(3 crs.) Introduction to the role of nurses in professional caring. Concepts include communication, teaching, and ethical decision making with analysis of the interrelationship between client, nurse, and ecosystem influences. (Lec. 3) Pre: NUR code or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (NUR), HDF 150. Interdisciplinary approach to the study of individual and societal determinants in the development, integration, and expression of human sexuality and a code of sexual behavior. (Lec. 3/Online) (A2) (C3)

(3 crs.) Introduction to major global health problems including their distribution, web of causation, and effective strategies for addressing these problems at individual, community, societal, and global levels. (Lec. 3) Intended for freshmen. (B4)

(3 crs.) Introduces the techniques of history taking and systematic health assessment of individuals across the life span. Recognition of normal findings is emphasized. (Lec. 2, Lab. 3) Pre: Credit in BIO 222, BIO 223, CHM 124, NUR 100, WRT 104 or 106, and concurrent enrollment in NUR 213 and credit or concurrent enrollment in CMB 201 and NFS 207 and permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Introduces the techniques of history taking and systematic health assessment of individuals across the life span. Recognition of normal findings is emphasized. (Lec. 2, Lab. 3) Pre: Credit in BIO 222, BIO 223, CHM 124, NUR 100, WRT 104 or 106, and concurrent enrollment in NUR 213 and credit or concurrent enrollment in CMB 201 and NFS 207 and permission of instructor.

(1 cr.) Develop critical thinking and decision-making skills used throughout the nursing process. Students apply systematic approaches to clinical situations, and reflect on their planning and decision-making processes. (Lec. 1)

(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (PHP), NUR 207G. Fundamentals of medication safety, patient safety and quality management in the healthcare system. Introduce ethical challenges that can impact patients in the health care setting. (Lec. 3) Pre: Sophomore or higher standing. (A2) (GC)

(3 crs.) Comprehensive understanding of human growth and development throughout the lifespan with an emphasis on health promotion for clients living with/without disabilities and chronic illness. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: NUR 203, NUR 213, CMB 201, NFS 207.

(3 crs.) Comprehensive understanding of human growth and development throughout the lifespan with an emphasis on health promotion for clients living with/without disabilities and chronic illness. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: NUR 203, NUR 213, CMB 201, NUT 207.

(3 crs.) Comprehensive understanding of human growth and development throughout the lifespan with an emphasis on health promotion for clients living with/without disabilities and chronic illness. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: NUR 203, NUR 213, CMB 201, NUT 207.

(3 crs.) Examination of basic concepts of pathophysiology and the related levels of prevention, etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations underlying alterations according to biological processes across the life span. (Lec. 3) Pre: Credit in BIO 222, BIO 223, CHM 124, NUR 100, WRT 104 or 106 and concurrent enrollment in NUR 203 and credit or concurrent enrollment in CMB 201 and NFS 207 and permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Examination of basic concepts of pathophysiology and the related levels of prevention, etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations underlying alterations according to biological processes across the life span. (Lec. 3) Pre: Credit in BIO 222, BIO 223, CHM 124, NUR 100, WRT 104 or 106 and concurrent enrollment in NUR 203 and credit or concurrent enrollment in CMB 201 and NUT 207 and permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Introduction to foundational nursing practice involving adults and older adults. Focus on prevention, collaborative care and nursing management of clients' responses to common disorders and health issues in these populations. (Lec. 3) Pre: NUR 203, NUR 213, CMB 201, NFS 207 and concurrent enrollment in NUR 234, credit or concurrent enrollment in NUR 243, STA 220, and NUR 208.

(3 crs.) Introduction to foundational nursing practice involving adults and older adults. Focus on prevention, collaborative care and nursing management of clients' responses to common disorders and health issues in these populations. (Lec. 3) Pre: NUR 203, NUR 213, CMB 201, NUT 207 and concurrent enrollment in NUR 234, credit or concurrent enrollment in NUR 243, STA 220, and NUR 208.

