Course Descriptions
Nursing
MSN 6500
Leadership Roles in Advanced Nursing Practice
3 credits
As an introduction to graduate studies, this course seeks to orient the student to graduate education. This course builds on the classical and modern aspects of organizations and the role of managers as leaders and facilitators of change. Theoretical frameworks and organizational theory and design are introduced to support students’ understanding of how to implement policy within and practice settings. This course emphasizes design concepts that impact employee motivation, interpersonal relationships, group dynamics, leadership, teams, and organizational culture in the context of both emerging theory and current/future innovation and evidence-based practice. Students will develop the ability to apply quality improvement principles in care across the continuum.
*This course is aligned with the AACN Essentials (Domains/Competencies/Sub-competencies/Clinical Concepts)
MSN 6502
Contemporary Concepts in Advanced Practice Roles
3 credits
The course provides an opportunity for graduate nursing students to explore the philosophical and theoretical foundations in advanced levels of nursing practice. Current and future trends will be explored including information literacy, technology, quality, and safety. Interprofessional collaboration will be explored and applied to the student’s professional practice. Socialization to the role of advanced level of nursing practice will be introduced.
MSN 6603
Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology
3 credits
This course focuses on advanced concepts of normal physiology and pathology of major body systems and highlights relationships among systems. Knowledge of normal physiology at the cellular level provides the student with a basis for interpreting deviations from healthy states. Concepts are addressed across the lifespan. Variations from normal and abnormal pathophysiologic processes are presented.MSN 6608
Evidence Based Practice in the Health Professions
3 credits
This course provides a comprehensive examination of research methodologies and evidence-based practice (EBP) to nurses engaged in graduate study. The student’s scholarly research will facilitate prepared translations, synthesis, application, and dissemination of nursing knowledge to improve health outcomes. Students will engage in clinical experiences and collaborate in analyzing organizational process improvement initiatives through relevant clinical inquiry, data collection, and dissemination. Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, students will develop and implement an evidence-based practice change project that supports positive patient outcomes and demonstrates sustainability through evidence-based research evaluation.
*This course is aligned with the AACN Essentials (Domains/Competencies/Sub-competencies/Clinical Concepts)
Prerequisite(s): MAT 308 or equivalent undergrad statistics course, MSN 6502
MSN 6609
Advanced Concepts in Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
3 credits
(Includes 20 Clinical Hours - Clinical Clearance Must be Completed Prior to Start of Course)
This course focuses on advanced concepts of normal physiology of major body systems and highlights relationships among systems. Knowledge of normal physiology provides the students with a basis for interpreting health deviations. Variations from normal and pathophysiologic processes across the life span are presented. Classifications of pharmaceuticals are examined in relation to indication for use and evidence of efficacy. Side effects, idiosyncratic effects, interactions, and allergic reactions are described. Client teaching and counseling are addressed with attention to elements promoting a positive response to therapy.
Prerequisite(s): MSN 6502
MSN 6610
Advanced Physical Assessment for Nurse Leaders
3 credits
(Includes 25 Clinical Hours - Clinical Clearance Must be Completed Prior to Start of Course)
This course focuses on developing advanced health assessment skills. Core concepts include promotion of health and wellness. Emphasis will also be placed on the physical, developmental, psychosocial, and cultural dimension of clients across the life span.
Prerequisite(s): MSN 6502
MSN 6611
Instructional Technology for Nurse Educators
3 credits
This course will provide students with the information necessary to ensure that curricular design, instructional strategies, and learning environments integrate appropriate technologies that maximize learning and teaching. The course provides direction for the integration of technology tools into productive learning. The social, legal, and ethical issues related to technology will be examined to apply in practice. Emerging technologies and their applications, productivity tools, using technology to enhance communications and manage information, using technology to change classroom environments, instructor roles, selection of software and licensing, and issues related to equity and open access will be explored.
