NURS 7101. DNP Practicum Elective I.

This course provides supervised practicum hours that contribute to the 1,000 post-baccalaureate hours required for the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. Students participate in faculty-approved practicum experiences that support individualized DNP role development. Enrollment may be repeated to complete a minimum of 60 practicum hours per term. Practicum activities may include system-level practice, leadership skill development, and engagement in evidence-based approaches relevant to healthcare processes or outcomes across diverse settings. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

NURS 7151. Scholarly Project Proposal Development.

This course examines how nursing practice draws on research evidence to inform clinical and population-level decisions. As the second course in a four-course sequence, students design a DNP scholarly project and analyze proposal components using evidence-based frameworks and organizational data sources. Course activities emphasize the appraisal of relevant research principles, the assessment of clinical and organizational fit, and the documentation of project assumptions and constraints. Taken concurrently with the practicum, students work with a faculty advisor and a mentor to analyze stakeholder roles, evaluate engagement approaches, and develop planning artifacts that support later implementation-focused courses. A minimum of 20 independent practicum hours is required for successful course completion. Prerequisite: NURS 7316 and NURS 7317 all with grades of “B” or better. Corequisite: NURS 7251 with grade of "B" or better.

NURS 7152. Scholarly Project Implementation and Evaluation.

This course is the third of four research courses in a progressive sequence that examines methods used to implement and evaluate practice-focused scholarly projects. The course analyzes principles of improvement science as they apply to the assessment of evidence-based interventions and process improvement initiatives. Students examine analytical approaches for evaluating outcomes, feasibility, and sustainability of practice changes. The course runs in parallel with a practicum in which students collaborate with a mentor and a faculty advisor to advance the development of their scholarly project. Emphasis is placed on systematic analysis and methodological alignment to inform the implementation and evaluation of scholarly projects. Prerequisite: [NURS 7151 and NURS 7330] OR [NURS 7320 and NURS 7251] all with grades of “B” or better. Corequisite: NURS 7252 with grade of “B” or better.

NURS 7153. Scholarly Project Dissemination and Publication.

This course examines methods for disseminating and publishing practice focused scholarly projects within professional and academic contexts. It is the fourth in the series of Scholarly Project courses. Students analyze publication requirements, peer review mechanisms, dissemination strategies, and standards for scholarly communication. Learning activities include evaluating manuscripts, participating in structured peer review, and preparing dissemination materials for presentation and publication. Emphasis is placed on assessing project specific sustainability indicators and outcomes using established evaluative methods. Coordinated with a concurrent practicum, this course supports the completion of dissemination products aligned with doctoral level expectations for the DNP program. Prerequisite: [NURS 7152 and NURS 7331] OR [NURS 7322 and NURS 7252] all with grades of “B” or better. Corequisite: NURS 7253 with grade of “B” or better.

NURS 7201. DNP Practicum Elective II.

This course allows students to complete supervised practicum hours required to meet the 1,000 post-baccalaureate clinical hour requirement for the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. In collaboration with a faculty advisor or project chair, students participate in approved practicum experiences aligned with DNP role development. Enrollment may be repeated as needed to complete a minimum of 120 practicum hours per term. Practicum activities focus on system-level practice, leadership development, and the application of evidence to improve healthcare quality and outcomes. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

NURS 7210. DNP Role Transition.

This course explores the scientific and disciplinary foundations that support evidence-informed nursing practice at the doctoral level. Students investigate key theories, research paradigms, and analytical approaches used to examine clinical phenomena, population health issues, and organizational processes. The course emphasizes evaluation of the relationships among science, theory, and practice, with attention to how foundational knowledge informs system-level assessment, practice improvement initiatives, and the development of advanced practice models. Structured inquiry activities support students’ ability to analyze and apply scientific evidence within complex healthcare environments. A minimum of 20 independent practicum hours is required for successful course completion.

NURS 7211. Healthcare Financial Management and Economics.

