Curriculum
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Cohort Meeting via Zoom | ||
| NURS 8003 |
Biostatistics & Epidemiology
This course will introduce students to tools and concepts in the fields of epidemiology and biostatistics. Students will learn to use these resources to improve outcomes in their clinical practice through experiential applications in quality improvement, population health, prevention, and critical appraisal of the health literature. | 4 |
| NURS 9040 |
DNP Project I
In this course, students build upon prior knowledge and coursework to prepare for the role of the DNP prepared advanced nurse and develop a foundation for the DNP Project. Students attain knowledge of the quality improvement process, apply knowledge when conducting an organizational needs assessment, use strategies to prioritize organizational needs, and learn a foundation for applying research and other evidence to support change and improvement in practice. Students complete practicum hours in relation to the DNP Project for planned change. | 4 |
| NURS 8015 |
Advanced Evidence-Based Practice
The purpose of this course is to introduce concepts associated with evidence-based nursing practice theories and models. Strategies for creating a culture of evidence based practice both for individuals and systems will be discussed. Proposed evidence-based practice changes are based on an understanding of the cultural, financial, and legal and human resource needs of the health care environment. The goal of this course is to provide the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to assume a leadership role in transforming healthcare and educational environments. | 3 |
| NURS 8010 |
Business Management for the Doctor of Nursing Practice
This course is designed to apply knowledge and skills related to health care finance, business, and economic decision making in the health care environment. Topics covered include reimbursement, insurance, budgeting, strategic planning, and grant writing to support the DNP in the practice environment. | 3 |
| NURS 8021 |
Healthcare Informatics
Health Care Informatics examines the student’s abilities to use information systems/technology to support and improve patient care and healthcare systems, and provide leadership within healthcare systems and/or academic settings. The student is exposed to informatics concepts, design, selection, and use of information systems/technology to evaluate programs of care, outcomes of care, and care systems. Information systems/technology provides a mechanism to apply budget and productivity tools, practice information systems and decision supports, and web-based learning or intervention tools to support and improve patient care. | 3 |
| BUS 5840 |
Economics and Public Policy of Health Care
This course is a study of the demand for health care compared to the supply of providers of health care services. Consideration is given to an economic analysis of health care policies with emphasis on the ethical implications of policy decisions. | 3 |
| BUS 5100 |
Ethical Leadership for Dynamic Organizations
Take an intensive journey and gain a deep sense of virtuous behavior that creates and deploys people-focused organizations for the betterment of society. This course will analyze foundational ethic principles that can ignite organizational growth. | 3 |
| BUS 5610 |
Managerial Communication
This course presents major approaches to management, focusing on theories of employee motivation, morale, resource management, communication network, upward and downward messages, and superior-subordinate relationships. Diagnostic instruments are utilized in analyses and evaluation of managerial communication, identifying strengths and limitations. The focus is on setting behavioral goals for improving communication skills. | 3 |
| NURS 9041 |
DNP Project II
The DNP capstone project is a scholarly experience that implements the principles of evidence-based practice and translation under the guidance of a faculty mentor. The outcome of the DNP capstone Translational Research Project courses will be a tangible and deliverable academic product that is derived from the practice immersion experience and will be reviewed and evaluated by an academic committee. | 4 |
| Final Cohort Meeting / Presentation of DNP Projects | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Psychiatric Mental Health DNP
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 8003 |
Biostatistics & Epidemiology
This course will introduce students to tools and concepts in the fields of epidemiology and biostatistics. Students will learn to use these resources to improve outcomes in their clinical practice through experiential applications in quality improvement, population health, prevention, and critical appraisal of the health literature. | 4 |
| NURS 8015 |
Advanced Evidence-Based Practice
The purpose of this course is to introduce concepts associated with evidence-based nursing practice theories and models. Strategies for creating a culture of evidence based practice both for individuals and systems will be discussed. Proposed evidence-based practice changes are based on an understanding of the cultural, financial, and legal and human resource needs of the health care environment. The goal of this course is to provide the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to assume a leadership role in transforming healthcare and educational environments. | 3 |
| NURS 6038 |
Advanced Health Assessment Across the Lifespan
This course is designed to provide the nurse practitioner student with knowledge and skills in advanced health assessment techniques and diagnostic reasoning. The focus of this course is on advanced clinical history, taking and physical and psychosocial assessment of individuals/families across the lifespan. Differentiation of normal variations and pathophysiologic changes are emphasized integrating advanced clinical reasoning within the scope of advanced practice nursing. | 3 |
| NURS 8010 |
Business Management for the Doctor of Nursing Practice
This course is designed to apply knowledge and skills related to health care finance, business, and economic decision making in the health care environment. Topics covered include reimbursement, insurance, budgeting, strategic planning, and grant writing to support the DNP in the practice environment. | 3 |
