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  • total quarter credits: 66
  • Quarter length: 10 weeks
  • Course length: 10 weeks
  • Break: 3 weeks between quarters
Example sequence Core Specialization Practicum Capstone Bridge

Course requirements

  • Core 7 courses
  • Specialization 4 courses
  • Bridge 3 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
NURS5003 Bridge Course Health Assessment and Promotion for Disease Prevention in Population-Focused Health 4 quarter credits In this course, students apply concepts, frameworks, and models used to foster health promotion and disease prevention. Students evaluate individual and population wellness from various perspectives. Students examine factors that cause wellness gaps among people. By analyzing effective health assessment methods and communication strategies, students identify best practices for developing a population-focused approach to health promotion and disease prevention. For MSN students only. 4 quarter credits
NURS5005 Bridge Course Introduction to Nursing Research, Ethics, and Technology 4 quarter credits Students in this course gain and demonstrate knowledge of nursing research, ethics, and information technology in health care settings. Students apply the basic principles of nursing research and ways that information systems and patient care technologies contribute to improving patient outcomes. Students also evaluate ethics in nursing research and scholarship and how evidence-based practice relates to the effective use of information technologies in nursing practice. For MSN students only. 4 quarter credits
NURS5007 Bridge Course Leadership for Nursing Practice 4 quarter credits In this course, students examine and apply theoretical concepts and leadership competencies for nursing practice. Students evaluate evidence-based best practices and behaviors that support effective nursing leadership in health care settings, and analyze strategies for coordination, delegation, and goal setting and performance improvement. Students also assess concepts and principles of health care policy, legal and regulatory issues, and quality control in health care and the nursing profession. For MSN students only. 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
NURS6620 Specialization Course Care Coordination Healthcare Models 4 quarter credits Students examine how the Quadruple Aim is incorporated into the larger framework of clinical care oversight. Students analyze the role of technology in nursing care coordination and the ways in which data is used to inform decision-making to influence healthcare outcomes. Students also identify the ways in which care coordination can enhance the patient experience, improve health outcomes within the community, reduce costs of care, and improve patient and provider satisfaction. 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): NURS6020 or NURS6021; NURS6026. 4 quarter credits
NURS6622 Specialization Course Care Coordination Structure and Process 4 quarter credits Students identify and analyze gaps in practice for a specific population and the barriers affecting the care coordination process. Students create a strategy to resolve the gaps through enhanced care coordination process and interprofessional collaboration to improve 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
NURS6624 Specialization Course Care Coordination Ethical and Legal Considerations 4 quarter credits Students examine the legal and ethical implications in relation to care coordination in diverse settings. Students examine clinical team collaboration and effective communication strategies. Students navigate the process of aligning limited resources with client needs with regard to a variety of healthcare considerations. 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
NURS6626 Specialization Course Care Coordination Leadership 4 quarter credits Students propose a project for change in a healthcare setting, aligning care coordination resources with community healthcare needs. Students apply project management best practices to influence ethical practices and support positive health outcomes in the delivery of safe, relevant care in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. In addition, students identify ways in which the care coordinator leader supports collaboration between key stakeholders in the care coordination process. 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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NURS6620 Specialization Course Care Coordination Healthcare Models 4 quarter credits Students examine how the Quadruple Aim is incorporated into the larger framework of clinical care oversight. Students analyze the role of technology in nursing care coordination and the ways in which data is used to inform decision-making to influence healthcare outcomes. Students also identify the ways in which care coordination can enhance the patient experience, improve health outcomes within the community, reduce costs of care, and improve patient and provider satisfaction. 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): NURS6020 or NURS6021; NURS6026. 4 quarter credits
NURS6624 Specialization Course Care Coordination Ethical and Legal Considerations 4 quarter credits Students examine the legal and ethical implications in relation to care coordination in diverse settings. Students examine clinical team collaboration and effective communication strategies. Students navigate the process of aligning limited resources with client needs with regard to a variety of healthcare considerations. 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
NURS6622 Specialization Course Care Coordination Structure and Process 4 quarter credits Students identify and analyze gaps in practice for a specific population and the barriers affecting the care coordination process. Students create a strategy to resolve the gaps through enhanced care coordination process and interprofessional collaboration to improve 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
NURS6626 Specialization Course Care Coordination Leadership 4 quarter credits Students propose a project for change in a healthcare setting, aligning care coordination resources with community healthcare needs. Students apply project management best practices to influence ethical practices and support positive health outcomes in the delivery of safe, relevant care in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. In addition, students identify ways in which the care coordinator leader supports collaboration between key stakeholders in the care coordination process. 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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NURS5003 Bridge Course Health Assessment and Promotion for Disease Prevention in Population-Focused Health 4 quarter credits In this course, students apply concepts, frameworks, and models used to foster health promotion and disease prevention. Students evaluate individual and population wellness from various perspectives. Students examine factors that cause wellness gaps among people. By analyzing effective health assessment methods and communication strategies, students identify best practices for developing a population-focused approach to health promotion and disease prevention. For MSN students only. 4 quarter credits
NURS5007 Bridge Course Leadership for Nursing Practice 4 quarter credits In this course, students examine and apply theoretical concepts and leadership competencies for nursing practice. Students evaluate evidence-based best practices and behaviors that support effective nursing leadership in health care settings, and analyze strategies for coordination, delegation, and goal setting and performance improvement. Students also assess concepts and principles of health care policy, legal and regulatory issues, and quality control in health care and the nursing profession. For MSN students only. 4 quarter credits
NURS5005 Bridge Course Introduction to Nursing Research, Ethics, and Technology 4 quarter credits Students in this course gain and demonstrate knowledge of nursing research, ethics, and information technology in health care settings. Students apply the basic principles of nursing research and ways that information systems and patient care technologies contribute to improving patient outcomes. Students also evaluate ethics in nursing research and scholarship and how evidence-based practice relates to the effective use of information technologies in nursing practice. For MSN students only. 4 quarter credits