MSN 6612
Nurse Executive Seminar I
3 credits
As an introduction to graduate studies, this course seeks to orient the student to graduate education. This course builds on the classical and modern aspects of organizations and the role of managers as leaders and facilitators of change. Theoretical frameworks and organizational theory and design are introduced to support students’ understanding of how to implement policy within and practice settings. This course emphasizes design concepts that impact employee motivation, interpersonal relationships, group dynamics, leadership, teams, and organizational culture in the context of both emerging theory and current/future innovation and evidence-based practice. Students will develop the ability to apply quality improvement principles in care across the continuum.
*This course is aligned with the AACN Essentials (Domains/Competencies/Sub-competencies/Clinical Concepts)
Prerequisite(s): MSN 6500, MSN 6502
MSN 6613
Nurse Executive Seminar II
3 credits
This course will build upon the principles in the Nurse Executive Seminar I. The course will explore the nurse executive role as it relates to administrative actions such as staffing and budgeting. This course will focus the leadership executive concentration student on organizational practices, employment law, and delegation. Issues related to human resource management such as staffing, interviewing, termination, turnover, and views of both non-unionized and unionized nursing workforces will be explored. Concepts such as advocacy, civility, healthcare technologies, shared governance, lateral violence, the expanding role of the advanced practice nurse, and healthcare markets will be addressed.
*This course is aligned with the AACN Essentials (Domains/Competencies/Sub-competencies/Clinical Concepts)
Prerequisite(s): MSN 6500, MSN 6612, MGT 6501
MSN 6615
Public Health Essentials
3 credits
Public Health Essentials provides the student with the key tenets and concepts of public health, the history of public health and central public health principles of access, equity, health promotion and prevention, policy development and quality care. Theories, practices, social, behavioral, environmental, and biological factors that contribute to individual and community health outcomes will be addressed through interactive learning strategies with the application of the concepts to understand and prevent public health problems.MSN 6616
Epidemiology Health Professions
3 credits
Epidemiology provides the student with an introduction to epidemiology and biostatistics as applied to public health problems. The course will introduce students to the principles and methods of epidemiologic investigation, appropriate summaries, and displays of data, and the use of classical statistical approaches to describe the health of populations. The distribution and determinants of health and disease in human populations will be explore. Epidemiological research using technology and public health informatics will also be introduced.MSN 6617
Population Health for Health Professionals
3 credits
(Includes 32 clinical hours - Clinical clearance must be complete prior to start of course)
This course will introduce the fundamental concepts and conceptual frameworks of population health science. Prevention strategies, healthcare quality measures, diversity principles, and patient safety considerations related to population health will be examined and evaluated. Students will analyze epidemiological, biostatistical, and environmental data related to individuals and aggregates to synthesize interventions related to health promotion, clinical prevention, and access to care. Students will apply these principles along and assess health and illness related to population health. Thirty-two clinical hours will be completed in this course.
Prerequisite(s): MSN 6502
MSN 6620
Application of Research for Evidence Based Practice
3 credits
The Nurse Practitioner Program is pleased to announce an exciting change in the Core Curriculum. We have replaced the current MSN 6608- Evidence Based Practice in the Health Professions. With a new course: MSN 6620- Application of Research for Evidence Based Practice. All students who were admitted From Fall 2020 forward are required to take the new course. In addition, any student admitted before Fall 2020 who has not taken a research course must take MSN 6620. This research course was designed to prepare students for the application of clinically-relevant evidence based knowledge in the clinical setting, as well as bridge Nurse Practitioner students to the DNP program.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 308 or equivalent undergrad statistics course
MSN 6646
Philosophy and Ethics in Advanced Nursing Roles
3 credits
This course in professional nursing explores the integral principles guiding ethical behavior, closely examining the intersection of ethics and nursing practice. Bioethics principles, such as autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice, serve as guiding principles. The curriculum delves into key concepts like moral distress, moral hazard, moral community, and moral resilience, offering a comprehensive study of ethical language within theoretical, legal, procedural, scientific, and technological bioethics. Students engage with interdisciplinary collaboration through ethical dilemmas, enhancing critical thinking and writing skills. Beyond theoretical exploration, the course addresses real-world challenges, including moral distress, utilizing reflective practices and self-care resources. Emphasizing the advocacy of safe practice, the course equips students with practical skills to navigate ethical considerations in healthcare, fostering a commitment to ethical conduct for the well-being of both patients and healthcare professionals.
