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| Clinical Nurse Leader | |
| GCNL 5020 | Principles of Pharmacology (3) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | Provides a theoretical foundation in pharmacology and its place in nursing practice. Includes general principles of pharmacology, the therapeutic implications of major drug categories, mechanisms of drug action, side effects of drugs, and the implications for nursing management. Prerequisite: Anatomy and physiology. |
| GCNL 5100 | Health Assessment and Clinical Interventions (4) |
| Focuses on acquiring, analyzing, and refining of health assessment data to develop an accurate nursing problem list. Considers normal variations and abnormalities of different developmental, cultural, and ethnic groups. Introduces therapeutic communication, psychomotor skills, and interpersonal skills in providing care. The laboratory portion allows the student to practice assessment and clinical intervention skills in a simulated environment. Prerequisite: Admission to Clinical Nurse Leader program. Course was offered Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2022, Summer 2021, Summer 2020, Summer 2019, Summer 2018, Summer 2017, Summer 2016, Summer 2015, Summer 2014, Summer 2013, Summer 2012, Summer 2011, Summer 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| GCNL 5110 | Clinical Practice & Decision-Making: Nursing Care of Adults & Older Adults (4) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | This course provides the student with the theoretical knowledge necessary to provide basic safe and effective nursing care to adults and aging individuals. Clinical experiences focus on developing applying fundamental nursing skills. Prerequisite: GCNL 5100. |
| GCNL 5120 | Clinical Practice & Decision-Making: Nursing Care of Children & Families (3) |
| This course provides opportunities for students to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the unique biopsychosocial needs of growing children and adolescents, and their families. Clinical experiences in community-based and acute care settings focus on applying the principles of family-centered care and offer opportunities to provide nursing care to children and families that promotes health and prevents illness and injury. Prerequisites: GNUR 6010 and GCNL 5110. Course was offered Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2022, Summer 2021, Summer 2020, Summer 2019, Summer 2018, Summer 2017, Summer 2016, Summer 2015, Summer 2014, Summer 2013, Summer 2012, Summer 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| GCNL 5130 | Clin Prac & Decis-Making: Nursing Care of Adults w/ Common Health Problems (3) |
| This course provides students with opportunities to acquire the knowledge and clinical skills needed to provide safe and effective nursing care to adults experiencing acute illness. Clinical experiences in acute care settings focus on applying the principles of family-centered care and offer opportunities to provide nursing care focusing on health promotion as well as health protection and recovery from illness. Prereqs: GNUR 6010 & GCNL 5110. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| GCNL 5140 | Clin Prac & Decision-Making: Nursing Care of Women & Childbearing Families (3) |
| This course encompasses the care of women through the lifespan with an emphasis on the childbearing period, spanning preconception planning and care through pregnancy, birth and family integration. The course presents the management of normal and high-risk pregnancy and explores the social, cultural, economic and other factors that impact the changing individual and family dynamics. Prerequisites: NUIP 3020 Course was offered Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2022, Summer 2021, Summer 2019, Summer 2018, Summer 2017, Summer 2016, Summer 2015, Summer 2014, Summer 2013, Summer 2012, Summer 2011, Summer 2010 | |
| GCNL 5150 | Clinical Practice & Decision-Making: Community Health Nursing (3) |
| The course emphasizes application of concepts, theories and competencies that are the foundation for population-focused nursing practice in a community setting. Students have opportunities to engage in direct and/or indirect care to culturally diverse individuals, families, aggregates and communities. Prerequisites: NUIP 3020, GCNL 5120 and GCNL 5130. Course was offered Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2022, Summer 2021, Summer 2020, Summer 2019, Summer 2018, Summer 2017, Summer 2016, Summer 2015, Summer 2014, Summer 2013, Summer 2012, Summer 2011, Summer 2010 | |
| GCNL 5151 | Clinical Practice & Decision-Making: Community Health Nursing (Clinical) (0.5 - 1) |
| The course emphasizes application of concepts, theories and competencies that are the foundation for population-focused nursing practice in a community setting. Students have opportunities to engage in direct and/or indirect care to culturally diverse individuals, families, aggregates and communities. Clinical section only. Prerequisite: GCNL 5150. Course was offered Fall 2020 | |
| GCNL 5160 | Clin Prac & Decision-Making: Nursing Care of Persons w/ Psychiatric Illness (3) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | The course provides an opportunity to learn and use bio-psychosocial concepts in the care of mentally ill of all ages and in a variety of hospital and community settings. The focus is on assessment strategies, plans of care, nursing interventions, medication management, and rehabilitative processes for individuals with a variety of acute and chronic mental health problems. Prerequisite: GCNL 5150. |
| GCNL 5170 | Clin Prac & Decision-Making: Nursing Care of Ind w/ Complex Health Problems (3) |
| The course focuses on the use of the nursing process in the management of complex health problems, with particular emphasis on the collaborative and independent functions of the nurse in an intensive, specialty, and technologically advanced care environment. Prerequisite: GCNL 5130. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| GCNL 5180 | Clinical Practice & Decision-Making: Synthesis Practicum (4) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | This course provides students with the opportunity to integrate the knowledge and skills acquired from previous courses. Students refine clinical skills in group patient care delivery, priority setting and decision-making, explore the nurse's role in the formal organization, the progression of leadership roles and responsibilities, and to begin the transition to leadership in professional nursing practice. Prerequisites: GNUR 5410,GCNL 5160 & 5170. |
| GCNL 5210 | Introduction to Nursing Leadership and the Healthcare System (2) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | Introduces the theories essential to nursing leadership in the contemporary health care system. Explores theories of change, complexity, horizontal leadership, microsystems, and decision-making and their relationship to nursing and the health care system. The course emphasizes self-assessment of leadership attributes. The course content provides an application of leadership skills to actual and/or simulated problems.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor permission. |
| GCNL 5220 | Leading Teams (1) |
| This course introduces students to the nursing role in leading health care teams, and examines the principles of collaboration, coordination, and change. Students learn principles of delegation, interdisciplinary teams and group processes. Prerequisite: GCNL 5210 Course was offered Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| GCNL 5230 | Theory for Research and Nursing Practice (1) |
| This core course provides an overview of nursing and health care related theory used for research and evidence based clinical practice. Students will focus on the specialized body of knowledge in the discipline of nursing and its contexts, historical perspectives and interdisciplinary practice. | |
| GCNL 5240 | Leadership Seminar: Microsystem Assessment and Capstone Development (3) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | Students examine career, leadership, and practice environment issues and situations. Students expand their understanding of the legal context of practice and ability to advocate for needed change. Job acquisition skills including the development of a professional portfolio and formal leadership project proposal are focal points of the course.
Prerequisite: GCNL 5220. |
| GCNL 5250 | The Clinical Nurse Leader in the Healthcare System (2) |
| Applies theories introduced in earlier courses that are essential to nursing leadership in the health care system. Explores the context of nursing in the health care system, ethical nurse leadership, and theories involving lateral integration of care and organizations. Emphasizes leadership attributes and theory in health care. Offers a framework for a analysis of the CNL role with application of leadership to actual and/or simulated problems.
Prerequisite: GCNL 5240. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Summer 2011, Summer 2010 | |
| GCNL 5991 | CNL Role Immersion and Capstone (5) |
| This course is an intensive clinical experience in an area selected by the student. The experience allows for full implementation of the clinical nurse leader competencies and includes a strong interdisciplinary practice focus. A capstone project is required and will be presented in a poster session at the end of the course. Prerequisites: GCNL 5180 and GCNL 5240. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Summer 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010 | |
| GCNL 6559 | New Course in Clinical Nurse Leadership (1 - 3) |
| This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in Clinical Nurse Leadership. | |
| Graduate Nursing | |
| GNUR 5000T | Non-UVa Transfer/Test Credit Approved (1 - 6) |
| Non-UVa Transfer/Test Credit Approved | |
| GNUR 5002 | Global Health Issues (3) |
| Focuses on global health and illness from a macroscopic perspective. This course intends to provide an appreciation for the multidimensionality of health problems and potential solutions. World health will be examined with focus on the relationship between environment, demographic, and socioeconomic factors, culture and health beliefs, and the distribution of diseases. Interventions related to disease prevention and control will be explored. | |
| GNUR 5003 | Complementary and Alternative Practices and Products (3) |
| This course provides the opportunity to learn about the theory, practice, and patterns of use of CAPPs practices not associated with conventional health care. The course examines literature on CAPPs from the five CAM domains (alternative medical systems, mind-body interventions, biologically-based treatments, manipulative and body-based methods, and energy therapies). Students will learn strategies to advise persons on the use of CAPPs. | |
| GNUR 5004 | Herbal Medications & Natural Products (3) |
| This course focuses on the botany, history, chemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, epidemiology, legal, and regulatory issues, manufacturing practices, and clinical parameters of herbal medicines. | |
| GNUR 5005 | Sleep Across the Lifespan (3) |
| Focuses on conceptual and methodological issues related to sleep and sleep research. Directions for nursing practice and research will be explored through critical analysis of physiological foundations of sleep and health sequalle of sleep disruptions and critique of relevant research. Healthcare perspectives and issues related to sleep will be examined for the advancement of sleep promotion through nursing practice and research. Course was offered Spring 2010 | |
| GNUR 5006 | Alternative Practicum Experience (0) |
| The goal of the Alternative Practicum Experience is to provide students with the opportunity to experience a unique health care delivery setting that may not be available at other times of the academic year. Students will participate first hand in planning, delivering, or evaluating nursing care as part of an interdisciplinary team to members of an at-risk and/or underserved community. Course was offered Summer 2017, Summer 2016, January 2016, Summer 2015, Summer 2014, Summer 2013, Summer 2012, Summer 2011, Summer 2010 | |
| GNUR 5007 | St. Kitts & Nevis: Disaster Preparedness in the West Indies (3) |
| The course provides an opportunity for graduate students to learn the fundamentals of emergency care and disaster preparedness through the exploration and analysis of the existing health care infrastructures and disaster planning in St. Kitts-Nevis. Cultural awareness will be emphasized in the assessment of existing resources, collaboration with in-region providers, and identification of strategies for disaster management. | |
| GNUR 5009 | Medical Yoga: Foundations in Neuroscience and Psychology (3) |
| The Neuroscience, Medical Yoga, and Psychology course will provide students with a foundational understanding of the history and theory of yoga (and mindfulness) as it relates to an integrative healthcare modality. Students will explore a bio-neuro-psycho-spiritual model of care and health from both a historic perspective and from theoretical conceptualizations of neuro-yoga as it is has evolved into contemporary biomedicine and psychology. | |
| GNUR 5010 | Introduction to Telehealth (3) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | The purpose of this course is to teach basic knowledge of telehealth and telehealth technologies while exploring issues surrounding nursing telehealth practice. This course will provide hands on telehealth and telepresenter experience so that the student can utilize this knowledge to integrate telehealth creatively into nursing practice. Telepresenter certification through the Martinsville STAR center will be awarded upon successful completion. |
| GNUR 5022 | The Science of Lactation and Infant Feeding (3) |
| This inter-disciplinary course is designed to prepare health care professionals and selected others to provide lactation care, patient education, and support to breastfeeding families in the community and hospital settings. Participants will develop and improve strategies for incorporating evidence based practice to promote lactation. This course is designed to meet part of the education requirements to sit for the IBCLE exam. | |
| GNUR 5030 | Leading with Presence in Healthcare (2) |
| Part inter-professional discussion and part experiential lab, this course is for current and future healthcare leaders who want to be more effective, mindful, and compassionate. Examine emerging research on mindful leadership, compassion in organizations, and leadership presence. Learn and adapt practices aimed at leading self, team and organization. Gain greater personal resilience, healthier work environments, and higher-quality patient care. | |
| GNUR 5110 | History, Race, and Science in American Health Care (3) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | This course incorporates topics of local and national issues regarding America's historical problem with race, science, white privilege, and health care. The course surveys medical and scientific constructions of ideas about race, and it pulls threads from history (slavery, Reconstruction, Jim Crow, and Civil Rights eras) into the present by engaging in conversations with books and articles written by a diverse group of authors. |
| GNUR 5230 | Ethical and Legal Issues in Health Care (3) |
