Graduate Nursing
Degrees and Certificates
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Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.): Clinical Nurse Leader Concentration, Master of Science in Nursing -
Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.): Nursing Education Concentration, Master of Science in Nursing -
Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.): Nursing Management and Executive Leadership Concentration, Master of Science in Nursing -
School of Nursing & Health Sciences Nursing Post-Master’s Certificate Program, Post-Master’s Certificate
Classes
GNUR 501: Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning for the Advanced Practitioner
GNUR 502: Advanced Pathophysiology
GNUR 503: Advanced Pharmacology
GNUR 504: Clinical Quality Improvement I
GNUR 510: Evidence-Based Practice and Applied Nursing Research
The purpose of this course is to provide the foundation for evidence-based decision making in the advanced generalist nursing role. Knowledge of research design and essential competencies related to research in professional nursing are developed. A focus of the course is the retrieval and systematic appraisal of evidence and the application of evidence to foster change and achieve optimal outcomes in nursing.
GNUR 511: Clinical Quality Improvement II
GNUR 512: Health Care Systems, Policy and Leadership
GNUR 513: Population Health
GNUR 514: Advanced Role Development in Nursing
GNUR 515: Theoretical Basis of Teaching and Learning in Nursing Education
GNUR 520: Healthcare Delivery Systems
GNUR 525: Role of Nurse Educator and Curriculum Development in Nursing
GNUR 530: Role Development for Nursing Management and Executive Leadership
GNUR 535: Assessment and Evaluation Strategies in Nursing Education
GNUR 540: Organizational Behavior in Healthcare
GNUR 545: Principles of Business and Finance in Healthcare
GNUR 586: Nursing Management and Executive Leadership Capstone
GNUR 587: Nursing Education Clinical Capstone
GNUR 598: Advanced Generalist Nursing Capstone I
This is the first course in a two-part clinical nurse leader capstone sequence. Students employ skills and knowledge gained throughout the MSN program to complete an assessment of the assigned microsystem and develop a plan for a process improvement project. Students examine front‐line clinical competencies of nursing leadership, clinical outcomes management and care environment management at the microsystem level. The integration of systems theory, change theory, leadership and management theories and social responsibility in professional nursing practice are emphasized. Students analyze essential patient advocacy and education competencies to ensure delivery of high-quality care as a professional nurse. The course will require the student to engage in the clinical environment for 180 hours over the course of the semester.
GNUR 599: Advanced Generalist Nursing Capstone II
This is part II of the clinical nurse leader capstone experience. Students employ skills and knowledge gained throughout the MSN program to implement and evaluate a process improvement project in the assigned clinical microsystem. Students explore key concepts in clinical leadership, clinical outcomes management, management of the patient care environment and the role of the advanced generalist Clinical Nurse Leader. The course is structured to examine preparation for the Clinical Nurse Leader certification and role implementation and will require the student to engage in the clinical environment for 200 hours over the course of the semester.