University of Vermont

Graduate Courses in Graduate Nursing (GRNU)

GRNU 220 - Palliative Care Adv Prctce Nsg

A focused assessment with theory and research based interventions for people experiencing chronic/terminal illness will be explored from a family systems perspective. Prerequisite: RN license.

Credits: 3.00

GRNU 296 - Special Topics

Topics of interest to graduate nursing which are based on theory, research or advanced practice. Course content will deal with topics beyond the scope of existing formal courses or thesis research. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

Credits: 1.00 to 6.00

GRNU 300 - Research:Adv Practice Nursing

This course focuses on understanding the research process and methodologies appropriate to nursing. Emphasis is on the synthesis of the body of health- related research to initiate change and improve nursing practice. An underlying theme is the role of the advanced-practice nurse for incorporating evidence-based practice. Prerequisite: Undergraduate Statistics.

Credits: 3.00

GRNU 301 - Adv Prac Nursing:Prof Dev&Soc

In this course, the role dimensions of advanced practice nursing are analyzed. The advanced practice nursing role in the context of a dynamic, complex health care system is examined. The process of role development is explored and professional and role resocialization is initiated.

Credits: 3.00

GRNU 302 - Professional Nursing Issues

Issues affecting nursing practice provide framework for examination of and socialization into professional nursing. The historical, legal, ethical, cultural, structural, and economic aspects of nursing practice will be explored. Prerequisite: Admission to MEPN program. Co-requisite: GRNU 311, GRNU 322.

Credits: 2.00

GRNU 303 - Drug Therapy:Impl Clin Pract

Pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics will be applied to nursing practice with a focus on pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, indications, adverse effect, drug interactions, safe administration and patient education. Prerequisites: GRNU 302, GRNU 311, GRNU 322, or DPT student.

Credits: 3.00

GRNU 305 - Advanced Pathophysiology

In-depth examination of the biological and physical manifestations of disease as they correlate with pathophysiology to guide clinical decision making of the APRN. Prerequisite: RN license.

Credits: 3.00

GRNU 306 - Advanced Pharmacotherapy

In-depth examination of the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of select drugs for acute and chronic health conditions. Ethical and legal standards of prescriptive authority explored. Pre/co-requisite: GRNU 305 recommended.

Credits: 3.00

GRNU 307 - Pharmacotherapeutics II

Continuation of GRNU 306. Indepth examination of the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of select drugs. Attention to ethical and legal standards of prescriptive authority. Prerequisite: GRNU 306.

Credits: 2.00

GRNU 308 - Family Thry Perspectives:APRNs

Focus on assessment of family health within the context of culture and development across the lifespan. Socioeconomic, demographic, and political influences will be examined. Prerequisite: GRNU 310.

Credits: 3.00

GRNU 309 - Adv Prac Nsg Psychophrm

This course prepares Advance Practice Nurses to prescribe psychopharmacologic medications as a facet of their interdisciplinary role. Topics examined in depth include: psychopharmacologic principles, psychiatric diagnoses, advanced practice nursing interventions, legal and ethical implications of treatment. Case study analysis is used to apply the nursing process.

Credits: 3.00

GRNU 310 - Theoretical Foundation:Nursing

Analysis and exploration of the concepts and theories in nursing, and those relevant to advanced practice nursing with emphasis on the relationship between theory and practice. Pre/co-requisite: RN license.

Credits: 3.00

GRNU 311 - Clinical Nutrition and Nursing

Self-directed learning module focused on role of nutrition in health, and management of health conditions with emphasis on clinical implications of nutirtional imbalances. Prerequisite: Admission to MEPN program. Co-requisite: GRNU 302, GRNU 322.

Credits: 1.50

GRNU 312 - Biomedical Science I

Human physiology and principles of biochemistry provide foundation for understanding genetic and acquired pathophysiological conditions in the cardiovascular, endocrine, gastrointestinal, nervous, renal, and respiratory systems. Prerequisites: GRNU 302, GRNU 311, GRNU 322. Co-requisites: GRNU 303, GRNU 314, GRNU 316.

