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Officers of Instruction Faculty

Patricia McMullen, Ph.D., J.D., RN,CNS, WHNPBC (Women's HealthNurse Practitioner), FAANP

Ordinary Professor and Dean,Chief Administrative Officer

Janice Griffin Agazio, Ph.D., RN,CRNP, (Pediatric Nurse Practitioner),FAANP, FAAN (LTC, USA, RET)

Ordinary Professor and Assistant Dean for DoctoralPrograms

Patricia Connor Ballard, Ph.D., RN,ACNSBC (Adult Clinical NurseSpecialist)

Clinical Assistant Professor

Jill Dombrowski, Ph.D., RN Clinical Assistant Professor

TABLE OF CONTENTS

School of Nursing

Officers of Instruction

History

Mission

Goals

Master of Science in NursingProgram

M.S.N. Programs

M.S.N. Specialty CurriculumRequirements

PostMaster's School of NursingCertificate Option

School of Nursing

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Susan Durham, Ph.D., M.P.H., RN Assistant Professor

Mary Flynn, D.N.P., CPNP (PediatricNurse Practitioner) Clinical Assistant Professor

Petra Goodman, Ph.D., RN., WHNPBC, COL, , FAANP (Ret, U.S. Army,Women's Health Nurse Practitioner)

Associate Professor andAssistant Dean for Research andProfessional Development

Elizabeth HawkinsWalsh, Ph.D., RN,CPNP, PMHS, FAANP (PediatricNurse Practitioner)

Clinical Associate Professor andAssistant Dean for Master'sPrograms and CommunityOutreach

Nalini N. Jairath, Ph.D., M.Sc.N., RN Associate Professor

Joyce E. Johnson, Ph.D., RN, FAAN Associate Professor

Marye Dorsey Kellermann, Ph.D.,CRNP, FAANP (Adult/Geriatric NursePractitioner)

Assistant Professor

Janet Merritt, Ph.D., RN, CNSBC(Psychiatric/Mental Health ClinicalNurse Specialist)


Jeanne Moore, D.N.P., CFNP (FamilyNurse Practitioner) Clinical Assistant Professor

Barbara Moran, Ph.D., M.S., M.P.H. ,RN, CNM,RNC, FACCE (CertifiedNurse Midwife)

Assistant Professor

Sandra O'Brien, Ph.D., CRNPF,PHCNSBC, RN (Family NursePractitioner, Public Health ClinicalNurse Specialist)


Sister Mary Elizabeth O'Brien, Ph.D.,RN, FAAN Professor Emerita

Mary A.Paterson, Ph.D., RN Professor Emerita

Rebecca Robert, Ph.D., RN, PNPBC,FNPBC (Pediatric Nurse Practitioner &Family Nurse Practitioner)

Assistant Professor

Janet Selway, D.N.Sc., CANP/GNP,CPNP, FAANP (Adult/Geriatric Nurse

Doctor of Nursing PracticeProgram

Doctor of Philosophy Program

Footnotes



Practitioner, Pediatric NursePractitioner)

Assistant Professor

Jane Taylor, M.S.N., RN Clinical Instructor

Jean E. Toth, Ph.D., RN (Adult ClinicalNurse Specialist) Associate Professor

Teresa Walsh, Ph.D., RNAssistant Professor andAssistant Dean forUndergraduate Programs

Adjunct Faculty

Lisa Banta, MD Adjunct AssistantProfessor

Allison Greenleaf, M.S.N., RN, CPNP(Pediatric Nurse Practitioner)

Adjunct AssistantProfessor

Christine Guelcher, M.S., RN, CNPN (PediatricNurse Practitioner)


William Howie, D.N.P., RN, CRNA (NurseAnesthetist)

Adjunct AssociateProfessor

Marisa Mize, D.N.P., RN, CCRN, CPNPPC,AC (Pediatric Nurse Practitioner)


Alice Myers, M.S. Adjunct AssistantProfessor

Megan Podboy, B.S., B.S.N., RN Nursing AdmissionsLiaison & Counselor

Janet Southby, Ph.D., RN, ANC Adjunct AssistantProfessor

David Want, B.S.N., RN Clinical Coordinator

George Zangaro, Ph.D., RN Adjunct AssociateProfessor

Clinical Associates



Clinical Associates to the School of Nursing are appointed on a semesterbasis.

History

The School of Nursing traces its beginning to the summer of 1932 when TheCatholic University of America for the first time offered a group ofprofessional courses in nursing education. Because of the demand, the workwas continued during the following academic year and in April 1933 theBoard of Trustees authorized a curriculum leading to the degree Bachelor ofScience in Nursing Education. The first degree was conferred in 1934. TheDivision of Nursing Education, which offered this program, was approved foractive membership in the Association of Collegiate Schools of Nursing inJune 1935. The Division of Public Health Nursing, offering a curriculumleading to the baccalaureate degree, was initiated in September 1935. InNovember 1935, the Board of Trustees accepted the recommendation ofBishop James Hugh Ryan that the two divisions be organized as one of theprofessional schools of the university. The programs of study leading to thedegrees of Bachelor of Science in Nursing Education and Bachelor ofScience in Public Health Nursing were approved. The school wassubsequently expanded to include basic professional nursing in addition tothe program for registered nurses. In 1939 the Providence Hospital School ofNursing, Washington, D.C., became the Providence Division of the Schoolof Nursing Education and during the next decade gradually moved towardcomplete identification with the university. In 1949 the university assumedfull responsibility for the undergraduate program.

In 1951 the degree of Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) was introduced.The current program prepares nurses for advanced practice roles in a clinicalspecialty, with students prepared as nurse practitioners, clinical nursespecialists and educators. A program leading to the degree Doctor ofNursing Science (D.N.Sc) was initiated in 1968.It was one of the first of itskind in the country and graduates hold major leadership positions ineducation, health care administration and research.

In the spring of 2006, the D.N.Sc. program was transitioned to a Doctor ofPhilosophy (Ph.D.) program. The focus of the Ph.D. program remains onclinical investigation and development of expert clinicians who can assumeleadership positions in many different areas. In 2007 the school added aDoctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) program that prepares expert cliniciansand nursing leaders. Most recently, the school has added online programsfor those pursuing an M.S.N. (family nurse practitioner concentration),D.N.P. or Ph.D.

The school is recognized for its program offerings, the quality of faculty andcommitment to diversity and improving the care of vulnerable populations.Graduates remain the school's greatest strength because of leadership,knowledge, clinical expertise, and commitment to continuous learning andimprovement.

All academic programs are fully accredited and approved by theCommission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and other appropriateexternal review bodies.

MissionStrengthened by a rich heritage of Catholic teachings and Christian values,



the mission of the School of Nursing is (a) to prepare professionallyeducated nurses who are capable of the moral, intellectual, and professionalleadership needed to provide continuing quality in clinical nursing care, innursing education, in nursing research, and in nursing service; and, (b) toadvance nursing knowledge and skill through scientific inquiry and otherscholarly activity.

Master of Science in Nursing ProgramAim

The aim of the Master of Science in Nursing Program is to prepare studentsas advanced practice registered nurses in the role of nurse practitioner. Thepurposes of the program are:1. to prepare individuals capable of moral andintellectual leadership to provide advanced practice nursing to individualsand populations across the lifespan, and 2. to develop and extend advancedpractice nursing knowledge and skill through the utilization of evidencedbased practice models. The curriculum at the master's level is also directedtoward developing interest and skill in research, commitment to continualpersonal and professional growth and to providing leadership in thedevelopment of advanced practice nursing.

Goal

The Master of Science in Nursing builds upon baccalaureate education innursing and prepares students for leadership roles in the field of advancedpractice nursing as nurse practitioners.

Terminal Objectives

Upon completion of the M.S.N. program, the graduate will have:

1. Acquired advanced knowledge from the sciences and the humanities tosupport evidencebased advanced practice nursing;

2. Integrated nursing theory as the foundation for advanced practice nursing;

3. Demonstrated expertise in a selected role within a specialized area ofadvanced practice nursing;

4. Acquired advanced knowledge and skills to use and disseminate thefindings of nursing research;

5. Acquired advanced knowledge and skills to effect optimum delivery ofhealth care services;

6. Demonstrated ethical behavior and respect for JudeoChristian values;and

7. Acquired a foundation for doctoral study.

School of Nursing Specific Admission Requirements

The Catholic University School of Nursing employs a "whole person"philosophy for evaluation of applicants for admission to the Master ofScience in Nursing program. To be considered for admission, in addition tomeeting University admission requirements, at a minimum, an applicantmust:

1. Possess a baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited college oruniversity offering a program in nursing accredited by the National Leaguefor Nursing Accrediting Commission or the Commission on Collegiate



Nursing Education (exceptions may be made on a casebycase basis forinternational students or those educated in other countries, recognizing thatthis may limit eligibility for specialty certification).

2. Graduates of programs not accredited by the NLNAC or CCNE must havetranscripts evaluated and comparability to an American BSN degree must beestablished. Evaluation may be conducted by either the the World EducationServices (www.wes.org) or the Commission on Graduates of Foreign NursingSchools (www.cgfns.org).

3. Present transcripts of undergraduate study that give evidence ofacademic ability. A GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is preferred, as well as anaverage GPA of 3.0 in the nursing major.

4. Have completed a graduatelevel statistics course within the past threeyears with a grade of 3.0 or better on a 4 point scale; if this requirement isnot met, applicants who are otherwise qualified may be admitted on aprovisional basis with the stipulation that the requirement be met prior toenrollment in the required research coursework.

5. Be a registered nurse in a state or jurisdiction of the United States,without restrictions. Applicants should be eligible for registration in D.C.,Maryland and/or Virginia, since the vast majority of clinical placementsoccur in these jurisdictions.

6. Have acquired some postbaccalaureate nursing experience relevant tothe proposed area of clinical practice. The amount of experience requiredmay vary depending on the particular field of study.

7. Ensure that the three letters of recommendation required by the Universityinclude (a) a recommendation from a former dean, faculty member oracademic advisor familiar with the applicant's academic performance and (b)a separate recommendation from a current or former supervisor in a clinicalpractice setting.

8. Meet the School of Nursing's HealthRelated Behavioral Standards forclinical programs.

N.B. In some instances, applicants who do not meet the requirements forregular admission as degreeseeking candidates may be eligible forprovisional admission if required documents are missing or for conditionaladmission if there are questions about academic performance or Englishlanguage proficiency.

