Course Equivalency Tool (Montana University System Common Course Changes)
NRSG
Nursing
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
Course Equivalency Tool (Montana University System Common Course Changes)
NRSG 115 NURSING AS A PROFESSION
F,S,Su 2 cr. LEC 2
-- The purpose of this course is to initiate and foster the professional
socialization process. Content and activities expose students to issues
surrounding the profession of nursing, multiple roles of nursing in
society and health care, and concepts related to the dimensions of nursing
practice: nurse, client, health and environment.
NRSG 116 CO-OP PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS
F 2 cr. SEM 2
PREREQUISITES: Enrollment in the CO-OP Program.
-- Explores career options in nursing, the Indian Health Service system,
goal setting, study habits, time management, test taking, paper/lab
report writing, and library research. Students create a service learning
project addressing an American Indian healthcare issue.
NRSG 117 CO-OP ISSUES IN NATIVE NURSING
S 2 cr. SEM 2
PREREQUISITES: Enrollment in the CO-OP Program.
-- Explores contemporary healthcare issues, traditional American Indian
values, healthcare reform for American Indians, patient advocacy for
the minority nurse and cultural competency. Students complete a service
learning project and optional challenge project.
NRSG 216 CO-OP PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
FOR NATIVE NURSES
F 2 cr. SEM 2
PREREQUISITES: Enrollment in the CO-OP Program, sophomore status.
-- Teaches, reviews, and practices competency and fluency in dosage
calculation, medical terminology, and professional research writing
skills. Students' research writing will inform a service learning project
aimed at improving health outcomes for a specific population of American
Indians.
NRSG 220 FOUNDATIONS OF ETHICAL NURSING
RECITATION
F,S,Su 2 cr. LEC 1 RCT/DIS 1
-- Drawing on contemporary issues in bioethics this foundational course
explores influential moral values, philosophical principles and theories
as formal grounding for ethical decision making and action in health
care. A broad historical, cultural and societal perspective is emphasized
to provide the background for understanding the everyday ethical problems
that health professionals encounter in their practices. A psychological
and social framework of analysis is used to foster sensitivity, skills
of analysis and ethical behavior in situations of moral conflict.
NRSG 225 FOUNDATIONS FOR PLANNING AND
PROVIDING CLINICAL NURSING CARE
F,S,Su 4 cr. LEC 2 LAB 2
PREREQUISITES: BIOH 201, BIOH 211, HDCF 150, and BIOM 250.
COREQUISITES: NRSG 238 or consent of instructor.
--Application of nursing principles, concepts and related skills for
care of the individual needing assistance. The clinical decision-making
process is utilized in the provision of nursing care in clinical settings.
NRSG 238 HEALTH ASSESSMENT ACROSS THE
LIFE SPAN
F,S,Su 4 cr. LEC 2 LAB 2
PREREQUISITES: BIOH 201 and BIOH 211.
COREQUISITE: NRSG 225 or consent of instructor.
-- This course is designed to teach the student a health oriented approach
to nursing assessment of clients across the life span in a variety of
community based settings. The primary focus of the course is on normal
health assessment findings, with recognition of abnormal variations.
This course emphasizes development of the skills needed to perform a
comprehensive health assessment of children, adults, and the elderly.
Data collection through comprehensive history taking and physical assessment
is emphasized. Utilizations of assessment findings in clinical decision
making is discussed throughout the course.
NRSG 258 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
F,S,Su 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITES: BIOH 201, BIOH 211, CHMY 121 and CHMY 123.
-- This course provides an introduction to the abnormal functioning
of human cells, tissues, and organ systems, and the physiological adaptations
that occur. Commonly encountered age-related variations are addressed.
The influences of environment, genetics, nutrition, and culture are
emphasized. Current research that explains the changes that accompany
a particular syndrome or disease is considered.
NRSG 290R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
On Demand 1-6 cr. IND may be repeated
COREQUISITE:
-- Directed undergraduate research/creative activity which may culminate
in a written work or other creative project. Course will address responsible
conduct of research.
