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

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

Individually planned study in nursing specialty, administration, education, or research. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

Independent practicum to be established in selected areas. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

This course builds on Nurse Educator Seminar I and emphasizes evidence-based curriculum design and evaluation, integration of technology in nursing education, and student success strategies. Students examine local to global issues and trends impacting nursing education. Educational scholarship is highlighted. 

This course prepares the student with the knowledge and skills to explore and interpret healthcare data. The student learns to conduct data analyses of complex practices and organizational issues that shape healthcare. During the course, the student will analyze, interpret, and report data to influence change.

Prerequisite: Doctoral standing or instructor permission.

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 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.