible. Prerequisite: NURS 60199.
60303 Gerontological CNS I (4)
Introduces students to the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role in a specialty area with an emphasis on the patient sphere. Students have the opportunity to apply and evaluate theory and research in advanced assessment, pathophysiological processes, evidence-based interventions for disease management, and principles of teaching and coaching across the continuum of gerontological healthcare settings. The focus of the course is on acquiring advanced knowledge in patient diagnosis, management and treatment in care of the older adult. Emphasis is on identification and management of symptoms, functional problems, social, psychological, legal, economic issues facing the older adult and risk behaviors commonly encountered in practice. Students select benchmarks and apply clinical measurement strategies in identifying achievement of clinical outcomes. Course comprises three didactic contact hours and seven clinical hours per week. Pre- or corequisites: NURS 60101 and 60041 and 60045 and 60204.
60304 Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist II (4)
Provides the Clinical Nurse Specialist student the opportunity to apply previously acquired knowledge in advanced gerontological nursing practice in the patient and nurse spheres with special emphasis on the organizational sphere. The focus of the course is on role transition, clinical expertise, application and synthesis. Course comprises two didactic content hours and 14 clinical hours per week. Pre- or corequisite: NURS 60303.
60305 Gerontological Clinical Nurse Specialist III (4)
Provides the clinical nurse specialist student the opportunity to apply previously acquired knowledge in advanced gerontological nursing practice in the patient and nurse spheres with special emphasis on the organizational sphere. The focus of the course is on role transition, clinical expertise, application and synthesis. Course comprises two didactic content hours and 14 clinical hours per week. Pre- or corequisite: NURS 60304.
60313 Analysis of Health Care Organizations (3)
An in-depth look at organizational theory and behavior in hospitals and health agencies. Current factions in the environment organizational design health policy and their influence on patient care processes will be studied.
60314 Internship in Health Care Management (3)
Provides an opportunity for students to gain practical experience and be exposed to processes of strategy creation, policy development, decision-making and patient care with the health care industry. IP permissible. Prerequisite: NURS 65092; and BAD 64041 and 64271.
60332 Clinical Specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (4)
Practicum to test out role of clinical specialist in psychiatric mental health nursing in a setting selected by student and preceptor. Prerequisite: NURS 65592.
60342 Clinical Specialist Adult Nursing (6)
Individually planned practicum in which the student performs in the role of the clinical specialist with a specified population of adult clients. Prerequisite: NURS 60053 and NURS 60056.
60352 Clinical Specialization in Parent-Child Nursing (4)
The course is an individually planned practicum in which the student performs in the role of clinical specialist with a specified population of parents or children of the student’s selection. Prerequisite: NURS 60331.
60392 Internship in Health and Public Administration (3)
Provides an opportunity for students to gain practical experience and be exposed to processes of public decisionmaking and policy development within the health care sector. Prerequisite: Enrollment in M.S.N./M.P.A. program.
60401 Nursing Research Methods I (2)
Introduces the research process. Elements of research design and methods for both quantitative and qualitative approaches are examined. Students develop a researchable problem for nursing practice for both approaches. Prerequisite: NURS 60101.
60402 Nursing Research Methods II (3)
Extends understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methods in knowledge development and application for nursing practice. Students develop approaches to data analysis to address nursing research problems, examine research utilization and evidence-based practice models, and critique research reports. Prerequisite: NURS 60401.
60432 Adult Nurse Practitioner Role Practicum (4)
An individually planned practicum in the final semester in which students perform in the role of a nurse practitioner in a selected multidisciplinary primary care context under guidance of an experienced preceptor. IP permissible.
60441 Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nurses (3)
A survey course addressing the fundamental principles of medication prescribing and administration necessary for nurses in advanced practice. Course addresses pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics.
60442 Psychopharmacology for Advanced Healthcare Practice (2)
Psychopharmacology for advanced practice addresses the fundamental principles fo psychopharmacology necessary for health practitioners in advanced adult/child/geriatric psychiatric practice; includes basic pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamic principles. Prerequisite: special approval.
60450 Ethical and Cultural Issues for Health Professionals (2)
This course will examine varying cultural perspectives, including one’s own and critical ethical issues faced by today’s health care providers.
