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NUR 512 - Integrated Physiologic Knowledge in Patient Care Credits 3
Integrated knowledge from physical assessment, pathophysiology, and pharmacology as a basis for nursing care of those from diverse populations experiencing chronic illness.
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NUR 515 - Organizational Behavior and Leadership in Healthcare Organizations Credits 3
Requirements: Prereq: NUR 500, 508, 511, 520;Lecture.
Examine the application of organizational theory and research to healthcare organizations. Explore leadership theories and self-assess leadership style and management competencies. Design models of nursing practice and interdisciplinary collaboration to promote high quality care and patient safety.
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NUR 516 - Practicum in Nursing Management Credits 3
Requirements: NUR 520; Graduate student standing or permission of the instructor.Practicum.
Through a precepted experience with a seasoned nurse manager or executive, gain exposure to contemporary issues in managing a complex health care system. Strategic planning, budgeting, managing human resources, managing professional practice and managing operations or projects are the foci of this experience. Course development was guided by the AACN (2011) Essentials for Master’s Education and AACN (2006) Essentials for DNP Education.
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NUR 518 - Standards and Outcomes for Advancing Nursing Practice Credits 3
Lecture
Exploration of the scope, standards, and outcomes associated with DNP and MS prepared nurses in advanced practice, educator, or management practice in a variety of settings. The evolution of graduate nursing practice is considered by examining the historical background, current realities, and future directions. Students analyze selected role components of expert clinician, educator, collaborator, change agent, and leader. Students shape the health care environment by promulgating standards of practice, use of protocols/practice guidelines and quality improvement initiatives, and standardized outcome measures which promote quality practice in organizations and systems. These processes are examined for their impact for improving performance within systems. Critical thinking, written and oral communication skill development are emphasized.
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NUR 519 - Standards and Outcomes for Advanced Nursing Practice: Practicum Credits 1-3
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Exploration of the scope, standards, outcomes, and roles of DNP prepared nurses. Current realities and future directions in advanced nursing practice are examined in collaboration with a nurse preceptor. Selected role components of expert clinician, educator, collaborator, leader, and change agent are emphasized. Students shape the health care environment through use of {or by promulgating} standards of practice, evidence-based protocols, practice guidelines, quality improvement initiatives and standardized outcome measures which promote the health of adults and communities.
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NUR 520 - The US Health Care Delivery System Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated Grad StudentsLecture
Examination of the US health care system in relation to government and private sector involvement through comparative analysis. The focus is on the development, financing, and regulation of the health care system. Selected mechanisms such as policy formation, cost effectiveness analysis, accreditation, and quality assurance programs that shape the health care environment are examined.
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NUR 538 - Theory Hlth Promo & Ed Credits 2
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated Grad Students
Methods to promote health and to educate individuals, families and groups about health. Research in health behavior and education are explored. Each student will plan a health education or health promotion project and will write a grant to seek funding for the project.
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NUR 540 - Epidemiology in Nursing and Public Health Credits 3
Requirements: pre req NUR 511Lecture
Introduction to the principles, concepts, and methods of epidemiology. Data sets and strategies that measure the health status populations are explored. Simulated surveillance activities and screening programs and case studies develop critical thinking and decision-making skills.
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NUR 543 - Topics In Adv Practice Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated Grad Students
Current ethical issues in health care embedded in theoretical frameworks of distributive justice, ethics and feminism. Students from various advanced practice arenas of human services including nursing, philosophy, political science, criminal justice, and the social sciences debate and analyze specific ethical issues inherent in their advanced practice. A multidisciplinary approach provides the students with a comprehensive perspective for analyzing ethical issues.
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NUR 544 - Teaching, Learning, and Evaluation in Nursing Education Credits 2 theory, 1 practicum
Requirements: Prerequisite: NUR 542
Integrate and apply teaching, learning, and evaluation theories, concepts, and strategies from the disciplines of nursing and education. Focuses on practical application of skills related to planning, designing, and implementing a nursing and/or health education program, selecting teaching strategies to promote critical thinking, and developing and implementing an evaluation strategy. Practicum applies selected teaching, learning, and evaluation concepts in a small teaching/learning project in an area relevant to students’ educational and/or practice interests.
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NUR 545 - Collaboration Along the Continuum of Care Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated Grad Students
Explores the continuum of care from community to acute care settings. Concepts of interdisciplinary collaboration and case management will be explored in an effort to improve the health of clients across the health care system. Issues related to particular needs of clients such as vulnerability, migration, culture, language, health literacy, diversity and social justice will be examined. Community resources for client needs will be identified for nursing practice.
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NUR 547 - Population Health Credits 3
Lecture
Principles of health promotion and disease prevention are applied to various populations in community health care settings. Emphasis is on the role of the nurse in the analysis of community resources, extant literature and application of public health principles to prevent and reduce the burden of disease. National health promotion objectives provide a focus for the course. Public health theories, ecological models, community organization models, community health education strategies and theories of behavior change are addressed. Ethics for population health are applied to case examples.
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NUR 548 - Practicum in Population Health Credits 3
Requirements: Co-req: NUR 547
Apply principles of health promotion and disease prevention to various populations in specific public health settings. Emphasis is on participation and collaboration with interdisciplinary partners in governmental and agency settings to improve public health. The practicum includes attendance at public health meetings, taskforce participation, public health conferences or initiatives, an interview with a Board of Health Director, and experiences with nurses in community settings. Course development was guided by the AACN (1996) Essentials of Master’s Education for Advanced Practice Nursing, the ANA (2007) Scope and Standards of Public Health Nursing and Quad Council (2003) PHN Competencies.
