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Nursing (NURS)

NURS 101 Cultural Diversity in Health Care

3 cr. Undergraduate.

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.

Prerequisites: none.

General Education Requirements: CD, SS

Last Taught: Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 102 Perspectives on Health Care Systems

2 cr. Undergraduate.

Overview of the fundamental concepts and processes that shape healthcare systems and their impact on access, cost, quality and health outcomes.

Prerequisites: none.

Last Taught: Summer 2022, Spring 2022.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

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 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2018.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 172 Health and Health Care Practices

2 cr. Undergraduate.

Focuses on health, health care practices, personnel, and services related to obtaining reliable information on health care needs and practices, and available community services.

Prerequisites: none.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

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: Summer 2022, Spring 2018, Summer 2014, Fall 2013.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

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

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 204 Global Maternal and Child Health: From Evidence to Action

3 cr. Undergraduate.

Critical issues impacting the health of mothers, newborns and children, using a global perspective and a life course analytical approach.

Prerequisites: none.

Last Taught: Fall 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 205 Clinical Pharmacology

3 cr. Undergraduate.

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.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 211 Health Assessment

3 cr. Undergraduate.

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.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 251 Genetics and Genomics in Healthcare

2 cr. Undergraduate.

The relationship between the underlying science (genetics), the study of genomes (genomics) and the social, ethical and legal issues (genethics) in healthcare.

Prerequisites: none.

Last Taught: Summer 2022, Spring 2022.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 262 Exploring Human Sexuality

3 cr. Undergraduate.

Historical and contemporary issues involving human sexuality as seen through the lenses of nursing, psychology, biology, and sociology.

Prerequisites: none.

Last Taught: Spring 2012, Summer 1986, Summer 1985, Spring 1984.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

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.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 297 Study Abroad:

1-12 cr. Undergraduate.

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 2020, Summer 2019, UWinteriM 2019, UWinteriM 2018.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 299 Ad Hoc:

1-12 cr. Undergraduate.

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.

Prerequisites: none.

Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.

Last Taught: Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 300 Introduction to Research Principles and Methods

2 cr. Undergraduate.

Introduction to the significance, principles, purpose, and methods of the research process in order to create good consumers of research literature.

Prerequisites: none.

Last Taught: Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Summer 2014, Spring 2014.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 301 Introduction to Global Health

3 cr. Undergraduate.

Overview of the broad field of global health, using the United Nations (U.N.) Sustainable Development Goals as a framework for the class.

Prerequisites: none.

Course Rules: GLOBAL 301 and NURS 301 are jointly offered and count as repeats of one another.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 315 Nursing Science I: Concepts of Promoting and Maintaining Health

2 cr. Undergraduate.

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.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 316 Palliative Care

3 cr. Undergraduate.

A review of palliative care and life limiting illness.

Prerequisites: Admission to the RN-BS-Nursing Program or consent of instructor.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 316X Palliative Care

3 cr. Undergraduate.

A review of palliative care and life limiting illness.

Prerequisites: Admission to the RN-BS-Nursing Program or consent of instructor.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 317X Health Assessment

3 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: Fall 2021, Fall 2020.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 320 Concepts of Illness I

3 cr. Undergraduate.

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.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 321 Concepts of Illness II

3 cr. Undergraduate.

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.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 326 Nursing Science II: Concepts of Aging and Long Term Health Care

3 cr. Undergraduate.

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.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

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.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

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.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

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.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 334 Foundations of Clinical Practice II

3 cr. Undergraduate.

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.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 351 Professional Role 1: Foundations of Professional Practice

3 cr. Undergraduate.

Exploration of selected foundational concepts and principles essential to the professional nursing role.

Prerequisites: admis to nurs major.

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2021.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 352 Health and Illness Concepts 1: Introduction

3 cr. Undergraduate.

Introduction of selected foundational health and illness concepts essential to nursing practice.

Prerequisites: admis to nurs major.

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2021.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 353 Clinical Practicum 1: Foundations

3 cr. Undergraduate.

Clinical practicum which introduces the application of foundational knowledge, skills, and attitudes in the provision of nursing care.

Prerequisites: admis to nurs major.

Last Taught: Summer 2022, Spring 2022.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 365 Current Topics of Nursing:

1-3 cr. Undergraduate.

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: Fall 2018, Spring 2018.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 365X Current Topics of Nursing:

1-3 cr. Undergraduate.

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: Fall 2018, Spring 2018.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 369 Clinical Pharmacology

3 cr. Undergraduate.

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.

Last Taught: Summer 2022, Spring 2022.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 369X Clinical Pharmacology

3 cr. Undergraduate.

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.

