Nursing Degrees Online

Issue
Standard
Examples of Necessary Activities
(Not All-Inclusive)

Critical thinking Critical thinking ability sufficient for clinical judgment. Identify cause-effect relationships in clinical situations, develop nursing care plans. Interpreting variations in vital signs, lab values, etc.

Interaction Interpersonal abilities sufficient to interact with individuals, families, and groups from a variety of socio-economic and cultural background. Establish rapport with patients/clients and colleagues. Works as a team member.

Communication Communication abilities sufficient for interaction with others in verbal and written form. Explain treatment procedures, initiate health teaching, document and interpret nursing actions and patient/client responses.

Motor skills Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to provide safe and effective nursing care. Move around work area and within confined spaces. Calibrate and use equipment, position clients, insert catheters, injections.

Sensory/Perceptual Auditory/visual and tactile ability sufficient to monitor and assess health needs. Hear monitor alarm, (IV alarm, etc.), emergency signals, auscultatory sounds, cries for help.

To develop quality graduate nurses who are competent, dedicated, and deeply committed for the service of God, country, and humanity.

Specific Objectives:

To provide a wholistic and integrated understanding, appreciation and acceptance of self and others as unique persons imbued with worth and dignity.

To develop compassionate and person-oriented values towards conscientious, responsive and responsible nursing care and service.

To fully equip the students with adequate skills, knowledge, attitudes, and values for the promotion of health and life, prevention of illness, alleviation of human suffering and restoration of health.

To develop critical thinking and sound decision-making in analyzing and acting on varied clinical and non-clinical situations. To respond to local and international demand for nurses who are efficient, effective and trustworthy in the practice of the profession.

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is designed to prepare nurse clinicians, nurse practitioners, and educators for leadership roles in specialized areas of advanced nursing practice. This program prepares nurses at the highest level of practice for the current health care environment based on a strong scientific foundation for practice; flexibility and emphasis on evidence-based practice, leadership, and organizational analysis; and analysis of practice including completion of the doctoral thesis.

The objectives of the DNP program are to prepare graduates to:
Critically analyze complex clinical situations and practice systems.
Assume leadership roles in the development of clinical practice models, health policy and standards of care.
Demonstrate advanced diagnostic reasoning skills and clinical judgment through scholarship and nursing practice.
Analyze the social, economic, political, epidemiological and other scientific data to improve individual, aggregate and population health.
Demonstrate information fluency and advanced communication skills to lead quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care and health care systems.
Design, implement, and evaluate comprehensive care to clients within an area of advanced practice specialization.

NUR 070 DRUG CALCULATION REVIEW I

This non-credit module is available to students who have failed the calculation examination following NUR 215 or 206 LPN. Students will receive 12 hours of classroom instruction in drug calculation from simple to complex calculation processes. Practice problems based on clinical situations are integrated throughout. (Pass/Fail) Fee-$100.00. 0 credit
NUR 071 DRUG CALCULATION REVIEW II

This non-credit module is available to students who have failed the second drug calculation examination in a nursing clinical course (NUR 360). Students will receive 12 hours of classroom instruction in drug calculation from simple to complex calculation processes. Practice problems based on clinical situations are integrated throughout. (Pass/Fail) Fee-$100.00. 0 credit
NUR 130 SCIENCE OF NURSING and EVOLVING HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

This is a Level I, introductory theory course, taken upon acceptance into the Nursing Program. This course is designed to introduce the Nursing student to the science of nursing, the evolving health care system and the Molloy Humanistic Framework. The history of the profession is examined along with political, legal and ethical issues. The implications of HIPAA regulations will be addressed. The course will aid the student developing a personal philosophy upon which to build subsequent learning and professional practice. Development of a professional portfolio is begun in this course. A major goal of the course is to provide the student with a solid foundation for building a professional nursing practice. Prerequisite: Minimum SAT Critical Reading Test score of “480″ is required to enter course or completion of ENG 090 or ENG 101 with a grade of “C”, as well as successful completion of Math Screening test or MAT 060. (Offered Fall, Spring) Fee-$30.00. 3 credits
NUR 140 GROWTH and DEVELOPMENT/LIFESPAN PROCESSES

