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MUS 343 - Percussion Techniques II
(1 credit)
Continuation of the study of percussion instruments. The course emphasizes pedagogical principles and materials available for the beginning level through high school including solo literature and small ensemble repertoire. Prerequisite: MUS 313 - Percussion Techniques I or instructor permission. Grade only. Offered alternate years.
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MUS 344 - Brass Techniques II
(1 credit)
Continuation of the study of brass instruments. The course emphasizes pedagogical principles and materials available for the beginning level through high school including solo literature and small ensemble repertoire. Prerequisite: MUS 314 - Brass Techniques I or instructor permission. Grade only. Offered alternate years.
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△ MUS 351 - Music from Antiquity through the Baroque Period
(3 credits)
Study of the development of music from antiquity through approximately 1750. Heritage and central concepts of medieval theory and the rise of individual composers in the Renaissance. Study of multi-movement forms from the cyclic polyphonic mass to opera, oratorio, and early instrumental genres. Prerequisite: ◆ MUS 304 - Theory IV ; instructor’s permission required for non-major. Grade or P/NC. Offered annually.
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△ MUS 352 - Music from the Classical Period to the Present
(3 credits)
Study of the development of music from c.1750 to the present day. Significant works of the growing art-music repertoire and careers of important composers. Changing roles of form and harmonic language, proliferating responses to the changing role of art music. Prerequisites: ◆ MUS 304 - Theory IV and △ MUS 351 - Music from Antiquity through the Baroque Period ; instructor’s permission required for non-major. Grade or P/NC. Offered annually.
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MUS 355 - Jazz Improvisation III
(2 credits)
This course is the third of a four-part sequence in jazz improvisation. Continuation of scale and pattern study, along with jazz theory. Emphasis on transcription. Prerequisite: MUS 256 - Jazz Improvisation II or equivalent. Grade only. Offered alternate years.
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MUS 356 - Jazz Improvisation IV
(2 credits)
This course is the final course in a four-part sequence in jazz improvisation. Continuation of scale and pattern study, along with jazz theory. Emphasis on transcription. Prerequisite: MUS 355 - Jazz Improvisation III or equivalent. Grade only. Offered alternate years.
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MUS 360 - Individual Instruction: Conducting
(1 credit)
Weekly instruction in conducting. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability, and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. Prerequisite: MUS 306 - Conducting II . Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester. Repeatable.
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MUS 361 - Individual Instruction: Piano
(1-2 credits)
Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission. Grade or P/NC.
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MUS 362 - Individual Instruction: Voice
(1-2 credits)
Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission. Grade or P/NC.
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MUS 363 - Individual Instruction: Strings
(1-2 credits)
Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission. Grade or P/NC.
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MUS 364 - Individual Instruction: Woodwinds
(1-2 credits)
Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission. Grade or P/NC.
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MUS 365 - Individual Instruction: Brass
(1-2 credits)
Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission. Grade or P/NC.
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MUS 366 - Individual Instruction: Percussion
(1-2 credits)
Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission. Grade or P/NC.
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MUS 367 - Individual Instruction: Organ
(1-2 credits)
Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission. Grade or P/NC.
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MUS 368 - Individual Instruction: Harpsichord
(1-2 credits)
Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission. Grade or P/NC.
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MUS 370 - Jazz Piano - Individual Instruction
(1 credit)
Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Grade only.
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◎ MUS 375 - Fundamentals of Music Business
(3 credits)
Introduction to the skills and concepts required for success in the music industry, including artist management, copyright and intellectual property, record deals, music publishing, touring, merchandising, entrepreneurship, and technology. Grade only. Offered alternate years.
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MUS 399 - Music Internship
(10 credits)
Supervised experience in music business or industry designed by music faculty advisor, work supervisor, and student. Prerequisites: Successful completion of required music and business courses with a 2.5 GPA or better. P/NC only. Offered each semester.
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MUS 402 - Form & Analysis
(3 credits)
Analysis of compositions as to form, melodic, and harmonic structure. Students write original compositions modeled after works analyzed. Prerequisite: ◆ MUS 304 - Theory IV . Grade only. Offered spring semester alternate years.
