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 & …
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in Graduate Nursing.
This course develops organizational & systems leadership capabilities for quality improvement in healthcare settings. Students examine conceptual approaches to advancing quality and safety, analyze outcome data related to these domains, …
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 …
Learners develop leadership in ethical decision-making through the exploration of ethical theories, frameworks, and leadership skills to tackle real-world dilemmas like interprofessional conflict and resilience. Using the moral community model, …
This course introduces the use of information technology for managing patient care and healthcare systems. Explores the nature and functions of healthcare informatics, the current state of the science, and …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing or instructor permission.
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 …
Independent Study in Nursing
Credit taken concurrentlyw ith master's coursework as approved by the faculty.
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 …
Advanced level individual study of self-selected topics under the guidance and supervision of a faculty member. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
This course prepares APRNs to lead health policy changes and address financial implications. Advocacy for population health is examined. Implications of health policy on finances within a classic supply & …
This course prepares students to identify, develop, and lead a practice change project. Practice inquiry, systems thinking, project management, and change principles are introduced. Interprofessional collaboration and team leadership is …
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 …
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 …
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 …