School of Nursing
253.535.7672
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Undergraduate Programs
Graduate Programs
Course Offerings
The School of Nursing is a professional school that combines nursing science with a strong foundation in liberal arts and humanities. It prepares undergraduate students for generalist nursing practice; builds upon undergraduate nursing educational experiences to prepare nurses for advanced practice in specific specialties; and responds to education needs of practicing nurses to remain current, competent practitioners or to revise the focus of their practice. The school exemplifies the university's mission of educating for lives of service in an environment that encourages inquiry, diversity, lifelong learning, and spirituality as vital elements in the human quest for wholeness. Its continuum of educational programs employs dynamic learning opportunities that challenge students to develop skills, attitudes, values, and roles which facilitate individuals, families, and communities to meet their health and wellness needs.
Degree programs within the School of Nursing include the Bachelor of Science in Nursing for basic nursing students and licensed practical nurses, the RN to MSN program for registered nurses, and the Master of Science in Nursing with Care and Outcomes Manager and Family Nurse Practitioner areas of concentration. An entry-level MSN for non-nursing baccalaureate graduates will begin summer 2003.
A program leading to Educational Staff Associate certification is available for school nurses through the Center for Continuing Nursing Education. Course work is offered in collaboration with the Office of the Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Workshops and short courses for nurses and others involved in health care are also offered through the center.
Also integral to the School of Nursing is a Wellness Center that includes a nurse-managed, practitioner-staffed clinic and a First Steps maternity support program. The center provides nursing services to the community as well as serves as a practice site for undergraduate and graduate students.
Faculty: T. Miller, Dean; Aikin, Alleman, Bell, Bradshaw, M. Carr, Culbertson, Culp, Driessnack, Dybbro, Gaspar, George, Labuhn, Maloney, Mariella, J. Miller, Mize, Robinson, Schaffler, Schultz, Tomko, Wood, Zaichkin; assisted by Rinehart.
Accreditations and Affiliations: The School of Nursing at Pacific Lutheran University is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. The BSN program is approved by the Washington State Nursing Commission and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10014 (800.669.9656, ext. 227; fax 212.812.0390). The MSN program also is accredited by the NLNAC. The School is part of Psi Chapter-at-Large of Sigma Theta Tau International, the honor society of nursing.
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The basic undergraduate program is designed for students who do not hold licensure in practical or registered nursing. The LPN to BSN program is designed for persons holding LPN licensure. Graduates who successfully complete either program will have earned the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, and are eligible to sit for the NCLEX examination for licensure as registered nurses. They are prepared for beginning professional nursing positions in hospitals and other health agencies. A special sequence of study is available that provides credit by examination options for certified nursing assistants (CNAs). The undergraduate programs provide a foundation for graduate study in nursing.
Under the direct supervision of its faculty members, the school uses hospitals, health agencies, and schools in the community, as well as the PLU Wellness Center, to provide optimal clinical learning experiences for its students.
High School Preparation: It is strongly recommended that applicants complete a program in high school that includes: English, four years; mathematics, two years (preferably algebra and geometry); social sciences, two years; one foreign language, two years, laboratory sciences, two years (including chemistry); electives, three years.
Admission to the University: Applicants must be accepted by the university before consideration for acceptance by the School of Nursing. Pacific Lutheran University welcomes applications from all students who have demonstrated capacities for success at the baccalaureate level. Students who present appropriate academic records and personal qualities are admitted either fall or spring semester. Application procedure and other details are found elsewhere in this catalog.
Admission to the School of Nursing: Students seeking admission to the Basic program, the LPN to BSN sequence, or the RN to MSN sequence must make formal application to both the university and the School of Nursing. Applications for admission to the nursing major are available from the School of Nursing. All application materials, including official transcripts, are reviewed by the School of Nursing Recruitment, Admission, and Progression Committee and evaluated according to stated admission criteria.
Undergraduate students desiring admission to either fall or spring semester of the following academic year should submit their applications by March 1. The number of available spaces each semester in the School of Nursing is limited; therefore, the selection of students for admission is competitive. Students desiring to begin the nursing sequence in either fall or spring semester, and who have applied by the March 1 deadline, are notified in early April. Students are admitted to the term of their choice insofar as it is possible. If there are more applicants for the two semesters of the academic year than can be accommodated, qualified candidates are placed on a waiting list for admission to the spring class if spaces become available. If vacancies occur for the fall semester, those students who have been admitted for spring but who requested fall placement are given first priority.
