Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) - Adult-Gerontology CNS Track
College of Health Sciences
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | ||
| NSG 530 | Nursing Theories & Issues | 3 |
| NSG 531 | Healthcare Policy, Leadership & Organization | 3 |
| NSG 532 | Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice Nursing | 3 |
| NSG 533 | Physical Assessment for APNs | 4 |
| NSG 534 | Pharmacology for APN | 3 |
| NSG 535 | Population-based Health Promotion | 3 |
| NSG 536 | Evidence-Based Practice Research | 3 |
| NSG 537 | Bioethical Decision Making in Health Care | 3 |
| Adult-Gerontology CNS Track | ||
| NSG 551 | Wellness & Health Promotion | 2 |
| NSG 552 | Management of Adults with Acute & Chronic Illness | 3 |
| NSG 553 | Management of Adults with Complex Acute & Chronic Illness | 3 |
| NSG 554 | Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Scientific Foundations of Care I | 3 |
| NSG 555 | APN Adult Health/Gero Differential Diagnosis | 3 |
| NSG 556 | APN Adult Health/Gero Health Illness Transitions | 3 |
| Total Credits Required | 42 | |
To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Progress Report (DPR) via my WCU and consult their Graduate Coordinator. For more information, visit wcupa.edu/DegreeProgressReport.
The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.
Full-Time Status
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| NSG 532 | Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice Nursing | 3 |
| NSG 533 | Physical Assessment for APNs | 4 |
| NSG 535 | Population-based Health Promotion | 3 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Spring | ||
| NSG 530 | Nursing Theories & Issues | 3 |
| NSG 531 | Healthcare Policy, Leadership & Organization | 3 |
| NSG 534 | Pharmacology for APN | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| NSG 536 | Evidence-Based Practice Research | 3 |
| NSG 537 | Bioethical Decision Making in Health Care | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| NSG 551 | Wellness & Health Promotion | 2 |
| NSG 554 | Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Scientific Foundations of Care I | 3 |
| Credits | 5 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| NSG 552 | Management of Adults with Acute & Chronic Illness | 3 |
| NSG 555 | APN Adult Health/Gero Differential Diagnosis | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| NSG 553 | Management of Adults with Complex Acute & Chronic Illness | 3 |
| NSG 556 | APN Adult Health/Gero Health Illness Transitions | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 42 | |
Part-Time Status
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| NSG 532 | Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice Nursing | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| NSG 530 | Nursing Theories & Issues | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| NSG 535 | Population-based Health Promotion | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| NSG 534 | Pharmacology for APN | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| NSG 536 | Evidence-Based Practice Research | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| NSG 533 | Physical Assessment for APNs | 4 |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| NSG 537 | Bioethical Decision Making in Health Care | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| NSG 531 | Healthcare Policy, Leadership & Organization | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Year Five | ||
| Fall | ||
| NSG 551 | Wellness & Health Promotion | 2 |
| NSG 554 | Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Scientific Foundations of Care I | 3 |
| Credits | 5 | |
| Spring | ||
| NSG 552 | Management of Adults with Acute & Chronic Illness | 3 |
| NSG 555 | APN Adult Health/Gero Differential Diagnosis | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Year Six | ||
| Fall | ||
| NSG 553 | Management of Adults with Complex Acute & Chronic Illness | 3 |
| NSG 556 | APN Adult Health/Gero Health Illness Transitions | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 42 | |
