Apr 25, 2024

2013-2014 Undergradate & Graduate Bulletin

2013-2014 Undergradate & Graduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED PUBLICATION]

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Music
	MUS 182 - Class Piano II Credits: 1 The second course in the Class Piano sequence, MUS 182 provides a comprehensive introduction to piano performance, functional keyboard skills, and keyboard literature of beginning piano students. Focus will be given to major and minor scales and their inversions, primary chord progressions in root and inverted positions, melodic harmonization, and performance of repertory relevant to the course objectives. Prerequisite(s): MUS 181 or permission of the instructor. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	MUS 200 - USI Chamber Choir Credits: 2 A select touring choir devoted to performance of an eclectic repertory of choral literature for mixed voices (S.A.T.B.). This course will focus on the development of vocal technique, performance practices, and will culminate with several performances throughout the year. Prerequisite(s): audition and consent of instructor. Repeatability: A maximum of 18 hours of credit may be earned in choral ensembles. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	MUS 202 - Introduction to Music Credits: 3 A basic survey of the media elements and organizational patterns of the art of music. Meets The University Core Curriculum B2: The Arts category. This course is part of the Core Transfer Library (CTL). Indiana Statewide Common Course #: IFA 1330. Meets IN Statewide Core. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	MUS 210 - Applied Voice Credits: 1 One thirty-minute weekly private instruction in the area of applied voice with an emphasis on vocal performance, technique, vocal health, and the performance of Classical art song, sacred song, folk song, and Broadway musical standards. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	MUS 219 - USI Women’s Choir Credits: 1 A select group devoted to the performance of standard choral repertory for women. This ensemble will focus on the development of vocal technique beginning with the simplest part-songs and progressing through more difficult choral works. This course will culminate in a choral performance near the end of the semester. Prerequisite(s): audition and consent of the instructor. Repeatability: A maximum of 18 hours of credit may be earned in choral ensembles. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	MUS 251 - Music and Movement in Elementary Schools Credits: 3 Develops appreciation and skills in music as applied by the middle-level education major in voice, keyboard, and recorded musical materials. Comparative study will be pursued in the areas of integrated curriculum and methodology presently used in the instruction of music and movement in grades three through six. Guided field experience. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 196 . Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	MUS 290 - USI Jazz Ensemble Credits: 2 A select ensemble consisting of any combination of jazz players from a small combo up to a full jazz “big band.” The purpose of this course is to educate players in the area of jazz realization and improvisation through the study of standard repertory, improvisation texts, listening assignments, and rehearsal. This ensemble will perform regularly throughout the year. Prerequisite(s): audition and consent of the instructor. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	MUS 381 - Music History I Credits: 3 A study of the development of Western music from antiquity through the end of its Baroque period (1600-1750). Emphasis will be placed on developing a thorough knowledge of music literature, cultural history, compositional styles, and the composers who shaped the music of this time. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or consent of instructor Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	MUS 382 - Music History II Credits: 3 A study of the development of Western Music from its Classical Period (1750-1800) through the Modern Age with some examination of contemporary trends. Emphasis will be placed on developing a thorough knowledge of music literature, compositions, cultural history, and the composers who shaped the music of this time. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or consent of instructor Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
Military Science
	MS 101 - Fundamental Military Concepts Credits: 1 The course introduces students to the basic officer competencies, establishes a firm foundation for continued study in higher ROTC courses, and instructs basic life skills pertaining to personal fitness and interpersonal communication skills. Students will be introduced to the U.S. Army values, national values, and expected ethical behavior. Students will be exposed to the unique duties and responsibilities of officers and the expectations of selfless service, dedication, and duty to the nation. Designed to introduce basic soldier skills and squad-level tactical operations. Attention is devoted to development of leadership potential through practical exercises both in and out of the classroom. Prerequisite(s): No prereq. Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): F. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	MS 102 - Basic Leadership Credits: 1 Examines the leadership process as affected by individual differences and styles, group dynamics, and personality behavior of leaders. Will introduce a generic model of problem solving. Teaches the basic skills that underlie effective problem solving in different work environments. Instructs how to relate the problem-solving model and basic problem solving skills to the resolution of military problems. Students will experience an introduction of fundamental leadership concepts and examine factors that influence leader and group effectiveness. Designed to teach basic soldier skills and squad level tactical operations. Student involvement in briefings and hands on practical exercises. Attention is devoted to development of leadership potential through practical exercises both in and out of the classroom. Prerequisite(s): No prereq. Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): Sp. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	MS 201 - Advanced Leadership and Management Credits: 2 Develops basic leadership abilities and management skills through instruction and hands on practical exercises. Introduces principles and techniques of effective written and oral communication. Teaches practical leader skills and examines the principle of subordinate motivation and organizational change. Students will apply leadership and problem solving to a complex case study/simulation. Class is designed to develop individual team skills, decision-making abilities, and test basic tactical proficiency skills as well as improve planning and organizational skills both in and out of the classroom environment. Teaches hands-on soldier skills and squad-level tactical operations. Attention is devoted to development of leadership potential through practical exercises both in and out of the classroom. Prerequisite(s): No prereq. Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): F. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	MS 202 - Leadership, Tactics and Officership Credits: 2 Further develops leadership skills by focusing on conventional basic squad and small unit tactics and introduces students to the basic tactical principles of maneuver. Examines the roots of national and Army values and better citizenship. Allows students to apply principles of ethical decision-making and resolve ethical issues in case studies. Examines the legal and historical foundations and duties and function of the Army officer. Students will analyze the roles officers played in the transition of the Army from the Vietnam Conflict to the 21st Century. Teaches basic soldier skills and squad-level tactical operations. Special attention is devoted to development of leadership potential through practical exercises both in and out of the classroom. Prerequisite(s): No prereq. Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): Sp. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	MS 204 - Leader’s Training (Basic Camp) Credits: 4 Conducted at Fort Knox, Kentucky, home of the United States Armor Branch, during the summer months, covering a training period of approximately 30 days of paid training and excitement. The Department of Military Science ROTC battalion provides travel to and from Fort Knox. While at camp you will meet students from all over the nation while earning approximately $800 in pay and receive free room and board while at camp. While at camp, you may apply for a two-year ROTC scholarship to cover up to $16,000 at selected high-cost universities to pay for your remaining two years of college, $510 annually for books, and earn a monthly stipend of over $200 for 10 months per year. The Basic Camp is a way to catch up on missed Military Science courses in order to qualify the student to contract into the Advanced ROTC Course at USI. Prerequisite(s): departmental approval. Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): Su. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	MS 241 - U.S. Military History I (1740-1900) Credits: 3 The course will focus on U.S. military activity from the French and Indian War through the Spanish American War. Emphasis is on issues in command, impacts of technology, and the evolution of strategy and tactics in modern warfare. Students will conduct a battle analysis using a variety of techniques. Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): F. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	MS 242 - U.S. Military History II (1900-Present) Credits: 3 The course will focus on U.S. military activity from before WWI through the Persian Gulf War as well as highlighted concepts in contemporary peacekeeping operations. Emphasis is on issues in command, impacts of technology, and the evolution of strategy and tactics in modern warfare. Students will conduct a battle analysis using a variety of techniques. Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): Sp. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	MS 301 - Small Unit Leadership Credits: 3 Course is designed for those students who contract with Army ROTC to continue their military studies in pursuit of a commission as on officer into the Army following graduation from college. Course focus is to build cadet leadership competencies in preparation for attendance and successful completion of ROTC Leader Development and Assessment Course, Ft. Lewis, Washington. Provides an in-depth review of the features and execution of the Leadership Development Program, providing the cadet with periodic assessment of performance in leadership positions. Students will study squad and platoon-level tactics, troop-leading procedures, mission analysis, land navigation skills training, military operations plans and orders development, execution of squad battle drills, and basic briefing techniques. Prerequisite(s): department approval. Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): F. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	MS 302 - Small Unit Operations Credits: 3 Course is a follow-on module to the MS 301 class, preparing cadets for attendance and successful completion of ROTC Leader Development and Assessment Course, Ft. Lewis, Washington. Focus will center on advanced self-development through the Leadership Development Program and an advanced-learning environment of doctrinal leadership and tactical operations at the small unit level. Cadets will plan and conduct individual and collective skill training for offensive operations and a Field Training Exercise during the spring semester. Cadets will be exposed to the developmental counseling program throughout the course period. Prerequisite(s): MS 301 and departmental approval. Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): Sp. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	MS 401 - Leadership, Management, and Ethics Credits: 3 Course is designed to develop, train, and transition the advanced course graduate from cadet to lieutenant for service as an officer. Cadet will study Army staff organizations, how they function, and the processes of the army’s hierarchy organizational structure. Students will learn in-depth counseling responsibilities/methods, officer and non-commissioned officer evaluation report development, officer evaluation report support form development, and training plan development. Course analyzes the legal aspects of decision-making and leadership in action. Course will expose cadets to the foundations of leadership, operational law, and the key aspects of the Uniformed Code of Military Justice. Cadets will receive training on basic leader responsibilities to foster an ethical command climate and how to meet moral obligations, as well as leader responsibilities to accommodate subordinate spiritual needs. Prerequisite(s): departmental approval. Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): F. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	MS 402 - Transition to Lieutenant Credits: 3 Continued advanced development and transition of the advanced camp graduate from cadet to lieutenant for service as an officer. Course is a follow-on module to the MS 401 class. Course will expose cadets to the in-depth study of leadership, operational law, and the key aspects of the Uniformed Code of Military Justice with a hands-on approach with interactive scenarios being utilized in class. Students will undergo hands-on training and instruction in Joint Ethics regulations, joint strategic level operations, study of army administrative and logistics management, in-depth counseling techniques, and duty at first military assignment. Course will cover the Army’s training philosophy, METL development, equipment readiness, and rules of engagement during deployment operations. Students also will receive training in personal awareness financial planning. Prerequisite(s): MS 401 and departmental approval. Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): Sp. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
Nursing
	NURS 246 - Introduction to Professional Nursing Credits: 5 This course introduces students to essential characteristics of professional nursing practice in today’s healthcare system and the interconnected global community. Concepts to be explored include the history and theoretical basis of the nursing profession, the profession as part of a wider healthcare community and delivery system, professional communication, self-understanding and self-care as means to promote health and wellness of self and others. An introduction to the responsibility of self-directed, life-long learning and evidence- based practice is included. An emphasis will be placed on the complexity and holism of culturally sensitive nursing care in relation to the diversity of patients. Prerequisite(s): 50 hours of required non-nursing courses including all science courses. Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): Sp. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 247 - Health Assessment Credits: 3 This course focuses on beginning skill development in the psychosocial and physical assessment of the health status of individuals across the lifespan. Emphasis is on the collection of subjective and objective data, physical examinations and documentation. The importance of culturally sensitive care and evidence-based practice are integrated into all aspects of patient assessment. Prerequisite(s): 50 hours of required non-nursing courses including all science courses. Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): Sp. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 353 - Nursing Research Credits: 3 This course focuses on preparation of the student as a consumer of research. As consumers of research, students learn quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and perform critical review of the research process. Steps of the research process are included with emphasis on critique of published nursing research and research accessed via the Internet. Prerequisite(s): NURS 357 for undergraduate nursing students or HP 302 for RN completion students. Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): F, Sp, Su. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 356 - Pharmacology for Nurses Credits: 2 This course provides the student with an introduction to pharmacotherapeutics, safe administration of medications, and medications related to the care of patients with specific disorders. Pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamics, pharmacogenetics, principles of medication administration, medication terminology, systems of measurement and conversion, and medication calculations are discussed. Drug classifications, actions, side effects, adverse effects, and nursing implications of medication administration are presented. Use of the nursing process to safely administer medications and develop patient education plans is also emphasized. Prerequisite(s): NURS 246 and NURS 247 . Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): F. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 357 - Introduction to Patient Care Credits: 3 This course explores concepts essential to nursing practice with a focus on nursing interventions. An emphasis is placed on the development of knowledge, competence, communication, and caring with the nurse’s professional role. Through class and clinical laboratory experiences, students learn to apply principles of safe and effective nursing care. Prerequisite(s): NURS 246 and NURS 247 . Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): F. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 358 - Nursing Care of Adults I Credits: 7 This course focuses on the application of the nursing process and further develops cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills necessary to provide nursing care for adults within a legal, ethical, and culturally sensitive framework. Students will integrate concepts from the sciences, liberal arts and nursing theory as a basis for their nursing practice. Evidence-based practice will be the foundation for providing care to patients on the continuum of illness and wellness. Prerequisite(s): NURS 246 , NURS 247 , and NURS 357 . Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 361 - Care of Elders and Families Credits: 4 This course focuses on the integration of theories of aging, standards of practice, cultural influences, and pertinent public policy into the assessment of and interventions for older adults. Chronicity, caregiving, and end-of-life issues are included. Emphasis will be placed on utilization of evidenced-based practice. Prerequisite(s): NURS 353 , NURS 356 , NURS 357 , and NURS 358 . Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): Sp. