Doctor of Nursing Practice Course Descriptions
NURS 900 Philosophy of Science (3 credits)
This course systematically analyzes epistemological and meta-theoretical perspectives in the philosophy of science and the implications for knowledge development in nursing science.
NURS 905 Ethics and Social Justice (3 credits)
This course examines the nature and practice of biomedical, administrative and population ethics with an emphasis on the application of ethical and social justice frameworks for analysis and decision making for patients, systems and populations experiencing ethical conundrums. A conceptual analysis of social justice in health care allows the student to seek ethically defensible solutions to health care dilemmas.
NURS 910 Epidemiology (3 credits)
This course explores concepts, language and principles of epidemiology. Emphasis is on description and interpretation of modes of transmission of diseases. Students will gain knowledge critical to understanding the natural history of diseases, the evaluation of preventive interventions, and relevance of epidemiological methods in advanced nursing practice.
NURS 915 Evidence-Based Practice, Research Translation & Implementation Science (3 credits)
This course explores the science of research translation. Emphasis is on analysis, evaluation and use of evidence-based practice models. It examines the methods to promote the systematic uptake of science into routine practice to improve the quality and effectiveness of health care by providers and organizations.
NURS 920 Biostatistics (3 credits)
This course examines statistical methods utilized in the biological, social, and healthcare sciences. Emphasis is on the understanding of statistical procedures and analysis of data fundamental to critical evaluation of health services and nursing research.
NURS 925 Program Planning, Evaluation, and Quality Management (3 credits)
This course provides students with the tools to develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based clinical and administrative programs in nursing and healthcare delivery systems. Emphasis is on the synthesis of evidence for evaluating program planning frameworks, strategic implementation, and program evaluation to improve health care outcomes.
NURS 930 DNP Advanced Practicum I (2 credits)
This course integrates the use of evidence-based practice tools in the analysis of clinical phenomenon in an existing system. Students will complete 128 clinical hours.
NURS 935 Leadership of Systems Change and Innovation (3 credits)
This course analyzes theory and research on intrapersonal, interpersonal, and organizational leadership for application in leading change and innovation in a global health care market. Systems leadership and organizational behavior concepts are also reviewed as they relate to leadership. Implications for interprofessional team leadership, sustainability, legacy development, and renewal are emphasized.
NURS 940 Health Policy and Economics (3 credits)
This course analyzes economic, political, ethical, social and global factors affecting health policy. The multidimensional aspects of the health policy leader are critiqued.
NURS 945 DNP Advanced Practicum II (3 credits)
This course utilizes the outcomes analysis generated in Advanced Practicum I to design science-based program interventions to remediate the clinical phenomenon. The student will complete 192 practice hours.
NURS 950 Prescribed NP Elective: Integrating Behavioral Health in Primary Care (3 credits)
This course is designed for the exploration of systems of care related to behavioral health and the acquisition of primary care behavioral health competencies and characteristics necessary for the integration of behavioral health in primary care systems.
NURS 955 Informatics and Finance (3 credits)
This course examines the essential knowledge needed to understand information systems and technologies that are transforming health care. The student gains the ability to critique informatics program proposals, understand the role of the informatics specialist in managing health care information for decision-making and program planning, and analyze the utility and functionality of technology. Students will explore financial and business principles, as sources of information that are used to make health care decisions.
NURS 960 DNP Capstone Project (3 credits)
This course expects the student to implement and evaluate the program intervention generated in DNP Advanced Practicum II. The capstone project will require the student to synthesize and apply the competencies in the program to improve outcomes in health care systems. The student will complete 192 practice hours.
For more information, please refer to the Graduate Bulletin.