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  • total quarter credits: 54
  • Quarter length: 10 weeks
  • Course length: 10 weeks
  • Break: 3 weeks between quarters
Example sequence Core Specialization Practicum Capstone

Course requirements

  • Core 7 courses
  • Specialization 4 courses
  • Practicum 2 courses
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NHS5004 Core Communication, Collaboration, and Case Analysis for Master's Students 4 quarter credits This course prepares students for master's-level coursework in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Throughout the course, students analyze how the role of the practitioner-scholar guides leadership in the health care field and determine the ways in which they can effectively use communication strategies expected of health care professionals. In particular, students examine the attributes that contribute to effective and ethical health care leadership, including professional collaboration, communication, and decision making. Must be taken during the student's first quarter. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. 4 quarter credits
NHS6004 Core Healthcare Law and Policy 4 quarter credits Students examine the political, legal, and regulatory issues impacting healthcare organizations and environments. Students analyze the effects of healthcare policy on health care practice and service delivery, with particular emphasis on the strategies used to monitor and maintain legal and regulatory compliance. Students also identify and apply healthcare policy and law concepts that promote organizational improvement. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): BHA3004 or MHA5001 or NHS4000 or NURS4000 or NURS6201 or completion of or concurrent enrollment in NHS5004. RN-to-MSN Care Coordination, Nursing Education, Nursing Informatics, and Nursing Leadership and Administration students must have completed NHS5004, NURS5003, NURS5005, NURS5007. 4 quarter credits
NHS6008 Core Economics and Decision Making in Healthcare 4 quarter credits Students develop and demonstrate concepts, principles, issues, and trends in healthcare economics and the economic decision-making practices employed in the healthcare environment. Students analyze the political, legal, regulatory, organizational, and demographic implications of business decisions on healthcare economics; explore the ways economic and stakeholder influences affect operational planning and decision making; and practice applying performance monitoring and process management measures as part of the decision-making process. Students also examine cost-effective problem solving; community- and population-based orientation; and effective use of healthcare market research, analysis, and assessment. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): MHA5001 or NURS6201 or completion of or concurrent enrollment in NHS5004. RN-to-MSN Care Coordination, Nursing Education, Nursing Informatics, and Nursing Leadership and Administration students must have completed NHS5004, NURS5003, NURS5005, NURS5007. 4 quarter credits
NURS6011 Core Evidence-Based Practice for Patient-Centered Care and Population Health 4 quarter credits Students acquire an understanding of the nature of evidence and its relative value and weight in making clinical decisions that impact patient and population outcomes. In particular, students assess appropriate methods and analytic approaches in order to investigate, evaluate, and synthesize the best available evidence for potential solutions and innovations. For BSN and MSN students only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): NHS4000 or NURS4000 or NURS6201 or completion of or concurrent enrollment in NHS5004. RN-to-MSN Care Coordination, Nursing Education, Nursing Informatics, and Nursing Leadership and Administration students must have completed NHS5004, NURS5003, NURS5005, NURS5007. 4 quarter credits
NURS6016 Core Quality Improvement of Interprofessional Care 4 quarter credits Students develop and demonstrate competence in the design, implementation, and evaluation of interprofessional quality improvement initiatives. Students investigate models for quality improvement, with an emphasis on outcome identification and measurement. Students also examine quality within the context of patient safety through adverse event and near-miss analyses. For BSN and MSN students only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): NHS4000 or NURS4000 or NURS6201 or completion of or concurrent enrollment in NHS5004. RN-to-MSN Care Coordination, Nursing Education, Nursing Informatics, and Nursing Leadership and Administration students must have completed NHS5004, NURS5003, NURS5005, NURS5007. 4 quarter credits
NURS6020 Core Advanced Nursing Practice 1: Biopsychosocial Concepts 4 quarter credits Students develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to integrate select biopsychosocial concepts into professional processes in order to promote quality and cost-effective patient and systems outcomes, with particular emphasis on the ways in which these concepts impact the Institute of Medicine's six domains of healthcare quality: Safe, Effective, Patient-centered, Timely, Efficient, and of Consistent Quality. For MSN students only. Prerequisite(s): NHS5004, NHS6004, NHS6008, NURS6011, NURS6016. RN-to-MSN Care Coordination, Nursing Education, Nursing Informatics, and Nursing Leadership and Administration students must have completed NHS5004, NURS5003, NURS5005, NURS5007. 4 quarter credits
NURS6026 Core Biopsychosocial Concepts for Advanced Nursing Practice 2 4 quarter credits Students in this course develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to integrate select biopsychosocial concepts into professional processes that promote quality and cost-effective patient and systems outcomes, with particular emphasis on the ways in which these concepts impact population health, as defined by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. For MSN students only. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent registration NURS6020 or NURS6021. RN-to-MSN Care Coordination, Nursing Education, Nursing Informatics, and Nursing Leadership and Administration students must have completed NHS5004, NURS5003, NURS5005, NURS5007. 4 quarter credits
