Master of Science in Nursing Program Study Courses - Indiana Wesleyan University

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Below is the list of courses required to complete the Master of Science in Nursing program. Courses are generally taken sequentially, one at a time, until the program is complete. Full course descriptions may be viewed by clicking on the course titles below. For further information, feel free to contact us.

Nursing Administration Major*
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GNUR-ORE   Orientation0 Hours
No description available.
GNUR-507   Introduction to Nursing Administration3 Hours
This course will proved an introduction to the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Administration degree with an overarching Christian worldview. Management and business theory/practice, orientation to IWU, MSN administration resources, MSN research process, time management principles, and overall online success techniques will be emphasized.
GNUR-510   Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice2 Hours
Explores the philosophical and theoretical foundations for nursing practice. Interrelationships among nursing theory, research, and practice are emphasized. Focuses on the critique, evaluation, and utilization of nursing and other relevant theories. Includes an evaluation of nursing theories in relationship to a biblical worldview.
GNUR-513A   Professional Development for Advanced Practice - A1 Hours
This course establishes the process by which students demonstrate that they have met the objectives and outcomes of the graduate nursing program. To satisfy completion of program requirements students must assemble evidence that they have acquired the knowledge, dispositions, and skills that will enable them to become "Agents of Change" in advanced nursing practice. Prerequisite: GNUR-505
GNUR-525   Ethics of Health Policy3 Hours
This course emphasizes ethical decision making in the stewardship of resources and the process of implementing change in health policy in institutional, community, and cross-cultural settings. Prerequisite: GNUR-513A.
GNUR-528   Biostatistics and Epidemiology3 Hours
Focuses on examination and application of statistical methods, research designs, and epidemiologic principles used in healthcare research. Application will be made to disease prevention and health promotion.
GNUR-530   Utilization of Research for Evidence Based Practice3 Hours
Examination of the research process, statistical analysis, and evidence based practice with applicability to advanced nursing practice. Attention is given to critical research methods, analysis, and ethical aspects of scholarly inquiry. Emphasis on how research contributes to the development of nursing knowledge, improves nursing practice, supports the design of nursing systems, and enhances the education and professional accountability of nurses.
GNUR-570   Professional Role Development for the Nurse Administrator3 Hours
This course provides an understanding of the professional role of the nurse administrator, including the ability to collaborate effectively in diverse settings with interdisciplinary partnerships. Prepares the nurse administrator to lead and manage the administration of health care/services. Although various roles will be analyzed, an emphasis will be placed on the roles of educator, decision maker, and servant leader. Biblical perspectives will be integrated throughout the course. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all Core Courses.
GNUR-572   Management of Health Care Delivery Systems4 Hours
Prepares the student to apply theoretical foundations of business, health law, marketing and human resources to the administration of health delivery systems. Prerequisite: GNUR-570.
GNUR-574   Organizational Behavior4 Hours
Prepares the student to effectively apply organizational behavior theories and concepts in an administrative role. Biblical concepts will be integrated throughout the course material. Prerequisite: GNUR-572.
GNUR-576   Organization and Finance of Health Care4 Hours
Prepares the student for efficient stewardship of resources and organizational management within diverse health care settings. Prerequisite: GNUR-574.
GNUR-578   Advanced Nursing Management5 Hours
This course provides the opportunity to partner with a nurse manager/administrator to apply acquired knowledge, skills, and dispositions in a supervised practicum setting. A practicum project integrating administrative skills is required. Prerequisite: GNUR-576.
GNUR-513B   Professional Development for Advanced Practice - B1 Hours
This course establishes the process by which students demonstrate that they have met the objectives and outcomes of the graduate nursing program. To satisfy completion of program requirements students must assemble evidence that they have acquired the knowledge, dispositions, and skills that will enable them to become "Agents of Change" in advanced nursing practice. Prerequisite: GNUR-590.
GNUR-590   Nursing Investigation5 Hours
Designs an applied nursing project for a specific educational, administrative, or primary care practice setting. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all courses.
41 credit hours
*GNUR-595 (Nursing Investigation Continuation) is only taken if necessary.