General Policies for the M.S.N. Program

Coursework A program of study is planned individually to meet theparticular needs of each student, in accord with the student's field of studyand career goals.

Transfer of Courses In accordance with the transfer policy of theuniversity, transfer of graduate work earned at another university will beconsidered only after the student has completed one fulltime semester (orits equivalent) of graduate work at The Catholic University of America.Current students in the master's degree program may apply for transfer of upto 6 credits of comparable coursework taken at another accredited institutionprior to matriculation at The Catholic University of America. Such courseswith a grade of B or better will be reviewed by the Assistant Dean forcurrency and equivalency. Transfer of credit applications are recommendedby the Assistant Dean and approved by the Dean.

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Grading. A grade point average of 3.0 is required for retention andgraduation. In general, a grade of C is passing but marginal at the graduatelevel. A grade of C in clinical courses is not acceptable; students who earnC grades may repeat clinical courses once.

Change of Specialty Option. Changes in specialty must be approved bythe Program Director, MSN program and the respective specialtycoordinators.

Residence. Students admitted to graduate study at the master's level mustcomplete degree requirements within five years from the date of initialenrollment. Continuous enrollment must be maintained unless a writtenleave of absence has been granted.

SchoolBased Financial Support: In addition to University based aid, theSchool of Nursing has limited funds via traineeships, schoolbasedscholarships and special federal programs. The availability of funds variesfrom year to year. Applicants for any funding must complete a FAFSA, andmust reapply for funding annually. Additional information is available via theCUA School of Nursing Web site (http://nursing.cua.edu).

Clinical Policies

Documentation and Certification RequirementsEligibility Requirements For Placement In Clinical Settings

Preregistration: To be guaranteed a slot and to determine the number ofsections required for clinical courses, preregistration is required for clinicalcourses. Students who do not preregister by the last day of class in thesemester previous to the planned clinical will be placed on a wait list and arenot guaranteed admission to the course.All graduate students must hold acurrent RN license in the state in which the clinical placement is held.

Assignment of Clinical Placements

In the event that an agency declines to accept a student for clinicalplacement, the SON will make reasonable good faith attempts to place thestudent in a different setting. If the SON is unable obtain clinical placementsfor the student after two attempts within a given semester or three attemptsover two semesters because of specific student behaviors which violateagency policy, the student may be administratively withdrawn from the SON.

Criminal Behavior And Background Check Policy

Criminal background checks are mandatory for all undergraduate studentsprior to the start of their clinical coursework. They may be required ofgraduate students if required by the clinical agency. The SON and clinicalagencies reserve the right to review the results of the criminal backgroundcheck and to deny placement in a clinical setting on the basis of theseresults.

Evidence of past or present criminal behavior identified through thebackground check or through other documented evidence of criminalbehavior may lead to administrative sanctions up to, and including,dismissal from the School of Nursing. The procedures for conductingcriminal background checks are provided to students through the Office ofthe Dean.

Health, Basic Life Support and Licensure Requirements

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Students must report, immediately in writing, any changes in health statuswhich impact their safety, the safety of patients or those whom the studentencounters, or which significantly affect their progression in the program tothe Associate Dean for Academic Administration.

Students are expected to comply with all agency requirements for placementin the clinical setting. These include documentation of health andimmunization requirements and current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)certification and may include drug/toxicology screening.

Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withdrawal fromclinical courses with resultant effect upon the progression in the program.

Licensure: Registered Nurses in any clinical nursing program are required toobtain licensure as Registered Nurses in the jurisdiction of their clinicalplacement.

Treatment of Information Regarding Health History and Past CriminalHistory

As a condition for placement in the clinical setting, the SON reserves theright to require that students sign a waiver allowing the SON to releasepertinent health or background information to the supervising facultymember, or clinical associates and to the clinical placement site if any ofthe following conditions exist: (a) removal from prior clinical placements dueto behavior or health concerns, (b) past health history suggesting elevatedrisk for substance abuse, (c) past or chronic health condition which withacute exacerbation may affect ability to provide safe care or (d) nonacademically based disciplinary action by the SON or University.

Clinical Standards for Admission, Academic Progression, andGraduation in Undergraduate and Graduate Nursing Programs.

By accepting admission and enrolling in the School of Nursing, the studentcertifies that he/she understands, meets at the time of admission, andcontinues to meet the essential eligibility requirements for clinicalplacement. These requirements pertain to (a) candor, (b) healthrelatedbehavioral standards, and (c) eligibility for placement in clinical settings.

Candor

Candor is defined as full disclosure of pertinent information as well ascorrection of inaccuracies or misperceptions. All students must complete ahealth clearance form which requires disclosure of any health conditionswhich may affect the student's ability to enter clinical settings or the abilityof the School of secure clinical placements.

Students in nursing programs with a clinical component will be required tosubmit to a criminal background check and to fully disclose relevant healthhistory that may impact their health or safety in a clinical setting, or thehealth or safety of those around them. This may include, but is not limitedto, any history of chemical dependency/substance use (i.e. alcohol, drugs,controlled substances).

Whether or not they represent a current threat to practice, disciplinary actionor dismissal from the School of Nursing may result from failing to fullydisclose relevant health history, criminal background and falsification ormaterial omission of information.

HealthRelated Behavioral Standards.



In accordance with applicable laws and University policy, no qualifiedindividual with a disability shall, on the basis of that disability, be excludedfrom participation in The Catholic University of America programs oractivities. The SON in accord with University policy will provide reasonableaccommodation to a qualified individual with a disability. To obtainaccommodations, individuals must request them from the Office of DisabilityServices

Admission and continuation in the SON programs is contingent on generalabilities, behavioral and social attributes, and the ability to professionallymanage stressful situations. The required behavioral attributes are outlinedbelow:

General Abilities: The student is expected to possess functional use of thesenses of vision, touch, hearing, and smell so that data received by thesenses may be integrated, analyzed, and synthesized in a consistent andaccurate manner. A student must also possess the ability to perceive pain,pressure, temperature, position, vibration, and movement that are importantto the student's ability to gather significant information needed to effectivelyevaluate patients. A student must be able to respond promptly to urgentsituations that may occur during clinical training activities and must nothinder the ability of other members of the health care team to provide prompttreatment and care to patients.

Observational Ability: The student must have sufficient capacity to makeaccurate visual observations and interpret them in the context of laboratorystudies, medication administration, and patient care activities. In addition,the student must be able to document these observations and maintainaccurate records.

Communication Ability: The student must communicate effectively to elicitinformation and to translate that information to others. Each student musthave the ability to read, write, comprehend and speak the English languageto facilitate communication with patients, their family members, and otherprofessionals in health care settings. In addition, the student must be able tomaintain accurate patient records, present information in a professional,logical manner and provide patient counseling and instruction to effectivelycare for patients and their families. The student must communicateeffectively verbally and in writing with instructors and other students in theclassroom setting as well. This requires verbal abilities , control of nonverbal behaviors which limit communication and the ability to respond tononverbal cues from patients, fellow students, and instructors.

Motor Ability: The student must be able to perform gross and fine motormovements with sufficient coordination needed to perform complete physicalexaminations utilizing the techniques of inspection, palpation, percussion,auscultation, and other diagnostic maneuvers. A student must develop thepsychomotor skills reasonably needed to perform or assist with procedures,treatments, administration of medication, management and operation ofdiagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment, and such maneuvers toassist with patient care activities such as lifting, wheel chair guidance, andmobility. The student must have sufficient levels of neuromuscular controland eyetohand coordination as well as possess the physical and mentalstamina to meet the demands associated with satisfactory and safeperformance in the clinical and classroom settings including performing CPRif necessary.

Intellectual, Conceptual, and Quantitative Abilities: The student must beable to develop and refine problemsolving skills that are crucial to practice



as a nurse. Problem solving involves the abilities to measure, calculate,reason, analyze, and synthesize objective and subjective data, and to makedecisions, often in a time urgent environment, that reflect consistent andthoughtful deliberation and sound clinical judgment. Each student mustdemonstrate mastery of these skills and possess the ability to formulatesound judgment in patient assessment, intervention, evaluation, teaching,and setting short and long term goals.

Behavioral and Social Attributes: Compassion, integrity, motivation,effective interpersonal skills, and concern for others are personal attributesrequired of those in the nursing programs. Comfort with and acceptance ofthe role of a nurse functioning under supervision of a clinical instructor orpreceptor is essential for a nursing student. The student must possess theskills required for full utilization of the student's intellectual abilities; theexercise of good judgment; the prompt completion of all responsibilities inthe classroom and clinical settings; and the development of mature,sensitive, and effective relationships with patients and other members of thehealth care team. Each student must be able to exercise stable, soundjudgment and to complete assessment and interventional activities. Theability to establish rapport and maintain sensitive, interpersonal relationshipswith individuals, families, and groups from a variety of social, emotional,cultural and intellectual backgrounds is critical for practice as a nurse. Thestudent must be able to adapt to changing environments; display flexibility;accept and integrate constructive criticism given in the classroom andclinical settings; effectively interact in the clinical setting with othermembers of the healthcare team; and learn to function cooperatively andefficiently in the face of uncertainties inherent in clinical practice.

Ability to Manage Stressful Situations: The student must be able to adapt toand function effectively to stressful situations in both the classroom andclinical settings, including emergency situations. Students will encountermultiple stressors while in the nursing programs. These stressors may be(but are not limited to) personal, patient care/family, faculty/peer, and orprogram related.

Unsafe Practice

Unsafe practice is defined as behavior which threatens, or has the potentialto threaten, the safety of a client, another student, a faculty member, orother health care provider in the clinical placement.

Students are not allowed to practice in a clinical setting without theknowledge or supervision of a faculty member.

Students who exhibit potentially unsafe practice during a clinical experiencemay be immediately withdrawn from the clinical setting. This decision maybe made by the clinical faculty or at the request of the clinical agency.

Students who are at risk for unsafe practice may also be prevented fromattending their clinical practicum or experience, until the unsafe practiceconcern has been investigated and satisfactorily resolved. Exact proceduresfor reporting, documenting, investigating and resolving concerns regardingunsafe practice are found in the SON students clinical practice guidelines.

If the concern cannot be , resolved, the student may be subject to additionaladministrative sanctions and may be subject to administrative dismissalfrom the program and the SON.