(3 crs.) Practicum emphasizing foundational nursing practice focusing on the adult and older adult with acute and chronic illnesses. (Practicum) Pre: Credit in NUR 203, NUR 213, CMB 201, NFS 207 and concurrent enrollment in NUR 233, credit or concurrent enrollment in NUR 243 and NUR 208 and STA 220.

(3 crs.) Practicum emphasizing foundational nursing practice focusing on the adult and older adult with acute and chronic illnesses. (Practicum) Pre: Credit in NUR 203, NUR 213, CMB 201, NFS 207 and concurrent enrollment in NUR 233, credit or concurrent enrollment in NUR 243 and NUR 208 and STA 220.

(3 crs.) Examination of pharmacotherapeutic concepts and agents used by nurses to treat selected illness and in the promotion, maintenance and restoration of wellness to facilitate safe nursing care across the lifespan. (Lec. 3) Pre: Credit in NUR 203, NUR 213, CMB 201, NFS 207.

(3 crs.) Examination of pharmacotherapeutic concepts and agents used by nurses to treat selected illness and in the promotion, maintenance and restoration of wellness to facilitate safe nursing care across the lifespan. (Lec. 3) Pre: Credit in NUR 203, NUR 213, CMB 201, NUT 207.

(2 crs.) Introduction to baccalaureate-nursing education. Development of professional nursing practice explored. Reflective practice, advanced roles and evidence based practice explored. Factors affecting clinical judgment and current issues in practice addressed. (Seminar 2) Pre: Licensed Registered Nurse, or new graduate from RN program.

(3 crs.) Explores essential theoretical concepts for transition to professional nursing practice. Reflective practice, advanced roles and evidence based practice explored. Factors affecting clinical judgment and current issues in practice addressed. (Accelerated Online Program) Pre: RN licensure. For Online RN to BS program only.

(3 crs.) Introduces the principles of scientific inquiry; including identification of various ways of analytical thinking common to problem solving and critical thinking in nursing. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: Credit in NUR 233, NUR 234, NUR 243, NUR 208 and STA 220 or RN student subplan.

(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (NUR), THN 260. Seminar to explore the human experience of dying and the issue of quality of life. Group discussion focuses on the effect that individual and social values and medical and social structures have on one's grief response and bereavement process. (Lec. 3/Online) (A2) (C3)

(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (NUR), THN 260H. Honors Section of NUR/THN 260 (360). Impact of Death on Behavior. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: must have a 3.40 overall GPA. (A2) (C3)

(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (THN), NUR 270 (426). Exploration of losses that occur across the lifespan, caused both by situational crisis and through development. Emphasis on individual grief responses and the impact these may have on one's future social and psychological growth. (Lec. 3) (A2) (B2)

(3 crs.) An introduction to social determinants of health and social justice from a public health perspective. Strategies to address health inequities will be included. (Online) (C3) (GC)

(3 crs.) Nursing management of adults and older adults with acute illness, emphasizing nursing strategies based on a collaborative care model. (Lec. 3) Pre: NUR 233, NUR 234, NUR 243, and NUR 208; concurrent with NUR 314; and credit or concurrent enrollment in NUR 253

(3 crs.) Application of nursing strategies in the management of clients with acute and chronic illness, including the impact on their families. (Practicum) Pre: Credit in NUR 233, NUR 234, NUR 243, NUR 208 and STA 220 and concurrent enrollment in NUR 313 and credit or concurrent enrollment in NUR 253.

(3 crs.) Prepare nursing students to care for patients receiving cancer immunotherapy, to support cancer immunotherapy trials, and to maximize immune-oncology practice opportunities. (Lec. 1, Lab. 2) Pre: NUR 253, NUR 313, NUR 314.

