This is the culminating experience in which NP students refine the knowledge & expertise to provide care for children and families with acute, and/or chronic illness. Students will increase their level of responsibility in preparation for independent management of children and families at the level of an entry-level APRN.

The management of chronic illnesses across the lifespan. Health maintenance and rehabilitation issues are addressed. Prerequisite: GNUR 6651 or GNUR 5671.

This synthesis practicum validates the expert knowledge, clinical skills and practice of the CNS student. The focus is to integrate the key CNS role components of direct care, consultation, systems leadership, collaboration, coaching, ethical decision making, and research. It is in this final practicum that the student's practice will be evaluated according to the CNS core competencies. Prerequisites: GNUR 7311

This course provides an introductory experience to the CNS role with a focus on the Patient Sphere of Impact. During this course, the CNS will work with the interprofessional team to diagnose and treat vulnerable patients and patient populations.  

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 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.

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