• 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 - 2nd Session, Spring - 2nd Session, Summer - 2nd Session) [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 - 2nd Session, Spring - 2nd Session, Summer - 2nd Session) [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 - 1st Session, Spring - 1st Session, Summer - 1st Session) [Graded (Standard 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) 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 6620: Advanced Pharmacology

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  This course provides the FNP student with the knowledge of clinical pharmacology, therapeutics, pharmacokinetics, drug metabolism, drug interactions and pharmacogenetics. It provides competencies and skills for prescribing and monitoring medication safely and effectively in a clinical setting for clients across the lifespan. This course is designed for the student enrolled in the FNP program. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): NURS 6610 Registration Restriction(s): MSN FNP students only Prerequisite:    NURS 6610
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• NURS 6630: Advanced Health Assessment

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  This advanced health assessment course is designed to equip Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) students with the essential knowledge and skills required to proficiently assess patients throughout the lifespan. Students will cultivate expertise in diagnostic reasoning, advanced communication techniques, and comprehensive physical assessment skills. Through a dynamic curriculum, they will learn to systematically collect and analyze patient data, enabling them to not only identify the current health status of patients but also discern subtle changes in health patterns. This course empowers FNP students to become adept practitioners, capable of conducting thorough and insightful health assessments to inform evidence-based decision-making in their clinical practice. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): NURS 6620 Registration Restriction(s): MSN FNP students only Prerequisite:    NURS 6620
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• NURS 6640: Health Promotion and Population Care for MSN FNP

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  This course prepares the students to perform the role of an advanced practice nurse with the essential competencies and skills necessary to provide health promotion activities to individuals and populations. This course will prepare students to incorporate individual characteristics, population factors, and social determinants of health (SDOH) into health promotion activities to improve individual and population health outcomes, reduce health disparities, and improve health equity. This course incorporates the American College of Lifestyle Medicine Lifestyle Medicine 101 curriculum along with population focused health promotion and disease prevention programs from state, federal, and non-profit organizations. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): NURS 6110 Registration Restriction(s): MSN FNP students only Prerequisite:    NURS 6110
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• NURS 6650: Primary Care Management: Adult and Women's Health

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  This course provides the FNP student with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage patients in the primary care setting. Specific content relates to primary care needs of adults across the lifespan and includes an emphasis on women's health. It will include screening for, preventing, and/or managing common acute and chronic conditions; health promotion and health maintenance. This course is designed for the student enrolled in the FNP program. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): NURS 6630 Registration Restriction(s): MSN FNP students only Prerequisite:    NURS 6630
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• NURS 6661: On Campus Clinical Intensive

  1.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  The campus clinical intensive is a one-week live interaction at the SUU campus. It allows the nurse practitioner students to exercise their skills through interactive activities that are not available through online course work. Students will engage in clinical course related activities such as physical assessment practice with standardized patients, case presentations and communication, simulation cases and procedures, wound management and primary care office procedures. The on-campus intensive also provides an opportunity for students to connect to the MSN faculty and other health profession programs at SUU. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): NURS 6630 and NURS 6650 Registration Restriction(s): MSN FNP students only Prerequisite:    NURS 6630 A NURS 6650
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• NURS 6670: Primary Care Management: Pediatric and Reproductive Health

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  This course equips students with knowledge and skills for proficient patient management and reproductive health care in primary settings. Specific content relates to primary care needs of children and reproductive health of men and women. Focus is on health maintenance, teaching, screening, and clinical management of common chronic and acute health problems. Emphasis is on wellness management, differential diagnoses, and pharmacologic/non-pharmacologic treatment options. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter) Prerequisite(s): NURS 6650 Registration Restriction(s): MSN FNP students only Prerequisite:    NURS 6650
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