Nursing (NURS) 1 NURSING (NURS) NURS 101 Cultural Diversity in Health Care Enables student to conceptualize cultural diversity as a basic component of American society with implications for sensitivity and respect in health promotion and human relations. General Education Requirements: CD, SS Last Taught: Summer 2018, Spring 2018, UWinteriM 2018, Fall 2017. NURS 102 Perspectives on Health Care Systems Provides students with an orientation to the complexity of health care, health care delivery systems, and the populations served. NURS 103 Freshman Seminar in Professional Nursing 1 cr. Undergraduate. Designed to orient students to nursing through self-assessment, career exploration, problem solving, study skills, and goal setting. Prerequisites: admis to Pre-Nursing prog. Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015. NURS 110 Introduction to Global Health An overview of the broad field of global health, using the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals as a guiding framework. NURS 172 Health and Health Care Practices Focuses on health, health care practices, personnel, and services related to obtaining reliable information on health care needs and practices, and available community services. NURS 190 Special Studies in Nursing 1-5 cr. Undergraduate. Independent study course. Students establish credits, objectives and learning experiences with approval of instructor. Prerequisites: cons instr. Course Rules: May be retaken to max of 5 cr. Last Taught: Spring 2018, Summer 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2010. NURS 203 Human Growth and Development Across the Life Span 4 cr. Undergraduate. Introduction to physical, cognitive, and psychosocial growth of human organism from conception through older adulthood with application to health care. Prerequisites: Psych 101(P). General Education Requirements: SS NURS 204 Global Maternal and Child Health: From Evidence to Action Critical issues impacting the health of mothers, newborns and children, using a global perspective and a life course analytical approach. Last Taught: Fall 2017. NURS 205 Clinical Pharmacology The principles of pharmacology and administration; legislative controls; mechanisms of drug actions; contraindications; adverse and toxic effects and lifespan considerations. Prerequisites: Nurs 320(C) or cons instr. General Education Requirements: OWCB Last Taught: Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014. NURS 211 Health Assessment Concepts and skills to comprehensively assess the health status of individuals. History taking, physical examination techniques, developmental, and other assessments. Prerequisites: Admis to major or cons instr. Last Taught: Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013. NURS 251 Genetics and Genomics in Healthcare The relationship between the underlying science (genetics), the study of genomes (genomics)and the social, ethical and legal issues (genethics) in healthcare. NURS 262 Exploring Human Sexuality Historical and contemporary issues involving human sexuality as seen through the lenses of nursing, psychology, biology, and sociology. Last Taught: Spring 2012, Summer 1986, Summer 1985, Spring 1984. NURS 290 Special Studies in Nursing 1-5 cr. Undergraduate. Independent study course. Students establish credits, objectives and learning experiences with approval of instructor. Prerequisites: cons instr. Course Rules: May be retaken to max of 5 cr. Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Spring 2015. NURS 297 Study Abroad: 1-1 Designed to enroll students in UWM-sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and/or in especially prepared program course work. Prerequisites: acceptance for Study Abroad Prog. Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic. Last Taught: UWinteriM 2018, Summer 2017, UWinteriM 2017, UWinteriM 2016.
2 Nursing (NURS) NURS 299 Ad Hoc: 1-1 Created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Specific credits and additional prereqs, if any, will be specified in Schedule of Classes whenever course is offered. Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic. Last Taught: Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013. NURS 300 Introduction to Research Principles and Methods Introduction to the significance, principles, purpose, and methods of the research process in order to create good consumers of research literature. Last Taught: Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Summer 2014, Spring 2014. NURS 315 Nursing Science I: Concepts of Promoting and Maintaining Health Nursing science related to health promotion, disease prevention, and maintaining health; responses of individual and families in acute and community settings. Prerequisites: admis to Nurs major. Last Taught: Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013. NURS 317X Health Assessment 3-4 cr. Undergraduate. Techniques of health history and physical examination to ascertain normal from variations of normal health conditions, in addition cultural and developmental variations are considered. Prerequisites: admis to Collaborative Degree Prog or cons instr. Last Taught: Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Summer 2013. NURS 320 Concepts of Illness I Mechanisms, manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of disease states for selected body systems. Prerequisites: Bio Sci 101(P) & 203(P), Chem 103(P); or cons instr. Last Taught: Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013. NURS 321 Concepts of Illness II Mechanisms, manifestations, diagnosis and treatment of disease states for selected body systems. Continuation of Nurs 320. Prerequisites: Nurs 320(P) or cons instr. Last Taught: Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014. NURS 326 Nursing Science II: Concepts of Aging and Long Term Health Care Identification and management of factors influencing and compromising health and functional ability of older adults and exploration of long-term health care in various settings. Prerequisites: admis to Nurs major. Last Taught: Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013. NURS 327 Nursing Science III: Health Concepts-Women & Children 4 cr. Undergraduate. Nursing science related to the acute, chronic, and health promotion care of women and children and their families in acute and community care settings. Prerequisites: Nurs 211(P), 320(P), 321(C); 331(P) Last Taught: Fall 2015, Summer 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014. NURS 328 Nursing Science IV: Concepts of Health Care of the Adult 4 cr. Undergraduate. Nursing science related to adults with acute and chronic health problems in both acute and community care settings. Individual and family responses. Prerequisites: Nurs 321(C); 331(P). Last Taught: Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014. NURS 331 Foundations of Clinical Practice I 5 cr. Undergraduate. Introductory course includes communication, philosophy, theory, and decision making content, and psychomotor skills to be used as a base for planning and providing nursing care. Prerequisites: admis to Nurs major. Last Taught: Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013. NURS 334 Foundations of Clinical Practice II Refine clinical decision making skills within the nursing process, professional communication, and psychomotor skills necessary for helping clients needing nursing care. Prerequisites: Nurs 205(C), 321(C); 331(P). Last Taught: Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014. NURS 351 Professional Role 1: Foundations of Professional Practice Exploration of selected foundational concepts and principles essential to the professional nursing role. Prerequisites: admis to nurs major. NURS 352 Health and Illness Concepts 1: Introduction Introduction of selected foundational health and illness concepts essential to nursing practice. Prerequisites: admis to nurs major. NURS 353 Clinical Practicum 1: Foundations Clinical practicum which introduces the application of foundational knowledge, skills, and attitudes in the provision of nursing care. Prerequisites: admis to nurs major.
