2009-2010 UNIVERSITY CATALOGUE

NRSG - Nursing

101 Cultural Bridge I
1 cr. F.
(Formerly NSYS 101)
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 College of Nursing and Health Sciences and the University. Assessment of academic skills and provision for financial aid procedures are included.

102 Cultural Bridge II
1 cr. Sp.
(Formerly NSYS 102)
P: NRSG 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.

103 Cultural Bridge III
1 cr. F.
(Formerly NSYS 103)
P: NRSG 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.

211 Wellness: Food for Fitness
1 cr (1-0). F, Sp.
(Formerly FMHN 211)
W
Open to all majors.
Introduces nutrition standards and role of nutrients in health. Examines nutrition trends and food industry practices from a consumer’s perspective. Emphasizes understanding of personal nutrition and fitness in relation to wellness.

212 Navigating Health Care
1 cr (1-0). F, Sp.
(Formerly FMHN 212)
W
Open to all majors.
Emphasis on decision-making in wellness and health care. Includes advocacy for self and others. Consideration of values, financial aspects, effectiveness of choices in promoting wellness. Introduces health care providers and services.

213 Body, Mind, Spirit Wellness
1 cr (1-0). F, Sp.
(Formerly FMHN 213)
W
Open to all majors.
Emphasis on an integrated approach to personal wellness, including the body-mind-spirit relationships. Consideration is given to culture, gender, and socioeconomic perspectives and how treatment modalities and health procedures are applied to personal wellness.

220 The Language of Health Care
1 cr (1-0). F, Sp.
(Formerly FMHN 220)
No credit if taken after FMHN 228, 229, 260; or FMHN/NRSG240
The study of specialized language and terminology used by health care professionals. The study of roots, word elements, word formation, and analyses.

230 Nursing: Introduction to the Profession
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
(Formerly NSYS 230)
P: MATH 245 or 246 or PSYC 265 or concurrent enrollment
P: Limited to nursing majors admitted to College of
Nursing and Health Sciences
Must be taken with NRSG 240
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Introduction to definition and meaning of the discipline of nursing. Nursing’s historical evolution is examined. Introduction to ethics, theory, and nursing research.

240 Foundations of Nursing Practice
7 crs (4-3). F, Sp.
(Formerly FMHN 240)
P: BIOL 314 or equivalent; BIOL 250 or 361 or equivalent;
NRSG 211
P: Limited to nursing majors admitted to College of
Nursing and Health Sciences
Must be taken with NRSG 245
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Introduces concepts of caring, communication, and clinical decision-making in professional nursing. Emphasis is on relationships, health assessment, health education, and psychomotor skills. Includes campus and clinical laboratory experiences.

245 Nursing: Introduction to Pharmacology in Nursing Practice
2 crs (2-0). F, Sp.
P: CHEM 150 or equivalent, or concurrent enrollment
P: Limited to nursing majors admitted to College of
Nursing and Health Sciences
Must be taken with NRSG 230
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Introduces concepts of pharmacologic therapy for collaborative nursing practice. Selected medication categories are studied with emphasis on nursing responsibility, accountability, and safety.

255 Interdisciplinary Studies in Health and Health Care
1-3 crs. V.
GE-V
Course may be repeated when topic differs for a maximum of
6 credits
No credit if taken after HNRS 105 with the same title.
Will vary depending upon the specific course being offered.

265 Women's Health Issues
3 crs (3-0). F.
(Formerly ADTN 265)
GE-V; CD1; W
Cross-listed with WMNS 265
Credit may not be earned in both ADTN/NRSG 265 and WMNS 265
Open to all majors.
Explores a wide range of women’s health issues within the context of developmental changes, environmental influences, normal health processes, wellness, and health concerns. Examines health promotion, cultural diversity, and social relations of gender related to women’s health.

270 Scientific Concepts for Nursing
3 crs (3-0). Su.
(Formerly FMHN 270)
P: NRSG 240 or concurrent enrollment
No credit if taken after ADTN/NRSG 345
Focuses on application of various scientific concepts as they specifically relate to nursing practice. Content arranged to coordinate with body systems and functions.

285 Men's Health Issues
3 crs (3-0).
(Formerly ADTN 285)
W
Open to all majors.
Explores issues related to men’s health with a focus on wellness and prevention of health problems. Major contemporary men’s health issues and concerns from diverse racial, cultural, class, sexual orientation, religious, social, and ability/disability perspectives will be addressed.