The student has the right to follow the published University procedures in theevent of course failure or program dismissal.



Clinical/Lab Attendance

1. Clinical/Lab attendance is mandatory.

2. Unexcused absences will not be accepted. The composite course gradewill be lowered by one (1) grade level for each unexcused absence (i.e., A toA). Excused absences are those defined in the course syllabus andexamination policies of the relevant clinical courses.

3. One excused absence, while accepted, will necessitate a makeupassignment at the discretion of the faculty. Failure to complete theassignment will lower the composite course grade by one (1) grade level(i.e., A to A). Further excused absences may affect the student grade andpossibly progression in the program.

4. The student is expected to notify the appropriate persons, as identified inspecific courses, of an emergency requiring an absence or tardiness prior tothe beginning of the clinical/lab experience. The student is responsible to beaware of the specific requirements for each course and to follow thoseprocedures.

5. Habitual tardiness to clinical/lab, defined as more than one occurrence,will result in lowering of the composite course grade by one level (i.e., A toA) for each occurrence.

HIPAA Adherence

All students are expected to comply with the requirements of the HealthInsurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) as applied to clinicaleducation.

Failure to adhere to these expectations may result in immediate removalfrom the clinical settings and additional academic sanctions including coursefailure and if necessary dismissal.

Specifically, it is expected that all students in SON arrange to completetraining on HIPAA prior to participating in clinical practica or rotations; if thistraining is not provided by the clinical agency as part of the orientationprocess, the student is expected to complete the CUA HIPAA tutorialavailable in the School of Nursing.

Students are expected to maintain the privacy of individually identifiablehealth information (IIHI ).

Student Responsibilities

Attendance. The faculty and administration in the School of Nursingconsider attendance in class necessary to master the body of knowledgeneeded for safe clinical practice and adequate preparation for licensure.Therefore, class and clinical/lab attendance is mandatory. The responsibilityfor prompt and regular class and clinical/lab attendance rests upon theindividual student. Professors are responsible for establishing andcommunicating policy regarding documentation and consequences ofabsenteeism in their individual classes. This may include requiringauthentication of unavoidable absences and the inability for a student toreceive a passing grade.

Transportation to Agencies. The student is expected to assumeresponsibility for transportation in connection with the clinical practice,



community health practice and field trips. Public transportation is oftenavailable at these sites.

Insurance. All students in clinical programs are required to carry malpracticeinsurance. It is available through the university. This insurance applies onlyfor clinical practice while enrolled in university courses. It does not coverstudents involved in personal employment. See Fees and Expenses in theGeneral Information section of these Announcements.

Health Clearance. The student is required to meet School of Nursing healthrequirements prior to admission and prior to entering clinical coursework.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, CPR. The student is required to meet basicCPR requirements prior to entering clinical coursework.

Drug/Alcohol Screen. A negative drug and alcohol screen may be required.

Security/Background Checks: Background checks are required prior toentering clinical coursework for students in the undergraduate program andmay be required for those in other clinical programs.

GoalsThe four specific educational goals of the School of Nursing, as identified bythe faculty, are:

1. Educational programs are implemented to meet the mission of the Schoolof Nursing and the University, the standards set by the profession, andsocietal needs.

2. The climate and environment in the School of Nursing facilitates facultyand student research and scholarly activities.

3. A competitive market position is maintained with a focus on balancing theneeds of qualified students of diverse backgrounds with the necessaysupport to assure excellence in educational programs.

4. Contributions to the health care of people are made through an emphasison Christian, moral, and spiritual value systems within the context ofCatholic teachings.

M.S.N. ProgramsThe MSN programs prepare students as advanced practice registerednurses in the role of nurse practitioner. All specialty program options aredesigned to enable students to meet the current graduate level educationalrequirements for the appropriate national certification examinations.Students may follow a fulltime or parttime plan of study.

Graduate students wishing to academically qualify for the National League ofNursing Certified Nurse Educator certification may do so within any MSNspeciality program, provided they obtain 9 or more credit hours in selectedgraduate education courses. Students interested in teaching nursing maywish to consider this academic preparation which, together with teachingexperience, will meet the qualifications for the certification examination. (9credit option added to any MSN degree)

Nurse Practitioner Population Options

The nurse practitioner population options meet the nurse practitioner



program and curricular guidelines endorsed by the National Task Force onQuality for Nurse Practitioner Education. Graduates are eligible to sit forrespective national certification examinations given by the American NursesCredentialing Center (ANCC), the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners(AANP), and the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB). Individualprogram content is congruent with Nurse Practitioner Primary CareCompetencies in AdultGerontology, Family, and Pediatrics as well as theAcute Care Competencies in Pediatrics.The course sequences provide thetheoretical context and the clinical experiences required to practice as anurse practitioner and to sit for certification in the selected field of advancedpractice registered nursing.

AdultGerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) Program.The AdultGerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Program preparesadvanced practice nurses as primary care providers to manage the health ofindividuals from adolescence through old age. Emphasis is on healthpromotion, illness prevention and management of acute and chronicillnesses. Clinical and coursework prepare the graduate to practiceindependently and collaboratively with other health care professionals as anA/GNPPC.

The curriculum includes a minimum of 540 hours of supervised clinicalpractice in a variety of settings. Graduates are prepared to providecomprehensive care in settings that include but are not limited to privatepractices, clinics, community health centers, hospitals, businesses,managed care organizations and governmental agencies. This programmeets the nurse practitioner curriculum guidelines of the NationalOrganization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties, NONPF, Advanced NursingPractice, Curriculum Guidelines and Program Standards for NursePractitioner Education and the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Upon completion of course requirements, graduates of the master's andpostmaster's programs are eligible to sit for both the American NursesCredentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Academy of NursePractitioners Certification Program (AANPCP) Primary Care AdultGero NPCertification Exams. (4648 credits)

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Specialty Program. The Family NursePractitioner Program option prepares advanced practice nurses as primarycare providers to work in a variety of clinical settings including privatepractices, clinics, community health centers, hospitals and businesses,managed care organizations and governmental agencies. Upon completionof the program, the graduate will be able to offer comprehensive, ageappropriate and agespecific quality health care that addresses the multipleneeds of individuals and families across the lifespan. The curriculumincludes more than 700 hours of supervised clinical practice in a variety ofclinical settings. This program meets the nurse practitioner curriculumguidelines of the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties,Advanced Nursing Practice and Program Standards for Nurse PractitionerEducation and the American Nurses Credentialing Center Family NursePractitioner Certification Criteria. Graduates are eligible for nationalcertification through the ANCC and the AANPCP. After successfulcompletion of their certifying examination, graduates are eligible for licensureas a FNP. (4650 Credits)

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) Primary Care Program. The PediatricNurse Practitioner Program prepares pediatric nurse practitioners foradvanced practice and leadership roles in the primary care of children andadolescents. Students gain the knowledge and skills to practice in the



traditional areas of pediatric primary care as well as have opportunities forexpanded training in schoolbased health care, in the behavioral/mentalhealth of children and in interdisciplinary communitybased faculty practicesettings. The program meets national nurse practitioner program andcurricular guidelines endorsed by the National Task Force on Quality forNurse Practitioner Education. The curriculum includes a minimum of 540hours of supervised clinical practice in a variety of settings. Graduates areeligible to sit for certification by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board andthe ANCC. (4043 Credits)

Pediatric Primary and Acute Care (Combined) Program. The acute carePNP sequence of courses prepares students to provide care to acutelyill children and adolescents with unstable health conditions in a variety ofsettings. PNP students may choose to enroll in both the acute and primarycare options. Graduates who enroll in this additional track are eligible forcertification as both primary care and acute care pediatric nurse practitioners(PNCB). (4548 credits). A Post Graduate Certificate Program is offered toPNPs currently certified in pediatric primary care.

M.S.N. Specialty Curriculum RequirementsCurriculum

Overview

The M.S.N. program is based upon a tiered curriculum. The tiered approachprovides quality educational experiences, while ensuring adherence tocertification requirements for the various areas of specialization. First tiercoursework is mandatory for all M.S.N. students. Second tier courseworkconsists of support/cognate and clinical courses which vary by specialty.NB: Given the changing nature of certification requirements and requiredcontent, the curriculum and associated plans are subject to modifcation bythe School of Nursing as determined within the academic year.

First Tier Core Courses (All programs) Credits

NURS 691 Pathophysiology 3

NURS 610 Pharmacology for Adv Nurse Practitioners 3

NURS 708 Research in Nursing: Methods & Outcomes 3

NURS 800 Capstone Research Project 3

NURS 701 Health Promotion 2

NURS 661 Theoretical Foundations for Adv Practice 2

NURS 663 Health Care Policy, Org & Financing 3

NURS 657 Advanced Health Assessment 3

NURS 789 Advanced Practice Role Seminar 1



NURS 766 Advanced Population Health 2

TRS 632 Biomedical Ethics ( or equivalent) 3

NURS 698 A or 698B MSN Comprehensive Exam

Nurse Practitioner Specialty Program Options

Adult Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Required Second Tier courses Credits

NURS 735 Women's Health 1

NURS 781 Primary Care of Adolescents Seminar 1

NURS 603 Inter Professional Concepts to Geriatric Care 3

NURS 604 Geriatric Considerations in Pharmacology 1

NURS 605 NonPharm Approaches to Geriatric BehaviorConcerns

2

NURS 782Primary Care of Adults I 3

NURS 783 Primary Care of Adults II 3

NURS 784 Nurse Practitioner Practicum I 2

NURS 785 Nurse Practitioner Practicum II 12

NURS 786 Nurse Practitioner Practicum III 12

Family Nurse Practitioner Program

Required Second Tier courses Credits

NURS 733 The Well Child 2

NURS 735 Women's Health 1

NURS 780 Ped Nurse PractitionerSeminar/Practicum I

3

NURS 781 Primary Care of Adolescent 1

NURS 782 Primary Care of Adults I 3

NURS 783 Primary Care of Adults II 3





NURS 786 Nurse Practitioner Practicum III 12

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program

Required Second Tier courses (for both Primary Care andDual Acute Care)

Credits

NURS 733 The Well Child 2

NURS 780 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Seminar/Practicum I 3

NURS 781 Primary Care of Adolescent 1

NURS 781A Adolescent Practicum 1

NURS 779 Child and Adolescents with Special Needs 2


NURS 785 Nurse Practitioner Practicum II (or NURS 737 ) 12

NURS 787 Primary Care of the Newborn 1

Elective or N658 Complex, Acute, and Critical Problems inPediatrics

3

Additional Required Third Tier for Acute Care PNP

NURS 657AD Advanced Diagnostics 2

NURS 658 Complex, Acute, and Critical Problems in Peds 3

NURS 737 Advance Practice Residency 4

PostGraduate School of Nursing Certificate OptionThe School of Nursing's PostGraduate Certificate Options allow Master'sprepared nurses to complete additional coursework necessary to be eligiblefor advanced practice certification exams. The programs of study vary inlength based on the background of the candidate and the requirements ofthe advanced practice field. Recipients receive a certificate from the Schoolof Nursing and transcript information will document completion of certificaterequirements. Students in a School of Nursing PostGraduate CertificateOption are bound by all the policies and regulations for students in theM.S.N. program, including those for admission, progression, graduation and



clinical practice.

