Nursing (NSG)

NSG 207  Nursing Pathophysiology  3(3-0)  

Fall, Spring.
Introduces basic disease processes of individual body systems. Incorporates nursing assessment/diagnosis with associated intersystem diseases utilizing evidence-based practice and patient-centered, safe care.
Prerequisite: BIOL 223 and BIOL 223L and BIOL 224 and BIOL 224L.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 230  (WS 230)  Women, Health, & Society  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Introduction to women's health issues and a basic understanding of how women's health has been influenced historically, culturally and by socio-economic factors.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 231  Concepts for Professional Nursing  2(2-0)  

Spring, Summer.
Introduces nursing history, theory, and key concepts related to healthcare and professional integrity and leadership.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Restricted to nursing major. Follow nursing program option catalog sequence.

NSG 232  Fundamentals of Nursing Care  3(3-0)  

Spring, Summer.
Utilizes the nursing process to provide safe, patient-centered care. Emphasizes teamwork, collaboration, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Restricted to nursing major. Follow nursing program option catalog sequence.

NSG 232L  Fundamentals of Nursing Care Lab  3.5(0-7)  

Spring, Summer.
Application of NSG 232. Assists students to develop fundamental competencies to provide safe, evidenced-based, patient-centered care.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Restricted to nursing major. NSG 232 and NSG 232L simultaneous enrollment. NSG 232L must be completed within 6 months of completion of NSG 232. If student fails NSG 232 or NSG 232L, not required to repeat both courses if within State Board of Nursing time limits. Follow nursing program option catalog sequence.

NSG 232S  Fundamentals of Nursing Care Sim  0.5(0-1)  

Spring, Summer.
Application of NSG 232/232L. Assist students to develop fundamentals competencies to provide safe, evidenced-based patient-centered care in a simulated environment. Follow nursing program catalog sequence.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: NSG 232 and NSG 232L.
Registration Information: Restricted to nursing major. NSG 232 and NSG 232S simultaneous enrollment. NSG 232S must be completed within 6 months of completion of NSG 232. If student fails NSG 232 or NSG 32S, not required to repeat both courses if within State Board of Nursing time limits.

NSG 291  Special Topics  (1-4 V)  

As Needed.
Topics and/or nursing skills for enrichment of required nursing courses, and which serve the interest of student, will be considered.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (99).

NSG 295  Independent Study  (1-6 V)  

As Needed.
Independent Study.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (99).

NSG 302  Health Promotion and Assessment  2(2-0)  

Spring, Summer.
Utilizes evidence-based practice to assess, analyze and promote health in diverse populations across the lifespan.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Restricted to nursing or general health science major. Follow nursing program option catalog sequence.

NSG 302L  Health Promotion and Assessment Lab  1(0-2)  

Spring, Summer.
Fosters evidence-based practice and clinical judgment to develop comprehensive assessment skills across the lifespan.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Restricted to nursing or general health science major. Follow nursing program option catalog sequence.

NSG 308  Pharmacology in Nursing Practice  3(3-0)  

Spring, Summer.
Applies pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics to patient-centered care. Focuses on safety, legal implications and evidence-based practice.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Restricted to nursing or general health science major.

NSG 309  Professional Nursing Practice  4(4-0)  

As Needed.
Introduces registered nurses to mission and philosophy of the nursing program, professional nursing practice and personal growth. Utilizes concepts of evidence-based, patient-centered care.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Restricted to RN to BSN or MS nursing major.

NSG 311  Integration of QSEN for Nurses  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Apply QSEN skills, attitudes, knowledge to improve health care delivery. Identify concepts of quality improvement based on evidence. Survey teamwork/communication /collaboration and transitions of care.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Restricted to RN to BSN or MS nursing major.

NSG 312  Caring for Childbearing Family  3(3-0)  

Fall, Spring.
Introduces safe, patient-centered care of the neonate and procreative family during the peri-natal period. Includes health promotion, high risk management, safety and human sexuality.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Restricted to nursing major. Follow nursing program option catalog sequence.