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MUS 405 - Advanced Rehearsal Techniques
(1 credit)
Techniques of rehearsing choral and instrumental ensembles in the public schools. Prerequisite: MUS 306 - Conducting II . Grade only. Offered annually.
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MUS 406 - Conducting: Advanced Score Study
(1 credit)
Advanced techniques of conducting choral and instrumental groups. Prerequisites: MUS 306 - Conducting II and instructor’s permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered annually.
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MUS 415 - Vocal Pedagogy
(2 credits)
Techniques and methodologies of voice instruction. Current trends in vocal pedagogy. Grade or P/NC. Offered alternate years.
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MUS 416 - Piano Pedagogy
(2 credits)
Survey of schools of playing and teaching throughout the course of the piano’s development. Analysis and comparison of 20th century teaching methods and historical anthologies. Special unit addressing beginner’s needs. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered every three years.
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MUS 417 - Instrumental Pedagogy for the Applied Studio
(1 credit)
Techniques and methodologies of instrumental instruction. Each section focuses on a specific instrument/instrument group. Instructor permission required. Grade only. Offered when demand warrants.
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MUS 422 - Choral Ensemble Methods
(2 credits)
Criteria for selection of vocal music, examination of representative music suitable for groups at various levels of development, principals of programming, rehearsal techniques, and organizations. Instructor permission required. Grade only. Offered alternate years.
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MUS 425 - Ensemble Methods
(2 credits)
A professional training course for students preparing to teach instrumental music. Study of the philosophy, pedagogy, and administrative concerns of teaching instrumental ensembles at the elementary, middle school, and high school levels. Instructor permission required. Grade only. Offered alternate years.
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MUS 435 - Wind Instrument Repair
(2 credits)
Care, maintenance, and repair of woodwind and brass instruments. Grade or P/NC. Offered when demand warrants.
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MUS 440 - American Art Music
(3 credits)
Music in America from the time of the Puritans to the present day. Historical, biographical material, and listening. For the general student as well as for music majors and minors. Prerequisite: MUS 109 - Introduction to Music or equivalent. Grade or P/NC. Offered occasionally.
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MUS 456 - Music Theatre Production
(1-3 credits)
Study of representative operas and musical plays and production problems. Performance of scenes and/or complete works. Grade or P/NC. Repeatable up to 8 credits.
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MUS 461 - Individual Instruction: Piano
(1-2 credits)
Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission. Grade or P/NC.
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MUS 462 - Individual Instruction: Voice
(1-2 credits)
Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission. Grade or P/NC.
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MUS 463 - Individual Instruction: Strings
(1-2 credits)
Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission. Grade or P/NC.
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MUS 464 - Individual Instruction: Woodwinds
(1-2 credits)
Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission. Grade or P/NC.
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MUS 465 - Individual Instruction: Brass
(1-2 credits)
Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission. Grade or P/NC.
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MUS 466 - Individual Instruction: Percussion
(1-2 credits)
Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission. Grade or P/NC.
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MUS 467 - Individual Instruction: Organ
(1-2 credits)
Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission. Grade or P/NC.
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MUS 468 - Individual Instruction: Harpsichord
(1-2 credits)
Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission. Grade or P/NC.
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MUS 470 - Jazz Piano - Individual Instruction
(1 credit)
Weekly instruction in primary and secondary instrument study. Students develop technical skills, sight reading ability and musicianship through study of assigned repertoire and exercises. A juried exam at the end of the semester will assess if the student may advance to the next level of lessons: students generally complete two semesters at each level of study before advancing. Credit is variable in the 160, 260, 360 and 460 series. Half-hour lessons receive one semester hour credit. One-hour lessons receive two semester hour credits. Instructor permission required. Grade only.
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MUS 477 - Piano Literature I
(2 credits)
Appropriate early keyboard and piano literature of the Baroque and classical periods. Performance and analysis of forms, genres, style and primary composers are studied. Includes discussion of the history of the piano’s development. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered every three years.
