NRS-500 Core Concepts for the Advanced Generalist
Assists the learner to identify, understand, and apply concepts essential to the practice of client and family-centered nursing across the lifespan. A variety of teaching methodologies will be used to examine essential physiological and psychosocial concepts, the professional nursing role, and introductory clinical reasoning. [3]

NRS-500P Core Concepts for the Advanced Generalist Practicum
Provides an opportunity for the learner to analyze and apply core concepts presented in the didactic courses. Using a variety of health care settings, the learner will establish therapeutic relationships with a variety of clients and determine selected health care needs of individuals and groups. The role of the advanced generalist in assessing, analyzing, and evaluating individuals, groups, and systems is emphasized. [2]

NRS-502A Issues in APN Role Development
This course is designed to provide an overview of Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) roles in the current healthcare marketplace. The course will address the context in which APN's practice, including the organization of health care delivery systems, economics of managed care and health policy. Students will be able to describe a model of APN practice along with core competencies and identify strategies to support and promote APN practice. [2]

NRS-502B Transition to the APN Role
This is the second in a two part series dealing with issues relevant to APN practice. This course focuses on management, organization, regulatory and reimbursement issues necessary for entering into a first position as an APN in the current marketplace. Prerequisite: NRS-502A and a minimum of 4 hours of NRS-541P. [2]

NRS-503 Physical Diagnosis: Assessment and Evaluation Across the Lifespan
This is a course designed to enhance the student's knowledge of physical assessment and the differential diagnosis of physical findings through both didactic and clinical methods. Students apply clinical problem-solving skills. The content is organized around the health assessment of patients across the lifespan. Pre-requisite: Basic Physical Assessment course, RN licensure and admission to the College of Nursing. Prerequisite or co-requisite: NRS-555 and NRS-551. [4]

NRS-503A Neonatal Assessment and Diagnosis
The course focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary to perform comprehensive assessment of neonates and infant through the first year of life. Systematic data collection and interpretation, diagnostic reasoning, and clinical problem solving for a variety of neonates from the very low birth with pre-term to the healthy infant is emphasized along with developing clinical proficiency. Content will include perinatal history taking, assessment of fetal well-being, neonatal physical examination, gestation age assessment, neurobehavioral assessment, and the use of diagnostic tests/tools such as radiographics, instrumentation, monitoring devices, etc. Prerequisite: Basic physical assessment course, RN licensure and admission to the College of Nursing . Prerequisite and co-requisite: NRS-551, NRS-555 and NRS-556. [3]

NRS-504 Health Assessment for the Advanced Generalist
Provides comprehensive health promotion and health assessment techniques through a multidimensional case study approach. Addresses comprehensive history, physical, and psychological assessment of signs and symptoms, pathophysiological changes and psychological variations across the lifespan. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of NRS-500 and NRS-500P. Co-requisite: NRS-504P. [3]

NRS-504P Health Assessment for the Advanced Generalist Practicum
Provides practice and application of comprehensive health assessment techniques across the lifespan, including completion of a comprehensive history and physical. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of NRS-500 and NRS-500P. Co-requisite: NRS-504. P/N only.[2]

NRS-505 Pathophysiology for the Advanced Generalist
Provides a conceptual approach to alterations in normal anatomic structure and function. General and system specific concepts related to causation and clinical presentation of pathophysiology are discussed. This course will provide the foundation for the application of advanced pathophysiologic concepts to common clinical situations. Critical thinking is emphasized. Application of evidence-based pathophysiologic research will be discussed. Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of NRS-500 and NRS-500P. [4]

NRS-506 Pharmacology for the Advanced Generalist
Provides a conceptual lifespan approach to understanding pharmacotherapeutics. Stresses scientific principles underlying pharmacological treatments. Critical thinking is emphasized. Application of research is discussed. Reliable pharmacotherapeutic resources for the practitioner and patient are introduced. Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of NRS-500 and NRS-500P. [4]

NRS-513 Synthesis of Scientific Concepts for Practice
Using case studies, students will synthesize and apply concepts and principles related to health assessment, pathophysiology, and pharmacology. In small groups, students will apply concepts and principles to identify nursing problems and formulate and evaluate plans of care. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of NRS 500 and NRS 500P; co-requisite or prerequisite: satisfactory completion of NRS-505, NRS-506, NRS-504, NRS-504P. [1]

NRS-514 Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
In this course the students will synthesize multidisciplinary knowledge to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate evidence-based prevention, treatment, and self-management interventions for individuals, groups, and families. The focus will be on psychiatric nursing across the life span. Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of didactic and practicum portions of all previous clinical courses; Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of NRS-500, NRS-500P, NRS-504, NRS-504P, NRS-505, NRS-506 and NRS-513. [3]

NRS-514P Psychiatric Mental Health Practicum
Provides for clinical application of concepts learned in NRS 514. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of didactic and practicum portions of all previous clinical courses; satisfactory completion of NRS-505, NRS-506, NRS-513. Co-requisite: NRS-514. P/N only. [2]

