Provides an opportunity for students to engage in independent study in an area of interest. A mentor is assigned.
This undergraduate-level introductory course provides an overview of the science of nutrition and nutrition's relationship to health promotion and disease prevention. The primary focus is on the essential macronutrients and micronutrients, including their chemical structures, food sources, digestion and absorption, metabolism, storage, and excretion. Students develop the skills to evaluate dietary patterns and to estimate caloric requirements and nutrient needs using tools such as Dietary Guidelines for Americans, My Plate, Nutrition Facts Labels, and Dietary Reference Intakes.
This undergraduate-level introductory course is the first of a two-course-series on human anatomy and physiology. Using a body systems approach, we will study the anatomical structure and physiological function of the human body. Foundational concepts from chemistry, cell biology, and histology are reviewed and built upon through the progression of topics. Each of the body systems will be studied for their structure, function, and mechanisms of regulation. The core concepts of levels of organization, interdependence of systems, and homeostasis will be emphasized throughout the course. This beginner level course will lay the foundation for further advanced study of physiology and pathophysiology within a nursing curriculum.
This undergraduate-level introductory course is the second of a two-course series on human anatomy and physiology. Using a body systems approach, we will study the anatomical structure and physiological function of the human body. Foundational concepts from chemistry, cell biology, and histology are reviewed and built upon through the progression of topics. Each of the body systems will be studied for their structure, function, and mechanisms of regulation. The core concepts of levels of organization, interdependence of systems, and homeostasis will be emphasized throughout the course. This beginner level course will lay the foundation for further advanced study of physiology and pathophysiology within a nursing curriculum.
This online undergraduate-level introductory course focuses on the core concepts and principles of microbiology. We will explore how microorganisms co-exist and interact with humans creating both beneficial and pathological results. We will survey the diversity of microorganisms, their classification, and the essential processes needed for survival; which will dictate the environments in which they can thrive. This exploration of microorganism diversity will include topics such as microbial nutrition and metabolism, genetics, and antimicrobial mechanisms employed by and against microorganisms. Special attention will be given to understanding the human immune system, mechanisms of infection by pathogenic microorganisms, and the role non-harmful microbiota serve in supporting immune function. The weekly lab component of this course will support and complement each learning module and familiarize students with basic microbiologic lab techniques.
This introductory course covers human development across the lifespan. The course will provide an overview of development and the complexity of human growth through physical, cognitive, emotional, and social capacities. A review of historical and modern-day developmental theories as well as more complex interpersonal constructs, such as cultural variations, will be discussed. Special emphasis is placed upon examining the dynamic interplay between biology and environment with relevant application to nursing practice. The role of social and cultural stressors such as racism and socioeconomics in shaping human development will be examined. This undergraduate-level course will lay the foundation for further advanced study of human development within a nursing curriculum.
In this introductory undergraduate course students will learn how vital the study of Biostatistics is to ensure that clinical and public health practices are supported by reliable evidence. Students will gain an appreciation for the hazards of applying human intuition to probability and statistical questions. This course is designed to explore the collection, analysis, and presentation/visualization of biologic and health data using statistical methods. Students will learn and apply fundamental concepts and techniques of descriptive statistics. Students will also learn basic fundamental concepts of inferential statistics.
This class is designed for the beginner student to gain working level knowledge of basic Spanish vocabulary, verb conjugation, and medical terminology for use in a clinical setting. In addition to short lectures to facilitate grammar and usage patterns, class time will be used for intensive speaking practice to improve pronunciation, enhance comprehension, and build confidence in using Spanish through the use of hypothetical scenarios, student presentations, and small group discussions to improve Spanish language and Spanish language proficiency.
This class is designed for the intermediate student to gain a more advanced level knowledge of Spanish vocabulary, verb conjugation, and medical terminology for use in a clinical setting. In addition to short lectures to facilitate grammar and usage patterns, class time will be used for intensive speaking practice to improve pronunciation, enhance comprehension, and build confidence in using Spanish through the use of hypothetical scenarios, student presentations, and small group discussions to improve Spanish language and Spanish language proficiency.
This course will develop the knowledge and skills necessary for conducting comprehensive and focused health assessments for individuals with emphasis placed on interviewing skills, health histories, and physical and psychosocial findings in the well person. Communication and record keeping skills are developed.
