University of Southern Maine

Master of Science in Nursing for Certified FNP, ANP and WHNP

The master's degree program for certified adult, family, and women's health nurse practitioners is designed to meet the educational needs of certified nurse practitioners in these areas of specialization who do not hold either a baccalaureate and/or master's degree in nursing.

Program length varies according to the academic credentials of the individual entering the program. Those practitioners without a baccalaureate degree must complete additional undergraduate coursework required in the R.N. to M.S. program. Certified and state approved Advanced Practice R.N. to M.S. students are not required to take undergraduate health assessment, microbiology, pathophysiology, or NUR 419 (Community Nursing Partnership for RNs).

Sample Curriculum - students with a baccalaureate degree

FALL I

SPRING I

FALL II

Total Program credits: 27

**RN-MS students must complete additional undergraduate coursework before starting the graduate portion of the program.

Application:

Office of Graduate Studies application process and application forms

Admission Requirements:

USM Graduate admission requirements & CONHP admission requirements

For more information on this program of study and courses, go to the CONHP area of the USM graduate catalog

For questions or comments, please contact us.

Last updated - 07-09-08

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