Following the initial admissions cycle (March 1 deadline), individuals whose applications have been received by the beginning of each month will be notified of acceptance status in the next month. Applications for fall placement must be received no later than August 31; applications for spring placement must be received no later than December 15.
All prospective or pre-nursing students are urged to seek early academic advisement from the Admissions Coordinator in the School of Nursing in order to enroll for appropriate prerequisite courses and avoid unnecessary loss of time. The School of Nursing reserves the right of curriculum and program modification and revision.
Admission Criteria
Basic/LPN
Minimum criteria that applicants must meet to be considered for admission
to the Basic or LPN/BSN programs of study in the School of Nursing include
the following (RN applicants should refer to information provided under
MSN Sequence for Licensed Registered Nurses):
- Admission to Pacific Lutheran University. Applicants must have been admitted to Pacific Lutheran University before consideration of admission to the School of Nursing. Admission to the university does not imply or guarantee admission to the School of Nursing.
- Satisfactory completion, or pending satisfactory completion, of specified prerequisite courses at PLU, an accredited community college, or another accredited university. Comparable course listings are available upon request.
- Completion, or pending completion, of at least 30 semester credits (or 45 quarter credits) at the college level, and class standing of sophomore or higher.
- A minimum grade of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in each nursing prerequisite course.
- A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale in the prerequisite courses.
- A minimum PLU cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. (For transfer students who matriculate to PLU and the School of Nursing simultaneously, the cumulative transfer grade point average as determined by the Registrar's Office is used.)
- No more than one repeat of any single prerequisite or corequisite course.
- Completion of the university math entrance requirement, (intermediate algebra at the college level with a minimum grade of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale, or completion of two years of college preparatory [high school] algebra with average grades of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale).
- Physical health and emotional stability sufficient to meet the demands of nursing and provide timely, safe patient care.
- Fluency in speaking, reading, writing, and comprehending English.
- Civil, administrative, and criminal history clearance in Washington State as well as any other applicable state or country.
- Submission of all required application documents to the School of Nursing by the designated deadlines.
Coninuation Policies
- Completion of approved CPR class before beginning nursing classes, with documented yearly updates.
- Completion of approved first aid course before beginning nursing classes (waived for currently licensed Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Emergency Medical Technicians, paramedics).
- Nursing courses all have prerequisites and must be taken in sequence and/or concurrently as identified in the curriculum plan as well as the catalog.
- A minimum grade of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale (C) must be achieved in all required nursing courses. A student receiving a grade of less than 2.0 in any course which is a prerequisite to another nursing course may not continue in the nursing sequence until the prerequisite course is repeated with a grade of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale or above. (Other policies regarding progression/continuation can be found in the Undergraduate Nursing Student Handbook.)
- Incomplete grades in nursing courses must be converted to a passing grade (2.0 on a 4.0 scale or above) before the first day of class of the subsequent term.
- Students taking approved withdrawals from nursing courses may return to the School of Nursing in accordance with policies listed in the Undergraduate Nursing Student Handbook on a space-available basis, noting that they may be subject to new program requirements.
- The School of Nursing reserves the right to withdraw nursing students who fail to demonstrate academic or clinical competence or who fail to maintain professional conduct. Unsafe and/or unethical practice constitutes grounds for immediate dismissal from the clinical component and/or the program.
Health: Nursing students are responsible for maintaining optimal health and are teachers of health. Physical examinations, X-rays, and immunizations are required before beginning the program, and periodically thereafter. All students must carry personal health/accident insurance. It is the responsibility of each student to provide appropriate and timely documentation as required. Failure to comply with any of these requirements will result in the cancellation of the students' registrations in nursing courses regardless of their progress in the term.
English Proficiency: A certain level of English proficiency is necessary for academic success in nursing and for patient safety. Students who are identified by the university as needing the English as a Second Language (ESL) sequence of courses will be required to take the ESL courses before consideration for admission to the School of Nursing and/or to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and score at least 550.
In addition, all students for whom English is not their first language must also take and pass specific tests of English pronunciation, comprehension, grammar, and fluency. Guidelines and policies can be obtained from the School of Nursing. All students for whom English is not their first language should also be aware that they may not be able to complete the program of study within the usual time frame.