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 363 - Mental Health Nursing Credits: 4 This course focuses on therapeutic interaction, emphasizing the communication process and the concept of professional caring. Patterns of human responses associated with mental health and mental illness are examined across the lifespan. Within this framework, human responses to mental health and illness are identified. Students practice the therapeutic use of self, and implement culturally sensitive mental health nursing interventions in multiple clinical settings while utilizing methods of evidenced-based practice. Prerequisite(s): NURS 353 , NURS 356 , NURS 357 , and NURS 358 . Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): Sp. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 364 - Care of Children and Families Credits: 4 This course focuses on the care of the child and adolescent specific to developmental levels. Age-specific culturally sensitive health promotion issues and health problems through theoretical and clinical application are addressed. The course emphasizes the interrelationship of pathophysiology, clinical symptoms and complications, disease-specific assessment, risk factors, nursing process, collaborative management, and expected outcomes. Emphasis will be placed on evidenced-based practice. Prerequisite(s): NURS 353 , NURS 356 , NURS 357 , and NURS 358 . Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): Sp. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 368 - Nursing Care of the Adult II Credits: 4 This course focuses on the utilization of the nursing process as a basis for providing nursing care to adult patients in acute and community-based settings. The role of the nurse as a collaborator in the healthcare team will be emphasized. Students will apply concepts from the sciences, liberal arts, and nursing theory as a basis for their nursing practice. Students will examine culturally sensitive human responses along the continuum of illness and wellness utilizing evidenced-based practice. Prerequisite(s): NURS 353 , NURS 356 , NURS 357 , and NURS 358 . Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): Sp. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 451 - Transition to Advanced Nursing Practice Credits: 3 Preparation of the associate or diploma nurse graduates with clinical experience to enter the advanced practice graduate nurse program is emphasized. The program’s philosophy, conceptual framework, and objectives are discussed in relation to contemporary advanced nursing practice and education. Students explore health promotion and assessment, healthcare community and team membership, nursing theory, nursing research, and quality management systems. Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor and/or advisor required. Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): F, Sp, Su. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 455 - Community Health Nursing Credits: 4 This course emphasizes population- focused, community/public health nursing practice. Diverse multicultural, social, and environmental factors that influence population health are studied. Students focus on health promotion, disease prevention, health protection, health teaching and counseling, and coordination of care as the nursing process is applied across the lifespan to patients with multidimensional health needs in a variety of community settings. Prerequisite(s): NURS 361 , NURS 363 , NURS 364 , and NURS 368 for undergraduate nursing students or NURS 451 for RN completion students. Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): F. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 456 - Nursing of Women and Families Credits: 4 This course explores reproduction, pregnancy, selected women’s health issues and newborn care through theoretical and clinical application. Individual family and cultural influences are explored as they relate to nursing care of the family unit. Specialized assessment techniques are integrated through clinical practice. Delegation and prioritization of nursing care are emphasized and integrated throughout the course. Prerequisite(s): NURS 361 , NURS 363 , NURS 364 , and NURS 368 . Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): F. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 467 - Professional Nursing and Healthcare Issues Credits: 3 This course examines issues related to professional nursing and healthcare from a historical, economic, legal/ethical, global, political, multidisciplinary and multicultural framework. Evidence-based strategies designed to influence organizational, institutional, and governmental decisions impacting nursing and healthcare are discussed. Topics for discussion are selected based upon current issues and trends in nursing practice, nursing education, and healthcare. Meets The University Core Curriculum D1: Synthesis category. Prerequisite(s): NURS 455 , NURS 456 , and NURS 468 for undergraduate nursing students or NURS 451 for RN completion students. Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): Sp, Su. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 468 - Nursing Care of Adults III Credits: 8 This course focuses on human responses to complex, multidimensional health problems of adult patients. The student will study care of the patient across the continuum of acute illness, chronic illness, and rehabilitation. The role of the nurse as coordinator of care will be emphasized. The course examines the interrelationships of pathophysiology, clinical symptoms and complications, risk factors, nursing process, collaborative management, and expected outcomes. Prerequisite(s): NURS 361 , NURS 363 , NURS 364 , and NURS 368 . Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): F. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 470 - Special Topics in Nursing Credits: 1-3 This course provides the opportunity for analysis and synthesis of concepts and research related to special topics in nursing and healthcare. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 471 - Health Assessment Credits: 3 This course includes didactic instruction in physical assessment, developmental screening and history taking. Teaching methods include lecture, independent study laboratory and clinical practice. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 472 - Home Health Nursing Credits: 3 Review concepts pertinent to general nursing practice within the home environment. Theoretical framework relevant to home care for clients using a multidisciplinary approach are examined. Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 474 - Perioperative Nursing Credits: 3 Explores the role of the perioperative nurse focusing on intraoperative, preoperative and postanesthesia nursing care through various teaching methodologies including clinical activities with preceptor. Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 476 - Cardiovascular Surgical Nursing Credits: 3 Advanced knowledge and research concerning the care of patients undergoing cardiac surgery is presented. The collaborative role of the nurse while participating in the care of the critically ill cardiac surgery patient is emphasized. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 478 - Rehabilitation Nursing Credits: 3 This course examines the scope of professional nursing practice in the specialty of rehabilitation nursing. Emphasis will be placed on the diagnosis and treatment of individual and group responses to actual and potential health problems as a result of altered functional ability and altered lifestyle. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 480 - Internship in Community-Based Nursing Credits: 1-3 This course provides students with an opportunity to increase their understanding of the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed for successful practice in a community-based nursing role. Students will be paired with a community-based preceptor in a clinical setting. Individualized experiential learning opportunities for the student will be identified in collaboration with faculty and preceptor. Current issues related to community-based nursing practice will be addressed. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 482 - Oncology Nursing Credits: 3 Advanced knowledge of adult oncology nursing is presented. The dimensions of prevention and early detection, diagnosis, treatment, palliation, rehabilitation, and survivorship are studied with diagnostic evaluation, classification, staging, and various treatment modalities for a selected range of malignancies. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 484 - Healthcare Outcomes: Integrating Nursing Case Management and Disease Management Credits: 3 This course investigates the concepts of case management focusing on the policy, economic and cares factors that influence positive outcomes for individuals or groups of individuals. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of nursing with case management and disease management concepts. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 488 - Nursing Management in the Care of Adults Credits: 7 This course involves the application and synthesis of evidence based nursing knowledge within the broader context of the professional role. Culturally sensitive care of adult patients with complex and multidimensional health problems is emphasized. Students will analyze the concept of nursing management and leadership within various healthcare scenarios and settings to discern the impact of professional nursing on patient outcomes and overall quality of care. Prerequisite(s): NURS 455 , NURS 456 and NURS 468 for undergraduate nursing students or NURS 451 for RN completion students. Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): Sp. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 492 - Clinical Synthesis Credits: 4 This course provides the RN-BSN student with a concentrated clinical experience designed to expand and synthesize nursing knowledge and evidence-based practice. Students will refine their clinical skills as a critical thinker possessing knowledge and communication skills to problem solve. Students will enhance their clinical skills while effectively using resources and integrating evidence-based practice to provide quality and cost-effective healthcare in varying environment. Prerequisite(s): NURS 353 . Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): F, Sp, Su. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 498 - Internship in Professional Nursing Credits: 4 This course provides the students with a concentrated clinical experience designed to synthesize nursing knowledge and evidence-based practice. Students will refine leadership and management skills as they function as integral members of the healthcare team. Students provide and coordinate direct care for groups of patients in an approved clinical setting. Seminar discussion topics will be related to current clinical practice issues. Prerequisite(s): NURS 467 and NURS 488 (may be taken concurrently). Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): Sp. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 570 - Special Topics in Nursing Credits: 1-3 This courses studies special topics in nursing and healthcare. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 574 - Perioperative Nursing Credits: 3 This course explores the advanced role of the perioperative nurse focusing primarily on intraoperative nursing care which includes traditional, endoscopic, and laser surgical procedures in specialty areas and same-day surgery preparation and postanesthesia care. Critical thinking and decision-making skills in perioperative nursing will be enhanced through client teaching, management, and clinical research topics. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 576 - Cardiovascular Surgical Nursing Credits: 3 This course integrates advanced knowledge and research concerning the care of patients undergoing cardiac surgery for the professional critical care nurse. The course focus is on innovative management of cardiac surgery patients and critical thinking skills with emphasis on the collaborative role of nurses as they participate in the care of the critically ill cardiac surgery patient. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 578 - Rehabilitation Nursing Credits: 3 This course examines the scope of professional nursing practice in rehabilitation nursing. Emphasis on the diagnosis and treatment of individual and group responses to actual and potential health problems resulting from altered functional ability and altered lifestyle. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 582 - Oncology Nursing Credits: 3 This course examines the advanced knowledge of adult oncology nursing including the dimensions of prevention and early detection, diagnosis, treatment, palliation, rehabilitation, and survivorship are studied with diagnostic evaluation, classification, staging, and various treatment modalities for a selected range of malignancies. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 601 - Roles for Advanced Nursing Practice Credits: 1 This course is designed to give an overview of the history, scope, and role development of the Nurse Practitioner (NP), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Nurse Educator, and the Nurse Leader. Focus will be placed on how the evolution of these roles has influenced the development, transition and implementation of today’s advanced nursing practice. Professional competencies, educational requirements, and regulatory controls will be discussed. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 602 - Evidence-based Practice for Advanced Nursing Credits: 4 This course focuses on the application of research and evidence-based practice principles to advanced nursing practice. Using these principles and working individually or in small groups, students critically appraise and synthesize existing literature and design an evidence-based project. Scholarly writing skills will be emphasized. Prerequisite(s): NURS 601 (grade of B or better) and NURS 603 (grade of B or better). Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): F. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 603 - Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Practice Nursing Credits: 3 This course will prepare participants to synthesize, integrate, and apply nursing theories and theories of related sciences for the promotion of intercultural awareness and interprofessional collaboration in advanced nursing practice to improve health outcomes. Prerequisite(s): NURS 601 (grade of B or better). Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): F. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 604 - Population Based Care and Health Policy Credits: 3 This course prepares students in advanced nursing practice roles to synthesize global, ecological, and social determinants of health within the context of epidemiology to promote the development and implementation of local, state and federal health policies to improve healthcare outcomes. Prerequisite(s): NURS 601 (grade of B or better). Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): Sp, Su. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 605 - Healthcare Informatics for Advanced Nursing Practice Credits: 3 This course focuses on developing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that enable the learner to utilize information gained from technology to improve healthcare outcomes. Content includes the use of technology for delivering and enhancing patient care; the use of communication technologies to integrate and coordinate care; the use of data management to analyze and improve outcomes; the integration of health information management for evidence-based care and health education; and the facilitation of electronic health records to improve patient care, mitigate error, and support decision making. Prerequisite(s): NURS 601 (grade of B or better), NURS 602 (grade of B or better), NURS 603 (grade of B or better), and NURS 604 (grade of B or better). Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): Su. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 606 - Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Systems Credits: 4 This course examines leadership skills needed to assess organizations, identify system’s issues and facilitate organization-wide change. Analysis of systems will emphasize ethical and critical decision making, business principles, and outcomes related to patient and organizational expectations. Prerequisite(s): NURS 601 (grade of B or better), NURS 602 (grade of B or better), NURS 603 (grade of B or better), NURS 604 (grade of B or better) and NURS 605 (grade of B or better). Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): Sp, Su. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 617 - Advanced Concepts of Pathophysiology Credits: 3 This course explores the physiological and pathological base for the advanced practice nurse to provide care to children and adults with acute and/or chronic illness. Examines theories and concepts relevant to pathophysiologic processes. Prerequisite(s): NURS 601 (grade of B or better), NURS 602 (grade of B or better), NURS 603 (grade of B or better), NURS 604 (grade of B or better), NURS 605 (grade of B or better) and NURS 606 (grade of B or better). Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): F, Su. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 618 - Advanced Health Assessment for Advanced Practice Nurses Credits: 3 This course provides didactic instruction and clinical practice in physical assessment, developmental screening, history taking, nursing, and medical diagnosis. Teaching methods include lecture, independent study, laboratory, and clinical practice. Prerequisite(s): NURS 601 (grade of B or better), NURS 602 (grade of B or better), NURS 603 (grade of B or better), NURS 604 (grade of B or better), NURS 605 (grade of B or better), NURS 606 (grade of B or better), NURS 617 (grade of B or better) and NURS 622 (grade of B or better). Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): Su. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 621 - Clinical Pharmacology for Nurse Educators Credits: 3 This course is designed to provide the graduate nursing education student with knowledge of pharmacological agents and herbal therapies used in the treatment of adults, adolescents, and young children. Emphasis is placed on indications, mechanism of action, adverse reactions, patient teaching, and appropriate dosages of drugs. Through the use of a variety of instructional methods, this course prepares students to implement, monitor, and evaluate effective patient pharmacological therapy. Prerequisite(s): NURS 617 . Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): F. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 622 - Clinical Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nurses Credits: 3 This course is designed to provide the advanced practice nursing student with knowledge of pharmacological agents and herbal therapies used in the treatment of adults, adolescents, and young children. Emphasis is placed on indications, mechanisms of actions, prescriptive drug protocols, adverse reactions, and appropriate dosages. Through the use of variety of instructional methods, this course prepares students to design, implement, monitor, and alter effective patient pharmacological therapy. Prerequisite(s): NURS 601 (grade of B or better), NURS 602 (grade of B or better), NURS 603 (grade of B or better), NURS 604 (grade of B or better), NURS 605 (grade of B or better), NURS 606 (grade of B or better), and NURS 617 (grade of B or better). Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): Sp. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 624 - Economic Policies in Nursing and Healthcare Credits: 3 This course applies economic theories and analytic techniques to resource allocation in nursing and healthcare is discussed. Skill development to analyze healthcare issues from an economic perspective will be emphasized including three fundamental observations of the world that 1) resources are scarce relative to wants; 2) resources have alternative uses making choice (rationing) necessary and inevitable; and 3) there are significant variations in the relative importance that people attach to wants, making unique solutions unlikely. Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): Sp. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 625 - Marketing and Competitive Strategies in Nursing and Healthcare Credits: 3 This course explores concepts of marketing and competitive strategies are applied to nursing and healthcare organizations. Emphasis is placed on methodologies for developing nursing and organizational strategic marketing plans. Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): Su. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 628 - Advanced Health Assessment for Nurse Educators Credits: 3 This course provides didactic instruction and clinical practice in history taking and physical assessment with a focus on enhancing assessment skills required by nurse educators. Teaching methods include lecture, independent study, laboratory, and clinical practice. Prerequisite(s): NURS 621 . Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): Sp. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 631 - Individual and Group Behavior in Nursing and Healthcare Organizations Credits: 3 This course presents organizational behavior theories and effective management strategies to lead individuals and groups in healthcare organizations. Traditional and contemporary issues including power, conflict resolution, organizational development, decision-making, and group dynamics will be discussed. Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): F. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 632 - Administration of Nursing and Healthcare Organizations Credits: 3 This course examines and applies administrative theories to complex human relationships existing in nursing and healthcare. The course focuses on the nature and make up of organizations, structuring and coordinating work, and the influence of complex systems, community behavior, and internal leadership on the direction and decision-making capacity of healthcare organizations. Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): F. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 633 - Human Resources Management in Nursing and Healthcare Credits: 3 This course explores concepts in human resources management as applied to nursing and healthcare organizations will be presented. Specific labor management issues related to nursing and healthcare organizations also will be incorporated. Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): Sp. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 634 - Financial Management in Nursing and Healthcare Organizations Credits: 3 This course applies principles of financial management and reimbursement to nursing and healthcare organizations. Strategic financial planning, financial statement analysis, budgeting, and financial decision-making strategies are presented. Prerequisite(s): completion of NURS 624 preferred. Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): F. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 635 - Business of Nursing Credits: 3 This course synthesizes the nurse leader/manager role in the organization through the completion of a major project. Each student will assume the lead role in the development, implementation, and evaluation of an administrative/management project. Prerequisite(s): NURS 634 . Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): Sp. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 636 - Authentic Leadership Development in Healthcare Organizations Credits: 3 Integration of the conceptual and practical foundations of authentic leadership at the individual and organizational level is the focus of this course. Students will develop their authentic leadership capabilities to apply authentic leadership principles in the course capstone project and inter-professional evident-based practice. Course content will emphasize authentic leadership development to maximize partnerships for patient and family centered care and safety, teamwork and collaboration, quality improvement, and technology utilization. Prerequisite(s): acceptance in the MSN (Nurse Manager Leader Track) program or other graduate program in the College of Nursing and Health Professions. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 645 - Advanced Nursing Assessment and Intervention I Credits: 6 (4 didactic; 2 clinical) Advanced practice management of clients with acute and/ore chronic illness in a changing health care delivery system. Emphasis is on the synthesis of psychological, behavioral, social, and physiological theories in the therapeutic management of acute and/or chronic illness, including disease prevention and health promotion. Content is centered on the development of the role of the clinical nurse specialist in the dimensions of clinician,research, educator, consultant, collaborator, and manager. Clinical experiences utilize holistic, research-based nursing therapies to care for individuals, families, and aggregate populations within communities. Prerequisite(s): NURS 601 (grade of B or better), NURS 602 (grade of B or better), NURS 603 (grade of B or better), NURS 604 (grade of B or better), NURS 605 (grade of B or better), NURS 606 (grade of B or better), NURS 617 (grade of B or better), NURS 618 (grade of B or better), and NURS 622 (grade of B or better). Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 646. - Advanced Assessment and Intervention II Credits: 6 This course further explores the advanced practice management of complex patients with acute and/or chronic illness in a changing health care delivery system. Emphasis is on the synthesis of psychological, behavioral, social, and physiological theories in the therapeutic management of clients with acute and/or chronic illness, including disease prevention and health promotion. Content is centered on developing skills to influence the spheres of nursing and the health care systems. Prerequisite(s): NURS 601 (grade of B or better), NURS 602 (grade of B or better), NURS 603 (grade of B or better), NURS 604 (grade of B or better), NURS 605 (grade of B or better), NURS 606 (grade of B or better), NURS 617 (grade of B or better), NURS 618 (grade of B or better), NURS 622 (grade of B or better) and NURS 645 (grade of B or better). Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 647 - Advanced Assessment and Intervention Practicum Credits: 3 The course facilitates the integration of the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS credits) role across all spheres of influence. Through the use of specialized practice and application of theoretical knowledge the students provided expert, holistic care to individuals and families while managing nursing and health care systems influences within a specific patient population. Prerequisite(s): NURS 601 (grade of B or better), NURS 602 (grade of B or better), NURS 603 (grade of B or better), NURS 604 (grade of B or better), NURS 605 (grade of B or better), NURS 606 (grade of B or better), NURS 617 (grade of B or better), NURS 618 (grade of B or better), NURS 622 (grade of B or better), NURS 645 (grade of B or better), and NURS 646. (grade of B or better). Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 654 - Primary Care Nursing of Families I Credits: 6 This course focuses on the clinical management of the health/illness status of children, adults, and elders within a family framework. Includes theoretical concepts related to individual development and family function. The clinical focus is on the role of the nurse practitioner in primary care management including health promotion, illness prevention, assessment, treatments for acute and chronic illnesses, and education. Emphasizes role development, including interdependent and independent practices. Prerequisite(s): NURS 601 (grade of B or better), NURS 602 (grade of B or better), NURS 603 (grade of B or better), NURS 604 (grade of B or better), NURS 605 (grade of B or better), NURS 606 (grade of B or better), NURS 617 (grade of B or better), NURS 618 (grade of B or better),and NURS 622 (grade of B or better). Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): F. