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Degree Pathway for Master of Science in Nursing, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Full-time
Degree Pathway for Master of Science in Nursing, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Full-time
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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 Name
Cr.
Total
11
HSCI.5510
Clinical Pathophysiology (online)
3
NURS.5590
Advanced Pharmacology (online)
3
NURS.5530
Scholarly Writing (online)
2
NURS.6510
Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning
(lab and lecture. 6 hrs/week)
60 clinical hours simulation
3
Spring
Course #
Course Name
Cr.
Total
12
NURS.6000
Theoretical Foundations of Nursing (online)
3
NURS.6520
APRN Care of Adults (FNP & AGNP)
3
NURS.6511
APRN Practicum I (off campus, 250 hours)
3
NURS.5520
Social, Cultural and Policy Issues in Health Care (online)
3
Year 2
Fall
Course #
Course Name
Cr.
Total
9
NURS.6522
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.6512
APRN Practicum 2
(off-campus, 250 hours)
3
Spring
Course#
Course Name
Cr.
NURS.6513
APRN Practicum 3
(off campus, 250 hours)
3
NURS.6524
APRN Role Transition
(FNP & AGNP)
1
NURS.6010
Research for Evidence-Based Practice (online)
3
PUBH.6270
Health Equity and Informatics
3
PUBH.5110
Healthcare Finance
3
Total Credits
13
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
Course
Conditions for Sequence
HSCI.5510
Clinical Pathophysiology
Pre or Co requisite for
NURS.6510
Advanced Health Assessment
NURS.5530
Scholarly Writing
Pre or Co requisite for
NURS.6000
,
NURS.5520
. must be taken at UML.
NURS.6000
Theoretical Foundations
Pre or Co requisite for
NURS.6010
Research for Evidence Based Practice
NURS.5590
Advanced Pharmacology
Prerequisite for
NURS.6520
and
NURS.6511
NURS.6510
Advanced Health Assessment
APRN 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 Courses
Didactic 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
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