University of South Alabama College of Nursing
Masters of Science in Nursing Curriculum
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Adult Gerontological
6 Semester Plan of Study
Fall - Year 1
CR
Spring - Year 1
CR
Summer - Year 1
CR
NU 545 - Physio-pathological Basis of Advanced
Nursing
3
NU 578 - Pharmacology for Advanced Practice
Nurses
3 NU 610 - Healthcare Policy and Finance
3
NU 607 - Scientific Underpinnings of Advanced
Nursing Practice
3
NU 608 - Evidence-Based Practice and Quality
Improvement in Health Care
3 NU 518 - Advanced Nursing Assessment
3
Credits
Fall - Year 2
6
CR
Credits
Spring - Year 2
NU 613 - Organizational & Systems Leadership
3 NU 516 - Clinical Concepts & CNS Role ll
NU 515 - Clinical Concepts & CNS Role l
2
AHN 516 - Adult-Geron CNS Practicum l
(120 Clinical Hours)
2
Credits
7
AHN 517 - Adult-Geron CNS Practicum ll
(240 Clinical Hours)
Credits
6
CR
6
Summer - Year 2
3 NU 517 - Clinical Concepts & CNS Role lll
3
AHN 518 - Adult-Geron CNS Practicum lll
(180 Clinical Hours)
3
4
7
Credits
Total Credits - 38
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
CR
6