Nursing Education Major*
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GNUR-ORE   Orientation0 Hours
No description available.
GNUR-512   Theoretical Perspectives for the Nurse Educator4 Hours
Explores the philosophical and theoretical foundations for nursing practice. Interrelationships between nursing theory, research, and practice are stressed. Emphasis is placed on the critique, evaluation, and utilization of nursing, education, and other relevant theories for application in nursing education. Nursing theories are evaluated from a biblical worldview. Competencies required for scholarly work will be included, and a system established to demonstrate accomplishment of progressive outcomes across the graduate program.
GNUR-525   Ethics of Health Policy3 Hours
This course emphasizes ethical decision making in the stewardship of resources and the process of implementing change in health policy in institutional, community, and cross-cultural settings. Prerequisite: GNUR-513A.
GNUR-528   Biostatistics and Epidemiology3 Hours
Focuses on examination and application of statistical methods, research designs, and epidemiologic principles used in healthcare research. Application will be made to disease prevention and health promotion.
GNUR-530   Utilization of Research for Evidence Based Practice3 Hours
Examination of the research process, statistical analysis, and evidence based practice with applicability to advanced nursing practice. Attention is given to critical research methods, analysis, and ethical aspects of scholarly inquiry. Emphasis on how research contributes to the development of nursing knowledge, improves nursing practice, supports the design of nursing systems, and enhances the education and professional accountability of nurses.
GNUR-562   Professional Role Development for the Nurse Educator3 Hours
Provides understanding of the professional role of the advanced practice nurse educator, including the ability to collaborate effectively in diverse interdisciplinary partnerships. Fosters professional role development necessary to provide leadership in the delivery of health care education. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all Core Courses.
GNUR-564   Curriculum Design and Evaluation4 Hours
Prepares the graduate nursing education student to develop and revise curriculum in order to facilitate student learning and enhance program effectiveness.
GNUR-568   Teaching and Learning Strategies5 Hours
Introduces the analysis and application of various teaching techniques and strategies in diverse learning settings. Students will explore various methods and theories of instructional assessment and classroom management. Prerequisite: GNUR-566
GNUR-566   Program Evaluation and Assessment3 Hours
Emphasizes the process of analysis and modification of educational programs to promote compliance with relevant standards, criteria for evaluation, and accountability. Prerequisite: GNUR-564.
GNUR-569   Advanced Nursing Instruction5 Hours
Provides the opportunity to partner with a professional educator to apply acquired knowledge and skills in a supervised educational setting. Prerequisite: GNUR-568.
GNUR-590   Nursing Investigation5 Hours
Designs an applied nursing project for a specific educational, administrative, or primary care practice setting. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all courses.
38 credit hours
*GNUR-595 (Nursing Investigation Continuation) is only taken if necessary.

