Nursing (Online Program) (NURO)
NURO 5470 Clin Anat for Adv Pract Nurs 1 Credit
This course provides advanced practice nursing students a regionally based clinical approach to the study of human anatomy at the macroscopic level. Case studies, online dissector software, and clinical anatomical imaging (e.g., radiographs, ultrasound, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging) will be integrated into asynchronous lectures and synchronous classes to augment students’ understanding of human structure and function as it relates to the assessment and diagnosis of human pathology. Anatomic landmarks and imaging for selected therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, such as thoracentesis and central line placement, will also be discussed.
Differentiate selected structures of the body on cadaver, diagrams, and imaging studies
Recognize anatomical variants as they apply to different disease processes and physical exam findings in adult and gerontology patients
Explore the history of anatomic structure discovery and nomenclature as it pertains to non-consensual experimentation on people of color and vulnerable populations
Select the appropriate diagnostic imaging studies based on regional anatomy
Perform basic imaging interpretation
Identify anatomic structures for the purpose of performing interventional procedures within the scope of AG-ACNP practice.
Level: Graduate, Undergraduate
Grading: Main Campus (UGrad, Grad)
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O, MS-NURS-O or NDCT-NURS-O programs.
NURO 5518 Health Care Ethics 2 Credits
Health Care Ethics aims to cultivate a refined capacity for moral reflection and discourse. It offers an invitation for learners to reflect on their ability to address the ethical challenges inherent in contemporary nursing practice. Students will be challenged to develop the moral agency and ethical skills essential for ethical practice in today’s world.
Summary of Course Relevance to GU NHS Values-Based Model:
(human flourishing, common good, social justice, professional care, compassion, and individual-collective excellence)
Health Care Ethics challenges its students to analyze when health care as it is currently being practiced advances the human flourishing of all (with special concern for vulnerable populations)-- and when it falls short. It promotes the formation of the type of moral agency essential to excellent practice.
Level: Graduate, Undergraduate
Grading: Main Campus (UGrad, Grad)
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O, MS-NURS-O or NDCT-NURS-O programs.
NURO 6504 Prim Care for WHNPs Midwives 3 Credits
Within the healthcare system of the United States, the role and scope of practice of the women’s health nurse practitioner (WHNP) and midwife has evolved significantly over time. At the forefront of these changes is the goal of meeting the primary health needs of individuals and their families. In many situations, the WHNP and/or midwife may be the only provider a client will ever see. Therefore, it is important to be able to incorporate elements of primary care into practice such as discussing behavior changes which may improve health and well-being, working in a shared- decision making model with clients to prevent diseases, screening for common health problems, diagnosing and treating certain illnesses and diseases, and recognizing the impact of illness and disease on mental health. In this course the learner will gain knowledge of basic elements of primary care and become familiar with some primary care concerns in each organ system. This knowledge will not only help the learner in providing whole-person care but will also help to establish successful collaborative relationships with other providers and members of the healthcare team.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Main Campus (UGrad, Grad)
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 6510 Intr to WHNP Midwifery Care 3 Credits
This course introduces the learner to the midwifery management process as the organizing framework for clinical practice in gynecologic and reproductive health care. Topics include gynecologic and reproductive anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology and common variations experienced by the client with a healthy pregnancy and during normal life processes. Cultural influences and psychosocial factors influencing adaptation to pregnancy, parenthood, and reproductive life issues are explored. Psychomotor skills include physical assessment skills specific to care of pregnant clients, and skills for gynecological assessment. Emphasis is on the independent management of a well person’s healthcare needs. Collaborative care and referral to medical management are introduced. Management approaches for selected healthcare scenarios are taken up including annual gynecologic care, sexually transmitted infections, contraceptive methods, preconception care, and preparation for childbirth and breastfeeding. Pharmacotherapeutic agents and prescribing responsibilities used in the management of annual exams, preconception, and pregnancy are considered throughout the course.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Main Campus (UGrad, Grad)
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O, MS-NURS-O or NDCT-NURS-O programs.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 6511 Amb WHNPMidwifery Clin Care I 1 Credit
This course encompasses supervised clinical practice in the midwifery and WHNP management of clients needing gynecologic, reproductive, and primary health care, starting as a novice and developing to an intermediate student level. The student will learn to obtain and record all historical data for a complete assessment, perform and record a systematic, accurate and completed examination, and demonstrate beginning-level utilization of the midwifery management process in clinical care. This course will allow students to apply content knowledge from NURO 528 and 531 in the clinical setting. Knowledge of appropriate prescribing of pharmacotherapeutic agents is applied.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Pass/Fail Default
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O, MS-NURS-O or NDCT-NURS-O programs.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 6512 WHNP Midwif Clin OCI
The purpose of this course is to prepare students with essential clinical and communication skills prior to beginning their first clinical rotation. At the conclusion of the objective clinical intensive (OCI), students will have a greater understanding of their role and responsibility to provide evidence-based, person-centered reproductive and gynecologic health care to individuals from diverse backgrounds using a health equity framework. Emphasis is placed on the following clinical skills: abdominal exam, pelvic exam, microscopy for wet prep evaluation of vaginal discharge, advanced gyn procedures (endometrial biopsy, vulvar biopsy, diaphragm and pessary fitting), IUD removal and insertion, and Nexplanon removal and insertion. The health equity series of topics includes: Jesuit education and reproductive health, contraceptive counseling, gender-based violence, racism and its effect on health, becoming a sex positive provider, LGBTQ+ affirming healthcare, weight bias in healthcare. Critical thinking around why health disparities exist are developed.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Pass/Fail Default
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O, MS-NURS, MS-NURS-O or NDCT-NURS-O programs.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 6528 Advanced Health Assessment 3 Credits
This course focuses on providing students with advanced knowledge and skills in the health assessment of individuals across the lifespan within the context of the advanced practice role. Emphasis is placed on the collection, interpretation, and synthesis of relevant historical, genetic, biological, cultural, psychosocial and physical data for the development of a comprehensive and holistic health assessment. Evidence based practice concepts related to health promotion/disease prevention are introduced. Critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills are developed.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Main Campus (UGrad, Grad)
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O, MS-NURS-O or NDCT-NURS-O programs.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 6531 Advanced Health Assessment-OCI
