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2004-2005 Course Catalog

School of Nursing


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Course Offerings

The School of Nursing is a professional school that combines nursing science with a strong foundation in natural sciences and the liberal arts. It prepares undergraduate students for generalist nursing practice; builds upon undergraduate nuyrsing educational experiences to prepare nurses for advanced practice in designated 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 ADN 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, and entry-level MSN for non-nursing baccalaureate graduates.

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. 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, Bell, Buehler-Fong, M. Carr, K. Cloyes, Culbertson, Dubois, Gaspar, George, Labuhn, Maloney, McCann, Mize, Newcomer Culp,  Renaud, Robinson, Schaffler, Scott, Schultz, Stewart, Swett, Wolfer, Wood, Zaichkin.

Accreditations and Affiliations: The School of Nursing at Pacific Lutheran University is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. The BSN and MSN programs are approved by the Washington State Nursing Commission and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, (61 Broadway, New York, NY 10014, 800.669.9656, ext. 227; fax 212.812.0390). The School is part of Psi Chapter-at-Large of Sigma Theta Tau International, the honor society of nursing.

Undergraduate Programs

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. 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 to either summer, fall, January, or spring terms, as appropriate. Application procedures 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 ADN 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 summer, fall, January or spring terms of the following 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 who have applied by the March 1 deadline are notified in April. Students are admitted to the term of their choice insofar as it is possible. If there are more applicants for any term than can be accommodated, qualified candidates are placed on a wait list, as well as may be admitted to a later term.

Individuals whose applications have been received after the priority deadline, March 1, for all terms, will be considered on a space available basis. Applications for placement must be received no later than: summer - April 15; fall - August 15; January Term - December 15; spring - January 3.

All prospective or pre-nursing students are urged to seek early academic advisement 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 (ADN applicants should refer to information provided under MSN Sequence for Licensed Registered Nurses):

  1. 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 nor guarantee admission to the School of Nursing.
  2. Satisfactory completion, or pending satisfactory completion, of specified prerequisite courses at PLU, an accredited community college, or another accredited university.
  3. 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.
  4. Grade Point Averages:
    1. A minimum grade of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale in each nursing prerequisite course.
    2. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale in the prerequisite courses.
    3. A minimum PLU cumulative grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 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.)
    4. Because admission is competitive the grade point averages in A, B, and C above are usually significantly higher.
  5. No more than one repeat of any single prerequisite or corequisite course. Applicants who have either repeated courses, both general and nursing specific, due to failure, or have withdrawn from courses, are considered less competative.
  6. Completion of the university math entrance requirement, (intermediate algebra at the college level with a minimum grade of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale, or completion of two years of college preparatory [high school] algebra with average grades of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale).
  7. Physical health and emotional stability sufficient to meet the demands of nursing and provide timely, safe patient care.
  8. Fluency in speaking, reading, writing, and comprehending university-level English.
  9. Civil, administrative, and criminal history clearance in all states as well as any other applicable territory or country.
  10. Submission of all required application documents to the School of Nursing by the designated deadlines.

Continuation Policies

  1. All the nursing courses have prerequisites and must be taken in sequence and/or concurrently as identified in the curriculum plan as well as the catalog.
  2. A minimum grade of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale (C) must be achieved in all required nursing courses. A student receiving a grade of less than 2.00 in any course that is a prerequisite to another nursing course may not continue in the nursing sequence until the prerequisite course is repeated with a grade of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale or above.
  3. Incomplete grades in nursing courses must be converted to a passing grade (2.00 on a 4.00 scale or above) before the first day of class of the subsequent term.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Other policies regarding progression/continuation are found in the Undergraduate Nursing Student Handbook.
Health:

Nursing students are responsible for maintaining optimal health and are teachers of health. Specific health-related documentation and certification are required before beginning the program, and periodically thereafter. 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 and achieve passing scores on 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. LPN and ADN students must carry their own professional liability insurance. Physical examination fees, student uniforms and any necessary equipment are also the responsibility of the student.

A laboratory fee is charged per semester 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 THE NURSING MAJOR:

Each prerequisite and corequisite course listed below must be completed with a minimum grade of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale in order to be considered successfully completed.


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 320 Development Across the Lifespan
Statistics 231 Introductory Statistics

All courses named above are offered in academic units 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 professional accountability 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. Basic students who have completed transferable nursing 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 or summer term. Currently licensed certified nursing assistants with a minimum of one year's experience are eligible to complete Nursing 220 through credit by examination.