NRSG 291 SPECIAL TOPICS
On Demand 1 - 4 cr. Maximum 12 cr.
PREREQUISITE: As determined for each offering.
-- Courses not required in any curriculum for which there is a particular
one-time need, or given on a trial basis to determine acceptability
and demand before requesting a regular course number.
NRSG 292 INDEPENDENT STUDY
On Demand 1 - 3 cr. IND Maximum 6 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Consent of instructor and approval of department head.
-- Directed research and study on an individual basis.
NRSG 294 WORKSHOP/SEMINAR
On Demand 1 - 4 cr. SEM Maximum 12 credits
PREREQUISITE: As determined for each offering.
-- Topics offered at the lower division level which are not covered
in regular courses. Students participate in preparing and presenting
discussion material.
NRSG 336 NURSING PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS
F,S,Su 3 cr. LEC 2 LAB 1
PREREQUISITES: CHMY 121, CHMY 123, NUTR 221, NRSG 258 and NRSG 238.
-- The focus of this course is to examine pharmocotherapeutics in nursing
practice. Clinical application of pharmacological and pathophysiological
principles are integrated. Physical, psychological, social and cultural
factors; age related variations; and alternative therapies are highlighted.
NRSG 341 PSYCHOSOCIAL NURSING CONCEPTS
F,S,Su 3 cr. LEC 2 LAB 1
PREREQUISITES: PSYX 100, SOCI 101, NRSG 115, NRSG 220, NRSG 225, NRSG
258 and NRSG 238.
-- This course explores selected psychosocial concepts and theories
basic to nursing practice with clients in a variety of settings. Topics
include family theory, palliative care, crisis theory, anxiety, loss,
grief & other human responses; and related psychosocial nursing
strategies.
NRSG 346 NURSING CARE OF CHILDBEARING
FAMILY
F,S 5 cr. LEC 2 LAB 3
PREREQUISITES: NRSG 341, NRSG 352 and NRSG 336.
-- The focus of this course is the nursing care of childbearing women,
neonates and their families in a variety of settings. Normal pregnancy
and childbirth are addressed, as well as the identification and management
of high risk childbearing situations. Selected health care of women
content is included.
NRSG 348 NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN AND
FAMILIES
F,S 5 cr. LEC 2 LAB 3
PREREQUISITES: NRSG 258, NRSG 336, NRSG 341, and NRSG 352.
-- The focus of this course is health promotion, disease prevention,
illness management and nursing care of children within the family context
in a variety of settings. This course builds upon and integrates knowledge
gained from nursing, sciences and the humanities.
NRSG 352 ACUTE AND CHRONIC ILLNESS
F,S 5 cr. LEC 2 LAB 3
PREREQUISITES: NRSG 225, NRSG 258 and NRSG 238.
COREQUISITE: NRSG 336.
-- The focus of this course is application of theoretical and empirical
knowledge to nursing care for clients across the adult lifespan with
acute and chronic illness in a variety of settings. Health promotion,
disease prevention, and symptom management are emphasized. This course
builds upon and integrates knowledge gained from nursing, sciences and
the humanities.
NRSG 377 INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITY BASED
NURSING
F,S 2 cr. LEC 2
-- The focus of this course is to introduce the student to community
based nursing practice for individuals, families, populations and communities.
There is an emphasis on health promotion, disease prevention and health
determinants in a variety of settings.
NRSG 387R RESEARCH IN HEALTH CARE
F,S 3 cr. LEC 2 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: STAT 216 or Consent of Instructor.
-- Students are introduced to the research process and evidence-based
practice. They develop knowledge, skills, and values necessary to be
informed consumers of health related research. Students engage in research
processes, examine research reports, and describe practice applications.
NRSG 418 ISSUES IN HEALTH POLICY AND
HEALTH CARE ECONOMICS
F,S 2 cr. LEC 1 SEM 1
-- Focus is on economics, public policy and political factors which
affect the delivery of health and nursing care at the local, state,
national and international levels. Students are encouraged to participate
in efforts to influence health policy.