This course examines core financial concepts and analytical methods used in healthcare management. Students analyze reimbursement structures, quality assurance processes, and risk-management initiatives to evaluate their influence on organizational financial performance. The course explores economic principles relevant to healthcare delivery, including pricing strategies, budgeting approaches, capital financing mechanisms, and models for resource allocation. Learners evaluate procedures for contract negotiation, monitoring, and compliance to understand how financial decisions shape operational outcomes. Through applied case analysis and evidence-informed frameworks, the course emphasizes systematic evaluation of financial data to support strategic planning across healthcare settings. A minimum of 20 independent practicum hours is required for successful course completion. Prerequisite: NURS 7210 and NURS 7212 and NURS 7315 all with grades of “B” or better.

NURS 7212. Health Policy, Regulation, and Legislative Systems.

This course examines health policy development, legislative processes, and policy analysis relevant to nursing and healthcare systems. Emphasis is placed on evidence appraisal, policy design, and analysis within ethical and regulatory frameworks. Students analyze local, state, national, and global health policy structures and their influence on healthcare delivery and professional practice. Legal and regulatory mechanisms shaping health policy are explored, along with options for professional engagement in policy processes. The course prepares doctoral nursing students to critically evaluate policy issues and apply analytical skills to policy related professional tasks informed by evidence and professional standards. A minimum of 20 independent practicum hours is required for successful course completion.

NURS 7213. Organizational Leadership and Interprofessional Collaboration.

This course examines leadership, organizational, and change theories as applied to healthcare systems. Students analyze performance optimization, organizational effectiveness, and sustainability within complex adaptive healthcare environments. Emphasis is placed on interprofessional collaboration and decision-making processes that influence healthcare delivery at local, state, national, and global levels. Through analysis of case studies and organizational frameworks, students evaluate leadership strategies, resource management, and system-level processes affecting quality and outcomes in healthcare organizations. Prerequisite: NURS 7210 and NURS 7212 and NURS 7315 and NURS 7211 and NURS 7350 and NURS 7314 all with grades of “B” or better.

NURS 7251. Scholarly Project Proposal Development: Clinical Dissertation.

This course provides practicum-based experiences supporting development of the DNP scholarly project proposal. Students analyze practice or systems problems relevant to their practice context, conduct needs assessments, synthesize evidence, and evaluate implementation and evaluation strategies. Structured mentorship from faculty and organizational leaders supports feasibility assessment and project design. A minimum of 120 practicum hours is required in a setting aligned with the student’s practice inquiry. Course activities align with AACN Essentials and expectations for applied doctoral nursing scholarship. Prerequisite: NURS 7316 and NURS 7317 all with grades of “B” or better. Corequisite: NURS 7151 and NURS 7330 OR NURS 7320 with a grade of "B" or better.

NURS 7252. Scholarly Project Implementation and Evaluation: Clinical Dissertation.

This course provides structured practicum experiences that support implementation and evaluation of a Doctor of Nursing Practice scholarly project. Students examine project implementation processes, apply data collection methods, and analyze outcomes relevant to practice inquiry. Under faculty and practice mentorship, students evaluate professional leadership strategies, methodological approaches, and project impact within clinical or organizational settings. The course emphasizes systematic application of evidence, outcome assessment, and alignment with established doctoral-level professional standards. A minimum of 120 supervised practicum hours is required in a setting related to the student’s practice inquiry. Prerequisite: [NURS 7151 and NURS 7330] or [NURS 7320 and NURS 7251] all with grades of “B” or better. Corequisite: NURS 7152 with a grade of "B" or better.

NURS 7253. Scholarly Project Dissemination and Publication: Clinical Dissertation.

This course provides structured practicum experiences that support dissemination and publication of the DNP scholarly project. Students examine strategies for preparing professional manuscripts and presentations derived from applied practice inquiry. Course activities include analyzing standards for scholarly writing, evaluating dissemination venues, and developing a completed DNP project paper and presentation. Students apply research evidence to practice contexts through supervised practicum activities aligned with their area of inquiry. A minimum of 120 practicum hours is required and is designed to support achievement of AACN Essentials competencies through documented scholarly and professional activities. Prerequisite: [NURS 7152 and NURS 7331] OR [NURS 7322 and NURS 7252] all with grades of “B” or better. Corequisite: NURS 7153 with a grade of "B" or better.

