Graduate Program

All students seeking admission to graduate studies must meet the University and College of Nursing requirements set forth in this catalog. Please check the College of Nursing website at http://hsc.unm.edu/consg/ for application information.

Graduate Course Work Without a License to Practice Nursing

Students may take graduate courses without a clinical component even if they are not licensed to practice nursing in the state of New Mexico. This may apply to non-degree students prior to application for admission to the program, individuals awaiting licensure by examination or reciprocity, individuals taking Web courses or individuals from other disciplines taking graduate nursing courses as electives. For any course having a required clinical component, the student must be licensed in the state in which they are completing the clinical experience.

Academic Regulations

Graduate students must maintain a grade point average of at least 3.0 to stay in good academic standing. No more than 6 credit hours of course work graded C, C+, or CR may be credited toward the graduate degree. Individual graduate nursing concentrations may impose more rigorous academic standards for their clinical courses. Graduate students who do not earn a passing grade or better (as defined by the concentration) in any graduate nursing course on a second attempt are not allowed to progress. Graduate nursing students receiving less than a passing grade in any two nursing courses are also not allowed to progress in the College of Nursing. Students must wait one year before reapplying to the College of Nursing. Courses taken during the year cannot be counted in the program of studies. Prior to repeating a nursing course, the graduate student’s record is reviewed by an academic advisor. Progress will be monitored by an academic advisor.

     NOTE: A grade of “B” or better is required for courses taken in non-degree status or at another university in order to be applied to the program of studies.


Online Master’s Degree Concentrations

Students may choose to obtain a master’s degree from The University of New Mexico College of Nursing by taking all courses on the Web, in the following concentrations: Nursing Administration, Community Health, and Nursing Education.

Students will discuss with their concentration advisor clinical requirements during course work. For any clinical experience, including the Fieldwork experience, out of state students will submit the resumes of two to three individuals, master’s prepared in Nursing at a minimum, who have expressed willingness to serve as a preceptor. The student and faculty advisor will then decide on the appropriate preceptor and, when necessary, a contract between the College of Nursing and the agency or institution will be prepared in advance.

     NOTE: These contracts sometimes take 12-16 weeks to prepare so advance planning is needed.

If site visits are required for any reason for out-of-state students, costs of such visits will be borne by the student and not the College of Nursing.

Priority for Enrollment in Web Courses

Priority for enrollment in master’s level Web courses will be given to students who have been accepted into the College of Nursing’s degree programs. Only students who have been accepted into the College of Nursing degree programs will be allowed to enroll in any of the online core courses.

Drop Policy for Master’s Level Courses

At the discretion of the faculty teaching the course, students who do not appear in class or log into a Web course or who have not made prior arrangements with faculty during the first week of the term may be dropped.

Minor in Nursing (Master’s Level Only)

The minor consists of 12 credits in non-clinical nursing courses, at least 6 credits of which must be core courses. Students may select the remaining 6 credits of non-clinical nursing courses with the approval of a College of Nursing faculty advisor.


Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.)

Concentrations: nursing administration, community health, nursing education, acute care nurse practitioner (ACNP), family nurse practitioner (FNP), pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP) and nurse-midwifery (NM).

     NOTE: A minimum enrollment is required for a concentration, emphasis, or course to be offered.

The College of Nursing offers the Master of Science in Nursing under either Plan I (with thesis) or Plan II (without thesis). Students must meet the general University requirements for Plan I or Plan II as set forth earlier in this catalog. Plan I requires a minimum of 30 credits (including 6 credits for thesis) in nursing and related subjects. Under Plan II a minimum of 32 credits in nursing and related subjects is required. Under both plans the student must complete the courses required for the chosen concentration. Although some concentrations may require many credits beyond the minimum, individual review of records may allow waiver of some of the concentration courses. The minimum credit requirement for Plan I (30) or Plan II (32) must be met by all degree-seeking candidates regardless of any course waivers. Requirements for individual concentrations are available from the concentration coordinators or the College of Nursing Advisement Office. Some concentrations require full time study. Students should expect a minimum of three hours per week per credit for clinical involvement when taking clinical nursing courses.

