Course Descriptions
These descriptions are taken from the graduate catalog.
Core Courses
NURS 6010 Foundations of Family Nursing (3)
The focus is the family which is the framework for NNU’s undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. Emphasizes the discipline and theoretical models of family nursing such as the Calgary Family Assessment Model.
NURS 6020 Healthcare Leadership and Systems (3)
Emphasizes the organization, financing and policies of national and international healthcare systems. Analysis of issues and trends from a global perspective will be considered.
NURS 6030 Professional Role Development (3)
Emphasizes a theoretical approach to professional role development in nursing, by understanding the advanced practice nursing roles and the regulation of these roles. Integration and application of theories from the social, organizational, biological and nursing sciences provide the foundation for holistic and comprehensive care.
NURS 6040 Nursing as Ministry (3)
Focus is nursing as a ministry to families throughout the life span. The theoretical basis of spirituality is emphasized within a framework of cultural competency. The University’s mission and outcomes are reflected in this course, and are supported by the Department of Nursing’s theoretical framework.
NURS 6050 Foundation in Education of Healthcare (3)
Perspectives on teaching and learning in healthcare settings is the focus of this course. Learning theories and educational strategies that generate promotion of health and prevention of disease in client populations is emphasized.
NURS 6060 Research/Evidence Based Practice (3)
Prepares the student for utilization of new knowledge to provide high quality care and to initiate change and improve nursing practice. Students will apply and incorporate evidence-based practice. Utilization of statistics and research methods will incorporate diverse information systems.
Education Track
NURS 7000 Principles of Teaching (3)
Focus is the application of theoretical frameworks of teaching and learning. Included are teaching methods, strategies, learning styles and principles of teaching. The role of the educator in diverse settings is emphasized. Legal and professional issues facing nurse educators is included.
NURS 7010 Curriculum Development (3)
Prepares the student for the inclusive components of curriculum development.
NURS 7020 Assessment/Evaluation Strategies (3)
Evaluation plan for a nursing curriculum is developed. Diverse methodologies and strategies (including simulation) will be employed to teach formative and summative evaluation while maintaining academic standards. Appropriate and applicable accreditation standards will be incorporated.
NURS 7030 Technology in Nursing Education (3)
Focus is the use of information technology in classroom and clinical teaching. Electronic grading and evaluation will be incorporated utilizing assessment and analysis software.
NURS 7040 Research Project (3)
A research project dealing with an aspect of nursing/patient education is required. Research proposal will be submitted to the HRRC/IRB. Project will be completed within two semesters and is required for graduation.
NURS 7050 Nursing Education Internship (3)
Precepted experience in an education setting of student's choice. Provides opportunity for student to observe and practice the role of the nurse educator.
Articulated Undergraduate Nursing Courses-Required for Associate Degree RN's
The online courses NURS 4879, 4980, and 4990 are undergraduate requirements for the Associate Degree nurse; must be completed before begining the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
NURS 4970 Community Health Nursing (3)
An experience-based study of nursing in health promotion, health protection, and health maintenance for communities. Major emphasis will be the collaborative role of nursing in management of community health care. A focus will be the environmental influences upon the health of groups.
NURS 4980 Nursing Research and Evidence Based Practice (3)
Analysis of the scientific research process in nursing. Students will be guided in applying and incorporating research and evidence based practice.
NURS 4990 Leadership Development (3)
The focus is the profession of nursing and current sociological and educational developments. Scope of practice, roles and functions, and the framework for leadership in nursing within the health care system are emphasized.