Students will utilize the knowledge and skills learned to perform a comprehensive or focused health assessment including history and physical examination in a supervised laboratory. Students will record findings in an approved manner and demonstrate utilization of holistic, region-cultural, and ethical approaches to individuals and families.
This is an introductory pharmacology course, and, since pharmacology is an applied science, it builds on several foundational concepts of biology, chemistry, microbiology, anatomy, and physiology in the context of nursing practice. Principles of pharmacology will be discussed, including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and toxicities. Major pharmacologic agents used in treating more common disease states will be discussed with emphasis on relating the mechanism of action to the therapeutic use.
This fundamental course introduces students to core concepts of nursing science including taxonomy, philosophies of caring, nursing process, and evidence-based care. Concepts from the biological, physical, epidemiological, and behavioral sciences will be utilized as students begin the study of adults experiencing major biophysical health problems. The course is an introduction to the role of the professional nurse in medical/surgical nursing care of the adult client in context of populations.
This fundamental course provides the student with clinical experience to implement patient-centered care that reflects an understanding of the concepts of human growth and development, health promotion, nursing management of illness, and patient safety. Philosophies and scientific theories of nursing will serve as a foundation for the development of critical thinking and skill acquisition. Key elements of culture, spirituality, heredity, and ethics will be integrated into the planning and provision of nursing care to individuals and populations.
Students will gain competency by practicing skills in a supportive and supervised environment in the simulation laboratory. This fundamental course provides the student with practical application of nursing skills and the scientific rationale for performing procedures correctly in order to provide patient-centered care that reflects an understanding of the concepts of human growth and development, health promotion, nursing management of illness, and patient safety. Philosophies and scientific theories of nursing will serve as a foundation for the development of critical thinking and skill acquisition. Key elements of culture, spirituality, heredity, and ethics will be integrated into the planning and provision of nursing care to simulated patients.
This course is designed to introduce pre-licensure students to relevant and emergent topics which affect the practice of nursing in the national and international healthcare system. The focus will be on issues confronting professional nurses including global health, cultural awareness, gender identity, and evidence-based wellness. State mandated topics for licensure will be covered.
Quality health care is dependent on consistent, systematic, and collaborative efforts of all healthcare personnel through the shared priority objective of positive patient outcomes. In this practicum on Quality Improvement, students will apply concepts of the NURSN5950 Nursing Leadership and Management course and engage in established healthcare quality improvement initiatives. This interactive course explores quality improvement, research processes, knowledge of health-care systems, and innovative corrective measures as it relates to safe, effective nursing practice. Through the support of student group-led analysis and discussion of selected quality improvement measures, students will explore strategies and roadmaps to quality healthcare through the lens of multidisciplinary collaboration and nursing leadership.
The pursuit of health equity for all in the 21st century is a global mandate and responsibility. This course is designed to provide an overview of critical health disparities within the global community and provide the student with a systematic approach to understanding them within the framework of human rights and social justice. The course will also explore the role and responsibility of the nursing profession to address these with both individual and cooperative strategies.
Individualized, guided learning experiences at the graduate level in a selected area of concentration. The area of concentration selected should reflect both the role of the clinical specialist/nurse practitioner and the student's specific interests. Proposed work must be outlined prior to registration and agreed upon by both faculty and student.
Individualized, guided learning experiences at the graduate level in a selected area of concentration. The area of concentration selected should reflect both the role of the clinical specialist / nurse practitioner and the student’s specific interests. Proposed work must be outlined prior to registration and agreed upon by both faculty and student.
This course is designed as a review of the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required of a candidate for the NCLEX-RN licensing exam for registered professional nurse. Students will learn how to utilize resources to build proficiency in the clinical judgement assessments of the exam and will implement professional and personal practices to enhance potential to be a successful candidate.
Pediatric Primary Care Nursing I is designed to prepare the student to provide primary care to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers so that children may meet their optimal physical, intellectual, and emotional growth and development. The content focuses on health promotion, illness prevention, and the treatment of episodic problems from infancy through preschool.
Pediatric Primary Care Nursing Clinical I is designed to develop skills in history taking, developmental evaluations and physical assessment for the pediatric client and to prepare the student to provide primary care to children. It focuses upon the promotion of health and the prevention of illness to promote optimal physical, intellectual and emotional growth and development. The clinical experience involves performing complete assessments on newborns, preschoolers, school-aged children and early adolescents and well childcare in a pediatric setting.