NURS6200 Specialization Course Management and Leadership for Nurse Executives 4 quarter credits Students develop and demonstrate knowledge of contemporary leadership and management concepts and theories relevant to a variety of healthcare delivery settings. Students analyze the nurse leader's role in leading high-performing healthcare teams and examine the skills needed to collaborate with and create buy-in from stakeholders, colleagues, constituencies, and interdisciplinary teams. Students also examine the impact of cultural, ethical, and regulatory considerations on decision making and implement a future-looking strategic vision to ensure sustainable gains in quality and safety. Students are required to complete 50 practicum hours. For MSN students only. Special permission is required for registration. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. Prerequisite: NURS6020 or NURS6021; NURS6026. 4 quarter credits
NURS6222 Specialization Course Healthcare Safety and Quality Management 4 quarter credits Students examine the nurse leader's role in helping to effectively integrate into healthcare delivery systems the quality and safety principles that inform evidence-based changes and best practices. Students demonstrate an understanding of the ways they can measure healthcare quality and safety; monitor and assess patient safety and outcomes; develop a transparent system for identifying and resolving medical errors and adverse patient outcomes; use data to monitor and improve patient care and outcomes; and support a culture of quality and safety. Students are required to complete 50 practicum hours. For MSN students only. Special permission is required for registration. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. Prerequisite(s): NURS6026; NURS6020 or NURS6021 4 quarter credits
NURS6224 Specialization Course Healthcare Technology and Informatics 4 quarter credits Students gain and demonstrate the knowledge and skills nurse leaders need in order to utilize healthcare technology to enhance patient care and organizational outcomes. In particular, students develop a strategy for technological integration and examine the ways in which they can use technology to evaluate patient data and organizational readiness. Students also use the strategic planning process to assess, evaluate, and implement technology that promotes improved healthcare outcomes. Students are required to complete 50 practicum hours. For MSN students only. Special permission is required for registration. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. Prerequisite(s): NURS6026; NURS6020 or NURS6021 4 quarter credits
NURS6226 Specialization Course Advanced Operations and Finance Management 4 quarter credits Students examine the nurse leader's role in establishing and managing an operations and capital budget. In particular, students develop an understanding of how to incorporate variances or discretionary spending, manage the labor force within budget parameters, examine the availability and appropriate use of equipment and supplies, and apply finance principles to a strategic plan for achieving an organization's fiscal goals. Students are required to complete 50 practicum hours. For MSN students only. Special permission is required for registration. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. Prerequisite(s): NURS6026; NURS6020 or NURS6021 4 quarter credits
NURS6080 Practicum MSN Practicum: Professionalism in Person-Centered Care and the Workplace Environment 4 quarter credits Students develop critical thinking skills, advanced knowledge, and preparation for master's-level nursing practice in a designated specialization. Students create and implement a personalized practicum experience under the supervision of a preceptor at the practicum site of choice and record practicum experiences in a clinical log. During this practicum, students begin the process of synthesizing professional and academic growth and practice while applying the content learned in the specialization courses to the practicum. Additionally, students document progress, provide evidence of accomplishments, and track hours. Students are required to completed 100 practicum hours. For MSN students only. Special permission is required for registration. Grading for this course is S/NS. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. Prerequisite(s): NURS6100, NURS6108, NURS6112, NURS6116; or NURS6200, NURS6222, NURS6224, NURS6226; or NURS6400, NURS6422, NURS6424, NURS6426; or NURS6620, NURS6622, NURS6624. NURS6626; or NURS6410, NURS6412, NURS6414, NURS6416. 4 quarter credits
NURS6085 Capstone MSN Practicum and Capstone 6 quarter credits Students develop their critical thinking skills and gain advanced nursing knowledge in preparation for master's-level nursing practice in a designated specialization. Students create and implement a personalized practice immersion experience under the supervision of a preceptor at a field site of their choice and demonstrate synthesis of professional and academic growth and practice by participating in a community of collaboration and sharing resources, experiences, and practice tips with their fellow students. Throughout the practice immersion, students also develop and maintain an electronic portfolio that includes coursework products, demonstrations of competency and outcome achievement, and practice experience documentation (number of hours, preceptor evaluations, achievement of objectives, and contributions to the organization). Students are required to completed 200 practicum hours. For MSN students only. Special permission is required for registration. Grading for this course is S/NS. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. Prerequisite(s): NURS6080. 6 quarter credits