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NUR 549 - Com Build&Plan Schl Hlth Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated Grad Students
Special elective for off-campus program; not for UMass Dartmouth degree program. Theories of coalition building and methods of program planning to develop health care programs for school populations. The emphasis will be on planning, organizing and obtaining resources for school health programs to promote health. The legislative and regulatory branches of the government will be examined closely to understand their part in defining problems, regulating and evaluating health programs within local and regional school systems.
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NUR 550 - Path Bases Adv Nur Pract Credits 3
Lecture
Interrelationships of human systems and illness effects on the individual as a whole are the primary emphasis of this course. Students examine prototypic concepts and patterns related to clinical physiology using current texts and research literature. The pathophysiology of various body processes such as oxygenation, perfusion, digestion, elimination, and defense are considered. Prototypic diseases relative to each system are discussed. The dynamics of stress, ischemia, dyspnea, and pain are presented, Students analyze the physiological problems of clients in depth.
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NUR 551 - Scope and Outcomes in Advanced Health Nursing Credits 2
The scope, standards, and outcomes of advanced practice nursing. The evolution of advanced practice is considered by examining historical background, current realities, and future directions. Students analyze the role components of expert clinician, educator, consultant, and case manager in the care of adult clients. Standards of practice, development and use of protocols/practice guidelines, and evidence of improved health outcomes are analyzed as mechanisms to promote delivering quality care. Critical thinking, written and oral communication, and therapeutic nursing intervention skill development are emphasized.
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NUR 552 - Advanced Health/Physical Assessment Credits 3
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Establishment of the foundation for assessment of adolescents and adults in advanced nursing practice through didactic, laboratory modules, and practicum experiences. Students conduct comprehensive and focused histories, and physical and psychological assessments using skilled interviewing. Health and physical assessment are refined using advanced physical examination techniques. Differential diagnosis is based on assessment data. This course emphasizes normal variants based on gender, race, and age.
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NUR 553 - Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice Credits 3
Requirements: Pre-req: NUR 550Lecture
Advanced knowledge of pharmacologic agents related to advanced nursing practice in the adolescent and adult. Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of a wide range of pharmacologic agents are considered. Patient motivation and adherence to regimes, individual responses to therapeutic regimens, and patient teaching will be explored. Clinical pharmacological concerns related to aging, psychosocial, economic, cultural, ethical, and legal factors will be addressed.
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NUR 557 - Primary Care I Credits 2
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NUR 558 - Experiential Learing: Primary Care I Credits 3
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NUR 559 - Introduction to Primary Care for the Advanced Practice Nurse: Practicum Credits 3
Requirements: Pre-reqs: NUR 552 and 550; Co-reqs: NUR 553 and 558
Students extend their knowledge of primary care management of acute illness in the adult client through a primary care clinical placement with a nurse practitioner or physician preceptor. Through participatory clinical experiences, students assess and manage commonly occurring acute problems and acute exacerbations of chronic illness to promote health, assess and reduce risk, and guide adults who are experiencing acute illness. Student progression to an increasingly independent role as an Advanced Practice Nurse is required. Topics pertaining to clinical issues associated with transition to the nurse practitioner role will also be discussed. Course development was guided by the NONPF Competencies (2006), NONPF - Primary Care Competencies in Specialty Areas: Adult (2002) and the advanced practice standards of the ANA (2004) Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice.
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NUR 561 - Gerontological Nursing Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated Grad Students
The focus of this course is assessment of elders’ ability to adapt to multidimensional stressors. Assessment parameters will include bio-psycho-social-spiritual stressors and the differentiation of normal aging changes versus pathological aging. The pivotal concern is the elder’s ability to maintain an independent level of functioning. Multidisciplinary theories and concepts will be presented relative to a holistic perspective of the normal aging process.
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NUR 562 - Comp Assess Older Adults Credits 2
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated Grad Students
Provides the student with practice opportunity to develop skill in multidimensional comprehensive assessment of a diverse population of older adults. This practicum correlates with content presented in NUR 552, Advanced Assessment for Primary Care. The student will build on previously acquired didactic and laboratory instruction in determining the health and functional status of older adults, and the identification of health and developmental problems. Students will practice under the supervision of a GNP in the discrimination of normative and pathologic aging and indicate the need for follow-up and/or referral to other health care professionals.
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NUR 563 - Health Care Older Adults Credits 5
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated Grad Students
The interrelationships of the aging process, psycho-social stressors and life cycle events, chronic illness and acute illness. The practicum allows for the development of necessary skills to assist the older adult and family caregiver in promotion, maintenance and restoration of health. Advanced assessment is stressed as the foundation of clinical decision making. Examination of common health problems of older adults is explored in the context of family and community resources. Emphasis is on analysis of a variety of health care delivery systems and the deployment of resources to meet needs of a diverse population of older adults and families.
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NUR 581 - Women’s Health Seminar Credits 3
Research into the causes, treatments, and prevention of health problems that affect the quality of life of adult women in the United States. Material from the NIH, Office of Research on Women’s Health, and other relevant studies will be reviewed using electronic and other data sources. Issues that pertain to women’s health will be addressed as related to diseases, disorders, and conditions that are unique to, more prevalent among, or far more serious for women than for men. Factors such as biological processes, lifestyle, racial, ethnic, age, and socioeconomic variables will be studied.
