Degree Pathway for Master of Science, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Full-time

For students who entered Spring 2024 and before only.
A minimum of 45 credits of course work is required for graduation with an MS for all students.

Year 1

Fall
Course #Course NameCr.
Total11
HSCI.5510Clinical Pathophysiology (online)3
NURS.5590Advanced Pharmacology (online)3
NURS.5530Scholarly Writing (online)2
NURS.6510Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning
(lab and lecture. 6 hrs/week)
60 clinical hours simulation		3
Spring
Course #Course NameCr.
Total12
NURS.6000Theoretical Foundations of Nursing (online)3
NURS.6520APRN Care of Adults (FNP & AGNP)3
NURS.6511APRN Practicum I (off campus, 250 hours)3 
NURS.5520Social, Cultural and Policy Issues in Health Care (online)3

Year 2

Fall
Course #Course NameCr.
Total9
APRN Women's health Across the Lifespan
(FNP & AGNP)		3
NURS.6521
OR
NURS.6523		ARPN Care of Children and Adolescents (FNP track)
OR
APRN care of Older Adults (AGNP track)		3
NURS.6512APRN Practicum 2
(off-campus, 250 hours)		3
Spring
Course#Course NameCr.
NURS.6513APRN Practicum 3
(off campus, 250 hours)		3
NURS.6524APRN Role Transition
(FNP & AGNP)		1
NURS.6010Research for Evidence-Based Practice (online)3
PUBH.6270Health Equity and Informatics3
PUBH.5110Healthcare Finance3
Total Credits13

Total Credits = 45

  • Online nursing courses are generally offered in Fall and Spring
  • Advanced Health Assessment and Specialty courses (APRN designation) are offered in a planned sequence and have a co-requisite practicum course. Offered in blended format. Practicums are 250 hours - off campus.
  • Full time program can be completed in 2 years (4 semesters).
  • Part time program can be completed in 3-5 years. Progression of courses are coordinated with your academic advisor.

Important Prerequisites an Co-requisites

CourseConditions for Sequence
HSCI.5510 Clinical PathophysiologyPre or Co requisite for NURS.6510 Advanced Health Assessment
NURS.5530 Scholarly WritingPre or Co requisite for NURS.6000, NURS.5520. must be taken at UML.
NURS.6000 Theoretical FoundationsPre or Co requisite for NURS.6010 Research for Evidence Based Practice
NURS.5590 Advanced PharmacologyPrerequisite for NURS.6520 and NURS.6511
NURS.6510 Advanced Health AssessmentAPRN Speciality/Practicum courses start in the semester after completing NURS.6510 and must be taken in the above sequence and at UML.
APRN Population Specialty CoursesDidactic and Practicum courses are co-requisites. Must be taken at UML.
External courses - not taken at UML (3 credits)Must be approved by Graduate Coordinator prior to taking the course and achieve a grade of B or greater to be transferred.


Last updated: 5/17/2024