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 655 - Primary Care Nursing of Families II Credits: 6 This course continues to expand the clinical management of children, adults, and elders within a family framework. Includes theoretical concepts related to the management of families with acute or chronic healthcare crises. The clinical focus is on the role of the nurse practitioner in primary care management including health promotion, illness prevention, assessment, treatments for acute and chronic illnesses, and education. Emphasizes role development, including interdependent and independent practices. Prerequisite(s): NURS 601 (grade of B or better), NURS 602 (grade of B or better), NURS 603 (grade of B or better), NURS 604 (grade of B or better), NURS 605 (grade of B or better), NURS 606 (grade of B or better), NURS 617 (grade of B or better), NURS 618 (grade of B or better), NURS 622 (grade of B or better), and NURS 654 (grade of B or better). Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): Sp. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 656 - Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum Credits: 6 This course provides an intensive clinical experience in the family nurse practitioner role. Selected preceptorships are designed to maximize individual student learning needs and provide a comprehensive experience to develop expertise in caring for individuals and families. Prerequisite(s): NURS 601 (grade of B or better), NURS 602 (grade of B or better), NURS 603 (grade of B or better), NURS 604 (grade of B or better), NURS 605 (grade of B or better), NURS 606 (grade of B or better), NURS 617 (grade of B or better), NURS 618 (grade of B or better), NURS 622 (grade of B or better), NURS 654 (grade of B or better), and NURS 655 (grade of B or better). Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): Su. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 661 - Psychopharmacology Credits: 2 The focus of this course is on integration of basic neuropharmacology, the effects of psychotropic medications prescribed in practice, and actions of these drugs in the treatment of mental health problems across the lifespan. Basic principles of neuropharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, dose-response relationships, and the roles of specific neurotransmitters will be included. Actions of various drugs and effects of those drugs on mood and behaviors will be included. Treatment resistance and noncompliance with psychopharmacologic agents will also be discussed. Prerequisite(s): NURS 601 (grade of B or better), NURS 602 (grade of B or better), NURS 603 (grade of B or better), NURS 604 (grade of B or better), NURS 605 (grade of B or better), NURS 606 (grade of B or better), NURS 617 (grade of B or better), and NURS 618 (grade of B or better). Co-Requisite(s) (must be taken at same time as): NURS 662 . Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 662 - Psychiatric/Mental Health Care of Families across the Lifespan I Credits: 6 The focus of this course is on theoretical and clinical management of the psychiatric/mental health needs of individuals across the lifespan within the context of a family-based theoretical model. The role of the family psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner as an independent and interdependent practitioner and performing comprehensive mental health assessments are primary clinical foci. Participation in mental health assessments, planning care for stabilization of mental health, strategies for mental health promotion, therapies, and mental health education are included in course content. Prerequisite(s): NURS 601 (grade of B), NURS 602 (grade of B), NURS 603 (grade of B or better), NURS 604 (grade of B or better), NURS 605 (grade of B or better), NURS 606 (grade of B or better), NURS 617 (grade of B or better), NURS 618 (grade of B or better), and NURS 622 (grade of B or better). Prereq or Coreq: NURS 661 . Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 663 - Psychiatric Mental Healthcare of Families II Credits: 6 The focus of this course is on expansion of the management of psychiatric/mental health status of individuals across the life span within the context of a family-based theoretical mode.. Further role development is emphasized, including interdependent and independent practice. Theoretical concepts are related to management of individuals and families with acute and chronic mental health problems. Expanded participation in mental health assessments, planning care for stabilization of mental health, strategies for mental health promotion, therapies, and mental health education are included in course content. Prerequisite(s): NURS 601 (grade of B), NURS 602 (grade of B), NURS 603 (grade of B or better), NURS 604 (grade of B or better), NURS 605 (grade of B or better), NURS 606 (grade of B or better), NURS 617 (grade of B or better), NURS 618 (grade of B or better), NURS 622 (grade of B or better), NURS 661 (grade of B or better), and NURS 662 (grade of B or better). Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 664 - Psychiatric Mental Health Care Practicum Credits: 6 This course involves an intensive clinical experience in the family psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner (FMHNP credits) role. Preceptors will guide and direct the FMHNP students as they achieve greater Independence and develop expertise in caring for families and individuals across the lifespan. Prerequisite(s): NURS 601 (grade of B), NURS 602 (grade of B), NURS 603 (grade of B or better), NURS 604 (grade of B or better), NURS 605 (grade of B or better), NURS 606 (grade of B or better), NURS 617 (grade of B or better), NURS 618 (grade of B or better), NURS 622 (grade of B or better), NURS 661 (grade of B or better), NURS 662 (grade of B or better), and NURS 663 (grade of B or better). Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 671 - Curriculum Development for the Nurse Educator Credits: 5 This course focuses on curriculum development and the role of the nurse educator. The roles of faculty and healthcare facility educator specialists are studied. Curriculum development designs and models are evaluated. Current issues influencing curriculum development in higher education and health professions are analyzed. Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): F. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 672 - Teaching Strategies for the Nurse Educator Credits: 5 This course focuses on the assessment of learning needs and the development and implementation of learning experiences in the classroom and clinical setting. The theoretical foundations of teaching and learning, selection of appropriate teaching strategies for classroom, simulated laboratory and clinical instruction, use of multimedia learning resources, and the concept of distributive learning are emphasized. Experience in developing and implementing learning experiences for the education of nursing professionals is provided. Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): Sp. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 673 - Evaluation Strategies for the Nurse Educator Credits: 5 This course focuses on the process of evaluation in the education of nurses. Evaluation models and concepts related to the measurement of outcomes in classroom and clinical instruction are introduced, as well as those related to program evaluation. Legal and ethical issues related to student evaluation are discussed. Current issues related to the evaluation of outcomes in nursing education are emphasized. Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): Su. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 674 - Management of Acutely Ill Adults I Credits: 6 This course focuses on the management of adult clients who are acutely/critically ill or experiencing an exacerbation of a chronic health problem. The clinical focus is on the role of the acute care nurse practitioner working with a multidisciplinary team across settings to facilitate and accelerate the patient’s return to optimal health. Prerequisite(s): NURS 601 (grade of B), NURS 602 (grade of B), NURS 603 (grade of B or better), NURS 604 (grade of B or better), NURS 605 (grade of B or better), NURS 606 (grade of B or better), NURS 617 (grade of B or better), NURS 618 (grade of B or better),and NURS 622 (grade of B or better). Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): F. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 675 - Management of Acutely Ill Adults II Credits: 6 This course continues the focus on the management of adult clients who are acutely/critically ill or experiencing an exacerbation of a chronic health problem. The clinical focus is on the role of the acute care nurse practitioner working with a multidisciplinary team across settings to facilitate and accelerate the patient’s return to optimal health. Prerequisite(s): NURS 601 (grade of B), NURS 602 (grade of B), NURS 603 (grade of B or better), NURS 604 (grade of B or better), NURS 605 (grade of B or better), NURS 606 (grade of B or better), NURS 617 (grade of B or better), NURS 618 (grade of B or better), NURS 622 (grade of B or better), and NURS 674 (grade of B or better). Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): Sp. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 676 - Management of Acutely Ill Adults III Credits: 6 This course continues the focus on the management of adult clients who are acutely/- critically ill or experiencing an exacerbation of a chronic health problem. The clinical focus is on the role of the acute care nurse practitioner working with a multidisciplinary team across settings to facilitate and accelerate the patient’s return to optimal health. Prerequisite(s): NURS 601 (grade of B), NURS 602 (grade of B), NURS 603 (grade of B or better), NURS 604 (grade of B or better), NURS 605 (grade of B or better), NURS 606 (grade of B or better), NURS 617 (grade of B or better), NURS 618 (grade of B or better), NURS 622 (grade of B or better), NURS 674 (grade of B or better), and NURS 675 (grade of B or better). Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): Su. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 677 - Advanced Nursing Care of Pediatric Patients Credits: 4 This course focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, and collaborative management of pediatric patients with acute illness or experiencing an exacerbation of a chronic health problem. The clinical focus is on the role of the advanced practice nurse to facilitate and accelerate the patient’s return to optimal health. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 679 - Nurse Educator Practicum Credits: 5 Student will have the opportunity to observe master teachers and to participate in organized faculty development activities. Intensive education experience in the nursing faculty role will be provided. Faculty preceptors will guide the student’s participation in selected teaching activities that occur in the classroom, the learning resource center, clinical simulation laboratory and the community. Repeatability: This course may be repeated twice. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 713 - Theory and Practice Credits: 3 This course will focus on nursing, education, organizational, leadership, and management theories. The advanced analysis of the relationship between theory and evidenced based practice are explored with emphasis on the application of nursing and other theories at the highest level of nursing practice. Students will synthesize and apply theoretical knowledge to their phenomenon of interest. Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the DNP program. Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 715 - Analytical Methods for Population-Based Care Credits: 4 This course will identify and analyze factors that affect the health of the population. The history and methods of epidemiology will be explored. Students will use Healthy People 2010 objectives and selected biostatistics to analyze current public health issues. Students use analytical methods and evidence-based guidelines to critically appraise existing literature and epidemiological data. Students will determine and implement the best evidence for population-based healthcare as it applies to nursing practice, nursing education and nursing management and leadership. Prerequisite(s): NURS 713 (grade of B or better). Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 717 - Cultural Diversity Credits: 2 This course focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively interact with and serve culturally diverse populations. Topics related to age, race, ethnicity, gender, class, and disabilities will be emphasized. Concepts related to workforce diversity, healthcare belief systems, patient rights and management of healthcare appropriate to the patient population will be explored. Culturally based assessment tools will be critiqued. Healthy People 2010 objectives will be used as a framework to explore healthcare needs of the culturally diverse population. Prerequisite(s): NURS 713 (grade of B or better), NURS 715 (grade of B or better), NURS 727 (grade of B or better), NURS 721 (grade of B or better), and NURS 725 (grade of B or better) and NURS 724 (grade of C or better). Co-Requisite(s) (must be taken at same time as): NURS 854 . Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 721 - Systems Leadership and Interprofessional Collaboration Credits: 5 Students engage in the exploration of leadership in nursing and healthcare organizations. Platforms for discussion include concepts of leadership, organizational theory, quality improvement methods, interprofessional collaboration, effective communication and change strategies. Students develop leadership knowledge and skills to initiate systems transformation. Prerequisite(s): NURS 713 (grade of B or better), NURS 715 (grade of B or better), and NURS 727 (grade of B or better). Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 724 - Healthcare Policy and Strategic Planning Credits: 3 This course prepares students to analyze and influence health policy environments. Students will analyze and collaborate in revising healthcare organization strategic plans. Students will explore the impact of Healthy People 2010 objectives on health policy and strategic planning. Students learn to define policy problems; identify and critique potential solutions; and assess political and economic influences on healthcare policy. Students design interventions to influence policy making and implementation. Methods for evaluating policy and strategic plans will be explored. Prerequisite(s): NURS 713 (grade of B or better), NURS 715 (grade of B or better), NURS 727 (grade of B or better), NURS 721 (grade of B or better), and NURS 725 (grade of B or better). Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 725 - Resource Utilization in Healthcare Credits: 4 This course focuses on the complex variables that influence resource utilization in nursing and healthcare. The conceptual basis and methods of financial analysis and decision making as they pertain to the healthcare delivery systems are analyzed. Healthcare economics, marketing principles, human resource management, and the influence of Healthy People 2010 objectives that impact current healthcare environments are explored. Prerequisite(s): NURS 713 (grade of B or better), NURS 715 (grade of B or better), NURS 727 (grade of B or better), and NURS 721 (grade of B or better). Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 727 - Healthcare Technology and Informatics Credits: 3 This course focuses on conceptual foundations for understanding healthcare informatics including the analysis of a variety of applications of information systems within the healthcare system. Elements addressed include theoretical models of nursing informatics, healthcare computing, data management and information processing, data acquisition, nursing vocabularies, and knowledge representation. Managing organizational change, information security, social and ethical issues in healthcare systems, and the effects of informatics on the practitioner and consumer are studied. Prerequisite(s): NURS 713 (grade of B or better), and NURS 715 (grade of B or better). Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 854 - Critical Appraisal of Practice I Credits: 3 This course focuses on the application of best evidence to promote nursing practice at the highest level. Students explore current research and propose methods to use newly acquired knowledge in current practice situations ensuring quality outcomes. Students synthesize concepts from biophysical, psychosocial, sociopolitical, cultural, economic and nursing science to impact and to understand the consequences of advanced practice decisions. Healthy People 2010 objectives will be used as the framework for exploring the potential impact of advanced practice decisions. Prerequisite(s): NURS 713 (grade of B or better), NURS 715 (grade of B or better), NURS 727 (grade of B or better), NURS 721 (grade of B or better), NURS 725 (grade of B or better), and NURS 724 (grade of B or better). Co-Requisite(s) (must be taken at same time as): NURS 717 . Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 855 - Critical Appraisal of Practice II Credits: 3 This course will focus on the promotion, financing and systems implementation of evidence based projects, products or services to improve nursing practice and health care delivery. Utilizing newly acquired knowledge, students will appraise their current practice environments and as appropriate to the student’s practice agenda, the students will either prepare a marketing or business plan that will justify the need and viability of their evidence based project, product or service or secure internal or external funding that will help sustain their project, product or service. Role transition will be integrated into the course content. Prerequisite(s): NURS 713 (grade of B or better), NURS 715 (grade of B or better), NURS 727 (grade of B or better), NURS 721 (grade of B or better), NURS 725 (grade of B or better), NURS 724 (grade of B or better), NURS 717 (grade of B or better), and NURS 854 Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 866 - Capstone Project I: Planning Credits: 1 This course focuses on the initial development of capstone projects including literature review, problem statement, objectives, project activities, project timeline, and resources. Method(s) to address Healthy People 2010 objectives will be integrated into the porject. This course is part of a six semester sequence required of all DNP students. Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the DNP program. Pass/No Pass/In Progress Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024
	NURS 867 - Capstone Project II: Project Proposal Credits: 1 This course focuses on project development including process and outcome evaluation, budget development, and measurement tools. The full project proposal will be completed during this course. Human subject protection needs will be determined and initiated during the course. Students will present their project proposals as a poster presentation at a research conference. This course is part of a six-semester sequence required of all DNP students. Prerequisite(s): NURS 866 . Pass/No Pass/In Progress Check course availability in Spring 2024 Check course availability in First Summer 2024 Check course availability in Second Summer 2024 Check course availability in Fall 2024