| This seminar introduces students to the ethical and legal issues undergirding today's major healthcare issues. Students will engage US case law, ethical theories and public policy to grapple with the impact these issues have on current and future provision of health care. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017 | |
| GNUR 5240 | Ethics and Clinical Practice (3) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | Designed to enhance the student's ability to describe & analyze ethical concepts foundational to nursing practice; use a variety of ethical decision-making frameworks to analyze ethical dilemmas in practice; & play a leadership role in promoting ethical health care delivery. Emphasizes the unique ethical perspectives of nursing in the complex healthcare arena. Students will be challenged to examine individual & professional values. |
| GNUR 5250 | Health Inequities, Social Determinants, and Intersectionality (3) |
| This course critically examines health equity and inequity in the United States with a specific emphasis on the impact on African Americans. We will review the complex relationship between race, gender, social class (socioeconomic status) on health outcomes and access to healthcare, and specific health issues for African Americans in the U.S. Course was offered Fall 2021 | |
| GNUR 5260 | Care Environment Management I & Leading Teams (3) |
| Building on the CNL leadership courses, the course focuses on managing the care environment. Students are introduced to the health care system as a laterally integrated environment, with an organizational theory framework. Emphasis is placed on quality improvement, patient centered care, and evidence based practice to facilitate a culture of quality and safety. Students apply informatics in assessing the environment and improving outcomes.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor permission. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011 | |
| GNUR 5270 | Care Environment Management II (3) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | The course emphasizes the role of the Clinical Nurse Leader as a leader, educator, and advocate for safe, cost effective, and quality care. It examines active participation and communication strategies of the clinical nurse leader within the interdisciplinary system. Students develop competency in nursing informatics to monitor and improve organizational and clinical performance. Prerequisite: GNUR 5260. |
| GNUR 5390 | Introduction to the U.S. Health Care System (3) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | This course is designed to provide an overview of (1) how health care is financed, organized, and delivered in the U.S., as well as (2) the major policy challenges created by the system's organization, or lack thereof. In drawing from a variety of perspectives-including political science, economics and history-the course surveys the key stakeholders: those who pay for, provide and receive care. Course was offered Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, January 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016 |
| GNUR 5410 | Theory and Evidence-Based Practice (4) |
| This course provides an overview of nursing and health care related theory, research and evidence based practice. Students develop the basic skills and knowledge to critique individual research studies, conduct systematic literature reviews, and use these abilities to address immediate clinical nursing problems. Students learn to identify health outcomes and important related outcome measures. Prerequisite: Second year standing in CNL program. Course was offered Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| GNUR 5500 | Special Topics (1 - 5) |
| Selected areas of interest are studied under faculty guidance. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Course was offered Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Summer 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012 | |
| GNUR 5559 | New Course in Graduate Nursing (1 - 3) |
| This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in Graduate Nursing. | |
| GNUR 5670 | FNP Seminar I (3) |
| This course focuses on the prevention and management of clients' common acute health problems. The role of the nurse practitioner in primary health care is explored. Models of collaboration and referral are critically analyzed. Breakout sessions will be held for specialty groups. Prerequisite: GNUR 6110 and completion of all core and APN courses. | |
| GNUR 5671 | PNP Seminar I (2) |
| This course focuses on the prevention and management of clients' common acute health problems. The role of the nurse practitioner in primary health care is explored. Models of collaboration and referral are critically analyzed. Breakout sessions will be held for specialty groups. | |
| GNUR 5680 | Primary Care Praticum I (1) |
| This course provides clinical experiences with women and children that build on basic concepts and skills used by nurse practitioners in the delivery of primary health care including health promotion, risk reduction and management of common acute health problems. Direct guidance and supervision is provided by physicians and nurse practitioners at the clinical sites under the overall direction of the faculty. | |
| GNUR 5690 | FNP & PNP Practicum II (5 - 6) |
| Emphasizes application of didactic content covered in all prerequisite courses. Experiences provided build on basic principles and skills used by nurse practitioners in the delivery of primary care including health promotion and risk reduction, and the identification and management of a range of common acute health problems. Students continue to refine assessment, management, and counseling skills in more situations. Role integration continues.
Prerequisite: All Students: GNUR 6020, GNUR 6025, GNUR 6010; GNUR 6110 is required for FNP and PNP students; GNUR 6210 is required for GNP students. | |
| GNUR 5700 | FNP Seminar III (3) |
| The management of chronic illnesses across the lifespan. Health maintenance and rehabilitation issues are addressed. Course was offered Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| GNUR 5701 | PNP Seminar III (2) |
| The management of chronic illnesses across the lifespan. Health maintenance and rehabilitation issues are addressed. | |
| GNUR 5710 | FNP & PNP Practicum III (5 - 6) |
| The focus of this course is on the synthesis and application of knowledge from preceding courses. Emphasis is on further development of nursing care management and/or evaluation plans at the individual, family, group or community/organizational level.
Prerequisite: GNUR 5690. Course was offered Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| GNUR 5993 | Independent Master's Study (0.5 - 3) |
| Individually planned study in nursing specialty, administration, education, or research. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Course was offered Spring 2024, Summer 2017 | |
| GNUR 6000T | Non-UVa Transfer/Test Credit Approved (1 - 6) |
| Non-UVa Transfer/Test Credit Approved | |
| GNUR 6001 | Caring for LGBTQ+ Patients and Populations (3) |
| This 2 week course presents NP students & 4th yr medical students with an overview of essential components of LGBTQ+ patient care. Online modules, pre-recorded lectures, and a group project provide LGBTQ+ health knowledge and skills applicable to direct clinical practice. Our goal is to create a broader understanding of roles of social determinants of health and interdisciplinary collaboration related to comprehensive care of LGBTQ+ patients. | |
| GNUR 6010 | Advanced Pathophysiology (4) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | This course will cover pathophysiologic processes across the lifespan and explore complex patient cases that are commonly encountered in a variety of practice settings. Healthy body physiology is explored to better understand disease processes. This course serves as the foundation to developing develop differential diagnoses and comprehensive treatment plans for patients, families and populations. Course was offered Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013, Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009 |
| GNUR 6020 | Advanced Pharmacology (3) |
| This course is designed to review, expand, and update the advanced practice nurse student's knowledge of general pharmacology and therapeutics. The action and interaction of the most commonly used drugs in advanced clinical nursing practice settings will be covered. Prerequisites: GNUR 6010, one year of relevant clinical experience, and admission to NP or CNS program. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Summer 2016, Spring 2016, Summer 2015, Spring 2015, Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Summer 2013, Spring 2013, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Summer 2010, Spring 2010 | |
| GNUR 6021 | Pharmacology Discussion - FNP (1) |
| Builds upon and expands the pharmacologic base acquired at the baccalaureate level and covers the action and interaction of the most commonly used drugs in advanced clinical nursing practice in the ambulatory care setting. Discussion only. Prerequisites:GNUR 6010, one year of relevant clinical experience, and admission to NP program. | |
| GNUR 6022 | Pharmacology Discussion - PNP (1) |
| Builds upon and expands the pharmacologic base acquired at the baccalaureate level and covers the action and interaction of the most commonly used drugs in advanced clinical nursing practice in the ambulatory care setting. Discussion only. Prerequisites: GNUR 6010, one year of relevant clinical experience, and admission to NP program. Course was offered Spring 2013 | |
| GNUR 6023 | Pharmacology Discussion - ACNP (1) |
| Builds upon and expands the pharmacologic base acquired at the baccalaureate level and covers the action and interaction of the most commonly used drugs in advanced clinical nursing practice in the ambulatory care setting. Discussion only. Prerequisites: GNUR 6010, one year of relevant clinical experience, and admission to NP program. | |
| GNUR 6024 | Pharmacology Discussion - PMHNP (1) |
| Builds upon and expands the pharmacologic base acquired at the baccalaureate level and covers the action and interaction of the most commonly used drugs in advanced clinical nursing practice in the ambulatory care setting. Discussion only. Prerequisites:GNUR 6010, one year of relevant clinical experience, and admission to NP program. Course was offered Spring 2016 | |
| GNUR 6025 | Advanced Health Assessment (3) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | Designed to provide the nurse practitioner student with advanced knowledge and health assessment skills in the primary care setting. Focus is on acquiring, analyzing, and refining assessment data as a basis for an accurate nursing and medical problem list. Variations and abnormalities in different developmental, cultural, and ethnic groups are considered. The lab portion of the course allows the student to practice advanced assessment skills.
Prerequisites: GNUR 6010, one year of relevant clinical experience, and admission to NP or CNS program. Course was offered Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Summer 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Summer 2016, Spring 2016, Summer 2015, Spring 2015, Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Summer 2013, Spring 2013, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Summer 2010, Spring 2010 |
| GNUR 6026 | Advanced Neonatal & Pediatric Assessment and Reasoning (4) |
| This course provides an intensive and comprehensive introduction to the skills of history-taking and advanced neonatal and pediatric physical assessment. A clinical decision-making framework will be applied to help the advance practice student acquire, analyze, and synthesize assessment findings and symptomatology as a basis for the development of differential diagnoses. Prerequisite or corequisite: GNUR 6010. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018 | |
| GNUR 6027 | Advanced Pharmacology Specialty Seminar (1) |
| This seminar is designed to build the knowledge and skills of the APRN student in the use of appropriate pharmacotherapy for the treatment of conditions and diseases relevant to their specialty practice using a systems-based approach. Using a case-based format, students will apply advanced pharmacologic principles and published guidelines to inform clinical therapeutic decision making and to avoid medication related adverse effects. | |
| GNUR 6031 | Transition to Advanced Practice (2) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | This course examines the role, competencies, and scope of practice of advanced practice nurses in the context of the statutory, regulatory, and economic milieu of US healthcare. Students examine quality performance measures that clinical nurse specialists and nurse practitioners are accountable for meeting and advancing. Students prepare for transition to advanced practice as a clinical nurse specialist and/or a nurse practitioner. Course was offered Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013, Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009 |
| GNUR 6032 | Role II: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Role Transition (1) |
| This course is designed to prepare students to assume an advanced nursing practice role after graduation. The course focuses on role development in advanced practice nursing, marketing oneself as an APRN, and regulatory and economic policies that affect advanced nursing practice in today's health care system. GNUR 6032 is designed to be taken during the final semester of study.
Prerequisite: GNUR 6031; corequisite: GNUR 5700, 6330, 6331 or 6251. Course was offered Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| GNUR 6050 | Theoretical Foundations of Nursing (3) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | This course focuses on the specialized knowledge in nursing including nursing theory, ethical principles, historical perspectives, and aesthetics. Emphasis is placed on relating these dimensions to the student's professional nursing practice. The role of praxis, empirics, ethics, and aesthetics in theory development is studied. The course goal is to prepare practitioners of nursing to interpret current literature of nursing and its application.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor permission. Course was offered Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| GNUR 6052 | Epidemiology and World Health (3) |
| Focuses on the distribution and determinants of health-related states or conditions in specified populations at local through global levels, and on the application of this study to control health problems. Students are presented with epidemiologic models and methods in order to assess the health of individuals and populations and to prevent or control health conditions, diseases, and injuries. Content emphasizes a local to global perspective and application of methods to improve health care delivery, health policy, human rights, and ultimately, health. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor permission. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Summer 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Summer 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| GNUR 6054 | Research and Biostatistical Processes for Health Care (4) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | This course provides an introduction to nursing and health care-related research and bio-statistical analysis. This course provides the basic skills and knowledge to critique research, develop a research plan, and to develop an evidence-based practice.