NRS-515 Nursing Care of Women and Newborns
Integrates interdisciplinary, evidenced-based knowledge to provide nursing care to and promote optimal functioning of reproductive-age women, newborns, and families in states of wellness or illness. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of didactic and practicum portions of all previous clinical courses; satisfactory completion of NRS-505, NRS-506, NRS-513. Co-requisite: NRS-515P. [3]

NRS-515P Nursing Care of Women and Newborns Practicum
Provides for clinical application of concepts learned in NRS-515. Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of didactic and practicum portions of all previous clinical courses; satisfactory completion of NRS-505, NRS-506, NRS-513. Co-requisite: NRS-515. P/N only. [2]

NRS-516 Nursing Care of Infants, Children and Adolescents
Presents current research and theory for providing evidenced-based, family centered nursing care to infants, children and adolescents. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of didactic and practicum portions of all previous clinical courses; satisfactory completion of NRS-505, NRS-506, NRS-513. Co-requisite: NRS-516P. [3]

NRS-516P Nursing Care of Infants, Children and Adolescents Practicum
Provides for clinical application of concepts learned in NRS-516. Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of didactic and practicum portions of all previous clinical courses; satisfactory completion of NRS-505, NRS-506, NRS-513. Co-requisite: NRS-516. P/N only. [2]

NRS-518 Adult and Gerontological Health Nursing
Presents current research and theory for providing evidenced-based, family centered nursing care to adults and older adults. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of didactic and practicum portions of all previous clinical courses; satisfactory completion of NRS-505, NRS-506, NRS-513. Co-requisite: NRS-518P. [5]

NRS-518P Adult and Gerontological Health Nursing Practicum
Provides for clinical application of concepts learned in NRS 518. Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of didactic and practicum portions of all previous clinical courses; satisfactory completion of NRS-505, NRS-506, NRS-513. Co-requisite NRS-518. P/N only. [5] 

NRS-519 Public Health
Students will learn to (1) apply public health nursing concepts and strategies to promote the health of communities and their populations and (2) collect, analyze and utilize community cultural and health data for building community capacity. [3]

NRS-519P Public Health Practicum
Working in teams, students will acquire the knowledge and skills essential for building community capacity as a foundation for promoting the health of populations, families and individuals. P/N only. [2]

NRS-520 Case Management Across the Health Care Continuum
This course is designed to provide an overview of the evolution case management and analyze contemporary models across the health care continuum. The roles and responsibilities of the case manager will be discussed. A major focus is to identify strategies that promote appropriate clinical outcomes of care and cost-efficient utilization of resources. [2]

NRS-521 Chemistry and Physics in Anesthesia
An introduction to principles of chemistry and physics for nurse anesthesia practice. Major emphasis is on physical chemistry, e.g., states of matter, gas laws, thermodynamics and solutions. [5]

NRS-523 Leading and Managing Environments of Care I
This course, the first in a two-part sequence, provides the student with an opportunity to explore the leadership components of the advanced generalist role. Using a modular approach, the learner will analyze leadership theories and styles, as well as explore and analyze the process of managing care. Pre-requisites for Pre-licensure Students: Successful completion of Quarter I-IV; Pre-requisites for Post-licensure students: NUR-501, 510, 522, NRS-505, 506, 517, 504/504P. Co-requisites for Post-licensure students: NUR-521. GEM take for 2 credit hours only. CNL take for 4 credit hours only. [2 or 4]

NRS-524 Leading and Managing Environments of Care II
This course provides the learner with an opportunity to explore managerial processes in clinical environments. Personnel and fiscal concepts are presented and analyzed in relation to various clinical settings. The role of the advanced generalist in managing and affecting improved outcomes of care is emphasized. GEM take for 2 credit hours only. CNL take for 4 credit hours only. [2 or 4]

NRS-526 Comprehensive Clinical Management across Health Care Settings
Provides requisite knowledge to plan, deliver, and evaluate nursing care to individuals and families with complex health care and related needs across health care settings. Selected actual and potential health alterations are used as the context within which concepts of case management, care transition, prioritization of care and discharge planning are applied. Emphasizing family centered care as a framework self-management and self-efficacy are presented as major nursing approaches. The role of the advanced generalist as a clinical leader, member of a team, and outcomes manager across health care settings are emphasized. Pre-requisites: Satisfactory completion of didactic and practicum portions of all previous clinical courses; satisfactory completion of NRS-505, NRS-506, NRS-513. Co-requisite: NRS-526PA, NRS-526PB. [2]

NRS-526PA Clinical Management in Acute Care Settings
Provides application of principles learned in NRS 526 to the acute care setting. Pre-requisites: Satisfactory completion of didactic and practicum portions of all previous clinical courses; satisfactory completion of NRS-505, NRS-506, NRS-513. Co-requisite: NRS-526. [3]

NRS-526PB Clinical Management in Community Settings
Provides application of principles learned in NRS-526 to the community setting. Pre-requisites: Satisfactory completion of didactic and practicum portions of all previous clinical courses; satisfactory completion of NRS-505, NRS-506, NRS-513. Co-requisite: NRS-526. [2]

NRS-529 Advanced Pharmacology
This course covers the principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. The course is designed to provide the foundational knowledge requisite to understanding pharmacotherapeutics. Prerequisite: NRS-551, NRS-555. [3]

