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College of Nursing
Graduate Programs
The College of Nursing at the University of Toledo offers several graduate-level degree and certificate programs. DNP and MS
degrees and academic certificates are offered. The Doctor of Nursing Practice Program (DNP) is designed to take current nationally
certified advanced practice nurses and nurse administrators (nurse executives) to the highest level of clinical practice in order to meet
the increasing complexities and challenges of the nation's health care environment. The degree program for the Master of Science in
Nursing at The University of Toledo is designed to consider the student's past learning, personal and professional goals, and the
insights and experiences gained through practice. The MSN degree prepares RNs with bachelor degrees as Advanced Practice
Nurses or Nurse Educators.
Admission to Graduate Programs
Admission Requirements (DNP):
To be eligible for admission, applicants must have:
1.
MSN/MS (Nursing) degree in advanced clinical practice or nursing administration from a CCNE or NLNAC accredited
program.
2.
Minimum grade point average of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale from master's degree.
3.
Official transcripts from all academic institutions attended, one of which must state the MSN/MS (Nursing) earned.
4.
Current national certification in advanced clinical practice in nursing or nursing administration/executive.
5.
Active, unrestricted, unencumbered RN license for the state where the student plans to conduct clinical experiences.
6.
For Direct Care applicants, current state certification in an area of advanced practice where student plans to conduct
clinical experiences.
7.
Personal statement describing career goals, applied research interests, and expectations for doctoral study.
8.
Current resume or CV.
9.
Documented supervised clinical hours in applicant's master's program.
10.
Three College of Nursing recommendation forms from professional sources (one from Faculty in Major area of
concentration from master's program).
11.
Face-to-face interview.
12.
Students are required to authorize The University of Toledo to obtain criminal record checks (BCII & FBI) and are
responsible for fingerprinting expenses. Students must declare and document misdemeanor and/or felony offenses that
occur prior to admission to the nursing program and/or during program progression. In compliance with Ohio Revised
Code 4723-7, convictions will result in denial of admission to the program or dismissal after matriculation.
Pre-requisite: Applicants must have completed a graduate multivareate statistics course with a B or better prior to enrolling in
NURS 704/Applied Research and within 5 years of enrollment in NURS 704.
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Admission Requirements (Masters - all except MSN-CNL and Nurse Educator):
To be eligible for admission, applicants must have:
1.
Baccalaureate from an accredited college/university. Degree in nursing from a school that is accredited by a
nationally recognized body for nursing education accreditation.
2.
Overall grade point average of 3.0 in undergraduate work.
3.
Official transcripts from all academic institutions attended, one of which must state the baccalaureate earned.
4.
Active, unrestricted, unencumbered, Ohio RN License.
5.
Completion of an undergraduate statistics course recommended.
6.
Computer competency that includes word processing skills and ability to communicate electronically.
7.
Personal statement describing career goals, future plans for employment, and expectations for graduate study.
8.
Current resume or CV, listing current Ohio RN license number.
9.
Two College of Nursing recommendation forms completed by professional sources (Master's in Nursing preferred).
10.
The Graduate Record Examination (General Subject GRE) and TOEFL* or IELTS* are required for international
applicants. *Minimum required test scores:
http://www.utoledo.edu/graduate/prospectivestudents/admission/guidelines.html
11.
An interview, if requested.
12.
Admission is competitive.
13.
Students are required to authorize The University of Toledo to obtain criminal record checks (BCII & FBI) and are
responsible for fingerprinting expenses. Students must declare and document misdemeanor and/or felony offenses
that occur prior to admission to the nursing program and/or during program progression. In compliance with Ohio
Revised Code 4723-7, convictions will result in denial of admission to the program or dismissal after matriculation.
Admission Requirements (Masters - MSN Educator only):
To be eligible for admission, applicants must have:
1.
Baccalaureate from an accredited college/university. Degree in nursing from a school that is accredited by a
nationally recognized body for nursing education accreditation.
2.
Overall grade point average of 3.0 in undergraduate work.
3.
Official transcripts from all academic institutions attended, one of which must state the baccalaureate earned.
