Provides an understanding of the university environment, value of learning, and student responsibilities while emphasizing health professions and exploring self-identification skills necessary for choosing careers. Writing Intensive.

Introduction to the role of the BSN-prepared nurse, which includes nursing theory and variables which impact the nursing profession. Writing Intensive. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Admission to the Nursing Program (BSN).

Acquisition of the knowledge and skills to conduct environmental, cultural, and mental/behavioral health assessments of clients, including a head-to-toe evaluation. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Admission to the Nursing Program (BSN). Pre/Co-requisite: HPS 300WI.

Introduction to evidence-based practice and research process, common research methods, and relevant statistical analysis for quantitative and qualitative studies. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: HPS 300WI.

Introduction to the science and social/ethical issues for research and practice related to nursing informatics and information management. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: HPS 300WI.

Focuses on the complexities of health care finance, economics, and policy as they impact professional nursing practice and leadership. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: HPS 300WI.

Expands students’ teaching and learning skills by introducing principles and best practices required for professional and academic nurse educators. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: HPS 300WI.

Introduction to the basic components and practice of case management and care coordination in a variety of health care and third-party payer settings. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: HPS 300WI.

The exploration of the student’s readiness for the transition from the undergraduate college experience to professional work or graduate education. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: Signed Major; 62 credit hours completed.

Expands knowledge and understanding about cultural beliefs and practices as they influence nursing practice and health care delivery. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: HPS 301 or 302.

Exploration of the concepts of global health, epidemiology, and disease prevention within vulnerable groups and communities, including factors influencing delivery of public health care. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: HPS 301, 302.

Expands knowledge and skills required for leadership and management roles within health care systems to include health policy, finance, and regulation as they impact nursing. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: HPS 302.

Capstone course to synthesize program content and current evidence to improve outcomes through a quality improvement project in a health care organization. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: All required and elective courses on the Nursing major.