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MUSC 6681 - Private Instruction Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
Individual private instruction for music majors and minors only. Students are responsible for contacting individual instructors to schedule lessons. See the Music website for a list of private instructors. May be repeated 4 times with a maximum of 4 credit hours. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s degree in Music.
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MUSC 6682 - Private Instruction Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
Individual private instruction for music majors and minors only. Students are responsible for contacting individual instructors to schedule lessons. See the Music website for a list of private instructors. May be repeated 4 times with a maximum of 8 credit hours. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree in Music.
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NET 1030 - Foundations of Computing Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Summer [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
This course follows the core body of knowledge specified by the ACM which provides students with a broad overview of topics they might encounter within the major areas of computing. The course is taught at an introductory level and includes topics such as: history of computers, computer architecture, operating systems, web design and development, programming, database, software engineering, networking, and more. Cross-listed with CS 1030 and WEB 1030 .
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NET 1300 - Networks and Emerging Technologies Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
This course is designed to introduce the fundamentals of voice and data networking technologies. The course includes topics such as history of telecommunications, history of data networking, study of industry, transport media, common networking protocols, and emerging technologies.
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NET 2010 - Business English Applications Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem Online]
Includes Business English essentials: grammar, punctuation, and proofreading. Keyboarding 40 wpm recommended. Prerequisite: WEB 1700 or WEB 1701 /WEB 1501 .
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NET 2200 - Microcomputer Operating Systems Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Study of hardware and software components through managing programs, directories, files, and disks. Includes integrating applications, customizing windows, and managing printing.
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NET 2300 - Introduction to LAN Management Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Local area networking concepts including needs analysis, applications, topologies and configurations, and troubleshooting using hands-on labs. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: NET 2200 or instructor approval.
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NET 2415 - Cisco TCP/IP Routing Protocols and Router Configuration Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
This course is the first in a two-course series designed to prepare students to pass the examinations for Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA). This course covers the OSI model, network components and topologies, IP addressing, beginning router configuration and routing protocols. Prerequisite: NET 2300 or CS 2705 .
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NET 2435 - Cisco Advanced LAN and WAN Switching and Routing Theory and Design Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
This course is the second in a two-course series designed to prepare students to pass the examinations for Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA). This course covers advanced router configurations, LAN switching theory and VLANs, advanced LAN and LAN switched design, Novell IPX, WAN theory design and technology, PPP, frame relay, ISDN, network troubleshooting, national SCANs skills, and threaded case studies. Prerequisite: NET 2415 .
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NET 2610 - NetWare Administration Credits: (3)
This is the introductory course to Novell Administration involving setting up, managing, and using basic network services, including file systems, network printing, security, and Z.E.N. Works. After completing this course and successfully passing the Novell test, the candidate becomes a Certified Novell Administrator (CNA). Prerequisite: WEB 1700 or WEB 1701 /WEB 1501 and WEB 1702 /WEB 1502 and WEB 1703 /WEB 1503 .
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NET 3200 - Linux Systems Administration Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
This course gives students a solid foundation in the fundamentals of the Linux operating system. Students gain system-level experience through problem-solving exercises at the command line and in the graphical user interface (GUI). By the end of the course, students will have learned the major, essential, command-line commands necessary to be accomplished users of Linux. Prerequisite: NET 2200 or instructor approval.
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NET 3210 - Advanced Linux Systems Administration Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
This course presents advanced administrative skills common to mid- to senior-level administrators in an enterprise environment. Students learn how to apply security to network users and resources, manage and compile the Linux kernel, and troubleshoot network processes and services. Prerequisite: NET 3200 .
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NET 3300 - Advanced LAN Security Management Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
This course provides an in-depth look into the field of network security. Specific topics to be examined include networking protocols and threats, authentication models, cryptography, layer 2 security, application security, social engineering, access control lists, firewalls, risk management, and OS hardening. Prerequisite: NET 2300 or instructor permission.
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NET 3310 - Network Server Administration Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Students will learn how to install, configure, manage, and troubleshoot hardware and applications in a Server environment. With a specific focus on Server fundamentals, this course will teach students how to install servers, configure active directories, create and manage users, install server roles and features, perform diagnostics, and troubleshoot malfunctioning servers. Prerequisite: NET 2300 .
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NET 3415 - Cisco CCNPB-Advanced Router Configuration Credits: (3)
Building Scalable Cisco Networks (BSCN). Addresses tasks network managers and administrators need to perform when managing access and controlling overhead traffic in growing routed networks once basic connectivity has been established. Discusses router capabilities used to control traffic over LANs and WANs, as well as connecting corporate networks to an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Prerequisite: NET 2435 or CCNA Certification or CS 3705 .
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NET 3425 - Cisco CCNP-Building Cisco Switched Networks Credits: (3)
Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN). Teaches network administrators how to build campus networks using multilayer switching technologies over high speed Ethernet. Teaches how routing and switching concepts and implementations technologies work together. Prerequisite: NET 2435 or CCNA Certification.
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NET 3435 - Cisco CCNP–Remote Access Networks Credits: (3)
Teaches how to build a remote access network to interconnect central sites to branch offices and home office/telecommuters. Further teaches students how to control access to the central site as well as maximizes bandwidth utilization over remote links. Prerequisite: NET 2435 or CCNA Certification.
