MSN PROGRAM
ACUTE CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER (ACNP)
With a focus on care of the acute, emergent, or critically ill patient, this is a versatile major that provides exciting and diverse opportunities. Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (ACNPs) practice in hospitals, intensive care units, emergency rooms, and urgent care settings. One year of acute care nursing experience is required prior to beginning this program.
Fall Semester I Hours
| NURS 405 | Inquiry I: Theoretical Foundations | 3 |
| NURS 438 | Theoretical Foundations of Acute Nursing Care | 4 |
| NURS 453 | Physiologic Foundations of Advanced Practice | 4 |
| NURS 459 | Assessment for Advanced Practice | 3 |
Total |
14 |
Spring Semester I Hours
| NURS 430 | Pharmacology and Therapeutics for the Advanced Practice Nurse |
3 |
| NUNP 443 | Acute Health Problems of the Adult | 6 |
| NURS 425 | Inquiry II: The Research Process | 3 |
| NURS 443A | Collaboration and Consultation | 1 |
| NURS 443B | Professionalism in Advanced Practice: Role Development | 1 |
| NURS 443C | Professionalism in Advanced Practice: Teaching and Learning | 1 |
Total |
15 |
FALL Semester II Hours
| NURS 502 | Inquiry III Evidenced Based Nursing Practice | 2 |
| NURS 503 | Inquiry Practicum OR | |
| NUNP 444 | Advanced Management of Acutely Ill Adults | 4 |
| NURS 444A | Health Care Delivery, Legal and Ethical Issues in Advanced Practice: Ethical Issues | 1 |
| NURS 444B | Health Care Delivery, Legal and Ethical Issues in Advanced Practice: Finance | 1 |
| NURS 444C | Health Care Delivery, Legal and Ethical Issues in Advanced Practice: Policy and Legal | 1 |
Total |
10 |
Accumulated Total Hours: 39