Scroll down to see the different courses the KU School of Nursing offers in its doctoral program or, if you know the course you are interested in, click the appropriate course number: 802, 877, 935, 940, 941, 942, 943, 944, 945, 946, 947, 948, 949
NRSG 802: METHODS FOR QUALITATIVE RESEARCH (3)
The naturalistic paradigm and various qualitative research approaches such as ethnography, phenomenology/hermeneutics, historiography, grounded theory and/or others are explored. Emphasis is placed on the appropriateness of each approach for description and explanation of phenomena encountered in clinical, organizational, and educational settings. Experience is provided in problem formulation and development of the qualitative research proposal.
PREREQUISITE: NRSG 754 Health Care Research, or admission to the Doctoral Program
NRSG 877: FOUNDATIONS IN EDUCATION AND LEARNING (3)
Foundations and applications of education and evaluation strategies for teaching and learning in academic, clinical, research, and organizational settings are explored. Scholarly evidence from a variety of sources is used to develop educational processes, products, and evaluation strategies. Students acquire knowledge to support professional development and employ research skills as educators in diverse teaching environments with diverse learners.
PREREQUISITE: NRSG 870 Designing a Student Learning Environment, or Admission to the Doctoral Program, or consent of instructor
NRSG 935: PROFESSIONALISM AND SCHOLARSHIP WORKSHOP (1)
Building a foundation for advanced study is explored in the context of professionalism and scholarship. Strategies for promoting professional development while preparing for future roles as nurse scholars and nurse scientists are examined. Students are introduced to a model of scholarship that includes discovery, integration, application, and teaching. Issues associated with scientific integrity in academics, research and service are identified and examined.
PREREQUISITE: Admission to Doctoral Program
NRSG 938: INFORMATICS AND TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS (2)
The field of nursing informatics and the role of the nurse to support research and evidenced-based practice inquiry in a variety of organizational settings is introduced. The current state of the science in naming nursing phenomena and how these phenomena are represented in information systems is explored. The use of technology as an adjunct to doctoral-level inquiry and how it supports clinical and professional decision-making is explained and demonstrated.
COREQUISITE: NRSG 935, Professionalism and Scholarship Workshop, or consent of instructor
NRSG 940: Knowledge and Theory DEVELOPMENT in Nursing Science (3)
The philosophical, ethical, socio-cultural, economic, and political forces that shaped the historical course of nursing science are examined. Philosophical and scientific foundations of knowledge development in nursing science are explored. Conceptual and grand theoretical development and analysis strategies are practiced. Integration of theory, research, and practice knowledge development in nursing science is emphasized.
PREREQUISITES: NRSG 938 Informatics and Technology Applications, or consent of instructor
NRSG 941: PREPARING FOR DOCTORAL LEADERSHIP (3)
Skills in leading, managing, and following as the doctoral graduate assumes critical roles within academia, the healthcare system, or other business entities are developed and strengthened. Through developmental exercises, theoretical and practical explorations of organizational structures and settings, and career trajectory planning, the student is poised to optimize the doctoral experience to influence social change.
PREREQUISITE: NRSG 938 Informatics and Technology Applications, or consent of instructor
NRSG 942: THEORY APPLICATION IN NURSING SCIENCE (3)
The development of middle-range theoretical structures and processes in nursing science is examined. Historical foundations of middle-range theory are traced to current trends and future possibilities in theory development, application, testing, and evaluation. Examples from nursing science and related health and social sciences are used to illustrate middle-range theory development, application, testing, and evaluation. Strategies for using existing theoretical knowledge to guide practice in diverse settings and to foster ongoing development of new knowledge are explored.
PREREQUISITES: NRSG 940 Knowledge and Theory Development in Nursing Science, or consent of instructor
NRSG 943: METHODS FOR QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH (3)
Quantitative research methods are studied as they relate to investigation of phenomena in nursing and health care. Focus is on understanding the issues involved in generating research questions and hypotheses, designing and implementing studies to answer specific questions or test hypotheses, the logic and application of statistical inference, and the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to quantitative methods.
PREREQUISITE / COREQUISITE: NRSG 946 Measurement Principles and Practice, PRE 905 Multivariate Analysis, or consent of instructor
NRSG 944: QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH APPLICATION (2)
This Practicum provides a research application experience in quantitative methods and seminar discussions of quantitative research issues such as scientific integrity, research implementation and management, interpretations of statistical analyses. Students identify a research problem/question/hypothesis that may be analyzed using existing data, plan and execute appropriate analyses to answer the question or test the hypothesis, and write a formal report including a description of what was done, why it was done, and an interpretation of the findings.
PREREQUISITES: NRSG 943 Methods for Quantitative Research, or consent of instructor
NRSG 945: SYNTHESIS WORKSHOP I (1)
Leadership development and technologic applications are integrated with theoretical, statistical, and research methods. Doctoral leadership skills are refined and tested through case study simulations of theory and research applications in diverse practice settings. A qualifying examination concludes the Workshop consisting of a written and oral case study simulation.
PREREQUISITES: NRSG 942 Theory Application in Nursing Science, PRE 905 Multivariate Analysis, or consent of instructor, NRSG 946 Measurement Principles and Practice, NRSG 941 Preparing for Doctoral Leadership.
PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE: NRSG 877 Foundations in Education and Learning.
NRSG 946: MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE (3)
Classical measurement theory and related measurement concepts are the focus of this course. Various approaches to instrumentation are examined. Students use existing data to evaluate selected measures, with emphasis on reliability and validity. They also critically analyze published reports of instrumentation for research. Basic knowledge of concept analysis is expected prior to enrollment .
PREREQUISITE: NRSG 940 Knowledge and Theory Development in Nursing Science, or consent of instructor.
NRSG 947: QUALITATIVE RESEARCH APPLICATION (3)
Students conduct fieldwork to implement a qualitative research proposal. Emphasis is placed on advanced application of various qualitative methods. Extended experience in qualitative data collection and analysis is provided.
PREREQUISITE: NRSG 802 Methods for Qualitative Research, NRSG 940 Knowledge and Theory Development in Nursing Science, or consent of instructor
NRSG 948: ADVANCING ORGANIZATIONAL AND CLINICAL QUALITY (2)
The roles of nursing leaders in the design, measurement, and evaluation of the discipline within a variety of organizational settings are analyzed. The nuances of measurement and statistics are compared and related to the quality science paradigm, applying incremental measurement techniques to foster continuous improvement. Process design, standards development and adaptation, regulatory requirements, and consumer expectations for quality are integrated into a quality plan that aligns with the student's career trajectory.
PEREQUISITE: NRSG 944 Quantitative Research Application, NRSG 947 Qualitative Research Application, or consent of instructor
NRSG 949: SYNTHESIS WORKSHOP II (1)
Content from the full range of doctoral courses including theory, research, statistics and professional development is integrated and synthesized. Strategies for using these content areas to meet program objectives and students' professional objectives are explored. A qualifying examination, consisting of a written and oral case study simulation, concludes the Workshop.
PREREQUISITE: Completion of all doctoral coursework, may be co-requisite with NRSG 948 Advancing Organizational and Clinical Quality, or consent of instructor.
| Nursing | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Theory | 6 |
| Leadership in Nursing | 13 |
| Dissertation | 15 |
| Minor | 11 |
| Research | 14 |
| Statistics | 6 |
| TOTAL | 65 |
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