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NET 3445 - Cisco CCNP–Internetwork Troubleshooting Credits: (3)
Hands-on lab exercises. Covers developments in Cisco IOS and Catalyst software. Teaches how to baseline and troubleshoot an environment using Cisco routers and switches for multiprotocol client hosts and servers connected with: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Token Ring LANS; and Serial, Frame Relay and ISDN BRI WANs. Prerequisite: NET 2435 or CCNA Certification.
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NET 3550 - Supervising Information Technology Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Application of supervisory functions in network management and multimedia settings including planning, structure, design, implementation, evaluation, problem-solving, and human resources. Prerequisite: NET 2300 or WEB 2300 .
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NET 3600 - Principles of Business/Marketing Education Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
This course includes professionalism, curriculum, standards, counseling, tech prep, competency-based testing, research, and current issues and trends in Business/Marketing Education. Along with advanced electronic presentations, this course will include a review of other technologies used in teaching. Prerequisite: WEB 1700 ; or WEB 1701 /WEB 1501 and WEB 1702 /WEB 1502 and WEB 1703 /WEB 1503 .
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NET 3610 - Methods of Teaching Marketing Education Subjects Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Analysis and research into methods of teaching business and marketing subjects with emphasis on teaching demonstrations and practices, objectives, outcome measurements, testing, and grading. Prerequisite: WEB 1700 or WEB 1701 /WEB 1501 and WEB 1702 /WEB 1502 and WEB 1703 /WEB 1503 .
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NET 3710 - Switching and Transmission Network Systems Management Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
This course covers management of switching and transport systems and their technologies from industry carrier systems to private business networks. Also included are cellular/mobile/fixed wireless technologies including network elements, routing, packet delivery, handoff technology, and the evolution of generations of wireless technologies and systems. Prerequisite: NET 2300 . Co-Requisite: NET 3715 .
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NET 3715 - Transmission Network Applications Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Hands-on labs working with TDM lines and trunks, transport, IP routing, and SIP. Applications will be run on live LAN/WAN networks. Also, the course includes discussion of new technologies. Prerequisite: NET 2300 . Co-Requisite: NET 3710 .
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NET 3720 - Advanced Transport Media Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
An examination of the growing wireless technologies, fiber optics, their roles within the telecommunications data and media industries and to introduce associated fiber optic technical skills. Prerequisite: NET 2300
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NET 3730 - Cyber Policy and Ethics Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Explores how the structural, competitive, economic, environmental, and ethical forces affect the continuing transformation of the networking industry both domestically and internationally. Discussion of the impact of contemporary issues on the provider and the consumer of telecommunication services including the legal and ethical requirements and ramifications of electronic privacy are included. Prerequisite: NET 3710 and NET 1300 or CS 1030 .
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NET 4700 - Data and Voice Network Design Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
As a capstone course, students will design data and voice networks using industry metrics and rationale. Architecture, technologies, and standards associated with the design and management of modern data and voice networks will be covered. Prerequisite: CS 3720 and CS 2130 .
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NET 4740 - Security Vulnerabilities and Intrusion Mitigation Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
A treatment of security issues related to computers and computer networking. This course is designed for advanced users, system administrators and network administrators. The course covers TCP/IP security issues, security policies, packet filtering, Internet firewall architecture and theory, detecting and monitoring unauthorized activity, password authentication, intrusion detection and prevention and other security issues involving Linux, UNIX and Microsoft Windows operating systems. A team project is included. Prerequisite: MATH 1040 , CS 2130 , PS 3250 , and CS 3705 .
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NET 4760 - Network/Telecommunications Internship Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
Must be completed senior year in a network/telecommunications environment with company placement and outcomes approved by the department. Prerequisite: NET 4700 (may be taken concurrently). Simultaneous enrollment in NET 4790 is required.
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NET 4790 - Network/Telecommunications Senior Project Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
Capstone project applying the principles of network/telecommunications to the development of a network/telecommunications system within a company. Prerequisite: NET 4700 (may be taken concurrently). Simultaneous enrollment in NET 4760 is required.
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NET 4990 - Senior Project Credits: (3)
Research, analysis, presentation, and discussion of topics relative to graduating majors and minors. Prerequisite: WEB 2860 or equivalent.
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NET 6600 - Principles of Business/Marketing Education Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
This graduate-level course includes professionalism, curriculum, standards, counseling, tech prep, competency-based testing, research, and current issues and trends in Business/Marketing Education. Along with advanced electronic presentations, this course will include a review of other technologies used in teaching. NET 6600 may be substituted for NET 3600 in the undergraduate Business Education Composite Teaching major, Business Education Teaching minor, or Business/Marketing Teaching minor for those working on a second bachelor’s degree. Prerequisite: WEB 1700 ; or WEB 1701 /WEB 1501 , WEB 1702 /WEB 1502 , and WEB 1703 /WEB 1503 and a bachelor’s degree.
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NET 6610 - Methods of Teaching Business Education Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
This graduate-level course includes an evaluation and application of the methods of teaching business and marketing subjects with emphasis on teaching demonstrations and practices, objectives, outcome measurements, testing, and grading. The students will write a unit-long Learning Activity Package (LAP) and will demonstrate teaching in a business/marketing course. NET 6610 may be substituted for NET 3610 in the undergraduate Business Education Composite Teaching major, Business Education Teaching minor, or Business/Marketing Teaching minor for those working on a second bachelor’s degree. Prerequisite: WEB 1700 ; or WEB 1701 /WEB 1501 , WEB 1702 /WEB 1502 , and WEB 1703 /WEB 1503 ; and a bachelor’s degree.