Non-Majors Enrolled in Nursing Courses: Students who have not been admitted to the nursing major but who wish to enroll in nursing courses must obtain permission of the School of Nursing Recruitment, Admissions, and Progression Committee, the course instructors, and/or the dean.
Additional Costs: In addition to regular university costs, students must provide their own transportation between the university campus and the clinical areas beginning with the first nursing course. Public transportation is limited, so provision for private transportation is essential. Students are required to carry professional liability insurance in specified amounts during all periods of clinical experience. For basic students, this insurance is available under a group plan at a nominal cost to the student. Physical examination fees, student uniforms and any necessary equipment are also the responsibility of the student.
A fee of $100 per semester is charged to cover assessments, practice, and computer laboratory materials, equipment, and supplies. The fee is identified with specific courses and is payable to the Business Office along with university tuition.
Programs of Study
Prerequisite and Corequisite Courses to teh Nursing Major: Each prerequisite and corequisite course listed below must be completed with a minimum grade of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in order to be considered successfully completed.
- Basic students must successfully complete Biology 205, 206, Chemistry 105, and Psychology 101 before beginning the nursing program. Basic students must also successfully complete Biology 201 and Psychology 352 before progression to second semester sophomore-level nursing courses; in addition, they must also successfully complete Statistics 231 before enrollment in Nursing 360 or 392.
- LPN students must successfully complete Biology 201, 205, 206; Chemistry 105; Psychology 101 and 352 before beginning the nursing program. LPN students must also successfully complete Statistics 231 before enrollment in Nursing 360 or 392.
- RN students must successfully complete Biology 201, 205, and 206;
Chemistry 105; Psychology 101 and 352; and Statistics 231 before beginning
the nursing program. (For additional prerequisite policies for RN
students, please refer to information provided in this section under
MSN Sequence for Licensed Registered Nurses.)
Prerequisite and corequisite courses:
Biology 201 Introductory Microbiology
Biology 205 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Biology 206 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Chemistry 105 Chemistry of Life
Psychology 101 Introduction to Psychology
Psychology 352 Development: Infancy to Maturity
Statistics 231 Introductory Statistics
All courses named above are offered in academic departments other
than the School of Nursing, and are thereby administered by those respective
departments in regard to scheduling, evaluation, grading, etc. For the
BSN degree to be awarded, all students must meet both nursing and university
requirements.
BSN Sequence for Basic Students: The curriculum plan for the basic student (those who hold neither practical nor registered nursing licensure) is designed to foster growth and to encourage initiative and self-direction on the part of students.
Nursing courses must be taken concurrently and in sequence as indicated in the following sample curriculum, and, if enrolled full time, normally extend over six semesters. For spring semester enrollment, the curriculum generally follows the fall semester format. (Basic students who have completed transferable credit from another accredited institution and/or hold licensure as certified nursing assistants, should seek advisement from the Admissions Coordinator regarding the possibility of completing the sequence within five semesters and one January term. Currently licensed certified nursing assistants are eligible to complete Nursing 220 through credit by examination.)
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A minimum of 128 semester credit hours is required for the baccalaureate degree. The sequence of required nursing courses comprises 70 semester credit hours.
BSN Sequence for Licensed Practical Nurses: The Licensed Practical Nurse/Bachelor of Science in Nursing (LPN/BSN) sequence of study is designed to provide career mobility for the experienced licensed practical nurse desiring the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. The program validates the prior knowledge and clinical competence of the LPN, enabling progression through the BSN curriculum within five semesters, following completion of prerequisite courses.
Prospective students are encouraged to seek early advisement to reduce time spent in completing prerequisites and to facilitate progress. LPN students are strongly encouraged to make maximum progress toward completing university requirements before beginning the nursing sequence.
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General university and other specific requirements needed for completion of the baccalaureate degree are not listed here. Applicants to the LPN to BSN sequence are strongly encouraged to seek advising from the LPN to BSN Coordinator for assistance with their complete programs of study.
MSN Sequence for Non-Nursing BA/BS Graduates (Entry-Level MSN): The entry-level MSN is a cohort program designed to prepare candidates with a previous bachelors or masters degree to take the NCLEX-RN for RN licensure and to continue with the regular School of Nursing MSN degree. The sequence of study recognizes the academic success of the non-nursing graduate by providing a focused immersion into nursing followed by graduate study. Students do not receive a BSN degree but following the 15-month immersion take the licensure exam and continue in the MSN program. The program is proposed to begin in June 2003. Admission to the Entry-level MSN sequence is highly competitive.
