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Chairperson: Jo Stejskal
Master’s Program Interim Director: William McBreen (507) 285-7135; www.winona.edu/nursing

Graduate Faculty: Forsyth, P., Gaspar, T. Gaspar, Hatlevig, McBreen, Olsen, Olson, Ponto, PilonKacir, Scherb, Schnepper, Seppanen, Stejskal, Thompson, Valen, Welhaven

Diane Forsyth, Associate Professor, Nursing: B.S.N., Winona State University; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2006-
Phyllis Gaspar, Professor, Nursing; B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Nebraska Medical Center; Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University; 1995-
Jackie Hatlevig, Professor, Nursing; B.S., Winona State University; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee; 1987-
William McBreen, Interim Dean and Professor, Nursing; B.S.N., Mount Marty College Yankton, South Dakota; M.S.N., University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin; 2000-
Gayle Olsen, Professor, Nursing; B.S.N., College of St. Teresa; M.S.N., University of California-San Francisco; C.N.P., University of Minnesota; 1980-
Ann Olson, Associate Professor, Nursing, B.S., Winona State University; M.A., St. Mary’s University, Winona, MN; M.S., Winona State University, Rochester, MN; 2007-
Christine E. PilonKacir, Professor, Nursing; B.S., Mercy College of Detroit; M.S., University of Michigan-Ann Arbor; Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia; 1994-
Julie Ponto, Interim Director and Associate Professor, Nursing, B.S.N., University of Minnesota-Twin Cities; M.S. - O.N.C., University California, San Francisco;
2005-
Cindy Scherb, Associate Professor, Nursing; B.S.N., Mount Mercy College; M.S., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Iowa, 2001-
Lisa Schnepper, Associate Professor, Nursing; B.S., Winona State University; M.S.N., C.N.P., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; 2000-
Linda Seppanen, Professor, Nursing; B.S.N. St. Olaf College; M.S.N., The Catholic University of America; Ph.D., University of Alabama; 1990-
Joanne Stejskal, Professor, Nursing; B.S.N., College of Saint Teresa; M.S.N., University of Wisconsin-Madison; Ed.D. University of
St. Thomas; 1975 -
Patricia Thompson, Professor, Nursing; B.S., Winona State University; M.S.P.H., Ph.D., University of Minnesota-Twin Cities; 1980-
Mieca Valen, Associate Professor, Nursing, B.A. Augustana College, M.S.N. South Dakota State University 2005-
Mary Welhaven, Professor, Nursing; B.S., Winona State University; M.S.N., Ph.D., University of Minnesota-Twin Cities; 1981-

GRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED:
Master of Science

MAJOR
Advanced Practice Nursing

ACCREDITATION
The Master of Science Program in Nursing is accredited by: Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036-1120; Phone: (202) 8876791; www.aacn.nche.edu.

LOCATION
Classes for the Master’s Program are offered primarily on the Rochester campus with selected courses offered in Winona through ITV and/or other sites using distance education technology.

PURPOSE
The Master of Science Program in Nursing at Winona State University educates nurses for advanced practice where change is constant. Students select a focus of Nurse Administrator, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Educator, Adult Nurse Practitioner, or Family Nurse Practitioner. The program provides a strong clinical base in advanced nursing practice and is designed so each student will be able to:
Value caring as the basis of nursing in the human health experience.
Synthesize theories from nursing science and related disciplines to guide advanced nursing practice.
Demonstrate advanced level of clinical expertise in nursing care of clients.
Integrate the roles of the advanced practice nurse in various settings.
Use a process of scholarly inquiry in advanced practice nursing.
Analyze the effects of historical, cultural, economic, ethical, legal, and political influences on nursing and health care delivery.
Manage resources within a health care delivery system through collaboration with other health care providers, community, and clients.
Contribute to the continuing professional development of self and others.

DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM
The Master’s Program is grounded in the belief that all advanced practice nurses share a common core of knowledge. Through the foundational core courses, students further develop their ability to integrate theory, research, and practice. Courses within the selected focus of Nurse Administrator, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Educator, Adult Nurse Practitioner, or Family Nurse Practitioner, provide specialized knowledge and practice opportunities in each advanced nursing role. The domains of advanced practice nursing include client health status management; the nurse/client relationship; teaching/coaching; professional roles; managing and negotiating health care delivery systems; and monitoring and ensuring quality of health care practice.