Credits: 4.00

GRNU 314 - Sci of Nsg:Adults & Elders

Identification and treatment of human responses to pathophysiological problems in adults with acute, chronic, or terminal conditions, with principles of general acute nursing practice emphasized. Prerequisites: GRNU 302, GRNU 311, GRNU 322. Co-requisite: GRNU 303, GRNU 312, GRNU 316.

Credits: 0.00 to 4.00

GRNU 315 - Pol, Org & Fin Health Care

This core course provides an overview of health care policies, organizational structures, and financing systems germane to advanced nursing practice nursing. These concepts will be examined from economic, social, ethical, political. and global perspectives. Contemporary health care organizations and policies will be analyzed with respect to concepts and principles of change theory, ethical decision making, policy processes and analysis. Financing of health care systems, with emphasis on the advanced practice nursing role, will also be examined. Instructor permission.

Credits: 3.00

GRNU 316 - Practicum:Adults & Elders

An initial experience in the nursing lab will be followed with a supervised clinical nursing practicum of adults with acute, chronic, or terminal conditions. Prerequisites: GRNU 302, GRNU 311, GRNU 322;Corequisites: GRNU 303, GRNU 312, GRNU 314.

Credits: 6.00

GRNU 317 - Sci of Nsg:Mental Health

Theories of human behavior form the foundation for understanding mental health and acute and chronic mental illnesses. Focus on assessment, treatment, and nursing care. Prerequisites: GRNU 303, GRNU 312, GRNU 314, GRNU 316. Co-requisites: GRNU 304, GRNU 313, GRNU 318, GRNU 319, GRNU 321, GRNU 329.

Credits: 3.00

GRNU 318 - Practicum: Mental Health

Faculty guide students in practice settings to maximize exposure to all aspects of the nursing process with adults having selected psychiatric/mental health problems. Prerequisites: GRNU 303, GRNU 312, GRNU 314, GRNU 316. Co-requisites: GRNU 304, GRNU 313, GRNU 317, GRNU 319, GRNU 321, GRNU 329.

Credits: 2.00

GRNU 319 - Sci of Nsg:Women & Newborns

Focus on healthy maternal-newborn care, and promotion of wellness and family integrity during transition within a family-centered framework. Prerequisite: GRNU 303, GRNU 312 , GRNU 314, GRNU 316. Co-requisite: GRNU 304, GRNU 313, GRNU 317, GRNU 318, GRNU 321, GRNU 329.

Credits: 2.00

GRNU 320 - Rsch: Appl of Qualitative Meth

Study of purposes, methods, and strategies underlying historical and philosophical principles, and the implementation of qualitative research in nursing. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

Credits: 3.00

GRNU 321 - Practicum:Cmplx Nsg Care

Precepted clinical practice in adult acute care. Students will focus on an area in which more depth is desired. Prerequisites: GRNU 303, GRNU 312, GRNU 314, GRNU 316. Co-requisites: GRNU 304, GRNU 313, GRNU 317, GRNU 318, GRNU 319, GRNU 329.

Credits: 2.50

GRNU 322 - Human Structure and Function

Self-directed learning module in basic Anatomy & Physiology. Reading, computer assisted instruction, online tutorials, and unit examinations enable foundational understanding of anatomy and physiology. Prerequisite: Admission to MEPN. Co-requisite: GRNU 302, GRNU 311.

Credits: 1.50

GRNU 323 - Pathophysiological Phenom

Exploration of pathophysiological phenomena commonly experienced in an acute care setting. Pre/co-requisite: GRNU 314.

Credits: 1.00

GRNU 324 - Nurse as Administrator-Theory

This course is a critical study of the knowledge and skills necessary to exercise effective leadership in contemporary and dynamic health care systems. Prerequisites: GRNU 310, GRNU 315, and GRNU 300 or GRNU 320.