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NUR 585 - Environmental Health Credits 3
The interaction of the environment and human health, from the perspective of an ecological framework. Physical, psychological, and psychosocial health responses to environmental toxins and infectious agents will be a central theme. Previous endeavors to maintain and improve the environment through the legislative process, public policy and regulation will be studied by examining case studies. The effects of war on the environment and public health will also be studied. (Only the 485 level carries general Education credit.) NUR 485
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NUR 590 - Gerontological Nursing for Advance and Practice Credits 3
Requirements: Pre-reqs: NUR 500, 511, 550, 552, 553 Or by Permission of the Instructor
Overview of the theoretical foundations in gerontological nursing designed for advanced practice nursing students providing health care to older adults in all clinical and community settings., Relevant theories and evidence-based research are used to identify strategies that are integral to advanced nursing practice to guide older adults and their families through the health care experience, promoting health and preventing acute and chronic illness. Advanced knowledge of the comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and management is integrated in nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on collaborative partnerships among patients, their families, and other health care disciplines to shape the health environment to maximize health. Course development was guided by the AACN (1996) Essentials of Master’s Education for Advanced Practice Nursing and AACN (2004) Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist Competencies for Older Adult Care.
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NUR 595 - Independent Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated Grad StudentsConditions and hours to be arranged
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area not otherwise part of the discipline’s course offerings. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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NUR 596 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated Grad StudentsConditions and hours to be arranged
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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NUR 599 - Method Community Health Credits 2
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated Grad Students
Introduction to methods used to analyze community health and health services. The first half of the course presents methods of analyzing and presenting epidermiological data on public health problems. In the second half, students will learn how to measure quality improvement/outcomes from nursing, government and consumer perspectives. Students learn to use database and statistical programs like StatView, Epi Info and Conquest and develop critical thinking and decision-making skills through case studies, interactive teaching, seminars, and analysis of current data sets in public health.
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NUR 600 - Relational Ontology Credits 3
Requirements: Pre-req: NUR 500
Designed to assist the advanced practice nurse to articulate and advance the relational ethic of care, the moral agency of the nurse and the therapeutic ways of being in nursing practice. Through active learner engagement and reflection, nursing practice and decision-making will be critically examined from numerous perspectives of an ethic of care. The student will use multiple ways of knowing to comprehend, design, implement and communicate theory based compassionate nursing care in a selected setting.
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NUR 605 - Statistical Analysis Credits 3
Methods of exploring, organizing, and presenting data, and foundations of statistical inference. Particular emphasis is placed on practical application, rather than on mathematical theory. Topics covered include descriptive statistics, normal distributions, and t-tests. Specific statistical models presented include analysis of variance (ANOVA), analysis of covariance (ANCOVA), repeated measures ANOVA, simple linear regression, and logistic regression. Students will use the statistical package, SPSS, to manipulate and organize data.
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NUR 610 - Capstone/Thesis Direct Credits variable; .00 to 1.00
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated Grad Students
The student registers for this credit while working with their major advisor on the conduct and report of the research proposal developed in NUR 511. The completed study will be submitted as a Capstone or Thesis. The report must be acceptable (P/F), but will not carry a letter grade.
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NUR 621 - Perspectives on the Illness Experience Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated Grad StudentsLecture
An in depth examination of the scientific, experimental and existential perspectives of illness. A focus on chronic illness includes the influence of social policy and the nurse-person relationship on the individual’s experience and illness management decisions. Selected chronic illness concepts are analyzed with the goal of applying evidence-based interventions to maximize health in persons.
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NUR 622 - Practicum: Perspectives on the Illness Experience Credits 1-3
Requirements: Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): NUR 500, NUR 511 and NUR 600Practicum
Clinical encounters are utilized to analyze a selected illness experience and associated chronic illness concepts from scientific, experiential, cultural, and existential perspectives. Students shape and influence patient healthcare outcomes related to a selected chronic illness, through development of nurse-person relationships and synthesis and evaluation of evidence-based interventions. The role of the nurse as leader and member of a collaborative, interprofessional team is examined.
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NUR 623 - Advanced Nursing Practice in Complex Health Systems Credits 3
Requirements: Pre-req: NUR 621; Co-req: NUR 624Lecture
Focus on the role of the nurse, guided by theory and evidence, in shaping the healthcare system. Explores the influence of historical, political, developmental and contextual factors that influence the nursing care of persons with a variety of chronic illnesses. Both interdisciplinary and nurse-centered models of illness management in complex healthcare systems are examined in depth.
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NUR 624 - Practicum III:Advanced Practice Nursing in Complex Healthcare Systems Credits 3
Requirements: Prereqs: NUR 621, 622; Co-Req: NUR 623
Focuses on the application of theoretical and evidence-based knowledge in the care of persons with selected chronic illnesses in complex healthcare settings. Emphasis is placed on the role of the nurse as leader in nurse-centered and interdisciplinary models of illness management. Student teams, collaborating with regional agencies, focus on shaping the healthcare system by integrating knowledge from prior course work and diverse disciplines to address a nursing problem. The 2004 Statement on Clinical Nurse Specialist Practice and Education and the 2006 Essentials of Master’s Education for Advanced Practice Nursing guided the development of the course.
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NUR 635 - Clin Reason Adv Nur Prac Credits 2
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated Grad Students
Current theoretical and empirical knowledge relative to critical thinking and clinical decision making. Research guided by decision theory, information processing theory and prospect theory will be considered. Several informatic approaches such as expert systems and decision analysis will be examined. Ethical considerations will be explored. Strategies to improve diagnostic reasoning will be discussed and students will analyze their own clinical judgments throughout the course.