NRS-530A Neonatal Pharmacotherapeutics I
This course is designed to provide advanced practice nursing students with a working knowledge of neonatal pharmacology. Course content includes the impact of neonatal physiology on drug pharmacology, special considerations in neonatal drug therapy and medications used for the diagnosis and treatment of the neonate. Prerequisite: NRS-529, NRS-556. [1]

NRS-530B Neonatal Pharmacotherapeutics II
This course is designed to provide advanced practice nursing students with a working knowledge of neonatal pharmacology. Course content includes the impact of neonatal physiology on drug pharmacology, special considerations in neonatal drug therapy and medications used for the diagnosis and treatment of the neonate. Prerequisites: NRS-529, NRS-530A. Co-requisites: NRS-533P, NRS-557. [1]

NRS-530C Neonatal Pharmacotherapeutics III
This course is designed to provide advanced practice nursing students with a working knowledge of neonatal pharmacology. Course content includes the impact of neonatal physiology on drug pharmacology, special considerations in neonatal drug therapy and medications used for the diagnosis and treatment of the neonate. Prerequisites: NRS-529, NRS-530A, NRS-530B. Co-requisites: NRS-533Q, NRS-558. [1]

NRS-530D Pharmacotherapeutics in Acute Care
Course provides advanced practice nurse with knowledge of pharmacotherapeutics for common acute and chronic health conditions across the lifespan. Building on the student's knowledge of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, content includes medications used for the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of physical and psychiatric disorders and monitoring the physical, behavioral and psychiatric responses to such interventions. The course is offered in sections according to specialty area of practice. Prerequisite: NRS-529. [3]

NRS-530E Pharmacotherapeutics in Primary Care
Course provides advanced practice nurse with knowledge of pharmacotherapeutics for common acute and chronic health conditions across the lifespan. Building on the student's knowledge of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, content includes medications used for the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of physical and psychiatric disorders and monitoring the physical, behavioral and psychiatric responses to such interventions. The course is offered in sections according to specialty area of practice. Prerequisite: NRS-529. [3]

NRS-530F Pharmacotherapeutics in Anesthesia I
This course focuses on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of anesthetic agents and adjunctive drugs. The interactions between anesthetics and other pharmacological substances will be discussed. Prerequisitie: NRS-529. [2]

NRS-530G Pharmacotherapeutics in Anesthesia II
This course is designed to be a comprehensive study of the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics involved with the administration of anesthesia. The interactions between anesthetics and other pharmacological substances will be discussed. The effects of the aging process and varying degrees of pathophysiology on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of anesthesia will also be studied. Prerequisite: NRS-529, NRS-530F. [4]

NRS-530H Pharmacotherapeutics in Pediatrics
Course provides advanced practice nurse with knowledge of pharmacotherapeutics for common acute and chronic health conditions across the lifespan. Building on the student's knowledge of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, content includes medications used for the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of physical and psychiatric disorders and monitoring the physical, behavioral and psychiatric responses to such interventions. The course is offered in sections according to specialty area of practice. Prerequisite: NRS-529. [3]

NRS-530J Psychopharmacology
This course is designed to provide advanced practice nurses with knowledge of pharmacotherapeutics for common acute and chronic health conditions across the lifespan. Building on the student's knowledge of pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics, content includes medications used for the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of psychological and psychiatric disorders and monitoring the physiological, psychiatric and behavioral responses to these interventions. Prerequisite: NRS 529. [3]

NRS-531A Basic Principles of Anesthesia Nursing
Principles and skills basic to the practice of anesthesia nursing are discussed. Focus is on patient assessment and planning care. Prerequisite: NRS-521 and co-requisite: NRS-541P. [3]

NRS-531B Advanced Principles of Nursing Anesthesia Care
Anesthesia principles related to surgical specialties and perioperative management discussed with emphasis upon understanding anatomic, physiologic/pathologic principles, and use of pharmacologic intervention. Prerequisite: NRS-530F, 531A. Co-requisite: NRS-541P. [3]

NRS-531C Anesthesia Nursing Care of the Pediatric and Obstetrical Patient
Anesthesia related to the specialty areas of pediatrics and obstetrics is discussed. Specific assessment and planning skills needed for these patient groups are highlighted. Prerequisite: NRS-531A, NRS-531B. Co-requisite: NRS-541P. [3]

NRS-532J Family Nurse Practitioner in Primary Health Care I
This course focuses on health care clinical judgment and decision making with emphasis on diagnosis, treatment, and patient care management of acute and chronic illnesses as a Family Nurse Practitioner in the pediatric population. The content also includes concepts of health maintenance, health promotion, disease prevention, and risk appraisal across the life span as it relates to the pediatric patient for diverse clients. Co-requisite: NRS-541P. Prerequisite: NRS-503, NRS-538, NRS-529, NRS-530E, NRS-551 and NRS-555. [3]

NRS-532K Family Nurse Practitioner in Primary Health Care II
This course focuses on health care clinical judgment and decision making with emphasis on diagnosis, treatment, and patient care management of acute and chronic illnesses as a Family Nurse Practitioner for women's health. The content also includes concepts of health maintenance, health promotion, disease prevention, and risk appraisal across the life span as it relates to women's health patients for diverse clients. Co-requisite: NRS-541P. Prerequisites: NRS-503, NRS-538, NRS-529, NRS-530, NRS-551 and NRS-555. [3]