Focus: Nurse Administrator
Students who elect the Nurse Administrator focus will be prepared for administrative positions in a health care setting. In addition to the core courses, content focuses on elements of a nursing care system, the responsibilities of the Nurse Administrator in research, education, and clinical practice, human resource management, fiscal accountability of the Nurse Administrator, the functions of the Nurse Administrator in the organization, and on issues and trends in Nursing Administration. Clinical practica in advanced nursing for the Nurse Administrator focus on management of clients, nurses, and resources. An elective administration practicum offers students the opportunity to apply administration principles under the guidance of a qualified preceptor.

Focus: Clinical Nurse Specialist
Students who elect the Clinical Nurse Specialist focus are prepared for advanced practice nursing in today’s complex acute care settings. Focus courses concentrate upon preparing the student in the three primary areas of CNS practice: advanced patient care; staff development and research utilization; and practice with in a complex organization. Extension of advanced nursing practice roles of expert clinician, leader/manager, teacher, consultant and researcher will be demonstrated within the framework of the Clinical Nurse Specialist in adult health nursing. Graduates are eligible to sit for the American Nursing Credentialing Center’s Medical/Surgical certification exam.

Focus: Nurse Educator
Students who elect the Nurse Educator focus will be prepared to teach in an academic or health care setting. Core courses provide the student with opportunities to learn content essential advanced nursing, including research and theory utilization, health policy development and advanced psychosocial nursing theory and practice. NE Focus specific courses and learning experiences concentrate upon development of knowledge and skills related to the educational process in nursing. Students have opportunity to participate in a nursing education practicum that includes practice teaching experiences under the guidance of preceptors in academic and health care settings.

Focus: Adult Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner
Students who elect the Adult Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner focus will be prepared to perform an expanded role in the delivery of primary health care. In addition to the core courses, content includes comprehensive assessment of the health status of adults/families; management of common acute and chronic health problems; provision of counseling and teaching in areas of health promotion and disease prevention; and collaboration with other health professionals. Clinical practica under the supervision of qualified nurse practitioner and physician preceptors will focus on primary health care in a variety of settings with emphasis on rural and underserved communities. Family Nurse Practitioner students have additional theory and clinical content related to the care of children.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCES
Faculty and graduate students select preceptors in settings and clinical practice areas of nursing to meet students’ individual needs. Students commonly precept in hospitals and clinics affiliated with the Mayo Medical Center in Rochester, North Iowa Mercy Health Center in Mason City, Gunderson/Lutheran and Franciscan Skemp Health Care in La Crosse, and other hospitals, clinics, county public health agencies, senior citizen centers, schools of nursing, and health care agencies from a three-state area.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS*
1. Baccalaureate degree in nursing from an NLN or CCNE accredited program;
2. Undergraduate coursework in physical assessment;
3. Undergraduate courses in nursing research and statistics strongly recommended;
4. Computer literacy with knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and data base programs;
5. Transcript(s) of past education with GPA of 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale (two official copies of transcripts from each institution attended);
6. Graduate Record Exam within the last five years for foreign students or students with a GPA of less than 3.0;
7. Minimum one year of clinical nursing experience (recommended);
8. Current unencumbered RN license (Minnesota RN license required for all clinicals & RN license in any state in which clinical is conducted);
9. Three professional and/or academic references;
10. Statement of professional goals;
11. Background check (clinical requirement after admissions);
12. Satisfactory scores on the TOEFL test for international or non-English speaking students;
Students requesting admission to the Adult Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner focus must also participate in a personal interview with Master’s Program faculty.
Students requesting admission to the Clinical Nurse Specialist focus may be required to have a personal interview.
*Policies are available for individual consideration of students who may have unique education and experience, but may not meet some of the university or program admission criteria.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED FROM:
Master’s Program in Nursing
WSU Rochester Center
859 30th Avenue SE
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 285-7473 or 1-800-366-5418 x7473
Or available on the Internet at: www.winona.edu/Nursing
International students must contact the International Student Office at 507-457-5303

Master’s PROGRAM IN NURSING CORE AND FOCUS REQUIREMENTS
1. General requirements of the University
2 . Completed Thesis or Professional Study

GRADUATE SPECIAL STUDENTS
Students may apply as a Graduate Special student to the Master’s Program in nursing. Students may take up to 12 credits as a Graduate Special student before acceptance into the program. Courses open to Graduate Special Students include: N504 Pathophysiology, N506 Psychosocial Interventions, N508 Advanced Role Seminar, 514 Health Care Policy and Finance, and 601 Statistics. Graduate Special applications are found in the Graduate Catalog, or on the graduate website www.winona.edu/graduatestudy, or call the Master’s Nursing Program and request that an application be mailed to you.

SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS
RN to MS Professional Pathway
The Nursing Department offers an accelerated pathway for nurses who were prepared in either an associate degree or diploma nursing program, have nursing experience, and whose goal is a Master’s Degree in nursing. Selected individuals who meet the admissions requirements and are highly motivated will substitute Master’s level credits for Baccalaureate-level credits during the RN Option. Students will substitute N419/519 Advanced Health Promotion for N465 Nursing Roles and Health Promotion and will substitute N408/508 Advanced Role Seminar and N414/514 Health Care Policy and Finance for N491 Capstone Experience in Role Synthesis. Students will plan their streamlined program with advisors from both the Baccalaureate and Master’s Programs in anticipation of formal admission to the Master’s Program in nursing. A separate application is required for admission to the Master’s Program in nursing.

NON-BSN OPPORTUNITY
The Nursing Department offers an alternative pathway for nurses who were prepared in either an associate degree or diploma nursing program, have nursing experience, and earned their baccalaureate degree in a field other than nursing. This pathway is for select RNs who meet the abovementioned criteria, have exceptional academic records, clinical experience, and do not wish to earn a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Those who desire to earn a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing should complete the RN to MS Professional Pathway.

POST-NURSING MASTER’S CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
The Master’s of Science Program in Nursing offers four post-nursing Master’s certificate programs for nurses interested in post-nursing Master’s education. The post-Master’s certificate programs are in the areas of nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, nurse educator, and nurse administrator.

Focus: Post-Nursing Master’s Certificate - Nurse Educator - 9-10 S.H.
This program is designed for Post-Nursing Master’s prepared nurses making career moves from practice based employment to education programs and is part of an effort to expand the outreach and access to educational programming for the preparation of qualified Nurse Educators. The program consists of three seminar courses and one practicum consisting of 60-120 hours clinical experience in the student’s own community.

Focus: Post-Nursing Master’s Certificate - Nurse Practitioner 28 S.H. (ANP) 34 S.H. (FNP)
This program is designed to integrate the Post Nursing Master’s students into the existing sequence of courses leading to preparation as an Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). This option provides nurses that already have Master’s degree preparation in another area of nursing the opportunity to acquire the education, skills, and abilities to seek certification and practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN), Nurse Practitioner.

Focus: Post-Nursing Master’s Certificate - Clinical Nurse Specialist - 9-36 S.H.
This program is designed to integrate the Post-Nursing Master’s-students into some of the courses in the Clinical Nurse Specialist focus. This option provides nurses that already have Master’s-degree preparation in another area of nursing the opportunity to acquire the education, skills, and abilities to seek certification and practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN), Clinical Nurse Specialist. Some of the courses are offered using distance teaching strategies and one course has been developed to acquire the skills and education for prescriptive authority in Clinical Nurse Specialist practice.

Focus: Post-Nursing Master’s Certificate Nurse Administrator 10-15 S.H.
This program is designed to provide Post-Nursing master’s prepared nurses to gain the appropriate education and clinical skills to practice as a Master’s prepared nurse administrator. This program is designed to integrate Post-Nursing Master’s students into the existing sequence of courses. Classroom, distance learning strategies, and a practicum experience are utilized throughout the program.
ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSING CORE COURSES
506/406 Psychosocial Interventions in Family Care (2)
508/408 Advanced Role Seminar (2)
510/410 Theoretical Foundations & Research for Advanced Practice Nursing (4)
514/414 Health Care Policy and Finance (3)
Stats 601 Statistical Methods (3)
698 Thesis I (2) or N688 Prof. Study I (2)
699 Thesis II (2) or N689 Prof. Study II (1)

CLINICAL CORE COURSE
519/419 Advanced Health Promotion (3)

FOCUS - CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST (CNS)
502/402 Clinical Pharmacology (3)
504/404 Advanced Pathophysiology (3)
620 Clinical Nurse Specialist Role I Seminar (1-3)
621 Clinical Nurse Specialist Role I Clinical (1-3)
623 Advanced Health Assessment Clinical (1-3)
624 Clinical Nurse Specialist Role II Seminar (1-3)
625 Clinical Nurse Specialist Role II Clinical (1-4)

Total Credits: 42-43 S.H.

