CNS Three-Year Schedule

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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Degree
Major: Nursing Science
Sample Three Year Schedule*
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

Summer Term 1     
NURS 602 Ethical Dimensions of Nursing
2
   
Total Summer Term Credits
2
 
 
 
YEAR 1
Fall Semester Spring Semester
HLTH 575 Biostatistics (or Equivalent)
3
NURS 603 Advanced Practice Roles
3
NURS 601 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing
3
NURS 604 Knowledge Development & Utilization
3
Total Semester Credits:
6
Total Semester Credits:
6
Clinical Hrs. – 0   Clinical Hrs. – 0  
 
Summer Term 2    
NURS 606 Social Space of Nursing
2
   
Total Summer Term Credits:
2
   
Clinical Hrs. – 0      
 
YEAR 2
Fall Semester Spring Semester
NURS 554 Advanced Pathophysiology
3
NURS 552 Advanced Health Assessment
3
NURS 640 Family Nursing
2
NURS 553 Advanced Pharmacology
3
    NURS 620 Processes Influencing the Human Health Experience
3
    **NURS 641 Adult Health
2
Total Semester Credits:
5
Total Semester Credits:
11
Clinical Hrs. – 0   Clinical Hrs. – 0  
 
Summer Term 3    
NURS 661 Advanced Practice I CNS
3
   
Total Summer Term Credits:
3
   
Clinical Hrs. – 170      
 
YEAR 3
Fall Semester Spring Semester
**NURS 642 Child & Adolescent Health
2
**NURS 644 Older Adult Health
2
**NURS 643 Reproductive Health
2
NURS 649 Advanced Practice III CNS
3
NURS 648 Advanced Practice II CNS
3
NURS 660 Organizational and Systems Leadership
3
NURS 699 Thesis
2
NURS 699 Thesis
1
Total Semester Credits:
5–7
Total Semester Credits:
7–9
Clinical Hrs. – 170   Clinical Hrs. – 160  
 
    TOTAL CLINICAL HOURS: 500  
    TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS:
47
*Student completes prerequisite requirements for each course.
**Student takes 2 credits of either NURS 641, 642, 643, or 644, depending on chosen specialty for certifying exam.