NRS-532L Family Nurse Practitioner in Primary Health Care III
This course focuses on health care clinical judgment and decision making with emphasis on diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic illnesses as a Family Nurse Practitioner in the adult population. The content also includes concepts of health maintenance, health promotion, disease prevention, and risk appraisal across the life span as it relates to the adult patient for diverse clients. Co-requisite: NRS-541P. Prerequisites: NRS-503, NRS-538, NRS-529, NRS-530, NRS-532J or NRS-532K, NRS-551and NRS-555. [3]

NRS-532M Family Nurse Practitioner in Primary Health Care IV
This course focuses on health care clinical judgment and decision making with emphasis on diagnosis, treatment, and patient care management of acute and chronic illnesses as a Family Nurse Practitioner in the adult population. The content also includes concepts of health maintenance, health promotion, disease prevention, and risk appraisal across the life span as it relates to the adult patient for diverse clients. Co-requisite: NRS-541P. Prerequisites: NRS-503, NRS-538, NRS-529, NRS-530, NRS-532J or NRS-532K, NRS-532L, NRS-551 and NRS-555. [3]

NRS-532N Population Health Assessment and Planning
This course focuses on an application of the concepts and methods of assessing health status among community groups and populations within the health planning process. Various conceptual frameworks and principles of epidemiology are incorporated to guide the process of assessing populations. Analyses of population assessments and studies provide understanding of community needs and resources. Emphasis will be given to data collection and analysis as the foundation of planning interventions for populations/aggregates. The related practicum (NRS-541P) will provide the field experience necessary to conduct an in-depth population assessment and diagnosis. Co-requisite: 1 or 3 quarter hour NRS-541P; Pre- or co-requisite: NRS-567.

NRS-532P Population Health Program Implementation and Evaluation
This is the second of two sequential courses in population health assessment and program planning. The course is organized around planning as a method of decision-making. Various theoretical frameworks are applied to the development of a plan to meet the health needs of selected populations at-risk, based on an in-depth population assessment. Formulation of implementation strategies and evaluation schemes for sustainable program development are discussed. Emphasis is on implementation and evaluation methods for innovative nursing practice with populations and/or communities. This course is designed to prepare public health nurses and nurse practitioners to plan with an identified target population/organization to respond to population health needs. Co-requisite: 1 or 3 quarter hour NRS-541P; Prerequisite: NRS-532N. [2]

NRS-533F Advanced Primary Care of the Child I
The course focus is on the development of critical thinking and clinical judgment. A chronological approach is used to address preventive health care services, and the identification and management of common health problems found in infants, children and adolescents. PNP and AC-PNP take for 3 credit hours. NNP take for 2 credit hours only. Prerequisite: NRS-503, NRS-538, NRS-533A. Co-requisite: NRS-541P. Pre- or co-requisite: NRS-530H. [v]

NRS-533G Advanced Primary Care of the Child II
The course content provides the theoretical basis for clinical judgment and decision making skills for providing primary care to ill children and their families. A systems approach is used to focus on assessment and management of acute and chronic health problems. Prerequisite: NRS-533F and co-requisite: NRS-541P. [3]

NRS-533H Advanced Primary Care of the Child III
The course enhances clinical judgment and decision making skills required in providing primary care to children with complex physical and psychosocial needs. A systems approach is used to focus on assessment and management of complex health problems. Prerequisite: NRS-533G and co-requisite: NRS-541P. [3]

NRS-533N Neonatal Management I: High Risk Family
Course introduces the role of the NNP in the management of normal and high-risk families and their infants. The focus of the course is on development of a conceptual framework for neonatal advanced practice nursing with childbearing families and their newborns. The development of skills in the assessment and management of families with high-risk neonates during all phases of the childbearing process (antenatal, intrapartum, post-partum and the neonatal periods). Prerequisite: NRS-503A and co-requisite: NRS-541P. [3]

NRS-533P Neonatal Management II: High Risk Neonate
Continuation of NRS-533N. Focus on the assessment, pathophysiology, stabilization and management of high-risk neonates with problems of low to moderate acuity. Role of skills such as intubation, thoracentesis, tube thoracotomy, lumbar puncture, suprapubic bladder aspiration, percutaneous central venous catheter insertion, umbilical vessel catherization, and peripheral arterial line insertion are included. Ethical issues and care of the family in crisis are also emphasized. Prerequisite: NRS-533N and co-requisite: NRS-541P. [3]

NRS-533Q Neonatal Management III: Critically Ill Neonate
This course provides the student with the theoretical and practical knowledge needed for the role of the NNP in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Content will focus on the assessment, pathophysiology, stabilization and management of critically ill neonates (high acuity). Prerequisite: NRS-533P and co-requisite: NRS-541P. [3]

NRS-533R Pediatric Acute/Chronic Care I
Students are prepared to meet the specialized needs of patients with complex acute, critical, and chronic health conditions. Recognition and management of emerging health crises and organ dysfunction/failure, patient stabilization, minimization of complications, promotion of physical and psychological well-being, restoration of maximal health potential, and evaluation for risk factors in achieving these outcomes will be emphasized. Pertinent physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology are integrated into each lecture. The courses NRS 533R and NRS-533S are designed to be taken concurrently with NRS-541P Master's Practica. Prerequisite: NRS-533F.