FOCUS - NURSE EDUCATOR (NE)
502/402 Clinical Pharmacology (3)
504/404 Advanced Pathophysiology (3)
626 Assessment Intervention: Care of the Ill Client Seminar (3)
627 Assessment Intervention: Care of the Ill Client Clinical (2)
669 Nursing Education: Theory and Research (1-3)
670 Nursing Education: Curricula and Program Design (1-3)
671 Nursing Education: Instruction and Evaluation Seminar (1-2)
672 Nursing Education: Instruction and Evaluation Practicum (1-2)

Total Credits: 41-42 S.H.
FOCUS - NURSE ADMINISTRATOR (NA)
626 Assessment Intervention: Care of the Ill Client Seminar (3)
627 Assessment Intervention: Care of the Ill Client Clinical (1)
650 Nursing Information Management & Decision Making (1-3)
651 Organizational Concepts for Nursing Administration (3)
652 Resource Management in Nursing Services (1-3)
653 Human Resource Management (1-2)
654 Structure and Design of Nursing Services in Health Care Organizations (1-2)
655 Nursing Administration Practicum (elective) (2-3)

Total credits: 39-41 S.H.

FOCUS - ADULT NURSE PRACTITIONER (ANP) or FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER (FNP)
502/402 Clinical Pharmacology (3)
504/404 Advanced Pathophysiology (3)
623 Advanced Health Assessment (3)
640 Primary Care of Adults I (3)
641 Primary Care Clinical I (2-3)
642 Primary Care of Children I (FNP only) (2)
643 Primary Care Clinical II (3-4)*
644 Primary Care of Adults II (3)
645 Primary Care Internship (3)
646 Primary Care of Children II (FNP only) (2)

Total Credits: ANP: 43-44 S.H.
Total Credits: FNP: 49-50 S.H.

*FNP takes larger number of credits

Clinical hours: (1 Credit = 4 Contact Hours)
Nurse Administrator: 240-300
Nurse Educator: 300
Clinical Nurse Specialist: 540
Adult Nurse Practitioner: 600
Family Nurse Practitioner: 720