NSG 312L  Caring for Childbearing Family Lab  2.5(0-5)  

Fall, Spring.
Application of NSG 312. Provides evidence-based, patient-centered care to the neonate and family throughout the peri-natal period.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Restricted to nursing major. NSG 312 simultaneous enrollment. NSG 312L must be completed within 6 months of completion of NSG 312. If student fails NSG 312 or NSG 312L, not required to repeat both courses if within State Board of Nursing time limits. Follow nursing program option catalog sequence.

NSG 312S  NSG Care Childbearing Family Sim  0.5(0-1)  

Fall, Spring.
Application of NSG 312/312L. Provides evidence-based, patient-centered care to neonates and childbearing families based upon best practices, in a simulated environment.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Restricted to nursing major. NSG 312 simultaneous enrollment. NSG 312S must be completed within 6 months of completion of NSG 312. If student fails NSG 312 or NSG 312S, not required to repeat both courses if within State Board of Nursing time limits. Follow nursing program option catalog sequence.

NSG 322  Caring for Adults I  4(4-0)  

Fall, Spring.
Integrates assessment, pharmacology and pathophysiologic concepts utilizing evidence-based practice to provide safe, patient-centered care to adults with acute and chronic health concerns.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Restricted to nursing major. Follow nursing program option catalog sequence.

NSG 322L  Caring for Adults I Lab  3.5(0-7)  

Fall, Spring.
Application of NSG 322. Provides evidence-based, patient-centered care to adults and families based upon best practices.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Restricted to nursing major. NSG 322 simultaneous enrollment. NSG 322L must be completed within 6 months of completion of NSG 322. If student fails NSG 322 or NSG 322L, not required to repeat both courses if within State Board of Nursing time limits. Follow nursing program option catalog sequence.

NSG 322S  Caring for Adults I Simulation  0.5(0-1)  

Fall, Spring.
Application of NSG 322/322L. Provides evidence-based, patient-centered care to adults and families based upon best practices, in a simulated environment.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Restricted to nursing major. NSG 322 simultaneous enrollment. NSG 322S must be completed within 6 months of completion of NSG 322. If student fails NSG 322 or NSG 322S, not required to repeat both courses if within State Board of Nursing time limits. Follow nursing program option catalog sequence.

NSG 331  Healthy Aging  2(2-0)  

Spring, Summer.
Utilizes evidence-based practice theories to promote healthy aging and patient-centered care of older adults.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Restricted to nursing or general health sciences major. Follow nursing program option catalog sequence.

NSG 332  Caring for Children/Families  3(3-0)  

Fall, Spring.
Introduces patient-centered care of children, adolescents and their families. Emphasizes evidence-based practice related to health promotion, safety and disease management.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Restricted to nursing major. Follow nursing program option catalog sequence.

NSG 332L  Caring for Children/Families Lab  2.5(0-5)  

Fall, Spring.
Application of NSG 332. Provides evidence-based, patient-centered care of children, adolescents, and families.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Restricted to nursing major. NSG 332 simultaneous enrollment. NSG 332L must be completed within 6 months of completion of NSG 332. If student fails NSG 332 or NSG 332L, not required to repeat both courses if within State Board of Nursing time limits. Follow nursing program option catalog sequence.

NSG 332S  Caring for Children/Families Sim  0.5(0-1)  

Fall, Spring.
Application of NSG 332/332L. Provides evidence-based, patient-centered care to children, adolescents and their families based upon best practices, in a simulated environment.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Restricted to nursing major. NSG 332 simultaneous enrollment. NSG 332S must be completed within 6 months of completion of NSG 332. If student fails NSG 332 or NSG 332S, not required to repeat both courses if within State Board of Nursing time limits. Follow nursing program option catalog sequence.

NSG 351  Evidence Based Nursing Practice  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Critically analyzes and applies nursing research to practice. Uses evidence-based practice to promote continuous quality improvement and patient-centered care.
Prerequisite: MATH 156.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Restricted to nursing. RN to BSN or general health science major.

NSG 371  Healthcare Informatics  2(2-0)  

As Needed.
Introduces theory, infrastructure and ethical application of health informatics for the delivery of safe, effective, efficient, and quality patient-centered care.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Restricted to nursing. RN to BSN or general health science major.