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NUR 640 - Community Assessment Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated Grad Students
Theories of health, nursing, community and community organization at the population level. Students utilize the theory and principles learned in Biostatistics and Epidemiology to complete a community assessment and identify community health problems. This course will analyze the community’s health status and adequacy of resources within socio-cultural, political, legal and ethical frameworks. The role of the nurse as an active participant in community health analysis and diagnosis will be explored.
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NUR 641 - Commun Hlth Practicum II Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated Grad Students
A synthesis of theories basic to population-centered community nursing. In this clinically-based course, students in mid-level management will be assigned to selected sub-populations within a given community. A systematic theoretical analysis of problem identification, solution development and program evaluation will be emphasized. Weekly seminars will analyze the theoretical rationales basic to aggregate-level nursing practice. Students in advanced practice are placed in community settings such as schools, work sites and home care agencies where they apply principles of public health practice. Case management of HIV-infected populations in each of these settings is addressed.
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NUR 642 - Curriculum Development in Nursing Education Credits 3
Requirements: pre req NUR 500, NUR 511 or PhD student standing
Explore philosophical perspectives, curriculum theory, and paradigmatic and contextual factors in nursing education. Contextual factors include consideration of diverse populations served, their needs and their influence on health care. The use of a curriculum framework as a means of conceptualizing and organizing the sequencing of knowlege, skills, values and beliefs to achieve program outcomes/competencies is examined. Faculty development synchronous with curriculum development is emphasized as an essential component of curricular change. Aspects of the National League for Nursing (2005) Core Competencies of Nurse Educators contributed to the course development.
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NUR 643 - Clinical Practicum III Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated Grad Students
The student will seek a community placement in an official state or local board of health or in a setting that provides services to underserved populations. Students in mid-level management will work with a preceptor who is developing a statewide program or is coordinating the work of several organizations to develop a community-wide program that addresses a local health problem. For students in advanced practice, the focus of this clinically-based course will be on issues related to health planning and program development specific to community settings. Students will have the opportunity to develop and apply leadership skills in selected community health agencies.
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NUR 644 - Teaching, Learning and Evaluation in Nursing Education Credits 3
Requirements: pre req NUR 500, NUR 511 or PhD student standing
Overview of selected teaching/learning and evaluation theories and associated research from the disciplines of nursing and education. Students will critically analyze theories and research for application to academic, clinical teaching and healthcare practice settings. Emphasis is placed on assessing learning needs, educational planning, instructional design, teaching methods, technology, utilization of strategies and evaluation based on theoretical knowledge. The role of the nurse as educator meeting needs of diverse learners and populations in academic and practice settings, is integrated throughout the course. Course development was guided by the National League for Nursing Educator Competencies (2005) and the American Nurses Association Scope and Standards of Practice for Professional Development (2000).
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NUR 646 - Practicum in Nursing Education Credits 3
Requirements: NUR 544 or 644
A guided practicum experience designed to develop teaching skill in academic, clinical teaching and health care practice settings. Emphasis is on the role of the nurse as educator in assessing and responding to identified needs, including the needs of diverse learners and populations, and evaluating learning outcomes. The focus is on the application of instructional design and teaching strategies based on theoretical knowledge and research. Course development was guided by the National League for Nursing Educator Competencies (2005) and the American Nurses Association Scope and Standards of Practice for Professional Development (2000).
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NUR 647 - Social Pathologies Credits 3
The prevalence and severity of public health problems or social morbidities. Survey instruments that assess high risk health behaviors in selected populations are examined. Public health strategies designed to reduce the new social morbidities are reviewed.
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NUR 648 - Strategies Hlth Sel Pop Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated Grad Students
The health needs of selected populations, especially HIV infected populations, in schools, the workplace, or home care agencies. Delivery of health care is evaluated and innovative methods to meet health care needs are developed.
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NUR 649 - Concept Com Health Plan Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated Grad Students
Methods of organizing the community to develop health care programs for the underserved. Theories of community organization and methods for working across organizations to develop coalitions will be explored. The emphasis of the theoretical analysis will be the development of health programs that will address the public health problems of the region. The legislative and regulatory branches of the government will be closely examined to understand their part in assessing problems planning, implementation and evaluation of health programs.
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NUR 654 - Adv Nur Mgt Ill-Rel Phen Credits 5
Requirements: Prereq: NUR 658
Emphasizes the negotiated management of illness-related phenomena throughout a chronic illness. Relevant theoretical foundations, expanded clinical knowledge, and complex nursing interventions are explored and further synthesized into client-based theories and measurable outcome criteria. The practicum focuses on the application of advanced practice knowledge to manage (directly and indirectly) a wide range of illness-related phenomena.
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NUR 656 - Primary Care II for the Advanced Practice Nurse Credits 2
Requirements: Pre-reqs: NUR 557, 558
Building on the student’s prior knowledge of adult primary care management of short-term acute illness and acute exacerbations of chronic health problems, students expand and extend their knowledge of increasingly complex diagnostic and patient management issues that the advance practice nurse addresses in clinical practice. Current standards of practice and advanced practice nursing interventions are used to promote health, assess and reduce risk, and guide adults who are experiencing acute illness or acute exacerbations of chronic illness through the health care experience in primary care settings. Course development was guided by the NONPF Competencies (2006), NONPF -Primary Care Competencies in Specialty Areas: Adult (2002) and the advanced practice standards of the ANA (2004) Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice.
