MSN Program

MSN > Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Track (available on Germantown and Jackson campuses)

Union University is pleased to offer a graduate nursing education curriculum to prepare the professional nurse as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. The 15-month curriculum focuses on acute management, chronic management and health promotion of patients age 0-21 years. The deadline for all application documents is March 1 of each year.

Contact Information

Admissions:
nursingadmissions@uu.edu, 731-661-6545
Enrolled Students:
Jo Anna Tacker, jtacker@uu.edu, 901-312-1949

Pre-requisite Course

Undergraduate Statistics

Curriculum Model

Fall
NUR 511	Nursing Informatics & Statistics for the Health Sciences	3
NUR 526	Advanced Theoretical and Ethical Concepts in Nursing	2
NUR 544	Advanced Health Assessment	3
NUR 555	Advanced Practice Role Development	2
BIO 500	Advanced Pathophysiology	2
		12
Spring
NUR 533	Advanced Nursing Research & Evidence-Based Practice	3
NUR 542	Advanced Health Promotion & Intercultural Concepts	2
NUR 622	Advanced Pharmacology	3
NUR 626C	Primary Care of Children: Acute Management (160 clinical hours)	5
		13
Summer
NUR 641	Advanced Health Care Policy & Economic Concepts	2
NUR 600	Primary Care Provider Procedures	2
NUR 556C	Primary Care of Children: Health Promotion (160 clinical hours)	5
		9
Fall
NUR 558	Transitions to Advanced Practice Nursing	2
NUR 636C	Primary Care of Children: Chronic Management (160 clinical hours)	5
NUR 650	Specialty Focus Practicum (80 clinical hours)	2
NUR 696/697	Scholarly Project/Thesis or Select one cognate course in Administration or Education or NUR 580 Healthcare and Missions during the Spring semester	3
		12
Total Credit Hours		46
clinical contact hours		560

2011-2012 Tuition Rates

$460 per credit hour
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Admission Criteria

Previously earned Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
Last 60 hours GPA of 3.0
Union University School of Nursing application with application fee
Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions

Required After Admission

Clear criminal background check
Clear urine drug screen
Current Physical Examination Form & Immunization Records
Current CPR Health Care Provider Certification