Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) to Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
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Post-BSN to FNP/DNP Class Scheduling
Semester 1 (Fall Year 1) (9 credits)
- NURS 618 EPI/ Environmental Health (3)
- NURS 601 Social Aspects of Health (3)
- NURS 602 Information Systems/ Technology (3)
Semester 2 (Spring Year 1) (10 credits)
- NURS 603 Advanced Clinical Pharmacology (3)
- NURS 604 Advanced Clinical Pathophysiology (3)
- NURS 605 Advanced Health Assessment (4)
Semester 3 (Summer Year 1) (6 credits)
- NURS 606 Rural Health Promotion (3)
- NURS 606L Rural Health Promotion Lab (3)
Semester 4 (Fall Year 2) (12 credits)
- NURS 607 Primary Care of Adults (3)
- NURS 607L Primary Care of Adults Lab (3)
- NURS 608 Primary Care of Older Adults (3)
- NURS 608L Primary Care of Older Adults Lab (3)
Semester 5 (Spring Year 2) (11 credits)
- NURS 609 Primary Care of Women (2)
- NURS 609L Primary Care of Women Lab (2)
- NURS 610 Primary Care of Children (2)
- NURS 610L Primary Care of Children Lab (2)
- NURS 611 Advanced Research Methods (3)
Semester 6 (Summer Year 2) (6 credits)
- NURS 612 Evidence Based Practice (3)
- NURS 613 Program Development/Evaluation (3)
Semester 7 (Fall Year 3) (10 credits)
- *Elective (3)
- NURS 614 System-Based Leadership (3)
- NURS 615 Health Policy: Local to Global (4)
* It is strongly recommended that the student take a course in Education Teaching Strategies.
Semester 8 (Spring Year 3) (9 credits)
- NURS 616 Health Economics (3)
- NURS 617 Practice Inquiry/Project (6)
Program Total
71-73 credits
Non-practice MSNs who wish to follow the FNP/DNP entry-point will follow the Post-BSN to FNP/DNP course schedule. Possible waivers of specific courses will be determined on a case by case basis.