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NHS6004 Core Healthcare Law and Policy 4 quarter credits Students examine the political, legal, and regulatory issues impacting healthcare organizations and environments. Students analyze the effects of healthcare policy on health care practice and service delivery, with particular emphasis on the strategies used to monitor and maintain legal and regulatory compliance. Students also identify and apply healthcare policy and law concepts that promote organizational improvement. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): BHA3004 or MHA5001 or NHS4000 or NURS4000 or NURS6201 or completion of or concurrent enrollment in NHS5004. RN-to-MSN Care Coordination, Nursing Education, Nursing Informatics, and Nursing Leadership and Administration students must have completed NHS5004, NURS5003, NURS5005, NURS5007. 4 quarter credits
NURS6011 Core Evidence-Based Practice for Patient-Centered Care and Population Health 4 quarter credits Students acquire an understanding of the nature of evidence and its relative value and weight in making clinical decisions that impact patient and population outcomes. In particular, students assess appropriate methods and analytic approaches in order to investigate, evaluate, and synthesize the best available evidence for potential solutions and innovations. For BSN and MSN students only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): NHS4000 or NURS4000 or NURS6201 or completion of or concurrent enrollment in NHS5004. RN-to-MSN Care Coordination, Nursing Education, Nursing Informatics, and Nursing Leadership and Administration students must have completed NHS5004, NURS5003, NURS5005, NURS5007. 4 quarter credits
NURS6020 Core Advanced Nursing Practice 1: Biopsychosocial Concepts 4 quarter credits Students develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to integrate select biopsychosocial concepts into professional processes in order to promote quality and cost-effective patient and systems outcomes, with particular emphasis on the ways in which these concepts impact the Institute of Medicine's six domains of healthcare quality: Safe, Effective, Patient-centered, Timely, Efficient, and of Consistent Quality. For MSN students only. Prerequisite(s): NHS5004, NHS6004, NHS6008, NURS6011, NURS6016. RN-to-MSN Care Coordination, Nursing Education, Nursing Informatics, and Nursing Leadership and Administration students must have completed NHS5004, NURS5003, NURS5005, NURS5007. 4 quarter credits
NHS5004 Core Communication, Collaboration, and Case Analysis for Master's Students 4 quarter credits This course prepares students for master's-level coursework in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Throughout the course, students analyze how the role of the practitioner-scholar guides leadership in the health care field and determine the ways in which they can effectively use communication strategies expected of health care professionals. In particular, students examine the attributes that contribute to effective and ethical health care leadership, including professional collaboration, communication, and decision making. Must be taken during the student's first quarter. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. 4 quarter credits
NHS6008 Core Economics and Decision Making in Healthcare 4 quarter credits Students develop and demonstrate concepts, principles, issues, and trends in healthcare economics and the economic decision-making practices employed in the healthcare environment. Students analyze the political, legal, regulatory, organizational, and demographic implications of business decisions on healthcare economics; explore the ways economic and stakeholder influences affect operational planning and decision making; and practice applying performance monitoring and process management measures as part of the decision-making process. Students also examine cost-effective problem solving; community- and population-based orientation; and effective use of healthcare market research, analysis, and assessment. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): MHA5001 or NURS6201 or completion of or concurrent enrollment in NHS5004. RN-to-MSN Care Coordination, Nursing Education, Nursing Informatics, and Nursing Leadership and Administration students must have completed NHS5004, NURS5003, NURS5005, NURS5007. 4 quarter credits
NURS6016 Core Quality Improvement of Interprofessional Care 4 quarter credits Students develop and demonstrate competence in the design, implementation, and evaluation of interprofessional quality improvement initiatives. Students investigate models for quality improvement, with an emphasis on outcome identification and measurement. Students also examine quality within the context of patient safety through adverse event and near-miss analyses. For BSN and MSN students only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): NHS4000 or NURS4000 or NURS6201 or completion of or concurrent enrollment in NHS5004. RN-to-MSN Care Coordination, Nursing Education, Nursing Informatics, and Nursing Leadership and Administration students must have completed NHS5004, NURS5003, NURS5005, NURS5007. 4 quarter credits
NURS6026 Core Biopsychosocial Concepts for Advanced Nursing Practice 2 4 quarter credits Students in this course develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to integrate select biopsychosocial concepts into professional processes that promote quality and cost-effective patient and systems outcomes, with particular emphasis on the ways in which these concepts impact population health, as defined by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. For MSN students only. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent registration NURS6020 or NURS6021. RN-to-MSN Care Coordination, Nursing Education, Nursing Informatics, and Nursing Leadership and Administration students must have completed NHS5004, NURS5003, NURS5005, NURS5007. 4 quarter credits
