Romberg Nursing Education Center, 100
(661) 664-3101
(661) 665-6903 (fax)
email: nhaley@csub.edu
http://www.csub.edu/GradStudies/nurs.html

Program Coordinator: Collette York
Romberg Nursing Education Center, 133
(661) 664-3115
email: cyork@csub.edu

Program Description

The Master of Science in Nursing program prepares nurse specialists who can function in a variety of roles including Nursing Cast Manager/Administrator, Nursing Educator, and Family Nurse Practitioner. The program is designed to develop advanced practice nurses who can assume leadership roles and conduct independent research. Graduates have the foundation for entering doctoral programs in nursing. The MS in Nursing program is accredited by the California State Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), the National League for Nursing (NLN) and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).
 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION - RN to BSN to MSN

The RN to BSN to MSN program is an accelerated study plan designed to facilitate advanced professional education for highly motivated and academically prepared nurses. Registered nurses with a diploma or associate degree in Nursing can join this special program to earn the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science degree in Nursing.

The plan recognizes student prior educational achievements and professional experience. Registered nurses obtain advanced placement by challenge examinations for many of the undergraduate courses and are then admitted directly to the BSN program at senior status. The RN students are allowed to enroll in Master’s-level core courses (a maximum of 15 credits: NURS 586, NURS 590, NURS 595 and NURS 584) as they complete required undergraduate courses.

The program may be completed in approximately three years on a full-time basis or up to 7 years on a part-time basis. The graduate level core courses and the role preparation courses will be identical to the requirements of the regular Master’s program for each option.
 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION - RN to MSN

The RN to MSN program is an accelerated study plan designed to facilitate advanced professional education for the highly motivated and academically prepared nurses. Registered nurses with a diploma or associate degree in Nursing and a non-nursing baccalaureate degree can join this special program to earn the Master of Science degree in Nursing.

The plan recognizes students prior educational achievement and professional experience. Registered nurses obtain advanced placement by challenge examinations for many of the undergraduate courses and are then admitted at conditionally classified status to the MSN program. The RN students are allowed to enroll in Master’s-level core courses as they complete required bridge courses of the baccalaureate program.

The program may be completed in approximately three years on a full-time basis or up to 7 years on a part-time basis. The graduate level core courses and the role preparation courses will be identical to the requirements of the regular Master’s program for each option.

Baccalaureate and Master’s Program Objectives -- The Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing program objectives are the same as for the baccalaureate program as presented earlier in the catalog. The Master of Science in Nursing program objectives are the same as for the master’s program as presented later in the catalog.

Admission Policies -- The admission policies, including those for medical corpsmen and handicapped students are the same as presented earlier in the catalog. Malpractice insurance, uniforms, transportation and health requirements are the same as for students in the baccalaureate and masters programs. Applications are due to the Nursing Department by May 30. A University application for either undergraduate or post-baccalaureate is necessary for University admission. Transcripts of all college work are due by June 30.

Admission Requirements for RN to BSN to MSN or RN to MSN:

To be considered for admission at a senior or graduate conditional status, students must meet the following criteria:

1. Associate degree or diploma in nursing

 
2. Baccalaureate (non-nursing) required for admission to the RN to MSN option.

 
3. Current, clear and active California RN License.

 
4. A minimum of one year of nursing experience in the last five years. The Master’s Family Nurse Practitioner option requires one year of nursing practice in the past three years.

 
5. A grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better (on a scale of A=4.0) in the last 90 quarter units or 60 semester units of academic credits.

 
6. A personal goal statement and program plan developed with the graduate program coordinator or faculty designee is required prior to progression to Classified status in the Master’s Program.

 
7. Successful completion (with a passing score) of the Nursing Challenge Examinations, for advanced placement credit.

 
8. Letters of recommendation from a minimum of three persons who know the applicant’s academic and professional abilities.

 
9. Submission of a completed application including official transcripts to the University and to the Department of Nursing.