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NEUR 2050 - Introduction to Neuroscience Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring or Summer [Full Sem]
Introduction to the interdisciplinary field of neuroscience, which examines the function and dysfunction of the human and animal nervous system. The course spans the major areas of neuroscience including cellular/molecular factors, neuron physiology, brain structure and function, and medical/clinical applications. The topics addressed are critical to multiple fields of study (e.g. health sciences, psychology, and zoology) and provides the skills necessary for students to succeed in upper-division courses related to the brain and behavior. Prerequisite: none; recommend some background in basic biology, chemistry, or psychology.
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NEUR 3750 - Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem] even years
This course challenges students to apply knowledge of nervous system structure and function to higher order cognitive functions and motor abilities including attention, memory, emotions, language and symbolic functions, reasoning, decision making, problem solving, voluntary movement, and consciousness. Prerequisite: NEUR 2050 or PSY 2730 or instructor approval.
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NEUR 3850 - Clinical Neuroscience Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem] odd years
This is an advanced undergraduate course primarily for Neuroscience minors, but open to all students. Students will apply a knowledge of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, cognition, and behavior to discuss and solve in-depth clinical case studies in the classroom setting. The course will consist of instructor-led and student-led activities to explore a range of nervous system disorders. Prerequisite: NEUR 2050 or PSY 2730 or consent of instructor.
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NEUR 3950 - Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Students will explore the cellular and molecular basis for nerve cell function. Prerequisite: NEUR 2050 .
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NEUR 4800 - Projects and Research Credits: (1-3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
Supervised participation in projects and/or primary research with a faculty mentor in various areas of neuroscience. Limited to advanced students upon consent of neuroscience faculty mentor and the Neuroscience Program director. A paper written in APA style and an oral report are required at the end of the semester. Prerequisite: NEUR 2050 (Introduction to Neuroscience), PSY 3600 (Statistics) or equivalent, and faculty mentor permission. Students may enroll in this course twice for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
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NEUR 4810 - Experimental Credits: (1-6)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem] odd years
Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. May be repeated 5 times for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
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NEUR 4830 - Directed Readings Credits: (1-3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
Independent readings or secondary research on advanced neuroscience special topics under the direction of a faculty mentor. For each hour of credit in a readings project the student is required to read an appropriate number of primary research journal articles and book chapters. A paper written in APA style and oral report are required at the end of the term. Prerequisite: NEUR 2050 (Introduction to Neuroscience), PSY 3600 (Statistics) or equivalent, and faculty mentor permission. Students may enroll in this course twice for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
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NEUR 4900 - Topics in Neuroscience Credits: (2-3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem] or as needed
This course offers an in-depth exploration of selected topics and issues in the discipline. The prerequisite may be waived or replaced by an equivalent at the discretion of the instructor in consultation with the Neuroscience Program Director. Prerequisite: NEUR 2050 or PSY 2730 or consent of instructor. The course may be taken up to three times for a maximum of six credit hours.
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NRSG 2100 - Pharmacology for Nurses 1 Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Summer [Full Sem]
Basic pharmacological treatments used by the nurse to promote health across the lifespan. Included in the course will be administering medications safely through various routes and specific agents that affect health and wellbeing. Credit hours (3): 3 lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing Program. Co-Requisite: NRSG 2200 .
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NRSG 2200 - Nursing Foundations Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Summer [Full Sem]
Students are socialized into the profession of nursing, taught scope of practice, rules and ethics. Building nursing care on a health/wellness continuum is introduced. Students begin the nursing process through assessment of health and wellness in individuals, families and populations throughout the lifespan, and in diverse cultures and environments. Credit hours (3): 3 lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing Program. Co-Requisite: NRSG 2100 .
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NRSG 2251 - Foundations of Nursing Laboratory and Clinical Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
This course will include a combination of lab, simulation, and clinical experiences. Students will focus on identifying and implementing foundational nursing skills. Students will have the opportunity to practice in a controlled environment, where they will pass off required skills and simulate clinical experiences. Students will also apply learned skills in clinical facilities. In order to pass the course, students must pass all three components of the course (lab, clinical, and simulation). This course focuses on application of concepts related to nursing care of patients in multiple environments and across the lifespan in various settings. Admission to the ADN Nursing Program is a pre-requisite, and registration in NRSG 2100 and NRSG 2200 are co-requisites.
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NRSG 2283 - Directed Readings and Projects Credits: (1-3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Summer [Full Sem, Online]
(Maximum of 3 semester hours per year). Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
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NRSG 2300 - Patient Centered Nursing Care 1 Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Focused theory with emphasis on nursing care across the lifespan for patients experiencing changes in health status. Focus will be on identifying chronic diseases and developing a nursing strategy to promote wellness and quality of life for the patient. Clinical will focus on application of theory related to nursing care of patients in multiple environments and across the life-span. Credit hours (3): 3 lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: NRSG 2100 , NRSG 2200 .