Last Taught: Summer 2022, Spring 2022.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 373 Alternative and Complementary Therapies in Holistic Health Care - Theory

2 cr. Undergraduate.

Investigative theories underlying alternative and complementary therapies (CAT) commonly used in holistic Health Care.

Prerequisites: none.

Course Rules: Can be taken simultaneously with Nurs 374.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

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.

Prerequisites: none.

Course Rules: Can be taken simultaneously with Nurs 373.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 375 Genetics and Genomics for Health Professionals

3 cr. Undergraduate.

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.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 375X Genetics and Genomics for Health Professionals

3 cr. Undergraduate.

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.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 380 Honors Seminar:

3 cr. Undergraduate.

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

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

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.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 398 Health Assessment and Promotion in Nursing Practice

3 cr. Undergraduate.

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.

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2021.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

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

Last Taught: Summer 2022, Spring 2022.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 400 Concepts of Pathophysiology and Pharmacotherapeutics: 2

4 cr. Undergraduate.

Pathophysiology and pharmacology concepts for nursing across the lifespan.

Prerequisites: Nurs 399(P).

Last Taught: Summer 2022, Spring 2022.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 401 Global Patterns of Disease

3 cr. Undergraduate.

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.

Last Taught: Fall 2020.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 403 Practice, Research and Leadership Role Development

3 cr. Undergraduate.

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.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 407X Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice

3 cr. Undergraduate.

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 2022, Spring 2022.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 415 Nursing Science V: Concepts of Community Health Care of Aggregates

3 cr. Undergraduate.

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.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 419 Concepts of Evidence-based Nursing Practice

3 cr. Undergraduate.

Introduction to an integration of concepts relevant to evidence-based nursing practice.

Prerequisites: Nurs 420(P).

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2021.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 420 Professional Role 2: Provider of Care

3 cr. Undergraduate.

Examination of selected concepts and principles essential to the provision of patient care.

Prerequisites: Nurs 351(P).

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2021.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 421 Health and Illness Concepts 2: Acute and Chronic Conditions

3 cr. Undergraduate.

Nursing care of individuals and families experiencing acute and chronic health conditions using a holistic approach.

Prerequisites: Nurs 352(P).

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2021.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 422 Clinical Practicum 2: Acute & Chronic Conditions

3 cr. Undergraduate.

Clinical practicum focusing on providing nursing care for individuals and families with acute and chronic conditions.

Prerequisites: Nurs 353(P).

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2021.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 430 Professional Role 3: Interprofessional Practice

3 cr. Undergraduate.

Analysis of factors contributing to collaboration within and among teams.

Prerequisites: Nurs 420(P).

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2021.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 431 Health and Illness Concepts IV: Lifespan

3 cr. Undergraduate.

Integration of selected concepts in the care of individuals and families across the lifespan.

Prerequisites: Nurs 421(P).

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2021.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 432 Health and Illness Concepts III: Population Health

3 cr. Undergraduate.

Promotion and improvement of the health of populations and communities.

Prerequisites: Nurs 431(C).

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2021.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 433 Clinical Practicum 3: Population Health

3 cr. Undergraduate.

Clinical practicum focusing on applying concepts and providing population based nursing care to aggregates.

Prerequisites: Nurs 422(P).

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2021.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 434 Nursing Informatics and Technology

3 cr. Undergraduate.

Basic concepts of informatics are introduced with focus on application to clinical practice to improve safety and quality of care.

Prerequisites: Nurs 419(P).

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2021.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 440 Nursing Specialty:

2 cr. Undergraduate.

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.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 441X Chronic Care Management

3 cr. Undergraduate.

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.

Last Taught: Summer 2022, Spring 2022.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

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.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

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.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 445 Capstone Practicum for Registered Nurses

3 cr. Undergraduate.

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 2022, Fall 2021.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 445X Capstone Practicum for Registered Nurses

3 cr. Undergraduate.

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 2022, Fall 2021.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 446X Research and Evidence-Based Practice

3 cr. Undergraduate.

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

Last Taught: Summer 2022, Spring 2022.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 447X Leadership and Management

3 cr. Undergraduate.

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.

Last Taught: Summer 2022, Spring 2022.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 448 Mental Health Across the Care Continuum

3 cr. Undergraduate.

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.

Prerequisites: none.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 448X Mental Health Across the Care Continuum

3 cr. Undergraduate.

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.

Prerequisites: none.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 453X Information Management and Healthcare Technology

3 cr. Undergraduate.

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.

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2021.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 454X Community Health Nursing

3 cr. Undergraduate.

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.

Last Taught: Summer 2022, Spring 2022.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 460 Legal Aspects of Nursing

2 cr. Undergraduate.

