Plan of Study

All NP Specialty Tracks

The FIU Graduate Nursing programs integrate teaching, learning, advising and professional advancement into one synthesized academic experience to help each student achieve their fullest potential on their road to becoming an Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).

The Post-BSN to DNP program curriculum is streamlined to award the MSN degree after semester six (i.e. Adult-Gerontology, Pediatric, Psychiatric-Mental Health, or Family clinical specialty), allowing the students to sit for Advanced Practice Nursing national certification at the MSN level and continue enrollment into the last semesters of doctoral preparation.

Our curriculum guides students in the process of self-development to pursue excellence in their scholarly endeavors, fulfill their professional aspirations and answer the call to lead change and advance health through advanced nursing care, patient education and advocacy.

To learn more about the curriculum framework, objectives and organization of our advanced nursing practice programs, download the FIU MSN Curriculum Overview document

Course & Syllabi

Visit the FIU Catalog for course descriptions and program requirements.

  • Navigate to the current academic year
  • Enter the Course Code in the “Search Bar” OR select “Graduate”
  • Select “Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences”

Enrolled students can download the program syllabi from FIU Sharepoint - DNP/MSN.

BSN to DNP Fall Plan of Study

Fall 1 (Aug. – Dec.) - Semester 1Credit hoursAdult-GeroFamilyChildPsych MH
NGR 7121 – Scientific and Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice3XXXX
NGR 6172 – Pharmacological Concepts3-XX-
NGR 5810 – Research Methods in Nursing3XXXX
NGR 5141 – Pathophysiologic Concepts3X--X
NGR 6703 – Role Development of the Advanced Practice Nurse2XXXX
Total Semester Hours11111111
 
Spring 1 (Jan. – May) - Semester 2
NGR 5141 – Pathophysiologic Concepts3-XX-
NGR 7769 – Patient Safety and Quality Improvement in Health Care3XXXX
NGR 7892L – Health Policy Practicum Clinical Hours: 403XXXX
NGR 6172 – Pharmacological Concepts3X--X
Total Semester Hours9999
 
Summer 1 (May – Aug.) - Semester 3
NGR 6002C – Advanced Health Assessment4XXXX
NGR 7854 – Analytical Methods for Evidence-Based Clinical Practice3XXXX
NGR 5064C – Diagnostics & Therapeutics3XXX-
NGR 6538 – Psychopharmacology for Advanced Practice Nursing3---X
NGR 6743 – Advanced Practice Nursing Clinical Education Seminar1XXXX
Total Semester Hours11111111
 
Fall 2 (Aug. – Dec.) - Semester 4
NGR 6201 / 6601 / 6301 / 6503 – Advanced Specialty I3-4XXXX
NGR 6201L / 6601L / 6301L / 6503L – Practicum I4XXXX
NGR 7853 – Translational Research3XXXX
Total Semester Hours10111010
 
Spring 2 (Jan. – May) - Semester 5
NGR 6202 / 6602 / 6302 / 6504 – Advanced Specialty II3-4XXXX
NGR 6202L / 6602L / 6302L / 6504L – Practicum II4XXXX
NGR 5131 – Culture in Adv. Nursing Practice3XXXX
Total Semester Hours10111010
 
Summer 2 (May – Aug.) - Semester 6
NGR 6203 / 6604 / 6303 / 6550 – Advanced Specialty III3XXXX
NGR 6203L / 6604L / 6303L / 6550L – Practicum III3XXXX
NGR 7871 – Healthcare Informatics3XXXX
Total Semester Hours9999
Master’s degree granted here. Total MSN Credits60626060
 
Fall 3 (Aug. – Dec.) - Semester 7
NGR 7733 – Organizational Dynamics of Health Systems3XXXX
NGR 7891 – Healthcare Finance and Economics in Advanced Clinical Practice3XXXX
Total Semester Hours6666
 