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NRSG 2351 - Patient Centered Nursing Care Experience I Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
This course will include a combination of clinical, simulation, and laboratory experiences. Students will build on previous skills and knowledge and focus on demonstrating and examining safe and efficient patient care. Students will have the opportunity to practice in a controlled environment, where they will pass off required skills and simulate clinical experiences. Students will also apply learned skills in clinical facilities. In order to pass the course, students must pass all three components of the course (lab, clinical, and simulation). This course focuses on application of concepts related to nursing care of patients in multiple environments and across the lifespan in various settings. Prerequisite: Admission to Nursing Program,NRSG 2100 , NRSG 2200 , and NRSG 2251 . Co-Requisite: NRSG 2300 .
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NRSG 2500 - Patient Centered Nursing Care 3 Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Summer [Full Sem, Online]
Focused theory with emphasis on nursing care across the lifespan for patients experiencing changes in health care status. Focus will be on caring for patients in the acute care setting with a goal of restoring optimal health and wellness. Prerequisite: NRSG 2300 , or Admission to the PN to RN nursing program. Co-Requisite: NRSG 3100 .
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NRSG 2551 - Patient Centered Nursing Care Experience II Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
This course will include a combination of clinical, simulation, and laboratory experiences. Students will build on previous skills and knowledge and focus on developing and critiquing safe and efficient patient care. Students will have the opportunity to practice in a controlled environment, where they will pass off required skills and simulate clinical experiences. Students will also apply learned skills in clinical facilities. In order to pass the course, students must pass all three components of the course (lab, clinical, and simulation). This course focuses on application of concepts related to nursing care of patients in multiple environments and across the lifespan in various settings. Prerequisite: NRSG 2100 , NRSG 2200 , NRSG 2251 , NRSG 2300 , and NRSG 2351 . Co-Requisite: NRSG 2500 and NRSG 3100 .
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NRSG 3100 - Pharmacology for Nurses 2 Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Summer [Full Sem, Online]
Advanced pharmacological treatments used by the nurse to promote health across the lifespan. Included in the course will be administering medications safely though intravenous and other routes along with specific agents that affect health and well-being. Credit hours (3): 3 lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: NRSG 2300 , or admission to the PN to RN Program. Co-Requisite: NRSG 2500 .
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NRSG 3200 - Complex Patient Centered Nursing Care 1 Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Summer [Full Sem, Online]
Theory focuses on nursing care of patients with complex changes in health status requiring extensive multifaceted resources. Credit hours (3): 3 lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: NRSG 2500 and NRSG 3100 . Co-Requisite: NRSG 3300 and NRSG 3350 .
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NRSG 3300 - Entry Into Nursing Professional Practice Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Summer [Full Sem, Online]
Theory focuses on synthesis of nursing knowledge and skills necessary for entrance into registered nursing practice and includes preparation for licensing exams and synthesis of previous concepts. Credit hours (3): 3 lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: NRSG 2500 , and NRSG 3100 . Co-Requisite: NRSG 3200 and NRSG 3350 .
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NRSG 3350 - Entry Into Nursing Professional Practice Capstone Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Summer [Full Sem, Online]
Clinical preceptorship focuses on synthesis of nursing knowledge, skills, and conduct necessary for entrance into registered nursing practice. Credit hours (3): 9 clinical hours per week. Prerequisite: NRSG 2500 and NRSG 3100 . Co-Requisite: NRSG 3200 and NRSG 3300 .
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NRSG 3400 - Mental Health: The Complex Role Credits: 3
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem Online]
Spring [Full Sem Online]
Advanced theories and concepts of nursing practice are explored across the lifespan for those experiencing alterations in mental health.
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NRSG 3810 - Experimental Courses Credits: (1-6)
Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. May be repeated 5 times with a maximum of 6 credit hours.
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NRSG 4000 - Culture and Health Care Credits: (2)
This course is an exploration of culture, health care issues and experiences at the local, regional, national, or international levels. The learner will study and compare the health care of a selected country/community from the cultural, political and educational perspective. Credit hours (2), 2 lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: Admission to Weber State University; recommended for nursing students, Licensed Nurses, and other healthcare providers.
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NRSG 4001 - Clinical Experience Related to Culture and Health Care of Nurses Credits: (1-3)
This course is a Study Abroad Experience for Health Care Workers to explore the relationship between culture, health care and nursing issues at local, regional, national, and/or international levels. Information gained during NRSG 4000 will assist the student to put into practice the concepts learned. Credit hours (1-3). Lab hours depend on the country visited. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Co-requisite or prerequisite: NRSG 4000 related to area being visited.
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NRSG 4010 - Interdisciplinary Health Care Teams Credits: (3)
This course provides an interdisciplinary experience with the team concept as a priority. The students learn the role of the health care team members, each with their different skills and objectives. The course teaches students to practice an interdisciplinary approach as they research, interact and learn in the interdisciplinary environment of a health care setting. Cross-listed with DENT 4010 & HTHS 4010 . May be repeated once up to 6 credit hours.
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NRSG 4045 - ELNEC: End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
This course is designed from the nationally recognized guidelines of the End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC) project. These guidelines are revised regularly to reflect current advances in the field. The purpose of the ELNEC project is to support the knowledge and skills of nurses in providing palliative care to patients who are experiencing serious illness or end of life. ELNEC content focuses on nursing care at the end of life; pain management; symptom management; ethical/legal issues; cultural considerations in end-of-life care; communication; loss, grief, bereavement; and preparation for and care at time of death. Prerequisite: Admission to a nursing program or current registered nurse.
