NUR-5290 US Health Policy and Global Health

During this course, students will develop an understanding of health policy including legislative processes and the role of the U.S. government in addressing public health at the local, state, and national levels. Students will examine the synergistic relationship between U.S. health policy and global health. Students will explore nursing's influence in health policy advocacy and its impact on outcomes considering social determinants of health. Students will examine factors that facilitate and hinder the nursing workforce across the globe.

BSN students: This course is offered 6 times per year during Session 1 and Session 2 of each 16 week Nursing Undergraduate term. Please check the School of Nursing Undergraduate Academic Calendar for dates and registration information.

Credits: 3

Delivery Methods: Online

Offered in Jul 2025, Sep 2025, Nov 2025, Jan 2026, Mar 2026, May 2026

NUR-8150 Information Systems and Technology Impacting Healthcare Delivery

In this course, students expand their knowledge and skills in using information systems and technology as tools to evaluate and improve patient and system outcomes. Additionally, students explore how data are extracted and analyzed to improve organizational decision-making behaviors and examine the role of system leaders in the selection and integration of information systems and technology.

Credits: 3

Delivery Methods: Online

Offered in Jul 2025, Sep 2025, Nov 2025, Jan 2026, Mar 2026, May 2026

(Please visit the University bookstore to view the correct materials for each course by semester as the contents of the actual online syllabus may differ from the preview due to updates or revisions)

NUR-5300 Evidence-Based Nursing Practice

The emphasis for this course is on the elements of evidence-based practice. Focus is placed on the cyclical process of identifying clinical questions, searching and appraising the evidence for potential solutions/innovations, planning and implementing practice changes, evaluating the outcomes, and identifying additional gaps in nursing knowledge. Integration of the existing evidence with clinical judgment, patient preferences, interprofessional perspectives, and other resources forms the basis for the clinical decision-making process that is inherent in improving patient, population, and organizational outcomes. Processes for leading practice changes are explored.

Credits: 3

Delivery Methods: Online

Offered in Jul 2025, Sep 2025, Nov 2025, Jan 2026, Mar 2026, May 2026

NUR-8050 Scholarly Inquiry: The Basis for Evidence-Based Practice

This course provides an in-depth review of the research process, enabling students to analytically appraise and synthesize existing scientific research, practice guidelines, and other scholarly evidence. The course focus is on research design, research methods, project implementation, data analysis techniques, and evaluation of a nursing practice change that is based on the highest quality evidence.

Credits: 3

Delivery Methods: Online

Offered in Jul 2025, Sep 2025, Nov 2025, Jan 2026, Mar 2026, May 2026

(Please visit the University bookstore to view the correct materials for each course by semester as the contents of the actual online syllabus may differ from the preview due to updates or revisions)