First Year (Pre-Nursing)
First Semester
Biology 205 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4
Psychology 101 Introduction to Psychology 4
Writing 101 Inquiry Seminar: Writing 4
Physical Education 100 Personalized Fitness Program 1
Physical Education 1
January Term
GUR/Core (First-Year Residency Requirement) 4
Second Semester
Biology 206 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4
Chemistry 105 Chemistry of Life 4
GUR/Core 4
Inquiry Seminar: GUR or Core 4

Second Year
First Semester
Biology 201 Introduction to Microbiology
 4
Psychology 101 Introduction to Psychology
 4
Statistics 231 Introductory Statistics 4
Nursing 220 Nursing Competencies I 4
Physical Education 1
January Term
Nursing 220 Nursing Competencies I (if not completed in previous first semester) 4
Second Semester
Nursing 260 Professional Foundations 4
Nursing 270 Health Assessment and Promotion 4
Nursing 280 Pathological Human Processes 4
GUR/Core 4
Physical Education 1

Third Year
First Semester
Nursing 320 Nursing Competencies II 2
Nursing 330 Pharmacology and Therapeutic Modalities 4
Nursing 340 Situations with Individuals: Adult Health I 4
Nursing 350 Situations with Individuals: Mental Health 4
January Term
GUR/Core 4
Second Semester
Nursing 360 Nursing Research and Informatics 4
Nursing 365 Culturally Congruent Healthcare 4
Nursing 370 Situations with Families: Childbearing 4
Nursing 380 Situations with Families: Childrearing 4

Fourth Year
First Semester
Nursing 420 Leadership and Resource Management 4
Nursing 430 Situations with Communities 5
Nursing 440 Situations with Individuals: Adult Health II 4
Nursing 441 Situations Seminar 1
January Term
GUR/Core 4
Second Semester
Nursing 460 Health Care Systems and Policy 2
Nursing 480 Professional Foundations II 2
Nursing 499 Capstone: Nursing Synthesis 6
GUR/Core 4

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 LPN to 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.
    LPN students are strongly encouraged to make maximum progress toward completing university requirements before beginning the nursing sequence.

Prerequisite Courses
Biology 201 Introductory Microbiology 4
Biology 205 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4
Biology 206 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4
Chemistry 105 Chemistry of Life 4
Psychology 101 Introduction to Psychology 4
Psychology 320 Development Across the Lifespan 4

First Year
First Semester
Nursing 260 Professional Foundations 4
Nursing 270 Health Assessment and Promotion 4
Nursing 280 Pathological Human Processes 4
Statistics 231 Introductory Statistics 4
Second Semester
Nursing 320 Nursing Competencies II 2
Nursing 330 Pharmacology and Therapeutic Modalities 4
Nursing 340 Situations with Individuals: Adult Health I 4
Nursing 350 Situations with Individuals: Mental Health 4

Second Year
First Semester
Nursing 360 Nursing Research and Informatics 4
Nursing 365 Culturally Congruent Healthcare 4
Nursing 370 Situations with Families: Childbearing 4
Nursing 380 Situations with Families: Childrearing 4
Second Semester
Nursing 420 Leadership and Resource Management 4
Nursing 430 Situations with Communities 5
Nursing 440 Situations with Individuals: Adult Health II 4
Nursing 441 Situations Seminar 1

Third Year
Final Semester
Nursing 460 Health Care Systems and Policy 2
Nursing 480 Professional Foundations II 2
Nursing 499 Capstone: Nursing Synthesis 6
GUR/Core 4

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 for assistance with their complete programs of study.

MSN SEQUENCE FOR LICENSED REGISTERED NURSES (FIRST YEAR COURSE OF STUDY):

The ADN 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 ADN 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 ADN 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. (See Graduate Studies.)

