We enjoy providing students with a wide variety of courses that provide a rich general nursing education or specialty within the discipline. Each course is listed below with description, yearly offerings, credit hours and prerequisites if applicable.
For more information, see the current academic catalog.
Topics of general interest in health care system, and the health professions. Topics may vary each semester; the course may be taken to a maximum of 10 hours provided the same topic is not repeated. Variable content course.
Content relevant to the transition from the practical nurse role to the professional registered nurse role.
Introduction to nursing process, theory, and concepts relevant to professional nursing.
Introduction to basic skills and technology used in professional nursing. Includes clinical experience of not less than 96 hours.
Introduction to complex skills, technology, and nursing care of the adult client in professional nursing. Includes clinical experience of not less than 96 hours.
Professional nursing care of adult clients experiencing acute and chronic illness. Includes clinical experience of not less than 96 hours.
Introduction to contemporary nursing issues.
Professional nursing care of childbearing families in diverse settings. Includes clinical experience of not less than 48 hours.
Professional nursing care of pediatric clients and their families in diverse settings.
Professional nursing care of pediatric clients and their families in diverse settings; includes clinical experience of not less than 96 hours.
Issues relative to the health and safety of children. Methods to reduce morbidity and mortality rates are included. Content appropriate for non-nursing majors. Variable content course. Cannot be used to meet the nursing elective requirement.
Issues concerning women's health. Content is appropriate for non-nursing majors. Variable course content. Cannot be used to meet the nursing elective requirement.
Professional nursing care of mental health clients in diverse settings. Includes clinical experience of not less than 48 hours.
Acquisition and utilization of skills in health history interviewing and physical assessment of clients throughout the life span.
Exploration of pathophysiology with a focus on health care problems relevant to the entry-level nurse or healthcare professional.
Introduction to basic pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of major drug classifications.
Professional nursing care of older adults in diverse settings.
Exploration of integrative health care concepts and interventions used to promote health and well being of individuals, families and groups from diverse backgrounds. Provides an introduction to theories and research which underlie patient education, family assessment and intervention, and selected noninvasive therapies.
Theory and clinical experience in nursing practice to aggregates and communities with a focus on vulnerable populations across the global spectrum. Focus on nursing knowledge and skills in community health nursing and nursing research to promote health and prevent disease. Includes clinical experiences of no less than 96 hours. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
This course will prepare the student to write in a variety of styles, in addition to reading, interpreting, and evaluating nursing research. The student will acquire an understanding of the research process, apply relevant research to health and human service disciplines, and demonstrate the accurate dissemination of research results in verbal and written format. This course will assist students to develop an attitude of inquiry, expand logical thinking, and enhance analytical skills.
This clinical course fosters the development of nursing roles, clinical nursing skills, communication, therapeutic nursing interventions, and critical thinking in approved health care agencies in the community. May be repeated. Graded Pass/Not Pass only.
Exploration of issues and policies affecting nursing as a profession. Also includes preparation for licensure.
Development of the nurse as a leader and manager in diverse settings. Includes clinical experience of not less than 96 hours.
This course provides the student an introduction of nursing research, evidence-based practice, and concepts of quality improvement.
An overview of physiological, psychological, social, cultural, legal and ethical factors that influence the health of persons with critical health care needs. Emphasis will be placed on roles and responsibilities for critical care providers.
This course introduces a systematic method of assessing single lead EKG's. The course includes analysis and treatment of sinus rhythms, conduction blocks, atrial, junctional and ventricular dysrhythmias. Content appropriate for nurses and other health care professions.
Independent study in area of special interest. May be taken up to maximum of 6 hours.
This course will address health issues of older adults, including the normal biological and psychosocial aging process, common health problems, and access to and use of health services. It includes international models of aging and geriatric care. The focus is on healthy aging and adaptation to chronic health conditions. This course has a community experience component. May be taught concurrently with NUR 631. Cannot receive credit for both NUR 631 and NUR 501.
This course offers a study of health care delivery in rural communities. It includes theoretical foundations, cultural considerations, and specific characteristics of rural environments and people. Local and international perspectives will be explored. This course has a community experience component. Identical with SWK 502. Cannot receive credit for both NUR 502 and SWK 502. May be taught concurrently with NUR 632. Cannot receive credit for both NUR 632 and NUR 502.
Exploration of health beliefs, values, and practices of other cultures. This is a short-term study away course and counts as an elective toward the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. May be taught concurrently with NUR 633. Cannot receive credit for both NUR 633 and NUR 503.
Integration of health, computer and information sciences in managing information to support healthcare and research. Development of skill in managing information and using information systems relevant to health care. Identical with NRS 515. Cannot receive credit for both NUR 515 and NRS 515. May be taught concurrently with NUR 635. Cannot receive credit for both NUR 635 and NUR 515.
