Course Descriptions

NGR5013 Foundations of Advanced Nursing Practice
40 hours, 4 credits

This course builds on previously learned undergraduate knowledge and skills and serves as the foundation for graduate nursing education. Topics include nursing and related theories as they apply to advanced nursing practice. The art and science of nursing as they relate to clinical judgment and decision-making in a complex healthcare system are discussed. The importance of developing culturally responsive strategies and meaningful communication is emphasized.

Prerequisite: Must be taken in student’s first quarter

NGR5056 Advanced Health Assessment Across the Lifespan
40 hours, 4 credits

This course prepares students to demonstrate the advanced knowledge and skills of comprehensive health assessments across the life span. Students integrate advanced interviewing skills and examination techniques for comprehensive, focused, and regional assessments. Students have the opportunity to perform advanced health interviews and comprehensive assessments and develop evidence-based plans of care.

Pre- or corequisite: NGR5149

NGR5101 Research and Evidence-Based Practice
40 hours, 4 credits

In this course, students examine the research process and various research methods for advanced nursing practice. Students learn the skills necessary to conduct a rigorous critical appraisal of evidence. Statistical methods and data analysis for interpreting research results along with generating recommendations based on the evidence are discussed.

NGR5149 Advanced Pathophysiology Across the Lifespan
40 hours, 4 credits

This course prepares students to integrate advanced knowledge of pathophysiology to distinguish normal from abnormal processes across the life span. Students synthesize principles of genetics, epigenetics, and cultural responsiveness to improve health outcomes. Students have the opportunity to evaluate pathophysiologic concepts by body system in the context of advanced nursing practice.

NGR5172 Advanced Pharmacology Across the Lifespan
40 hours, 4 credits

This course provides in-depth knowledge of advanced pharmacology and the financial, policy, and technology implications surrounding pharmacotherapeutics. Students analyze pharmaceutical agents by body system to improve health outcomes across the life span. Students have the opportunity to evaluate advanced pharmacologic concepts within the context of advanced nursing practice.

Pre- or corequisite: NGR5149

NGR5800 Leading Healthcare Transformation
40 hours, 4 credits

This course introduces students to advanced nursing leadership with an emphasis on policy development, quality improvement strategies, and healthcare accessibility and availability. Students are prepared for opportunities to lead change that impact the profession of nursing.

NGR6001 Foundations of Family Nurse Practitioner Practice
30 hours, 3 credits

In this course, students are introduced to the role, scope, and standards of practice of the family nurse practitioner. Topics covered include the foundations of diagnostic reasoning and strategies to integrate theory and current evidence to guide person-centered primary care of the family. Students also analyze how legal, ethical, social, cultural, and global factors impact primary healthcare across the lifespan.

Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses

NGR6011 Foundations of Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Practice
30 hours, 3 credits

In this course, students are introduced to the role, scope, and standards of practice of the adult- gerontology primary care nurse practitioner. Topics covered include the foundations of diagnostic reasoning and strategies to integrate theory and current evidence to guide person-centered primary care of the adult-gerontology primary care population. Students also analyze how legal, ethical, social, cultural, and global factors impact primary healthcare of patients ranging in age from young adult to frail elderly.

Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses

NGR6021 Foundations of Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Practice
30 hours, 3 credits

In this course, students are introduced to the role, scope, and standards of practice of the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner. Topics covered include the foundations of diagnostic reasoning and strategies to integrate theory and current evidence to guide person-centered pediatric primary care. Students analyze how legal, ethical, social, cultural, and global factors, including social determinants of health, impact primary healthcare of pediatric patients ranging from birth to young adult.

Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses

NGR6036 Advanced Diagnostic Techniques
40 hours, 2 credits
NUR6036 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credits)
NUR6036LL Clinical (30 hours, 1 credits)

This course equips students with advanced knowledge and practical skills for selecting, interpreting, and applying diagnostic modalities in clinical practice. Emphasis is placed on the evidence-based use of diagnostic tests across the lifespan. Students learn to critically evaluate diagnostic options, correlate test results with patient assessments and differential diagnoses, and integrate diagnostic findings into advanced clinical decision-making. The course also examines the indications, limitations, risks, ethical considerations, and cost-effectiveness of diagnostic testing, including emerging technologies and direct-to-consumer tests.