Nursing (NURS) 3 NURS 365 Current Topics of Nursing: 1- Current thought, issues, and research in nursing and implications for practice. Prerequisites: jr st or cons instr. Course Rules: May be retaken with topic change to a combined max of 12 cr for Nurs 365. Last Taught: Spring 2018, Fall 2015. NURS 365X Current Topics of Nursing: 1- Current thought, issues, and research in nursing and implications for practice. Prerequisites: jr st or cons instr. Course Rules: May be retaken with topic change to a combined max of 12 cr for Nurs 365. Last Taught: Spring 2018, Fall 2015. NURS 369 Clinical Pharmacology Pharmacological concepts, including legal ethical implications, pharmaco-kinetics, dynamics, -therapeutics, and pharmacogenomics. Major categories of pharmacological agents and associated alternative/ complementary and nutritional therapies are examined. Prerequisites: admission to the RN-BS-Nursing Program or consent of instructor. NURS 369X Clinical Pharmacology Pharmacological concepts, including legal ethical implications, pharmaco-kinetics, dynamics, -therapeutics, and pharmacogenomics. Major categories of pharmacological agents and associated alternative/ complementary and nutritional therapies are examined. Prerequisites: admission to the RN-BS-Nursing Program or consent of instructor. NURS 373 Alternative and Complementary Therapies in Holistic Health Care - Theory Investigative theories underlying alternative and complementary therapies (CAT) commonly used in holistic Health Care. Course Rules: Can be taken simultaneously with Nurs 374. NURS 374 Alternative and Complementary Therapies in Holistic Health Care - Field Work 1 cr. Undergraduate. Experiential course with select alternative and complementary therapies (CAT) commonly used in holistic health care. Course Rules: Can be taken simultaneously with Nurs 373. NURS 375 Genetics and Genomics for Health Professionals Emphasizes relationships between science of genetics, study of genomes and application of these concepts by healthcare providers in the screening, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of patients. Prerequisites: Admis to RN to BSN prog. NURS 375X Genetics and Genomics for Health Professionals Emphasizes relationships between science of genetics, study of genomes and application of these concepts by healthcare providers in the screening, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of patients. Prerequisites: Admis to RN to BSN prog. NURS 380 Honors Seminar: Selected topics in nursing and healthcare. May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prerequisites: soph st; Honors 200(P); cons Honors College dir. General Education Requirements: SS NURS 390 Special Studies in Nursing 1-5 cr. Undergraduate. Independent study course. Students establish credits, objectives and learning experiences with approval of instructor. Prerequisites: cons instr. Course Rules: May be retaken to max of 5 cr. Last Taught: Spring 2018, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Summer 2015. NURS 398 Health Assessment and Promotion in Nursing Practice Application of nursing concepts and skills to promote health and comprehensively assess the health status of individuals using a nursing framework. Prerequisites: admis to nurs major. NURS 399 Concepts of Pathophysiology and Pharmacotherapeutics 1 4 cr. Undergraduate. Pathophysiology and pharmacology concepts for nursing across the lifespan. Prerequisites: admis to nurs major. General Education Requirements: QLB NURS 400 Concepts of Pathophysiology and Pharmacotherapeutics: 2 4 cr. Undergraduate. Pathophysiology and pharmacology concepts for nursing across the lifespan. Prerequisites: Nurs 399(P).
4 Nursing (NURS) NURS 401 Global Patterns of Disease Global patterns of disease and epidemiological trends highlighting communicable, non-communicable diseases, injuries and outbreaks impacting the health of diverse populations. Prerequisites: jr st; Nurs 110(P); or cons instr. NURS 403 Practice, Research and Leadership Role Development Explore and evaluate role of the professional nurse as practitioner, researcher, manager and leader. Prerequisites: Nurs 334(P), 442(C). General Education Requirements: OWCB Last Taught: Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014. NURS 407X Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice Philosophical perspectives, theories, and standards are applied to the practice of professional nursing. Factors influencing nursing/health care delivery are analyzed. Professional communication skills are enhanced. Writing emphasis course. Prerequisites: admis to BSN @ Home Prog or cons instr. Course Rules: Counts as repeat of UWS NSG 341. Last Taught: Summer 2018, Spring 2018. NURS 415 Nursing Science V: Concepts of Community Health Care of Aggregates Nursing care of individuals, families and communities; aggregates and special populations in the community; roles of community health nurses. Prerequisites: Nurs 334(P). Last Taught: Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014. NURS 419 Concepts of Evidence-based Nursing Practice Introduction to an integration of concepts relevant to evidence-based nursing practice. Prerequisites: Nurs 420(P). NURS 420 Professional Role 2: Provider of Care Examination of selected concepts and principles essential to the provision of patient care. Prerequisites: Nurs 351(P). NURS 421 Health and Illness Concepts 2: Acute and Chronic Conditions Nursing care of individuals and families experiencing acute and chronic health conditions using a holistic approach. Prerequisites: Nurs 352(P). NURS 422 Clinical Practicum 2: Acute & Chronic Conditions Clinical practicum focusing on providing nursing care for individuals and families with acute and chronic conditions. Prerequisites: Nurs 353(P). NURS 430 Professional Role 3: Interprofessional Practice Analysis of factors contributing to collaboration within and among teams. Prerequisites: Nurs 420(P). NURS 431 Health and Illness Concepts IV: Lifespan Integration of selected concepts in the care of individuals and families across the lifespan. Prerequisites: Nurs 421(P). NURS 432 Health and Illness Concepts III: Population Health Promotion and improvement of the health of populations and communities. Prerequisites: Nurs 431(C). NURS 433 Clinical Practicum 3: Population Health Clinical practicum focusing on applying concepts and providing population based nursing care to aggregates. Prerequisites: Nurs 422(P). NURS 434 Nursing Informatics and Technology Basic concepts of informatics are introduced with focus on application to clinical practice to improve safety and quality of care. Prerequisites: Nurs 419(P). NURS 440 Nursing Specialty: Topics of current interest in nursing specialty areas. Prerequisites: Nurs 442(P). Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 8 cr. max with cons instr. Last Taught: Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015.