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
502/402 Clinical Pharmacology 3 S.H.
This course includes principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics as a foundation for the use of medications in the clinical management of diseases. Major classes of drugs will be discussed in terms of actions; therapeutic and other effects; adverse, allergic and idiosyncratic reactions; indications and contraindications. The importance of sound diagnostic reasoning in the selection of pharmacological interventions with attention to safety, cost, simplicity, acceptability and efficacy will be stressed. The responsibilities related to prescribing medications will be emphasized. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate program in nursing or consent of instructor (contact Master’s Program Secretary). Grade only.
504/404 Advanced Pathophysiology 3 S.H.
Advanced physiology and pathophysiology at the cellular, organic and systemic level will be explored as a basis for clinical assessment and management by advanced practice nurses. Integration of function among organ systems will be emphasized. The effect of psychosocial variables on physiologic function will be explored. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate program in nursing or consent of instructor. Grade only.
506/406 Psychosocial Interventions in Family Care 2 S.H.
This course explores the role of the advanced practice nurse in addressing the psychosocial needs of the client and family. Focus will be on the development of counseling skills for advanced psychosocial assessment and on providing culturally sensitive guidance in caring for the client and family during health, crisis, and acute and chronic illness. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate program in nursing or consent of instructor. Grade only.
508/408 Advanced Role Seminar 2 S.H.
This course will provide a forum for the explorations of advanced practice role behaviors including collaboration and leadership. Selected theories and frameworks relevant to the various roles will be evaluated. Ethics and diversity issues in nursing and health care will be discussed. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate program in nursing or consent of instructor. Grade only.
510/410 Theoretical Foundations and Research for Advanced Nursing Practice 4 S.H.
The goal of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to critically analyze existing nursing theories and articulate a personal philosophy of nursing. Students will do an in-depth analysis of a concept. The student will analyze methods and techniques of research and interpret their usefulness for application in clinical practice. Theory and practice will be used to define nursing problems and develop a research proposal. Corequisite or prerequisite: STAT 601. Grade only.
514/414 Health Care Policy and Finance 3 S.H.
This course provides a base for nurse leaders and advanced practice nurses to enter and effectively shape health care policy in the workplace, organizations, community, and government at the state and federal level. Students will develop an understanding of health care financing in the delivery of health care. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate program in nursing or consent of instructor. Grade only.
519/419 Advanced Health Promotion 3 S.H.
Concepts related to health promotion and maintenance are analyzed from theoretical and research based perspectives. Using principles of epidemiology, advanced practice nurses identify risk factors for specific populations and examine variables that influence wellness. Interventions for promotion of optimal health are designed with particular consideration for age and cultural differences. A community based practicum allows the student to explore possibilities for enacting the advanced practice role outside traditional biomedical settings and within the context of families and communities. (2 cr. seminar; 1 cr. clinical). Prerequisite: N510 and Admission to the graduate program in nursing or consent of instructor. Grade only.
Stat 601 Statistical Methods for Health Care Professionals 3 S.H.
Application and interpretation of statistical techniques in the health professions. Prerequisite: Stat 110 or equivalent or consent of instructor. Grade only.
620 Clinical Nurse Specialist Role I Seminar - 1-3 S.H.
This course is designed to introduce students to the roles of the clinical Nurse Specialist. Nursing practice models will be explored. Assessment and measurement of patient outcomes, cost containment, cost effectiveness, and evaluation will be emphasized. Use of a theoretical and research basis for effecting change to improve patient outcomes relevant to non disease-based etiologies of acute and chronic illnesses among adults is a major focus. Prerequisites or corequisites: N502, N504, N506, N510, N519, N623 (or equivalent courses approved by faculty). Must register for N621 at same time. Grade only.
621 Clinical Nurse Specialist Role I Clinical - 1-3 S.H.
This course is designed for students to practice the Clinical Nurse Specialist roles with a preceptor in the student’s chosen clinical focus. Students do an in-depth study of non disease-based etiologies of acute and chronic illness among adults and apply advanced practice nursing interventions. Prerequisites or corequisites: N502, N504, N506, N510, N519, N623 (or equivalent courses approved by faculty). Must register for N620 at the same time. Grade only.
623 Advanced Health Assessment - 1-3 S.H.
This course builds on prerequisite knowledge of systematic and holistic health assessment of children and adults. Additional assessment tools for the advanced practice nurse are provided. Emphasis is on diagnostic reasoning and research based strategies for assessing health of individuals within the context of family and community. Special emphasis is placed on age, gender, and cultural variations. This course emphasizes diagnostic reasoning that guides the collection and interpretation of data to serve as a basis for advanced practice. (2 cr. seminar; 1 cr. clinical) Prerequisite: Undergraduate physical assessment course and/or N517 or equivalent; N504, N510, N519. Grade only.
624 Clinical Nurse Specialist Role II Seminar – 1-3 S.H.
This course builds on Clinical Nurse Specialist Role I Seminar and Clinical. An in-depth study of selected topics related to the assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic illnesses among adults will be completed. An analysis and synthesis of the literature with an emphasis on theory and research will be included. Effects of culturally specific beliefs on response to acute and chronic illness will be discussed. The roles of the CNS are synthesized. Prerequisites: N502, N504, N506, N510, N519, N620, N621, N623 (or equivalent courses approved by faculty. Corequisite: N625. Grade only.
625 Clinical Nurse Specialist Role II Clinical 1-4 S.H.
This course builds on Clinical Nurse Specialist Role I Seminar and Clinical. Assessment, measurement, and management of disease based and non disease based etiologies of acute and chronic illnesses among adults will be a major focus. Independent nursing interventions that aim to prevent, alleviate, and/or reduce symptoms, functional problems, or risk behaviors will be implemented. Integration of the Clinical Nurse Specialist roles will be achieved. Prerequisites: N502, N504, N506, N508, N510, N519, N620, N621, N623 (or equivalent courses approved by faculty). Corequisite: N624. Grade only.
626 Assessment and Intervention: Care of the Ill Client Seminar 3 S.H.
This course is for students selecting the NA and NE options. Concepts relevant to nursing focused on acute and chronic health deviations among individuals, families and groups in various settings are examined. Assessment and interventions (collaborative and independent) for each concept as relevant to the NE and NA advanced roles will be discussed. An analysis and synthesis of the literature with an emphasis on theory and research will be included. Effects of culturally specific beliefs on response to acute and chronic illness will be discussed. Prerequisites: N502, N504, N510. Corequisite: N627. Grade only.
627 Assessment and Intervention: Care of the Ill Client Clinical 1-3 S.H.
This course is for students selecting the NA and NE options and is the clinical application of N626. The health assessment of clients with chronic and acute conditions will serve as the basis for diagnosis and implementation of independent nursing interventions. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of theory and research into clinical practice. Effectiveness of therapeutic nursing interventions on patient outcomes will be assessed. Critical analysis of data sets and clinical instruments for decision making relevant to the role will be conducted. Prerequisites: N502, N504, N508, N510. Corequisite: N626. Grade only.
629 Clinical Nurse Specialist Prescribing Clinical – 1-3 S.H.
This course is specifically designed for the post Master’s CNS student who already holds national CNS certification and is seeking a supervised clinical experience to become eligible for prescriptive authority. The course requirements are specifically designed to meet requirements established by the revised MN Nurse Practice Act in 1999; however, the course requirements also meet criteria in other state nurse practice acts (students are assessed on an individual basis). The course focuses on assessment, measurement, diagnosis and management of disease-based and non diseased-based etiologies of acute and chronic illnesses among adults. Emphasis is placed on accurate and safe selection of specific pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments under the supervision of a provider who is licensed to prescribe pharmacologic agents. Prerequisites: Earned Master’s Degree in nursing with a CNS focus, N502, N623 (or equivalent courses approved by the CNS focus faculty). Grade only.
640 Primary Care of Adults I 3 S.H.
Focus is on the diagnosis and management of acute and episodic health related conditions and illnesses in the primary care setting. Epidemiology of problems is examined and emphasis is placed on health promotion and disease prevention. Prerequisites: N502, N506, N623; Corequisites: N519, N641. Grade only.
641 Primary Health Care Clinical I 2-3 S.H.
This course provides the opportunity to apply the knowledge and develop skills related to the role of the nurse practitioner in primary care. ANP students register for 2 S.H.; FNP students register for 3 S.H. Corequisite: N640, N642 (FNP only). Grade only.
642 Primary Care of Children I 2 S.H.
This course focuses on promotion of health of children and their families, and the diagnosis and management of acute and common health related conditions and illnesses in the primary care setting. Corequisites: N640 (FNP only). Grade Only.
643 Primary Care Clinical II – 3-4 S.H.
This course provides the opportunity to apply knowledge and develop skills related to the role of the nurse practitioner in management of clients/families with complex disease states and health related conditions. ANP students register for 3 S.H; FNP students register for 4 S.H. Corequisites: N644, N646 (FNP only). Grade only.
644 Primary Care of Adults II - 3 S.H.
This course focuses on the diagnosis and management of chronic and comorbid health related conditions and illnesses in the primary care setting. Epidemiology of problems is examined and emphasis is placed on health promotion, health maintenance, and prevention of disability. Prerequisites: N640, N641, N642 (FNP only). Corequisites: N643, N646 (FNP only). Grade only.
645 Primary Care Internship 3 S.H.
A clinical preceptorship for nurse practitioner students that provides an opportunity to further enhance knowledge and the skill level related to primary care. The clinical preceptorship provides opportunities to apply theoretical and didactic knowledge in practice. The internship is an intensive immersion in a single practice setting with focus on continued development of the Nurse Practitioner role and in providing continuity of care. Asynchronous, Internet based course. Prerequisites: N502, N506, N508, N519, N623, N640, N641, N642, N643, N644, N646 (FNP only). Grade only.
646 Primary Care of Children II 2 S.H.
This course focuses on the role of the NP in the evaluation and management of chronic and complex health disorders of children in the primary care setting. The impact of chronic and complex disorders on children and families will be considered with an emphasis on strategies to promote wellness, optimize development, and facilitate adaptation in the child and family. Epidemiology of problems is examined. Prerequisites: N640, N641, N642. Corequisites: N643, N644. Grade only.
650 Nursing Information Management & Decision-Making Technology - 1-3 S.H.
This course provides a basis for the use of computerized records and data for delivering nursing care. Content includes areas such as nursing informatics, electronic patient records, taxonomies for diagnosis, interventions and outcomes, and decision support technology. Prerequisites: N510, N626, N627 or consent of instructor. Grade only.