295 Directed Studies
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
(Formerly ADTN 295)
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
Instructor approval required
Study of problems or special areas in or related to nursing.

297 Teaching Apprenticeship
1-3 crs. F, Wi, Sp, Su.
(Formerly FMHN 297)
P: Student who has completed the prerequisites as well as
the course in which the student will be an apprentice,
with grades of B or above.
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
Get form from department office
Qualified students, selected and supervised by faculty, will facilitate teaching and learning in specific course(s). Apprentices enhance their knowledge of nursing and ability to communicate that knowledge to other students.

299 Independent Study
1-3 crs.
(Formerly FMHN 299)
P: Limited to nursing majors admitted to College of
Nursing and Health Sciences
Minimum sophomore standing
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office

300 Travelers' Health
1 cr (1-0). Su.
(Formerly FMHN 300)
W
Encompasses pre-travel preparations to post-travel considerations for travel to developing and industrialized countries. Covers commonly encountered illnesses, prevention, and treatments. Empowers learners to be prepared, self-reliant, healthy, and globally-, culturally- and environmentally-aware travelers.

301 Foundations of Professional Nursing Care
4 crs. Su.
(Formerly FMHN 301)
P: Limited to students admitted to the Accelerated BSN
program
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Special course fee required
Tuition plus course fees for accelerated nursing courses will equal $500/credit. Segregated fees and differential tuition are additional.
Department permission required
Introduces concepts of caring, advocacy, clinical decision-making, health history, therapeutic communication, and documentation from a nursing perspective.

302 Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice
3 crs. Su.
(Formerly FMHN 302)
P: Limited to students admitted to the Accelerated BSN
program
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Special course fee required
Tuition plus course fees for accelerated nursing courses will equal $500/credit. Segregated fees and differential tuition are additional.
Department permission required
Nursing CDM is applied with emphasis on comprehensive health assessments within the framework of the dimensions affecting health status and human responses.

325 Human Concepts and Responses to Health and Health Deviations I
5 crs. Su.
(Formerly ADTN 325)
P: Limited to students admitted to the Accelerated BSN
program
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Special course fee required
Tuition plus course fees for accelerated nursing courses will equal $500/credit. Segregated fees and differential tuition are additional.
Department permission required
Clinical decision-making related to care of adult health and health deviations. Focuses on selected nursing skills. Emerging and conventional independent and interdependent health enhancing interventions examined.

330 Nursing: Context of Practice
2 crs.
(Formerly NSYS 330)
P: NRSG 345 or concurrent enrollment
P: Limited to nursing majors admitted to College of
Nursing and Health Sciences
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Applies nursing research and introduces health care systems as the environmental context for nursing practice. Integrates self-management skills with development of intraprofessional relationships.

333 Wellness in the Work World
3 crs (2-1).
(Formerly FMHN 333)
GE-V; SL-Half; W
Emphasis is on wellness in the work environment. Theories, research, and outcomes of wellness in the work environment are explored and students participate in an experiential wellness plan within an identified work environment.

335 Nursing: Health Promotion with Children, Families, and Community
4 crs (4-0).
(Formerly FMHN 335)
P: NRSG 240; PSYC 230
P: Limited to nursing majors admitted to College of
Nursing and Health Sciences
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Describes roles and responsibilities of nurses who work with children, families, and/or communities. Concepts emphasized include health promotion, illness prevention, family-centered care, community health nursing, and environment.

340 Introduction to Professional Nursing
2 crs. Su.
(Formerly NSYS 340)
P: Limited to students admitted to the Accelerated BSN
program
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Special course fee required
Tuition plus course fees for accelerated nursing courses will equal $500/credit. Segregated fees and differential tuition are additional.
Department permission required
Introduction to the professional discipline of nursing, including nursing’s historical evolution. Ethical decision-making and standards of care and practice are emphasized. Nursing, theory, research, and evidence-based practice are introduced.

345 Nursing: Health and Health Deviations of Adults I, Theory and Practice
7 crs (4-3). F, Sp.
(Formerly ADTN 345)
SL-Full
P: NRSG 240 and 245
P: Limited to nursing majors admitted to College of
Nursing and Health Sciences
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Concepts examined are foundational to nursing and encountered across the adult lifespan in diverse settings. Explores pathophysiological theories, human responses. Focuses on selected nursing skills. Clinical decision- making related to the care of adults experiencing health and health deviations.

