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 530 |
Nursing Theories & Issues |
3 |
| NSG 532 |
Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice Nursing |
3 |
| NSG 533 |
Physical Assessment for APNs |
4 |
| | Credits | 10 |
| Spring |
|---|
| NSG 531 |
Healthcare Policy, Leadership & Organization |
3 |
| NSG 534 |
Pharmacology for APN |
3 |
| NSG 537 |
Bioethical Decision Making in Health Care |
3 |
| | Credits | 9 |
| Summer |
|---|
| NSG 536 |
Evidence-Based Practice Research |
3 |
| | Credits | 3 |
| Year Two |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| NSG 535 |
Population-based Health Promotion |
3 |
| NSG 551 |
Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum I |
3 |
| NSG 554 |
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Scientific Foundations of Care I |
3 |
| | Credits | 9 |
| Spring |
|---|
| NSG 552 |
Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum II |
3 |
| NSG 555 |
APN Adult Health/Gero Differential Diagnosis |
3 |
| | Credits | 6 |
| Year Three |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| NSG 553 |
Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum III |
3 |
| NSG 556 |
APN Adult Health/Gero Health Illness Transitions |
3 |
| | Credits | 6 |
| | Total Credits | 43 |
Part-Time Status
Plan of Study Grid
| Year One |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| NSG 530 |
Nursing Theories & Issues |
3 |
| NSG 532 |
Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice Nursing |
3 |
| | Credits | 6 |
| Spring |
|---|
| NSG 531 |
Healthcare Policy, Leadership & Organization |
3 |
| NSG 534 |
Pharmacology for APN |
3 |
| | Credits | 6 |
| Summer |
|---|
| NSG 536 |
Evidence-Based Practice Research |
3 |
| | Credits | 3 |
| Year Two |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| NSG 533 |
Physical Assessment for APNs |
4 |
| NSG 535 |
Population-based Health Promotion |
3 |
| | Credits | 7 |
| Spring |
|---|
| NSG 537 |
Bioethical Decision Making in Health Care |
3 |
| | Credits | 3 |
| Year Three |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| NSG 551 |
Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum I |
3 |
| NSG 554 |
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Scientific Foundations of Care I |
3 |
| | Credits | 6 |
| Spring |
|---|
| NSG 552 |
Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum II |
3 |
| NSG 555 |
APN Adult Health/Gero Differential Diagnosis |
3 |
| | Credits | 6 |
| Year Four |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| NSG 553 |
Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum III |
3 |
| NSG 556 |
APN Adult Health/Gero Health Illness Transitions |
3 |
| | Credits | 6 |
| | Total Credits | 43 |
