101 Cultural Bridge I
1 cr. F.
P: Enrollment in IHS grant project
Provides an opportunity for students from cultures not
widely represented at UW-Eau Claire to develop a beginning
familiarity with the School of Nursing and the University.
Assessment of academic skills and provision for financial
aid procedures are included.
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102 Cultural Bridge II
1 cr. Sp.
P: NSYS 101 or consent of instructor
Continues the preparation of students from cultures not
widely represented at UW-Eau Claire to enter the nursing
major. Emphasis is on enhancing study skills, library
skills, writing skills, and scientific reasoning skills.
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103 Cultural Bridge III
1 cr. F.
P: NSYS 102 or consent of instructor
Continues the preparation of students from cultures not
widely represented at UW-Eau Claire to enter the nursing
major. Emphasis is on continuing development of library
skills and writing skills. Preparation for study of
scientific field is included.
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230 Nursing: Introduction to the Profession
3 crs.
P: MATH 245 or PSYC 265 or concurrent enrollment.
Admission to School of Nursing required
Introduction to definition and meaning of the discipline of
nursing. Nursing's historical evolution within a context of
education, practice, and theory is examined. Introduction to
nursing research and contribution of nursing leaders.
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330 Nursing: Context of Practice
2 crs.
P: ADTN 345 or concurrent enrollment
Admission to School of Nursing required
Applies nursing research and introduces health care systems
as the environmental context for nursing practice.
Integrates self-management skills with development of
intraprofessional relationships.
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377 International Dimensions of Health Care
3 crs.
Open to all majors.
Explores health care delivery systems in foreign countries
selected by students and faculty. Examines societal
attitudes regarding human beings, health, environment, and
health care provider.
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389 /589 Cross Cultural Health
3 crs.
P: GEOG 111 or SOC 101 or ANTH 161 or consent of
instructor. Open to all majors.
CD3
Enhances insight and understanding of the impact of culture
on health, illness, and wellness within the Black/African
American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian/Hmong, and Native American
cultures. Analyze and synthesize information to develop
culturally congruent health care.
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395 Directed Studies
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
Admission to School of Nursing required
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office
Study of problems or special areas in or related to nursing.
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397 Teaching Apprenticeship
1-2 crs. F, Sp, Su.
P: Nursing major who has completed FMHN 260 as well as
the course in which the student will be an apprentice,
with grades of B or above
Limited to nursing majors
Course may be taken for a maximum of 4 credits
Instructor approval required
Qualified students, selected and supervised by faculty
members, facilitate teaching and learning in specific
course(s). Apprentices enhance their knowledge of nursing
and ability to communicate that knowledge to other students.
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398 Nurse Technician Seminar
2 crs. Su.
P: ADTN 352
Admission to School of Nursing required
Limited to nursing majors
Students employed as nurse technicians integrate clinical
experiences with academic activities. Nursing care provision
is analyzed within the clinical context. Nursing theory and
research are applied. Students secure own nurse technician
employment.
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399 Independent Study
1-3 crs.
Admission to School of Nursing required
Minimum junior standing
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office
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432 Nursing: Management within Systems
4 crs.
P: FMHN 368, ADTN 352
Admission to School of Nursing required
Relates systems theory to management and leadership within
health care organizations. Management processes, leadership
behaviors, organizational culture, conflict, change and
power are studied. The nurse role as manager is examined.
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448 Comparative Study in Nursing and Health Care
3-4 crs (4-0). Su.
P: FMHN 235 or consent of instructor
Admission to School of Nursing required
Instructor approval required
A study of human beings, their health problems, and the
roles of providers and consumers in the health care system
of another country.
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470 Nursing: Professional Practice within Systems
2 crs.
P: ADTN 422; FMHN 438; NSYS 432
Admission to School of Nursing required
Capstone experience for majors in this department
Senior capstone. Emphasis on synthesis of concepts and
theories; critical thinking; influencing nursing and health
care directions. Focuses on health care needs of a global
society and nursing's interactions within complex,
interdisciplinary health care systems.
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472 Nursing Practice: Application and Reflection
7 crs (3-4).
P: NSYS 470 or concurrent registration
Admission to School of Nursing required
SL-Full
Capstone experience for majors in this department
Senior capstone. Refinement of and reflection on clinical
decision making, leadership, and research processes.