NSG 372  Clinical Practicum I  3(0-9)  

Summer.
Provides an opportunity for a concentrated clinical practicum with instructor approval.
Prerequisite: NSG 308 and NSG 312 and NSG 322 and NSG 331 and NSG 332 and NSG 351 and NSG 371 and NSG 382.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Restricted to nursing major. Grade of B or better is required in prerequisite courses. Repeatable (6).

NSG 382  Dynamics of Behavioral Health  3(3-0)  

Fall, Spring.
Introduces evidence-based concepts focusing on mental health promotion and disease specific patient-centered care.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Restricted to nursing major. Follow nursing program option catalog sequence.

NSG 382L  Dynamics of Behavioral Health Lab  2.5(0-5)  

Fall, Spring.
Application of NSG 382. Provides evidence-based, patient-centered care in behavioral health settings.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Restricted to nursing major. NSG 382 simultaneous enrollment. NSG 382L must be completed within 6 months of completion of NSG 382. If student fails NSG 332 or NSG 332L, not required to repeat both courses if within State Board of Nursing time limits. Follow nursing program option catalog sequence.

NSG 382S  Dynamics of Behavioral Health Sim  0.5(0-1)  

Fall, Spring.
Application of NSG 382/382L. Provides evidence-based, patient-centered behavioral health care based upon best practices, in a simulated environment.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Restricted to nursing major. NSG 382 simultaneous enrollment. NSG 382S must be completed within 6 months of completion of NSG 382. If student fails NSG 382 or NSG 382S, not required to repeat both courses if within State Board of Nursing time limits. Follow nursing program option catalog sequence.

NSG 391  Special Topics  (1-5 V)  

As Needed.
Special Topics.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor. Repeatable (99).

NSG 408  Synthesis Of Pharm  (2 V)  

Spring.
Synthesizes pharmacological concepts and prototype agents with focus on the physiological action, effect and utilization of selected drug groups in evidence-based practice.
Prerequisites: NSG 420.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: A grade of B or better is required for prerequisite courses.

NSG 420  Caring For Adults II  4(4-0)  

Fall, Spring.
Integrates assessment, pharmacology and pathophysiology concepts using evidence-based practice to provide patient-centered care to adults with complex health concerns.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Restricted to nursing major. Follow nursing program option catalog sequence.

NSG 420L  Caring for Adults II Lab  3(0-6)  

Fall, Spring.
Application of NSG 420. Provides patient centered care to adults and families utilizing evidence-based practice. Emphasizes teamwork and collaboration for multiple patients.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Restricted to nursing major. NSG 420 simultaneous enrollment. NSG 420L must be completed within 6 months of completion of NSG 420. If student fails NSG 420 or NSG 420L, not required to repeat both courses if within State Board of Nursing time limits. Follow nursing program option catalog sequence.

NSG 420S  Caring for Adults II Simulation  1(0-2)  

Fall, Spring.
Application of NSG 420. Provides simulated patient centered care to adults and families utilizing evidence based practice. Emphasizes teamwork and collaboration for the care of multiple simulated patients.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: NSG 420; NSG 420L.
Registration Information: Restricted to nursing major. NSG 420 simultaneous enrollment. NSG 420S must be completed within 6 months of completion of NSG 420. If student fails NSG 420 or NSG 420S, not required to repeat both courses if within State Board of Nursing time limits. Follow nursing program option catalog sequence.

NSG 431  Gerontological Nsg  (3 V)  

As Needed.
Synthesize evidence-based practice theories and integrates concepts of healthy aging to promote patient-centered care of older adults by allied health professionals.
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 442  Global Public Health  3(3-0)  

Fall, Summer.
Synthesizes theory, research, epidemiological public health principles into planning interventions to meet the multidimensional health needs of a diverse, global society.
Prerequisite: NSG 351.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Restricted to nursing or general health science major.

NSG 442L  Global Public Health Lab  2.5(0-5)  

Fall, Summer.
Application of NSG 442. Provides population-focused care in community health settings.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Restricted to nursing major or general health science major. NSG 442 simultaneous enrollment for nursing major. NSG 442L must be completed within 6 months of completion of NSG 442. If student fails NSG 442 or NSG 442L, not required to repeat both courses if within State Board of Nursing time limits.