Nursing (NURS) 5 NURS 441X Chronic Care Management Exploration of interaction of biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors important to understanding management of chronic conditions at the individual, family, community, and societal levels. Prerequisites: admis to BSN @ Home Prog or cons instr. NURS 442 Nursing Practice I 8 cr. Undergraduate. Clinical practice course for providing nursing care for adults and children experiencing acute and/or chronic health problems. Prerequisites: Nurs 334(P) & 403(C); or cons instr. Last Taught: Summer 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015. NURS 443 Nursing Practice II 8 cr. Undergraduate. Clinical practice course for providing nursing care to individuals, families, groups, and communities. Prerequisites: Nurs 442(P) or cons instr. Last Taught: Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015. NURS 445 Capstone Practicum for Registered Nurses Synthesis of knowledge from current and past learning experiences and application of clinical decision making to provide comprehensive nursing care to individuals, families, groups, and communities. Prerequisites: Prior to Fall, 2014: UWS Nsg 317(P), 341(P), 434(P), 437(P), & 444(P). Fall, 2014 and beyond: UWS Nsg/Nurs/Flex 407(P), 441(P), 446(P), 447(P), 453(P) & 454(P), English 102 (P). Course Rules: Counts as repeat of Nurs 445X. General Education Requirements: OWCB Last Taught: Spring 2018, Fall 2017. NURS 445X Capstone Practicum for Registered Nurses Synthesis of knowledge from current and past learning experiences and application of clinical decision making to provide comprehensive nursing care to individuals, families, groups, and communities. Prerequisites: Prior to Fall, 2014: UWS Nsg 317(P), 341(P), 434(P), 437(P), & 444(P). Fall, 2014 and beyond: UWS Nsg/Nurs/Flex 407(P), 441(P), 446(P), 447(P), 453(P) & 454(P), English 102 (P). Course Rules: Counts as repeat of Nurs 445X. General Education Requirements: OWCB Last Taught: Spring 2018, Fall 2017. NURS 446X Research and Evidence-Based Practice Introduces the importance of research to improve clinical practice, strategies to evaluate the quality of research and evidence, and increase integration of research into practice. Prerequisites: admis to BSN @ Home prog or cons instr, Math 105(P). Course Rules: Counts as repeat of UWS NSG 434. General Education Requirements: QLB NURS 447X Leadership and Management Examines nursing leadership and management using relevant theories and concepts. Analyze decision-making in relation to communication, delegation, supervision and group process. Prerequisites: admis to BSN @ Home Prog or cons instr. Course Rules: Counts as repeat of UWS NSG 437. NURS 448 Mental Health Across the Care Continuum This course focuses on nursing care of individuals, groups, and families experiencing acute and chronic mental health conditions across the lifespan and the continuum of care. NURS 448X Mental Health Across the Care Continuum This course focuses on nursing care of individuals, groups, and families experiencing acute and chronic mental health conditions across the lifespan and the continuum of care. NURS 453X Information Management and Healthcare Technology Utilize computer and information/decision science to support quality and safety in health care. Explore informatics issues and examine nursing's role in healthcare technology. Prerequisites: admis to BSN @ Home Prog or cons instr. NURS 454X Community Health Nursing Nursing care of populations and communities to facilitate optimal health outcomes. Prerequisites: admis to BSN @ Home Prog or cons instr. Course Rules: Counts as repeat of UWS NSG 444. NURS 460 Legal Aspects of Nursing Current legal aspects and issues in nursing, including courts, licensure problems, legal status of nursing and health personnel, contracts, torts, negligence, crimes, and wills. Prerequisites: jr st or cons instr. NURS 475 Global Health: Ethics and Human Rights 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate. Ethics and human rights issues related to disparities in financial, educational, technological, environmental, and political resources available to support healthy populations across the globe. Prerequisites: jr st; Nurs 110(P) or cons instr. Last Taught: Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016.