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.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 476 Professional Role 4: Leading in Complex Systems

3 cr. Undergraduate.

Synthesis of knowledge, skills, and attitudes for leading in complex healthcare environments.

Prerequisites: Nurs 430(P).

General Education Requirements: OWCB

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2021.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 477 Health and Illness Concepts 5: Complex

3 cr. Undergraduate.

Application of selected concepts to individuals/families with complex health and illness needs.

Prerequisites: Nurs 432(P).

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2021.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 478 Clinical Practicum IV: Complex Care

6 cr. Undergraduate.

Nursing leadership and nursing care management of individuals, families, and groups experiencing complex health problems.

Prerequisites: NURS 422(P), NURS 433(P), and NURS 353(P).

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2021.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 480 Transition to Professional Practice

3 cr. Undergraduate.

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 2022, Fall 2021.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

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: Summer 2022, Fall 2021.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

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: Summer 2022, Fall 2021.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

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 2020, Summer 2019.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 497G 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 2020, Summer 2019.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 575 Global Health: Ethics and Human Rights

3 cr. Undergraduate.

Explores the 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: none.

Last Taught: Spring 2022.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 620 Global Food Security and Systems

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

In-depth investigation of global food systems and their impact on food security and development.

Prerequisites: junior standing or greater, or consent of instructor.

Course Rules: GLOBAL 620 and NURS 620 are jointly offered and count as repeats of one another.

Last Taught: Fall 2021.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 620G Global Food Security and Systems

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

In-depth investigation of global food systems and their impact on food security and development.

Prerequisites: junior standing or greater, or consent of instructor.

Course Rules: GLOBAL 620 and NURS 620 are jointly offered and count as repeats of one another.

Last Taught: Fall 2021.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

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.

Last Taught: Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2018.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 654G Health Assessment and Promotion

3 cr. Graduate.

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

Last Taught: Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2018.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 657G Pharmacotherapeutics for Nursing Practice

3 cr. Graduate.

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

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 663G Transformation to Professional Practice

2 cr. Graduate.

Direct entry students investigate the transformation from being a student nurse to becoming a registered nurse and prepare to practice at the graduate level while progressing toward advanced clinical generalist and leadership roles.

Prerequisites: NURS 688(P) or NURS 688(C).

Last Taught: Fall 2021, Fall 2020.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 670G Nursing Care of Adults and Older Adults I

3 cr. Graduate.

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).

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 671G Nursing Care of Adults and Older Adults II

3 cr. Graduate.

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 2022, Summer 2021, Summer 2020, Summer 2019.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

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 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2018.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

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.

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Fall 2019.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

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.

Last Taught: Summer 2022, Summer 2021, Summer 2020, Spring 2019.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

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.

Last Taught: Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2018.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 681G Professional Role in Health Care Systems

3 cr. Graduate.

Exploration and analysis of entry level professional nursing roles in health care systems.

Prerequisites: Admis to Masters in Nurs Prog; NURS 680(P).

Last Taught: Fall 2021, Summer 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2018.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 683 Healthcare-Immigrants/Refugees

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Enables students to analyze the healthcare needs of immigrant and refugee populations and to identify potential healthcare interventions that would enhance health promotion and health protection for these populations.

Prerequisites: junior standing or graduate standing.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 683G Healthcare-Immigrants/Refugees

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Enables students to analyze the healthcare needs of immigrant and refugee populations and to identify potential healthcare interventions that would enhance health promotion and health protection for these populations.

Prerequisites: junior standing or graduate standing.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 684 Death and Dying Around the World

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Enables students to analyze the sociocultural considerations in the dying process for different regions of the world and the healthcare needs of different populations at the end of life.

Prerequisites: junior standing or graduate standing.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 684G Death and Dying Around the World

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Enables students to analyze the sociocultural considerations in the dying process for different regions of the world and the healthcare needs of different populations at the end of life.

Prerequisites: junior standing or graduate standing.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

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).

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 686G Professional Nursing Practicum I

3 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 685(P) and NURS 657(P).

Last Taught: Summer 2022, Summer 2021, Summer 2020, Summer 2019.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 687G Professional Nursing Practice Internship

1 cr. Graduate.

Intensive clinical practice experience in a selected area of nursing.

Prerequisites: Nurs 686

Last Taught: Fall 2010, Fall 2009, Fall 2008, Spring 2008.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

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 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2018.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 690 Global Health Governance: Key Players, Financing and Challenges

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Historical evolution and mandate of global health institutions; changing role of key global actors in health governance; challenges and successes in responding to global health crises and pandemics.

Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor.