Doctor of Nursing Practice ProgramAim

The purpose of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program, D.N.P., is toprepare expert advanced practice nurse clinicians and leaders within apracticefocused doctoral program.

Goal

Graduates are prepared to assume leadership positions in nursing/healthcare, with the ultimate goals of improving health care and the health statusof people.

Terminal Objectives

Graduates will:

1. Analyze and apply scientific knowledge and skills to provide the highestlevel of advanced practice nursing.

2. Implement emerging science and practice innovations in health care.

3. Evaluate and initiate changes in response to social, political, economic,and ethical issues in health care, population health, and the discipline ofnursing.

4. Collaborate with members of other disciplines in the design,implementation, and evaluation of programs and policies for theimprovement of health care.

5. Assume leadership roles in nursing/health care.


The Catholic University School of Nursing employs a "whole person"philosophy for evaluation of applicants for admission to the D.N.P. program.

PostMaster's D.N.P. Applicants

1. Earned baccalaureate and master's degrees in nursing with a GPA of 3.2or higher, from degree programs accredited by the National League forNursing Accrediting Commission or the Commission on Collegiate NursingEducation. Transcripts of undergraduate and graduate study that provideevidence of academic ability to complete the program.

2. Submission of a professional portfolio that includes:

a. Statement of reason(s) for seeking the D.N.P. degree

b. Curriculum vitae or résumé.

c. Copy of license (as an RN and advanced practice license, if applicable)from at least one state.

d. Certification in an advanced practice specialty. (Exceptions may be madeon a case by case basis for applicants whose proposed plan of studyincorporates completion of an advanced practice postmaster's certificate)

e. Narrative description of current and past clinical practice.



f. Three letters of reference (at least one from a former dean or academicadviser and at least one from a former employer).

g. Publications (if applicable).

4. A short (23 pg) proposal identifying a focus for a potential evidencebased practice project. This may be a practice improvement issue, a clinicalmanagement problems or area of clinical research that the applicant willaddress while in the program. The project does not have to be fullydeveloped, but provide a general idea of the area of interest.

5. Graduate level coursework in Health Policy, Bioethics, and Statistics arealso required as part of the master's degree or as independent courses.

6. Meets the School of Nursing's HealthRelated Behavioral Standards forclinical programs.

N.B. Applicants who are are concurrently seeking new preparation andeligibility for certification in an advanced practice population must have theapproval of the Specialty Program Coordinator for enrollment in the postmaster's certification component of their DNP.

PostBaccalaureate Applicants

1. Earned Baccalaureate degree in nursing from a program or school,accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission orthe Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Transcripts ofundergraduate study that provide evidence of academic ability to completethe program.

2. Grade point average of 3.2 or higher for B.S.N. degree

3. Submission of a professional portfolio that includes:

a. Statement of reason for seeking the D.N.P. degree.

b. Curriculum vitae or résumé.

c. Copy of RN license from at least one state.

d. Narrative description of current and past clinical practice.

e. Three letters of reference (at least one from a former dean or academicadviser and one from current or former employer).

4. A short (23 pg) proposal identifying a focus for a potential evidencebased practice project. This may be a practice improvement issue, a clinicalmanagement problems or area of clinical research that the applicant willaddress while in the program. The project does not have to be fullydeveloped, but provide a general idea of the area of interest.5. Meets theSchool of Nursing's HealthRelated Behavioral Standards for clinicalprograms.

General Degree Requirements

A total of 36 credits (which may include up to 6 transfer credits for priorcoursework in the area) is required for the postmaster's D.N.P. degree.Students who prepare for new advanced practice certification eligibility mayrequire additional coursework and credits. A postbaccalaureate D.N.P.entails 7189 credits, depending on the advanced practice role andpopulation chosen.



Coursework

A program of study is planned individually to meet the particular needs ofeach student, in accordance with the student's field of study and careergoals. Under the adviser's direction and with the approval of the dean, sixsemester hours of graduate work earned at another institution prior to initialenrollment at The Catholic University of America with a grade level of B orabove may be applied toward degree requirements. Transfer of graduatework earned at another university will be considered only after the studenthas completed one full time semester (or its equivalent) of graduate work atThe Catholic University of America in accordance with the transfer policy ofthe university.

Grading

A grade point average of 3.0 is required for retention. In general, a grade ofC is passing but marginal at the graduate level. A grade of C in clinicalcourses is not acceptable. Courses may only be repeated once and no morethan two courses may be repeated. Students may only have one withdrawalfor nursing courses.

ResidencePostmasters D.N.P. students must complete course requirements withinfive years from the date of initial enrollment. Continuous enrollment must bemaintained unless a written leave of absence has been granted. Studentsmust maintain continuous enrollment during the project completion processto include the summer term.

Candidacy for the Degree

To be considered for admission to candidacy for the D.N.P. degree, thestudent must satisfy these requirements:

1. Complete program requirements with a cumulative grade point average of3.0 or higher.

2. Successfully complete the comprehensive examination. This examinationmay be taken in the semester in which it is clear to the adviser and thestudent that the student will complete all coursework.

3. Satisfactorily submit a professional portfolio (which was begun uponadmission) to the academic advisor.

5. Recommendation of the academic adviser.

EvidenceBased Practice Project. After admission to candidacy, oraldefense of the proposed EBP project may proceed. The EBP project is anintegral requirement of the DNP degree. The project is a scholarlyexperience that provides evidence of the student's critical thinking andability to apply research principles through problem identification, proposaldevelopment, implementation, and evaluation of a clinical problem. Theproject will reflect the culmination of knowledge and skills developed duringthe DNP program. Following successful defense and implementation andevaluation of the project, the candidate presents the EBP Project in a forumthat is open to the University community. The EBP project must becompleted within five years following the semester of achieving candidacy inaccordance with university policy. Clinical Policies and RegulationsD.N.P students are bound by the same clinical policies and regulations



required of M.S.N. students

Licensure requirements for postM.S.N. students are the same as for B.S.N.with the exception that the licensure is at the advanced practice nursinglevel (when relevant).

Curriculum Plan: PostMaster's D.N.P. Program of Study Option

The postmaster's D.N.P. program consists of 34 credits. Coursework for theD.N.P. includes:

D.N.P. Courses: Credits

NURS 916 Seminar in Nursing Scholarship 1

NURS 664 Epidemiology/NURS 732 Applied Epi 34

NURS 674 Populationbased Health Care Management 2

NURS 729 Emerging Issues in Health 3

NURS 686 Health Care Finance 3

NURS 671 Healthcare statistics 3

NURS 730 EvidenceBased Practice I 3

NURS 731 EvidenceBased Practice II 3

NURS 737 Advanced Practicebased Residency 4

NURS 739 D.N.P. Project Guidance 38

NURS 734 Leadership in Complex Health Care 2

2 Advanced Clinical Cognate Courses 6

Total credits required: 3643*

N.B.

Curriculum Plan: PostBaccalaureate D.N.P. Program Option

Students entering at a postbaccalaureate level will complete the appropriateM.S.N. courses, with the exception of the capstone course. However, thosewho opt to receive an M.S.N. while enrolled in D.N.P. coursework must meetthe requirements of the M.S.N. program, which includes completion of theCapstone course and passing the M.S.N. comprehensive examination.

Doctor of Philosophy ProgramAim

The purpose of the Doctor of Philosophy degree is to prepare expertclinicians as nurse scientists. Through the investigation of clinical problems,graduates contribute to the development, validation and refinement of theoryand the advancement of the body of nursing knowledge.

Goal



Graduates are prepared to assume leadership positions in practice,education and research with the ultimate goal of improving health care.

Terminal Objectives

Graduates will:

1. Advance nursing knowledge through the integration, application andtesting of theory;

2. Conduct research and develop evidencebased practice that supports theongoing development of nursing science;

3. Assess the impact of social, political and ethical issues on health careand the discipline of nursing;

4. Collaborate with members of other disciplines in the design,implementation and evaluation of programs and policies for the improvementof health care; and

5. Assume leadership roles in nursing and health care.


The Catholic University School of Nursing employs a "whole person"philosophy for evaluation of applicants for admission to the Doctor ofPhilosophy in nursing program. In addition to the University Admissionrequirements, applicants must meet the following admission criteria:

1. Possess a baccalaureate degree and a master's degree in nursing froman accredited college or university offering a program in nursing accreditedby the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission or theCommission on Collegiate Nursing Education. (Exceptions may be made ona casebycase basis for B.S.N. prepared applicants with a nonnursingmaster's degree; exceptions may also be made for international students orthose educated in other countries).

2. Graduates of programs not accredited by the NLNAC or CCNE must havetranscripts evaluated and comparability to an American degrees established.Evaluation may be conducted by the World Education Services(www.wes.org).

3. Present transcripts of undergraduate and graduate study that provideevidence of academic ability to complete the program and do originalresearch. A GPA of 3.2 or higher is desired.

4. Three letters of reference (at least one from a former dean, former facultymember or academic adviser and at least one from a current or formersupervisor preferably in a clinical practice/research/academic setting).

5. A written statement of career goals and proposed area of research.

6. A copy of a recent scholarly paper, research report or publication relatedto clinical nursing.

7. International students must meet all University requirements, includingTOEFL scores to be considered. See School of Nursing Web sitehttp://nursing.cua.edu for additional admissions information.

