Baccalaureate or Graduate Degree Nursing (NSC)

I, II. Formerly NUR 114. Prerequisite: Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program. Corequisite: NSC 114C. Provides fundamental theoretical nursing concepts. Student learning outcomes are human flourishing, nursing judgment, professional identity, and spirit of inquiry. Credit will not be awarded for both NUR 114 and NSC 114.

I II Formerly NUR 114C. Prerequisite: Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program. Corequisite: NSC114. This course provides application of fundamental nursing concepts in the laboratory and clinical settings. Credit will not be awarded for both NUR 114C and NSC 114C.

I, II. Formerly NUR 124. Prerequisites: BIO 307, HSO 100, NSC114, 114C and ENG 101 or 101R, each with a grade of “C” or better. Corequisite: NSC 124C, 126, and 126C. Builds upon previously learned concepts and skills. Provides theories and concepts for applying the nursing process while caring for patients experiencing selected health issues. Credit will not be awarded for both NUR 124 and NSC 124.

I,II. Formerly NUR 124C. Prerequisite: BIO 307, HSO 100, NSC 114 & 114C and ENG 101 or 101R, each with a grade of “C” or better. Corequisite: NSC 124, 126, and 126C. This course provides application of nursing concepts in the clinical setting while caring for patients experiencing selected health issues. Credit will not be awarded for both NUR 124C and NSC 124C.

I,II. Formerly NUR 234. Prerequisites: BIO 307, HSO 100, NSC 114, and ENG 101 or 101R, each with a minimum grade of “C”. NSC 114C with a grade of "S". Corequisites: NSC 124, 124C, and 126C. This course provides application of nursing concepts in the clinical setting while caring for patients experiencing selected health issues. Credit will not be awarded for both NUR 234 and NSC 126.

I, II. Formerly NUR 234C. Prerequisites: BIO 307, HSO 100, NSC 114, and ENG 101 or 101R, each with a minimum grade of "C". NSC 114C with a grade of "S". Corequisites: NSC 124, 124C, and 126. Application of the nursing process when caring for patients with mental health needs. Credit will not be awarded for NUR 234C and NSC 126C.

I, II. Formerly NUR 232. Prerequisites: BIO 308, NSC 124, 126, ENG 102 or 102R, and PSY 200 or SOC 131, each with a minimum grade of “C”. NSC 124C and 126C with a grade of "S". Corequisites: NSC 223C, 225, and 225C. Provides theories and concepts for applying nursing judgment while caring for adult patients experiencing selected complex health issues. Credit will not be awarded for NUR 232 and NSC 223.

I,II. Formerly NUR 232C Prerequisite: BIO 308, NSC 124, 126, ENG 102 or 102R, and PSY 200 or SOC 131, each with a minimum grade of “C”. NSC 124C and 126C with a grade of "S". Corequisites: NSC 223, 225, 225C. This course provides application of nursing concepts in the clinical setting when caring for adult patients experiencing selected complex health issues. Credit will not be awarded for both NUR 232C and NSC 223C.

I, II. Prerequisite: BIO 308, NSC 124 and 126, ENG 102 or 102R and SOC 131, each with a minimum grade of “C”. NSC 124C and 126C with a grade of "S". Corequisites: NSC 223, 223C, and 225C. This course provides application of nursing concepts for obstetric and pediatric patients experiencing selected complex health issues.

I, II. Prerequisite: BIO 308, NSC124 and 126, ENG 102 or 102R and PSY 200 or SOC 131, each with a minimum grade of "C". NSC 124C and 126C with a grade of "S". Corequisites: NSC 223, 223C, and 225. This course provides application of nursing concepts in the clinical setting when caring for obstetric and pediatric patients experiencing selected complex health issues. This clinical course is taken over 2 parts of term during the same semester. Credit will only be awarded at the end of the term.

I, II, A. Prerequisites: taken in semester immediately prior to expected enrollment in NSC 380 and NSC 380C. Students must meet minimum program GPA requirements of 2.5 and department approval. Corequisites: NSC 232L, 242, and 252. Students repeating NSC 232 must also enroll in NSC 232L and the most recent grade in these two corequisites will be applied toward student’s GPA. Introduction of fundamental nursing principles and essential clinical skills.