Course Rules: GLOBAL 690 and NURS 690 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 690G Global Health Governance: Key Players, Financing and Challenges

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Historical evolution and mandate of global health institutions; changing role of key global actors in health governance; challenges and successes in responding to global health crises and pandemics.

Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor.

Course Rules: GLOBAL 690 and NURS 690 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 699G Transformation to Clinical Leadership

1 cr. Graduate.

Prepares students for beginning a career as an advanced generalist registered nurse, with option for Certified Nurse Leader certification, in complex and changing healthcare environments.

Prerequisites: NURS 734(P).

Last Taught: Spring 2022.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 702 Advanced Practice Nursing Adult-Gerontology Chronic Illness

3 cr. Graduate.

Advanced practice nurse role in the assessment, differential diagnosis, and treatment of the adult-gerontology population with chronic health problems.

Prerequisites: grad st.

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 703 Advanced Practice Nursing Adult-Gerontology Acute Illness

3 cr. Graduate.

Advanced practice nurse role in the assessment, differential diagnosis, and treatment of the adult-gerontology population with acute health problems.

Prerequisites: grad st.

Last Taught: Summer 2022, Summer 2021, Summer 2020.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 704 Advanced Practice Nursing Adult-Gerontology Critical Illness

3 cr. Graduate.

Advanced practice nurse role in the assessment, differential diagnosis, and treatment of the adult-gerontology population with critical health problems.

Prerequisites: grad st.

Last Taught: Fall 2021.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 705 Instructional Strategies for Patient Education

3 cr. Graduate.

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.

Prerequisites: grad st or cons instr.

Last Taught: Fall 2011, Summer 1992, Summer 1991, Summer 1990.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 706 Clinical Outcomes Management and Information Systems

3 cr. Graduate.

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.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 707 Advanced Pharmacology: Application to Advanced Nursing Practice

3 cr. Graduate.

Advanced knowledge related to use of pharmacotherapeutics in management of common health problems, nursing prescriptive authority, and development and use of clinical practice guidelines.

Prerequisites: grad st; admis to Nursing degree program; Nurs 753(P) or cons instr.

Last Taught: Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2018.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 708 Global Maternal and Child Health: From Evidence to Action

3 cr. Graduate.

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.

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2020, Spring 2019.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 709 Leading and Managing in Systems of Care

3 cr. Graduate.

Evaluation of emerging nursing leadership and management concepts, theories, and research within diverse healthcare systems.

Prerequisites: grad st; admis to grad prog in nursing or cons instr

Last Taught: Fall 2021, Summer 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2018.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 711 Economics of Health Care and Health Care Systems

3 cr. Graduate.

Use of economic theory, models and principles to analyze decision-making by individuals, providers, third-party payers and governments in health and health care.

Prerequisites: Counts as repeat of NURS 779 with similar topic.

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2020.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 712 Health Promotion Perspectives

3 cr. Graduate.

Nursing and inter-professional health promotion concepts including planning, delivery and evaluation of health promotion strategies at the point of care in diverse settings.

Prerequisites: grad st; admis grad prog in nursing or cons instr

Last Taught: UWinteriM 2022, UWinteriM 2021, Spring 2020, UWinteriM 2020.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 716 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Education

3 cr. Graduate.

Introduction to the fundamental theories of teaching and learning applied within nursing education and philosophy.

Prerequisites: graduate standing or consent of instructor.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 717 Community Health Nursing

3 cr. Graduate.

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 2022, Summer 2021, Summer 2020, Summer 2019.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 718 Master of Nursing Education Residency I

3 cr. Graduate.

Nursing curriculum development and the application of methods of teaching didactic nursing in classroom and online environments.

Prerequisites: NURS 716(P) and AD LDSP 757(P) or consent of instructor.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 719 Master of Nursing Education Residency II

3 cr. Graduate.

Application of methods of teaching nursing within clinical and simulation environments.

Prerequisites: NURS 718(P).

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 720 Biostatistics and Applications for Nursing Practice

3 cr. Graduate.

Introduction to biostatistics with special emphasis on the identification, description, application, and interpretation of clinical data about nursing phenomena and nursing practice.

Prerequisites: grad st; undergrad statistics course w/ grade of B or better w/in last 5 yrs or cons inst

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 721 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for the Advanced Generalist

3 cr. Graduate.

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.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 723 Evidence-Based Care Management

3 cr. Graduate.

Analysis of evidence-based interventions and design of a program to address a priority issue in population health and health care delivery.

Prerequisites: grad st; Nurs 725(P)

Last Taught: Summer 2022, Summer 2021, Summer 2020, Summer 2019.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 725 Evidence Based Practice in Healthcare

3 cr. Graduate.

