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NURSING
Nursing
Director: Carolynn Masters, Ph.D., R.N., C.A.R.N
INTRODUCTION
Upon completion of program requirements, students are awarded the Master of Science in
Nursing (MSN) degree. The program integrates nursing education, research, and clinical practice.
Graduates are able to respond to challenges facing nursing and the health care system through
advanced clinical practice and scientific inquiry.
The MSN degree is awarded to graduates who complete requirements for a specific advanced practice
option in an identified area of nursing practice. Currently, students may select from Nursing
Administration, Nurse Anesthesia, Family Nurse Practitioner, or Medical-Surgical Nursing.
Registered nurses who graduated with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or with a Diploma in
Nursing from a National League of Nursing (NLN) accredited nursing program and who demonstrate
leadership potential are eligible for RN to MSN study. Students in the RN to MSN option complete
undergraduate nursing requirements prior to selecting a concentration of study in the graduate
nursing program.
OUTCOMES
At the conclusion of the program leading to the Master of Science in Nursing degree, the student:
- Synthesizes theory and research from nursing, the biopsychosocial sciences, and humanities to provide advanced nursing care to clients of diverse cultures.
- Is proficient in the utilization of research findings, and provides clinical expertise for conducting research, including collaborating in nursing research projects.
- Implements the advanced practice roles of teacher, researcher, advocate, clinician, consultant, collaborator, and manager of systems.
- Provides leadership to influence change in health care practice at local, regional, and national levels.
- Articulates and differentiates the discipline of nursing form other professions within the health care system.
- Has developed, and will maintain, a program for continued professional growth.
- Actively engages in collaborative relationships with other heath care professionals, providers, and consumers to help improve health care.
- Has acquired a foundation for doctoral study.
PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIES IN THE GRADUATE NURSING PROGRAM
Opportunities for part-time study are available to students. Courses are scheduled three
semesters per year (fall, spring, and summer) and are offered in the evening to accommodate
students who are working full-time.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Professional nurses who have a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Nursing from an
accredited program are eligible to apply for admission to graduate study. Applicants must:
- Submit an application for admission.
- Provide transcripts of all academic work.
- Complete an introductory statistics course and research course with a grade of at least B in both courses.
- Submit competitive scores from the Graduate Record Examination.
- Provide three letters of recommendation.
- Give evidence of the fulfillment of legal requirements for the practice of nursing in the
United States.
RESEARCH REQUIREMENT
Each graduate student in nursing is required to conduct a research study and submit a formal
research report, a thesis, prior to graduation. This requirement includes nine credits of study,
three credits of GNURS 650 Research Methods, three credits of GNURS 651 Research Seminar, and
three credits of GNURS 721 Thesis Guidance. Students are guided through the process by a
doctorally-prepared nursing faculty member.
THE CURRICULUM PLAN
The graduate nursing program requires students to complete from 42 to 48 credits. Credit
requirements are specific to the advanced practice nursing option selected by the student.
Regardless of the area of concentration, all students are required to complete six credits of
core knowledge courses, three credits of GNURS 525 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing and three
credits of GNURS 526 Role Theory and Professional Issues in Nursing.
Master of Science in Nursing Options
COURSE OF STUDY FOR NURSING ADMINISTRATION
The option in Nursing Administration focuses on the roles the nurse executive will assume to
administer resources for the provision of nursing care delivery through advanced study of nursing
in a specialized role. Emphasis is placed on the analysis and synthesis of subject matter from
both nursing and administration, combined with systematic investigation of the concepts
underlying nursing and leadership roles in changing environments and complex health systems.
