College Of Nursing

COLLEGE OF NURSING

Dean: Debra C. Davis (251) 445-9400
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs: Rosemary Rhodes (251) 445-9400
Associate Dean for Research and Development:
Catherine Dearman (251) 445-9400
Associate Dean Baldwin County: Barbara Broome (251) 517-5370
Professors: Broome, Chilton, D.C. Davis, Dearman, Jacobs, Rhodes,
Roussel, Sanford, A. Smith, K. Smith, VandeWaa
Associate Professor: Hall
Assistant Professors: Fruh, Godfrey, Hayden, Quiett, B. Robinson, K. Williams
Clinical Professors: Buckner, White
Clinical Associate Professors: Hamilton, Holloway, King, Lawson, Majors, Myers,
C. Robinson, Varner, Williams-Evans
Clinical Assistant Professors: Azok, Beaulieu, Brown, Bydalek, Dearmon, Ellis,
Fairley, Farmer, Früh, Gilligan, C. Harlan, Hill, Huey, Kelly, Lollar, McMullan,
T. Meyer, Minchew, Morgan, Pharez, Raber, Taylor-Overholts, Walls, Wright
Instructors: Anderson, Beaird, Bertolla, Bihan, Carlisle, DeLozier-Smith, Fuller,
Graves, S. Harlan, Herf, Johnson, L. Jones, Keasler, Lawrence, M. Meyer, Menton,
Moore, Nadler, Necaise, Norris, Pomrenke, Roberts, Rudd, Swanzy, Torres-Alzate,
Whitworth, S.G. Williams

Department Chair, Adult Health Nursing: Mike Jacobs
Department Chair, Community/Mental Health Nursing: Barbara Broome
Department Chair, Maternal/Child Health Nursing: Anita Smith
Director of Student Services: Mary Meyer
Director of RN-BSN: Bettye Odom
Academic Advisors: Greg Deckard, Leigh Holland, Mavis Jarrell, Kristyn Seawell

College of Nursing web site
http://www.southalabama.edu/nursing

The College of Nursing is dedicated to the education of professional nurses who provide the highest quality health care to the communities they serve. The practice of nursing is both an art and a science; the focus of nursing is the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual or potential health problems.

The College of Nursing has two locations. One is on the USA main campus. The other is on the USA Baldwin County campus in downtown Fairhope. The resources of the University, the USA Hospitals and clinics, and numerous clinical agencies provide excellent opportunities for students to acquire the knowledge and skills essential for professional nursing.

MISSION

The mission of the College of Nursing is to provide quality innovative educational programs to a diverse student body, to participate in research and scholarly activities, and to provide service to the University, the profession, and the public. The College accomplishes this by providing a caring, engaging environment for the empowerment of student learning potential, the professional development of faculty, and the promotion of the nursing profession.

GOALS

1.	Cultivate a caring and engaging environment to facilitate teaching, learning, scholarship, and service.
2.	Deliver innovative quality nursing programs that meet the needs of a diverse student body and other communities of interest.
3.	Promote the discovery, communication, and preservation of knowledge through scholarly activities and leadership.
4.	Provide service to the University, the profession, and the public.
5.	Develop community partnerships to promote nursing and the enhancement of the health care delivery system.

ACCREDITATION

The baccalaureate program is approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing and the baccalaureate, master's, and doctor of nursing practice programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, D.C. 20036-1120: Telephone (202)877-6791.

DEGREES OFFERED

The College of Nursing offers the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree, the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree.

CERTIFICATES OFFERED

Post-Masters Certificates are awarded to students completing planned programs of study in a nursing specialty area. The following are offered:

Clinical Nurse Leader

Clinical Nurse Specialist in Adult-Gerontological Nursing

Clinical Nurse Specialist in Pediatrics

Family Nurse Practitioner

Adult-Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Emergency Nurse Practitioner (Family NP/Adult Acute Care Dual Role)

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Pediatric Nurse Primary Care Practitioner

Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Executive Nursing Administration

Nursing Informatics

Nursing Education

Public Health Nursing Administration

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Application forms are available on the College of Nursing's web site. A ($50.00 for BSN or MSN; $85.00 for DNP) non-refundable application fee must be submitted with the application. Money orders or personal checks ($20.00 fee on returned checks) are acceptable.

For fall semester admission applications should be submitted by April 1.

For spring semester admission applications should be submitted by September 1.

For summer semester admission applications should be submitted by February 1.

Applications received at other times will be considered on a space available basis.

Students who choose not to attend during the term in which they are accepted, are not permitted to roll admission status to another semester. Students who wish to be considered for a future semester must reapply pay another application fee, and compete with other applicants without guarantee of acceptance. Students who drop out of the program for two or more consecutive semesters must reapply. Readmission is not automatic.

Students not accepted during a certain term who choose to roll their application to the following semester will not be assessed another application processing fee. Students who choose to roll their application a second time, or if the length of time between applications is greater than one semester, then an application processing fee will be collected in order for the application to be considered for the given term.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY

While the University of South Alabama will endeavor to provide timely and accurate advisement, it is the responsibility of the student to know and satisfy the degree requirements of the academic program, to be aware of the University calendar and to understand and comply with University academic policies and procedures.

GRADES

Excellent 4 grade-points per sem. hour

Good 3 grade-points per sem. hour

Satisfactory (certain designated courses only)

Marginal 2 grade-points per sem. hour

Unsatisfactory 1 grade-point per sem. hour

Unsatisfactory (certain designated courses only)

Failure no grade points

The following symbols are substitutes for grades. They are not grades:

Incomplete

Absent for final exam

Withdrawal in good standing

Course in progress. P grades remain in effect until they are changed to a letter grade, or until the time limits for a graduate degree have expired

Audit

Unsatisfactory audit (did not meet attendance requirement)

No grade or invalid grade

See academic policies and procedures for further explanation of the above grades and symbols.

CHANGE OF GRADE

Grades reported for students by instructors to the Registrar may not be changed except in case of error in records or in evaluation. Grade changes require the approval of the instructor of record, the department chair, the Dean, and in situations involving the Master of Science in Nursing Program, the Dean of the Graduate School. Grades on record for one-calendar year may not be changed for any reason.

TRANSIENT COURSE CREDIT

Any courses taken at another institution to meet degree requirements must have prior approval of the College of Nursing Dean. Failure to obtain prior approval may result in loss of transfer credit for the course work.