 
10. Completion of all prerequisite course work. These are the same prerequisites as the BSN program for generic students.

Required Courses: (Must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. Prerequisite courses must be completed prior to enrollment into NURS 410.)

1. English*: Ten quarter units which include principles of verbal, written, and group communication. (CSUB courses: ENG 110 and COMM 108). Prerequisites.

 
2. One course (5 quarter units or 3 semester units) in Sociology* or Anthropology*. (CSUB courses: SOC 100, ANTH 100). Prerequisite.

 
3. One course in Anatomy* (5 quarter units or 3 semester units). (CSUB course: BIOL 250). May be combined with Physiology as 10 quarter units or 6 semester units. Prerequisite.

 
4. One course in Physiology* including a laboratory (6 quarter units or 4 semester units). (CSUB courses: BIOL 255, BIOL 256). Prerequisite.

 
5. Inorganic Chemistry* and Organic Chemistry* (7.5 or greater quarter units). May be a combination inorganic/organic chemistry course. (CSUB courses: CHEM 150 and CHEM 203). Prerequisite.

 
6. Introduction/General Psychology* course (5 quarter units or 3 semester units). (CSUB course: PSYC 100). Prerequisite.

 
7. One course in Statistics* (5 quarter units or 3 semester units). (CSUB course: MATH 140 or PSYC 200). Prerequisite.

 
8. One course in Microbiology* (5 quarter units or 3 semester units). (CSUB course: BIOL 311). Prerequisite.

 
9. One course in Lifespan Development* (5 quarter units). (CSUB courses: PSYC 210/Lifespan Development or PSYC 310/Child Development). Prerequisite.

 
10. Nursing Pharmacology* course (3 quarter units or 2 semester units). (CSUB course: NURS 337 or NURS 245). Prerequisite.

 
11. One course in Nutrition* (3 quarter units or 2 semester units). (CSUB course: BIOL 370). Prerequisite.

 
12. One course in Pathophysiology* (5 quarter units or 3 semester units) or current CCRN certificate. (CSUB course: BIOL 355). Prerequisite.


*It is recommended that prerequisite courses be taken within the past ten years prior to graduation. See Department of Nursing for course currency policy.

1. Nursing Care of Adults II, Theory
2. Nursing Care of Adults II, Clinical
3. Parents-Infant Nursing, Theory
4. Parents-Infant Nursing, Clinical
5. Nursing Care of Children, Theory
6. Nursing Care of Children, Clinical
7. Psychiatric Nursing, Theory
8. Psychiatric Nursing, Clinical

Required Courses for the Bridge Year -- The Bridge year is the first year in the RN to BSN to MSN and RN to MSN program in which registered nurses take undergraduate courses, as well as certain graduate and general education courses. The following nursing and cognate courses are required for the Bridge year for students seeking a BSN degree:

1. NURS 410 Professional Nursing Concepts and Issues (5)
2. NURS 441 Community Health Nursing (5)
3. NURS 442 Community Health Nursing Practicum (5)
4. NURS 357 Planning Nursing Research (3)
5. NURS 490 Senior Seminar: Leadership, Trends & Issues in Nursing (5).
6. NURS 444 Professional Nursing Practicum (5)


Note: 9 hours of graduate course work can be taken during the bridge year (NURS 586 Advanced Health Assessment - 5 units) and NURS 590 Development of a Theory or Conceptual Model of Nursing - 4 units) may be taken during the Bridge year. In addition to the above required nursing courses, the general education requirements for the baccalaureate degree of the university must be completed for students in the RN to BSN to MSN option.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

Requirements for the MSN are identical to the requirements of the regular Master’s program for the core courses and the role preparation courses for each option.

Criteria for Classified Status (Fall Admission to the Graduate Program)

1. Successful completion of the bridge year courses and for students in the RN to BSN to MSN completion of the requirements for the BSN degree (186 units).