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MUS 478 - Piano Literature II
(2 credits)
Piano literature of the Romantic period (including brief look at Nationalism). Continued developments in instrumental design of piano discussed. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered every three years.
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MUS 479 - Piano Literature III
(2 credits)
Piano literature of the Impressionistic and Contemporary (early 20th century to the present) periods. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission. Grade only. Offered every three years.
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MUS 480 - Recital
(1-2 credits)
Half recital (1 credit) or full recital (2 credits) of representative literature. Prerequisite: must be enrolled in 300/400-level lessons for half recital or 400-level lessons for full recital. Grade or P/NC. Repeatable.
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MUS 490 - Music for Today’s Schools: New Ideas in Music Education
(1-3 credits)
This course consists of workshops presenting new ideas or theories, elaborating on new trends in music education, and offering guidelines for improving public school music programs. Course content changes each year. P/NC only. Offered annually. Repeatable.
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MUS 491 - Independent Studies in Music
(1-6 credits)
Course designed to offer advanced students the opportunity to work in a music area of special interest to them. Prerequisite: department permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester. Repeatable up to 6 credits.
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NURS 260 - Women’s Health Issues
(3 credits)
A study of contemporary issues in women’s health focusing on historical aspects, current significance, and future trends of each issue. Focus is on preparing students to make their own health care decisions. P/NC only.
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NURS 303 - Knowing Self: Value-Based Behaviors
(1 credit)
This course is one of three courses offered through the Biel Patient-Centered Leadership Program without a clinical component. Students apply to the Biel Patient-Centered Leadership Program during their first semester of the nursing program. This course provides an introduction to the profession of nursing in the context of patient-centered leader and provider of ethical care. Throughout the course, the student will gain a deeper understanding of the principles identified in the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics and be able to describe examples of how these principles are practiced in the clinical setting. Students will also have opportunities to explore their own value-based behaviors and reflect on how these behaviors influence the care that they give to their patients. Prerequisites: NURS 341 - Therapeutic Applications of Nursing Skills and Health Assessment , NURS 343 - Professional Practice I , NURS 344 - Leadership in Basic Nursing Practice , NURS 360 - Pharmacology , NURS 366 - Pathophysiology , and admittance to the Biel Patient-Centered Leadership Program. Grade only. Offered every third semester.
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NURS 307 - Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Providing Safe Transitions
(1 credit)
This course is the 30-hour practicum experience offered during May term to the undergraduate nursing student who has been accepted into the Biel Patient-Centered Leadership Program. This practicum experience provides the student an opportunity to participate as a patient-centered leader in a variety of interdisciplinary activities that enhance patient care and safety. By participating in this experience, the student will gain a broader perspective related to the nurse’s role throughout a patient’s care transition. In addition, the student will participate in transitional care planning and learn about interdisciplinary collaboration and the communication process that promotes continuous safe and effective patient care. Prerequisites: Admittance to WSU Nursing Program and acceptance in to the Biel Patient-Centered Leadership Program. Grade only. Offered summer session. Note: This course is offered by arrangement with an instructor, see Nursing Department for details.
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NURS 308 - CNAT: Care of the Client with a Mental Disorder
(6 credits) (Baccalaureate RN Completion)
Demonstration of knowledge through an exam addressing the broad spectrum of psychological wellness-illness. The content includes psychosocial assessment and intervention strategies to support the client’s strengths. The Comprehensive Nursing Assessment Test (CNAT) is required for RNs who are graduates of diploma programs and A.D.N. programs that are not accredited by NLNAC. P/NC only.
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NURS 309 - Communication Strategies: Promoting Safe Transitions in Care
(1 credit)
This course provides an introduction to interdisciplinary communication strategies that enhance effective decision making and safe patient care. The student will gain a deeper understanding of the specific provisions identified in the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics and the Nurse Practice Standards that directly influence safety and communication throughout a patient’s transitions in care. Prerequisites: admission to the Baccalaureate Program Generic Option and selected into the Biel Leader Fellowship Program. Corequisites: core undergraduate Baccalaureate Generic Nursing Program theory and clinical courses. Grade only. Offered alternate years.