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care specialization Prerequisite: NGR6011
Family specialization Prerequisite: NGR6001
Pediatric Primary Care specialization Prerequisite: NGR6021

NGR6050 Nursing Education in the Classroom
60 hours, 4 credits
NGR6050 Lecture (30 hours, 3 credits)
NGR6050LL Clinical (30 hours, 1 credits)

In this course, students explore the theoretical underpinnings of teaching strategies, assessment, and evaluation in the classroom setting. Emphasis is on developing and implementing strategies used to enhance achievement of learning outcomes. The practicum component of this course focuses on the role of the nurse educator with the application of creative teaching strategies. During this experience, students will integrate innovative teaching strategies to be successful in the classroom setting.

Prerequisites: Completion of all 5000-level courses; NGR6701

NGR6100 The Business Side of Nursing
40 hours, 4 credits

This course provides the opportunity for students to evaluate healthcare economics as an essential component of their role as a nursing leader. Students analyze a budget and business plan using a variety of methods to challenge or support allocations while utilizing a systematic framework to support healthcare decisions.

Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses

NGR6117 Leadership and Management in Advanced Nursing Practice
80 hours, 4 credits
NGR6117 Lecture (20 hours, 2 credits)
NGR6117LL Clinical (60 hours, 2 credits)

In this course, students expand their knowledge and skills required to be effective nurse leaders, with a focus on integration and appraisal strategies within a community of practice. The indirect- care practicum experience provides students the opportunity to utilize newly developed leadership knowledge and skills at an advanced nursing practice level.

Prerequisites: Completion of all 5000-level courses; NGR6100; NGR6250; NGR6801

NGR6150 Nursing Education in the Clinical Setting
60 hours, 4 credits
NGR6150 Lecture (30 hours, 3 credits)
NGR6150LL Clinical (30 hours, 1 credits)

This course focuses on the role of the clinical nurse educator. Emphasis is placed on developing and implementing teaching and learning strategies that support learning in the clinical setting. The practicum component of this course focuses on application of creative teaching strategies in the clinical environment. During this experience, students will integrate innovative teaching strategies to be successful educators in the healthcare setting.

Prerequisites: Completion of all 5000-level courses; NGR6701

NGR6168 Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Advanced Practice Nursing
40 hours, 2 credits
NUR6168 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credits)
NUR6168LL Clinical (30 hours, 1 credits)

This course explores the integration of reflective nursing practice with evidence-based complementary and alternative therapies in the context of holistic primary advanced-practice nursing care across the lifespan. Emphasizing a holistic approach, students will examine practices such as reflection, mindfulness, healing, holistic and culturally respectful communication, and holistic and complementary modalities (CAMs) in primary care. The course highlights the importance of evidence, collaboration with whole-system healthcare providers, addresses environmental health and sustainability, and emphasizes compassionate care and healing as central to patient outcomes.

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care specialization Prerequisite: NGR6011
Family specialization Prerequisite: NGR6001
Pediatric Primary Care specialization Prerequisite: NGR6021

NGR6211 Principles of Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
40 hours, 4 credits

In this course, students gain advanced knowledge of pathophysiologic alterations and disease management of common disorders in the adult, aging adult, and frail elderly populations. Students integrate this knowledge with current evidence and diagnostic reasoning to formulate differential diagnoses and propose person-centered pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for health promotion, disease prevention, and disease management in primary care settings.

Pre- or corequisite: NGR6001

NGR6234 Reproductive Health of the Family
40 hours, 4 credits

In this course, students develop advanced nursing knowledge required to diagnose and manage selected acute and chronic disorders of the male and female reproductive system. Topics include health promotion and disease prevention, family planning, and pre-conception care. Additionally, students learn strategies used in the management of pregnant and postpartum patients in the primary care setting.

Pre- or corequisite: NGR6001

NGR6250 Meaningful Communication and Collaboration
40 hours, 4 credits

This course focuses on the importance of communication and building effective relationships to effectively lead within a community of practice. Personal leadership awareness, role modeling, and shared decision-making are discussed. Students learn about the art of influencing behaviors, crucial conversations, and consensus building in advanced nursing leadership.

Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses

NGR6262 Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practice
40 hours, 4 credits

In this course, students are introduced to the roles, scope, and standards of practice of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners. Topics covered include strategies to develop therapeutic relationships, reflective practice techniques, and the components of a comprehensive psychiatric assessment. Students analyze how ethical, legal, social, and cultural factors impact mental health across the lifespan.

Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses

NGR6265 Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum I
160 hours, 6 credits
NUR6265 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credits)
NUR6265LL Clinical (150 hours, 5 credits)

This course is the first of four practicum experiences for the adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner student. The required practicum provides an opportunity for students to apply newly acquired knowledge and skills with adult patients seeking primary care services. Although practicum experiences may include a variety of adult-gerontology primary care patients, there is a focus on health promotion and disease management. Emphasis is placed on identification of normal versus abnormal, signs and symptoms, clinical decision making, and plans of care including pharmacological interventions appropriate to age and developmental stage. Students identify the appropriate care, intervention, and education for patients in primary care settings. Students perform comprehensive and episodic clinical assessments, including appropriate diagnostic testing and therapeutic interventions with guidance of clinical preceptors.

Prerequisites: NGR6011; NGR6211; NGR6640; NGR6650

NGR6266 Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum II
160 hours, 6 credits
NUR6266 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credits)
NUR6266LL Clinical (150 hours, 5 credits)

This course and practicum experience provide an opportunity for students to apply newly acquired knowledge and skills as they participate in the evaluation, treatment, and management of patients seeking primary care services. Although practicum experiences may include a variety of adult patients, there is a focus on caring for adolescent, young adult, and adult patients. Students apply the knowledge of advanced assessment and diagnostic reasoning to formulate treatment plans for primary care patients within the ages of adolescence through adult. Emphasis is placed on the identification of signs and symptoms of disorders, selecting treatments and pharmacological interventions, inclusive of health promotion, health restoration and maintenance, and evidence- based practice in primary care settings.

Prerequisite: NGR6265

NGR6267 Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum III
160 hours, 6 credits
NUR6267 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credits)
NUR6267LL Clinical (150 hours, 5 credits)

In this course and practicum experience, students apply newly acquired advanced nursing knowledge and skills as they participate in the evaluation and treatment of aging adults and frail elderly patients seeking primary care services. Students apply the knowledge of advanced assessment and diagnostic reasoning to formulate treatment plans for aging adult and frail elderly primary care patients. There is an emphasis on the identification of signs and symptoms of disorders, selecting treatments and pharmacological interventions, health promotion, health restoration and maintenance, and evidence- based practice in primary care settings.

Prerequisite: NGR6266

NGR6268 Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum IV
160 hours, 6 credits
NUR6268 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credits)
NUR6268LL Clinical (150 hours, 5 credits)

This final practicum course provides an opportunity for students to work with patients within the student’s particular population and areas of interest. Students continue to refine skills of assessment, diagnosis, and formulation of treatment plans for primary care adult-gerontology patients.

Prerequisite: NGR6267

NGR6300 Curriculum Design and Program Evaluation
40 hours, 4 credits

This course focuses on curriculum design, development, and program evaluations that align with evidence-based nursing education strategies and national guidelines and standards. Current impacts, trends, and innovations in creating sustainable nursing education programs are examined.

Prerequisites: Completion of all 5000-level courses; NGR6701

NGR6330 Principles of Pediatric Primary Care
40 hours, 4 credits

This course prepares students to address specialized healthcare needs of children within the framework of a family-centered course. There is a focus on the patient from birth to young adult, emphasizing advanced nursing knowledge of growth and development, health promotion, health restoration, and health maintenance. Students apply diagnostic reasoning and evidence-based practice as they learn to manage common acute, episodic, and chronic disease processes in pediatric patients in the primary care settings.

Pre- or corequisite: NGR6001

NGR6340 Advanced Primary Care of the Pediatric Patient I
40 hours, 4 credits

In this course, students develop knowledge and skills to provide primary care to pediatric patients with complex health disorders. Students develop evidence-based plans of care using age-appropriate assessments, diagnostics, and disease management strategies for primary care of pediatric patients with a focus on select body systems. There is an emphasis on the collection of subjective and objective data, laboratory findings, diagnostic tests, diagnoses, and a plan for patient-centered therapeutic interventions for disease management of primary care pediatric patients with complex disorders of the HEENT, integumentary, immunologic, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and renal systems.

Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses

NGR6350 Advanced Primary Care of the Pediatric Patient II
40 hours, 4 credits

In this course, students continue to develop knowledge and skills to provide primary care to pediatric patients with complex health disorders. Students develop evidence-based plans of care using age-appropriate assessments, diagnostics, and disease management strategies for primary care of pediatric patients with a focus on specific body systems. There is an emphasis on the collection of subjective and objective data, laboratory findings, diagnostic tests, diagnoses, and a plan for patient- centered therapeutic interventions for disease management of primary care pediatric patients with complex disorders of the endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, hematological, and neurological system as well as the management of complex mental health disorders.

Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses

NGR6365 Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum I
160 hours, 6 credits
NUR6365 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credits)
NUR6365LL Clinical (150 hours, 5 credits)

This course is the first of four practicum experiences for the family nurse practitioner student. The required practicum provides an opportunity for students to apply newly acquired knowledge and skills with patients seeking primary care services. Although practicum experiences may include patients across the lifespan, there is a focus on health promotion and disease management of patients with reproductive disorders, and the childbearing family. Emphasis is placed on identification of normal versus abnormal, signs and symptoms of disorders, and treatment plans including pharmacological interventions appropriate to age and developmental stage. Students identify the appropriate care, intervention, and education for patients in primary care settings.

Prerequisites: NGR6001; NGR6211; NGR6234; NGR6330

NGR6366 Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum II
160 hours, 6 credits
NUR6366 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credits)
NUR6366LL Clinical (150 hours, 5 credits)

This course and practicum experience provide an opportunity for students to apply newly acquired knowledge and skills as they participate in the evaluation, treatment, and management of patients seeking primary care services. Although practicum experiences may include patients across the lifespan, there is a focus on caring for pediatric and young adult patients. Students apply the knowledge of advanced assessment and diagnostic reasoning to formulate treatment plans for pediatric and young adult primary care patients. Emphasis is placed on the identification of signs and symptoms of disorders, selecting treatments and pharmacological interventions, inclusive of health promotion, health restoration and maintenance, and evidence-based practice in primary care settings.

Prerequisite: NGR6365

NGR6367 Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum III
160 hours, 6 credits
NUR6367 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credits)
NUR6367LL Clinical (150 hours, 5 credits)

In this course and practicum experience, students apply newly acquired advanced nursing knowledge and skills as they participate in the evaluation and treatment of adults, aging adults, and frail elderly patients seeking primary care services. Students apply the knowledge of advanced assessment and diagnostic reasoning to formulate treatment plans for adult, aging adult, and frail elderly primary care patients. There is an emphasis on the identification of signs and symptoms of disorders, selecting treatments and pharmacological interventions, health promotion, health restoration and maintenance, and evidence-based practice in primary care settings.

Prerequisite: NGR6366

NGR6368 Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum IV
160 hours, 6 credits
NUR6368 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credits)
NUR6368LL Clinical (150 hours, 5 credits)

This final practicum course provides an opportunity for students to work with patients within the student’s particular population and areas of interest. Students continue to refine skills of assessment, diagnosis, and formulation of treatment plans for primary care family practice patients across the lifespan.

Prerequisite: NGR6367

NGR6462 Psychopathology and Neurobiology of Mental Health Disorders
40 hours, 4 credits

This course focuses the neurobiology and psychopathology of mental health disorders. Students explore the development of mental health disorders, including mood disorders, psychotic disorders, anxiety disorders, sleep disorders, personality disorders, and the study of disorders in special populations. The components of a psychiatric interview are also emphasized in this course.

Pre- or corequisite: NGR6262

NGR6465 Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum I
160 hours, 6 credits
NUR6465 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credits)
NUR6465LL Clinical (150 hours, 5 credits)

This course is the first of four practicum experiences for the pediatric primary care nurse practitioner student. The required practicum provides an opportunity for students to apply newly acquired knowledge and skills with pediatric patients seeking primary care services. Although practicum experiences may include a variety of pediatric patients, there is a focus on health promotion and disease prevention in the primary care of the well-child. Emphasis is placed on identification of normal versus abnormal, signs and symptoms, clinical decision making, and plans of care including pharmacological interventions appropriate to age and developmental stage. Students identify the appropriate care, intervention, and education for pediatric patients and their families in primary care settings. Students perform comprehensive and episodic clinical assessments, including appropriate diagnostic testing and therapeutic interventions with guidance of clinical preceptors.

Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses. Residential Skills Check.

NGR6466 Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum II
160 hours, 6 credits
NUR6466 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credits)
NUR6466LL Clinical (150 hours, 5 credits)

This course and practicum experience provide an opportunity for students to apply newly acquired knowledge and skills as they participate in the evaluation, treatment, and management of patients seeking primary care services. Although practicum experiences may include a variety of pediatric primary care patients, there is a focus on caring for patients ages birth through pre-school. Students apply the knowledge of advanced assessment and diagnostic reasoning to formulate treatment plans for pediatric primary care patients. This course further prepares students to diagnose, treat, and manage common disorders of increasing complexity in pediatric patients from birth to preschool age.

Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses

NGR6467 Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum III
160 hours, 6 credits
NUR6467 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credits)
NUR6467LL Clinical (150 hours, 5 credits)

This course and practicum experience provide an opportunity for students to apply newly acquired knowledge and skills as they participate in the evaluation, treatment, and management of patients seeking primary care services. Although practicum experiences may include a variety of pediatric primary care patients, there is a focus on caring for patients ranging from school age through young adult. Students apply the knowledge of advanced assessment and diagnostic reasoning to formulate treatment plans for pediatric primary care patients. This course further prepares students to diagnose, treat, and manage common disorders of increasing complexity in pediatric patients with a focus on patients ranging from school age to young adult.

Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses

NGR6468 Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum IV
160 hours, 6 credits
NUR6468 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credits)
NUR6468LL Clinical (150 hours, 5 credits)

This final practicum course provides an opportunity for the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner student to work with pediatric patients within the student’s particular age group and areas of interest. Students continue to refine skills of assessment, diagnosis, and formulation of treatment plans for primary care pediatric patients.

Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses

NGR6502 Psychiatric Mental Health Treatment Modalities
40 hours, 4 credits

This course provides an introduction to the use of evidenced-based treatment modalities in psychiatric care. Emphasis is placed on constructing knowledge and experience of pharmacotherapies and brief psychotherapies appropriate in the psychiatric care setting. Additionally, students learn to identify and make appropriate referrals within the community to address comorbid mental health problems.

Prerequisite: NGR6462
Pre- or corequisite: NGR6538

NGR6538 Psychopharmacology
40 hours, 4 credits

This course builds on concepts of advanced pharmacology, focusing principles of psychopharmacology across the lifespan. Topics covered include psychopharmacogenomics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacotherapeutics for major classifications of psychotropic drugs for psychiatric mental health disorders. This course prepares students to evaluate psychopharmacotherapy within the context of advanced practice nursing.

Prerequisites: NGR6262; NGR6462

NGR6640 Advanced Primary Care of the Adult and Older Adult I
40 hours, 4 credits

In this course, students develop knowledge and skills to provide primary care to adult-gerontology patients with complex health disorders. Students develop evidence-based plans of care using age-appropriate assessments, diagnostics, and disease management strategies for primary care of adult-gerontology patients with a focus on select body systems. There is an emphasis on the collection of subjective and objective data, laboratory findings, diagnostic tests, diagnoses, and a plan for patient-centered therapeutic interventions for disease management of adult-gerontology primary care patients with complex disorders of the HEENT, integumentary, immunologic, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and renal systems.

Prerequisites: NGR6011; NGR6211

NGR6650 Advanced Primary Care of the Adult and Older Adult II
40 hours, 4 credits

In this course, students continue to develop knowledge and skills to provide primary care to adult- gerontology patients with complex health disorders. Students develop evidence-based plans of care using age-appropriate assessments, diagnostics, and disease management strategies for primary care of adult-gerontology patients with a focus on remaining body systems. There is an emphasis on the collection of subjective and objective data, laboratory findings, diagnostic tests, diagnoses, and a plan for patient-centered therapeutic interventions for disease management of adult-gerontology primary care patients with complex disorders of the endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, hematological, and neurological system as well as the management of complex mental health disorders.

Pre- or corequisite: NGR6640

NGR6701 The Role of the Nurse Educator
40 hours, 4 credits

In this course, students learn the foundations of the nurse educator role. Attributes that foster positive learning environments and factors influencing nursing education are discussed. Evidence-based strategies based on educational theory, scholarship, and service are emphasized.

Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses

NGR6703 Advanced Nursing Practice
60 hours, 4 credits
NGR6703 Lecture (30 hours, 3 credits)
NGR6703LL Clinical (30 hours, 1 credits)

This course provides an opportunity for students to engage in a graduate-level, direct-care practicum integrating newly acquired advanced nursing knowledge into practice. The experience is designed to allow graduate nursing students to integrate cognitive learning with the effective and psychomotor domains of advanced nursing practice. There is an emphasis on developing a deeper understanding of the nursing profession based on reflective practices as students continue to develop their own plans for lifelong learning and professional identity development.

Prerequisites: NGR5056; NGR5149; NGR5172

NGR6716 Simulation in Healthcare
40 hours, 4 credits

This course focuses on best practices for simulation-based education (SBE). Ethical and legal issues related to simulation-based education are examined to promote safe, quality simulation experiences. Students have the opportunity to evaluate and design components of simulation experiences, systems, and operations.

Prerequisites: Completion of all 5000-level courses; NGR6820

NGR6767 Practice Management for the Nurse Practitioner
40 hours, 2 credits
NUR6767 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credits)
NUR6767LL Clinical (30 hours, 1 credits)

This course provides content related to the business principles of practice management for the advanced practice nurse. The required practicum experience provides an opportunity for students to apply newly learned knowledge in the primary care practice setting. Topics include marketing strategies, legal aspects of practice management, principles of billing and coding for reimbursement, and strategies to provide telehealth services.