NSG 442S  Global Public Health Simulation  0.5(0-1)  

Fall, Summer.
Application of NSG 442. Provides simulated patient centered care to adults and families utilizing evidence based practice. Emphasizes teamwork and collaboration for the care of multiple simulated patients.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Restricted to nursing major or general health science major. NSG 442 simultaneous enrollment for nursing major. NSG 442S must be completed within 6 months of completion of NSG 442. If student fails NSG 442 or NSG 442S, not required to repeat both courses if within State Board of Nursing time limits. Follow nursing program catalog sequence.

NSG 443  Global Public Health Nursing for RN's  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Synthesizes theory, research, epidemiological and public health principles as applicable to nursing, to plan for and meet the multidimensional health needs of a diverse, global society.
Prerequisite: NSG 351.
Corequisite: NSG 443L.
Registration Information: NSG 443 must be simultaneous or completed. Restricted to RN to BSN nursing major. Follow nursing program option catalog sequence.

NSG 443L  Global Public Health Nursing Lab for RN's  3(0-6)  

As Needed.
Application of NSG 443. Provides population-focused/family care in community health settings.
Prerequisite: NSG 351.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: NSG 443 must be simultaneous or completed. Restricted to RN to BSN nursing major. Follow nursing program option catalog sequence.

NSG 451  Nursing Leadership and Issues  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Analyzes management and leadership theories. Explores issues related to quality improvement, evidence-based practice, professional integrity/leadership and teamwork/collaboration.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Restricted to nursing or RN to BSN major. Follow nursing program option catalog sequence.

NSG 452  Synthesis of Nursing Practice  4(4-0)  

Spring, Summer.
Prepares for transition into professional nursing practice. Integrates patient-centered care concepts for a variety of health needs across the lifespan.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Restricted to nursing major. Follow nursing program option catalog sequence.

NSG 452L  Synthesis of Nursing Practice Lab  4(0-8)  

Spring, Summer.
Application of NSG 452. Manages multiple, complex patients in a variety of health care settings utilizing evidence-based practice. Emphasizes integrity, leadership, team work and collaboration.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Restricted to nursing major. NSG 452 simultaneous enrollment. NSG 452L must be completed within 6 months of completion of NSG 452. If student fails NSG 442 or NSG 442L, not required to repeat both courses if within State Board of Nursing time limits. Follow nursing program option catalog sequence.

NSG 452S  Synthesis of Nursing Practice Sim  1(0-2)  

Spring, Summer.
Application of NSG. 452. Manages multiple, complex simulated patients in the simulation laboratory utilizing evidence-based practice. Emphasizes integrity, leadership, team work and collaboration.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: NSG 452; NSG 452L.
Registration Information: Restricted to nursing major. NSG 452 simultaneous enrollment. NSG 452S must be completed within 6 months of completion of NSG 452. If student fails NSG 452 or NSG 452S, not required to repeat both courses if within State Board of Nursing time limits. Follow nursing program option catalog sequence.

NSG 453  Synthesis for RN's  4(4-0)  

As Needed.
Transitions RN's into professional nursing practice. Integrates QSEN concepts for a variety of health needs across the lifespan.
Prerequisite: NSG 309 and NSG 311 and NSG 351 and NSG 371 and NSG 442 and NSG 451.
Corequisite: NSG 453L.
Registration Information: Restricted to RN to BSN nursing major. RN status required.

NSG 453L  Synthesis for RN's Lab  5(0-10)  

As Needed.
Applies principles from NSG 453. Emphasizes advocacy, integrity, leadership, and patient centered care in a variety of health care and community settings.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: NSG 453.
Registration Information: Restricted to RN to BSN nursing major. RN status required. NSG 453 must be simultaneous or completed.

NSG 472  Clinical Practicum II  3(0-9)  

Spring.
Provides an opportunity for a concentrated clinical specialty practicum with instructor approval.
Prerequisite: NSG 372.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Restricted to nursing major. Repeatable (6).