NRSG 435 SPIRITUALITY IN HEALTH CARE
F,S 2 cr. RCT/DIS 2
PREREQUISITES: PSYX 100 and NRSG 115 or consent of instructor.
-- This elective course explores aspects of spirituality and the use
of spiritually-based therapies in healthcare from various faith traditions.
Spiritual assessment and spiritually-based strategies to promote health
and wellness are emphasized. Although a multi disciplinary approach
to spiritual care is presented, a nursing prospective is highlighted.
NRSG 437 PSYCHIATRIC NURSING
F,S 6 cr. LEC 3 LAB 3
PREREQUISITES: NRSG 341 and NRSG 377 and NRSG 346 or NRSG 348 or NRSG
352.
-- The focus of this course is nursing care of clients with acute and
chronic psychiatric disorders, including psychopathology associated
with major mental illness. Community based experiences provide opportunity
for continued development of therapeutic skills. Social, cultural, spiritual
and environmental issues influencing mental health are explored.
NRSG 444 CARE MANAGEMENT
F,S 3 cr. LEC 2 RCT/DIS 1
PREREQUISITES: NRSG 352 and NRSG 387R.
-- This course focuses on care management with application of ethical
and legal concepts. The care management process is explored. Case management
is examined as a method of managing health care.
NRSG 454 URGENT AND PALLIATIVE CARE
F,S 6 cr. LEC 3 LAB 3
PREREQUISITE: NRSG 352.
-- The focus of this course is application of theoretical and empirical
knowledge to nursing care for complex clients across the adult lifespan
requiring urgent and palliative care in a variety of settings. Clinical
decision making, triage and symptom management are emphasized. This
course builds upon and integrates knowledge gained from nursing, sciences
and the humanities.
NRSG 469 CULTURAL APPLICATIONS IN NURSING:
THE [SPECIFIC CULTURE] EXPERIENCE
F,S 2 cr. LEC 1 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: Enrolled in the undergraduate nursing program.
-- This elective course is designed as an intense but time-limited immersion
into another culture and is focused on health benefits, health care,
and nursing applications. The experience is preceded by analysis of
cultural principles applicable to nursing and concluded by analysis
of actual clinical participation with (specific culture) nurses and
clients.
NRSG 477 POPULATION BASED NURSING CARE
IN THE COMMUNITY
F,S 6 cr. LEC 3 LAB 3
PREREQUISITES: NRSG 437 and NRSG 454.
--The focus of this course is the health and well-being of the community.
Global and national health problems are examined from a public health
perspective. Community assessment and epidemiologic methods are used
to identify populations at risk and potential areas for intervention.
NRSG 487C NURSING LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT
F,S 6 cr. LEC 3 LAB 3
PREREQUISITES: NRSG 437, NRSG 444 and NRSG 454.
-- Senior capstone course. The focus of this course is to provide an
integration of theory and skill development in leadership, management
and organizational concepts for the design, coordination, and management
of health care using the community based philosophy.
NRSG 490R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
On Demand 1 - 6 cr. IND May be repeated. Max 12 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing.
-- Directed undergraduate research/creative activity which may culminate
in a research paper, journal article, or undergraduate thesis. Course
will address responsible conduct of research.
NRSG 491 SPECIAL TOPICS
On Demand 1 - 4 cr. Maximum 12 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing and as determined for each offering.
-- Courses not required in any curriculum for which there is a particular
one-time need, or given on a trial basis to determine acceptability
and demand before requesting a regular course number.
NRSG 492 INDEPENDENT STUDY
On Demand 1-3 cr. IND Maximum 6 cr.
PREREQUISITES: Junior standing, consent of instructor, and approval
of department head.
-- Directed research and study on an individual basis.
NRSG 494 WORKSHOP/SEMINAR
On Demand 1 - 4 cr. SEM Maximum 12 credits
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing and as determined for each offering.