Prerequisite: Undergraduate or graduate applied statistics course within the past five years. Course was offered Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Summer 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| GNUR 6056 | Health Policy: Leading Change to Advance Population Health (3) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | This course prepares nurses to lead policy changes to advance population health. All levels of policy making processes are examined, with emphasis placed on how nurses can effect policies to ensure alignment with the Code of Ethics. Students learn practical strategies for engaging in productive discussions about health policy and politics while integrating and synthesizing knowledge about health promotion and disease prevention. Course was offered Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Summer 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Summer 2016, Spring 2016, Summer 2015, Spring 2015, Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Summer 2013, Spring 2013, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Summer 2010, Spring 2010 |
| GNUR 6058 | Nursing, Ethics, and the Larger Healthcare Arena (3) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | This course is designed to enhance the student's ability to: describe and analyze ethical concepts foundational to nursing practice, utilize decision-making frameworks to analyze ethical dilemmas in nursing practice, and play a leadership role in promoting ethical health care. Course emphasizes the ethical perspective of nursing in the health care arena. Students will examine personal values and analyze diverse perspectives on ethical issues.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor permission. |
| GNUR 6060 | Culture and Health: Implications for Practice (2) |
| The course provides a foundation for seminars; research on cultural issues in health including access and social justice will be explored. Theories and assessment tools related to cultural diversity and competency will be examined. The health care provider as an agent for ensuring sensitivity of differences and equality in health care delivery will be discussed as well as the inclusion of minorities in research and evidence based practice.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor permission. Course was offered Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2022, Summer 2021, Summer 2020, Summer 2019, Summer 2018, Summer 2017, Summer 2016, Summer 2015, Summer 2014, Summer 2013, Summer 2012, Summer 2011, Summer 2010 | |
| GNUR 6070 | Child & Family Health & Wellness (3) |
| This learner-centered course offers opportunities to use clinical reasoning skills and evidence-based practice to determine culturally appropriate health promotion & disease prevention services for diverse families across the lifespan. Using case- and team-based learning & reflective writing, concepts of patient & family-centered care, social determinants of health, health literacy, and stages of change theory are incorporated in FNP practice. | |
| GNUR 6110 | FNP & PNP Seminar II (3) |
| This course focuses on 1) disease prevention, health promotion and health maintenance for infants, children, adolescents and their families, 2) nursing and medical management of common childhood illnesses, and 3) women's health, reproductive health, and sexuality.
Prerequisite: GNUR 6010, 6020, 6025, 6050, 6051, 6054, 6056, 6420, and 6470. Course was offered Summer 2017, Summer 2016, Summer 2015, Summer 2014, Summer 2013, Summer 2012, Summer 2011, Summer 2010 | |
| GNUR 6120 | Clinical Decision Making in Advanced Practice Nursing (2) |
| This purpose of this course is to build on foundational knowledge gained in pathophysiology, pharmacology and advanced health assessment. The learning experiences are intended to foster progression from a focus on gaining theoretical knowledge to the synthesis and application of that knowledge in the advanced clinical practice role. Prerequisite: GNUR 6010, 6020, 6025. Course was offered Spring 2019, Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Summer 2016, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013 | |
| GNUR 6121 | Diagnostics and Therapeutics Seminar (3) |
| This courses synthesizes clinical data to differentiate which diagnostic stuides, imaging, hemodynamic indices, or procedures are appropriate for formulation of initial working diagnos(es). The course utilizes a case based learning (CBL) approach through index cases commonly encountered in the acute care setting. The CBL format will facilitate development of data gathering skills, diagnostic reasoning, and clinical problem-solving. | |
| GNUR 6251 | Biological Basis of Mental Health and Mental Illness (3) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | Explores the biological correlates of psychiatric illnesses and examines neurostructural, neurochemical, psychopharmacologic processes relevant to psychiatric illnesses. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor permission. |
| GNUR 6252 | Mental Health Theories and Therapies (3) |
| Paradigms and models examined include: psychotherapeutic, biopsychosocial, behavioral, stress and coping, health promotion, rehabilitation, self-help theories, and psychiatric mental health nursing theoretical frameworks. Course also includes exploration of selected diagnoses with respect to theoretical perspectives, Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor permission. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Summer 2017, Summer 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013, Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| GNUR 6253 | Psychiatric-Mental Health Disorders and Diagnoses (3) |
| Provides a foundation for advanced psychiatric nursing practice based on a biopsychosocial model of mental health and illness. Emphasizes those who have moderate to severe impairments in emotional and/or behavioral functioning associated with major mental illness. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor permission. Course was offered Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2022, Summer 2021, Summer 2020, Summer 2019, Summer 2018, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| GNUR 6301 | Human Genetics (3) |
| This course will focus on providing students with a basic understanding of human genetics and its role in pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of disease. Students will interpret basic concepts in human genetics that contribute to an understanding of nursing or related health care problems, as well as apply knowledge of inheritance and immunogenetics in predicting the probable effect of genetics on disease processes. This course will also discuss the ethical, social, political and economic impact of selected genetic diseases, DNA-based genetic diagnosis, and gene therapy. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor permission. | |
| GNUR 6310 | AG-AC Seminar I (4) |
| This course examines guideline-supported evidence for introductory disease management of the acute/critically/chronically ill adolescent and adults including the frail elderly. The course utilizes a case based learning approach for commonly encountered problems. The course examines health promotion and disease prevention management strategies, and approaches to evaluate the outcomes of the planned interventions. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013, Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| GNUR 6315 | Adult Geriatric Acute Care Seminar II (3) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | This course examines guideline-supported evidence for advanced disease management of the acute/critically/chronically ill adolescent and adult including the frail elderly. The course reinforces the case based learning approach for commonly encountered problems. The course examines advanced health promotion and disease prevention management strategies, and advanced approaches to evaluate outcomes of interventions. Course was offered Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010 |
| GNUR 6320 | AG-AC Seminar II: Immunology (3) |
| Examines the immune system and phenomena of concern to nurses who work with immunocompromised individuals. Focuses on the critical thinking and clinical decision-making needed to work with individuals whose immune system is compromised (e.g., cancer, AIDS, transplant, and septic patients). Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor permission. Course was offered January 2018, January 2017, January 2016, January 2014, January 2013, January 2012, January 2011, January 2010 | |
| GNUR 6381 | Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Specialty Nursing (3) |
| Focuses on the knowledge and skills required for care of clients experiencing actual or potential wound, ostomy and continence problems. Prepares students for the management and rehabilitation of persons with these specific problems. Explores specialized knowledge of assessment, pathophysiology, products, and resources related to wounds, ostomy and continence care. Attention is given to evaluating the impact of selected therapeutic interventions. Prerequisite: Graduate standing. | |
| GNUR 6382 | Advanced Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing (3) |
| Focuses on the knowledge and skill required for care of clients with actual and potential wound, ostomy, and continency problems and the use of human, material, and technological resources involved in managing and rehabilitating these clients. Review and integration of concepts of infection control, human development, continuity of care, nutrition/hydration, education, and counseling that apply to clients and families with WOC care issues.
Prerequisite: GNUR 6381. | |
| GNUR 6383 | Practicum in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing (3) |
| Clinical practicum for students specializing in WOC nursing. 168 clinical hours. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor permission. Course was offered Summer 2015, Fall 2014, Summer 2014, Fall 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| GNUR 6400 | Community Assessment (3) |
| This course focuses on the health of communities and the process of assessment. Analysis of theoretical frameworks, assessment models, health care delivery systems, and special populations as they relate to current health issues. Two hours of seminar and four clinical hours each week (56 clinical hours). Prerequisite or corequisite: GNUR 6052. | |
| GNUR 6405 | Health Care Systems Planning and Evaluation (3) |
| This course will focus on management and leadership strategies for improving the health of communities and individuals. The context and content of community, acute care, psychiatric, long-term care, home health care and public health systems are explored. The emphasis is on concepts and theories germane to planning, implementing, and evaluating health care programs and the provision of health care, to improve health and meet health care needs. Two hours of seminar and four clinical hours each week (56 clinical hours). Prerequisite: GNUR 6400. Course was offered Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| GNUR 6410 | Crisis Management and Emergency Preparedness (3) |
| Theories will be applied to emergency preparedness and crisis management, focusing on the effects of disasters on populations and disaster response measures. Strategies and skills for effective organizational responses as well as organizational and environmental assessment, hazard identification, and plan development will be addressed. Historical and contemporary examples and public and private sector methods of managing crises will be examined.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Course was offered Spring 2010 | |
| GNUR 6430 | Palliative Care: The Discipline, the Principles, the Practice (2) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | This course will provide an overview of palliative care including the evidence base and historical and ethical perspectives. The 8 domains of the National Consensus Project's Clinical Practice Guidelines for Quality Palliative Care is the structure for the course. Communication, advocacy, and primary and specialist palliative care will be examined in the context of advanced nursing practice. |
| GNUR 6431 | Advanced Pain and Symptom Management (2) |
| This course focuses on the most common disease states, trajectories, and prognoses, and provides pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic management with the goal of improving quality of life. Emphasis is placed on specialty advanced practice palliative care competencies and evidence-based practice for addressing pain and other symptoms that are difficult to control: dyspnea, fatigue, anxiety, nausea, vomiting, depression, delirium, and others. | |
| GNUR 6450 | Transformational Leadership and Management (3) |
| The focus of this course is on the knowledge and skills essential for nurse managers and community and public health nurse leaders. An overview of management theories, processes, and their implications for nurse managers and leaders in a variety of public and private settings is provided. Financial management concepts and budgeting applications are introduced. The students are exposed to trends in integrated health systems, managed care, and care management for public and private partnerships. Emphasis will be on models that assure provisions of health care by linking people to needed services. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate program. | |
| GNUR 6455 | Finance & Resource Management (3) |
| Course emphasizes use of quantitative analysis in support of data based management decisions. The context of decision-making will be from the perspective of health care providers, managers, and planners. Data based decision-making is made based on resource allocation at the individual, unit, organizational, and population level analysis. The use of data to influence quality decisions relevant to clinical and administrative managers is the focus.