This is a Level I course which will present the theories of growth and development. Psychosexual, psychosocial, cognitive and biological theories are discussed as they relate to each stage of the development process. Strategies for health promotion, interventions and anticipatory guidance are addressed. The role of the professional nurse at each life stage is discussed. Prerequisite: BIO 120, PSY 111. Pre- or corequisite: SOC 101 or 161 or 166, NUR 130. Corequisite: BIO 121. (Offered Fall, Spring) Fee-$30.00. 3 credits
NUR 204 LPN: CLINICAL CONCEPTS AS RELATED TO HUMANISTIC NURSING PRACTICE

This course is required for LPN Career Mobility students who have less than one year of clinical experience. It has both theory and College laboratory requirements. Concepts and principles from all areas of nursing, biological, physical, behavioral, and social sciences are included to provide the student with a strong theory base on which to develop and implement patient care. Students may obtain credit for this course with documentation of a minimum of one (1) year recent clinical experience and successful completion of skills competency module. Prerequisites: BIO 120, 121, PSY 111, NUR 140. Malpractice Insurance needed. Pre- or Corequisites: BIO 245, NUR 130, NUR 214, NUR 206. (Offered Fall, Spring) Fee-$215.00. 4 credits
NUR 206 LPN: PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT

This course is required for LPN Career Mobility students. The course includes observation, interviewing, auscultation, palpation and percussion skills. Physical assessment and nursing diagnosis within the Molloy Humanistic Framework are emphasized. Prerequisites: PSY 111; SOC 101 or 161 or 166. The students will be given drug calculation tests. BIO 120, 121 as prerequisites. Pre- or Corequisites: BIO 245, NUR 130, 140, 214. (Offered Fall, Spring) Fee-$215.00 2 credits
NUR 214 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

This course builds on knowledge from the sciences and the Level I nursing courses. The etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, treatment modalities and implications of selected disease processes are introduced. Content includes stress response, deviations in cellular activity, inflammatory processes, immune response and fluid and electrolyte balance across the lifespan. Prerequisite: BIO 120, 121, CHE 112. Pre- or Corequisites: BIO 245, NUR 130, NUR 140, NUR 215, LPN 204, and LPN 206. (Offered Fall, Spring) Fee-$30.00. 3 credits
NUR 215 HUMANISTIC NURSING PRACTICE: COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH ASSESSMENT/NURSING FUNDAMENTALS

This theory and clinical course is a Level II nursing course. This course combines concepts of humanistic nursing assessment with the beginning skills/interventions for the delivery of safe patient care. The assessment component of the course encompasses physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, cultural, family and community assessment. The nursing fundamentals component will introduce the student to required skills and/or interventions for clients with altered health maintenance problems. This course integrates concepts and principles of communication, multiculturalism, human-valuing and professional role responsibilities. Content will also include required infection control and barrier precautions as well as an introduction to pharmacology dose calculation. Students will have 2 hours/week of theory, 4 hours/week of learning laboratory time and 6 hours/week of clinical. The 78 clinical hours per semester will provide the student with the opportunities to apply learned theory. These hours will begin after initial learning has been validated in Nursing Learning Laboratory. Prerequisites: BIO 120, 121, PSY 111, SOC 101 or 161 or 166. Pre- or Corequisites: BIO 245, NUR 130, 140, 214. (Offered Fall, Spring) Fee-$350.00. 6 credits

N.B. Level I Drug Calculation Test administered during this course. No progression to NUR 225 if unsuccessful.
NUR 216 PHARMACOLOGY

This Level II comprehensive theory course introduces the student to basic pharmacology concepts, major drug classifications, nutritional supplements and related professional nursing roles. Content related to the importance of research and technology as well as the impact of current health care trends on pharmacotherapeutics is discussed. Prerequisites: BIO 245, CHE 112. Prerequisites: NUR 214, NUR 215 or LPN 204, and LPN 206. Corequisite: NUR 225. (Offered Fall, Spring) Fee-$30.00. 3 credits
NUR 225 HUMANISTIC NURSING PRACTICE: HEALTH CARE IN THE COMMUNITY

This course explores the principles of community/public health nursing practice and mental health nursing including the health care delivery system, epidemiology and the political system. Health promotion, risk reduction and disease prevention for populations and communities will be explored including concepts of environmental health, cultural, economic and ethical issues. The focus will be on primary, secondary and tertiary intervention. Some of the health problems/populations included are tuberculosis, homelessness, teenage pregnancy, bio-terrorism preparedness, substance abuse/addictive disorders and violence and chronic relapsing conditions. Community intervention strategies will explore utilizing partnerships with populations and communities. The student spends nine (9) hours 1 day/week in clinical settings and three (3) hours/week in class. There are a total of 117 clinical hours weekday clinicals only. Prerequisites: BIO 245, NUR 130, NUR 140, NUR 214, NUR 215 or LPN 204, LPN 206. Pre- or corequisites: NUR 216. (Offered Fall, Spring) Fee-$350.00. 6 credits
NUR 249 RN: HUMANISTIC NURSING CONCEPTS FOR PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

