Nursing and Health Studies

NUR 601. Advanced Pharmacology. 3 Credit Hours.

This course provides advanced practice nursing students with the foundational knowledge of advanced practice nursing application of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics for the purpose of selecting appropriate drug therapies for diverse populations. This course also includes legal and ethical standards, addresses social determinants of health, and incorporates evidence-based guidelines as guiding principles of person-centered, prescriptive practice.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

NUR 602. Doctoral Level Orientation/Nur. 0 Credit Hours.

This course provides entering doctoral students with an evaluation of their writing ability and a review of formal writing skills. Other topics pertinent to success for nursing coursework at the doctoral level are addressed.
Components: LEC.
Grading: NON.
Typically Offered: Summer.

NUR 606. Advanced Practice Preparation. 0 Credit Hours.

This preparatory experience provides students an opportunity to review concepts of pharmacology; physiology; and health assessment prior to beginning the Master of Science in Nursing program. Activities related to academic strategies and writing are also included, to assist in improving study and writing skills.
Components: LEC.
Grading: NON.
Typically Offered: Fall & Spring.

NUR 608. Concepts in Advanced Practice Nursing. 3 Credit Hours.

This course prepares advanced nursing students to integrate nursing science, theoretical frameworks, and evidence-based knowledge into clinical decision-making and practice. Students will analyze population health data and social determinants of health to design strategies for health promotion and disease prevention, evaluate healthcare policies, and develop advocacy efforts to advance health equity. The course emphasizes the use of informatics and healthcare technologies to enhance care quality and coordination, fosters interprofessional collaboration, and promotes culturally responsive care through the application of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles.
Prerequisite: Admission to the nursing graduate program or permission of instructor.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

NUR 609. Professionalism in Advanced Practice Nursing. 2 Credit Hours.

This course focuses on the synthesis of concepts and principles essential to developing leaders within advanced practice nursing specialties. Emphasis is placed in the understanding of the operational, legal, and ethical frameworks that govern advanced nursing practice while fostering professional identity and leadership development.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

NUR 610. Adult Gerontology Acute Care I. 4 Credit Hours.

This course is designed to introduce competencies defining the role of the adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner. Knowledge, skills and professional behaviors required to provide advanced comprehensive and holistic care to culturally diverse adolescents, adults, and older adults are established. The course provides students with specialized knowledge needed to diagnose and manage selected acute and chronic health problems in the delivery of person-centered care. Emphasis is placed on interprofessional collaboration to optimize evidence-based care.
Full-time track - Co-requisite: NUR 601, NUR 612, NUR 613 Part-time track - Prerequisite: NUR 601, NUR 612, NUR 613.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

NUR 611. Foundations of Anesthesia Science and Technology for Nurse Anesthetists. 5 Credit Hours.

This course is an introduction to the application of basic sciences to nurse anesthesia. During the course, students will apply principles of physics, molecular biology, biochemistry, and medicinal chemistry. Students will demonstrate competence in anesthesia technologies.
Prerequisite: Admission into the BSN-DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

NUR 612. Physiology/Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice Nursing. 3 Credit Hours.

In this course, students will apply advanced knowledge of physiological and pathophysiological mechanisms to analyze alterations in health and illness across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on integrating scientific principles with clinical reasoning to support early recognition of disease processes and inform evidence-based, person-centered care across diverse populations.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

NUR 613. Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning. 3 Credit Hours.

Emphasis on culturally sensitive comprehensive health assessment and diagnostic reasoning related to advanced nursing practice. Special emphasis is placed on advanced health assessment; including age appropriate health screenings; prenatal, pediatric, and geriatric assessment; and interpretation of basic laboratory tests and diagnostic studies utilized in advanced nursing practice. Specialty specific seminars address issues for individual tracks within advanced practice nursing.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

NUR 614. Basic Concepts in Anesthesia Nursing. 5 Credit Hours.

This course is an overview of fundamental knowledge and skills for entry into advanced practice anesthesia nursing. Concepts include essential techniques, monitoring and equipment, and pharmacologic interventions for common problems and conditions requiring routine surgical procedures in a highly structured and guided clinical learning environment. Cultural competence and interdisciplinary anesthesia care across the lifespan is emphasized.
Prerequisite: NUR 601, NUR 611, NUR 612, NUR 613 Co-requisite: NUR 617, NUR 618.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

NUR 615. Professional Aspects of Anesthesia Nursing. 2 Credit Hours.

This course focuses on the development and current trends in nurse anesthesia practice, education, and research. Concepts include the historical, legal, legislative, and professional role issues associated with advanced practice anesthesia nursing. Professional responsibilities, ethical issues, diversity, cultural competency, quality assurance, continuing education, and professional involvement are emphasized.
Prerequisite: NUR 646 Co-requisite: NUR 650.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Spring.