NSG 491  Special Topics  (1-6 V)  

As Needed.
Special Topics.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (99).

NSG 492  Research  2(2-0)  

As Needed.
Faculty-directed research project for undergraduate student.
Prerequisite: NSG 351.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Grade of B or better required for prerequisite courses.

NSG 495  Independent Study  (1-6 V)  

As Needed.
Independent Study.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (99).

NSG 504  NSG Writing & Presentation Skills  1(1-0)  

Fall.
Prepare students for the rigors of academic writing at the graduate and professional levels.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 505  Biostatistics & Research  3(3-0)  

Fall.
Analyze nursing and healthcare research using the most common inferential statistical methodologies to identify accurate data results and evidence gaps.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 506  Roles and Issues  2(2-0)  

Fall.
Explores advanced practice nursing roles and competencies emphasizing clinical quality, safety and ethical issues.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 507  Advanced Practice Roles  2(2-0)  

Fall.
Introduces the core concepts of the advanced nursing practice role.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 508  Advanced Practice Theory  3(3-0)  

Fall.
Examines the theoretical basis of nursing which guides evidence-based advanced nursing practice, research, education, and administration.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 512  Research & Evidenced Based Practice  3(3-0)  

Spring.
Expand knowledge to determine the best evidence and quality improvement methods to reduce risk and improve patient outcomes in the advanced nursing practice role.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 548  Healthcare: Ethics, Law & Policy  3(3-0)  

Spring.
Evaluate ethical, legal and political concepts in healthcare delivery systems.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 550  Health Policy & Finance  3(3-0)  

Spring.
Analyze and utilize the historical, political, economic, and financial concepts in the development in one's practice and the advanced nursing practice role.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 551  Health Promotion  2(2-0)  

Spring, Summer.
Analyzes concepts of health promotion related to delivery of evidence-based patient-centered care in advanced nursing practice.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 552  Advanced Pathophysiology  3(3-0)  

Fall, Summer.
Examines alterations in human psysiologic function in diverse populations across the lifespan using evidence-based practice principles.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: NSG 561.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 561  Advanced Pharmacology  3(3-0)  

Fall, Summer.
Applies pharmacological consepts in the management of patients across the lifespan within the scope of evidence-based advanced nursing practice.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: NSG 552.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 562  Advanced Assessment  2(2-0)  

Spring.
Enhances assessment skills across the lifespan within the scope of evidence-based advanced nursing practice.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: NSG 562L.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 562L  Advanced Assessment Lab  1(0-2)  

Spring.
Demonstrates assessment skills across the lifespan within the scope of evidence-based advanced nursing practice.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: NSG 562.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 570  Advanced Evidenced Based Practice  3(3-0)  

Spring.
Utilizes analytical methods and disciplined inquiry to expand knowledge for implementation of a safe and quality evidence-based advanced nursing practice.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 571  Healthcare Informatics  2(2-0)  

Fall, Summer.
Analyzes theory, infrastructure and ethical application of health informatics for the delivery of quality advanced nursing practice.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 575  Curriculum Development  3(3-0)  

Spring.
Focuses on roles, theories and processes of nursing curriculum development from an evidence-based practice foundation.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 576  Instructional Strategies  3(3-0)  

Spring.
Explores evidence-based practice learning theories and instructional strategies for teaching nursing in a variety of settings.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 577  Assessment & Evaluation  3(3-0)  

Summer.
Focuses on understanding and applying formal and informal assessment and evaluation strategies utilizing informatics in order to implement data-driven instruction.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 583  Nurse Educator Seminar  1(1-0)  

Summer.
Synthesizes nurse educator theory and competencies into evidence-based teaching practices.
Prerequisite: NSG 309 and NSG 311 and NSG 371 and NSG 512 and NSG 575 and NSG 576.
Corequisite: NSG 583L.
Registration Information: Approval of instructor.

NSG 583L  Nurse Educator Practicum  3(0-9)  

Summer.
Applies nurse educator theory and competencies in a variety of educational settings.
Prerequisite: NSG 309 and NSG 311 and NSG 371 and NSG 512 and NSG 575 and NSG 576 and NSG 577.
Corequisite: NSG 583.
Registration Information: Approval of instructor.