- Anatomy and Physiology to include a lab with dissection
- Microbiology to include a lab
- Human development or psychology course(s) covering human development through the lifespan
- A statistics course
- Chemistry is strongly recommended
For consideration for admissions, applicants must have:
- Successfully completed baccalaureate degree in field other than nursing from a fully accredited college or university.
- A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all college-level work.
- Successful completion of all prerequisites.
- Applicants must earn a 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale for all prerequisite courses.
- Clearance by the Washington State Security Patrol and other relevant agencies.
- Acceptance to Pacific Lutheran University.
- Biopsychosocial ability to fulfill the job expectations of a registered nurse at a beginning staff level and to sit for NCLEX-RN examination.
- A personal essay addressing the applicant's educational goals,
reasons for choosing nursing, and commitment to lifelong learning,
as well as service.
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MSN Sequence for Licensed Registered Nurses: The RN to MSN program begins with the foundation of the knowledge, skills and experience of the registered nurse and builds an expanded framework for advanced nursing practice in today's health care delivery systems. Designed for the registered nurse with at least one year of direct care nursing experience, this program enables students to earn both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in nursing.
In the first year of the RN to MSN program, students enroll in courses necessary for completion of the BSN degree. During this first year, students may earn up to 30 upper-division credits through the Professional Portfolio Workshop course, designed to guide the students in earning college credits by documenting registered nurse employment experiences.
Upon successful completion of the first year of the RN to MSN program, students earn the BSN degree. Following successful completion of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) and by maintaining a 3.0 PLU grade point average, the student may progress to the MSN sequence.
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For consideration for admission, applicants must have:
- Achieved a minimum (undergraduate) cumulative GPA of 2.80 on a 4.00 scale for admission to undergraduate study; minimum cumulative PLU GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale for continuation to graduate study.
- Completed each nursing prerequisite course with a minimum GPA of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale; cumulative GPA average in all prerequisite and corequisite courses must be a minimum of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale.
- Achieved junior class status (accumulation of 60 or more semester hours).
- For continuation to graduate study, achieved acceptable GRE scores taken within the last five years (minimum score combined from any two scores must be 850; preferable that one of the scores used be in the verbal category).
- Obtained unrestricted licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Washington.
- Minimum of one year of direct patient care experience as a registered nurse.
- For continuation of graduate study, completed a pre-admission interview
with selected faculty or staff.
First Year: BSN Course of Study
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Minor in Health Services: Health care is a complex system, which now represents 16% of the Gross National Product. Many disciplines outside of nursing need to be familiar with systems and issues within health care. The health services minor is designed to support non-nursing majors, including social work, chemistry, biology, business, etc. Students seeking a health services minor must receive approval and advisement from the School of Nursing prior to declaration.
Requirements: Minimum 18 semester hours, including Nursing 100, 460, and Philosophy 323, and at least three courses from Diversity (Anthropology 102, 380, Health Education 265, Nursing 365, and Physical Education 362); Administration (Economics 322, Nursing 420, and 530); Physiologic Functioning (Nursing 280, 330, and Physical Education 480); Applied Health Care (Health Education 266, 281, Nursing 270, and Physical Education 381). No more than 8 credits from any one department.
Back to topGraduate Programs
Master of Science in Nursing: Consult the graduate section of this catalog for details of the program leading to the degree of Master of Science in Nursing and/or contact the School of Nursing Graduate Program (253.535.7672).
Master of Science in Nursing–Entry-Level Master's: A cohort program designed for those who have previously earned a baccalaureate or higher degree in an academic discipline other than nursing. The program will begin summer 2003. Those interested are strongly advised to seek early advisement from the Graduate Coordinator in the School of Nursing at 253. 535.8264. See Graduate Studies section of this catalog for further details.
School Nurse Certification: Contact the School of Nursing Center for Continuing Nursing Education (253.535.7683).
Workshops and Short Courses: Contact the School of Nursing Center for Continuing Nursing Education (253.535.7683).