This course focuses on providing students with advanced knowledge and skills in the health assessment of individuals across the lifespan within the context of the advanced practice role. Emphasis is placed on the collection, interpretation, and synthesis of relevant historical, genetic, biological, cultural, psychosocial and physical data for the development of a comprehensive and holistic health assessment. Evidence-based practice concepts related to health promotion/disease prevention are introduced. Critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills are developed.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Pass/Fail Default
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O, MS-NURS-O or NDCT-NURS-O programs.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 6532 Biostatistics and Epidemiology 4 Credits
Course Overview/Description: In this course the students will learn to utilize basic principles and methods of epidemiology and biostatistics such parametric and non-parametric statistics. Appropriate statistical methods will be integrated with the main epidemiological content, and practical sessions will make use of relevant computer software. Students will explore the use of epidemiological methods to study the effects of environmental exposures in human health and disease outbreaks.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Main Campus (UGrad, Grad)
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O, MS-NURS-O or NDCT-NURS-O programs.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 6539 Professional Role of the APRN 2 Credits
Level: Graduate
Grading: Main Campus (UGrad, Grad)
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O, MS-NURS-O or NDCT-NURS-O programs.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 6541 Evidence Based Practice I 3 Credits
This course is designed to prepare the graduate nursing student to critically evaluate knowledge, research, and evidence of implementation of best practices in health care. Students will conceptualize clinical research questions using the PICO taxonomy and develop an understanding of the principles used to conduct a systematic literature search including critical appraisal of the existing literature to determine level of evidence.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Main Campus (UGrad, Grad)
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O, MS-NURS-O or NDCT-NURS-O programs.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 6543 Prof Asp Of Adv Midwivery Prac 2 Credits
This course explores the current state of both women's health care and midwifery. Midwives are influencing women’s health care, the development of strategies to exercise these critical concepts to reduce health disparities and the application of crucial cultural competence knowledge and skills. Midwives and the many roles that they must adopt are explored: collaborator, consultant, educator, administrator, researcher and advocate including the transition from nurse to midwife. Ethical, legal and moral issues are woven into the practice of midwifery and discussed throughout the course as well as the investigation of policy, politics, affordable health care and health care financing.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Main Campus (UGrad, Grad)
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the NDCT-NURS-O program.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 6545 Pharm for APRN Precribers 3 Credits
The purpose of this course is to prepare advanced practice registered nurse students to develop safe and effective, evidence-based pharmacological management plans for common acute and chronic health problems seen throughout the lifespan. The course builds upon knowledge previously gained in prelicensure pharmacology, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology courses. Pharmacologic management considerations for special populations including pediatric, older adult, pregnant, and gender diverse patients will be integrated in the course. The prevention, detection, and medication-assisted treatment of opioid use disorder will be covered. Legal and regulatory aspects of prescribing will be addressed. Special emphasis will be placed on partnering with patients to address issues regarding health equity and medication adherence. Population-focused specialty programs will provide relevant supplementary pharmacology education in their courses.
Level: Graduate, Undergraduate
Grading: Main Campus (UGrad, Grad)
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O, MS-NURS-O or NDCT-NURS-O programs.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 6548 Adv Physiology Pathophysio 4 Credits
Level: Graduate
Grading: Main Campus (UGrad, Grad)
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O, MS-NURS-O or NDCT-NURS-O programs.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 6670 Diagnostics 3 Credits
Level: Graduate
Grading: Main Campus (UGrad, Grad)
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O, MS-NURS-O or NDCT-NURS-O programs.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 6674 AG-ACNP OCI 1
This on-campus intensive course provides the AG-ACNP student with an orientation to clinical expectations, an interactive suturing and wound care workshop, and exposure to human high-fidelity simulation to enhance health assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills. Students have the opportunity to reinforce content from advanced health assessment and diagnostic reasoning didactic courses through diagnostic reasoning high fidelity simulation cases. Students will have an opportunity to develop skills required in the clinical courses.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Pass/Fail Default
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O, MS-NURS-O or NDCT-NURS-O programs.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 6678 AG-ACNP I Didactic Course 3 Credits
This course is designed to provide opportunities for students to develop beginning competencies as an AG-ACNP and introduces the student to the role of the nurse practitioner in the acute care setting. Critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills will be developed. Skills of advanced health assessment, the promotion of health, preventive health care practices and the clinical application of research will be applied in the classroom setting. Experiences are provided in clinical decision-making and in the implementation of evidence-based practice in a variety of acute care settings.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Main Campus (UGrad, Grad)
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O, MS-NURS-O or NDCT-NURS-O programs.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 6679 AG-ACNP I Clinical Course 1 Credit
This clinical course focuses on the theoretical and clinical foundation of advanced practice nursing in the evidence-based diagnosis and management of acute and chronic health care problems seen in adult and geriatric patients in the acute care clinical setting. The clinical course is designed to provide opportunities for students to develop beginning competencies as an AG-ACNP and introduces the student to the role of the nurse practitioner in the acute care setting. Critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills will be developed. Skills of advanced health assessment, the promotion of health, preventive health care practices, clinical application of research and the management of acute and chronic health conditions will be applied in the clinical setting. Experiences are provided in clinical decision-making and in the implementation of evidence-based practice in a variety of acute care settings
Level: Graduate
Grading: Pass/Fail Default
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O, MS-NURS-O or NDCT-NURS-O programs.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 6684 FNP Prim Hlthcare Orienta OCI
This Objective Clinical Intensive course serves as an in-person, formative introduction to the family nurse practitioner specialty didactic and clinical courses. Students begin to work collaboratively with their FNP cohort to develop relationships, orient to the FNP program and establish introductory clinical and diagnostic reasoning skills. Emphasis is placed on personal well-being, time management, integration of the Georgetown School of Nursing core values, and the FNP role in addressing social and structural determinants of health, health equity, anti-racism and the roots of healthcare disparities.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Pass/Fail Default