Prerequisite: GNUR 6470 or 8650 and 6450 Course was offered Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2016, Summer 2015, Summer 2014, Summer 2013, Summer 2012, Summer 2011, Summer 2010 | |
| GNUR 6559 | New Course in Graduate Nursing (1 - 3) |
| This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in Graduate Nursing | |
| GNUR 6620 | Seminar I: Pediatric Health and Wellness (2) |
| This course focuses on 1) disease prevention, health promotion and health maintenance for infants, children, adolescents and their families, 2) nursing and medical management of select childhood illnesses. Prerequisites: GNUR 6010, 6020, 6026. Course was offered Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2022, Summer 2021, Summer 2020, Summer 2019, Summer 2018 | |
| GNUR 6621 | NNP Seminar I: Theory and Management of the Transitioning Neonate (3) |
| This course addresses and explores the health, wellness, and disease state of the childbearing woman as it impacts the well-being of the fetus and newborn. The transition of the neonate to extra-uterine life and the implications for assessment, evaluation, and management of common neonatal conditions are discussed. Prerequisites: GNUR 6010, 6020, 6026, 6730 | |
| GNUR 6622 | NNP Seminar II: Theory and Management of the High-Risk Neonate (3) |
| This course explores the disease states of the high-risk neonate and further develops the critical thinking and diagnostic skills of the NNP student. Diagnosis, assessment, and medical management of the high-risk neonate are discussed. Prerequisite: GNUR 6621. | |
| GNUR 6623 | NNP Seminar III: Theory and Management of the High-Risk Neonate (3) |
| This course explores the disease states of the high-risk neonate and further develops the critical thinking and diagnostic skills of the novice practitioner. Diagnosis, assessment, and medical management of the high-risk neonate are discussed. Prerequisite: GNUR 6622. | |
| GNUR 6624 | NNP Practicum I (1) |
| This is the initial clinical residency for the NNP student. This course emphasizes the application of didactic knowledge for the provision of care to the high-risk neonate and family. Prerequisites: GNUR 6010, 6020, 6026; corequisite: GNUR 6621. | |
| GNUR 6625 | NNP Practicum II (5) |
| This course emphasizes the progressive application of didactic knowledge for care to the high-risk neonate with acute conditions. Students continue to develop their assessment and management skills and begin to acquire technical procedural skills under preceptor supervision. Prerequisites: GNUR 6621 and 6624; corequisite GNUR 6622. | |
| GNUR 6626 | NNP Practicum III (5) |
| This course emphasizes the progressive application of didactic knowledge for the provision of care to the high-risk neonate. Students focus their management on infants with progressively more complex and high-risk conditions and continue to develop their assessment, management, and technical skills in order to function effectively as a novice APRN. Prerequisites: GNUR 6625; corequisite: 6623. | |
| GNUR 6627 | NNP Focused Practicum (1) |
| This is a focused clinical residency for the NNP student offered in conjunction with Practicum III. Students have the opportunity to explore the unique dimensions of the NNP role by focusing in depth on a subpopulation of high-risk neonates including but not limited to the extremely low birth weight infant, the surgical neonate, and the complex care infant. Corequisites: GNUR 6623 and GNUR 6626. Course was offered Spring 2024 | |
| GNUR 6630 | Women and Children Primary Care Practicum (1) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | Course provides clinical experiences with women & children that build on basic concepts & skills used by nurse practitioners in the delivery of primary health care including health promotion, risk reduction & management of common acute health problems. Direct guidance & supervision are provided by physicians & NPs at the clinical sites under the direction of the faculty. FNP complete GNUR 6640 & 6070; PNP-PC complete GNUR 6620 & GNUR 6651 coreq. Course was offered Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017 |
| GNUR 6632 | PNP-AC Seminar II: Diagnosis and Management of Pediatric Illness (3) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | This course addresses the diagnosis and management of illness in children. There is a focus on developing an appropriate differential diagnosis, diagnostic reasoning, and treatment plan formulation. Consideration is also given to the unique aspects of managing acute and chronic disease across the spectrum of childhood development and in the context of the family. Prerequisite: GNUR 6620. |
| GNUR 6633 | PNP-AC Seminar III: Diagnosis and Management of Pediatric Illness (3) |
| This course builds on foundational knowledge from previous courses to foster synthesis and application by addressing the diagnosis and management of illness in children. Developing differential diagnoses, diagnostic reasoning, and treatment plan formulation is emphasized. Unique aspects of managing acute and chronic disease across the spectrum of childhood development and in the context of the family is discussed. Prerequisite: GNUR 6632. | |
| GNUR 6634 | PNP-AC Practicum I (1) |
| This course emphasizes the application of didactic content covered in all prerequisite courses. Experiences build on basic concepts, principles and skills used by nurse practitioners in the delivery of care including health promotion and risk reduction, and the identification and management of a broader range of common acute health problems. Students begin to integrate the APN role into practice. Course was offered Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2022, Summer 2021, Summer 2020, Summer 2019, Summer 2018 | |
| GNUR 6635 | PNP-AC Practicum II (5) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | This second clinical practicum builds upon Peds AC NP didactic knowledge and precepted practice for the provision of care to increasingly complex children. Students continue to refine their physical assessment and clinical management skills in the delivery of care to children with acute and chronic conditions. Role integration is emphasized. |
| GNUR 6636 | PNP-AC Practicum III (5) |
| This is the culminating experience in which NP students refine the knowledge & expertise to provide care for children and families with acute, and/or chronic illness. Students will increase their level of responsibility in preparation for independent management of children and families at the level of an entry-level APRN. | |
| GNUR 6640 | Sexual & Reproductive Health in Primary Care (2) |
| GNUR 6640 explores management of common reproductive and sexual health conditions, infections, and disorders of reproductive & post-reproductive aged people in primary care. Additional topics include reproductive physiology, contraception, preconception, & routine antepartum care of low-risk pregnant people as well as social and ethical challenges. Focus is on appropriate differential diagnoses, clinical reasoning, & treatment plan formulation. Course was offered Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2022, Summer 2021, Summer 2020, Summer 2019, Summer 2018 | |
| GNUR 6641 | FNP Seminar A (3) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | This course addresses the foundational diagnosis & management of common illnesses included but not limited to infection, cardiac & pulmonary diseases in the primary care setting. Focus is on appropriate differential diagnoses, clinical reasoning, & treatment plan formulation. Varying presentations across the lifespan will be addressed in a patient-centered approach within the context of family, health beliefs, and social determinants of health. |
| GNUR 6642 | FNP Seminar B (3) |
| This course addresses the foundational diagnosis & management of common illnesses included but not limited to dermatologic, GI & MSK diseases in the primary care setting. Focus is on appropriate differential diagnoses, clinical reasoning, & treatment plan formulation. Varying presentations across the lifespan will be addressed in a patient-centered approach within the context of family, health beliefs, and social determinants of health. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018 | |
| GNUR 6643 | FNP Practicum I (5) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | This course provides opportunities for FNP students to synthesize and apply didactic content covered in all pre- and co-requisite courses. Students develop their history-taking and physical examination skills in the clinical setting. Role integration begins. Direct guidance and supervision is provided by NPs, physicians, and PAs at the clinical sites in collaboration with clinical faculty. Prerequisite: GNUR 6070 and Co-/pre-requisite: GNUR 6641 |
| GNUR 6644 | FNP Practicum II (5) |
| This course provides clinical opportunities for FNP students to synthesize and apply didactic content covered in all pre- and co-requisite courses. Students refine their development of differential diagnoses and determine appropriate management plans as guided by current evidence and standards of care. Direct supervision is provided by NPs, physicians, and PAs in collaboration with clinical faculty. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018 | |
| GNUR 6645 | Skills for Family Nurse Practitioner Practice (1) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | This laboratory skills course provides students an opportunity to learn and practice a variety of clinical skills and procedures common to ambulatory care.
Co-requisite: GNUR 6643 |
| GNUR 6651 | PNP-PC Seminar I (3) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | This course focuses on the prevention and management of clients' common acute health problems. The role of the nurse practitioner in primary health care is explored. Models of collaboration and referral are critically analyzed. Breakout sessions will be held for specialty groups. Prerequisite: GNUR 6620 |
| GNUR 6652 | PNP-PC Seminar II (3) |
| The management of chronic illnesses across the lifespan. Health maintenance and rehabilitation issues are addressed. Prerequisite: GNUR 6651 or GNUR 5671. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018 | |
| GNUR 6653 | PNP-PC Practicum I (5) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | This course provides clinical opportunities for PNP-PC students to synthesize and apply didactic content covered in all pre- and co-requisite courses. Students develop their history-taking and physical examination skills in the clinical setting. Role integration begins. Direct guidance and supervision is provided by NPs, physicians, and PAs at the clinical sites in collaboration with clinical faculty. Prerequisite: GNUR 6620. |
| GNUR 6654 | PNP-PC Practicum II (5) |
| This course provides clinical experiences for PNP students to synthesize and apply didactic content covered in all pre- and co-requisite courses. Role integration continues. Students refine their development of differential diagnoses & determine appropriate management plans as guided by current evidence & standards of care. Direct supervision is provided by NPs, physicians, & PAs in collaboration with clinical faculty. Prerequisite: GNUR 6653. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Fall 2017 | |
| GNUR 6730 | Genetics, Embryology and Developmental Physiology (2) |
| This course will address the clinically relevant aspects of genetics and human genomics, embryology and developmental physiology. Course will explore clinical correlates for the purpose of patient management. | |
| GNUR 6993 | Independent Master's Study (1 - 4) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | Individually planned study in nursing specialty, administration, education, or research. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Course was offered Summer 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Summer 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Summer 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, January 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Summer 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Summer 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| GNUR 7000T | Non-UVa Transfer/Test Credit Approved (1 - 6) |
| Non-UVa Transfer/Test Credit Approved | |
| GNUR 7251 | PMHNP Practicum I (5) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | This course provides the opportunity for students to develop basic understanding and skills in psychiatric nursing interventions with patients in inpatient and community care system. Emphasis will be placed on the development of a large repertoire of advanced nursing care strategies and application of these skills to certain patient groups and the patient care environment. Course was offered Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Summer 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Summer 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| GNUR 7254 | PMHNP Practicum II (5) |
| Students will further develop and refine clinical skills of the advanced psychiatric nurse and represents the final clinical experience area of psychiatric mental health nursing in the Master's of Nursing graduate program. The purpose is to focus on specific populations such as the elderly, chronically mentally ill, rural populations, and substance abusers, and to explore nursing strategies and methods of practice specific to the population. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Summer 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Summer 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| GNUR 7311 | AG ACCNS Practicum I (5) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | The CNS I Practicum focuses on the acquisition of expert clinical knowledge in an adult-gerontology acute care specialty population, with care provided to adolescents (if emancipated minors), young adults, older adults, and the frail older adult from wellness to illness across the acute care continuum. This Practicum introduces the CNS core competencies and is foundational to the full implementation of the competencies in CNS Practicum II. Prerequisite: GNUR 6020 and 6310; Co-requisite: GNUR 6315. Course was offered Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021, Fall 2020, Summer 2020, Fall 2019, Summer 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Fall 2015, Summer 2015, Fall 2014, Summer 2014, Fall 2013, Summer 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010 |
| GNUR 7312 | AG ACNP Practicum I (5) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | The first APN preceptorship, for ACNP students, focuses on the acquisition of expert clinical knowledge in a specialty and the diagnostic and decision-making skills necessary to function in an acute care environment. The focus is on the student's specialty and on the cardiac and pulmonary systems and management of medical patients. (280 clinical hours) Prerequisite: All core and APN course of the MSN Program, GNUR 6310 and 6315 Course was offered Summer 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013, Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2010 |
| GNUR 7313 | AG ACCNS Practicum II (5) |
| This synthesis practicum validates the expert knowledge, clinical skills and practice of the CNS student. The focus is to integrate the key CNS role components of direct care, consultation, systems leadership, collaboration, coaching, ethical decision making, and research. It is in this final practicum that the student's practice will be evaluated according to the CNS core competencies. Prerequisites: GNUR 7311 Course was offered Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Summer 2021, Spring 2021, Summer 2020, Spring 2020, Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Summer 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Summer 2013, Spring 2013, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Summer 2010, Spring 2010 | |
| GNUR 7314 | AG ACNP Practicum II (5) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | A culminating clinical experience in the role of the ACNP, emphasizing clinical decision making in an interprofessional environment specific to the student's career goals and specialty interest. 280 clinical hours. Prerequisite: GNUR 7312. Course was offered Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010 |
| GNUR 7411 | Public Health Nursing Practicum I (3) |
| Focuses on the application of specialized knowledge and the development of skills inherent in advanced community and public health nursing practice. Stresses assessment and interventions targeted at the individual, family, group and community/organizational levels. Community and Public Health Leadership interventions are designed in partnership to be consistent with the beliefs and values of the individual, family, group and community. Prerequisite: GNUR 6052, 6400, and 6450. Course was offered Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| GNUR 7412 | Public Health Nursing Practicum II (4) |
| Focuses on the continuing synthesis and application of knowledge from preceding courses. Emphasizes further development of nursing care management and/or evaluation plans at the individual, family, group, or community/organizational level. Prerequisite: GNUR 7411. Course was offered Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Fall 2015, Summer 2015, Summer 2014, Summer 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| GNUR 7481 | Administrative Practicum I (3) |
| Students will integrate and apply administrative and management theory and will participate in the planning, operation, and evaluation of a component of the health care system while working closely with a health care leader who serves as their preceptor. Field experiences will be analyzed with input from and consultation with peers, health care leaders, and faculty. Prerequisites: GNUR 6450, 6405 Course was offered Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Summer 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Summer 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| GNUR 7482 | Administrative Practicum II (4) |
