Degree Options
Master of Science in Nursing
Adult Nurse Practitioner
The adult nurse practitioner track is a 42-credit-hour program that prepares students for the advanced practice of nursing in primary health care of adults. The focus is on the comprehensive study of well, at risk, and chronically ill clients and their families who are cared for in ambulatory or extended care settings. In collaboration with other health care professionals, students provide health promotion, health maintenance, and management in a variety of clinical sites. The program is designed for either part- or full-time study.
The core courses provide a solid foundation in the use of research and theory as a basis for the diagnosis and treatment of illness and the promotion of wellness. Clinical experiences are preceptored in community- or outpatient-based settings. Focus area courses enable students to tailor their studies to meet their career goals or emerging employment opportunities.
All potential applicants must have a personal interview with Dr. Susan J. Moore. The application process is competitive. Aspects that are considered for admission, not in specific priority, are your personal statement, GPA, interview, work experience, references, and ability for critical thinking.
The philosophy of this program is to tailor learning according to the needs of each learner. Active learning strategies dominate the curriculum. Classroom activities include students identifying and discussing their learning issues and faculty clarifying and presenting specific content. Strategies for learning include practice-based learning, case analysis, student clinical presentations, and preceptor/faculty/self evaluations of clinical experiences.
What is a nurse practitioner (NP)?
Nurse practitioners are advanced practice nurses who use theory, research, and clinical expertise to improve the health of people of all ages. As a health care provider, the nurse practitioner may:
- Assess patient health status
- Provide disease prevention and health promotion services
- Diagnose and treat common acute health problems
- Manage care for stable, but chronically ill, patients
- Manage prenatal care during pregnancy
- Participate in, or manage, clinical research projects
Potential employment opportunities for adult nurse practitioner graduates include:
- Collaborative clinical practice
- Specialty practice
- Community clinic
- Group clinical practice/HMOs
- Nurse-managed clinics
- Rural health clinics
- Occupational health
- Urgent/emergency room
- Migrant clinics
- Clinical research
- Parish clinics
- Medically underserved areas
- Prisons
Curriculum (42 Credit Hours) (Clinical Supervised Hours-600)
Review the list of School of Nursing course descriptions.
| Core courses (12 credits) | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| N502 | Nursing Theory I | 3 |
| N504 | Leadership for Advanced Practice Nursing | 3 |
| R500 | Nursing Research | 3 |
| R590 | Scholarly Project (3 credit hours) or Thesis (6 credit hours) | 3 |
| Courses in the major (27 credits in the usual sequence) | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Y535 | Dynamics of Family Health Care | 3 |
| Y515 | Pathophysiology | 4 |
| Y550 | Physical Health Assessment Adult | 3 |
| Y612 | Pharmacology for Nurse Practitioners | 3 |
| Y552 | Health Maintenance for Adults | 5 |
| Y554 | Advanced Nursing Management-Adult | 2 |
| Y555 | Collaborative Clinical Practice in Primary Health-Care Nursing | 4 |
| Y600 | Clinical Reasoning & Diagnostic Processes in Advanced Practice Nursing | 3 |
| Focus course electives (3 credits) | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Possible focus area courses include those listed below or any graduate course related to your interest. | ||
| Y512 | Advanced Concepts in Gerontology | 3 |
| Y565 | Interdisciplinary Practicum in Gerontology | 3 |
| Y562 | Pathophysiology of Cancer | 2 |
| Y556 | Advanced Nursing Management of the Oncology Client | 4 |
Before applying to the ANP major, please e-mail Dr. Moore for an interview appointment:
Dr. Susan J. Moore
smoore [at] iupui [dot] edu
(317) 274-8579