*This course is aligned with the AACN Essentials (Domains/Competencies/Sub-competencies/Clinical Concepts)
MSN 7000
Independent Study in Nursing
3 credits
Students may earn one to three credits through individualized projects with faculty guidance. Projects supplement selected aspects of the program, including research, clinical practice, or theory.
MSN 7310
Legal Issues in Nursing Practice
3 credits
(Fall I and Online Only)
This course provides an overview of the legal process and an introduction to the legal issues nurses face in their clinical practice. Case examples and case analysis methods discussed in class will provide nurses with information on risk management and patient advocacy strategies that positively impact health care delivery.
Prerequisite(s): MSN 6502
MSN 7320
Practices in the Realm of Nursing and the Law
3 credits
(Fall II and Online Only.) (28 Clinical Hours - Clinical Clearance Must be Completed Prior to Start of Course)
This course will introduce the student to the field of Legal Nurse Consulting as a specialty practice within nursing. Exploration of the roles nurses play in the legal field, introduction of legal concepts applicable to nursing practice, and analysis of medical-legal scenarios will provide the student with exposure to a variety of career options within the practice of Legal Nurse Consulting.
Prerequisite(s): MSN 7310, MSN 6502
MSN 7340
Practicum: Post Master’s Legal Nurse Consultant
3 credits
This course serves as a practicum for the post-master’s legal nurse consultant student. The student will complete a minimum of 40 hours with a preceptor in the legal field in order to expand his/her expertise. Students work with an individual faculty member who will provide guidance. This course is scheduled as a directed study.
MSN 7350
Forensic Nursing: Clinical and Legal Implications
3 credits
(Summer I and Online Only)
In this course, the student will examine the specialty of forensic nursing as it is implemented in health care delivery systems in the US and internationally. Theory and concepts related to forensic nursing practice will be explored, as well as the application of the nursing process as it relates to forensic nursing clients. The relationship among forensic nursing, the justice system, and community-based referral systems will be explored from the perspective of delivering comprehensive patient and victim-centered care utilizing a multidisciplinary team approach. Specific social issues will be addressed, including sexual assault, intimate partner violence, elder abuse, child abuse, and other human rights violations impacting the practice of forensic nursing, our communities at large and the utilization of health care resources.
MSN 7701
Child Development and Assessment
3 credits
This course focuses on advanced comprehensive physical, psychosocial, developmental, and cultural assessment of the child within the context of his/her family and community. Determination of the health status of children from infancy to adolescence through evaluation of a variety of data collection techniques is stressed. Analysis and interpretation of growth and development patterns are discussed as they relate to primary care. Practice sessions enable the student to refine history and physical assessment skills.
Prerequisite(s): MSN 6603, MSN 7702, MSN 7703
MSN 7702
Advanced Adult Health Assessment
3 credits
This course focuses on developing advanced health assessment skills appropriate for delivery of primary care to the adult/adolescent client/family. The course will provide the student with necessary skills to advance beyond basic history and physical examination to using diagnostic reasoning skills and critical thinking. Assessment skills will be refined for the determination of the health status of young, middle, and older adults in the clinical laboratory setting. Students will broaden their ability to recognize abnormal findings within the context of the physical examination. Core concepts will be included regarding promotion of health and wellness in the primary care setting. Emphasis will also be placed on the physical, developmental, psychosocial, cultural dimensions of clients in primary care. Practice sessions with faculty and colleagues will create an opportunity for students to refine communication, gathering of historical information, advanced physical assessment skills, and developing a plan of care that is mutually agreeable to the client/family. At the conclusion of the course, students will be expected to perform a complete health assessment, give a comprehensive case presentation which includes appropriate diagnostic reasoning and critical thinking.
