THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO
SCHOOL OF NURSING

GRADUATE COURSE SCHEDULE
DRAFT - May 20, 2008             FALL 2008

August 25, 2008 - December 8, 2008

FINAL EXAMS: December 8 - 10, 2008

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HOLIDAYS:    Labor Day, September 1, 2008
                       University Holiday, November 11, 2008
                       Thanksgiving, Overbear 27-28, 2008

REGISTRATION:   Student Web-Registration for Fall 2008 Semester: Thursday - Friday, May 1 - 9, 2008
                               New Student On-Site Registration Completion:  Wednesday, August 20, 2008
ORIENTATION:     New Graduate Student Orientation (Mandatory): Wednesday - Friday, August 20 - 22, 2008

GRADUATE CLASSES BEGIN: Monday, August  25, 2008

CONVOCATION:  Monday, August 25, 2008,  8:15 am - Student & Faculty

NOTE: Scheduled class meeting days/dates/times may NOT be changed without consultation with the Graduate Nursing Office

NOTE: Required attendance for all class dates.
CLASS# COURSE # & NAME
SEC
DAY/TIME
INSTRUCTOR
RM #
       
DATES/COMMENTS
1574

NURS 5339 - Nursing Leadership & Health Policy

Class Limit: 25

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01

Tues
4 - 7

Owens
1.418
 NOTE:
Classes meet on
8/26  & 9/2
in Rm. 1.230
1732

NURS 5339 - Nursing Leadership & Health Policy

Class Limit: 25

WebCT iconPortions of this course are web-enhanced
02

Wed
9 - 12

Jackson*
Ford
1.444

NOTE:
Class meets
Aug 27 in Rm. 1.102
&
Sept 3 in Rm. 3.670OU
                        (Dental School)

1661

NURS 5226 - The Nurses Role in Financial Planning in Healthcare Organizations

Class Limit: 25

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01

Mon
2 - 4

L. Johnson
1.206

NOTE:
Sept 8 in Rm. 1.102

1731

NURS 5226-02 - The Nurses Role in Financial Planning in Healthcare Organizations

Class Limit: 25

WebCT icon Portions of this course are web-enhanced
02

Tues
1 - 3

Hodges*
Reineck
1.418

NOTE:
Classes on
8/26, 9/2 & 9/16
meet in Rm 3.663U
                  (Dental School)

1552

NURS 5306- Nursing Science I

Class Limit: 25

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01

Mon
9 - 12

Owens
1.102
  
1650

NURS 5306 - Nursing Science I

Class Limit: 25

WebCT icon Portions of this course are web-enhanced

   02
Tues
9-12
Robichaux
1.444

NOTE:
Clases on
8/26 & 9/2
meet in Rm 3.663U (Dental School)
1553

NURS 5307 - Nursing Science II

Class Limit: 25

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01

Mon
9 - 12

Gill
1.418
 NOTE:
Classes on
9/8, 9/22, 10/20 & 11/10
in Room 2.200
1581

NURS 5307 - Nursing Science II

Class Limit: 25

WebCT iconPortions of this course are web-enhanced
02

Tues
9 -12

Champion
1.418
 NOTE:
Classes on
Aug 26 - Rm. 2.332
Sept 2 - Rm. 1.228
1773

NURS 6307 - Health Assessment Across the Lifespan for Advanced Practice Nurses

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Practicum: 45 hours

CLASS SKILLS LAB

01

Wed
8 - 1

Denyer*
Trotti
Garcia-Michels
Maffei
Guerrero
Beckmann-Mendez
Skills Lab

 

Final Exam:  TBA

1774P

NOTE: Students PLEASE - -
- Download & read course syllabus.
 - Using link, download the Diagnostic Basic Head to Toe Examination Criteria Sheet (Screening Tool).
- During Week 1 of class, each student will be expected to demonstrate mastery of a basic physical examination.
1556

NURS 5338 - Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice Nurses

WebCT icon Portions of this course are web-enhanced
01

Thurs
9 - 12

Gordon*
Jackson
1.463

NOTE:  Students, please review normal anatomy & physiology prior to start of course.  Website:

http://www.gen.umn.edu/faculty_staff/

Jensen/1135/webanatomy/

NOTE:  Be prepared to take a pre-test on Advanced Physiology on 1st day of class.

