College of Nursing

Post-MSN Curriculum

 

Students may be awarded credit for previous MSN core courses based upon successful completion of equivalent courses in their prior master's program, especially if these courses were completed less than 6 years ago. Courses completed more than 6 years ago require approval by the Graduate School Dean.

Core Courses

Course

N6106
N6111
N6120
N6130

 

Policy, Organization & Financing of Healthcare
Nursing Theory
Population-Based Foundations of Health
Research for Evidence Based Nursing

Credits

3
3
3
3

Specialty core courses must also be taken.

For the Educator Role

* Please note that the post MSN certificate for the Educator Role is not currently offered because it is in the process of being approved.

Course

N6518
ADED 6410
N6309
N6320
N6321
N6952
N6950
N6322
N6739, N6743 or N6746

 

Pathophysiology for Advanced Nursing Practice
Adult Learner
Role of the nurse educator
Learning and Curriculum Development in Nursing
Instructional Strategies in Nursing Education
Synthesis Practicum
Advanced Nursing Practice
Evaluating Strategies in Nursing
Diagnosis and Management I

Credits

3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
4

For the Nurse Practitioner Role*

Course

N6509
N6518
N6520
N6524
N6530
N6739, N6741, N6743, N6746
N6740, N6742, N6744, N6747
N6954
N6955

 

Role of the APN
Pathophysiology for APN
Pharmacology for APN
Health Assessment for APN
Clinical Diagnostics
Diagnosis & Management I
Diagnosis & Management II
Internship I
Internship II

Credits

2
3
3
3
2
5
5
4
4

* Advanced practice nurses who are currently certified, recognized as an advanced practice nurse but are interested in getting a second advanced practice certificate may submit a portfolio to receive credit for the following courses: N6509, N6518, N6520, N6524. In addition, partial credit may be achieved through portfolio for the Diagnosis and Management courses. For example, a certified and state-recognized ANP who wishes to get a FNP may be able to get credit for the adult portions of the FNP Diagnosis and Management courses. Decisions regarding NP core credit will be made for each student individually.