2026-2027 Graduate Catalog

6000

NURS 6211 Diagnosis and Management of Adult-Geriatric Patients I

This course focuses on common diagnosis and management plans in the adult and geriatric patient. General and system specific concepts related to clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of disease will be discussed. Emphasis is placed on diagnosis and management of disease in primary care. Students will gain the knowledge needed to assess acute and chronic health problems, to implement clinical and pharmacological interventions, and to support decision-making for restoring and maintaining health. Additionally, the influence of genetics on different disease processes and organ systems will be examined.

Credits

3

NURS 6212 Diagnosis and Management of Adult-Geriatric Patients II

This course focuses on common acute care diagnosis and management plans in the adult and geriatric patient. General and system specific concepts related to clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of disease will be discussed. Emphasis is placed on diagnosis and management of disease in the acute care setting. Students will gain the knowledge needed to assess acute health problems, to implement clinical and pharmacological interventions, and to support decision-making for restoring and maintaining health. Additionally, the influence of genetics on different disease processes and organ systems will be examined.

Credits

3

NURS 6213 Diagnosis and Management of Adult-Geriatric Patients III

This course focuses on common acute and critical care diagnosis and management plans in the adult and geriatric patient. General and system specific concepts related to clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of disease will be discussed. Emphasis is placed on diagnosis and management of disease in acute and critical care settings. Students will gain the knowledge needed to assess acute health problems, to implement clinical and pharmacological interventions, and to support decision-making for restoring and maintaining health. Additionally, the influence of genetics on different disease processes and organ systems will be examined.

Credits

3

Offered

Occasionally

NURS 6220 Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Transition to Practice

This course focuses on preparing students for the adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification examination with emphasis on the core competencies, including advanced pathophysiology, advanced pharmacology, and advanced physical assessment, clinical practice, and professional role.

Credits

1

NURS 6261 Capstone Project I

This course builds upon the concepts and knowledge gained from previous advanced nursing courses to develop a capstone project that reflects integration of theory, research and practice. The capstone project is evidence-based and consists of education/practice innovations that will impact clinical/educational environments and the health of individuals and populations. The student will collaborate with project stakeholders, their faculty advisor and project committee. Emphasis will be placed on the relevance of the proposed project to advanced practice nursing/nursing education, congruence of the proposed project with student’s chosen specialty track of the program and population foci, and appropriateness of the project scope and timeline. This course covers the beginning phases of the project including project proposal and institutional approval processes.

Credits

1

NURS 6262 Capstone Project II

This course builds upon the concepts and knowledge gained from previous advanced nursing courses to implement a capstone project that reflects integration of theory, research and practice. The capstone project is evidence-based and consists of education/practice innovations that will impact clinical/educational environments and the health of individuals and populations. The student will collaborate with project stakeholders, their faculty advisor and project committee. Emphasis will be placed on communication and leadership skills in the process of project implementation. This course covers the implementation phase of the project including project implementation, data collection and data analysis.

Credits

2

NURS 6291 Clinical Practicum I for Advanced Practice Nurses

This course focuses on integration of holistic care in the adult and geriatric patient in clinical practice. General and system specific concepts related to clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of disease will be applied. Emphasis is placed on diagnosis and management of disease in the acute care setting. Students will gain the knowledge needed to assess acute and chronic health problems, to implement clinical and pharmacological interventions, and to support decision-making for restoring and maintaining health.

Credits

2

NURS 6292 Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Clinical Practicum II

This course focuses on integration of holistic care in the adult and geriatric patient in clinical practice. General and system specific concepts related to clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of disease will be applied. Emphasis is placed on diagnosis and management of disease in the acute care setting. Students will gain the knowledge needed to assess acute and chronic health problems, to implement clinical and pharmacological interventions, and to support decision-making for restoring and maintaining health.