This course focuses on the assessment and management of urgent and emergent care for the pediatric client. Assessment, pathophysiology, differential diagnosis, and management of the pediatric client will be discussed. Strategies for management of these clients will require a synthesis of knowledge from the bio-pyscho-social, behavioral, and nursing sciences. Emphasis will be placed on integrating and educating the family regarding the acute care needs of the child. The student will understand the need to maintain continuity of care with the primary care provider.
Aimed at increasing student awareness of the prevalence, context, dynamics, and potential outcomes of interpersonal violence (IPV), the goal of this course is to provide advanced practice nurses with the information needed for prevention, identification, assessment appropriate intervention, and resource referral for clients and families who are at risk for, have a history with, or are currently experiencing IPV. Course content will explore the dynamics, causes and consequences of IPV, specifically: domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, and sexual assault.
This course is designed for graduate nurses to provide them with the skills to understand and utilize research evidence in decisions about clinical practice. The course is designed to help graduate nurses articulate relevant practice-based questions, search the literature to identify relevant evidence, evaluate the quality of research on which the evidence is based, and discuss the application of the evidence in clinical practice to improve quality of care.
This course is designed to provide the student with a systematic approach to the delivery of health promotion and disease prevention in primary health care to individuals, families, communities, and aggregate populations.
This core course examines contextual contributors to health status and the current social, legal, and political determinants of healthcare systems, emphasizing the U.S. system. Issues are explored to understand their impact on current and future delivery of health care, in particular on advanced practice nursing. The class focuses on how to bring the professional values of nursing to bear in policy debate and how nurses partner in the policy process to improve health outcomes of populations and quality of the healthcare delivery system.
The MDE e-Portfolio will be a multimedia collection for the individual student learning experiences. It will allow the student to take part in both summative and formative assessments on work done throughout the program while providing a vehicle for personal growth and development. Upon completion of the MDE Program, the e-Portfolio provides the graduating student with a showcase of acquired skills and knowledge to assist with the pursuit of further academic work and/or transition to professional life.
This graduate course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills to facilitate changes in practice delivery using quality improvement strategies. Historical development for total quality management and strategies for implementing process improvement are emphasized. Students will learn how to develop a culture of appreciative inquiry to foster inquisition and innovation. Upon completion of this course, students will design a plan for implementation of a quality improvement project.
The goals of this course are to provide students with an advanced knowledge and understanding of the actions of drugs in order to enable them to use therapeutic agents in a rational and responsible manner in patients. Initially, basic principles of pharmacology will be reviewed, including absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs by the body. Topics will follow regarding principles of advanced clinical pharmacology. The focus of these lectures will be to demonstrate the therapeutic application of these advanced pharmacologic principles and how this translates into efficacy and potential toxicity.
This course is guided by the view that human beings are driven to make meaning of their circumstances, and that spirituality as a Social Determinant of Health is a life force within each person that needs to be considered in holistic health care for the patients and families in our charge, as well as for ourselves.
The interactive didactic sessions examine the foundations of spirituality and the ways in which it interacts with health care as practiced in nursing. Small group work with case studies will focus on clarifying spirituality as a Social Determinant of Health, and on applying spiritual assessments.
The practicum will be on-site clinical work with a structured debrief. Students will shadow chaplain visits; will have a direct experience of providing general spiritual support for patients, families and staff; will practice applying the tools of spiritual assessment; and will practice leading spiritually informed visits under the chaplain’s supervision.
While there will be discussion about religion and spirituality as it relates to the topics in the curriculum, this is not a class on religion, and no specific religious or spiritual path endorsed.
N.B. The practicum hours may not be applied towards a student’s clinical hours requirement.
This course will introduce the DNP student to clinical decision making and evidence-based practice for the provision of primary care to individuals across the lifespan. Utilizing the case narrative format and DNP Competencies as a framework, the student will analyze clinical decisions and apply evidence for best practice. Case studies derived from complimentary practicum that reflect the critical thinking skills needed to diagnose and manage acute and chronic illness will be presented and critiqued.