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the MS-NURS-O program.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 6685 Primary Hlth Care of the Fam I 3 Credits
This course introduces the student to the role of the nurse practitioner in the primary health care management of individuals and families across the lifespan. Students explore family concepts and theories relevant to the advanced practice nursing role. Emphasis is placed on the application of advanced health assessment skills, preventive health care practices and guidelines, the promotion of health and the clinical application of research. Concepts including family systems, developmental theories, cultural considerations, environmental factors, spiritual concerns, genetic influences, learning styles and population health are integrated.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Main Campus (UGrad, Grad)
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O, MS-NURS-O or NDCT-NURS-O programs.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 6686 Prim Hlth Care Fam I Clinical 1 Credit
This clinical course introduces the student to the role of the nurse practitioner in the primary health care management of individuals and families across the lifespan. The course is designed to provide opportunities for students to develop beginning competencies as a family nurse practitioner. Critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills will be developed. Skills of advanced health assessment, the promotion of health, preventive health care practices and the clinical application of research will be applied in the clinical setting. The students will apply family concepts and theories relevant to the advanced practice nursing role in the clinical setting,
including family systems, developmental theories, cultural considerations, environmental factors, spiritual concerns, genetic influence and learning styles. Experiences are provided in clinical decision-making and in the implementation of evidence based practice in a variety of primary care settings.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Pass/Fail Default
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O, MS-NURS-O or NDCT-NURS-O programs.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 6710 Families in Crisis 1 Credit
This seminar course provides the opportunity to develop advanced competency
as an advanced practice nurse working with family systems in crisis. Emphasis
will be on crisis management, specifically management of psychological and behavioral problems within the family. Current psychological, social, and ethical issues
pertinent to families in crisis will be explored. Particular attention will be given to interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure continuous and reliable care for families
in crisis, as well as how APNs can utilize community resources for their patients. Additionally, this class will discuss how providers can provide professional and compassionate care and maintain professionalism and prevent provider fatigue and burnout. This course is a 12-session seminar course. Each session will last one hour.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Main Campus (UGrad, Grad)
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O, MS-NURS-O or NDCT-NURS-O programs.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 7671 Complex Preg Postpartum Care 3 Credits
This course will prepare students to respond to the needs of pregnant and postpartum individuals who face complications. This course will build upon foundational knowledge achieved in NURO 6510 Introduction to WHNP & Midwifery Care, and NURO 6504 Primary Care. For each of the complications explored, students will discuss pathophysiology and epidemiology. Students will learn to diagnose the condition, counsel pregnant and postpartum individuals regarding potential outcomes, and implement a management plan consistent with evidence-based practice and the midwifery and/or WHNP model of care. Emphasis is placed on when it is appropriate for the CNM/WHNP and WHNP to independently manage, consult, collaborate, or refer.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Main Campus (UGrad, Grad)
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O, MS-NURS-O or NDCT-NURS-O programs.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 7672 Amb WHNPMidwifery Clin Car II 1 Credit
The focus of this clinical course is care for people with complex prenatal, postpartum, medical, and gynecologic needs. This course will allow students to apply content knowledge from NURO 671 and 733 in the clinical setting. Students will also continue to gain experience in primary care. A goal of this course is growing independence in CNM/WHNP and WHNP practice. Appropriate decision-making regarding collaborative care and referral to medical management is emphasized. Knowledge of appropriate prescribing of pharmacotherapeutic agents is applied.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Pass/Fail Default
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O, MS-NURS-O or NDCT-NURS-O programs.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 7673 Amb WHNPMidwfry ClnCar II OCI
The focus of this virtual Objective Clinical Intensive (VOCI) course is to provide a foundation for care for people with complex prenatal, postpartum, medical, and gynecologic needs. This course will allow students to revisit the menstrual cycle, explore and apply the principles of trauma-informed care from both a client and clinician perspective, and continue to build on health equity concepts through case-based discussion and simulation.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Pass/Fail Default
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O, MS-NURS-O or NDCT-NURS-O programs.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 7680 AG-ACNP OCI II
This on-campus intensive course provides the AG-ACNP student with exposure to human high-fidelity simulation and standardized patient experiences to enhance their diagnostic reasoning skills, communication skills, critical thinking skills, abillity to apply concepts covered in the didactic and clinical courses, and abillity to medically manage adult and gerontology patients in the acute care setting. The simulated patient situations allow students to experience clinical situations in a safe environment where they can perform advanced physical assessment, establish differential diagnoses, implement management strategies, develop communication skills, and determine final disposition of the patient. In addition, students will have the abillity to practice advance skills such as advanced airway and central lines insertion and enhance their ability to intepret EKG and chest radiiographs through interactive workshops
Level: Graduate
Grading: Pass/Fail Default
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O, MS-NURS-O or NDCT-NURS-O programs.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 7683 Labr Brth Pstprtm Newbrn Cre 3 Credits
This course develops the knowledge base of the principles of midwifery care for childbearing people and their families, linking psychophysiologic processes to experiences of labor and birth. Concepts of physiologic birth and its powerful benefits are connected to midwifery hallmarks of care and lead to thoughtful analysis of management options in a variety of birth environments. The knowledge base for assessment of physical and emotional changes of childbearing, the postpartum period, breastfeeding/chestfeeding, early bonding and parenting behaviors is explored. The neonate’s transition to extrauterine life, assessments for newborn health, gestational age, attachment behaviors and care in the first four weeks of life are described. Fundamentals of emergency response to obstetric emergencies and perinatal care of complex clients in the antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum and newborn periods are presented.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Main Campus (UGrad, Grad)
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O, MS-NURS-O or NDCT-NURS-O programs.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 7684 Lbr Brth PstprtmNwbrn Cli Cre 2 Credits