NUR 617. Pharmacology for Anesthesia Nursing. 3 Credit Hours.

This course will integrate pharmacologic principles with application to clinical practice in anesthesia nursing. Students will apply pharmacological and pathophysiological concepts synthesizing safe interventions in a culturally competent, interdisciplinary anesthesia nursing practice.
Pre-requisite: NUR 601, NUR 611, NUR 612, NUR 613.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

NUR 618. Advanced Diagnostic Reasoning for Nurse Anesthesia Practice. 3 Credit Hours.

This advanced diagnostic reasoning course emphasizes diagnostic studies utilized in the perioperative setting and peri-anesthesia practice. Content will be structured to offer a standardized way to practice diagnostic evaluation and reasoning. Specialty-specific content and topics address issues for nurse anesthesia practice within advanced practice nursing.
Pre-requisite: NUR 601, NUR 611, NUR 612, NUR 613.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

NUR 619. Advanced Concepts of Anesthesia Nursing I. 8 Credit Hours.

This course will provide in-depth knowledge and skills of anesthesia nursing care for a variety of common problems and conditions across anesthesia specializations. Concepts include assessment strategies, anesthesia techniques, planning and pharmacologic interventions for specialty surgical procedures in a highly structured and guided clinical learning environment. Cultural competence and interdisciplinary anesthesia care across the lifespan are emphasized.
Prerequisite: NUR 601, NUR 611, NUR 612, NUR 613, NUR 614, NUR 617, NUR 618.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

NUR 620. Advanced Concepts of Anesthesia Nursing II. 9 Credit Hours.

This course will provide in-depth knowledge and introduce skills for highly specialized problems and conditions requiring anesthesia or surgical interventions. Concepts include assessment, techniques, planning and pharmacologic interventions for regional anesthesia, pain management, anesthetic management of obstetrical patients and pediatric patients in a highly structured and guided clinical learning environment. Cultural competence and interdisciplinary anesthesia care across the lifespan are emphasized.
Prerequisite: NUR 601, NUR 611, NUR 612, NUR 613, NUR 614, NUR 617, NUR 618, NUR 619.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Spring.

NUR 621. Diagnostics and Nursing Interventions for Acute Care Nursing. 3 Credit Hours.

In this course, students will develop foundational competencies in the selection, interpretation, and application of diagnostic tests and interventions essential to adult-gerontology acute care practice. Emphasis is placed on clinical judgment, differential diagnoses, clinical procedures, and decision-making within an interprofessional framework. Students will explore cultural, ethical, and contextual considerations influencing diagnostic reasoning and person-centered care.
Prerequisite: NUR 601, NUR 610, NUR 612, NUR 613 Co-requisite: NUR 625.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

NUR 623. Pediatric Health in Primary Care Practice. 3 Credit Hours.

This course provides advanced theoretical and clinical knowledge essential for the comprehensive, evidence-based care of infants, children, and adolescents in the context of family and community. Emphasis is placed on health promotion, disease prevention, developmental surveillance, and the diagnosis and management of common acute and chronic pediatric conditions encountered in primary care settings. Culturally responsive and developmentally appropriate strategies are integrated into clinical decision-making. The course fosters interprofessional collaboration, advocacy, and family engagement to optimize child health outcomes.
Prerequisite: NUR 601, NUR 612, NUR 613.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

NUR 624. Introduction to Pedagogy. 3 Credit Hours.

This course provides students a foundation in Pedagogy using examples from nursing education. Students will learn about educational theory, the cultural context of education, and the role of teaching in the academy. Educational strategies to be discussed include didactic, online, clinical, laboratory, and simulation. Best practices in assessment and evaluation will be emphasized.
Requisite: Must Be A Nursing PhD Student Or Permission of Instructor.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Spring.

NUR 625. Adult Gerontology Acute Care II. 7 Credit Hours.

This course is designed to reinforce and evaluate competencies defining the role of the adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner. Advanced skills and application of knowledge are emphasized to facilitate growing independence when providing care to culturally diverse, adolescents, adults, and gerontological patients. The course provides students with specialized knowledge needed to diagnose and manage selected acute and chronic health problems in the delivery of person-centered care. Emphasis is placed on students’ increased proficiency when delivering quality, evidence-based care while employing interprofessional collaboration.
Prerequisite: NUR 601, NUR 610, NUR 612, NUR 613 Co-requisite: NUR 621.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

NUR 627. Women’s Health in Primary Care Practice. 3 Credit Hours.

