University of South Alabama College of Nursing Masters of Science in Nursing Curriculum Clinical Nurse Specialist - Adult Geron 5 Semester Plan of Study Spring - Year 1 Fall - Year 2 CR NU 607 - Scientific Underpinnings of Advanced Nursing Practice 3 NU 610 - Healthcare Policy and Finance 3 NU 545 - Physio-pathological Basis of Advanced Nursing 3 Credits Spring - Year 2 AHN 516 - Adult-Geron CNS Practicum l (120 Clinical Hours) 2 NU 608 - Evidence-Based Practice and Quality Improvement in Health Care 3 NU 613 - Organizational & Systems Leadership AHN 517 - Adult-Geron CNS Practicum ll (240 Clinical Hours) Credits 9 CR Credits Summer - Year 2 6 CR 3 NU 517 - Clinical Concepts & CNS Role lll 3 AHN 518 - Adult-Geron CNS Practicum lll (180 Clinical Hours) 3 4 3 10 Credits 6 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 3 2 NU 516 - Clinical Concepts & CNS Role ll 7 Summer - Year 1 3 NU 518 - Advanced Nursing Assessment NU 515 - Clinical Concepts & CNS Role l Credits CR NU 578 - Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nurses Revised 6/24/15