350 Nursing: Health and Health Deviations of Adults II
4 crs (4-0). F, Sp.
(Formerly ADTN 350)
P: NRSG 345
P: Limited to nursing majors admitted to College of
Nursing and Health Sciences
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Focuses on complex interactions of health and health deviations of adults. Interrelationships among health problems and human responses are examined. Includes physical health, mental health, and pathological processes. Continued application of nursing clinical decision-making.

352 Nursing Practice: Adults II
2 crs (0-2). F, Sp.
(Formerly ADTN 352)
SL-Full
P: NRSG 350 and 358 or concurrent enrollment
P: Limited to nursing majors admitted to College of
Nursing and Health Sciences
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Focuses on clinical decision-making and application of theory. Emphasis on complex acute and chronic health deviations in adults. Clinical laboratory.

358 Nursing: Individual and Family Transitions
2 crs (2-0). F, Sp.
(Formerly ADTN 358)
P: NRSG 350 or concurrent enrollment and NRSG 335
P: Limited to nursing majors admitted to College of
Nursing and Health Sciences
Credit may not be earned in both ADTN/NRSG 358 and FMHN 358
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Focuses on nursing during major transitions. Integration of theory, cultural implications, and individual/family response to transitions. Primary consideration is given to nursing care during perinatal experience.

360 /560 Death and Bereavement
3 crs (3-0).
(Formerly ADTN 360)
GE-V; W
Cross-listed with S W 360
P: SOC 101 or PSYC 100 or consent of instructor
No credit if taken after SOC 318, PSYC 339 or SW 350. Credit
may not be earned in both SW 360/560 and ADTN/NRSG 360/560.
Minimum sophomore standing
Field trip(s) required
Through the study of current theory and research, this interdisciplinary course is designed to facilitate student understanding of death and bereavement from a life span, family, and cultural perspective.

368 Nursing Practice: Children, Families, and Communities
2 crs (0-2).
(Formerly FMHN 368)
SL-Full
P: NRSG 358 or concurrent enrollment
P: Limited to nursing majors admitted to College of
Nursing and Health Sciences
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Focuses on nursing clinical decision-making process and application of knowledge of health promotion and maintenance for children and families within the context of community. Students function in various roles in providing care. Clinical laboratory.

375 Pharmacotherapeutics and Pathophysiology for Allied Health Professionals
3 crs (3-0). F.
(Formerly ADTN 375)
P: KINS 304 and 308 or BIOL 214 and 314
No credit toward nursing major
This course provides a basic understanding of disease processes and basic pharmacology for allied health professionals. Common medical and non-medical management will be introduced from a consumer perspective. Collaboration with the client and other health care professionals in optimizing the client’s health will be integrated throughout the course.

377 International Dimensions of Health Care
3 crs.
(Formerly NSYS 377)
P: NRSG 212
Open to all majors.
Explores health care delivery systems in selected foreign countries as compared to the United States. Examines the cultural, social, political, economic, and environmental factors influencing the development of these systems. May involve international immersion.

389 /589 Cross Cultural Health
3 crs.
(Formerly NSYS 389)
CD3
P: GEOG 111 or SOC 101 or ANTH 161 or consent of
instructor. Open to all majors.
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.

395 Directed Studies
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
(Formerly ADTN 395)
P: Limited to nursing majors admitted to College of
Nursing and Health Sciences
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office
Study of problems or special areas in or related to nursing.

397 Teaching Apprenticeship
1-2 crs. F, Sp, Su.
(Formerly NSYS 397)
P: NRSG 240 as well as the course in which the
student will be an apprentice, with grades of B or
above
P: Limited to nursing majors admitted to College of
Nursing and Health Sciences
Course may be taken for a maximum of 4 credits
Instructor approval required
Qualified students, selected and supervised by faculty, will facilitate teaching and learning in specific course(s). Apprentices enhance their knowledge of nursing and ability to communicate that knowledge to other students.