TRANSFER CREDIT FOR PROFESSIONAL NURSING COURSES

Nursing course work taken at other institutions prior to admission to the University of South Alabama will be evaluated on an individual basis. Courses determined by the appropriate department chairs and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs to be equivalent to USA courses will be accepted based on the following data:

Only course work taken at accredited programs will be considered.

For the Baccalaureate program, only courses with grades of "C" or above will transfer.

For the Masters or Doctoral programs, no more than 9 semester hours of grades of "B" or above will transfer.

Only courses that have been completed within five years of the anticipated date of graduation from the USA program will be considered.

EXPENSES

Students enrolled in clinical courses must maintain current CPR certification and must keep all immunizations current. Students are responsible for all personal health care expenses including expenses resulting from injury or accident, etc. while the student is engaged in learning experiences required by the College of Nursing. Therefore, all students are required to have adequate health care insurance. All students are charged for professional liability insurance. Students are responsible for all travel expenses to clinical sites and classes at the University.

Students are responsible for purchase of uniforms and required clinical equipment and supplies. Students are also responsible for costs related to drug testing and criminal background checks.

COMPUTER OWNERSHIP POLICY

College of Nursing undergraduate students will be required to own a personal laptop computer that conforms to the current college minimum standards by the time they enter the professional component of the nursing curriculum. This is a one machine per student requirement. For more information consult the Technology Requirements link at http://www.southalabama.edu/nursing/technology.html.

HANDHELD DEVICE (PDA) OWNERSHIP POLICY

College of Nursing undergraduate students will be required to own a personal handheld device that conforms to the current college minimum standards by the time they enter the professional component of the nursing curriculum. This device cannot have phone or camera capabilities. This is a one device per student requirement. For more information consult the Technology Requirements link at http://www.southalabama.edu/nursing/technology.html.

DRUG SCREENS AND BACKGROUND CHECKS

Those students accepted into the Professional Component will be required to have a drug test and a background check before beginning classes. Admission will be withdrawn for a student testing positive on their drug test. Admission may be withdrawn for students who in the judgment of the Dean and the Admissions Committee has been convicted of or have pending criminal charges that would not be acceptable to our clinical agencies. Random drug screens or testing for reasonable suspicion are conducted. Students must submit to drug testing for controlled substances and background checks as requested. Failure to submit to testing or a positive drug test and/or unsuitable background check will result in the student's dismissal from the program.

ADMISSION OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

International students should contact the Office of International Services, 2200 Meisler Hall, University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama 36688-0002; Telephone (251)460-6050. Deadlines for applications and supporting documents for new international students are usually at least one month earlier than the deadlines for U.S. citizens. Refer to the "International Students" section for details. International students are required to complete the internet based TOEFL (minimum acceptable score of 25 on each subsection), or a bachelor's or graduate degree earned at an accredited United States institution of higher learning and are required to demonstrate proficiency on the English Language Proficiency Examination administered by the University.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING PROGRAM (BSN)

The BSN program prepares graduates for professional nursing practice. Upon completion of the program graduates are eligible to apply for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) to become licensed as a Registered Nurse.

The BSN program is offered in a traditional four year format with nursing courses concentrated in the junior and senior years. The BSN program is also offered in an accelerated format and there is a special track for Associate Degree and diploma prepared nurses.

BSN PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of the Baccalaureate Program, graduates should be able to:

1.	Deliver professional nursing care for diverse populations across the lifespan to optimize health care outcomes.
2.	Apply theory and evidence from contemporary nursing science and related disciplines as a basis for clinical reasoning, management, and evaluation of professional nursing care.
3.	Model responsibility and accountability for one's personal and delegated nursing care and lifelong learning to ensure excellence in nursing practice.
4.	Translate evidence into professional nursing practice to individualize patient care designed to improve care outcomes.
5.	Select principles of leadership and management that guide nursing, influence health policy, and transform health care delivery systems.
6.	Collaborate with inter-professional health care teams and consumers in delivering and advocating for safe and effective use of health care resources.
7.	Integrate professional nursing values in meeting current and emerging health needs in a dynamic, global society.
8.	Evaluate effective use of technology and information management to provide patient centered care across the lifespan in a variety of environments.

COLLEGE OF NURSING EARLY ACCEPTANCE PROGRAM (CONEAP)

The College of Nursing has an early acceptance program for highly qualified high school seniors. Students selected for the early acceptance program and who fulfill all program requirements are guaranteed admission to the upper division professional component of the nursing curriculum. To be considered for the CONEAP, high school seniors must complete all application procedures, have earned a minimum high school grade-point average of 3.5 based on a 4.0 system as computed by USA, submit an ACT score of at least 25 composite (or 1100 SAT), and must have demonstrated leadership qualities and motivation toward the study of nursing. Students are admitted to the College of Nursing and must complete all Pre-Professional Nursing courses at USA; their curriculum includes core requirements and prerequisites for the upper division nursing program. Students participating in the College of Nursing's Early Acceptance Program must maintain an overall GPA of 3.2 on all required prerequisite courses and must be continuously enrolled a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester (does not include summer terms) and making acceptable progress toward completing the pre-professional component of the curriculum to be admitted to the professional component of the program.

All application documents must be submitted by February 15 of the senior year in high school to be considered. Applications received at other times will be considered on a space available basis. For questions and applications, contact USA Admissions, 2500 Meisler Hall, Mobile, Alabama 36688-0002 or call (800) 872-5247 or (251) 460-6141.

CURRICULUM MODEL FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN NURSING
(Fall Semester Entry)

Prerequisite Pre-Professional Component

FRESHMAN YEAR
1st Semester		2nd Semester
EH 101	3	EH 102	3
BLY 101 & BLY 101L	4	CH 101 & CH 101L	4
CIS 150	3	HY/Soc/Beh Sc Elective	3
History Elective*	3	Humanities Elective	3
Total	13	MA 110 or MA 112	3
		Total	16

SOPHOMORE YEAR
1st Semester		2nd Semester
BMD 114	4	BMD 115	4
BMD 210 or BLY 213	3	ST 210 or BUS 245	3
Literature Elective*	3	PSY 120	3
Economics	3	2nd HY or 2nd LIT	3
Fine Arts	3	HUM or HY Elective depending on sequence	3
Total	16	Total	16

*Must have a 2 semester sequence in either History or Literature.