Credits

2

NURS 6293 Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Clinical Practicum III

This course focuses on integration of holistic care in the adult and geriatric patient in clinical practice. General and system specific concepts related to clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of disease will be applied. Emphasis is placed on diagnosis and management of disease in the acute and critical care settings. Students will gain the knowledge needed to assess critical, acute, and chronic health problems, to implement clinical and pharmacological interventions, and to support decision-making for restoring and maintaining health.

Credits

2

NURS 6294 Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Clinical Practicum IV

This course focuses on integration of holistic care in the adult and geriatric patient in clinical practice. General and system specific concepts related to clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of disease will be applied. Emphasis is placed on diagnosis and management of disease in the acute care setting. Students will gain the knowledge needed to assess acute and chronic health problems, to implement clinical and pharmacological interventions, and to support decision-making for restoring and maintaining health.

Credits

4

NURS 6295 Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Clinical Practicum V

This course focuses on integration of holistic care in the adult and geriatric patient in clinical practice. General and system specific concepts related to clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of disease will be applied. Emphasis is placed on diagnosis and management of disease in the acute care setting. Students will gain the knowledge needed to assess acute and chronic health problems, to implement clinical and pharmacological interventions, and to support decision-making for restoring and maintaining health.

Credits

2

NURS 6392 Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum II

This course focuses on the core competencies of the clinical nurse specialist (CNS) related to holistic care of the adult and geriatric patient. General and system specific concepts related to clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of disease will be applied. Integration of the three spheres of impact will be emphasized with particular focus on the direct patient care sphere. Students will build on knowledge from prerequisite courses to practice in the three spheres of impact: patient direct care, nursing practice, and systems and organizations.

Credits

2

NURS 6393 Clinical Nurse Specialist Clincial Practicum III

This course focuses on the core competencies of the clinical nurse specialist (CNS). The practicum experience is individualized with emphasis placed on the role of the CNS in the nurses and nursing practice sphere. Concepts related to consultation, education, work environment and best practice models will be applied. Evaluation and advancement of nursing practice to improve patient outcomes will be discussed.

Credits

2

NURS 6394 Clinical Nurse Specialist Clinical Practicum IV

This course focuses on the core competencies of the clinical nurse specialist (CNS). The practicum experience builds upon prior clinical practicum courses with emphasis placed on the role of the CNS in all three spheres of practice: direct patient care, nurses/nursing practice and systems/organizations. Students will engage in activities to support and develop advanced nursing practice, provide holistic care, and demonstrate leadership skills at the organizational and systems level. Students will work collaboratively with nurses and organizational leaders to impact patient outcomes across the continuum of care.

Credits

3

NURS 6395 Essentials of CNS Practice I

This course focuses on the core competencies of the clinical nurse specialist (CNS) related to holistic care of the adult and geriatric patient. This course will focus on the CNS spheres of impact which are direct patient care, nurses and nursing practice, and system and organization. Emphasis is placed on the role of the CNS as a leader in the healthcare system. This course is for students to add additional clinical hours or to allow for a change in the plan of study. This course is taken only with approval of the academic advisor. Permission required.

Credits

1

NURS 6396 Essentials of CNS Practice II

This course focuses on the role and functions of the clinical nurse specialist (CNS) role following standards established by the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists. Emphasis is placed on professional role development and transition to the CNS role and the delivery of advanced nursing care within complex organizations and systems of care.

Credits

1

NURS 6397 Clinical Nurse Specialist Clinical Practicum V

This course focuses on the core competencies of the clinical nurse specialist (CNS). The practicum experience builds upon prior clinical practicum courses with emphasis placed on the role of the CNS in all three spheres of practice: direct patient care, nurses/nursing practice and systems/organizations. Students will engage in activities to support and develop advanced nursing practice, provide holistic care, and demonstrate leadership skills at the organizational and systems level. Students will work collaboratively with nurses and organizational leaders to impact patient outcomes across the continuum of care.

Credits

2

NURS 6999 Clinical Practicum Independent Study

Individualized Study in Nursing. 

Credits

1-3

Prerequisites

Instructor Permission