WSU Graduate Courses - Nursing/NUR

NUR 614 SELECTED TOPICS (Credits: 1 TO 3)

Special topics. For nursing majors only.

NUR 617 SELECTED TOPICS (Credits: 2 TO 4)

Special topics.

NUR 640 SCHOOL NURSING (Credits: 2 TO 5)

Roles and responsibilities of school nurses in Ohio. Overview of national trends in school nursing. Emphasis on preparing an individual to assume the role of school nurse.

NUR 641 CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS (Credits: 1 TO 3)

Roles and responsibilities of the nurse in caring for children with special needs in the school setting.

NUR 642 HEALTH ASSESSMENT OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS IN SCHOOL (Credits: 2)

Health assessment course with emphasis on health history and physical assessment of children and adolescents in the school setting.

NUR 643 SCHOOL NURSING PRACTICUM (Credits: 1 TO 10)

Application of roles and responsibilities of school nurses in Ohio. Graded pass/unsatisfactory.

NUR 644 HEALTH PROMOTION IN SCHOOL NURSING (Credits: 1 TO 3)

Exploration of the art, principles, and strategies of promoting health in the school setting. Examination of existing community-based materials available for school nurse use.

NUR 707 RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS (Credits: 4)

Critical analysis of components, methodology, and state-of-the-art research. Application of the research process in developing a research proposal.

PREREQUISITE: NUR 708.

NUR 708 THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS FOR NURSING (Credits: 4)

Analysis of nursing and other selected concepts, models, and theories as related to nursing practice, administration, and education. Emphasis on development and application to nursing science.

NUR 714 SELECTED TOPICS (Credits: 1 TO 4)

Advanced study of various topics. Titles vary.

NUR 715 INDEPENDENT STUDY (Credits: 1 TO 3)

Faculty-directed, individualized study in topics selected by the students.

NUR 716 ADVANCED PRACTICE OF FAMILY NURSING (Credits: 2 TO 3)

Family science and nursing theories are used as frameworks to assess and analyze family functioning including health promotion and risk identification of families experiencing health issues.Therapeutic interventions are discussed including multidisciplinary approaches.

NUR 723 PRACTICUM IN ADULT HEALTH AND ILLNESS (Credits: 6)

Observation, participation, and practice in area of clinical specialization. Seminars synthesize previous learning with application to the role of the advanced practice nurse. Clinical practicum required. Graduate standing in the College of Nursing and Health required.

PREREQUISITE: NUR 725.

NUR 724 ADULT HEALTH AND ILLNESS I (Credits: 6)

Use of primary care and advanced practice concepts in the care of adult clients experiencing changes in their bio-psycho-social-spiritual being.

PREREQUISITE: NUR 707, 708, 751, 761, 762, 764;
NUR 750, 756 COREQUISITE.

NUR 725 ADULT HEALTH AND ILLNESS II (Credits: 6)

Examination and application of models for advanced practice roles. Use of primary care and advanced practice concepts in the care of adult clients.

PREREQUISITE: NUR 724; NUR 763 COREQUISITE.

NUR 730 ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY AND BEHAVIOR IN NURSING ADMINISTRATION (Credits: 3)

Evaluation of the concepts, models, theories and principles of nursing administration. Provides an in-depth macro focus on organizational theories and behaviors applicable to the nurse administrator in a variety of settings.

PREREQUISITE: NUR 708, PRE OR CO-REQUISITE.

NUR 731 STRATEGIS PLANNING FOR NURSING AND HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS (Credits: 6)

A micro approach to nursing administration. Evaluation of management processes with an experiential component. Practical application of leadership/management concepts, models, and theories. Prerequisite: NUR 730.

NUR 732 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN NURSING ADMINISTRATION (Credits: 3)

Analysis of human resource management in health care organizations. Specific application is made to the nurse administrator role. Graduate standing in the College of Nursing and Health required.

PREREQUISITE: NUR 708.