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care specialization Prerequisite: NGR6011
Family specialization Prerequisite: NGR6001
Pediatric Primary Care specialization Prerequisite: NGR6021

NGR6801 Advanced Nursing Leadership
40 hours, 4 credits

This course focuses on the knowledge, skills, and abilities that guide advanced nursing leadership. Topics include systems thinking and effective project management to guide quality improvement and policy development. Incorporating evidence-based strategies to inform decision-making, building effective teams, and promoting professional development are also emphasized.

Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses

NGR6820 Healthcare Technology
40 hours, 4 credits

In this course, students examine the use of current health technology along with future healthcare innovations. Topics include the components of connected healthcare and current and future ethical and legal dilemmas arising from the use of healthcare technology, feasibility, and usability.

Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses

NGR6840 Integrating Technology
80 hours, 4 credits
NGR6840 Lecture (20 hours, 2 credits)
NGR6840LL Clinical (60 hours, 2 credits)

This course provides the opportunity for students to apply newly acquired knowledge during an indirect-care practicum experience. Utilizing technology, students engage in the quality improvement process to address an identified challenge within a system, program, or process. Through review and analysis of external and internal evidence, students propose an innovative solution to the identified problem.

Prerequisites: Completion of all 5000-level courses; NGR6716; NGR6820; NGR6870

NGR6870 Informatics in Advanced Nursing Practice
40 hours, 4 credits

This course introduces students to the foundations of nursing informatics, including standards of professional practice and use of evidence and theories specific to informatics. Students examine interoperability for sharing information among healthcare team members as part of continuous quality improvement. Designs of information systems, feasibility, functionality, usability, and sustainability are also discussed.

Prerequisite: Completion of all 5000-level courses

NGR6900 MSN Capstone
40 hours, 4 credits

The MSN Capstone course provides a culminating experience with an opportunity for students to synthesize new knowledge and behaviors necessary to lead change and address contemporary issues in advanced nursing practice. Students demonstrate cultural responsiveness, interprofessional collaboration, and meaningful communication while using scholarly evidence to guide policy and practice.

Prerequisite: Must be taken in student’s final quarter

NGR6910 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum I
160 hours, 6 credits
NGR6910 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credits)
NGR6910LL Clinical (150 hours, 5 credits)

This course is the first of four practicum experiences for the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner student. This practicum provides opportunity for students to apply newly acquired knowledge and skills with clients seeking mental healthcare services. Although practice experiences may include patients across the lifespan, there is a focus on caring for the child, adolescent, and family. Emphasis is placed on identification of signs and symptoms of disorders, therapeutic modalities, and pharmacological interventions appropriate to age and developmental stage across the lifespan. Students identify the appropriate care, intervention, and education for the patient, family, and caregivers.

Prerequisites: NGR6262; NGR6462; NGR6502; NGR6538;

NGR6920 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum II
160 hours, 6 credits
NGR6920 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credits)
NGR6920LL Clinical (150 hours, 5 credits)

This practicum course provides opportunity for students to apply newly acquired knowledge and skills as they participate in the evaluation and treatment of adults with psychiatric disorders. Students apply the learned skills of therapeutic interviewing, evaluation, and formulation of treatment plans for adults with psychiatric disorders. Emphasis is placed on identification of signs and symptoms of disorders, therapeutic modalities and pharmacological interventions.

Prerequisite: NGR6910

NGR6930 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum III
160 hours, 6 credits
NGR6930 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credits)
NGR6930LL Clinical (150 hours, 5 credits)

In this course, students participate in the evaluation and treatment of aging adults with psychiatric disorders. Students apply the learned skills of therapeutic interviewing, evaluation, and formulation of treatment plans for aging adults with psychiatric disorders. Emphasis is placed on identification of signs and symptoms of disorders, therapeutic modalities and pharmacological interventions. Although practice experiences may include patients across the lifespan, there is a focus on therapeutic interviewing, evaluation, and formulation of treatment plans for aging adults with psychiatric disorders.

Prerequisite: NGR6920

NGR6940 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum IV
190 hours, 7 credits
NGR6940 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credits)
NGR6940LL Clinical (180 hours, 6 credits)

This final practicum course provides an opportunity for students to work with patients within the student’s particular areas of interest. Students continue to refine skills of therapeutic interviewing, assessment and diagnosis, and formulation of treatment plans for patients with psychiatric disorders.