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NRSG 4050 - Nursing Assessment Across the Life Span Credits: (3)
This course provides the theory requisite for the systematic examination and analysis of subjective and objective health assessment data obtained during the health assessment process. The health status of a client will be determined through the process of differential analysis of both the anecdotal evidence provided by the client and empirical evidence gathered during the physical examination. With this evidence, students will learn to apply the scientific process of formulating and testing hypothetical diagnoses. The overall purpose will be focused upon developing strategies and skills to assess the health care needs of people across the life span. Students are challenged to identify normal assessment findings and critically analyze variations from normal.
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NRSG 4060 - Oncology Nursing Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem Online]
Spring [Full Sem Online]
Summer [Full Sem Online]
This course provides learning opportunities for nurses who work in various areas of health care with minimal opportunities to care for patients with cancer. The learning activities are based on current evidence, clinical experts, and patient values-evidenced-based practice. Throughout the course, an emphasis is placed on the collaborative interprofessional team tasked with managing the care of the patients regarding cancer diagnosis, cancer treatments, unintentional consequences stemming from treatment, and emotional aspects involved in caring for patients with cancer.
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NRSG 4070 - Threats and Crises: Nursing Response Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Terrorism, war and natural disasters present new challenges to nurses and requires they be trained to care for resultant victims. Learning emphasizes crisis management, specific patient/health issues and unique nursing interventions. (Hybrid)
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NRSG 4080 - Nursing: High Risk Adult Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Advanced theories and concepts of nursing practice are explored in relation to adults experiencing life threatening alterations in health. (Hybrid)
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NRSG 4090 - Nursing: High Risk OB/Pediatric Patient Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Summer [Full Sem Online]
At risk pediatric and obstetric populations require multiple interventions from knowledgeable caregivers. In this course, students will learn theory and concepts associated with caring for these high-risk populations. By the end of this course students will have an increased understanding of nursing care and application of evidence-based care for improved outcomes. (Hybrid).
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NRSG 4100 - Complex Patient Centered Nursing Care 2 Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Nursing 4100 is designed to assist students in learning theory and concepts related to nursing care of patients with chronic conditions, including illness implications and education for patients and families. Topics will include areas such as genetic conditions, caregiver stress and grieving, as well as advocacy for vulnerable populations. The course will incorporate application of advanced skills and knowledge to address coordination of complex care issues and healthcare resources inherent in caring for patients and families experiencing chronic conditions.
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NRSG 4200 - Scholarship for Evidence-Based Practice Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Nursing 4200 focuses on a basic understanding of how multiple sources of evidence are developed and integrated into an evidence-based nursing environment. These sources include the formal research process, quality improvement data, clinical judgment, inter-professional perspectives, and patient preference. This course will include the application of advanced knowledge and skills required for translating reliable evidence into evidence-based practice and clinical judgments. The course will also support the establishment of a research-base for the student’s personal nursing practice, as well as influence the continual improvement of healthcare quality and safety.
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NRSG 4300 - Healthcare Policy and Decision Making Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Nursing 4300 will explore healthcare policies, including financial and regulatory policies, which directly and indirectly influence nursing practice. These policies shape responses to organizational, local, national, and global issues of equity, access, affordability, and social justice. Students will apply advanced skills and knowledge to identify, analyze and problem-solve variables affecting nursing decisions and healthcare policy encountered in nursing practice. Topics will be presented that provide an overview of legal and ethical principles and theories, emphasizing the role of ethics and healthcare policy in nursing.
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NRSG 4392 - Care Management: Implications for Nursing Practice Credits: (3)
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Fall [Full Sem Online]
Spring [Full Sem Online]
The Principles of Care Management course presents students with the opportunity to gain insight and understanding into the various roles that nurses play in patient care management. Learners will have the opportunity to examine the major characteristics of care management including the forces that influence patient care planning. During the course the student will learn the necessary skills to create and apply a care management plan to a specific patient population. The course is appropriate for individuals who have an interest in the care management field and who are focusing their careers working with populations and individuals over their life-time of care within illness and wellness issues.
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NRSG 4400 - Population Health in Nursing Credits: (4)
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Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Nursing 4400 explores nursing in diverse populations in a local and global contest emphasizing disease prevention, health promotion and cultural competency for the improvement of health status throughout the lifespan. Focus will include idsparities in health and health care services, and the impact of behavior and lifestyle choices. Course projects will incorporate application of advanced skills and knowledge related to health needs and health promotion at the individual and community level. Students will examine frameworks of community and public health, assess and analyze prevalent population-based health issues, and explore population-based interventions.
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NRSG 4500 - Nursing Management and Leadership Credits: (3)
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Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Nursing 4500 is designed to facilitate student learning and application of advanced skills and knowledge related to nursing leadership and nursing management. In acccordance with this, students will explore and examine personal and professional characteristics of nurse leaders and nurse managers which will prepare them to lead through evidence-based principles. Students will also gain experience in communication and collaboration with community partners and interdisciplinary teams, which will prepare them to assist in the advancement of the profession of nursing through empowerment, change, and anticipation of nursing’s future.
