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Nursing (NURS)
NURS6010. Family Nursing (3)
Focuses on the discipline of family nursing where the family is viewed as client. Emphasizes theoretical models of family nursing.
NURS6020. Healthcare 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 explored.
NURS6030. Advancing Professionalism (3)
Examines the process of advancing professionally in nursing. Advocates for policies that advance the profession of nursing. Articulates the value and role of the professional nurse in interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Focuses on personal professional development.
NURS6040. Nursing as Ministry (3)
Speaks to the distinctive of NNU as a Christian University with emphasis on spirituality and servant leadership. This course challenges the graduate student to understand and appreciate human diversity as a basis for culturally competent healthcare.
NURS6050. Teaching/Learning in Healthcare (3)
Perspectives on teaching and learning in healthcare are the focus of this course. Learning theories and educational strategies that promote health, prevents disease, and protects health in populations are emphasized.
NURS6060. Research/Evidence Based Practice (3)
Prepares the graduate student to analyze research and evidence-based practice findings and to utilize the findings in providing quality patient care or improving nursing/education practice. Training for human participant protection may be required. A proposal for a research study/evidence-based practice project is required.
NURS7000. Principles of Teaching (3)
Focuses on the application of theoretical frameworks for teaching and learning. Included are learning styles, principles of teaching, teaching methods and strategies. The role of the educator in diverse settings is emphasized.
NURS7010. Curriculum Development (3)
Explores philosophical and contemporary curriculum designs. Development of a curriculum map is required.
NURS7020. Assessment/Evaluation Strategies (3)
Develops an evaluation plan for nursing curriculum based on accreditation standards. Diverse assessment/evaluation methodologies and strategies are explored.
NURS7030. Technology in Nursing Education (3)
Gains an awareness of informatics and develops practical skills for integrating these technologies in nursing for teaching and learning in clinical and academic environments.
NURS7040. Research Study/Evidence Based Practice Project (3)
Continuation of NURS6060 with the completion of the proposed research study/evidence based practice project.
NURS7050. Nursing Education Internship (3)
Engages in all aspects of the faculty/clinical educator role. The internship uses the preceptor model.
Undergraduate Nursing Bridge Courses Required for Associate Degree Nurses
The online courses NURS 4970, 4980, and 4990 are undergraduate requirements for the Associate Degree nurse; must be completed before beginning the Master of Science in Nursing program.
NURS4970. Community Health Nursing (3)
An overview of the major concepts of community health nursing including health promotion, health protection, and health maintenance for communities. A focus will be the collaborative role of nursing in management of community health care.
NURS4980. Nursing Research and Evidence Based Practice (3)
Compare the processes of research and Evidence Based Practice and review articles related to research studies and EBP projects. Beginning experiences with scholarly writing is an expectation for this course.
NURS4990. Leadership Development (3)
Focus on leadership models in the profession of nursing. Investigate current educational and trans-global trends in nursing.
Course Descriptions
Nursing (NURS)
NURS6010. Family Nursing (3)
Focuses on the discipline of family nursing where the family is viewed as client. Emphasizes theoretical models of family nursing.
NURS6020. Healthcare 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.
NURS6030. Advancing Professionalism (3)
Examines the process of advancing professionally in nursing. Advocates for policies that advance the profession of nursing. Articulates the value and role of the professional nurse in interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Critique and synthesize multiple leadership styles. Focuses on personal professional development, including online portfolio development.
NURS6040. Nursing as Ministry (3)
Speaks to the distinctive of NNU as a Christian University with emphasis on spirituality and Servant Leadership. This course challenges the graduate student to understand and appreciate human diversity as a basis for culturally competent healthcare.
NURS6050. Teaching/Learning in Healthcare (3)
Perspectives on teaching and learning in healthcare is the focus of this course. Learning theories and educational strategies that promote health, prevents disease, and protects health in populations is emphasized.
NURS6060. Research/Evidence Based Practice (3)
Prepares the graduate student to utilize research and evidence-based practice findings to provide quality, cost-effective care and to improve nursing practice. A proposal for an evidence-based practice project or research study will be required. These projects/studies may be interdisciplinary. Training for human participant protection will be required.
NURS7000. Principles of Teaching (3)
Focus is the application of theoretical frameworks of teaching and learning. Included are learning styles, principles of teaching, teaching methods and strategies. The role of the educator in diverse settings is emphasized including legal and professional issues.
NURS7010. Curriculum Development (3)
Explores philosophical and contemporary curriculum designs. Preparation of a curriculum map will be required.
NURS7020. Assessment/Evaluation Strategies (3)
Develop an evaluation plan for nursing curriculum. Diverse methodologies and strategies (including simulation) will be employed to teach formative and summative evaluation. Appropriate and applicable accreditation standards will be incorporated.
NURS7030. Technology in Nursing Education (3)
Gain an awareness of informatics and develop practical skills for integrating these technologies in healthcare environments. Electronic grading and evaluation will be incorporated utilizing assessment and analysis software.
NURS7040. Research Study/Evidence Based Practice Project (3)
Builds on NURS6060 with the continuation and completion of the proposed study/project.
NURS7050. Nursing Education Internship (3)
Observation and participation in nursing education roles in diverse settings, utilizing a preceptor model.
Undergraduate Nursing Bridge Courses Required for Associate Degree Nurses
The online courses NURS 4970, 4980, and 4990 are undergraduate requirements for the Associate Degree nurse; must be completed before beginning the Master of Science in Nursing program.
NURS4970. Community Health Nursing (3)
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.
NURS4980. Nursing Research and Evidence Based Practice (3)
Analysis of the scientific research and evidence base practice process in nursing . Students will be guided in applying and incorporating research and evidence based practice. Scholarly writing is the foundation for this course.
NURS4990. Leadership Development (3)
Focus on 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. Issues and trends in trans-global nursing will be reviewed.