I, II, A. Prerequisites: taken in semester immediately prior to expected enrollment in NSC 380 and NSC 380C. Students must meet minimum program GPA requirements of 2.5 and department approval. Corequisites: NSC 232, 242, and 252. Students repeating NSC 232L must also enroll in NSC 232 and the most recent grade in these two corequisites will be applied toward student’s GPA. Demonstration of fundamental nursing principles and essential clinical skills.

I, II. Formerly NUR 240. Prerequisites: NSC 223, 225, and BIO 273 or MLS 209 (with a minimum grade of "C"), NSC 223C and 225C with a minimum grade of S. Corequisite: NSC 240C, 250, and 255. Students repeating NSC 240 must also enroll in NSC 240C and NSC 250. The most recent grade in these corequisites will be applied towards student's GPA. Provides theory and concepts for applying nursing judgment for the care of groups of patients experiencing selected complex health issues. Credit will not be awarded for NUR 240 and NSC 240

I, II. Formerly NSC 241C. Prerequisite: NSC 223, 225 and BIO 273 or MLS 209, each with a minimum grade of “C”; NSC 223C and 225C with a minimum grade of “S”. Corequisite: NSC 240, 250, and 255. Students repeating NSC 240C must also enroll in NSC 240 and NSC 250. The most recent grade in these corequisites will be applied toward student’s GPA. Clinical immersion synthesizing nursing judgment in caring for groups of patients experiencing complex health issues. Must be taken during the last semester of the AAS program. Credit will not be awarded for both NSC 240C and NSC 241C.

I, II, A. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and minimum 2.5 institutional GPA requirement and department approval. Corequisites: NSC 232, 232L, and 252. Develop foundational therapeutic communication skills essential for nursing practice. Credit will not be awarded for both NSC 242 and NSC 243.

I, II, A. Prerequisite: Department approval. Develop foundational therapeutic communication skills essential for healthcare practice. Credit will not be awarded for both NSC 242 and NSC 243.

(I) I, II Prerequisites: NSC 223, 225, BIO 273 or MLS 209 each with a minimum grade of “C”; NSC 223C and NSC 225C each with a minimum grade of “S”. Corequisites: NSC 240, NSC 240C, and NSC 255. Provides a framework for interpreting structural and functional changes associated with diseases, facilitating critical thinking and decision-making required of the associate degree nurse. Students repeating NSC 250 must also enroll in NSC 240 and 240C and the most recent grades in these two corequisites will be applied toward student’s GPA.

I, II, A. Prerequisite: sophomore standing and minimum 2.5 institutional GPA requirement or department approval. Corequisites: NSC 232, 232L, and 242. Introduction to nursing science foundations using selected concepts and constructs.

I, II. Formerly NUR 255. Prerequisites: NSC 223 and 225; BIO 273 or MLS 209 each with a minimum grade of “C”; NSC 223C and 225C each with a minimum grade of “S”. Corequisite: NSC 240, 240C and 250. Focuses on current issues and trends in nursing. Ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities and career opportunities are examined. Students repeating NSC 255 must also enroll in NSC 240 and 240C and the most recent grades in these two corequisites will be applied toward student’s GPA. Credit will not be awarded for both NUR 255 and NSC 255.

I, A. Prerequisite: Admission to the BSN Program – Second Degree Option or department approval. Corequisites: NSC 232 and 232L. Introduces foundational therapeutic communication skills and core nursing science concepts essential for professional nursing practice.

A. Formerly NUR 300. Prerequisite: department approval. Integrates theory and practice through collaborative partnerships to enhance clinical judgement and essential nursing competencies. Credit will not be awarded for both NUR 300 and NSC 300.

I, II, A. Prerequisites: NSC 332, 350, and 380, each with a minimum grade of “C”; NSC 332L with a minimum grade of “S”. Corequisites: NSC 386 and 386C. Introduces foundational pharmacologic principles to client care with an emphasis on maximizing therapeutic effects and minimizing adverse outcomes. Includes selected drug classes, prototype agents, and commonly used medications.

I, II, A. Prerequisites: NSC 232, 242, and 252, each with a minimum grade of “C”; NSC 232L with a minimum grade of “S”; and admission to the BSN program. Corequisites: NSC 332L, 350, 380, and 380C. Students repeating NSC 332 must also enroll in NSC 332L and the most recent grade in these two corequisites will be applied toward student’s GPA. Development of physical assessment skills and evaluation of health status for clients throughout the life cycle.