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100 Medical Terminology
Provides sound basis for individuals in health care to learn important
words, their origins, derivatives, and abbreviations. Focuses on utilization
of terms as applied to anatomical, physiological, and pharmacological
topics. Pronunciation of terms emphasized. Knowledge from this course
can be applied to any health care profession. Open to non-nursing majors,
required for health services minor. (1 or 2)
203 Ethics and Health Care
Designed to expand students' abilities to identify ethical dilemmas
and participate in the identification of resolutions. Emphasis on cases
related to the allocation of scarce resources. Open to non-majors. (1
or 2)
220 Competencies I
Focuses on the core knowledge and competencies of therapeutic communication,
and technical skills associated with health management. Prerequisite:
BIOL 206. (4)
260 Professional Foundations
Focuses on nursing as a profession and discipline. The nursing process
is introduced as a framework for critical thinking and caring. Open
to non-nursing students with permission of instructor. Prerequisite:
220. (4)
270 Health Assessment and Promotion
Focuses on the core knowledge and competencies necessary to perform
health assessments and promote health across the life span. Prerequisites:
prior or concurrent with 260 and 280. (4)
280 Human Pathological Processes
Focuses on human responses to major forms of pathophysiology. Prerequisite:
BIOL 206. (4)
312 Perioperative Nursing
Focuses on the theory and practice related to pre-surgical, surgical,
and post-surgical nursing care as well as the role of the perioperative
surgical nurse. (4)
320 Competencies II
Focuses on the core knowledge and competencies of advanced technical
skills associated with health management. Prerequisites: 260, 270, 280.
Junior I (2)
330 Pharmacology and Therapeutic Modalities for Nursing
Focuses on pharmacological principles of major drug classifications,
therapeutic modalities, and alternatives to pharmacological interventions.
Prerequisite: 280. Junior I (4)
340 Nursing Situations with Individuals: Adult Health I
Focuses on the core knowledge and competencies necessary to apply the
nursing process to situations with individuals experiencing selected
alterations in health. Prerequisites: prior or concurrent with 320 and
330. Junior I (4)
350 Nursing Situations with Individuals: Mental Health
Focuses on the core knowledge and competencies necessary to apply the
nursing process to situations with individuals experiencing mental health
issues. Prerequisite: prior or concurrent with 330. Junior I (4)
360 Nursing Research and Informatics
Examines principles of nursing and health care research, technologies,
and databases that support evidence-based nursing practice. Prerequisites:
prior or concurrent with 340 or 350 and STAT 231. Junior II (4)
361 Nursing Situations I Seminar
Exploration and integration of concepts identified in 364, focusing
on recognition of commonalities and differences across multiple nursing
situations. Prerequisite: prior or concurrent enrollment in 364. (1)
364 Nursing Situations I
Theory and clinical application of unifying concepts in a variety of
practice settings with clients throughout the life span that facilitate
health restoration, health maintenance, or death with dignity. Prerequisite:
320. (5)
365 Culturally Congruent Health Care - A
Focuses on core knowledge and competencies necessary to give culturally
congruent care to people from diverse populations. Compares beliefs,
values, and practices pertaining to health, care expressions, and well-being.
Open to non-nursing students. Prerequisite for majors: 270. Junior II
(4)
370 Nursing Situations with Families: Childbearing
Focuses on the core knowledge and competencies necessary to apply the
nursing process to situations with childbearing families. Prerequisites:
320, 330, 340, 350. Junior II (4)
380 Nursing Situations with Families: Childrearing
Focuses on the core knowledge and competencies necessary to apply the
nursing process to situations with infants, children, adolescents and
their families. Prerequisites: 320, 330, 340, 350. Junior II (4)
390 Information Management in Nursing
An examination of technologies and databases supportive to informed
nursing practice in a rapidly changing health care delivery system.
Prerequisite: RN, or BSN, or consent of instructor. (2)
392 Nursing Research
Emphasizes the research process, importance of nursing research to the
discipline of nursing, evaluation of nursing research, and application
of nursing research to practice. Prerequisites: prior or concurrent
enrollment in 364 and STAT 231. (2)
395 Culture and Health in Jamaica - C
Exploration of the role of culture and health of the people of Jamaica.
