Master of Science in Nursing: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Track

Prerequisites

• Undergraduate statistics (or evidence of completion).

Core Requirements (46 Credits)

• NURS 507 - Advanced Pathophysiology Credits: 3
• NURS 516 - Advanced Health Assessment Credits: 3
• NURS 517 - Advanced Role of the Nurse Credits: 1
• NURS 518 - Advanced Pharmacology Credits: 3
• NURS 601 - Quality Healthcare Improvement Credits: 3
• NURS 602 - Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing & Healthcare Credits: 3
• NURS 606 - Research Capstone Advisement Credits: 2
• NURS 620 - Biostatistics for the Health Sciences Credits: 3
• NURS 630 - Acute Care Theory I Credits: 2
• NURS 631 - Acute Care Theory II Credits: 2
• NURS 635 - Acute Care Skills Lab I Credits: 1
• NURS 636 - NSG Acute Care Skills Lab II Credits: 1
• NURS 638P - Acute Care Practicum I Credits: 2 FA24, Starting SP25 4 credits
• NURS 638S - Acute Care Seminar I Credits: 1
• NURS 639P - Acute Care Practicum II Credits: 4
• NURS 639S - NSG Acute Care Seminar II Credits: 1
• NURS 640P - Acute Care Practicum III Credits: 4
• NURS 640S - Acute Care Seminar III Credits: 1
• BUSS 559 - Healthcare Finance Credits: 3
• BUSS 632 - Healthcare Information Systems Credits: 3

Additional Program Requirements

• Students may take three courses (9 credits) from a list of specified courses prior to matriculating.
• Students must follow their Program of Studies when registering for courses. If students wish to make a change to their Programs of Studies, they must request the change in writing to the Graduate Nursing Education Program Director.
• Students must complete clinical/practicum requirements four months prior to practicum courses.

Degree Requirements (46 credits)