Master of Science in Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Admission Requirements
Approved admission to the Master of Science degree program requires the following of all students:
1. Completion of a baccalaureate degree or higher from an accredited nursing program.
2. An undergraduate or graduate statistics course.
3. A minimum GPA of at least 3.00 for the last two years of baccalaureate study (official transcripts must be submitted).
4. Current U.S. unencombered RN licensure (upload Nursys verification report in application).
5. Student resides in a state in which the University of North Dakota is approved to deliver the Graduate Nursing Program.
6. If enrolled in a previous graduate nursing program(s), a letter of good standing from the program director(s) is required unless a degree was conferred.
7. Three letters of recommendation.
8. Current resume or curriculum vitae.
9. Statement of goals.
10. One year of experience as a registered nurse preferred - track specific experience desirable.
11. Satisfy the School of Graduate Studies' English Language Proficiency requirements as published in the graduate catalog.
12. Interview may be required (via web, phone, or in person).
13. Successful passage of criminal background check will be required upon offer of admission.
14. Successful passage of drug screen and satisfaction of current health and immunization policy of the Department of Nursing will be required the semester prior to clinical.
Degree Requirements
Students seeking the Master of Science degree with a major in Nursing at the University of North Dakota must satisfy all general requirements set forth by the School of Graduate Studies as well as particular requirements set forth by the College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines.
1. A minimum of 47 semester credits in a major field.
2. A maximum of one-fourth of the credit hours required for the degree may be transferred from another institution.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 500 | Theories/Concepts Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 502 | Evidence for Practice | 3 |
| NURS 505 | Advanced Pharmacology | 3 |
| NURS 522 | Advanced Pathophysiology | 3 |
| NURS 523 | Health Promotion | 3 |
| NURS 526 | Ethical, Legal and Health Policy Issues | 2 |
| NURS 553 | Role Development of the Nurse Practitioner | 2 |
| NURS 618 | Diagnostics and Therapeutics for Adult-Gerontology Acute Care | 3 |
| NURS 619 | Adult-Gerontology Acute Care I | 3 |
| NURS 620 | Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practicum I (Course change is in process. It will be variable credit for 12 credits) | 12 |
| NURS 621 | Adult-Gerontology Acute Care II | 3 |
| NURS 623 | Adult-Gerontology Acute Care III (Course change is in process. Reduced to 2 credits) | 2 |
| NURS 997 | Independent Study | 2 |
| NURS 585 | Advanced Health Assessment | 3 |