MS in Nursing - 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).
Courses & Requirements
Information Sessions about USM Masters in Nursing programs are held on a regular basis
Deadline: Spring semester admission - October 1
Fall semester admission - April 1
Assistantships, Scholarships, and Traineeships:
Research/teaching assistantships, scholarships, and traineeships are available for graduate students. Further information may be obtained by contacting the School of Nursing administrative Office: (207) 780-4505.
On-line Application
Paper applications will no longer be accepted except in extenuating circumstances. If you feel you have an extenuating circumstance, please contact Lisa Sweet, Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions (prior to submitting a paper application) at 780-4165 or lsweet@usm.maine.edu
For application information please contact:
Office of Graduate Studies & Research
University of Southern Maine
96 Falmouth Street
PO Box 9300
Portland, ME 04104-9300
Phone: (207) 780-4386
For questions or comments, please contact us.
Last updated - 12/10
Sample Curriculum - students with a baccalaureate degree
FALL I
| COURSE | CREDITS |
| NUR 601 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics | 3 |
| NUR 603 Nursing Theory & Knowledge Development | 3 |
| Graduate Elective I | 3 |
Total Credits: | 9 |
SPRING I
| COURSE | CREDITS |
| NUR 604 Nursing Research | 3 |
| NUR 608 Applied Theories for Advanced Interpersonal Skills | 3 |
| Graduate Elective II | 3 |
Total Credits: | 9 |
FALL II
| COURSE | CREDITS |
| NUR 606 Leadership, Health Policy, and Role | 3 |
| NUR 658 Graduate Clinical Project | 3 |
| Graduate Elective III | 3 |
Total Credits: | 9 |
Total Program credits: 27
**RN-MS students must complete additional undergraduate coursework before starting the graduate portion of the program.
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