Curriculum Requirements
First Year
Fall Semester
3 GMBA 773 Labor Management
3 GNURS 510 Financial Dimensions of Health Care
3 GNURS 525 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing
3 GNURS 650 Research Methods
Total 12
Spring Semester
3 GNURS 526 Role Theory and Professional Issues in Nursing
3 GNURS 651 Research Seminar
3 GNURS 675 Nursing Administration Theory 1
3 GNURS 677 Nursing Administration Practicum 1
Total 12
Summer Session
3 Elective
3 GNURS 721 Thesis Guidance
Total 6
Second Year
Fall Semester
3 GNURS 676 Nursing Administration Theory 2
3 GNURS 678 Nursing Administration Practicum 2
3 GNURS 512 Legal/Ethical Concerns in Health Care
3 GNURS 513 Organizational Analysis of Health Care
Total 12
Total Credits 42
COURSE OF STUDY FOR THE
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
The Family Nurse Practitioner option offers students a focus on development and implementation of
the nurse practitioner role with families in a rural setting. Ethical dilemmas and legal issues
resulting from the expanded role are addressed. Primary care provider and leadership roles in
community practice are learned from a theoretical knowledge base in the classroom and a clinical
base in a variety of settings. Students learn needs assessment approaches for a community-wide
system of health care services.
Curriculum Requirements
First Year
Fall Semester
3 GNURS 525 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing
3 GNURS 587* Advanced Pathophysiology 1
3 GNURS 590* Advanced Physical Assessment
3 GNURS 650 Research Methods
Total 12
Spring Semester
3 GNURS 526 Role Theory and Professional Issues in Nursing
3 GNURS 588* Advanced Pathophysiology 2
3 GNURS 589* Pharmacotherapeutics
3 GNURS 651 Research Seminar
Total 12
Summer Session
3 GNURS 660* Family Nurse Practitioner Theory 1
3 GNURS 663* Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum 1
1 GNURS 721 Thesis Guidance
Total 7
Second Year
Fall Semester
3 GNURS 661* Family Nurse Practitioner Theory 2
4 GNURS 664* Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum 2
1 GNURS 721 Thesis Guidance
Total 8
Spring Semester
3 GNURS 662* Family Nurse Practitioner Theory 3
5 GNURS 665* Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum 3
1 GNURS 721 Thesis Guidance
Total 9
Total Credits 48
* Courses required for postgraduate certificate.
Although part-time study is permitted, preference is given to full-time students and students
from medically underserved areas.
Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate
For students with an earned MSN, a Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate may be obtained by
taking the 33 credits indicated with an asterisk. If the student has not completed a thesis,
the research component will be required. Students are admitted on a space available basis.
COURSE OF STUDY FOR
MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING
The option in Medical-Surgical Nursing prepares the student to function as a clinical specialist
in primary, secondary, and tertiary health care settings with adult individuals and families.
Students use relevant concepts to explore in-depth specified populations. Current research
findings, theory, and advanced practice skills are the basis for providing comprehensive nursing
care. A variety of clinical sites are used as students meet the challenge of investigating
innovative methods of assisting patients to achieve their potential and work toward restoring or
maintaining health. Role courses allow students to develop expertise as a clinical specialist,
educator, or an administrator.
Program of Study:
Fall Semester
3 GNURS 525 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing
3 GNURS 587 Advanced Pathophysiology I
3 GNURS 590 Advanced Physical Assessment
3 GNURS 650 Research Methods
Total 12
Spring Semester
3 GNURS 526 Role Theory and Professional Issues in Nursing
3 GNURS 588 Advanced Pathophysiology II
3 GNURS 641 Advanced Nursing Concepts
3 GNURS 651 Research Seminar
Total 12
Fall Session
3 GNURS ___ Role of the Medical-Surgical Advanced Nurse Practice Nurse*
3 GNURS ___ Role of the Medical-Surgical APN Practicum*
3 GNURS 643 Practicum in Medical-Surgical I
Total 9
Spring Semester
3 GNURS 642 Advanced Nursing Strategies
3 GNURS 644 Practicum in Medical-Surgical Nursing II
3 GNURS 721 Thesis Guidance
Total 9
Total Credits 42
*Student are to identify a course within the University that will help them develop expertise in
a specific area. Examples will include education, gerontology, or business. The practicum should
focus on facilitating the application of course outcomes to the role of the APN.
