ONLINE PROGRAMS MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE POST-MASTER NURSE PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATES BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING TO DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE
become a HOLISTIC CAREGIVER hether you seek a Master of Science in Nursing, a, a BSN to DNP or a Post-Master Nurse Practitioner Certificate, Maryville University s online Wprograms 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 evidencebased 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 1-877-830-4636 or schedule an appointment: https://www.vcita.com/v/maryville.onlinenursing 1
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, Nurse Practitioner Certificate, or the Doctor of Nursing Practice, choose Maryville University and learn to become a holistic healthcare leader. COURSES FOR MSN STUDENTS Graduate Nursing Foundation Courses Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice 3 Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing 3 Graduate Nursing Core Courses (12 credit hours) Health Care Policy 3 Professional Role Development: Advanced Practice Nurse 3 Leadership and Quality 3 Health Promotion / Disease Prevention 3 Nurse Practitioner Core Courses (11 credit hours) Advanced Pathophysiology 3 Advanced Health Assessment 5 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics 3 Concentration Courses (12-18 credit hours) Depending on chosen concentration, students will complete the AGPCNP, AGACNP, PNP or FNP core courses. Please see page 4 to review concentration courses. Total Credit Hours for MSN AGPCNP Concentration 41 AGACNP Concentration 47 PNP Concentration 44 FNP Concentration 47 COURSES FOR BSN TO DNP STUDENTS Graduate Nursing Foundation Courses Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice 3 Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing 3 Graduate Nursing Core Courses Professional Role Development: Advanced Practice Nurse 3 Health Promotion / Disease Prevention 3 Nurse Practitioner Core Courses (11 credit hours) Advanced Pathophysiology 3 Advanced Health Assessment 5 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics 3 Foundation Courses (15 credit hours) Principles of Epidemiology and Biostatistics 3 Foundations of Clinical Scholarship 3 Integrating and Synthesizing Research 3 Advanced Health Policy 3 Graduate Statistics 3 Capstone Courses Ethics for Advanced Nursing Practice 3 Quality and Patient Safety in Advanced Nursing Practice 3 Clinical Inquiry I 3 Clinical Inquiry II 3 Clinical Inquiry III 5 Organizations and Systems Leadership 3 Concentration Courses (12-18 credit hours) Depending on chosen concentration, students will complete the AGPCNP, AGACNP, PNP or FNP core courses. Please see page 4 to review concentration courses. Total Credit Hours for BSN to DNP AGPCNP Concentration 68 AGACNP Concentration 74 PNP Concentration 71 FNP Concentration 74 2
COURSES FOR POST-MASTER CERTIFICATE STUDENTS Graduate Nursing Core Courses Professional Role Development: Advanced Practice Nurse 3 Advanced Pathophysiology 3 Nurse Practitioner Core Courses (11 credit hours) Health Promotion / Disease Prevention 3 Advanced Health Assessment 5 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics 3 Concentration Courses (12-18 credit hours) Depending on chosen concentration, students will complete the AGPCNP, AGACNP, PNP or FNP core courses. Please see page 4 to review concentration courses. Total Credit Hours for Post Master s NP Certificate AGPCNP Concentration 29 AGACNP Concentration 35 PNP Concentration 32 FNP Concentration 35 COURSES FOR DNP STUDENTS Foundation Courses (15 credit hours) Principles of Epidemiology and Biostatistics 3 Foundations of Clinical Scholarship 3 Integrating and Synthesizing Research 3 Advanced Health Policy 3 Graduate Statistics 3 Capstone Courses Ethics for Advanced Nursing Practice 3 Quality and Patient Safety in Advanced Nursing Practice 3 Clinical Inquiry I 3 Clinical Inquiry II 3 Clinical Inquiry III 3 Organizations and Systems Leadership 3 33 Total Credit Hours for DNP 3
CONCENTRATION COURSES PNP Core Courses (15 credit hours) Health Promotion of the Pediatric Population 3 Pediatric Assessment & Diagnosis I 3 Pediatric Assessment & Diagnosis Practicum I 3 Pediatric Assessment & Diagnosis Practicum I 3 Pediatric Assessment & Diagnosis Practicum II 3 FNP Core Courses Adult-Gerontology Health Care I 3 Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Practicum I 3 Adult-Gerontology Health Care II 3 Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Practicum II 3 Pediatric/Family Health Care III 3 Pediatric/Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum III 3 AGPCNP Core Courses (12 credit hours) Adult-Gerontology Health Care I 3 Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Practicum I 3 Adult-Gerontology Health Care II 3 Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Practicum II 3 AGACNP Core Courses Acute Care Diagnosis & Management I 3 Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum I 3 Acute Care Diagnosis & Management II 3 Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum II 3 Acute Care Diagnosis & Management III 3 Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum III 3 4
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Those aspiring to become Maryville nurses must meet these basic admissions requirements. MSN BSN to DNP Post MSN NP Certificate DNP BSN Degree from a NLNAC/CCNE accredited program MS or MSN from a NLNAC/CCNE accredited nursing program Minimum of a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale Minimum of a 3.25 GPA on a 4.0 scale in a master s program in nursing Current unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse in the United States Current board certification as an advanced practice nurse Three letters of recommendation: Minimum of one academic and one clinical Copy of curriculum vitae or resume 500-word essay describing: Your interest in becoming a nurse practitioner and how you plan to use your education to affect patient outcomes Three-page essay, double spaced: Describe your interest in becoming a nurse practitioner as well as your philosophy of graduate nursing education. In addition, describe an area of interest you have that would lend itself to scholarly inquiry. Minimum of one year of professional nursing experience 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 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. 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. Call 1-877-830-4636 or schedule an appointment at https://www.vcita.com/v/maryville.onlinenursing for more information on how Maryville University can help you achieve your nursing career goals. 5