Nursing for the Registered Nurse - Nurse Practioner Adult-Gerontology (BSN/MSN)

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This program is currently not enrolling new students.

Dual Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing

Licensed RNs enter with 30 credits of nursing knowledge

Curriculum

University Requirements

ENGL 110 - Critical Reading and Writing (minimum grade C-) (3 cr.)
First Year Experience (0-4 cr.)
Discovery Learning Experience (DLE) (3 cr.)
Multicultural Course (3 cr.)
University Breadth Requirements (12 cr.)
- Creative Arts and Humanities (3 cr.)
- History and Cultural Change (3 cr.)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 cr.)
- Math, Natural Sciences, and Technology (3 cr.)

Major Requirements

23 credits, to include a minimum of one course in each of the following five categories: (1) biology, (2) microbiology, (3) chemistry, (4) anatomy and physiology, and (5) nutrition

English course (second English composition course) 3 credits
Psychology course 3 credits
Lifespan development course 3 credits

Core Courses for both the CNS and NP Specialties

Three or six credits from among the following:

For the NP specialties:

In addition to the core, complete the courses noted within the specialty

Nurse Practioner Adult-Gerontology

Total Credits Required Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner: 144

After required courses are completed, sufficient elective credits must be taken to meet the minimum requirements

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