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NUR 657 - Primary Care II for the Advanced Practice Nurse/Practicum Credits 3
Requirements: Pre-reqs: NUR 557, 558
In this practicum, students expand their knowledge of management of acute illness and acute exacerbation of chronic illness in the adult client through a clinical placement with a nurse practitioner or physician preceptor. Through participatory clinical experiences, students assess and manage commonly occurring acute problems and acute exacerbation of chronic illnesses to promote health, assess and reduce risk, and guide adults who are experiencing acute illness. The continuing development of advanced practice skills in patient assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning is emphasized. Student progression to an increasingly independent role as an Advanced Practice Nurse is required. Professional, legal and political dimensions of the role are addressed. Course development was guided by the NONPF Competencies (2006), NONPF-Primary Care Competencies in Specialty Areas: Adult (2002) and the advanced practice standards of the ANA (2004) Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice.
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NUR 658 - Management of Chronic Illness Phenomenon Credits 2
Requirements: Pre-reqs: NUR 656, 657
Expand and extend the adult nurse practitioner student’s knowledge of complex diagnostic and patient management issues in caring for people with chronic illness. Emphasis is placed on theoretical foundations, expanded clinical knowledge, complex advanced practice nursing interventions, health promotion, the human response to chronic illness and the analysis of the socio/political/economic impact on chronic illness management. Students complete a capstone project that involves planning an intervention that integrates knowledge of health promotion and the human response to illness and an analysis of the socio/political/economic impact on chronic illness management. Course development was guided by the National Organization of Nurses Practitioner Faculty (2006) NONPF Competencies, NONPF (2002) Primary Care Competencies in Specialty Areas:Adult and the American Nurses (2004) Nursing:Scope and Standards of Practice.
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NUR 659 - Management of Chronic Illness Phenomenom/Practicum Credits 3
Requirements: Pre-reqs: NUR 656, 657
Through participatory clinical experiences with a nurse practitioner or physician preceptors and patients, students assess and manage chronic illnesses and acute exacerbations of chronic illnesses to promote health, assess and reduce risk, and guide adults who are living with chronic illness. Continued development of adult nurse practitioner skills in patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning is emphasized. Professional, legal, and political dimensions of the adult nurse practitioner are addressed. Course development was guided by the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty (2006) NONPF Competencies, NONPF (2002) Primary Care Competencies in Specialty Areas: Adult and the American Nurses Association (2004) Nursing:Scope and Standards of Practice.
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NUR 664 - Adv Gerontological Nurs Credits 6
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated Grad Students
The synthesis of knowledge in the advanced practice role through the diagnosis, treatment and management of acute and chronic health problems common in a diverse population of older adults. Emphasis is on the application of advanced practice nursing theory and research. Students function in the advanced practice role within a multidisciplinary health care team. A variety of clinical practice sites will be utilized to assist the student in the nursing assessment and management of pathophysiological alteration that impact function in older adults.
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NUR 666 - Adv Pharm Gerontol Nurs Credits 2
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated Grad Students
Independent and interdependent clinical decision-making in the diagnosis and treatment of common health problems of older adults in a variety of settings. Pharmacological variables specifically related to common aging changes and to pathological conditions are reinforced and pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles are emphasized in relation to vulnerabilities of older adults of various ethnic and racial groups. Advanced pharmacology related to the treatment of health alterations, prescription writing, legal and ethical ramifications of practice and protocol development are emphasized. Differential diagnosis and clinical decisions are outcomes of synthesis of pharmacodynamics, laboratory values and protocol parameter. Racial and ethnic differences are factored in clinical decisions. The combined parameters of this course in pharmacology and gerontological nursing are the foundations of the knowledge base required for the provider in establishing differential diagnosis and prescription of medications in the care of older adults.
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NUR 668 - Mgt Care Adv Geron Nurs Credits 6
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated Grad Students
A synthesis of knowledge and research in the clinical case management of groups of older adults through collaboration with multidisciplinary health care team members and the deployment of resources in the long-term care continuum. Demonstration of advanced practice leadership role is emphasized in research application and program development and evaluation. Advanced clinical strategies will be demonstrated to promote, maintain and restore health to groups of multicultural older adults. The student will act as client advocate in developing and implementing strategies that have a positive effect on systems that affect the health and quality of life of older adults.
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NUR 675 - Seminar In Adv Practice Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated Grad Students
Individualized clinical assignments and focused seminar discussions to foster the synthesis of advanced knowledge and skills in the development of the advanced practice role. Precepted clinical experiences will be expanded through the exploration of innovative models of advanced practice, research, utilization strategies relating to identified concerns for a specific client population or environment of care, and emphasis on client population or environment of care, and emphasis on client and system outcome measures.
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NUR 680 - Community Health Assesmt Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated Grad Students
Providing knowledge and skills to develop the role of the community/public health nursing specialist. The course presents throughout the core public health functions of assessment, assurance and policy development, focusing on assessment. Each student will assess a community, identifying the strengths, weaknesses, stressors and adaptations of aggregates and communities. Principles of epidemiology, demography, environmental sciences and political theory will be synthesized with nursing concepts to provide the basis for community nursing practice in a dynamic health delivery system.
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NUR 681 - Assessment and Planning for Population Health Practice Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated Grad StudentsLecture
Examine methods of health planning to promote health through development of program plans that address identified health care problems in the region, with special emphasis on needs of the underserved, cultural variations in health practices, and cost effectiveness. The course explores theories of community organization, coalition development and generation of health programs that incorporate latest research findings. Legislative, executive, and regulatory branches of government will be examined to understand their roles in assessing problems, planning, implementing and evaluating health programs to shape the health care system. Funding sources will also be explored.
