Course Descriptions for the Master of Science in Nursing
Core Courses:
6311 – Research I: Analysis and Interpretation
of Research
Overview of qualitative and quantitative research processes and designs. Prepares
nurses to read, interpret and synthesize current knowledge on a topic relevant
to evidence-based nursing practice with an emphasis on aggregate focused care
and to critique methodology, research design, instrumentation and statistical
techniques of research studies.
6342 – Research II: Proposal Development
Prepares students to a research study addressing health care needs of an
identified population. Research design, measurement and sample
techniques, data collection and data analysis methodologies incorporated
into selection of research strategies appropriate to specific problems
and the development of a research proposal. Prerequisite: Research
I: Analysis and Interpretation of Research.
6361 – Nursing Leadership and Health Policy
This course focuses on development of skills in the formation and implementation
of health policy including strategies to design programs which reduce
heath disparities. Using a values framework, students assess
leadership roles and strategies in political activism and policy development
in professional organizations, communities, worksites and government.
6220 – Finance for Clinical Nurse Leaders
This course is designed to enhance the effectiveness of clinical nurse
leaders through the development of skills in fiscal management in health
care organizations. The planning, control, and management of
an organization’s financial resources are examined.
6321 – Nursing Theory for Advanced Practice
Introduction
to nursing theorists. Analysis and comparison of
selected theories from nursing and other disciplines, and evaluation
of the theories for use in nursing education, administration and practice. Theories
discussed within the contexts of the research process, the development
of nursing knowledge and the advancement of scientific practice. Focus
is on theories that have specific application in health disparities.
6358 – Curriculum Development in Nursing
This course is designed for graduate nursing students who plan to teach
in nursing education programs whether it be in schools of nursing or
institutions in which they work. Students will learn about the
principles and processes involved in building curricula. The
course includes examination of factors influencing the curricular components
of planning, instruction, and evaluating. This course is prerequisite
to the course Teaching in Schools of Nursing.
6368 – Teaching in Schools of Nursing
This course follows the Curriculum Development course. It is a
study of methods of instruction and the roles of the teacher as well
as the application of these in practice settings. This courses
includes a practicum.
63CS – Capstone
This capstone course allows students to apply selected research skills
through collaboration with faculty on specific programs of research. Students
select from an array of research skills, contract with faculty to carry
out a portion of the research project, and write up the findings in
manuscript format suitable for publication.
6390 – Informatics in Health Care
Introduction to the study of informatics focuses on the management of
information in the modern health care system. Students will be
introduced to the breadth of informatics, information management, the
history and future of informatics in health care. Prerequisites: Demonstrated
competency in basic computer skills including file management, word
processing spreadsheets, databases, email, web browsing, and use of
presentation software.
Clinical Major for CNL:
6331 – Aggregate Health I
Focuses on the development of health assessment skills for advanced nursing
practice with aggregates of all ages who have been categorized with
health disparities. Includes in-depth study of epidemiology and
nursing science with an emphasis on cross-cultural perspectives.
6452 – Aggregate Health II
This course is designed to provide opportunities for students to apply theoretical
frameworks to the organization of assessment information in order to
plan nursing care that addresses health disparities among vulnerable
populations. Through clinical experiences with an aggregate of
the student’s choice, students diagnose and prioritize health care
needs and design culturally and linguistically appropriate programs and
services to meet those needs.
6371 – Aggregate Health III
This is the final clinical course in the three-sequence courses. Emphasis
is on implementing and evaluating the health program developed in Aggregates
I and II. The student will continue to apply theoretical frameworks
to implement and evaluate their selected program in either acute care
or community settings. The emphasis is on the role of the clinical
nurse leader in providing care for a defined aggregate in relation to
the health disparity and the affected population identified in Aggregates
I and II.
Students who wish to take additional courses (more than 36 required hours) in education or administration to obtain a concentration in either area must have 12 hours in that area of concentration. See your advisor for courses needed to complete that particular area of concentration.
Course Descriptions for Clinical Nurse Specialist:
Core Courses:
6311 – Research I: Analysis and
Interpretation of Research
Overview of qualitative and quantitative research processes and designs. Prepares
nurses to read, interpret and synthesize current knowledge on a topic
relevant to evidence-based nursing practice with an emphasis on aggregate
focused care and to critique methodology, research design, instrumentation
and statistical techniques of research studies.
6342 – Research II: Proposal Development
Prepares students to a research study addressing health care needs of an
identified population. Research design, measurement and sample
techniques, data collection and data analysis methodologies incorporated
into selection of research strategies appropriate to specific problems
and the development of a research proposal. Prerequisite: Research
I: Analysis and Interpretation of Research.
6361 – Nursing Leadership and Health Policy
This course focuses on development of skills in the formation and implementation
of health policy including strategies to design programs which reduce
heath disparities. Using a values framework, students assess
leadership roles and strategies in political activism and policy development
in professional organizations, communities, worksites and government.
6220 – Finance for Clinical Nurse Leaders
This course is designed to enhance the effectiveness of clinical nurse
leaders through the development of skills in fiscal management in health
care organizations. The planning, control, and management of
an organization’s financial resources are examined.
6321 – Nursing Theory for Advanced Practice
Introduction
to nursing theorists. Analysis and comparison of
selected theories from nursing and other disciplines, and evaluation
of the theories for use in nursing education, administration and practice. Theories
discussed within the contexts of the research process, the development
of nursing knowledge and the advancement of scientific practice. Focus
is on theories that have specific application in health disparities.
6390 – Informatics in Health Care
Introduction to the study of informatics focuses on the management of
information in the modern health care system. Students will be
introduced to the breadth of informatics, information management, the
history and future of informatics in health care. Prerequisites: Demonstrated
competency in basic computer skills including file management, word
processing spreadsheets, databases, email, web browsing, and use of
presentation software.
Additional Core for CNS:
6331 – Aggregate Health I
Focuses on the development of health assessment skills for advanced nursing
practice with aggregates of all ages who have been categorized with
health disparities. Includes in-depth study of epidemiology and
nursing science with an emphasis on cross-cultural perspectives.
6323 – Advanced health Assessment
6325 – Advamced
Pathophysiology
6341 – Advanced Pharmacology
Clinical Major:
64XX – CNS I
64XX – CNS II
64XX – CNS III
Students who wish to take additional courses (more than 41 required hours) in education or administration to obtain a concentration in either area must have 12 hours in that area of concentration. See your advisor for courses needed to complete that particular area of concentration.
For further information, contact:
Sandra Strickland, Dr.P.H., R.N.
Associate Professor and Chair of Graduate Nursing Programs
University of the Incarnate Word, 4301 Broadway, Box 300, San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 829-3988
E-
mail: strickla@uiwtx.edu