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MUS 182 - Class Piano II

MUS 200 - USI Chamber Choir

MUS 202 - Introduction to Music

MUS 210 - Applied Voice

MUS 219 - USI Women’s Choir

MUS 251 - Music and Movement in Elementary Schools

MUS 290 - USI Jazz Ensemble

MUS 381 - Music History I

MUS 382 - Music History II

MS 101 - Fundamental Military Concepts

MS 102 - Basic Leadership

MS 201 - Advanced Leadership and Management

MS 202 - Leadership, Tactics and Officership

MS 204 - Leader’s Training (Basic Camp)

MS 241 - U.S. Military History I (1740-1900)

MS 242 - U.S. Military History II (1900-Present)

MS 301 - Small Unit Leadership

MS 302 - Small Unit Operations

MS 401 - Leadership, Management, and Ethics

MS 402 - Transition to Lieutenant

NURS 246 - Introduction to Professional Nursing

NURS 247 - Health Assessment

NURS 353 - Nursing Research

NURS 356 - Pharmacology for Nurses

NURS 357 - Introduction to Patient Care

NURS 358 - Nursing Care of Adults I

NURS 361 - Care of Elders and Families

NURS 363 - Mental Health Nursing

NURS 364 - Care of Children and Families

NURS 368 - Nursing Care of the Adult II

NURS 451 - Transition to Advanced Nursing Practice

NURS 455 - Community Health Nursing

NURS 456 - Nursing of Women and Families

NURS 467 - Professional Nursing and Healthcare Issues

NURS 468 - Nursing Care of Adults III

NURS 470 - Special Topics in Nursing

NURS 471 - Health Assessment

NURS 472 - Home Health Nursing

NURS 474 - Perioperative Nursing

NURS 476 - Cardiovascular Surgical Nursing

NURS 478 - Rehabilitation Nursing

NURS 480 - Internship in Community-Based Nursing

NURS 482 - Oncology Nursing

NURS 484 - Healthcare Outcomes: Integrating Nursing Case Management and Disease Management

NURS 488 - Nursing Management in the Care of Adults

NURS 492 - Clinical Synthesis

NURS 498 - Internship in Professional Nursing

NURS 570 - Special Topics in Nursing

NURS 574 - Perioperative Nursing

NURS 576 - Cardiovascular Surgical Nursing

NURS 578 - Rehabilitation Nursing

NURS 582 - Oncology Nursing

NURS 601 - Roles for Advanced Nursing Practice

NURS 602 - Evidence-based Practice for Advanced Nursing

NURS 603 - Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Practice Nursing

NURS 604 - Population Based Care and Health Policy

NURS 605 - Healthcare Informatics for Advanced Nursing Practice

NURS 606 - Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Systems

NURS 617 - Advanced Concepts of Pathophysiology

NURS 618 - Advanced Health Assessment for Advanced Practice Nurses

NURS 621 - Clinical Pharmacology for Nurse Educators

NURS 622 - Clinical Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nurses

NURS 624 - Economic Policies in Nursing and Healthcare

NURS 625 - Marketing and Competitive Strategies in Nursing and Healthcare

NURS 628 - Advanced Health Assessment for Nurse Educators

NURS 631 - Individual and Group Behavior in Nursing and Healthcare Organizations

NURS 632 - Administration of Nursing and Healthcare Organizations

NURS 633 - Human Resources Management in Nursing and Healthcare

NURS 634 - Financial Management in Nursing and Healthcare Organizations

NURS 635 - Business of Nursing

NURS 636 - Authentic Leadership Development in Healthcare Organizations

NURS 645 - Advanced Nursing Assessment and Intervention I

NURS 646. - Advanced Assessment and Intervention II

NURS 647 - Advanced Assessment and Intervention Practicum

NURS 654 - Primary Care Nursing of Families I

NURS 655 - Primary Care Nursing of Families II

NURS 656 - Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum

NURS 661 - Psychopharmacology

NURS 662 - Psychiatric/Mental Health Care of Families across the Lifespan I