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2013–14 Graduate and Adult Programs Academic Catalog
Graduate-Level Course Descriptions
MGMT-6790 – NSG-6010
MGMT-6790 Organizational Management Strategy 3 hours
This is the capstone course that integrates previous business
knowledge by focusing on the strategic challenges and decisions
facing organizational leaders. This course uses case studies to
experientially involve the student in analyzing complex information
and then determining the best strategy for the company.
The cases will emphasize different aspects of the strategic
management process, including selection, implementation, and
evaluation.
Marketing (MRKT)
MRKT-6200 Strategic Marketing Planning
3 hours
This course examines how managers from across any business
or nonprofit organization are impacted by, and have impact on,
the marketing activities of the organization. Strategic planning for
marketing will be highlighted throughout the course. Specifically,
environmental analysis, market segmentation, and positioning
analysis will be examined as the pathway to the ultimate
development of strategies in the four key decision areas of
marketing: product, pricing, distribution, and integrated marketing
communications. The ethical and spiritual implications of various
marketing practices will also be discussed.
MRKT-6250 Responding to the Marketplace
3 hours
This course examines what it means to be a “market driven”
organization and how to position an organization to properly
hear and respond to the market(s) it serves. Managers must
lead in listening to the “voice of the market” in identifying needs
and preferences of the market and in building strategies to
respond in a relevant way. Strategies for developing an effective
communication strategy are emphasized. Prerequisites: MRKT-
6200 Strategic Marketing Planning.
Nursing (NSG)
NSG-5000 Theoretical Foundations
of Nursing Practice
3 hours
The focus of this course is on analysis and critique of selected
theories from nursing, related disciplines and organizational
leadership for application to health care delivery and to advanced
nursing practice.
NSG-5010 Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology 3 hours
The focus of this course is on in-depth analysis of normal
physiologic and pathologic mechanisms of diseases as the
foundation for clinical assessment, decision-making, and
management for clients across the lifespan. Synthesis and
application of current research-based knowledge regarding
pathological changes are also addressed.
NSG-5020 Advanced Health/Physical
Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning
3 hours
The focus of this course is on utilization of diagnostic reasoning
in analyzing data from comprehensive health assessments of
clients across the lifespan in order to determine appropriate and
effective health care, including health promotion strategies. Risk
reduction, health promotion and prevention, early detection of
physical and common emotional illnesses, and clinical decision
making are addressed. On-site laboratory practice of 50 hours is
required for the Family Nurse Practitioner students. Prerequisite:
(Fee: $150)
NSG-5030 Advanced Pharmacology
3 hours
The focus of this course is on both pharmacotherapeutics and
pharmacokinetics of broad categories of pharmacologic agents.
Emphasis is placed on assessment, diagnosis and management
(including the prescription of pharmacologic agents) of a client’s
common health problems in a safe, high-quality, and cost-effective
manner. Prerequisite:
.
NSG-5040 Professional Role Development
for Advance Practice
3 hours
The focus of this course is on professional role development
and performance competence of the nurse in advanced clinical
practice within the context of health care delivery system.
The leadership aspects of the roles of advanced practice are
emphasized in relation to health care delivery, policy formulation,
legislation and finance for advanced practice. Principles and
process of writing for publication are presented. (Fee: $150)
NSG-5050 Research for Evidence-Based
Nursing Practice
3 hours
The focus of this course is on the utilization and discovery of
new knowledge to provide high-quality health care, initiate change,
and improve nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on utilization
of research including the evaluation of research, problem
identification within the clinical practice setting, awareness of
practice outcomes, and evidence-based practice.
NSG-5060 Spiritual Care in Advanced
Nursing Practice
2 hours
This course introduces students to principles of spiritual care.
A biblical study of the human spirit is used to help students
better understand the nonmaterial essence of man, and a biblical
model of spiritual care is used to teach students how to meet the
essential needs of the spirit. Spiritual formation and the application
of spiritual disciplines are studied as foundational to the provision
of spiritual care. Prerequisites:
or
or undergraduate minor in
Bible.
NSG-5070 Policies and Strategies for
Health Care Delivery
3 hours
The focus of this course is on health policy, legislation, and
policy making within the context of contemporary healthcare.
Application to the role of the advanced practice nurse will be
emphasized.
NSG-6010 Advanced Concepts in the Care of
Older Adults
3 hours
The focus of this course is to prepare the advanced
practice students with the theoretical, scientific, and technical
foundations required in care for mature adults and aging family
members. Prerequisites:
,
,
or
. Co-requisites: NSG-6015 Advanced
Practice in the Care of Older Adults for FNP. (Fee: $100)