(formerly NUR 105 RN)

This is a bridge course for the Registered Nurse Undergraduate student. The course is open to Registered Nurses only. The history of the profession is examined to provide the student with a better understanding of current nursing leadership and practice (education, delivery and administration) in today’s health care environment. Legal and ethical aspects of nursing, as well as the emergent role of the nurse advocate, HIPAA implications, and current issues are discussed to illustrate nurses’ responsibility and accountability to their clients, their profession and themselves. This course focuses on professionalism. It is designed to help the RN synthesize previous learning and experience with new knowledge in order to develop a philosophy and an understanding of the nurse’s professional role. (Only RN/Completion students may enroll in this course.) (Offered Fall, Spring) 3 credits
NUR 301 SELF-AWARENESS IN HUMANISTIC NURSING PRACTICE

(formerly NUR 118)

This is an elective course that is offered to students who wish to pursue a “journey inward.” It affords the opportunity to look at and share parts of our lives that exist, but may be rarely focused upon. Participation is encouraged and enhanced by go-round activities and partner-sharing. Open to Non-Nursing majors.

Many exercises are utilized to meet these objectives, e.g., Gestalt workshop exercises, John Powell’s “Fully Human-Fully/Alive” seminars, practices of yoga techniques, Anthony de Mello’s video-tape and more. This is a totally experiential class. 15 hours/ offered over a weekend. (Offered Fall, Spring) 1 credit
NUR 302 SELF AWARENESS SECOND EXPERIENCE

This elective course will focus upon concepts explored in Self Awareness (NUR 301) such as anger, fear and relationships. The course will also look at “”how we live in today’s world” exploring love, success and contentment in this context. Class is experiential with discussion and partner sharing encouraged. Open to Non-Nursing majors. 15 hours offered over a weekend. (Offered Fall, Spring) 1 credit
NUR 315 NURSING RESEARCH

This is a Level III theory course, which addresses scientific methodology of research and its application to nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on theory and methods of research and critical evaluation of the research report. Group activities are directed to critiquing the research work of peers and others. Prerequisites*: MAT 114 or MAT 115, NUR 215, NUR 225. May Corequisite with NUR 320 and NUR 340. (Offered Fall, Spring) Fee-$30.00. 3 credits

*For Dual Degree Students only: May take NUR 315 with NUR 216 and NUR 225.

*For RN/Dual Degree and RN/Completion Students only: NUR 249 or NUR 249 Module and all Nursing and Science Challenge Exams.
NUR 320 HUMANISTIC NURSING PRACTICE: PERSPECTIVES OF HEALTH CARE ACROSS THE LIFE SPAN I

This is a Level III comprehensive course focusing on the professional nurse’s role in the care of acute health care problems of adults and children. This four (4) hour/week course focuses upon the application of the nursing process as related to the biological, psychological and socio-cultural needs of the clients with acute and chronic health care needs. Prerequisite: NUR 215, NUR 216, NUR 225. Pre- or Corequisite: NUR 315, NUR 340. (NUR 320 may be taken alone without NUR 340.) (Offered Fall, Spring) Fee-$138. 4 credits
NUR 325 HUMANISTIC NURSING PRACTICE: PERSPECTIVES OF HEALTH CARE ACROSS THE LIFE SPAN I-CLINICAL

This is a Level III comprehensive clinical course focusing on the application of theory related to care of acute health problems of adults and children. The student spends eight (8) hours 3 days/ week for a total of 157 clinical hours for half the semester in a acute care setting. A two hour seminar for content integration will be held twice during the rotation. Prerequisites: NUR 215, NUR 216, NUR 225, NUR 320. Corequisites: NUR 345, NUR 360*, NUR 410*. (Offered Fall, Spring) Fee-$270.00. 4 credits**

*Acceleration Criteria must be met to corequisite NUR 345 and/or NUR 325 with NUR 360 and/or NUR 410. See Acceleration Option in Catalog.