N.B. Applicants who do not meet the requirements for regular admission asdegreeseeking candidates may be eligible for provisional admission if

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required documents are missing or for conditional admission if there arequestions about academic performance or English language proficiency.

Coursework

Seventy semester hours beyond baccalaureate study are required for thePh.D. degree. Students must earn a minimum of 46 semester hours incoursework during doctoral study at The Catholic University of America.Under the adviser's direction, a maximum of 24 semester hours of master'slevel coursework completed with a grade of B or higher may be appliedtoward the required 70 semester hours. Full and parttime study is available.

General Policies for the Ph.D. Program

1. Coursework must be completed in five years.

2. A grade point average of 3.0 is required for retention.

3. Although a grade of C is passing but marginal at the graduate level, agrade of C in clinically focused research courses/role practica is notacceptable. Courses may only be repeated once and no more than twocourses may be repeated. Students may only have one withdrawal fornursing courses.

4. Students must maintain continuous enrollment during the dissertationprocess to include the summer term while in data collection or workingintensively with the dissertation committee..

Candidacy for the Degree

To be considered for admission to candidacy for the doctoral degree, thestudent must have satisfied these requirements:

1. Satisfactory completion of course requirements with a minimum gradepoint average of 3.0.

2. Recommendation of the academic adviser.

3. Successful passage of comprehensive examination.

4. Completion and school and university level approval of a formalapplication for candidacy.

Dissertation

After admission to candidacy, completion of a satisfactory dissertationinvolving significant and original research in nursing is required. Universitypolicies regarding the approval of the dissertation topic, structure andcontent of the dissertation and the oral examination must be followed.

Oral Proposal Defense. The SON requires that prior to submitting theDissertation Proposal for University level review and approval of thedissertation topic, students undergo a School of Nursing specific defense ofthe proposal and the supportive work. The defense is conducted by a Schoolof Nursing approved examination committee. Students are bound by thedecision of the committee as to whether the student's proposal work may berecommended for approval, revision or disapproval. Students are referred tothe School of Nursing Student Guidelines posted on the School website foradditional prcedural information.

M.S.N.Ph.D. Option



An option is available to meet the needs of baccalaureateprepared nurseswhose goal is to achieve the doctorate. Applicants must meet all admissionrequirements for the M.S.N. program and the Ph.D. program with theexception of a prior M.S.N. degree. Programs of study are planned on anindividual basis. Students may take the M.S.N. and Ph.D. componentssequentially to receive the M.S.N. degree prior to the Ph.D. or concurrentlyto receive both degrees at the same time.

If a student chooses to receive the M.S.N. degree prior to the Ph.D.,thecomprehensive examination for the M.S.N. degree must be taken at the endof M.S.N. coursework and Ph.D. comprehensive exams at the end of thePh.D. coursework. If the student chooses to receive both degreesconcurrently, the student is only required to take the Ph.D. levelcomprehensive exams.

Program of Study

The Ph.D. program of study consists of 70 hours, 24 of which may betransferred from master's level work. The remaining credits are distributedamong nursing science, philosophy, research and support courses. Theproposed curriculum plan is accessible through the School of Nursingwebsite.

Core Courses 15credits

NURS 903 Philosophy of Science 3

NURS 907 Theory Development 3

THEO 625 Bioethics or PHIL 621 Bioethics 3

NURS 926 Health Policy 3

NURS 922 Doctoral Research Practicum 3

Research Courses 4349credits

NURS 665 Healthcare Statistics 3

NURS 916 Seminar in Nursing Scholarship 1

NURS 805 Advanced Statistics and Research Methods inHealthcare

3

NURS 806 Multivariate Statistics in Healthcare Research 3

NURS 908 Qualitative Research in Nursing 3

NURS 909 Quantitative Research in Nursing 3

NURS 911 Advanced Qual OR NURS 910 AdvancedQuantitative Methods

36

NURS 925 Seminar on Research Proposal development 912

Support CoursesCourses supporting the dissertation topic (sixcredits) and professional goals (three credits)

9

Credits transfered from Master's Degree Program 024



Total 8288

A maximum of twentyfour credits may be transferred from the master'sdegree if appropriate and approved.

Graduate Level Courses Offered Through the M.S.N., D.N.P. and Ph.D.Programs

Since the course offered may be updated during the academic year, for themost up to date information, students should always view the online coursecatalog, available through Cardinal Station via www.cardinalstation.cua.edu.Please also consult the website for course descriptions.

All courses listed below are three credit unless otherwise noted. Coursedescriptions are available on the Web at https://cardinalstation.cua.edu.

The number of hours of meeting/contact time per week is determined by thetype of nursing course and credits. The following ratios are used:

Didactic Course 1 credit=1 hour/week

Laboratory Course 1 credit=3 hours/week

Clinical Course 1 credit= 6 hours/week

* When courses are a combination of didactic and clinical or didactic andlaboratory, the number of hours/week is adjucted to reflect the relatieproportions

Courses Offered A full listing of graduate courses offered by the School of Nursing is foundbelow. Consult Cardinal Station for additional information about coursesand to determine course offerings by semester. Course Catalog for Nursing

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501 Nursing Applicationsin Clinical Ethics

527 Providing HealthyEnvironments inRural DevelopingCountries

528 Global HealthSummer Clinical(Graduate)

The purpose of this abroad courseis to offer students a globalexposure to international healthcare in clinical experiences. Thecourse will use an immersionapproach to provide graduatestudents with an understandingabout the non U.S. health andnursing delivery systems. It alsoexposes students to the healtheducation provided to individuals,families and communities in global

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561 Aging: HolisticPerspectives onHealth

Lecture. Utilizes a holistic approachto the study of the elderly person'shealth experience. Examinesdevelopment in later years withmajor emphasis on healthmaintenance, physical changes,and common health problems.Open to nonconcentrators.Department consent required.

567 RelationshipCentered Caring

569 Spirituality

570 Substance Abuseand Health

Lecture. Focuses on theidentification and management ofthe substance abusing and/oraddicted client in the primary healthcare system. Examines coreknowledge in substance abuse thathas historically been and continuesto be multidisciplinary in nature.Explores consumer andprofessional perceptions of currentday practice. Open tononconcentrators. Departmentconsent required. Offered secondsemester.

602 Graduate NursingHealthcare Ethics

This course assists graduatenursing students to apply evidencebased critical thinking to ethicalissues within the scope ofadvanced practice nursing. Thecourse presents moral theory,Catholic social teaching, andprofessional nursing ethics as thefoundation for ethical decisionmaking within clinical practice,policy development, and nursingleadership within health andcommunity systems.

602D Graduate NursingHealthcare Ethics

603 InterprofessionalConsiderations inGeriatric Care

Using an interprofessional teamapproach (nursing, social work andpsychology and others), this courseexplores casebased geriatric careissues and examines the evidencethat supports the link between theuse of such team approaches andmarkers of safe, high quality careand patient outcomes in the olderadult population.



603D InterprofessionalConcepts in GeriatricCare

604 GeriatricConsiderations inPharmacology

Using an applied pharmacologyapproach, students will studyprinciples of basic geriatricpharmacology and generalprescribing issues specific to olderadults.

604D GeriatricConsiderations inPharmacology

605 NonPharmacologicApproaches toGeriatric BehaviorConcerns

605D NonPharmacologicApproaches toGeriatric BehaviorConcerns

608 Psychopharmacology The focus of this seminar for theadvanced practice nurse is theexploration of issues involved inprescribing medications andproviding comprehensive mentalhealth care. Topics that highlightthe role of psychopharmacologywith the present day primary careand community mental healthdelivery systems will be covered.Department consent required.

610 Pharmacology forAdvanced NursingPractice

Examines advanced concepts inpharmacology for nurses preparingto be nurse practitioners/clinicalspecialists. Emphasis on thepharmacokinetics andpharmacodynamics of selecteddrug agents commonly used inambulatory and tertiary caresettings. Presents selection,dosing, and monitoring of thesedrugs as well as the nursingimplications and prescribingresponsibilities. Departmentconsent required.

610D Pharmacology forAdvanced NursePractitoners

627 Health Care PolicyPracticum

This course places students ingovernmental and nongovernmental organizations that



address policy issues that affectdisadvantaged persons, especiallyimmigrants and refugees. The TenEssentials of Public Health: policydevelopment/implementation andassurance are major foci of thispracticum assessment.Approximately twelve practicahours per week; 180 for thesemester.

657 Advanced HealthAssessment

Lecture/Laboratory: Focuses onadvanced health assessment.Students guided in the acquisitionand refinement of requiredknowledge, technical, andinterpersonal skills required foradvanced health assessment,including interviewing techniques,history taking, physicalassessment, and diagnosis.Emphasizes physiological,psychological, sociological, andspiritual dimensions inassessment. Students focus onselected developmental groups:pediatrics, adult and geriatrics.Department consent required.

657AD AdvancedDiagnostics for NursePractitioners

This course will focus on theindications, performance,interpretation, and evaluation ofdiagnostic tests and procedures inthe acutely and chronically illpediatric patient. Proceduralrequirements, contraindications andcomplications will be addressed.The role of the acute care PNP indiagnostic test consultation will bediscussed.

657D Advanced HealthAssessment

658 Complex, Acute, andCritical Problems inPediatrics

This course will provide studentswith advanced understanding of thepathophysiological basis andmanagement of acute, critical andchronic illness within the pediatricpopulation. Critical assessmentstrategies and managementprinciples will be addressed. This isa required course for the acute carePNP option. It is open to otherstudents who meet theprerequisites as an elective

659D Advanced HealthAssessment Lab



661 TheoreticalFoundations ofAdvanced PracticeNursing

Lecture (2 clock hours per week)Focus: The focus of this course ison acquisition of knowledge andskills necessary to utilize modelsand theories in advanced practicenursing. Emphasis is given toanalytic processes basic todetermining the adequacy ofselected models/ theories fromnursing and related disciplines forapplication to advanced practice.Department consent required.

661D TheoreticalFoundations ofAdvanced PracticeNursing

Lecture (2 clock hours per week)Focus: The focus of this course ison acquisition of knowledge andskills necessary to utilize modelsand theories in advanced practicenursing. Emphasis is given toanalytic processes basic todetermining the adequacy ofselected models/ theories fromnursing and related disciplines forapplication to advanced practice.Department consent required.