4.
Active, unrestricted, unencumbered RN license for the state in which the applicant practices.
5.
Completion of an undergraduate statistics course recommended.
6.
Computer competency that includes word processing skills and ability to communicate electronically.
7.
Personal statement describing career goals, future plans for employment, and expectations for graduate study
8.
Current resume or CV, listing current state and/or territory RN license number.
9.
Two College of Nursing recommendation forms completed by professional sources (Master's in Nursing preferred).
10.
The Graduate Record Examination (General Subject GRE) and TOEFL* or IELTS* are required for international
applicants. *Minimum required test scores:
http://www.utoledo.edu/graduate/prospectivestudents/admission/guidelines.html
11.
An interview, if requested.
12.
Admission is competitive.
13.
Students are required to authorize The University of Toledo to obtain criminal record checks (BCII & FBI) and are
responsible for fingerprinting expenses. Students must declare and document misdemeanor and/or felony offenses
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that occur prior to admission to the nursing program and/or during program progression. In compliance with Ohio
Revised Code 4723-7, convictions will result in denial of admission to the program or dismissal after matriculation.
Admission Requirements (Masters - MSN BSN to CNL only):
To be eligible for admission, applicants must have:
1.
Baccalaureate in Nursing from a school that is accredited by a nationally recognized body for nursing education
accreditation.
2.
Overall grade point average of 3.0 in undergraduate work.
3.
Official transcripts from all academic institutions attended, one of which must state the baccalaureate earned.
4.
Active, unrestricted, unencumbered Ohio RN license.
5.
Completion of an undergraduate statistics course recommended.
6.
Computer competency that includes word processing skills and ability to communicate electronically.
7.
Personal statement describing career goals, future plans for employment, and expectations for graduate study
8.
Current resume or CV, listing current Ohio RN license number.
9.
Two College of Nursing recommendation forms completed by professional sources (Master's in Nursing preferred).
10.
The Graduate Record Examination (General Subject GRE) and TOEFL* or IELTS* are required for international
applicants. *Minimum required test scores:
http://www.utoledo.edu/graduate/prospectivestudents/admission/guidelines.html
11.
An interview, if requested.
12.
Admission is competitive.
13.
Students are required to authorize The University of Toledo to obtain criminal record checks (BCII & FBI) and are
responsible for fingerprinting expenses. Students must declare and document misdemeanor and/or felony offenses
that occur prior to admission to the nursing program and/or during program progression. In compliance with Ohio
Revised Code 4723-7, convictions will result in denial of admission to the program or dismissal after matriculation
Admission Requirements (Masters - MSN-CNL Graduate Entry only):
To be eligible for admission, applicants must have:
1.
Baccalaureate from an accredited college/university. Overall grade point average of 3.0 in undergraduate work.
2.
Official transcripts from all academic institutions attended, one of which must state the baccalaureate earned.
3.
Completion of six semester credits of Human Anatomy and Physiology with a grade of "B" or better.
4.
Completion of three semester credits of psychology.
5.
Completion of three semester credits of social science.
6.
Computer competency that includes word processing skills and ability to communicate electronically.
7.
Personal statement describing career goals, future plans for employment, and expectations for graduate study.
8.
Current resume or CV.
9.
Two College of Nursing recommendation forms completed by professional sources.
10.
The Graduate Record Examination (General Subject GRE) within the past five years TOEFL* or IELTS* are
required for international applicants with results from the past 2 years. *Minimum required test scores:
http://www.utoledo.edu/graduate/prospectivestudents/admission/guidelines.html
11.
An interview, if requested.
12.
Admission is competitive.
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13.
Students are required to authorize The University of Toledo to obtain criminal record checks (BCII & FBI) and are
responsible for fingerprinting expenses. Students must declare and document misdemeanor and/or felony offenses
that occur prior to admission to the nursing program and/or during program progression. In compliance with Ohio
Revised Code 4723-7, convictions will result in denial of admission to the program or dismissal after matriculation.
Admission Requirements (Certificates - except Nurse Educator)
1.