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  • total program points: 33
  • Monthly start dates
  • Session length: 12 weeks
Example sequence Core Specialization Practicum Capstone Bridge

Course requirements

  • Core 7 courses
  • Specialization 4 courses
  • Bridge 3 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
NURS-FPX5003 Bridge Course Health Assessment and Promotion for Disease Prevention in Population-Focused Health 2 program points In this course, students apply concepts, frameworks, and models used to foster health promotion and disease prevention. Students evaluate individual and population wellness from various perspectives. Students examine factors that cause wellness gaps among people. By analyzing effective health assessment methods and communication strategies, students identify best practices for developing a population-focused approach to health promotion and disease prevention. For MSN, FlexPath option students only. 2 program points
NURS-FPX5005 Bridge Course Introduction to Nursing Research, Ethics, and Technology 2 program points Students in this course gain and demonstrate knowledge of nursing research, ethics, and information technology in health care settings. Students apply the basic principles of nursing research and ways that information systems and patient care technologies contribute to improving patient outcomes. Students also evaluate ethics in nursing research and scholarship and how evidence-based practice relates to the effective use of information technologies in nursing practice. For MSN, FlexPath option students only. 2 program points
NURS-FPX5007 Bridge Course Leadership for Nursing Practice 2 program points In this course, students examine and apply theoretical concepts and leadership competencies for nursing practice. Students evaluate evidence-based best practices and behaviors that support effective nursing leadership in health care settings, and analyze strategies for coordination, delegation, and goal setting and performance improvement. Students also assess concepts and principles of health care policy, legal and regulatory issues, and quality control in health care and the nursing profession. For MSN, FlexPath option students only. 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-FPX6620 Specialization Course Care Coordination Healthcare Models 2 program points Students examine how the Quadruple Aim is incorporated into the larger framework of clinical care oversight. Students analyze the role of technology in nursing care coordination and the ways in which data is used to inform decision-making to influence healthcare outcomes. Students also identify the ways in which care coordination can enhance the patient experience, improve health outcomes within the community, reduce costs of care, and improve patient and provider satisfaction. Students are required to complete 50 practicum hours. For MSN, FlexPath option students only. Special permission is required for registration. Prerequisite(s): NURS-FPX6020 or NURS-FPX6021; NURS-FPX6026. 2 program points
NURS-FPX6622 Specialization Course Care Coordination Structure and Process 2 program points Students identify and analyze gaps in practice for a specific population and the barriers affecting the care coordination process. Students create a strategy to resolve the gaps through enhanced care coordination process and interprofessional collaboration to improve 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-FPX6624 Specialization Course Care Coordination Ethical and Legal Considerations 2 program points Students examine the legal and ethical implications in relation to care coordination in diverse settings. Students examine clinical team collaboration and effective communication strategies. Students navigate the process of aligning limited resources with client needs with regard to a variety of healthcare considerations. 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-FPX6626 Specialization Course Care Coordination Leadership 2 program points Students propose a project for change in a healthcare setting, aligning care coordination resources with community healthcare needs. Students apply project management best practices to influence ethical practices and support positive health outcomes in the delivery of safe, relevant care in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. In addition, students identify ways in which the care coordinator leader supports collaboration between key stakeholders in the care coordination process. 