This course will explore the professional, ethical, and legal aspects of forensic nursing including the multidisciplinary approach to the care of the sexual assault victim and other victims of violent crime, the collection of forensic evidence and documentation of findings, and testifying in court. This course meets the educational component to take the certification exam as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) nurse.
Exploration of pathophysiology with focus on health care problems relevant to nursing. Identical with NRS 565. Cannot receive credit for both NUR 565 and NRS 565. May be taught concurrently with NUR 640. Cannot receive credit for both NUR 565 and NUR 640.
Special topics for individual students may be offered as specific topics of interest or as needs arise which are not covered by courses or content in the program. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 credit hours as topics change. May be taught concurrently with NUR 695. Cannot receive credit for both NUR 695 and NUR 596.
Special topics for groups of students may be offered as specific topics of interest or as needs arise which are not covered by courses or content in the program. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 credit hours as topics change. May be taught concurrently with NUR 696. Cannot receive credit for both NUR 696 and NUR 597.
Enhancement of nurses' ability to function as professionals. Survey of past, current, and developing trends in nursing and health care delivery, including historical, socio-cultural, legal and ethical dimensions in nursing practice.
This course provides a study of the essential concepts of major diseases/disorders and disease processes relevant to the registered nurse.
This course provides an in-depth study of the pharmacological treatments of the most current diseases/disorders and disease processes identified in Missouri.
Application of nursing theory and nursing process in the health care of individuals and families.
Improvement and utilization of skills in health history interviewing and physical assessment of clients throughout the life span.
This course provides the registered nurse an introduction to nursing research.
This course provides the registered nurse an introduction to evidence-based practice, and concepts of quality improvement at the baccalaureate level.
Theory of nursing practice to aggregates and communities. Focus on nursing knowledge in public health, community health nursing, and nursing research to promote health and prevent disease.
Theory and clinical experience in nursing practice to aggregates and communities. Focus on nursing knowledge and skills in community health and research to promote health and prevent disease. Includes clinical experiences of not less than 48 hours. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.
Development of the licensed registered nurse as a leader and manager in diverse settings. Includes clinical experience of not less than 48 hours.
This course is designed to provide an integration of health, computer, and information sciences in managing information to support healthcare and research. The students will develop skills in managing information and using information systems relevant to healthcare. Identical with NUR 515. Cannot receive credit for both NUR 515 and NRS 515.
Exploration of pathophysiology with focus on health care problems relevant to nursing. Identical with NUR 565. Cannot receive credit for both NRS 565 and NUR 565.
Analysis of organizational structure, the nature of health and health care delivery. Emphasizes the interrelatedness of cultural, economic, political, and social aspects of health care delivery along with its services and management.
Introduction to the legal system as it relates to health care. Legal responsibilities and issues related to health care institutions, health provider/patient relationships, medical records, malpractice insurance, licensure of health professionals, and ethical problems/questions in health care.
Recommended Prerequisite: ECO 165 or AGB 144. A basic study of the major economic issues facing the health care industry. Emphasis will be placed on the major elements of economic theory from a micro-economic perspective and how these theories are applied in the area of health care. Identical with ECO 504. Cannot receive credit for both HCM 504 and ECO 504. May be taught concurrently with HCM 604. Cannot receive credit for both HCM 604 and HCM 504.
This course will address health issues of older adults, including the normal biological and psychosocial aging process, common health problems, and access to and use of health services. It includes international models of aging and geriatric care. The focus is on healthy aging and adaptation to chronic health conditions. This course has a community experience component. May be taught concurrently with NUR 501. Cannot receive credit for both NUR 501 and NUR 631.
This course offers a study of health care delivery in rural communities. It includes theoretical foundations, cultural considerations, and specific characteristics of rural environments and people. Local and international perspectives will be explored. This course has a community experience component. Identical with SWK 602. Cannot receive credit for both NUR 632 and SWK 602. May be taught concurrently with NUR 502. Cannot receive credit for both NUR 502 and NUS 632.
Exploration of health beliefs, values, and practices of other cultures. This is a short-term study away course. May be taught concurrently with NUR 503. Cannot receive credit for both NUR 503 and NUR 633.
Integration of health, computer and information sciences in managing information to support healthcare and research. Development of skill in managing information and using information systems relevant to health care. May be taught concurrently with NUR 515. Cannot receive credit for both NUR 635 and NUR 515.
Exploration of pathophysiology with focus on health care problems relevant to nursing. May be taught concurrently with NUR 565. Cannot receive credit for both NUR 640 and NUR 565.
Special topics for individual students may be offered as specific topics of interest or as needs arise which are not covered by courses or content in the program. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 credit hours as topics change. May be taught concurrently with NUR 596. Cannot receive credit for both NUR 596 and NUR 695.
