2007-2008 Catalog (PDF) - Colorado State University-Pueblo

Course Descriptions
NSG 472 Clinical Practicum II 3(0-9)
Concentrated practicum consisting of application of the
nursing process in complex care settings. Prerequisite:
NSG 372 or by SAFA committee approval. (S)
Repeatable (6)
NSG 491 Special Topics (1-6 VAR) (*) Repeatable
NSG 492 Research 2(2-0)
Major nursing theories are examined in relation to nursing
functions they imply, kinds of hypotheses they would
generate, and kinds of research they would stimulate.
There is examination of research process, design,
methods of collecting and analyzing data, and interpretation
of data. Prerequisite: NSG 351. (*)
NSG 495 Independent Study (1-6 VAR) (*) Repeatable
GRADUATE COURSES
NSG 506 Roles, Policy & Issues 3(2.5-2)
Exploring advanced practice roles, the potential impact,
trends, issues and benefits to the public and the effect of
policy and politics. Observation hours required. Prerequisites:
admission to Graduate Nursing Program or by
permission. (F)
NSG 508 Advanced Practice Theory 3(3-0)
Examines the theoretical basis of nursing which guides
advanced nursing practice. Theories are evaluated for
their applicability to practice, research, education, and
administration. Prerequisites: admission to Graduate
Nursing Program or by permission. (F)
NSG 550 Health Policy & Finance 3(3-0)
Analyze and utilize the historical, political, economic, and
financial concepts in the development of one’s practice
and the advanced practice role. Prerequisites: admission
to Graduate Nursing Program or by permission. (SS)
NSG 551 Health and Well Being 3(2-4)
Health and psychological wellbeing of clients in the
context of primary, secondary and tertiary prevention in
advanced practice. Clinical hours required. Prerequisites:
graduate nursing core courses. (SS)
NSG 552 Advanced Pathophysiology 3(3-0)
Comprehensive scientific background and understanding
of pathophysiology as it relates to client’s needs and
assessment across the lifespan. Prerequisites: admission
to Graduate Nursing Program or by permission. (S)
NSG 561 Advanced Pharmacology 3(3-0)
Prepares the advanced clinical practitioner for drug
therapy management in the diagnosis and treatment of
clients across the lifespan. Prerequisites: admission to
Graduate Nursing Program or by permission. (S)
NSG 562 Advanced Assessment 3(2-4)
Data collection, organization, recording, physical and
psychosocial assessment and communication of data
reflecting the health status of the client. Clinical hours
required (60 hrs). Prerequisites: admission to Graduate
Nursing Program or by permission. (S)
NSG 571 Healthcare Informatics 3(3-0)
The course includes internet use by health care consumers,
policy, current and future role of telehealth. Covers
informatics, current issues and challenges facing nursing.
Prerequisites: admission to the Graduate Nursing
Program or by permission by graduate SAFA committee.
(S,SS)
NSG 575 Curriculum Development 2(2-0)
Historical foundations, theories and conceptual frameworks
and processes for curriculum development are
explored for all levels of nursing programs and continuing
nursing education programs. Prerequisites: admission to
Masters Program or by permission. (SS)
NSG 576 Teaching & Instruction in Nursing 4(4-0)
Teaching methods, evaluation tools, and the complexities
of the educator role are explored in seminar discussions.
Prerequisites: admission to Masters Program or by
permission. (SS)
NSG 581 Synthesis: Psych Mental Health NSG I
9(3-24)
Synthesizes theory into practice, based on psychiatric
mental health competencies and advanced practice clinical
requirements in the art, science and practice. Prerequisites:
completion of all core courses. Two years (4000
hours) RN clinical practice in psych mental health. (*)
NSG 582 Synthesis: Psych Mental Health NSG II
9(3-24)
Synthesizes theory into practice, based on psychiatric
mental health advanced practice nurse’s competencies
and clinical requirements. Prerequisite: NSG 581. (*)
NSG 583 Synthesis Experience: Educator 9(3-24)
Synthesizes theory into practice, based on the nurse
educator competencies and advance practice clinical
requirements. Prerequisites: completion of all core
courses, NSG 551. Two years (4000 hours) RN clinical
practice. (*)
NSG 584 Synthesis Experience: Family 9(3-24)
Synthesis theory into practice, based on the family nurse
practitioner competencies and advanced practice clinical
requirements. Prerequisites: completion of all core
courses, NSG 588. Two years (4000 hours) RN clinical
practice in acute care within the last five years. (*)
NSG 585 Acute/Chronic/Emergent Health Needs I
8(4-16)
Practitioner’s role in the diagnosis and management of
client’s needs in fluid-electrolytes, cardiovascularrespiratory,
nephrology-dialysis, transplants, GI/GU,
endocrinology, nutrition, and genetics (240 clinical hours).
Prerequisites: completion of all core graduate nursing
courses and two years (4000 hours) RN acute clinical
practice within last five years. (F)
NSG 586 Acute/Chronic/Emergent Health Needs II
8(4-16)
Role of the practitioner in the diagnosis and management
of client’s needs for neuro-trauma, oto-ophthalmology,
oncology, women/men’s health, orthopedics, immunology,
palliation, gerontology (240 clinical hours). Prerequisites:
completion of all core graduate nursing courses and two
years (4000 hours) RN acute care clinical practice within
last five years. (SS)
NSG 587 Synthesis Experience 9(3-24)
Synthesizes theory into practice based on specialty
competencies and advanced practice clinical requirements.
This course may need to be repeated based on
specialization. Prerequisites: completion of all core
graduate nursing courses. Specialization plan developed
by academic advisor and approved by graduate SAFA
committee. (F,S,SS)
NSG 588 Management of Pediatric Clients 4(2-8)
Role of the practitioner in the management of minor acute
and chronic problems of infants, children, and adolescents
(120 clinical hours). Prerequisite: NSG 585. (S)
NSG 591 Special Topics (1-6 VAR) (*) Repeatable (6)
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