This course provides a theoretical and clinical foundation for advanced practice nursing in the primary care management of women across the lifespan, with emphasis on the reproductive years. It focuses on evidence-based, person-centered strategies to promote health, prevent disease, and manage common and complex conditions affecting women. The course explores physiological, psychosocial, cultural, and environmental influences on women’s health, including focused content on prenatal and reproductive care. Advanced competencies in clinical decision-making, culturally responsive care, and health education are developed through engagement with population health principles, teaching-learning theory, and collaborative care strategies to improve outcomes in diverse settings.
Prerequisite: NUR 601, NUR 612, NUR 613.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

NUR 628. Adult Gerontology I. 5 Credit Hours.

This course introduces advanced theoretical and clinical foundations essential for the advanced practice management of health alterations in the adult population. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based strategies for health promotion, disease prevention, and the comprehensive management of acute and chronic conditions. The course also addresses principles of discharge planning, rehabilitation, and the coordination of care for individuals and aggregate adult populations across diverse healthcare settings.
Full-time track - Co-requisite: NUR 601, NUR 612 and NUR 613 Part-time track - Prerequisites: NUR 601, NUR 612 and NUR 613.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall.

NUR 630. Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice. 3 Credit Hours.

This course provides an exploration of research processes, methods, and data analysis using both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Students will develop competencies in evaluating levels of evidence for the implementation of evidence-based practice and performance improvement in nursing and healthcare settings. The course will address research methods related to health disparities, healthcare accessibility, and clinical outcomes. In includes a review of common ethical issues in research to ensure the promotion of ethical scholarly activities and practices.
Prerequisite: Admission to the nursing graduate program or permission of instructor.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

NUR 631. Adult Gerontology II. 4-7 Credit Hours.

The course is designed to reinforce and evaluate competencies defining the role of the primary care nurse practitioner. Building upon foundational concepts, this course emphasizes advanced clinical decision-making and management of increasingly complex health problems in culturally diverse adolescents, adults, and older adults. Students expand their expertise in health promotion, disease prevention, and evidence-based management of acute and chronic conditions in primary care settings. Emphasis is placed on developing growing independence in diagnostic reasoning, care coordination, and interprofessional collaboration to deliver person-centered, high-quality care across the continuum of health.
Prerequisite: NUR 601, NUR 612, NUR 613, NUR 628 or permission from SONHS faculty.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

NUR 638. Adult Gerontology Acute Care III. 6 Credit Hours.

In this course, students will integrate advanced clinical and professional competencies to deliver comprehensive, person-centered care to acute and chronically ill adult-gerontology patients. Emphasis is placed on clinical judgment, diagnostic reasoning, and the development of evidence-based treatment plans that incorporate pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions. Students will apply knowledge of health promotion, care transitions, and interprofessional collaboration to manage complex health conditions across diverse populations. This course supports role integration and reinforces the application of scholarship, ethical practice, and systems-based care to optimize quality health outcomes.
Prerequisite: NUR 601, NUR 610, NUR 612, NUR 613, NUR 621, NUR 625.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

NUR 645. Interdisciplinary Anesthesia Nursing I. 8 Credit Hours.

This course involves the integration and synthesis of advanced knowledge and skills for interdisciplinary anesthesia nursing care. Selected topics and clinical case studies include collaborative decision-making, effective communication, planning and evaluation for patients with complex problems and conditions across the lifespan. With continuous guidance, students assume greater responsibility for culturally competent and interdisciplinary anesthesia care.
Prerequisite: NUR 601, NUR 611, NUR 612, NUR 613, NUR 614, NUR 617, NUR 618, NUR 619, NUR 620.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

NUR 646. Interdisciplinary Anesthesia Nursing II. 11 Credit Hours.

This course continues the integration and synthesis of advanced knowledge and skills for interdisciplinary anesthesia nursing care for complex problems and conditions across the lifespan. With minimal guidance, students assume greater responsibility for culturally competent and interdisciplinary anesthesia care.
Prerequisite: NUR 601, NUR 611, NUR 612, NUR 613, NUR 614, NUR 617, NUR 618, NUR 619, NUR 620, NUR 645.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

NUR 647. Advanced Practice Nursing Integration. 6 Credit Hours.

This course examines the evolving responsibilities of advanced practice nurses through didactic instruction and supervised clinical immersion. Emphasis is placed on the integration of advanced nursing knowledge, leadership, and systems-based practice to address complex health needs across diverse populations and care settings.
Prerequisite: NUR 601, NUR 612, NUR 613, NUR 631 (Completion of all clinical courses in specialty).
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

NUR 650. Interdisciplinary Anesthesia Nursing III. 11 Credit Hours.

This course involves the clinical integration and synthesis of advanced knowledge and skills of interdisciplinary anesthesia nursing care for complex problems and conditions across the lifespan. Students assume responsibility for culturally competent and interdisciplinary anesthesia care with minimal guidance.
Prerequisite: NUR 601, NUR 611, NUR 612, NUR 613, NUR 614, NUR 617, NUR 619, NUR 620, NUR 645, NUR 646.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

NUR 651. Qualitative Data Analysis. 3 Credit Hours.

