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.
| 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 |
| 393 | 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
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.
| 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