 
2. A GPA of 3.0 or better in the last 90 quarter units and 3.0 in the Senior Bridge year courses. (If the GPA is less than 3.0 in the last 90 quarter units, the student would need to take the Graduate Record Examination and obtain a score of 900 or above on the verbal and quantitative sections, and apply to the MSN Program as any other BSN graduate.)

 
3. Personal goal statement (two-page typed or word-processed double spaced essay describing interest in the option of choice and plans when the Master of Science in Nursing is completed), and an approved program plan developed with a graduate advisor.

 
4. Completion of "Intent to Progress into the MS Degree Program in Nursing" specifying Nursing Case Management/Administration, Education, or Family Nurse Practitioner Option. The Family Nurse Practitioner option requires one year of nursing practice in the past three years. The FNP option has additional supplemental criteria. Preference for admission will be given to student with 1) bilingual skills, specifically Spanish and 2) letter as evidence of commitment to be employed in care of minority or under served health care populations.

 
5. Clear, current and active California RN license, current Healthcare Provider CPR card, and resume detailing nursing experience with special emphasis on the past five years.

MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN NURSING AND POST-MASTERS CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Program Description

The purpose of this program is to prepare nurses with advanced nursing theory and experience in advanced clinical adult/family health who can function in selected functional roles of nursing case manager/administrator, nursing educator or family nurse practitioner within the changing patterns of health care; who can assume leadership roles in multi-disciplinary health groups; and who can conduct independent nursing research or clinical projects. Graduates from this program will be qualified for mid- and upper-level management positions in acute care hospitals and community agencies or positions in nursing education, or in acute and primary care. They will also be prepared for doctoral programs in nursing.

The curriculum offers the student a choice of role emphasis option in nursing case management/administration, education or advanced clinical practice (FNP). Through a selected program of study, the curriculum is individualized to be reflective of the student’s learning needs and professional goals.

The content of this program includes advanced health assessment; analysis, utilization and evaluation of theories of nursing; educational principles and methodology applied to nursing and health education; research methodology; application of advanced knowledge in providing nursing care for adults and families representing a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds in both urban and rural community settings. Students complete either a thesis or a project which demonstrates their competence in the conduct of scientific inquiry or problem solving. Scheduling of program offerings will provide maximum flexibility and the opportunity for self directed study.

Students in the Family Nurse Practitioner option must complete the requirements for the Master’s degree before they can obtain the FNP certificate from the California State Board of Registered Nursing.

Master Degree Program Objectives

The program objectives are to prepare students for graduation who can:

1. Expand knowledge and evaluate nursing theories as a basis for advanced nursing practice and role development.

 
2. Utilize nursing concepts, theories, and knowledge to support advanced nursing practice and role development.

 
3. Demonstrate expertise in advanced adult health nursing or the provision of primary care across the lifespan.

 
4. Apply research findings in advanced adult health nursing practice or primary care across the lifespan.

 
5. Utilize the steps of scientific inquiry to develop, conduct, and evaluate research or clinical projects.

 
6. Use theory, knowledge, and research in the functional role of nursing case manager/administrator, educator or clinician.

 
7. Develop and implement management strategies for improving nursing care and initiating changes in the health care system.

 
8. Actively engage in collaborative relationships with other members of the interdependent health care team to improve health care and influence health policies.

 
9. Assume responsibility for contributing to the advancement of the nursing profession.

 
10. Acquire a foundation for doctoral study in nursing.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Malpractice Insurance -- Student malpractice insurance must be obtained prior to registration for nursing courses. Insurance shall be obtained through the Foundation Accounting Office, Student Center. Other malpractice insurance will be accepted if the amount of coverage is comparable to that provided by the University.

Health Requirements -- The health requirements for graduate students are the same as those described for the undergraduate program. These requirements must be completed and reported to the Student Health Center prior to registration for nursing courses each academic year.

Students must have a current, clear and active license as a registered nurse in California on admission, and the license must remain current during enrollment in the nursing graduate program.

