University of South Alabama College of Nursing Masters of Science in Nursing Curriculum RN to MSN (Non BSN) Clinical Nurse Specialist - Adult Geron 7 Semester Plan of Study Summer
Fall - Year 1
CR
Spring - Year 1
CR
CR
NU 404 - Evidence Based Practice & Informatics
3
CMN 411 - Nursing in Community Systems
4
Credits Summer - Year 1
7 CR
NU 530 - Accel. MSN Advanced Health Assessment
4
NU 607 - Scientific Underpinnings of Advanced Nursing Practice
3
NU 608 - Evidence-Based Practice and Quality Improvement in Health Care
3
NU 410 - Concepts of Professional Nursing
6
NU 545 - Physio-pathological Basis of Advanced Nursing
3 NU 613 - Organizational & Systems Leadership
3
NU 578 - Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nurses
3
Credits Fall - Year 2
10 CR
Credits Spring - Year 2
NU 515 - Clinical Concepts & CNS Role l
2 NU 516 - Clinical Concepts & CNS Role ll
AHN 516 - Adult-Geron CNS Practicum l (120 Clinical Hours)
2
NU 610 - Healthcare Policy and Finance
3
Credits
7
AHN 517 - Adult-Geron CNS Practicum ll (240 Clinical Hours)
Credits
9 CR
Credits Summer - Year 2
3 NU 517 - Clinical Concepts & CNS Role lll
3
AHN 518 - Adult-Geron CNS Practicum lll (180 Clinical Hours)
3
4
7
Credits
Total Credits - 52 NOTE: Your ability to progress in the curriculum is dependent upon your following this schedule. For example, some courses are only taught once each year and many have pre-requisites. If you are unable to enroll as projected, contact the Graduate Studies Office for a revised schedule.
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6 CR
6