Prerequisite: NGR6930

NGR7730 Organizational and Systems Leadership
40 hours, 4 credits

This course focuses on collaborative leadership as an integral aspect of advanced nursing practice to eliminate health disparities and promote patient safety and excellence in practice. Students learn how a unique and personalized blend of leadership styles can be utilized to address the impact of practice policies and procedures on meeting healthcare needs. Topics covered include patient safety principles, quality healthcare standards, eliminating health disparities, and expanding global impact.

NGR7840 Applied Research and Statistics
40 hours, 4 credits

This course prepares students to function in the role of the DNP prepared nurse when translating evidence and engaging in evidence-based nursing practice. Topics include research design and methodology, data collection and analysis methods, interpretation and reporting of statistical results, and skills required to critically read and evaluate nursing and healthcare literature. The emphasis is on understanding the relevance and use of appropriate statistical methods in nursing research.

NGR7853 Nursing Inquiry and Translation of Evidence
40 hours, 4 credits

In this course, students compare and contrast research-focused versus practice-focused scholarship. The process for valid, clinical inquiry is explored and includes the location, appraisal, and synthesis of external and internal evidence. Students learn strategies to integrate methods of translation necessary for implementing, sustaining, and disseminating evidence-based practice change.

Pre- or corequisite: NGR7840

NGR7892 Essentials of Healthcare Policy
40 hours, 4 credits

In this course, students examine the importance and interdependence of policy and healthcare. Topics include the analysis of healthcare issues and policy making, the policy process, and impacts of globalization. Students enhance their ability to serve as advocates in the nursing profession’s influence on healthcare policies.

NGR7894 Population and Global Health
40 hours, 4 credits

This course focuses on the principles of population health while examining the role of nursing in improving health and reducing health disparities. Students critique the systems and environments that influence the health of individuals, aggregates, and populations. Through the investigation and use of epidemiological concepts, health promotion and disease prevention strategies, and determinants of health, students design evidence-based programs and services to improve health outcomes.

NGR7910 Leadership Practicum
30–150 hours, 1–5 credits

Select hours/credits needed:
NGR7911LL Leadership Practicum (30 hours, 1 credit)
NGR7912LL Leadership Practicum (60 hours, 2 credits)
NGR7913LL Leadership Practicum (90 hours, 3 credits)
NGR7914LL Leadership Practicum (120 hours, 4 credits)
NGR7915LL Leadership Practicum (150 hours, 5 credits)
This clinical course provides students the opportunity to complete up to 150 hours of additional practice experience focused on applying leadership knowledge and skills to the clinical setting. Students may select one to five credits based on the number of clinical hours needed to accumulate the required 1,000 hours of post-baccalaureate practice.

NGR7920 Healthcare Information Systems and Technology Practicum
30–150 hours, 1–5 credits

Select hours/credits needed:
NGR7921LL Healthcare Information Systems and Technology Practicum (30 hours, 1 credit)
NGR7922LL Healthcare Information Systems and Technology Practicum (60 hours, 2 credits)
NGR7923LL Healthcare Information Systems and Technology Practicum (90 hours, 3 credits)
NGR7924LL Healthcare Information Systems and Technology Practicum (120 hours, 4 credits)
NGR7925LL Healthcare Information Systems and Technology Practicum (150 hours, 5 credits)
This clinical course provides students the opportunity to complete up to 150 hours of additional practice experience focused on applying knowledge of healthcare information systems and technology to the practice setting. Students may select one to five credits based on the number of clinical hours needed to accumulate the required 1,000 hours of post-baccalaureate practice.

NGR7930 Population and Global Health Practicum
30–150 hours, 1–5 credits

Select hours/credits needed:
NGR7931LL Population and Global Health Practicum (30 hours, 1 credit)
NGR7932LL Population and Global Health Practicum (60 hours, 2 credits)
NGR7933LL Population and Global Health Practicum (90 hours, 3 credits)
NGR7934LL Population and Global Health Practicum (120 hours, 4 credits)
NGR7935LL Population and Global Health Practicum (150 hours, 5 credits)
This clinical course provides students the opportunity to complete up to 150 hours of additional practice experience focused on applying knowledge and skills related to population and global health to the practice setting. Students may select one to five credits based on the number of clinical hours needed to accumulate the required 1,000 hours of post-baccalaureate practice.