COURSE OF STUDY FOR NURSE
ANESTHESIA
The Nurse Anesthesia option is designed to provide the professional nurse with an in-depth
concentration in clinical anesthesia and prepare graduates of the program to assume the
specialized role of nurse anesthetist. Students have the opportunity to use research,
collaborate, and contribute effectively to the health care team’s efforts to provide optimal
care. Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible to take the examination of the
Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. This option is a cooperative one between Gannon
University and Hamot Medical Center. Students must attend full-time in this option.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- A GRE score of 900 on the verbal and quantitative portions with a score of 3 on the analytical writing portion is preferred.
- Provide four letters of recommendation from former professors and employers who are in a position to comment on the applicant’s ability to successfully pursue graduate study.
- Give evidence of the fulfillment of legal requirements for the practice of nursing in the United States,
- Be admitted to Gannon University’s Villa Maria School of Nursing.
- Have at least one year of clinical experience in which critical judgements are made, i.e., critical care, emergency room, etc.
- Provide evidence of a cumulative GPA of 3.0 for at least 60 hours of undergraduate nursing studies
- Provide transcripts of all academic work
- Complete an introductory statistics course and an undergraduate research course with a grade of at least a B in both courses.
- Be interviewed and selected by the Gannon University and Hamot Medical Center School of
Anesthesia Admissions Committee.
Curriculum Requirements
Core Courses
3 GNURS 525 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing
3 GNURS 526 Role Theory and Professional Issues in Nursing
Research Component
3 GNURS 650 Research Methods
3 GNURS 651 Research Seminar
3 GNURS 721 Thesis Guidance
Supporting Courses
3 GNURS 561 Chemistry and Physics of Anesthesia
3 GNURS 625 Pharmacology for Anesthesia 1
3 GNURS 626 Pharmacology for Anesthesia 2
4 GNURS 627 Physiology for Anesthesia 1
3 GNURS 628 Physiology for Anesthesia 2
2 GNURS 629 Physiology for Anesthesia 3
Specialty Courses
3 GNURS 630 Foundations of Anesthesia Nursing 1
3 GNURS 632 Foundations of Anesthesia Nursing 2
3 GNURS 725 Advanced Anesthesia Nursing 1
3 GNURS 726 Advanced Anesthesia Nursing 2
3 GNURS 731 Integrated Role Seminar
Clinical Practice
0 GNURS 617 Anesthesia Clinical Practicum 1
0 GNURS 618 Anesthesia Clinical Practicum 2
0 GNURS 619 Anesthesia Clinical Practicum 3
0 GNURS 717 Anesthesia Clinical Practicum 4
0 GNURS 718 Anesthesia Clinical Practicum 5
0 GNURS 719 Anesthesia Clinical Practicum 6
Total Credits 48
Program of study:
First Year
First Semester
3 GNURS 525 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing
3 GNURS 561* Chemistry and Physics of Anesthesia
4 GNURS 627* Physiology for Anesthesia 1
3 GNURS 630* Foundations of Anesthesia Nursing 1
Total 13
Second Semester
0 GNURS 617* Anesthesia Clinical Practicum 1
3 GNURS 625* Pharmacology for Anesthesia 1
3 GNURS 628* Physiology for Anesthesia 2
3 GNURS 632* Foundations of Anesthesia Nursing 2 3
Total 9
Third Semester
0 GNURS 618* Anesthesia Clinical Practicum 2
3 GNURS 626* Pharmacology for Anesthesia 2
2 GNURS 629* Physiology for Anesthesia 3
3 GNURS 650 Research Methods
3 GNURS 725* Advanced Anesthesia Nursing 1
Total 11
Second Year
First Semester
3 GNURS 526 Role Theory and Professional Issues in Nursing
0 GNURS 619* Anesthesia Clinical Practicum 3
3 GNURS 651 Research Seminar
3 GNURS 726* Advanced Anesthesia Nursing 2
Total 9
Second Semester
0 GNURS 717* Anesthesia Clinical Practicum 4
1 GNURS 721 Thesis Guidance
Total 1
Third Semester
0 GNURS 718* Anesthesia Clinical Practicum 5
1 GNURS 721 Thesis Guidance 1
Total 1
Third Year
First Semester
0 GNURS 719* Anesthesia Clinical Practicum 6
1 GNURS 721 Thesis Guidance
3 GNURS 731* Integrated Role Seminar
Total 4
Total Credits 48
* Courses required for postgraduate certificate
Accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA).
