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2019-2020 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Nursing (NRSG) Courses
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Nursing
Nursing
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NRSG 677 - Human Resources and Professional Relationships in Nursing and Health Systems
(3 units)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the NHSEM program, NRSG 559
Corequisite(s): Concurrent Enrollment in NRSG 677L .
In-depth study of the theories, functions and components of human resources management within nursing and healthcare systems. Emphasis on establishing competitive work environments with high levels of staff satisfaction. Intra and inter-disciplinary and departmental communication and relationships are also addressed.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Discussion) -
NRSG 677L - Practicum In Human Resources and Professional Relationships In Nursing and Health Systems
(3 units)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the NHSEM program, NRSG 559
Corequisite(s): Concurrent Enrollment in NRSG 677 .
Practicum and on-site laboratory opportunity to apply principles and theories of human resources and professional relationship management in complex nursing and/or healthcare settings. An experienced, practicing nurse and/or human resources executive will provide mentorship during the practicum.
Letter grade only (A-F). -
NRSG 678 - Continuous Quality Improvement in Nursing and Health Systems
(3 units)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the NHSEM program, NRSG 559
Corequisite(s): Concurrent Enrollment in NRSG 678L .
In-depth study of continuous quality improvement, examining theories and principles of program and service evaluation and the organizational, clinical and administrative systems needed in complex nursing and/or healthcare systems. Methodologies for data collection, analysis and benchmarking with national quality and safety standards.
Letter grade only (A-F). -
NRSG 678L - Practicum In Continuous Quality Improvement in Nursing and Health Systems
(3 units)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the NHSEM program, NRSG 559
Corequisite(s): Concurrent Enrollment in NRSG 678 .
Practicum and on-site laboratory opportunity to apply principles and theories of continuous quality improvement and informatics in complex nursing and/or healthcare settings. An experienced, practicing nurse executive and/or informaticist will provide mentorship during the practicum.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Technical activities/laboratory 9 hours) -
NRSG 679 - Nursing and Health Systems Governance and Population-Based Care Delivery
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Admission to the NHSEM program, NRSG 559
The political realities associated with nursing and healthcare delivery are presented with strategies for changing policy and legislation. Methodologies are explored for assessing the demographics, needs and health status of the community served and providing services in a “population-based” manner.
Letter grade only (A-F). (3 hours lecture) -
NRSG 680L - Clinical Studies in Nursing
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Admission to graduate nursing program, a physical assessment course and upper division pathophysiology course, or consent of instructor.
A laboratory course offering clinical experience in selected settings to prepare for advanced nursing practice.
Course fee may be required. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units with different topics. -
NRSG 692 - Nursing Directed Project
(1-3 units)
Prerequisites: Admission to graduate nursing program, advancement to candidacy, NRSG 596 and consent of school graduate advisor.
Planning, preparation and completion of a directed project appropriate to advanced practice nursing.
Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units in different semesters. -
NRSG 693 - Executive Management Project
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy and completion of 21 graduate units
Development of a comprehensive business plan for a new nursing and/ or health systems program or service or major revision of an existing program/service including vision, mission, goals, evaluative criteria, market analysis, pro-forma budget, options for financing, marketing and advertising.
Letter grade only (A-F). (3 hours discussion) -
NRSG 695 - Professional Literature/Comprehensive Examination
(3 units)
Prerequisites: NRSG 510 , NRSG 520 , NRSG 530 or NRSG 535 , NRSG 530A or NRSG 535L , NRSG 540 , NRSG 550 , NRSG 560 , NRSG 596 , theory and clinical course series for one of the Nurse Practitioner or CNS specialties, and advancement to candidacy, or consent of instructor and graduate advisor.
Critical analysis and synthesis by comparative review of professional literature in nursing practice, theory, and research in preparation for the comprehensive examination. Not open for credit to students taking NRSG 698 .
Letter grade only (AF). Course fee may be required. -
NRSG 698 - Thesis
(1-3 units)
Prerequisites: Admission to graduate nursing program, advancement to candidacy, NRSG 596 , consent of school graduate advisor.