The M.S.N. Program Objectives
Once completed, the graduate will be prepared to:

  1. Analyze theoretical formulations as a basis for nursing practice, education and administration.
  2. Apply and/or participate in research about health/illness and the practice of nursing.
  3. Utilize advanced clinical knowledge and skill to promote, maintain and/or restore optimum wellness to client systems.
  4. Assume leadership roles in nursing practice, education or administration.
  5. Assume responsibility for developing health care policy relative to social, ethical, legal, economic and political issues that impact on nursing.
  6. Organize and develop collaborative relationships for the improvement of health care on an agency, organizational or legislative level.
  7. Synthesize knowledge from the biophysical, social and nursing sciences which affects health/illness behavior or client systems as a basis for nursing practice, education and administration.

Application Deadlines
Spring term     Nursing Administration, Nursing Education: October 15
Summer term (Note: the FNP, PNP, NM, and ACNP concentrations accept applications for summer term only)

FNP: January 15
PNP: January 15
Nurse-Midwifery: October 1, first consideration;
January 15, final consideration
ACNP: January 15

NOTE: Early application is recommended. Clinical courses cannot be taken until the student is accepted into the program and is eligible to be licensed as a registered nurse in New Mexico and/or state where clinical work will be done.

Admission Requirements

All students seeking acceptance to the College of Nursing graduate program must meet requirements for admission to the University. See the section in this catalog on the Graduate Program for information on University admission requirements.

Applications are only accepted through an online application process. Check the College of Nursing website at http://hsc.unm.edu/consg/ for current application information. This application is in addition to the application for admission to the University as a graduate student.

Screening for admission to the College is conducted at periodic intervals. All applications, fees, official transcripts, and required documents must be received by the deadline. Students should submit applications early to allow for adequate advisement and processing of applications.

To be considered for acceptance into the graduate program, in nursing, applicants must:

  1. Hold a bachelor’s degree (e.g., B.S.N.) from an accredited college or university, with an upper-division major in nursing. (Graduates from non-accredited programs [N.L.N. or C.C.N.E.] and R.N.s with a baccalaureate degree in non-nursing fields are considered on an individual basis.) R.N.s with non-nursing baccalaureate have one opportunity to pass a Community Health test prior to the application deadline. Results of the exam must be received within 5 days of application deadline.
  2. Have a minimum grade point average for baccalaureate work of B (3.0) or better.
  3. Submit the application, required academic records, and documents by deadline dates. See the College of Nursing website at http://hsc.unm.edu/consg/ for further details.
  4. Submit evidence of RN licensure (which must be kept current throughout enrollment in the program). If NCLEX results are pending at the time of application, applicant should indicate this in the personal statement, with copy of RN license submitted within the first term enrolled and prior to any clinical experience. Note: Active RN license is required for the state in which any lab or clinical work (inpatient or community) will be done. An active New Mexico RN license is required for students holding teaching or research assistantships.
  5. An interview may be required for admission.

     NOTES: Preference is given to New Mexico residents. (See College of Nursing home page for any updates.)
Physical assessment skills are required for clinical nursing courses. An upper-division statistics course is recommended as a prerequisite to the nursing research course (NURS 503).

College of Nursing graduate students can only apply 9 credits of non-degree course work to their program of studies.


MSN Degree Requirements


Core courses for all MSN students:

NURS 501 Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Nursing 3
NURS 503 Research in Nursing 3
NURS 505 Health Care Policy, Systems, and Financing for Advanced Practice Roles 3
NURS 504 Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare 3

Total MSN Core 12

Required clinical core courses for all students in advanced practice concentrations (ACNP, FNP, PNP, NM)

NURS 526 Pathophysiology in Advanced Practice Nursing 3
NURS 539 Advanced Pediatric Health and Development Assessment (PNP) 4
-or-
NURS 540 Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning (ACNP, FNP, NM) 4
NURS 543 Pharmacological Principles of Clinical Therapeutics 3

Total Clinical Core 10

Students must also complete the requirements for their chosen concentration, as well as a professional paper, applied examination or thesis. If students choose to do a thesis, they will enroll in six credits of NURS 599 Thesis instead of one credit of NURS 596 Professional Paper or one credit of NURS 597 Applied Examination. The paper or examination is completed in the last semester of study.