Prerequisite(s): MSN 6603, MSN 7703
MSN 7703
Advanced Pharmacology
3 credits
This course focuses on the study of pharmacology, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacokinetics. Classifications of pharmaceuticals are examined in relation to indication for use and evidence of efficacy. Side effects, idiosyncratic effects, interactions, and allergic reactions are described. Specific problems related to nutritional, developmental, and health status are explored. Client teaching and counseling are addressed with attention to elements promoting a positive response to therapy. Legalities and regulations related to prescription-writing privileges are addressed.
Prerequisite(s): MSN 6603
MSN 7704
Primary Care I: Acute and Chronic Care of Children
3 credits
This course focuses on providing primary care to infants, children, and adolescents using a lifespan approach. Health promotion and disease prevention are stressed. Assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute episodic illnesses and stable chronic health conditions are emphasized. Concepts of epidemiology are explored and applied. Aspects of differential diagnosis are addressed. The student applies health promotion, disease prevention, and illness management strategies to clients. Theory-based models are addressed as they pertain to the primary care of children.
Prerequisite(s): MSN 6603, MSN 7701, MSN 7702 MSN 7703 and MSN 7705
MSN 7705
Primary Care II: Acute and Chronic Care of Adults
3 credits
This course will focus on providing primary care to young, middle aged, and older adults using a holistic approach. Health promotion and disease prevention using theoretical frameworks and professionalism in practice are emphasized. Assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute episodic illnesses and chronic health conditions using evidence-based research and guidelines while maintaining individual patient/family needs are an expectation. Culture, diversity, equity, inclusion, and self-directed care will be enmeshed in all aspects of the course. Using a collaborative approach, emerging technology, advocacy, and leadership to promote superior health care outcomes are educational goals.
Prerequisite(s): MSN 6603, MSN 7701, MSN 7702 and MSN 7703
MSN 7707
Primary Care III: Gender Health Issues
3 credits
This course focuses on providing primary care with special emphasis on gender-related health issues. An epidemiological frame-work will be applied to the study of health problems. Assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute episodic illnesses and chronic health conditions are addressed.
Prerequisite(s): MSN 6603, MSN 7702, MSN 7703, MSN 7705 and MSN 7701
MSN 7710
Integrative Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Physical Assessment (for Nurse Leaders)
3 credits
This course integrates advanced concepts of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physical assessment within the contexts of individuals, families, and populations using exemplars in course content.
Prerequisite(s): BSN, Acceptance into MSN Leadership Program, Clinical Credentialing Clearance, Admission into Post MSN certificate program, BSN Dual Credit Advantage
MSN 7741
Politics and Policy in the Healthcare System
3 credits
This course is designed to empower students with the expertise to influence and navigate health policies at the systemic level, employing political acumen and strategic insight. Students will explore the intricate landscape of health policymaking, unraveling the nuances of legislative, regulatory, and healthcare delivery, along with associated financial issues. Profound insight will be gained into political intricacies that shape policies within the healthcare system. Students with examine the direct influence of health policies on advanced nursing roles. Analysis of the nurse leaders’ role in health policy development will emphasize the pivotal contribution that nurses make to the shaping of the future of healthcare.
*This course is aligned with the AACN Essentials (Domains/Competencies/Sub-competencies/Clinical Concepts)
MSN 7750
Enhancing Health Equity: Teaching, Technology and Social Determinants
3 credits
This course evaluates the intersection of nursing informatics, healthcare technologies, and social determinants of health in the context of promoting health equity. Students will examine how information and communication technologies can be leveraged to address health disparities and improve healthcare delivery. The course also emphasizes the development of clinical judgment skills through education to support evidence-based decision-making in healthcare practice. Methodologies of the teaching/learning process that are explored include learning theories, assessment of specific population cohort needs, the designing of teaching plans, and evaluation of the outcomes of learning.