(3 crs.) Introduction to electronic health records and standards surrounding designing and implementing telehealth services; ethical, legal, documentation and technology requirements; access and equity; and considerations for using telehealth with special populations. (Online) Pre: Sophomore standing (A2)

(3 crs.) Incorporating an integrated biological, psychological, socio-cultural, environmental, and spiritual approach, this course emphasizes knowledge needed to care for individuals with a psychiatric disorder, and their families, across the care continuum.(Lec. 3) Pre: Credit in NUR 253, NUR 313, NUR 314 and Concurrent enrollment in NUR 334, NUR 353, NUR 354.

(3 crs.) This clinical course provides students with the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge of psychiatric mental health nursing through supervised experience in diverse clinical settings. (Practicum) Service learning. Pre: Credit in NUR 253, NUR 313, NUR 314 and concurrent enrollment in NUR 333, NUR 353, NUR 354.

(4 crs.) Leadership strategies will be explored. Issues of practice including communication, conflict resolution, care transitions, teamwork and collaboration will be analyzed. Theories of leadership and evaluation will be emphasized. (Practicum/Seminar) Service learning. Pre: Licensed Registered Nurse. NUR 246 and NUR 253, or prior approval from faculty.

(3 crs.) Development of leadership and management strategies for registered nurses. Emphasis on role development and analysis of quality, safety, communication and leadership issues related to client care and nursing practice. (Accelerated Online Program) Pre: NUR 247, NUR 253, RN licensure.

(4 crs.) Examines the theories and strategies of family health nursing to promote or restore health and prevent or treat illnesses with an emphasis on pediatric and reproductive care. (Lec. 4) Pre: Credit in NUR 253, NUR 313, NUR 314 and concurrent enrollment in NUR 333, NUR 334, NUR 354.

(3 crs.) Application of family health nursing strategies used to promote and restore health and prevent and treat illness in children, pregnant women, and their families. (Practicum) Pre: Credit in NUR 253, NUR 313, NUR 314 and concurrent enrollment in NUR 333, NUR 334, NUR 353.

(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (THN), NUR 364G. Investigates the complex phenomenon of suicide from ideation through grief experiences. Lecture and group discussion explore historical and contemporary theories and attitudes about suicide across multiple disciplines. Focus on civic responsibility. (Lec. 3) Pre: One prior Thanatology course or permission of instructor. (A2) (C1) (GC)

(3 crs.) Explore how genetics and advanced technologies are applied in precision healthcare across the lifespan. Ethical issues will be examined. (Online) (B4) (D1) (GC)

(3 crs.) Students work in interdisciplinary teams to identify problems or needs in health or healthcare and design technology, processes, or services that are sustainable, innovative solutions to these problems/needs. (Practicum) Pre: Junior or senior standing. (D1) (GC)

(3 crs.) Theories of aging and biological, lifestyle, psychological, social, spiritual, economic and environmental factors affecting aging are presented. The focus is on evidence-based information to stay healthy while living longer. (Accelerated Online Program) Pre: Enrollment in an accelerated online program at URI or permission of the instructor. (D1) (C3)

(1-3 crs.) Cross-listed as (NUR), THN 390. Research study or individual scholarly project relating to the nursing major. Faculty guidance in problem delineation and in development, implementation, and evaluation of the project. (Independent Study) Pre: admission to the College of Nursing and prior faculty approval. S/U credit.

(3 crs.) Exploration of health care economics, health policy and ethical considerations that impact the care environment, inclusive of contemporary care delivery trends, innovations, and challenges. (Lec. 3) Pre: NUR 353, NUR 354, NUR333, NUR 334, concurrent with NUR 443 and NUR 444.

(3 crs.) Nursing management of clients with complex and critical illnesses, with a focus on the client and family responses to illness, empowering self-care management and maximizing quality of life. (Lec. 3) Pre: NUR 443, NUR 444, NUR 412 and credit or concurrent enrollment in NUR 415 and NUR 417.