**For Dual Degree students need GPA of 3.0 and successful completion of NUR 320 and NUR 340 to take NUR 325 with NUR 345 and/or NUR 360 and/or NUR 410.
NUR 327 GERIATRIC ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION

(also GRN 327) 3 credits
NUR 340 HUMANISTIC NURSING PRACTICE: REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

(formerly Humanistic Nursing Practice: Healthcare Perspectives of Man and Women)

This is a Level III nursing course focusing on issues and trends related to health care of men and women during the reproductive and childbearing cycles. This three (3) hour/week course focuses upon the application of the nursing process as related to male and female reproductive roles, sexuality and physiological/psychological abnormalities. Content related to conception, the childbearing process, postpartum and newborn assessment and care is included. Prerequisite: NUR 215, NUR 216, NUR 225. Pre- or corequisite: NUR 315, NUR 320 (NUR 340 may be taken with NUR 320 or after completion of NUR 320.) (Offered Fall, Spring) Fee-$138.00. 3 credits
NUR 345 HUMANISTIC NURSING PRACTICE: REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH - CLINICAL

(formerly Humanistic Nursing Practice: Reproductive Health - Clinical)

This is a Level III clinical nursing course focusing on application of theory related to all aspects of childbearing and reproductive health. The clinical is 84 hours for half the semester in an acute care setting. A seminar for content integration will be held during the rotation. Prerequisite: NUR 340. Pre- or corequisite: NUR 325, NUR 345 and/or NUR 360*, NUR 410*. (Offered Fall, Spring) Fee-$270.00. 2 credits**

*Acceleration Criteria must be met to corequisite NUR 360 and/or NUR 410. See Acceleration Option in Catalog.

**Dual Degree students need GPA of 3.0 and successful completion of NUR 320 and NUR 340 to take NUR 325 and/or NUR 345 and/or NUR 360 and/or NUR 410.
NUR 350 RN: HEALTH ASSESSMENT IN THE COMMUNITY

(formerly NUR 250 RN)

This is a Level III course for the Registered Nurse undergraduate student which focuses on physical assessment skills with implications and applications to the individual as a member of a family unit.A comprehensive physical assessment of a selected adult and a wellness assessment of family members is conducted. The physical assessment is based on theory outlined in class. Strategies for the wellness assessment include health screening and risk appraisal. A health promotion plan including risk management is then developed within the Humanistic Nursing Framework. The student is responsible to secure an agreement with an individual and the family unit to conduct the assessments. Pre- or Corequisite: NUR 249 or NUR 249 module and all RN Challenge Exams and Science Exams, Corequisite: NUR 351. (Only RN/Dual Degree or RN/Completion students may enroll in this course.) (Offered Fall, Spring) Fee-$215.00. 2 credits
NUR 351 RN: INTEGRATIVE NURSING PRACTICE

(formerly NUR 251 RN)

This is a Level III course for the Registered Nurse undergraduate student. This course focuses on the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual responses to wellness/altered health patterns. Holistic interventions are analyzed for incorporation into professional practice within the Humanistic Nursing Framework. The theory component encompasses integrative nursing care of individuals and families experiencing wellness/altered health patterns. The experiential component introduces the student to holistic healing modalities to promote self care. NUR 249 or NUR 249 module as prerequisite for RN Dual Degree students. Corequisite: NUR 350. (Only RN/Dual Degree or RN/Completion students may enroll in this course.) (Offered Fall, Spring) 3 credits
NUR 352 RN: CULTURE OF HEALTH IN CHRONIC ILLNESS

(formerly NUR 252 RN)

This is a Level III theory course for the Registered Nurse undergraduate student. The course focuses on four topics within the Humanistic Nursing Framework. The topics included are community health concepts, chronic illness across the lifespan, the physically challenged and geriatric nursing. Prerequisites: all required challenges plus BIO 120, 121, 140. NUR 249 or NUR 249 Module as prerequisite for RN Dual Degree students. Prerequisite: NUR 350, NUR 351. Corequisite: ENV 101. (Only RN/Dual Degree or RN/Completion students may enroll in this course.) (Offered Fall, Spring) 3 credits
NUR 353 RN: PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUES IN WORLD HEALTH

(formerly NUR 253 RN)

