School of Nursing

Adult-Gerontology and Family Nurse Practitioner Curricula

Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Professional Core Courses
NRSG 7105 Translating Research Evidence into Practice 3
NRSG 7110 Evidence Based Practice Research Application 2
NRSG 5121 Epidemiology and Population Health 3
NRSG 5118 Health Care System and Professional Development 3

Elective credit 2

Clinical Core Courses
NRSG 5126 Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice 3
NRSG 5115 Health Assessment 3
NRSG 5116 Pharmacology 2

Clinical Courses
NRSG 6249 Health Promotion of Adults/Older Adults 3
NRSG 6449 Health Promotion Practicum 1
NRSG 6253 Primary Care of Adults with Health Problems 4
NRSG 6254 Primary Care of Adults with Complex Problems 4
NRSG 6450 Adult Health Practicum I 4
NRSG 6451 Adult Health Practicum II 4
NRSG 6222 Pharmacology of Adults/Older Adults 2

Total Credits Required 43


Family Nurse Practitioner


Professional Core Courses
NRSG 7105 Translating Research Evidence into Practice 3
NRSG 7110 Evidence Based Practice Research Application 2
NRSG 5121 Epidemiology and Population Health 3
NRSG 5118 Health Care System and Professional Development 3
Total 11 sh

Clinical Core Courses
NRSG 5126 Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice 3
NRSG 6115 Advanced Health Assessment 3
NRSG 5117 Adanced Pharmacology 2
NRSG 6262 Pediatric Pharmacology 2
NRSG 6222 Pharmacology of Adult/Older Adult 2
Total 12 sh

Clinical Courses
NRSG 6249 Health Promotion of Adults/Older Adults 3
NRSG 6253 PC of the Adults with Health Care Problems 4
NRSG 6249 Health Promotion Practicum 1
NRSG 6450 Adult Health Practicum 1 4
NRSG 6266 Family Theory and PC in the Childbearing Years 4
NRSG 6264 Care of Well Children/Adolescents Health Promotion 4
NRSG 6265 Care of Children/Adolescents with Health Problems 4
NRSG 6255 FNP Practicum 1 3
NRSG 6256 FNP Practicum 2 3
NRSG 6257 FNP Practicum 3 3
Total 33 sh

Total Credits Required 56
Total Clinical Hours 780


Certified Nurse Practitioners Master's Completion Program

Curriculum Plan
The suggested curriculum plan for part-time study is:

Required Courses SH
NRSG 5118 Health Care Systems 3
NRSG 5121 Epidemiology and Community Health 3
NRSG 7105 Translating Research Evidence into Practice 3
NRSG 7110 Evidence Based Practice Research Application 2
NRSG 5126 Pathophysiology 3
NRSG 5116 Pharmacology 2
NRSG Synthesis Specialization Practicum 3
NRSGS 6222 pecialization Pharmacology 2
Select one of the following NUR G222, 232, 242 or 262
Course work 20
Transfer Credit 12
Advanced Standing 12

Total Semester Hours for MS Degree in Nursing 43


CAGS Primary Care Adult NP Specialization


NRSG 6222 Pharmacotherapeutics of Adults and Older Adults 2
NRSG 6249 Health Promotion of Adults/Older Adults 3
NRSG 6253 Primary Care of Adults with Health Problems 4
NRSG 6254 Primary Care of Complex Patients in Adult Health 4
NRSG 6449 Health Promotion Practicum 1
NRSG 6450 Adult Health Problems Practicum 1 4
NRSG 6451 Adult Health Problems Practicum 2 4
Elective 2
Total Course Semester Hours 24

Pre-requisite Courses or Equivalent

NRSG 5126 Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice 3
NRSG 6115 Health Assessment 3
NRSG 5116 Pharmacology 2


CAGS Primary Care Family NP Specialization

NRSG 6262 Pediatric Pharmacology 2
NRSG 6222 Pharmacotherapeutics of Adults and Older Adults 2
NRSG 6249 Health Promotion of Adults/Older Adults 3
NRSG 6253 PC of Adults with Health Problems 4
NRSG 6266 Family Theory & PC in Childbearing Years 4
NRSG 6249 Health Promotion Practicum 1
NRSG 6264 PC of Well Infants, Children Adolescents, and Young Adults 4
NRSG 6265 PC of Well Infants, Children Adolescents, and Young Adults & Chronic Problems 4
NRSG 6450 Adult Health Problems Practicum 1 4
NRSG 6255 FNP Practicum 1 3
NRSG 6256 FNP Practicum 2 3
NRSG 6257 FNP Practicum 3 3
Total Course Semester Hours 37

Pre-requisite Courses or Equivalent
NRSG 5126 Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice 3
NRSG 6115 Health Assessment 3
NRSG 5116 Pharmacology 2

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