(3 crs.) Examine issues and apply theories and concepts related to transitional entry into professional nursing practice. Focus on leadership, QSEN competencies, NCLEX success, and successfully navigating the first year of practice. (Lec. 3) NUR 443, 444, NUR 412 and concurrent enrollment in NUR 417 and NUR 413. Not for graduate credit.

(6 crs.) Designed to provide students with the opportunity to comprehensively apply and integrate synthesized theoretical and clinical experiences from previous nursing courses into the final comprehension clinical experience. (Practicum) Pre: Credit in NUR 412, NUR 443, NUR 444 and concurrent enrollment in NUR 413 and NUR 415. Not for graduate credit.

(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (THN), NUR 425. Examination of major belief systems and spirituality during loss, death and grief. Emphasis on spiritual issues and ethnic, cultural, gender, and age differences, as well as the role of professional helpers. (Seminar 3) Pre: one prior thanatology course or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Selected areas of study in nursing such as emergency nursing, operating room nursing, and other specialty areas in nursing. (Practicum, Lec.) Pre: permission of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Not for graduate credit.

(1-3 crs.) Cross-listed as (THN), NUR 429. Selected areas of study related to loss, grief, dying, and bereavement. May be repeated for credit with a change in topic. (Lec. 1-3) Pre: One prior thanatology course or permission of the instructor. Not for graduate credit.

(3 crs.) Analysis of concepts related to public health and the nursing care of clients in the home, school, workplace and the community with emphasis on vulnerable and at-risk populations. (Lec. 3) Pre: Credit in NUR 333, NUR 334, NUR 353, NUR 354 and concurrent enrollment in NUR 412 and NUR 444.

(3 crs.) Application of the nursing process in community with emphasis on vulnerable and high risk populations. In-depth analysis of a selected population, including utilization of epidemiological and public health principles. (Practicum) Pre: Credit in NUR 333, NUR 334, NUR 353, NUR 354 and concurrent enrollment in NUR 412 and NUR 443. Not for graduate credit. (D1) (C1)

(1-4 crs.) Clinical advanced study or individual scholarly project related to the nursing major. Faculty guidance in problem delineation and in development, implementation, and evaluation of the project. (Independent Study) Pre: NUR 246 and NUR 253. Not for graduate credit.

(3 crs.) Systematic assessment of health and illness in the adult client. Students will apply health history and health assessment techniques to virtual patient care scenarios.(Accelerated Online Program) Pre: NUR 247, NUR 253, RN license.

(3 crs.) Systematic adult health assessment and critical analysis of findings regarding health and health deviations. Students will complete a comprehensive health history, physical examination, and health risk assessment of class partners. (Lec. 2, Lab. 1) Pre: NUR 246 and NUR 253 are prerequisites.

(4 crs.) Introduction to the essential features of nursing knowledge and its development in relation to nursing practice. Study of approaches to nursing knowledge development, and major conceptual/theoretical knowledge in nursing. (Lec. 3, Lab. 2) Pre: graduate standing.

(3 crs.) Obtain knowledge needed to accurately conduct comprehensive psychiatric mental health assessments and determine differential diagnosis across the lifespan. (Lec. 3) Pre: NUR 530 or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) This course provides an overview of qualitative and quantitative methods and addresses how advanced practice nurses can evaluate, translate and apply research evidence to improve clinical practice and healthcare outcomes. (Lec. 3) Pre: Admission to the College of Nursing MS program or by permission of instructor.

(1-6 crs.) Intensive study of a specific area of interest, a problem or issue in nursing under guidance of the faculty. (Independent Study) Pre: permission of graduate faculty or coordinator of thanatology.

(3 crs.)Theories relevant to nursing practice and theories related to decision making, action, knowledge utilization, and influence are examined in relation to their applicability to advanced clinical nursing practice. (Seminar) Pre: Enrollment in the nursing MS program or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Explores major psychotherapeutic modalities using an integrated evidence-based approach to psychotherapy for adults and older adults. (Lec. 3) Pre: NUR 518 and concurrent enrollment in 514; or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Application of knowledge and skills to assess, diagnose and treat adult and older adult clients with common psychiatric disorders. (Prac. 3) Pre: Concurrent enrollment or credit in NUR 513; or permission of instructor.

