The course will offer an opportunity for graduate nursing students to explore the relationships between nursing theory, research, education, practice and the philosophical dimensions of nursing. There is a scholarly exploration of the theoretical and conceptual models that influence the discipline of nursing. A historical view of the nursing profession will be presented and analyzed. The student will choose a theoretical framework upon which to design the graduate project.

This course utilizes an ethical decision-making framework to explore and analyze current issues that impact the nursing profession and communities of interest. The seminar discussion focuses on professional issues and current topics that affect the nursing profession and healthcare, including population health which reflects cultural and diversity needs.

This is an introduction for incoming graduate students in nursing. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the content and relational knowledge expected as a graduate student. Contents for this course include an orientation to program standards and objectives, expectations of graduate-level oral and written communication, practice locating, evaluating, and citing scholarly resources. Prerequisite for ALL courses. This course can be taken concurrently during the student's first term.

This first course in healthcare informatics provides an overview of the broad areas which encompass informatics and healthcare technologies. The focus is on developing an understanding of relevant concepts to enable the master's-prepared nurse to utilize healthcare informatics and technologies in direct patient care, leadership and administration, research and educational experiences. Current trends and issues in using, designing, and managing healthcare information systems will be examined. Equivalent to NUR 107A, NUR 144A, NUR 244A.

This second course in healthcare informatics and technologies will provide the master's-prepared nurse the knowledge and skills to utilize current informatics and healthcare technologies in their roles as clinical nurse specialists, nursing leaders/administrators, and nurse educators. In depth examination of specific technologies utilized in patient care delivery, data analysis, education, professional development, and collaboration will be discussed. The goal of technology use to improve outcomes in quality, safety, and cost will be explored and emphasized. Equivalent to NUR 107B, NUR 144B, and NUR 244B.

This course is designed to be an introduction to the broad concept of marketing mix for the future manager. The marketing mix (4 Ps) defines tactics in the areas of Product, Price, Promotion, and Place (distribution decisions). Students will progress through the topics of generic functions of business, the environments of business, market planning, information, and segmentations. Consumer behavior, marketing ethics, marketing strategy, and developing a business plan with the emphasis on the healthcare industries will be covered in the class assignments.

Critical exploration of the foundations and ethical principles required of leaders. The course will focus on communication and relationship-building with emphasis on diversity foundational thinking skills, and systems thinking in practice and consultation as well as the opportunity for students to examine the process of professional transformation balanced with professional growth.

This is the 1st course in the Leadership/Administration practica series for students in the nursing Leadership/Administration track. This course is designed to assist the student in gaining practical knowledge, skills, and experience regarding the nursing leadership role in a variety of settings by precepting with a practicing nurse leader/administrator. The seminar portion provides the student a venue to debrief and problem-solve with course faculty and other students. Entry-level competencies and behaviors identified in the American Organization of Nurse Executives' Competencies (AONE, 2015) will be emphasized throughout the practica series. This practicum will apply content from the online portion and concentrate on the competency areas of communication and relationship building, leadership, and professionalism.

The student will gain knowledge in management theories and styles and be able to analyze management and leadership components that have useful application in the workplace. The process of communication and cultural diversity and its application in the professional work environment will be studied to prepare the student for management positions. Aspects of organizational structures, human resources, ethics, quality management, quality improvement methods, decision making methods, and critical thinking will be examined so that the student begins to develop a foundation for use in their professional career.

This course will introduce the student to finance within the healthcare environment and with emphasis on nursing finance. Course topics include strategic planning, budget development process, revenue sources, variable and fixed expenses. In addition the student will develop the ability to read and understand financial reports, create variance reports, and communicate effectively with the finance department. Concepts related to pay for performance, value based purchasing and meaningful use will be explored.

This course will present the concepts of organizational change, the principles and foundations of strategic planning, the components of the strategic planning process, and utilizing strategic planning as an effective tool in managing an organizational change. Completion of this course will enable students to identify the differences between critical thinking and strategic thinking, the similarities between the strategic planning process and the nursing process, and prepare and assist them in developing a strategic plan in an administrative role. The course is designed to include key strategies used in the development of a strategic plan, including a SWOT analysis (Strengths; Weaknesses; Opportunities; and Threats).

This course constitutes an in-depth exploration of the research process and strategies. Discussion will surround both quantitative as well as qualitative designs with emphasis on human subjects' protection. Students will prepare the first three chapters of their thesis project proposal. The project will be aimed at solving a practical or clinical problem, or meeting an educational or administrative need in a service or academic setting. The project may include a nursing intervention program, a change project or an educational program that is designed in the form of a class, instructional module, computer program, videotape, or nursing education evaluation tool. Students must obtain written facility approval prior to implementation of the thesis project. This seminar will provide the student with the opportunity to meet with the faculty throughout the term to discuss the progress of the thesis project and to obtain guidance from the course faculty member.

The focus of this seminar is implementation and evaluation of the project proposal developed in NUR 290 (Nursing Research and Methodologies) once written facility approval has been obtained. Findings of project implementation and evaluation will be presented and discussed in Chapters 4 and 5. Completion of this course requires submission of an approved final thesis project which includes revised Chapters 1, 2, and 3. This seminar will provide the student with the opportunity to meet with the faculty throughout the term to discuss the progress of the thesis project and to obtain guidance from the course faculty member.