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NURS 312 - Best Practice Strategies that Promote Patient-Centered Care
(1 credit)
This course examines the nurse’s role in identifying and initiating strategies that promote patient-centered care based on best practice principles. Prerequisites: admission to the Baccalaureate Nursing Program Generic Option and selected into the Biel Leader Fellowship Program. Corequisites: core undergraduate Baccalaureate Generic Nursing Program theory and clinical courses. Grade only. Offered alternate years.
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NURS 316 - Child Welfare, Health Systems, and Social Justice in Jamaica
(3 credits)
This 3-credit travel study course will use a trans-cultural approach to learn about child welfare systems, with an emphasis on human rights, social justice and health systems in Jamaica and US. Trans-cultural understanding studies the values, beliefs and practices of groups of similar or different cultures. This international course will focus on the health care delivery and educational systems in Jamaica and the factors that influence the effectiveness of those systems. Students will have the opportunity to work in interprofessional teams to visit various types of healthcare, educational and human service institutions; provide health teaching; and perform service work. There will be an emphasis on resiliency and protective factors within individuals, families, and communities. In addition, the students will explore the role of history, economics, politics, religion, culture and social conditions as they frame contemporary issues surrounding health and education. Meets GOAL 8. Grade or P/NC. Offered as part of travel study program.
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NURS 325 - Transcultural Issues in Health Care
(3 credits) (Elective)
Explores the importance of transcultural concepts that are present in health care delivery systems. It is designed to help learners increase awareness of all types of human diversity, understand the importance of these diverse differences, and incorporate ways of utilizing this knowledge to deliver culturally competent health care in all settings within the global community. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or instructor’s permission. P/NC only.
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◆ NURS 333 - Healthy Lifestyle Management for Self and Others
(3 credits)
This course allows the traditional and non-traditional student in a variety of majors and careers to gain an understanding of the many dimensions of health and wellness that improve, promote and maintain overall health of individuals, organizations and communities. Students in Individualized Studies (IND), health and health-related careers, education, and adult learners in general who are interested in managing healthy lifestyles are encouraged to participate. Aspects of personal health will be addressed as well as learning skills that address motivation, change, communication, and program design. Prerequisite: sophomore standing. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester.
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NURS 341 - Therapeutic Applications of Nursing Skills and Health Assessment
(4 credits) (2 credits theory/2 credits lab)
Develops the skills and assessments necessary for nursing care of individuals and families in professional nursing practice. Prerequisite: Admission to the Baccalaureate Program Generic Option. Grade only. Offered each semester.
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NURS 343 - Professional Practice I
(5 credits) (3 credits theory/2 credits practicum)
Provides an introduction to the profession of nursing in the context of foundational concepts important to medical-surgical nursing. Focus is on developing knowledge, beginning clinical judgment skills, beginning communication skills, and the application of therapeutic interventions for diverse adult patients and their families in acute care settings. Prerequisite: Admission to the Baccalaureate program generic option. Grade only. Offered each semester.
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NURS 344 - Leadership in Basic Nursing Practice
(2 credits)
Explores professional values, ethics, standards and leadership development of nurses. After successful completion of this course, students will articulate their professional nursing philosophy. Prerequisite: Admission to the Baccalaureate Nursing program Generic option. Grade only.
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NURS 350 - Lillian Wald: Public Health Nurse Extraordinaire
(2 credits)
This online course is a historical inquiry of the life of Lillian Wald and her contributions to public health nursing and population care. An overview of her efforts in providing care to America’s urban immigrant populations will be studied together with an examination of Lillian Wald’s contribution to current public health nursing practices. The founding of Henry Street Settlement will be highlighted, along with Wald’s contributions to the suffrage movement and her efforts in improving the health of underserved populations. Grade only. Offered summer session.
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◆ NURS 354 - Leadership in Research and Evidence-Based Practice
(3 credits)
Explores research concepts and their use in evidence-based practice. Students will analyze, critique, and interpret research evidence, and collaborate in improvement processes in health care settings. Prerequisite: Admission to the Generic Baccalaureate Program. Grade only. Offered each semester.