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NUR 682 - Practicum: Assessment and Planning for Population Health Practice Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite(s): NUR 540, NUR 547. Also, NUR 500 and NUR 511 as prerequisites or corequisites.Practicum
Apply principles of social change, community organization, planning, and evaluation to develop effective community health nursing programs. Working within a community framework, the student will develop a community health promotion project as an intervention to maximize population health. The student will work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
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NUR 683 - Implementation and Evaluation for Population Health Credits 3
Requirements: Pre-req: NUR 681; Co-req: NUR 684Lecture
Examines the theoretical basis of program implementation/evaluation and quality management for effective advanced practice in public health nursing. Critically analyzes existing taxonomies, databases, and outcome measures to identify their appropriate use in measuring program effectiveness. Students gain evaluation research skills through critique of published program evaluations and apply those skills to the design and implementation of a full program evaluation - identifying variables that demonstrate the impact, effectiveness and efficiency of public health nursing interventions and programs.
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NUR 684 - Practicum in Implementation and Evaluation for Population Health Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite(s): NUR 681, NUR 682.Practicum
Applies evaluation processes to enhance quality management in public health/community health nursing programs. Focus is on measurement of outcomes, program management, and cost effectiveness to promote health, and guide program delivery. Students design evaluation processes to evaluate a public health or nursing program. Using critical variables and national benchmarks students create and/or analyze data to promote quality and measure effectiveness. Computer skills include data base management, statistical analysis and graphics for presentation.
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NUR 700 - Philosophy of Nursing Science Credits 3
Provides a framework for understanding the history and development of nursing science. The origins of scientific questions and methods of scholarly disciplines are explored. Sources of nursing knowledge, modes of inquiry, and models of scholarship are critically analyzed. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between philosophy, theory, research and practice.
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NUR 701 - Knowledge To Practice Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated Grad Students
Synthesis, transfer, and application of know-ledge in practice. During this course doctoral students study how practice knowledge is structured and explore metacognitive strate-gies to promote accurate knowledge use. In-depth analysis of theories of knowledge use will be examined. Students will examine structured models, construct new models, and attempt to resolve inconsistencies in existing designs to make practice knowledge explicit. The role of reflective knowledge generation will be scrutinized. Issues of common language, including taxonomy systems recognized by the ANA, emerge as significant features in practice knowledge development. Knowledge assimilation, codification strategies, synthesis, concept mapping, and clustering become important tools for the knowledge developer. Infor-matics and the use of decision support systems as well as issues of soft knowledge such as intuition will be considered.
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NUR 705 - Theory Construction, Synthesis and Application to Practice Credits 3
Requirements: Prereq: NUR 700
Analyzes methods of theory construction, synthesis and evaluation to further knowledge development in nursing. Designs theoretical strategies to explore phenomena of interest and expand the scientific body of nursing knowledge. Explores the relationship between theoretical thinking and emerging trends shaping nursing science and practice. Emphasizes detailing the theoretical influences on a substantive area of interest.
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NUR 710 - Multivariate Analysis in Health Care Research Credits 3
Focuses on conceptual and methodological issues employed in health care research. Emphasizes two and three-way analyses of variance (ANOVA); multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA); repeated measures analysis of variance; linear regression models for continuous and binary outcomes; nonlinear regression models analyzing both epidemiologic and clinical data; path analysis; and factor analysis. Examines violations of model assumptions (multicollinearity, heteroscedasticity, measurement error) with an emphasis on nursing and health care questions and concrete tasks facing an investigator planning and executing a study. Students use the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) for data mining and statistical analyses.
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NUR 712 - Qualitative Research Methods Credits 3
Requirements: Pre-req: NUR 700 and MS level research course
Analyze the philosophical underpinnings and development of qualitative research methods. Critically examine qualitative research designs, data collection and methods for analysis and interpretation of findings from a variety of disciplines. Critically examine evaluation criteria and ethical concerns related to qualitative research with human subjects.
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NUR 714 - Quantitative Methods in Nursing Research Credits 3
Requirements: Pre-req: NUR 700, 710
Apply advanced strategies for selecting and evaluating various research designs used to investigate nursing phenomena. Emphasis is on sampling strategies, instrumentation, data collection methods, data analysis techniques and interpretation of findings. Critically examine scientific rigor and ethical concerns related to research with human subjects.
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NUR 720 - Human Responses to Health and Illness Credits 3
Critically examines perspectives in nursing and interdisciplinary fields relevant to phenomena associated with human responses to illness events, in particular chronic illness. Emphasis on variations on the conceptualization of these phenomena across health care disciplines and the relationship to assumptions underlying nursing science. Issues pertinent to measurement strategies and construct validity for these concepts as well as respondent burden within this population will be addressed. Practice implications evolving from the synthesis of this knowledge will be explored.
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NUR 730 - Nursing Intervention in the Care of Chronically Ill Persons:Research, Theory, and Practice Credits 3
Requirements: NUR 700, 705, 712, 714, 740
Critically analyze and synthesize various evidence-based strategies and programs of research related to living with chronic illness. Critique the development, theoretical underpinnings, scientific rigor and outcomes of interventions to manage phenomena of concern to persons living with chronic illness. The role of the PhD-prepared nurse as leader and member of the interdisciplinary research team generating and translating evidence-based interventions is highlighted.
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NUR 740 - Promoting Health and Shaping the Healthcare System: Theory and Practice Credits 3
Requirements: Pre-req: NUR 700, 705, 710, 712
Analyze theories and research related to health promotion and illness prevention across the life span. Examine social and political influences upon such concepts as health, illness, chronicity, disability, risk, and vulnerability. Examine federal, state, and local initiatives for health promotion in relationship to national health outcome objectives.