Nurse Anesthesia Certificate
For students with an earned MSN, a Nurse Anesthesia Certificate may be obtained by taking the
courses indicated with an asterisk. Students are admitted on a space available basis. If the
student has not previously completed a Thesis, the research component will be required.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
GNURS 510 Financial Dimensions of Health Care
3 credits
Prerequisites: Graduate standing or approval of program director.
(course open to all graduate students)
This course examines the financial implications of health care. It reviews business practices
associated with accounting, finance, marketing, health policy and reimbursement, and prepares
health care managers to operate in the fiscally responsible environment of the 21st century.
GNURS 512 Legal/Ethical Concerns in Health Care
3 credits
Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission of the program director.
Health care practitionersare today facing increased legal, moral and ethical dilemmas in their
daily professional work. This course provides a systematic examination of the legal basis of
professional practice and examines the practical application of the principles of law and
ethics to health care situations.
GNURS 513 Organizational Analysis of Health Care Administration
3 credits
Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission of the program director.
This course is designed to assist students to gain an understanding of a conceptual model of
organizational management that is applicable to any organization in which health care
administrators function. This model was chosen because it fosters analytic thinking in the
student, is applicable to any organization and facilitates integration of knowledge from many
disciplines.
GNURS 525 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing
3 credits
(Core) This course deals with the basis of theory construction and the role that theory plays in
providing the scientific basis for the practice of nursing. Offered fall and spring semesters.
GNURS 526 Role Theory and Professional Issues in Nursing
3 credits
Prerequisite or Corequisite: GNURS 525
(Core) This course deals with examination of theories underlying the construction and definition
of professional nursing roles for advanced practice in society. Professional roles/issues and
their interrelationships within the health care system perspective are considered. Offered
spring semester.
GNURS 561 Chemistry and Physics of Anesthesia
3 credits
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
This course investigates the basic principles as they relate to clinical nurse anesthesia
practice. Discusses mechanics, fluids, gases, electricity, electronics and instruments as they
relate to the practice of anesthesia. Offered fall and spring semester.
GNURS 583 Special Topics in Nursing
1 to 3 credits
Enables the department to offer seminars, courses, workshops in some specialized area of nursing.
GNURS 587-GNURS 588 Advanced Pathophysiology 1 and 2
3 credits each
These courses are designed to provide learning experience which will assist the student in the
explanation of normal aging processes, advanced physiology, and pathology of the major body
systems. GNURS 587 offered fall semester; GNURS 588 offered spring semester.
GNURS 589 Pharmacotherapeutics
3 credits
Prerequisite: GNURS 587; Corequisite: GNURS 588
Provides an in-depth analysis of the principles of pharmacology as applied to the care of
critically ill adults. This course considers the judgmental factors involved in rational drug
selection, dosing, and nursing interventions in light of pathophysiologic events occurring in
particular disease states. In this decision-making process, patient factors (age, renal function,
hepatic function, concurrent disease states and medications), as well as pharmacologic factors
(pharma-cokinetics, efficacy, toxicity) will be considered. Offered spring semester.
GNURS 590 Advanced Physical Assessment
3 credits
This course is intended to expand nursing physical assessment skills including health history
taking, physical, psychological, cognitive, and social assessment. Physical assessment skills of
all age groups, with primary concentration on the adult, will include inspection, auscultation,
percussion, and palpation. Application of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology to physical
appraisal is emphasized. Offered fall semester.
