Master of Science in Nursing Elective (MSNE)

MSNE 532 | THEORY OF NURSING EDUCATION

Units: 3-6

Preparation for teaching in a variety of institutional settings. Focuses on the nature of professional nursing education, faculty role, curriculum design, the instructional process, evaluation and issues in nursing education. Examines the nature of higher education, nursing education and components of the faculty role. Components of the instructional process are presented including learning theories, design and organization of classroom and clinical learning experiences, and methods of evaluation. In preparation for teaching in a variety of settings, students analyze the dimensions of curriculum design and evaluate currently used operational curriculum models. Current issues in nursing education are analyzed in relation to the learning process and current nursing practice.

MSNE 546 | CARE OF THE FAMILY FIELD EXPERIENCE

Units: 2 Repeatability: No

Corequisites: MSNC 503

Focus is on the family within the community and access to the health care system. Frameworks used to assess families include developmental, systems, and structural-functional. Interventions with families emphasize promotion and maintenance of health as well as resolution of existing health problems. Students have clinical opportunities in official and voluntary agencies to integrate selected theories and concepts using the nursing process as they interact with clients and families in their homes and community settings.

MSNE 590 | ESSENTIALS OF CRITICAL CARE NURSING

Units: 3 Repeatability: No

Focuses on the concepts and frameworks that impact and support critical care nursing of the adult patient. Explores the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and collaborative management of disorders commonly seen in critically ill patients. Emphasizes evidence-based therapeutic interventions to manage complex patient problems and prevent complications.

MSNE 592 | EDUCATION PRACTICUM

Units: 3

Directed learning experiences in nursing education in clinical or academic settings.

MSNE 600I | INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL HEALTH

Units: 3 Repeatability: No

This course provides a broad introduction to global health. A culturally sensitive social justice lens will be used to explore key topics including: the global burden of disease, social and environmental determinants of health, collaboration and communication using a de-colonial ethical approach. Introduction to global/public health indicators needed to measure health status will be a focus of the course.

MSNE 632 | THEORY OF NURSING EDUCATION

Units: 3 Repeatability: No

This course focuses on the theories and implementation of higher education, nursing education, and the faculty role. The impact of social, technological, economic, political, ethical, and institutional factors on the instructional process are presented. Analysis of program and curriculum design, outcome assessment and evaluation strategies are examined. The concepts of the nurse educator as change agent and leader, diversity, equity, and inclusion in education, and interprofessional collaboration are emphasized.

MSNE 633 | CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

Units: 3 Repeatability: No

This course focuses on evidence-based curriculum development and revision strategies that support diverse learners, promote professional development, and foster a culture of scholarly inquiry. Analysis of the use of assessment and evaluation strategies in the curriculum design process and the evaluation of program outcomes are examined. The impact of social, technological, economic, political, ethical, and institutional factors on curriculum development are emphasized.

MSNE 633P | NURSE EDUCATION CLINICAL PRACTICUM I: CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

Units: 2 Repeatability: No

This course focuses on evidence-based curriculum development and revision strategies that support diverse learners, promote professional development, and foster a culture of scholarly inquiry. The use of assessment and evaluation strategies in the curriculum design process and the evaluation of program outcomes are practiced. The impact of social, technological, economic, political, ethical, and institutional factors on curriculum development are emphasized.

MSNE 634 | ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION STRATEGIES FOR NURSING EDUCATION

Units: 3 Repeatability: No

This course focuses on the development of evidence-based assessment and evaluation strategies in nursing education across the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains. Varied data analysis techniques that facilitate learner development and review of program plans will be covered. The impact of social, technological, economic, political, ethical, and institutional factors on learners, assessment, and evaluation are emphasized.

MSNE 634P | NURSE EDUCATION CLINICAL PRACTICUM 2: ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION STRATEGIES FOR NURSING EDUCATION

Units: 2 Repeatability: No

This course focuses on the development of evidence-based assessment and evaluation strategies in nursing education across the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains. Practical application of analysis of data, both assessment and evaluation, that facilitate learner development and support review of program plans are experienced. The impact of social, technological, economic, political, ethical, and institutional factors on learners, assessment, and evaluation are emphasized.