(4 crs.) Practicum course in which PMHNP students apply theoretical knowledge and skills from foundational courses and NUR 513. (Practicum) Pre: NUR 530, NUR 502; concurrent with or credit in NUR 513; or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Development of policy frameworks and their applications for understanding current social and health care policy issues. Exploration of international perspectives and advocacy needed for policy change and global health. (Seminar)

(3 crs.) Integrates principles of neurobiology and psychopharmacology for effective psychotherapeutic management of individuals with psychiatric mental health problems across the lifespan. (Lec. 3) Pre: NUR 535, NUR 582, and NUR 502; or permission of instructor.

(1 cr.) A seminar designed to facilitate the synthesis and examination of information learned in the master's program about nursing knowledge development, advancement of nursing practice, and leadership role development. (Seminar) Pre: completion of 30 graduate program credits and concurrent enrollment in the final sequence of concentration courses. S/U credit.

(3 crs.) This course examines individual health and health behavior within the larger socio-ecological context, identifies multi-level influences of health across family-, community- and macro-systems, and explores historical and geographic variations. (Seminar) Pre: Admission to the College of Nursing MS program or by permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (NUR) THN 523. Interdisciplinary approach to trends, problems, theories, and strategies in thanatology. Explores effects of professional's personal beliefs and attitudes on care provided to dying clients across the life span and their families. (Seminar) Pre: baccalaureate degree or senior standing with permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (NUR), THN 525. Examination of major belief systems and spirituality during loss, death and grief. Emphasis on spiritual issues and ethnicity, culture, gender and developmental stage. Role of professional dealing with spiritual concerns. (Seminar) Pre: baccalaureate degree or senior standing with permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Principles of nursing care at the end-of-life. Strategies for assessing and managing symptoms along with complementary therapies across age groups. (Lec. 3) Pre: senior standing in nursing or registered nurse (others by permission of instructor).

(1-3 crs.) Cross-listed as (NUR), THN 529. Selected areas of study pertinent to loss, dying and grief. Instruction may be offered in class seminar or clinical settings according to specific needs and purposes. May be repeated for credit with a change in topic. (Seminar) Pre: baccalaureate degree or senior standing with permission of instructor.

(4 crs.) This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain a comprehensive health history and perform a complete physical examination on patients across the lifespan. (Lec. 3, Lab. 1) Pre: Enrollment in Nursing MS program or with permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Theoretical knowledge and skills for the development of nursing strategies in analyzing, managing, and preventing health-related problems common to primary health care clients. (Seminar) Pre: NUR 530 or permission of the instructor.

(4 crs.) Clinical application of theoretical knowledge and skills as presented in NUR 531. (Practicum) Pre: concurrent enrollment in NUR 531.

(3 crs.) Theoretical study for the development of increased nursing competency in primary care practice. Emphasis on health care strategies to assist individuals and families in coping with health-related problems. (Seminar) Pre: NUR 531, 532, and concurrent enrollment in 534.

(6 crs.) Application of theoretical knowledge and skills for the development of nursing strategies for health promotion and management of health-related problems common to families. (Practicum) Pre: NUR 531, 532, and concurrent enrollment in NUR 533.

(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (NUR), PHT 535. An in-depth study of pathophysiological phenomena across the life span from the biological life processes perspective. Clinical decision making based on the synthesis of this knowledge and current research findings will be explored. (Lec. 3) Pre: for nursing students: admission to graduate program in nursing or permission of instructor; PHT 500 and 1st year standing in the D.P.T. program for physical therapy students.

(3 crs.) Field project in the application of learning theories and strategies in professional practice. Emphasis on gaining knowledge of the application of strategies and outcome evaluation in practice and educational settings. (Practicum) Pre: credit or concurrent enrollment in NUR 538 or permission of instructor. In alternate years.