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NRSG 4600 - Communication, Collaboration, and Information Management in Healthcare Credits: (3)
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Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Nursing 4600 will incorporate application of advanced skills and knowledge related to information management, patient care technology, and effective interpersonal communication modalities. These skills are critical in preparing nurses to deliver quality patient care in a variety of healthcare settings. Students will examine information management tools used to monitor: outcomes of care processes, patient care technologies essential to ensuring high quality, safe patient care, and communication and collaboration skills necessary to providing optimal patient-centered care.
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NRSG 4700 - Forensic Nursing Credits: (3)
This course explores nursing in the field of forensics in both criminal and civil contexts. The different roles and responsibilities of forensic nurses will be explored and best-practices for evidence collection and preservation will be reviewed. Holistic care of victims and families will be emphasized. Students will review victimology, evaluate prevalent population-based health issues, and explore forensic nursing interventions.
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NRSG 4830 - Directed Theoretical Readings Credits: (1-3)
Involves a contract with faculty to include reading and writing of materials relevant to baccalaureate level nursing. Subject emphasis arranged with faculty. May be repeated once up to 6 credit hours.
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NRSG 4840 - Departmental Honors in Nursing Seminar Credits: (3)
Completion of this course is required for students participating in the honors program in nursing. Students explore scholarly activity in nursing through the guided completion of one of three different learning options: creating a research proposal, writing a scholarly paper, or performing a service project. Learning through active and individualized scholarly inquiry is the focus of this class.
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NRSG 4850 - Study Abroad Credits: (1-6)
Variable Title
The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities for students in health professions to experience a study abroad program that is designed to explore healthcare, culture, and clinical experience. May be repeated 5 times up to 6 credit hours.
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NRSG 6110 - Translating Research and Evidence into Practice Credits: (3)
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Fall [Full Sem Online]
Spring [Full Sem Online]
Summer [Full Sem Online]
This course prepares the student to critically appraise, compare, and evaluate published Quantitative and Qualitative research reports to develop and implement and maintain an evidence-based innovation and/or practice within the professional settings of the nurse administrator and the nurse educator. In order to register for this course, the student must be officially accepted into Weber State University’s MSN program.
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NRSG 6120 - Research and Statistics Credits: (3)
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Fall [Full Sem Online]
Spring [Full Sem Online]
Summer [Full Sem Online]
This course focuses on the development of the knowledge and skill required to evaluate numerical data in support of an evidence-based environment for nursing administration and nursing education. Skills related to utilization of parametric and non-parametric methods of statistical analysis of quantitative data will be emphasized. Prerequisite:
The student must be officially accepted into Weber State University’s MSN program to register for this class.
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NRSG 6130 - Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice Credits: (3)
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Fall [Full Sem Online]
Spring [Full Sem Online]
Summer [Full Sem Online]
This course introduces the student to processes associated with the development and application of both nursing and non-nursing theory. These processes include the varied yet interdependent activities of theory analysis, description, critical reflection, and utilization of theory. In addition, the student will explore the utilization of both nursing and non-nursing theory in his or her practice of nursing. Prerequisite:
The student must be officially accepted into the MSN program to register for this class.
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NRSG 6141 - Advanced Nursing Theory Credits: (3)
This course is intended to introduce the student to the multiple patterns of knowing within nursing and the processes associated with the development of nursing knowledge and theory. These processes include the varied yet interdependent activities of critical reflection, validation, confirmation, and utilization of nursing knowledge. In addition, the student will explore the utilization of nursing theory and knowledge to his or her own experiences and everyday nursing practice. Co-Requisite: NRSG 6110 , NRSG 6180 .
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NRSG 6160 - Evidence-Based Practice Credits: (3)
This course provides students the knowledge and skill required to develop and implement evidence-based processes within the professional settings of the nurse administrator and the nurse educator. Prerequisite: NRSG 6110 , NRSG 6141 , NRSG 6180 . Co-Requisite: NRSG 6120 .
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NRSG 6170 - Teaching Strategies Credits: (3)
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Fall [Full Sem Online]
Spring [Full Sem Online]
Summer [Full Sem Online]
This course prepares the student to apply teaching and learning theories within both the traditional and non-traditional classroom setting and clinical practice settings. Teaching strategies designed to support student learning across varied settings and modalities will be emphasized. Prerequisite:
The student must be officially accepted into the MSN program and have completed the first semester of the program prior to registering for MSN 6170.
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NRSG 6180 - Improving Patient Care and Nursing Practice through Information Systems Credits: (3)
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Fall [Full Sem Online]
Spring [Full Sem Online]
Summer [Full Sem Online]
This course provides students the knowledge and skill required to effectively apply the principles of information technology within the healthcare setting. Course content includes the utilization of information technology to analyze healthcare data for the improvement of nursing decision-making and to support quality in nursing administration and nursing education settings.
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NRSG 6200 - Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Administration Credits: (3)
This course focuses upon the knowledge and skills required to utilize established theoretical and concepts frameworks to critically analyze clinical and non-clinical leadership issues and apply theory-based principles within the nursing administration setting. Prerequisite: NRSG 6110 , NRSG 6141 , NRSG 6180 .
