Pre-licensure Coursework for Advanced Practice Nursing Immersion to DNP Students

Learn more about the courses you will take in your first five quarters of the Advanced Practice Nursing Immersion (APNI) to DNP program.

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Program of Study

During the first five quarters of study, APNI-DNP students complete 67 credits of pre-licensure coursework and prepare for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) exam to become a licensed Registered Nurse (RN).  After successful completion of pre-licensure coursework and passing the NCLEX, you will continue your doctoral coursework and follow the program of study for your selected area of interest.

Students choose from among five nurse practitioner areas of study when applying to the program.

Pre-licensure Coursework for APNI to DNP Students

The pre-licensure coursework for APNI-DNP students lasts 5 academic quarters, includes 67 credits of prelicensure coursework and provides 600 clinical hours of experience. 

Program of study shown is based on 2025-2026 AY. Programs of study and course sequencing may change periodically due to state and national certification changes. All courses begin with prefix NURS.

Summer Quarter (12 credits) - Foundational Courses for RN Practice

5024 Pathophysiology

5041 Foundational Concepts and Skills for Nursing Lab

5141 Foundational Concepts and Skills for Nursing Theory

Fall Quarter (17 credits) - Application of Nursing Process in Pediatric and Community Settings

5005 Pharmacology for Nursing Care

5008 Nursing Care of Children Clinical

5108 Nursing Care of Children Theory

5031 Promoting Population Health Clinical

5131 Promoting Population Health Theory

Winter Quarter (15 credits) - Leadership and Caring for Families

5012 Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family Clinical

5212 Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family Theory

5013 Leadership and Management

5021 Promoting Mental Health Clinical

5121 Promoting Mental Health Theory

Spring Quarter (17 credits) - Ethical and Evidenced Informed Care of Complex Patients

5025 Nursing Care, Acute and Chronic Altered Health Adults Theory

5027 Nursing Care, Acute and Chronic Altered Health Adults Clinical

6014 Theory Informed Critical Inquiry I

6110 Ethical Care for Social Justice

Summer Quarter (6 credits) - Population Based Health and Role Synthesis

5051 Population Health Role Synthesis Clinical

6120 Population-Based Health Care

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