Students must maintain a current Health Care Provider (infant, child, 1-person and 2-person adult) CPR certificate.

Physical and Mental Health Requirements -- The physical and mental health policy is the same as that described for the baccalaureate degree program.

Illness Policy -- The illness policy is the same as that described for the baccalaureate degree program.
 

FINANCIAL AID

Nursing student loans -- Nursing student loans are sometimes available for students in the graduate program.

Traineeships -- There are federal traineeships available with priority given to full-time students in the graduate program.

Scholarships -- Various organizations make money available to nursing students, including graduate students.

For additional information, contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships or the Graduate Program Coordinator.
 

ADMISSION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

1. All MSN applicants must apply to the University Office of Admissions and Records for admission as post-baccalaureate graduate students at CSUB and must supply that office with two transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work.

 
2. Applicants should also contact the Department of Nursing for admission procedures and information. A copy of all college transcripts and the "Intent to Major in the MS Degree in Nursing" form must be submitted to the Nursing Department to be considered for conditional or classified status in the MSN program.

1. Graduation from a nationally accredited baccalaureate program in nursing or progression in CSU, Bakersfield RN to MSN program.

 
2. A grade point average in undergraduate courses of 2.5 or better (on a scale of A = 4.0) in the last 90 quarter units.

 
3. Current, clear and active license as a registered nurse in California.

 
4. Letters of recommendation from a minimum of 3 persons who know the applicant’s academic and professional abilities.

 
5. If your GPA in the last 90 quarter (60 semester) units is between 2.50 and 2.99, you will need a GRE score on the verbal and quantitative sections of 900 or better. Send results of the Graduate Record Examination taken within the past five years to the Department of Nursing, CSU, Bakersfield.

 
6. Students with a GPA in the last 90 quarter units of 3.0 or above are not required to take the GRE.

 
7. An approved program plan developed with a faculty advisor.

 
8. Prerequisite undergraduate courses in pathophysiology, health assessment, nursing management, statistics, research and nursing theory.

 
9. For FNP option: A resume indicating one year of nursing experience in the past three years.

 
10. A letter indicating student intent regarding FNP role.

Post Baccalaureate Standing: Unclassified

The student must:

1. Have graduated from a nationally accredited baccalaureate program in nursing or equivalent foreign university or progression in the RN to MSN program at CSU, Bakersfield.

 
2. Have a GPA of at least 2.5 (A=4.0) in the last 90 quarter units or 60 semester units, and

 
3. Be in good standing at the last college attended, and

 
4. Have a current, clear and active license as a registered nurse in California.

The student must demonstrate:

1. Attainment of unclassified standing.

 
2. Completion of the following undergraduate courses or evidence of knowledge equivalent to that of specified courses.
1. Human Pathophysiology (BIOL 355) or current CCRN certificate.
2. Beginning Physical Examination and Health Assessment (NURS 242)
3. Elementary Statistics (MATH 140) or Introduction to Statistical Methods in Psychological Research (PSYC 200).
4. Planning Nursing Research (NURS 357).
5. Introduction to the Study of Professional Nursing (NURS 241) or Professional Nursing Concepts and Issues ( 410).
6. Senior Seminar: Leadership, Trends & Issues in Nursing (NURS 490).

The student must demonstrate:

1. Attainment of Conditionally Classified Status.

 
2. Three letters of recommendation from persons who know the applicant’s academic and professional abilities.

 
3. A master’s degree advisor and an approved proposed program.

 
4. A GPA of 3.0 or above in the last 90 quarter units (60 semester) units or a GPA of 2.50 to 2.99 in the last 90 quarter (60 semester) units and a GRE score in the last five years of 900 or above on the verbal and quantitative sections.

 
5. The Family Nurse Practitioner program requires one year of nursing experience in the past three years. The FNP option has additional supplemental criteria. Preference for admission will be given to student with 1) bilingual skills, specifically Spanish and 2) evidence of commitment to be employed in care of minority or undeserved health care populations.