The course is designed to help the student develop skills and understanding relating to the advanced analysis of qualitative data. The course assumes all students will either be in or nearing the analysis stages in their research. Focus is on preparation and management of text and media data for analyses; the creation and application of various types of coding to data; the distinctions in coding data evolving from different qualitative approaches; and analysis of longitudinal qualitative data. Permission required.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall.

NUR 652. Introduction to Clinical Inquiry I. 3 Credit Hours.

Combines clinical knowledge and hands-on clinical experience in an area of the student's potential research interest. Students will practice under the supervision of an advanced practice nurse in the specialty area. Students are expected to begin the process of identifying clinical research problems.
Prerequisite: Admission to the PhD in Nursing Science program.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Summer.

NUR 653. Introduction to Clinical Inquiry II. 5 Credit Hours.

Combines clinical knowledge and hands-on clinical experience in an area of the student's potential research interest. Students will practice under the supervision of an advanced pratice nurse in a specialty area. There will be a focus on health care delivery systems. Students are expected to translate clinical problems into researchable questions.
Prerequisite: NUR 674 Or NUR 669.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Summer.

NUR 654. The Evolution of Nursing Practice and Application of Theory in Nursing Practice. 3 Credit Hours.

The course provides an exploration of the philosophical, historical, and contemporary foundations of nursing and interdisciplinary theory. The course provides a comprehensive examination of the evolution of nursing knowledge and emphasizes the role of theory application in evidence-based clinical practice, leadership, and healthcare systems. Students will analyze existing theories, models, and frameworks, exploring their relevance in guiding advanced nursing practice.
Prerequisite: Admission to DNP program or permission of faculty.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

NUR 655. Health Care Management, Economics, Financing, and Ethics. 3 Credit Hours.

This course is an overview of health care management, financing, ethics and advanced concepts of health care economics with comprehensive analysis of the internal and external factors impacting healthcare costs and reimbursement. Students will examine the allocation of resources in the healthcare sector and the application of ethical principles.
Prerequisite: Admission to DNP program or permission of faculty.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

NUR 656. Global Health. 3 Credit Hours.

This course explores multifaceted issues that impact global health and nursing practice worldwide.
Prerequisite: Admission to DNP program or permission of faculty.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

NUR 657. Population Based Health and Health Care Disparities. 3 Credit Hours.

This course analyzes the multifaceted factors related to population-based health care. The emphasis is on health disparities, cultural and ethical considerations, and their impact on the health of individuals, aggregates, and communities.
Prerequisite: Admission to the DNP program or permission of the faculty and NUR 663, NUR 664.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

NUR 658. Health Policy Development and Implementation. 3 Credit Hours.

An exploration of the leadership role of DNP prepared nurses in health policy development, implementation and advocacy are the primary foci of this course. An overview of issues in health care policy, such as socio-political and economic factors that influence health care, will be examined. Policy development and implementation at the local, state, national, and global levels will be explored. Students will examine health care policies that address issues of social justice and equity in health care.
Prerequisite: Admission to DNP program or permission of faculty.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

NUR 659. Technology in Health Care. 3 Credit Hours.

This course involves an exploration of the various aspects of evolving technology to improve and transform health care and nursing practice. This course prepares DNP nursing students to appraise and leverage technology to support, manage, and improve patient care and health care systems.
Prerequisite: Admission to DNP program or permission of faculty.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

NUR 660. Translational Science. 3 Credit Hours.

This course prepares learners to lead the translation of evidence into practice. The course introduces change theories, barriers to translation, translational frameworks and the science of translating evidence into practice at a health systems level.
Prerequisite: NUR 654, NUR 663, NUR 664.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

NUR 662. Nursing Epistemology. 3 Credit Hours.

Focus on historical and philosophical perpectives in the development of knowledge and patterns of knowing with in-depth examination of the evolution of nursing science. Analysis of concepts relevant to nursing phenomena. Approaches to scientific development in nursing with emphasis on theory building and theory generation.
Requisite: Must Be A Nursing PhD Student Or Permission of Instructor.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall.

NUR 663. Research. 3 Credit Hours.

This course is an analysis of evidence-based nursing practice. During the course, students acquire the knowledge base to identify and resolve clinical practice problems and lead evidence-based practice. Students will obtain, synthesize and appraise research and high-level evidence to inform practice changes.
Prerequisite: Admission to DNP program or permission of faculty.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

NUR 664. Applied Biostatistics for Nursing Practice. 3 Credit Hours.

