This course focuses on general knowledge of tobacco dependence, prevalence, and counseling skills. Topics include background and current information on tobacco use trends, individual and population effects of tobacco control, principles of evidence-based treatment, including motivational counseling, and health effects of tobacco use.

This course focuses on specific knowledge of medications used in treating tobacco dependence, maintaining safe and effective treatment, preventing relapse, and the use of alternative treatments and electronic devices, such as e-cigarettes and vaping, and current recommendations for lung cancer screening. Additional content will explore alternative treatments, including the use and influence of electronic devices on treatment, relapse risk and identifying when to refer clients.

Students will examine the processes underlying the development of models, theories and conceptual framework. Selected models, theories, and conceptual frameworks from nursing and other disciplines will be evaluated for their utility in advanced nursing practice. All are discussed within the context of the nature of nursing knowledge and the expanding scientific basis for advanced practice nursing.

This systems level course provides opportunities for leadership development for nurses in varied leadership roles. The course focuses on theories of systems, leadership, motivation, politics, power, influence, justice, ethics, and organizational behavior to lead individuals and groups providing healthcare in organizations and in the community.

This systems level course provides students the opportunity to work with a leadership preceptor to obtain experience in a position different than one they have experienced as an employee. During this practicum experience, students will learn about department and organizational requirements for a healthy work environment; they also will focus on the importance of positive professional relationships for success in varied leadership roles.

This course focuses on the foundations of nursing science and on approaches to developing knowledge for use in nursing research and practice. Concepts and theories from philosophy of science and methods of theory development are used to critically examine the process of knowledge development in nursing. Emphasis is placed on the role of logical analysis and critical thinking in the development of theory for nursing practice. Verbal communication and active engagement are critical in this course.

This course focuses on the foundations of nursing science and on approaches to developing knowledge for use in nursing research and practice. Concepts and theories from philosophy of science and methods of theory development are used to critically examine the process of knowledge development in nursing. Emphasis is placed on the role of logical analysis and critical thinking in the development of theory for nursing practice. Verbal communication and active engagement are critical in this course.

This course focuses on the systematic critical evaluation of quantitative research studies in a focused area using established publications guidelines (e.g. PRISMA) to ensure quality. Students will conduct a systematic review in their area, evaluate the relevant literature and write a systematic review paper suitable for publication.

This course focuses on the systematic critical evaluation of quantitative research studies in a focused area using established publications guidelines (e.g. PRISMA) to ensure quality. Students will conduct a systematic review in their area, evaluate the relevant literature and write a systematic review paper suitable for publication.

Residency credit for dissertation research after the qualifying examination. Students may register for this course in the semester of the qualifying examination. A minimum of two semesters are required as well as continuous enrollment (Fall and Spring) until the dissertation is completed and defended.