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NURS6200 Specialization Course Management and Leadership for Nurse Executives 4 quarter credits Students develop and demonstrate knowledge of contemporary leadership and management concepts and theories relevant to a variety of healthcare delivery settings. Students analyze the nurse leader's role in leading high-performing healthcare teams and examine the skills needed to collaborate with and create buy-in from stakeholders, colleagues, constituencies, and interdisciplinary teams. Students also examine the impact of cultural, ethical, and regulatory considerations on decision making and implement a future-looking strategic vision to ensure sustainable gains in quality and safety. Students are required to complete 50 practicum hours. For MSN students only. Special permission is required for registration. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. Prerequisite: NURS6020 or NURS6021; NURS6026. 4 quarter credits
NURS6224 Specialization Course Healthcare Technology and Informatics 4 quarter credits Students gain and demonstrate the knowledge and skills nurse leaders need in order to utilize healthcare technology to enhance patient care and organizational outcomes. In particular, students develop a strategy for technological integration and examine the ways in which they can use technology to evaluate patient data and organizational readiness. Students also use the strategic planning process to assess, evaluate, and implement technology that promotes improved healthcare outcomes. Students are required to complete 50 practicum hours. For MSN students only. Special permission is required for registration. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. Prerequisite(s): NURS6026; NURS6020 or NURS6021 4 quarter credits
NURS6222 Specialization Course Healthcare Safety and Quality Management 4 quarter credits Students examine the nurse leader's role in helping to effectively integrate into healthcare delivery systems the quality and safety principles that inform evidence-based changes and best practices. Students demonstrate an understanding of the ways they can measure healthcare quality and safety; monitor and assess patient safety and outcomes; develop a transparent system for identifying and resolving medical errors and adverse patient outcomes; use data to monitor and improve patient care and outcomes; and support a culture of quality and safety. Students are required to complete 50 practicum hours. For MSN students only. Special permission is required for registration. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. Prerequisite(s): NURS6026; NURS6020 or NURS6021 4 quarter credits
NURS6226 Specialization Course Advanced Operations and Finance Management 4 quarter credits Students examine the nurse leader's role in establishing and managing an operations and capital budget. In particular, students develop an understanding of how to incorporate variances or discretionary spending, manage the labor force within budget parameters, examine the availability and appropriate use of equipment and supplies, and apply finance principles to a strategic plan for achieving an organization's fiscal goals. Students are required to complete 50 practicum hours. For MSN students only. Special permission is required for registration. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. Prerequisite(s): NURS6026; NURS6020 or NURS6021 4 quarter credits
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NURS6080 Practicum MSN Practicum: Professionalism in Person-Centered Care and the Workplace Environment 4 quarter credits Students develop critical thinking skills, advanced knowledge, and preparation for master's-level nursing practice in a designated specialization. Students create and implement a personalized practicum experience under the supervision of a preceptor at the practicum site of choice and record practicum experiences in a clinical log. During this practicum, students begin the process of synthesizing professional and academic growth and practice while applying the content learned in the specialization courses to the practicum. Additionally, students document progress, provide evidence of accomplishments, and track hours. Students are required to completed 100 practicum hours. For MSN students only. Special permission is required for registration. Grading for this course is S/NS. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. Prerequisite(s): NURS6100, NURS6108, NURS6112, NURS6116; or NURS6200, NURS6222, NURS6224, NURS6226; or NURS6400, NURS6422, NURS6424, NURS6426; or NURS6620, NURS6622, NURS6624. NURS6626; or NURS6410, NURS6412, NURS6414, NURS6416. 4 quarter credits
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NURS6085 Capstone MSN Practicum and Capstone 6 quarter credits Students develop their critical thinking skills and gain advanced nursing knowledge in preparation for master's-level nursing practice in a designated specialization. Students create and implement a personalized practice immersion experience under the supervision of a preceptor at a field site of their choice and demonstrate synthesis of professional and academic growth and practice by participating in a community of collaboration and sharing resources, experiences, and practice tips with their fellow students. Throughout the practice immersion, students also develop and maintain an electronic portfolio that includes coursework products, demonstrations of competency and outcome achievement, and practice experience documentation (number of hours, preceptor evaluations, achievement of objectives, and contributions to the organization). Students are required to completed 200 practicum hours. For MSN students only. Special permission is required for registration. Grading for this course is S/NS. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. Prerequisite(s): NURS6080. 6 quarter credits

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  • total program points: 27
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  • Session length: 12 weeks
Example sequence Core Specialization Practicum Capstone

Course requirements

  • Core 7 courses
  • Specialization 4 courses
  • Practicum 2 courses