NUR 733 PRACTICUM IN NURSING ADMINISTRATION (Credits: 5 TO 8)

Observation, participation, and practice in the administration of nursing services in health care settings. Seminars synthesize previous learning and application to nursing administration. Clinical practicum required

PREREQUISITE: NUR 731, 732, 734, 751, 752, 753, 755.

NUR 734 FINANCIAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN NURSING ADMINISTRATION (Credits: 3 TO 6)

Fiscal management concepts for nurse administrators. Content focuses on financial reporting function, resource allocation, managerial issues related to finance, financial planning, and control in nursing administration.

NUR 735 DECISION MAKING IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF NURSING & HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS (Credits: 3)

Analysis of quantitative and qualitative decision making models in health care systems. Cost-benefit, cost-utility, and cost-effectiveness analysis models are compared. CQI models evaluated for patient and staff outcomes. Introduction to database management.

NUR 736 INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY IN NURSING AND HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS (Credits: 3)

Systematic assessment of the clinical and administrative information needs of health care systems. Examines the technology and strategies needed to support nursing and health care in dynamic environmental systems.

NUR 740 NURSING CURRICULUM AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT (Credits: 1 TO 4)

Analysis of learning theories and models of nursing curriculum design. Development and evaluation of nursing curriculum and educational programs.

NUR 741 NURSING EDUCATION STRATEGIES (Credits: 1 TO 3)

Examination and application of the art, principles, and strategies of teaching in nursing programs. Role of teacher in classroom is explored.

PREREQUISITE: NUR 708 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

NUR 742 EVALUATION STRATEGIES IN NURSING EDUCATION (Credits: 1 TO 3)

Examination and application of the art, principles, theories, models, and strategies of evaluation in nursing.

NUR 743 PRACTICUM IN NURSING EDUCATION (Credits: 1 TO 7)

Observation, participation, and practice in teaching nursing concepts. Seminars synthesize previous learning with application to the role of the nurse educator. Clinical practicum required.

PREREQUISITE: NUR 740, 741, 742.

NUR 744 PRACTICUM SCHOOL NURSING (Credits: 1 TO 6)

Focus on clinical application of theories, research for health promotion/maintenance, disease prevention for children/adolescents in schools.Emphasis on development of comprehensive school health program.Seminars synthesize learning with application to school nurse role.

PREREQUISITE: HPR 640, NUR 640, 750, 755, 756, 763, 765, 766
AND NUR 770.

NUR 745 ADVANCES IN SCHOOL NURSING (Credits: 2)

Analysis of the role of the school nurse in promoting school and community health in a culturally diverse evolving environment using interdisciplinary practice, leadership and health promotion strategies.

PREREQUISITE: NUR 640, 751, 763, HPR 640.

NUR 750 HEALTH POLICY, POLITICS, AND ISSUES (Credits: 3)

Critical analysis of public policies and issues affecting nursing and health care delivery. Encompasses economic, political, social, technological, ethical, and legal influences on consumers and health care providers from a global perspective. Restricted to students with graduate nursing degree status.

NUR 751 HEALTH AND WELL-BEING (Credits: 2)

Identification of theoretical foundations of health promotion, disease prevention, and well-being for individuals and aggregates. Application and investigation of epidemiological concepts, cultural diversity, multidisciplinary collaboration, and national goals and trends affecting health care. Restricted to students with graduate nursing degree status.

NUR 755 INFORMATICS IN HEALTH CARE SEMINAR (Credits: 2)

Introduction to trends and issues of informatics in health care with an emphasis on effective use of hardware and software in information technology. May be taken for a letter grade or pass/unsatisfactory.

NUR 756 PROFESSIONAL ROLE DEVELOPMENT & LEADERSHIP/ADV NURSING (Credits: 2 TO 3)

Understanding, synthesizing concepts and theories facilitating professional development and leadership in clinical practice, nursing administration or nursing education.Course includes practice models, role implementation, economic and financial issues, health care systems and trends.

NUR 761 ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (Credits: 3)

Examines selected major physiological concepts associated with nursing diagnoses. Physiological concepts are integrated with diagnosis and treatment of human responses to health problems. Includes cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, neurological, endocrine, reproductive, and gastrointestinal physiology.