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NUR 750 - Leadership and Scholarship in Nursing Education Credits 3
Requirements: NUR 642, 644
Explores complex political, institutional, social and economic forces impacting the higher education environment. Examines leadership challenges for nursing in higher education. Students analyze the research and scholarship of teaching exploring ways of integrating research to create innovation and change. Emphasis is on an integrated synthesis of the research on a selected issue in nursing education or area in the scholarship of teaching.
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NUR 770 - DNP Seminar I: Advanced Practice Nurse as Leader in Health System Credits 4
Requirements: Pre Req: DNP ProgramSeminar
Exploration of contemporary issues and opportunities for shaping health systems change to promote patient care, quality, and safety. Analyze the APN role as leader in system change. Identify the theory and principles of leadership, organizational change and communication in improving quality outcomes.
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NUR 771 - DNP Seminar II: Innovations and Challenges in Advanced Nursing Practice Credits 4
Requirements: Prerequisite(s): Matriculation in DNP program.Lecture
Exploration of innovations in health care and their implications for advancing nursing practice and the ethics of caring. As a specific example of innovation, human genetics and its clinical application are studied. In addition, students advance their knowledge and skill in clinical ethics and shared decision-making through case studies, addressing gender, race, religion, social class, disability, and sexual orientation. Nursing science is integrated with theory to shape new practice approaches to meet the current and/or future needs of patient populations.
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NUR 772 - Evidence Based Project I: Needs Assessment, Literature Review, Design & Planning Credits 1
Requirements: Prerequisite(s): NUR 508, NUR 515, NUR 516, NUR 605, NUR 770.Lecture
First in a series of three and provides the didactic content on how to design and plan a translational research or quality improvement project that addresses an identified clinical problem and assesses the impact of an evidence-based (E-B) intervention on health care processes and patient outcomes. Each course addresses selected aspects of the research process and culminates in the completion of the translational research or quality improvement project.
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NUR 773 - Residency I: Health Systems Change Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite(s): NUR 508, NUR 515, NUR 516, NUR 605, NUR 770.Practicum
First in a series of three and provides mentored opportunities to identify problems; design an evidence-based (E-B) intervention and evaluation; and plan the project implementation. This E-B project is focused on a problem in clinical practice that affects both the way care is delivered and patient outcomes. Each practica build on the knowledge and practice expertise of the students and enhance collaborative and interprofessional skills.
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NUR 774 - Evidence Based Project II: Intervention, Data Collections, and Analysis Credits 2
Requirements: PPre-Req: NUR 508, NUR 770, NUR 771Lecture
Second in a series of three courses that address selected aspects of the research process and culminate in the completion of the translational research or quality improvement project. Course content provides didactic instruction on how to implement an intervention and collect and analyze data in a translational research or quality improvement project. This research or project addresses an identified clinical problem and assesses the impact of an evidence-based (E-B) intervention on health care processes and patient outcomes.
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NUR 775 - Residency II: Health Systems Change Credits 3
Requirements: PPre-Req: NUR 508, NUR 770, NUR 771Practicum
Second in a series of three and provides mentored opportunities on the implementation of an E-B intervention and the collection and analysis of data on the current state, needed inputs and expected outcomes of this intervention. This E-B project is focused on a problem in clinical practice that affects both the way care is delivered and patient outcomes. Each practicum builds on the knowledge and practice expertise of the students and enhance collaborative and interprofessional skills.
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NUR 776 - Evidence Based Project III: Dissemination of Findings Credits 1
Requirements: Prerequisite: NUR 774Lecture
Final in a series of three and provides the didactic content on how to write-up and disseminate findings from a translational research or quality improvement project that addresses an identified clinical problem and assesses the impact of an evidence-based (E-B) intervention on a health care processes and patient outcomes. This course culminates the translational research or quality improvement project.
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NUR 777 - Residency III: Health Systems Change Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: NUR 775Lecture
Third in a series of three and provides mentored opportunities on the write-up and dissemination of research findings. This E-B project is focused on a problem in clinical practice that affects both the way care is delivered and patient outcomes. Each practicum builds on the knowledge and practice expertise of the students and enhances collaborative and interprofessional skills.
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NUR 778 - Residency Continuation Credits 0
Requirements: Prerequisite(s): NUR 508, NUR 515, NUR 516, NUR 605, NUR 770, NUR 771, NUR 772, NUR 773, NUR 774, NUR 775, NUR 776, NUR 777.
Non-credit continuation allows the student to complete the capstone requirement for the DNP program.
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NUR 780 - Doctoral Seminar I Credits 1
Requirements: Prereq: NUR PhD Program
Weekly seminar discussions or presentations based on nursing or interdisciplinary research, theory development or methods alternating with focused dissertation discussions with faculty. Detailed exploration of grant development skills integrated across the four semester sequence supports skill development for dissertation proposal.
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NUR 785 - Doctoral Dissertation Research Credits variable; .00 to 3.00
Requirements: Prerequisite: NUR 700 and 720; Matriculated into PhD program
The dissertation is the culmination of knowledge development across the program. Over a period of several semesters, students synthesize and integrate knowledge from the program of study in a concentrated investigation of a fundamental or applied issue pertinent to nursing science. StudentsÀ research must make a contribution to nursing science in the area of chronic illness and/or nursing education. Continued registration in the course is based on successful completion of the qualifying requirement and submission of a formal proposal endorsed by the studentsÀ dissertation committee. A written dissertation must be completed in accordance with the rules of the Office of Graduate Studies and the College of Nursing.