FINAL EXAM:  Monday, Dec 8, 9-12 in Room 1.208

1589

NURS 6302 - Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Nurses

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01

Thurs
1 - 4

Lehman
 1.102 NOTE:

FINAL EXAM:  Mon. Dec 8 1-4pm in Rm. SL222
1590

NURS 5311 - Nursing Assessment of Populations

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Practicum: 45 hours Individually Arranged

01

Tues
1 - 4

Dunn
 1.208

Class:  1-3pm
Clinical Conf: 3-4pm

Sept 2, 16
Oct 7, 21
Nov 4, 25
Dec 2

1743
1591

NURS 6308 - Mental Health Concepts for Advanced Practice Nurses

Class Limit: 30

WebCT icon Portions of this course are web-enhanced

Practicum: 45 hours
01

Class
Wed
3 - 6:15

Williams*
Soucy
Robinson
TBA

1.463

Aug 27
Sept 3, 17
Oct 8, 15
Nov 5, 12, 19
Dec 3

NOTE:  Clinical Conference

Group meeting times:
1:30pm-3:00pm -OR-
6:15pm - 7:45pm

1558P

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
CLASS# COURSE # & NAME
SEC
DAY/TIME
INSTRUCTOR
RM #
 DATES/COMMENTS

1607

 

NURS 6604 - FNP Diagnosis and Management: Concepts & Theory II

WebCT iconPortions of this course are web-enhanced

Practicum: 135 clock hours
(Note: Practicum must be completed by Dec. 5, 2008)
01

Mon
9-12
1-4

Brackley*
Gerardi
Garcia-Michels
Guerrero
Beckmann-Mendez

1.222
 Aug 25
Sept 8, 22
Oct 13
Nov 3
Dec 1
1633P

GERONTOLOGICAL NURSE PRACTITIONER
CLASS# COURSE # & NAME
SEC
DAY/TIME
INSTRUCTOR
RM #
 DATES/COMMENTS
1559

NURS 6611 - GNP Diagnosis and Management: Concepts & Theory II

WebCT iconPortions of this course are web-enhanced

Practicum: 135 clock hours
(Note: Practicum must be completed by Dec. 5, 2008)
01

Mon
9-12
1-4

 
Denyer*
Rudolph
1.228
 Room 1.228
Aug 25,
Sept 8
Dec 1

Room 2.022 (Library Bldg.)
Sept 22
Oct 13
Nov 3
1560P

PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER
CLASS# COURSE # & NAME
SEC
DAY/TIME
INSTRUCTOR
RM #
 DATES/COMMENTS
1561

NURS 5632 - PNP Diagnosis and Management: Concepts & Theory II

WebCT iconPortions of this course are web-enhanced

Practicum: 135 clock hours
(Note: Practicum must be completed by Dec. 5, 2008)
01

Mon
9-12
1-4

Maffei*
TBA
Varies
 Room 1.202
Aug 25
Sept 8

Room 2.030 (Library Bldg.)
Sept 22
Oct 13
Nov 3
Dec 1
1592P

ACUTE CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER
CLASS# COURSE # & NAME
SEC
DAY/TIME
INSTRUCTOR
RM #
 DATES/COMMENTS

1651

 

NURS: 5651  ANCP Diagnosis & Management: Concepts and Theory II

WebCT iconPortions of this course are web-enhanced

Practicum: 135 clock hours
(Note: Practicum must be completed by Dec. 5, 2008)

 01

Mon
9-12
1-4

Payne*
TBA
Varies
Room 1.202
Aug 25
Sept 8

Room 2.030 (Library Bldg)
Sept 22
Oct 13
Nov 3
Dec 1
1652P

FAMILY PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER
CLASS# COURSE # & NAME
SEC
DAY/TIME
INSTRUCTOR
RM #
 DATES/COMMENTS
1593