Special topics for groups of students may be offered as specific topics of interest or as needs arise which are not covered by courses or content in the program. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 credit hours as topics change. May be taught concurrently with NUR 597. Cannot receive credit for both NUR 597 and NUR 696.
This course is an introduction to the epidemiological methods and procedures utilized in the study of the origin, distribution, and control of disease. It will include the study of infectious and non-infectious disease etiology, including vector control, host defenses and resistance, and investigation of disease outbreaks. Students will learn to use basic epidemiological concepts and methods for program planning, evaluation, and research. Basic statistical measures used in the analysis of clinical and epidemiological evaluations, including measures of disease frequency and measures of absolute and relative effects, will be covered. Identical with PBH 720. Cannot receive credit for both NUR 700 and PBH 720.
This course is designed to address how nursing science has evolved and the state of the art of nursing science. Emphasis will be placed on analysis and critique of existing nursing models and theories.
This course fosters development of advanced knowledge of health systems and social determinants of population health from a local, state, national, and global perspective. The phenomena of cultural competence, health disparities, health promotion, community health assessment, and a global health outlook will be explored. The course is a pre/corequisite for NUR 704.
This course is a clinical component of NUR 703. The clinical experience will include 96 hours of immersion into a vulnerable, underserved or culturally diverse population.
This course builds on foundational knowledge of population health concepts, models, skills, roles, and technology used to identify the health care needs of vulnerable populations experiencing health disparities. An emphasis is placed on data science, risk management, and program planning and development of interventions across the continuum of care.
This course builds on knowledge and skills in population health used to deliver, manage, and evaluate health care across the care continuum. Achieving sustainable solutions to health disparities and evaluation of outcomes in terms of quality, safety, effectiveness, satisfaction, and fiscal considerations are emphasized. A focus on disease prevention and management using health informatics, data science, and models of collaborative health care delivery is provided.
Examination of advanced nursing roles with emphasis on role theory, leadership, and advanced competencies.
Emphasis on evidence-based clinical practice to promote health and prevent chronic disease. Didactic and clinical experiences include assessment, diagnosis and management of acute health problems in the geriatric, adult and pediatric population. Includes clinical experiences of not less than 96 hours.
Advanced critical thinking, communication and diagnostic skills needed to obtain comprehensive and focused history and physical exams, analyze assessment data, and focus on health prevention and promotion.
Advanced critical thinking, communication and diagnostic skills needed to obtain comprehensive and focused history and physical exams, analyze assessment data, generate differential diagnoses, evaluate and utilize screening and diagnostic modalities appropriately. An evidence-based practice framework will be utilized. Identical with ANE 734. Cannot receive credit for both NUR 734 and ANE 734. Variable credit course.
Emphasis on evidence-based clinical practice to promote health and prevent chronic disease. Didactic and clinical experiences include assessment, diagnosis and management of chronic health problems in the geriatric, adult and pediatric population. Includes clinical experiences of not less than 96 hours.
An in-depth analysis of clinical pharmacotherapeutics for nurses in advanced practice.
This course is taken in conjunction with NUR 761 Section 1, to further investigate pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics for the advanced practice nurse. Emphasis will be placed on drug management and rationale prescribing including regulatory considerations.
Clinical application of advanced pathophysiology for advanced nursing roles. Includes laboratory experiences of not less than 32 contact hours.
This course covers special clinical topics in nurse practitioner practice including, but not exclusive to procedures, emergencies/trauma, wilderness medicine, pain management, and generic disorders. Includes clinical experiences of not less than 96 hours.
Critical analysis of the researcher role, the research process, and research ethics within a nursing framework. Application of learned principles will result in the development of the research proposal.
Designed to examine works of major learning theorists and investigate research related to teaching methods and learning. Identification of teaching/learning strategies used in health care education and practice.
Clinical experience in a nurse educator role in a basic education program. Application of educational and clinical practice theories and principles in a clinical teaching setting. This course has no less than 144 clinical hours.
Explore components, processes, and skills involved in the development, implementation, and evaluation of academic and non-academic settings.
Clinical experience in a nurse educator role in a healthcare or community setting with emphasis on application of educational theories and principles. Includes clinical experiences of not less than 96 hours.
This course explores various technology-based health education resources, such as blogs, wikis, YouTube/SchoolTube, Podcasts, Webinars, and social networking tools utilized to support the teaching and learning process. Strategies to assess learners, to develop learner evaluation plans, and to measure learning outcomes will be discussed.
This clinical course applies knowledge of population health concepts, models, skills, and roles to the health care needs of vulnerable populations. Aspects of program development, implementation, and evaluation will be emphasized.