Introduction to evidence based practice and research methods. Emphasis is on retrieval of information, critique and application in diverse health care practice settings.

Prerequisites: grad st.

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 726 Advanced Perspectives on Cultural Diversity and Disparities in Health Care

3 cr. Graduate.

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.

Last Taught: Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 728 Epidemiological Principles for Population Health

3 cr. Graduate.

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.

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 729 Organizational Systems

3 cr. Graduate.

Study of systems of healthcare delivery emphasizing emerging healthcare models, financing and regulation of healthcare and the creation and evaluation of effective healthcare strategies.

Prerequisites: grad st; admis to grad degree program or cons instr.

Last Taught: Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 731 Practicum and Seminar in Health Professional Education

3 cr. Graduate.

Observation, participation, and practice in teaching in a health professional educational program.

Prerequisites: grad st

Last Taught: Spring 2021, Fall 2018, Fall 2014, Fall 2013.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 734 Master of Nursing Residency I

3 cr. Graduate.

Clinical practicum focused on providing evidence-based nursing care to a cohort of patients and families within a specific clinical setting.

Prerequisites: grad st; previously completed or concurrent enrollment in the following courses: NURS 707, NURS 723, NURS 753, and NURS 754.

Last Taught: Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2018.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 735 Theory for Advanced Practice

3 cr. Graduate.

Study of knowledge base of nursing science. Concepts, frameworks and theories for nursing practice, for advanced roles with individuals, aggregates and systems.

Prerequisites: grad st; admis to Nursing degree program or cons instr.

Last Taught: Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2018.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 741 Psychiatric Mental Health Theory I

3 cr. Graduate.

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).

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 742 Psychiatric Mental Health Theory II

3 cr. Graduate.

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).

Last Taught: Summer 2022, Summer 2021, Summer 2020, Summer 2019.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 743 Psychiatric Mental Health Theory III

3 cr. Graduate.

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).

Last Taught: Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 750 Outcomes and Quality Management

3 cr. Graduate.

Examination, development and utilization of frameworks and tools for implementation and evaluation of health care program outcomes and quality management for groups of patients.

Prerequisites: grad st.

Last Taught: Summer 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021, Fall 2020.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 751 Teaching in Practice Disciplines

3 cr. Graduate.

Issues, theories, and strategies used for teaching in disciplines that require clinical learning for the development of needed critical thinking and performance abilities.

Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr

Last Taught: Summer 2013, Summer 2010, UWinteriM 2009, Spring 2008.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 752 Curriculum Development in Nursing Education

3 cr. Graduate.

Principles and techniques of nursing curriculum design, development, implementation and evaluation.

Prerequisites: grad st

Last Taught: Summer 2014, Summer 2012, Summer 2011, UWinteriM 2010.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 753 Pathophysiologic Basis of Advanced Nursing Practice

3 cr. Graduate.

Human physiologic responses to actual and potential health problems, methods of measurement, developmental and environmental influences, and implications for advance nursing practice.

Prerequisites: grad st; admis to Nursing degree program or cons instr.

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 754 Comprehensive Assessment of Health: Implications for Clinical Decision-Making

3 cr. Graduate.

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.

Prerequisites: grad st; admis to Nursing degree program; Nurs 753(P); or cons instr.

Last Taught: Summer 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021, Fall 2020.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 757 Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum I

3 cr. Graduate.

First of a three-practicum sequence designed to provide practice experience caring for individuals, families, and populations in primary care settings.

Prerequisites: grad st; Nurs 707(P); Nurs 725(P); Nurs 727(P); Nurs 729(P); Nurs 735(P); Nurs 754(P).

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 758 Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum II

3 cr. Graduate.

Second of a three-practicum sequence focused on family nurse practitioner practice based on understanding the centrality of the patient-provider relationship.

Prerequisites: Nurs 757(P); 767(P); & 725(C).

Last Taught: Summer 2022, Summer 2021, Summer 2020, Summer 2019.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 759 Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum III

3 cr. Graduate.

This is the last of a three-sequence practicum. Emphasis is on health policy, ethical, and professional issues that influence clinical decision-making in primary care.

Prerequisites: grad st; Nurs 758(P); 768(P).

Last Taught: Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2018.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 760 Processes of Aging

3 cr. Graduate.

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.

Prerequisites: grad st or cons instr.

Last Taught: Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2018.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 762 Family Theory and Intervention Strategies for Advanced Nursing Practice

3 cr. Graduate.

Cognitive, affective, and behavioral principles related to the functioning of the family and its members. Emphasis on therapeutic interventions used in advanced nursing practice.

Prerequisites: grad st or cons instr.