6 Nursing (NURS) NURS 476 Professional Role 4: Leading in Complex Systems Synthesis of knowledge, skills, and attitudes for leading in complex healthcare environments. Prerequisites: Nurs 430(P). General Education Requirements: OWCB Last Taught: Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017. NURS 477 Health and Illness Concepts 5: Complex Application of selected concepts to individuals/families with complex health and illness needs. Prerequisites: Nurs 432(P). Last Taught: Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017. NURS 478 Clinical Practicum 4: Clinical Intensive Practicum focusing on nursing care to individuals, groups, and families experiencing complex health care problems and life events throughout the lifespan. Prerequisites: Nurs 433(P) Last Taught: Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017. NURS 479 Clinical Practicum 5: Capstone Capstone clinical practicum focusing on care delivery, care coordination, leadership, and transition to practice. Prerequisites: Nurs 478(P). Last Taught: Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017. NURS 480 Transition to Professional Practice Exploration of the new graduate professional role to enable a smooth transition to the first registered nurse position. Course is delivered in hybrid format. Prerequisites: Nurs 478(C) & 433(P). Last Taught: Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017. NURS 490 Special Studies in Nursing 1-5 cr. Undergraduate. Independent study course. Students establish credits, objectives and learning experiences with approval of instructor. Prerequisites: consent of instructor. Course Rules: May be retaken to max of 5 cr. Last Taught: Spring 2018, Fall 2017. NURS 490X Special Studies in Nursing 1-5 cr. Undergraduate. Independent study course. Students establish credits, objectives and learning experiences with approval of instructor. Prerequisites: consent of instructor. Course Rules: May be retaken to max of 5 cr. Last Taught: Spring 2018, Fall 2017. NURS 497 Study Abroad: 1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate. Designed to enroll students in UWM-sponsored program before course work levels, content, and credits are determined and/or in especially prepared program course work. Prerequisites: acceptance for Study Abroad Prog. Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic; max of 9 cr for grad students. Last Taught: UWinteriM 2018, Summer 2017, UWinteriM 2017, UWinteriM 2016. NURS 620 Global Food Security and Systems 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate. An in-depth investigation of global food systems and their impact on food security and development. Prerequisites: jr st. Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2015. NURS 653G Foundations in Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice 4 cr. Graduate. Mechanisms, mainfestations, diagnosis and treatment of disease states for selected body systems as a foundation for nursing management of selected conditions. Prerequisites: Admis to Master of Nursing prog. NURS 654G Health Assessment and Promotion Application of concepts and skills to comprehensively assess the health status of individuals using functional health patterns as a framework. Prerequisites: Admis to Masters in Nurs Prog or cons instr NURS 657G Pharmacotherapeutics for Nursing Practice Pharmacologic and pharmacotherapeutic concepts in the management of patients with complex conditions and illnesses across the continuum of care. Prerequisites: Admis to Masters in Nurs Prog or cons instr NURS 670G Nursing Care of Adults and Older Adults I Nursing science related to health promotion, prevention, and illness management for adults and older adults within families, communities, and populations. Prerequisites: Admis to Masters in Nurs Prog, NURS 653(C), NURS 657(C).
Nursing (NURS) 7 NURS 671G Nursing Care of Adults and Older Adults II Nursing science related to health promotion, prevention, and illness management for adults and older adults within families, communities, and populations. Prerequisites: Admis to Masters in Nurs Prog, NURS 654(P), NURS 670(P). Last Taught: Summer 2018, Summer 2017, Summer 2016, Summer 2015. NURS 672G Nursing Care of Women and Infants 2 cr. Graduate. Nursing science related to care of women, infants, and families in institutional and community care. Prerequisites: Admis to Masters in Nurs Prog. Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014. NURS 673G Nursing Care of Children and Families 2 cr. Graduate. Nursing science related to care of children and families in acute, institutional, and community care settings. Prerequisites: Admis to Masters in Nurs Prog. NURS 674G Mental Health Nursing Care Across the Lifespan 2 cr. Graduate. Nursing science, principles, and processes for the promotion of mental health and the prevention and management of mental illness across the lifespan. Prerequisites: Admis to Masters in Nurs Prog. NURS 680G Nursing and Society 4 cr. Graduate. Introduction to the nursing profession, its multifaceted role in society, and the abilities needed for professional nursing practice. Prerequisites: Admis to Masters in Nurs Prog. NURS 681G Professional Role in Health Care Systems Exploration and analysis of entry level professional nursing roles in health care systems. Prerequisites: Admis to Masters in Nurs Prog; NURS 680(P). NURS 685G Clinical Reasoning 5 cr. Graduate. Development and refinement of, and practice with, the clinical reasoning skills required for professional nursing practice. Prerequisites: NURS 653(P), NURS 680(P), and NURS 657(C). NURS 686G Professional Nursing Practicum I Intensive practicum experience providing nursing care to individuals, families, and groups within diverse populations across the health care continuum. Prerequisites: Admis to Masters in Nurs Prog; NURS 685(P) and NURS 657(P). Last Taught: Summer 2018, Summer 2017, Summer 2016, Summer 2015. NURS 688G Professional Nursing Practicum II 4 cr. Graduate. Intensive practicum experience providing nursing care to individuals, families and groups within diverse populations across the health care continuum. Prerequisites: Admis to Masters in Nurs Prog, NURS 686(P). Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Fall 2015. NURS 705 Instructional Strategies for Patient Education Study of instructional strategies applicable in patient education; opportunity to select, develop and evaluate the effectiveness of particular strategies in individual and/or group situations. Last Taught: Fall 2011, Summer 1992, Summer 1991, Summer 1990. NURS 706 Clinical Outcomes Management and Information Systems Synthesis of advanced generalist nursing knowledge, processes and practices that influence point of care health outcomes related to health promotion, risk reduction, and illness management. Prerequisites: Admis grad prog in nursing or cons instr Last Taught: Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013. NURS 707 Advanced Pharmacology: Application to Advanced Nursing Practice Advanced knowledge related to use of pharmacotherapeutics in management of common health problems, nursing prescriptive authority, and development and use of clinical practice guidelines. ; admis to Nursing degree program; Nurs 753(P) or cons instr. NURS 708 Global Maternal and Child Health: From Evidence to Action This course will focus on critical issues impacting the health of mothers, newborns, and children, using a global and a life course analytic approach. Prerequisites: Grad st. NURS 709 Leading and Managing in Systems of Care Evaluation of emerging nursing leadership and management concepts, theories, and research within diverse healthcare systems. ; admis to grad prog in nursing or cons instr