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP)
NURS 560 Differential Diagnosis for Advanced Practice 3
NURS 561 ACNP Applications to Practice I 5
NURS 562 Complex Patient Analysis and Treatment 3
NURS 563 ACNP Applications to Practice II 5
NURS 566 Advanced Diagnostic and Therapeutic Skills 3
NURS 567 Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, and Ethical Considerations 1
NURS 568 ACNP Clinical Topics I 3
NURS 569 ACNP Clinical Topics II 3
NURS 594 Advanced Practice Seminar 1
NURS 595 Advanced Nursing Fieldwork 4
NURS 596 Professional Paper 1
-or-
NURS 597 Applied Examination 1

Total 32

Total for ACNP Concentration 54

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) (full time enrollment required)
NURS 541 Antepartum/Postpartum 2
NURS 542 Ambulatory Pediatrics I 4
NURS 548 Women's Health 3
NURS 535 Adult Health 3
NURS 536 Adult Health II 5
NURS 546 Ambulatory Pediatrics II 4
NURS 594 Advanced Practice Seminar 1
NURS 595 Advanced Nursing Fieldwork 7
NURS 596 Professional Paper 1
-or-

NURS 597 Applied Examination 1

Total
30

Total for FNP Concentration 52
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) (full time enrollment required)
NURS 542 Ambulatory Pediatrics I 4
NURS 546 Ambulatory Pediatrics II 4
NURS 547 Pediatric Chronic Illness/Special Needs 5
NURS 549 Adolescent Health 3
NURS 594 Advanced Practice Seminar 1
NURS 595 Advanced Nursing Fieldwork 7
NURS 596 Professional Paper 1
-or-
NURS 597 Applied Examination 1

Total 25

Total for PNP concentration 47
Nurse Midwifery (NM) (full time enrollment required)
NURS 544 Antepartum/Postpartum 7
NURS 548 Women's Health 4
NURS 550 Interpartum Care
9
NURS 551 Newborn Care
3
NURS 552 Evidence-Based Practice in Nurse Midwifery
1
NURS 553 Nurse-Midwifery Professional Practice
1
NURS 595 Advanced Nursing Fieldwork 7
NURS 596 Professional Paper 1
-or-

NURS 597 Applied Examination 1

Total 33

Total for NM Concentration 55
Community Health
NURS 514 Nursing Administration in Health Institutions and Agencies
3
NURS 516 Advanced Community Health Nursing I
3
NURS 517 Advanced Community Health Nursing II 3
NURS 522 Applied Epidemiology to Community Problems
3
Elective
3
NURS 595 Advanced Nursing Fieldwork (fieldwork alternative available) 4
NURS 596 Professional Paper
-or-

NURS 597 Applied Examination 1

Total 20

Total for CH Concentration 32
Nursing Administration
NURS 514 Nursing Administration in Health Institutions and Agencies 3
NURS 512 Resource Management in Nursing Administration
3
NURS 513 Administration to Facilitate Quality Clinical Care
3
NURS 595
Advanced Nursing Fieldwork 4
Elective
3
NURS 596 Professional Paper 1
-or-
 
NURS 597 Applied Examination 1

Total 20

Total for Admin Concentration 32
Nursing Education
NURS 558 Brain and Behavioral Correlates of Health and Illness
3
NURS 559 Physiologic Concepts in Health and Illness
3
NURS 509 Teaching Nursing
3
NURS 510 Educational Program Development and Evaluation
3
NURS 515 Faculty Roles and Professional Issues
1
NURS 595 Advanced Nursing Fieldwork 4
NURS 596 Professional Paper 1
-or-
 
NURS 597 Applied Examination 1

Total 20

Total for Education Concentration 32

Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing

The Post-Master’s Certificate, also known as the Nursing Certificate Program (NURCP), offers students who hold a master’s degree in nursing an opportunity to specialize in an area of nursing not covered in their initial master’s program.

The program of studies consists of specialty courses in the chosen area (at least 15 graduate credit hours) to be designated by the Concentration Advisor or faculty in the specialty area, with approval from the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. Course work must be completed within three years and a 3.0 (B) average is required. Contact concentration coordinator for admission and curriculum details.