399 Independent Study
1-3 crs.
(Formerly ADTN 399)
P: Limited to nursing majors admitted to College of
Nursing and Health Sciences
Minimum junior standing
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office

416 Health Care Systems as Context for Professional Practice I
2 crs (2-0). F.
(Formerly NSYS 416)
P: NRSG 301, 302, 325, and 340
P: Limited to students admitted to the Accelerated BSN
program
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Special course fee required
Tuition plus course fees for accelerated nursing courses will equal $500/credit. Segregated fees and differential tuition are additional.
Department permission required
The health care system as context for professional nursing practice is emphasized. Leadership, followership, organizational structures, group dynamics, team membership, and delegation are explored. Focus on research appraisal as foundation for evidence-based practice.

417 Health Care Systems as Context for Professional Practice II
4 crs (4-0). Wi.
(Formerly NSYS 417)
P: NRSG 416
P: Limited to students admitted to the Accelerated BSN
program
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Special course fee required
Tuition plus course fees for accelerated nursing courses will equal $500/credit. Segregated fees and differential tuition are additional.
Department permission required
Examines the impact of economic, political, and societal forces, and diversity on health care systems and professional practice. Management functions and skills in inter-collegial communication are emphasized. Nursing informatics is introduced. Explores self as professional.

420 Nursing: Health Enhancement
4 crs (4-0). F, Sp.
(Formerly ADTN 420)
P: NRSG 350 and 352
P: Limited to nursing majors admitted to College of
Nursing and Health Sciences
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Theory and research relevant to health and development of adults. Conceptual basis for group as client is included. Independent health-enhancing nursing interventions for individuals or groups are examined.

422 Nursing Practice: Health Enhancement
2 crs (0-2). F, Sp.
(Formerly ADTN 422)
SL-Full
P: NRSG 420 or concurrent enrollment and NRSG 368
P: Limited to nursing majors admitted to College of
Nursing and Health Sciences
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Application and evaluation of theory and research to facilitate positive adult and group development and movement toward optimal health. Clinical experience incorporates independent, health enhancing nursing interventions.

425 Nursing Care of Children, Adolescents, Expanding Families, Families, and Communities
7 crs (7-0). F.
(Formerly FMHN 425)
P: NRSG 301, 302, 325, and 340
P: Limited to students admitted to the Accelerated BSN
program
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Special course fee required
Tuition plus course fees for accelerated nursing courses will equal $500/credit. Segregated fees and differential tuition are additional.
Department permission required
Course emphasizes principles of health promotion, illness prevention, and epidemiology in relation to care of children, adolescents, expanding families, families, and communities. Selected political, legal, economic, cultural, spiritual, and biopsychosocial issues are examined.

426 /626 Contemporary Issues in Critical Care
3-4 crs. Sp.
(Formerly NSYS 426)
P: NRSG 352, or consent of instructor
The complexity and impact of critical illness/injury on patients, families, and nurses are examined. Selected pathophysiologic, care priority, and multidisciplinary considerations are analyzed within the context of the health care delivery system. Observational clinical may be included.

427 Nursing Practice: Children, Adolescents, Expanding Families, Families, and Communities
2 crs (0-2). F.
(Formerly FMHN 427)
P: NRSG 301, 302, 325, and 340
P: Limited to students admitted to the Accelerated BSN
program
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Special course fee required
Tuition plus course fees for accelerated nursing courses will equal $500/credit. Segregated fees and differential tuition are additional.
Department permission required
Focuses on nursing clinical decision-making process and application of knowledge of health promotion and illness prevention while caring for children, adolescents, expanding families, families, and communities.

429 Nursing: Human Concepts and Responses to Health and Health Deviations II
6 crs (6-0). F.
(Formerly ADTN 429)
P: Limited to students admitted to the Accelerated BSN
program
P: NRSG 301, 302, 325, and 340
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Special course fee required
Tuition plus course fees for accelerated nursing courses will equal $500/credit. Segregated fees and differential tuition are additional.
Department permission required
Evidence-based clinical decision-making related to holistic care of adult clients within the context of families and communities. Health patterning concepts, pathophysiology, pharmacotherapeutics, and nutrition are emphasized in the context of professional nursing care.

431 Nursing Practice: Human Concepts and Responses to Health and Health Deviations II
3 crs (0-3). F.
(Formerly ADTN 431)
P: Limited to students admitted to the Accelerated BSN
program
P: NRSG 301, 302, 325, and 340
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Special course fee required
Tuition plus course fees for accelerated nursing courses will equal $500/credit. Segregated fees and differential tuition are additional.
Department permission required
Focus on clinical decision-making and application of theory and research. Emphasis on holistic professional nursing care of acutely ill adults within the context of families and community. Clinical laboratory.

