Master of Science in Nursing: plans of study
The School of Nursing graduate curriculum consists of both
required core courses and required specialty courses.
Core courses
Required courses for all tracks in the MS in Nursing (13
credits):
- NUR 510 (3)
Knowledge Development in Nursing
- NUR 530 (3)
Applied Principles of Evidence Based Practice
- NUR 560 (3)
Rural Theory and Health Policy
- NUR 605 (2)
Graduate Research Seminar
- NUR 675 (2)
Advanced Roles Transitions
- plus Project/Thesis hours (which vary by
specialty)
Specialty courses
Family Nurse Practitioner track
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Required specialty courses for FNP track:
- NUR 520 (3)
Applied Pathophysiology for APNs
- NUR 540 (3)
Pharmacology for Advanced Practice
- NUR 550 (3)
Family Nursing Theory and Practice
- NUR 650 (3)
Advanced Nursing Assessment
- NUR 660 (3)
Family Primary Health Care I
- NUR 661 (2)
Family Primary Health Care I Practicum (120 clinical hours)
- NUR 662 (3)
Family Primary Health Care II
- NUR 663 (5)
Family Primary Health Care II Practicum (300 clinical hours)
- NUR 664 (3)
Family Primary Health Care III
- NUR 665 (5)
Family Primary Health Care III Practicum (300 clinical hours)
- NUR 689 (2)
Project or Thesis
48 Total Credit Hours
720 Total Clinical
Hours
Nurse Generalist track
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Required specialty courses for the Nurse Generalist track:
- NUR 520 (3)
Applied Pathophysiology for APNs
- NUR 608 (3)
Field Work Experience (180 clinical hours)
- NUR 689 (2) Professional Project
PLUS
Three of the following courses:
- NUR 501 (3)
Special Topics in Advanced Practice Nursing/Palliative Care
- NUR 540 (3)
Pharmacology for APN's
- NUR 550 (3)
Family Nursing Theory & Practice
- NUR 650 (3)
Advanced Nursing Assessment
- Other (3) Other elective as approved by
adviser
30 Total Credit Hours
180 Total Clinical
Hours
Post-Masters Family Nurse Practitioner certificate
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The FNP Certificate requires 38 credit hours of
coursework. An individualized plan of
study will be developed when you are admitted to the program.
- NUR 520 (3)
Applied Pathophysiology for APNs
- NUR 540 (3)
Pharmacology for Advanced Practice
- NUR 550 (3)
Family Nursing Theory and Practice
- NUR 560 (3)
Rural Theory and Health Policy
- NUR 650 (3)
Advanced Nursing Assessment
- NUR 660 (3)
Family Primary Health Care I
- NUR 661 (2)
Family Primary Health Care I Practicum (120 clinical hours)
- NUR 662 (3)
Family Primary Health Care II
- NUR 663 (5)
Family Primary Health Care II Practicum (300 clinical hours)
- NUR 664 (3)
Family Primary Health Care III
- NUR 665 (5)
Family Primary Health Care III Practicum (300 clinical hours)
- NUR 675 (2)
Advanced Roles Transitions
38 Total Credit Hours
720 Total Clinical Hours