I, II, A. Prerequisites: NSC 232, 242 and 252, each with a minimum grade of “C”; NSC 232L with a minimum grade of “S”; and admission to the BSN program. Corequisites: NSC 332, 350, 380 and 380C. Students repeating NSC 332L must also enroll in NSC 332 and the most recent grade in these two corequisites will be applied toward student’s GPA. Development of physical assessment skills and evaluation of health status for clients throughout the life cycle.

I, II, A. Prerequisites: NSC 232, 242, and 252, each with a minimum grade of “C”; NSC 232L with a minimum grade of “S”; and admission to the BSN program. Corequisites: NSC 332, 332L, and 380, and 380C. Provides a framework for understanding disease-related structural and functional changes to support clinical decision making.

A. Prerequisite: junior standing or departmental approval. Explores the social, economic, political and historical context of health disparities experienced by groups with an emphasis on racial/ethnic, gender and socioeconomic aggregates. Explores contributing factors and potential solutions to domestic and global health disparities.

I, II, A. Prerequisites: NSC 390, 392, and 396, each with a minimum grade of “C”; and NSC 392C and 396C, each with a minimum grade of “S”. Provides enrichment learning activities for upper division baccalaureate nursing students to apply the nursing process and critical thinking to support clinical judgment for clients across the lifespan. May be retaken to a maximum of six hours credit.

I, II, A. Prerequisites: NSC 232, 242, and 252, each with a minimum grade of “C”; NSC 232L with a minimum grade of S; and admission to the BSN program. Corequisites: NSC 332, 332L, 350, and 380C. Students repeating NSC 380 must also enroll in NSC 380C and the most recent grade in these two corequisites will be applied toward student’s GPA. Application of the nursing process to provide safe, evidence-based care for adult clients.

I, II, A. Prerequisites: NSC 232, 242 and 252, each with a minimum grade of “C”; NSC 232L with a minimum grade of “S”; and admission to the BSN program. Corequisite: NSC 332, 332L, 350 and 380. Students repeating NSC 380C must also enroll in NSC 380 and the most recent grade in these two corequisites will be applied toward student’s GPA. Application of the nursing process to provide safe, evidence-based care for adult clients.

I, II, A. Prerequisites: Unencumbered RN license and admission to the RN-BSN pathway or department approval. Introduces and applies foundational concepts to support transition to the baccalaureate nursing role.

I, II, A. Corequisite: NSC 381. Identifies and applies concepts to support transition to the baccalaureate nursing role.

I, II, A. Prerequisite: NSC 381 and NSC 383, each with a minimum grade of “C”. Examines and applies concepts to support transition to the baccalaureate nursing role.

I, II, A. Prerequisites: NSC 332, 350, and 380, each with a minimum grade of “C”; and NSC 332L and 380C, each with a minimum grade of “S”. Corequisites: NSC 330 and 386C. Students repeating NSC 386 must also enroll in NSC 386C and the most recent grade in these two corequisites will be applied toward student’s GPA. Application of the nursing process to provide safe, evidence-based care for adult clients with select health issues.

I, II, A. Prerequisites: NSC 332, 350 and 380, each with a minimum grade of “C”; NSC 380C and 332L, each with a minimum grade of “S”. Corequisite: NSC 330 and 386. Students repeating NSC 386C must also enroll in NSC 386 and the most recent grade in these two corequisites will be applied toward student’s GPA. Application of the nursing process to provide safe, evidence-based care for adult clients with select health issues.

I, II, A. Prerequisites: STA 215, or 270, or SOC 232 with a minimum grade of “C”; and ENG 102, or 102R, or 105(B), or HON 102. Introduces the research process and applies research findings to guide nursing practice in the delivery of quality, evidence-based healthcare. Credit will not be awarded to students for both NSC 390 and NSC 390W.

I, II, A. Prerequisites: NSC 330 and 386 each with a minimum grade of “C”; NSC 386C with a minimum grade of “S”. Corequisite: NSC 392C. Students repeating NSC 392 must also enroll in NSC 392C and the most recent grade in these two corequisites will be applied toward student’s GPA. Provides a comprehensive introduction to mental health nursing, applying the biological, psychological and social foundations of mental illness.