Clinical experience in advanced nursing roles to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in a healthcare or community setting. This course has no less than 96 clinical hours. This course may be taken as variable credit, may be taken as 2-4 credit hours.
Development of the role of a family nurse practitioner in a supervised setting. Includes clinical experiences of not less than 240 hours.
Active participation in the development, implementation, and evaluation of advanced nursing role capstone project. Must be repeated for a minimum of 3 hours. Variable credit, may be taken 1-3 credit hours. This course has no less than 144 clinical hours.
Application of the research process in the supervised study of a selected problem. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours.
Demonstration of the capacity for research and independent thought culminating in a thesis. Must be repeated for a minimum of 6 hours.
This course explores and applies foundational concepts and theories for the development of the DNP nurse leader and the DNP Change Project. Concepts include transforming healthcare through evidence-based practice, quality improvement, leadership in healthcare systems, project planning, evaluation of evidence, and consideration of disparities in health and healthcare from a population focus. This course has no less than 48 clinical hours.
In this course, concepts, theories, and philosophical perspectives relevant to nursing science, research, and advanced nursing practice will be examined. Emphasis will be placed on exploring, analyzing, and applying concepts, theories, philosophies, and traditional and translational research methods, to the discipline of nursing, and to the student's area of research. The use of systematic reviews, meta-analysis, and meta-synthesis in the student's DNP project and in nursing practice will be explored.
This course focuses on the understanding and analysis of concepts and issues related to finance, budgeting, resource management, funding, reimbursement, cost-benefit analysis, and entrepreneurship as applicable to advanced nursing roles within the changing health care environment.
This course will explore the advanced roles and skills needed in health policy advocacy, analysis, development, implementation, and evaluation. Advanced advocacy skills and tools for addressing health care cost, quality, and access issues; as well as social justice, vulnerable populations, and health disparities, will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the complexities of local, national, and global health issues and policy initiatives necessary to improve health outcomes.
Building on NUR 800, the focus of this course includes the concepts of leadership, change, problem solving, ethical decision making theories and their application to project planning. The concepts of translational research, quality improvement, and budgeting, within a health and healthcare disparities framework will be addressed and applied. This course has no less than 144 clinical hours.
This course is designed to provide an overview of nursing and healthcare information technology applicable to advanced nursing roles. The purpose of this course is to explore information system concepts and leverage technologies that can be used to improve quality, enhance patient safety, and transform the health of individuals, families, communities and populations.
This course builds on previous DNP Leadership courses with an emphasis on advanced leadership roles for transforming health and healthcare disparities at the systems level. Concepts addressed include implementing a strategic plan and evaluating plan outcomes; resource management; leading and managing change and innovation in diverse healthcare environments; healthcare economics; influencing healthcare policy, and organizational culture and behavior; program/impact evaluation. Advanced leadership roles, such as consultant, entrepreneur, grant writer, mentor, advanced advocate, and change agent will be included. During this course an evidence-based DNP project to transform practice within a healthcare system will be implemented and evaluated. This course has no less than 144 clinical hours.
This course is for students who need additional clinical learning experiences to meet the required clinical contact hours to meet DNP clinical admission requirements. The course focuses on experiential learning emphasizing the use of evidence-based practice, innovation, organizational collaboration, and leadership in health care. Students will acquire clinical experiences through a non-paid internship with healthcare leaders. Activities include completion of an organizational and needs assessment, and implementation of an evidence-based change project. This course includes clinical experience of not less than 144 contact hours. Clinical hours are counted towards the post-baccalaureate clinical hours required for DNP programs. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours.
This course is for students who need additional clinical learning experiences to meet the required clinical contact hours to achieve DNP competencies. Clinical experiences via independent study will focus on specific topics of interest in community and population health leadership. This course includes clinical experience of 48 contact hours per credit hour. Clinical hours are counted towards the post-baccalaureate clinical hours required for DNP programs. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours.
During this course, the DNP student will utilize and synthesize project findings with current evidence to develop scholarly products of publications and presentations for dissemination. This course has no less than 192 clinical hours.
This course is continued clinical application for the students requiring additional clinical time. This course cannot be repeated. This course has no less than 48 clinical hours. This course can be taken for either 1 or 2 credit hours.
This course is continued application of translational research process in the supervised project of a selected evidence-based practice problem. This course is for students who require additional time to complete the DNP project. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours. Does not count toward degree requirements.
Recommended Prerequisite: ECO 165 or AGB 144. A basic study of the major economic issues facing the health care industry. Emphasis will be placed on the major elements of economic theory from a micro-economic perspective and how these theories are applied in the area of health care. Identical with ECO 604. Cannot receive credit for both HCM 604 and ECO 604. May be taught concurrently with HCM 504. Cannot receive credit for both HCM 504 and HCM 604.