Primary Care Major
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GNUR-ORE   Orientation0 Hours
No description available.
GNUR-505   Advanced Nursing Seminar3 Hours
Provides students with an understanding of the Graduate Nursing Program (GNUR) and the mission of Indiana Wesleyan University, expectations of graduate level education, policies, and available student services. Students will also begin a personal and professional integration of evidence-based practice.
GNUR-510   Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice2 Hours
Explores the philosophical and theoretical foundations for nursing practice. Interrelationships among nursing theory, research, and practice are emphasized. Focuses on the critique, evaluation, and utilization of nursing and other relevant theories. Includes an evaluation of nursing theories in relationship to a biblical worldview.
GNUR-513A   Professional Development for Advanced Practice - A1 Hours
This course establishes the process by which students demonstrate that they have met the objectives and outcomes of the graduate nursing program. To satisfy completion of program requirements students must assemble evidence that they have acquired the knowledge, dispositions, and skills that will enable them to become "Agents of Change" in advanced nursing practice. Prerequisite: GNUR-505
GNUR-525   Ethics of Health Policy3 Hours
This course emphasizes ethical decision making in the stewardship of resources and the process of implementing change in health policy in institutional, community, and cross-cultural settings. Prerequisite: GNUR-513A.
GNUR-528   Biostatistics and Epidemiology3 Hours
Focuses on examination and application of statistical methods, research designs, and epidemiologic principles used in healthcare research. Application will be made to disease prevention and health promotion.
GNUR-530   Utilization of Research for Evidence Based Practice3 Hours
Examination of the research process, statistical analysis, and evidence based practice with applicability to advanced nursing practice. Attention is given to critical research methods, analysis, and ethical aspects of scholarly inquiry. Emphasis on how research contributes to the development of nursing knowledge, improves nursing practice, supports the design of nursing systems, and enhances the education and professional accountability of nurses.
PYC-502   Professional Role Development for the Nurse Practitioner3 Hours
Concepts that prescribe the framework of primary care nursing in advanced practice. Professional and cultural issues unique to the role of the nurse practitioner will be addressed. The nurse practitioner student will begin to build and shape strategies related to role assimilation, positive and negative role influences, and important health care issues in primary care nursing. Christian perspectives will be integrated throughout the course. Prerequisites: all core courses.
PYC-514   Advanced Pathophysiology4 Hours
Provides understanding of disease and its treatment as a basis for advanced nursing management of patient care. Major disease entities will be examined.
PYC-512   Advanced Pharmacology for Primary Care4 Hours
Explores various pharmacological agents used to treat common recurrent health problems; indications, contraindications, side, and interactive effects of commonly prescribed drugs. Legal and prescriptive regulations will be considered.
PYC-522   Essentials of Primary Care2 Hours
This course explores the concepts of nurse practitioner practice in primary care. Critical diagnostic skills will be introduced to cultivate evidence-based practice behaviors. Emphasis will be placed on processing client information in a logical, progressive manner and applying appropriate educational theories across the lifespan. Christian perspectives will be incorporated throughout the course. Prerequisite: PYC-512.
PYC-552   Advanced Health Status Assessment4 Hours
Provides for an enhancement of knowledge and skills necessary for performing a thorough health assessment for clients of all ages in a variety of settings.
PYC-530   Primary Care of Adults7 Hours
Primary Care of Adults is designed to prepare the advanced practice student with the theoretical, scientific and technical foundations required to function as an adult nurse practitioner. Emphasis will be placed on health promotion, disease prevention, education, and the diagnosis and management of common acute and stable chronic disease states of the adult client. Primary health care needs for specific populations including women, men, and the elderly will be identified. Primary care for a supervised clinical experience will enable the advanced practice student to develop the advanced clinical and decision-making skills required. A highly participative practicum experience with a departmentally approved preceptor focusing on primary care of adults beginning at the age of 14 years will be arranged. Students will gather physical assessment data, establish differential diagnoses, propose treatment plans, deliver patient education, and provide follow-up when feasible. Advanced practice role development is a fundamental component of the experience. Prerequisite: PYC-552.
PYC-532   Primary Care of Children5 Hours
This course is designed to prepare the advanced practice student with the theoretical, scientific, and technical foundations in care of children and families needed for optimal functioning as a family nurse practitioner. Emphasis will be placed on health assessment, health promotion, and disease prevention and the diagnosis and management of common congenital, acute, and stable chronic conditions in children. A supervised clinical preceptorship experience enabling the advanced practice student to develop advanced clinical judgment, technical skills, and decision-making skills is required. Prerequisite: PYC-530.
PYC-535   Primary Care of the Family4 Hours
This course is designed to expand the skills of the advanced practice student with the theoretical, scientific, and technical foundations needed for optimal functioning as a family nurse practitioner. Emphasis will be placed on health promotion, disease prevention and education of clients across the lifespan as well as the impact of acute/chronic illness on the family unit. The course will include 140 hours of supervised clinical practicum in family practice including care across the lifespan in primary care settings. A minimum grade of "B" is required. Prerequisite: PYC-532.
GNUR-513B   Professional Development for Advanced Practice - B1 Hours
This course establishes the process by which students demonstrate that they have met the objectives and outcomes of the graduate nursing program. To satisfy completion of program requirements students must assemble evidence that they have acquired the knowledge, dispositions, and skills that will enable them to become "Agents of Change" in advanced nursing practice. Prerequisite: GNUR-590.
49 credit hours

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Nursing Administration Major*

Nursing Education Major*

Primary Care Major