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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 – Masters of Science in Nursing

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

Fall (Aug. – Dec.) - Semester 1Credit hoursAdult-GeroFamilyPediPsych MH
NGR 5110 - Theories in Nursing3XXXX
NGR 5141 - Pathophysiologic Concepts3X--X
NGR 6172 – Pharmacological Concepts3-XX-
NGR 5810 - Research Methods in Nursing3XXXX
Total Semester Hours 9999
      
Spring (Jan. – May) - Semester 2     
NGR 5141 - Pathophysiologic Concepts3-XX-
NGR 6002C – Advanced Health Assessment4XXXX
NGR 6172 - Pharmacological Concepts3X--X
NGR 5131 - Culture in Adv. Nursing Practice3X--X
Total Semester Hours 107710
      
Summer (May – Aug.) - Semester 3     
NGR 6743 – Advanced Practice Nursing Clinical Education Seminar1XXXX
NGR 5064C-Diagnostics & Therapeutics3XXX-
NGR 6538 Psychopharmacology for Advanced Practice Nursing3---X
NGR 5131 - Culture in Adv. Nursing Practice3-XX-
NGR 6703 – Role Development of the Advanced Nursing Practice2XXXX
Total Semester Hours 6996
      
Fall (Aug. – Dec.) - Semester 4     
NGR 6201-Adv. Adult I or 6601-Adv. Family I or NGR 6301-Adv. Pedi I or NGR 6503 Adv. Psych Health I3-4XXXX
NGR 6201L-Adv. Adult or 6601L-Adv. Family or 6301L-Adv. Pedi or NGR 6503L – Adv. Psych Practicum I4XXXX
Total Semester Hours 7877
      
Spring (Jan. – May) - Semester 5     
NGR 6202-Adv. Adult or 6602-Adv. Family or 6302-Adv. Pedi or NGR 6504 Adv. Psych Health II3-4XXXX
NGR 6202L-Adv. Adult or 6602L-Adv. Family or 6302L-Adv. Pedi or NGR 6504L Adv. Psych Health Practicum II4XXXX
Total Semester Hours 7877
      
Summer (May – Aug.) - Semester 6     
NGR 6203-Adv. Adult or 6604-Adv. Family or 6303-Adv. Pedi or NGR 6550 Adv. Psych Health III3XXXX
NGR 6203L-Adv. Adult or 6604L-Adv. Family or 6303L-Adv. Pedi or NGR 6550L Adv. Psych Health Practicum III3XXXX
NGR 6744 – Professional Advanced Practice Seminar2XXXX
Total Semester Hours 8888
 
Total Credit Hours 47494747

*Plan of study may change at the discretion of the FIU Graduate Nursing Program.      

Plan effective starting Spring 2027