Dual Degree Program in Nursing (M.S.N.) and Public Health (M.P.H.)

The dual degree plan in Nursing and Public Health prepares nurses interested in leadership careers for professional Community Health Nursing and Public Health positions. Nurses will be prepared to perform the core functions of Assessment, Assurance, Surveillance and Health Policy in the public health arena.

The program of studies in the two disciplines enables nurses with baccalaureate preparation to further develop skills necessary to assess and plan health care delivery systems within the public health system. The detailed plan of studies satisfies the core curriculum in both areas. Either the thesis option or the non-thesis option may be chosen. Applicants must satisfy the admission and other academic requirements.

Dual Degree Program in Nursing (M.S.N.) and Public Administration (M.P.A.)

The College of Nursing and Public Administration dual degree prepares nurses interested in leadership careers for professional and management policy positions in health care delivery systems. The program of studies enables students to develop skills necessary to assess health care delivery systems, determine goals, planning strategies and evaluation methods and to become capable and effective leaders within health care systems, planning organizations and service agencies. Either the thesis option or the non-thesis option (both requiring 56 credit hours) may be chosen.

Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (Ph.D.)

     Note: The Ph.D. program in nursing is offered under a part time plan, requiring students to enroll in six credit hours each term (summer, fall, spring).

     Note: RWJ Fellows follow a full-time plan of studies.

The doctoral program prepares individuals who can assume leadership roles in academia, including the scholarship of teaching, research and professional service activities. The program focuses on nursing education and knowledge development in the provision of care for multicultural, rural and underserved populations; the improvement of nursing care outcomes of individuals, families and systems, with a special emphasis on women of all ages and children. The Ph.D. in Nursing Program at the University of New Mexico focuses on the health care needs of vulnerable women, youth, and families. Other priorities include rural health, disease prevention, and health promotion.

The Ph.D. Program is delivered online with a required annual 1-week summer residency and attendance at the annual Western Institute of Nursing Research Conference.

Graduates of the program will demonstrate the following competencies:

  • Assume the role of the doctorally prepared nurse in teaching, scholarship, leadership, and service.
  • Accept the responsibility for self-directed scholarly development in an ongoing research program focused on patient care improvement especially for women, children, and families.
  • Conduct independent formal inquiry pertaining to health care, reflective caring practice, critical synthesis of existing knowledge, and generation of new knowledge and theory.
  • Practice nursing reflectively, guided by theory based on best evidence and integrating creative and critical thinking.
  • Cultivate research expertise relative to a particular population setting or human response to health or illness
  • Evaluate and critique social policy relevant to the organization and delivery of health care.

Application Deadlines

Admissions are annually, with new classes beginning each summer term.

Application deadline is February 1.

The program is planned for part-time study. The part-time program is expected to take four to five years of part-time study after obtaining a master’s degree. Students will be required to complete 6 credit hours of prescribed courses in the first summer term, and then 6 credit hours of prescribed courses each term (fall, spring, summer) until completion of the coursework. Options exist for students who wish to complete the program faster. On acceptance into the program, each student will be required to commit to a program of studies.

Note: RWJ Fellows follow a full-time plan of studies.


Admission Requirements

General requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy degree are set forth in the University of New Mexico catalog. Specific requirements for the College of Nursing’s Ph.D. program are:

  1. A Master of Science in Nursing degree (MSN) from an accredited nursing program (National League for Nursing or Commission on Credentialing of Nursing Education through the American Association of Colleges of Nursing). Students with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and a master’s degree in another field will be considered on an individual basis.
  2. A grade-point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Preference will be given to students with a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.
  3. A signed statement indicating knowledge of computer literacy skills that include word processing, sending and receiving e-mail communications, and searching Web sites.
  4. Three letters of recommendation from persons who know the applicant professionally and can attest to his/her academic ability. These letters must be submitted directly to the College of Nursing.
  5. Submission of a writing sample that demonstrates evidence of scholarly ability and the potential for scholarly growth. Examples include, but are not limited to, a thesis, a published or unpublished scholarly paper, or written creative work.
  6. A one-page statement of the applicant’s experiences in the discipline of nursing, which highlights experiences with underserved or vulnerable populations.
  7. A letter of intent that addresses professional and personal goals.
  8. A brief two-to-three page resume that summarizes educational and professional background.
  9. A graduate-level statistics course completed within 3 years of the date of admission is highly recommended.
  10. After initial screening, a select group of priority candidates will be interviewed. Interviews for admission will be conducted either in person or through interactive video technology.
  11. Health requirements prescribed by the College of Nursing must be in compliance by the date of enrollment.
  12. A valid R.N. license from any U.S. state, territory, or foreign country, which must be kept current throughout the program. Note that students holding teaching or research graduate assistantships must have an active New Mexico R.N. license.
  13. Exceptions to any program admission criterion will be considered on an individual basis and are at the discretion of the Ph.D. Subcommittee with recommendation to the Research Team Leader.