8 Nursing (NURS) NURS 711 Economics of Health Care and Health Care Systems Use of economic theory, models and principles to analyze decisionmaking by individuals, providers, third-party payers and governments in health and health care. Prerequisites: Counts as repeat of NURS 779 with similar topic. NURS 712 Health Promotion Perspectives Nursing and inter-professional health promotion concepts including planning, delivery and evaluation of health promotion strategies at the point of care in diverse settings. ; admis grad prog in nursing or cons instr NURS 717 Community Health Nursing Nursing science related to the care of populations with focus on disease prevention and health promotion. Roles of community health nurses are explored. Prerequisites: Admis to Masters in Nurs Prog; Nurs 727 (C) Last Taught: Summer 2018, Summer 2017, Summer 2016, Summer 2015. NURS 720 Biostatistics and Applications for Nursing Practice Introduction to biostatistics with special emphasis on the identification, description, application, and interpretation of clinical data about nursing phenomena and nursing practice. ; undergrad statistics course w/ grade of B or better w/in last 5 yrs or cons inst NURS 721 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for the Advanced Generalist Integration of pathophysiologic and pharmacologic therapy interventions for selected health conditions Prerequisites: Admis grad prog in nursing or cons instr Last Taught: Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013. NURS 723 Evidence-Based Care Management Analysis of evidence-based interventions and design of a program to address a priority issue in population health and health care delivery. ; Nurs 725(P) Last Taught: Summer 2018, Summer 2017, Summer 2016, Spring 2016. NURS 725 Evidence Based Practice in Healthcare I Introduction to evidence based practice and research methods. Emphasis is on retrieval of information, critique and application in diverse health care practice settings. Last Taught: Spring 2018, UWinteriM 2018, Spring 2017, UWinteriM 2017. NURS 726 Advanced Perspectives on Cultural Diversity and Disparities in Health Care This course will critically examine relationships between cultural diversity, health disparities and health care delivery to vulnerable populations. Prerequisites: Admission to Doctor of Nursing Practice Program. NURS 727 Epidemiology Study of the distribution and determinants of health and disease in populations including related methods and application. ; admis to UWM graduate degree program or cons instr. Last Taught: Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Summer 2017, Spring 2017. NURS 728 Epidemiological Principles for Population Health Study of the distribution and determinants of health and disease in populations, including related methods and application. Prerequisites: Admission to Doctor of Nursing Practice Program. NURS 729 Organizational Systems Study of systems of healthcare delivery emphasizing emerging healthcare models, financing and regulation of healthcare and the creation and evaluation of effective healthcare strategies. ; admis to grad degree program or cons instr. Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015. NURS 731 Practicum and Seminar in Health Professional Education Observation, participation, and practice in teaching in a health professional educational program. Last Taught: Fall 2014, Fall 2013, Fall 2012, Fall 2011. NURS 734 Care Management Practicum Clinical practicum focused on providing evidence-based nursing care to a cohort of patients and families within a specific clinical setting. ; NURS 721 (C) (or NURS 707, 753), 723(C), 754(C) Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015. NURS 735 Theory for Advanced Practice Study of knowledge base of nursing science. Concepts, frameworks and theories for nursing practice, for advanced roles with individuals, aggregates and systems. ; admis to Nursing degree program or cons instr.
Nursing (NURS) 9 NURS 737 Clinical Nurse Specialist: Practicum I Using a theoretical and research base, the student explores, discusses, and enacts the advanced clinical nursing practice role in a chosen area of practice. ; Nurs 725(C), 754(C). Last Taught: Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Summer 2011, Spring 2011. NURS 738 Clinical Nurse Specialist: Practicum II Continuation of practicum I: second semester advanced clinical nursing practice. ; Nurs 707(C); Nurs 737(P). Last Taught: Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011. NURS 739 Clinical Nurse Specialist: Practicum III Continuation of practicum II: third semester advanced clinical nursing practice. Prerequisites: Nurs 738(P). Last Taught: Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011. NURS 741 Psychiatric Mental Health Theory I This course provides a foundation in psychopathology for clinical assessment and patient management across the lifespan. Prerequisites: NURS 781(C); NURS 707(P); NURS 753(P); NURS 754(P); and NURS 753(P). NURS 742 Psychiatric Mental Health Theory II Introduction to psychiatric history taking, assessment, diagnostic evaluation, treatment modalities, and determinants of mental health for patients and families across the life span. Prerequisites: NURS 782(C); NURS 741(P) and NURS 781(P). NURS 743 Psychiatric Mental Health Theory III Addresses issues and roles essential to the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. Promotes skill refinement in assessment, diagnostic formulation, and evidence-based treatment planning. Prerequisites: NURS 783(C); NURS 742(P) and NURS 782(P). NURS 750 Outcomes and Quality Management Examination, development and utilization of frameworks and tools for implementation and evaluation of health care program outcomes and quality management for groups of patients.. Last Taught: Summer 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Fall 2016. NURS 751 Teaching in Practice Disciplines Issues, theories, and strategies used for teaching in disciplines that require clinical learning for the development of needed critical thinking and performance abilities. ; cons instr Last Taught: Summer 2013, Summer 2010, UWinteriM 2009, Spring 2008. NURS 752 Curriculum Development in Nursing Education Principles and techniques of nursing curriculum design, development, implementation and evaluation. Last Taught: Summer 2014, Summer 2012, Summer 2011, UWinteriM 2010. NURS 753 Physiologic Basis of Advanced Nursing Practice Human physiologic responses to actual and potential health problems, methods of measurement, developmental and environmental influences, and implications for advance nursing practice. ; admis to Nursing degree program or cons instr. NURS 754 Comprehensive Assessment of Health: Implications for Clinical Decision-Making Comprehensive assessment of health in individuals and aggregates, including measurement of health status, appraisal of needs, analysis of environmental contexts, and development of diagnostic strategies. ; admis to Nursing degree program; Nurs 753(P); or cons instr. NURS 757 Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum I First of a three-practicum sequence designed to provide practice experience caring for individuals, families, and populations in primary care settings. ; Nurs 707(P); Nurs 725(P); Nurs 727(P); Nurs 729(P); Nurs 735(P); Nurs 754(P). NURS 758 Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum II Second of a three-practicum sequence focused on family nurse practitioner practice based on understanding the centrality of the patientprovider relationship. Prerequisites: Nurs 757(P); 767(P); & 725(C). Last Taught: Summer 2018, Summer 2017, Summer 2016, Summer 2015.
