become a holistic caregiver

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1 ONLINE PROGR AMS MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING DOCTOR OF NURSING PR ACTICE POST-MASTER NURSE PR ACTITIONER CERTIFICATES BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING TO DOCTOR OF NURSING PR ACTICE

2 become a holistic caregiver W programs hether you seek a Master of Science in Nursing, a Doctor of Nursing Practice, a BSN to DNP or a Post-Master Nurse Practitioner Certificate, Maryville University s online take nursing education to an exceptional level. Each program is designed to teach you the totality of patient wellness, preparing you to become a transformational holistic caregiver. Our student-centered approach to advanced education begins with a solid nursing foundation that builds on your instinctual need to care. Our innovative curriculum emphasizes the way evidence-based practice can drive positive change in your organization and throughout the nation s evolving health care environment. Earning this degree is about more than your career advancement. It s about helping you transcend the traditional nursing role to proactively finding holistic health care solutions. With the online programs at Maryville, you can graduate as a nursing leader who is compassionate, engaged, and trained to not only impact the lives of your patients and their families, but also to stand confidently at the frontlines of health care and navigate the complex challenges ahead. For more information on how you can become a holistic caregiver at an institution that cares about you and your nursing aspirations, call an Enrollment Advisor at

3 curriculum Maryville s innovative curriculum blends research, theory, and evidence-based practice to teach students how to provide holistic patient care that is highly effective and delivered with the utmost compassion. The courses emphasize disease prevention and management, counseling, and health and wellness education. Whether you re interested in the online Master of Science in Nursing or the Doctor of Nursing Practice, choose Maryville University and learn to become a holistic healthcare leader. COURSES FOR AGPCNP & AGACNP MSN STUDENTS Graduate Nursing Foundation Courses Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing Graduate Nursing Core Courses Health Care Policy Professional Role Development: Leadership and Quality Health Promotion / Disease Prevention (12 credit hours) Nurse Practitioner Core Courses Advanced Pathophysiology Advanced Health Assessment Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics AGPCNP Core Courses Adult-Gerontology Health Care I (11 credit hours) 5 (12 credit hours) Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Practicum I Adult-Gerontology Health Care II Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Practicum II 41 Total Credit Hours for AGPCNP AGACNP Core Courses Acute Care Diagnosis & Management I Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum I Acute Care Diagnosis & Management II Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum II Acute Care Diagnosis & Management III Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum III 47 Total Credit Hours for AGACNP

4 COURSES FOR PNP & FNP MSN STUDENTS Graduate Nursing Foundation Courses Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing Graduate Nursing Core Courses Health Care Policy Professional Role Development: Leadership and Quality Health Promotion / Disease Prevention Nurse Practitioner Core Courses Advanced Pathophysiology Advanced Health Assessment Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics PNP Core Courses Health Promotion of the Pediatric Population Pediatric Assessment & Diagnosis I Pediatric Assessment & Diagnosis Practicum I Pediatric Assessment & Diagnosis II Pediatric Assessment & Diagnosis Practicum II (12 credit hours) (11 credit hours) 5 (15 credit hours) 44 Total Credit Hours for PNP FNP Core Courses Adult-Gerontology Health Care I Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Practicum I Adult-Gerontology Health Care II Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Practicum II Pediatric/Family Health Care III Pediatric/Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum III 47 Total Credit Hours for FNP

5 COURSES FOR BSN TO DNP STUDENTS Graduate Nursing Foundation Courses Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing Graduate Nursing Core Courses Professional Role Development: Health Promotion / Disease Prevention Nurse Practitioner Core Courses Advanced Pathophysiology Advanced Health Assessment Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics AGPCNP Core Courses Adult-Gerontology Health Care I (11 credit hours) 5 (12 credit hours) Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Practicum I Adult-Gerontology Health Care II Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Practicum II AGACNP Core Courses Acute Care Diagnosis & Management I Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum I Acute Care Diagnosis & Management II Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum II Acute Care Diagnosis & Management III Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum III FNP Core Courses Adult-Gerontology Health Care I Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Practicum I Adult-Gerontology Health Care II Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Practicum II Pediatric/Family Health Care III Pediatric/Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum III