Professional Component

JUNIOR YEAR
1st Semester		2nd Semester
NU 325	4	CMN 350	2
NU 327	3	CMN 351	2
HSC 342	1	NU 300	5
HSC 343	3	NU 301	3
NU 311	3	HSC 332	3
Total	14	Total	15

3rd Semester
NU 304	3
MCN 347	4
MCN 348	4
Total	11

SENIOR YEAR
1st Semester		2nd Semester
AHN 447	5	NU 412	4
AHN 448	4	NU 414	3
NU 409	3	NU 460	5
CMN 420	3	Total	12
CMN 421	1
Total	16
Total Credits	129

R.N. TO B.S.N. TRACK FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREE AND DIPLOMA NURSES

The College of Nursing has a track designed especially for registered nurses pursuing the baccalaureate in nursing degree. The college also offers a track for diploma and associate degree RNs who want the MSN degree (see MSN section). Once prerequisites are completed (see prerequisite professional component section on the BSN curriculum model) the professional component of the nursing curriculum can be completed in one calendar year. Courses are offered online and clinical requirements can be completed in the student's home community if approved by faculty. Thirty-six hours of nursing credit are awarded the semester students graduate.

CURRICULUM MODEL FOR THE REGISTERED NURSE R.N.-B.S.N. TRACK

The following courses comprise the RN-BSN track. Students are admitted to the professional component after completing all prerequisite courses (see courses listed in the Freshman and Sophomore years in the curriculum model for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing above).

Prerequisite Pre-Professional Component

Professional Component for R.N.-B.S.N. Track

1st Semester
NU 410	6
NU 325	4
NU 327	3
Total	13

2nd Semester
NU 409	3
CMN 411	3
NU 304	3
Total	9

3rd Semester
NU 460	5
NU 412	4
NU 414	3
Total	12
Total USA Nursing credits: 34

ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR THE B.S.N.

The College of Nursing Admissions Committee and the Dean of the College reserve the right to select applicants best qualified for and most likely to succeed in the study of nursing.

Enrollment into the pre-professional component as a nursing major does not assure the student admission to the Professional Component. Enrollment in the Professional Component is limited and competitive. Students are admitted without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, or qualified disability. Students must be in good standing with all academic institutions/nursing programs that they have attended in order to be admitted to the BSN program:

The following are required to be considered for admission to the BSN program.

1.	Submission of a completed application with a $50 fee.
2.	Minimum GPA of 2.50 on all prerequisite courses and in good standing within the University.
3.	Minimum University GPA of 2.0.
4.	Minimum grade of “C” in all pre-professional courses.
5.	Submission of health data forms and evidence of health insurance.
6.	Evidence of CPR certification.
7.	Admission will be contingent on a negative drug screen and results of an acceptable background check.
8.	Interview - applicants may be invited for a personal interview. Verbal and written communication skills will be assessed during the interview.

In addition to the items listed above registered nurses applying for admission to the RN-BSN track must show evidence of completion of an accredited diploma or associate degree in nursing and a current unrestricted RN license.

PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS

Students will progress in nursing courses according to the established sequence. The College will recommend for promotion only those students who, in the judgment of the faculty, satisfy the requirements of health, conduct, scholastic achievement, and aptitude for nursing. Students continually in adjustment difficulties may be dismissed from the nursing program.

Once students are admitted to the professional component of the BSN curriculum the program must be completed within 5 years. If a student’s progression is interrupted for any reason, it is the student’s responsibility to contact the Office of Student Services and apply for readmission. Students are readmitted on a space available basis. Any alteration in usual progression may lengthen the student’s program. In keeping with dynamic changes in health care and nursing, the curriculum may undergo change. Changes in curricula and/or admission requirements will be published as far in advance as possible. Advisors are available to assist students in adapting to those changes and planning their course of study accordingly.

ACADEMIC STANDARDS FOR THE B.S.N. PROGRAM

In accordance with University policy, students may not use the Grade Replacement Policy to replace professional nursing courses. A grade of “C” or higher is required for all professional nursing courses. A student may repeat only one professional nursing course in the curriculum. A second “D”, “F”, or “U” will result in academic dismissal from the nursing program. The number of times a student may withdraw failing is limited to two. A third withdrawal failing will result in academic dismissal from the College of Nursing. A student achieving a grade of less than "C" in a course in combination with two withdrawal failings from the College of Nursing will also be dismissed. Successful completion of a dosage calculation exam is required each term prior to promotion in clinical courses. All students are required to take a Midcurricular Exam. Students who do not successfully pass this exam are required to complete a 3 hour directed study, prior to progressing in the curriculum. Students are also required to complete an exit exam as part of course requirements. If the student is unsuccessful on the exit exam, a grade of "u" will be given for the course and student must retake the course the next term. (Registered nurse students are exempt from the dosage calculation, midcurricular and exit examinations). A minimum GPA of 2.0 at the University of South Alabama is required to continue in the program and for graduation. Failure to comply with legal, moral, and legislative standards required for licensure to practice as a registered nurse merits immediate dismissal from the program.

ACCELERATED B.S.N./M.S.N. TRACK

The College of Nursing has a special Accelerated BSN/MSN track for academically qualified and highly motivated individuals that have a bachelor's degree in another field. The preprofessional component as listed below must be completed prior to admission to the professional component. The professional component of the curriculum which normally takes 5 semesters to complete can be completed in 12 months of full-time study. The curriculum and contact hours are the same as required for the traditionally taught BSN degree offered by the College, except that the course schedule is accelerated and is not confined by the traditional academic calendar. Students in the first 12 months of the Accelerated BSN/MSN track follow the same promotion/progression policies as the students in the traditionally taught BSN. Students having difficulty maintaining the pace of the program may request a transfer to the traditional program if they are in good academic standing. At the end of the 12-months of study, students are awarded the BSN degree and are prepared for the RN licensure (NCLEX) examination. During the first 12 months of the accelerated BSN/MSN track students complete 5 graduate bridge courses that are not applied towards completion of the BSN degree. These 5 graduate courses "bridge" undergraduate and graduate knowledge in pharmacology, pathophysiology, nursing research, health assessment and nursing roles and leadership. These courses may be applied towards a graduate degree if grades received in the course comply with graduate progression policies.