10 Nursing (NURS) NURS 759 Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum III This is the last of a three-sequence practicum. Emphasis is on health policy, ethical, and professional issues that influence clinical decisionmaking in primary care. ; Nurs 758(P); 768(P). Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015. NURS 760 Processes of Aging An overview of the processes of aging including biological, psychological, and sociological perspectives. Emphasis on theories of development, gerontological research findings, and health services applications. NURS 762 Family Theory and Intervention Strategies for Advanced Nursing Practice Cognitive, affective, and behavioral principles related to the functioning of the family and its members. Emphasis on therapeutic interventions used in advanced nursing practice. Last Taught: Fall 2001, Fall 2000, Summer 2000, Fall 1999. NURS 763 Issues in Women's Health and Development Current physical, mental health, and developmental issues affecting women. Examination of the role of gender in health care research and clinical practice. Last Taught: Summer 2018, Summer 2017, Summer 2016, Summer 2014. NURS 764 Changing Health Behaviors Enhancement of knowledge related to the process of behavioral change, models of change, factors that affect change behavior, and issues related to measuring change. Last Taught: Summer 2010, Fall 1991. NURS 767 Family Nurse Practitioner Theory I Introductory course designed to prepare family nurse practitioners to deliver health care to individuals, families, and populations ; Nurs 707(P); Nurs 725(P); Nurs 727(P); Nurs 729(P); Nurs 735(P); Nurs 754(P) NURS 768 Family Nurse Practitioner Theory II Second of a three-course sequence focused on the delivery of primary care services within a relationship-centered care framework. Prerequisites: Nurs 757(P); 767(P); & 725(C). Last Taught: Summer 2018, Summer 2017, Summer 2016, Summer 2015. NURS 769 Family Nurse Practitioner Theory III Last of a three-sequence course focused on health policy and professional issues that affect the delivery of primary care by family nurse practitioners. Prerequisites: Nurs 758(P); 768(P). Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015. NURS 770 Nursing Administration Relevant topics grounded in research and theory that are related to professional development of nursing leadership and management roles in health care organizations. Last Taught: Spring 2017, Spring 2015, Summer 2012, Summer 2011. NURS 771 Nursing Administration Practicum Applying theory and research, the student will explore, discuss, and actively participate in an advanced administration practice role in a healthcare organization. Last Taught: Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013. NURS 773 Information Systems to Support Clinical Decision-Making Basic concepts of nursing informatics are examined with emphasis on application to clinical practice to improve the quality of care. NURS 774 Trauma Counseling I: Theory and Research Seminar examining impact of trauma experience on individuals, groups and communities following a catastrophic event. Explores traumatic events, mental injuries and impact on memory, learning, physical health and dysfunctional behavior. Course Rules: Couns 774, Nurs 774, OccThpy 774, and Soc Wrk 774 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. NURS 775 Trauma Counseling II: Diagnosis and Treatment Seminar on diagnosis and assessment instruments as well as intervention and therapeutic techniques used to address trauma issues in counseling acute and chronic traumatized clients. ; Couns 774, Nurs 774, OccThpy 774 or Soc Wrk 774(P), or cons instr Course Rules: Couns 775, Nurs 775, OccThpy 775, and Soc Wrk 775 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Last Taught: Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Summer 2016, Summer 2015.
Nursing (NURS) 11 NURS 776 Clinical Informatics Examine the development, implementation and evaluation of clinical informatics solutions to facilitate the use of information and communication technologies within and across health care delivery systems. Course Rules: Online only. Last Taught: Fall 2016, Fall 2015. NURS 779 Special Topics Seminar: 1-5 cr. Graduate. Specific topic and any additional prerequisites announced in schedule of classes each time course is offered. Course Rules: May be repeated with change in topic to max of 9 cr. Last Taught: Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017. NURS 780 Study Abroad: 1-9 cr. Graduate. Designed to enroll graduate students in UWM-sponsored program before content and credits are determined and/or in especially prepared program course work. Prerequisites: Acceptance for Study Abroad Program. Course Rules: May be taken w/ chg in topic to 9 cr max. Last Taught: UWinteriM 2018, Summer 2017, UWinteriM 2017, UWinteriM 2016. NURS 781 Psychiatric Mental Health NP Practicum I This is the first of a three-sequence practicum. Emphasis is on beginning clinical assessment, diagnostic evaluation, and beginning management of patients with psychiatric disorders. Prerequisites: NURS 754 or its equivalent; NURS 753 or its equivalent; NURS 707 or its equivalent (Grad assessment; patho and pharm). Taken concurrently with NURS 741 NURS 782 Psychiatric Mental Health NP Practicum II This is the second of a three-sequence practicum. Emphasis is on advanced clinical assessment (including social/environmental determinants of health), diagnostic evaluation, and treatment planning. Prerequisites: NURS 741 and NURS 781. Taken concurrently with NURS 742 NURS 783 Psychiatric Mental Health NP Practicum III This is the third of a three-sequence practicum. Emphasis is on developing progressive competence in diagnosis and treatment of patients and families with complex needs. Prerequisites: NURS 742 and NURS 782. Taken concurrently with NURS 743. NURS 784 Advanced Nursing Practice Interventions Advanced knowledge and skills for developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing interventions for common nursing phenomena with individuals and aggregates. ; NURS 725(P); admis to Nursing degree program or cons instr. Last Taught: Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010. NURS 789 Master of Nursing Residency Intensive clinical immersion experience during which students implement the role of the masters-prepared nurse. ; completion of all required Master of Nursing course work; but NURS 803 can be preq or concurrent. Last Taught: Spring 2018, Spring 2017, UWinteriM 2017, Fall 2016. NURS 791 Clinical Informatics Practicum I First semester of a 3-semester practicum focused on the application of clinical informatics within healthcare settings to facilitate evidence-based nursing practice and improve outcomes. Course Rules: Clinical practicum hours for each student will take place at the assigned clinical site as negotiated with the clinical preceptor and faculty. Last Taught: Spring 2017, Spring 2016. NURS 792 Clinical Informatics Practicum II Second semester of a 3-semester practicum focused on the application of clinical informatics within healthcare settings to facilitate evidencebased nursing practice and improve outcomes. Course Rules: Clinical practicum hours for each student will take place at the assigned clinical site as negotiated with the clinical preceptor and faculty. Last Taught: Summer 2017, Summer 2016. NURS 793 Clinical Informatics Practicum III Third semester of a 3-semester practicum focused on the application of clinical informatics within healthcare settings to facilitate evidence-based nursing practice and improve outcomes. Course Rules: Clinical practicum hours for each student will take place at the assigned clinical site as negotiated with the clinical preceptor and faculty. Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2016. NURS 797 Independent Study for Graduate Students 1-6 cr. Graduate. Opportunity for students to pursue study in a subject area of special need or interest under guidance of graduate faculty. ; cons instr. Last Taught: Spring 2018, Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Spring 2016.