NURS 5604 - FPMHNP Diagnosis and Management: Concepts & Theory II

WebCT iconPortions of this course are web-enhanced

Practicum: 135 clock hours
(Note: Practicum must be completed by Dec 5, 2008)
01

Mon
9-12
1-4

Carroll*
Brackley
Varies

Room 1.230
Aug 25
Sept 8
Dec 1

Room 2.010 (Library Bldg.)
Sept 22
Oct 13
Nov 3
1594P

CRITICAL CARE NURSING (CNS)
CLASS# COURSE # & NAME
SEC
DAY/TIME
INSTRUCTOR
RM #
 DATES/COMMENTS
1595

NURS 5602 Critical Care Nursing II: Diagnosis & Management

 

WebCT iconPortions of this course are web-enhanced

Practicum: 135 clock hours
(Note: Practicum must be completed by Dec 5, 2008)
01

Tues
9 - 12

Trotti
 1.230

NOTE:
Post-Conference 12 -1 pm on --
Sept 9, 23
Oct 7, 21
Nov 4, 18

1596P

MEDICAL - SURGICAL NURSING (CNS)
CLASS# COURSE # & NAME
SEC
DAY/TIME
INSTRUCTOR
RM #
 DATES/COMMENTS
1597

NURS 5641 - Medical Surgical Nursing II : Diagnosis & Management
WebCT iconPortions of this course are web-enhanced

Practicum: 135 clock hours
(Note: Practicum must be completed by Dec 5, , 2008)
01

Tues
9-12
Heye*
Lehman
1.228

NOTE: Classes on
8/26 & 9/2 - Room 2.220

NOTE:
Post-Conference:
12-1pm on
Sept 9, 23
Oct 7, 21
Nov 4, 18

1598P

ADMINISTRATION IN COMMUNITY & HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS IN NURSING
CLASS# COURSE # & NAME
SEC
DAY/TIME
INSTRUCTOR
RM #
 DATES/COMMENTS
1562

NURS 5561 - Advanced Nursing Practicum in Policy & Management

WebCT iconPortions of this course are web-enhanced

Practicum: 180 clock hours
Individually scheduled

(Note: Practicum must be completed by Dec 5, 2008)

01

Mon
4 - 7 pm

Parsons
1.444

Class: Aug 25
Class: Sept 8
BB: Sept 22
Optional Class:  Oct 6
Class: 4-6 pm on
Nov 3,
Dec 1, 8
1563P
1564

NURS 5310 - Administrative Strategies & Nursing Systems

WebCT iconPortions of this course are web-enhanced

01

Mon
4-7pm
Jackson
1.463
 Classes:
Aug 25
Sept 8
Nov 17
Dec 1, 8

FUNCTIONAL MINOR COURSES - ADMINISTRATION
CLASS# COURSE # & NAME
SEC
DAY/TIME
INSTRUCTOR
RM #
 DATES/COMMENTS
1564

NURS 5310- Administrative Strategies & Nursing Systems

WebCT iconPortions of this course are web-enhanced

01

Mon
4-7pm
Jackson
1.463
 Classes:
Aug 25
Sept 8
Nov 17
Dec 1, 8

FUNCTIONAL MINOR COURSES - TEACHING
CLASS# COURSE # & NAME
SEC
DAY/TIME
INSTRUCTOR
RM #
 DATES/COMMENTS
1565

NURS 5371 - Curriculum & Instruction in Nursing

WebCT iconThis course is completely on-line.
01
n/a
TBA
  

NOTE: This course is completely on-line

1566

 

NURS 5372 - Roles of the Teacher in Nursing

WebCT iconThis course is completely on-line.

Practicum: 90 hours

(Note: Practicum must be completed by Dec 5, 2008)
01
n/a
Cardea
   NOTE: This course is completely on-line
1567P

FUNCTIONAL MINOR COURSES - WOMEN'S HEALTH
CLASS# COURSE # & NAME
SEC
DAY/TIME
INSTRUCTOR
RM #
 DATES/COMMENTS
1777

NURS 5346 - Health Care of Women I

 
01

Mon
4-7pm
Gerardi
 1.228

Course 1 of 2 in Women's Health Minor

Course #2 - Fall 2009


FUNCTIONAL MINOR COURSES - GERONTOLOGY
CLASS# COURSE # & NAME
SEC
DAY/TIME
INSTRUCTOR
RM #
 DATES/COMMENTS
1738

NURS 5304 - Health Care in Gerontology
01

Thurs
4-7pm
Dunn
1.444

Course 1 of 2 in Gero Minor

Course #2 - Spring 2009


DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (NURSING)
Year 01
CLASS# COURSE # & NAME
SEC
DAY/TIME
INSTRUCTOR
RM #
 DATES/COMMENTS
1735
 NURS 6225 - Philosophy of Nursing Science
01