Students will have the opportunity to contemplate views of the people
in this region in addressing the environment, lifestyle, social, political,
religious, educational, and economic issues as they relate to culture
and health. Learning activities include lectures, discussions, field
experiences and clinical services. Evaluations will be based on class
participation, examinations, course journal and a written paper. (4)
399 Nursing Portfolio Workshop
Portfolio writing designated to prepare registered nurses to complete
a portfolio documenting prior experiential learning acquired in nursing
practice. Open to RN to MSN candidates only. (4)
420 Introduction to Leadership and Resource Management in Nursing
Focuses on core knowledge and competencies related to beginning leadership
and resource management skills. Prerequisites: 360, 370, 380. Senior
I (4)
425 Introduction to Leadership and Management
Analysis of professional situations, roles and functions in the changing
health care delivery system, including evaluation of the impact upon
the nursing profession. Prerequisites: 361, 364, 365, 392. (3)
430 Nursing Situations with Communities
Focuses on the core knowledge and competencies necessary to apply the
nursing process to situations with the community as client. Prior or
concurrent enrollment in 420. Senior I (5)
440 Nursing Situations with Individuals: Adult Health II
Focuses on the core knowledge and competencies necessary to apply the
nursing process to situations with individuals experiencing complex
alterations in health. Prerequisites: 360, 370, and 380. Senior I (4)
441 Senior Seminar
Exploration and integration of core knowledge and competencies related
to complex alterations in the health of individuals experiencing complex
alterations in health. Prerequisite: prior or concurrent enrollment
in 440. Senior I (1)
454 Nursing Situations with Communities
Assessment, planning, and interventions that promote a community's health
using nursing and public health theoretical perspectives. Prerequisite:
prior or concurrent enrollment in 425. (6)
460 Health Care Systems and Policy
Analysis of the social, political, legal, and economic factors that
influence health care including trends in health policy and ethical
issues relevant to health care delivery. Open to non-nursing students
with permission of the instructor. Prerequisite: 260. Senior II (2)
461 Nursing Situations II Seminar
Exploration and integration of complex concepts to capitalize on experiences
gained in clinical settings. Focuses on recognition of commonalities
and differences across multiple nursing situations. Prerequisite: prior
or concurrent enrollment in 464. (1)
464 Nursing Situations II
Theory and clinical application of complex integrated concepts in a
variety of practice settings throughout the life span. Prerequisite:
364. (5)
471 Nursing Synthesis Seminar
Critical evaluation of roles as professional nurses using empirical,
aesthetic, personal, and ethical knowledge of social and political realities.
Prerequisites: prior or concurrent enrollment in 475 and 476. (1)
476 Nursing Synthesis - SR
Synthesis of nursing knowledge, critical thinking, decision making,
and technical and leadership competencies in nursing situations mentored
by a professional nurse preceptor. Prerequisites: 425, 454, 461, 464.
(6)
478 Elective Clinical Experience
An exploration and application of nursing knowledge and roles in a selected
clinical environment. Pass/fail option. Open to students who have completed
their junior-level nursing courses or permission of the faculty. (1-4)
480 Professional Foundations II
Critical evaluation of role transition into professional nursing. Prerequisite:
prior or concurrent enrollment in 499. Senior II (2)
491 Independent Studies
Prerequisite: permission of the dean. (1-4)
493 Internship Abroad (1-4)
499 Capstone: Nursing Synthesis - SR
Synthesis of core knowledge, competencies, professional values, and
leadership skills in nursing situations mentored by a professional nurse
preceptor. Prerequisites: 420, 430, 440, 441 and prior or concurrent
enrollment in 460 and 480. (6)
525 Theoretical Foundations
Preparation for critique, evaluation, and use of a range of relevant
theories that provide guiding perspectives for the provision of client-centered,
clinically measurable advanced nursing practice. (3)
526 Nursing Leadership and Management
Introduction to policy, organization, and financing of health care.