Management of nursing care for groups of clients across the
lifespan in various settings. Transition to role of
beginning professional nurse.
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495 Directed Studies
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
Admission to School of Nursing required
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office
Clinical decision-making with individuals, families, and
groups in the community. Emphasis on use of nursing theory
and research. Focuses on nursing treatment of clients in
various stages of development. Clinical laboratory.
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497 Teaching Apprenticeship
1-2 crs. F, Sp, Su.
P: Nursing major who has completed ADTN 350 or ADTN 352,
ADTN 358 or FMHN 358 and FMHN 368 as well as the
course in which the student will be an apprentice,
with grades of B or above.
Limited to nursing majors
Instructor approval required
Qualified students, selected and supervised by faculty
members, facilitate teaching and learning in specific
course(s). Apprentices enhance their knowledge of nursing
and ability to communicate that knowledge to other students.
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499 Independent Study
1-3 crs.
Admission to School of Nursing required
Minimum senior standing
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office
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710 Nursing Research: Deductive Methods
4 crs. Sp.
P: MATH 245 or 748. Beginning statistical knowledge.
Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
Research designs and methodologies commonly used in nursing
research. Selected nursing research critically examined.
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711 Nursing Research: Inductive Methods
2 crs. F.
P: NSYS 710
Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
Philosophies of science, research methodologies, and
analyses commonly used in inductive nursing research.
Selected research critically examined. Legal and ethical
issues applicable to inductive research included.
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714 Scholarly Writing in Nursing
2 crs. Su.
Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Application of writing principles to explore nursing content
at the graduate level. Focus included summarizing
professional literature, with emphasis on synthesis. Paper
organization, grammar, and APA format. Examines process of
writing for publication.
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715 Leadership in Nursing
2 crs. F.
Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
Concepts, theories, models, principles, and behavioral
characteristics of groups and organizations. Alternative
leadership styles and strategies.
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718 Conceptual and Theoretical Foundations of Nursing
2 crs. F.
Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
The basic methodologies, concepts, and theories underlying
the development of the discipline of nursing. Emphasis is
focused on the development of nursing knowledge.
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730 Nursing Education I
4 crs (3-1). F, even-numbered years.
P: NSYS 710, 715; ADTN 720 or FMHN 725
Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
Curriculum planning and development with emphasis on
interrelationship of philosophy, conceptual framework,
terminal objectives, and design.
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731 Nursing Education II
5 crs (2-3). Sp, odd-numbered years.
P: ADTN 721 or FMHN 726; NSYS 730
Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
Roles and responsibilities of nurse educators. Application
of teaching strategies and evaluation techniques in
classroom and clinical instruction.
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750 Nursing Administration I
4 crs (3-1). F, odd-numbered years.
P: NSYS 710, 715; ADTN 720 or FMHN 725
Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
Administration and managerial theories and their
applicability to the organization and delivery of nursing
care services.
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751 Nursing Administration II
5 crs (2-3). Sp, even-numbered years.
P: ADTN 721 or FMHN 726; NSYS 750
Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
Application of management principles in selected nursing
organizational settings.
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760 Transition to Advanced Practice
2 crs. Sp.
P: NSYS 731 or NSYS 751 or ADTN/FMHN 746 or concurrent
enrollment
Capstone experience for majors in this department
Capstone course for integration of concepts and theories
related to advanced nursing practice. Content will include
issues of role, advancement of nursing and health care,
policy initiatives, and legislative mandates.
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793 Directed Study in Nursing
1-3 crs. F, Sp.
Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Consent of instructor
Investigation of a small-scale problem under faculty
direction.
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794 Scholarly Project
2 crs. Sp.
P: NSYS 710 and 711; ADTN 721 or FMHN 726; permission of
instructor
S/U only grade basis
Course may be taken for a maximum of 4 credits
Selection and implementation of an aspect of the
scholarship/research process with guidance from a nursing
graduate faculty adviser. Project culminates in a product
and an oral presentation.
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797 Independent Study
1-3 crs. F, Sp.
Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
Get form from department office
Individual research under faculty direction.
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799 Thesis
1-3 crs. F, Sp.
Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Permission of thesis adviser
Development and completion of research project using formal
investigative methodology.
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