This course introduces foundational concepts in biostatistics. Various research methodologies and data collection procedures are analyzed. The meaning of specific biostatistical tests, how to detect patterns in data, and how to judge the validity and reliability of the data are explored. Students will generate research questions and apply biostatistics to answer clinical questions.
Prerequisite: Admission to DNP program or permission of faculty.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

NUR 665. Quantitative Methods for Nursing Research. 3 Credit Hours.

In-depth exploration of research methods and design for quantitative research in nursing. Emphasis on development of a research problem; quantitative research design from descriptive to randomized clinical trials; epidemiologic designs; threats to validity; sampling and power analysis; measurement including psychometric theory, data collection and management; and interpretation of data. Other topics include ethics, human subjects’ protection, and translation of findings into practice.
Requisite: Must Be A Nursing PhD Student Or Permission of Instructor.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall.

NUR 667. Research Practicum. 1 Credit Hour.

Student participates in an ongoing research project under the guidance of a faculty member. Conducts the practical aspects of research including: IRB application/continuing reports, data collection and management.
Prerequisite: NUR 665 and NUR 670.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall.

NUR 669. Symptom Science in Nursing. 3 Credit Hours.

This course will provide the student with knowledge of symptom science in nursing, including biological, behavioral, environmental, socio-cultural, and clinical factors that may influence the­ trajectory of chronic illness. The course will also focus on theories and research designs to define and measure symptom experiences in health and illness for individuals and families.
Prerequisite: NUR 662 and NUR 665 and NUR 670.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Spring.

NUR 670. Qualitative Methods for Nursing Research. 3 Credit Hours.

Exploration of inductive approaches to research and the use of qualitative methods including grounded theory, ethnography, focus group, and phenomenology. The techniques include unstructured and structured interviews. Discussion of techniques, analysis, and the ethical and political implications of special problems in qualitative research.
Requisite: Must Be A Nursing PhD Student Or Permission of Instructor.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall.

NUR 672. DNP Scholarly Project Seminar I. 3 Credit Hours.

This course provides an opportunity for the student to demonstrate synthesis of advanced knowledge and skills through the development of a scholarly project that focuses on translating evidence into practice to improve healthcare systems. Students will develop an evidence-based practice change project proposal under the direction of a faculty advisor and a collaborative clinical partner.
Prerequisite: BSN-DNP Anesthesia - NUR 676, NUR 688, NUR 689 MSN - DNP - NUR 676 (1-Year & 1-Year Plus) or NUR 676, NUR 688 (2-Year).
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

NUR 673. DNP Scholarly Project Seminar II. 3 Credit Hours.

This course includes the implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of the previously approved scholarly project. This course focuses on the analysis of outcomes data and implications for sustaining practice change.
Prerequisite: NUR 672.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

NUR 674. Applied Intermediate Statistics: Generalized Linear Models. 4 Credit Hours.

Overview of General Linear Models which combine many aspects of ANOVA and multiple regression models for continuous and categorial independent and dependent variables, multiple independent variables, and repeated measures of dependent variables. Computer applications using real data and statistical software packages (e.g., SPSS) will be utilized.
Requisite: Must Be A Nursing PhD Student Or Permission of Instructor.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Spring.

NUR 676. Practice Immersion I: Quality Improvement and Patient Safety. 2-12 Credit Hours.

This course contains individually precepted learning experiences across the spectrum of nursing in a variety of healthcare settings. Students develop expertise within the scope of their advanced nursing practice. This course introduces advanced concepts and practices in quality improvement and patient safety. Learners will explore frameworks and tools necessary to lead initiatives that enhance healthcare outcomes. Learners will evaluate systems using data or evidence to demonstrate the need for a practice improvement initiative. The course emphasizes the integration of national patient safety standards for improving system performance.
Prerequisite: Admission to DNP program or permission of faculty.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

NUR 679. Applied Advanced Statistics: Structural Equation Modeling. 3 Credit Hours.

Overview of structural equation modeling (SEM) for continuous, categorical, and longitudinal data. Computer applications using real data and statistical software packages (e.g., Excel, SPSS, Mplus)
Prerequisite: NUR 674 And Requisite: Must be a Nursing PhD Student or Permission of Instructor.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall.

NUR 680. Research Ethics. 2 Credit Hours.

This course addresses the ethical and responsible conduct of research and protection of human subjects with a particular emphasis on conducting ethical research with vulnerable populations. This course meets the UM requirement for advanced face-to-face education in Responsible Conduct of Research
Requisite: Admission to PhD program or permission of the instructor. Completion of the UM-required online Responsible Conduct of Research course is a pre or co-requisite of this course. Must Be A Nursing PhD Student Or Permission of Instructor.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Spring.

NUR 681. Measurement in Health Disparities Research. 3 Credit Hours.