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NHS-FPX5004 Core Communication, Collaboration, and Case Analysis for Master's Students 2 program points This course prepares students for master's-level coursework in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Throughout the course, students analyze how the role of the practitioner-scholar guides leadership in the healthcare field and determine the ways in which they can effectively use communication strategies expected of healthcare professionals. In particular, students examine the attributes that contribute to effective and ethical healthcare leadership, including professional collaboration, communication, and decision making. Must be taken by students in their first quarter. 2 program points
NHS-FPX6004 Core Healthcare Law and Policy 2 program points Students examine the political, legal, and regulatory issues impacting healthcare organizations and environments. Students analyze the effects of healthcare policy on health care practice and service delivery, with particular emphasis on the strategies used to monitor and maintain legal and regulatory compliance. Students also identify and apply healthcare policy and law concepts that promote organizational improvement. Prerequisite(s): BHA-FPX3004 or MHA-FPX5001 or NHS-FPX4000 or NURS-FPX4000 or completion of or concurrent enrollment in NHS-FPX5004. RN-to-MSN Care Coordination, FlexPath option; Nursing Education, FlexPath option; Nursing Informatics, FlexPath option; and Nursing Leadership and Administration, FlexPath option students must have completed NHS-FPX5004, NURS-FPX5003, NURS-FPX5005, NURS-FPX5007. 2 program points
NHS-FPX6008 Core Economics and Decision Making in Healthcare 2 program points Students develop and demonstrate concepts, principles, issues, and trends in healthcare economics and the economic decision-making practices employed in the healthcare environment. Students analyze the political, legal, regulatory, organizational, and demographic implications of business decisions on healthcare economics; explore the ways economic and stakeholder influences affect operational planning and decision making; and practice applying performance monitoring and process management measures as part of the decision-making process. Students also examine cost-effective problem solving; community- and population-based orientation; and effective use of healthcare market research, analysis, and assessment. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent enrollment in NHS-FPX5004. RN-to-MSN Care Coordination, FlexPath option; Nursing Education, FlexPath option; Nursing Informatics, FlexPath option; and Nursing Leadership and Administration, FlexPath option students must have completed NHS-FPX5004, NURS- FPX5003, NURS-FPX5005, NURS-FPX5007." 2 program points
NURS-FPX6011 Core Evidence-Based Practice for Patient-Centered Care and Population Health 2 program points Students acquire an understanding of the nature of evidence and its relative value and weight in making clinical decisions that impact patient and population outcomes. In particular, students assess appropriate methods and analytic approaches in order to investigate, evaluate, and synthesize the best available evidence for potential solutions and innovations. For Accelerated Master's Pathway, BSN/MSN and MSN, FlexPath option students only. Prerequisite: NHS-FPX4000 or NURS-FPX4000 or completion of or concurrent enrollment in NHS-FPX5004. RN-to-MSN Care Coordination, FlexPath option; Nursing Education, FlexPath option; Nursing Informatics, FlexPath option; and Nursing Leadership and Administration, FlexPath option students must have completed NHS-FPX5004, NURS-FPX5003, NURS- FPX5005, NURS-FPX5007. 2 program points
NURS-FPX6016 Core Quality Improvement of Interprofessional Care 2 program points Students develop and demonstrate competence in the design, implementation, and evaluation of interprofessional quality improvement initiatives. Students investigate models for quality improvement, with an emphasis on outcome identification and measurement. Students also examine quality within the context of patient safety through adverse event and near-miss analyses. For Accelerated Master's Pathway, BSN/MSN and MSN, FlexPath option students only. Prerequisite(s): NHS-FPX4000 or NURS-FPX4000 or completion of or concurrent enrollment in NHS-FPX5004. RN-to-MSN Care Coordination, FlexPath option; Nursing Education, FlexPath option; Nursing Informatics, FlexPath option; and Nursing Leadership and Administration, FlexPath option students must have completed NHS-FPX5004, NURS-FPX5003, NURS- FPX5005, NURS-FPX5007. 2 program points
NURS-FPX6020 Core Advanced Nursing Practice 1: Biopsychosocial Concepts 2 program points Students develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to integrate select biopsychosocial concepts into professional processes in order to promote quality and cost-effective patient and systems outcomes, with particular emphasis on the ways in which these concepts impact the Institute of Medicine's six domains of healthcare quality: Safe, Effective, Patient-centered, Timely, Efficient, and of Consistent Quality. For MSN, FlexPath option students only. Prerequisite(s): NHS-FPX5004, NHS-FPX6004, NHS-FPX6008, NURS-FPX6011, NURS-FPX6016. RN-to-MSN Care Coordination, FlexPath option; Nursing Education, FlexPath option; Nursing Informatics, FlexPath option; and Nursing Leadership and Administration, FlexPath option students must have completed NHS-FPX5004, NURS-FPX5003, NURS-FPX5005, NURS-FPX5007. 2 program points
NURS-FPX6026 Core Biopsychosocial Concepts for Advanced Nursing Practice 2 2 program points Students in this course develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to integrate select biopsychosocial concepts into professional processes that promote quality and cost-effective patient and systems outcomes, with particular emphasis on the ways in which these concepts impact population health, as defined by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. For MSN, FlexPath option students only. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent registration in NURS-FPX6020 or NURS-FPX6021. RN-to-MSN Care Coordination, FlexPath option; Nursing Education, FlexPath option; Nursing Informatics, FlexPath option; and Nursing Leadership and Administration, FlexPath option students must have completed MSN5000 or NHS-FP5004 or NHS-FPX5004; MSN-FP5003 or NURS-FPX5003; MSN-FP5005 or NURS-FPX5005; MSN-FP5007 or NURS-FPX5007. 2 program points