-- Topics offered at the upper division level which are not covered
in regular courses. Students participate in preparing and presenting
discussion material.
NRSG 498 INTERNSHIP
Su 3 cr. LAB 3
PREREQUISITE: Satisfactory completion of all 1st semester junior level
clinical nursing courses. Placement subject to availability.
-- This elective course is designed to increase competence and confidence
in previously learned clinical skills. The student works with a registered
nurse (RN) in a cooperating clinical agency for a period of intensified
clinical experience.
NRSG 501 TEACHING CONCEPTS FOR NURSING
EDUCATORS
F 2 cr. LEC 2
PREREQUISITE: Graduate Standing.
-- Designed for students interested in nursing education (academic or
practice environment). Emphasizes teaching strategies and delivery of
nursing education for diverse learners in a variety of settings. Roles
and responsibilities are explored. Includes history and evolution of
teaching and learning.
NRSG 502 EFFECTIVE CLINICAL TEACHING
S 2 cr. LEC 2
PREREQUISITE: Graduate Standing.
-- Focuses on educator roles and responsibilities in teaching clinical
nursing (academic or practice environments). Designed for students interested
in developing clinical teaching skills. Major themes: development of
learning activities, evaluation of student performance, concepts of
student supervision, and agency coordination.
NRSG 503 CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
Su, alternate years, to be offered Su even years 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Graduate Standing.
--Theories and models of curriculum development are explored and designed
for nurses teaching in either academic or practice environments. Variables
associated with design and planning of educational interventions are
explored. Students synthesize appropriate theoretical concepts to develop
a model curriculum.
NRSG 504 ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION OF
EDUCATION
Su, alternate years, to be offered Su odd years 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Graduate Standing.
-- Students engage in discussions around design, assessment, and evaluation
of instruction by nurses. Topics include writing instructional objectives
and constructing activities to assess student learning outcomes. Students
complete a project to gain skills in evaluating learning related to
a specific unit of study.
NRSG 505 EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE
F 4 cr. LEC 4
PREREQUISITE: NRSG 387 (or equivalent) and STAT 216 (or equivalent).
-- This course focuses on the various methods and processes used to
translate knowledge into evidence based practice. Students explore processes
for acquiring, evaluating and using knowledge for clinical practice
in both rural and urban areas.
NRSG 506 MANAGEMENT OF CARE ENVIRONMENTS
S 4 cr. LEC 3 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: NRSG 505
-- Introduces the role of Clinical Nurse Leader, examines internal and
external forces which affect care delivery in a variety of settings
within healthcare systems and organizations. Opportunity to learn strategies
for team coordination, quality management, and risk reduction. Healthcare
informatics is included.
NRSG 507 MANAGEMENT OF CLINICAL OUTCOMES
S 4 cr. LEC 3 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: NRSG 505, NRSG 506, NRSG 517, NRSG 550, and NRSG 560 or
consent of instructor.
COREQUISITE: NRSG 506.
-- Focus on dynamic leadership, clinical decision-making models, and
management of clinical outcomes for groups of clients across the wellness-illness
continuum. Students apply evidence-based practice and knowledge management
strategies to ensure optimum care in rural and urban environments.
NRSG 508 CLINICAL LEADERSHIP PRACTICUM
F 8 cr. LAB 8
PREREQUISITE: NRSG 505, NRSG 506, and NRSG 507.
-- This course is an immersion clinical practicum. Students practice
Clinical Nurse Leader competencies in their selected health care environment(s)
to design, manage, and evaluate care to improve health outcomes for
a selected population.
NRSG 509 DESIGN HC DELIVERY SYS-LAB
S
PREREQUISITE: NRSG 505 (nursing students); EIND 458 (IE students) or instructor's permission
CO-REQUISITE: NRSG 506
-- Clinical Nurse Leader and Industrial Engineering students will learn how to analyze and improve systems of healthcare through mentored experiences and simulations. Strategies to promote interdisciplinary problem-solving, quality management and reduce risk of medical error in selected clinical settings will be highlighted.