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NURS 358 - Psychosocial Adaptation
(2 credits)
Explores the interaction of psychological, social, and cultural factors in how individuals respond to life events such as illness, loss, and grief. Lecture course. Prerequisite: Admission to Generic Baccalaureate Nursing Program. Grade only. Offered each semester.
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NURS 360 - Pharmacology
(2 credits)
Introduces the fundamental principles of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacotherapy, adverse drug reactions, major drug classes, and related implications for individuals receiving drugs. Nursing students will incorporate various systems of measurement, conversion between systems, and calculation of drug dosage and rates. Prerequisite: Admission to the Baccalaureate Nursing program Generic option. Grade only. Offered each semester.
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NURS 361 - Pharmacology for Non-Nursing Majors
(1 credit)
Introduces the fundamental principles of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacotherapy, adverse drug reactions, major drug classes, and related implications for individuals receiving drugs. Prerequisite: non-nursing majors only. Grade only.
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NURS 366 - Pathophysiology
(3 credits)
Focuses on the systematic study of the functional changes in cells, tissues, and organs altered by disease and/or injury and the effects that these changes have on the total body function. Pathophysiology will also focus on the mechanisms of the underlying disease thereby providing the background for preventive as well as therapeutic health care measures and practices. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology and the various organ systems of the body is an essential foundation for this course. Prerequisite: Admission to the Baccalaureate program generic option. Grade only. Offered each semester.
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△ NURS 367 - Writing for Research
(3 credits)
This course is designed to provide the student with skill, knowledge, techniques, and feedback needed to write and evaluate research. Special focus is placed on academic writing basics, identifying processes and methods, using databases, and evaluating existing literature. The student will be introduced to research proposals, methodology, critical thinking, and academic writing. Students will examine, read, and analyze literature, perform a literature review, write critical reviews, and offer feedback to others. Throughout the course, the student will gain a deeper understanding of academic writing in their field of study, writing/editing collaboratively, and applying APA format. Prerequisite: ENG 111 - College Reading and Writing or equivalent. Grade only. Offered at least once annually.
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NURS 382 - A London Nursing History Tour
(2 credits) (Elective)
This travel program is an experiential enrichment course that provides nursing students with an opportunity to study nursing history and to compare nursing education programs and health care delivery systems of the United States and the United Kingdom. Students will also have the opportunity for historical sightseeing and museum tours. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission; NURS 444 - Leadership in Contemporary Health Care Settings recommended. P/NC only.
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NURS 392 - Cardiac Risk Prevention
(3 credits) (Elective)
This course is designed to identify risk factors that can lead to cardiovascular disease. The major risk factors will be analyzed, and strategies for modifying each will be developed. Health information sources and their reliability for health promotion information also will be discussed. New technology in diagnosing and treating cardiac conditions is included. Pre/corequisite: anatomy and physiology course & instructor permission. P/NC only.
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NURS 399 - Skills for Professional Success
(2 credits) (Elective)
This course helps the student learn what he/she needs to know to live a successful and harmonious life as a person working in a professional career. The coursework focuses in three areas critical to career success: (1) how to develop the self-confidence and self-esteem essential for personal and professional well-being; (2) how to relate with others in a professional and confident manner to make work more vital, effective, and satisfying every day; (3) how to determine one’s desired professional career path, make career decisions comfortably and efficiently, and achieve professional goals. P/NC only.
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NURS 401 - Spirituality in Nursing
(2 credits) (Elective)
The purpose of this course is to assist students in their understanding of spirituality and spiritual development, and to identify ways of incorporating the essence of spirituality in their nursing practice. Eastern and Western spirituality and practices affecting health are explored. Students examine how society and their own biases have affected their ability to respond to spiritual concerns and needs. Spiritual assessment and specific spiritual interventions are discussed. Students are challenged to explore their own spiritual nature and its impact in their personal and professional lives. P/NC only.