Prerequisite Nursing Courses
Biology 201 Introductory Microbiology 4
Biology 205 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4
Biology 206 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4
Chemistry 105 Chemistry of Life 4
Psychology 101 Introduction to Psychology 4
Psychology 320 Development Across the Lifespan 4
Statistics 231 Introductory Statistics 4
Prerequisite General University Requirement Courses
Math Entrance Requirement (minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale)
Foreign Language Entrance Requirement
Fine Arts - Art, Music, or Theater 4
Literature 4
Philosophy (excludes logic or critical thinking)
Physical Education - Four different activity courses, including PE 100  (See School of Nursing for specific exemptions to the PE requirement.) 4
Social Science, Line 1 - History, Anthropology, or Political Science 4
Writing 4

For consideration for admission, applicants must have:

  1. Achieved a minimum (undergraduate) cumulative GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale for admission to undergraduate study, and continuation to graduate study.
  2. Completed each nursing prerequisite course with a minimum GPA of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale; cumulative GPA average in all prerequisite and corequisite courses must be a minimum of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale.
  3. Achieved junior class status (accumulation of 60 or more semester hours).
  4. For continuation to graduate study, achieved acceptable GRE scores taken within the last five years.
  5. Obtained unrestricted licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Washington.
  6. Minimum of one year of direct patient care experience as a registered nurse.
  7. For continuation of graduate study, completed a pre-admission interview with selected faculty or staff.
First Year: BSN Course of Study only

(See Graduate Studies for MSN Course Sequences.)

Prior to first semester in program
Religious Studies and approved elective
 6–8
First Semester
Nursing 399 Professional Portfolio Workshop 4
Nursing 420 Introduction to Leadership and Management 4
Nursing 430 Nursing Situations with Communities 5
January Term
Nursing 365 Culturally Congruent Healthcare 4
Second Semester
Nursing 360 Nursing Research and Informatics 4
Nursing 460 Health Care Systems and Policy 2
Nursing 499 Capstone: Nursing Synthesis 6
Religious Studies and approved elective (if not completed during previous summer session) 6–8

MINOR IN HEALTH SERVICES:
Health care is a complex system, which now represents 16% of the Gross National Product. Many disciplines outside of nursing require familiarity with systems and issues within health care. The Health Services minor is designed to support non-nursing majors, including biology, business, chemistry, social work, 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 will be counted toward the minor.

Graduate 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 MSN:
A cohort program designed for those who have previously earned a baccalaureate or higher degree in an academic discipline other than nursing. 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 Continuing Nursing Education (253.535.7683).

Workshops and Short Courses:
Contact the School of Nursing Continuing Nursing Education (253.535.7683).

The information contained herein reflects an accurate picture of the programs of study leading to degrees in Nursing from Pacific Lutheran University at the time of publication. However, the university reserves the right to make necessary changes in procedures, policies, calendar, curriculum, and costs.

For students admitted to the nursing major, regular status of provisional, all nursing courses are sequential. Successful completion of all courses in one semester is prerequisite to enrollment in the next semester's courses. All students admitted to the nursing major must adhere to the curriculum sequence as outlined by their approved academic program contracts.

Course Offerings – NURS

All courses unless otherwise specified, are open only to accepted nursing students.

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 enrollment in 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 enrollment in 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)

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)

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 ADN to MSN students 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)

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)

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)

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: 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, prior or concurrent enrollment in 460 and 480. (6)

523 Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse
Facilitates the development and transition into the advanced practice role through the analysis of legal, ethical, professional, social and practice perspectives. Roles of consultant, researcher, administrator, and expert clinician are explored. (3)

524 Health Promotion
Identification of health risks and protective strategies for diverse populations. (2)

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)

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. (3)

531 Care and Outcomes Practicum I
Direct and/or indirect care given in a defined speciality setting with focus on evaluation and outcomes. Prerequisite: 523. Variable credit with School of Nursing approval. (5)

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 method. Pre- or co-requisite: 538. Variable credit with School of Nursing approval. (3)

533 Informatics in Nursing
Enhancing clinical practice, research and education through the integration of computer science, information science and nursing science. (2)

538 Program Development
Integrate theoretical models, clinical parameters, and program planning principles through the construction of a detailed program for care and outcomes management. Clinical component present. Pre- or co-requisite: 530 and prerequisite 531. (3)

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
Development and performance of the skills needed for advanced health assessment of individuals, families, or communities throughout the lifespan. Prerequisites: Basic health assessment skills. (2–4)

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 health problems across the lifespan. 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 health problems across the lifespan. Demonstration of diagnostic reasoning for a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. Seminar and clinical. Prerequisite: 584. (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. (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. (2)

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, approval by School of Nursing. Minimum program requirement is 4 credits. Once enrolled, must continue to enroll for at least 1 credit each semester of the academic year until thesis is completed. (1–4)