GNURS 617 Anesthesia Clinical Practicum 1
0 credits
The clinical curriculum is designed to allow the nurse anesthetist student to integrate didactic
learning into the practice of anesthesia. Clinical Practicum 1 provides the foundation for
clinical practice. A broad orientation to clinical practice precedes the beginning of clinical
practice. Offered spring and summer semesters.
GNURS 618 Anesthesia Clinical Practicum 2
0 credits
Clinical Practicum 2 is a continuation of Clinical Practicum 1 providing the student the
opportunity to improve their basic anesthesia skills. Clinical Practicum 2 builds upon the
student’s basic anesthesia knowledge and comprehension. The student will demonstrate the use of
learned principles in the conduct of new situations. Offered summer and fall semesters.
GNURS 619 Anesthesia Clinical Practicum 3
0 credits
The clinical curriculum is designed to allow the nurse anesthesia student to integrate didactic
learning in the practice of anesthesia. Clinical Practicum 3 is a continuation of Clinical
Practicum 2. Offered summer and fall semesters.
GNURS 625 Pharmacology for Anesthesia 1
3 credits
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
A study of anesthesia pharmacology. Discusses the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of
anesthetic agents, muscle relaxants and local agents. Emphasizes the uptake and distribution of
anesthetics, the metabolism, excretion and elimination of anesthetic drugs. Offered spring and
summer semesters.
GNURS 626 Pharmacology for Anesthesia 2
3 credits
Prerequisite: GNURS 625
Continues Pharmacology for Anesthesia 1 and discusses the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
of the accessory drugs used in anesthesia. Includes an in-depth discussion of the drugs affecting
the antonomic system, the central nervous system and the cardiovascular system and emphasizes
integration of this information into clinical practice. Offered summer and fall semesters.
GNURS 627 Physiology for Anesthesia 1
4 credits
A detailed systematic investigation of the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the c
ardiopulmonary system. Focuses on the integration of this knowledge into planning, implementation,
and evaluation of the patients requiring anesthesia. Offered spring semester.
GNURS 628 Physiology for Anesthesia 2
3 credits
Prerequisite: GNURS 627
A detailed systematic investigation of the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the
endocrine and renal systems. Discussions of fluid, electrolyte and acid base physiology are
included. This course focuses on the integration of this knowledge into the planning,
implementation and evaluation of patients requiring anesthesia. Offered summer semester.
GNURS 629 Physiology for Anesthesia 3
2 credits
Prerequisite: GNURS 628
A detailed systematic investigation of the anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the
neuromuscular system. Focuses on the integration of this knowledge into planning, implementation,
and evaluation of the patient requiring anesthesia. Offered fall semester.
GNURS 630 Foundations of Anesthesia Nursing 1
3 credits
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
Introduction to the art and science of anesthesia. Discusses basic concepts of anesthesia and
introduces the student to techniques and procedures of anesthesia. Reinforcement of didactic
principles will be gained in a structured laboratory setting. Offered fall and spring semesters.
GNURS 632 Foundations of Anesthesia Nursing 2
3 credits
A continuation of Foundations of Anesthesia Nursing 1. Includes progressive guided instruction
and clinical management of patients undergoing obstetrical, pediatric, orthopedic and urologic
surgery. Also includes outpatient and trauma patients. A legal aspects seminar will be included
as well. Reinforcement of didactic principles will be gained throughout the course. Offered
spring and summer semesters.
GNURS 639 and GNURS 640 Role of Nurse as Educator/Role of Nurse as Educator Practicum
3 credits each
Prerequisites: GNURS 525, 526, 650.
These courses deal with the role of the Professional Nurse in providing education and health
education for the public in a variety of situations. Components of the courses include planning
and development of nursing curriculum and the use of learning theory, teaching strategies and
testing/evaluation.