NRS-533S Pediatric Acute/Chronic Care II
Students are prepared to meet the specialized needs of patients with complex acute, critical, and chronic health conditions. Recognition and management of emerging health crises and organ dysfunction/failure, patient stabilization, minimization of complications, promotion of physical and psychological well-being, restoration of maximal health potential, and evaluation for risk factors in achieving these outcomes will be emphasized. Pertinent physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology are integrated into each lecture. The courses NRS-533R and NRS-533S are designed to be taken concurrently with NRS-541P Master's Practica. Prerequisite: NRS-533R. [3]

NRS-534A Management of the Adult Patient: Acute and Chronic Illness I
Recognition and management of selected common acute and chronic health care problems in the adult. Prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and counseling adult patients form the framework for students to refine clinical decision-making and critical thinking skills. Illness management, health promotion, and risk reduction are integrated into the assessment and management plans for adult patients. Prerequisite: NRS-503, NRS-529, NRS-530, NRS-551, NRS-552, NRS-554, NRS-555. Pre or co-requisite: NRS-538, co-requisite: NRS-541P. [4]

NRS-534B Management of the Adult Patient: Acute & Chronic Illness II
Recognition and management of selected common acute and chronic health care problems in the adult. Prevention, screening diagnosis, treatment and counseling adult patients form the framework for students to refine clinical decision-making and critical thinking skills. Illness management, health promotion, and risk reduction are integrated into the assessment and management plans for adult patients. Prerequisite: NRS-534A, co-requisite: NRS-541P. [4]

NRS-534C Management of the Adult Patient: Acute and Critical Illness
The focus of this course is the recognition and management of selected problems associated with acute and critical illness. Emphasis is placed on fine tuning clinical decision making and critical thinking skills through the integration of assessment, diagnosis and development of a management plan designed of to meet the special needs of the critically ill adult. Prerequisite: NRS-534B. [4]

NRS-534D Management of the Adult Patient: Women's Health
This course examines women's health issues in primary care. Emphasis is placed on primary care management of common health problems and psychosocial/cultural issues of adolescent and adult women. Prerequisite: NRS-534B. [2]

NRS-534E Management of the Adult Patient: Frail Elderly
This course focuses on care of the elderly. Emphasis is placed on assessment and management of the frail elderly by the primary care provider. Issues pertinent to the older population are also addressed. [3]

NRA-535A Diagnostics and Management I: Assessment
and Planning
This course will focus on the interview as a method for gathering pertinent data in order to conduct a diagnostic evaluation and make appropriate treatment recommendations with clients demonstrating psychiatric symptoms. Prerequisite: NRS-563. [3]

NRS-535B Diagnostics and Management II: Evidence-Based Treatment
Theoretical basis for psychotherapeutic nursing interventions is examined from a developmental perspective. The collaborative work of nurse and client is examined from initial contact through termination. Prerequisite: NRS-535A. [3]

NRS-535C Group Process, Strategies, and Interventions
In depth analysis of theory and research is presented as a basis for the clinical practice of group psychotherapy. Selected group approaches and matching interventions are explored, practiced, and evaluated. Method of delivery is web-based. Prerequisite: NRS-563. [3]

NRS-535E Diagnostics and Management of Child Mental Health Disorders
The focus of the course is child mental health assessment and management of child mental health disorders using the DSM IV-TR taxonomy and practice guidelines. Included are the essentials of report writing, consideration of cultural issues, co-morbidities, and parent-child information issues. [2]

NRS-538 Diagnostics for the Advanced Practice Nurse
This course has been developed to prepare the advanced practice nurse for the use, interpretation, and application of laboratory and diagnostic techniques and procedures. The student will interpret data to develop critical thinking and decision-making skills in specialty areas of practice across the lifespan. Prerequisite or co-requisite: NRS-555 and NRS-551. [3]

NRS-541P Master's Practica
A minimum of 12 quarter hours of specialty practice are planned conjointly by the master's student and faculty member. Prerequisite or co-requisite: Core courses as determined by each program. Selected NRS 531-536, RN licensure. Clinical conference is included. Post-master's student requirements are individually determined. P/N grading. [2-12]

NRS-542 Nurse Practice Validation-Anesthesia
This is a specialty seminar in nurse anesthesia designed to assess theoretical and clinical knowledge. A case discussion format is used that encompasses basic and advanced principles of nurse anesthesia with relevant physiological, pathophysiological, pharmacological information. Successful completion of this course provides credit for NRS-531A, NRS-531B, and NRS-531C in the nurse anesthesia curriculum as well as NRS-551, NRS-552 and NRS-554, NRS-555. May be repeated for a minimum of 9 hours for the Anesthesia Nurse Post-certificate master's program. [v]