651 Organizational Concepts for Nursing Administration - 3 S.H.
This course provides knowledge of organizational concepts in health care systems with emphasis on nursing care systems. Emphasis is on the interrelationships needed to provide nursing services in contemporary health care organizations focusing on both formal and informal systems, culture and structure. Prerequisite: N510, Mayo Nurse Anesthetist Students, consent of instructor. Grade only.
652 Resource Management in Nursing Services - 1-3 S.H.
This course focuses on the application of fiscal management principles, budgeting conventions, and human resource allocation methods as they are applied in the provision of nursing care within health care organizations. Prerequisites: N510, N651 or consent of instructor. Grade only.
653 Human Resource Management - 1-2 S.H.
This course focuses on personnel management and labor relations principles as they apply to the provision of nursing services within a health care organization. Prerequisites: N510, N651, and N626/627 (or concurrent). Grade only.
654 Structure and Design of Nursing Services in Health Care Organizations 1-2 S.H.
Course content related to health care organization structures with an emphasis on the design and delivery of nursing services. Prerequisites: N510, N626, N627, N650 (or concurrent) N651, N652, N653 or consent of instructor. Grade only.
655 Nursing Administration Practicum 2-3 S.H.
This guided practicum is designed to build on the student’s previous experiences and to meet individual learning needs. Practicing nurse administrators are utilized as preceptors to enhance the application of principles. Prerequisites: N510, N626, N627, N651, N652, N653, and N650, N654 or concurrent. Grade only.
656 Organizational Concepts in Health Care and Nursing - 1-3 S.H.
This course provides knowledge of health care organization design and behavior. Focus is on nursing care systems as they relate to the organization, labor relations, and personnel principles as they apply to the provision of nursing services. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate program or consent of instructor. Grade only.
669 Nursing Education: Theory and Research - 1-3 S.H.
This course provides a foundation for the nurse educator focus with the MS program in nursing. The course is an overview of the classic and contemporary philosophies, theories and research about teaching and learning in nursing. Teaching and learning in schools of nursing, practice settings for the professional development of nurses, and client (patient) education are primary foci of the course. Prerequisites: N508, N510, N626, N627 or consent of instructor. Grade only.
670 Nursing Education: Curricula and Program Design- 1-3 S.H.
This course is designed to introduce students to the components of educational program processes. Principles of program design and evaluation of nursing education and staff development are the key concepts explored in this class. Prerequisites: N510, N626, N627 or consent of instructor. Grade only.
671 Nursing Education: Instruction and Evaluation - 1-2 S.H.
A course for nurse educators designed to apply teaching and learning theories, research and strategies to teaching in schools of nursing or healthcare organization staff development programs. Content focuses on the practical application of a large variety of teaching and evaluation techniques available in the practice of nursing education. Prerequisites: N510, N624 and N625 or N626 and N627, N669, N670 or consent of instructor. Grade only.
672 Nursing Education: Instruction and Evaluation: Practicum 1-2 S.H.
This practicum, a companion course to N671, provides the student with a guided experience in the process of teaching. The practicum will focus on assessing learners; planning, developing, and implementing instruction; and the evaluation of learner achievement. Prerequisites: N510, N624 and N625 or N626 and N627, N669, N670 or consent of instructor. Grade only.