This is a Level III theory and clinical course for the Registered Nurse undergraduate student. This course focuses on the expansion, synthesis and application of prior knowledge to global health concerns. The three (3) hour/week theory component focuses on public health issues within the local, national and international communities. Application of community health and public health principles are discussed. The format of the course is didactic with a major portion devoted to student presentations on current and emerging public health issues around the world viewed within the Humanistic Nursing Framework. The ninety (90) hour/semester clinical component consists of selected field trips to enhance, validate and apply theoretical components and concepts, and increase the student’s understanding of the community/world as the client. Community health programs are conducted by students for selected aggregates and focus on high risk assessment, health promotion, and disease prevention. Prerequisite: NUR 249 or NUR 249 Module, NUR 350, NUR 351, NUR 352. (Only RN/Dual Degree or RN/Completion students may enroll in this course.) (Offered Fall, Spring) Liability Insurance required. Fee-$240.00. 5 credits
NUR 360 HUMANISTIC NURSING PRACTICE: PERSPECTIVES OF HEALTH CARE ACROSS THE LIFE SPAN II

This Level IV comprehensive course focuses on the professional nurse’s role in the care of acute health care problems of adults and children. This four (4) hour/week course focuses upon the application of the nursing process as related to the biological, psychological and socio-cultural needs of the clients with acute system illnesses. Prerequisite: NUR 215, NUR 216, NUR 225, NUR 320. Pre- or Corequisite: NUR 315, NUR 340. Corequisite: NUR 325*, NUR 345,* NUR 410.* (Offered Fall, Spring) Fee-$138.00. 4 credits**

*Acceleration Criteria must be met to corequisite NUR 325 and/or NUR 345. See Acceleration Option in Catalog.

**Dual Degree students need GPA of 3.0 and successful completion of NUR 320 and NUR 340 to take NUR 325 and/or NUR 345 and/or NUR 360 and/or NUR 410.

N.B. Level II Drug Calculation Test administered during this course. No progression to NUR 365 if unsuccessful.
NUR 365 HUMANISTIC NURSING PRACTICE: PERSPECTIVES OF HEALTH CARE ACROSS THE LIFE SPAN II-CLINICAL

This Level IV comprehensive clinical course focuses on the application of theory related to the care of acute health problems of adults and children. The student spends eight (8) hours 3 days/ week for a total of 157 clinical hours for half the semester in a acute care setting. A seminar for content integration will be held during the rotation. Prerequisite: NUR 320, NUR 325, NUR 360. Corequisite: NUR 410. (Offered Fall, Spring, first half of semester only) Fee-$270.00. 4 credits
NUR 390 TOPICS IN NURSING

(formerly NUR 296)

In-depth study of topics not included in detail in the regular curriculum cycle. Title of the course will be announced prior to the term offered. Prerequisite: as noted. (Offered upon request) 1-3 credits
NUR 410 HUMANISTIC NURSING PRACTICE: COMPREHENSIVE LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

Comprehensive leadership and management seminar is a Level IV course that focuses on the role of the nurse as leader/manager in the evolving health care system. The two (2) hours/week theoretical component focuses on the comprehension and application of management theories. Issues related to Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), financial management, collective bargaining and unionization, mentoring are several of the topics discussed in this seminar course. Prerequisite: NUR 320, NUR 325, NUR 340, NUR 345. Pre- or Corequisite: NUR 315, NUR 360. (Acceleration Criteria must be met to corequisite NUR 360 and NUR 410, See Acceleration option). (Offered Fall, Spring) Fee-$138.00. 2 credits**

**Dual Degree students need GPA of 3.0 and successful completion of NUR 320 and NUR 340 to take NUR 325 and/or NUR 345 and/or NUR 360 and/or NUR 410.
NUR 415 HUMANISTIC NURSING PRACTICE: COMPREHENSIVE CLINICAL PRACTICUM

Comprehensive clinical practicum is a 195 hour independent clinical experience for the second half of the last semester. In this culminating course the student will actualize all previously synthesized material incorporating professional leadership/ management theories and strategies in the planning and implementation of professional humanistic nursing practice. The clinical experience is individually selected based on learning interest. A two hour seminar for content integration will be held bi-weekly during this course. Prerequisite: All Nursing Courses; All Science Courses. (Offered Fall, Spring) Fee-$245.00. 5 credits

N.B.-Course is offered second half of either semester only.
NUR 470 INDEPENDENT STUDY

(formerly NUR 291)

Open to students able to pursue, in-depth, an area of special interest. Directed readings, discussion and study of a problem under guidance of a member of the department. Credits commensurate with project. Pre- or Corequisites: NUR 305, 306 and approval of chairperson and instructor(s). (Offered upon request) Credits vary
NUR 471 THEORETICAL TRANSITION TO PROFESSIONAL NURSING