| In this second practicum course, the student synthesizes and applies administrative and management theory to the resolution of complex health care delivery system problems. The student participates in the evaluation of these problems and proposes short and long term solutions. Working closely with a health care leader who serves as their preceptor, the student will determine leadership and management roles, characteristics, traits, and behaviors necessary in today's competitive health care system. Field experiences will be analyzed with input from and consultation with peers, health care leaders, and faculty. Course was offered Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Summer 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Summer 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Summer 2010, Spring 2010 | |
| GNUR 7993 | Independent Practicum (1 - 3) |
| Independent practicum to be established in selected areas. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. | |
| GNUR 8000 | Seminar in Nursing Science (2) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | This course provides an overview of nursing science. Using short lectures, readings, guest speakers and seminar-style discussion, students will explore the breadth and depth of current topics and methods in nursing science. Course was offered Fall 2023 |
| GNUR 8000T | Non-UVa Transfer/Test Credit Approved (1 - 6) |
| Non-UVa Transfer/Test Credit Approved | |
| GNUR 8001 | Rural Health and Health Care Systems (3) |
| This course will build on student's existing research and clinical skills and provide didactic, experiential, and guided research experiences that will enable them to gain an in-depth understanding of the exigencies of rural health care delivery and to develop strategies to improve rural health outcomes. | |
| GNUR 8005 | Nurse Educator Seminar I (3) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | Learners build knowledge and competency for the nurse educator in the classroom and clinical setting. Learners apply evidence-based teaching and learning principles. Learner needs assessment, active learning, use of technology, and student feedback and evaluation are explored. The focus is on the acquisition of practical knowledge and skills to begin teaching in a college of nursing or clinical setting. Course was offered Fall 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2016, January 2012, Fall 2010, Fall 2009 |
| GNUR 8110 | Quantitative Research Methods (3) |
| This course offers advanced understanding of methods of testing effectiveness of nursing interventions. Research ethics are integrated in the course. Students examine research designs in terms of validity for assessing effectiveness of nursing interventions. The concept of statistical power is introduced, as students learn how to estimate and increase it via research design, sampling and sample size, measurement, and construct validity. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| GNUR 8120 | Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods (3) |
| Intro to the principles & methods of qualitative research. The philosophical underpinnings that underlie qualitative approaches from naturalistic, interpretive & critical paradigms will be presented, as well as strategies for sampling, data collection, data analysis, & ensuring rigor and ethics in the process of qualitative research. Students will explore qualitative research questions of interest & appropriate study designs to answer them. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013, Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| GNUR 8130 | Statistical Methods for Health Care Research I (3) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | Introduces data analysis for nursing research. Descriptive and inferential statistics are treated with attention to the application and choice of particular statistical tests. Emphasizes statistical problems and issues relevant to nursing research. Prerequisite: Master's-level nursing research course. |
| GNUR 8140 | Statistical Methods for Health Care Research II (3) |
| Applies statistical analysis models and procedures to nursing and health research. Focuses on simple and multiple regression, statistical power analysis, analysis of variance models, and quantitative research synthesis, stressing the application and choice of particular statistical models and procedures. Emphasizes statistical problems and issues relevant to nursing research. Prerequisite: GNUR 8130 or instructor permission. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| GNUR 8150 | Statistical Methods for Health Care Research III (3) |
| Focuses on advanced procedures for data analysis and statistical inference in nursing and health research. Studies major multivariate procedures and their applicability to nursing and health research, and special issues in measurement and statistics often encountered in, and specific to, nursing and health research. Emphasizes using the computer as a facilitative research instrument. Prereqs: GNUR 8130, 8140 or equivalent. | |
| GNUR 8160 | Advanced Historical Methodology (3) |
| This course is designed to give students more in-depth knowledge and further training in the practice of historical research methods. Philosophical and theoretical approaches to the gathering and analysis of data will be covered, and practice in archival work, interpretation, and analysis of sources will be provided. The course is designed to further develop expertise in students who have a basic understanding of historical research. | |
| GNUR 8170 | Mixed Methods Research Design (3) |
| Mixed methods research is the systematic integration of quantitative and qualitative research methods to answer a research question. In this course we focus on the use of mixed methods in social and behavioral research, providing students with an introduction to mixed methods that can serve as a platform for future research. Pre-req: Introductory quantitative and qualitative methodology courses, an equivalent, or instruction permission | |
| GNUR 8190 | Advanced Qualitative and Historical Research Methods (3) |
| This course is an elective for students who are planning to do qualitative or historical research for their dissertations or want to have advanced training in these areas for use later in their careers. It is designed to give students more in-depth knowledge and further training in the practice of qualitative and historical research methods in areas of concern to nursing science. Philosophical and theoretical approaches to the gathering and analysis of data will be covered, and practice in specific techniques will be provided. The course is designed to further develop expertise in students who have a basic understanding of qualitative and/or historical research. Prerequisite: Doctoral standing | |
| GNUR 8210 | Scholarly Writing for Nursing Science (3) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | Students will become familiar with the conventions of the various forms of scientific writing for nursing research, inc. writing for dissemination of knowledge to lay consumers. Will identify topical areas for their research and synthesize the literature relevant to their identified research topic and/or specific research questions. Will examine the ways that race, gender, class, disability and other identities manifest in their area of interest. |
| GNUR 8220 | Philosophy of Science and Development of Nursing Knowledge (3) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | This course explores the philosophical issues underpinning scientific knowledge in nursing. Ontological and epistemological implications for the development of nursing knowledge will be explored. In the processes of analyzing and synthesizing, students will move through nursing's meta-paradigm to the major conceptual models and theories in nursing. |
| GNUR 8230 | Historical Inquiry in Nursing (3) |
| Broadens, and then refines through historical analysis, the student's view and understanding of the current health care system. Explores the role that historical inquiry and analysis play in understanding the evolution and status of the health care system; the development of health professions (nursing and medicine) and institutions (hospitals and public health services); and the interplay of intellectual, social, economic, and political events that shaped the current health system. Prerequisite: Doctoral standing or instructor permission. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| GNUR 8240 | DNP I: Introduction to DNP Practice Inquiry and Scholarship (2) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | This course builds upon master's level advanced nursing practice competencies by introducing the DNP student to expert doctoral nursing practice, AACN DNP Essentials, DNP-APRN Competencies, reflective practice, practice inquiry and scholarship. Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice, Quality Improvement frameworks and socialization to doctoral nursing practice is initiated. A foundation for DNP practicum self-assessments is introduced. |
| GNUR 8250 | Applied Statistics for Clinical Practice (3) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | This course extends basic biostatistics competencies with a goal to provide a working knowledge of common descriptive and inferential statistics used in evidence-based practice. An applied approach is taken utilizing a statistical software. Accurate interpretation and reporting and critical evaluation of statistical evidence in relation to the study design are emphasized. Prerequisite: Master's-level nursing research course. |
| GNUR 8260 | DNP II: Application of Practice Inquiry, Implementation Sci and Scholarship (3) |
| Second course in a three-seminar sequence that builds upon master's level advanced and interprofessional nursing practice by using design thinking and implementation science as a foundation for scholarly project proposal planning and approval. Advanced nursing practice socialization continues with focus on interprofessional relationships. | |
| GNUR 8270 | DNP III: Introduction to DNP Scholarly Project Evaluation and Dissemination (2) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | Third course in a three-seminar sequence that builds upon master's level advanced nursing practice competencies by introducing the DNP student to concepts of project evaluation and dissemination to support scholarly practice. This course is the culmination of the DNP curriculum and distinguishes the doctoral prepared student to lead in interprofessional practice. |
| GNUR 8410 | Grant Writing (3) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | The focus of this course is on the mechanics of grant writing and to provide the student a foundation for the art and science of grant seeking. Faculty will offer a hands-on practical approach to grant writing, including the development of a grant and the peer review process. Course was offered Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010 |
| GNUR 8420 | Proposal Writing Seminar II (2) |
| Continues to develop and refine the research proposal begun in GNUR 8410. Includes incorporating feedback from peers and a professional editorial consultant. The final product is a submitted grant proposal. Prerequisite: GNUR 8410. Course was offered Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Summer 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Summer 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| GNUR 8430 | DNP Capstone Proposal Seminar (1) |
| The purpose of this course is to teach the mechanics of proposal writing, and give the student an understanding of the process. The course will provide a "hands-on" practical approach to proposal writing including the development of a proposal and perr review of a proposal. Course was offered Summer 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Summer 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2010 | |
| GNUR 8435 | Scholarship in Research Ethics (1) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | This course focuses on ethical issues arising in research with human and vertebrate non-human research subjects, in the laboratory, community, and clinical environment. It examines basic policies governing research, with a special emphasis on moral issues such as informed consent, the inclusion of vulnerable and complex populations, and community research. It also includes the responsible conduct of research. |
| GNUR 8440 | Preparing an Institutional Review Board Protocol (1) |
| This course will provide students with the opportunity to design and gain Institutional Review Board approval for a research protocol for a qualitative pilot study. Prereq: GNUR 8120 or instructor consent. | |
| GNUR 8460 | Advanced Qualitative Data Analysis (3) |
| Students will conduct an Institutional Review Board-approved qualitative pilot study to gain experience in data collection, analysis & interpretation. The analytic approaches of contemporary forms of qualitative description, ethnography & grounded theory will be compared & contrasted in practical application. Issues of trustworthiness, credibility & rigor will be examined using students' research. Prereqs: GNUR 8120 & 8440 or instructor consent. | |
| GNUR 8559 | New Course in Graduate Nursing (1 - 3) |
| This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in Graduate Nursing. | |
| GNUR 8610 | Health Promotion and Population Health (3) |
| This course focuses on developing theory-based and evidence-based knowledge for health promotion and population health. Through critique of theory and research, applications for health promotion and health behavior interventions that empower populations will be explored. Interprofessional perspectives and issues related to population health and health behavior will be examined for the advancement of health promotion through nursing practice. Course was offered Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Fall 2015, Summer 2015, Fall 2014, Summer 2014, Fall 2013, Summer 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| GNUR 8620 | Quality and Safety in Healthcare Systems (3) |
| This course develops organizational leadership capabilities for quality improvement in healthcare systems. Students examine conceptual approaches to ensuring and enhancing quality and safety, articulate evidence-based strategies for system-wide improvements, and describe potential evaluation methods and frameworks. This course incorporates knowledge regarding social, economic, ethical, and political issues that influence health policy decisions. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| GNUR 8630 | Culture and Health: Implications for Health Systems and Research (2) |
| The course explores common health care problems related to ethinic and minority populations. Issues related to access to care and social justice will be explored. Theories and assessment insturments related to cultural diversity and cultural competency will also be examined. Historical challenges of conducting research in minority populations will be covered. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor permission. Course was offered Summer 2019, Summer 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Summer 2016, Summer 2015, Summer 2014, Summer 2013, Summer 2012, Summer 2011, Summer 2010 | |
| GNUR 8640 | Nursing Ethics for Advanced Practice (3) |
| This doctoral-level seminar course is designed to enhance the student's ability to describe and analyze ethical concepts foundational to nursing practice and utilize a variety of ethical decision-making frameworks to address ethical dilemmas arising from increasingly complex care, use of technology, consequences of policy interventions, and global health issues. Students will be challenged to examine individual and professional values, as well as critically analyze diverse perspectives on various ethical issues. The course emphasizes the DNP's leadership role in promoting ethical care delivery at all levels of care, from individual to system. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor permission. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| GNUR 8650 | Information Systems and Patient Care Technology (3) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | Introduces the use of information technology for management of patient care and systems of care. Explores the nature and functions of health informatics, the current state of the science, and its applications. Emphasis on use of information technology as a methodology for analysis of evidence in clinical decision-making and research. Students will research the development and implementation of information technology to evaluate outcomes. Course was offered Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Summer 2015, Fall 2014, Summer 2014, Fall 2013, Summer 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, January 2012, Fall 2011, January 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009 |
| GNUR 8660 | Evidence-Based Practice (3) |
| This doctoral-level course will introduce students to principles and processes of evidence-based practice. The course will review processes for identifying current best evidence, including formulation of a clinical question, systematic review of the literature, critical evaluation of relevant literature, and formulating a draft DNP project proposal based on the evidence. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013, Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| GNUR 8670 | Resilient Leadership and Resource Management in Complex Healthcare Systems (4) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | This course provides foundational knowledge so the DNP student will be a resilient leader in the translation of evidence into practice and in driving quality improvement in complex systems. Leadership and change theory, and data driven decision making will be integrated with self-leadership, resiliency, communication skills, and advocacy as the foundation for leadership in the practice setting. Data based resource management will be emphasized. |
| GNUR 8680 | Culturally Sensitive Approaches to Improving Population Health (4) |
| In this course students analyze, synthesize and evaluate best practices in optimizing population health. Scientific evidence is analyzed through health disparities, cultural sensitivities and vulnerable populations, using epidemiology. Advances are explored through clinical prevention, health promotion and disease management, as well as behavior change theories. Factors that influence improved health and foster inclusive care are examined. | |
| GNUR 8710 | Independent Study in Teaching (1 - 3) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | Prerequisite: Doctoral standing or instructor permission. Course was offered Fall 2023, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| GNUR 8720 | Teaching Practicum (1 - 3) |