Doctoral Committee on Studies/Dissertation Committee

Each doctoral student is required during the first year of study to assemble a committee on studies to assist in planning a program of studies. This program should be designed to foster a fundamental knowledge of the major field, both in depth and breadth. The Committee on Studies consists of: Three College of Nursing faculty with tenure or tenure-track positions and holding regular graduate faculty approval. One of these members is typically designated as the Dissertation Committee Chair.

See requirements stated earlier in the catalog for steps in appointment of the committee.

Additionally, for the Dissertation committee, members typically include the Committee on Studies members plus:

  1. A required external member who holds a tenure or tenure-track appointment outside the student’s unit/department. This member may be from The University of New Mexico (must have regular graduate faculty approval) or from another accredited institution (must be approved by the Dean of Graduate Studies).
  2. An optional fifth member of the committee may be a non-faculty expert in the student’s major research area or a doctorally prepared member of the College of Nursing Clinical Educator Track with regular graduate approval.

Curriculum Plan

The curriculum consists of a core of doctoral courses on philosophy of science, theory, statistics, and research design. Students additionally choose from a selection of research methods courses, substantive area courses, and electives.

Required Core Courses – 24 credits
All students are required to take the following core courses:

NURS 690 Doctoral Seminar
NURS 600 Philosophy Of Science
NURS 601 Theory I: Methods/Process of Nursing Knowledge Development
NURS 602 Theory II: Contemporary Substantive Nursing Knowledge
NURS 620 Advanced Health Care Statistics I
NURS 621 Advanced Health Care Statistics II
NURS 606 Quantitative Methods In Nursing Research
NURS 607 Qualitative Methods In Nursing Research

Substantive Area Courses – 9 credits
All students are required to select at least three of the following four substantive area courses:

NURS 608 Nursing Environments of Human Health
NURS 609 Family Nursing: Concepts, Issues, Outcomes
NURS 610 Nursing Education: Pedagogy and Roles
NURS 611 Rural and Cultural Health

Methods Courses – 6 credits
All students are required to select at least two of the following four methods courses:

NURS 612 Clinical Nursing Therapeutics and Outcomes
NURS 613 Advanced Research Methods: Mixed Research Methods
NURS 614 Instrumentation
NURS 627 T: Qualitative Data Analysis

Electives – 12 credits
Student will take at least four elective courses (12 credits) in the student’s area of interest approved in advance for the program of studies by the Committee on Studies. Subject to the approval of the Committee on Studies, up to six credits of electives may be taken as independent study as part of the program of studies; however, no more than three credits of independent study in Nursing may be applied to the degree requirements.


Dissertation
Students must complete 18 credits of Dissertation. The Application for Candidacy must be approved by the Committee on Studies prior to completion of the doctoral comprehensive exam. Once the Doctoral comprehensive examination is passed the student must enroll in a minimum of 6 credit hours of dissertation (i.e., NURS 699) each term until the dissertation is completed.

Total Program:  51 credit hours of course work

18 credit hours of dissertation
Total Credits:

69 credits total


Concentration in Health Policy

Students wishing to have a Ph.D. in Nursing with a Concentration in Health Policy must take Nursing 640, Evidence, Health Policy and Politics and Nursing 641 Health Disparities and Policy. Students must also take 9 credits of electives in health policy related courses.

