Nursing Practice - Doctor of Nursing Practice

All of the following courses (28 credits):
Scientific Foundations for the Advanced Practice Nurse
Healthcare Informatics
Clinical Epidemiology for Healthcare Practice
Health Policy and Advocacy
Patient Safety, Quality Improvement and Quality Management in Healthcare
Leadership in Complex Health Systems
Doctor of Nursing Practice Project I
Doctor of Nursing Practice Project II
Doctor of Nursing Practice Project III
Complete one of the following concentrations:
NURSE PRACTITIONER-FAMILY (42 credits)
Advanced Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Advanced Physical Assessment for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Advanced Pharmacology for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Health Promotion – Family
Clinical Diagnosis and Management I - Family
Clinical Diagnosis and Management II - Family
Clinical Diagnosis and Management III - Family
Clinical Diagnosis and Management IV – Family
Clinical Diagnosis and Management V – Clinical Immersion- Family
NURSE PRACTITIONER-ADULT-GERONTOLOGICAL PRIMARY CARE (42 credits)
Advanced Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Advanced Physical Assessment for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Advanced Pharmacology for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Health Promotion – Adult-Gerontology
Clinical Diagnosis and Management I - Adult-Gerontology
Clinical Diagnosis and Management II - Adult-Gerontology
Clinical Diagnosis and Management III - Adult-Gerontology
Clinical Diagnosis and Management IV - Adult-Gerontology
Clinical Diagnosis and Management V – Clinical Immersion - Adult-Gerontology
NURSE PRACTITIONER-PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH (42 credits)
Advanced Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Advanced Physical Assessment for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Advanced Pharmacology for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Psychopharmacology and Neuropathological Basis of Mental Illness
Clinical Diagnosis and Management I - Psychiatric Assessment and Diagnosis
Clinical Diagnosis and Management II - Evidence Based Therapeutic Interventions
Clinical Diagnosis and Management III - Special Populations and Group
Clinical Diagnosis and Management IV - Complex and Collaborative Mental Health Care
Clinical Diagnosis and Management V - Clinical Immersion - Psychiatric Mental Health
ADULT-GERONTOLOGY CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST (CNS) (42 credits)
Advanced Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Advanced Physical Assessment for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Advanced Pharmacology for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Wellness Promotion for Diverse Populations
Clinical Decision Making and Management of Acute Chronic Complex Conditions
Clinical Nurse Specialist Advanced Practice Role Development I
Clinical Nurse Specialist Advanced Practice Role Development II
Clinical Nurse Specialist Advanced Practice Role Development III
Clinical Nurse Specialist Specialty Role Immersion I
Clinical Nurse Specialist Specialty Role Immersion II
NURSE ANESTHESIA (64 credits)
Gross Anatomy for Nurse Anesthetists
Advanced Physical Assessment for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Advanced Pharmacology for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Applied Chemical and Physical Principles of Anesthesia Practice
Basic Principles of Anesthesia
Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology for Anesthesia Practice I
Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology for Anesthesia Practice II
Pharmacology for Nurse Anesthesia I
Pharmacology for Nurse Anesthesia II
Advanced Principles of Anesthesia I
Advanced Principles of Anesthesia II
Introduction to Clinical Practicum
Clinical Anesthesia Practicum I
Clinical Anesthesia Practicum II
Clinical Anesthesia Practicum III
Clinical Anesthesia Practicum IV
Clinical Anesthesia Practicum V
Clinical Anesthesia Practicum VI
Anesthesia Seminar I
Anesthesia Seminar II
Admission to the Post-Master's Degree
Admission to the Post-Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program is limited to: (1) master's prepared registered nurses graduated from an accredited master's program in nursing or; (2) those who hold a B.S.N. from an accredited nursing program and a master's degree that qualified them to sit for national certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). Each applicant’s transcripts will be reviewed to determine the gap between Doctor of Nursing Practice program outcomes and their prior education. All candidates will complete a project, practicum, identified courses, and a minimum of 23 credits. Students will have an option to complete an additional APRN specialty if requested, and be admitted to a concentration.
In addition to meeting the requirements of the College of Nursing, and the admission requirements for the Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree, students must meet the requirements specified below.
All of the following courses (23 to 30 credits):
Doctor of Nursing Practice Project I
Doctor of Nursing Practice Project II
Doctor of Nursing Practice Project III
Elective – or core courses as determined by review of previous APRN education
Completion of a minimum of 1000 supervised clinical hours between the master’s degree program and the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program. Students will enroll in NUR 990 Special Problems to complete an individualized clinical learning plan that will achieve the remaining required hours.