NUR 762 ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT (Credits: 3)

Application of cognitive processes and psychomotor skills needed for comprehensive health assessment. Emphasis on health history; physical, developmental, and nutritional assessment; and identification of common client problems across the life span.

NUR 763 PRINCIPLES OF EPIDEMIOLOGY (Credits: 2)

Study of epidemiological concepts, principles, and methods with application to health and disease surveillance, investigation of disease outbreaks, and health planning.Critical analysis of published epidemiological research with regard to implications for clinical practice.

NUR 764 APPLIED PHARMACOLOGY FOR THE ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE (Credits: 3)

Focuses on prescriptive knowledge of pharmacologic agents used in treatment of common primary health care problems and stable chronic disease states. Emphasis on indications, mechanisms of action, drug interactions, side effects, and client education. Graded pass/unsatisfactory.

NUR 764 APPLIED PHARMACOLOGY FOR THE ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE SEMINAR (Credits: 0.5 TO 3)

NUR 765 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF CHILDREN/ADOLESCENTS FOR NURSES (Credits: 3 TO 4)

Advances study of physiologic systems and common pathologies for children/adolescents. Emphasis on knowledge for provision of nursing care for acute and chronic conditions as well as disease prevention and health promotion.

NUR 766 ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS (Credits: 3)

Application of processes and skills for comprehensive health assessment of children/adolescents.Emphasis on health history, physical assessment of children and adolescents incorporating various instruments to assess growth and development issues.

NUR 767 ADVANCED CONCEPTS IN CARDIOVASULAR NURSING (Credits: 3)

Examination of physiological concepts, human responses, nursing assessments, and interventions related to actual and potential health problems in adults with cardiovascular alterations.

NUR 768 12 LEAD EKG INTERPRETATION (Credits: 1)

The focus in on the interpretation and clinical significance of abnormalities of the 12 lead electrocardiogram.

NUR 770 COMMUNITY/PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING I (Credits: 2 TO 5)

Analysis of the role of the community health nurse specialist in community assessment and diagnosis, interdisciplinary practice, and health promotion and disease prevention primary care in a culturally and ethnically diverse evolving environment.

PREREQUISITE: NUR 708, 761, 762, 764, NUR 707, 751.

NUR 771 COMMUNITY/PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING II (Credits: 2 TO 6)

Analysis of role of community health nurse specialist in program planning in partnership with community.Continuous quality improvement including both evaluation and consultation to increase social justice and improve the environment of the aggregate.

PREREQUISITE: NUR 761, 762, 763, 770.

NUR 772 PRACTICUM:COMMUNITY NURSE SPECIALIST (Credits: 6 TO 8)

Observation, participation and practice as community health nurse specialist; seminars synthesize previous learning with application to the role.Public health policies, legislation and economics of health care, including obtaining and financial management of grants.

PREREQUISITE: NUR 771, 752, 754, 755.

NUR 782 ADVANCED NURSING OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS I (Credits: 5)

Application of advanced practice nursing skills integrating theory, research findings, and differential diagnosis in the provision of primary, acute, and chronic care. Clinical learning incorporates use of case management in the primary care setting. May be taken for a letter grade or pass/unsatisfactory.

PREREQUISITE: NUR 707, 708, 764, 765, 766.

NUR 783 ADVANCED NURSING OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS II (Credits: 5)

Introduces theoretical frameworks and research findings for advanced nursing practice required to provide case management and primary care for children/adolescents in families. Emphasis on nursing management of chronic/complex illnesses. Clinical practicum required. May be taken for a letter grade or pass/unsatisfactory.

PREREQUISITE: NUR 782.

NUR 784 ADVANCED NURSING OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS III (Credits: 5)

Clinical application of relevant theories and research findings for health promotion and disease prevention, as well as health maintenance and restoration for children/adolescents using a family centered approach. May be taken for a letter grade or pass/unsatisfactory.

PREREQUISITE: NUR 783.

NUR 785 ADVANCED NURSING OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS PRACTICUM (Credits: 6.5)

Intensive clinical focus for appliication of relevant theories, concepts, and research findings to clinical care.Stresses development of clinical competence required in delivering advanced practice nursing care to children/adolescents and families.

