MSN PROGRAM

SAMPLE PLANS IN THE MSN PROGRAM

Below are two sample, full-time plans for two of the most popular M.S.N. majors, Acute Care NP and Family Nurse NP. The sample plans assume full-time study, but all programs can be completed on a part-time basis. The length of time to complete a program part-time varies greatly on a number of factors. For a complete list of course requirements by major, click here.

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Fall
Advanced Assessment 3
Advanced Physiology 4
Theoretical Foundations of Acute Care 4
Total:
 11
Spring
Acute Health Problems of the Adult 6
Advanced Pharmacology 3
Inquiry I: Nursing Theory 3
Total:
 12
Summer
Inquiry II: Research Methods 4
Collaboration in Advanced Practice 1
Role Development in Advanced Practice 1
Teaching and Learning in Advanced Practice 1
Total:
 7
Fall
Advanced Management of Acutely Ill Adults 4
Inquiry III: Research Practicum 2
Ethical Issues in Advanced Practice 1
Finance in Advanced Practice 1
Policy and Legal in Advanced Practice 1
Total:
 9
For the Flight Nursing concentration, these additional courses are required:
Flight Nursing Clinical Seminar I 1
Emergent Care of Children 2
Flight Nursing Clinical Seminar II 1
Advanced Internship in Flight Nursing 1-5

 

Family Nurse Practitioner

Fall
Advanced Assessment 3
Advanced Physiology 4
Health Promotion 2
Inquiry I: Nursing Theory 3
Total:
 12
Spring
Common Problems in the Adult and Older Adult 5
Advanced Pharmacology 3
Inquiry II: Research Methods 4
Total:
 12
Summer
Common Problems of Women in Childbearing Years 4
Collaboration in Advanced Practice 1
Role Development in Advanced Practice 1
Teaching and Learning in Advanced Practice 1
Total:
 7
Fall
Common Problems of Children and Adolescents 4
Inquiry III: Research Practicum 2
Ethical Issues in Advanced Practice 1
Finance in Advanced Practice 1
Policy and Legal in Advanced Practice 1
Total:
 9