Multi-Term Course: Not Graded
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NUR 786 - Dissertation Development I Credits 2
Requirements: Pre-reqs: NUR 700, 705, 710, and 720; Matriculated into PhD program
The dissertation is the culmination of knowledge development across the program. Over a period of several semesters, students synthesize and integrate knowledge from the program of study and develop a concentrated investigation of a fundamental or applied issue pertinent to nursing science. Students’ research must make a contribution to nursing science in the area of chronic illness and /or nursing education. Students will successfully complete the qualifying requirement and prepare a formal proposal endorsed by the students’ dissertation committee. The written dissertation must be completed in accordance with the rules of the Office of Graduate Studies and the College of Nursing.
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NUR 787 - Dissertation Development II Credits 2
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculation in PHD program and completion of NUR 700, NUR 705, NUR 710, NUR 720, NUR 712, NUR 714, NUR 786 and completion of either NUR 642, NUR 644 and NUR 750 or NUR 740 and NUR 730.
The dissertation is the culmination of knowledge development across the program. Over a period of several semesters, students synthesize and integrate knowledge from the program of study and develop a concentrated investigation of a fundamental or applied issue pertinent to nursing science. Students’ research must make a contribution to nursing science in the area of chronic illness and /or nursing education. Students will successfully complete the qualifying requirement and prepare a formal proposal endorsed by the students’ dissertation committee. The written dissertation must be completed in accordance with the rules of the Office of Graduate Studies and the College of Nursing.
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NUR 788 - Dissertation Proposal Developemnt Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculation in PHD program and completion of NUR 786 and 787 and all but 6 credits of prescribed program of study.
The dissertation is the culmination of knowledge development across the program. Over a period of several semesters, students synthesize and integrate knowledge from the program of study and develop a concentrated investigation of a fundamental or applied issue pertinent to nursing science. Students’ research must make a contribution to nursing science in the area of chronic illness and /or nursing education. Students will successfully complete the qualifying requirement and prepare a formal proposal endorsed by the students’ dissertation committee. The written dissertation must be completed in accordance with the rules of the Office of Graduate Studies and the College of Nursing.
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NUR 789 - Dissertation Completion and Defense Credits variable; .00 to 3.00
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculation in PHD program and completion of all prescribed course work
The dissertation is the culmination of knowledge development across the program. Over a period of several semesters, students synthesize and integrate knowledge from the program of study and develop a concentrated investigation of a fundamental or applied issue pertinent to nursing science. Students’ research must make a contribution to nursing science in the area of chronic illness and /or nursing education. Students will successfully complete the qualifying requirement and prepare a formal proposal endorsed by the students’ dissertation committee. The written dissertation must be completed in accordance with the rules of the Office of Graduate Studies and the College of Nursing.
Multi-Term Course: Not Graded
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NUR 901 - Teaching and Curriculum Development for Nurse Educators Credits 3
UMass Medical School N/NG620
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NUR 902 - Theoretical Foundations of Health Promotion Credits 3
UMass Lowell 33.702
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NUR 903 - Measurement in Health and Behavioral Research Credits 3
UMass Lowell 33.706
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NUR 904 - Mental and Psychosocial Health of Urban Family Credits 3
UMass Boston NURSNG 637
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PHY 411 - Electric and Magnetic Fields I Credits 3
Study of the fields of static charges and constant currents, the properties of dielectric and magnetic materials; and vector calculus.
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PHY 412 - Electric and Magnetic Fields II Credits 3
Continuation of PHY 411. Study of magnetic induction and the formulation of Maxwell’s equations. Development of the wave equation and of electromagnetic waves in space and in matter. Study of radiation from time varying charge and current distributions.
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PHY 421 - Advanced Physics Laboratory I Credits 3
One hour lecture and four hours laboratory
Acquaints students with current experimental techniques in physics and methods of data analysis.
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PHY 422 - Advanced Physics Laboratory II Credits 3
One hour lecture and four hours laboratory
Continuation of PHY 421. Projects in experimental physics with emphasis on independent work by the student.
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PHY 430 - Methods and Strategies for Physics Teachers Credits 3
Teaching strategies and methods for different learning styles of students. Attention is given to analytic and graphic as well as intuitive presentation of physics concepts and phenomena. Uses techniques including audio-visual aids, demonstration and hands-on experiments. Additional courses from the courses listed for Biology, Chemistry, Medical Laboratory Science, or Physics, with permission of the instructor and the MAT Science Advisor or MAT Director.
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PHY 441 - Statistical Thermodynamics Credits 3
The laws of thermodynamics and their interpretation based on the microscopic behavior of matter. Entropy and probability, equilibrium, reversibility, thermodynamic functions, phase changes, quantum statistics are studied, with applications to problems in solid state physics.
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PHY 442 - Elements of Solid State Physics Credits 3
Basic concepts of condensed matter physics, crystal structure, crystal diffraction, lattice vibrations, theory of metals, semiconductors and insulators, magnetic properties of solids.
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PHY 501 - Graduate Laboratory I Credits 3
Principles of electronics and electronic instrumentation. Recommended for students with little or no prior experience in electronics.
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PHY 502 - Graduate Laboratory II Credits 3
Principles of electronics and electronic instrumentation. Recommended for students with little or no prior experience in electronics.
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PHY 510 - Special Topics Credits 3
An advanced treatment of a special topic in physics with an emphasis on recent developments. The subject matter varies according to the interests of the instructor and the students.
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