60451 Health Policy and Delivery Systems for Health Care Professionals (2)
This course, focused on health care policy, financing and delivery systems, is one of a two-course graduate seminar series. Students explore the political and scientific basis of health policy formulation, primarily in the U.S., and public/private funding arrangements. “State of science” assignments concern current research findings related to health care delivery systems, and health policy and outcomes. Economic drivers, and public and private funding for health services, are examined in all topic areas throughout the course. Students will research a health policy or health care delivery issue of interest.
60492 Family Primary Care NP Role Practicum: OB/GYN and Pediatrics (5)
The content of the course is organized around common health issues, needs and problems of women and children. Additional focus will be given to the health promotion and disease detection as related to pediatric primary care, preconception, pregnancy, and post-partum patients. Prerequisite: NURS 60043.
60496 Independent Study (1-4)
Readings and/or research supervised by a member of graduate faculty. Provides students the opportunity to explore a content area in depth. IP permissible. Prerequisite: special approval.
60498 Research (1-15)
Research or individual investigation supervised by a graduate faculty member. Repeat registration permitted. Maximum of 9 credit hours may apply toward degree. Prerequisite: special approval.
60592 Nursing Education Practicum (4)
Comprised of 2 didactic content hours per week and a clinical practicum of 14 hours per week. Working with a nursing master teacher this course prepares the student with practical experience in curriculum design, implementation and instruction with nursing students. Prerequisites: NURS 60601and 60602 and 60604.
Web-based course for master’s-enrolled or master’sprepared nurses to teach content and facilitate advanced critical thinking in the areas of curriculum planning, design, development, implementation and evaluation in higher education nursing. Prerequisite: approval of instructor.
60602 Roles and Evaluation for Nursing Curriculums in Higher Education (3)
Web-based course for master’s-enrolled or master’s-prepared nurses focusing on content, theory, history and techniques of evaluation for nursing educational programs. Faculty and student roles, and legal and ethical issues are also addressed. Prerequisite: NURS 60601.
60604 Nursing Health Care Clinical Issues in a Specialty Area (2)
This 2 hour course focuses on the theory, research, and evidenced-based practice related to biophysiological, psychosocial, cultural, ethical, developmental, environmental and policy factors of a specialty clinical area in nursing practice. Students gain a basic understanding of the multiple factors related to healthcare issues among individuals in the specialty population. Prerequisite: NURS 60601. Pre- or corequisite: NURS 60602.
Curriculum design, implementation and teaching experience with nursing master teacher in higher education undergraduate or graduate nursing courses. Prerequisite: NURS 60601 and 60602.
60792 Practicum in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Role (2-6)
Individually planned practicum in which student performs in advanced practice role with an acutely ill population of clients of student’s choice in a selected acute care setting. Students have an opportunity to test effectiveness of various strategies and demonstrate leadership under guidance of an experienced clinical preceptor and NP faculty preceptor.
61003 Neurobiology and Psychopharmacology of Major Psychiatric Disorders (3)
Focuses on the neurobiology of severe and persistent psychiatric disorders. Addresses fundamental principles underlying psychopharmacology related to these disorders.
61005 Nursing Informatics (3)
Explores the role of informatics in professional nursing practice. Students learn basic information skills including telecommunication and management of nursing data, and apply these skills with clinical nursing health data. Prerequisite: special approval.
61006 Neurobiology and Psychopharmacology of Major Psychiatric Disorders, Child and Adolescent Focus (3)
Focuses on the neurobiology of severe and persistent psychiatric disorders of children and adolescents. Addresses fundamental principles underlying psychopharmacology related to these disorders.
61021 Advanced Pediatric Assessment and Health Promotion (5)
Clinical course, initial Pediatric Nurse Practitioner course emphasizes primary care of infants, children and teens with a holistic approach to well child development, health promotion, illness prevention, and management of developmental challenges with a family centered approach. Assessment & lab on first 4 Thursdays of semester. Pre/corequisite: NURS 60101.
61022 Primary Care Acutely Ill Child (5)
Clinical course emphasizing development of competent clinical advanced practice nursing skills for, and comprehensive knowledge of, acute physical and psychosocial illnesses in children including diagnoses, management and evaluation in primary care. Clinical is in acute primary care setting. Prerequisite: NURS 61021 and pre/corequisite: NURS 60045.