NURS-FPX6200 Specialization Course Management and Leadership for Nurse Executives 2 program points Students develop and demonstrate knowledge of contemporary leadership and management concepts and theories relevant to a variety of healthcare delivery settings. Students analyze the nurse leader's role in leading high-performing healthcare teams and examine the skills needed to collaborate with and create buy-in from stakeholders, colleagues, constituencies, and interdisciplinary teams. Students also examine the impact of cultural, ethical, and regulatory considerations on decision making and implement a future-looking strategic vision to ensure sustainable gains in quality and safety. Students are required to complete 50 practicum hours. For MSN, FlexPath option students only. Special permission is required for registration. Prerequisite: NURS-FPX6020 or NURS-FPX6021; NURS-FPX6026. 2 program points
NURS-FPX6222 Specialization Course Healthcare Safety and Quality Management 2 program points Students examine the nurse leader's role in helping to effectively integrate into healthcare delivery systems the quality and safety principles that inform evidence-based changes and best practices. Students demonstrate an understanding of the ways they can measure healthcare quality and safety; monitor and assess patient safety and outcomes; develop a transparent system for identifying and resolving medical errors and adverse patient outcomes; use data to monitor and improve patient care and outcomes; and support a culture of quality and safety. Students are required to complete 50 practicum hours. For MSN, FlexPath option students only. Special permission is required for registration. Prerequisite(s): NURS-FPX6026; NURS-FPX6020 or NURS-FPX6021 2 program points
NURS-FPX6224 Specialization Course Healthcare Technology and Informatics 2 program points Students gain and demonstrate the knowledge and skills nurse leaders need in order to utilize healthcare technology to enhance patient care and organizational outcomes. In particular, students develop a strategy for technological integration and examine the ways in which they can use technology to evaluate patient data and organizational readiness. Students also use the strategic planning process to assess, evaluate, and implement technology that promotes improved healthcare outcomes. Students are required to complete 50 practicum hours. For MSN, FlexPath option students only. Special permission is required for registration. Prerequisite(s): NURS-FPX6026; NURS-FPX6020 or NURS-FPX6021 2 program points
NURS-FPX6226 Specialization Course Advanced Operations and Finance Management 2 program points Students examine the nurse leader's role in establishing and managing an operations and capital budget. In particular, students develop an understanding of how to incorporate variances or discretionary spending, manage the labor force within budget parameters, examine the availability and appropriate use of equipment and supplies, and apply finance principles to a strategic plan for achieving an organization's fiscal goals. Students are required to complete 50 practicum hours. For MSN, FlexPath option students only. Special permission is required for registration. Prerequisite(s): NURS-FPX6026; NURS-FPX6020 or NURS-FPX6021 2 program points
NURS-FPX6080 Practicum MSN Practicum: Professionalism in Person-Centered Care and the Workplace Environment 2 program points Students develop critical thinking skills, advanced knowledge, and preparation for master's-level nursing practice in a designated specialization. Students create and implement a personalized practicum experience under the supervision of a preceptor at the practicum site of choice and record practicum experiences in a clinical log. During this practicum, students begin the process of synthesizing professional and academic growth and practice while applying the content learned in the specialization courses to the practicum. Additionally, students document progress, provide evidence of accomplishments, and track hours. Students are required to completed 100 practicum hours. For MSN, FlexPath option students only. Special permission is required for registration. Prerequisite(s): NURS-FPX6100, NURS-FPX6108, NURS-FPX6112, NURS-FPX6116; or NURS-FPX6200, NURS-FPX6222, NURS-FPX6224, NURS-FPX6226; or NURS-FPX6400, NURS-FPX6422, NURS-FPX6424, NURS-FPX6426; or NURS-FPX6620, NURS-FPX6622, NURS-FPX6624. NURS-FPX6626; or NURS-FPX6410, NURS-FPX6412, NURS-FPX6414, NURS-FPX6416. 2 program points
NURS-FPX6085 Capstone MSN Practicum and Capstone 3 program points Students develop their critical thinking skills and gain advanced nursing knowledge in preparation for master's-level nursing practice in a designated specialization. Students create and implement a personalized practicum experience under the supervision of a preceptor at a field site of their choice and demonstrate synthesis of professional and academic growth and practice by participating in a community of collaboration and sharing resources, experiences, and practice tips with their fellow students. Throughout the practicum, students also develop and maintain an electronic portfolio that includes course work products, demonstrations of competency and outcome achievement, and practice experience documentation (number of hours, preceptor evaluations, achievement of objectives, and contributions to the organization). Students are required to completed 200 practicum hours. For MSN, FlexPath option students only. Special permission is required for registration. Prerequisite: NURS-FPX6080. 3 program points