The candidate must have:

1. Filed a petition for advancement to candidacy with the Department of Nursing Graduate Program Coordinator.

 
2. Attained Classified Status.

 
3. Completed 22 units of graduate courses in the Department of Nursing and required elective courses with a GPA of 3.0 or better (on a scale of A=4.0).

 
4. Completed NURS 625 Nursing Research: Advanced Methodology and Proposal Development.

POST-MASTERS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Criteria for Admission

1. Criteria as specified for admission to the Master’s of Science in Nursing program are met including criteria for the specific option.

 
2. Graduation from a nationally accredited Master’s program in Nursing.

 
3. The Family Nurse Practitioner program requires one year of nursing experience in the past three years. The FNP option has additional supplemental criteria. Preference for admission will be given to student with 1) bilingual skills, specifically Spanish and 2) evidence of commitment to be employed in care of minority or undeserved health care populations.

 
4. A course in advanced health assessment (NURS 586 or equivalent).

Students must meet the upper division writing requirement of the University for graduation. We recommend you complete this requirement during your first quarter of graduate course work.
 

GRADUATE NURSING COURSES

Core Courses (24 Units)

• NURS 586 Advanced Health Assessment (5)
• NURS 590 Development of a Theory or Conceptual Model of Nursing (4)
• NURS 595 Educational Principles and Methodology Applied to Nursing With Emphasis on Nursing Staff Development (3)
• NURS 615 Roles in Advanced Practice Nursing (3)
• NURS 625 Nursing Research: Advanced Methodology and Proposal Development (4)
• NURS 690 Nursing Research: Thesis (1-9)
• NURS 691 Master’s Project (Non-Thesis Option) (1-9)

Core Courses (10 Units)

• NURS 602 Graduate Practicum I (5)
• NURS 612 Graduate Practicum II (5)

• Nursing Case Management/Administration Option (21 units)

 
• NURS 601 Nursing Care Delivery Systems and Quality Management (5)

 
• NURS 626 Introduction to Epidemiology and Health Care (5)

 
• NURS 627 Health Law, Ethics and Public Policy (5)

 
• NURS 697 Practicum in Health Services and Nursing Case Management/Administration (6)

 
• Nursing Education Option (21 Units)
1. Select one course from the following Nursing courses for a total of five units:

N601 Nursing Care Delivery Systems and Quality Management (5)
N626 Introduction to Epidemiology and Health Care (5)
N627 Health Law, Ethics and Public Policy (5)
 
2. Select two courses from the following School of Education courses for a total of six units

EDCI 511 Advanced Educational Psychology and Learning Theory (3)
EDCI 520 Instructional Strategies (3)
EDCI 560 Computers and Instruction (3)
EDCI 587 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving for Educators (3)
 
3. NURS 650 Curriculum Development Evaluation (4)

 
4. NURS 698 Practicum in Nursing Education (6)

1. NURS 584 Pharmacotherapeutics (3)
2. NURS 605 Assessment and Management of Family Health Care I (6)
3. NURS 623 Assessment and Management of FHC II (8)
4. NURS 633 Assessment and Management of FHC III (8)
5. NURS 643 Assessment and Management of FHC IV (8)
6. NURS 653 Advanced Practice Nursing Practicum FHC (5)

1. NURS 586 Advanced Health Assessment (core course) (5)
2. NURS 584 Pharmacotherapeutics (3)
3. NURS 605 Assessment and Management of Family Health Care I (6)
4. NURS 615 Roles in Advanced Practice Nursing (core course) (3)
5. NURS 623 Assessment and Management of FHC II (8)
6. NURS 633 Assessment and Management of FHC III (8)
7. NURS 643 Assessment and Management of FHC IV (8)
8. NURS 653 Advanced Practice Nursing Role Practicum in FHC (5)


Note: Students may have already taken equivalent pharmacotherapeutics, roles, and advanced health assessment nursing courses.