NRSG 517 FOUNDATIONS OF PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS
F 1 cr. LEC 1
PRE or COREQUISITE: NRSG 560, graduate standing, or consent of instructor.
-- Introduces the student to the essentials of pharmacotherapy for advanced
practice nurses. Provides a basis for understanding the pharmacokinetics
and actions of selected classes of drugs commonly used in primary care
practice. Legal and ethical considerations of prescriptive practice
are addressed.
NRSG 518 PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS FOR INFANTS,
CHILDREN, AND ADULTS OF CHILDBEARING AGE
S 1 cr. LEC 1.
PREREQUISITE: NRSG 517 or consent of instructor.
-- Addresses pharmacological intervention in managing common health
care problems of childbearing families. Students will apply knowledge
of medication management of commonly encountered pediatric and women's
health care concerns.
NRSG 519 PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS FOR MIDDLE
AGE ADULTS
Su 1 cr. LEC 1
PREREQUISITE: NRSG 517 or consent of instructor.
-- Addresses pharmacological intervention in managing common health
problems of midlife adults and their families. Students will apply knowledge
of pharmacological management of commonly encountered health problems
of middle aged adults.
NRSG 520 PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS FOR OLDER
ADULTS
F 1 cr. LEC 1
PREREQUISITE: NRSG 517 or consent of instructor.
-- Addresses pharmacological interventions in managing common health
problems of elders and their families. Students will apply knowledge
of pharmacological management of commonly encountered health problems
for the aging population. Regulatory issues regarding prescriptive practice
for APRNs are addressed.
NRSG 521 THEORY AND RESEARCH IN NURSING
F 5 cr. LEC 5.
PREREQUISITE: NRSG 387 (or equivalent) and STAT 216 (or equivalent).
-- Provides an overview of the interrelationships among theory, research
and practice. Students explore patterns and processes for acquiring
knowledge and the utilization of knowledge in clinical practice.
NRSG 522 ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSING:ROLES
AND ISSUES
S 2 cr. LEC 1 RCT 1.
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
-- Introduction to theoretical foundations and competencies of advanced
practice nursing and employment settings in which advanced practice
nursing may occur. Emphasis on history and development of advanced practice
nursing, roles, role transition, spheres of influence, core competencies,
and target outcomes.
NRSG 525 FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
I
S 6 cr. LEC 3 LAB 3.
PREREQUISITE: NRSG 517, NRSG 521, NRSG 550, and NRSG 560.
-- Students will explore the role and scope of advanced psychiatric
nursing, legal/ethical issues, and nurse practitioner/patient relationship.
Emphasis on advanced mental health nursing assessment, diagnosis, and
managing mental health problems and psychiatric disorders for individuals
and families within culturally diverse environments.
NRSG 526 FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
II
Su 6 cr. LEC 3 LAB 3.
PREREQUISITE: NRSG 525.
-- Students explore conceptual and theoretical foundations for psychotherapy,
selected therapeutic modalities for individuals, group psychotherapy,
selected therapeutic modalities for individuals, group psychotherapy,
and integration of multicultural skills for health promotion and management
of mental health problems and psychiatric disorders. Work with individuals
and groups across the lifespan within culturally diverse environments.
NRSG 527 FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
IIi
F 6 cr. LEC 3 LAB 3.
PREREQUISITE: NRSG 526.
-- Students explore conceptual and theoretical foundations for providing
psychotherapy with families. Students will work with persons with mental
health problems or psychiatric disorders who have acute and/or chronic
mental health needs. Families across the life span and within culturally
diverse environments will be emphasized.
NRSG 528 FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
IV
F 6 cr. LEC 1 LAB 5.
PREREQUISITE: NRSG 527.
-- Students will integrate the conceptual and theoretical foundations
for working with individuals and families with mental health problems
or psychiatric disorders. Interventions include health promotion, coordination
and use of organizational or community resources, consultation, teaching/coaching,
and application of nursing leadership skills.
