School of Nursing Course Descriptions

GNSG 501 (3) WRITING AND RESEARCH
This course introduces foundational concepts and issues designed to assist the graduate student with scholarly writing skills and research inquiry techniques. Statistical methods for nursing research including: descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, sampling, hypothesis testing, frequency distribution, and correlation are included.

GNSG 545 (4) RN-MSN TRANSITION I
This course explores Christian nursing history, scholarly writing, research, theory, and the legal/ethical foundations for practice in the professional role. This course prepares the student for GNSG 601 and GNSG 603.

GNSG 546 (4) RN-MSN TRANSITION II
This course explores the environmental, multi-cultural, and global issues related to nursing in the community. Current trends in nursing management and servant leadership for communication, decision making and management of groups are also investigated.

GNSG 601 (4) THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS AND NURSING RESEARCH
This course focuses on the interaction of theory, research and practice in the development of clinical or educational outcomes. Middle range theories from nursing and other disciplines are examined as a basis for practice and research. Historical events, philosophical views and conceptual frameworks, which have influenced the development of theory and research, are explored. In addition, the course includes both qualitative and quantitative research methodology.
Prerequisite for GNSG 604.

GNSG 602 (2) TEACHING FAITHFULLY: COMMUNICATING WITH ADULT LEARNERS IN A DIVERSE SOCIETY
This course focuses on the development of skills necessary for effective professional communications, both written and oral. Scientific writing and effective oral presentation principles are discussed. Wesleyan thought as it relates to nursing education is integrated through interdisciplinary teaching. A review of the history of nursing education based on religious teachings is discussed with an emphasis on the role of faith in education and nursing practice.

GNSG 603 (2) HEALTHCARE ISSUES, ETHICS AND POLITICS FROM A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE
This course is an introduction to global, federal, state and local issues as they affect health services. Selected health policies are considered in their historical perspective, present status, and future direction within their social, economic and political contexts. All are studied through the lens of a Christian perspective.

GNSG 604 (A,B,C,D,E,F) (1-6) THESIS/PROJECT IN NURSING
To complete requirements for the M.S.N. with an emphasis in Nursing Education or the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role, the student must complete and defend a thesis or project that applies to the educational process in a program of nursing, hospital education setting, or patient education program. This thesis/project should be conducted over six semesters of instruction with mentorship from a designated faculty member. Students register for units each semester in sequence (a,b,c,...f) corresponding to the six units necessary to complete the thesis requirement. At the end of each semester a grade of Credit/No Credit is issued reflecting the student's satisfactory progress toward thesis completion. Students are not allowed to register for subsequent units until prior unit(s) are satisfactorily completed. Graded Credit/No Credit.
Prerequisite: GNSG 601.

GNSG 605 (2) ADVANCED ASSESSMENT AND HEALTH PROMOTION ACROSS THE LIFESPAN
This course provides a focused examination of theories of assessment across the lifespan for the student focusing on Nursing Education concentration or the CNS role. A study of human development theories focusing on the concepts of health promotion, disease prevention, and nursing care.
Corequisite: GNSG 605L.

GNSG 605L (2) ADVANCED ASSESSMENT AND HEALTH PROMOTION ACROSS THE LIFESPAN PRACTICUM
This course provides opportunity for application of nursing assessment and health promotion theory as it relates to advanced practice nursing role. (For CNS certification, two clinical units equates to 80 clinical hours). Graded Credit/No Credit.
Corequisite: GNSG 605.

GNSG 606 (3) ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
This course is designed to provide the student focusing on Nursing Education concentration or the CNS role with a comprehensive theoretical foundation of the phenomena that produce alterations in human physiologic function across the life span.

GNSG 607 (3) ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY
This course is designed primarily for graduate students focusing on Nursing Education concentration or the CNS role in nursing who require an appreciation of pharmacology in their careers. The one semester course defines basic principles of drug action, drug disposition and pharmacokinetics. Specific areas of discussion include central nervous system, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal and endocrine pharmacology.

