This course builds on Nurse Educator Seminar I and emphasizes evidence-based curriculum design and evaluation, integration of technology in nursing education, and student success strategies. Students examine local to global issues and trends impacting nursing education. Educational scholarship is highlighted. 

Mixed methods research is the systematic integration of quantitative and qualitative research methods to answer a research question. In this course we focus on the use of mixed methods in social and behavioral research, providing students with an introduction to mixed methods that can serve as a platform for future research. Pre-req: Introductory quantitative and qualitative methodology courses, an equivalent, or instructor permission

This course prepares the student with the knowledge and skills to explore and interpret healthcare data. The student learns to conduct data analyses of complex practices and organizational issues that shape healthcare. During the course, the student will analyze, interpret, and report data to influence change.

This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in Graduate Nursing.

Learners develop leadership in ethical decision-making through the exploration of ethical theories, frameworks, and leadership skills to tackle real-world dilemmas like interprofessional conflict and resilience. Using the moral community model, students evaluate policies and analyze diverse perspectives, social justice, and structural racism in health care to build strong team dynamics and thrive in complex, interprofessional environments.

In this course students analyze, synthesize and evaluate best practices in optimizing population health. Scientific evidence is analyzed through health disparities, cultural sensitivities and vulnerable populations, using epidemiology. Advances are explored through clinical prevention, health promotion and disease management, as well as behavior change theories. Factors that influence improved health and foster inclusive care are examined.

Prerequisite: Doctoral standing or instructor permission.

This elective course provides students with the opportunity to obtain practical experience in classroom and clinical teaching settings under the guidance of an experienced nurse educator. Students will apply selected teaching strategies and methods and become involved in all aspects of course planning, organization and delivery. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Independent Study in Nursing

Credit taken concurrentlyw ith master's coursework as approved by the faculty.