Transfer of Courses

A limited number of courses may be considered for transfer to The University of New Mexico. To be transferable, course work must be no more than five years old at the time of application for candidacy and the transfer of credits must be approved by the student’s Committee on Studies.


Courses

NURS 129. Topics. (1-3 )



NURS 223. Introduction to Nursing Skills and Concepts. (2)



NURS 224. Application of Growth and Development to Health Care. (3)



NURS 225. Electronic Literacy for Nursing. (1)



NURS 229. Topics. (1-6 to a maximum of 6 ∆)



NURS 238. Pharmacology in Nursing and the Health Professions. (3)



NURS 239. Pathophysiology I. (3)



NURS 240. Pathophysiology II. (3)



NURS 297. Independent Study. (1-3, no limit ∆)



NURS 311L. Nursing Skills and Assessment. (5)



NURS 312L. Core Nursing Practicum I. (4)



NURS 313L. Nursing Practicum II. (1)



NURS 314L. Core Nursing Practicum III [Core Nursing Practicum II] . (4)



NURS 315L. Core Nursing Practicum IV [Core Nursing Practicum III] . (3)



NURS 329. Topics. (1-6 to a maximum of 6 ∆)



NURS 331L. Principles and Application, Community Assessment. (2)



NURS 332. Introduction to Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice. (3)



NURS 340. Advancement of Professional Nursing. (3)



NURS 351. Health and Illness Concepts I. (3)



NURS 352. Health and Illness Concepts II. (3)



NURS 390. Professional Nursing Concepts I. (3)



NURS 391. Nursing Roles and Values. (3)



NURS 392. Nursing Leadership Strategies. (3)



NURS 397. Independent Study. (1-3, no limit ∆)



NURS 411L. Child Clinical Intensive. (4)



NURS 412L. Maternal-Newborn Clinical Intensive. (4)



NURS 413L. Gerontology Clinical Intensive. (4)



NURS 414L. Mental Health Clinical Intensive. (4)



NURS 415L. Specialty Focus Clinical Intensive Special Topics. (4)



NURS 416L. High Acuity Nursing Clinical Intensive. (4)



NURS 419L. Capstone Clinical. (3)



NURS 421. Nurse Intern Professional Knowledge Development. (1 to a maximum of 2 ∆)



NURS 422. Nurse Intern Professional Role Development. (1 to a maximum of 2 ∆)



NURS *429. Topics. (1-6, no limit ∆)



NURS 431L. Community Assessment. (3)



NURS 441. Evidence-Based Application of Health Assessment Skills. (4)



NURS 442. Nursing Leadership in Health Policy and Systems. (3)



NURS 447L. Family and Community Health Practicum. . (4)



NURS 448. Application of Health and Illness Concepts. (4)



NURS 453. Health and Illness Concepts III. (3)



NURS 454L. Nursing Synthesis. (3)



NURS 462. Special Populations in Pediatrics. (3)



NURS 463 / 573. Wound Care Management. (3)



NURS 470. Rural Health Interdisciplinary Program. (2)



NURS 471. Nursing Care of the Breastfeeding Family. (3)



NURS 472. Victimology. (3)



NURS 473. End of Life Care. (3)



NURS 474. Patient Education. (3)



NURS 475. Perinatal Nursing Management. (3-4)



NURS 476 / 576. Critical Care Nursing. (3)



NURS 491. Professional Nursing Concepts II. (3)



NURS 492. Professional Nursing Concepts III. (3)



NURS 493. Analysis and Evaluation of Health Care Systems. (3)



NURS 494. Reflective Nursing Practice Seminar. (2)



NURS 497. Independent Study. (1-3, no limit ∆)



NURS 498. Honors Study in Nursing I. (3)



NURS 499. Honors Study in Nursing II. (1-3, may be repeated once ∆)



NURS 501. Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Nursing. (3)



NURS 503. Research in Nursing. (3)



NURS 504. Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Health Care . (3)



NURS 505. Health Care Policy, Systems and Financing for Advanced Practice Roles. (3)



NURS 509. Teaching in Nursing. (3)



NURS 510. Educational Program Development and Evaluation. (3)



NURS 511. Assessment and Evaluation in Community and Health Care Systems. (3)



NURS 512. Resource Utilization in Nursing. (3)