663 Health Care Policy,Organization, andFinancing

Lecture (3 clock hours per week)This course focuses on anevidencebased critical examinationof the policies that shape thedelivery and financing of healthcare, from international, national,and state perspectives. Emphasisis on the role of key stakeholderswho influence health care policyincluding government, consumers,providers and payers. Departmentconsent required.

663D Health Care Policy,Organization &Finance

664 Epidemiology This introductory course focuseson understanding and applyingbasic epidemiological principlesand methods to issues related tothe health of populations. Topicsinclude measures and comparisonsof disease occurrences inpopulations; epidemiologic studydesigns (crosssectional, cohort,clinical trial, and casecontrol);concepts of bias, confounding anderror; causal inference; andprinciples of screening. Applicationwill stress public health practiceand critical appraisal of relevant



literature.

664D Epidemiology

665 Biostatistics This course is designed forstudents in the social sciences, tointroduce them to basic conceptsand techniques of elementarystatistics, both descriptive andinferential statistics. Topicsinclude: the nature of data, usesand abuses of statistics, methodsof sampling, summarizing data,pictures of data, countingtechniques, measures of centraltendency, measures of variation,measures of position,understanding probability, binomialand normal distributions, centrallimit theorem, confidence intervals,fundamentals of hypothesis testingfor both one and two samples,ANOVA, linear regression, and abrief introduction to nonparametricstatistics.

667 Blended Practicum 1:The Family in aCommunity

Practicum. (90 clockhours/semester) The Family in aCommunity is the first blended roleclinical course for the program.This course engages students inpopulationbased health careplanning, implementation andevaluation of vulnerable families.Interdisciplinary collaboration andadvocacy are role behaviorsimportant in this blended sphere ofinfluence. Student practica are inpartner agencies withinterdisciplinary teams that provideprimary care for vulnerable families,e.g. Bread for the City, Children'sHospital Medical Center, ColumbiaRoad Health Services. Departmentconsent required.

669 Blended PracticumIII: Network,Organizations &Systems

Practicum. (90 clockhours/semester) Networks,Organizations and Systems, thethird blended role clinical course forthe program, addresses complexclinical decisionmaking,collaboration, negotiation, conflictresolution and policy and advancedpractice role development on behalfof vulnerable families who seekprimary care in agencies inunderserved communities in the



District of Columbia. Studentpractica are in networks,organizations and systemsdesigned to serve vulnerablefamilies in the District of Columbia.e.g. Washington Hospital Center,Whitman Walker, Upper CordozoClinic Unity Health Care.Deparmtnet consent required.

671 HealthcareBiostatistics

This online graduate levelstatistics course utilizesBlackboard as an interface. It willprovide students with skills inquantitative reasoning through theuse of healthcare biostatistics.Students will use and applydescriptive and inferentialstatistical techniques to answerresearch questions in nursing andhealth sciences. The course willfamiliarize the student with basicconcepts in biostatistics as well asthe fundamentals of datamanagement and analysis usingadvanced statistical software. Thiscourse meets the requirements forthe prerequisite graduate levelstatistics course required for entryto the MSN/DNP/PhD programs inthe School of Nursing. CourseObjectives: 1. Discuss therelationship of data toevidence/information in nursing andhealth sciences. 2. Classify dataaccording to its level ofmeasurement. 3. Discuss theprinciples of statistical inference. 4.Analyze and interpret descriptiveand inferential statistics, includingmeasures of central tendency anddispersion, differences inproportions, difference in meanstesting and regression techniques.

671D HealthcareBiostatistics

674 PopulationBasedHealth CareManagement

Lecture (1 hour) Expands individualfocus (Nurs 657) into populationbased management and introducespopulationoriented preventive,therapeutic and rehabilitativemodels of care with highrisk,underserved people. Departmentconsent required.

674D PopulationBaed



HealthcareManagement

675 PopulationBasedHealth CareManagementPracticum

Practitum (Clinical 90 clock hours /semester) Clinical work, preceptedby mentors in community settings,addresses populationbasedprogram development around thepriorities of Healthy People, 2010.Department consent required.

676 Vulnerable Women/Families inCommunities

Planning, implementation andevaluation of cummunity/publichealth programs for highrisk,vulnerable people includingmothers, children, and womenprovided under public andprivate/nonforprofit auspices.Department consent required.

677 VulnerableWomen/Families inCommunitiesPracticum

Practicum (Clinical 180 clock hours/semester) Clinical work is in publichealth agencies, community healthclinics, AIDS and infectiousdisease clinics, and other nonprofitclinics that work to improve thehealth status of mothers, childrenand women. Department consentrequired.

678 Health CareManagement:AddressingDisparities

Examines the management ofcontemporary communitybasedhealth care services within thecontext of eliminating healthdisparities. It addresses theknowledge, cultural sensitivity andmanagement skill required toprovide health services tounderserved populations, especiallychildren, the elderly, the chronicallyill and disabled individuals andfamilies.

679 Health CareManagement:AddressingDusparitiesPracticum

Practicum (Clinical 180 clockhours/semester) This practicum iscarried out with preceptors inclinical partner agencies who haveexperience and expertise inmanaging services to under servedpersons and families. As part oftheir clinical experience, studentsimplement the multifaceted role ofcommunity/public health nursespecialist in community settings.Department consent required.

681 Principles ofAdvanced Public



Health Nursing

683 Educator:Community/PublicHealth EducatorPracticum

Practicum (Clinical 90 clock hours /semester) This course placesstudents with experienced teacherin AD/BSN program, staffdevelopment programs orcommunity centers that providehealth education/diseaseprevention to underserved people.Departmental consent required.

684 Global, Immigrantand Refuge Health

This course focuses on anexamination of the contemporarychallenges in immigrant, refugeeand global health framed in thecontext of human rights and socialjustice; and an exploration of therole of the advanced practice nursein the advancement of the globalhealth goal of ¿health and socialjustice for all¿.

685 Global, Immigrant,and Refuge HealthPracticum

Practicum (2 credits180 clockhours/semester). This coursefocuses on clinical work in publichealth agencies, community healthclinics, AIDS and infectiousdisease clinics, and other nonprofitclinics that work to improve thehealth status of vulnerableimmigrant and refugee women,children, and families. Departmentconsent required.

686 Health Care Finance This course will focus on theprinciples of public and privatefinancing as they apply to thehealth care system. Casediscussions will emphasize threebasic financing models: private,public, and blended pubic/privatemix. Case discussions will includeproblemoriented discussions onsubsidization for the poor and othervulnerable groups, global issues inhealth system financing, WorldBank HIPC policies and the propoor agenda, and the impact ofglobal health system shocks suchas HIV/AIDS, global pandemics,and terrorism, on health financingsystems. Optional content also willbe included on managerial financingstrategies.

686D Health Care Finance

687 Managing Health This course focuses on the



Information organization, analysis, utilizationand evaluation of public healthinformation systems andtechnologies with a particularemphasis on the core principles ofpublic health informatics, relatedcompetencies and applications thatprevent illness and promote andimprove the health of vulnerablepopulations.

691 Pathophysiology Lecture (3 clock hours per week)Focuses on basic biologicalprocesses which can be altered byhuman disease. Emphasis onphysiological alterations associatedwith pathological conditions and theclinical manifestations of theprocess. Offered first semesteronly. Department consent required.

691D Pathophysiology Lecture (3 clock hours per week)Focuses on basic biologicalprocesses which can be altered byhuman disease. Emphasis onphysiological alterations associatedwith pathological conditions and theclinical manifestations of theprocess. Offered first semesteronly. Department consent required.

698A Master'sComprehensiveExamination(w/Classes)

698B Master'sComprehensiveExamination (w/oClasses)

Enrollment in this course bills atthe equivalent of one credit hour.

701 Health PromotionAcross the Life Span

Lecture (2 clock hours per week)Examines data, studies, andmodels which present and interprethealth behavior and the disparitiesof health status. Reviews healthpromotion activities in managedcare environments, workplaces andschools and discusses knowledge,values and decision which affecthealthseeking behavior.Department consent required.

701D Health PromotionAcross the Lifespan

708 Research in Nursing:Methods andOutcomes

The focus of this course is thescientific method of problemsolving and decision making in



clinical nursing practice. Studentsare guided in using researchknowledge and methods to identifyappropriate solutions/ outcomes forclinical conditions. The courseprovides content foundational to themeasurement of outcomes, and therelationship of outcomemeasurement to qualityimprovement. This course has aStatistics prerequisite; NURS665or NURS671 can be taken to fulfillthis requirement.

708D Research in Nursing:Methods andOutcomes

729D Emerging Issues inHealth

This course provides anexamination across the lifespan ofemerging areas of opportunity andchallenge shaping populationhealth, clinical prevention, and thepractice and delivery of health care,including clinical genetics,environmental health, and endoflife care.

730D Evidence BasedPractice I

731D EvidencebasedPractices II

This course focuses uponextending the work in the EBP Icourse. Students further refine theirproposed clinical practice projectdeveloping the projectimplementation and evaluationplan. Seminar discussion will focusupon EBP strategies andevaluation methods and analysis.Students will be expected to havecompleted the EBP proposal by theend of the semester.

732 Applied Epidemiology This course complements the N664Epidemiology course and focuseson the application of basicepidemiological principles fordesigning health survey research,conducting computer based dataanalyses, presenting epidemiologicdata and examining public healthproblems.

732D Applied Epidemiology

733 The Well Child This seminar course examineswhat it means for a child "to behealthy" today with focus on health



indicators, newer morbidities, andevidence supporting currentdelivery methods. Concepts andcontent of contextual wellchildcare are explored for specific agegroups. Traditional and innovativeframeworks for delivery of care areincluded. This is a required coursein preparation of the student as aPediatric Nurse Practitioner forFamily Nurse Practitioner.

733A The Well Child

733D The Well Child

734D Leadership inComplex Health CareSystems

735 Women's Health Lecture (1 clock hour per week)This course provides the didacticcontent for primary care of pregnantand postpartum women. Emphasisis on diagnosis and management ofthose alterations in healthcommonly encountered in thefamily practice setting.

735D Women's Health

736 Research on FamilyHealth

Lecture (3 clock hours per week)Focuses on discussion andanalysis of family health research.Addresses research exploringvarious family subgroups andfamily units. Discussion andanalysis includes comparison ofmethodologic issues andrelationship of study findings tosociocultural and political issues offamily health and health caredelivery to families. Departmentconsent required.

