Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) to Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

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Post-BSN to FNP/DNP Class Scheduling

See NURS course descriptions.

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.