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Course Requirements

Students must be admitted into the university before registering for this program.* Note: Units shown in parentheses are theory units/clinical units.

Academic and Advanced Practice Core Courses 17 units
GNRS 504Bioethics and Health Policy3
GNRS 506Spiritual Care3
GNRS 511Advanced Pediatric Health Assessment and Health Promotion***4 (3/1)
- or -
GNRS 512Advanced Health Assessment and Health Promotion***4 (3/1)
GNRS 513Advanced Nursing Practice Role**2
GNRS 515Advanced Pathophysiology2
GNRS 594Pharmacology in Advanced Practice Nursing3
Advanced Practice Specialty Courses 12 units
GNRS 530Theory and Practice in Parent-Child Nursing6 (2/4)
GNRS 531Clinical Specialization in Parent-Child Nursing6 (2/4)
Specialization Option Courses 4 units
GNRS 540Care Management2 (2/0)
- and -
GNRS 541Clinical Practicum in Care Management2 (0/2)
- or -
GNRS 589Adolescent Health Care2 (2/0)
- or -
GNRS 593Psychosocial Primary Health Care of the Mature and Aging Family4 (2/2)
Total for Post-Master’s Parent-Child CNS 33 units

* Students may be given transfer credits for previous content completed in a master’ s degree program.

**This requirement is waived for APU master’s graduates between the years of 1992-93 to 1995-96, as the content was integrated in the clinical courses.

***Students who want a pediatric focus take GNRS 511; those who want a perinatal focus take GNRS 512.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is a semester?
15 weeks (12 in the summer)

How many evenings per week do I attend classes?
Students generally attend class one to two nights per week, depending on the number of classes in which they are enrolled.

How soon can I finish this program?
Most students complete the program in one year.

How are clinicals arranged?
The School of Nursing faculty and staff arrange clinical settings with some student input as needed.

What kind of clinical settings are available?
The School of Nursing identifies appropriate clinical settings based on the student’s specialty. Settings may include hospitals, primary care clinics, churches, and schools, to name a few.

How do I figure out my schedule?
Knowledgeable faculty advisors assist students with a comprehensive course planner to ensure course continuity throughout the program.

Note: This information is current for the 2008-09 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. To view 2009-10 program information, please refer to the Academic Catalogs page. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.