Last Taught: Fall 2001, Fall 2000, Summer 2000, Fall 1999.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 763 Issues in Women's Health and Development

3 cr. Graduate.

Current physical, mental health, and developmental issues affecting women. Examination of the role of gender in health care research and clinical practice.

Prerequisites: grad st or cons instr.

Last Taught: Summer 2022, Summer 2020, Summer 2019, Summer 2018.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 764 Changing Health Behaviors

3 cr. Graduate.

Enhancement of knowledge related to the process of behavioral change, models of change, factors that affect change behavior, and issues related to measuring change.

Prerequisites: grad st or cons instr.

Last Taught: Summer 2010, Fall 1991.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 766 Advanced Practice Nursing: Care of the Child and Family

3 cr. Graduate.

Course focuses on the responsibilities of the advanced practice nurse specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of the pediatric population with chronic health problems.

Prerequisites: graduate standing.

Course Rules: Counts as a repeat of NURS 779 with similar topic.

Last Taught: Fall 2021.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 767 Family Nurse Practitioner Theory I

3 cr. Graduate.

Introductory course designed to prepare family nurse practitioners to deliver health care to individuals, families, and populations

Prerequisites: grad st; Nurs 707(P); Nurs 725(P); Nurs 727(P); Nurs 729(P); Nurs 735(P); Nurs 754(P)

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 768 Family Nurse Practitioner Theory II

3 cr. Graduate.

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 2022, Summer 2021, Summer 2020, Summer 2019.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 769 Family Nurse Practitioner Theory III

3 cr. Graduate.

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 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2018.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 770 Nursing Administration

3 cr. Graduate.

Relevant topics grounded in research and theory that are related to professional development of nursing leadership and management roles in health care organizations.

Prerequisites: grad st or cons instr.

Last Taught: Spring 2021, Spring 2019, Spring 2017, Spring 2015.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 771 Nursing Administration Practicum

3 cr. Graduate.

Applying theory and research, the student will explore, discuss, and actively participate in an advanced administration practice role in a healthcare organization.

Prerequisites: grad st or cons instr.

Last Taught: Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 772 Advanced Practice Nursing: Maternal-Infant and Women's Health

3 cr. Graduate.

Course focuses on the integration of advanced practice nursing management for the population of women, mothers, and infants across the continuum of care.

Prerequisites: graduate standing.

Course Rules: Counts as a repeat of NURS 779 with similar topic.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 773 Information Systems to Support Clinical Decision-Making

3 cr. Graduate.

Basic concepts of nursing informatics are examined with emphasis on application to clinical practice to improve the quality of care.

Prerequisites: grad st

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 774 Trauma Counseling I: Theory and Research

3 cr. Graduate.

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.

Prerequisites: grad st

Course Rules: Couns 774, Nurs 774, OccThpy 774, and Soc Wrk 774 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.

Last Taught: Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 775 Trauma Counseling II: Diagnosis and Treatment

3 cr. Graduate.

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.

Prerequisites: grad st; 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 2020, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 776 Clinical Informatics

3 cr. Graduate.

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.

Prerequisites: grad st

Course Rules: Online only.

Last Taught: Fall 2016, Fall 2015.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

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.

Prerequisites: grad st or cons instr.

Course Rules: May be repeated with change in topic to max of 9 cr.

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

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: Summer 2019, UWinteriM 2018, Summer 2017, UWinteriM 2017.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 781 Psychiatric Mental Health NP Practicum I

3 cr. Graduate.

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

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 782 Psychiatric Mental Health NP Practicum II

3 cr. Graduate.

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

Last Taught: Summer 2022, Summer 2021, Summer 2020, Summer 2019.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 783 Psychiatric Mental Health NP Practicum III

3 cr. Graduate.

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.

Last Taught: Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 784 Advanced Nursing Practice Interventions

3 cr. Graduate.

Advanced knowledge and skills for developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing interventions for common nursing phenomena with individuals and aggregates.

Prerequisites: grad st; NURS 725(P); admis to Nursing degree program or cons instr.

Last Taught: Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 789 Master of Nursing Residency II

3 cr. Graduate.

Intensive clinical immersion experience during which students implement the role of the masters-prepared nurse.

Prerequisites: grad st and NURS 734(P).

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 791 Clinical Informatics Practicum I

3 cr. Graduate.

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.

Prerequisites: grad st

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.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 792 Clinical Informatics Practicum II

3 cr. Graduate.

Second 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.

Prerequisites: grad st

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.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 793 Clinical Informatics Practicum III

3 cr. Graduate.

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.

Prerequisites: grad st

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.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

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.

Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr.