Prerequisite(s): MSN 6502
MSN 7752
Clinical Teaching and Evaluation
3 credits
(Includes 32 Clinical Hours - Clinical Clearance Must be Complete Prior to Start of Course)
This course is designed for the nurse whose role includes teaching in the clinical setting. The learners may be nursing students or nursing staff members. The intention of the course is to expose students to the skills and attitudes necessary for effective teaching and subsequent evaluation in the realm of the clinical setting. Concepts such as formative and summative evaluations are addressed as they relate to clinical teaching. Students participate in a 32-hour practicum with an approved mentor. Current clinical teaching research is evaluated for application in the clinical setting.
Prerequisite(s): MSN 6502
MSN 7753
Curriculum Development
3 credits
Students in this course undertake an in-depth study of curriculum development as it relates to teaching in nursing programs or continuing education workshops. Students construct a curriculum, including its philosophical underpinnings, broad goals, learning objectives, teaching methods, and evaluation techniques.
MSN 7754
Educational Leadership field practicum
3 credits
This course serves as a practicum for the post-master's educator track student. The student will complete a minimum of 40 hours with a preceptor in the educator field to expand his/her expertise. Students work with an individual faculty member who will provide guidance. This course is scheduled as a directed study. MSN 7755
Executive Leadership field practicum
3 credits
This course serves as a practicum for the post-master's executive track student. The student will complete a minimum of 40 hours with a preceptor in the executive field to expand his/her expertise. Students work with an individual faculty member who will provide guidance. This course is scheduled as a directed study. MSN 8103
Certificate Family Practicum I
3 credits
(167 Clinical Hours)
The clinical emphasis affords the student an opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills learned in all other courses into the practice role. Collaboration with other providers, with individual patients, and with families is stressed. The student will be expected to demonstrate the clinical course objectives with a clinical faculty who provides continuous guidance in all of the areas. Students are expected to complete 166 clinical hours in the semester.
Prerequisite(s): MSN 6603, MSN 7701, MSN 7702 and MSN 7703
MSN 8110
Family Practicum I
3 credits
(120 Clinical Hours)
The clinical emphasis affords the student an opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills learned in all other courses into the practice role. Collaboration with other providers, with individual patients, and with families is stressed. The student will be expected to demonstrate the clinical course objectives with a clinical faculty who provides continuous guidance in all of the areas. Students are expected to complete 120 clinical hours in the semester.
Prerequisite(s): MSN 6502, MSN 6608, DNP 7104, MSN 6603, MSN 7701, MSN 7702 and MSN 7703
MSN 8203
Certificate Family Practicum II
3 credits
(167 Clinical Hours)
The clinical emphasis affords the student an opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills learned in all other courses into the practice role. Collaboration with other providers, with individual patients, and with families is stressed. The student will be expected to demonstrate the clinical course objectives with a clinical faculty who provides occasional guidance, but the student can function autonomously. Students are expected to complete 166 clinical hours in the semester.
Prerequisite(s): MSN 6603, MSN 7701, MSN 7702, MSN 7703, MSN 7705, MSN 8103
MSN 8213
Family Practicum II
3 credits
(120 Clinical Hours)
The clinical emphasis affords the student an opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills learned in all other courses into the practice role. Collaboration with other providers, with individual patients, and with families is stressed. The student will be expected to demonstrate the clinical course objectives with a clinical faculty who provides occasional guidance in some but not all of the areas. Students are expected to complete 120 clinical hours in the semester, or a cumulative amount of 240 hours.
Prerequisite(s): MSN 6603, MSN 7701, MSN 7702, MSN 7703, MSN 7705, MSN 8110, MSN 6502, MSN 6608, DNP 7104
MSN 8223
Family Practicum III
3 credits
(120 Clinical Hours)
The clinical emphasis affords the student an opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills learned in all other courses into the practice role. Collaboration with other providers, with individual patients, and with families is stressed. The student will be expected to demonstrate the clinical course objectives with a clinical faculty who provides occasional guidance but the student can function autonomously in the areas. Students are expected to complete 120 clinical hours in the semester, or a cumulative amount of 360 hours.
