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Adult
Nurse Practitioner (MSN) Program
• Master of Science
in Nursing
• Post-Master's Certificate
THE ROLE
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Adult Nurse Practitioner
program prepares graduates to function as advanced practice nurses
in adult primary care. The emphasis of the program is on clinical
practice with adult populations. Adult nurse practitioners function
autonomously in a variety of primary care settings. The ANP student
will gain an in-depth knowledge of nursing theory and research,
critical decision-making, differential diagnosis, and patient/case
management focused on wellness, illness management, and disease
prevention.
THE PROGRAM
There are six unique aspects of this program: a) a combination
of online and onsite didactic courses; b) accessible clinical
practice sites; c) individualized clinical practica precepted
by expert health care practitioners; d) individually designed
post-master's certificate options; e) combined ANP/Medical-Surgical
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), ANP/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
(NP), and ANP/Psychiatric-Mental Heath Nurse Practitioner (NP)
programs of study; and f) competency-based application of knowledge
to clinical practice. One year of recent full-time medical-surgical
or primary care experience is required prior to enrollment in
the clinical seminar/practica courses.
THE FACULTY
Rush College of Nursing faculties are highly experienced practitioner-teachers
with doctoral and master's degrees and certification in their
specialties. The Practitioner-Teacher model at Rush University
allows faculties to maintain and enhance their clinical expertise
and apply it to research and academic programs. Faculties are
nationally and internationally known in their various areas of
expertise and are actively involved and often leaders in professional
organizations. Faculties are also well published and frequently
speak at local, regional, national, and international professional
meetings. Additional program faculties include experienced health
care providers such as nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists,
and physicians, as well as allied health care professionals with
expertise in adult primary care.
Faculty contact for the Adult Nurse Practitioner program:
Marcia Murphy, DNP,
RN, ANP-CS
312-942-6151
Marcia_Murphy@rush.edu
CLINICAL SITES
Rush University Medical Center offers graduate practitioner students
in adult primary care nursing clinical experiences in a wide variety
of settings with a focus on managing a caseload of adult patients.
Practicum sites include ambulatory and out-patient clinics, primary
care practices, selected in-patient units, home health care agencies,
wellness centers, and other primary care settings. Clinical practice
experiences are planned on a student-centered basis by Rush College
of Nursing faculty. Planning is based on individual student learning
needs, available clinical sites and preceptors, and specifically
designed clinical objectives.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Career opportunities for adult nurse practitioners are varied
and cross a diverse range of healthcare settings. Adult nurse
practitioners provide care in ambulatory and out-patient clinics,
primary care practices, selected in-patient units, home health
care agencies, wellness centers, and other primary care settings.
They function independently and collaboratively with a variety
of adult primary care providers to deliver quality, evidence-based
care that will maximize patient care outcomes.
CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDITATION
Completion of the ANP program provides eligibility for certification
as an adult nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing
Center of the American Nurses Association or the American Academy
of Nurse Practitioners, and for state licensure/certification
where available.
To apply or for further information, please contact:
College Admission Services
600 S. Paulina, Suite 440
Chicago, IL 60612
Telephone: 312-942-7100; Fax: 312-942-2219
Rush_Admissions@rush.edu
To apply online, go to:
www.rushu.rush.edu/nursing/admission.html
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Master of Science
in Nursing - Program of Study
|
| Credit |
Graduate
Nursing Core |
| 2 |
* NUR 501A Theoretical Foundations
for Advanced Practice |
| 2 |
** NUR 502A Professional Issues in
Role Development |
| 2 |
** NUR 502B Implementation
of the Advanced Practice Nurse Role |
| 4 |
* NUR 503 Physical Diagnosis: Assessment
and Evaluation Across the Lifespan |
| 3 |
** NUR 510 Biostatistics |
|
3 |
** NUR 521A Research for Advanced Practice
|
| 3 |
** NUR 522 Health Promotion and Disease
Prevention in Diverse Populations |
| 2 |
** BHV 505 Interdisciplinary Studies in Palliative Care
(offered every qtr.,
add to sample program of study below) |
| 1 |
NUR 548 MSN Capstone |
| Subtotal
22 credit hours |
| Credit |
Advanced Practice
Nursing Core |
| 4 |
* PHY 551 Advanced Physiology I |
| 2 |
* PHY 552 Advanced Physiology II |
| 2 |
* PPH 511 Advanced Pathophysiology I |
| 4 |
* PPH 512 Advanced Pathophysiology II |
| 3 |
* NUR 529 Pharmacology |
| 3 |
* NUR 530E Pharmacotherapeutics
in Primary Care |
| 3 |
* NUR 505 Diagnostics for the Advanced Practice
Nurse |
| 3 |
** BHV 528 Major Psychopathological Disorders
|
| Subtotal
24 credit hours |
| Credit
|
Speciality Curriculum
Content |
| 4 |
*** NUR 534R Management of the Adult Patient:
Acute and Chronic Illness
I |
| 4 |
*** NUR 534S Management of the Adult Patient:
Acute & Chronic Illness II |
| 2 |
*** NUR 534T Management of the Adult Patient:
Women’s Health |
| 12 |
NUR 541 Master’s Practicum. Additional
practicum hours may be required by area of concentration and/or
individual student needs. |
| 2 |
NUR 600 ANP residency is 240 clock hours.