I, II, A. Prerequisites: NSC 330 and 386, each with a minimum grade of “C”; NSC 386C with a minimum grade of “S”. Corequisite: NSC 392. Students repeating NSC 392C must also enroll in NSC 392 and the most recent grade in these two corequisites will be applied toward student’s GPA. Utilize the therapeutic use of self, evidence-based interventions, and the role of the nurse within the mental health setting.

I, II, A. Prerequisites: NSC 330 and 386, each with a minimum grade of “C”; NSC 386C with a minimum grade of S. Corequisite: NSC 396C. Students repeating NSC 396 must also enroll in NSC 396C and the most recent grade in these two corequisites will be applied toward student’s GPA. Introduces nursing concepts and complex health issues affecting maternity and pediatric clients and families through application of evidence-based, family centered care.

I, II, A. Prerequisites: NSC 330 and 386, each with a minimum grade of “C”; NSC 386C with a minimum grade of “S”. Corequisite: NSC 396. Students repeating NSC 396C must also enroll in NSC 396 and the most recent grade in these two corequisites will be applied toward student’s GPA. This clinical course is taken over 2 parts of term during the same semester. Credit will only be awarded at the end of the term. Applies the nursing process to provide evidence-based, family centered care for maternity and pediatric clients and families.

I, II, A. Prerequisites: Unencumbered RN license and admission to the RN-BSN pathway. Provides an overview of nursing leadership and management principles including legal, ethical and economic concepts. Prepares students for a leadership role within health care systems to lead interprofessional teams and promote safety and quality improvement.

I, II, A. Prerequisites: NSC 385, 440, 445, and 486, each with a minimum grade of “C”; and NSC 486C with a minimum grade of “S”. Corequisite: NSC 442C. Students repeating NSC 442 must also enroll in NSC 442C and the most recent grade in these corequisites will be applied toward student’s GPA. Integrates safe, evidence-based nursing concepts to manage practices in complex healthcare systems.

I, II, A. Prerequisites: NSC 385, 440, 445, and 486, each with a minimum grade of “C”; and NSC 486C with a minimum grade of “S”; Corequisite: NSC 442. Students repeating NSC 442C must also enroll in NSC 442 and the most recent grade in these corequisites will be applied toward student’s GPA. Integrates safe, evidence-based nursing concepts to manage practices in complex healthcare systems.

A. Prerequisites: Unencumbered RN license and admission to the RN-BSN pathway. Analyze professional nursing roles, integrate self‑care into practice, and evaluate current issues affecting nursing.

I, II, A. Prerequisites: NSC 390, 392, and 396, each with a minimum grade of “C”; NSC 392C and 396C, each with a minimum grade of “S”. Provides an overview of nursing leadership and management principles including legal, ethical and economic concepts. Prepares students for a leadership role within health care systems to lead interprofessional teams and promote safety and quality improvement.

I, II, A. Prerequisites: NSC 390, 392, and 396, each with a minimum grade of “C”; NSC 392C and 396C, each with a minimum grade of “S”. Corequisite: NSC 484C. Students repeating NSC 484 must also enroll in NSC 484C and the most recent grade in these two corequisites will be applied toward student’s GPA. Utilizes the nursing process to integrate clinical judgment and evidence-based practice to promote safe, optimal outcomes for adult clients across spheres of care.

I, II, A. Prerequisites: NSC 390, 392, and 396, each with a minimum grade of “C”; NSC 392C and 396C, each with a minimum grade of “S”. Corequisite: NSC 484. Students repeating NSC 484C must also enroll in NSC 484 and the most recent grade in these two corequisites will be applied toward student’s GPA. Utilizes the nursing process to integrate clinical judgment and evidence-based practice to promote safe, optimal outcomes for adult clients across spheres of care.

I, II, A. Prerequisites: NSC 385 and 390, each with a minimum grade of “C”. Analyze professional nursing roles, integrate self‑care into practice, and evaluate current issues affecting nursing.

II, A. Prerequisite: NSC 390, 392 and 396, each with a minimum grade of “C”; NSC 392C and 396C, each with a minimum grade of “S”. Corequisite: NSC 487C. Students repeating NSC 487 must also enroll in NSC 487C and the most recent grade in these two corequisites will be applied toward student’s GPA. Introduces and applies population-focused nursing care, emphasizing health promotion, disease prevention, and evidence-based interventions to improve health outcomes.

