Academic Programs Curricula

Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing - ABSN

Our mission-minded accelerated nursing program works to advance health equity and social justice through an innovative educational experience. You’ll collaborate with expert faculty, utilize high-fidelity simulation labs, experience diverse local and global clinical placements, and participate in shaping the future of health care.

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Course # Course Title Credit Hours
388 Health Assessment and Foundations for Nursing Practice Across the Lifespan 6
389 Wellness/Health Promotion Across the Lifespan 4
392 Professional Nursing: Past, Present & Future 2
396 Physiologic Homeostasis and Principles of Pharmacology 2
  Semester Totals 14
Course # Course Title Credit Hours
394 Professional Nursing: Evolution as an Evidence-Based Clinician 2
395 Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family 4
396 Nursing Care of Infants, Children and Adolescents 4
397 Community and Public Health Nursing 4
398 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology I 2
  Semester Totals 16
Course # Course Title Credit Hours
473 Professional Nursing: Evolution as an Effective Team Member 2
474 Nursing Management of the Adult Patient with Health Problems 5
475 Gerontological Nursing: Caring for Older Adults and their Families 4
476 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology II 2
XXX Elective 3
  Semester Totals 16

*Electives can be taken at the school of nursing or one of the other schools/colleges at Duke University with permission of the instructor.

Course # Course Title Credit Hours
483 Professional Nursing: Evolution as a Leader 2
484 Nursing Care of Patients with Complex Health Problems 7
XXX Elective* 3
  Semester Totals 12

*Electives can be taken at the school of nursing or one of the other schools/colleges at Duke University with permission of the instructor.

Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing - ABSN Program Totals:

Semesters 1-4: 58 Credit Hours

Master of Nursing Degree - MN

Our MEPN program builds upon your previous academic and professional experiences while preparing you to transition into the nursing profession. Upon earning your Master of Nursing degree, you will be eligible to take the RN licensing exam (NCLEX-RN©) and begin your nursing practice.

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Course # Course Title Credit Hours
503 Evaluating Health & Wellness 3
504 Professional Nursing 3
505 Clinical Management 1: Common Health Alterations 4
506 Pharmacology for Nursing Practice 3
507 Physiology and Pathophysiology for Nurses 3
  Semester Totals 16
Course # Course Title Credit Hours
509 Clinical Management 2: Chronic Health Alterations 5
510 Holistic Behavioral, Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Care 2
511 Promoting Health within the Community to Achieve Health Equity 3
512 Introduction to Healthcare Systems and Informatics 3
519 Gerontological Nursing: Caring for an Aging Population 2
  Semester Totals 15
Course # Course Title Credit Hours
514 Fostering Health Equity in Care: Care Management for Childbearing Families 3
515 Family-Centered Care from Infancy to Adolescence: Pediatric Nursing Essentials 3
516 Clinical Management 3: Complex Health Alterations 5
580 Nurse as a Scholar 2 3
XXX Elective* 3
  Semester Totals 17

*Electives can be taken at the school of nursing or one of the other schools/colleges at Duke University with permission of the instructor.

Course # Course Title Credit Hours
518 Transition to Professional Practice 5
520 Professional and Leadership Development 3
521 NCLEX-RN Success 1
582 Population Health 3
XXX Elective* 3
  Semester Totals 15

*Electives can be taken at the school of nursing or one of the other schools/colleges at Duke University with permission of the instructor.

Master of Nursing Degree - MN Program Totals:

Semesters 1-4: 63 Credit Hours

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