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-FPX6620 Specialization Course Care Coordination Healthcare Models 2 program points Students examine how the Quadruple Aim is incorporated into the larger framework of clinical care oversight. Students analyze the role of technology in nursing care coordination and the ways in which data is used to inform decision-making to influence healthcare outcomes. Students also identify the ways in which care coordination can enhance the patient experience, improve health outcomes within the community, reduce costs of care, and improve patient and provider satisfaction. Students are required to complete 50 practicum hours. For MSN, FlexPath option students only. Special permission is required for registration. Prerequisite(s): NURS-FPX6020 or NURS-FPX6021; NURS-FPX6026. 2 program points
NURS-FPX6622 Specialization Course Care Coordination Structure and Process 2 program points Students identify and analyze gaps in practice for a specific population and the barriers affecting the care coordination process. Students create a strategy to resolve the gaps through enhanced care coordination process and interprofessional collaboration to improve 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-FPX6624 Specialization Course Care Coordination Ethical and Legal Considerations 2 program points Students examine the legal and ethical implications in relation to care coordination in diverse settings. Students examine clinical team collaboration and effective communication strategies. Students navigate the process of aligning limited resources with client needs with regard to a variety of healthcare considerations. 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-FPX6626 Specialization Course Care Coordination Leadership 2 program points Students propose a project for change in a healthcare setting, aligning care coordination resources with community healthcare needs. Students apply project management best practices to influence ethical practices and support positive health outcomes in the delivery of safe, relevant care in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. In addition, students identify ways in which the care coordinator leader supports collaboration between key stakeholders in the care coordination process. 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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NURS-FPX5003 Bridge Course Health Assessment and Promotion for Disease Prevention in Population-Focused Health 2 program points In this course, students apply concepts, frameworks, and models used to foster health promotion and disease prevention. Students evaluate individual and population wellness from various perspectives. Students examine factors that cause wellness gaps among people. By analyzing effective health assessment methods and communication strategies, students identify best practices for developing a population-focused approach to health promotion and disease prevention. For MSN, FlexPath option students only. 2 program points
NURS-FPX5005 Bridge Course Introduction to Nursing Research, Ethics, and Technology 2 program points Students in this course gain and demonstrate knowledge of nursing research, ethics, and information technology in health care settings. Students apply the basic principles of nursing research and ways that information systems and patient care technologies contribute to improving patient outcomes. Students also evaluate ethics in nursing research and scholarship and how evidence-based practice relates to the effective use of information technologies in nursing practice. For MSN, FlexPath option students only. 2 program points
NURS-FPX5007 Bridge Course Leadership for Nursing Practice 2 program points In this course, students examine and apply theoretical concepts and leadership competencies for nursing practice. Students evaluate evidence-based best practices and behaviors that support effective nursing leadership in health care settings, and analyze strategies for coordination, delegation, and goal setting and performance improvement. Students also assess concepts and principles of health care policy, legal and regulatory issues, and quality control in health care and the nursing profession. For MSN, FlexPath option students only. 2 program points

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