I, II, A. Prerequisite: NSC 390, 392 and 396, each with a minimum grade of “C”; NSC 392C and 396C, each with a minimum grade of “S”. Corequisite: NSC 487. Students repeating NSC 487C must also enroll in NSC 487 and the most recent grade in these two corequisites will be applied toward student’s GPA. Introduces and applies population-focused nursing care, emphasizing health promotion, disease prevention, and evidence-based interventions to improve health outcomes.

I, II, A. Prerequisites: NSC 480, 484, and 487, each with a minimum grade of “C”; NSC 484C and 487C, each with a minimum grade of “S”. Corequisites: NSC 492C, 495, and 496. Students repeating NSC 492 must also enroll in NSC 492C and NSC 496 and the most recent grade in these corequisites will be applied toward student’s GPA. Integrate nursing concepts to manage complex healthcare problems across the lifespan.

I, II, A. Prerequisites: NSC 480, 484, and 487, each with a minimum grade of “C”; NSC 484C and 487C, each with a minimum grade of “S”. Corequisites: NSC 492, 495, and 496. Students repeating NSC 492C must also enroll in NSC 492 and NSC 496 and the most recent grade in these corequisites will be applied toward student’s GPA. Integrate safe, evidence-based nursing care to manage complex healthcare problems.

NSC 495 Professional Role Transition. (2) I, II, A. Prerequisites: NSC 480, 484, and 487, each with a minimum grade of “C”; NSC 484C and 487C, each with minimum grade of “S”. Corequisites: NSC 492, 492C and 496. Students repeating NSC 495 must also enroll in NSC 492, NSC 492C, and NSC 496 and the most recent grade in these corequisites will be applied toward student’s GPA. Facilitates transition to professional nursing practice through promotion of self-care and analysis of leadership including political, economic, and socio-ethical influences shaping the healthcare system.

I, II, A. Prerequisites: NSC 480, 484, and 487, each with a minimum grade of “C”; NSC 484C and 487C, each with a minimum grade of “S”. Corequisites: NSC 492, 492C, and 495. Students repeating NSC 496 must also enroll in NSC 492 and NSC 492C, and the most recent grade in these corequisites will be applied toward student’s GPA. Integrates clinical judgement and evidence-based practice for delivery of safe, quality client care.

A. Prerequisite: student must have the independent study proposal form approved by faculty supervisor and department chair prior to enrollment. Directed study or research on an issue or area of interest to nursing. May be retaken to a maximum of six hours.

A. Prerequisite: education major or instructor approval. Focuses on the development of competencies necessary for health management of young children (ages birth through five years) with special health care needs. Appropriate for non-health care professionals in the community or classroom.

A. Prerequisite: education major or permission of instructor. Focuses on the development of competencies necessary for health management of young children (ages birth to five years) with special health care needs. Appropriate for non-health care professionals in the community or classroom.

A. Advanced practice role clinical experience. Students will retake for the minimum number of hours required for their specialty concentration.

A. Clinical experience for graduate nursing administration students to demonstrate population focused nursing leadership competencies. Students will retake for the minimum number of credit hours required for the specialty option.

A. Prerequisite: admission to MSN program or department approval. Application of pharmacotherapeutic principles to the treatment and management of conditions across the life span.

A. Prerequisite: admission to MSN program or department approval. Emphasis is on the advanced skills necessary for Advanced Practice nursing in assessing the health status of clients from across the life span. Diagnostic reasoning and systems approach will be emphasized.

A. Prerequisite: admission to the MSN program or department approval. Application of advanced pathophysiology to the diagnosis and treatment of conditions across the life span.

A. Prerequisite: admission to the MSN program. Corequisite: NSC 802. An analysis of the core concepts of advanced public health nursing with an emphasis on rural public health needs, health care systems, and the role of the nurse.

(3) A. Prerequisite: Admission to the MSN program, HEA 855, NSC 850. Explore the relevance and benefit of epidemiology in the field of organizational healthcare management, including a focus on population outcomes and the 3 P's: Prevalence of disease, Prevention of adverse events, and Preparedness for emergencies.