6 COURSES FOR BSN TO DNP STUDENTS CONTINUED PNP Core Courses Health Promotion of the Pediatric Population Pediatric Assessment & Diagnosis I (15 credit hours) Pediatric Assessment & Diagnosis Practicum I Pediatric Assessment & Diagnosis II Pediatric Assessment & Diagnosis Practicum II Doctor of Nursing Practice Foundation Courses Principles of Epidemiology and Biostatistics Foundations of Clinical Scholarship Integrating and Synthesizing Research Advanced Health Policy Graduate Statistics Doctor of Nursing Practice Capstone Courses Ethics for Advanced Nursing Practice Quality and Patient Safety in Advanced Nursing Practice Clinical Inquiry I Clinical Inquiry II Clinical Inquiry III Organizations and Systems Leadership (15 credit hours) Total Credit Hours for BSN to DNP AGPCNP Concentration 68 AGACNP Concentration 74 FNP Concentration 74 PNP Concentration 71

7 COURSES FOR POST-MASTER CERTIFICATE STUDENTS Graduate Nursing Core Courses Professional Role Development: Advanced Pathophysiology Nurse Practitioner Core Courses Health Promotion / Disease Prevention (11 credit hours) Advanced Health Assessment 5 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics Concentration Courses (12-18 credit hours) Depending on student s chosen concentration, they will complete the AGPCNP, AGACNP, PNP or FNP core courses. Please see MSN course listings for specific courses. COURSES FOR DNP STUDENTS ONLY Total Credit Hours for Post Master s NP Certificate AGPCNP Concentration 29 AGACNP Concentration 5 PNP Concentration 2 FNP Concentration 5 Doctor of Nursing Practice Foundation Courses Principles of Epidemiology and Biostatistics Foundations of Clinical Scholarship Integrating and Synthesizing Research Advanced Health Policy Graduate Statistics Doctor of Nursing Practice Capstone Courses Ethics for Advanced Nursing Practice Quality and Patient Safety in Advanced Nursing Practice Clinical Inquiry I Clinical Inquiry II Clinical Inquiry III Organizations and Systems Leadership (15 credit hours) Total Credit Hours for DNP

8 admissions requirements Those aspiring to become Maryville nurses must meet these basic admissions requirements. MSN To be eligible for this program, students must meet the following qualifications: BSN degree from a NLNAC/CCNE acredited program Minimum of a.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale Current unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse in the United States Three letters of recommendation (a minimum of one academic and one clinical) Copy of curriculum vitae or resume A 500-word essay describing: Your interest in becoming a Nurse Practitioner How you plan to use your education to affect patient outcomes At least one year of professional nursing experience Upon starting the program, a background check, fingerprint check, and proof of immunization are also required *For BSN to DNP and certificate requirements, please contact an enrollment advisor. DNP To be eligible for this program, students must meet the following qualifications: MS or MSN from an NLNAC/CCNE accredited nursing program Current board certification as an Minimum of a.25 GPA on a 4.0 scale in a master s program in nursing Three letters of recommendation (a minimum of one academic and one clinical) Copy of curriculum vitae A page maximum essay on experiences that have helped prepare you for doctoral study and the APN role. One from graduate work, one from practice and one that reflects your strengths. Include how they have shaped your DNP project and literature to support the project. An interview may be requested Upon starting the program, a background check, fingerprint check, and proof of immunization are also required. about maryville Founded in 1872, Maryville University, located in a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri, is a private four-year institution ranked as one of America s Best Colleges by both U.S. News & World Report and Forbes, Inc. In each of its 50 academic programs, from the bachelor s level to the master s and doctoral levels, Maryville University offers a diverse, enriching environment where students are encouraged to benefit from mentorships and small class size. about the school of health professions accreditations and rankings Maryville University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). The Catherine McAuley School of Nursing has multiple accreditations. The BSN, MSN and DNP programs at Maryville University are fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), and the BSN program is also fully approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing. Maryville University is proud to be ranked by U.S. News and World Report as a Best college in its Online Graduate Nursing Programs category as well as by Kiplingers as one of the Top 100 Values in Private Universities. Maryville University s School of Health Professions leverages collaborative partnerships between students and faculty to educate competent, empathetic, caring and reflective practitioners who effectively and ethically address current and future health care needs in a global community. Regarding nursing in particular, the goal of the School is to educate culturally sensitive practitioners, regardless of level, who possess clinical and research skills that are an important part of effective patient care as well as essential to becoming a transformative leader in the field of nursing. Call for more information on how Maryville University can help you achieve your nursing career goals.