To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Audit via RamPortal and consult their Graduate Coordinator. For more information, visit the Degree Audit FAQ webpage.
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
Plan of Study Grid
| Year One |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| 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 |
Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum I |
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
Plan of Study Grid
| Year One |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| 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 |
Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum I |
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 |