NURS 7301. DNP Practicum Elective III.

This course allows students to complete supervised practicum hours required to meet the 1,000 post-baccalaureate clinical hour requirement for the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. In collaboration with a faculty advisor or project chair, students participate in approved practicum experiences aligned with DNP role development. Enrollment may be repeated as needed to complete a minimum of 180 practicum hours per term. Practicum activities focus on system-level practice, leadership development, and the application of evidence to improve healthcare quality and outcomes. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

NURS 7314. Facilitating Learning Strategies for Patient Populations .

This course examines educational theory and teaching–learning processes within healthcare contexts. Emphasis is placed on educational leadership, learning theories, instructional design, and the use of educational technologies. Students analyze methods for planning, implementing, and evaluating educational activities aligned with clinical expertise and patient population needs. The course focuses on applying educational principles to the development of structured teaching initiatives in clinical and healthcare environments. Prerequisite: NURS 7210 and NURS 7212 and NURS 7315 all with grades of “B” or better.

NURS 7315. Information Systems and Technology in Healthcare.

This course examines the application of information systems, technology, and artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare environments. Students analyze the adoption and integration of informatics and technology to support quality improvement, clinical decision-making, and analysis of outcomes within healthcare arenas. This course emphasizes evaluating current and emerging technologies, with a focus on their implications for patient care, healthcare delivery, and professional practice. Through inquiry-based approaches, students develop skills to assess technological advancements and informatics strategies relevant to contemporary healthcare challenges. This course includes a requirement of 20 hours of independent practicum experience.

NURS 7316. Epidemiology and Applied Statistics for Evidence-Based Practice.

This course examines the analysis and interpretation of epidemiological, statistical, occupational, and environmental data relevant to healthcare practice. Students analyze methods used to identify disease patterns, transmission, and risk across populations. Emphasis is placed on applying biostatistical principles and synthesizing multiple data sources used to develop clinical and public health guidelines. The course includes critical appraisal of epidemiological models and evaluation of data-driven approaches used in disease prevention and quality improvement across healthcare settings. This course includes a requirement of 20 hours of independent practicum experience. Prerequisite: NURS 7211 and NURS 7350 all with grades of “B” or better.

NURS 7317. Population Health and Genomics in Global Healthcare.

This course examines population health and genomic factors in global healthcare settings. Students analyze social determinants of health, explore genetic and genomic influences on disease patterns, and evaluate epidemiological, biostatistical, and environmental data. Emphasis is placed on frameworks used to interpret complex health information and investigate population-level trends. Learners study research informing clinical and public health decision-making in diverse environments, applying analytical approaches to evaluate potential implications for professional practice based on available evidence. This course includes a requirement of 20 hours of independent practicum experience. Prerequisite: NURS 7211 and NURS 7350 all with grades of “B” or better.

NURS 7320. Leadership and Management Strategies in Dynamic Healthcare Settings.

This course focuses on the assessment of the healthcare landscape and analysis of executive leadership and management functions within complex healthcare organizations. Content includes evaluation of organizational resources, disaster planning and mitigation strategies, liability and risk management, and internal and external communication structures. Students examine models used to assess organizational readiness and continuity of operations in evolving healthcare environments. The course explores how healthcare leaders coordinate with community entities and leverage institutional resources to support organizational objectives. Prerequisite: NURS 7316 and NURS 7317 all with grades of “B” or better.

NURS 7321. Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Healthcare Systems.

This course examines principles of entrepreneurship and innovation as they apply to healthcare systems. Students analyze models of healthcare innovation, entrepreneurial processes, and organizational contexts that influence the development and adoption of new practices. The course explores interactions among healthcare organizations, industry partners, and regulatory environments, with attention to how innovations are evaluated and implemented. Emphasis is placed on synthesizing evidence, feasibility, and organizational impact within complex healthcare systems. Attention is given to decision-making, implementation considerations, and contextual factors influencing outcomes. This course includes a requirement of 20 hours of independent practicum experience. Prerequisite: [NURS 7152 and NURS 7331] or [NURS 7322 and NURS 7252] all with grades of “B” or better.