Prerequisite(s): MSN 6603, MSN 7701, MSN 7702, MSN 7703, MSN 7704, MSN 7705, MSN 7707, MSN 6502, MSN 6608, MSN 8110, MSN 8213, DNP 7104
MSN 8303
Certificate Family Practicum III
3 credits
(167 Clinical Hours)
The clinical emphasis affords the student an opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills learned in all other courses into the practice role. Collaboration with other providers, with individual patients, and with families is stressed. The student will be expected to demonstrate the clinical course objectives with a clinical faculty who provides collaborative input but the student is able to independently generate a full assessment, differential, and treatment plan. Students are expected to complete 166 clinical hours in the semester or the final cumulative amount of 500 hours.
Prerequisite(s): MSN 6603, MSN 7701, MSN 7702, MSN 7703, MSN 7704, MSN 7707 MSN 7705, MSN 8103, MSN 8203
MSN 8330
Family Practicum IV
3 credits
(120 Clinical Hours)
The clinical emphasis affords the student an opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills learned in all other courses into the practice role. Collaboration with other providers, with individual patients, and with families is stressed. The student will be expected to demonstrate the clinical course objectives with a clinical faculty who provides collaborative input but the student is able to generate a full assessment, differential, and treatment plan. Students are expected to complete 120 clinical hours in the semester, or a cumulative amount of 480 hours.
Prerequisite(s): MSN 6603, MSN 6502, MSN 6608, MSN 7701, MSN 7702, MSN 7703, MSN 7704, MSN 7705, MSN 7707, MSN 8110, MSN 8213, MSN 8223, DNP 7104
MSN 8343
Family Practicum V
3 credits
(120 Clinical Hours)
The clinical emphasis affords the student an opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills learned in all other courses into the practice role. Collaboration with other providers, with individual patients, and with families is stressed. The student will be expected to demonstrate the clinical course objectives with a clinical faculty who provides collaborative input when necessary but the student is able to generate a full assessment, differential, and treatment plan. Students are expected to complete 120 clinical hours in the semester towards the final cumulative amount of 600 hours to graduate.
Prerequisite(s): MSN 6603, MSN 6502, MSN 6608, DNP 7104, MSN 7701, MSN 7702, MSN 7703, MSN 7704, MSN 7705, MSN 7707, MSN 8110, MSN 8213, MSN 8223, MSN 8330
MSN 8348
Psychopharmacology for the Advanced Practice Nurse Across the Lifespan
3 credits
This course explores advanced concepts of the neuro-pathophysiology of mental illness, and pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drugs used in the psychopharmacologic treatment and clinical management of various psychiatric disorders across the lifespan. The course reflects current scientific knowledge of the neurobiology of mental illnesses, and the application of psychopharmacology to clinical problems. Genomics will also be addressed with regards to psychological conditions. Indications for use of psychotropic medications, side effects, compliance issues, and interactions will be discussed. Emphasis is placed on the understanding of psychotropic drug effects for each disorders studied and the relationship to advanced nursing practice interventions. The course will also address the role of the PMHNP in compliance with regulations and standards that define scope of practice and prescriptive authority for practitioners prescribing psychiatric medications.Prerequisite(s): FNP board certification and acceptance into the PMHNP program
MSN 8349
Therapeutic Modalities and Psychiatric Conditions Across the Lifespan
3 credits
Building on the diagnostic skills mastered in the student’s previous Advanced Health Assessment, this course focuses on the epidemiology of selected psychological disorders and the tools needed to obtain an accurate assessment and differential diagnosis of common clinical variations in health patterns in adults and children with mental illness. Emphasis is placed on the use of assessment techniques essential to the management of disorders across the lifespan. The course will focuses on strategies to integrate and promote physical and behavioral health.Therapeutic modalities related to group and individual psychotherapy such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure and Dialectical Therapy, as well as brain stimulation treatments such as ECT will be reviewed with indications for use in monotherapy or as an adjunct to pharmacotherapy. This course will also address the role of the PMHNP related to health promotion, leadership, ethical and legal decision making, health policy and advocacy, quality improvement and safety, and inter professional practice, including scope of practice issues.Prerequisite(s): FNP board certification, acceptance into the PMHNP program, and MSN 8348