Students who will require a professional or commercial license provided by a local, state, or federal government agency in order to engage in an occupation for which the CSU may be training them must meet the immigration requirements of the new Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act to achieve licensure.
 

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

NURS 577 Advanced Topics in Nursing (1-5)

Offered periodically as announced. Topics of interest to senior and graduate students. May be repeated for different course content. Specific prerequisites will be indicated with each announced course.

NURS 584 Pharmacotherapeutics (3)

Designed to meet the Board of Registered Nursing requirement for nurse practitioners to furnish drugs and/or devices pursuant to the Business and Professions Code. Contents include but are not limited to pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug/device classification, and dosage for drugs commonly used for the provision of health care in a primary care setting. Drug side effects, interactions, contraindications, and special considerations are presented. Ethical and legal issues related to pharmacological based therapeutics are discussed. Lecture 3 units. Prerequisite: Classified status in the MS degree program in Nursing and the nurse practitioner option or Post Masters Nurse Certificate classification or permission of instructor. [W]

NURS 586 Advanced Health Assessment (5)

Compile a complete and comprehensive database to establish the health status of the client/patient. Emphasis is placed upon physiology, pathophysiology, psychopathology as well as physical and psychosocial needs of the adult, child and adolescent clients. Upon this foundation, an individualized protocol for client care management will be established. Lecture 3 units; Laboratory Practice 2 units. Prerequisite: Senior standing in a BS degree with a major in nursing program and permission of instructor, post baccalaureate unclassified, conditionally classified, or classified status in the MS degree program in Nursing or Post Masters Nurse Certificate classification. Admission in the RN to MSN or RN to BSN to MSN program. [F, S]

NURS 590 Development of a Theory or Conceptual Model of Nursing (4)

A seminar dealing with the relationships between philosophy, theory, research, and practice in nursing. The primary focus is on understanding the influence of theory and conceptual model development for the emergence of nursing as a scholarly discipline. A historical analysis of nursing’s professional progress to its present theoretical state provides the background for analysis, discussion and evaluation of different nursing theories. Lecture/seminar 4 units. Prerequisite: RN to BSN to MSN or RN to MSN student and NURS 410. Post baccalaureate unclassified status, conditionally classified or classified status in the MS degree program in Nursing. [F, S]

NURS 595 Educational Principles and Methodology Applied to Nursing with Emphasis on Nursing Staff Development (3)

The focus of the course is on the use of a variety of teaching skills and strategies to help nursing staff, students, and other health care workers establish policies and standards. These skills enable the advanced practice nurse to influence attitudes and understanding about nursing health care. Students in this course develop and present programs or classes for nursing staff development, education of nursing students, or programs of health education for consumers and other health care providers. Lecture 3 units. Prerequisite: Post baccalaureate: Unclassified status, Conditionally classified or Classified status in the MS degree program in Nursing. [F]

NURS 601 Nursing Care Delivery Systems and Quality Management (5)

Exploration and analysis of health care delivery systems including analysis of models and methods for program evaluation and quality improvement. Lecture 5 units. Prerequisites: Classified or Post Masters status in the MS degree program in Nursing. [W]

NURS 602 Graduate Practicum I (5)

In order to case manage clients, students will utilize a developed or selected conceptual model to design nursing care for clients and families with complex health problems from multi-ethnic and culturally diverse backgrounds. Clinical laboratories in rural and urban acute care settings, community health care settings, ambulatory care delivery systems, managed and integrated care systems, and/or the home. Laboratory Practice 5 units. Prerequisite: Classified status in the MS degree program in Nursing and NURS 586 and NURS 590. [F]

NURS 605 Assessment and Management of Family Health Care I (6)

