University of South Alabama College of Nursing Masters of Science in Nursing Clinical Nurse Leader 6 Semester Plan of Study Summer NU 607 - Scientific Underpinnings of Advanced Nursing Practice Credits Fall - Year 1 Spring - Year 1 CR 3 3 CR NU 545 - Physio-pathological Basis of Advanced Nursing 3 NU 578 - Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nurses 3 NU 518 - Advanced Nursing Assessment 3 NU 610 - Healthcare Policy and Finance 3 NU 608 - Evidence-Based Practice and Quality Improvement in Health Care 3 NU 613 - Organizational & Systems Leadership 3 Credits Fall - Year 1 6 Credits Spring - Year 1 NU 535 - Clinical Nurse Leader Role & Competencies 3 NU 537 - Clinical Nurse Leader Synthesis NU 536 - Clinical Nurse Leader Practicum I (300 Clinical Hours) 5 Credits 8 NU538 - Clinical Nurse Leader Practicum II (240 Clinical Hours) Credits 6 CR 3 4 7 Total Credits - 36 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 6