Transitioning to the advanced practice role is a wonderful opportunity for an RN who wants to do more. As an advanced practitioner, you are a nurse first. You then build upon the nursing fundamentals of patient care that are so fulfilling. Accept the challenge to become an advanced practice nurse in adult health and provide health promotion, disease prevention or chronic disease management to individuals.
Graduates of this major meet criteria for taking certification exams as Adult-Gero Primary Care Nurse Practitioners or Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialists and have achieved an outstanding pass rate.
The nurse practitioner role is showing considerable growth. A certified NP may work for a physician group, seeing the patient in the office and following up in the hospital, or with a specialty group like cardiology, orthopedics or general practice. Graduates are employed in private practice, clinics, long-term care, home care and various occupational health settings as well as physician practice groups. Our graduates have achieved an outstanding pass rate on certification examinations, allowing every student to earn an APN job. Many are hired in the setting where they experience their last clinical, and opportunities often come by word of mouth.
Students spend a minimum of 500 practicum hours with NP or MD preceptors. Clinical placements are determined by students’ areas of interest and career goals. Practica hours may be completed in most geographical locations based on ability to meet course objectives.
Prior experience is not required for this program.
The program can be completed on either a full-time or part-time basis. Full-time students can complete the program in six quarters (two academic years). Part-time students can progress at their own speed.
| Year 1 Fall Semester Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| NURS8020 Advanced Health Assessment | 3 (2+1) credits |
| NURS8022 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology | 4 credits |
| NURS8004 Biostatistics | 3 credits |
| TOTAL | 10 credits |
| Year 1 Spring Semester Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| NURS8026 Differential Diagnosis | 3 credits |
| NURS8002 Theoretical Basis for Clinical Reasoning | 3 credits |
| NURS8024 Pharmacology for APN | 3 credits |
| ANNP8040 Practicum I | 2 credits (8 clinical hours per week) |
| ANNP8050 Seminar I | 1 credit |
| TOTAL | 12 credits |
| Year 2 Fall Semester Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| ANNP8030 Clinical Management I | 3 credits |
| NURS8006 Research and Best Evidence for Clinical Reasoning | 4 credits |
| ANNP8042 Practicum II | 3 credits (12 hours per week) |
| ANNP8052 Seminar II | 1 credits |
| TOTAL | 11 credits |
| Year 2 Spring Semester Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| ANNP8032 Clinical Management II | 3 credits |
| NURS8008 Health Care Policy | 3 credits |
| ANNP8044 Practicum III | 4 credits (16 hours per week) |
| ANNP8054 Seminar III/Capstone | 2 credits |
| TOTAL | 12 credits |
Credit Hours = 45
Practicum I = 112 clinical hours
Practicum II = 168 clinical hours
Practicum III = 224 clinical hours
Total = 504 hours
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