NUR 905 Clinical Residency II (180 Clinical Hours). In this capstone course, the DNP student completes implementation of the evidenced-based scholarly project specific to a population of interest within a clinical setting and evaluates its impact on health care outcomes. Students will disseminate their findings through an oral presentation and a manuscript suitable for a peer-reviewed publication. Students will apply knowledge and skills obtained in the didactic and integrative courses in order to address the ethical, legal, financial and organizational aspects of the scholarly project. The DNP student will discuss his/her topic of interest, the development of the project and how it addressed the needs of a selected population; and evaluate the implementation and outcomes of the project. Prerequisite: NUR 700; NUR 703; NUR 706; NUR 800; NUR 801; NUR 804; NUR 805; NUR 806; NUR 807; NUR 808; NUR 900; NUR 901; NUR 902; NUR 903. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
NUR 906 DNP Focused Course. The purpose of this course is to assist students in the final stage of their research project. Prerequisite: NUR 700; NUR 703; NUR 706; NUR 800; NUR 801; NUR 804; NUR 805; NUR 806; NUR 807; NUR 808; NUR 900; NUR 901; NUR 902; NUR 903. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
NUR 907 DNP Project. During this course, student's emphasis will be placed on data collection, database creation, data entry, analysis, and interpretation of results. They will complete the research project and then defend the project. Faculty will offer suggestions and support. The students will learn to disseminate findings from their research through presentations and publications. NUR 700; NUR 703; NUR 706; NUR 800; NUR 801; NUR 804; NUR 805; NUR 806; NUR 807; NUR 808; NUR 900; NUR 901; NUR 902; NUR 903. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
PSY 503: Intermediate Statistics I. An examination of intermediate statistical methods. Semester 1 will examine various forms of Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), in addition to a review of significance testing, and data screening. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
PSY 504: Intermediate Statistics II. An examination of intermediate statistical methods. Semester 2 examines various forms of correlational analyses including multiple types of regression and factor analysis, in addition to a review of significance testing, and data screening. Prerequisite: PSY 503 or consent of instructor. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
PSY 505: Intermediate Research Methods I. An examination of the array of research methods used in the behavioral sciences and helping professions. Emphasis is placed on critically evaluating psychological research and understanding its application to counseling. Semester I will address experimental methods. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.