| This elective course provides students with the opportunity to obtain practical experience in classroom and clinical teaching settings under the guidance of an experienced nurse educator. Students will apply selected teaching strategies and methods and become involved in all aspects of course planning, organization and delivery. Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Fall 2010 | |
| GNUR 8993 | Independent Study (1 - 4) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | Independent Study in Nursing Course was offered Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015 |
| GNUR 8998 | Masters Research (1 - 6) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | Credit taken concurrentlyw ith master's coursework as approved by the faculty. Course was offered Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Summer 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Summer 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Summer 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| GNUR 9000T | Non-UVa Transfer/Test Credit Approved (1 - 6) |
| Non-UVa Transfer/Test Credit Approved | |
| GNUR 9005 | Teaching Practicum (1 - 3) |
| This elective course provides students with the opportunity to obtain practical experience in classroom and clinical teaching settings under the guidance of an experienced nurse educator. Students will apply selected teaching strategies and methods and become involved in all aspects of course planning, organization and delivery. Prereqs: GNUR 8005 or current employment as a novice educator. | |
| GNUR 9010 | Mentored Study (1 - 4) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | PhD students register for 1-4 credits of mentored study with a faculty member. The mentored study develops a topic through in-depth literature review. The final project is a manuscript ready to be submitted for publication in a professional journal. If agreeable with the dissertation committee, this publication could be included as one of the dissertation manuscripts for students selecting the manuscript option. Course was offered Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Summer 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Summer 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Summer 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| GNUR 9020 | Selected Topics (1 - 3) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | Advanced level individual study of self-selected topics under the guidance and supervision of a faculty member. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Course was offered Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Summer 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Summer 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Summer 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| GNUR 9025 | Advanced Quantitative Methods for Measurement and Analysis (3) |
| Building on the first quantitative methods course (GNUR 8110), this course focuses on an additional concept of interest when building a program of research to provide more practice with steps in the assessment process of instruments. Revisiting the state of the science & authoritative bodies to support the concept for the chosen population, will provide a more compelling argument for a program of research that will contribute to nursing science. | |
| GNUR 9030 | Essentials of Scholarly Writing at the Doctoral Level (1) |
| The purpose of this course is to teach the mechanics of essentials of scholarly writing and give the student an understanding of the process. The course will provide a 'hands on' practical approach to scholarly writing at the doctoral level. | |
| GNUR 9035 | Introduction to Health Science Scholarship (1) |
| This introductory seminar facilitates the student's mastery of their learning trajectory as a successful PhD research scholar and nurse scientist. It provides an introduction to the life of a new academic through exploration of academic and career stages, performance expectations and professional productivity. | |
| GNUR 9110 | Research Practicum I (1 - 4) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | This course provides the student with opportunity to develop and refine research skills by participating in an ongoing research study. Students should plan on devoting 8 hours a week for each 9110 credit enrolled each semester. Students must register for GNUR 9110 for a total of 4 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and advisor. Course was offered Summer 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Summer 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Spring 2016, January 2016, Fall 2015, Summer 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Summer 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| GNUR 9559 | New Course in Graduate Nursing (1 - 3) |
| This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in Graduate Nursing. | |
| GNUR 9600 | DNP Practicum (1 - 9) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | DNP practicum supports the DNP students' transition to expert doctoral nursing practice and students' achievement of AACN level 2 Essentials. Students are expected to advance to a higher level of practice expertise and demonstrate leadership competency in practice and scholarship. Prerequisites: DNP program standing and permission of DNP Faculty Advisor Course was offered Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Summer 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019 |
| GNUR 9610 | DNP Practicum I: Development of the Scholary Practice Project Proposal (1 - 4) |
| This course is the first of three practica in which students will complete a minimum of 224 practice hours as they continue to build upon advanced nursing competencies to expand knowledge for expert nursing practice. Students are expected to enhance clinical reasoning, practice and/or systems management skills in their specialty practice area. Students finalize the scholarly practice project. Course was offered Spring 2021, Summer 2020, Spring 2020, Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Summer 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Summer 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| GNUR 9620 | DNP Practicum II: Implementation of the Scholarly Practice Project (1 - 4) |
| This course is the second of three practica in which students will complete a minimum of 224 practice hours as they continue to build upon advanced nursing competencies to expand knowledge for expert nursing practice. Students are expected to enhance clinical reasoning, practice and/or systems management skills in their specialty practice area. In DNP Practicum II students implement the scholarly practice project. Course was offered Summer 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Summer 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Summer 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Summer 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Summer 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| GNUR 9630 | DNP Practicum III: Evaluation and Dissemination of the Scholarly Pratice (1) |
| This course is the third of three practica in which students will complete a minimum of 56 practice hours as they continue to build upon advanced nursing competencies to expand knowledge for expert nursing practice. Students are expected to enhance clinical reasoning, practice and/or systems management skills in their specialty practice area. In DNP Practicum III, students evaluate and disseminate their scholarly practice project. Course was offered Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Summer 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016 | |
| GNUR 9890 | Dissertation Seminar (1) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | The purpose of this course is to provide support to ensure adequate progress and professional development for PhD students who have successfully completed their comprehensive exams. Course was offered Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018 |
| GNUR 9991 | Capstone (6) |
| The DNP program culminates in the successful completion of a scholarly project, which is designed by the student in collaboration with a 3-member committee that includes a chair, a faculty member and a clinical expert . Prerequisite: DNP standing Course was offered Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Summer 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Summer 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| GNUR 9997 | DNP Research (1 - 12) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | Students register for GNUR 9997 until DNP Scholarly Practice Project is complete. Course was offered Summer 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Summer 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016 |
| GNUR 9998 | Doctoral Research (1 - 12) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | Students register for GNUR 9998 concurrently with course work until the dissertation proposal is successfully defended. Credits from non-topical research are not counted in the total program hours of credit. Prerequisite: Permission of faculty advisor. Course was offered Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Summer 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Summer 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Summer 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| GNUR 9999 | Dissertation Research (3 - 12) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | A culminating experience that requires the student to plan and implement a research study of significance. Prerequisite: Permission of dissertation chair. Course was offered Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Summer 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Summer 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Summer 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| Nursing Core | |
| NUCO 2130 | Therapeutic Principles of Nursing Care (4) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | Therapeutic Principles provides the theoretical principles and psychomotor skills associated with nursing interventions across health care delivery settings and populations. The course includes a classroom portion to enhance student comprehension of essential therapeutic principles and simulated learning opportunities to synthesize, apply, and refine clinical skills with the ultimate goal of providing quality and safe care to patients. Course was offered Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013, Summer 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Fall 2009 |
| NUCO 2210 | Foundations of Nursing CARE (3) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | CARE includes a focus on Compassion, Awareness of self and cultural variance, Resilience, and Effective communication for interprofessional teams. This learner-centered seminar course facilitates student exploration of professional concepts foundational to safe, high quality, patient- & family-centered nursing care across all settings and populations and to enhance student awareness of self within the nurse-patient clinical encounter. |
| NUCO 2220 | Cells to Society for Nursing Practice (2) |
| Using a common chronic disease, this seminar connects the patient to critical elements in the BSN Essentials and IOM Competencies. Real life, interactive opportunities connect the values and core professional concepts to patient experiences across the continuum of health care delivery. Students learn how care of the patient raises questions across multiple domains, such as basic science, culture & society, public policy, and healthcare costs. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014 | |
| NUCO 2330 | Health Assessment (3) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | Patient Centered Health Assessment focuses on obtaining a holistic health history and physical examination of the individual patient. The patient's developmental level and cultural, spiritual, and social dimensions provide the basis for developing a patient centered health assessment. Best practices are emphasized through the correct demonstration of physical examination techniques and the use of appropriate screening tools for clinical risks. Course was offered Summer 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Fall 2015, Summer 2015, Fall 2014, Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Summer 2013, Spring 2013, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Summer 2010, Spring 2010 |
| NUCO 2440 | Principles and Application of Case-Based Learning for Nursing Practice (2) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | Using patient cases, this learner-centered seminar facilitates student exploration of patient- & family-centered care across the continuum of health care delivery and provides clinical experiences to apply critical elements of the BSN Essentials and IOM Competencies. Thinking critically, students synthesize prior and concurrent knowledge in their clinical reasoning and incorporate evidence-based practice across the lifespan. Course was offered Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015 |
| NUCO 3110 | Patient-Family Centered Care: Adult-Gero Nursing in Acute Care (4) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | This required course covers the nursing care of adult patients with common illnesses and conditions requiring medical and/or surgical treatment in acute health care settings. |
| NUCO 3300 | Nursing Care of Children and Families (4) |
| Utilizes the concept of family-centered nursing care to teach basic nursing strategies that enable children and their families to prevent illness and disability and to promote, protect, and restore health. Addresses the unique biopsychosocial and health educational needs of the growing child from infancy to adolescence. Also studies the family in community, ambulatory care, and hospital settings. Clinical placement occurs in a variety of settings. Prerequisite: NUCO 21101/2130, 2120, 2310, NUIP 2240. Course was offered Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| NUCO 3310 | Patient-Family Centered Care: Pediatric Nursing (4) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | This course addresses nursing care of pediatric patients, up to 21 years old. Students will learn the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients requiring medical and/or surgical treatment, with particular focus on the impact of developmental level on the patient's adaptation to medical illness, surgical events and psychological influences. The child as an integral member of the family is emphasized throughout all content areas. Course was offered Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015 |
| NUCO 3610 | Patient-Family Centered Care: Maternal/Child Nursing (4) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | This course introduces students to the nursing process as it applies to the care of obstetric, gynecologic, and newborn clients. Health and wellness strategies are emphasized along with disease states specific to the reproductive period as students care for women and families in the hospital and the community. Course was offered Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015 |
| NUCO 4009 | Summer Practicum in Clinical Nursing (2) |
| Learning experiences in the practicum include observational experiences & seminars but the focus of the course is on clinical practice. Experiences will take place on a variety of acute & chronic care units within the UVA Health Sciences Ctr. Students function under the guidance and supervision of experienced staff nurse preceptors & will have the opportunity to explore the potential & constraints inherent in nursing practice in tertiary care. | |
| NUCO 4056 | Introduction to Health Policy (3) |
| Intro. health policy & its impact on organizational, local, national, & global issues of access, equity, quality, safety, & social justice in the practice environ. Social, ethical, economic, & political issues that affect the delivery of health & nursing services are analyzed. The role of RNs in advocating & influencing change thru the devel. & imprv. of healthcare policies for patients, the nursing profession, & healthcare systems are explored. Course was offered Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Summer 2021, Spring 2021, Summer 2020, Spring 2020, Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Summer 2018 | |
| NUCO 4110 | Patient and Family Centered Care: Adults with Complex Health Conditions (4) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | This course emphasizes the professional nurse's role in the care coordination of adults experiencing complex, multisystem health care needs. Clinical rotations provide students the opportunity to apply knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, health equity, person-centered compassionate care, clinical skills safety, and ethical concepts in a complex care setting. Prereq: Completion of all 3rd year BSN coursework and accelerated BSN coursework. |
| NUCO 4210 | Patient-Family Centered Care: Public Health Nursing and Population Health (4) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | This course emphasizes the application of public health and population health theories. Students are introduced to a range of public health nursing roles and are able to integrate knowledge from previous clinical courses into this course. Students apply new skills and knowledge in a variety of community based and public health settings. Course was offered Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016 |
| NUCO 4310 | Patient-Family Centered Care: Mental Health Nursing (4) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | This course builds on acquired health assessment skills and introduces psychosocial research and theory needed to provide holistic care to clients across the lifespan. The course will explore mental health disorders and addictions experienced globally, evaluate research evidence to determine optimal interventions, master mental health nursing competencies, and learn resiliency principles needed to provide compassionate care for self and others. Course was offered Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016 |