12 Nursing (NURS) NURS 801 Foundations of Inquiry for Health Research Study of historical evolution of contemporary health science in terms of important philosophical and empirical antecedents. Prerequisites: admis to doctoral prog in Nursing or cons instr. Last Taught: Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015. NURS 802 The Science of Nursing Study of nursing science through the exploration of the interrelationships among the theory, research, and practice of nursing. Prerequisites: admis to doctoral prog in nursing or cons instr; Nurs 801(NP). Last Taught: Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Spring 2016. NURS 803 Health Policy Explores the roles and accountability of health care providers and scientists in responding to the health and social needs of the public and shaping of public policy. Prerequisites: admis to doctoral prog or cons instr Last Taught: Spring 2018, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Spring 2016. NURS 804 Healthcare Organization and Systems Leadership for Advanced Practice This course focuses on synthesis of leadership concepts for advanced practice nurses in complex healthcare delivery systems. Prerequisites: Admission to Doctor of Nursing Practice Program. NURS 805 Translational and Implementation Science In depth exploration of approaches to use of translational and implementation science in the development of practice guidelines and protocols and evaluation of practice change. Prerequisites: NURS 725. NURS 808 Multivariate Statistics for Healthcare A study of commonly used multivariate statistical methods as well as their applications to practical data analysis with emphasis on nursing and health care research. Prerequisites: Grad st Last Taught: Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015. NURS 809 Integrative Studies Synthesis of ideology and content in the student's specialty area with regard to the research, theory development, and policy roles of the emerging nurse scholar. Last Taught: Summer 2017. NURS 810 Leadership for Advanced Practice in Healthcare Synthesis of leadership concepts of advanced nursing practice. Interdisciplinary and ethical practice and leading multiple constituencies are emphasized from an evidence based perspective. NURS 811 Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum I-Psychiatric/Mental Health First semester of a 3-semester practicum focused on advanced practice nursing in a Clinical Nurse Specialist role with the psychiatric/mental health population. ; Nurs 707(P), 725(P), 754(P) NURS 812 Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum II-Psychiatric/Mental Health Second semester of a 3-semester practicum focused on advanced practice nursing in a Clinical Nurse Specialist role with the psychiatric/ mental health population. : Nurs 811(P) NURS 813 Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum III-Psychiatric/Mental Health Third semester of a 3-semester practicum focused on advanced practice nursing in a Clinical Nurse Specialist role with the psychiatric/mental health population. : Nurs 812(P) NURS 814 Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum I-Maternal/Infant First semester of a 3-semester practicum focused on advanced practice nursing in a Clinical Nurse Specialist role with the maternal/infant population. ; NURS 707(P), 725(P), 754(P) Last Taught: Spring 2017. NURS 815 Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum II-Maternal/Infant Second semester of a 3-semester practicum focused on advanced practice nursing in a Clinical Nurse Specialist role with the maternal/ infant population. : Nurs 814(P) Last Taught: Summer 2017. NURS 816 Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum III-Maternal/Infant Third semester of a 3-semester practicum focused on advanced practice nursing in a Clinical Nurse Specialist role with the maternal/infant population. ; NURS 815(P) Last Taught: Fall 2017.