GNURS 641 Advanced Nursing Concepts
3 credits
This course deals with an in-depth analysis of nursing concepts related to the physiological,
psychosocial, cognitive, and spiritual health problems of the adult client. The emphasis is on
the exploration of the concepts, meaning and critical attributes in order to describe human
responses occurring during the process of caring about and for clients.
GNURS 642 Advanced Nursing Strategies
3 credits
Prerequisite: GNURS 641
This course builds on the previous course which focused on the analysis of advanced nursing
concepts. In this course the student designs nursing strategies which are based on the in-depth
analysis of the student’s selected concept. The emphasis is on the exploration of creative and
innovative strategies which are supported by the nursing literature. In addition, consideration
is given to strategies for creating an environment in which advanced nursing practice may
flourish. The theory/practice gap is examined and methods for eliminating that gap are explored.
GNURS 643, GNURS 644 Practicums in Medical-Surgical Nursing 1 and 2
3 credits each
Prerequisites: GNURS 641, GNURS 642
These courses are designed to permit students to develop specific therapeutic strategies,
advanced clinical competencies, and accomplish individually developed objectives while
integrating the role of medical-surgical clinical specialist in practice.
GNURS 650 Research Methods
3 credits
Prerequisite: GNURS 525
This course involves the systematic examination of the research process and methodologies
appropriate to nursing. Offered fall and spring semesters.
GNURS 651 Research Seminar
3 credits
Prerequisites: GNURS 650 or the permission of the program director.
This seminar guides the student in developing the problem statement and conceptualizing a
theoretical structure in preparation for writing the research proposal. Offered fall and spring
semesters.
GNURS 660 Family Nurse Practitioner Theory 1
3 credits
Prerequisites: GNURS 589, 590; Corequisite: GNURS 663
A study of theoretical knowledge and skills for the development of nurse practitioner strategies
in analyzing, managing, and preventing episodic problems common to female rural health care
clients from adolescence through post menopause. Course offering contingent upon sufficient
enrollment.
GNURS 661 Family Nurse Practitioner Theory 2
3 credits
Prerequisites: GNURS 660, 663; Corequisite: GNURS 664
Theoretical study for the development of nursing competency in rural pediatric primary care
practice. A study of health care strategies to assist pediatric and adolescent clients and
families in coping with health problems affecting infants through adolescents. Emphasis is on
health promotion/prevention and intervention into the health needs/problems of these young
clients in rural areas. Course offering contingent upon sufficient enrollment.
GNURS 662 Family Nurse Practitioner Theory 3
3 credits
Prerequisites: GNURS 661, 664; Corequisite: GNURS 665
Focus is on implementation of the Family Nurse Practitioner role in rural settings that meet the
health care needs of the adult population. This focus includes health promotion, episodic
illness care, stable chronic illness, and awareness of dealing with emergency situations that are
present at these rural health care sites. Ethical dilemmas and legal issues resulting from the
expanded role will be addressed. Leadership roles in community practice will be discussed from a
theoretical knowledge base. There is discussion of needs assessment in rural communities with
organization of health services for stabilization and continuity of health care. Course offering
contingent upon sufficient enrollment.
GNURS 663 Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum 1
3 credits
Corequisite: GNURS 660
Clinical applications of theoretical knowledge and skills for the development of nurse
practitioner strategies for health promotion and management of problems common to female clients
and their families in rural communities. Course offering contingent upon sufficient enrollment.
GNURS 664 Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum 2
4 credits
Corequisite: GNURS 661
Application of theoretical knowledge and skills for the development of nurse practitioner
strategies for health promotion and management of problems common to pediatric and adolescent
rural health clients. Course offering contingent upon sufficient enrollment.
GNURS 665 Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum 3
5 credits
Corequisite: GNURS 662
Synthesis and evaluation of practical experiences in the development and implementation of the
family nurse practitioner in rural health are the primary focus of this course. Emphasis is on
integration of theoretical and clinical components in an ambulatory care status within a rural,
community-wide system for providing stabilization and continuity in health care. Course offering
contingent upon sufficient enrollment.
