College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Courses subject to change.

Prelicensure Year*

The Master’s Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN) prelicensure curriculum prepares students for RN licensure through an intensive year of classroom, laboratory, simulation, and clinical education.

Program Totals

  • Total credits: 34.25
  • Total clinical hours: 615

Courses

  • GRNS 5130 – Pathophysiology (3 credits)
  • GRNS 5280 – Pharmacology (3 credits)
  • GRNS 5320 – The Science of Nursing: Children (3 credits)
  • GRNS 6000 – Professional Nursing Issues (2 credits)
  • GRNS 6020 – The Science of Nursing Across Life I (3 credits)
  • GRNS 6030 – Nursing Fundamentals (1.5 credits)
  • GRNS 6031 – Practicum: Adult Lifespan I (2.25 credits, 125 clinical hours)
  • GRNS 6050 – Practicum: Complex Nursing Care of Adults (2.5 credits, 150 clinical hours)
  • GRNS 6060 – The Science of Nursing: Mental Health (3 credits)
  • GRNS 6070 – Practicum: Mental Health (1.5 credits, 90 clinical hours)
  • GRNS 6080 – The Science of Nursing: Gynecological Care & Family (3 credits)
  • GRNS 6090 – Practicum: Women and Newborns (1.25 credits, 75 clinical hours)
  • GRNS 6110 – Practicum: Children (1.25 credits, 75 clinical hours)
  • GRNS 6120 – The Science of Nursing: Adult Lifespan II (2 credits)
  • GRNS 6303 – Mindfulness & Compassion (2 credits)**
  • 3-Day ATI NCLEX Review

* All coursework is offered on campus only and includes off-hour clinical experiences and labs.
** Previously titled Compassionate Care for Nurses.

Fall (14.75 Credits)*

  • GRNS 5130 – Pathophysiology
  • GRNS 5280 – Pharmacology
  • GRNS 6000 – Professional Nursing Issues
  • GRNS 6020 – The Science of Nursing Across Life I
  • GRNS 6030 – Nursing Fundamentals
  • GRNS 6031 – Practicum: Adult Lifespan I

Spring (13.5 Credits)

  • GRNS 5320 – The Science of Nursing: Children
  • GRNS 6050 – Practicum: Complex Nursing Care of Adults
  • GRNS 6060 – The Science of Nursing: Mental Health
  • GRNS 6080 – The Science of Nursing: Gynecological Care & Family
  • GRNS 6120 – The Science of Nursing: Adult Lifespan II

Summer (6 Credits)

  • GRNS 6070 – Practicum: Mental Health
  • GRNS 6090 – Practicum: Women and Newborns
  • GRNS 6110 – Practicum: Children
  • GRNS 6303 – Mindfulness & Compassion**
  • 3-Day ATI NCLEX Review

* All coursework is offered on campus only and includes off-hour clinical experiences and labs.
** Previously titled Compassionate Care for Nurses.