A. Selected topics will be offered as appropriate for enhancement of advanced practice nursing role. May be retaken under different topics for a maximum of six credit hours.A. Selected topics will be offered as appropriate for enhancement of advanced practice nursing role. May be retaken under different topics for a maximum of six credit hours.

I. A. Prerequisite: admission to the MSN or DNP program or department approval. Analyze the interrelationship of theory, research, and practice by exploring theoretical foundations and perspectives for evaluation and application in advanced nursing practice.

A. Prerequisite: admission to the MSN program or department approval. Analysis of professional issues and strategies, which can facilitate the development of the nursing profession. Consideration of selected variables influencing the development and resolution of issues.

I, II, A. Prerequisite: Admission to the MSN or DNP program or Department approval. Evaluate health information technology to support decision-making and cost-effective resource management.

(3) A. Prerequisite or Corequisite: HEA 855 with a minimum grade of B. Analyze Advanced Nursing concepts of assessment and dimensions of practice related to population-focused health care within communities and systems.

(3) A. Prerequisite: NSC 850 with a minimum grade of "B"; Corequisite: Analysis of the core concepts and competencies of advanced nursing Administration with an emphasis on program and policy development and quality improvement initiatives for population-focused health.

A. Prerequisite: admission to MSN program. Theoretical basis for the advanced nurse¿s role in management of health care in rural settings. Strategies for the improvement of health care in rural settings will be analyzed.

II, A. Prerequisite: Admission to the MSN or DNP program or Department approval. Use data and stakeholder collaboration to advocate for evidence-based policies to enhance population health.

(3) A. Prerequisite: Admission to MSN program. Overview of nursing resource management for the nurse leader to promote a fiscally responsible health care environment.

I, A. Prerequisite: Admission to the MSN or DNP program or Department approval. Prepares advanced practice nurses to lead systematic transformation in healthcare by synthesizing principles of safety, quality improvement, and organizational leadership.

(3) A. Prerequisite: Admission to MSN program. Explore and analyze the role of the nurse leader as it relates to quality management and safety for system effectiveness and healthcare outcomes.

(3) A. Prerequisite: NSC 854, 856 and 858 with a minimum grade of B. A synthesis of leadership, management, and public health nursing theory applied to the role of the nurse leader in the administration of health systems. Includes problem resolution and analysis of alternative approaches.

A. Prerequisite: NSC 850 and 852, each with a minimum grade of "B" and two hours of NSC 802. Internship allows the student to apply advanced knowledge and skills in implementing the role of a nurse leader in administration of population-focused health to improve health outcomes.

A. Prerequisite: NSC 830, NSC 832, NSC 834, and NSC 840, each with a grade of B or better. Course provides theoretical and diagnostic knowledge necessary to confront problems relevant to the health care of individuals across the life span. Emphasis on health promotion, disease prevention and management of common health problems.

A. Prerequisites: NSC 870 with a minimum grade of B. Theoretical and diagnostic knowledge necessary to confront problems relevant to the health care of individuals across the life span. Emphasis on health promotion, disease prevention, and management of common health problems. Builds on NSC 870.

A. Prerequisite: NSC 872 with a minimum grade of B. Corequisite: NSC 800. Theoretical and diagnostic knowledge necessary to confront problems relevant to the health care of individuals across the life span. Emphasis on health promotion, disease prevention and management of common health problems. Builds on NSC 872.

A. Prerequisite: NSC 870, NSC 872, NSC 874, each with a minimum grade of "B", and eight hours of NSC 800. Prerequisite /Co requisite: NSC 842, with a minimum grade of "B". Course allows synthesis of theoretical and diagnostic knowledge in a concentrated rural primary care practicum. Emphasis on health promotion, disease prevention and management of common health problems in individuals and families across the lifespan.

A. Prerequisite: NSC 830, NSC 832, NSC 834, and NSC 840, each with a minimum grade of B. Corequisite: NSC 881. Theoretical and diagnostic knowledge necessary to diagnose and treat psychiatric disorders across the life span. Competencies in working with individuals are developed.

A. Prerequisite: NSC 830, NSC 832, and NSC 834, each with a minimum grade of B. Corequisite: NSC 880. Applies theoretical and diagnostic knowledge related to prescribing psychopharmacological treatment of psychiatric disorders across the life span.

