Sample Curriculum:
Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist -- Part-Time Program
First Year
Fall Semester
Course
Credits
Analytical Tools and Biostatistics
3
Instructional Methods
3
Advanced Pathophysiology
3
Total Credits
9
Spring Semester
Course
Credits
Advanced Concepts in Pharmacology
3
Professional Aspects of Advanced Practice Nursing
3
Total Credits
6
Summer Semester
Course
Credits
Scholarly Inquiry in Health Care
3
Health Systems and Policies in Transition
3
Total Credits
6
Second Year
Fall Semester
Course
Credits
Advanced Health Assessment
3
Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist I
5
(150 Clinical Hours)
Total Credits
8
Spring Semester
Course
Credits
Bioethics for Health Care Professionals
2
Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist II
5
(200 Clinical Hours)
Total Credits
7
Summer Semester
Course
Credits
Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist III
3
(150 Clinical Hours)
Scholarly Project
1
Total Credits
4
Total Program Hours
40
* Thesis option available
Total Program Clinical Hours
500