The student builds on primary care and management skills acquired in previous specialty courses, caring for the family in the perinatal period. The clinical midwifery care of childbearing people during labor, birth and postpartum and their fetus/newborn is added. The Midwifery Management Process continues to be the organizing framework for clinical midwifery practice. The student will move from novice to intermediate beginner during this clinical course in providing care of childbearing people in intrapartum and postpartum periods and in the primary care of their newborn, using the Midwifery Management Process.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Pass/Fail Default
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O, MS-NURS-O or NDCT-NURS-O programs.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 7688 Labor Birth PP NB Clin OCI
The purpose of this course is to prepare students with essential clinical and communication skills prior to beginning their first labor, birth, newborn, and postpartum settings. At the conclusion of the objective clinical intensive (OCI), students will have a greater understanding of the following: cardinal movements of labor and birth, hand maneuvers for vaginal birth, comfort measures during labor and birth, amniotomy, fetal scalp electrode (FSE) placement, intrauterine catheter (IUPC) placement, estimating/quantifying blood loss, digital vaginal exams, newborn assessment, and suturing.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Pass/Fail Default
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O, MS-NURS-O or NDCT-NURS-O programs.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 7689 PrimHlth Care of the Family II 4 Credits
This course focuses on the theoretical and clinical foundation of advanced practice nursing management of health care problems common to individuals and families across the life span. Emphasis is placed on the diagnosis and management of acute and common chronic conditions of families in the context of the primary care setting and community. Interdisciplinary collaboration among health care providers is promoted.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Main Campus (UGrad, Grad)
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O, MS-NURS-O or NDCT-NURS-O programs.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 7690 Prim Hlth Care Fam II Clinical 1 Credit
This course focuses on the theoretical and clinical foundation of advanced practice nursing management of health care problems common to individuals and families across the life span. Emphasis is placed on the diagnosis and management of acute and common chronic conditions of families in the context of the primary care setting and community. Interdisciplinary collaboration among health care providers is promoted. Clinical experiences are provided in a variety of primary care settings.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Pass/Fail Default
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O, MS-NURS-O or NDCT-NURS-O programs.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 7693 FNP Primary Healthcare II OCI
This course focuses on the progressive development of the family nurse practitioner in health promotion, prevention, and diagnosis and management of acute episodic and chronic conditions common to individuals and families across the life span. Emphasis is placed on advanced competency in the formation and evaluation of comprehensive evidence-based plans of care for complex and multisystem disorders. Student clinical experiences are provided in a variety of primary care settings, with emphasis on collaborative partnerships among individuals, families, and other health care professionals. This course if for OCI and compliments NURO 691.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Pass/Fail Default
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O, MS-NURS-O or NDCT-NURS-O programs.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 7696 AG-ACNP II Didactic Course 3 Credits
This didactic course focuses on the progressive development of the adult gerontology ACNP nurse in health promotion, prevention, diagnosis and management of acute episodic and chronic conditions common to adult and geriatric patients. Emphasis is placed on progressing competency in the formation and evaluation of comprehensive evidence- based plans of care for complex and multisystem disorders. Integration of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses Synergy Model will serve as a basis for advanced practice.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Main Campus (UGrad, Grad)
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O, MS-NURS-O or NDCT-NURS-O programs.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 7697 AG ACNP II Clinical 1 Credit
This clinical course focuses on the progressive development of the adult gerontology ACNP nurse in health promotion, prevention, diagnosis and management of acute episodic and chronic conditions common to adult and geriatric patients. Emphasis is placed on progressing competency in the formation and evaluation of comprehensive evidence-based plans of care for complex and multisystem disorders. Integration of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses Synergy Model will serve as a basis for advanced practice. Student clinical experiences are provided in a variety of direct patient care and acute care settings, with emphasis on collaborative partnerships among health care professionals to ensure patient safety and quality patient outcomes.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Pass/Fail Default
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O, MS-NURS-O or NDCT-NURS-O programs.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 7733 Complex Gynecologic Care 2 Credits
This course focuses on complex issues in gynecologic care of women, transgender, and gender non-binary individuals. Pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of gynecologic conditions are the focus of this course. The NM and WHNP role in collaborative management and appropriate referral will be the basis of the seminars. In the clinical setting, students will build on their knowledge of well-person gynecological care and skills to include a wide scope of ages, psychosocial needs, specific acute and chronic health issues as well as the need for specialized procedures and case management.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Main Campus (UGrad, Grad)
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O, MS-NURS-O or NDCT-NURS-O programs.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 7762 Health Care Policy Advocacy 3 Credits
This course teaches students how to analyze health care policies using data (research literature, local, state, national and international data sets) and provide the student with the necessary skills to advocate for changes in health policies to improve health.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Main Campus (UGrad, Grad)
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O, MS-NURS-O or NDCT-NURS-O programs.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 7940 Nursing Tutorial 1-4 Credits
Level: Graduate
Grading: Main Campus (UGrad, Grad)
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 7941 Tutorial:
Level: Graduate
Grading: Pass/Fail Default
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 7942 Tutorial
Level: Graduate
Grading: Pass/Fail Default
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 7943 NURO Tutorial
Level: Graduate
Grading: Pass/Fail Default
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 7949 Tutorial: Nursing Online 0-3 Credits
Level: Graduate
Grading: Pass/Fail Default
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 8001 Psych Eval Diagnosis 3 Credits
This course is foundational for understanding the scope and standards of PMHNP practice, including legal and ethical considerations for safe, empathic, and collaborative mental health care across the lifespan. Students will examine current research evidence related to interactive influences of genetic, biological, psychosocial, and structural factors on vulnerability to, and expression of, mental and substance use disorders. Students will learn how to conduct a psychiatric interview and mental status exam, synthesize data from multiple sources into an integrated biopsychosocial formulation and differential diagnosis, and determine appropriate treatment settings and level of care. Emphasis is placed on using professional psychiatric terminology for formal documentation and verbal communication.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Main Campus (UGrad, Grad)
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the NDCT-PMHN program.