Wed
1 - 5pm

Brackley*
Williams
1.206

Aug 27
Sept 10 - Room 1.418
Sept 24
Oct 8, 22
Nov 12
Nov 26 - Room 1.418

1736
 NURS 6226 - Ethics of Nursing Science
01

Wed
1 - 5pm

Robichaux
1.206

Sept 3, 17
Oct 1, 15, 29
Nov 5, 19
Dec 3

 
1737
 NURS 6374 - Nursing:  Quantitative Research Methods I
01

Wed
9 - 12pm

Berndt
1.206

NOTE:
Classes on
8/27, 9/3  &  9/10  in Rm 1.206


DISSERTATION
Permit # required

NURE 7090 TSIN: The Dissertation Proposal Process in Nursing
Doctoral Students ONLY

Forms may be obtained in the Graduate Nursing Office

Individually arranged with Dissertation Chair
Forms must be submitted at time of registration
Click here to download the form.
Reminder: It is the student's responsibility to submit forms on time. Due: April 21, 2008

Permit # required
 NURS 7099 - Dissertation Individually arranged

CLASS# COURSE # & NAME
SEC
DAY/TIME
INSTRUCTOR
RM #
 DATES/COMMENTS
Permit # required
 NURE 6071 - Supervised Teaching
(Doctoral Students Only) 		   
Individually Arranged
   
 

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO
SCHOOL OF NURSING

GRADUATE COURSE SCHEDULES
ELECTIVES
DRAFT - May 20, 2008             FALL 2008

August 25, 2008 - December 8, 2008

FINAL EXAMS: December 8 - 10, 2008

Courses that are web enhanced will have the following icon... WebCT icon

HOLIDAYS:   Labor Day, September 1, 2008
                      University Holiday, November 11, 2008
                      Thanksgiving, Overbear 27-28, 2008

REGISTRATION: Student Web-Registration for Fall 2008 Semester: Thursday - Friday, May 1 - 9, 2008
                             New Student On-Site Registration Completion:  Wednesday, August 20, 2008
ORIENTATION:   New Graduate Student Orientation (Mandatory): Wednesday - Friday, August 20 - 22, 2008

GRADUATE CLASSES BEGIN: Monday, August  25, 2008

CONVOCATION:  Monday, August 25, 2008,  8:15 am - Student & Faculty

NOTE: Scheduled class meeting days/dates/times may NOT be changed without consultation with the Graduate Nursing Office


NOTE: Required attendance for all class dates.

THESIS
Permit # Required
NURS 6298 - Development of a Thesis Proposal
Individually Arranged
  
Permit # Required
 NURS 6098 - Thesis
Individually Arranged
May take 1-4 credit hours

DISSERTATION
Permit # required
 NURE 7090 TSIN: The Dissertation Proposal Process in Nursing
Doctoral Students ONLY
Forms may be obtained in the Graduate Nursing Office

Individually arranged with Dissertation Chair Forms must be submitted at time of registration
Click here to download the form.
Reminder: It is the student's responsibility to submit forms on time. Due date:  April 21, 2008

Permit # required
 NURS 7099 - Dissertation Individually arranged

INDEPENDENT STUDY
Permit # required
 NURE 5191
NURE 5291
NURE 5391
NURE 5491		 •  Independent Study is individually arranged with a faculty member and must be approved by the Electives and Independent Studies Committee prior to registration for the course.
•  Forms may be obtained in the Graduate Nursing Office or click here to download the form.
•  Reminder: It is the responsibility of the student to submit forms on time. Due: April 21, 2008.
•  Allow 5 working days for Independent Study to be reviewed.