688 Professional Study I 2 S.H.
This course is an extension of the base knowledge acquired in the core courses of statistics and research in nursing that prepares students to undertake a faculty supervised investigation/project. This may include such projects as clinical investigations, case studies, evaluation projects, outcome studies on interventions or changes in interventions, or programmatic applied research. The intent of Professional Study I is to do the preliminary work to implement the project and may include planning, approval, and implementation phases of the project. Prerequisites: STAT 601, N510. Grade only.
689 Professional Study II 1 S.H.
This course is an extension of Professional Study I. The intent is to complete the investigation/project, prepare the scholarly written report, and make an oral presentation of the project. Prerequisite: permission of project advisor. Grade only.
690 Continuing Thesis/Professional Study 1 S.H.
Continuing enrollment for thesis or professional study when not registered for N698, N699, N688, or N689. This course is to be used for registration while actively working with thesis or professional study advisor when not enrolled in the above courses. May be repeated. Credits do not count for graduation. Prerequisite: permission of project advisor. Grade Only.
698 Thesis I 2 S.H.
This course is an extension of the base knowledge acquired in the core courses of statistics and research in nursing that prepares students to undertake a faculty supervised thesis. Investigation of a nursing research question using the research process and subsequent presentation of the research to the thesis committee is required for graduation. This course is taken during the proposal refinement and approval process phases of the research process. Prerequisites: STAT 601, N510. Prerequisite: permission of thesis advisor. Grade only.
699 Thesis II 2 S.H.
This course is an extension of the base knowledge acquired in the core courses of statistics and research in nursing that prepares students to undertake a faculty supervised thesis and involves completion of the nursing research process and presentation of the research to the thesis committee. Taken after Thesis I. Prerequisite: permission of thesis advisor. Grade only.