NURO 8002 Neurosc for Mental Health Care 2 Credits
This course builds upon the student’s knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. Course content will include brain structures and functions, neurotransmission and communication pathways, and systems involved in the regulation of emotion, behavior, and cognition. Students will read and discuss current neuroscientific studies and theories regarding the contributions of genetic and socio-environmental factors to neurodevelopment, neurobiology, neurophysiology, and psychopathology. Students will develop skill in identifying appropriate neurobiological targets for pharmacological treatment based on diagnosis, symptom patterns, and suspected pathophysiology.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Main Campus (UGrad, Grad)
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the NDCT-PMHN program.
NURO 8003 PMHNP Clinical Practicum I 1 Credit
This clinical practicum introduces students to the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental, episodic, and acute psychiatric conditions. The clinical experience provides opportunities to participate in interdisciplinary teams in the context of unique therapeutic structures and processes in the mental health care setting that promote safety, comfort, and stabilization. Through mindful and self-reflective practice, students will develop greater self-awareness and self-confidence in establishing therapeutic relationships with patients and their families. Students will develop skill in psychiatric evaluation and mental status examination, and in synthesizing relevant patient-specific information into integrative biopsychosocial case formulations with differential diagnosis and treatment planning based on patient factors and acuity. Clinical discussions will provide students with opportunities to develop a trauma-informed approach to person-centered care and clinical reasoning, with consideration of cultural diversity, preferences, values, resources, and the impact of social and structural factors on mental health.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Pass/Fail Default
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the NDCT-PMHN program.
NURO 8004 On-Campus Intensive: Formative
The agenda for the formative, 1-day on-campus intensive includes a variety of workshops and simulations with standardized patients. The OCI provides the opportunity for students to participate in realistic clinical simulations addressing mental health problems, and associated biological, psychosocial, and structural predisposing, precipitating, and perpetuating factors. The simulations provide opportunities to apply cumulative knowledge and clinical reasoning to patient evaluation, formulation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and collaborative care.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Pass/Fail Default
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the NDCT-PMHN program.
NURO 8005 Psychopharmacology 3 Credits
This course builds upon the student’s understanding of fundamental pharmacological principles and their application in mental health care. Students will examine the neurobiological targets and mechanisms of action of drugs used to treat psychiatric disorders. Students will utilize patient physical and laboratory data, patient history and preferences, and current practice guidelines on first-line treatments, risk-benefit comparisons, drug-drug interaction tables, and other decision-making tools to provide a rationale for pharmacologic treatment recommendations. Students will develop informed consent documents for virtual simulated patients, along with a timeline and plan for evaluating outcomes. Case discussions during the weekly seminar will provide opportunities to discuss pharmacological decision making and care coordination for patients with comorbidities and complex presentations.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Main Campus (UGrad, Grad)
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the NDCT-PMHN program.
NURO 8006 PMHNP Clinical Practicum II 1 Credit
This clinical practicum focuses more specifically on the evaluation and treatment of adults with episodic, acute, and chronic psychiatric conditions. The clinical experience provides opportunities for students to strengthen psychiatric interview skills for evaluation, differential diagnosis, and treatment planning. Emphasis is placed on participation in the mental health care of patients. Clinical case discussions will provide opportunities to strengthen clinical reasoning skills for safe and effective applications of psychopharmacology, across phases of illness, levels of acuity, and with consideration of comorbid conditions and treatments. Through mindful and self-reflective practice, students will develop greater self-awareness and self-confidence for providing person-centered mental health care.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Pass/Fail Default
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the NDCT-PMHN program.
NURO 8007 Psychotherapy: Theory and Prac 3 Credits
This course builds upon the student’s experience in establishing therapeutic relationships with patients to promote positive change. The course content will include an overview and comparison of major theoretical frameworks, common cross-theoretical factors, and evidence-based approaches to individual, group, and family therapy for treatment of specific psychological and behavioral issues. Students will examine the evidence for creating a safe space, maintaining professional boundaries, collaborating with patients to develop goals and to monitor progress. Emphasis is placed on developing personal competency in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) case formulation, collaborative goal setting, and implementation of evidence-based individual and group CBT interventions for specific problems and issues. Self-awareness, self-reflection, and self-care are essential components to the role.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Pass/Fail Default
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the NDCT-PMHN program.
NURO 8008 PMHNP Clinical Practicum III 2 Credits
In this clinical practicum, students will develop individual and group psychotherapy skills. Settings may include intensive outpatient programs, partial hospitalization, community, and/or residential settings that include both pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments for patients with episodic or complex mental health or substance use problems. Students have opportunities to work with team members to co-facilitate groups, plan and implement groups and individual psychotherapies. Group clinical discussions will provide opportunities to strengthen skills in integrating psychotherapy into clinical practice.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Pass/Fail Default
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the NDCT-PMHN program.