| NUCO 4420 | Foundations of Professional Nursing (3) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | This course is the first course for students enrolled in the RN to BSN program. Course content includes standardized taxonomies, interprofessional collaboration, career exploration, and development of skills in information technology, professional writing and presentation. Emphasis is on identifying and analyzing scholarly literature, critical thinking and analysis, and refining communication skills through written and oral presentations. |
| NUCO 4435 | Transition to Baccalaureate Nursing Practice (1) |
| This course analyzes and synthesizes knowledge, problem solving strategies, and experience from nursing education (prior and new) to cultivate clinical reasoning, inter-professional collaboration, and self-reflection. In addition, students incorporate professional development strategies that foster professional growth. Advance standing credits for prior nursing education are awarded upon successful completion of the course. | |
| NUCO 4440 | Trends and Issues in Clinical Nursing Practice (3) |
| This course expands the student's understanding of baccalaureate generalist practice, societal and health care trends, and emerging clinical nursing practice issues. Students propose solutions within the scope of nursing practice to address these issues. Students complete experiential learning projects focused on current trends and issues in health care, building upon their own nursing practice and previous learning experiences. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013 | |
| NUCO 4450 | Population and Public Health Nursing (3) |
| This course enhances the student's application of concepts used in population-focused nursing practice to promote and protect health in communities and populations and respond to public health threats. Students analyze relationships between determinants of health as they relate to the health of populations local to global, especially vulnerable populations. Students complete an experiential learning project focused on one community/population. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013 | |
| NUCO 4710 | Team-Based Care Synthesis (3) |
| Using case studies and/or simulation activities, students synthesize knowledge and problem-solving strategies from all previous course work to cultivate critical and reflective thinking, clinical reasoning, decision-making, and a greater understanding of health promotion, specific disease-based processes and/or population health challenges. Students interact with experts as they complete each problem-based team learning activity. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017 | |
| NUCO 4720 | Transition to Practice: Synthesis Practicum (3) |
| Synthesis Practicum provides students with the opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills acquired from all previous courses. Students work directly with clinical preceptors in an intensive 168-hour clinical, refining their skills and exploring the professional nurse's role. They assume leadership roles and begin to transition to independent professional practice. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017 | |
| NUCO 4730 | Professional Nursing Practice Synthesis (3) |
| Analyze & synthesize content & experience from previous nursing courses. Students will prepare for professional nursing practice through comprehensive national pre-licensure examination testing as well as engage in the initial process for RN licensure. As a culminant experience, students will complete their professional portfolio & undertake a clinical initiative that will deepen their understanding of a patient-centered clinical issue. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017 | |
| Nursing Interprofessional | |
| NUIP 2060 | Human Physiology and Anatomy I (4) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | Includes basic information regarding the chemistry and organization of living matter needed to understand cellular, tissue, and organ function. The morphology and physiological functions of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and neurosensory organ systems will also be covered. Designed as a basic course for students in the allied health sciences. |
| NUIP 2070 | Human Physiology and Anatomy II (4) |
| Covers the morphology and physiology for the cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, endocrine, digestive, respiratory, excretory and reproductive organ systems. Designed as a basic course for students in the allied health sciences. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Summer 2015, Spring 2015, Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013 | |
| NUIP 2080 | Microbiology for Health Sciences (3) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | The course is designed to convey general concepts, methods, and applications of microbiology for health sciences. Course was offered Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014 |
| NUIP 2090 | Chemistry for Health Sciences (3) |
| Emphasizes the practical aspects of general, organic, and biological chemistry with numerous applications to clinical and health-related cases and issue. Provides health professionals with the chemical background necessary to understand the diagnostic tests and procedures needed for healthcare delivery. Relationships between inorganic chemistry and the life processes that occur during normal and abnormal metabolism. Course was offered Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013 | |
| NUIP 2210 | Foundations of Mindfulness Practice (1) |
| This course introduces mindfulness practices to facilitate coping with stress and greater engagement with life. Mindfulness involves bringing intentional non-judgmental awareness to what is happening in the present moment. This course is highly experiential, using a lab/seminar format designed for college students to explore applications of mindfulness in mind-body awareness, mindful eating, communication skills and stress management. Course was offered Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015 | |
| NUIP 2240 | Growth and Development Across the Lifespan (3) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | This course is designed to provide a holistic approach to the study of growth and development and to explore the typical progression of growth and development from pre-conception to older adulthood. Students will be introduced to developmental theories and the developmental tasks and challenges unique to each stage of development. |
| NUIP 2250 | Principles of Nutrition (3) |
| Covers basic nutrition, nutrition for clients of various age groups and therapeutic diets, and nutrition of the critically ill, hospitalized patient. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| NUIP 2310 | REAL I (Research, Ethics, Advocacy, & Leadership) (2) |
| REAL I seminar provides foundational and theoretical principles of research/scholarship, ethics, advocacy/roles, and leadership. Students use historical inquiry, primary source materials, literature search, critical thinking and reflective writing to meet SWR; explore ethics, morals, religion and law and the complex interplay of the nursing caregiver/advocate roles. Students develop self-awareness to support ownership of learning trajectory. | |
| NUIP 2311 | Research, Ethics, Advocacy, and Leadership: Intro to Professional Practice (2) |
| REAL I seminar provides foundational & theoretical principles of research, ethics, advocacy, & leadership. Students use historical inquiry, primary source materials, literature search, critical thinking, & reflective writing to explore ethical & accountable nursing practice's relationship to ethics, morals, religion, & law & the complex interplay of the advocate roles. Students develop self-awareness to support ownership of learning trajectory. | |
| NUIP 2420 | Pathophysiology and Clinical Management I (3) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | Pathophysiology and Clinical Management I is the first of two courses with a focus on concepts of pathophysiology essential to understanding disease and the body's ability to respond to such challenges, and health management throughout the life span. The course is intended to provide basic pathologic mechanisms and present a general survey of disease, preceding, and in conjunction with, Pathophysiology and Clinical Management II. Course was offered Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015 |
| NUIP 2430 | Pharmacology and Clinical Management I (3) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | Principles of Pharmacology I provides the student with foundational concepts of pharmacology with emphasis on application to nursing practice. General principles of pharmacology, interprofessional practice, and therapeutic implications of major drug categories are presented and applied across the lifespan and with cultural/global context. Course was offered Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015 |
| NUIP 3001 | HIV/AIDS: A Personal and Social Perspective (3) |
| An overview of the medical, psychosocial, legal, and ethical issues generated by the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Introduces topics encountered throughout the spectrum of HIV infection. Explores physiological and psychological responses of, and societal responses to, HIV infected or affected persons. | |
| NUIP 3004 | Practicing Wisdom and Resilience (2) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | This course explores the science of the brain/body connection offering experiential opportunities through direct meditative practices. Class time includes didactic learning, interactive dialogue, and engagement in mindfulness practices. We will develop self-assessment, self-care strategies and resilience practices, within the larger context of wisdom. |
| NUIP 3010 | Mindfulness 2.0: Deepening Your Practice (1) |
| This course provides students who have an established mindfulness practice an opportunity to explore mindfulness in greater depth. The course is experiential and uses a lab format. Fundamental mindfulness practices will be strengthened, and new practices will be introduced. Class discussions and weekly assignments will facilitate deeper understanding of the relationship between mindfulness and thinking, and the role of mindfulness in daily life. Course was offered Spring 2019 | |
| NUIP 3020 | Principles of Pharmacology (3) |
| Provides a theoretical foundation in pharmacology and its place in nursing practice. Includes general principles of pharmacology, the therapeutic implications of major drug categories, mechanisms of drug action, side effects of drugs, and the implications for nursing management. Prerequisite: Anatomy and physiology. | |
| NUIP 3030 | Mindfulness and Compassion: Living Fully Personally and Professionally (3) |
| This course provides an in-depth experience in contemplative practices to prepare students to live more fully, be more engaged & compassionate citizens & professionals, & navigate life's stressors with greater clarity, peace of mind, & healthy behaviors. Besides mindfulness training, this course will also foster the cultivation of compassion and prosocial qualities. For more info: http://pages.shanti.virginia.edu/Mindfulness__Compassion/. | |
| NUIP 3210 | Pathology and Clinical Management I (3) |
| Focuses on the mechanisms of disease and the body's ability to respond to such challenges throughout the life span. Prerequisite: Anatomy and Physiology. | |
| NUIP 3220 | Pathology and Clinical Management II (4) |
| Focuses on psychopathological and pathophysiological conditions throughout the life span. Prerequisite: Anatomy and Physiology. | |
| NUIP 3230 | Spanish for Health Care Providers (2) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | This introductory seminar facilitates the student's mastery of their Spanish language ability as applied to health care settings and encounters. It provides an introduction to the vocabulary and cultural relevancy of terms that are relevant to students planning to work in the healthcare professions to better serve Spanish-speaking patients and their families. Prereqs: SPAN 1010 & 1020 or equivalent. Course was offered Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Spring 2017 |
| NUIP 3311 | Research, Ethics, Advocacy, and Leadership: Quality, Safety, and EBP (3) |
| REAL II seminar provides foundational & theoretical principles of research/scholarship, ethics, advocacy/roles, and leadership. Nursing students will integrate quality and safety principles with leadership while using evidence-based practice (EBP) to inform practice change, support an ethical climate and optimal care environment, and foster a culture of innovation, high performing care delivery and continuous learning environment. Course was offered Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019 | |
| NUIP 3320 | REAL II (Health Policy and Regulation; SBON, Delegation, Informatics (2) |
| REAL II seminar provides foundational & theoretical principles of research/scholarship, ethics, advocacy/roles, and leadership. Nursing students use processes of improvement, standardization and change to promote safe high quality care while demonstrating ethical conduct, delegation, monitoring, supervision, change management and just culture principles within simulated high performing teams. | |
| NUIP 3330 | REAL III (Evidence-Based Practice, Research Utilization) (3) |
| REAL III seminar provides foundational & theoretical principles of research/scholarship, ethics, advocacy/roles, and leadership. Nursing students use evidence-based practice (EBP) to inform practice change, support an ethical climate and healthy work and optimal care environment (HWE), and foster a culture of innovation, high performing care delivery and continuous learning environment. | |
| NUIP 3410 | Foundations of Nursing Research (3) |
| Surveys the spectrum of research methodologies. Students gain an understanding of an evidence-based approach that is applicable to nursing practice and begin to explore ways to incorporate research findings into professional nursing practice. Basic human rights and ethical issues in the conduct of evidence-based research will be emphasized. | |
| NUIP 3420 | Pathophysiology and Clinical Management II (3) |
| Pathophysiology and Clinical Management II is the second of two courses with a focus on concepts of pathophysiology essential to understanding disease and the body's ability to respond to such challenges, and health management throughout the life span. The course builds on concepts of pathologic mechanisms and disease within a systems framework in conjunction with Pathophysiology and Clinical Management I. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015 | |
| NUIP 3430 | Pharmacology and Clinical Management II (3) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | Pharmacology and Clinical Management II builds upon the foundational concepts presented in Pharmacology and Clinical Management I with emphasis on mechanisms of action and application to nursing practice. General principles of pharmacology, interprofessional practice, and therapeutic implications of major drug categories are presented and applied across the lifespan and with cultural/global context. |
| NUIP 3559 | New Course: Undergraduate Nursing (1 - 3) |
| This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in Undergraduate Nursing. Course was offered Spring 2017, Spring 2016 | |
| NUIP 4003 | Exploring Culture and Health Care Access Issues (3) |
| This course will explore the various aspects of culture and the impact of culture on health, access and delivery. The course will also help students apply knowledge of culture to healthcare situations. Course was offered Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| NUIP 4004 | Strategies for Prehospital Emergency Care I (0) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | Students will learn to assess the sick or injured individual as well as develop and implement a plan of care to stabilize and transport the individual to an emergency facility. Upon successful completion of the courses and state requirements, the student will be eligible to test for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services. Prereq:Instr consent. Course was offered Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2019, Summer 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| NUIP 4005 | Conscious Social Change (3) |
| Course integrates personal leadership, global citizenship, social entrepreneurship, and contemplation. It provides future leaders with the skills to invest in their own self-understanding and initiate social change or engage in community service mindfully, sustainably and with impact. The program incorporates four components: conscious leadership practices, social entrepreneurship tools, conscious social change methodologies, and contemplatio Course was offered January 2015, January 2014 | |
| NUIP 4006 | Strategies for Prehospital Emergency Care II (5) |
| Students will learn to assess the sick or injured individual as well as develop & implement a plan of care to stabilize & transport the individual to an emergency facility. Upon successful completion of the courses & state requirements, the student will be eligible to test for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Dept of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services. Prereq: Instr consent, NUIP 4004 Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015 | |
| NUIP 4007 | Cancer Prevention, Climate Change and Social Entrepreneurship in Nicaragua (3) |
| This course in Nicaragua examines programs undertaken by local leaders to address development & health issues in their communities, focusing on the interrelated issues of health impacts of climate change, sustainable dev, & public health (cancer prevention). Will examine efforts to promote sustainable agriculture, esp. for the cash crop coffee, which is affected by climate change. Course is a combo of lectures, case discussions & field trips. | |
| NUIP 4008 | Strategies for Prehospital Emergency Care for RNs (3) |
| The content of the course will focus on prehospital emergency care. Students will learn to assess the sick or injured individual as well as develop & implement a plan of care to stabilize & transport the individual to an emergency facility. Upon successful completion of this course & state requirements, the student will be eligible to test for cert. as an EMT by the Commonwealth of VA, Department of Health, Office of EMS.