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NRSG 6205 - Transitions to Advanced Practice Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
This course is designed to present a foundation for understanding nursing theory and the relationship of theory and research to evidence based practice and conceptual models of advanced practice nursing. Prerequisite: Admission to a MSN Family Nurse Practioner Program.
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NRSG 6210 - Advanced Pathophysiology Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
This is the first foundational pathophysiology course for nurse practitioners (NP’s). Students are taught pathophysiology associated with disease and non-disease processes such as pain. Alterations in physiology result in clinical problems and diseases managed by NP’s. Cell dysfunction or deregulation manifests as systemic symptoms and associated disease. Content includes etiology, modifiable risk factors, exposures, physiological mutations, and specific/nonspecific mechanisms to optimize cell-tissue-organ-system function. Students identify, analyze, and evaluate evidence related to disease pathology of specified body systems across the lifespan for future patient management.
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NRSG 6211 - APRN Path II and Genetics Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
This is the second foundational pathophysiology course for nurse practitioners (NP’s). Students are taught pathophysiology associated with disease and non-disease processes and clinical genetics principles as applied to nurse practitioner patient care. Alterations in physiology result in clinical problems and diseases managed by NP’s. Cell dysfunction or deregulation manifests as systemic symptoms and associated disease. Content includes etiology, modifiable risk factors, exposures, physiological mutations, and specific/nonspecific mechanisms to optimize cell-tissue-organ-system function. Students identify, analyze, and evaluate evidence related to disease pathology of specified body systems across the lifespan for future patient management.
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NRSG 6215 - APRN Pharmacology I Credits: (2)
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Fall [Full Sem]
This foundational core course overviews pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics for nurse practitioners and provides the foundation for safe efficacious patient-centered medication management in a clinical setting. Course content includes information on pharmacology principles, terminology, drugs that affect the autonomic nervous system (ANS), special populations, clinical guidelines, and evidenced-based pharmaceutical interventions for infectious disease, endocrine function, and pain or comfort. Ethical and legal parameters for prescriptive practice are reviewed related to specific medication choice, dosing, drug interactions and side effects, and patient monitoring, education, and evaluation for effectiveness across the lifespan. Advanced Pharmacology I adheres to accreditation criteria for graduate nursing prescriptive principles and nurse practitioner practice.
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NRSG 6216 - APRN Pharmacology II Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
This foundational core course is a continuation of NRSG 6215 Advanced Pharmacology I. It continues to overview efficacious patient-centered medication management in a clinical setting. Course content includes information on evidenced-based pharmaceutical interventions for central nervous system pathology, mental and behavioral disorders, cardiovascular and renal system disease, gastrointestinal illness, and respiratory, ENT, dermatology, and immunity syndromes. Prescriptive practice principles medication choice, dosing, drug interactions and side effects, and patient monitoring, education, and evaluation for effectiveness across the lifespan are considered and analyzed. Advanced Pharmacology II adheres to accreditation criteria for graduate nursing prescriptive principles and nurse practitioner practice.
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NRSG 6220 - NP Assessment/DX Reasoning Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Summer [Full Sem]
This course allows students to transition into the role of the nurse practitioner through practice of clinically relevant activities such as a comprehensive holistic health history, use of motivational interviewing, a systematic physical assessment, and critical reasoning to determine appropriate differential diagnoses. Classroom student learning activities, nursing practice lab, and select standardized patient encounters are used to present and practice physical assessment and diagnostic reasoning for nurse practitioner (NP) patient-centered care. Students focus weekly on a body system and incorporate assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills for patients across the lifespan. NP students use a systematic critical thinking approach to diagnostic reasoning and assessment competency. Prerequisite: Faculty permission.
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NRSG 6225 - NP Care Clinical Skills Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Summer [Full Sem]
This clinical skill course provides opportunities for the nurse practitioner (NP) students to learn and practice a variety of essential clinical care skills. Students attend clinical skill lab weekly for instruction from interprofessional peers and nurse practitioner faculty. NP students acquire clinical skill performance, gather diagnostic and objective data for conditions requiring procedures, management strategies, patient education, and ICD-10 & CPT billing and coding instruction for common clinical issues.
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NRSG 6230 - NP Patient Care Lab Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
This laboratory skill course provides opportunities for the nurse practitioner (NP) students to learn and practice a variety of essential ambulatory care skills for patients across the lifespan. There is a focus on women’s health and pediatric health care conditions. Students attend skill lab weekly for instruction from interprofessional peers and nurse practitioner faculty. NP students acquire knowledge of skill performance, diagnostic and objective information for conditions requiring procedures, management strategies, patient education, and ICD-10 & CPT billing and coding instruction for common health care issues. Prerequisite: NRSG 6220 - NP Assessment/DX Reasoning and NRSG 6225 - NP Care Clinical Skills . Co-Requisite: NRSG 6245 - NP Patient Care III , NRSG 6246 - Advanced Practice Primary Care Clinical III .
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NRSG 6235 - NP Patient Care I Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
This is one of the theory companion courses to NRSG 6236 Nurse Practitioner Clinical I. The course is designed to provide advanced theoretical knowledge and emphasis on adult healthcare for the nurse practitioner student. The course prepares students to manage prevalent healthcare concerns encountered across the lifespan of male and female adults. Nurse practitioner students include significant others, family, and available community resources for patient health promotion and illness management, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, healthcare plans, follow-up, and evaluation of adults in a variety of settings. Co-Requisite: NRSG 6236 - Advanced Practice Primary Care Clinical I .