NURO 8009 Community Mental Health 2 Credits
The vision for graduates of Georgetown University School of Nursing includes the leadership skills to advocate for social justice, promote policies for health equity, and shape the future of nursing. In this course, students will utilize a socio-ecological model to examine the dynamic interactions between individuals, interpersonal relationships, organizations, communities, and public policies that promote or create barriers to mental health. Students will examine community mental health care frameworks for improving community engagement, de-stigmatization, mental health literacy, harm reduction, care integration, and recovery. Student presentations will provide opportunities to discuss the implementation and evaluation of community focused interventions among specific populations.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Main Campus (UGrad, Grad)
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the NDCT-PMHN program.
NURO 8010 PMHNP Clinical Practicum IV 1 Credit
In this final practicum, students will demonstrate competency in working with interdisciplinary health care teams to provide culturally-sensitive and trauma-informed mental health care to socially disadvantaged and minoritized populations in community settings. Emphasis is placed on addressing social and structural determinants through an intersectoral approach to mental health care. Professional issues are integrated throughout the course. Through self-reflective practice, students will identify professional goals and associations for continued learning and development as PMHNPs. Group clinical discussions provide students with opportunities to strengthen advocacy and leadership skills in community mental health.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Pass/Fail Default
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the NDCT-PMHN program.
NURO 8011 On-Campus Intensive: Summative
The summative 1-day on-campus intensive agenda includes workshops and simulations that guide the learner in comprehensive synthesis of the clinical knowledge, skills, and attitudes acquired throughout the program’s core and specialty clinical courses. Students will make use of standardized patients to assess their skills at patient interviewing, formulation, differential diagnosis and treatment interventions, including brief cognitive-behavioral therapy. Students will demonstrate leadership and education skills through mentorship of first year students.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Pass/Fail Default
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the NDCT-PMHN program.
NURO 8542 Evidence-Based Practice II 3 Credits
This course builds upon EBPI to examine the applicability of evidence based practice or practice guidelines in an organizational setting. Methods to use EBP and quality improvement models to improve the outcomes of a group, population or community including innovation science are addressed. Students will synthesize information and data via evaluation strategies such as program evaluation designs and metrics, comparative research designs and use of appropriate statistical analysis, fidelity of the intervention, outcome measurement. Students will conceptualize the elements essential to create a sustainable EBP project.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Main Campus (UGrad, Grad)
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O program.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 8622 Foundations of Nurs Education 3 Credits
This course provides the student with an overview of the history of nursing and nursing curriculum, the philosophical foundations and theoretical perspectives of education, and the roles and responsibilities of the nurse educator in the academic and professional development settings. Students will explore the principles of curriculum development, redesign, and evaluation. They will identify and evaluate the internal and external factors to the nursing profession that influence curriculum development. Students will experience the curriculum development process through the design of a curriculum plan for a baccalaureate nursing program.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Main Campus (UGrad, Grad)
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O program.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 8628 Instr Design, Assess, Mgmt 3 Credits
This nurse educator course focuses on the instructional design process. The course explores teaching and learning styles, classroom management, and the process of instructional design including writing outcomes and objectives, developing content, selecting teaching strategies and learning activities, and methods of evaluation. Classroom assessment techniques, active learning strategies to promote critical thinking, and various methods for the assessment of learning outcomes are emphasized.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Main Campus (UGrad, Grad)
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O program.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 8670 Adv. Healthcare Informatics 2 Credits
This course provides a clinical perspective on the effective use of health information technology (HIT) in health care service organizations to provide safe and effective patient care, leverage informatics to improve health care operations, evaluate and recommend enhancements for user experience, enhance communication, assess and improve organizational performance in the use of HIT, and provide input for needs assessments and strategic planning. The course focuses on the use of healthcare informatics technology for improvement in communication, workflow, and equitable patient outcomes.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Main Campus (UGrad, Grad)
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Nursing, Nursing, Nursing or Nursing.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Enrollment limited to students in a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree.
Enrollment limited to students in the Nursing department.
NURO 8698 AG-ACNP III Didactic 3 Credits
This didactic course builds on all prior core and specialty courses and focuses on the advanced synthesis of the theoretical foundations of advanced practice nursing in the care and management of acutely and chronically ill adult and geriatric patients. Emphasis is placed on advancing competency in the formation and evaluation of comprehensive evidence-based plans of care for complex and multisystem disorders in adult and geriatric patients. Integration of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses Synergy Model will serve as a basis for advanced practice. Content addresses the professional and ethical aspects of advanced clinical practice. Completion of this course along with the clinical course NURO ***, and NURO *** On-Campus Intensive (OCI) III prepare the to assume the role and professional responsibilities or the entry-level Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AG-ACNP).
