Required Courses = 26 Credits

NURS 502 - Evidence for Practice

3 Credits

Online

Spring

Pre- or corequisite(s): NURS 500 and statistics.

This course emphasizes the application of basic research concepts to the building of evidence-based practice in nursing. Advanced competencies are developed in searching and evaluating the literature, examining the merit of different types and levels of evidence, and analyzing the generalizability and implications for clinical practice.

NURS 509 - Foundations for Nurse Education

3 Credits

Online

TBD

Pre- or corequisite(s): NURS 500.

This course begins to compare and contrast multiple roles and responsibilities of nurse educators in various settings in academic and health service. It will build the conceptual foundation for educational processes with emphasis on ethics, learning theories, taxonomies of learning and current evidence necessary for development of competencies necessary for the practice of educating. Students will begin to formulate their individual philosophy of teaching and learning.

NURS 510 - Advanced Physiology / Pathophysiology I

3 Credits

Online

Fall

Prerequisite(s): Admission to graduate study.

Normal physiologic functions associated with cellular structure and environment. Physiologic and pathophysiologic functions of the human body and its organ systems, both separately and integrated in whole activities.

NURS 511 - Advanced Physiology / Pathophysiology II

3 Credits

Online

Spring

Prerequisite(s): NURS 510 or consent of instructor.

Continuation of NURS 510. Physiologic and pathophysiologic functions of the human body and its organ systems, both separately and integrated in whole activities.

NURS 566 - Curriculum Development

3 Credits

Online

Summer

This course focuses on the curriculum development process. Societal, professional, and institutional factors as well as current research findings influencing the curriculum development process are analyzed. Consideration of the impact of adult learning principles, workforce issues, legal-ethical concerns, and diverse student populations in regard to the curriculum development process is given.

NURS 567 - Teaching Methodologies

3 Credits

Online

Summer

Prerequisite(s): NURS 566 or consent of instructor.

The course explores theory-based teaching strategies designed to develop cognitive abilities, psychomotor skills, and affective qualities in learners from diverse backgrounds. Strategies and methods for the teaching of nursing content in a variety of settings are utilized. The use of technological tools in nursing education is evaluated.

NURS 568 - Teaching Practicum

2 Credits

Near Local Community

Spring

Prerequisite(s): NURS 566, 567, 569, or consent of instructor.

Students assume the role of the nurse educator in selected learning settings under the guidance of a preceptor.

NURS 569 - Assessment & Evaluation

3 Credits

Online

Fall

Prerequisite(s): NURS 566, 567, or consent of instructor.

Principles of assessment, measurement, and evaluation are analyzed in this course as they relate to nursing education. The processes of assessing student learning, teaching and program outcomes are explored. Topics relevant to the evaluation of individual student learning such as test development, evaluation of critical thinking, and clinical evaluation are included. The processes of faculty and program evaluation are examined.

NURS 585 - Advanced Health Assessment

3 Credits

Online

Fall

Pre- or corequisite(s): Completion of an undergraduate course in health assessment techniques and NURS 510 or its equivalent or consent of instructor.

A theory and research-based approach will be used to present methodologies for graduate student performance of health histories, developmental assessments, and physical/psychological assessments of individuals across the lifespan. Communication and interviewing techniques for advanced nursing practice are applied. A clinical/laboratory component is included.