School of Health Professions

BSN-DNP Curriculum

Master
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Didactic Phase

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The initial 18-month didactic phase of the program includes basic science, advanced practice nursing, and anesthesia courses. Each semester is six months in length and divided into three terms. The course load per term will vary. View course descriptions.

‡ Course offered online only

* Advanced Nursing Practice Core

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Spring 1 Semester Courses

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  • *Advanced Health Assessment
  • ‡*Professional Philosophy & Scholarship
  • ‡*Leading & Managing Healthcare Systems
  • ‡*Ethical & Multicultural Healthcare
  • ‡*Theories & Concepts in Healthcare
  • ‡*Approaches to Healthcare Education
  • ‡*Influencing Healthcare Policy
  • ‡*Biostatistics
  • ‡*Quality Outcomes Management
  • ‡*Decision Science & Informatics in Healthcare
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Fall 1 Semester

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  • Advanced Pathophysiology I
  • Anatomical Science I
  • Clinical Biochemistry
  • Principles of Anesthesia
  • Pharmacology in Advanced Practice
  • Human Physiology
  • Immunology for Health Professions
  • Physics for Anesthesia Practice
  • ‡*Emerging Sciences in Healthcare
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Spring 2 Semester

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  • Advanced Pathophysiology II
  • Anatomical Science II
  • Advanced Principles of Anesthesia
  • Pharmacology in Advanced Practice II
  • Human Physiology II
  • Biomedical Instrumentation
  • ‡*Translational Research
  • Radiology for Health Professions
  • Clinical Skills Inquiry
  • Nervous System
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Synthesis Courses

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  • ‡Seminars in Anesthesia
  • ‡*Evidence Based Anesthesia Practice
  • ‡Critical Concepts in Anesthesia
  • ‡*DNP Project in Anesthesia
  • Comprehensive Examination in Anesthesia
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