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  • NURS 6210: Integrated Pharmacology, Pathophysiology, and Health Assessment

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Utah University

    This course focuses on the major causes of morbidity and mortality in the U.S. and how nurse leaders can implement strategies to improve population health, enhance the care experience, and reduce costs. This course emphasizes the use of comprehensive health promotion, disease prevention, and health restoration model to address health concerns in patients and communities. Students will build upon basic assessment knowledge and skills incorporating psychological, sociocultural, developmental, spiritual, genetic, and social determinants of health. Students will review the pathophysiology processes of chronic illnesses that result in the need for ongoing care, monitoring, and engagement with healthcare providers at all levels. Students will learn about pharmaceutical agents utilized in the primary care setting, common over-the-counter agents as well some complementary therapeutics will be discussed. Emphasis is on the pharmacodynamics of medications most commonly prescribed for the management of chronic conditions. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): NURS 6110 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: B- Registration Restriction(s): Admission into MSN in Leadership Prerequisite:    NURS 6110
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  • NURS 6310: Health Policy for Nurse Leaders

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Utah University

    This course examines organizational, state, and federal policies which affect healthcare delivery. Students will examine the influence of lay, professional, and special interest groups in relation to advocacy for policy change, state and federal legislation, as well as the allocation of resources and the setting of health priorities. Students will develop skills to advocate for policies in both private and governmental agencies that are important to nursing, improve population health, enhance the care experience, reduce costs, and health equity. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): NURS 6110 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: B- Registration Restriction(s): Admission into MSN in Leadership Prerequisite:    NURS 6110
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  • NURS 6320: Evidence-based Practice in Nursing Leadership

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Utah University

    This course is designed to enhance proficiency in understanding research, developing clinical questions, evaluating current guidelines, implementing change, and maintaining best practices. Learners will gain an understanding of and begin to utilize resources for the implementation of principles of evidence-based practice in the healthcare setting. Students will combine clinical expertise, patient values, and the best research evidence to improve quality of care, safety, and administration in the role of the nurse leader. Scholars will advance competency skills in information literacy, interdisciplinary collaboration, and knowledge dissemination to efficiently translate evidence-based innovation in the capacity of nursing leadership. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): NURS 6110 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: B- Registration Restriction(s): Master of Science in Nursing students only. Prerequisite:    NURS 6110
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  • NURS 6325: Evidence-Based Practice for the Nurse Practitioner

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Utah University

    This course is designed to advance proficiency in applying evidence-based practice (EBP) to clinical decision-making in the Family Nurse Practitioner role. Learners will develop skills in formulating clinical questions, critically appraising research, evaluating clinical guidelines, and integrating patient values with the best available evidence. Emphasis is placed on improving quality of care, patient safety, and health outcomes across the lifespan through the translation of research into primary care practice. Students will strengthen competencies in information literacy, interdisciplinary collaboration, and dissemination of evidence-based innovations, preparing them to deliver safe, ethical, and effective care in diverse healthcare settings. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter] Prerequisite(s): NURS 6112 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: B- Prerequisite Can Be Concurrent? Yes Registration Restriction(s): MSN FNP students only Prerequisite:    NURS 6112
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  • NURS 6410: Ethics in Nursing Leadership

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Utah University

    This course will focus on how nurse leaders in all practice areas can act to create safe forums for ethical discussion, reasoning, and influence. Students will develop knowledge and skills to help lead healthcare organizations to ensure a positive ethical practice environment. Biomedical ethical principles that influence population health outcomes and health equity will be examined. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): NURS 6110 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: B- Registration Restriction(s): Admission into MSN in Leadership Prerequisite:    NURS 6110
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  • NURS 6510: Innovation and Information in Nursing Leadership

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Utah University

    This course will examine the role of nurse leaders in developing and influencing the adoption of innovative strategies to improve population outcomes. Students will learn to apply systems change theories for planning, implementing, and evaluating strategically planned change. Nursing informatics is essential to facilitating interprofessional data-driven organizational change. Students will develop an understanding in the use of patient- and population-based data applications that inform and support the transformation of nursing care delivery toward a future of value-based quality nursing care that improves health outcomes, reduces costs, and ensures health equity. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): NURS 6110 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: B- Registration Restriction(s): Master of Science in Nursing students only. Prerequisite:    NURS 6110
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  • NURS 6520: MSN Nursing Capstone

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Utah University

    This course provides students with an opportunity to apply leadership skills and evidence-based practice in a variety of nursing settings. Students in this course apply the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) curriculum experience by translating knowledge into practice through participation in professional activities and the development of a culminating project. Students will develop, implement, and evaluate an evidence-based project. Students will evaluate the success of their capstone project by analyzing results, using the key performance indicators and metrics that were identified while planning the evaluation phase. Students will present the results of the capstone project in a final report and presentation with a focus on lessons learned throughout each of the phases: initiation, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This is the final course in the MSN Leadership program. (Fall - 2nd Session, Spring - 2nd Session, Summer - 2nd Session) [Graded Letter] Prerequisite(s): BA 6000 and HCA 6100 and MGMT 6100 and NURS 6110 and NURS 6210 and NURS 6310 and NURS 6320 and NURS 6410 and NURS 6510 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: B- Prerequisite Can Be Concurrent? Yes (any course except NURS 6110 & NURS 6320) Registration Restriction(s): MSN students only Prerequisite:    BA 6000 A HCA 6100 A MGMT 6100 A NURS 6110 A NURS 6210 A NURS 6310 A NURS 6320 A NURS 6410 A NURS 6510
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  • NURS 6610: Advanced Pathophysiology

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Utah University

    This course provides the FNP student with the knowledge and skills needed to recognize the physiological and pathological foundations of disease states, identify disease progression leading to poor outcomes, and assess, diagnose, and evaluate disease outcomes for patients across the lifespan. Students will learn pathophysiological principles and concepts essential for performing advanced clinical assessments, differential diagnoses, and therapeutic decision-making. This course is designed for the student enrolled in the FNP program. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): NURS 6110 and NURS 6320 Registration Restriction(s): MSN FNP students only Prerequisite:    NURS 6110 A NURS 6320
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  • NURS 6611: Advanced Pathophysiology I

    2.00 Credits
    Southern Utah University

    This course provides foundational knowledge of pathophysiological processes that underlie clinical practice across the lifespan. Content emphasizes cellular biology, genetics, and mechanisms of disease in core systems (neurological, cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal). Students will analyze disease progression and integrate evidence-based understanding into advanced nursing practice. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter] Prerequisite(s): NURS 6112 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: B- Prerequisite Can Be Concurrent? Yes Registration Restriction(s): MSN FNP students only Prerequisite:    NURS 6112
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  • NURS 6615: Advanced Pathophysiology II

    2.00 Credits
    Southern Utah University

    This course builds on Advanced Pathophysiology I and emphasizes advanced disease processes in additional systems (endocrine, GI, musculoskeletal, reproductive, hematologic, immune). Students will explore complex multisystem disorders, analyze case studies, and apply pathophysiologic concepts to diagnostic reasoning in advanced practice nursing. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter] Prerequisite(s): NURS 6611 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: B- Prerequisite Can Be Concurrent? Yes Registration Restriction(s): MSN FNP students only Prerequisite:    NURS 6611
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