University of South Alabama College of Nursing
Masters of Science in Nursing
RN to MSN (Non-BSN) Clinical Nurse Leader
7 Semester Plan of Study
Spring - Year 1
Summer - Year 1
CR
3
NU 404 - Evidence Based Practice & Informaics
3
NU 410 - Concepts of Professional Nursing
6
CMN 411 - Nursing in Community Systems
4
Credits
Spring - Year 2
Fall - Year 2
CR
NU 545 - Physio-pathological Basis of Advanced
Nursing
9
CR
Credits
Summer - Year 2
7
NU 530 - Accel. MSN Advanced Health Assessment
4
NU 608 - Evidence-Based Practice and Quality
Improvement in Health Care
3
NU 607 - Scientific Underpinnings of Advanced
Nursing Practice
3
NU 578 - Pharmacology for Advanced Practice
Nurses
3
NU 610 - Healthcare Policy and Finance
3
NU 613 - Organizational & Systems Leadership
3
Credits
Fall - Year 3
7
Credits
Spring - Year 3
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 - 50
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
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