432 Nursing: Management within Systems
4 crs (4-0).
(Formerly NSYS 432)
P: NRSG 352 and 368
P: Limited to nursing majors admitted to College of
Nursing and Health Sciences
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
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’s role as manager is examined.

435 Nursing: Families and Children with Health Deviations
3 crs (3-0).
(Formerly FMHN 435)
P: NRSG 352 and 368
P: Limited to nursing majors admitted to College of
Nursing and Health Sciences
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Focuses on the relationship between nursing practice and issues surrounding families and children experiencing a health deviation or a high risk situation.

437 Nursing Care of Families, Newborns, Children, and Adolescents with Health Deviations
2 crs (2-0). Sp.
(Formerly FMHN 437)
P: NRSG 417
P: Limited to students admitted to the Accelerated BSN
program
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Special course fee required
Tuition plus course fees for accelerated nursing courses will equal $500/credit. Segregated fees and differential tuition are additional.
Department permission required
Focuses on relationships between nursing practice and issues surrounding families and children experiencing complex or high-risk health deviations. Theory of community needs assessment and related interventions are included.

438 Nursing Practice: Children and Families with Health Deviations
2 crs (0-2).
(Formerly FMHN 438)
SL-Full
P: NRSG 435 or concurrent registration
P: Limited to nursing majors admitted to College of
Nursing and Health Sciences
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Focuses on clinical decision-making with children and families experiencing health deviations or high risk status. Increasingly sophisticated application of theory and research are emphasized. Clinical laboratory.

439 Nursing Practice: Families, Newborns, Children, and Adolescents with Health Deviations
2 crs (0-2). Sp.
(Formerly FMHN 439)
P: NRSG 417
P: Limited to students admitted to the Accelerated BSN
program
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Special course fee required
Tuition plus course fees for accelerated nursing courses will equal $500/credit. Segregated fees and differential tuition are additional.
Department permission required
Develop clinical competence in the care of families, high-risk newborns, children and adolescents experiencing a complex or high-risk health deviation. Integrate community needs assessment and related interventions into plans for a community.

445 Nursing and Nursing Practice: Responses to Chronic Illness, Disability, and End of Life Transitions
6 crs (4-2). Sp.
(Formerly ADTN 445)
P: NRSG 417
P: Limited to students admitted to the Accelerated BSN
program
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Special course fee required
Tuition plus course fees for accelerated nursing courses will equal $500/credit. Segregated fees and differential tuition are additional.
Department permission required
Analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of theory, research, and clinical decision-making. Nursing care of adults with chronic health deviations, disability, and end-of-life transitions. Attention to holistic, evidence-based, culturally sensitive care with family as context.

448 Comparative Study in Nursing and Health Care
3-4 crs (4-0). Su.
(Formerly NSYS 448)
P: NRSG 240 or consent of instructor
P: Limited to nursing majors admitted to College of
Nursing and Health Sciences
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.

450 Health Care in Rural Areas
3 crs (1-2).
(Formerly ADTN 450)
SL-Full
Minimum senior standing
Open to all majors in COEHS and CONHS, in professional program, or consent of instructor.
Consent of instructor
Introduction to the professional and personal opportunities inherent in rural health care practice. Clinical laboratory.

455 Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies in Health and Health Care
1-3 crs. V.
GE-V
Minimum junior standing
Course may be repeated when topic differs for a maximum of
6 credits
No credit if taken after the same course with the same topic/title.
Will vary depending upon the specific course being offered.

458 Contemporary Issues in Professional Nursing
2 crs (2-0). Sp.
(Formerly NSYS 458)
CP
P: NRSG 417
P: Limited to students admitted to the Accelerated BSN
program
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Special course fee required
Tuition plus course fees for accelerated nursing courses will equal $500/credit. Segregated fees and differential tuition are additional.
Department permission required
Contemporary issues in professional nursing are examined using critical thinking and focusing on professional role development. Health care needs in a global society and interactions within complex, collaborative health care systems are emphasized.