Spring 3 (Jan. – May) - Semester 8
NGR 7940C – DNP Project I (Clinical Hours: 170)4XXXX
Total Semester Hours4444
 
Summer 3 (May – Aug.) - Semester 9
NGR 7941C – DNP Project II (Clinical Hours: 165)4XXXX
Total Semester Hours4444
 
Fall 4 (Aug. – Dec.) - Semester 10
NGR 7942C – DNP Project III (Clinical Hours: 165)4XXXX
Total Semester Hours4444
     
Grand Total78807878
Total Clinical Hours Adult / Child / Psych Mental Health: 1170 hours
Total Clinical Hours Family: 1310 hours

BSN to DNP Spring Plan of Study

Spring 1 (Jan. – May) - Semester 1Credit hoursAdult-GeroFamilyChildPsych MH
NGR 7121 – Scientific and Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice3XXXX
NGR 7891 - Healthcare Finance and Economics in Advanced Clinical Practice3XXXX
NGR 5141 – Pathophysiologic Concepts3XXXX
Total Semester Hours9999
 
Summer 1 (May – Aug.) - Semester 2
NGR 7871 – Healthcare Informatics3XXXX
NGR 6703 – Role Development of the Advanced Practice Nurse2XXXX
NGR 5131 – Culture in Adv. Nursing Practice3XXXX
Total Semester Hours8888
 
Fall 1 (Aug. – Dec.) - Semester 3
NGR 7733 – Organizational Dynamics of Health Systems3XXXX
NGR 6172 – Pharmacological Concepts3XXXX
NGR 5810 – Research Methods in Nursing3XXXX
Total Semester Hours9999
 
Spring 2 (Jan. – May) - Semester 4
NGR 7892L – Health Policy Practicum Clinical Hours: 403XXXX
NGR 7769 – Patient Safety and Quality Improvement in Health Care3XXXX
NGR 6002C – Advanced Health Assessment4XXXX
Total Semester Hours10101010
 
Summer 2 (May – Aug.) - Semester 5
NGR 7854 – Analytical Methods for Evidence-Based Clinical Practice3XXXX
NGR 6743 – Advanced Practice Nursing Clinical Education Seminar1XXXX
NGR 5064C – Diagnostics & Therapeutics3XXX-
NGR 6538 – Psychopharmacology for Advanced Practice Nursing3---X
Total Semester Hours7777
 
Fall 2 (Aug. – Dec.) - Semester 6
NGR 6201 / 6601 / 6301 / 6503 – Advanced Specialty I3-4XXXX
NGR 6201L / 6601L / 6301L / 6503L – Practicum I4XXXX
NGR 7853 – Translational Research3XXXX
Total Semester Hours10111010
 
Spring 3 (Semester 7)
NGR 6202 / 6602 / 6302 / 6504 – Advanced Specialty II3-4XXXX
NGR 6202L / 6602L / 6302L / 6504L – Practicum II4XXXX
Total Semester Hours7877
 
Summer 3 (Semester 8)
NGR 6203 / 6604 / 6303 / 6550 – Advanced Specialty III3XXXX
NGR 6203L / 6604L / 6303L / 6550L – Practicum III3XXXX
Total Semester Hours6666
Master’s degree granted here. Total MSN Credits66686666
 
Fall 3 (Semester 9)
NGR 7940C – DNP Project I (Clinical Hours: 170)4XXXX
Total Semester Hours4444
 
Spring 4 (Semester 10)
NGR 7941C – DNP Project II (Clinical Hours: 165)4XXXX
Total Semester Hours4444
 
Summer 4 (Semester 11)
NGR 7942C – DNP Project III (Clinical Hours: 165)4XXXX
Total Semester Hours4444
     
Grand Total78807878
Total Clinical Hours: 1310 hours

Plan of study may change at the discretion of the FIU Graduate Nursing Program. 5/2026      

Plan effective starting Spring 2027