Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing 557 NSG 7150—Instructional Design and Curriculum Development This course examines the process of curriculum development from faculty and administrative viewpoints. The relationship of learning theory to curriculum and instructional design is explored. Curricula are analyzed within the context of accreditation standards and program evaluation. Instructional design models are assessed for applicability to a nursing course. A method to generate evidence related to instructional strategies is developed. (3 credit hours) NSG 7151—Leading Change in Healthcare Systems This course addresses change in response to salient issues in healthcare systems. These issues include the development and enactment of health policy, and the challenges of linking research and clinical care with public and private policy agendas. There is a focus on the role of the nurse leader in developing practice partnerships, decision-making and using data to drive decisions, and identifying and providing solutions for the challenges to the implementation of evidence-based policy. (3 credit hours) NSG 7210—Evidence-Based Evaluation This course focuses on the exploration of the state of evaluation in today’s educational settings as they relate to nursing education. Critical assessment of issues related to evaluation in various educational environments is included. The integration and utilization of various evaluation methods in the curriculum is studied. Students will analyze, synthesize, and propose research on assessment and evaluation in nursing education. (3 credit hours) NSG 7211—Economic Knowledge and Impact This course addresses the application of economic principles to economic forces that shape the healthcare system, both nationally and internationally. The role of stakeholders in healthcare, including government, insurers, healthcare providers, and patients, are investigated. Students are given the opportunity to explore the role of nurse scientists in designing innovative, evidence-based interventions that demonstrate economic stewardship and improve healthcare outcomes. (3 credit hours) NSG 7270—Doctoral Inquiry: Seminar I This course provides students with an opportunity to move from the conceptualization phase of a dissertation topic to the refinement of a research problem statement and clarification of their research question(s). Students will determine the philosophical underpinnings of their proposed inquiry and consider theoretical frameworks that will serve to explain, predict, or test the phenomena to be studied. (1 credit hour) NSG 7280—State of the Science: Seminar II This course will provide an opportunity for each student to carry out a detailed literature review based on the current state of the science on the topic of the student’s proposed doctoral dissertation. The course focus is on carrying out the process of organizing, integrating, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating the most relevant information. (1 credit hour) NSG 7290—Comprehensive Examination: Seminar III In this course, the students’ mastery of doctoral study is assessed. Through the comprehensive examination process, students will exhibit knowledge of relevant current and historic literature in the focused area of study, knowledge of current issues, and the ability to apply and design a research study using methods of the discipline. The students’ ability to think critically, form sound responses to questions, and communicate effectively in writing is evaluated. The completion of this course is indicative of readiness to commence dissertation work. Successful completion of the course is required before dissertation work can begin. (1 credit hour) NSG 7299—Transition to the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program This course is designed to assist the B.S.N.-prepared registered nurse with a non-nursing master’s degree to develop the M.S.N. competencies required to transition into the Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) Program. The student will build upon current nursing experience and previous graduate education in order to demonstrate achievement of the essentials of master’s nursing education prior to beginning D.N.P. coursework. Clinical immersion hours are required. (6 credit hours) NSG 7300—D.N.P. Roles, Leadership, and Collaboration This course focuses on key concepts related to the role of the Doctor of Nursing Practice in clinical, educational, and healthcare settings. The essential competencies that D.N.P. nurses utilize to bring about change will be explored. These changes include effective communication skills, collaboration within interprofessional teams, the knowledge to use technology, and translation and implementation of research into evidence-based practice through continuous quality improvement. (3 credit hours) NSG 7340—Dissertation This course provides opportunity for direct engagement between the student and the dissertation committee. The course focuses on design, implementation, and completion of the scholarly research study. (minimum 9 credit hours)
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