Credits: 3.00

GRNU 325 - Science of Nursing:Children

Identification and treatment of human responses to pathophysiological problems in children with acute, chronic, or terminal conditions, with principles of acute nursing care for hospitalized children emphasized. Prerequisite: GRNU 304, GRNU 313, GRNU 317, GRNU 318, GRNU 319, GRNU 321, GRNU 329. Co-requisite: GRNU 327, GRNU 337, GRNU 338.

Credits: 3.00

GRNU 326 - Nurse as Administrator-Pract

Provide student with opportunity to integrate administrative theory, operations and research in a variety of settings. Practicum is structured according to the needs of the individual to provide knowledge, skills essential for the nurse administrator. Pre/Co-requisite: GRNU 324

Credits: 3.00

GRNU 327 - Practicum: Children

Faculty guide students in practice settings to maximize exposure to all aspects of the nursing process with children having selected pathophysiological problems. Prerequisite: GRNU 304, GRNU 313, GRNU 317, GRNU 318, GRNU 319, GRNU 321, GRNU 329. Co-requisite: GRNU 325, GRNU 337, GRNU 338.

Credits: 2.00

GRNU 328 - Curriculum/Instruction Nursing

Study of the development, implementation and evaluation of curricula in collegiate and nursing service education. Prerequisites: GRNU 310, GRNU 315, and GRNU 300 or GRNU 320.

Credits: 3.00

GRNU 329 - Practicum:Women & Newborns

Attention is focused on provision of nursing care to the expectant, laboring, or post-partum mother and to the newborn infant. Prerequisite: GRNU 303, GRNU 312, GRNU 314, GRNU 316. Co-requisite: GRNU 304, GRNU 313, GRNU 317, GRNU 318, GRNU 319, GRNU 321.

Credits: 1.25

GRNU 330 - Thry&Pract/Adult Hlth NursingI

Examination of concepts and theories essential to the assessment, diagnosis, and clinical decision making in adult health nursing. Class and clinical placement. Pre/co-requisite: GRNU 300, GRNU 305, GRNU 310.

Credits: 6.00

GRNU 331 - Thry&Pract/Adult Hlth Nurs II

Analysis and evaluation of nursing concepts based upon theories, research and the practice of adult health nursing. Class and clinical placement. Prerequisite: GRNU 330. Co-requisite: GRNU 315.

Credits: 6.00

GRNU 332 - Thry&Pract/Adult Hlth Nurs III

Application and synthesis of concepts relevant to advanced practice in adult health nursing, with emphasis on role development. Class and clinical placement. Prerequisite: GRNU 331 and one elective.

Credits: 6.00

GRNU 333 - Advanced Health Assessment

Development of advanced knowledge and skills in systematic collection, organization, interpretation, and communication of data necessary for formulation of nursing and medical diagnoses. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: GRNU 305.

Credits: 3.00

GRNU 336 - Mental & Physicl Hlth Assesmnt

Mental and physical assessment and diagnostic skills for individuals and families across the lifespan for advanced practice psychiatric mental health nursing. Prerequisite: Admission to the Advanced Practice-Mental Health Nurse track or permission of the instructor.

Credits: 3.00

GRNU 337 - Community/Public Hlth Nsg

Emphasis on the epidemiological and biostatistical indicators of population health, methods of community health analysis, structure and function of federal, state and local health organizations. Prerequisite: GRNU 304, GRNU 313, GRNU 317, GRNU 318, GRNU 319, GRNU 321, GRNU 329. Co-requisite: GRNU 325, GRNU 327, GRNU 338.

Credits: 2.00

GRNU 338 - Practicum:Community Health

Statewide population-focused community health experience involving needs assessment, program development, case management, health promotion, disease prevention, and protection strategies, with opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. Prerequisite: GRNU 304, GRNU 313, GRNU 317, GRNU 318, GRNU 319, GRNU 321, GRNU 329. Co-requisite: GRNU 325, GRNU 327, GRNU 337.