MSN 8350
Psychiatric Mental Health Conditions and Therapeutic Interventions Across the Lifespan I
3 credits
This course presents common mental health disorders seen in primary care settings within the scope of practice of the PMHNP. This course identifies pathophysiology, clinical presentations, interventions, and outcomes of common mental health disorders across the lifespan. Importance is placed on early screening, diagnosis, and treatment.Prerequisite(s): FNP board certification, acceptance into the PMHNP program, MSN 8348, and MSN 8349
MSN 8351
Psychiatric Mental Health Conditions and Therapeutic Interventions Across the Lifespan II
3 credits
This course expands on common mental health disorders seen in primary care settings within the scope of practice of the PMHNP. This course identifies pathophysiology, clinical presentations, interventions, and outcomes of common mental health disorders across the lifespan. Importance is placed on early screening, diagnosis, and treatment.Prerequisite(s): FNP board certification, acceptance into the PMHNP program, MSN 8348, MSN 8349, and MSN 8350
MSN 8352
Psychiatric Mental Health Management of Serious Conditions in Vulnerable Populations Across the Lifespan: Family/Group
3 credits
This course focuses on selected theory and interventions for individuals and groups that are utilized by the PMHNP in planning, implementing, and evaluating care within the appropriate system for adults and children with psychiatric disorders. Theories of various treatment modalities, therapeutic communication and evidence based standards of care; along with use of clinical practice guidelines are also emphasized. This course will also focus on serious mental conditions, the psychosocial impact on populations at risk and applicable treatment modalities family/group.Prerequisite(s): FNP board certification, acceptance into the PMHNP program, MSN 8348, MSN 8349, MSN 8350, and MSN 8351
MSN 8353
Certificate Psychiatric Mental Health Practicum I
3 credits
(100 Clinical Hours)
This is the first of three clinical internships that focuses the NP student on primary assessment and diagnostic skills needed to determine appropriate therapeutic interventions in adults or children exhibiting signs of mental illness. This first internship focuses on individual and/or group therapy. Special focus is on patient individual and group therapy and education as an intervention to improve outcomes. The students engage in beginning implementation of the APN role. This practicum will require hours in group and individual therapy and applies learning outcomes as identified in the clinical management series in an adult, child or lifespan clinical setting.
Prerequisite(s): MSN 8348 and MSN 8349
MSN 8354
Certificate Psychiatric Mental Health Practicum II
3 credits
(200 Clinical Hours)
This is the second of three clinical internships that focuses the NP student on primary assessment and diagnostic skills needed to determine appropriate therapeutic interventions in adults or children exhibiting signs of mental illness. This second internship focuses on management of individual and/or group therapy and education as an intervention to improve outcomes. The students show progression of management of common to more complex conditions within the scope of the APN role. This practicum will require hours in group and individual therapy and applies learning outcomes as identified in the clinical management series in an adult, child or lifespan clinical setting.
Prerequisite(s): MSN 8353
MSN 8355
Certificate Psychiatric Mental Health Practicum III
3 credits
(200 Clinical Hours)
This is the third of three clinical internships that focuses the NP student on primary assessment and diagnostic skills needed to determine appropriate therapeutic interventions in adults or children exhibiting signs of mental illness. This third internship continues to focus on the management of individuals with common, complex and severe mental illness as appropriate to the APN role and the clinical setting. The focus is on education as an intervention to improve outcomes. This practicum will require hours in group and individual therapy and applies learning outcomes as identified in the clinical management series in an adult, child or lifespan clinical setting.
Prerequisite(s): MSN 8354
MSN 8400
Capstone
3 credits
These courses form the culminating experience for students pursuing the Education and Executive Practice tracks in the Nursing Leadership concentration. The student may complete a thesis, project, or practicum. The thesis involves a quantitative or qualitative study with a focus in clinical practice, education, or administration. A project may be undertaken to identify and solve a problem. The practicum is an intensive mentored experience in either nursing education or executive practice. Students are assigned an individual faculty member who will provide guidance throughout the process.
