MSN Course Descriptions
NURS 6010 Nursing Ethics (1 cr) Ethical theories are discussed, integrating the ethical decision-making process within the framework of advanced nursing and business professional practice.
NURS 6020 Informatics for Nurses (3 cr) System design and development are explored. Technical and managerial problems are analyzed. Use of databases, media, and computer applications are discussed including analysis of application processes.
NURS 6120 Organizational Finance and Health Care (3 cr) Analysis of government and private financial issues and fiscal management of health-care delivery units. Focus on the economics of health care and models of ethical and sound fiscal management.
NURS 6140 Diversity in Health Care (3 cr 1.5 didactic, 1.5 clinical) Fulfills BSNS 6250 Nursing care, as practiced in multiple cultures and with underserved populations, is analyzed with a focus on understanding the diverse patient/client from a local and global perspective. Students have an opportunity to travel to another country to analyze how health care is delivered within this culture compared to delivery models practiced in the United States. However, the student may design an experience of his/her choice within the United States as appropriate. All projects must have approval from appropriate faculty and administration involved in the intercultural experience. Expenses for the experience are the responsibility of the student.
NURS 6220 Nursing Concepts and Theories (3 cr) Nursing conceptual and theoretical frameworks and models are discussed. Application of nursing theory to practice and research is analyzed.
NURS 6240 Nursing Research (3 cr) Research methods and design are explored with a focus on linking nursing best practices with research. Critique of literature, developing research questions, sampling methods, statistical analysis, and evaluation are explored.
NURS 6310 Policy and Decision Making for Nurse Executives (3 cr - 2 didactic, 1 clinical) Prepares the nurse administrator for active participation in policy-making with various stakeholders in health-care organizations. Concepts include participation in the decision-making process; building professional networks; analysis of policies related to national, state, and local health goals and outcomes; standards development; and regulatory and professional organizations. Clinical experience will focus on the analysis of policies to improve access to quality care for all individuals, families, or groups.
NURS 6320 Leadership Seminar (4 cr - 1 didactic, 3 clinical) Fulfills BSNS 6480 Exposes nursing professionals to principles of leadership within complex organizations utilizing a project management approach. Focuses on current issues and problems related to the managers role as leader. Aspects of professional growth and development are explored. Students will arrive at new understandings that will improve effective leadership through clinical and didactic experiences. The course will include implementation of a leadership project. All projects must have approval from appropriate faculty and administration involved in the leadership project.