This three (3) credit theory course is meant to provide transition to professional nursing for nurses with a baccalaureate degree in a non-nursing field. The Humanistic Nursing Framework at Molloy College is introduced and nurses are prepared in such areas as nursing research, critical thinking, leadership and management and legal/ethical/health care issues that face nurses in current practice in a variety of situations. 45 hours per semester. Tuition and credits are at the undergraduate level. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
NUR 496 RN: LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT

(formerly NUR 254 RN)

This is a Level IV theory and clinical course for the Registered Nurse undergraduate student. The two (2) hour/week theory component focuses on contemporary professional leadership/ management concepts and issues within the Humanistic Nursing Framework. Concepts such as managed care, collaboration and financial management are included. The concepts/issues are relevant to the Registered Nurse practicing in an integrated Health Care Network. The 135 hour/semester clinical component consists of individually selected experiences based on selected learning needs. Students are required to assemble a professional portfolio based on their experiences. Prerequisite: All prior nursing courses and Challenge Exams. (Only RN/Dual Degree or RN/Completion Students may enroll in this course.) (Offered Fall, Spring) Liability Insurance required. Fee-$240.00. 5 credits
GRADUATE-LEVEL COURSE DESCRIPTIONS FOR DUAL-DEGREE PROGRAM NURSING STUDENTS ONLY:
NUR 505 ADVANCED NURSING THEORY

This course explores the nature of nursing’s conceptual models and theories. Students are expected to interpret the view of current theorists in relation to the concepts of the Molloy Humanistic Nursing Framework. Emphasis is placed on comparing and contrasting recognized theories and their application to professional practice. (Offered Fall, Spring) 30 lecture hours per semester: 3 credits
NUR 510 CURRENT ISSUES IN PROFESSIONAL NURSING

This course provides for the critical analysis of professional nursing as influenced by social, cultural, political, economic, legal and educational trends. Emphasis will be placed on nursing’s mandate to hold in high esteem the uniqueness and dignity of all humanity. Consideration is given to ethical decision-making as it relates to social policy. Incorporated in the course will be debate and persuasive argumentation based on critical thinking. (Offered Fall, Spring) 30 lecture hours per semester: 3 credits
NUR 515 ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY

This course focuses on the exploration of current research findings in organizational theories. Students examine behaviors in organizations, with a particular focus on organizational design and structure, organizational culture and climate, theories of motivation, groups, leadership, power and conflict and change and organizational innovation. Students apply theories to actual situations in nursing education and nursing management through the use of case study analysis. (Offered Fall, Spring) 30 lecture hours per semester: 3 credits

The Clinical Systems Management specialization of the Master of Science in nursing degree consists of 38 required credit hours. The curriculum is organized into four components:

Nursing core courses,
Informatics courses,
Clinical systems management courses, and
Capstone Experience.

Phase I: Graduate Nursing Core and Informatics Courses
Phase I consists of five nursing core courses and two informatics courses. All courses are delivered online. The graduate-level nursing core courses provide students advanced knowledge of the practice of nursing and the health care delivery system. The informatics courses provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to take leadership roles in planning, implementing, and evaluating information systems.

Phase II: Clinical Systems Management Component
Phase II consists of three online clinical management courses that provide students with opportunities to explore the practice of health care administration through the study of organizational and clinical systems, fiscal management, and operational systems. The management courses require synthesis of knowledge and application from the nursing core and Informatics courses. Students are required to complete the five nursing core courses and both informatics courses prior to beginning Phase II.

Phase III: The Capstone Experience
The Capstone Experience consists of an administrative practicum, an online seminar, and an on-site leadership retreat. This culminating experience of the graduate program is designed to provide students with an opportunity to apply the knowledge and competencies acquired throughout the program of study to actual and simulated clinical situations. Students are required to complete all Phase I and II courses prior to beginning Phase III. The Capstone requires the completion of paperwork and other preparation several months prior to the course start date. Forms are located in the document section towards the right side of the screen
Nursing Education

The Nursing Education specialization of the Master of Science in nursing degree consists of 39 required credit hours. The curriculum is organized into the following four components:

Nursing core courses,
Graduate elective,
Nursing education courses, and
Capstone Preceptor-Guided Practicum.

Students are introduced to the master’s curriculum by taking courses within the first two components before moving on to the third and fourth components. The formats for the online graduate nursing courses are cohort or seminar.