737 Advanced practicebased Residency

This practicum course allows thestudent necessary time in therequired practice settings to meetclinical objectives relevant to theirselected advanced practice roleand population or specialty focus.Practice settings andmentor/preceptors will be assignedby faculty in consultation with thestudent. Students may choose withfaculty permission to enroll in from14 credits of residency within asemester. The total number ofclinical hours to be completed are360.



737D Advanced PracticeBased Residency

738D Doctoral AdvancePracticebaseResdidency

741 BioBehavioralPsychiatric Nursing

Lecture (Seminar, 4 clock hours;clinical, 6 clock hours per week)Focuses on assessment,intervention, and preventionstrategies for the major mentalillnesses utilizing the DSM IV(APA, 1994) for diagnosticcategories. Identifiespsychobiological as well asbehavioral theories. Required: aclinical practicum at NIMH.Department consent required.

742 Mental Health of theIndividual

Lecture (Seminar, 2 hours;supervision, 2 hours; clinical, 6hours) Focuses on prevention andindepth intervention strategies forthe individual client in thecommunity. Explores, utilizes, andevaluates shortterm dynamic,cognitive behavioral, andpsychoeducational models. Clientsare selected from a variety ofsettings, especially theunderserved for clinical experience.Weekly supervision provided byfaculty. Department consentrequired.

743 Mental Health of theFamily

Lecture (Seminar, 2 hours;supervision, 2 hours; clinical, 6hours) Focuses on prevention andintervention strategies for thefamily in the community. Exploresshortterm psychotherapy andpsychoeducational models forfamilies who are at risk for or whoare experiencing dysfunction in thearea of mental health. Alternativeas well as traditional familiesselected from underservedpopulations. Weekly supervisionprovided by faculty. Departmentconsent required.

756 Mental Health of theGroup

(Seminar 2 hrs, supervision 2hrs, clinical 6 hoursThis coursefocuses on select prevention andintervention strategies for mentalillness. It explores a variety of



traditional and short termpsychotherapy andpsychoeducational models forworking with groups. Students areplaced in a variety of clinicalsetting with preceptors to work withtherapeutic groups. Departmentconsent required.

762 TherapeuticModalities in Child &Adolescent Health

The course presents behavioralhealth therapeutic modalitiesdesigned to prepare the schoolnurse practitioner, the family nursepractitioner, and/or the pediatricnurse practitioner to provideassessment, shorttermintervention, evaluation, and referralin primary care settings. Theemphasis will be on assessment ofbehavioral problems of children andadolescents, and their families.Selection of appropriateinterventions to provide in primarycare settings will be discussed.Methods of shortterm therapies,e.g., solutionfocused, problemsolving, and crisis intervention, willbe presented.Psychopharmacology issues oftreating children and adolescentswith behavioral disorders will bereviewed. Students will beinstructed in the application oftherapeutic intervention techniquesin order to provide immediatebehavioral care to children andadolescents in primary caresettings. Culturally competentassessment and intervention skillsand current biological aspects ofbehavioral problems will beemphasized. Department consentrequired.

766 Advanced PopulationHealth and Culture

In this course, theories andconcepts in health and illnesswithin families are explored with acrosscultural context. In addition,major issues impacting familiesand their health are examined froma cultural perspective. Thesetheories and issues are analyzed inrelationship to advanced practicenursing roles. Department consentrequired.

766D Advanced PopulationHealth and Culture



779 Children andAdolescents withSpecial Needs

Seminar (15 hours/semester;Clinical 45 hours/semester) Thisis a required clinical course forstudents enrolled in thepediatric/school nurse practitionerprograms. It is open to otherinterested advanced practicenursing students with permission ofthe faculty. This course will focuson the assessment andmanagement of complex andchronic health problems of childrenand adolescents with specialneeds. Cultural issues affectingchronic illness are examined and afamily and community framework isutilized. The roles of advancedpractice nurses working with thispopulation are explored.Department consent required.

779A Children andAdolescents withSpecial Needs

780 Pediatric NursePractitioner Seminarand Practicum I(Young Child)

Seminar (Seminar 5 hours/week;clinical 135/semester) This is thefirst clinical course offered toprepare the student for advancedpractice as a pediatric, shool, orfamily nurse practitioner. Thecourse focuses on comprehensiveassessment, diagnosis, andmanagement of health andcommon health problems ofchildren in a primary care setting.Concepts and content of wellchildmaintenance will be explored forspecific age groups as well asselect common acute illnesses anddevelopmental/behavioral problemspresenting in childhood. The clientsystem addressed is the newbornthrough school age child within afamily and community framework.NURS 657 is a prerequisite.Department consent required.

780D Pediatric NursePractitioner Seminar& Practicum I

781 Primary Care ofAdolescent Seminar

Seminar (Seminar 2 hours/week;clinical 90 hours/semester) This isa required clinical course forstudents preparing for advancednursing practice as pediatric orschool nurse practitioners; it is also



offered as a clinical elective coursefor students in family or adult nursepractitioner programs. This coursewill focus on the comprehensiveassessment, diagnosis, andmanagement of health and healthproblems of adolescents in aprimary care setting. A family andcommunity framework is utilizedand cultural issues affectingadolescents in society today areexamined. NURS 780 and NURS784. Department consent required.

781A AdolescentPracticum

This is a 90 hour supervisedclinical practicum that focuses onproviding nurse practitionerstudents with clinical experience inan adolescent setting.

781D Primary Care ofAdolescent Seminar

782 Primary Care ofAdults I

Seminar/Practicum (Seminar 3clock hours; clinical practicum 9clock hours per week/135 persemester) This is the first of twoseminar and practicum courseswhich address advanced nursingpractice and the management ofclients with health problemscommonly encountered in thedelivery of primary care. Didacticcontent focuses on physical,psychological, sociocultural andspiritual dimensions of humanneeds. Practicum activitiesemphasize refinement of advancednursing practice skills.Developmental andpharmacological content isintegrated throughout the course.The client system of the course isthe adolescent, adult, or geriatricindividual as a member of thefamily. NURS 657 (or coreq) andNURS 661 (or coreq)and NURS 698(or coreq) Department consentrequired.

782D Primary Care ofAdults I

783 Primary Care ofAdults II

This is the second of twodidactic/clinical courses to preparethe student for advanced practiceas a Family, Adult, Geriatric orAdult Educator CNS Practitioner.The course focuses on



comprehensive assessment,diagnosis, and management ofacute and chronic illness stateswhich affect the physical,psychological, sociocultural andspiritual dimensions of clients whopresent to a primary care setting.Pharmacological,Pathophysiological and AdvancedHealth Assessment content isintegrated throughout the course.The client system of the course isprimarily directed at the adolescent,adult, or geriatric individuals as amember of a family. NURS 780 (orcoreq) or NURS 782 (or coreq).Department consent required.

783D Primary Care ofAdults II

784 Nurse PractitionerPracticum I

Practicum (Clinical 6 clock hoursper week/90 hours per semester)This precepted practicumexperience is taken concurrent withor subsequent to NURS 780, NURS781, NURS 782 or NURS 783. Itprovides the necessary clinicaltime for development andrefinement of the Nurse Practitionerrole begun in the Seminar andPracticum courses. Departmentconsent required.

784D Nurse PractitionerPracticum I

785 Nurse PractitionerPracticum II

Practicum (Clinical 6 clock hoursper week/90 hours per semester)This precepted practicumexperience is taken concurrent withor subsequent to NURS 780, NURS781, NURS 782 or NURS 783. Itprovides the necessary clinicaltime for development andrefinement of the Nurse Practitionerrole begun in the Seminar andPracticum courses. Departmentconsent required.

785D Nurse PractitionerPracticum II

786 Nurse PractitionerPracticum III

Practicum (Clinical 6 clock hoursper week/90hours per semester)This precepted practicumexperience is taken concurrent withor subsequent to NURS 780, NURS781, NURS 782 or NURS 783. It



provides the necessary clinicaltime for development andrefinement of the Nurse Practitionerrole begun in the Seminar andPracticum courses. Departmentconsent required.

787 Primary Care of theNewborn

(Clinical, 90 clinical hours) Aclinical course designed tosupplement 780 and to furtherdevelop the clinical skillsnecessary to provide primary careto the newborn and family. Focuseson initial assessment andmanagement of the fulltermneonate. Students can developskills in physical, behavioral, andpsychosocial assessment ofnewborns in a family frameworkand increase their knowledge andskills in the evaluation andmanagement of health issues andproblems encountered in thenewborn period. Departmentconsent required.

788 Nurse PractitionerClinical

(Clinical, 4 clock hours per week) Apreceptored clinical experience,taken in conjunction with orsubsequent to the Adult orPediatric Nurse PractitionerSeminar and Practicum I or II.Provides the clinical time needed tocontinue development andrefinement of the practitioner roleand/or may be used to augmentexperiences related to the student'slongterm career goals. Prerequisiteor concurrent: 780, 781, 782, or783.

789 Advanced PracticeRole Seminar

.This Advanced Practice Nursecore course is a two hour weeklycourse that examines the multipleroles of the advanced practicenurse and analyzes therelationships of role theory andintegration within organizations, thehealth care arena, and varioussocial contexts. The professional,political, and cultural componentsof role are presented, as well as thelegal and ethical issues inherent inadvanced practice nursing.Principles of leadership,collaboration, consultation,management, and research arewoven into the conceptualization ofrole development for advanced



practice.

789D Advanced PracticeRole Seminar

.This Advanced Practice Nursecore course is a two hour weeklycourse that examines the multipleroles of the advanced practicenurse and analyzes therelationships of role theory andintegration within organizations, thehealth care arena, and varioussocial contexts. The professional,political, and cultural componentsof role are presented, as well as thelegal and ethical issues inherent inadvanced practice nursing.Principles of leadership,collaboration, consultation,management, and research arewoven into the conceptualization ofrole development for advancedpractice.

793A Guided Study inNursing

Directed Study. Providesopportunity to explore in depth aselected nursing problem. Learningexperiences may includesupervised clinical nursing practice,depending on the nature of theproblem to be explored. Departmentconsent required.