NRS-543 Community Strategies in Adolescent Health
Research-based course will examine epidemiology of various adolescent health issues. Topics will include adolescent health behaviors and group-focused strategies and programs to deal with the issues. Pre- and co-requisite: NRS-567 and NUR-521. [3]

NRS-544 Role of the Nurse Educator in the Clinical Environment
This on-line course is designed to prepare nurses for clinical teaching. The course includes clinical educational theories, research, strategies, and evaluation of students. [2]

NRS-545 The Role of the Nurse Educator in the Classroom
This on-line course prepares nurses for classroom teaching with modules on learning style assessment, lecture development, student critical thinking, evaluation methodologies, conceptual frameworks and curriculum design. [2]

NRS-546 Issues in Pain Relief
Students explore the various theories of pain and how pain relief strategies evolve from these theories. The application of this knowledge to selected nursing practice situations is emphasized. [2]

NRS-547 Academic Scholarship in Nursing Education
This web-based course addresses crucial aspects of nursing education that graduates will need to function as leaders in academia. Designed in a modular format, the National League for Nursing Core Competencies of Nursing Education provides the foundation for course content. Students will enroll in 1-3 credit hours based on prior teaching experiences and recommendations from their advisors. P/NP only. [3]

NRS-547P Academic Scholarship in Nursing Education Practicum
Individually designed practicum experiences will be arranged which best support student interest and learning needs relative to nursing education. Practicum experiences will be congruent with content presented in NRS 546 and may include clinical teaching, classroom teaching, and/or on-line teaching. Pre- and co-requisite: NRS 547. P/N grading. [3]

NRS-548 MSN Capstone
This course provides the graduating master's student with the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge of essential theory, incorporate research findings, demonstrate scholarly thought and application/focus to a population/problem, and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge. This project may be either an Evidence-Based Practice Protocol or a Case Study/Management Project. It must be presented in both written and oral form. P/N grading. [1]

NRS-550 Clinical Immersion and Role Synthesis
Provides an opportunity for the learner to apply concepts and theory of nursing care and leadership in a clinical setting of their interest. Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of all didactic and practicum courses in the Advanced Generalist program. [12]

NRS-551 Advanced Physiology I
A two course sequence with an emphasis upon normal body system regulation and integration. The importance of control through information between systems, as well as interdependency at all levels is stressed. May be taken out of sequence. Prerequisite: undergraduate anatomy and physiology or equivalent. [4]

NRS-552 Advanced Physiology II
A two course sequence with an emphasis upon normal body system regulation and integration. The importance of control through information between systems, as well as interdependency at all levels is stressed. May be taken out of sequence. Prerequisite: undergraduate anatomy and physiology or equivalent. [2]

NRS-554 Advanced Pathophysiology I
A case study approach is utilized to identify basic principles of pathophysiology and analyze pathophysiological alterations occurring in selected disease processes. The use of appropriate clinical and laboratory data for assessment is emphasized. The application of course content to clinical case studies and vignettes enhances synthesis and critical thinking. Prerequisite: undergraduate anatomy and physiology or equivalent. [2]

NRS-555 Advanced Pathophysiology II
A case study approach is utilized to study pathophysiological alterations occurring in selected system-related disease processes. The use of appropriate clinical and laboratory data for assessment is emphasized. The application of course content to clinical case studies and vignettes enhances synthesis and critical-thinking. Prerequisite: undergraduate anatomy and physiology or equivalent. [4]

NRS-556 Developmental Physiology of the Fetus/Neonate
This course is designed to provide the student with greater depth of understanding of developmental physiology of the fetus and neonate. Principles of growth and development, genetics/teratogenesis, embryology, and maturation of organ systems as related to critical periods of intrauterine development, transition to extrauterine life, and through early infancy will be covered. Adaptation to physiologic stress and alterations from normal will also be discussed. SU [3]

NRS-557 Neonatal Pathophysiology I
This didactic course provides the graduate student with an in depth analysis of advanced neonatal pathophysiology. A case study approach will be used to explain system-related pathophysiology during the neonatal period. Prerequisite: NRS-556. WI [2]

NRS-558 Neonatal Pathophysiology II
This didactic course provides the graduate student with an in depth analysis of advanced neonatal pathophysiology. A case study approach will be used to explain system-related pathophysiology during the neonatal period. Prerequisite: NRS-556, NRS-557. [2]

NRS-559: Neuropathophysiology: A Lifespan Approach
This course is designed to provide advanced practice nurses with knowledge of the essential neuropathophysiology of mental illness, across the lifespan. Building on the basics of cell physiology and neural transmission, this course focuses on the neurobiology of select serious mental illnesses. There is emphasis throughout on the neural structures and functions thought to be implicated in symptom presentation and disease progression of select serious mental illnesses. [3]

NRS-560 Advanced Generalist Capstone Project
Provides for an opportunity to synthesize all previous learning in the Advanced Generalist curriculum and apply theories, concepts, and principles to a clinical issue of interest. Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of all previously prescribed didactic and practicum courses in the Advanced Generalist program. [1]

NRS-561 Comprehensive Examination
A comprehensive end-of-program examination. P/N grading. [1]