460 Transition to Professional Nursing Practice
8 crs (4-4). Sp.
(Formerly NSYS 460)
CP
P: NRSG 417
P: Limited to students admitted to the Accelerated BSN
program
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Special course fee required
Tuition plus course fees for accelerated nursing courses will equal $500/credit. Segregated fees and differential tuition are additional.
Department permission required
Clinical decision-making, leadership and research utilization are integrated with management of multiple patients requiring complex care. Discussion and reflection focuses on collaborative relationships within health care systems. Transition to professional nursing practice is emphasized.

470 Nursing: Professional Practice within Systems
2 crs.
(Formerly NSYS 470)
CP
P: NRSG 422, 432, and 438
P: Limited to nursing majors admitted to College of
Nursing and Health Sciences
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Senior capstone. Emphasis on synthesis of concepts and theories, research utilization, critical thinking, and professional roles. Focuses on health care needs of a global society and nursing’s interactions within complex interdisciplinary health care systems.

472 Nursing Practice: Application and Reflection
7 crs (3-4).
(Formerly NSYS 472)
SL-Full; CP
P: NRSG 470 or concurrent registration
P: Limited to nursing majors admitted to College of
Nursing and Health Sciences
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
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.

495 Directed Studies
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
(Formerly ADTN 495)
P: Limited to nursing majors admitted to College of
Nursing and Health Sciences
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office
Study of problems or special areas in or related to nursing.

497 Teaching Apprenticeship
1-3 crs. F, Wi, Sp, Su.
(Formerly FMHN 497)
P: Student who has completed the prerequisites as well as
the course in which the student will be an apprentice,
with grades of B or above.
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
Get form from department office
Qualified students, selected and supervised by faculty, will facilitate teaching and learning in specific course(s). Apprentices enhance their knowledge of nursing and ability to communicate that knowledge to other students.

499 Independent Study
1-3 crs.
(Formerly ADTN 499)
P: Limited to nursing majors admitted to College of
Nursing and Health Sciences
Minimum senior standing
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office

700 Evidence-based Practice through Nursing Informatics
2 crs.
(Formerly ADTN 700)
P: NRSG 422, 438; or consent of instructor
P: Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
Audit enrollment not allowed
Minimum graduate standing
Course may be taken 2 times
No credit after completion of 12 graduate credits.
Develop knowledge and skills needed to use nursing informatics for graduate professional nursing education and evidence-based practice. Focus is on levels of critical thinking skills and evaluation of scholarly resources.

701 Nursing Research: Methods
4 crs (4-0). F.
P: Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
Philosophies of science, research methodologies, and qualitative and quantitative data analyses are examined. Legal and ethical issues applicable to nursing research are discussed.

702 Nursing Research: Application
2 crs (2-0). Sp.
P: NRSG 701
P: Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
Nursing research studies critically examined. Collective findings appraised as foundation for evidence-based practice. Sources and methods of research funding are discussed.

704 Adult Health: Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning
2 crs (1.5-0.5). Wi.
(Formerly ADTN 713)
P: NRSG 709 or consent of instructor; physical assessment
at the undergraduate level
P: Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
Special course fee required
Focuses on the development of advanced clinical practice assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills. Builds upon basic physical assessment and documentation skills in the management of adults. Lab included.

705 Cultural Immersion Seminar: International Health
2 crs.
(Formerly FMHN 705)
P: Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
Immersion in language, cultural values, social etiquette, interpersonal and family patterns, teacher-student interaction, and daily life in a country of choice, as preparation for study, clinical experiences, or web-based interaction in another country.

706 Cultures, Communities, and Health Care
3 crs.
(Formerly FMHN 706)
P: Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
Field trip(s) required
Instructor approval required
Focuses on cultural competence and the evaluation of health care system models around the world in light of each country’s culture, economic issues, public health, and threats to people’s health.

707 Interdisciplinary Health Care Across Cultures
3 crs.
(Formerly FMHN 707)
P: Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
Health care teams, types of service, roles, and interdisciplinary interaction will be studied as they relate to policies, economics, ethics, and ethnic issues in various countries.

708 Family Health: Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning
2 crs (1.5-0.5). Wi.
(Formerly FMHN 713)
P: NRSG 709 or consent of instructor; physical assessment
at the undergraduate level
P: Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
Special course fee required
This course focuses on the development of advanced health assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and documentation skills for the management of individuals across the lifespan. A symptom approach to body system assessment is used.