NURS 7322. Power and Influence in Healthcare.

This course analyzes the role of power and influence in healthcare organizations and policy settings. Students examine the impact of leadership models, mechanisms shaping policy development, coalition-building, and organizational behavior using established theoretical and empirical frameworks. The course evaluates leadership research on constructs such as executive presence, emotional intelligence and self-awareness are addressed in healthcare leadership research and practice. Through structured analysis of current literature, students assess how power dynamics shape management decisions, stakeholder relationships, and system-level outcomes across various healthcare environments. Prerequisite: [NURS 7151 and NURS 7330] or [NURS 7320 and NURS 7251] all with grades of “B” or better.

NURS 7330. Leadership, Partnership, and Negotiation within the Healthcare System.

This course examines leadership, communication, and negotiation frameworks relevant to advanced nursing practice within healthcare organizations and systems. Students analyze organizational and interprofessional contexts to evaluate how collaborative practices are structured and operationalized in healthcare delivery. The course emphasizes examination of theoretical and evidence-based models that inform partnership development, team communication, and negotiation processes across disciplines. Instruction focuses on analytic assessment of collaborative approaches used in healthcare systems in relation to population characteristics and system demand. Through structured inquiry, students evaluate factors that influence interprofessional collaboration and organizational decision-making in contemporary healthcare environments. Prerequisite: NURS 7210 and NURS 7212 and NURS 7315 and NURS 7211 and NURS 7350 and NURS 7314 and NURS 7316 and NURS 7317 and NURS 7213 and NURS 7151 all with grades of “B” or better.

NURS 7331. Global Health Care in Complex and Disaster Settings.

This course evaluates healthcare delivery and clinical practice within complex and disaster affected environments at multiple system levels. Students examine advanced practice nursing functions through the lens of evidence-based diagnostics, clinical management, and international standards of care. Health topics include comparative analysis of healthcare programs addressing prevention, response, and management of acute and chronic disease in global populations. Emphasis is placed on examining system complexity, population health needs, and methodological approaches used to assess healthcare performance and effectiveness in diverse and evolving contexts. Prerequisite: [NURS 7151 and NURS 7330] or [NURS 7320 and NURS 7251] all with grades of “B” or better.

NURS 7332. Clinical Practice Management and Entrepreneurship.

This course analyzes the application of entrepreneurship concepts within clinical practice environments. Students examine business planning, financial management, and operational strategies relevant to Advanced Practice Registered Nurse–owned practices and programs. Topics include feasibility studies, risk analysis, legal considerations, and regulatory frameworks affecting healthcare enterprises. Students assess models for organizing and managing clinical services. The course also explores funding and grant mechanisms commonly used in healthcare business development, emphasizing critical evaluation of financial and administrative options in clinical practice settings. This course includes a requirement of 20 hours of independent practicum experience. Prerequisite: [NURS 7152 and NURS 7331] or [NURS 7322 and NURS 7252] all with grades of “B” or better.

NURS 7342. SOCIALIZATION TO FACULTY ROLE.

NURS 7350. Inquiry and Evidence in Professional Nursing Practice.

This course is the first in a four-course sequence exploring improvement science methodologies and introduces doctoral nursing students to inquiry and evidence based approaches used in advanced nursing practice. Students examine improvement science methodologies and frameworks for applying evidence within clinical and organizational settings. Emphasis is placed on systematic identification of practice based problems, formulation of project aims, and critical appraisal of interdisciplinary literature. Through guided analysis, students evaluate organizational and clinical factors influencing feasibility, design, and sustainability of practice initiatives. The course establishes foundational skills necessary for DNP scholarly project proposal development and implementation planning. This course includes a requirement of 20 hours of independent practicum experience. Prerequisite: NURS 7210 and NURS 7212 and NURS 7315 all with grades of “B” or better.