ENC 510
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Statistical Procedures
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3 Credits
| Principles and procedures for statistical interpretation of data. Study of measures and control tendency, variability, correlation, and introductory predictive and inferential statistics. |
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NUR 501
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Nursing Theories: Analysis and Development
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3 Credits
| Analysis of theoretical models. Emphasis on assessment and implications of models for advanced professional nursing practice and research. |
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NUR 526
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Evidence Based Practice
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3 Credits
| Allows the learner to explore theories related to the generation of evidence, Research Utilization (RU), and Evidence Based Practice (EBP). Issues from practice areas are identified, developed, and refined into a researchable project. |
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NUR 615
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Health Informatics
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3 Credits
| Introduces the learner to concepts in health informatics and provides the foundation for practice in the healthcare technology field. Explores healthcare data, clinical information management systems, security, personal productivity applications, consumer informatics, legal issues, and professional skills, knowledge, and certifications related to health informatics. |
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NUR 630
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Nursing Administration I (Theory)
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3 Credits
| Theories, concepts, and principles from nursing and related disciplines as a foundation for nursing administration. Theories of change, role, adaptation, need, and leadership as related to nursing management. |
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NUR 631
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Nursing Administration I - Practicum*
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3 Credits
| Practicum applying concepts, theories, and principles from NUR 630. Use of relevant research findings. Advanced practice in management. |
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NUR 632
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Nursing Administration II (Theory)
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3 Credits
| Advanced concepts and principles relevant to external and internal nursing organizational situations including power, authority, and politics. Review of various organizational patterns and their relationship to nursing personnel management, budgeting, public relations, leadership style, and research. |
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NUR 633
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Nursing Administration II (Practicum)*
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3 Credits
| Practicum applying advanced concepts, theories, and principles from NUR 632. Use of management skills such as staffing, budgeting, and developing positive public relations. |
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NUR 640
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Healthcare Policy
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3 Credits
| Explores health policy development and implementation and its impact on healthcare regulation, delivery, and finance. There is a focus on wellness and promotion of health for local, national, and worldwide health initiatives. Students will define healthcare provider roles in health promotion, healthcare delivery, and quality improvement through activities related to health policy reform and finance. |
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NUR 690
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Professional Aspects of Advanced Nursing Practice
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1 Credit
| Designed for the nurse to explore the professional aspects and challenges associated with advanced practice nursing. Tailored to meet the needs of a variety of specialties including a focus upon organizational, systems, and population strategies. |
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NUR 697
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Capstone Project in Nursing
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3 Credits
| A student-initiated endeavor that culminates in a scholarly project, which synthesizes advanced practice knowledge and skills to address a current nursing practice issue related to chosen advanced practice field of study. May be repeated for a maximum of three semester hours. |
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