GNURS 675-GNURS 676 Nursing Administration Theory 1 and 2
3 credits each
Prerequisites: GNURS 525, GNURS 650, GNURS 510, GNURS 513, GNURS 512 or permission of program director.
These courses serve to develop a knowledge base in nursing administration. The management
process, planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling as a series of actions of
operations leading toward a goal is studied. The first course looks at the beginning management
position and the second course explored the role of the nurse executive.
GNURS 677-GNURS 678 Nursing Administration Practicums 1 and 2
3 credits each
Prerequisites: GNURS 675, GNURS 676 or permission of program director.
These courses provide guided experience in appropriate agencies with selected preceptors and are
individualized to meet student needs. Concurrent seminars held on campus focus on student
experience.
GNURS 684 Independent Study
1 to 3 credits
This course is designed to provide graduate students with learning experiences that enable them
to independently explore a specific area of nursing. Exploration can focus on issues related to
education, administration, practice, legislation or scientific inquiry.
GNURS 696 Practicum as a Clinical Nurse Specialist
3 credits
Prerequisites: GNURS 641, 642, 643, 644
This practicum course is designed to assist the student in synthesizing the advanced nursing
skills necessary for the role of a clinical nurse specialist in various settings. The focus is
on the five components of the clinical specialist’s role, i.e., researcher, practitioner,
educator, consultant, and leader/manager. A weekly conference will be held for students to share
experiences. The syllabus is intended to be generic for all clinical nurse specialties. The
specificity of the setting comes in the implementation of the syllabus.
GNURS 717 Anesthesia Clinical Practicum 4
0 credits
Clinical Practicum 4 is a continuation of Clinical Practicum 3. The student will be given the
opportunity to experience more difficult cases and apply new learning. The student will be
required to begin demonstrating higher levels of application and comprehension in clinical
practice. Offered spring and summer semesters.
GNURS 718 Anesthesia Clinical Practicum 5
0 credits
The clinical curriculum is designed to allow the nurse anesthesia student to integrate didactic
learning in the practice of anesthesia. Clinical Practicum 5 is a continuation of Clinical
Practicum 4. Offered summer and fall semesters.
GNURS 719 Anesthesia Clinical Practicum 6
0 credits
The clinical curriculum is designed to allow the nurse anesthesia student to integrate didactic
learning in the practice of anesthesia. Clinical Practicum 6 is a continuation of Clinical
Practicum 5. Offered fall and spring semesters.
GNURS 721 Thesis Guidance
1 to 3 credits (total of 3 credits required)
Prerequisites: GNURS 650, GNURS 651 or the permission of program director.
This course is designed to provide graduate nursing students individualized guidance as they
complete the research requirement of their program of study. The focus is on enabling the
student to effectively use the research process in systematic inquiry aimed at discovery. The
student may employ either quantitative or qualitative methods in answering identified
researchable questions within their optional course of study. Offered each semester.
GNURS 725 Advanced Anesthesia Nursing 1
3 credits
Prerequisites: GNURS 630, GNURS 632.
Provides for application of didactic material to clinical situations. Anesthesia for nurse
anesthesia specialties is presented in seminar format. These specialties include: pediatric,
cardiovascular, otolaryngolic, and anesthesia for uncommon disease. Offered summer and fall
semester.
GNURS 726 Advanced Anesthesia Nursing 2
3 credit
Prerequisites: GNURS 630, GNURS 632
A detailed instruction into the art and science of regional anesthesia and pain management.
Reinforcement of didactic principles will be gained throughout the course by video, computer, and
mannequin simulation. Offered fall and spring semesters.
GNURS 731 Integrated Role Seminar
3 credits
This course exposes the nurse anesthetist to areas of professional responsibility. A wide range
of topics are discussed. Professional aspects are integrated throughout this course. Through
guided individual and group study this course is designed to assist the student in analysis and
evaluation of their professional role. Offered fall and spring semesters.
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