Department
of Nursing
Curriculum
Overview
Bachelor of Science Program in Nursing
Our program is specifically designed to accommodate the Registered Nurse. Classes with your peers in an atmosphere of respect for the needs of the adult learner make returning to school a positive experience.
Graduates of associate degree programs in nursing receive 28 transfer credits for previous nursing education and graduates of diploma schools receive 28 credits of advanced standing towards the degree.
Transfer credits for liberal arts and sciences courses taken at other colleges or universities will be evaluated individually. A total of 72 credits (including the 28 credits of nursing) can be transferred to C.W. Post.
| Required Upper Division Nursing Courses |
| |
Credits |
| Philosophical & Conceptual Basis of Nursing |
3 |
| Issues in Professional Nursing |
3 |
| Nursing Research |
3 |
| Nursing Research Independent Study |
1 |
| Health & the Human Life Cycle |
3 |
| Health Assessment |
4 |
| Family Health Nursing |
5 |
| Community Health Nursing |
6 |
| Management Theory & Nursing |
3 |
| Pathophysiology |
3 |
| Communication and Group Skills in the Health Care Setting |
3 |
| Total |
37 |
| A total of 128 credits are needed for graduation |
Master of Science Degree Program in Nursing
(Concentration in Family Nurse Practitioner)
The core curriculum for these master's degrees includes course work in nursing theory, issues in professional nursing for advanced practice nurses and nurse educators, family issues, nursing research, advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology for advanced practice nursing and advanced health assessment. Students are required to complete a research proposal as part of their degree requirements. Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) students are required to complete 26 credits of core courses.
The 46-credit Family Nurse Practitioner program can be completed in six semesters of part-time study or four semesters of full-time study.
FNP candidates complete three semesters of nurse practitioner or physician preceptored clinical practice -- one semester in association with the advanced health assessment course and two additional semesters in settings providing primary health care to families (adults and children).
Graduates of the program will be eligible for board certification by the American Nurses Association Credentialing Center (ANCC) and for New York State certification as family nurse practitioners.
| Master of Science in Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Core Courses |
Credits |
| Theories and Conceptual Models of Nursing |
3 |
| Nursing Research I |
3 |
| Nursing Research II |
3 |
| Research Proposal |
0 |
| Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology |
3 |
| Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nursing |
4 |
| Issues in Professional Nursing for Advanced Practice Nurses and Nurse Educators |
3 |
| Advanced Health Assessment |
2 |
| Advanced Health Assessment Practicum (90 hours) |
2 |
| The Family: Social, Ethical and Policy Issues |
3 |
| Specialty Courses |
| Diagnosis and Management I |
4 |
| Diagnosis and Management I Seminar |
0 |
| FNP Practicum I: Primary Care of Families (Adults) (270 hours) |
6 |
| Diagnosis and Management II |
4 |
| Diagnosis and Management II Seminar |
0 |
| FNP Practicum II: Primary Care of Families (Child) (270 hours) |
6 |
| Total |
46 |
| 630 hours |
Master of Science in Advanced Practice Nursing: Clinical Nurse Specialist
The 39-credit Clinical Nurse Specialist program can be completed in six semesters of part-time study or four semesters of full-time study.
CNS candidates complete three semesters of CNS preceptored clinical practice: one semester in association with the advanced physical assessment course and two semesters either in the candidate’s area of specialization or a general medical surgical area.
Graduates of this program will be eligible for board certification by the Graduates of the program will be eligible for board certification by the American Nurses Association Credentialing Center. |
| Master of Science in Advanced Practice Nursing: Clinical Nurse Specialist |
| Core Courses |
Credits |
| Theories and Conceptual Models of Nursing |
3 |
| Nursing Research I |
3 |
| Nursing Research II |
3 |
| Research Proposal |
0 |
| Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology |
3 |
| Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nursing |
4 |
| Issues in Professional Nursing for Advanced Practice Nurses and Nurse Educators |
3 |
| Advanced Health Assessment |
2 |
| Advanced Health Assessment Practicum (90 hours) |
2 |
| The Family: Social, Ethical and Policy Issues |
3 |
| Specialty Courses |
|
| Clinical Nurse Specialist Theory |
4 |
| CNS Practicum (205 hours) |
4.5 |
| CNS Seminar |
0 |
| CNS Practicum (205 hours) |
4.5 |
| CNS Seminar |
0 |
| |
|
| Total |
39 |
630 hours |
|
Post Master's Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program |
Pre-requisite courses:
Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology
Advanced Health Assessment |
| Specialty Courses |
Credits |
NUR 605 Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nursing |
4 |
| NUR 621 The Family: Social, Ethical and Policy Issues |
3 |
| NUR 611 Diagnosis and Management I |
4 |
| NUR 612 Diagnosis and Management II |
4 |
| NUR 622 FNP Practicum I: Primary Care of Families (Adult) (270 hours) |
6 |
| NUR 623 FNP Practicum II: Primary Care of Families (Child) (270 hours) |
6 |
| NUR 600P Additional Practicum Courses (90 hours) |
0 |
| Total |
27 |
630 hours |
|
|
Master of Science Degree in Nursing Education The core curriculum for the Master of Science degree in Nursing Education includes course work in nursing theory, issues in professional nursing for advanced practice nurses and nurse educators, and nursing research. Students are required to complete a research proposal as part of their degree requirements. Master's in Nursing Education students are required to complete 12 credits of core courses and 21 credits of specialty courses.
The 33 credit Nurse Education program can be completed in five semesters of part-time study and one summer session. Nurse Educator candidates complete two semesters of preceptored teaching practice.
| Master of Science in Nursing Education |
| Core Courses |
Credits |
| Theories and Conceptual Models of Nursing |
3 |
| Issues in Professional Nursing for Advanced Practice Nurses and Nurse Educators |
3 |
| Nursing Research I |
3 |
| Nursing Research II |
3 |
| Research Proposal |
0 |
| Specialty Courses |
|
| Educational Technology in Nursing |
3 |
| Curriculum Development in Nursing |
3 |
| Teaching Strategies for Educators |
3 |
| Assessment and Evaluation in Nursing |
4 |
| Teaching Practicum I |
4 |
| Teaching Seminar I |
0 |
| Teaching Practicum II |
4 |
| Teaching Seminar II |
0 |
| Total |
33 |
| 360 hours |
Advanced Certificate in Nursing Education
A 21-credit post-master’s Advanced Certificate program in Nursing Education can be completed in four semesters and one summer session. It is open to qualified nurses who have a master’s degree in nursing and who want to become nurse educators.
The core curriculum for the post-master's Advanced Certificate in Nursing Education includes specialty course work in nursing education. Master's in Nursing Education students are required to complete 21 credits of specialty courses.
| Advanced Certificate in Nursing Education Courses |
| |
Credits |
Educational Technology in Nursing |
3 |
Curriculum Development in Nursing |
3 |
Teaching Strategies for Educators |
3 |
Assessment and Evaluation in Nursing |
4 |
Teaching Practicum I |
4 |
Teaching Seminar I |
0 |
Teaching Practicum II |
4 |
Teaching Seminar II |
0 |
Total |
21 |
|
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