A. Prerequisite: NSC 880 and 881, each with a minimum grade of B. Corequisite: NSC 800. Theoretical and diagnostic knowledge necessary to diagnose and treat psychiatric disorders across the life span. Competencies in working with families are developed.

A. Prerequisite: NSC 830, NSC 832, NSC 834 & NSC 881. Current Certification as an Adult PMHNP/CS. Applies theorectical and diagnostic knowledge related to treatment of psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents.

A. Prerequisite: NSC 882 with a minimum grade of B. Theoretical and diagnostic knowledge necessary to diagnose and treat psychiatric orders across the life span. Group skills, community resources, and the context of professional practice are examined in this course.

A. Prerequisite: NSC 884 with a minimum grade of "B" and seven hours of NSC 800. Prerequisite/Corequisite: NSC 842, with a minimum grade of B. Synthesis of theoretical and diagnostic knowledge to promote mental health and maintain mental health across the life span. Systematically examines opportunities for improving PMHNP practice.

A. Prerequisite: NSC 840, with a minimum grade of "B". Critical appraisal and synthesis of nursing and inter-professional research as a foundation for evidence-based advanced nursing practice.

A. Prerequisite: NSC 890, with a minimum grade of B. Implementation of an evidence-based project to improve health or healthcare delivery for diverse populations.

A. May be retaken under different subtopics to a cumulative maximum of six hours. Student must have the independent study proposal form approved by faculty supervisor and department chair prior to enrollment.

A. Prerequisite: Admission to DNP program. Explore issues pertinent to role transition and role assimilation for the DNP graduate.

A. Prerequisite: NSC 990. Provides an opportunity for synthesis of evidence-based theoretical concepts to incorporate into practice.

A. Prerequisite: Admission to DNP Program. Description and analysis of quantitative data using statistical and graphical methods for purposes of evidence-based practice.

A. Prerequisite: Admissions to DNP Program. Selected topics will be offered as appropriate for enhancement of advanced nursing role. May be retaken under different topics for a maximum of six credit hours.

A. Prerequisite: Admissions to DNP Program. Theoretical perspectives, integration of nursing science, and the interrelationships among theory, research, and evidence-based nursing practice will be explored, emphasizing strategies for knowledge and theory development, evaluation, and application.

A. Admissions to DNP Program. In this seminar course students will engage in outlining the planning process for a DNP Project.

A. Prerequisite: Admission to DNP Program. Focuses on theoretical basis of information systems in healthcare, impact of informatics on clinical practice and administrative decision-making, and strategies to evaluate and improve use of information technology in health care.

A. Prerequisite: Admission to DNP Program. Analysis of the policy process in order to develop advanced nursing leadership skills for designing, implementing, and evaluating health policy.

A. Prerequisite: Admission to DNP Program. Explores theoretical foundations of leadership with an organization systems perspective. Examine principles of organizational systems, quality improvement, dimensions of healthcare/ organizations, and human resource management.

(4) A. Prerequisite: Admission to the DNP program. Examines healthcare resources and their relationship to clinical practice, to solve problems/issues pertaining to healthcare delivery. Students are expected to have a basic understanding of economic and financial concepts utilized to examine these issues.

A. Prerequisite: NSC 905 and NSC 942, each with a minimum grade of "B". In this course students will engage in synthesizing evidence for the development of a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Project proposal to enhance evidence-based practice and health outcomes.

A. This course explores the ethical principles and standards that guide research in nursing practice. Students will examine issues such as informed consent, confidentiality, and the responsible conduct of research. Emphasis is placed on ethical decision-making and the application of ethical frameworks to real-world research scenarios.

A. Prerequisite: NSC 990 with a minimum grade of "Satisfactory". Translate scientific multi-disciplinary knowledge into complex interventions to improve practice and health outcomes in the implementation of an evidence-based practice project.

A. Prerequisite: NSC 992, with a minimum grade of "Satisfactory". Translate a body of evidence-based research in the implementation, analysis, and dissemination of a project to improve practice and health outcomes.

A. Prerequisite: Admission to DNP Program. May be retaken under different subtopics to a cumulative maximum of six hours. Student must have the independent study proposal form approved by faculty supervisor and department chair prior to enrollment.