Level: Graduate
Grading: Main Campus (UGrad, Grad)
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O, MS-NURS-O or NDCT-NURS-O programs.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 8699 AG-ACNP III Clinical 1 Credit
This clinical course builds on all prior core and specialty courses and previous clinical courses, focusing on the advanced synthesis of advanced health assessment, pharmacology, and pathophysiology in the management of acutely and chronically ill adult and geriatric patients in the acute care setting. Emphasis is placed on advancing competency in the formulation and evaluation of comprehensive evidence-based plans for care for complex and multisystem disorders in adult and geriatric patients.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Pass/Fail Default
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O, MS-NURS-O or NDCT-NURS-O programs.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 8700 AG-ACNP OCI III
This on campus intensive experience provides the AG-ACNP student with exposure to human high fidelity simulation and standardized patient experiences to enhance their diagnostic reasoning skills, communication skills, critical thinking skills, ability to apply concepts covered in the didactic courses, and ability to medically manage adult and gerontology patients in the acute care setting. The simulated patient situations allow students to experience clinical situations in a safe environment where they can perform advanced physical assessment, establish differential diagnoses, implement management strategies, enhance communication skills, and determine final disposition of complex patients. In addition, students will have the ability to practice advanced skills such as point of care ultrasound and enhance their advanced EKG interpretation skills and advanced radiographic interpretation skills through interactive workshops.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Pass/Fail Default
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O, MS-NURS-O or NDCT-NURS-O programs.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 8711 Scholarly Writing 1 Credit
This course provides an overview of the basic concepts of scholarly writing and the skills necessary to write various contexts. Emphasis is placed on techniques for writing for graduate papers and publication.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Main Campus (UGrad, Grad)
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O program.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 8712 Prim Hlth Care of the Fam III 4 Credits
This course focuses on the progressive development of the family nurse practitioner in health promotion, prevention, and diagnosis and management of acute and complex chronic conditions common to individuals and families across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on advanced competency in the formation and evaluation of comprehensive evidence-based plans of care for complex and multisystem disorders. Interdisciplinary collaborative partnerships among individuals, families and other healthcare providers is promoted.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Main Campus (UGrad, Grad)
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O, MS-NURS-O or NDCT-NURS-O programs.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 8713 Prim Hlth Care Fam III Clin 1 Credit
This course focuses on the progressive development of the family nurse practitioner in health
promotion, prevention, and diagnosis and management of acute and complex chronic conditions
common to individuals and families across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on advanced
competency in the formation and evaluation of comprehensive evidence-based plans of care for
complex and multisystem disorders. Student clinical experiences are provided in a variety of
primary care settings, with emphasis on collaborative partnerships among individuals, families, and other healthcare professionals.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Pass/Fail Default
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O, MS-NURS-O or NDCT-NURS-O programs.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 8721 Intgrted WHNP Midwifery Care 2 Credits
This course guides the learner in comprehensive synthesis of the skills and knowledge acquired throughout the program’s core, clinical and graduate courses. Comprehensive review of selected advanced concepts adds breadth and depth to the learner’s knowledge base. Learners will demonstrate their ability and readiness to assume the role and professional responsibilities of the beginning level CNM and WHNP.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Main Campus (UGrad, Grad)
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O, MS-NURS-O or NDCT-NURS-O programs.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 8722 Intgrtd WHNPMidwifery Cl Care 4 Credits
This course guides the learner in comprehensive synthesis of the skills and knowledge base acquired throughout the program’s core clinical courses and graduate core courses. With a supervising CNM/CM preceptor, the learner functions as a full-scope NM/WHNP. Learners will demonstrate their ability and readiness to assume the role and professional responsibilities of the beginning-level CNM/CM. This course fulfills the clinical hours and competency requirements for the CNM/WHNP dual certification.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Pass/Fail Default
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O, MS-NURS-O or NDCT-NURS-O programs.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 8723 Integr WHNP Midwif Clin OCI
he purpose of this course is to guide the learner in comprehensive synthesis of the skills and knowledge base acquired throughout the program’s core and specialty clinical courses. At the conclusion of the objective clinical intensive (OCI), students will practice responses to simulated obstetric emergencies and review essential clinical skills essential for reproductive, gynecologic and neonatal care, including suturing, the endometrial biopsy, vulvar biopsy, diaphragm and pessary fitting, IUD removal and insertion, and other skills. Students will make use of standardized patients to assess their skills at patient interviewing, taking a problem-focused history, developing a differential diagnosis, formation of management plans, and provision anticipatory guidance and teaching. In addition, the student will participate in an experiential learning activity regarding current legislative priorities in midwifery and women's health, gaining experience in communicating the value of midwifery and advanced practice nursing and their contributions to women's health to legislators and other stakeholders.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Pass/Fail Default
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O, MS-NURS-O or NDCT-NURS-O programs.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 8726 Integrated WHNP Care 3 Credits
This course guides the learner in comprehensive synthesis of the skills and knowledge base acquired throughout the program’s core clinical courses and graduate core courses. Comprehensive review and introduction of selected advanced concepts adds breadth and depth to the learner’s knowledge base. Learners will demonstrate their ability and readiness to assume the role and professional responsibilities of the beginning-level Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP).
Level: Graduate
Grading: Main Campus (UGrad, Grad)
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O, MS-NURS-O or NDCT-NURS-O programs.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 8727 Integrated WHNP Clinical Care 3 Credits
This course guides the learner in comprehensive synthesis of the skills and knowledge base acquired throughout the program’s core clinical courses and graduate core courses. Comprehensive review and introduction of selected advanced concepts adds breadth and depth to the learner’s knowledge base. Learners will demonstrate their ability and readiness to assume the role and professional responsibilities of the safe beginning-level women’s health nurse practitioner (WHNP).