Last Taught: Spring 2018, Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Spring 2016.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 801 Foundations of Inquiry for Health Research

3 cr. Graduate.

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 2021, Summer 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 802 The Science of Nursing

3 cr. Graduate.

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: Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 803 Health Policy

3 cr. Graduate.

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 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021, Spring 2021.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 804 Healthcare Organization and Systems Leadership for Advanced Practice

3 cr. Graduate.

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.

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 805 Translational and Implementation Science

3 cr. Graduate.

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.

Last Taught: Summer 2022, Summer 2021, Summer 2020.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 808 Multivariate Statistics for Healthcare

3 cr. Graduate.

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: Spring 2022, Summer 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2019.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 809 Integrative Studies

3 cr. Graduate.

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.

Prerequisites: grad st or cons instr.

Last Taught: Summer 2022, Summer 2021, Summer 2019, Summer 2017.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 810 Leadership for Advanced Practice in Healthcare

3 cr. Graduate.

Synthesis of leadership concepts of advanced nursing practice. Interdisciplinary and ethical practice and leading multiple constituencies are emphasized from an evidence based perspective.

Prerequisites: grad st

Last Taught: Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 811 Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum I-Psychiatric/Mental Health

3 cr. Graduate.

First semester of a 3-semester practicum focused on advanced practice nursing in a Clinical Nurse Specialist role with the psychiatric/mental health population.

Prerequisites: grad st; Nurs 707(P), 725(P), 754(P)

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 812 Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum II-Psychiatric/Mental Health

3 cr. Graduate.

Second semester of a 3-semester practicum focused on advanced practice nursing in a Clinical Nurse Specialist role with the psychiatric/mental health population.

Prerequisites: grad st: Nurs 811(P)

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 813 Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum III-Psychiatric/Mental Health

3 cr. Graduate.

Third semester of a 3-semester practicum focused on advanced practice nursing in a Clinical Nurse Specialist role with the psychiatric/mental health population.

Prerequisites: grad st: Nurs 812(P)

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 814 Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum I-Maternal/Infant

3 cr. Graduate.

First semester of a 3-semester practicum focused on advanced practice nursing in a Clinical Nurse Specialist role with the maternal/infant population.

Prerequisites: grad st; NURS 707(P), 725(P), 754(P)

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2020, Spring 2017.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 815 Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum II-Maternal/Infant

3 cr. Graduate.

Second semester of a 3-semester practicum focused on advanced practice nursing in a Clinical Nurse Specialist role with the maternal/infant population.

Prerequisites: grad st: Nurs 814(P)

Last Taught: Summer 2022, Summer 2020, Summer 2017.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 816 Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum III-Maternal/Infant

3 cr. Graduate.

Third semester of a 3-semester practicum focused on advanced practice nursing in a Clinical Nurse Specialist role with the maternal/infant population.

Prerequisites: grad st; NURS 815(P)

Last Taught: Fall 2020, Fall 2017.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 817 Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum I-Pediatric

3 cr. Graduate.

First semester of a 3-semester practicum focused on advanced practice nursing in a Clinical Nurse Specialist role with the pediatric population.

Prerequisites: grad st; NURS 707(P), 725(P), 754(P)

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 818 Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum II-Pediatric

3 cr. Graduate.

Second semester of a 3-semester practicum focused on advanced practice nursing in a Clinical Nurse Specialist role with the pediatric population.

Prerequisites: grad st; NURS 817(P)

Last Taught: Summer 2022, Summer 2021, Summer 2020, Summer 2019.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 819 Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum III-Pediatric

3 cr. Graduate.

Third semester of a 3-semester practicum focused on advanced practice nursing in a Clinical Nurse Specialist role with the pediatric population.

Prerequisites: grad st; NURS 818(P)

Last Taught: Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2018.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 820 Analysis of Nursing Phenomena

3 cr. Graduate.

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 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 822 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum I

3 cr. Graduate.

First semester of a 3-semester practicum focused on advanced practice nursing in an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner role with the adult-gerontology population.

Prerequisites: NURS 707(P), NURS 753(P) and NURS 754(P).

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2021.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 823 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum II

3 cr. Graduate.

Second semester of a 3-semester practicum focused on advanced practice nursing in an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner role with the adult-gerontology population.

Prerequisites: NURS 822(P).

Last Taught: Summer 2022, Summer 2021.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 824 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum III

3 cr. Graduate.

Third semester of a 3-semester practicum focused on advanced practice nursing in an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner role with the adult-gerontology population.

Prerequisites: NURS 823(P).

Last Taught: Fall 2021.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 825 Evidence Based Practice in Healthcare II

3 cr. Graduate.