61023 Care of Acutely Ill Children (5)
Clinical course focuses on the complex physical and psychosocial needs of hospitalized acutely ill children and their families. Analysis and synthesis of holistic assessment serve as conceptual framework for advanced practice nursing interventions. Clinical sites are individualized. Prerequisite: NURS 61021 and pre/corequiste: NURS 60045.
61024 Care of Chronically Ill Children (4)
Clinical course emphasizing development of competent clinical advanced practice nursing skills for, and comprehensive knowledge of, chronic illnesses/conditions in children, including diagnoses, management and evaluation in primary care. Concepts of chronic illness and interventions for families are explored. Clinical sites focus on chronic illnesses. Prerequisite: NURS 61022.
61095 Special Topics in Nursing (2-6)
Topics in nursing such as holistic health, selected pathological alterations and recent developments. May include clinical practicum. May be repeated three times with approval for a maximum of 12 credits applied toward the degree. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in nursing.
62021 Advanced Pediatric Assessment and Health Promotion for Psychiatric Mental Health (3)
Initial pediatric course emphasizes primary care of infants, children and teens with a holistic approach to well child development, health promotion, illness prevention and management of developmental challenges with a family centered approach. Assessment lab on first 4 Thursdays of the semester. Pre- or Corequiste: NURS 60101.
64492 Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Practicum I (2)
Clinical course emphasizes mental health assessment and individual and group psychotherapy with the chronically and acutely mentally ill. Pre- or co requisite: NURS 60001 or 60004; and NURS 61003 or 61006; and NURS 60206.
65092 Practicum: Nursing and Health Care Management I (3-5)
The required first of two capstone management practicums in a health care agency for nurses. Students integrate and apply management knowledge and are coached in professional roles by established nursing and health care management leaders. IP permissible. Prior to registration for this course, students must complete 18-25 credit hours of combined NURS, BAD and PADM courses before taking this course. Prerequisite: special approval.
65192 Practicum: Nursing and Health Care Management II (3-5)
The second of two capstone management practicums in a health care agency for nurses. Students further integrate and apply management knowledge and their professional roles, coached by established nursing and health care management leaders. One credit hour managerial topics. Prerequisite: NURS 65092.
65592 Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Practicum II (2)
Practicum continues to build knowledge and skills in mental health assessment, individual psychotherapy, and psychopharmacologic therapies with individuals experiencing chronic or acute mental illness. Learning group, family, and couples psychotherapy is emphasized. Group supervision is provided. Pre- or Corequisite: NURS 60002 or 60005.
70705 Foundations of Research Methods in Nursing (3)
Examines diverse paradigms and research methods as the foundation for scholarly inquiry in nursing knowledge development. Students begin building a foundation for focused intellectual inquiry in a substantive area of nursing. Pre- or corequisite: NURS 70710.
70710 History and Philosophy of Nursing Science (3)
This course examines the nature of metaphysics and epistemology and the influence of contemporary Eastern and Western philosophies on the developing epistemology of disciplinary nursing knowledge. Akron 8200:810. Prerequisite: special approval.
70715 Theory Construction and Development in Nursing (3)
This course examines strategies for theory development including logical, empirical, deductive and inductive approaches. Emphasis will be on elements and strategies used in theory building. Akron 8200:815. Prerequisite: NURS 70710 and special approval.
70720 Introduction to Nursing Knowledge Domains (3)
Introductory seminar analyzing selected theoretical and methodological approaches to knowledge development in nursing. Emphasis on critical analysis of knowledge in areas of special interest. Akron 8200:820 Prerequisite: Doctoral standing or special approval from department. Pre- or corequisite: NURS 70715.
70725 Quantitative Research Methods in Nursing (3)
Extends students’ knowledge of the theory and practice of quantitative research in nursing. Focus is on the major types of quantitative design in nursing science. Theoretical and procedural issues related to design, measurement and data management with a substantive area of nursing inquiry are emphasized. Akron 8200:825. Pre- or corequisites: NURS 70705 and 70727.
70727 Advanced Health Care Statistics I (3)
Comprehension of bivariate and multivariate descriptive and inferential statistics designed for nurse researchers. Applications to research problems in nursing. Akron 8200:827. Prerequisite: Master’s-level statistics, including descriptive and inferential statistics.
70730 Qualitative Research Methods in Nursing (3)
Selected qualitative research methods used to study nursing phenomena. Philosophical bases; design, data collection and analysis; evaluation of rigor; and ethical issues for major qualitative methods will be analyzed with regard to nursing phenomena. Akron 8200:830.