Planning, preparation and completion of a thesis in clinical nursing.
Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. -
NRSG 701 - Biostatistics for Advanced Nursing Practice
(3 units)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: Admission to the DNP program.
Provides DNP students with the necessary skills and knowledge to interpret research that employ multivariate statistical techniques. Topics include choosing correct statistical methods; descriptive, univariate and multivariate statistics; probability; estimation and hypothesis testing; and use of a statistical software package.
Letter grade only (A-F). -
NRSG 702 - Leadership, Management and Economics in Advanced Nursing Practice
(3 units)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: Admission to the DNP program.
Emphasis on analyzing leadership theories and organizational models within healthcare delivery systems. Principles of change theory, financial management, strategic planning, program development and implementation are evaluated. Application focuses on fiscally sound leadership management in providing healthcare for individuals and populations.
Letter grade only (A-F). -
NRSG 703 - Epidemiology and Clinical Prevention
(3 units)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: Admission to the DNP program.
Emphasis on application of epidemiological principles and approaches related to health and illness in at-risk populations. Epidemiological models and inquiry are used to determine population needs and promote interventions to enhance health-related quality of life and prevent illness.
Letter grade only (A-F). -
NRSG 704 - Informatics in Healthcare
(3 units)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: Admission to the DNP program.
Use of information systems/technology resources to implement quality improvement initiatives and support practice and administrative decisionmaking. Topics include standards and principles for selecting and evaluating information systems and patient care technology, and related ethical, regulatory, and legal issues.
Letter grade only (A-F). -
NRSG 705 - Advanced Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing
(3 units)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: Admission to the DNP program.
Advanced research course focused on reading, interpreting, and evaluating studies using quantitative and qualitative methods in nursing and other health care disciplines; develop initial literature review for integrative scholarship proposal.
Letter grade only (A-F) -
NRSG 706 - Healthcare Policy, Ethics, and Advocacy for Nurses
(3 units)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: Admission to the DNP program
Critical appraisal of how national and international health policies, advocacy efforts, ethics, and economics impact health care delivery and its outcomes and influence advanced practice nursing. Development of health care policy, delivery models, reimbursement mechanisms, and economic perspectives are investigated.
Letter grade only (A-F). -
NRSG 707 - DNP Clinical Practicum: Professional Role Development
(3 units)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: Admission to the DNP program.
Supervised clinical opportunities in selected clinical settings to enhance professional role development in advanced nursing practice. Synthesis of prior graduate learning experience; focus on evidence-based best practices to enhance safety, quality and efficiency in the student’s nursing specialty area.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Seminar 1 hour, Clinical 6 hours) May be repeated to a maximum of 12 units in different semesters. -
NRSG 797A - Integrative Clinical Scholarship I: Evidence-Based Practice
(3 units)
Prerequisite(s): Open to NRSG graduate students only
Prerequisite/Corequisite: Advanced Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing
Advanced research/laboratory course focused on analysis of history/role of DNP, role transition, interprofessional collaboration and leadership, clinical microsystems thinking, project development and management within healthcare systems. Includes principles of grant writing and development of DNP project proposal.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Seminar 1 hour, Clinical 6 hours) -
NRSG 797B - Integrative Clinical Scholarship II: Evidence-Based Practice
(3 units)
Prerequisite(s): Open to NRSG graduate students only
Prerequisite/Corequisite: NRSG 797A .
Implementation of DNP project, within a clinical setting, using integration of theory and evidence-based change from nursing science and other disciplines. Emphasizes incorporation of principles of practice inquiry, evidence-based practice, and/or practice inquiry. Integration of core DNP concepts and competencies.
Letter grade only (A-F). -
NRSG 797C - Integrative Clinical Scholarship III: Evidence-Based Practice
(3 units)
Prerequisite: NRSG 797B. Open to NRSG graduate students only
Evaluation and completion of DNP project. Emphasizes incorporation of principles of practice inquiry, evidence-based practice, and/or practice inquiry. Integration of core DNP concepts and competencies.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Seminar 1 hour, Clinical 6 hours)
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