The clinical practicum is designed to assist the student in the application of the principles of primary care learned in Diagnosis and Management I. The student is prepared to provide primary health care for patients, across the lifespan, in an outpatient setting. This course will focus on health care maintenance, diagnosis and management of commonly encountered illnesses in primary care.
Through didactic and simulation lab sessions, this course provides the student with knowledge and clinical skills for physical and pelvic assessment of individuals across the reproductive lifespan. Foundational concepts of autonomy, empowerment, equity, justice and respect are emphasized to foster the development of skills needed to perform person-centered, physical and pelvic assessment
This simulation course engages the AG-ACNP student in a variety of controlled practicum scenarios. The course offers the AG-ACNP student a simulated clinical environment and allows for integration of previous didactic and clinical knowledge to develop complex decision making skills
The goals of this course are to provide students with a knowledge and understanding of the actions of drugs in order to enable them to use therapeutic agents in a rational and responsible manner in patients. Initially, basic principles of pharmacology will be reviewed (from N5375 course), including absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs by the body. Drug-receptor interactions will also be presented and illustrated with appropriate examples. The focus of these lectures will be case-based whenever possible to demonstrate the therapeutic application of these pharmacologic principles and how this translates into efficacy and potential toxicity.
This course is designed to build upon prior pharmacologic study to address advanced concepts in the clinical management of psychiatric symptoms. Students will critically analyze psychotropic interventions including but not limited to mechanisms of action, indications of use, dosing, side effects, drug-drug interactions, contraindications, and patient education. The use of psychotropic agents and complementary alternative medicine in relation to possible differential diagnoses is considered. Appropriate treatment across the patient lifespan, concurrent pathophysiology, chronic and acute medical conditions, multicultural influences, political and socioeconomic circumstances are also addressed.
This is the first of three Diagnosis and Management courses designed to educate students on the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of common acute and critical illnesses via a systems-based approach. Pathophysiologic alterations, assessment, diagnostic findings, and multimodal management will be discussed. The course will examine social determinants of health and health disparities that may impact patients and family outcomes. Focus will be on the differential diagnosis and comprehensive healthcare management of commonly encountered acute and chronic physical illnesses using didactic lectures, case studies and simulation.
This is the second of four didactic courses that discuss techniques for anesthetic administration and related technologies in the context of various surgical and diagnostic interventions in diverse anesthetizing locations. Focus is assessment and management of monitoring modalities and other techniques in the perioperative environment. Cultural humility will be incorporated into care plans to develop anesthetic management individualized to patient identities and cultures while including an emphasis on social and cultural health disparities.
This lab is the second of three lab/simulation courses. Focus is placed upon essential technology and procedures utilized in the management of the patient during the preoperative, intraoperative, and the postoperative period. The course activities promote a synthesis of lecture content obtained in the Principles & Practice of Nurse Anesthesia II course. Lab/simulation experiences will develop the psychomotor skills and critical thinking inherent to the practice of nurse anesthesia. Specific procedural skills must be safely demonstrated. Cultural humility will be incorporated into care plans and simulations to develop anesthetic management individualized to patient identities and cultures while including an emphasis on social and cultural health disparities.
The purpose of this lab course is to become familiar with advanced modalities in the management of the difficult airway, point of care ultrasound (PoCUS), radiology, and cardiac imaging. Laboratory experience provides psychomotor skill development and critical thinking inherent to advanced diagnostic techniques. As a component of the course, specific skills must be safely demonstrated.
Clinical seminar in Women's Health is designed to provide the Women's Health Subspecialty student with an opportunity to expand on clinical practicum experiences via case presentation and faculty led group clinical discussion. Each student will present a case chosen from the women's health practicum experience. The presenting student will lead a class discussion based on their case facilitated by the course instructor. Some seminar sessions will include a didactic component presented by the course instructor to further elaborate on clinical issues presented in the cases over the course of the semester.
This course provides the graduate midwifery student with theoretical knowledge and practical skills for the antepartum period emphasizing essential physiology and management within the context of social and reproductive justice.
This course addresses sexual and reproductive health issues and the diagnosis and management of essential health conditions. Measured outcome disparities and social justice issues will be presented as they relate to sexual and reproductive health.
This class builds upon the principles learned in the two foundational courses of the subspecialty in Women’s Health: Comprehensive Women’s Health and Advanced Care for the Childbearing Year. The student will perform and document women's health and/or antepartum physical exams in both laboratory practice and clinical settings focusing on health promotion and maintenance.
