Fall 2025 Course Offerings
| NSG 900 |
Doctoral Dissertation |
J. Carolyn Graff |
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Credit:variable |
| Research performed under the direction and supervision of the respective student's faculty committee and resulting in a dissertation that meets the
requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. (didactic, lecture)
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| NSG 912 |
Theory Construction and Analysis |
Mona Wicks |
| Time:2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Central TimePlace:To be determinedDuration:Eight (8) face-to-face meetings lasting 3 hours; 5 on-line Discussion Boards that each require 3 hours of reading and discussion board participation; two 3-hour writing weeks to prepare written assignments. |
Credit:3 |
| A course providing emphasis on the discovery of knowledge related to nursing and health care and the development of nursing theories. The course is aimed at assisting the student to develop the ability to evaluate existing knowledge critically and to engage in the use and creation of knowledge specifically applicable to nursing. (didactic, seminar)
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| NSG 913 |
Qualitative Research Methods |
J. Carolyn Graff |
| Time:Face-to-face class meets on Monday, 8:30-11:30 amPlace:Conference Room 923, 920 MadisonDuration:9 face-to-face class meetings that last 3 hours each |
Credit:3 |
| One of a series of courses designed to provide the student a firm grounding in research methodologies and approaches to data analysis and interpretation. Focuses on qualitative research methodology. (didactic, lecture)
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| NSG 919 |
Nursing Science Seminar |
Anne Alexandrov |
| Time:Place:Duration:Every other week for 1.5 hrs each |
Credit:1 |
| A seminar with student and faculty participation that focuses on current topics such as issues, trends, and research in nursing and nursing care
delivery. (didactic, lecture)
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Spring 2026 Course Offerings
| NSG 840-001 |
Special Topics - Chronic Health Issues |
J. Carolyn Graff |
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Credit: variable |
| Directed readings or special course in topics of current interest. (didactic, lecture)
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| NSG 840-002 |
Special Topics - Acute Health Issues |
J. Carolyn Graff |
| Time: Place: Duration: |
Credit: variable |
| Directed readings or special course in topics of current interest. (didactic, lecture)
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| NSG 840-003 |
Special Topics - Lifespan Issues |
J. Carolyn Graff |
| Time: Place: Duration: |
Credit: variable |
| Directed readings or special course in topics of current interest. (didactic, lecture)
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| NSG 840-004 |
Special Topics - Scientific Dissemination |
J. Carolyn Graff |
| Time: Place: Duration: |
Credit: variable |
| Directed readings or special course in topics of current interest. (didactic, lecture)
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| NSG 900 |
Doctoral Dissertation |
J. Carolyn Graff |
| Time: Place: Duration: |
Credit: variable |
| Research performed under the direction and supervision of the respective student's faculty committee and resulting in a dissertation that meets the
requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. (didactic, lecture)
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| NSG 924 |
Scientific Dissemination |
Mona N Wicks |
| Time: Place: Duration: Once per week for 3 hrs |
Credit: 3 |
| This seminar course prepares participants to write scholarly documents clearly and effectively for dissemination as refereed articles for scientific
and lay audiences. Discussion will focus on strategies for effective writing, identification and development of a topic, selecting a journal and using author
guidelines, finding and documenting sources, the submission and revision process, legal and ethical issues, organization and time management, and the
effective use of tables, graphs, and figures. Faculty will introduce students to a variety of Web-based and print resources to support writing skills
development. (didactic, lecture)
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| NSG 925 |
Mixed Methods Research |
J Carolyn Graff |
| Time: Place: Duration: Six face-to-face meetings for reflection on online discussions and assignments. |
Credit: 3 |
| This 3 credit course is designed to provide the graduate student with an overview of mixed methods research by building on the student?s existing
knowledge and experience with quantitative and qualitative research. Mixed methods research involves collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative
data and the integration of findings from both research approaches to increase understanding and corroboration. (hybrid, lecture)
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| NSG 960 |
Directed Study |
J. Carolyn Graff |
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Credit: variable |
| A course designed to provide the doctoral student with the opportunity to undertake additional guided study, research, and/or clinical experience in
an area of the student's choice under faculty supervision. (didactic, lecture)
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