Introduces data analysis for nursing research. Descriptive and inferential statistics are treated with attention to the application and choice of particular statistical tests. Emphasizes statistical problems and issues relevant to nursing research. Prerequisite: Master's-level nursing research course.

This course is designed to help nurses, particularly those pursing advanced practice, procure, understand and evaluate health-care related research. Particular emphasis is given to helping nurses think critically about the strength, relevance and use of research in every day advanced practice.

The focus of this course is on the mechanics of grant writing and to provide the student a foundation for the art and science of grant seeking. Faculty will offer a hands-on practical approach to grant writing, including the development of a grant and the peer review process. Prereqs: GNUR 8110, GNUR 8120, and GNUR 8230, or instructor permission

This course addresses the diagnosis and management of illness in children. There is a focus on developing an appropriate differential diagnosis, diagnostic reasoning, and treatment plan formulation. Consideration is also given to the unique aspects of managing acute and chronic disease across the spectrum of childhood development and in the context of the family. Prerequisite: GNUR 6620.

This course is designed to provide an overview of (1) how health care is financed, organized, and delivered in the U.S., as well as (2) the major policy challenges created by the system's organization, or lack thereof. In drawing from a variety of perspectives-including political science, economics and history-the course surveys the key stakeholders: those who pay for, provide and receive care.

This course introduces the use of information technology for managing patient care and healthcare systems. Explores the nature and functions of healthcare informatics, the current state of the science, and its applications. Emphasis on use of information technology as a methodology for analysis of evidence in clinical decision-making and research. Students will research the development and implementation of information technology to evaluate outcomes.

This course examines guideline supported-evidence for introductory disease management of the acute/critically/chronically ill adolescent and adults including the frail elderly. The course utilizes a case based learning approach for commonly encountered problems. The course examines health promotion and disease prevention and management strategies, and approaches to evaluate the outcomes of the planned interventions.

This course examines the historical factors that have created health disparities in the U.S., particularly regarding race. Students analyze how concepts of race and ethnicity have been constructed and utilized in health-related research, practice, and policy; evaluate the impact of the history of racism on the provision of health care; and examine historical examples of health activism to reduce health disparities and advance health equity.

This course is designed to enhance the student's ability to: describe and analyze ethical concepts foundational to nursing practice, utilize decision-making frameworks to analyze ethical dilemmas in nursing practice, and play a leadership role in promoting ethical health care. Course emphasizes the ethical perspective of nursing in the health care arena. Students will examine personal values and analyze diverse perspectives on ethical issues.

This course develops leadership capabilities to improve the macrosystem of healthcare. Students examine approaches to promote quality and safety, assimilate and analyze outcome data pertaining to quality and safety, articulate evidence-based strategies for system-wide improvements, and describe potential evaluation methods. Conduct an organization level needs assessment to identify potential priorities for quality improvement.