Nurse-Midwifery services provide intensive clinical experience in all areas of nurse-midwifery practice. Direct student teaching is provided by nurse-midwifery preceptors affiliated with the program.
This independent study in PMH is designed to provide an opportunity for students to be mentored in their exploration of a topic of their choice in the area of psychiatry. Students are required to develop a focus for their study, followed by a thesis statement, outline, and literature review. Students may present an annotated literature review or a brief paper (3-5 pages) as their completed project.
This is a year-long elective course sequence required for Behavioral Health Workforce Education Training (BHWET) interns. The purpose of the seminar is to provide students with enriched educational, training and career development opportunities focused on interprofessional practice, assessment of violence and trauma focused cognitive behavioral techniques. Over the course these 3 semesters, students will gain proficiency in evidence-based methods of trauma informed care, understanding the short and long term consequences of violence and other forms of trauma, and assess for the impact of trauma on well-being and rehabilitation. Didactic, experiential, and simulation training will be made available to enhance participation and learning. Students will gain an understanding of the role of the interprofessional behavioral health team and their individual contributions and therapeutic modalities. At the end of the course sequence, students will be prepared to meet behavioral health needs in varied settings across the life span.
This course is designed to advance the student's clinical practice with patients in a variety of psychiatric mental health settings. The practicum is the second of two consecutive courses. Expectations of this clinical experience are direct patient contact, therapeutic interaction with staff, families, and systems, as well as medication management. The student will function in the role of the advanced practice psychiatric nurse practitioner. Details of the practicum will be coordinated with the student, preceptor/agency, and faculty based upon course objectives, clinical objectives, and student educational goals.
Seminar in Pediatric Primary Care Nursing I is designed to provide PNP students an academic environment to share practicum experience and integrate the Columbia University School Of Nursing (CUSON) DNP competencies into clinical encounters. Students will draw upon current pediatric trends, history-taking and assessment skills, and common diagnoses and apply that knowledge to the clinical encounter format.
Utilizing a systems approach and a background in basic physical assessment, advanced physical assessment skills are studied. The identification and interpretation of abnormalities in the physical exam are emphasized in depth. The approach to the development of the differential diagnosis is introduced. The goal of this course is to provide the critical thinking necessary for the beginning advanced practice nursing student to analyze history and physical exam data.
This course is designed to present an integrative approach to identifying and managing the symptoms of cancer and cancer treatment through the disease continuum. The course will include a focus on aspects related to physical, psychosocial and spiritual issues that impact the lives of the person/family with cancer.
This course provides the opportunity to manage the symptoms of cancer and its treatments with expert supervision and collaboration in the clinical setting. Learning is facilitated by expert clinicians in oncology/hospice/home/long term care areas. Evidence based practice will be promoted in issues related to quality of life, identification and prevention of complications of treatment and patient and caregiver stress.
Clinical Seminar in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care is designed to provide the AG-ACNP student an academic environment in which the students share their practicum experience and present case studies and journal articles for discussion with their peers. In this scholarly forum, the students are expected to present selected cases from their practicum in an organize forma. The students are expected to facilitate a class dialogue and offer appropriate references.
This course will provide an opportunity to synthesize and integrate the advanced practice knowledge and skills acquired through all previous didactic and clinical coursework. Students will be expected to do clinical case presentations, manage a group of patients of varying diagnoses and variability of acuity, and practice with increasing independence in the acute care advanced practice role. (Previously offered for 4 credits.)
The professional role of the nurse anesthesiologist will be examined through discussions, writings, and presentations. Standards of care, patient safety, and legal considerations will be emphasized. Cultural humility will be emphasized via discussions, presentations, and readings to better understand patient identities and cultures while including an emphasis on social and cultural health disparities as it relates to the practice of anesthesiology.
Clinical focus is on the delivery of anesthesia care in a broad range of clinical settings to patients with multi-system problems. Emphasis is placed on refinement and perfection of decision-making skills in patient care management and rapid assessment of health status of patients. Collaborative practice within a team structure is emphasized. In addition to direct patient care, participation in journal club, clinical case reports, and in-service presentations to a multidisciplinary audience provide the environment for the student to enact his or her role as a SRNA. CRNA and MD faculty members and preceptors act as guides.