793B Guided Study inNursing

Directed Study. Providesopportunity to explore in depth aselected nursing problem. Learningexperiences may includesupervised clinical nursing practice,depending on the nature of theproblem to be explored. Departmentconsent required

793C Guided Study inNursing


793D Guided Study inNursing




793DA Guided Study inNursing

793DB Guided Study inNursing

793DC Guided Study inNursing

793DD Guided Study inNursing

797 Clinical NurseSpecialist PracticumI

Practicum (Practicum, 6 clockhours per week/90 hours persemester) This preceptedpracticum experience is takenconcurrent with or subsequent toNURS 782 or NURS 783. Itprovides the necessary clinicaltime for development andrefinement of the advancedpractice role of clinical nursespecialist role begun in the clinicalcourses. Department consentrequired.

798 Clinical NurseSpecialist II

Practicum (Practicum, 6 clockhours per week/90 hours persemester.) This second preceptedpracticum experience is takenconcurrent with or subsequent toNURS 782 or NURS 783. Itprovides the necessary clinicaltime for development andrefinement of the advancedpractice role of clinical nursespecialist role begun in the clinicalcourses. Department consentrequired.

800 Capstone ResearchProject

(3 clock hours per week) Providesthe opportunity for students todevelop and implement a researchproject reflecting analysis,synthesis, and integration ofknowledge for advanced practice.Not required for studentscompleting a thesis; taken duringthe final semester of study.Department consent required.

802 Graduate NursingHealthcare Ethics

805 Advanced Statisticsand ResearchMethods inHealthcare

The emphasis in this course is onthe acquisition of methods andtechniques for extending thescientific base of knowledge fornursing practice. Research studies



that address questions ofimportance to nursing will serve asthe focus for discussion.Experimental and quasiexperimental designs and relatedstatistical procedures will beexamined in terms of theirappropriateness for addressingvarious nursing problems.

805D Advanced Statistics

806 Multivariate Statisticsin HealthcareResearch

806D Multivariate Statisticsin HealthcareResearch

809 Readings inGerontologicalResearch

(3 clock hours) Review of currentresearch in selected topics ingerontology. Discussion ofmethodological considerations.Emphasizes the application offindings in the advanced practicerole of the nurse. Development of aresearch program in a selectedarea of gerontological research.

810 Outcomes Researchand Management

Lecture (3 clock hours per week)Examines structure and processissues related to the effectivenessof intervention; measurement ofpatient outcomes (e.g. performanceindicators, classifications ofindicators, principles of datacollection, data integrity); and therelationship of outcomesmeasurement to qualityimprovement. Department consentrequired.

835 ProgramDevelopment andEvaluation

This course is designed to supportthe ongoing development of the roleof nurse as educator. Thedevelopment, implementation, andevaluation of educational programsare analyzed. Standards for nursingeducation provide the context foranalysis. Characteristics of thereflective teacher and the reflectivelearner are examined. Whileemphasis is placed on the role ofthe nurse faculty member in aneducational institution, the role ofthe nurse as patient and staffeducator also is explored. Pre orcorequisites include NURS 708



Research in Nursing: Methods andOutcomes, NURS 661 TheoreticalFoundations of Advanced PracticeNursing, and at least one clinicalcourse. Permission of the instructorrequired

836 Education Seminarand Practicum

This course provides theoreticaland field experiences for futurenurse educators. Theoreticalcontent focuses on exploringaspects of the faculty role, skillsfor the neophyte teacher, as well asissues that affect implementationof the faculty role. Exact seminartopics will be refined during the firstfew class sessions and will dependon the interests, experience, andbackground of the students as wellas concurrent practicumexperiences. Practicumexperiences focus on implementingand evaluating the teachinglearning process. Students practicamay be in an academic or clinicalagency setting. A minimum ofapproximately 9 hours a week or135 hours for the semester will berelated to practicum activities. Thedidactic portion of the course willbe provided using a mixture ofonline learning activities and virtualclassroom sessions (time and datedepending on student and facultyschedules).

843 ManagementSeminar andPracticum

Seminar and Practicum(Seminar,1.5 clock hours;practicum 90 clock hours persemester) Focuses on conceptsand theories related to nursingmanagement such as humanresources, leadership, financialissues, strategic planning. Includesanalysis of selected case studiesand nursing management research.Students apply concepts andtheories in the development of abusiness plan. Practicumexperiences provide the studentwith an opportunity to apply theoryand research in a variety of healthcare agencies. Department consentrequired.

900 Research Overview Oncampus and Online InteractiveCourse with Supervised Project)Focuses on the research process



and provides a basis for continuingstudy in research and theorydevelopment and testing.Prerequisite: Completion ofmaster's level research andstatistics courses. Departmentconsent required.

903 Philosophy ofScience inHealthcare

This course focuses on therelationship between the philosophyof science and the scientificdevelopment of practice disciplinesin healthcare , most especiallynursing. The application of relevantconcepts and reasoning techniquesis emphasized Course Goals: Thegoals of this course are to providestudents with (a) an understandingof the way in which past, currentand emerging philosophicalperspectives and techniques shapescientific thought, theorydevelopment and ultimatelyhealthcare practice (b) initialexperience with the application oftechniques of argumentdevelopment and logical reasoningto elucidate possible dissertationresearch question.

903D Philosophy ofScience inHealthcare

This course focuses on therelationship between the philosophyof science and the scientificdevelopment of practice disciplinesin healthcare , most especiallynursing. The application of relevantconcepts and reasoning techniquesis emphasized Course Goals: Thegoals of this course are to providestudents with (a) an understandingof the way in which past, currentand emerging philosophicalperspectives and techniques shapescientific thought, theorydevelopment and ultimatelyhealthcare practice (b) initialexperience with the application oftechniques of argumentdevelopment and logical reasoningto elucidate possible dissertationresearch question.

907 Seminar: TheoryDevelopment inNursing

Seminar (3 clock hours) Focuseson the process of the developmentof theory in general and theory innursing. Critique/evaluation oftheories; explores the relationshipof theory to practice and research.



Department consent required.

907D Theory Development

908 Qualitative Researchin Nursing

Research (3 clock hours per week)Focuses on qualitative methods fornursing research. Examines majormethods employed in qualitativeresearch and the application ofthese methods toproblems/phenomena in nursing.Evaluation and critique of researchstudies utilizing qualitativemethods. Ethical issues and theadvantages and limitations ofqualitative methods. Departmentconsent required.

908D Qualitative researchin Nursing

909 QuantitativeResearch in Nursing

Seminar (3 clock hours per week)Study of nursing research methodsthat generate primarily quantitativedata. Critical analysis incorporatesthe theoretical model, design, andmethodology (including sampling,measurement, and data analysis)of quantitative studies. Prerequisiteor concurrent: Advanced statistics.

909D QuantitativeResearch in Nursing

910 Advancedquantitative methodsfor health careproviders

910D AdvancedQuantitative Methods

911 Qualitative ResearchMethods

Seminar (3 clock hours per week)Focuses on the methods employedto conduct a qualitative researchproject. Builds on 908, QualitativeResearch in Nursing. Explorationand application of topics such assampling, interviewing andobservation techniques, and datacollection methods appropriate tospecific, studentselected designs.Application of coding methods anddata analysis methods such asthematic abstraction, clustering,categorization, and theory writing.Prerequisite: 908. Departmentconsent required.

911D Qualitative Research



Methods

916 Seminar in NursingScholarship

916D Seminar in NursingScholarship

922 Doctoral ResearchPracticum

This course provides the doctoralstudent with a chance toexperience the research process ona daytoday basis and helpsstudents to integrate practical andtheoretical knowledge. Students willwork with a CUA faculty orcommunity research mentor anestimated 69 hours/week andfocus on some aspect of theresearch process. Examples couldinclude: literature review andsynthesis, research design,sampling, data collection, ormethods. Placements will bearranged by the course coordinator.The experience will be tailored tothe individual student¿s needsrelative to developing doctoral levelresearch skills. Students will beencouraged to pursue practicumexperiences that will enhance andstrengthen developing theirresearch. The practicum course willalso contain seminar componentand online components to facilitatelearning.

922D Doctoral ResearchPracticum

923 Clinical Problems:TheoreticalConsiderations

Seminar (3 clock hours per week)Fosters the theorypracticeresearch linkage that contributes toan understanding of the nature ofnursing science. Students areguided in clinical problemidentification and the investigationof theories relevant to theirselected clinical problems from aresearch and practice perspective.A seminar design incorporatingscholarly inquiry facilitatesachievement of essentialbehaviors. Students areencouraged to develop a proposalto submit for predoctoral fundingfrom appropriate agencies. NURS907 (or coreq) and NURS 908 (orcoreq). Department consent



required

923D Clinical Problems:TheoreticalConsiderations

924 Clinical Problems:DesignConsiderations

Seminar (3 clock hours per week)Builds upon the work done in NURS923 through which students wereguided in their exploration of theidentification and defense of aclinically relevant problem and thetheorypracticeresearch linkage asit relates to the problem. Theseminar design facilitates scholarlyinquiry through the incorporation ofpeer review/critiques. NURS 923.Department consent required.

924D Clinical Problems inNursing II

925 Research ProposalDevelopment

926 Seminar in HealthPolicy Formulationand Analysis

Lecture (2 clock hours) Examinesmajor health issues to determinetheir relationship to and impactupon public policy. A major focus isthe identification, formulation, andlegitimation of health policy in theUnited States. Departmnet consentrequired.

926D Seminar in HealthPolicy Formulationand Analysis

930 Seminar on ResearchProposals

Research (3 clock hours per week)Focuses on the nature andcharacteristics of a researchproposal. Students are expected todevelop a research proposalreflecting preliminary work on thefirst three chapters of thedissertation. Prerequisite:Completion of 923 and 924 and amajor portion of doctoral programrequirements. This course is takenduring the final semester of coursework. Department consent required

996 Doctoral DissertationGuidance

996A Doctoral DissertationGuidance

This course bills at the equivalentof one credit hour.

996D Doctoral DissertationGuidance



996DA Doctoral DissertationGuidance


997 DNP ProjectGuidance

997A DNP ProjectGuidance Continued


997D DNP ProjectGuidance

997DA DNP ProjectGuidance Continued

998A DoctoralComprehensiveExamination(w/Classes)

998B DoctoralComprehensiveExamination (w/oClasses)


998DA DoctoralComprehensiveExamination(w/Classes)

998DB DoctoralComprehensiveExamination (w/oClasses)


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