NURS 513. Administration to Facilitate Quality Clinical Care. (3)



NURS 514. Nursing Administration in Health Institutions/ Agencies. (3)



NURS 515. Faculty Roles and Professional Issues. (3)



NURS 516. Advanced Community Health Nursing I. (2-3)



NURS 517. Advanced Community Health Nursing II. (3)



NURS 522. Applications of Epidemiology to Community Health Problems. (3)



NURS 526. Pathophysiology in Advanced Practice Nursing. (3)



NURS 535. Adult Health I. (3)



NURS 536. Adult Health II. (3)



NURS 539. Advanced Pediatric Health and Developmental Assessment. (4)



NURS 540. Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning. (4)



NURS 541. Antepartum-Postpartum for FNP. (2)



NURS 542. Ambulatory Pediatrics I. (4)



NURS 543. Pharmacological Principles of Clinical Therapeutics. (3)



NURS 544. Antepartum and Postpartum Care. (1-7, may be repeated once ∆ )



NURS 546. Ambulatory Pediatrics II. (4)



NURS 547. Pediatric Chronic Illness/Special Needs. (5)



NURS 548. Women’s Health. (1-4, may be repeated once ∆)



NURS 549. Adolescent Health. (3)



NURS 550. Intrapartum Care. (1-9, may be repeated once ∆)



NURS 551. Newborn Care. (1-3 )



NURS 552. Evidence-Based Care in Nurse Midwifery. (1)



NURS 553. Nurse-Midwifery Professional Practice. (1)



NURS 558. Brain and Behavioral Correlates of Health and Illness. (3)



NURS 559. Physiologic Concepts in Health and Illness. (3)



NURS 560. Differential Diagnosis for Advanced Practice. (3)



NURS 561. ACNP Applications to Practice I. (5)



NURS 562. Complex Patient Analysis and Treatment. (3)



NURS 563. ACNP Applications to Practice II. (5)



NURS 566. Advanced Diagnostic and Therapeutic Skills. (3)



NURS 567. Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, and Ethical Considerations. (1)



NURS 568. ACNP Clinical Topics I. (3 to a maximum of 12 ∆)



NURS 569. ACNP Clinical Topics II. (3 to a maximum of 12 ∆)



NURS 573 / 463. Wound Care Management. (3)



NURS 576 / 476. Critical Care Nursing. (3)



NURS 591. Graduate Problems. (1-6, no limit ∆)



NURS 593. Topics. (1-6, no limit ∆)



NURS 594. Advanced Practice Seminar. (1)



NURS 595. Advanced Nursing Field Work. (1-7, no limit ∆)



NURS 596. Professional Paper. (1)



NURS 597. Applied Examination. (1)



NURS 599. Nursing Thesis I. (1-6, no limit ∆)



NURS 600. Philosophy of Science in Nursing. (3)



NURS 601. Theory I: Methods/Processes of Nursing Knowledge Development. (3)



NURS 602. Theory II: Contemporary Substantive Nursing Knowledge. (3)



NURS 603. Developing Research in Nursing. (3)



NURS 606. Quantitative Methods in Nursing Research. (3)



NURS 607. Qualitative Methods in Nursing Research. (3)



NURS 608. Nursing Environments of Human Health. (3)



NURS 609. Family Nursing: Concepts, Issues and Outcomes. (3)



NURS 610. Nursing Education: Pedagogy and Roles. (3)



NURS 611. Rural and Cultural Health. (3)



NURS 612. Clinical Nursing Therapeutics and Outcomes. (3)



NURS 613. Advanced Research Methods: Mixed Research Methods. (3)



NURS 614. Instrumentation. (3)



NURS 620. Advanced Health Care Statistics I. (3)



NURS 621. Advanced Health Care Statistics II. (3)



NURS 627. Qualitative Data Analysis. (3)



NURS 630. The Personal and Social Context of Illness. (3)



NURS 640. Evidence, Health Policy, and Politics. (3)



NURS 641. Health Disparities and Policy. (3)



NURS 690. Doctoral Seminar. (1-3, no limit ∆)



NURS 691. Independent Study. (1-3, no limit ∆)



NURS 699. Dissertation. (3-9, no limit ∆)



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