Family Nurse Practitioner concepts, skills, and care in family assessment, intervention, and management in primary care and community-based settings. Emphasis on disease prevention, health and wellness care in rural and multi-ethnic and culturally diverse populations. Theoretical models of family, aggregate, and community systems are used to analyze health promotion, risk reduction, and health restoration. Prerequisite: Classified status in the MS degree program in Nursing and the nurse practitioner option or Post Masters Nurse Certificate classification. Lecture 3 units; Laboratory Practice 3 units. Prerequisite: NURS 586. Prerequisite or Corequisite: NURS 584. [W]

NURS 612 Graduate Practicum II (5)

Continuation of NURS 602. Emphasis moves to implementation and evaluation of conceptually based plans of nursing case management for multi-ethnic and culturally diverse clients with complex health problems. Continuity of care through a variety of settings is emphasized. Clinical laboratories in rural and urban medical-surgical or psychiatric units, as well as in a variety of other health care settings including the home. Clinical conferences may include discussion of issues such as quality assurance, collective bargaining, and financing long-term care. Laboratory Practice 5 units. Prerequisite: Classified or candidacy status in the MS Degree Program in Nursing. NURS 602. [W]

NURS 615 Roles in Advanced Practice Nursing (3)

Role development in advanced practice nursing from historical, economical, political, legal and ethical perspectives. Discussion of role definition, acquisition, conflict, strain and development. Lecture 3 units. Prerequisite: Classified status in the MS degree program in Nursing or Post Masters Nurse Certificate classification. NURS 590. [W]

NURS 623 Assessment and Management of Family Health Care II (8)

Family Nurse Practitioner concepts, skills and care in assessment, intervention and management of individuals in primary care and community-based settings. Health promotion, disease prevention and management of care of individuals with chronic health needs across the life span. Development of protocols and algorithms for intervention and management with emphasis on health maintenance. Application of pathophysiological concepts to clinical practice. Supervised clinical practice in a primary care setting with emphasis on care of clients/patients of all ages. Lecture 4 units; Laboratory Practice 4 units. Prerequisite: Classified status in the MS degree program in Nursing and the nurse practitioner option or Post Masters Nurse Certificate classification. NURS 605. [S]

NURS 625 Nursing Research: Advanced Methodology and Proposal Development (4)

In-depth study of selected research strategies commonly used in nursing, such as clinical case-study, experimental, quasi-experimental, historical, ethnographic, ex-post-facto, and survey methods. Identification and clarification of nursing problem statements and related hypotheses. Roles and functions of the nursing thesis research committee. Development and analysis of individual thesis proposals. Lecture 4 units. Prerequisite: Classified status in the MS degree program in Nursing and NURS 590. [s]

NURS 626 Introduction to Epidemiology and Health Care (5)

This course is an introduction to the principles and methods of epidemiology and biostatistics as applied in the study of the distribution of health and illness in society. Examines risk factors associated with incidence and prevalence of acute and chronic diseases in diverse populations and across the lifespan. Lecture 5 units. Prerequisites: Classified or Post Masters status in the MS degree program in Nursing. [F]

NURS 627 Health Law, Ethics and Public Policy (5)

Exploration of health care policies and laws which impact individuals, groups and agencies in the delivery of health care. Includes examination of new legislation, regulation, licensure, credentialing, and distributive justice. Analysis of decision-making models supporting ethical nursing practice from an economic, political and professional perspective. Review of the role of nurses in changing health care delivery systems. Lecture 5 units. Prerequisites: Classified or Post Masters status in the MS degree program in Nursing. [S]

NURS 633 Assessment and Management of Family Health Care III (8)

Family Nurse Practitioner concepts, skills and care in family assessment, intervention and management in primary care and community-based settings. Health promotion, disease prevention and management of clients with acute self-limiting illnesses across the life span. Development and use of protocols for intervention and management. Application of pathophysiological, pharmacological and other treatment intervention concepts to clinical practice. Supervised clinical practice in a primary care setting with emphasis on care of clients/patients acute self-limiting conditions. Lecture 4 units; Laboratory Practice 4 units. Prerequisite: Candidacy status in the MS degree program in Nursing and the nurse practitioner option or Post Masters Nurse Certificate classification. NURS 623. [F]