Preparation for provision of quality cost-effective care, participation
in the design and implementation of care, and assumption of the leadership
role in managing resources. (3)
527 Evaluation and Outcomes Research
Preparation for the critique and use of new knowledge to provide, change,
and evaluate advanced nursing practice focused on client-centered, clinically
demonstrable care. (3)
528 Family Theory in Nursing
Critical analysis of nursing and family theories and models applied
to three levels of family nursing practice. (1)
529 Care Manager Roles
Advanced practice role development including continuity of care management,
consultation, education, and research. Development of role specific
position descriptions within interdisciplinary environments. (3)
530 Resource Management
Management of resources in the planning, coordination, and/or delivery
of health care with an outcome perspective at the system level. Financial
and human resources and systems management will be examined from a quality
perspective. Prerequisite: 531. (4)
531 Care and Outcomes Practicum I
Direct and/or indirect care in a defined specialty setting, with focus
on evaluation and outcomes. Graduate coordinator or dean's permission
required with learning contract developed with instructor. May be repeated
for additional credit. First enrollment must be 3 credits. (1-3)
532 Care and Outcomes Practicum II
Direct care or indirect clinical management supervision or education
to achieve client goals by implementing approaches, interventions, outcomes,
and evaluation methods. Graduate coordinator or dean's permission required
with learning contract developed with instructor. May be repeated for
additional credit. First enrollment must be 5 credits. (1-5)
538 Program Development
Integrate theoretical models, clinical parameters, and program planning
principles through the construction of a detailed program for care and
outcomes management. Co-requisite 530 and prerequisite 531. (3)
543 Health and Culturally Diverse Populations
Comparative analysis of health beliefs and care practices of western
and non-western cultures with emphasis on theoretical and practical
dimensions, applied to professional practices. (2)
545 Life, Death, and Public Policy
Exploration of critical issues related to life and death which impact
on or are impacted by public policy. Analysis of professional responsibility
and decision-making in relation to the issues. (2)
550 Curriculum and Instruction
Examination of the theory and practice of curriculum planning, development,
implementation, and evaluation. Theoretical and philosophical principles
of the teaching/learning process. Analysis of adult teaching strategies
and the process of self and student evaluations. (3)
580 Advanced Pathophysiology
Focuses on normal physiologic and pathologic mechanisms of disease.
Primary components of the foundation for clinical assessment, decision
making, and management. (3)
582 Advanced Health Assessment and Health Promotion
Development and performance of the skills needed for advanced health
assessment and health promotion of individuals, families, or communities
throughout the lifespan. Identification of health protective strategies
and health risks as well as the development of differential diagnoses
for common health problems. Prerequisites: Basic health assessment skills.
(5)
583 Clinical Pharmacotherapeutics
Focuses on the pharmacokinetic basis for and pharmacotherapeutic management
of simple and complex disease processes. Includes ethical, legal, and
procedural aspects of prescriptive authority. Pre- or co-requisite:
580. (2)
584 Family Nurse Practitioner I
Application of theory and research in the management of family health
problems. Demonstration of diagnostic reasoning related to health care
conditions. Seminar and clinical. Prerequisites: 582 and 583. (6)
585 Family Nurse Practitioner II
Application of theory and research in the management of increasingly
complex family health problems. Demonstration of diagnostic reasoning
for a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. Seminar and clinical.
Prerequisite: 584. (6)
588 Gerontology Nurse Practitioner I
Application of theory to advanced practice and demonstration of management
of common client health problems seen in older persons. Differentiation
of normal aging and pathology. Seminar and clinical. Cohort dependent.
Prerequisites: 582 and 583. (6)
589 Gerontology Nurse Practitioner II
Application and demonstration of diagnostic reasoning to the management
of common and simple health care problems in older persons in primary
and long term care. Seminar and clinical. Cohort dependent. Prerequisite:
588. (6)
590 Role of the Nurse Practitioner
Facilitates the transition into the advanced nurse practitioner role
through the analysis of legal, ethical, professional, social, and practical
perspectives. Completion and submission of paper for publication or
of a practice-related project. Co-requisite or prerequisite: 584. (2)
590A Seminar in Advanced Practice Nursing
Integration of theory, research, and leadership in advanced practice
nursing. Capstone course for nurse practitioner concentration. Co-requisite
or prerequisite: 585 or 587 or 589. (2)
592 Independent Study
Opportunities for advanced study in selected topic related to student's
area of interest. Consent of instructor required. (1-4)
593 Advanced Specialty Practice
Application of advanced practice nursing in clinical specialty practice.
Prerequisite: completion of all core requirements. (variable credit)
596 Scholarly Inquiry in Nursing Practice
Development and submission of professional paper or project related
to one's area of specialization based on an evaluation and outcomes
model. Capstone course for care and outcomes manager concentration.
Co-requisite or prerequisite: 532. (4)
597 Computer Application in Nursing Research
Decision-making and use of selected software programs for data management
and analysis relevant to clinical practice and nursing research. Prerequisite:
527. (1)
599 Thesis
Faculty-guided application of the research process. May involve replication
of previous study, secondary analysis of research data, an evaluation
project, or an original investigation. Prerequisites: completion of
core courses, consent of advisor. (4)