(3 crs.) Advanced study of educational theories and strategies having application in nursing education and practice. Emphasis will be on role development, instructional design, methods, and evaluation. (Lec. 3) Pre: NUR 507, 539, or permission of instructor. In alternate years.

(6 crs.) A field experience designed to develop competence in teaching. Emphasis is placed on the instructional design component and the utilization of strategies based on theoretical knowledge. (Practicum) Pre: permission of instructor or credit or concurrent enrollment in NUR 541. In alternate years.

(2 crs.) Explores major psychotherapeutic modalities using an integrated evidence based approach to psychotherapy of children, adolescents and their families. (Lec. 2) Pre: NUR 514, NUR 518, concurrent enrollment in NUR 546; or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Explores major psychotherapeutic modalities using an integrated evidence based approach to psychotherapy of children, adolescents and their families. (Lec. 3) Pre: NUR 514; concurrent with or credit in NUR 546; or permission of instructor.

(6 crs.) Application of psychotherapeutic strategies to provide comprehensive care to children and adolescents with common psychiatric disorders and their families. (Practicum) Pre: Concurrent enrollment or credit in NUR 545; or permission of instructor.

(4 crs.) Practicum course in which PMHNP students apply theoretical knowledge and skills from foundational courses and NUR 545. (Practicum) Pre: NUR 514, concurrent enrollment or credit in NUR 545; or permission of instructor.

(6 crs.) Application of knowledge and skills to assess, diagnose and treat clients across the lifespan presenting with complex psychiatric disorders. (Practicum) Pre: NUR 546; or permission of instructor.

(4 crs.) Practicum course in which students apply theoretical knowledge and skills from foundational courses and previous practica. (Practicum) Pre: NUR 546 or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Analysis and application of evidenced-based methods, translation of research into practice, and evaluation of practice to improve health care outcomes. (Lec. 3, Online) Pre: Admission to the DNP program or permission of the instructor.

(3 crs.) Explore and analyze leadership theories and their application in strategic health care planning, decision-making, and policy formulation in professional practice environments. (Seminar) Pre: Admission to the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Theories of aging, health promotion and maintenance, age-related changes, and health problems common to adolescents, adults and older adults focusing on assessment, diagnosis, therapeutic, and preventive strategies. (Lec. 3) Pre: NUR 530 or permission of instructor.

(4 crs.) Application of theoretical knowledge and skills for development of adult/gerontology nurse practitioner strategies emphasizing health promotion and illness management of healthy adolescents, adults and older adults and their families. (Practicum) Pre: credit or concurrent enrollment in NUR 561 or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Theoretical knowledge and skills for development of strategies for care of adults and older adults with complex health problems and functional limitations at the individual, family, group, organization, community, and societal levels. (Lec. 3) Pre: NUR 562.

(6 crs.) Development of adult- gerontological nurse practitioner/ clinical nurse specialist competency in care of adults and older adults with complex health problems and functional limitations focusing on strategies at the individual, family, group, organization, community, and societal levels. (Practicum) Pre: credit or concurrent enrollment in NUR 563.

(3 crs.) Integration of pharmacotherapeutic and decision-making theories with human pathophysiology. Case management approach to the prescription of medications in primary health care across the life span. (Lec. 3) Pre: matriculation into master's program in nursing or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Integration of pharmacotherapeutic and decision-making theories with human pathophysiology. Case management approach to the prescription of medications in primary health care across the life span. (Lec. 3) Pre: matriculation into master's program in nursing or permission of instructor.

(1-6 crs.) In-depth and supervised clinical practice in a specialized area of nursing. (Independent Study) Service Learning. May be repeated with different topic. Pre: graduate standing and permission of graduate faculty.