MSN 8500
Capstone
3 credits
These courses form the culminating experience for students pursuing the Education and Executive Practice tracks in the Nursing Leadership concentration. The student may complete a thesis, project, or practicum. The thesis involves a quantitative or qualitative study with a focus in clinical practice, education, or administration. A project may be undertaken to identify and solve a problem. The practicum is an intensive mentored experience in either nursing education or executive practice. Students are assigned an individual faculty member who will provide guidance throughout the process.
Prerequisite(s): MSN 8400
MSN 8600
Capstone
3 credits
These courses form the culminating experience for students pursuing the Legal Nurse Consultant emphasis in the Nursing Leadership concentration. Students must complete a practicum, which is structured exactly like the MSN 8400-8500 practicum; there is no choice option for these two courses. Students are assigned an individual faculty member who will provide guidance throughout the process.
MSN 8700
Capstone
3 credits
These courses form the culminating experience for students pursuing the Legal Nurse Consultant emphasis in the Nursing Leadership concentration. Students must complete a practicum, which is structured exactly like the MSN 8400-8500 practicum; there is no choice option for these two courses. Students are assigned an individual faculty member who will provide guidance throughout the process.
Prerequisite(s): MSN 8600
MSN 8705
Nurse Leadership Capstone I
3 credits
This capstone course serves as the first part of the MSN Leadership Program's capstone experience. This process enhancement project focuses on the Process Do Study Act (Performance Improvement/Process Enhancement) project which in Capstone Project I focuses on the plan and do components of problem identification, theoretical research, critical analysis, and literature review in the context of nursing practice, administration, policy, or education. Students will engage in a comprehensive Plan, Do, Study, Act of the chosen topic, laying the foundation for evidence-based practice, ethical considerations, and the integration of leadership strategies.
*This course is aligned with the AACN Essentials (Domains/Competencies/Sub-competencies/Clinical Concepts)
Prerequisite(s): BSN, Admission into MSN Leadership, BSN or acceptance into BSN Dual Credit Advantage, Acceptance in MSN Leadership program, clinical credentialing in compliance, completion of all track specific MSN Leadership courses. Post MSN LDR Certificate admission.
MSN 8706
Nurse Leadership Capstone II
3 credits
This capstone course serves as the second part of the MSN Leadership Program's Capstone Project. Capstone Project I focused on problem identification, theoretical research, critical analysis, and literature review in the context of nursing practice, administration, policy, or education. In Capstone II, students will focus on the final components of the PDSA study and act components of the chosen topic, focusing on the next steps towards completing program enhancement by providing STUDY and ACT components for this Process Enhancement (Performance Improvement project) through evidence-based research, ethical considerations, and the integration of leadership strategies. The culminating project will include the dissemination of the work through a multi-media presentation and comprehensive paper.
*This course is aligned with the AACN Essentials (Domains/Competencies/Sub-competencies/Clinical Concepts)
Prerequisite(s): BSN, Admission into MSN Leadership, BSN or acceptance into BSN Dual Credit Advantage, Acceptance in MSN Leadership program, clinical credentialing in compliance, completion of all track specific MSN Leadership courses.
MSN 8900
Nurse Leadership Portfolio
3 credits
(Taken Last)
The Nurse Leadership Portfolio is a reflection of the student's individual accomplishments and experiences related to leadership growth and development during the graduate nursing program. The portfolio is developed throughout the program, initiating in MSN 6500 Leadership Roles in Advanced Nursing Practice. This 3-part composition includes a reflective narrative on the connections between the AACN Essentials of Graduate Nursing Education (2011) and the MSN graduate program competencies; revisiting, analyzing, and reflecting upon one's leadership SWOT analysis completed upon entry to the MSN program; establishing a thoughtful leadership development plan for future aspirations; and crafting a presentation that reflects on the journey of self-discovery.
Chair approval is required before enrolling in this course. Your portfolio is taken after all coursework is complete.
Prerequisite(s): MSN Leadership Core and selected track courses