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NURS 402 - Advanced Clinical Pharmacology
(3 credits) (Elective, RN-to-MS Professional Pathway)
This course includes principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics as a foundation for the use of medications in the clinical management of diseases. Major classes of drugs will be discussed in terms of actions; therapeutic and other effects; adverse, allergic and idiosyncratic reactions; indications and contraindications. The importance of sound diagnostic reasoning in the selection of pharmacological interventions with attention to safety, cost, simplicity, acceptablity and efficacy will be stressed. The responsibilities related to prescribing medications will be emphasized. Prerequisite: NURS 404 - Molecular/Genetics and Immune Mechanisms or instructor permission. Grade only.
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NURS 404 - Molecular/Genetics and Immune Mechanisms
(3 credits) (Elective, RN-to-MS Professional Pathway)
Molecular, genetic and immune mechanisms will be explored as a basis for clinical assessment, risk reduction, disease prevention and disease management by advanced practice nurses. Integration of function among mechanisms will be emphasized. Grade only.
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NURS 406 - Psychosocial Interventions in Family Care
(2 credits) (Elective, RN-to-MS Professional Pathway)
This course explores the role of the advanced practice nurse in addressing the psychosocial needs of the client and family. Focus will be on developing counseling skills for advanced psychosocial assessment and providing culturally sensitive guidance in caring for the client and family during health crisis and acute and chronic illness. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate program in nursing or instructor’s permission. Grade only.
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NURS 408 - Advanced Role Seminar
(2 credits) (Elective, RN-to-MS Professional Pathway)
This course will provide a forum for the explorations of advanced practice role behaviors including collaboration and leadership. Selected theories and frameworks relevant to the various roles will be evaluated. Ethics and diversity issues in nursing and health care will be discussed. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate program in nursing or instructor’s permission. Grade only.
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NURS 409 - Organizational and Systems Leadership
(3 credits)
Culturally sensitive organizational and systems leadership skills necessary for improving healthcare outcomes, practice and safety are addressed. Focus in on leadership theories, principles of ethical leadership and professional communication strategies. Grade only.
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NURS 410 - Theoretical Foundations and Research for Advanced Nursing Practice
(4 credits) (Elective, RN-to-MS Professional Pathway)
The goal of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to critically analyze existing nursing theories and articulate a personal philosophy of nursing. Students will do an in-depth analysis of a concept. Students will analyze methods and techniques of research and interpret their usefulness for application in clinical practice. Theory and practice will be used to define nursing problems and develop a research proposal. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate program in nursing or instructor permission. Pre/corequisite: STAT 601. Grade only.
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NURS 412 - Critical Care Nursing
(2-3 credits) (Elective)
This course is designed to introduce the student to care for critically ill persons. Emphasis is on rapid assessment, setting priorities, rapid decision-making, and nursing interventions for the critically ill. The 2-credit option has theory only. The 3-credit option has theory and a clinical laboratory experience. The 3-credit option requires the instructor’s permission. Prerequisites: Senior standing or instructor’s permission. P/NC only.
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NURS 414 - Health Care Policy/Quality Health Care Delivery
(3 credits) (Elective, RN-to-MS Professional Pathway)
This course provides a base for nurses and allied health professional in leadership or advanced roles to shape health care policy in the work place, organizations, communities, and government at the local, state and federal level. Issues shaping health care, such as analysis of the health care financing, patient quality and safety, and nursing practice models are analyzed. Tools for being a health care advocate are discussed. Grade only.
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NURS 415 - Concepts in Professional Nursing
(4 credits) (Baccalaureate Completion Program)
This course serves to assist in the transition of the RN-BS Completion student as they build on their prior basic nursing education and identify with the baccalaureate nursing major. The student is introduced to the Winona State University Department of Nursing curriculum/organizing framework that serves as the base upon which to build their future career in nursing. Application of critical thinking skills will promote insight into a new vision of professionalism and professional values within this baccalaureate degree for the RN-BS Completion student. Prerequisite: admission to RN-BS Completion Program. Grade only. Offered fall and spring semesters.