Credits: 2.00

GRNU 339 - Primary Care Orthopaedics

Examine the evidence and practice the skills to assess and manage common acute musculoskeletal conditions. Focus on differential diagnoses, diagnostic testing, treatment and referral.

Credits: 1.50

GRNU 340 - Thry&Pract Adv Comm/Pub Hlth I

Overview of factors related to advanced community/ public health nursing with special emphasis on the determinants of health populations. Pre/co-requisite: GRNU 310, STAT 200.

Credits: 6.00

GRNU 341 - Thry&Pract/Adv Com/Pub Hlth II

Examines advanced practice roles in community/public health nursing related to strategies for change in the health of populations. Pre/co-requisite: GRNU 340.

Credits: 6.00

GRNU 342 - Thry&Prac/Adv Com/Pub Hlth III

Examines theoretic frameworks and strategies for evaluating the effectiveness of population -focused health services. Prerequisite: GRNU 341.

Credits: 6.00

GRNU 348 - Practicum in Nursing Education

A practicum provides opportunity to investigate the roles and functions of the teacher in higher education and/or nursing service settings. Builds on the theory studied in GRNU 328 and focuses on the interactive nature of the teaching-learning process. Prerequisites: GRNU 330 or GRNU 340. Pre/co-requisite: GRNU 328.

Credits: 3.00

GRNU 349 - Primary Care of Pregnant Women

Examination of the theoretical underpinnings with a practicum experience focusing on the primary care of pregnant women. Emphasis on healthy pregnancies in low-risk women. Prerequisite: ANP certification.

Credits: 1.00

GRNU 350 - Thry/Pract Prim Care Children

This course provides the theoretical basis for the primary care of children. An opportunity to apply and evaluate theories and research is provided in clinical settings (three credits of theory, two credits of clinical). Prerequisite: GRNU 305, GRNU 310, GRNU 333. Pre/co-requisite: GRNU 300, GRNU 306.

Credits: 5.00

GRNU 351 - Assess Hlth Maintenance Adults

This course provides clinical opportunities for students to solidify knowledge of health assessment and initiate and evaluate interventions focusing on maintenance and enhancement of health of adults (1.5 credit clinical). Prerequisite: GRNU 305, GRNU 333.

Credits: 1.50

GRNU 352 - Theory/Pract Prim Care Women

Course provides the theoretical basis needed by FNPs for the primary care of women. Opportunities for application are provided through clinical practice (1.5 credit class, 1.5 credit clinical). Prerequisites: GRNU 306, GRNU 310, GRNU 351. Pre/co-requisites: GRNU 300, GRNU 307.

Credits: 3.00

GRNU 353 - Theory/Pract Prim Care Women

Course provides the theoretical basis needed by ANPs for the primary care of women. Opportunities for application are provided through clinical practice (1 credit class, 1.5 credit clinical). Prerequisites: GRNU 306, GRNU 310, GRNU 351. Pre/co-requisites: GRNU 300, GRNU 307.

Credits: 2.50

GRNU 354 - Thry/Pract Prim Care Adult/Fam

This course focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, management and evaluation of acute and chronic health conditions commonly encountered in primary care. Three credits class, two credits clinical. Prerequisites: GRNU 308, GRNU 352 (FNPs), GRNU 353 (ANPs); Pre/co-requisites: GRNU 307.

Credits: 5.00

GRNU 355 - Thry/Pract Prim Care Families

Focus is on refinement of diagnostic and ethical judgements and therapeutic interventions used by FNPs in the provision of primary health care. Three credits class, five credits clinical. Prerequisite: GRNU 301, GRNU 315, GRNU 354, STAT 200.

Credits: 8.00

GRNU 356 - Thry/Pract Prim Care Adults

Focus is on refinement of diagnostic and ethical judgements and therapeutic interventions used by ANPs in the provision of primary health care. Three credits class, three credits clinical. Pre/corequisite: GRNU 301, GRNU 315, GRNU 354, GRNU 357, STAT 200.