Level: Graduate
Grading: Pass/Fail Default
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O, MS-NURS-O or NDCT-NURS-O programs.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 8728 Integr WHNP Clinical OCI
The purpose of this course is to guide the learner in comprehensive synthesis of the skills and knowledge base acquired throughout the program’s core and specialty clinical courses. At the conclusion of the objective clinical intensive (OCI), students will acquire and/or review clinical skills essential for reproductive and gynecologic care, including basic suturing, endometrial biopsy, vulvar biopsy, diaphragm and pessary fitting, IUD removal and insertion, and postpartum hemorrhage management. Students will make use of standardized patients to assess their skills at patient interviewing, taking a problem-focused history, developing a differential diagnosis, formation of management plans, and provision anticipatory guidance and teaching. In addition, the student will participate in an experiential learning activity regarding current legislative priorities in women's health, gaining experience in communicating the value of advanced practice nursing and their contributions to women's health to legislators and other stakeholders.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Pass/Fail Default
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O, MS-NURS-O or NDCT-NURS-O programs.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 8740 Healthcare Out, Qual, Safety 3 Credits
Key issues related to the current changes in health care outcomes will be analyzed and discussed. Conceptual frameworks used to demonstrate healthcare outcomes will be examined. Forces driving the development of current outcomes will be identified and justification of various outcomes will be addressed. The influence of select health care outcomes on nursing, advanced practice nursing, health care systems and policy formation will be examined and analyzed. Current practical approaches to developing valid and reliable statistical measures as well as standard tools such as H-CAHPS, HEDIS, relating to safety efficiency, timeliness, patient satisfaction, safety and equitable distribution of resources will be covered. Strategies to manage and transform healthcare delivery based on the health outcomes will be addressed.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Main Campus (UGrad, Grad)
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O program.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 8753 Prim Hlth Care of the Fam IV 3 Credits
This course is the final synthesis of the theoretical and clinical foundation of advanced practice
nursing in the primary care management of individuals and families across the lifespan.
Emphasis is placed on professional, ethical and legal aspects of advanced clinical practice.
Updates on legislation and health policy are incorporated utilizing multidimensional clinical case studies.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Main Campus (UGrad, Grad)
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O, MS-NURS-O or NDCT-NURS-O programs.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 8754 Prim Hlth Care Family IV Clin 2 Credits
This clinical course is the final synthesis of the theoretical and clinical foundation of advanced practice nursing in the primary care management of individuals and families across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on professional, ethical and legal aspects of advanced clinical practice. Extensive clinical experiences prepare the student to assume the role and professional responsibilities of the entry level family nurse practitioner.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Pass/Fail Default
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O, MS-NURS-O or NDCT-NURS-O programs.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 8758 Refl Leadership Ethics Htlcr 3 Credits
Learners examine leadership theories and issues at the health care systems level and within societal contexts, with particular focus on ethical decision-making. Leadership and ethical theories and principles are applied to a variety of scenarios focusing on collaboration, accountability, advocacy, and health care reform. Knowledge, skills and advocacy for a values-based model of health care are emphasized.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Main Campus (UGrad, Grad)
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O program.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 8764 Organizational TheoryBehavior 3 Credits
This course draws on behavioral, social, and organizational sciences to analyze organizational effectiveness within health systems. The student will learn to develop action strategies to influence change when the analysis indicates the need for improvement. The course emphasizes the role of the student in leadership positions to design processes and systems for others in an interdisciplinary environment to promote optimal patient outcomes. Analytical skills are developed through class discussion of case studies and articles. The role of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) nurse is examined within the larger context of the health care system.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Main Campus (UGrad, Grad)
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O program.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 8771 Prin of Eco and Hlthcr Finance 2 Credits
This course examines the principles of microeconomics in societal allocation of resources and accounting/finance to introduce the ways in which financial incentives and mechanisms affect the organizational delivery of medical care and strategic decision making. The concepts of market structure, risk pooling, and the basic tools of accounting and financial management are presented within the framework of healthcare organizations. Primary content areas of corporate finance as applied to healthcare delivery include cost analysis, time value of money, capital budgeting techniques and cash flow analysis. Students will have the opportunity to reflect on the importance of ethical leadership and collaborative practice in making economic and financial decisions for patient care practices.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Main Campus (UGrad, Grad)
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O, MS-NURS-O or NDCT-NURS-O programs.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 8802 DNP Seminar I 1 Credit
This is the first of four courses designed for the development, implementation, and evaluation of the DNP scholarly project. Learners will continue to explore a clinically relevant healthcare problem of interest, initiated in earlier coursework. The literature review will be expanded and updated.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Main Campus (UGrad, Grad)
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O program.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 8803 Translational Research Seminar 3 Credits
This is the first of four core courses designed for the development, implementation, and evaluation of the DNP scholarly project. Learners will initiate and complete the process of discovering and developing a practice-focused question for the scholarly project. Learners will identify similarities and differences between quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and research. A healthcare problem of interest, relevant at the systems level, will be identified and a literature review will be completed.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Main Campus (UGrad, Grad)
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O, MS-NURS-O or NDCT-NURS-O programs.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 8804 DNP Seminar 2 2 Credits
This is the second of four courses designed for development, implementation, and evaluation of the DNP scholarly project. Learners will use scientific
methods to plan the implementation of their project. The project’s methodology and data analysis will be described, and the institutional review board application will be submitted.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Pass/Fail Default
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O program.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 8806 DNP Seminar 3 2 Credits
This is the third of four courses designed for development, implementation, and evaluation of the DNP scholarly project. In this course, the learner will implement the project, collect data, and begin analysis of data.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Pass/Fail Default
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O program.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 8808 DNP Immersion 3 Credits
This is the last of four courses designed for development, implementation, and evaluation of the DNP scholarly project. Learners will analyze data, interpret, and articulate findings of the DNP project, with support from the project team. The program culminates with a successful presentation and defense of the project, publication of the project paper on ProQuest, and a plan for further dissemination.
Level: Graduate
Grading: Pass/Fail Default
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students in the DNP-NURS-O program.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 9991 Continuous Registration
Level: Graduate
Grading: Main Campus (UGrad, Grad)
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 9992 Continuous Registration
Level: Graduate
Grading: Main Campus (UGrad, Grad)
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 9993 Continuous Registration
Level: Graduate
Grading: No Grade
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
NURO 9994 Continuous Registration
Level: Graduate
Grading: No Grade
Course registration restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.