NURS 643 Assessment and Management of Family Health Care IV (8)

Family Nurse Practitioner concepts, skills and care in family assessment, intervention and management in primary care and community-based settings. Health promotion, disease prevention and management of complex, chronic multi-system illness across the life span. An emphasis will be placed on the theoretical base for provision of care to older adults. Development of protocols and algorithms for intervention and management with emphasis on health maintenance. Application of pathophysiological concepts to clinical practice. Supervised clinical practice in a primary care setting in the care of clients/patients of all ages with chronic multisystem illness. Lecture 4 units; Laboratory Practice 4 units. Prerequisite: Candidacy status in the MS degree program in Nursing and the nurse practitioner option or Post Masters Nurse Certificate classification. NURS 615, NURS 633. [W]

NURS 650 Curriculum Development Evaluation (4)

Exploration of theories of curriculum design and evaluation, examination of the philosophical bases for nursing curricula and discussion of current curricular issues. Examines historical, current, and futuristic forces as they impact on curriculum design. Students design and critique a model curriculum. Utilization of evaluation methods to determine educational outcomes. Lecture 4 units. Prerequisites: Candidacy status in the MS degree program in Nursing, NURS 590, NURS 595. Prerequisite or Corequisite: NURS 625. [W]

NURS 653 Advanced Practice Nursing Role Practicum in Family Health Care (5)

Residency with a preceptor and faculty guidance in nurse practitioner role development in a primary care and community-based setting. Problem solving strategies as they apply to multi-ethnic and culturally diverse client/systems are implemented through the utilization of theoretical models and research across practice settings. Lecture 1 unit/Laboratory Practice 4 units. Prerequisites: Candidacy status in the MS degree program in Nursing and the nurse practitioner option or Post Masters Nurse Certificate classification. NURS 643. [S]

NURS 690 Nursing Research: Thesis (1-9)

Independent study and research in nursing with faculty supervision. Students may enroll for a minimum of 1 unit per quarter up to a total of 5 units. Prerequisites: Candidacy status in the MS degree program in Nursing and NURS 625. [F, W, S]

NURS 691 Master’s Project: Nonthesis Option (1-9)

The student will design, implement, and evaluate a nursing project aimed at solving a practical or clinical problem, or meeting an educational or administrative need in a service or academic setting. The project may take the form of development of an innovative nursing intervention program, a change program, an administrative program, an educational program, or other formats all of which are subject to approval by the project committee. A formal written report of the project as well as an oral public presentation are required. The written report must include a clear description and justification of the process as well as the product of the process (such as instructional modules, computer program, videotape, or nursing management tool). Students may enroll for a minimum of one unit per quarter up to a total of 5 units. Prerequisites: Candidacy status in the MS degree program in Nursing and NURS 625. [F, W, S]

NURS 697 Practicum in Health Services and Nursing Case Management/Administration (6)

This course serves as the culminating experience for the role preparation in nursing administration. Students, through administrative experience in clinical settings, will critically analyze and synthesize the knowledge from preceding courses and develop a field project paper. Seminar 1 unit, Laboratory Practice 5 units. Prerequisites: Candidacy status in the MS degree program in Nursing and NURS 601, NURS 612, NURS 625, NURS 601, NURS 626, NURS 627. [S]

NURS 698 Practicum in Nursing Education (6)

This course serves as the culminating experience for the role preparation in nursing education. Opportunity for analysis and synthesis of theory and concepts in an educational setting while practicing the role of nurse educator. Students in nursing education will have experience as a student teacher with an experienced nursing faculty member. Joint clinical conferences between education and administration students serve to explore and illuminate issues surrounding the preparation and utilization of registered nurses. Seminar 1 unit, Laboratory Practice 5 units. Prerequisites: Candidacy status in the MS degree program in Nursing, NURS 612, 625, 650, EDCI 511, and one elective course in education, selected from approved list of courses. [S]