Additional residency hours may be required by area of concentration
and/or individual student needs. Students must register for
2 credit hours per quarter until the residency hours are completed.
|
| Subtotal
24 credit hours |
| Total |
70
credit hours |
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Master of Science
in Nursing - Sample
program of study
MSN
3 year plan - 9 quarters
|
| Year |
Fall |
Winter |
Spring |
Summer |
| 1 |
4 PHY 551
|
2 PHY 552
|
3
NUR 521A
|
3 NUR 529 |
| |
2 PPH 511
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4 PPH 512
|
3 NUR 522
|
4 NUR 503 |
| |
2 NUR 501A
|
3 NUR 510
|
3 BHV 528
|
2
NUR 502A |
| Total |
8 credit hours |
9 credit hours |
9
credit hours |
9
credit hours |
| 2 |
3 NUR 505
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4 NUR 534R
|
4 NUR 534S
|
2 NUR 534T |
| |
3 NUR 530E
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4 NUR 541
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4
NUR 541
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4 NUR 541 |
| |
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2 NUR 502B
|
1 NUR 548 |
| Total |
6
credit hours |
8
credit hours |
10
credit hours |
7
credit hours |
| 3 |
2 NUR 600
|
|
|
|
| Total |
2
credit hours |
|
|
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MSN
4 year plan - 13 quarters |
| Year |
Fall |
Winter |
Spring |
Summer |
| 1 |
4 PHY 551
|
2 PHY 552
|
2 NUR 502A
|
2 NUR 501A |
| |
2 PPH 511
|
4 PPH 512
|
3 NUR 522
|
|
| Total |
6
credit hours |
6
credit hours |
5
credit hours |
2
credit hours |
| 2 |
3 BHV
528
|
3 NUR 510
|
3 NUR
521A
|
3 NUR 529 |
| |
|
|
4 NUR 503
|
|
| Total |
3
credit hours |
3
credit hours |
7
credit hours |
3
credit hours |
| 3 |
3 NUR 505
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4 NUR 534R
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4 NUR 534S
|
2 NUR 534T |
| |
3 NUR 530E
|
4 NUR 541
|
4
NUR 541
|
4 NUR 541 |
| |
|
|
2 NUR 502B
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1 NUR 548 |
| Total |
6
credit hours |
8
credit hours |
10
credit hours |
7
credit hours |
| 4 |
2 NUR 600
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|
|
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| Total |
2
credit hours |
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Adult Nurse Practitioner
Sample Program
of Study
Post-Master's
Non-Degree Option
|
| Credit |
Specialty
Curriculum Content |
| 3 |
* NUR 530E Pharmacotherapeutics:
Primary Care |
| 3 |
* NUR 505 Diagnostics for the Advanced
Practice Nurse |
| 3 |
** BHV 528 Major Psychopathological
Disorders |
| 4 |
*** NUR 534R Management of the Adult
Patient: Acute and Chronic Illness I |
| 4 |
*** NUR 534S Management of the Adult
Patient: Acute and Chronic Illness II |
| 2 |
*** NUR 534T Management of the Adult
Patient: Women’s Health |
| 9-12 |
NUR 541 Post-Master’s Practicum.
Additional practicum hours may be required by the area of
concentration and/or individual student needs. |
| 2 |
NUR 600 ANP residency is 180-240 clock
hours. Additional residency hours may be required by the area
of concentration and/or individual student needs. Students
must register for 2 credit hours per quarter until the residency
hours are completed. |
| Total |
30-33 credit
hours |
| Prerequisites:
The following are prerequisite graduate level coursework which
must be completed prior to beginning the clinical courses
for the program. These courses may be from a master’s
program from another institution or completed at Rush. |
| 2 |
** NUR 502A Issues in APN Role Development
|
| 2 |
** NUR 502B Transition to the APN Role
|
| 4 |
* NUR 503 Physical Diagnosis: Assessment
and Evaluation Across the Lifespan |
| 4 |
* PHY 551 Advanced Physiology I |
| 2 |
* PHY 552 Advanced Physiology II |
| 2 |
* PPH 511 Advanced Pathophysiology I |
| 4 |
* PPH 512 Advanced Pathophysiology II |
| 3 |
* NUR 529 Advanced Pharmacology |
Courses are available in the following
formats:
* Web-based and on-site
** Web-based and/or compressed weekend
***
On-site only
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