NRSG 529 PSYCHOPHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS
ACROSS THE LIFESPAN
Su 3 cr. LEC 3.
PREREQUISITE: NRSG 517.
COREQUISITE: NRSG 526.
-- Students will learn psychopharamacotherapeutic interventions for
managing mental health problems and psychiatric disorders across the
life span.
NRSG 531 RURAL HEALTH NURSING
S 3 cr. LEC 2 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: NRSG 521 or consent of instructor.
-- This course focuses on the health concerns, issues, and trends facing
individuals and populations in rural areas. Rural environments will
be assessed and data from a variety of sources will be analyzed through
systematic approaches. Students will have the opportunity to build and
expand upon rural nursing theory.
NRSG 550 ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT
F 3 cr. LEC 2 LAB 1
-- This course consists of study modules and videos based on various
components of health assessment with emphasis on rural populations.
Students will be required to demonstrate assessment competency to faculty.
NRSG 552 ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANIZATION
OF HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS
F 2 cr. LEC 2
-- This course focuses on nursing leadership in community-focused health
care systems. Emphasis is on organizational structure, culture, change
and behavior. Traditional elements of leadership are blended with emerging
nursing theory to strategically energize current and developing health
care systems.
NRSG 553 FINANCING AND BUDGETING OF
HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS
S 2 cr. LEC 2
-- This course focuses on the application of fiscal management principles
of health care systems. Emphasis is on health care economics, fiscal
management and budgeting concepts.
NRSG 555 CONCEPTS OF FAMILY CARE
S 2 cr. LEC 2
PREREQUISITE: NRSG 521 or consent of instructor.
-- Analysis and synthesis of family theories from nursing and other
disciplines to form a family-focused foundation for application in advanced
practice nursing. Related concepts and theories are analyzed as a basis
for understanding the principles of family assessment. Emphasis is placed
on family health promotion, nursing of families within a rural context
and the influence of culture on family health.
NRSG 560 ADVANCED PHYSIOLOGY & PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
F 4 cr. LEC 4
-- Focuses on a comprehensive study of the physiological functioning
and common pathophysiological alterations in human organs and systems.
NRSG 561 PRIMARY CARE I FOR CHILDBEARING
AND CHILDREARING FAMILIES
S 6 cr. LEC 3 LAB 3
PREREQUISITE: NRSG 517, NRSG 521, NRSG 550 and NRSG 560.
COREQUISITE: NRSG 531 and NRSG 555.
-- Focuses on comprehensive assessment, intervention and preventive
care for childbearing and child rearing families in primary health care
for the advanced practice nurse. Includes content on physiological,
pathophysiological, psychological, developmental, sociocultural and
spiritual care.
NRSG 562 PRIMARY CARE II FOR MIDLIFE
FAMILIES
Su 6 cr. LEC 3 LAB 3
PREREQUISITE: N 561.
-- This course includes content on the physiological, pathophysiological,
psychological, development, sociocultural and spiritual primary health
care needs of midlife families. Addresses assessment, intervention and
preventive care.
NRSG 563 PRIMARY CARE III FOR AGING
FAMILIES
F 6 cr. LEC 3 LAB 3
PREREQUISITE: NRSG 562.
-- Assessment, treatment and preventive care for aging families in primary
health care settings. Physiological, pathophysiological, psychological,
developmental, sociocultural and spiritual responses to acute and chronic
conditions will be explored along with the advocacy role of the nurse
practitioner.
NRSG 565 PRINCIPLES OF POPULATION-BASED
HEALTH
F 3 cr. LEC 2 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: NRSG 477 or equivalent, NRSG 378 or equivalent and STAT
216 or equivalent.
-- Emphasizes public health concepts and skills essential to community-oriented
leadership and practice in rural communities: concepts of risk, epidemiology,
biostatistics, health planning, community empowerment and resource development.
The values on health promotion and disease prevention are explored.