70735 Nursing and Health Care Policy (3)
Critical examination of theories and processes of formulating state/national health care policy. Focus on health issues, the political and legislative process, and contemporary policy dilemmas. Akron 8200: 835. Prerequisite: special approval.
70737 Advanced Health Care Statistics II (3)
Application of bivariate and multivariate descriptive and inferential statistics to research problems in nursing. Akron: 8200:837. Prerequisite: NURS 70727; and approval from department.
70745 Advanced Nursing Research: Quantitative Methods (3)
Focuses on integration and application of components of quantitative research design in nursing through application of multivariate design principles to existing data sets. Advanced topics in methods, statistics and measurement are addressed. Prerequisites: NURS 70725 and 70727 pre- or corequisite: NURS 70737.
70746 Advanced Methods for Nursing Research: Measurement in Nursing (3)
Theories and concepts related to measurement and nursing research including techniques for construction, testing and refining of instruments with assessment of reliability and validity. Akron 8200:846. Prerequisite: NURS 70720 and 70725.
70747 Advanced Methods for Nursing Research: Application of Qualitative Methods (3)
Theory, data collection and analysis used in qualitative nursing research with a focus on phenomenology, grounded theory and ethnography. Akron 8200:847. Prerequisite: NURS 70720 and 70725 70730.
70748 Advanced Methods for Nursing Research: Program Evaluation in Nursing (3)
Seminar and lecture: Analysis of theories and models of program evaluation and their relationships to designs, processes, techniques and outcomes in nursing-related evaluations. Akron 8200:848. Prerequisite: NURS 70720.
70749 Advanced Methods for Nursing Research: Grant Development and Funding (3)
Advanced seminar on critical analysis of proposal and grant development, funding, peer review and advocacy process with emphasis on the development of a grant proposal. Akron 8200:849. Prerequisite: NURS 70720.
70792 Field Experience in Nursing (1-12)
Individual enrollment in field experience settings related to nursing. Akron 8200:892.
70795 Special Topics in Nursing (2-6)
Study of important topics in nursing practice, research or the profession. Offering in response to existing interests and opportunities. Akron 8200:895.
70796 Individual Investigation in Nursing (1-3)
Individual enrollment for independent study in nursing carried out by student under supervision of a doctoral faculty member. Akron 8200:896.
70798 Research in Nursing (1-15)
Research carried out by a student under faculty supervision. In-depth inquiry should result in a paper or appropriate product. Akron 8200:898.
80199 Dissertation I (15)
Independent doctoral research for the dissertation under faculty supervision. Registration of at least two semesters is required, continuing until completion of 30 credit hours. Akron 8200:899. Prerequisite: Admission to doctoral candidacy.
80299 Dissertation II (1 or 15)
Continuing registration of research, after initial 30 hours of NURS 80199 completed.
86091 Variable Content Seminar in Nursing: Nursing Science I (3)
Seminar on in-depth analysis, synthesis and evaluation of one substantive area within nursing and related disciplines focusing on the generation and dissemination of nursing knowledge. Akron 8200:840. Prerequisite: NURS 70720.
86191 Variable Content Seminar in Nursing: Nursing Science I: Family Theories and Nursing Research (3)
Seminar on in-depth analysis, synthesis and evaluation of one substantive area within nursing and related disciplines focusing on the generation and dissemination of nursing knowledge. Akron 8200:840. Prerequisite: NURS 70720.
86291 Variable Content Seminar in Nursing: Nursing Science I: Nursing and Women s Health (3)
Seminar: Analysis, synthesis and evaluation of theories and research in women’s health across the life span as consumers and providers in nursing and health care. Akron 8200:840. Prerequisite: NURS 70720.
86391 Variable Content Seminar in Nursing: Nursing Science I: Stress, Coping and Social Support and Nursing Research (3)
Seminar: Analysis, synthesis and evaluation of stress, coping and social-support literature in nursing and related disciplines, focusing on the generation and dissemination of knowledge. Akron 8200:840. Prerequisite: NURS 70720.
87091 Variable Content Seminar in Nursing: Nursing Science II (3)
In-depth focused analysis and synthesis of a substantive area relevant to the student’s specific research focus, culminating in a written product for dissemination. Akron 8200:850. Prerequisite: NURS 86091.
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