Students then begin the specialty component of the curriculum to prepare for a career in nursing administration, as a clinical nurse leader, or clinical nurse specialist. Within the clinical nurse specialist track students further select one of the following clinical concentration areas: adult-gerontological nursing, pediatric nursing, or women's health nursing. Students who wish to pursue nurse practitioner preparation must obtain a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience before beginning clinical nurse practitioner specialty courses. Courses for the specialty component of the curriculum are offered online. Clinical requirements are completed in faculty-facilitated preceptorships.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO THE ACCELERATED BSN/MSN TRACK

Admission is selective and competitive. The curriculum is intensive and fast paced. The College of Nursing reserves the right to select students determined to be the best qualified and most likely to succeed in this challenging graduate program in nursing.

Graduate of an accredited baccalaureate program with a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

Applicants must have completed all prerequisite course work as listed below with a minimum GPA of 3.0 ("A"=4.0) and no grade less than a "C".

Prerequisite Courses

EH 101

EH 102

Biology with Lab

Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab

Anatomy and Physiology II and Lab

Microbiology or Infectious Disease

Statistics

Finite Math or Precalculus algebra (or higher)

Chemistry and Lab

General Psychology

Submission of completed application by April 1 for Fall and September 1 for Spring.

Payment of $50.00 non-refundable application fee.

Submission of health data form and evidence of health insurance.

Admission will be contingent on a negative drug screen and results of an acceptable background check.

Submission of a resume.

Interview - after initial review of applications a limited number of applicants may be invited for a personal interview. Verbal and written communication skills will be assessed during the interview.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ACCELERATED BSN/MSN

Students are admitted as undergraduates during the foundation component of the curriculum (first 12 months). During the first twelve months of the program, tuition is charged at the undergraduate rate for undergraduate courses and at the graduate rate for the five graduate level bridge courses. Financial aid is restricted to the types and amounts for which an undergraduate student is eligible.

Upon satisfactory completion of the foundation component of the curriculum, the student will complete all necessary paperwork for reclassification as a graduate student and will continue through the remainder of the program. During this phase of the curriculum, financial aid is restricted to the types and amounts for which a graduate student is eligible.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING PROGRAM (MSN)

Organized within the graduate school at the University, the College of Nursing has several tracks and specialization options within the MSN program. In addition to admitting baccalaureate prepared registered nurses, the college offers an accelerated BSN/MSN track for non-nurses (see Bachelor of Science in Nursing section), a track for associate degree or diploma prepared nurses who have a baccalaureate degree in a field other than nursing, a special track for highly qualified associate degree and diploma nurses who do not hold a baccalaureate degree, and tracks for MSN prepared nurses who are interested in certification in a new specialty area.

Areas of Specialization

Several concentration areas are offered to meet the career goals of students. Students may prepare as a clinical nurse leader or for advanced nursing practice in one of eight nurse practitioner roles or one of three clinical nurse specialist roles. Available NP options include Family Nursing, Emergency Nursing (Family/Adult Acute Dual Role), Family Psychiatric Nursing, Pediatric Primary Care Nursing, Neonatal Nursing, Women's Health Nursing, Adult-Gerontological Primary Care Nursing, and Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nursing. Available clinical nurse specialist options include Adult-Gerontological, and Pediatrics. Concentrations are also available for students pursuing careers in Executive Nursing Administration, Public Health Nursing Administration, and Nursing Informatics. Subspecialization is available in Nursing Education.

GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS

A limited number of graduate assistantships are available to students in full time status. Additional information and an application can be obtained by contacting the College of Nursing graduate office.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of the Master of Science in Nursing Program, graduates should be able to:

Integrate advanced knowledge and theories from nursing and related disciplines into a specialized area of advanced nursing practice.

Demonstrate competence in advanced nursing roles to meet current and emerging health needs of a global changing society.

Use scientific inquiry to identify problems and individualize patient care designed to improve care outcomes.

Apply advanced knowledge of leadership and management to influence health policy to transform care delivery systems.

Contribute to the focus and direction of the nursing profession.

M.S.N. CURRICULA FOR B.S.N. PREPARED REGISTERED NURSES

OPTION I Public Health Nursing Administration

Core Courses (9 credits)

NU 506	3	NU 508	3
NU 507	3

Research Courses (3 credits)

NU 513

Support Courses (3 credits)

NU 562

Specialty Courses (20 credits)

HSC 540	2	HSC 541	2
HSC 542	3	CMN 543	3
CMN 544	3	CMN 545	4
CMN 546	3
Total Credits	35

OPTION II Executive Nursing Administration

Core Courses (9 credits)

NU 506	3	NU 508	3
NU 507	3

Research Courses (3 credits)

NU 513

Support Courses (3 credits)

NU 562

Specialty Courses (19 credits)

NU 565	3	NU 566	3
NU 561	3	NU 567	4
NU 568	3	HSC 571	3
Total Credits	34

OPTION III Nurse Practitioner

Core Courses (9 credits)

NU 506	3	NU 508	3
NU 507	3

Research Courses (3 credits)

NU 513

Support Courses (9 credits)

NU 545	3	NU 578	3
NU 518	3

Specialty Courses - Select One Track

Advanced Adult-Gerontological Primary Nursing (24 credits)
AHN 588	3	AHN 593	3
AHN 589	1	AHN 594	3
AHN 581	2	AHN 595	3
AHN 591	3	AHN 596	3
AHN 592	3

Advanced Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nursing (24 credits)
AHN 568	3	AHN 569	1
AHN 571	2	AHN 572	3
AHN 573	3	AHN 574	3
AHN 575	3	AHN 576	3
AHN 577	3

Advanced Family Psychiatric Nursing (24 credits)
CMN 548	3	CMN 549	1
CMN 551	2	CMN 552	3
CMN 553	3	CMN 554	3
CMN 555	3	CMN 556	3
CMN 557	3

Advanced Family Nursing (24 credits)
CMN 568	3	CMN 569	1
CMN 571	2	CMN 572	3
CMN 573	3	CMN 574	3
CMN 575	3	CMN 576	3
CMN 577	3

Advanced Women’s Health Nursing (24 credits)
MCN 538	3	MCN 539	1
MCN 541	2	MCN 542	3
MCN 543	3	MCN 544	3
MCN 545	3	MCN 546	3
MCN 547	3

Advanced Pediatric Primary Nursing (24 credits)
MCN 548	3	MCN 549	1
MCN 551	2	MCN 552	3
MCN 553	3	MCN 554	3
MCN 555	3	MCN 556	3
MCN 557	3

