Sample BSN-DNP: APRN Calendar
Subject to change
This draft of a program of study for a BSN-DNP student pursuing an APRN certification is listed below for discussion only. Each student receives an individualized program of study for their DNP Program. Failure to complete courses as presented in the program of study may result in a delay in your program completion and graduation.
Students complete a total of 1000 practice hours (post-baccalaureate) to increase their depth and breadth of knowledge in their interest area resulting in a scholarly project. All clinical/practicum hours for each clinical/practicum course must be completed by the end of the 14-week semester.
| Semester and Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | ||
| NRSE 7810 | Foundations of Leadership and Organizations in Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NRSE 7210 | Advanced Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice Nursing | 3 |
| NRSE 7001 | Professional Presence and Writing for the Advanced Nurse | 1 |
| Spring | ||
| NRSE 7811 | Foundations of Evidence-based Practice for Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NRSE 7220 | Advanced Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nursing | 3 |
| Summer | ||
| NRSE 7812 | Foundations of Quality and Safety in Population Health for Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NRSE 7230 | Advanced Health Assessment for Advanced Practice Nursing | 4 |
| Fall | ||
| NRSE 684# | APRN Clinical Course I (250 hours) (Clinical Skills OCI) | 6 |
| NRSE 7818 | Advanced Diagnostics for Clinical Reasoning for Advanced Practice Nursing | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| NRSE 684# | APRN Clinical Course II (250 hours) | 6 |
| NRSE 7813 | Health Policy and Advocacy for Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 |
| Summer | ||
| NRSE 684# | APRN Clinical Course III (250 hours) | 6 |
| NRSE 7814 | Informatics for Advanced Nursing Practice | 2 |
| Fall | ||
| NRSE 7815 | Evidence-Based Practice Application for Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NRSE 7826 | Epidemiology for Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NRSE 7002 | Application of Statistics to Evidence Based Projects | 2 |
| Spring | ||
| NRSE 8920 | Doctor of Nursing Practice Practicum I (250 practicum hours) | 5 |
| NRSE 7817 | Business and Resource Management for Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 |
| Summer | ||
| NRSE 8921 | Doctor of Nursing Practice Practicum II (250 practicum hours) | 5 |
| NRSE 9999 | Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 70 | |
| Total Practicum Hours: | 1000 |
Our program has opportunities for students to connect in On-Campus Intensive experiences (OCI) for specific instruction and assessment. In a virtual OCI, students connect through a secure online platform. In a Clinical Skills Workshop, students work with faculty to develop clinical reasoning and procedural skills through a range of simulations and other modalities.