PREREQUISITE: NUR 784

NUR 786 ADVANCED ACUTE CARE NURSING OF CHILDREN/ADOLESCENTS (Credits: 5)

Emphasis on nursing management of complex acute illnesses and multi-system disorders of children/adolescents and their families.Clinical practicum focuses on multi-disciplinary collaboration for the delivery of comprehensive health care in high acuity setting.

PREREQUISITE: NUR 783.

NUR 788 NURSING RESEARCH APPLICATION AND UTILIZATION (Credits: 3)

Evaluation, utilization, and application of the research process.

PREREQUISITE: NUR 707.

NUR 789 CONTINUING REGISTRATION (Credits: 1)

A student must be registered at the graduate level in the quarter in which the degree is granted, or in any quarter in which the department is affording some service, such as giving an examination, reading a thesis, or giving advice on the thesis after completion of all other requirements of course work and research.

PREREQUISITE: NUR 707.

NUR 791 PRIMARY HEALTH CARE OF WOMEN (Credits: 1 TO 7)

Provides knowledge and skills needed to deliver primary health care to women in multiple settings. Emphasizes application of problem identification and management, health promotion, and client and family counseling. Clinical and supervised lab experiences. Titles vary. May be taken for letter grade or pass/unsatisfactory.

PREREQUISITE: NUR 708, 756, 761, 762, 764; NUR 707, 751.
NUR 708, 790.

NUR 792 PRIMARY HEALTH CARE OF YOUNG ADULTS, ADULTS AND OLDER ADULTS (Credits: 1 TO 8)

Provides knowledge and skills to deliver primary health care to adults across their lifespan in multiple settings. Emphasizes application of problem identification and management, health promotion, and client and family counseling. Supervised lab and clinical experiences. Titles vary. May be taken for letter grade or pass/unsatisfactory.

PREREQUISITE: NUR 707, 708, 761, 762, 764, 756.

NUR 793 PRIMARY HEALTH CARE OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS (Credits: 1 TO 7)

Provides knowledge and skills to deliver primary health care to children and adolescents in multiple settings, and patient and family counseling. Supervised lab and clinical experiences. Titles vary. May be taken for letter grade or pass/unsatisfactory.

PREREQUISITE: NUR 707, 708, 761, 756, 762, 764.

NUR 794 FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER PRECEPTORSHIP (Credits: 1 TO 7)

Intensive clinical focus provides students the opportunity to apply relevant theories, concepts, and research findings to clinical care. Stresses development of clinical competence required in delivering primary health care. Graded pass/unsatisfactory.

PREREQUISITE: NUR 791, 792, 793.

NUR 795 MANAGING COMMON ACUTE & EMERGENT HEALTH PROBLEMS I (Credits: 4 TO 8)

Focus on complex symptom management in acute and emergent physiological alterations in systems. Health promotion, maintenance, and restoration emphasized. Advanced practice role development incorporated into the course through patient care management seminars, and practice.

PREREQUISITE: NUR 750, 751, 761, 762, 764.

NUR 796 MANAGING COMMON ACUTE & EMERGENT HEALTH PROBLEMS II (Credits: 4 TO 8)

PREREQUISITE: NUR 795.

NUR 797 ACUTE CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER PRACTICUM (Credits: 7)

Focus on synthesis of theory and implementation of ACNP role. Experiences emphasize clinical decision-making in an interprofessional environment with focus on ACNP as principal provider of care for patients with acute, emergent health problems. Graded ABCDF. Prerequisite: NUR 796.

PREREQUISITE: NUR 796.

NUR 798 SUPERVISED EXPERIENCE IN NURSING RESEARCH (Credits: 1 TO 3)

Guided exploration of research problem(s) under direct supervision of experienced researcher.

PREREQUISITE: NUR 707.

NUR 799 THESIS SCHOLARLY PROJECT ADVISEMENT (Credits: 1 TO 3)

Thesis or scholarly project.

PREREQUISITE: NUR 707, 708.