(3 crs.) Study of ontological and epistemological foundations of healthcare science and analysis of nursing knowledge. A variety of philosophical positions, along with implications for theory, research and practice will be considered. (Lec. 3) Pre: Enrollment in the PhD program in Nursing or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Examine the nature of theoretical thinking and knowledge development in nursing. In depth focus on theory structure, development, analysis and critique. (Seminar) Pre: NUR 600.

(1 cr.) This course examines issues related to the responsible conduct and dissemination of research and meets the federal guidelines for graduate training in the Responsible Conduct of Research outlined in NOT-OD-10-019. (Seminar) Pre: Admission to the College of Nursing PhD program or by permission of instructor. S/U only.

(3 crs.) This course provides an overview of research roles, trajectories and classic and emerging methodologies for answering research questions relevant to nursing. The strengths and limitations of various approaches are compared. (Seminar) Pre: Admission to the College of Nursing PhD program or by permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) In-depth study of application of theories and methods in sampling, research design, data collection, and data analysis for quantitative and evaluative research in nursing. (Seminar) Pre: enrollment in the Ph.D. or D.N.P. program in nursing, NUR 650, or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) In-depth study of theories and methods relevant to measurement and instrument development for nursing and health sciences. Emphasis on measurement as an ongoing process of successive approximation, refinement, and validation. (Seminar) Pre: completion of NUR 652 or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) This course provides an introduction to data management strategies, descriptive and inferential statistics and the use of the SPSS data management and analysis package. (Online)

(3 crs.) Presents advanced techniques for management and analysis of multiple quantitative variables. These techniques apply to complex research designs characteristic of studies of nursing problems and behavioral science questions. (Online) Pre: NUR 655.

(3 crs.) In-depth review to identify, critique, and synthesize a body of literature using standardized approaches in a focused area. (Seminar) Pre: Enrollment in second year of study in PhD nursing program or permission of the instructor .

(3 crs.) Theory and application of nursing science, computer science and information science for decision making, practice management and communication in health care settings. (Lec. 3) Pre: D.N.P. enrollment or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) This course introduces implementation science concepts, theories and analytic tools. Students learn how to promote the uptake of research findings into healthcare practice and settings to improve population health outcomes. (Seminar) Pre: Enrollment in Nursing DNP Program, statistics course, NUR 505 or equivalent; graduate students from other colleges and/or majors with permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) This course introduces students to methods for finding, transferring and processing existing data sources to guide advanced practice decision-making and/or to answer research questions. (Seminar) Pre: Enrollment in Nursing doctoral program (DNP or PhD), statistics course, NUR 505 or equivalent; graduate students in other colleges and/or majors with permission of instructor

(1-6 crs.) Implement the role of the doctorally prepared advanced practice nurse in selected clinical settings. Practicum experiences will be related to research, informatics, leadership, evidence-based practice, and health care policy. Pre: Enrollment in D.N.P. program and concurrent enrollment in NUR 549, 651, 652, 680, 688 or HDF 527, or permission of instructor. May be repeated with a different focus for a maximum of 6 credits.

(1-7 crs.) A synthesis of prior practicums in the student's area of interest, applying theoretical knowledge and research findings at the individual, professional, organizational, and societal levels culminating in a final written and defendable capstone project. (Practicum) Pre: MBA 540, HDF 527, and 5 credits of NUR 686; concurrent enrollment in NUR 686.

(3 crs.) Dissertation seminar is designed to prepare students to develop, submit and defend a viable dissertation proposal. All PhD students are highly recommended to participate, ideally before undertaking independent dissertation research. (Seminar) Pre: NUR 649, 650, 651, 652 and 655 or other graduate-level statistics / data analysis course, and permission of instructor. S/U only.

(1-12 crs.) Number of credits is determined each semester in consultation with the major professor or program committee. (Independent Study) S/U credit.

(1-6 crs.) Advanced work by individual student on a selected issue in nursing under the direction of a faculty member. (Independent Study) Pre: graduate standing. S/U credit.