| NURS 8021 |
Healthcare Informatics
Health Care Informatics examines the student’s abilities to use information systems/technology to support and improve patient care and healthcare systems, and provide leadership within healthcare systems and/or academic settings. The student is exposed to informatics concepts, design, selection, and use of information systems/technology to evaluate programs of care, outcomes of care, and care systems. Information systems/technology provides a mechanism to apply budget and productivity tools, practice information systems and decision supports, and web-based learning or intervention tools to support and improve patient care. | 3 |
| BUS 5610 |
Managerial Communication
This course presents major approaches to management, focusing on theories of employee motivation, morale, resource management, communication network, upward and downward messages, and superior-subordinate relationships. Diagnostic instruments are utilized in analyses and evaluation of managerial communication, identifying strengths and limitations. The focus is on setting behavioral goals for improving communication skills. | 3 |
| BUS 5100 |
Ethical Leadership for Dynamic Organizations
Take an intensive journey and gain a deep sense of virtuous behavior that creates and deploys people-focused organizations for the betterment of society. This course will analyze foundational ethic principles that can ignite organizational growth. | 3 |
| BUS 5840 |
Economics and Public Policy of Health Care
This course is a study of the demand for health care compared to the supply of providers of health care services. Consideration is given to an economic analysis of health care policies with emphasis on the ethical implications of policy decisions. | 3 |
| NURS 6500 |
Neuropathophysiology & Psychopharmacology for Advanced Nursing
This course is designed to provide advanced practice nurses with knowledge of the fundamental neuropathophysiology of mental illness as well as advanced concepts in neuroscience, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics across the lifespan. This course includes clinical management of targeted psychiatric illness and the use of psychotropic medications for treatment of symptoms. | 3 |
| NURS 6510 |
Psychiatric Mental Health Theory I
This course provides the theoretical content and clinical practice guidelines for assessing, diagnosing, and intervening in dysfunctional coping patterns and psychiatric disorders of individuals across the lifespan. The DSM-5 (Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) will be used as the basis for diagnostic nomenclature. Emphasis will be placed on the assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based non-pharmacological treatment of mental health disorders. | 3 |
| NURS 6515 |
Psychiatric Mental Health Theory II
This course provides theoretical basis for psychotherapeutic interventions across the life span while focusing on cognitive treatment and evidence-based therapy techniques. This course focuses on management of common psychiatric disorders using clinical practice guidelines. | 3 |
| NURS 6520 |
Psychiatric Mental Health Theory III
This course addresses issues and roles essential to the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. Promotes skill refinement in assessment, diagnostic formulation, and evidence-based treatment planning. | 3 |
| NURS 7510 |
Psychiatric Mental Health Practicum I
Supervised clinical practicum focuses on the development and application of advanced assessment and clinical management skills of patients with psychiatric disorders. | 2 |
| NURS 7515 |
Psychiatric Mental Health Practicum II
Supervised clinical practicum focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of patients with complex psychiatric disorders. | 2 |
| NURS 7520 |
Psychiatric Mental Health Practicum III
This is the third of a three-sequence practicum. This supervised clinical practicum focuses on on developing progressive competence in diagnosis and treatment of patients and families with complex needs. | 2 |
| NURS 9040 |
DNP Project I
In this course, students build upon prior knowledge and coursework to prepare for the role of the DNP prepared advanced nurse and develop a foundation for the DNP Project. Students attain knowledge of the quality improvement process, apply knowledge when conducting an organizational needs assessment, use strategies to prioritize organizational needs, and learn a foundation for applying research and other evidence to support change and improvement in practice. Students complete practicum hours in relation to the DNP Project for planned change. | 4 |
| NURS 9041 |
DNP Project II
The DNP capstone project is a scholarly experience that implements the principles of evidence-based practice and translation under the guidance of a faculty mentor. The outcome of the DNP capstone Translational Research Project courses will be a tangible and deliverable academic product that is derived from the practice immersion experience and will be reviewed and evaluated by an academic committee. | 4 |
| Total Hours | 51 | |
Transfer of Credit
The Graduate Nursing Program will accept up to 6 transfer credits, of previous graduate level coursework, into the DNP program based on the following criteria:
- Coursework must have been completed within five years prior to admission to the program (or be approved by the DNP faculty committee).
- Courses transferred must be comparable in scope and subject matter to courses offered in the DNP Program. The student will need to provide a course description and the course syllabus for any course requested for transfer. A transfer credit form must be completed and submitted to the Graduate Nursing Office for approval upon admission.
- All courses transferred in must be at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- All transfer credits must be certified by the Registrar and approved for the degree by the Director of the Graduate Nursing program.
- Transfer credits will not be applied to the cumulative grade point average the student earns while in Concordia's DNP program.