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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).

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.

Plan of Study – Master of Science in Nursing

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care/ Adult-Gerontology/ Family/ Pedi/ Psychiatric Mental Health Primary Care

CourseCredit HoursAdult-Gero AcuteAdult-Gero Primary CFamilyPediPsych MH
Fall (Aug. – Dec.) - Semester 1
NGR 5110 - Theories in Nursing3XXXXX
NGR 5141 - Pathophysiologic Concepts3XX--X
NGR 6172 – Pharmacological Concepts3--XX-
NGR 5810 - Research Methods in Nursing3XXXXX
Total Semester Hours99999
Spring (Jan. – May) - Semester 2
NGR 5141 - Pathophysiologic Concepts3--XX-
NGR 6002C – Advanced Health Assessment4XXXXX
NGR 6172 - Pharmacological Concepts3XX--X
NGR 5131 - Culture in Adv. Nursing Practice3-X--X
Total Semester Hours710101010
Summer (May – Aug.) - Semester 3
NGR 6743 – Advanced Practice Nursing Clinical Education Seminar1XXXXX
NGR 5064C – Diagnostics & Therapeutics3XXXX-
NGR 6538 – Psychopharmacology for Advanced Practice Nursing3----X
NGR 5131 - Culture in Adv. Nursing Practice3X-XX-
NGR 6703 – Role Development of the Advanced Practice Nurse2XXXXX
Total Semester Hours96996
Fall (Aug. – Dec.) - Semester 4
NGR 6210 - Adv. Adult-Gero Acute I or 6201-Adv. Adult PC I or 6601-Adv. Family I or NGR 6301-Adv. Pedi I or NGR 6503 Adv. Psych Health I3-4XXXXX
NGR 6210L- Adv. Adult-Gero Acute I or 6201L-Adv. Adult PC or 6601LAdv. Family or 6301L-Adv. Pedi or NGR 6503L – Adv. Psych Practicum I4XXXXX
NGR 5063C-Diagnostics & Procedures for Acute Care3X----
Total Semester Hours107877
Spring (Jan. – May) - Semester 5
NGR 6211- Adv. Adult-Gero Acute II or 6202-Adv. Adult PC or 6602-Adv. Family or 6302-Adv. Pedi or NGR 6504 Adv. Psych Health II3-4XXXXX
NGR 6211L- Adv. Adult-Gero Acute II or 6202L-Adv. Adult PC or 6602L Adv. Family or 6302L-Adv. Pedi or NGR 6504L Adv. Psych Health Practicum II4XXXXX
Total Semester Hours77877
Summer (May – Aug.) - Semester 6
NGR 6213- Adv. Adult-Gero Acute III or 6203-Adv. Adult or 6604-Adv. Family or 6303-Adv. Pedi or NGR 6550 Adv. Psych Health III3-XXXX
NGR 6213L- Adv. Adult-Gero Acute III or 6203L-Adv. Adult or 6604L-Adv. Family or 6303L-Adv. Pedi or NGR 6550L Adv. Psych Health Practicum III3-XXXX
NGR 6744 – Professional Advanced Practice Seminar2XXXXX
Total Semester Hours88888
 
Total Credit Hours5047494747
Total Clinical Hours: 770 hours

Plan of study may change at the discretion of the Nursing Graduate Program. Revised: 5-2026. Plan effective starting Spring 2027.