Application of measurement theory to develop, adapt and analyze psychometric properties of physiologic and psychosocial measures within health disparities research.
Requisite: Admission to the PhD in Nursing Science program or permission of the instructor, NUR 665 (or similar course for students outside of the PhD in Nursing Science program).
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall.

NUR 682. Advanced Practice Psychopharmacology. 2 Credit Hours.

This course explores the integration of nursing science with interdisciplinary approaches to enhance clinical decision-making and personalized patient care. Students will critically evaluate the distinctions between nursing and other scientific disciplines in the development of comprehensive treatment plans. Emphasis is placed on the application of genetic, genomic, pharmacogenetic, and environmental exposure data to inform individualized healthcare strategies. Students will apply scientific evidence to diagnosis and treatment planning across the lifespan, implement risk mitigation protocols grounded in evidence-based practice, and engage in collaborative consultation with healthcare team members to optimize patient outcomes. This course prepares students to lead in the delivery of precision health in diverse clinical settings.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing, permission of instructor Co-requisite: NUR 684.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Spring.

NUR 683. Theoretical Bases for Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing. 2 Credit Hours.

This course focuses on the development and implementation of age-appropriate, evidence-based treatment plans for individuals with psychiatric disorders. Students will integrate nursing theory, psychotherapeutic modalities, and biopsychosocial frameworks to deliver holistic, person-centered care. Emphasis is placed on building therapeutic relationships, applying counseling and motivational interviewing techniques, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. The course also highlights the value of shared consultation and the articulation of nursing’s unique professional identity within interprofessional teams to promote comprehensive, patient-centered mental health care.
Prerequisite: NUR 684.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall.

NUR 684. Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Therapeutic Interventions. 5 Credit Hours.

This course prepares students for advanced practice in psychiatric-mental health nursing by integrating evidence-based clinical decision-making, ethical reasoning, and culturally responsive care. Emphasis is placed on the development of individualized care plans, understanding mental health disparities, navigating health policy and payment systems, and responding to population needs in emergencies. Students will examine legal and ethical considerations in digital health, enhance therapeutic communication, and engage in interprofessional collaboration. The course also fosters leadership in promoting diversity, inclusion, professional identity, and self-care within psychiatric-mental health practice.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Post-Master's Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health NP program. Co-requisite: NUR 682.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Spring.

NUR 685. Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Preceptorship. 4 Credit Hours.

This course emphasizes the application of ethical principles, evidence-based guidelines, and holistic approaches in the development of person-centered psychiatric care across diverse systems. Students will explore strategies for professional growth, integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in clinical settings, and leverage health information technology to enhance practice. The course fosters interprofessional collaboration, supports advocacy for health equity, and encourages system-level improvements to promote quality outcomes in psychiatric-mental health nursing.
Prerequisites: NUR 682 and NUR 684. Co-requisite: NUR 683.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Summer.

NUR 686. Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Preceptorship II. 5 Credit Hours.

This course prepares students to make evidence-based, ethically grounded clinical decisions in psychiatric-mental health nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments across the lifespan, utilizing diagnostic tools, and applying quality improvement principles to enhance care outcomes. Students will explore the integration of information and communication technologies, evaluate emerging innovations in mental health care, and develop strategies for sustaining personal well-being in advanced practice roles.
Prerequisite: NUR 682, NUR 683, NUR 684, and NUR 685.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall.

NUR 688. Practice Immersion II: Personal, Professional and Leadership Development. 2 Credit Hours.

This course contains individually precepted learning experiences across the spectrum of nursing in a variety of healthcare settings. This course addresses advanced concepts and strategies foundational to personal, professional, and leadership development. Learners will recognize signs of burnout, fatigue, and emotional distress as well as develop coping and self-care strategies to handle stress and promote well-being. Learners will understand the importance of demonstrating a spirit of inquiry that fosters flexibility and professional maturity. Learners will develop capacity for leadership by applying leadership principles and theories in the context of quality improvement, exhibiting teamwork, and advocating to reduce structural racism and systematic inequities through coordinated clinical partnerships.
Prerequisite: Admission to DNP program or permission of faculty and NUR 676.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

NUR 689. New Method of Implementation-Practice Immersion Experience III. 2 Credit Hours.

This course contains individually precepted learning experiences across the spectrum of nursing in a variety of settings. Students develop expertise within the scope of their nursing practice.
Prerequisites: NUR 676, NUR 688.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall.

NUR 690. Independent Study. 1-6 Credit Hours.

A in depth study of a specified area in advanced nursing of special interest to the student, under faculty guidance.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall & Spring.

NUR 694. Clinical Praticum for DNP Nurse Anesthesia Clinical. 8 Credit Hours.