Advanced Neonatal Nursing (24 credits)
MCN 568	3	MCN 569	1
MCN 571	2	MCN 572	3
MCN 573	3	MCN 574	3
MCN 575	3	MCN 576	3
MCN 577	3

Advanced Emergency Nursing (Family NP/Adult Acute Care Dual Role) (36 credits)
AHN 538	2	AHN 549	4
AHN 548	4	AHN 551	5
AHN 550	4	AHN 553	4
AHN 552	4	AHN 555	5
AHN 554	4
Total Credits 45-57

OPTION IV Clinical Nurse Specialist

Core Courses (9 credits)

NU 506	3	NU 508	3
NU 507	3

Research Course (3 credits)

NU 513

Support Courses (10 credits)

NU 518	3	NU 519	1
NU 545	3	NU 578	3

Specialty Courses (14 credits)

NU 524	3	NU 520	3
AHN 525 or	4	AHN 526 or	4
MCN 527		MCN 528
Total Credits	36

OPTION V Clinical Nurse Leader

Core Courses (9 credits)

NU 506	3	NU 508	3
NU 507	3

Research Course (3 credits)

NU 513

Support Courses (10 credits)

NU 518	3	NU 519	1
NU 545	3	NU 578	3

Specialty Courses (15 credits)

NU 535	3	NU 537	3
NU 536	5	NU 538	4
Total Credits	37

OPTION VI Nursing Informatics

Core Courses (9 credits)

NU 506	3	NU 508	3
NU 507	3

Research Course (3 credits)

NU 513

Support Courses (9 credits)

NU 565	3	ISC 555	3
ISC 550	3

Specialty Courses (13 credits)

NU 539	3	NU 558	3
NU 556	3	NU 559	3
NU 557	1
Total Credits	34

The following can be added to any of the above tracks.

OPTION VII Education (9 credits)

NU 546	2	NU 547	1
NU 548	2	NU 549	1
NU 550	2	NU 551	1

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO THE M.S.N. TRACK
FOR B.S.N. PREPARED R.N.'S

Admission to the MSN program is limited and selective. Students are admitted each semester as space is available in the selected specialty track. Applications are available on the college's web site and should be submitted by April 1 for consideration for fall admission, by September 1 for spring semester admission, and by February 1 for summer semester admission. A $50.00 non-refundable application fee must be submitted with your application. Money orders or personal checks ($20.00 fee on returned checks) are acceptable. Applications received at other times will be considered on a space available basis. Students are admitted to a specialty track and may not change their track without prior permission. Students must be in good standing with all academic institutions/nursing programs that they have attended in order to be admitted to the MSN program. The following criteria supplement the Graduate School admission criteria (see Categories of Admission).

Regular Admission

1.	Graduate of an approved bachelor’s program with major in nursing.
2.	Current registered nurse licensure with no restrictions.
3.	Submission of Health Data Forms and evidence of Health Insurance.
4.	A grade-point average of 3.0 on all undergraduate work (A=4.00).
5.	Submission of a resume which documents clinical experience.
	(Note: Prior to enrolling in nurse practitioner clinical course, students are required to have at least 2 years experience in an area appropriate to the Specialty track.)
6.	Negative drug screen.
7.	Acceptable background check.

Note: An earned graduate degree from any accredited institution of higher education may qualify the applicant for regular standing.

Provisional Admission

1.	Graduate of an approved bachelor’s program with a major in nursing.
2.	Current registered nurse licensure with no restrictions.
3.	Submission of Health Data Forms and evidence of Health Insurance.
4.	A minimal grade-point average of 2.75 on all undergraduate work (A=4.00).
5.	Submission of a resume which documents clinical experience.
	(Note: Prior to enrolling in nurse practitioner clinical course, students are required to have at least 2 years experience in an area appropriate to the Specialty track.)
6.	Negative drug screen.
7.	Acceptable background check.

Non-Degree Admission

1.	Hold bachelor’s degree from accredited institution.
2.	Current registered nurse licensure with no restrictions.
3.	A minimal grade-point of 2.75 on all undergraduate work ("A"=4.00)

Enrollment in selective courses may not be available to non-degree students due to class size or required prerequisite.

PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE M.S.N. TRACK
FOR B.S.N. PREPARED R.N.'S

A maximum of two (2) courses with a grade "C" can be counted towards a degree, however, only one (1) "C" is permitted in support or specialization courses. If a second "C" or lower is earned in a support or specialization course, the course in which the second "C" or lower is obtained must be repeated. Any combination of three (3) courses with grades of "C" or less (C, D, U, F) including "C" grades which have been repeated, will result in academic dismissal from the graduate program. Two courses with a grade "D" or "F" will result in academic dismissal from the graduate program. Failure to comply with legal, moral, and legislative standards required for licensure to practice as a registered nurse merits immediate dismissal from the program.

If a student's progression is interrupted for any reason, it is student's responsibility to contact the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. Because of limited spaces in the advanced clinical courses, any alteration in progression may lengthen the student's program.

REQUIREMENTS FOR DEGREE FOR THE M.S.N. TRACK
FOR B.S.N. PREPARED R.N.'S

The MSN program must be completed within 5 years of matriculation. A minimum of 45 semester credits are required for the M.S.N. degree with preparation in a nurse practitioner track. Preparation in Public Health Nursing Administration requires a minimum of 35 semester credits for the M.S.N. degree. Minimum credits for preparation in Executive Nursing Administration requires 34 semester credits; Clinical Nurse Leader requires 37 semester credits; Clinical Nursing Specialist requires 36 semester credits. An additional nine credits added to any track above is required for Educator preparation.

POST-M.S.N. CERTIFICATE TRACKS

The Post-MSN certificate tracks are designed for registered nurses with a graduate degree in nursing who seek academic preparation in a new specialty area of advanced nursing. Post-MSN students can select any of the specialty options offered by the program. Each certificate track is designed to be in compliance with national certification requirements including required support courses, didactic specialty courses, and clinical hours.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO THE POST M.S.N. CERTIFICATE TRACKS

1.	Graduate of master's or doctoral program with a major in nursing.
2.	Current registered nurse license with no restrictions.
3.	Submission of health data forms and evidence of health insurance.
4.	Submission of a resume which documents clinical experience. (Note: Prior to enrolling in a nurse practitioner clinical course, students are required to have at least two years experience in an area appropriate to the Specialty track.)
5.	Admission is contingent upon a negative drug screen and results of an acceptable background check.

PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST M.S.N. TRACK

Students follow the progression policies as for the MSN program for BSN prepared RN's.

PROGRAM COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS FOR
THE POST M.S.N. CERTIFICATE TRACKS

Students are required to complete all specialty courses and any support courses not previously completed. Post-MSN certificate students are not required to complete graduate core or research courses (see the previous section on MSN Curriculum for the BSN prepared RN for a listing of courses for each specialty area).

R.N. - M.S.N TRACK FOR RN'S WITH A
NON-NURSING BACCALAUREATE DEGREE

This track is available to persons who are registered nurses and have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution in a discipline other than nursing.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO THE R.N. - M.S.N. TRACK FOR RN'S WITH A NON-NURSING BACCALAURREATE DEGREE

Students are admitted to this track as Provisional Admission; the admissions criteria are the same as for Provisional Admission to the M.S.N. track for BSN prepared RN's listed above except for #1 (bachelor’s degree in nursing).

PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS FOR R.N. - M.S.N. TRACK FOR NURSES WITH NON-NURSING BACCALAURREATE DEGREES

The following nursing courses must be completed with a GPA of at least 2.5 prior to enrolling in graduate nursing specialty courses: NU 410, CMN 411, NU 533, NU 325 or NU 530. Students who have earned a GPA of less than 2.5 will be academically dismissed from the Graduate School. Students in the R.N. to M.S.N. track follow the same progression as students in the regular M.S.N. program.

PROGRAM COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS FOR R.N. - M.S.N. FOR REGISTERED NURSES WITH NON-NURSING BACCALAUREATE DEGREES

Students in the RN - MSN track follow the same degree requirements and progression policies as students in the MSN track for BSN prepared RN's with the addition of the above listed courses

R.N. - M.S.N. TRACK FOR R.N.'S WHO DO NOT HOLD
A BACCALAUREATE DEGREE

The College of Nursing has a special program to facilitate associate and diploma prepared registered nurses attain the Master of Science in Nursing degree.

By completing four graduate level bridge courses, time for completing the MSN degree can be reduced by one semester or 10 credits. Upon completion of the first phase of the program, students will be awarded a BSN degree. Upon completion of the second phase of the program the student will earn the MSN degree.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO THE R.N. - M.S.N. TRACK FOR REGISTERED NURSES WHO DO NOT HOLD A BACCALAUREATE DEGREE

Students admitted to this track will be licensed registered nurses and will have completed all prerequisite course work for the BSN degree (see BSN curriculum section), have at least 96 semester hours of college credits with an overall "B" average and have met all admission criteria.

In the first phase of the program, students will be classified as an undergraduate student and any financial aid is restricted to the types and amounts for which undergraduate students are eligible. During this phase, students will enroll in both undergraduate level and graduate level bridge courses. Students will be charged undergraduate course tuition for undergraduate courses and graduate course tuition for graduate level courses. At the end of this phase the BSN degree will be awarded.

During the second phase of the program, students will complete all necessary paperwork for reclassification as a graduate student. Financial aid is restricted to the types and amounts for which a graduate student is eligible. At the end of this phase the MSN will be awarded.

PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE R.N. - M.S.N. TRACK FOR REGISTERED NURSES WHO DO NOT HOLD A BACCALAUREATE DEGREE

Students must maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 on all work attempted in the program and must complete the degree requirements for the BSN prior to enrolling in the MSN phase of the program. A maximum of two (2) courses with a grade of "C" can be counted toward a degree, however, only one "C" is permitted in the graduate level specialization courses or in the following bridge courses; NU 530 Health Assessment, NU 531 Advanced Pathophysiology, and NU 532 Advanced Pharmacology. If a second "C" is earned in these courses the course in which the second "C" is obtained must be repeated. Any combination of three (3) courses with grades of "C" or less including "C" grades of repeated courses will result in dismissal from the program.

PROGRAM COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE R.N. - M.S.N. TRACK FOR REGISTRED NURSES WHO DO NOT HOLD A BACCALAUREATE DEGREE

Students in this track complete the following 37 credit curriculum for the BSN phase of the program. Undergraduate courses - NU 410, CMN 411, NU 412, NU 414, NU 460; Graduate Level Bridge Courses - NU 530, NU 531, NU 533, NU 534.

The Master of Science in Nursing phase of the program consist of a bridge course, core courses and specialty courses for each track. See curriculum below:

OPTION I Public Health Nursing Administration

Bridge Courses (4 credits)

NU 534

Graduate Core Courses (6 credits)

NU 506

NU 507

Support Course (3 credits)

NU 562

Specialty Courses (20 credits)

HSC 540	2	HSC 541	2
HSC 542	3	CMN 543	3
CMN 544	3	CMN 545	4
CMN 546	3
Total Credits	33

OPTION II Executive Nursing Administration

Bridge Courses (4 credits)

NU 534

Graduate Core Courses (6 credits)

NU 506

NU 507

Support Course (3 credits)

NU 562

Specialty Courses (19 credits)

NU 545	3	NU 566	3
NU 561	3	NU 567	4
NU 568	3	HSC 571	3
Total Credits	32

OPTION III Nurse Practitioner

Bridge Course (4 credits)

NU 534

Graduate Core Courses (6 credits)

NU 506

NU 507

Support Courses (3 credits)

NU 578

Specialty Courses

Advanced Adult-Gerontological Primary Care Nursing (24-36 credits)

AHN 581	2	AHN 593	3
AHN 588	3	AHN 594	3
AHN 589	1	AHN 595	3
AHN 591	3	AHN 596	3
AHN 592	3

Advanced Adult/Gerontological Acute Care Nursing (24 credits)

AHN 568	3	AHN 569	1
AHN 571	2	AHN 572	3
AHN 573	3	AHN 574	3
AHN 575	3	AHN 576	3
AHN 577	3

Advanced Family Psychiatric Nursing (24 credits)

CMN 548	3	CMN 549	1
CMN 551	2	CMN 552	3
CMN 553	3	CMN 554	3
CMN 555	3	CMN 556	3
CMN 557	3

Advanced Family Nursing (24 credits)

CMN 568	3	CMN 569	1
CMN 571	2	CMN 572	3
CMN 573	3	CMN 574	3
CMN 575	3	CMN 576	3
CMN 577	3

Advanced Women's Health Nursing (24 credits)