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NURS 416 - Issues in Gerontology and Geriatrics for the 21st Century
(1-3 credits) (Elective)
This course is a series of three consecutive modules of content related to common issues in gerontology and geriatrics. A student may take one, two, or all three modules, and each has the preceding module as a prerequisite. The course focuses on normal aging, theories of aging, social gerontology, and societal effects of an increasing population of older people. The geriatric content will focus on major geriatric syndromes such as immobility, incontinence, instability, iatrogenic illness, and intellectual impairment. Emphasis will be placed on assessment and maintenance of individual competency, independence, and physiological function across clinical settings. Prerequisite: Senior standing in major or instructor’s permission. Grade only.
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NURS 417 - Health Assessment Techniques
(1 credit) (Elective)
A guided study review of the basic components of physical assessment and an opportunity for performance evaluation at completion of course. Content relative to obtaining a complete health history and performing a physical examination, with appropriate documentation of each. Designed to ensure readiness for Advanced Practice Health Assessment. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission. P/NC only.
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NURS 418 - Computer Applications in Nursing
(2 credits) (Elective)
This course is designed to provide knowledge of technological modalities presently used to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients, planning and monitoring of care, management of information, and data analysis. The application of nursing informatics in nursing research, administration, education, and practice will be explored. Emphasis in this course is on extensive hands-on experience in Microsoft® Windows, word processing, spreadsheet and database applications, presentation software, the Internet, and other computer-related applications. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. P/NC only.
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◎ NURS 419 - Advanced Health Promotion for Families
(3 credits)
Concepts related to health promotion, health maintenance and disease prevention are analyzed from theoretical and evidence based perspectives. Interventions for promotion of optimal health are designed with particular consideration for age and cultural differences. A corequisite clinical of a family-based practicum allows the student to explore possibilities for enacting the advanced practice role outside traditional biomedical settings and within the context of families and culturally specific beliefs. Corequisite: NURS 499 - Advanced Health Promotion for Families Clinical . Grade only. Offered spring semester.
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NURS 427 - Clinical Prevention and Population Health II
(2 credits)
Integrates the principles and practices of clinical prevention and population health into nursing practice. Successful completion of this course means students will be able to develop and provide healthcare activities that are congruent with beginner levels of public health nursing competencies. Pre/corequisite: △ NURS 426 - Clinical Prevention and Population Health I . Grade only. Offered each semester.
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NURS 435 - Holistic Assessment
(4 credits theory) (Baccalaureate RN Completion)
This course develops the knowledge and skills necessary to perform a holistic assessment of individuals across the lifespan. Focus is building on theoretical concepts, critical thinking, decision-making and application of clinical skills. Students will be responsible for self-management of learning activities. An online learning resource is used to understand and apply assessment content. Prerequisite: admission to the RN-BS Completion Program or accepted under special status. Grade only. Offered fall and spring semesters.
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△ NURS 445 - Leadership and Management
(4 credits) (Baccalaureate RN Completion)
This course fosters heightened awareness of management and leadership theory within the context of baccalaureate professional role development and the practice of nursing. Change theory applied to a nursing situation assists in understanding the role of change agent. An appreciation of the complexity of organizational structure will promote successful employment of management and leadership skills with emphasis on evaluation and quality control. Prerequisite: admission to RN-BS Completion Program. Pre/corequisite: ◆ NURS 375 - Research and Evidence-Based Nursing Practice . Grade only. Offered fall and spring semesters.
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NURS 446 - High Acuity/Progressive Care
(3 credits) (2 credits theory/1 credit practicum/simulation)
Focuses on competent and safe nursing practice for patients with complicated acute illnesses. Prerequisites: NURS 353 - Professional Practice II . Grade only. Offered each semester.
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NURS 455 - Issues and Trends in Managing Chronic Conditions
(4 credits) (Baccalaureate RN Completion)
This course explores complex continuum of care issues related to chronic conditions. The content will assist the student to perceive the significance of professional evidence-based nursing interventions related to chronic conditions in a variety of populations. The impact of chronic conditions on the family, community and healthcare organizations will be explored. Prerequisite: admission to RN-BS Completion Program. Grade only. Offered fall and spring semesters.
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