Sample Curriculum:
Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist -- Full-Time Program
Fall Semester
Course
Credits
Analytical Tools and Biostatistics
3
Instructional Methods
3
Advanced Health Assessment
3
Advanced Pathophysiology
3
Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist I
5
(150 Clinical Hours)
Total Credits
17
Spring Semester
Course
Credits
Scholarly Inquiry in Health Care
3
Bioethics for Health Care Professionals
2
Professional Aspects of Advanced Practice Nursing
3
Advanced Concepts in Pharmacology
3
Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist II
5
(200 Clinical Hours)
Total Credits
16
Summer Semester
Course
Credits
Health Systems and Policies in Transition
3
Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist III
3
(150 Clinical Hours)
Scholarly Project
1
Total Credits
7
Total Program Hours
40
* Thesis option available
Total Program Clinical Hours
500