MCN 538	3	MCN 539	1
MCN 541	2	MCN 542	3
MCN 543	3	MCN 544	3
MCN 545	3	MCN 546	3
MCN 547	3

Advanced Pediatric Primary Care Nursing (24 credits)

MCN 548	3	MCN 549	1
MCN 551	2	MCN 552	3
MCN 553	3	MCN 554	3
MCN 555	3	MCN 556	3
MCN 557	3

Advanced Neonatal Nursing (24 credits)

MCN 568	3	MCN 569	1
MCN 571	2	MCN 572	3
MCN 573	3	MCN 574	3
MCN 575	3	MCN 576	3
MCN 577	3

Advanced Emergency Nursing (Family NP/Adult Acute Care Dual Role)
(36 credits)

AHN 538	2	AHN 549	4
AHN 548	4	AHN 551	5
AHN 550	4	AHN 553	4
AHN 552	4	AHN 555	5
AHN 554	4
Total Credits	37-49

OPTION IV Clinical Nurse Specialist

Bridge Courses (4 credits)

NU 534

Graduate Core Courses (6 credits)

NU 506

NU 507

Support Course (3 credits)

NU 578

Approved Electives (3 credits)

Specialty Courses (14 credits)

NU 520	3	AHN 525	4
NU 524	3	Or
		MCN 527
		And
		AHN 526	4
		Or
		MCN 528
Total Credits	30

OPTION V Clinical Nurse Leader

Bridge Courses (4 credits)

NU 534

Graduate Core Courses (6 credits)

NU 506

NU 507

Support Course (3 credits)

NU 578

Approved Electives (2 credits)

Specialty Courses (15 credits)

NU 535	3	NU 536	5
NU 537	3	NU 538	4
Total Credits	30

The following can be added to any of the above tracks.

OPTION VI Education (9 credits)

NU 546	2	NU 547	1
NU 548	2	NU 549	1
NU 550	2	NU 551	1

ACCELERATED BSN/MSN TRACK

See BSN section.

DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE DEGREE PROGRAM

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is a professional degree and prepares graduates to provide the most advanced level of nursing care for individuals and communities. This includes the direct care of individual patients, management of care for individuals and populations, administration of health care and nursing systems, and the development and implementation of health policy. The program is designed to be in compliance with the Essentials for Doctor of Nursing Practice programs as put forth by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.

Upon completion of the Doctor of Nursing Practice program, graduates should be able to:

Assume organizational and system leadership in the analysis, delivery, and management of nursing care.

Implement the highest level of advanced nursing care to produce high quality, cost-effective outcomes for diverse patient outcomes.

Use theories, concepts, and analytic methodologies to design, implement, and evaluate practice by applying evidence to transform nursing systems.

Contribute to the knowledge of best-practices and dissemination of outcomes through professional writing and presentations.

Develop practice standards based on the integration of ethics and evidence-based nursing care.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE D.N.P.

Admission to the program is limited and selective. All documents required for admission review must be official. Transcripts must be mailed from the home institution to the College of Nursing. These documents become the property of the University and will not be returned to the applicant. Students applying for admission must pay a non-refundable $85.00 processing fee by the deadline date.

Application forms and other information may be obtained from the College of Nursing's web site http://www.southalabama.edu/nursing or by contacting the college directly at College of Nursing, University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama 36688; Telephone: (251)445-9400. Applications are accepted from August 2 through March 1 for admission to the program in the fall semester and from March 2 through August 1 for the spring semester. Applications received after the deadline will be considered on a space available basis.

To be considered for admission the applicant must:

Have a baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited institution with at least a 3.0 GPA or hold a master of science in nursing degree with preparation in an area of advanced nursing offered by the USA College of Nursing (Adult-Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontological Acute Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontological Acute Nurse Practitioner with Cardiovascular, Family Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Nurse Practitioner (Family NP/Adult Acute Care Dual Preparation), Adult/Gerontological Clinical Nurse Specialist, Women's Health Clinical Nurse Specialist, Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, Public Health Nursing Administration, or Executive Nursing Administration). The curriculum for students not having a master's degree will include master's level coursework and therefore will be substantially longer than the curriculum for the post-MSN student.

Hold a current U.S. registered nurse license with no restrictions.

Admission decisions will be based on an evaluation of the following required information:

Official transcripts of all previous college studies.

Completed application.

Structured phone interview with graduate nursing faculty members, may be required.

All students are admitted pending the results of a drug screen and background check. Admission will be withdrawn for students who test positive on the drug screen as per the College of Nursing policy or whose background check would prevent the student from completing residency requirements.

PROGRESSION

Students must maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 to remain in the program. Only one grade of "C" can be earned in the MSN to DNP program. A student earning a second "C" or lower will be academically dismissed from the program. Students in the BSN to DNP program can have a maximum of two C's. A student earning a third "C" or lower will be academically dismissed from the program. A student earning a "D" or "F" in the program will be academically dismissed. Any term in which a graduate student drops below a 3.0 Program GPA, the student is placed on probationary status and has a period of one term to attain a 3.0 Program GPA or be dismissed. A student who has been academically dismissed is not eligible for readmission to the DNP program.

Students in the Doctor of Nursing Practice program may initiate a grade appeal under procedures set forth by the Final Course Grade Grievance Policy. A copy of this policy is available in the dean's office or on the University's web site.

A student dismissed from the program as the result of an academic misconduct penalty will not be eligible for readmission to the DNP program or the University of South Alabama. Students in the Doctor of Nursing Practice program may initiate an appeal of a charge of Academic Misconduct under procedures set forth by the Academic Standards Policy. A copy of this policy is available in the dean's office or on the University's web site.

Students are expected to complete the DNP project requirements while enrolled in the Residency courses. Students who do not complete the DNP project during the Residency courses will receive a grade for the course based on faculty evaluation of the student's work on the project. Students receiving an acceptable grade ("C" or higher, except that the grade is not the second "C" received in the curriculum) will be required to enroll in one hour of directed study every semester until the project is completed.

APPLICATION FOR DEGREE

Each candidate for the doctor of nursing practice degree must make application for the degree the semester preceding the semester of graduation at the Registrar's Office. See the University calendar for specific deadlines.