GNSG 608 (3) DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN NURSING
This course builds upon students’ previous conceptual knowledge base and practicum experiences necessary for clinical and classroom instruction. Instructional design principles are applied to clinical and classroom teaching. Students focusing on Nursing Education concentration or the CNS role synthesize a conceptual foundation for the development and evaluation of curriculum. Assessment and evaluation methods are explored in the context of appropriate teaching/learning styles and within state nursing regulations and/or accrediting bodies. Traditional and innovative learning environments are analyzed in relationship to the adult learner. Issues and research findings important to teaching/learning are addressed.
Corequisite: GNSG 608L.

GNSG 608L (2) NURSING EDUCATION ROLE PRACTICUM
This course is designed to help prospective nurse educators and CNSs conceptualize and operationalize elements of clinical instruction in a variety of practice settings. Students have the opportunity to experience the role of a Christian nurse-educator through guided preceptorship experience in an area relevant to the student’s practice and education interest. (For CNS certification, two clinical units equates to 80 clinical hours). Graded Credit/No Credit.
Corequisite: GNSG 608.

Select one of the following clinical emphases:

GNSG 610 (2) MENTAL HEALTH NURSING CAPSTONE SEMINAR
This course provides opportunity for exploration of advanced mental health concepts with an emphasis on critical synthesis from nursing and the social sciences as it relates to individuals and groups with a focus on wellness and mental health promotion.
Prerequisite: GNSG 608.

GNSG 610L (1-6) MENTAL HEALTH NURSING PRACTICUM**
This course provides opportunity for clinical application of mental health nursing theory as it relates to advanced practice nursing role. (Note: Students desiring CNS certification must complete six units which equates to 240 clinical hours). A minimum of three units is required for graduation. Graded Credit/No Credit.

GNSG 611 (2) MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING (ADULT) CAPSTONE SEMINAR
This course provides opportunity for exploration of advanced health concepts with an emphasis on critical synthesis from nursing and the social sciences as it relates to individuals with a focus on medical-surgical care of the adult. This course includes advanced theories of human development as it relates to the practice of nursing and education of clients as individuals or in groups.
Prerequisite: GNSG 608.

GNSG 611L (1-6) MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING PRACTICUM**
This course provides opportunity for clinical application of medical-surgical nursing theory as it relates to advanced practice nursing role. (Note: Students desiring CNS certification must complete six units which equates to 240 clinical hours). A minimum of three units is required for graduation. Graded Credit/No Credit.

GNSG 612 (2) GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING CAPSTONE SEMINAR
This course provides opportunity for exploration of advanced health concepts with an emphasis on critical synthesis from nursing the social sciences as it relates to individuals with a focus on the older adult.
Prerequisite: GNSG 608.

GNSG 612L (1-6) GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING PRACTICUM**
This course provides opportunity for clinical application of medical-surgical nursing theory as it relates to advanced practice nursing role. (Note: Students desiring CNS certification must complete six units which equates to 240 clinical hours). A minimum of three units is required for graduation. Graded Credit/No Credit.

GNSG 613 (2) FAMILY HEALTH NURSING CAPSTONE SEMINAR
This course provides opportunity for exploration of advanced health concepts with an emphasis on critical synthesis from nursing and social sciences as it relates to individuals, including children/adolescents and child bearing women, within the context of the family.
Prerequisite: GNSG 608.

GNSG 613L (1-6) FAMILY HEALTH NURSING CLINICAL PRACTICUM**
This course provides opportunity for clinical application of family health nursing theory as it relates to advanced practice nursing role. (Note: Students desiring CNS certification must complete six units which equates to 240 clinical hours). A minimum of three units is required for graduation. Graded Credit/No Credit.

GNSG 690 (1-3) SPECIAL STUDIES IN NURSING
This course provides opportunity for selected studies in the area of Nursing as determined by the School of Nursing. Permission is required from the Dean of the School of Nursing and the course faculty. The student must be in good academic standing. Students may repeat the course for credit up to a maximum of 6 units. The repeat course must cover different content.

** 3 units of the Clinical Practicum to be taken as corequisite to Capstone Seminar.

Nursing students also take two of four courses: BUS 687, BUS 688, GED 670, GED 672.