NSG 587  Synthesis Experience  9(3-24)  

Fall, Spring, Summer.
Synthesizes theory into practice based on specialty competencies and advanced practice clinical requirements. This course may need to be repeated based on specialization.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 590  Special Projects  (1-3 V)  

As Needed.
Individual project selected, outlined, and pursued by student.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Graduate standing. Advisor approval. Repeatable (99).

NSG 591  Special Topics  (1-6 V)  

As Needed.
Special Topics.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (6).

NSG 593  Thesis Seminar  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Creates an advanced nursing practice research proposal as the first step in thesis development.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 594  Field Experience  2(0-8)  

Fall, Spring, Summer.
Explore the Nurse Manager and Leader competencies in the advanced nursing practice role during a leadership immersion in a healthcare setting.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Must complete at least 12 credit hours in program prior to enrolling.

NSG 595  Independent Study  (1-6 V)  

As Needed.
Independent Study.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (99).

NSG 599  Thesis Research  (1-6 V)  

As Needed.
Preparation of thesis to meet degree requirements. Must be enrolled each semester in at least one credit hour if thesis is still in process.
Prerequisite: NSG 593.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Approval by thesis advisor. Repeatable (99).

NSG 610  Diagnostic Reasoning  2(2-0)  

Spring, Summer.
Focuses on diagnostic reasoning and problem solving for the advanced practice nurse.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 613L  Acute Care Skills Lab I  2(0-4)  

Spring.
Explore and practice simulated advanced practice nursing procedure skills for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care and Family Nurse Practitioner.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 614L  Acute Care Skills Lab II  1(0-2)  

Summer.
Demonstrate safe simulated advanced practice nursing procedure skills for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care and Family Nurse Practitioner.
Prerequisite: NSG 613L.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 636L  FNP Practicum  (1-13 V)  

Fall, Spring, Summer.
Engages students in primary care management for the family across the lifespan.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (13).

NSG 641  Adult/ Gerontology Acute Care I  3(3-0)  

Summer.
Examines the advanced practice nurse’s role in patient-centered care of adult and geriatric populations with chronic health needs.
Prerequisite: NSG 610.
Corequisite: NSG 641L.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 642  Adult/ Gerontology Acute Care II  2(2-0)  

Fall.
Examines the advanced practice nurse’s role in patient-centered care of adult and geriatric population with decompensating chronic health needs.
Prerequisite: NSG 641.
Corequisite: NSG 642L.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 642L  AGACNP Practicum II  4(0-4)  

Fall.
Recognizes the advanced practice nurse's role in patient-centered care of adult and geriatric populations.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: NSG 642.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 643  Adult/Gerontology Acute Care III  2(2-0)  

Spring.
Examines the advanced practice nurse’s role in patient-centered care of adult and geriatric populations with chronic conditions focusing on health maintenance to prevent urgent events.
Prerequisite: NSG 642.
Corequisite: NSG 643L.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 643L  AGACNP Practicum III  2(0-6)  

Spring.
Applies the advanced practice nurse's role in patient-centered care of adult and geriatric populations.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: NSG 643.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 644  Adult/Gerontology Acute Care IV  2(2-0)  

Summer.
Examines the advanced practice nurse’s role in patient-centered care of adult and geriatric populations with a focus on chronic urgent/emergent health needs.
Prerequisite: NSG 643.
Corequisite: NSG 644L.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 644L  AGACNP Practicum IV  2(0-6)  

Summer.
Analyzes the advanced practice nurse's role in patient-centered care of adult and geriatric populations.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: NSG 644.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 645  Adult/Gerontology Acute Care V  1(1-0)  

Fall.
Examines the advanced practice nurse’s role in patient-centered care of adult and geriatric populations with emergent health needs.
Prerequisite: NSG 644.
Corequisite: NSG 645L.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 645L  AGACNP Practicum V  2(0-6)  

Fall.
Synthesizes the advanced practice nurse's role in patient-centered care of adult and geriatric populations.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: NSG 645.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 646L  AGACNP Practicum MS  (1-3 V)  

Fall, Spring, Summer.
Synthesizes the advanced practice nurse's role in patient-centered care of adult and geriatric populations.
Prerequisite: NSG 642L.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Masters student only in NSG 643, NSG 644, and NSG 645. Repeatable (3).