NRSG 571 PRIMARY CARE IV: CLINICAL PRECEPTORSHIP
S 6 cr. LAB 6
PREREQUISITE: Final semester of course work.
-- This practicum allows students to further refine family nurse practitioner
skills in practice settings such as family health, pediatrics, women's
health or gerontology or a broad based general practice based on availability.
NRSG 574 TEACHING PRACTICUM
F,S,Su LAB 1 - 4 cr.
PREREQUISITE: NRSG 504 or consent of instructor.
-- Teaching/learning principles are integrated into nursing education
in academic or practice environments. Students practice, observe, and
evaluate teaching/learning processes. The instructor and student negotiate
laboratory activities.
NRSG 575 RESEARCH OR PROFESSIONAL PAPER/PROJECT
F,S,Su 1 - 4 cr. IND Maximum 6 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing.
-- A research or professional paper or project dealing with a topic
in the field. The topic must have been mutually agreed upon by the student
and his or her major advisor and graduate committee.
NRSG 581 CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST PRACTICE
I
S alternate years, starting even years 6 cr. LEC 3 LAB 3
PREREQUISITE: NRSG 550, NRSG 560, and NRSG 521 or consent of instructor.
COREQUISITE: NRSG 522 or consent of instructor.
-- Focus on clinical management of adults with complex health care problems
of selected body systems. Seminars and supervised practica allow students
to develop CNS competencies. Emphasis is placed on the patient/client
sphere of CNS influence.
NRSG 582 CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST PRACTICE
II
F alternate years, starting even years 6 cr. LEC 3 LAB 3
PREREQUISITE: NRSG 550, NRSG 560, NRSG 521 or consent of instructor
COREQUISITE: NRSG 552 or consent of instructor
-- Focus on clinical management of adults with complex health problems
of selected body systems. Seminars and supervised practica provide opportunity
for students to develop CNS competencies. Emphasis is placed on the
nurses/nursing practice sphere of CNS influence.
NRSG 583 CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST PRACTICE
III
S alternate years, starting odd years 6 cr. SEM 1 LAB 5
PREREQUISITE: NRSG 581, NRSG 582
PRE or COREQUISITE: NRSG 553
-- Capstone course. Students implement the CNS role with adults with
complex health problems. Emphasis on professional philosophy, scope
of practice, collaborating within a multidisciplinary health care team,
and working within health care systems to improve client outcomes.
NRSG 589 GRADUATE CONSULTATION
F,S,Su 3 cr. IND
PREREQUISITE: Master's standing and approval of the Dean of Graduate
Studies.
-- This course may be used only by students who have completed all of
their course work (and thesis, if on a thesis plan) but who need additional
faculty or staff time or help.
NRSG 590 MASTER'S THESIS
F,S,Su 1 - 10 cr. IND May be repeated.
PREREQUISITE: Master's standing.
NRSG 591 SPECIAL TOPICS
On Demand 1 - 4 cr. Maximum 12 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Upper division courses and others as determined for each
offering.
-- Courses not required in any curriculum for which there is a particular
one time need, or given on a trial basis to determine acceptability
and demand before requesting a regular course number.
NRSG 592 INDEPENDENT STUDY
On Demand 1 - 3 cr. IND Maximum 6 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing, consent of instructor, approval of
department head and Dean of Graduate Studies.
-- Directed research and study on an individual basis.
NRSG 594 SEMINAR
On Demand 1 cr. SEM Maximum 4 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing or seniors by petition. Course prerequisites
as determined for each offering.
-- Topics offered at the graduate level which are not covered in regular
courses. Students participate in preparing and presenting discussion
material.
NRSG 675 PROFESSIONAL PROJECT/PAPER
F,S,Su 1-6 cr. IND Maximum 6cr.
PREREQUISITE: Completion of DNP core courses and DNP Scholarly Project Seminar.
-- -Professional paper or project dealing with a topic in the field. The topic must have been mutually agreed upon by the student and his or her major advisor and graduate committee.
