The development of competencies in community-based care of clients in need of psychiatric mental health nursing services with the goal of promoting optimal mental health. Concurrent with NURSING 327. Prerequisite: successful completion of all Level I requirements.

The application of principles of therapeutic and professional communication, teaching-learning, anticipatory guidance, parenting safety, assessment and management of individuals and families, health and illness states, and professional development to affect the health of children, parents, families, and self. Concurrent with NURSING 326. Prerequisite: successful completion of all Level I requirements.

A seminar to synthesize leadership and policy central to the scholarly role of nurse scientist, leader and educator that influence the future of nursing and health care. Opportunities are provided for field experiences and development of a mentoring relationship.

Seminar designed to assist students in the preparation of a research proposal for the federal sector.

Advanced study of designs, methods, instrumentation, and measurement for quantitative nursing research. Students develop a research prospectus.

Practicum prepares students for beginning professional nursing practice. Students expected to synthesize knowledge and skills to manage and advocate for groups of clients in various settings. Concurrent with NURSING 490P. Prerequisite: successful completion of all Level I, II, and III nursing courses.

Clinical practicum focusing on application of the nursing process, public health theory, epidemiology, nursing theory, and selected social, cultural, political, economic, and environmental theories in selected communities for health promotion. Prerequisite: successful completion of all Level I, II, and III nursing courses.

Clinical practicum focusing on application of the nursing process, public health theory, epidemiology, nursing theory, and selected social, cultural, political, economic, and environmental theories in selected communities for health promotion. Prerequisite: successful completion of all Level I, II, and III nursing courses.

Clinical practicum focusing on application of the nursing process, public health theory, epidemiology, nursing theory, and selected social, cultural, political, economic, and environmental theories in selected communities for health promotion. Prerequisite: successful completion of all Level I, II, and III nursing courses.

Clinical practicum focusing on application of the nursing process, public health theory, epidemiology, nursing theory, and selected social, cultural, political, economic, and environmental theories in selected communities for health promotion. Prerequisite: successful completion of all Level I, II, and III nursing courses.