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NHS-FPX5004 Core Communication, Collaboration, and Case Analysis for Master's Students 2 program points This course prepares students for master's-level coursework in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Throughout the course, students analyze how the role of the practitioner-scholar guides leadership in the healthcare field and determine the ways in which they can effectively use communication strategies expected of healthcare professionals. In particular, students examine the attributes that contribute to effective and ethical healthcare leadership, including professional collaboration, communication, and decision making. Must be taken by students in their first quarter. 2 program points
NHS-FPX6004 Core Healthcare Law and Policy 2 program points Students examine the political, legal, and regulatory issues impacting healthcare organizations and environments. Students analyze the effects of healthcare policy on health care practice and service delivery, with particular emphasis on the strategies used to monitor and maintain legal and regulatory compliance. Students also identify and apply healthcare policy and law concepts that promote organizational improvement. Prerequisite(s): BHA-FPX3004 or MHA-FPX5001 or NHS-FPX4000 or NURS-FPX4000 or completion of or concurrent enrollment in NHS-FPX5004. RN-to-MSN Care Coordination, FlexPath option; Nursing Education, FlexPath option; Nursing Informatics, FlexPath option; and Nursing Leadership and Administration, FlexPath option students must have completed NHS-FPX5004, NURS-FPX5003, NURS-FPX5005, NURS-FPX5007. 2 program points
NHS-FPX6008 Core Economics and Decision Making in Healthcare 2 program points Students develop and demonstrate concepts, principles, issues, and trends in healthcare economics and the economic decision-making practices employed in the healthcare environment. Students analyze the political, legal, regulatory, organizational, and demographic implications of business decisions on healthcare economics; explore the ways economic and stakeholder influences affect operational planning and decision making; and practice applying performance monitoring and process management measures as part of the decision-making process. Students also examine cost-effective problem solving; community- and population-based orientation; and effective use of healthcare market research, analysis, and assessment. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent enrollment in NHS-FPX5004. RN-to-MSN Care Coordination, FlexPath option; Nursing Education, FlexPath option; Nursing Informatics, FlexPath option; and Nursing Leadership and Administration, FlexPath option students must have completed NHS-FPX5004, NURS- FPX5003, NURS-FPX5005, NURS-FPX5007." 2 program points
NURS-FPX6011 Core Evidence-Based Practice for Patient-Centered Care and Population Health 2 program points Students acquire an understanding of the nature of evidence and its relative value and weight in making clinical decisions that impact patient and population outcomes. In particular, students assess appropriate methods and analytic approaches in order to investigate, evaluate, and synthesize the best available evidence for potential solutions and innovations. For Accelerated Master's Pathway, BSN/MSN and MSN, FlexPath option students only. Prerequisite: NHS-FPX4000 or NURS-FPX4000 or completion of or concurrent enrollment in NHS-FPX5004. RN-to-MSN Care Coordination, FlexPath option; Nursing Education, FlexPath option; Nursing Informatics, FlexPath option; and Nursing Leadership and Administration, FlexPath option students must have completed NHS-FPX5004, NURS-FPX5003, NURS- FPX5005, NURS-FPX5007. 2 program points
NURS-FPX6016 Core Quality Improvement of Interprofessional Care 2 program points Students develop and demonstrate competence in the design, implementation, and evaluation of interprofessional quality improvement initiatives. Students investigate models for quality improvement, with an emphasis on outcome identification and measurement. Students also examine quality within the context of patient safety through adverse event and near-miss analyses. For Accelerated Master's Pathway, BSN/MSN and MSN, FlexPath option students only. Prerequisite(s): NHS-FPX4000 or NURS-FPX4000 or completion of or concurrent enrollment in NHS-FPX5004. RN-to-MSN Care Coordination, FlexPath option; Nursing Education, FlexPath option; Nursing Informatics, FlexPath option; and Nursing Leadership and Administration, FlexPath option students must have completed NHS-FPX5004, NURS-FPX5003, NURS- FPX5005, NURS-FPX5007. 2 program points
NURS-FPX6020 Core Advanced Nursing Practice 1: Biopsychosocial Concepts 2 program points Students develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to integrate select biopsychosocial concepts into professional processes in order to promote quality and cost-effective patient and systems outcomes, with particular emphasis on the ways in which these concepts impact the Institute of Medicine's six domains of healthcare quality: Safe, Effective, Patient-centered, Timely, Efficient, and of Consistent Quality. For MSN, FlexPath option students only. Prerequisite(s): NHS-FPX5004, NHS-FPX6004, NHS-FPX6008, NURS-FPX6011, NURS-FPX6016. RN-to-MSN Care Coordination, FlexPath option; Nursing Education, FlexPath option; Nursing Informatics, FlexPath option; and Nursing Leadership and Administration, FlexPath option students must have completed NHS-FPX5004, NURS-FPX5003, NURS-FPX5005, NURS-FPX5007. 2 program points
NURS-FPX6026 Core Biopsychosocial Concepts for Advanced Nursing Practice 2 2 program points Students in this course develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to integrate select biopsychosocial concepts into professional processes that promote quality and cost-effective patient and systems outcomes, with particular emphasis on the ways in which these concepts impact population health, as defined by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. For MSN, FlexPath option students only. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent registration in NURS-FPX6020 or NURS-FPX6021. RN-to-MSN Care Coordination, FlexPath option; Nursing Education, FlexPath option; Nursing Informatics, FlexPath option; and Nursing Leadership and Administration, FlexPath option students must have completed MSN5000 or NHS-FP5004 or NHS-FPX5004; MSN-FP5003 or NURS-FPX5003; MSN-FP5005 or NURS-FPX5005; MSN-FP5007 or NURS-FPX5007. 2 program points