709 Advanced Physiological and Pathophysiological Concepts
3 crs (3-0). F.
P: Undergraduate coursework in anatomy, physiology,
biochemistry, and pathophysiology, or consent of
instructor
P: Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
In-depth study of selected physiological and pathophysiological concepts. Emphasis on human physiology and pathophysiology and current research findings.

712 Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Clinical Practice
3 crs (3-0). Su.
P: NRSG 709 or consent of instructor
P: Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
Emphasis is on scientific and theoretical knowledge as the basis for diagnosing and treating common health conditions, emphasizing interventions and decision-making related to pharmacotherapeutics for advanced clinical practice. Developmental and nutritional factors affecting therapeutics are included.

714 Scholarly Writing in Nursing
2 crs (2-0).
P: 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.

715 Leadership and Health Policy in Nursing
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
P: Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
Leadership application for the graduate-prepared nurse with an analysis of external and internal influences. Examination of health policy, personal and professional transitions, and evolving advanced nursing roles.

716 Family Nursing Theory, Assessment, and Intervention Across Cultures
3 crs (3-0).
P: NRSG 718 and 719; or Certificate Program. For
international students: requirements of home
university.
P: Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
Instructor approval required
Selected family theories, family assessment, intervention, and evaluation. Culture, ethnicity, and economic status and their influence on family structure and processes. Practicum application in work with families.

717 Integration Practicum and Seminar in Cross-Cultural Family Nursing
1 cr (0-1).
P: NRSG 716 or concurrent enrollment.
P: Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
Instructor approval required
Students apply learning from experience with another country or culture in assessment and intervention with families, and in facilitating change in their home country health care setting.

718 Conceptual and Theoretical Foundations of Nursing
2 crs (2-0). Su.
P: Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
The basic philosophies, concepts and theories, and ethical decision-making frameworks underlying the development of the discipline of nursing are examined. Emphasis is focused on the development of nursing knowledge.

719 Adult Health: Human Responses in Health and Illness
3 crs (3-0). F.
P: NRSG 718 or concurrent enrollment
P: Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
Credit may not be earned in both ADTN/NRSG 719 and FMHN 719
A theory- and research-based approach to selected human responses in health and illness within seven human response systems (spiritual, cultural, social, family, cognitive, emotional, and physical).

720 Advanced Theory and Practice of Adult Health Nursing I
5 crs (3-2). Sp.
(Formerly ADTN 720)
P: NRSG 701 and 719
P: Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
Clinical decision-making with adults within the context of nursing, adult, developmental, and related theories.

721 Advanced Theory and Practice of Adult Health Nursing II
2 crs (2-0). F.
(Formerly ADTN 721)
P: NRSG 720; NRSG 715 or concurrent enrollment
P: Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
Health promotion, risk reduction, and clinical decision- making with groups and populations, including vulnerable populations.

722 Individual, Family, and Community Responses
4 crs (4-0). F.
(Formerly FMHN 722)
P: Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
A theory-based approach to selected theories/concepts of individual, family, and community responses in health and illness.

725 Advanced Theory and Practice of Family Health Nursing I
4 crs (2-2). Sp.
(Formerly FMHN 725)
P: NRSG 701, 718, and 722
P: Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
Theory and evidence-based clinical decision-making with family as unit. Emphasizes influence of holistic, cultural, social, and ethical awareness as it relates to family and community care.

726 Advanced Theory and Practice of Family Health Nursing II
3 crs (2-1). F.
(Formerly FMHN 726)
P: NRSG 715 and 725
P: Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
Health promotion, risk reduction, and clinical decision- making with family as unit and community, including vulnerable populations. Emphasizes intervention and evaluation with family. Facilitates student transition into the leadership role with family in community.

729 Spirituality, Healing, and Caring
3 crs (3-0). Sp, even-numbered years.
(Formerly ADTN 729)
P: Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
A theory-based advanced exploration of three major phenomena: spirituality, healing, and caring; emerging as decisive in quality of life, and health and illness situations.

730 Nursing Education I
3-4 crs (3-1). F, even-numbered years.
(Formerly NSYS 730)
P: NRSG 702, 715; NRSG 720 or 725; or consent of
instructor
P: Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
Examination of education, the educator role, and teaching/learning theory. Curriculum development and education issues explored, considering personal values, research, and societal and healthcare trends.

