MSN graduates who wish to take a designated program of study in preparation for sitting for one of the nurse practitioner certifications also apply for non-degree status. This category is called the Advanced Study Option for MSN graduates. Admission to this option is competitive and is granted for the entire series of clinical required in the program of study.
Post Master's Advanced Study Application Packet
Programs of Study for Primary Care Nurse Practitioners
| |
Adult NP |
Family NP |
Palliative Care NP |
Pediatric NP |
Credit Hours |
| Assessment & Diagnostic Reasoning |
X |
X |
X |
X |
4 |
| *Pharmacology |
X |
X |
X |
X |
3 |
| Advanced Nursing I |
X |
X |
X |
X |
4-5 |
| Advanced Nursing II |
X |
X |
X |
X |
4 |
| Advanced Nursing III |
|
X |
X |
|
4 |
| Practicum 1 |
X |
X |
X |
X |
3 |
| Practicum 2 |
X |
X |
X |
X |
3 |
| NP Residency |
X |
X |
X |
X |
6 |
| Total Credit Hours |
27 |
31 |
31 |
27 |
27-31 |
* May be waived if prior coursework
Programs of Study for Acute and Continuing Care Nurse Practitioners
|
Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
|
Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
|
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
|
|
NCA 614
|
Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning for Advanced Nursing Practice
4
|
NPE 614
|
Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning for Advanced Nursing
Practice 4
|
NNE 614
|
Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning for Advanced Nursing Practice 4
|
|
NCA 621
|
Advanced Adult Acute
Care Nursing I 4
|
NCC 621
|
Child/Adolescent Advanced Nursing I
5
|
NNE 621
|
Advanced Neonatal Nursing I 4
|
|
NCA 622
|
Advanced Adult Acute
Care Nursing II 3
|
NCC 622
|
Child/Adolescent Advanced Nursing II
5
|
NNE 622
|
Advanced Neonatal Nursing II 4
|
|
NCC 623
|
Advanced Adult Acute
Care Nursing III 4
|
NCC 685
|
Practicum: Child Acute
Care Nurse Practitioner
3
|
NNE 623
|
Advanced Neonatal
Nursing III
4
|
|
NCA 685
|
Practicum1: Adult Acute
Care Nurse Practitioner
3
|
NCC 686
|
Practicum: Child Acute
Care Nurse Practitioner
3
|
NNE 685
|
Practicum 1: Neonatal
Nurse Practitioner 3
|
|
NCA 686
|
Practicum II: Adult Acute
Care Nurse Practitioner
3
|
NCC 692
|
Residency: Child/Adolescent Acute Care NP
6
|
NNE 686
|
Practicum II: Neonatal
Nurse Practitioner 3
|
|
NCA 692
|
Residency: Adult Acute
Care Nurse Practitioner
6
|
NCV 633
|
Advanced Growth and Development
2
|
NNE 692
|
Residency: Neonatal
Nurse Practitioner 6
|
|
NCV 631*
|
Electrocardiography for Advance Nursing
Practice 3
|
NUR 613*
|
Pharmacology and Therapeutics 3
|
NUR 613*
|
Pharmacology and Therapeutics 3
|
|
NUR 613*
|
Pharmacology and Therapeutics 3
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
NUR 616
|
Diagnostic and
Therapeutic Procedures
for Advanced Nursing Practice 1 & 2
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Credits 35
|
|
Total Credits 31
|
|
Total Credits 33
|
*NCV 631, NUR 613, and/or NUR 616 may be omitted if comparable courses were completed in the prior master's program of study.
Academic Standards
Non-degree graduate students are subject to the same academic policies as degree-seeking students. The policies are stated in the School of Nursing Catalog. Grading standards will be the same for non-degree and for degree-seeking graduate students.
Student Honor Code
The School of Nursing Honor Code applies to all students enrolled in the School of Nursing.
For additional information, contact:
Pete Tofani, LTC(R)
Director, Graduate Student Affairs
Phone:(205) 975-5302
E-Mail:tofanip@uab.edu