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NURS-FPX6200 Specialization Course Management and Leadership for Nurse Executives 2 program points Students develop and demonstrate knowledge of contemporary leadership and management concepts and theories relevant to a variety of healthcare delivery settings. Students analyze the nurse leader's role in leading high-performing healthcare teams and examine the skills needed to collaborate with and create buy-in from stakeholders, colleagues, constituencies, and interdisciplinary teams. Students also examine the impact of cultural, ethical, and regulatory considerations on decision making and implement a future-looking strategic vision to ensure sustainable gains in quality and safety. Students are required to complete 50 practicum hours. For MSN, FlexPath option students only. Special permission is required for registration. Prerequisite: NURS-FPX6020 or NURS-FPX6021; NURS-FPX6026. 2 program points
NURS-FPX6222 Specialization Course Healthcare Safety and Quality Management 2 program points Students examine the nurse leader's role in helping to effectively integrate into healthcare delivery systems the quality and safety principles that inform evidence-based changes and best practices. Students demonstrate an understanding of the ways they can measure healthcare quality and safety; monitor and assess patient safety and outcomes; develop a transparent system for identifying and resolving medical errors and adverse patient outcomes; use data to monitor and improve patient care and outcomes; and support a culture of quality and safety. Students are required to complete 50 practicum hours. For MSN, FlexPath option students only. Special permission is required for registration. Prerequisite(s): NURS-FPX6026; NURS-FPX6020 or NURS-FPX6021 2 program points
NURS-FPX6224 Specialization Course Healthcare Technology and Informatics 2 program points Students gain and demonstrate the knowledge and skills nurse leaders need in order to utilize healthcare technology to enhance patient care and organizational outcomes. In particular, students develop a strategy for technological integration and examine the ways in which they can use technology to evaluate patient data and organizational readiness. Students also use the strategic planning process to assess, evaluate, and implement technology that promotes improved healthcare outcomes. Students are required to complete 50 practicum hours. For MSN, FlexPath option students only. Special permission is required for registration. Prerequisite(s): NURS-FPX6026; NURS-FPX6020 or NURS-FPX6021 2 program points
NURS-FPX6226 Specialization Course Advanced Operations and Finance Management 2 program points Students examine the nurse leader's role in establishing and managing an operations and capital budget. In particular, students develop an understanding of how to incorporate variances or discretionary spending, manage the labor force within budget parameters, examine the availability and appropriate use of equipment and supplies, and apply finance principles to a strategic plan for achieving an organization's fiscal goals. Students are required to complete 50 practicum hours. For MSN, FlexPath option students only. Special permission is required for registration. Prerequisite(s): NURS-FPX6026; NURS-FPX6020 or NURS-FPX6021 2 program points
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NURS-FPX6080 Practicum MSN Practicum: Professionalism in Person-Centered Care and the Workplace Environment 2 program points Students develop critical thinking skills, advanced knowledge, and preparation for master's-level nursing practice in a designated specialization. Students create and implement a personalized practicum experience under the supervision of a preceptor at the practicum site of choice and record practicum experiences in a clinical log. During this practicum, students begin the process of synthesizing professional and academic growth and practice while applying the content learned in the specialization courses to the practicum. Additionally, students document progress, provide evidence of accomplishments, and track hours. Students are required to completed 100 practicum hours. For MSN, FlexPath option students only. Special permission is required for registration. Prerequisite(s): NURS-FPX6100, NURS-FPX6108, NURS-FPX6112, NURS-FPX6116; or NURS-FPX6200, NURS-FPX6222, NURS-FPX6224, NURS-FPX6226; or NURS-FPX6400, NURS-FPX6422, NURS-FPX6424, NURS-FPX6426; or NURS-FPX6620, NURS-FPX6622, NURS-FPX6624. NURS-FPX6626; or NURS-FPX6410, NURS-FPX6412, NURS-FPX6414, NURS-FPX6416. 2 program points
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NURS-FPX6085 Capstone MSN Practicum and Capstone 3 program points Students develop their critical thinking skills and gain advanced nursing knowledge in preparation for master's-level nursing practice in a designated specialization. Students create and implement a personalized practicum experience under the supervision of a preceptor at a field site of their choice and demonstrate synthesis of professional and academic growth and practice by participating in a community of collaboration and sharing resources, experiences, and practice tips with their fellow students. Throughout the practicum, students also develop and maintain an electronic portfolio that includes course work products, demonstrations of competency and outcome achievement, and practice experience documentation (number of hours, preceptor evaluations, achievement of objectives, and contributions to the organization). Students are required to completed 200 practicum hours. For MSN, FlexPath option students only. Special permission is required for registration. Prerequisite: NURS-FPX6080. 3 program points

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