NRS-562 Child/Family Development Through the Life Span
An overview of theories and models of child/adolescent and family development is presented. Biophysical, cognitive, emotion, and family development through the life cycle are examined, and developmental, family, and nursing research are critiqued for their relevance to health promotion with children, adolescents and their families. Prerequisite: NUR-521. [3]

NRS-563 Major Psychopathological Disorders
This course will focus on the epidemiology, etiology, clinical manifestation and treatment of selected disorders across the lifespan. Emphasis will be placed on assessment and interventions in a variety of settings. This emphasis will also include the impact of culture on diagnosis and treatment of selected disorders and a critical evaluation of relevant research findings. [3]

NRS-564 Basis of Environmental Health
This course provides an overview of the core principles in environmental health. Emphasis is on application of basic concepts to address specific environmental hazards. [3]

NRS-565 The Older Adult: Concepts, Issues, and Social Policy
This course considers the changing age demographics, the multiple theoretical perspectives of old age, as well as some of the major problems and issues confronting aged persons and society. Also, the impact of an aging society on social policy is addressed. [3]

NRS-566 Frameworks for Health Promotion
The course will review some of the more common frameworks used in health promotion research and practice. Students will critique models and discuss the applicability to nursing research and practice. This course may be taken by MSN or PhD students. The focus for MSN students is on applicability to practice and for PhD students; the focus is on synthesis and critique of the models for clinical research. Each group has its own section of the course. Prerequisite: NUR-521. [3]

NRS-567 Applied Epidemiology
Principles and methodologies of epidemiology are presented, including factors that influence the health status of individuals and populations. A framework is given for assessing measures of disease frequency and association, patterns of disease, and identification and analysis of health risk. Pre- or co-requisite: NUR-510. [4]

NRS-586 Introduction to Multivariate Statistics
This is an on-line course which introduces the student to the elementary concepts of multivariate statistics. Topics include missing data, analysis of co-variance, multivariate analysis of variance, principle components, factor analysis and discriminant analysis. Prerequisite: NUR-510 or equivalent. [4]

NRS-600P Residency
This course is designed to provide advanced practice nursing with an opportunity to develop clinical competency in the advanced practice role. The experience is accomplished under the guidance of an approved preceptor after completion of all program of study courses. Students register for 2 credits each quarter until the residency is completed. The number of clock hours of residency is determined by each curriculum. The course is taken under the pass/no pass provision. [2]

NRS-600PA Residency in Anesthesia Nursing and Advanced Practice Role Development
A 52-week, 4-quarter residency following completion of the anesthesia nursing curriculum which provides the opportunity of clinical proficiency in anesthesia practice. Includes journal clubs and conferences. Prerequisite: NRS-531C. P/N grading. [1 credit each quarter]

NRS-601 Understanding Scientific Paradigms
This course provides a foundation in relevant philosophies of science that have influenced scientific thought in nursing. The learner will examine how philosophies of science influence understanding of phenomena, the choice of research methods and the interpretation of research findings. [3]

NRS-602 Developing a Conceptual Understanding of Clinical Phenomena
This course provides the learner with the opportunity to explore a concept embedded within a particular context or phenomenon of interest. The learner will do an extensive integrative review of the literature and develop understanding of the evolution of their concept of interest. [3]

NRS-603 Integrating Models for Framework Development
This course provides the learner with an opportunity to develop or expand a theoretical framework that will guide their Advanced Clinical Research Practicum and their dissertation research. Integration of the literature is emphasized. [2]

NRS-604 Developing Professional Writing Skills
This course assists students to develop their publication knowledge and skills. Issues related to the publication process will be explored. Emphasis is on health science writing and publication in journal articles. [2]

NRS-605 Ethical Conduct in Research Settings
This course provides the student with an interactive format to discuss the researcher's responsibilities for conducting ethically sound scientific research as well as select ethical issues in research. Students will analyze an ethical issue as it relates to their own research area. [2]

NRS-648 Residency Forum
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NRS-649 DNP Practice Immersion Residency
A minimum of eight credit hours of DNP practice immersion are planned conjointly by the nurse doctorate student the Rush faculty advisor and the site mentor. P/N grading. Prerequisite or co-requisite: NRS-651-659, admission to DNP program. [4-8]

NRS-650A Project Planning
This internet-guided clinical course is part of a four-quarter sequence required of all DNP students. The clinical experience is planned conjointly by the DNP student and the Rush faculty advisor. The course focus is on identifying measurement tools, a project timeline, needed resources, and a preliminary budget within the context of the clinical experience. [2]

NRS-650B Project Planning
This Internet-guided clinical course is part of a four-quarter sequence required of all DNP students. The clinical experience is planned conjointly by the DNP student and the Rush faculty advisor. The course focus is on developing the design and evaluation plan of the DNP change project within the context of the clinical experience. The final project proposal will be completed in NRS-650D. [1]

NRS-650C Project Planning
This Internet-guided clinical course is part of a four-quarter sequence required of all DNP students. The clinical experience is planned conjointly by the DNP student and the Rush faculty advisor. The course focus is on developing and presenting orally the DNP project proposal and using feedback from fellow students and the Rush faculty advisor to refine the project proposal within the context of the clinical experience. The final written project proposal is completed in NRS-650D. This is a writing intensive course. [1]

