School of Nursing
The School of Nursing provides a unique environment for learning. Whether your focus is health promotion and wellness or illness care and disease prevention our programs can lead you to careers as a professional to positively impact health care.
The School of Nursing awards three degrees with multiple concentrations:
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) concentrations:
- Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
- Adult/Gerontology Acute Care/Family Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP/FNP)
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
- MS (Nursing) to DNP Population Health
The Master (MS) of Nursing concentrations:
- Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
- Adult/Gerontology Acute Care/Family Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP/FNP)
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
- Nurse Educator
*All graduate concentrations can be completed with a Post MS Certificate
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). The BSN can be completed through:
- The basic (traditional) program
- The accelerated program (those with a previous non-nursing baccalaureate degree)
- The RN (ADN) to BSN or MS online program
School of Nursing Mission
The mission of the School of Nursing is to prepare graduates for professional positions as safe, competent and caring nurses to meet the healthcare needs of diverse populations.
School of Nursing Goals
The School of Nursing will:
- Provide quality learning experiences for nursing students that prepare graduates for entry level baccalaureate nursing practice or advanced nursing practice in a culturally diverse community.
- Provide multiple degree entry paths based on previous education and academic entrance criteria that support student achievement at a professional level.
- Serve as a regional nursing education center for southern Colorado, by collaborating with local and regional health care agencies to provide nursing programs.
- Maintain educational excellence demonstrated by program status consistent with the Colorado Board of Nursing, national accrediting agency criteria and educational emphases on professional nursing standards.
- Provide a supportive and caring learning environment to address the learning needs for a diverse student population.
- Support role development responsive to the changing health care environment by redefining and maintaining competencies throughout one’s practice.
National Accreditation
The Baccalaureate nursing program at Colorado State University Pueblo located in Pueblo, Colorado is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Baccalaureate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation. –View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm
The Masters/Post Master’s Certificate nursing program at Colorado State University Pueblo located in Pueblo, Colorado is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Masters/Post Master’s Certificate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation. –View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm
The Clinical Doctorate nursing program at Colorado State University Pueblo located in Pueblo, Colorado is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Clinical Doctorate nursing program is Initial Accreditation. –View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm
State Board Approval
The CSU Pueblo School of Nursing baccalaureate educational program is fully approved by the Colorado State Board of Nursing. The Colorado State Board of Nursing does not approve graduate programs.
Colorado Community College System or Compact State Dual Enrollment/ADN to BSN
BSN courses may be taken concurrently while enrolled in a Colorado compact state or a Colorado Community College System ADN program. In addition, pre-requisite courses may be taken while concurrently enrolled. Upon receiving RN licensure and completion of all BSN courses students are eligible for escrow credits through articulation.
Academic Programs
Undergraduate Programs
3+2
Graduate Programs
- Nursing: Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Concentration, Master of Science
- Nursing: Adult/Gerontology Acute Care/Family Nurse Practitioner Concentration, Master of Science
- Nursing: Nurse Educator Concentration, Master of Science
- Nursing: Nurse Manager & Leader Concentration, Master of Science
- Nursing: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Concentration, Master of Science
Post-Masters Certificates
- Nurse Educator, Post Masters Certification
- Nurse Educator, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
- Nursing: Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Post Masters Certification
- Nursing: Adult/Gerontology Acute Care/Family Nurse Practitioner, Post Masters Certification
- Nursing: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Post Masters Certification
Doctorate Programs
- Nursing: Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Concentration, Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Nursing: Adult/Gerontology Acute Care/Family Nurse Practitioner Concentration, Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Nursing: Population Health Concentration, Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Nursing: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Concentration, Doctor of Nursing Practice
Nursing (NSG)
Undergraduate Courses
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
As Needed.
Independent Study.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (99).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
As Needed.
Special Topics.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor. Repeatable (99).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
As Needed.
Special Topics.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (99).
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.
As Needed.
Independent Study.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (99).
Fall.
Prepare students for the rigors of academic writing at the graduate and professional levels.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
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.
Fall.
Explores advanced practice nursing roles and competencies emphasizing clinical quality, safety and ethical issues.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Fall.
Introduces the core concepts of the advanced nursing practice role.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
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.
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.
Spring.
Evaluate ethical, legal and political concepts in healthcare delivery systems.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Spring.
Enhances assessment skills across the lifespan within the scope of evidence-based advanced nursing practice.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: NSG 562L.
Registration Information: None.
Spring.
Demonstrates assessment skills across the lifespan within the scope of evidence-based advanced nursing practice.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: NSG 562.
Registration Information: None.
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.
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.
Spring.
Focuses on roles, theories and processes of nursing curriculum development from an evidence-based practice foundation.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
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.
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.
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.
As Needed.
Individual project selected, outlined, and pursued by student.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Graduate standing. Advisor approval. Repeatable (99).
As Needed.
Special Topics.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (6).
As Needed.
Creates an advanced nursing practice research proposal as the first step in thesis development.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
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.
As Needed.
Independent Study.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (99).
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).
Graduate Courses
Spring, Summer.
Focuses on diagnostic reasoning and problem solving for the advanced practice nurse.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
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.
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.
Fall, Spring, Summer.
Engages students in primary care management for the family across the lifespan.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (13).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Fall, Spring.
Explores theories and conceptual models which frame psychiatric-mental health interventions.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequiste: None.
Registration Information: None.
Fall, Spring.
Applies psychopharmacological concepts in the management of psychiatric-mental health patients across the lifespan.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Summer.
Analyzes techniques of assessment and evaluation utilizing standard diagnostic criteria.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Summer.
Focuses on diagnostic reasoning and problem solving for the psychiatric-mental health advanced practice nurse.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Spring.
Evaluate ethical, legal and political concepts in healthcare delivery systems.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: DNP 45 hours clinical required.
Fall.
Develop and defend scholarly DNP project proposal DNP clinical hours required.
Prerequisite: NSG 801.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
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.
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.
Fall.
Defend DNP project and disseminates findings. DNP clinical hours required.
Prerequisite: NSG 804.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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).