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NRSG 6236 - Advanced Practice Primary Care Clinical I Credits: (3)
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Fall [Fall Sem]
This is the clinical companion course to MSNP 6236 Advanced Practice Nursing: Adult. This course is designed for the nurse practitioner student to deliver high quality healthcare to adults. The course prepares students to apply acquired skills, magnify diagnostic reasoning through psychomotor, affective and cognitive domains. This course also requires students to diagnose and determine best practice to treat illness and prevent disease. Co-Requisite: NRSG 6235 - NP Patient Care I .
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NRSG 6240 - NP Patient Care II Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
This is one of the theory companion courses to NRSG 6236 - Advanced Practice Primary Care Clinical I . The course provides advanced theoretical knowledge and emphasis on nurse practitioner primary care of older adults. Students learn management of common older adult healthcare problems in the community and a variety of health care settings. The course focuses on the various health issues for older adults, including health promotion, functional ability, chronic disease management, polypharmacy, palliative intervention, and end-of-life care. Co-Requisite: NRSG 6236 .
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NRSG 6241 - Advanced Practice Primary Care Clinical II Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Summer [Full Sem]
This is the clinical companion course to MSN 6240 Advanced Practice Nursing: Older Adult Health. This clinical course is designed for the nurse practitioner student to deliver high quality healthcare with a focus on adults or older adults. The course prepares students to apply acquired skills, magnify diagnostic reasoning through psychomotor, affective and cognitive domains. This course requires students to diagnose and determine best practice to treat illness and prevent disease as a primary care FNP provider. Co-Requisite: NRSG 6240 - NP Patient Care II .
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NRSG 6245 - NP Patient Care III Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
This is one of the theory companion courses to NRSG 6246 - Advanced Practice Primary Care Clinical III . The course is designed to provide advanced theoretical knowledge and emphasis on pediatric (newborn to adolescent) healthcare for the nurse practitioner student. The course prepares students to manage prevalent healthcare concerns encountered across the pediatric lifespan. Nurse practitioner students include significant others, family, and available community resources for patient health promotion and illness management, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, healthcare plans, follow-up, and evaluation of adults in a variety of settings. Co-Requisite: NRSG 6246 - Advanced Practice Primary Care Clinical III .
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NRSG 6246 - Advanced Practice Primary Care Clinical III Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
This is the clinical companion course to NRSG 6245 Nurse Practitioner Care II and NRSG 6250 Nurse Practitioner Care IV. The course is designed for the nurse practitioner student to deliver high quality healthcare to patients of all ages with a focus on primary care. Students apply evidenced-based practice clinical reasoning principles for assessment, diagnosis, and treatment interventions for a variety of health conditions. Students practice history taking, perform physical examination, order and analyze diagnostic tests, determine differential diagnoses, plan interventions, and prescribe medications. Students apply health promotion principles to prevent disease and manage individualized healthcare outcomes through psychomotor, affective and cognitive domains. Associated theory courses focus on pediatric and female health conditions. Co-Requisite: NRSG 6245 - NP Patient Care III .
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NRSG 6250 - NP Patient Care IV Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
This is one of the theory companion courses to NRSG 6246 - Advanced Practice Primary Care Clinical III . The course is designed to provide advanced theoretical knowledge and emphasis on unique health care needs of women. The course prepares students to manage prevalent health care concerns of women, including; maturation, sexuality, family planning, contraception, perinatal care (preconception through pregnancy), and menopause. Concepts will focus on strategies for health promotion and disease prevention through the lifespan of a woman, as well as management of selected issues related to fertility, pregnancy, and aging. Co-Requisite: NRSG 6246 .
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NRSG 6251 - Advanced Practice Primary Care Clinical IV Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
This is the clinical companion course to MSNP 6250 Advanced Practice Nursing: Women’s Health. This clinical course is designed for the nurse practitioner student to deliver high quality healthcare with a focus on women’s health. The course prepares students to apply acquired skills, magnify diagnostic reasoning through psychomotor, affective and cognitive domains. This course requires students to diagnose and determine best practice to treat illness and prevent disease as a primary care FNP provider. Co-Requisite: NRSG 6250 - NP Patient Care IV .
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NRSG 6255 - Leadership and Accountability in Advanced Nursing Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem Online]
Spring [Full Sem Online]
Summer [Full Sem Online]
Master’s prepared nurses are valued members and leaders of healthcare teams and are employed in a variety of settings. The purpose of this course is to provide graduate nursing students with an overview of personal, organizational and systems leadership. At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to apply leadership skills and ethical decision making as it relates to healthcare policy, legal regulation, quality improvement and patient safety. Prerequisite:
The student must be officially accepted into the MSN program to register for this class.
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NRSG 6256 - Transition to Advanced Practice II Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
This course is designed to complement NRSG 6260 Advanced Practice Nursing Clinical Practicum in preparing the family practice nursing student for the certification examination and the advanced practice role. The course allow students to investigate a variety of topics that impact advanced practice nursing, issues for special populations, leadership competencies, impact of policies on healthcare, and principles of independent or NP managed practices. Prerequisite: NRSG 6205 . Co-Requisite: NRSG 6260 .
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