This course involves the clinical integration and synthesis of advanced knowledge and skills of interdisciplinary anesthesia nursing care for complex problems and conditions across the lifespan. Students assume responsibility for culturally competent and interdisciplinary anesthesia care with minimal guidance.
Prerequisite: NUR 601, NUR 611, NUR 612, NUR 613, NUR 614, NUR 617, NUR 618, NUR 619, NUR 620, NUR 645, NUR 646, NUR 650.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

NUR 695. Clinical Practicum for DNP Nurse Anesthesia. 10 Credit Hours.

This course involves the clinical integration and synthesis of advanced knowledge and skills of interdisciplinary anesthesia nursing care for complex problems and conditions across the lifespan. Students assume responsibility and deliver culturally competent, evidence-based anesthesia care consistent with entry level of practice. Students collaborate as a member of the interdisciplinary, perianesthesia team.
Prerequisite: NUR 601, NUR 611, NUR 612, NUR 613, NUR 614, NUR 617, NUR 618, NUR 619, NUR 620, NUR 645, NUR 646, NUR 650, NUR 694.
Components: PRA.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

NUR 696. Crafting the Dissertation Proposal Part I. 1 Credit Hour.

This course is designed to be conducted in alignment with a Pre-Candidacy Dissertation Credit (NUR 830) supervised by the student’s dissertation chair. In concert with NUR 830, the course will help students: select a type of dissertation proposal (traditional/non-traditional); formalize ideas for their dissertation; learn how to pursue funding for their dissertation research; and write the first few chapters of the dissertation proposal.
Requisite: Must be Nursing PhD Student or Permission of Instructor. Prerequisite: NUR 670, NUR 665.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall.

NUR 697. Selected Topics. 0-12 Credit Hours.

Subject matter offerings based upon student demand and availability of faculty. Subtitles describing topics will be shown in class schedule in parentheses after selected topic notation.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

NUR 698. Selected Topics. 0-6 Credit Hours.

Subject matter offerings based upon student demand and availability Of faculty. Subtitles describing topics will be shown in class schedule in parentheses after selected topic notation.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

NUR 700. Post Master Clinical. 0-12 Credit Hours.

Post Master Clinical
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

NUR 701. Clinical Continuation. 0-6 Credit Hours.

Clinical Continuation
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

NUR 702. Adult Gerontology III. 7 Credit Hours.

This course is the culminating specialty course advancing the knowledge and skills acquired, preparing students for transition to independent practice. Emphasis is placed on the integration of advanced diagnostic reasoning, differential diagnosis, and evidence-based management for complex, comorbid, and chronic health conditions across diverse adolescents, adults, and older adults. Through didactic, case-based, and clinical learning experiences, students will refine leadership and interprofessional collaboration skills to coordinate care in diverse clinical settings, apply legal and ethical principles in caring for aging populations and incorporate digital health tools and quality improvement strategies to enhance person-centered outcomes.
Prerequisite: NUR 613, NUR 624, NUR 625, NUR 626, NUR 628, NUR 629, NUR 633 (Completion of all clinical courses in specialty).
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

NUR 707. Becoming a Successful Nurse Scientist. 1 Credit Hour.

This course builds skills for academic and career success as a nurse scientist. The course provides a forum for discussing current issues that have implications for research careers and professional development including participation and leadership in interdisciplinary teams.
Prerequisite: Admission to the PhD in Nursing Science program.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Spring.

NUR 708. Scholarship in Nursing. 1 Credit Hour.

In this course, students will individually with a faculty member to develop the study's scholarship. Faculty and students will identify student strengths and weaknesses and create a specific plan for improvement. The goal of this course is to produce a student first author manuscript for submission to a peer-reviewed scientific journal, and an abstract for submission to a scientific conference.
Prerequisite: Admission to the PhD in Nursing Science program.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Summer.

NUR 709. Selected Topics for Nursing Science and Health Equity Research. 2 Credit Hours.

This course, involves a critical analysis of emerging issues in nursing research and health equity, including priority research areas of the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) and the focal research areas of the School of Nursing and Health Studies.
Prerequisite: Admission to the PhD in Nursing Science program or permission of the instructor.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall.

NUR 710. Biopsychosocial Mechanisms of Health and Health Disparities. 3 Credit Hours.

This course will focus on biopsychosocial mechanisms of health and health disparities. The course will explore study frameworks and the operationalization of variables that allow for assessing bio, psycho, and social variables in relation to health and health disparities outcomes.
Prerequisite: NUR 662 and NUR 665 and NUR 670.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Spring.

NUR 711. Equitable Implementation Science. 3 Credit Hours.