Credits: 6.00

GRNU 357 - Prct Cnsder in Care Older Adlt

Focus on health and disease and associated care and treatment of older persons by the advanced practice nurse. Prerequisite: GRNU 310.

Credits: 3.00

GRNU 358 - Primary Care Adults Practicum

Students refine their assessment, diagnostic and management skills for a specific clinical specialty. Pre-requisites: GRNU 354, 353, 307. Pre/co-requisite: GRNU 357.

Credits: 2.00

GRNU 359 - Fam Prim Care:Clin Integration

Integration of the multidimensional aspects of the FNP role is the focus of this course. Pre/corequisites: GRNU 308, 350, 352.

Credits: 2.00

GRNU 362 - Thry & Pract in Nurs Admin

Credits: 6.00

GRNU 369 - Adv Neuropsychopharmacotherapy

In-depth examination of the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drugs used to treat individuals with acute and chronic pain, neurologic and psychiatric illnesses across the lifespan. Pre/co-requisite: GRNU 305 recommended.

Credits: 3.00

GRNU 370 - Adv Nsg I:Ind Psychothrpy Mod

A bio-psycho-social-spiritual orientation provides the framework for this course, which serves as a theoretical and clinical introduction to the principles of advanced practice mental health nursing. Pre/co-requisites: GRNU 336/GRNU 369.

Credits: 6.00

GRNU 371 - Adv Nsg II:Family Therapy Mod

State of the science family theories and research frame advanced practice mental health nursing to treat family systems across the lifespan within the context of community and ecosystems. Pre/co-requisite: GRNU 370.

Credits: 6.00

GRNU 372 - Thry & Pract in Nurs Educ

Credits: 6.00

GRNU 373 - Adv Nsg III:Couple/Grp Psythrp

State of the science theory and research for the delivery of advanced practice psychiatric nursing interventions to couples, groups and systems. Pre/co-requisite: GRNU 371.

Credits: 6.00

GRNU 380 - Nsg Mgt of Health Care Envrnmt

Examination of roles and responsibilities of nurse managers and organizational systems theories. Strategies to improve clinical quality and organizational effectiveness in healthcare environments are explicated. Pre/co-requisite: GRNU 300, GRNU 301.

Credits: 3.00

GRNU 381 - Mgt of Professional Nsg Prctce

Focus on the application of human resource management theories and processes to healthcare and role of nurse manager in developing and evaluating professional practice environments. Pre/co-requisite: GRNU 380.

Credits: 3.00

GRNU 382 - Fin Hlth Care Mgt/Strat Plnng

Links among mission, strategic vision management, financial management, operations management, marketing and organizational outcomes are explicated as a basis for managerial decision making. Pre/co-requisite: GRNU 381.

Credits: 3.00

GRNU 385 - Clinical Management Practicum

Opportunity to integrate management/administration theory, operations and research in a health care setting with a preceptor and benefit of biweekly seminars. Pre/co-requisite: GRNU 382.

Credits: 6.00

GRNU 390 - Master's Project

Self-designed clinical paper or innovative production pertinent to advanced nursing practice. Prerequisite: GRNU 300, GRNU 301, GRNU 310, GRNU 315. Co-requisite: GRAD 397.

Credits: 1.00 to 3.00

GRNU 391 - Master's Thesis Research

Prerequisite: GRNU 300, GRNU 301, GRNU 310, GRNU 315; approval of thesis committee. Co-requisite: GRAD 397.

Credits: 1.00 to 6.00

GRNU 395 - Independent Study

Individual work in graduate nursing with a base of theory, research, or advanced practice. Student in consultation with faculty sponsor devises objectives, plan of work, and evaluation for designated credit hours. Prerequisites: Permission of academic advisor and sponsoring faculty. Graduate nursing faculty as selected by student.

Credits: 1.00 to 6.00

GRNU 396 - Special Topics

Topics of interest to graduate nursing which are based on theory, research or advanced practice. Course content will deal with topics beyond the scope of existing formal courses or thesis research. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

Credits: 1.00 to 18.00