From the beginning of coursework through the completion of a student’s specialty practicum, certain aspects of nursing requirements will follow a combination of master’s- level and doctoral-level guidelines. To save on redundancy of information and document length, information regarding specialties and clinical compliance will be referenced in the Master of Science Student Handbook. A copy can be found on the StudentWeb.
BSN to DNP Master’s Level Program Courses
Completion of a master’s-level specialty will involve taking courses in assessment, pathophysiology, and pharmacology, as well as other unique courses specific to the student’s specialty. A list of common required coursework for all specialty tracks is below. To review the course descriptions, credit hour requirements, and prerequisites for any of the courses, please consult the Course Catalogue. You can search for the classes using the course numbers listed.
Assessment
- Nursing 7302: Advanced Health Assessment of the Neonate
- Required for students enrolled in the neonatal specialty
- Nursing 7330: Advanced Pediatric Health Assessment
- Required for students enrolled in a pediatric focused specialty
- Nursing 7410: Advanced Health Assessment
- Required for students enrolled in all other specialties
Pathophysiology
- Nursing 7300: Developmental Physiology and Pathophysiology of the High- Risk Neonate I
- Required for students enrolled in the neonatal specialty
- Nursing 7301: Developmental Physiology and Pathophysiology of the High- Risk Neonate II
- Required for students enrolled in the neonatal specialty
- Nursing 7450: Pathophysiology of Altered Health States
- Required for students enrolled in all other specialties
Pharmacology
- Nursing 7303: Advanced Newborn/Infant Pharmacology
- Required for students enrolled in the neonatal specialty
- Nursing 7470: Advanced Pharmacology in Nursing
- Required for students enrolled in all other specialties
Course delivery methods
Master’s level coursework for BSN to DNP students is only offered in an online format for students enrolled in an online specialty. Those enrolled in an on campus specialty must take the on campus versions of the courses listed above.