Phase I: Graduate Nursing Core and Graduate Elective
Phase I consists of five nursing core courses and a 3-credit graduate elective. All courses are delivered online. The graduate-level nursing core courses provide students with advanced knowledge of the practices of nursing and the health care delivery system. The graduate elective allows students to choose a course from within the master’s in nursing program or from another graduate program in an area of interest to them.

Phase II: Nursing Education Component
Phase II consists of four online nursing education courses that provide students with the knowledge and experience necessary to prepare them for successful careers as nurse educators. The nursing education courses require synthesis of knowledge and application from the nursing core courses. Students are required to complete the five nursing core courses prior to beginning Phase II.

Phase III: Capstone Preceptor-Guided Practicum
The Capstone Preceptor-Guided Practicum consists of an educational/teaching practicum, an online seminar, and an on-site educational leadership retreat. This culminating experience of the graduate program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to apply knowledge and competencies acquired throughout the program of study to actual and simulated educational situations. Students are required to complete all Phase I and II courses prior to beginning Phase III. The Capstone requires the completion of paperwork and other preparation several months prior to the course start date. Forms are located in the document section towards the right side of the screen.
Nursing Informatics

The Nursing Informatics specialization in the Master of Science in nursing degree program consists of 37 required credit hours. The curriculum is organized into the following components:

Nursing core courses,
Graduate elective,
Nursing informatics courses, and
Informatics Practicum Capstone.

Students are introduced to the master’s curriculum by taking graduate nursing core courses. The formats for the online graduate nursing courses are cohort or seminar.

Phase I: Graduate Nursing Core and Graduate Elective
Phase I consists of five nursing core courses totaling 19 credits and a 3-credit graduate elective. All courses are delivered online. The graduate-level nursing core courses provide students with advanced knowledge of the practice of nursing and the health care delivery system. The graduate elective allows students to choose a course from within the master’s in nursing program or from another graduate program in an area that meets their interests and needs.

Phase II: Nursing Informatics Courses
Phase II consists of three online nursing informatics courses that total 10 credits and provide students with the knowledge and experience necessary to prepare them for successful careers as nurse infomaticists in a variety of healthcare settings. The nursing informatics courses require synthesis of knowledge and application from the nursing core courses.

Phase III: Informatics Practicum Capstone
The Informatics Practicum Capstone is a 5 credit course that includes an informatics project management experience and an online seminar. This culminating experience of the graduate program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to apply knowledge and competencies acquired throughout the program of study to actual and simulated information technology situations in healthcare. Students are required to complete all Phase I and II courses prior to beginning Phase III. The Capstone requires the completion of paperwork and other preparation several months prior to the course start date. Forms are located in the document section towards the right side of the screen.

The Clinical Systems Management specialization of the Master of Science in nursing degree consists of 38 required credit hours. The curriculum is organized into four components:

Nursing core courses,
Informatics courses,
Clinical systems management courses, and
Capstone Experience.

Phase I: Graduate Nursing Core and Informatics Courses
Phase I consists of five nursing core courses and two informatics courses. All courses are delivered online. The graduate-level nursing core courses provide students advanced knowledge of the practice of nursing and the health care delivery system. The informatics courses provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to take leadership roles in planning, implementing, and evaluating information systems.

Phase II: Clinical Systems Management Component
Phase II consists of three online clinical management courses that provide students with opportunities to explore the practice of health care administration through the study of organizational and clinical systems, fiscal management, and operational systems. The management courses require synthesis of knowledge and application from the nursing core and Informatics courses. Students are required to complete the five nursing core courses and both informatics courses prior to beginning Phase II.

Phase III: The Capstone Experience
The Capstone Experience consists of an administrative practicum, an online seminar, and an on-site leadership retreat. This culminating experience of the graduate program is designed to provide students with an opportunity to apply the knowledge and competencies acquired throughout the program of study to actual and simulated clinical situations. Students are required to complete all Phase I and II courses prior to beginning Phase III. The Capstone requires the completion of paperwork and other preparation several months prior to the course start date. Forms are located in the document section towards the right side of the screen.

The Nursing Education specialization of the Master of Science in nursing degree consists of 39 required credit hours. The curriculum is organized into the following four components:

Nursing core courses,
Graduate elective,
Nursing education courses, and
Capstone Preceptor-Guided Practicum.

Students are introduced to the master’s curriculum by taking courses within the first two components before moving on to the third and fourth components. The formats for the online graduate nursing courses are cohort or seminar.