NSG 651  Psych Mental Health I  2(2-0)  

Fall.
Applies theory and evidenced-based practice to the care of the psychiatric-mental health patient across the lifespan.
Prerequisite: NSG 678.
Corequisite: NSG 651L.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 651L  PMH Practicum I  2(0-6)  

Fall.
Explores the advanced practice nurse's role while providing evidenced-based patient-centered care of psychiatric-mental health patients across the lifespan.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: NSG 651.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 652  Psych Mental Health II  2(2-0)  

Spring.
Analyzes the health care management of the psychiatric-mental health patient disorders across the lifespan utilizing evidence-based guidelines.
Prerequisite: NSG 651.
Corequisite: NSG 652L.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 652L  PMH Practicum II  2(0-6)  

Spring.
Applies the advanced practice nurse's role while providing evidenced based patient-centered care for psychiatric-mental health patients across the lifespan.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: NSG 652.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 653  Psych Mental Health III  3(3-0)  

Summer.
Analyzes complex health care management of the psychiatric-mental health patient disorders across the lifespan utilizing evidence-based guidelines.
Prerequisite: NSG 652.
Corequisite: NSG 653L.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 653L  PMH Practicum III  3(0-9)  

Summer.
Implements the advanced practice nurse's role while providing evidenced based patient-centered care for psychiatric-mental health patients across the lifespan.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: NSG 653.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 654  Psych Mental Health IV  3(3-0)  

Fall.
Synthesizes complex health care management of the psychiatric-mental health patient across the lifespan utilizing evidence-based guidelines.
Prerequisite: NSG 653.
Corequisite: NSG 564L.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 654L  PMH Practicum IV  3(0-9)  

Fall.
Synthesizes the advanced practice nurse's role while providing evidence-based patient-centered care for psychiatric-mental health patients across the lifespan.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: NSG 654.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 655L  PMH Practicum MS  (1-3 V)  

Fall, Spring, Summer.
Synthesizes the advanced practice nurses role while providing patient-centered care of psychiatric-mental health patients across the lifespan.
Prerequisite: NSG 651 and NSG 651L.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Masters student only in NSG 652, 653, and 654. Repeatable (3).

NSG 661  Family I  2(2-0)  

Summer.
Introduces primary care health promotion and disease prevention management for the family across the lifespan.
Prerequisite: NSG 610.
Corequisite: NSG 636L and NSG 641.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 662  Family II  2(2-0)  

Fall.
Explores primary care management for families across the lifespan with common urgent and acute health needs.
Prerequisite: NSG 661.
Corequisite: NSG 636L and NSG 642.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 663  Family III  2(2-0)  

Spring.
Explores primary care management for families across the lifespan for common post traumatic and chronic health needs.
Prerequisite: NSG 662.
Corequisite: NSG 638L and NSG 643.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 664  Family IV  1(1-0)  

Summer.
Explores primary care management for families across the lifespan with complex acute exacerbation of chronic health needs.
Prerequisite: NSG 633.
Corequisite: NSG 636L and NSG 644.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 665  Family V  1(1-0)  

Fall.
Synthesize primary care management for families across the lifespan with urgent and emergent rural health needs.
Prerequisite: NSG 664.
Corequisite: NSG 636L and NSG 645.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 676  Theoretical Mental Health Models  2(2-0)  

Fall, Spring.
Explores theories and conceptual models which frame psychiatric-mental health interventions.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequiste: None.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 677  Psychopharmacology  2(2-0)  

Fall, Spring.
Applies psychopharmacological concepts in the management of psychiatric-mental health patients across the lifespan.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 678  Psychiatric Assessment & Evaluation  2(2-0)  

Summer.
Analyzes techniques of assessment and evaluation utilizing standard diagnostic criteria.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 679  Psychiatric Differential Diagnosis  2(2-0)  

Summer.
Focuses on diagnostic reasoning and problem solving for the psychiatric-mental health advanced practice nurse.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 688  MS Nurse Manager & Leader Practice Capstone  (3 V)  

Fall.
Integrate the Nurse Manager and Leader competencies into the advanced nursing practice role during a leadership immersion capstone project in a healthcare setting.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 709L  DNP Clinical Gap Hours  1-12(0-3-36)  

Fall, Spring, Summer.
Applies advanced nursing practice role competencies through immersion in a clinical practice setting.
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Variable credit course not required for all DNP Population Health students; determined through admission gap analysis. Repeatable (12).