ELECTIVE COURSES
516/416 Issues in Gerontology and Geriatrics for the 21st Century 1-3 S.H.
This course is a series of three consecutive modules of content related to common issues in gerontology and geriatrics. A student may take one, two or all modules and each has as a prerequisite, the preceding module. The course is open to upper level undergraduate students, students enrolled in the RN to MS Program and Graduate Students in Nursing. Other students admitted by consent of instructor. The course will focus on normal aging, theories of aging, social gerontology and societal effects of an increasing population of older people. The geriatric content will focus on major geriatric syndromes such as immobility, incontinence, instability, iatrogenic illness and intellectual impairment. Emphasis will be placed on assessment and maintenance of individual competency, independence and physiological function across clinical settings. Grade only.
517/417 Health Assessment Techniques 1 S.H.
A guided study review of the basic components of physical assessment and an opportunity for performance evaluation at completion of course. Content relative to obtaining a complete health history and performing a physical examination, with appropriate documentation of each. Designed for advanced practice nursing students to ensure readiness for N623 Advanced Health Assessment. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Pass/No credit.
518/418 Computer Applications in Nursing 2 S.H.
This course is designed to provide knowledge of technological modalities presently used to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients, planning and monitoring of care, management of information, and data analysis. The application of nursing informatics in nursing research, administration, education, and practice will be explored. Emphasis in this course is on extensive hands on experience in Windows, word processing, spreadsheet and database applications, presentation software, the Internet, advanced online library searching, and other computer-related applications. Course meets admission requirement for computer literacy. Grade only.
595/495 Seminar/Workshop in Nursing 1-3 S.H.
This course provides in depth study of selected topics. Content arranged by Nursing Department and specified for each offering. May be repeated when offered with different content/title. Grade only.
596/496 Feminist Perspectives in Nursing 2 S.H.
This seminar explores the relationship of the feminist movement, feminist theory, and gender issues in nursing history and practice. Faculty and students will explore a feminist process for integrating feminist values into the classroom. Graduate students will be required to write a paper to meet course requirements. Nursing major or consent of instructor. Grade only.
602 Health Care for Rural Americans 1-3 S.H.
This course provides an overview of issues related to caring for rural individuals, families and communities. The course is divided into three modules: Rural Health Care Policy, Rural Health Clinical Application and Special Populations in Rural Health. Emphasis will be on the knowledge and skills needed by primary health care providers in rural settings. Students will have the opportunity to examine rural health issues from a variety of perspectives including health promotion/disease prevention with individuals, families and communities, disease management and issues affecting rural health care policy. Graduate nursing students in any option may register for 1 to 3 credits; each module is worth one credit. Grade only.
610 Nutrition for Advanced Practice Nurses 2 S.H.
This guided self-study provides an overview of nutrition theory and application for the advanced practice nurse. Content includes principles of nutritional health maintenance and health promotion. Designed for students who desire additional knowledge of nutrition. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Grade only.
611 Advanced Practice Nursing Clinical 1-3 S.H.
This focused clinical experience provides opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge and clinical skills in the practice setting. Students will develop analytical and management skills related to advanced practice nursing. Emphasis will be on providing planned interventions of nursing care, health education, disease prevention, or risk reduction to a preselected patient population. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Pass/No Credit.
685 Individual Study in Nursing 1-3 S.H.
This course provides an opportunity for the qualified graduate student in nursing to work independently under the direction of a graduate faculty member. Topics may include research, development of special skills or clinical experience, selected readings, or review of a nursing problem. May be repeated for a total of 6 (six) credit hours. Contract with learning objectives, plan for accomplishments, and criteria for evaluation is necessary. Offered each semester. Prerequisites: enrolled in the graduate nursing program and consent of instructor. Grade only

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