University of South Alabama College of Nursing
Post Graduate Certificate
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Adult-Gerontological
5 Semester Plan of Study
Spring - Year 1
Summer - Year 1
NU 545 - Physio-pathological Basis of Advanced
Nursing
3 NU 518 - Advanced Nursing Assessment
NU 578 - Pharmacology for Advanced Practice
Nurses
3
Credits
Spring - Year 2
Fall - Year 2
CR
6
CR
Credits
Summer - Year 2
3
3
CR
NU 515 - Clinical Concepts & CNS Role l
2
NU 516 - Clinical Concepts & CNS Role ll
3 NU 517 - Clinical Concepts & CNS Role lll
3
AHN 516 - Adult-Geron CNS Practicum l
(120 Clinical Hours )
2
AHN 517 - Adult-Geron CNS Practicum ll
(240 Clinical Hours)
4
AHN 518 - Adult-Geron CNS Practicum lll
(180 Clinical Hours)
3
Credits
4
Credits
Credits
7
6
Total Credits - 26
NOTE: NU 545 Physiological Basis of Advanced Nursing Practice is required if you've Never has a Graduate level Physiology or Pathophysiology course. NU 578 Pharmacology for
Advanced Practice Nurses is required if you've Nevr had a Graduate level Pharmacolgy course. NU 518 Advanced Bursing Assess,emt is required if you've never had a Graduate
level Across the Lifespan Assessment Course. NU 518 must be completed by the end of the FIRST Fall semester in Year One. NU 545 and NU 578 must be completeed by the end
of Spring Year 1.
NOTE: Your ability to progress in the curriculum is dependent upon your following this schedule. For example, some courses are only taught once
each year and many have pre-requisites. If you are unable to enroll as projected, contact the Graduate Studies Office for a revised schedule.
congrad@southalabama.edu
Revised 4-12-16
University of South Alabama College of Nursing
Post Graduate Certificate
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Adult-Gerontological
5 Semester Plan of Study