Prerequisite: Current CPR Certification | |
| NUIP 4200 | Pathophysiology (4) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | Pathophysiology is a four credit interprofessional course which provides a foundation of basic knowledge of common pathophysiologic conditions affecting adults and children and their clinical management. Course was offered Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Summer 2021, Spring 2021, Summer 2020, Spring 2020, Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Summer 2018, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Summer 2016, Spring 2016, Summer 2015, Spring 2015, Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Summer 2013, Spring 2013, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Summer 2010, Spring 2010 |
| NUIP 4311 | Research, Ethics, Advocacy, and Leadership (2) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | REAL III seminar is the 3rd of a series of three-core course that provides the foundational & theoretical principles of research/scholarship, ethics, advocacy/roles, & leadership. Nursing students will examine the structural, functional, financial & effectiveness of selected professional practice & health care delivery models in relationship to health outcomes while developing a philosophy of professionalism, career planning, & educational prog. |
| NUIP 4340 | REAL IV (2) |
| REAL IV seminar is the fourth of a series of four core courses that provides foundational & theoretical principles of research/scholarship, ethics, advocacy/roles, & leadership. Nursing students will use research & scholarship skills to evaluate & disseminate knowledge & integrate social sensibilities into policy. Through self-awareness, students will develop a philosophy of professionalism, a plan for educational progression, & career planning. | |
| NUIP 4420 | Basic Research Concepts in the Health Disciplines (4) |
| The emphasis of this course is to understand the EBP process and its application to professional practice and research. Students will critique current literature specific to design, methodology and ethical standards; frame a research question relevant to their area of practice, search for evidence, and appraise the evidence using a defined template; and explore a variety of methods to disseminate evidence-based practice in their practice setting. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| NUIP 4430 | Introduction to Statistics in Health Care Research (3) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | This course is an introduction to data analysis for nursing and healthcare-related research. Course emphasis is on practical application and understanding how the research question drives the choice of particular statistical procedures. Descriptive and univariate inferential statistics will be covered. Students will learn how to create and manage simple databases in SPSS, interpret SPSS outputs, and draw statistical conclusions. Course was offered Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Summer 2013, Spring 2013 |
| NUIP 4559 | New Course: NUIP (1 - 3) |
| This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in Undergraduate Nursing | |
| NUIP 4610 | Leadership and Management in Health Care Systems (3) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | This course integrates management knowledge, concepts, and theory with practical experience within health care situations to prepare students for beginning leadership roles in existing/emerging delivery systems. This class explores the professional nurse's role in creating the envisioned patient centered, effective health care delivery organization of the future. Students complete an experiential learning project focused on quality improvement. |
| NUIP 4993 | Independent Study (1 - 3) |
| Independent Study in Interprofessional Nursing Course was offered Spring 2015 | |
| Nursing | |
| NURS 1010 | First Year Seminar: Pathways to Success (1) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | This course is designed to assist first year nursing students in their transition to academic and college life and to ensure all students can thrive in college regardless of their backgrounds.
We will discuss and explore academics, diversity, goal setting, lifestyle choices, healthy behaviors, responsibility and commitment in personal actions, community service, and leadership. Course was offered Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019 |
| NURS 1559 | New Course: Undergraduate Nursing (1 - 3) |
| This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in Undergraduate Nursing. Course was offered Fall 2018 | |
| NURS 2559 | New Course: Undergraduate Nursing (1 - 3) |
| This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in Undergraduate Nursing Course was offered Spring 2019 | |
| NURS 3003 | Nursing Leadership in Action (3) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | This course provides nursing students opportunities to develop leadership and management skills through participation in a variety of programs and activities. Students learn how to work in cooperative relationships with peers, faculty, students in other disciplines, community service organizations, and the public in a service learning environment. Membership in National Student Nurses Association and Student Nurses Association of Virginia is a requirement. Course was offered Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| NURS 3005 | Perioperative Nursing (1 - 2) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | This course serves to introduce students to the role of the professional nurse in the perioperative specialty area. The course begins with an overview of the history of perioperative nursing and the role of the professional nurse on the interdisciplinary team. The course explores the challenges of perioperative nursing, including safety issues, advocacy, and legal and ethical issues. The importance of continuity of care throughout the perioperative experience is a major theme in both the classroom and clinical content. The clinical focus is on understanding basic principles of asepsis, safety, and applying pathophysiology and pharmacology to specific patient care experiences. Prerequisite: Completion of Pharmacology and pathophysiology courses. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013, Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009 |
| NURS 3006 | Oncology Nursing and End-of-Life Care (1 - 2) |
| This elective in Oncology Nursing gives undergraduate students an opportunity to experience the related specialties of oncology nursing, palliative care, and hospice care. They will be able to apply basic knowledge about cancer pathophysiology and nursing management and develop basic nursing skills as they visit selected clinical settings. The course will emphasize current concepts and practices in oncology nursing and issues related to palliative and hospice care. Prerequisite: Third-year and fourth-year traditional students or RN to BSN and MSN-CNL students; permission of instructor. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Fall 2014, Fall 2013, Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| NURS 3559 | New Course: Undergraduate Nursing (1 - 3) |
| This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in Undergraduate Nursing. Course was offered Spring 2020, Fall 2019 | |
| NURS 4005 | Sleep Across the Lifespan (3) |
| Focuses on conceptual and methodological issues related to sleep and sleep research. Directions for nursing practice and research will be explored through critical analysis of physiological foundations of sleep and health sequalle of sleep disruptions and critique of relevant research. Healthcare perspectives and issues related to sleep will be examined for the advancement of sleep promotion through nursing practice and research. Course was offered Spring 2010 | |
| NURS 4006 | Practicum in Leadership Development (2) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | The Independent Practicum in Clinical Leadership Development gives an opportunity to apply leadership theory and practices in the clinical setting through mentoring and coaching third year traditional and first-year second degree students during their assigned clinical rotations. Specific emphasis is given to developing basic teaching and precepting skills, serving as a clinical resource, demonstrating performance of basic skills, and providing others with peer review and performance feedback. Course was offered Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010 |
| NURS 4007 | Ethics in Nursing Practice (3) |
| This undergraduate ethics seminar focuses on strengthening the nurse's role as a moral agent in clinical practice. Exploration of ethical issues in practice, ethical decision-making skills, and features of the wider moral environment will be emphasized. Barriers to ethical practice will be identified and strategies to effectively overcome the barriers will be identified. Prerequisite: Completion of third-year courses or clinical practice experience as a RN. | |
| NURS 4009 | Summer Practicum in Clinical Nursing (2) |
| Learning experiences in the practicum include observational experiences & seminars but the focus of the course is on clinical practice. Experiences will take place on a variety of acute & chronic care units within the UVA Health Sciences Ctr. Students function under the guidance and supervision of experienced staff nurse preceptors & will have the opportunity to explore the potential & constraints inherent in nursing practice in tertiary care. Course was offered Summer 2019, Summer 2018, Summer 2017, Summer 2016, Summer 2015, Summer 2014, Summer 2013, Summer 2012, Summer 2011, Summer 2010 | |
| NURS 4010 | Nurse Residency Program - Part I (0) |
| This course is designed to assist new graduate nurses successfully transition from academic status into professional nursing practice in areas of leadership, professional role, and patient outcomes. Integration and application of topics related to clinical decision making, prioritization of tasks, problem recognition, and clinical implementation will serve to enhance observational and critical thinking skills. | |
| NURS 4011 | Nurse Residency Program - Part II (0) |
| This course is designed to assist new graduate nurses successfully transition from academic status into professional nursing practice in areas of leadership, professional role, and patient outcomes. Integration and application of topics related to clinical decision making, prioritization of tasks, problem recognition, and clinical implementation will serve to enhance observational and critical thinking skills. Part II of a three-part course. | |
| NURS 4012 | Nurse Residency Program - Part III (3) |
| This course is designed to assist new graduate nurses successfully transition from academic status into professional nursing practice in areas of leadership, professional role, and patient outcomes. Integration and application of topics related to clinical decision making, prioritization of tasks, problem recognition, and clinical implementation will serve to enhance observational and critical thinking skills. Part III of a three-part course. | |
| NURS 4501 | Building Health in the Caribbean (3) |
| This course will introduce learners to concepts of health and healthcare and to strategies for measuring these both quantitatively and qualitatively. Following that introduction and training, we will explore, using a biosocial analysis, the diseases and conditions addressed by the MDGs. | |
| NURS 4559 | New Course: Undergraduate Nursing (1 - 3) |
| This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in Undergraduate Nursing Course was offered January 2021, Fall 2014 | |
| NURS 4950 | Distinguished Majors Seminar I (3) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | Designed to provide information and guidance about the process of initiating a research project, to explore issues related to the research process, and encourage communication among Distinguished Majors Program participants. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing DMP. |
| NURS 4951 | Distinguished Majors Seminar II (2) |
| Designed to assist students in the process of preparing their thesis to present to their peers and the faculty. Also assists in preparing the thesis for publication. Prerequisite: NURS 4950. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| NURS 4993 | Independent Study (1 - 3) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | Independent study in Nursing Course was offered Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Summer 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Summer 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| NURS 4994 | Practicum in Nursing (0.5 - 3) |
| Offered Fall 2024 | Learning experiences in the practicum include observational experiences and seminars but the focus of the course is on clinical practice. Experiences will take place on a variety of acute and chronic care units within the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center. Students function under the guidance and supervision of experienced staff nurse preceptors and will have the opportunity to explore the potential and constraints inherent in nursing. Course was offered Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019 |