NRS-650D Project Planning
This Internet-guided clinical course is part of a four-quarter sequence required of all DNP students. The clinical experience is planned conjointly by the DNP student and Rush faculty advisor. The course focus is on completing and submitting the proposal for the DNP change project within the context of the clinical experience. This is a writing intensive course. [1]

NRS-651 The Leader as Catalyst for Change
Course covers topics related to the relationship between leadership qualities and organizational change. [2]

NRS-653 Understanding Financial and Business Concepts
Basic concepts of healthcare finance needed to manage cost-effectively. Topics include statistics for decision making, strategic planning and developing a business plan. Admission to DNP program or permission from instructor. [3]

NRS-654 Organizational Analysis and Evaluation
Course covers skills needed to design and conduct an organizational analysis and a program evaluation. [2]

NRS-655 Data and Decision-Making in a Rapidly Changing Environment
The student will acquire and demonstrate the skills to effectively utilize data in the rapidly changing health care environment. [2]

NRS-656 Outcomes Management
Outcome measurement in the clinical setting. Topics include use of outcome measurement frameworks, selection of outcome measures and use of outcome data. [2]

NRS-658 The Leader and Policy, Politics, Power and Ethics
Course explores the use of political and policy development strategies to produce change. Topics include ethical issues related to leadership and policy development. [2]

NRS-659 Human Resource Management
Course covers topics, laws, and strategies related to human resource management. [2]

NRS-661 Developing a Leadership Plan
This web-based course is the first of a two-part series of leadership seminars. Students will be introduced to models of effective nursing leadership and principles of leadership plan development. The major learning outcome will be the development of a personal leadership e-portfolio, in conjunction with a mentor that will facilitate acquisition of leadership competencies commensurate with career goals. [3]

NRS-662 Examining Core Leadership Competencies
This web-based course is the second of a two-part series of leadership seminars. Students will examine core leadership competencies and begin to implement their personal leadership e-portfolios, revising them as necessary. [3]

NRS-664 Developing and Designing a Project Plan
The focus for this course is to enable the student to understand the program/project planning process and begin to design the program/project. This is a writing intensive course. [3]

NRS-670 Role Transformation
Course meets with ND Capstone course. Topics include role transition and career development. [1]

NRS-671 The Research Process: Multi-Method Perspectives
Emphasis is on the concepts related to the significance, innovation and development of scientific questions and the importance of translating and disseminating findings to scientific and lay communities. [4]  

NRS-672 The Research Process: Quantitative Design
Development, integration and application of the knowledge, attitude and skills required to function as a clinical nurse scientist. Emphasis is on the critical appraisal of selected sampling designs relevant to quantitative research. [4]

NRS-673 The Research Process: Quantitative Methods
Development, integration and application of the knowledge, attitudes and skills required to function as a clinical nurse scientist. Emphasis is on measurement, intervention fidelity, data management, and instrument development. [3]  

NRS-674 The Research Process: Qualitative Design
Focus is on selected issues in the design, conduct and the reporting of qualitative research. Emphasis is on the critical appraisal of selected qualitative research methodologies and design. [3]

NRS-675 The Research Process: Qualitative Methods
Focus is on concepts related to the integrity of the qualitative research process including data management, analysis and interpretation of findings. [3]

NRS-677 Capstone Project
Students present and critique capstone projects. Course requires 2-3 day on-site attendance. P/N grading. [2]

NRS-678 Leading and Evaluating Change
The purpose of this course is to enable students to successfully lead and evaluate change projects in the health care environment. [3]

NRS-689 Developing Grantsmanship Skills I
This first of a two-course sequence assists students to develop predoctoral grantsmanship skills. The course focuses on locating predoctoral and other grant resources, and developing grant writing, time management and critiquing skills. The major learning outcome is that students will complete a preliminary draft of selected portions of a National Research Service Award (NRSA) Predoctoral Application (F31). [2]

NRS-690 Developing Grantsmanship Skills II
This second, of a two-course sequence assists students to further develop predoctoral and post grantsmanship skills. This course focuses on polishing grant writing skills; refining grant review and critiquing skills; expanding skills of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary collaboration; and developing beginning post grantsmanship skills. The major learning outcome is that students will have a more refined and working draft of an entire NRSA Predoctoral Application (F31). [2]

NRS-691 Advanced Clinical Research Practicum
A minimum of 12 credit hours of individually designed courses of independent study are planned conjointly by the doctoral student and academic advisor. Pass/No Pass grading. The successful completion of these hours, a submitted paper and verbal presentation constitutes the achievement of candidacy status. [12 QH minimum]

NRS-699 Dissertation Research
The student contracts with faculty members and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for independent research. The doctoral candidate must be enrolled for at least three quarter hours each quarter or until the dissertation has been defended. The successful dissertation defense constitutes a submitted paper and verbal defense. [12 QH minimum]

NRS-900A Independent Study
Student contracts with faculty member to complete an academic independent study in a selected area of nursing content. [v]

NRS-900B Independent Clinical Study
Intensive independent study in a specialty clinical area of nursing with faculty contract. RN Licensure and admission to the College of Nursing. [v]