NSG 712  Research & Evidence Based Practice  3(3-0)  

Spring.
Expand knowledge to determine the best evidence and quality improvement methods to reduce risk and improve patient outcomes in the advanced nursing practice role.
Prerequisite: NSG 505.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 714  Epidemiology  3(3-0)  

Summer.
Examine theoretical and philosophic foundations for illness patterns, injury, and high-risk behaviors in individuals, aggregates, and populations using evidence-based nursing practice to influence health outcomes.
Prerequisite: NSG 505.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 716  Health Care Business & Finance  4(3-3)  

Fall.
Introduces the dynamics of financial theory and strategic management for establishing an advanced nursing practice.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: DNP 45 hours clinical required.

NSG 718  Organizational & Systems Leadership  4(3-3)  

Spring.
Integrates organizational and systems leadership knowledge and skills to influence communication, productivity, health outcomes and practice excellence.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: DNP 45 hours clinical required.

NSG 748  Healthcare: Ethics, Law & Policy  4(3-3)  

Spring.
Evaluate ethical, legal and political concepts in healthcare delivery systems.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: DNP 45 hours clinical required.

NSG 801  Doctor of Nursing Practice Seminar  1(1-0)  

Fall, Summer.
Formulate a framework for a Doctoral Inquiry project proposal.
Prerequisite: NSG 505 and NSG 712 and NSG 716 and NSG 718 and NSG 748.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Approval of instructor.

NSG 802  DNP Project Practicum I  3(2-3)  

Fall.
Develop and defend scholarly DNP project proposal DNP clinical hours required.
Prerequisite: NSG 801.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 803  DNP Project Practicum II  3(1-6)  

Spring.
Develops the role of the DNP during clinical immersion while initiating a DNP project implementation in a designated multidisciplinary emphasis area. DNP clinical hours required.
Prerequisite: NSG 802.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 804  DNP Project Practicum III  2(1-3)  

Summer.
Analyze DNP project findings to prepare project defense and maintain clinical immersion. DNP clinical hours required.
Prerequisite: NSG 803.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 805  DNP Project Practicum IV  3(1-6)  

Fall.
Defend DNP project and disseminates findings. DNP clinical hours required.
Prerequisite: NSG 804.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 806L  Final DNP Practicum AGACNP  6(0-18)  

Fall.
Integrate the DNP essentials into the advanced practice nursing role during an adult-gerontology acute care setting.
Prerequisite: NSG 805.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 807L  Final DNP Practicum AGACNP/FNP  10(0-30)  

Spring.
Integrate the DNP essentials into the advanced practice nursing role during an adult-gerontology acute care and family setting.
Prerequisite: NSG 805.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 808L  Final DNP Practicum PMHNP  6(0-18)  

Spring.
Integrate the DNP essentials into the advanced practice nursing role during a Psychiatric Mental Health clinical setting.
Prerequisite: NSG 805.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

NSG 809L  MS NSG DNP Project Practicum  (1-16 V)  

Fall, Spring, Summer.
Develop, implement, analyze, defend and disseminate findings for a scholarly DNP clinical immersion change project. Develop the DNP role in a multidisciplinary clinical emphasis area.
Prerequisite: NSG 801.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (16).

NSG 810L  DNP Project Practicum  1(0-3)  

Fall, Spring, Summer.
Analyze, defend and disseminate findings for a scholarly DNP clinical immersion change project. Develop the DNP role in a multidisciplinary clinical emphasis area.
Prerequisite: NSG 806L or NSG 807L or NSG 808L or NSG 809L.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (3).