CURRICULUM

The DNP curriculum consists of 36 credits for the student holding a Master's Degree in Nursing with preparation in an area of advanced nursing and 69 to 87 credits for students in the BSN to DNP program. The MSN-DNP program can be completed in three semesters of full-time study. Part-time study is also available. The BSN to DNP can be completed in 9 semesters of full-time study or in twelve semesters of part-time study. The program must be completed within five years of matriculation for the MSN to DNP and 7 years for the BSN to DNP. Full-time study is defined as six or more credits per semester. Permission to take more than 12 credits per semester must be obtained from the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs prior to the student enrolling.

Course work is offered online and students are required to come to campus once each year for intensive classroom and evaluation sessions. Electives can be taken but are not required. The program does not require a thesis or dissertation, however, students are required to complete a major synthesis project that results in system level change and has a substantial effect on health care outcomes. Residency requirements for the synthesis project can be complete in the student's home region with an approved mentor.

MSN TO DNP CURRICULUM:

Critical Analysis of the Scientific Underpinnings of Advanced Nursing Practice
(3 credits)

Evidence Based Practice and Quality Improvement in Health Care (3 credits)

Strategic Resource Management in Health Care (3 credits)

Translating Evidence into Practice Systems (3 credits)

Clinical Prevention and Population Health (3 credits)

Organizational and System Leadership (3 credits)

Project Planning and Development (3 credits)

Program Evaluation and Improvement of Clinical Outcomes (3 credits)

Data and Decision Making in Complex Health Care Systems (3 credits)

Residency I (1 credits)

Residency II (4 credits)

Residency III (4 credits)

BSN TO DNP CURRICULUM FOR B.S.N. PREPARED REGISTERED NURSES

OPTION I Adult/Gerontological Acute Care Nursing

Core Course (21 credits)

NU 604	3	NU 607	3
NU 610	3	NU 612	3
NU 613	3	NU 615	3
NU 616	3

Research Courses (6 credits)

NU 608

NU 611

Support Courses (9 credits)

NU 518	3	NU 545	3
NU 578	3

Specialty Courses (33 credits)

AHN 568	3	AHN 569	1
AHN 571	2	AHN 572	3
AHN 573	3	AHN 574	3
AHN 575	3	AHN 576	3
AHN 577	3	NU 617	1
NU 618	4	NU 619	4
Total Credits	69

OPTION II Adult-Gerontological Acute NP with Cardiovascular-Post Masters

Core Course (21 credits)

NU 604	3	NU 607	3
NU 610	3	NU 612	3
NU 613	3	NU 615	3
NU 616	3

Research Courses (6 credits)

NU 608

NU 611

Support Courses (9 credits)

NU 518	3	NU 545	3
NU 578	3

Specialty Courses (41 credits)

AHN 568	3	AHN 569	1
AHN 571	2	AHN 572	3
AHN 573	3	AHN 574	3
AHN 575	3	AHN 630	2
AHN 576	3	AHN 577	3
NU 617	1	NU 618	4
AHN 631	2	AHN 632	2
AHN 633	2	NU 619	4
Total Credits	77

OPTION III Advanced Emergency Nursing

(Family NP/Adult Acute Gerontological Care Dual Role)

Core Course (21 credits)

NU 604	3	NU 607	3
NU 610	3	NU 612	3
NU 613	3	NU 615	3
NU 616	3

Research Courses (6 credits)

NU 608

NU 611

Support Courses (9 credits)

NU 518	3	NU 545	3
NU 578	3

Specialty Courses (51 credits)

AHN 538	2	AHN 549	4
AHN 548	4	AHN 551	5
AHN 550	4	AHN 553	4
AHN 552	4	AHN 555	5
AHN 554	4	AHN 638	2
AHN 630	2	NU 618	4
AHN 637	2	NU 619	4
NU 617	1
Total Credits	87

OPTION IV Acute Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner with
Palliative Care Subspecialty

Core Course (21 credits)

NU 604	3	NU 607	3
NU 610	3	NU 612	3
NU 613	3	NU 615	3
NU 616	3

Research Courses (6 credits)

NU 608

NU 611

Support Courses (9 credits)

NU 518	3	NU 545	3
NU 578	3

Specialty Courses (42 credits)

AHN 531	2	AHN 530	2
AHN 533	3	AHN 532	2
AHN 581	2	AHN 589	1
AHN 588	3	AHN 591	3
AHN 592	3	AHN 593	3
AHN 594	3	AHN 595	3
AHN 596	3	NU 617	1
NU 618	4	NU 619	4
Total Credits	78

OPTION V Family Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Core Course (21 credits)

NU 604	3	NU 607	3
NU 610	3	NU 612	3
NU 613	3	NU 615	3
NU 616	3

Research Courses (6 credits)

NU 608

NU 611

Support Courses (9 credits)

NU 518	3	NU 545	3
NU 578	3

Specialty Courses (33 credits)

CMN 548	1	CMN 549	1
CMN 551	2	CMN 552	3
CMN 553	3	CMN 554	3
CMN 555	3	CMN 556	3
CMN 557	3	NU 617	1
NU 618	4	NU 619	4
Total Credits	69

OPTION VI Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Core Course (21 credits)

NU 604	3	NU 607	3
NU 610	3	NU 612	3
NU 613	3	NU 615	3
NU 616	3

Research Courses (6 credits)

NU 608

NU 611

Support Courses (9 credits)

NU 518	3	NU 545	3
NU 578	3

Specialty Courses (33 credits)

MCN 558	3	MCN 559	1
MCN 571	2	MCN 562	3
MCN 563	3	MCN 564	3
MCN 565	3	MCN 566	3
MCN 567	3	NU 617	1
NU 618	4	NU 619	4
Total Credits	69

OPTION VII Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Core Course (21 credits)

NU 604	3	NU 607	3
NU 610	3	NU 612	3
NU 613	3	NU 615	3
NU 616	3

Research Courses (6 credits)

NU 608

NU 611

Support Courses (9 credits)

NU 518	3	NU 545	3
NU 578	3

Specialty Courses (33 credits)

MCN 568	3	MCN 569	1
MCN 571	2	MCN 572	3
MCN 573	3	MCN 574	3
MCN 575	3	MCN 577	3
MCN 576	3	NU 617	1
NU 618	4	NU 619	4
Total Credits	69

The following can be added to any of the above tracks.

OPTION VII Education Option (9 credits)

NU 620	3	NU 621	3
NU 622	2	NU 623	3

DESCRIPTIONS OF ALL NURSING COURSES:

Nursing (NU)

Adult Health Nursing (AHN)

Community/Mental Health Nursing (CMN)

Maternal/Child Nursing (MCN)

Health Sciences (HSC)