NGR8701 Executive Leadership I
80 hours, 4 credits
NGR8701 Lecture (20 hours, 2 credits)
NGR8701LL Clinical (60 hours, 2 credits)

In this course, students are introduced to the executive leadership role and develop advanced competencies to serve as system-focused executive nursing leaders. Through an emphasis on transformative leadership skills, students promote forward thinking within complex healthcare systems and provide safe, reliable, quality care to diverse patients and populations. Topics covered include leadership and professionalism, relationship-building and communication, and business intelligence to thrive as a nursing leader. The required 60 hours of practice experience provides students the opportunity to develop and apply advanced leadership skills.

Prerequisite: NGR7730

NGR8702 Executive Leadership II
110 hours, 5 credits
NGR8702 Lecture (20 hours, 2 credits)
NGR8702LL Clinical (90 hours, 3 credits)

This course builds on previously learned leadership knowledge and focuses on the development of advanced competencies for system-focused executive nursing leaders. Topics covered include leadership strategies for change management and sustainable outcomes, high reliability theory for quality and safety, and processes for incorporating cultural principles into healthcare delivery. The required 90 hours of practice experience provide students the opportunity to further develop and apply advanced leadership skills.

Prerequisite: NGR8701

NGR8731 Public Health and Policy I
80 hours, 4 credits
NGR8731 Lecture (20 hours, 2 credits)
NGR8731LL Clinical (60 hours, 2 credits)

This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the application of epidemiological principles to the delivery of healthcare services and organizations. Concepts and methods of epidemiology are applied to advanced nursing practice. This course challenges students to appraise public health principles and science in the design of programs and services to improve the health of people and their communities. The required 60 hours of practice experience foster the application of managerial epidemiology and information technology as students work with public health experts to improve population health outcomes.

Prerequisite: NGR7892

NGR8732 Public Health and Policy II
110 hours, 5 credits
NGR8732 Lecture (20 hours, 2 credits)
NGR8732LL Clinical (90 hours, 3 credits)

This course provides a catalyst for students to comprehend, formulate, and disseminate healthcare policy. Students are prepared to support the development, implementation, and evaluation of health policy. The impact of the political process on access and delivery of healthcare and the quality and safety of healthcare at the local, national, and global levels are explored. The required 90 hours of practice experience support the development and implementation of public health policy, programs, and services within an interdisciplinary team.

Prerequisite: NGR8731

NGR8768 Professional Identity Development
80 hours, 4 credits
NGR8768 Lecture (20 hours, 2 credits)
NGR8768LL Clinical (60 hours, 2 credits)

This course focuses on the professional identity development of a practice-focused nurse scholar. Students develop strategies for the internalization of core values and perspectives integral to the nursing profession. There is an emphasis on developing skills needed to role model attributes of a resilient, practice-focused scholar in today’s ever-changing healthcare environment. The required 60 hours of practice experience provide students the opportunity to begin developing a professional identity as a DNP prepared nurse.

NGR8911 DNP Project I
130 hours, 5 credits
NGR8911 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credits)
NGR8911LL Clinical (120 hours, 4 credits)

In this course, students develop and present a proposed DNP project through scholarly written and oral communication. The proposal includes an overview of the practice problem, a critical appraisal of the evidence, the theoretical framework selected, and a plan for implementation and evaluation of the proposed DNP project. The required 120 hours of practice experience provide students the opportunity to apply newly acquired skills and knowledge to the practice setting as they develop the proposed project. Project topics relate to the student’s unique area of nursing practice and aim to translate evidence into practice to improve health outcomes.

Prerequisite: Must have completed a total of 640 post-baccalaureate clinical hours

NGR8912 DNP Project II
130 hours, 5 credits
NGR8912 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credits)
NGR8912LL Clinical (120 hours, 4 credits)

In this course, students implement the approved DNP project plan under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Students apply knowledge and skills to address the ethical, legal, financial, and organizational aspects of the DNP project as they implement a practice change to improve health outcomes. The required 120 hours of practice experience provide students the opportunity to apply newly acquired skills and knowledge to the practice setting while implementing their DNP project.

Prerequisite: NGR8911

NGR8913 DNP Project III
130 hours, 5 credits
NGR8913 Lecture (10 hours, 1 credits)
NGR8913LL Clinical (120 hours, 4 credits)

In this course, students complete a culminating DNP project grounded in implementation science and reflective of the dynamic healthcare environment. Students present and defend the completed DNP project through a scholarly paper and an oral on-site presentation. The final product reflects advanced knowledge and skills acquired to translate evidence into practice, impact organizations and systems, and apply evidence-based practice to improve health outcomes of individuals, families, or populations. The required 120 hours of practice experience provides the opportunity to apply newly acquired skills and knowledge to the practice setting.

Prerequisite: NGR8912