Degrees and Programs
The University of Southern Indiana Nursing Program prepares undergraduate and graduate students with the nursing knowledge, clinical skills, and professional values to provide quality, cost-effective nursing and health care to individuals, families, and communities.
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Choose a program for more information on course requirements:
| Major |
| Name |
Hours |
Courses |
Checksheet |
| Nursing |
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| Nursing, Nursing B.S.N. |
120 |
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| Nursing, Nursing B.S.N. (RN to BSN) |
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| Master's |
| Name |
Hours |
Courses |
Checksheet |
| Nursing |
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| Nursing, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AG-ACNP) |
42 |
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| Nursing, Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AG-CNS) |
42 |
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| Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner |
42 |
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| Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) |
44 |
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| Nursing, Nursing Education Leadership |
36 |
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| Nursing, Healthcare Systems Leadership |
36 |
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| Doctoral |
| Name |
Hours |
Courses |
Checksheet |
| Nursing Practice |
78 |
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| Nursing Practice, Advanced Nursing Practice |
78 |
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| Nursing Practice, Organizational and Systems Leadership (BSN to DNP) |
78 |
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| Nursing Practice, Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (BSN to DNP) |
78 |
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| Nursing Practice, Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, Acute (BSN to DNP) |
78 |
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| Nursing Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner (BSN to DNP) |
78 |
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| Nursing Practice, Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (BSN to DNP) |
78 |
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| Nursing Practice, Organizational and Systems Leadership (DNP) |
78 |
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| Graduate Certificate |
| Name |
Hours |
Courses |
Checksheet |
| Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AG-ACNP) - Post-Master's Certificate |
24 |
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| Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AG-CNS) - Post-Master's Certificate |
24 |
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| Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) - Post-Master's Certificate |
24 |
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| Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Post-Master's Certificate |
26 |
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Core 39
In addition to the departmental degree requirements, undergraduate students must complete the University Core 39. Our core provides the foundation for all baccalaureate degrees at the University of Southern Indiana. A university education prepares individuals to live wisely in a diverse and global community by helping students acquire both discipline-specific competence and broader knowledge and skills that reach across disciplines. View the classes included in Core 39 or talk to your advisor for more information.