In depth exploration of approaches to development of practice guidelines and protocols and evaluation of practice change.

Prerequisites: grad st; NURS 725(P); grad level course in biostatistics

Last Taught: Summer 2019, Summer 2018, Summer 2017, Summer 2016.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 826 Nurse Executive Practicum I

3 cr. Graduate.

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 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 827 Nurse Executive Practicum II

3 cr. Graduate.

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 2022, Summer 2021, Summer 2020, Summer 2019.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 828 Nurse Executive Practicum III

3 cr. Graduate.

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: Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2018.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 829 Advanced Community/Public Health Nursing Practicum I

3 cr. Graduate.

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.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 830 Advanced Community/Public Health Nursing Practicum II

3 cr. Graduate.

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.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 831 Advanced Community/Public Health Nursing Practicum III

3 cr. Graduate.

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.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 832 Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum I-Adult/Gerontology

3 cr. Graduate.

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 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 833 Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum II-Adult/Gerontology

3 cr. Graduate.

Second semester of a 3-semester practicum focused on advanced practice nursing in a clinical nurse specialist role with the adult/geriatric population.

Prerequisites: grad st; NURS: 832(P)

Last Taught: Summer 2022, Summer 2020, Summer 2019, Summer 2018.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 834 Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum III-Adult/Gerontology

3 cr. Graduate.

Third semester of a 3-semester practicum focused on advanced practice nursing in a clinical nurse specialist role with the adult/geriatric population.

Prerequisites: grad st; NURS 833(P)

Last Taught: Fall 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2016.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 835 Theoretical Basis for Advanced Community / Public Health Nursing

3 cr. Graduate.

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.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 836 Advanced Community Health Nursing- Assessment, Program Planning, Evaluation

3 cr. Graduate.

Knowledge, skills and attitudes required for community assessment, program planning and evaluation.

Prerequisites: grad st; Nurs 835(P) or cons instr

Last Taught: Spring 2016, Spring 2014.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 879 Special Topics in Nursing Research:

1-3 cr. Graduate.

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.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 881 Measurement for Health Research

3 cr. Graduate.

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 2022, Summer 2021, Summer 2020, Summer 2019.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 882 Qualitative Methods in Health Research

3 cr. Graduate.

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.

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 883 Quantitative Methods in Health Research

3 cr. Graduate.

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 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

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.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 885 Advanced Quantitative Methods in Health Research

3 cr. Graduate.

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.

Prerequisites: grad st; Nurs 883(P), Nurs 881(P), Multivariate Statistics(P) or cons instr.

Last Taught: Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2018, Fall 2016.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 886 Advanced Qualitative Methods in Health Research

3 cr. Graduate.

Enable student to acquire the advanced knowledge and skills needed to design and implement studies best suited to qualitative modes of investigation.

Prerequisites: grad st; Nurs 882(P) or cons instr.

Last Taught: Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2018.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 888 Candidate for Degree

0 cr. Graduate.

Available for graduate students who must meet minimum credit load requirement.

Prerequisites: graduate standing.

Course Rules: Fee for 1 cr assessed; unit does not count towards credit load for Fin Aid. Repeatable. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only.

Last Taught: Summer 2016, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Summer 2009.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 890 Issues in Scholarship

3 cr. Graduate.

Critical analysis of issues in scholarship and development of skills in literature review, scholarly discourse, and ethical conduct of research.

Prerequisites: grad st

Last Taught: Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2018.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

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.

Last Taught: Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

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.

Last Taught: Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 991 Research and Thesis

1-3 cr. Graduate.

Independent research and thesis writing under the supervision of member of graduate faculty.

Prerequisites: grad st; 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.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 993 DNP Project I: Plan

2 cr. Graduate.

The focus of the course is identifying a mentor and beginning to analyze a complex problem or issue within a health care or community-based setting.

Prerequisites: DNP student; NURS 750, NURS 804 and NURS 805.

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Fall 2019.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 994 DNP Project II: Proposal

2 cr. Graduate.

The focus of the course is developing a detailed plan for a DNP project that addresses a complex problem or issue and demonstrates clinical scholarship.

Prerequisites: NURS 993.

Last Taught: Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 995 DNP Project III: Leadership Practice Immersion

1-4 cr. Graduate.

The focus of the course is implementation and evaluation of a DNP project that demonstrates leadership and the foundation for future practice scholarship.

Prerequisites: grad st, admis to candidacy for the DNP, and NURS 994.

Last Taught: Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

NURS 997 Doctoral Dissertation

3 cr. Graduate.

Prerequisites: grad st; admis to candidacy for the PhD; cons advisor.

Course Rules: May be repeated.

Last Taught: Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

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