APPLICATIONS OF RESEARCH IN NURSING
Permit # required
 NURE 5115
NURE 5215
NURE 5315

•  Applications of Research in Nursing is individually arranged with instructor.
•  Completed form must be submitted at the time of registration.
•  Forms may be obtained in the Graduate Nursing Office or click here to download the form.

•  Reminder: It is the student's responsibility to submit forms on time. Due:  April 20, 2008


 
CLASS# COURSE # & NAME
SEC
DAY/TIME
INSTRUCTOR
RM #
 DATES/COMMENTS
Permit # required
 NURE 5195 (1 sem credit)
Applications of Research in Nursing: Mentored Research Scholars
01

Fri
12 - 1pm

Braden
  

Nursing Research Office

(Student Scholar & Mentor)
Mentored Research Scholars ONLY

Mentored Research Practicum
CLASS# COURSE # & NAME
SEC
DAY/TIME
INSTRUCTOR
RM #
 DATES/COMMENTS
Permit # required
 NURE 5101/5201 -
Mentored Research Practicum:
State of the Science
01
Varied
Faculty Mentor
N/A
 Must complete Applications of Research form
Mentored Research Scholars ONLY
Permit # required
 NURE 5102/5202 -
Mentored Research Practicum:
Proposal Development
01
Varied
Faculty Mentor
N/A
 Must complete Applications of Research form
Mentored Research Scholars ONLY
May take for 1 or 2 credits
Permit # required
 NURE 5103/5203 -
Mentored Research Practicum:
Instrumentation
01
Varied
Faculty Mentor
N/A
 Must complete Applications of Research form
Mentored Research Scholars ONLY
May take for 1 or 2 credits
Permit # required
 NURE 5104/5204 -
Mentored Research Practicum:
Statistical Methods
01
Varied
Faculty Mentor
N/A
 Must complete Applications of Research form
Mentored Research Scholars ONLY
May take for 1 or 2 credits
Permit # required
 NURE 5105/5205 -
Mentored Research Practicum:
Proposal Testing
01
Varied
Faculty Mentor
N/A
 Must complete Applications of Research form
Mentored Research Scholars ONLY
May take for 1 or 2 credits
Permit # required
 NURE 5106/5206 -
Mentored Research Practicum:
Research Results/Policy
01
Varied
Faculty Mentor
N/A
 Must complete Applications of Research form
Mentored Research Scholars ONLY
May take for 1 or 2 credits

CROSS LISTED ELECTIVES
CLASS #
COURSE # & NAME
SEC
DAY/TIME
INSTRUCTOR
RM #
DATES/COMMENTS
 

MEDI 5070 - Responsible Conduct of Patient Oriented Clinical Research

2 Semester hours
01
  
Lichtenstein

2.042
Med
Bldg

(Cross Listed course)

 

NOTE:  Registration requires permission from - Associate Dean Graduate Nursing

 

MEDI 5071 - Patient Oriented Clinical Research Methods I

2 Semester hours
01
  
Lichtenstein
2.042
Med
Bldg

(Cross Listed course)

 

NOTE:  Registration requires permission from - Associate Dean Graduate Nursing

 

MEDI 5072 - Patient Oriented Clinical Research Biostatistics

2 Semester hours
01
  
Cornell
309L
Med
Bldg

(Cross Listed course)

 

NOTE:  Registration requires permission from - Associate Dean Graduate Nursing
 

MEDI 6065 - Health Services Research

2 Semester hours

01
  
Sharp
2.042
Med
Bldg

(Cross Listed course)

NOTE: Registration requires permission from - Associate Dean Graduate Nursing
 

MEDI 5075 - Scientific Writing

2 Semester hours

01
  
Noel
2.040
Med
Bldg

(Cross Listed course)

NOTE: Registration requires permission from - Associate Dean Graduate Nursing

The UTHSCSA School of Nursing reserves the right to change courses, times, sections, and faculty.

Please note: Students taking courses scheduled through the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS) or the School of Public Health (SPH) need to carefully check the date that those courses will start. The academic calendars of the School of Nursing, the GSBS, and SPH are frequently not the same.

05/20/08 - bhr                       *- Person in charge of the course

For questions or comments contact: Dr. Beverly Robinson 210-567-5815
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