Phase I: Graduate Nursing Core and Graduate Elective
Phase I consists of five nursing core courses and a 3-credit graduate elective. All courses are delivered online. The graduate-level nursing core courses provide students with advanced knowledge of the practices of nursing and the health care delivery system. The graduate elective allows students to choose a course from within the master’s in nursing program or from another graduate program in an area of interest to them.

Phase II: Nursing Education Component
Phase II consists of four online nursing education courses that provide students with the knowledge and experience necessary to prepare them for successful careers as nurse educators. The nursing education courses require synthesis of knowledge and application from the nursing core courses. Students are required to complete the five nursing core courses prior to beginning Phase II.

Phase III: Capstone Preceptor-Guided Practicum
The Capstone Preceptor-Guided Practicum consists of an educational/teaching practicum, an online seminar, and an on-site educational leadership retreat. This culminating experience of the graduate program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to apply knowledge and competencies acquired throughout the program of study to actual and simulated educational situations. Students are required to complete all Phase I and II courses prior to beginning Phase III. The Capstone requires the completion of paperwork and other preparation several months prior to the course start date. Forms are located in the document section towards the right side of the screen.

UVM nursing students have the distinct advantage of learning in close proximity to a major medical center and working in small groups under the guidance and supervision of caring faculty. Students synthesize and apply classroom and laboratory learning in diverse clinical situations, including hospitals, schools, home health, community health and many other state and local agencies in Vermont and New Hampshire.
Contact
University of Vermont
Department of Nursing
216 Rowell Building
106 Carrigan Drive
Burlington, VT 05405-0068

Phone: (802) 656-3830
Fax: (802) 656-8306
E-mail: nursing@uvm.edu

Department Web Site:
http://www.uvm.edu/~nursing

This course of study provides multidisciplinary and international research and education in order to establish the principles and methodology in mental health nursing．Fundamental issues covered are stress-coping behaviors, supporting methods for self-care and decision making, nursing consultation techniques, and the techniques of analyzing clinical situations and supervising. The course is aiming to establish practical standards for advanced practice in mental health and psychiatric nursing care.

Research
Self-Care Support and Decision-Making Support
Support by Specialists for Self-Help Groups
Nursing Intervention to Promote the Recovery of People with Mental Illnesses
Required Conditions for Mentally Handicapped People’s Autonomy in Community
Methods of Supervision and Consultation Using Case Study
Small Group Dynamics of Nursing Team and Inner-Group Role Sharing
Analysis of Sense of Incongruity: Methods of Refining Sensitivity
Forensic Mental Health Nursing

The University offers a Degree in Children’s Nursing beginning in September each year.

Children’s nurses work in partnership with families caring for children and young people and deal with a wide range of situations, including sick new born babies with heart conditions, child protection issues and teenagers who have sustained broken bones or who are in need of health advice.

Our programmes adopt a new case based approach to learning and teaching that focuses on children and their families and encourages students to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for the safe delivery of effective nursing care.

All modules integrate theory and practice elements which contribute to admission to the Professional Register. Placements are undertaken within the hospital Children’s setting and in a variety of hospital and community areas including theatre and accident and emergency, children’s centres, schools and with the children’s community team.

The development of clinical skills is an integral part of the programme and is supported in practice by mentors and in the excellent Clinical Skills Laboratory by experienced lecturers.

Student support is taken seriously with each student being allocated a personal tutor and having access to campus-based academic advice services.

Learning and teaching is through a variety of strategies including lectures, seminars and tutorials. IT based exercises and presentations are also used to encourage work relevant skills. Assessment is undertaken through essay and examination and in practical laboratory and clinical situations.

Adult nurses care for people with a wide range of physical illnesses for example, heart disease, cancer or mobility problems. They are expected to adopt a holistic approach to care by considering physical, psychological and social influences affecting the person.

Our programmes adopt a new case based approach to learning and teaching that focuses on patients and encourages students to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for the safe delivery of effective nursing care.

All modules integrate theory and practice elements which contribute to admission of the Professional Register. Placements are undertaken in a variety of hospital and community settings from theatre and accident and emergency to outpatients and working with older people.

The development of clinical skills is an integral part of the programme and is supported in practice by mentors and in the excellent Clinical Skills Laboratory by experienced lecturers.

Student support is taken seriously with each student being allocated a personal tutor and having access to campus based academic advice services.

Learning and teaching are delivered through a variety of strategies including lectures, seminars and tutorials. IT based exercises and presentations are also used to encourage work relevant skills. Assessment is undertaken through essay and examination and in practical laboratory and clinical situations.