Clinical focus is on the delivery of anesthesia care in a broad range of clinical settings to patients with multi-system problems. Emphasis is placed on refinement and perfection of decision-making skills in patient care management and rapid assessment of health status of patients. Collaborative practice within a team structure is emphasized. In addition to direct patient care, participation in journal club, clinical case reports, and in-service presentations to a multidisciplinary audience provide the environment for the student to enact his or her role as a SRNA. CRNA and MD faculty members and preceptors act as guides.
Demonstrate integration of learning of didactic core content (nursing research, issues, and ethics) along with didactic specialty content (anesthesia) to clinical application of practice.
The third in a series of three DNP Seminar courses. It provides critical analysis of selected advanced topics in nurse anesthesiology practice. Lecture and discussion facilitate integration of didactic content with clinical experiences, as NARs learn to integrate DNP Competencies into clinical practice.The course concludes with poster presentations geared to demonstrate understanding of the literature on selected topics and recommendations for future anesthetic management of these cases. Results of this inquiry will be formally presented to the class and communities of interest as an abstract and presentation. Refinement of the topic will occur in the next semester and poster and/or oral abstracts will be submitted for dissemination at that time.
This course focuses on the professional identity of the advanced practice nurse (APN) role, exploring the history of advanced practice nursing and reviewing current legal issues and state and federal regulatory policies, billing and reimbursement. The importance of the APN contributing to a workplace environment that promotes a culture of civility, accountability and self-care is examined.
Continuation of N9150.
This course is intended to provide a strong foundation in the concepts of genetics and clinical applicability of genomic concepts commonly seen in advance practice nurses’ clinical practice. Both classical Mendelian and molecular genetics will be examined, in order to provide a knowledge base that will enable the advanced practice nurse to integrate genetic and genomic knowledge into clinical practice. Using a case discussion approach, clinical issues of genetics testing, genetic exceptionalism, individualized risk assessments and predictions are explored throughout their life span.
This course will provide an overview of intervention development through social and behavioral science theories. Students will use intervention development processes incorporating informatics and data science to address problems of clinical or public health significance. This will include understanding how a needs assessment (involving community and practice-based partners) identifies both a health problem and the social, behavioral and ecological factors that contribute to it. Students will learn how to define the targets for change with at-risk groups, and create change matrices (blueprints) for interventions, including performance objectives. Students will identify theory-informed methods and practical applications for those methods, including the delivery characteristics and modes (i.e., online, in-person) for intervention delivery that consider culturally relevant program materials. Students will learn logic models for program evaluation and understand the value of considering intervention sustainability at each stage of program development. Students will work in a group, apply the intervention development process to develop a hypothetical intervention case.
Building upon the foundational knowledge acquired in the quantitative and qualitative research method courses, this course will introduce advanced research methods in nursing research. It explores three pivotal areas in nursing research: Health Services Research, Omics Research, and Data Science Research. Students will learn theoretical principles or frameworks for the three advanced methods, and critically review the commonly used research methods. Additionally, the course examines the interplay between science, policy, and healthcare delivery and identifies critical questions shaping the future policy research agenda.
This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills regarding the uses of information technology to support evidence-based practice. The course will provide an overview of informatics topics of most relevance to evidence-based practice including: computer systems and system development; standardized clinical terminology; informatics standards; electronic health records; retrieval and critical analysis of digital data, information, and knowledge; clinical decision making; decision support; decision analysis; shared decision making; and computer aided instruction.
This required seminar is designed to further develop the role of advanced practice DNP students through case presentations. Using the CUSON DNP Competencies in Comprehensive Care as the framework, students will analyze clinical decision-making and utilizing evidence for best clinical practices.
This clinical is designed to provide students the opportunity to manage patients in a specialty-care or global health care setting.
The purpose of this course is to critically analyze healthcare policy in the US. Included is a focus on the advanced practice nurse role in shaping and influencing policy through advocacy and leadership to improve patient outcomes.
Using the format of a research seminar highlighting research “challenges” of the DNSc faculty , this course is designed to strengthen the student’s ability to integrate and synthesize knowledge in statistics and nursing research methodologies, and to apply this integrated knowledge to common problems in study design and data analysis.