731 Nursing Education II
5 crs (2-3). Sp, odd-numbered years.
(Formerly NSYS 731)
P: NRSG 730
P: Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
Role of nurse educator as a learning facilitator, evaluator, and faculty member is examined. Research, theoretical foundations, and strategies are explored with application to class and clinical teaching.

741 Clinical Nurse Specialist I
6 crs (4-2). F, odd-numbered years.
(Formerly ADTN 741)
P: NRSG 704/708, 712; 721 or concurrent enrollment; or
faculty permission
P: Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
First clinical role course for students in advanced clinical practice preparing to become clinical nurse specialists. Exploration, analysis, and implementation of CNS role components with adults.

742 Adult Health: Advanced Clinical Practice I
6 crs (3-3). F.
(Formerly ADTN 742)
P: NRSG 704/708, 712; 721 or concurrent enrollment; or
faculty permission
P: Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
Credit may not be earned in both ADTN/NRSG 742 and
FMHN742/NRSG744
Advanced nursing clinical decision-making including health promotion, maintenance, and prevention for adults. Interventions focus on developmental life changes, cultural and environmental stressors, and health patterns. Practicum experience in primary care is emphasized.

744 Family Health: Advanced Clinical Practice I
7 crs (4-3). F.
P: NRSG 704/708, 712, and 725
P: Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
Credit may not be earned in both ADTN/NRSG 742 and
FMHN742/NRSG744
Advanced nursing clinical decision-making including health promotion, maintenance, and prevention for individuals and families. Interventions focus on developmental life changes, cultural and environmental stressors, and health patterns. Practicum experience occurs in primary care settings.

746 Adult Health: Advanced Clinical Practice II
6 crs (3-3). Sp.
(Formerly ADTN 746)
P: NRSG 702, and NRSG 741 or 742/744; or faculty
permission
P: Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
Credit may not be earned in both ADTN/NRSG 746 and
FMHN 746/NRSG 748
Focuses on advanced clinical decision-making with emphasis on acute and chronic health deviations in adults and communities. Clinical decision-making expands to facilitate advanced clinical practice nursing and collaborative practice in a variety of settings.

748 Family Health: Advanced Clinical Practice II
7 crs (4-3). Sp.
(Formerly FMHN 746)
P: NRSG 702, 715, 726, and 742/744
P: Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
Credit may not be earned in both ADTN/NRSG 746 and
FMHN 746/NRSG 748
Focuses on advanced clinical decision-making with emphasis on acute and chronic health deviations in individuals, families, and communities. Clinical decision-making expands to facilitate advanced clinical practice nursing and collaborative practice in a variety of settings.

750 Nursing Administration I
3-4 crs (3-1). F, odd-numbered years.
(Formerly NSYS 750)
P: NRSG 702, 715; NRSG 720 or 725; or consent of
instructor
P: Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
Exploration of administration and managerial theories and the nurse administrator role functions as applied to the organization and delivery of nursing care services.

751 Nursing Administration II
5 crs (2-3). Sp, even-numbered years.
(Formerly NSYS 751)
P: NRSG 750
P: Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
Application of administration and managerial principles and methods in selected nursing organizational settings and in the delivery of nursing care services.

760 Transition to Advanced Practice
2 crs. Sp.
(Formerly NSYS 760)
CP
P: NRSG 731, 751, NRSG 746/748 or conncurrent enrollment
P: Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
This capstone course integrates concepts, theories, and role development related to advanced professional nursing. Emphasis is on the role transition to advanced professional nursing roles, with special attention to the contexts of health care.

793 Directed Study in Nursing
1-3 crs. F, Sp.
(Formerly ADTN 793)
P: Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
Consent of instructor
Investigation of a small-scale problem under faculty direction.

794 Scholarly Project
1-2 crs. Sp.
(Formerly ADTN 794)
P: NRSG 701, 702; NRSG 721 or 726 or concurrent
enrollment
P: Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
S/U only grade basis
Course may be taken for a maximum of 2 credits
Permission of scholarly project adviser
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.

797 Independent Study
1-3 crs. F, Sp.
(Formerly ADTN 797)
P: 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.

799 Thesis
1-3 crs. F, Sp.
(Formerly ADTN 799)
Full-time equivalent
P: NRSG 701, 702; NRSG 721 and 726 or concurrent
enrollment
P: Limited to graduate students in the MSN program
PR only grade basis
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Permission of thesis adviser
Development and completion of research project using formal investigative methodology.