This is an advanced course which will provide an in-depth exploration of the field of implementation science within a broader framework of equity. Key considerations this course will explore include: What implementation determinants drive healthcare inequities, and in what contexts? How can implementation strategies be tailored to address healthcare inequities and achieve healthcare equity? How can quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research advance equitable implementation science research? What are implementation and hybrid effectiveness-implementation trials and how can they contribute to the field of equitable implementation science? Students who successfully complete this course will acquire advanced knowledge in both implementation science in general and equitable implementation science in particular.
Prerequisite: NUR 662 and NUR 665 and NUR 670.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Spring.

NUR 712. Health Disparity and Health Equity Frameworks. 3 Credit Hours.

This course will: 1) introduce theoretical models that provide a framework for health disparity and healthy equity research; 2) examine how these models and frameworks are applied for the purposes of understanding social and other determinants of health, and intervening to address health disparities and equity; 3) familiarize students with the inter-relationships between theory and research in nursing research and how these should inform each other to advance health equity.
Prerequisite: Admission to the PhD in Nursing Science program or permission of the instructor.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall.

NUR 713. Intervention Development and Clinical Trials. 3 Credit Hours.

The focus of this course is on (1) the basic principles and design of clinical trials, and (2) developing, adapting, and evaluating preventive interventions. Further, ethics in the execution of clinical trials and development of interventions, including considerations for equitable research with underserved populations will also be covered. The early classes in this course will focus on the clinical trials portion and later classes will emphasize intervention development.
Prerequisite: Admission to the PhD in Nursing Science program or permission of the instructor.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall.

NUR 714. PATHOBIOLOGY OF NEOPLASIA IN ADVANCED ONCOLOGY NURSING PRACTICE. 6 Credit Hours.

Emphasizes concepts of normal cellular differentiation and abnormal cytologic changes in pathogenesis of neoplasia. Discusses the role of genetics, the immune system, and lifestyle choices in oncogenesis, and epidemiology, pathology, and treatment of cancer types. Applies theoretical and conceptual knowledge to individuals with cancer in the clinical setting.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall.

NUR 715. ONCOLOGY TREATMENT AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT. 6 Credit Hours.

This course provides specialized advanced practice oncology nursing content with a focus on advanced nursing management of physical, psychological, and social problems resulting from cancer and its treatment.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Spring.

NUR 716. CARING FOR INDIVIDUALS ACROSS THE CANCER CONTINUUM. 6 Credit Hours.

This course provides specialized oncology nursing content with a focus on prevention, early detection, active treatment, survivorship, and end of life issues.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Summer.

NUR 796. Crafting the Dissertation Part 2. 1 Credit Hour.

This course is designed to be conducted in alignment with a Pre-Candidacy Dissertation Credit (NUR 830) supervised by the student’s dissertation chair. In concert with NUR 830, this course will help students: learn how to pursue funding for their dissertation research; and write the third (methods) chapter of their dissertation proposal.
Prerequisite: NUR 696 and Requisite: Must be a Nursing PHD Student.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Spring.

NUR 830. Pre-Candidacy Dissertation. 1-6 Credit Hours.

Required of all Ph.D. students who have entered the program. The course will be given in 3, 1-credit semesters. Students will be assigned an advisor upon admission to the program. This is a guided experience led by the student’s advisor and provided mentorship.
Prerequisite: Admission to the PhD in Nursing Science program.
Components: THI.
Grading: SUS.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

NUR 840. Post-Candidacy Doctoral Dissertation. 1-12 Credit Hours.

Required of all Ph.D. students who have advanced to candidacy. Students will be assigned an advisor upon admission to the program. This is a guided experience led by the student’s advisor and provided mentorship. The student will enroll for credit as determined by their advisor. Not more than 12 credits may be taken in a regular semester, nor more than six credits in a summer session. May be regarded as full-time residence. Under the guidance of the advisor students will construct and present a fully completed dissertation study.
Prerequisite: Admission to the PhD in Nursing Science program.
Components: THI.
Grading: SUS.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

NUR 850. Research in Residence. 1-3 Credit Hours.

Used to establish research in residence for the Ph.D., after the student has been enrolled for the permissible cumulative total in appropriate doctoral research. Credit not granted. May be regarded as full-time residence as determined by the Dean of the Graduate School.
Components: THI.
Grading: SUS.
Typically Offered: Fall & Spring.

NUR 870. Post-Candidacy Doctoral Dissertation. 1-12 Credit Hours.

Required of all Ph.D. students who have advanced to candidacy. Students will be assigned an advisor upon admission to the program. This is a guided experience led by the student’s advisor and provided mentorship. The student will enroll for credit as determined by their advisor. Not more than 12 credits may be taken in a regular semester, nor more than six credits in a summer session. May be regarded as full-time residence. Under the guidance of the advisor students will construct and present a fully completed dissertation study.
Prerequisite: Admission to the PhD in Nursing Science program.
Components: THI.
Grading: SUS.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.