Nursing (NURS) 13 NURS 817 Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum I-Pediatric First semester of a 3-semester practicum focused on advanced practice nursing in a Clinical Nurse Specialist role with the pediatric population. ; NURS 707(P), 725(P), 754(P) Last Taught: Spring 2018. NURS 818 Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum II-Pediatric Second semester of a 3-semester practicum focused on advanced practice nursing in a Clinical Nurse Specialist role with the pediatric population. ; NURS 817(P) Last Taught: Summer 2018. NURS 819 Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum III-Pediatric Third semester of a 3-semester practicum focused on advanced practice nursing in a Clinical Nurse Specialist role with the pediatric population. ; NURS 818(P) NURS 820 Analysis of Nursing Phenomena Exploration of selected phenomena relevant to nursing through the evaluation and synthesis of scientific knowledge and grant proposal development. Prerequisites: Admis to doctoral prog in Nursing; Nurs 802(P) Last Taught: Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Fall 2015, Fall 2014. NURS 825 Evidence Based Practice in Healthcare II In depth exploration of approaches to development of practice guidelines and protocols and evaluation of practice change. ; NURS 725(P); grad level course in biostatistics Last Taught: Summer 2018, Summer 2017, Summer 2016, Summer 2015. NURS 826 Nurse Executive Practicum I First semester of a 3-semester practicum focused on the application of theory and research in nurse executive practice. Prerequisites: Nurs 810(P). Last Taught: Spring 2018, Summer 2016. NURS 827 Nurse Executive Practicum II Second semester of a 3-semester practicum focused on the application of theory and research in nurse executive practice. Prerequisites: Nurs 826(P). Last Taught: Summer 2018, Fall 2016. NURS 828 Nurse Executive Practicum III Third semester of a 3-semester practicum focused on the application of theory and research in nurse executive practice. Prerequisites: Nurs 827(P). Last Taught: Spring 2017. NURS 829 Advanced Community/Public Health Nursing Practicum I First semester of a three-semester practicum focused on the application of theory and research in advanced community/public nursing health practice. Prerequisites: Nurs 835(P). Last Taught: Spring 2017, Spring 2014. NURS 830 Advanced Community/Public Health Nursing Practicum II Second semester of a three-semester practicum focused on the application of theory and research in advanced community/public nursing health practice. Prerequisites: Nurs 836(P), 829(P). Last Taught: Summer 2017, Fall 2014. NURS 831 Advanced Community/Public Health Nursing Practicum III Third semester of a three-semester practicum focused on the application of theory and research in advanced community/public nursing health practice. Prerequisites: Nurs 830(P). Last Taught: Fall 2017, Spring 2015. NURS 832 Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum I-Adult/Gerontology First semester of a 3-semester practicum focused on advanced practice nursing in a clinical nurse specialist role with the adult / geriatric population. Prerequisites: grad s; NURS 707(P), 725(P), 754(P) Last Taught: Spring 2018, Spring 2016. NURS 833 Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum II-Adult/Gerontology Second semester of a 3-semester practicum focused on advanced practice nursing in a clinical nurse specialist role with the adult/geriatric population. ; NURS: 832(P) Last Taught: Summer 2018, Summer 2016. NURS 834 Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum III-Adult/Gerontology Third semester of a 3-semester practicum focused on advanced practice nursing in a clinical nurse specialist role with the adult/geriatric population. ; NURS 833(P) Last Taught: Fall 2016.
14 Nursing (NURS) NURS 835 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Community / Public Health Nursing Theoretical knowledge, skills, and attitudes relevant to advanced community/public health practice, education, management and research. Prerequisites: Admis to Nurs doctoral prog Last Taught: Fall 2015, Fall 2013. NURS 836 Advanced Community Health Nursing- Assessment, Program Planning, Evaluation Knowledge, skills and attitudes required for community assessment, program planning and evaluation. ; Nurs 835(P) or cons instr Last Taught: Spring 2016, Spring 2014. NURS 879 Special Topics in Nursing Research: 1- Intensive study of selected research methodologies used to investigate nursing phenomena; topics vary by sections. Prerequisites: admis to doctoral prog in nursing or cons instr. Course Rules: May be repeated with change of topic to max of 9 cr. NURS 881 Measurement for Health Research Study of theories of measurement and scaling, properties of research instruments, design and testing of instruments for health research. Prerequisites: admis to doctoral prog in nursing or cons instr. Last Taught: Summer 2018, Summer 2017, Summer 2016, Summer 2015. NURS 882 Qualitative Methods in Health Research Diverse qualitative design and analysis strategies used in the study of health phenomena. Emphasis will be to critique existing research and to plan future research. Prerequisites: admis to doctoral prog in nursing or cons instr. NURS 883 Quantitative Methods in Health Research Major quantitative designs and data management/analysis strategies used in clinical health research. Emphasis will be to critique existing research and to plan future research. Prerequisites: admis to doctoral prog in Nursing or cons instr. Last Taught: Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Fall 2014. NURS 884 Computer Applications for Qualitative Analysis 1 cr. Graduate. Types, uses, and implications of computer applications for qualitative data analysis; includes in-depth experience with a selected program. Prerequisites: Nurs 882 (P), or Ad Ldsp 729 (P), or Urb Std 979 (P), or Educ 881 (P); or cons instr. Last Taught: UWinteriM 2007, UWinteriM 2005, UWinteriM 2003. NURS 885 Advanced Quantitative Methods in Health Research In depth study of quantitative research methods with an emphasis on decision making for intervention studies and research with large data sets, advanced analytic strategies, communicating and interpreting results. ; Nurs 883(P), Nurs 881(P), Multivariate Statistics(P) or cons instr. Last Taught: Fall 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2013, Spring 2011. NURS 886 Advanced Qualitative Methods in Health Research Enable student to acquire the advanced knowledge and skills needed to design and implement studies best suited to qualitative modes of investigation. ; Nurs 882(P) or cons instr. NURS 888 Candidate for Degree 0 cr. Graduate. Available for graduate students who must meet minimum credit load requirement. ; cons School of Nursing advisor. Course Rules: Fee assessed for 1 cr. Last Taught: Summer 2016, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Summer 2009. NURS 890 Issues in Scholarship Critical analysis of issues in scholarship and development of skills in literature review, scholarly discourse, and ethical conduct of research. NURS 897 Independent Study for Doctoral Students 1-6 cr. Graduate. Opportunity for the student to pursue study in a subject area of special need or interest under the guidance of graduate faculty. Prerequisites: doctoral student status; cons instr. NURS 899 Practicum in Nursing Research 1-6 cr. Graduate. Mastery of research skills and techniques through participation in faculty research. Prerequisites: admis to doctoral prog in nursing or cons instr. Course Rules: May be repeated to a total of 6 cr. NURS 991 Research and Thesis 1- Independent research and thesis writing under the supervision of member of graduate faculty. ; cons advisor UWM School of Nursing. Course Rules: May be retaken to max of 3 cr. Last Taught: Summer 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Summer 2014.