The Direct Entry to Doctor of Nursing Practice (DEPN) pre-licensure curriculum prepares students for RN licensure through intensive classroom, laboratory, simulation, and clinical experiences.
Program Totals
- Total Credits: 37.25
- Total Clinical Hours: 750
*All course work is offered on campus only and includes off-hour clinical experiences and labs.
Pre-Licensure Courses
- GRNS 5130 – Pathophysiology (3 credits)
- GRNS 5280 – Pharmacology (3 credits)
- GRNS 5320 – The Science of Nursing: Children (3 credits)
- GRNS 6000 – Professional Nursing Issues (2 credits)
- GRNS 6020 – The Science of Nursing: Across Life I (3 credits)
- GRNS 6030 – Nursing Fundamentals (1.5 credits)
- GRNS 6031 – Practicum: Adults Lifespan I (2.25 credits, 225 clinical hours)
- GRNS 6040 – Practicum: Adults Lifespan II (1.25 credits, 75 clinical hours)
- GRNS 6060 – The Science of Nursing: Mental Health (3 credits)
- GRNS 6070 – Practicum: Mental Health (1.5 credits, 90 clinical hours)
- GRNS 6080 – The Science of Nursing: Gynecologic Care & Family (3 credits)
- GRNS 6090 – Practicum: Women and Newborns (1.25 credits, 75 clinical hours)
- GRNS 6110 – Practicum: Children (1.25 credits, 75 clinical hours)
- GRNS 6120 – The Science of Nursing: Adult Lifespan II (2 credits)
- GRNS 6130 – Practicum: Comprehensive Patient Care in Adults (2.5 credits, 150 clinical hours)
- GRNS 6150 – Practicum: Public Health Nursing
- GRNS XXXX – NCLEX-RN Review and Preparation (1.25 credits)
- PH 5990 – Public Health Nursing
Curriculum Plan
Fall Semester (14.75 Credits)
- GRNS 5130 – Pathophysiology
- GRNS 5280 – Pharmacology
- GRNS 6000 – Professional Nursing Issues
- GRNS 6020 – The Science of Nursing: Across Life I
- GRNS 6030 – Nursing Fundamentals
- GRNS 6031 – Practicum: Adults Lifespan I
January Intersession (1.25 Credits)
- GRNS 6040 – Practicum: Adults Lifespan II
Spring Semester (14.75 Credits)
- GRNS 5320 – The Science of Nursing: Children
- GRNS 6060 – The Science of Nursing: Mental Health
- GRNS 6080 – The Science of Nursing: Gynecologic Care & Family
- GRNS 6090 – Practicum: Women and Newborns
- GRNS 6120 – The Science of Nursing: Adult Lifespan II
- GRNS 6130 – Practicum: Comprehensive Patient Care in Adults
Summer Semester (6 Credits)
- GRNS 6070 – Practicum: Mental Health
- GRNS 6110 – Practicum: Children
- GRNS 6150 – Practicum: Public Health Nursing
- GRNS XXXX – NCLEX-RN Review and Preparation
*All course work is offered on campus only and includes off-hour clinical experiences and labs.