Master's degree in nursing from a school that is accredited by a nationally recognized body for nursing education
accreditation.
2.
Overall grade point average of 3.0 in graduate work. Official transcripts from all academic institutions attended, one of
which must state the Master's degree earned.
3.
Active, unrestricted, unencumbered, Ohio RN License.
4.
Computer competency that includes word processing skills and ability to communicate electronically.
5.
Personal statement describing career goals, future plans for employment and expectations for graduate study.
6.
Current resume or CV, listing current Ohio RN license number.
7.
Two College of Nursing recommendation forms from professional sources (Master in Nursing preferred).
8.
The Graduate Record Exam (General Subject GRE) and TOEFL* or IELTS* are required for international applicants.
*Minimum required test scores: http://www.utoledo.edu/graduate/prospectivestudents/admission/guidelines.html
9.
Interview, if requested.
10.
Admission is competitive.
11.
Students are required to authorize The University of Toledo to obtain criminal record checks (BCII & FBI) and are
responsible for fingerprinting expenses. Students must declare and document misdemeanor and/or felony offenses that
occur prior to admission to the nursing program and/or during program progression. In compliance with Ohio Revised
Code 4723-7, convictions will result in denial of admission to the program or dismissal after matriculation.
Admission Requirements (Nurse Educator Certificate)
1.
Baccalaureate degree in nursing from a school that is accredited by a nationally recognized body for nursing education
accreditation.
2.
Overall grade point average of 3.0 in undergraduate work.
3.
Official transcripts from all academic institutions attended, one of which must state the baccalaureate earned.
4.
Active, unrestricted, ,unencumbered RN License in the state in which the applicant practices
5.
Computer competency that includes word processing skills and ability to communicate electronically.
6.
Personal statement describing career goals, future plans for employment and expectations for graduate study.
7.
Current resume or CV, listing current state and/or territory RN license number
8.
Two College of Nursing recommendation forms from professional sources (Master in Nursing preferred).
9.
The Graduate Record Exam (General Subject GRE) and TOEFL* or IELTS* are required for international applicants.
*Minimum required test scores: http://www.utoledo.edu/graduate/prospectivestudents/admission/guidelines.html
10.
Interview, if requested.
11.
Admission is competitive.
12.
Students are required to authorize The University of Toledo to obtain criminal record checks (BCII & FBI) and are
responsible for fingerprinting expenses. Students must declare and document misdemeanor and/or felony offenses that
occur prior to admission to the nursing program and/or during program progression. In compliance with Ohio Revised
Code 4723-7, convictions will result in denial of admission to the program or dismissal after matriculation.
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Applications are completed through Nursing CAS - https://portal.nursingCAS.org and by submitting a supplemental application to
The University of Toledo: http://apply.utoledo.edu. Nursing CAS and supplemental application deadlines can be found at:
http://www.utoledo.edu/nursing/grad_checklist.html. Applications must be electronically submitted by the posted deadlines.
Administration of Programs
All graduate programs in the College of Nursing are administered jointly by the college and the College of Graduate Studies of
The University of Toledo. Students may contact specific departments, the college’s graduate advisor, or the College of
Graduate Studies for further information on programs or admission requirements.
Advising
Students may contact Kathy Mitchell for initial advising at kathleen.mitchell@utoledo.edu. Students must meet with their
advisor for the purpose of developing a plan of study. It is the student’s responsibility to meet all requirements for the degree
as specified by the graduate program, the department, the College of Graduate Studies and the University of Toledo. Students
are encouraged to complete the plan of study during the first semester of matriculation.
Graduate Degrees Offered
Doctor of Nursing Practice (post masters)
36 semester credits
Master of Science in Nursing
Clinical Nurse Leader - Graduate Entry 66 semester credits
Adult Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Nurse Specialist (ANP/CNS) 55 semester credits
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) 55 semester credits
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) 51 semester credits
Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (PMH-CNS) 52 semester credits
Nurse Educator 39 semester credits
BSN to Clinical Nurse Leader 42 semester credits
Certificate Programs
For Current Registered Nurses with a Master's Degree in Nursing:
Adult Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate Program (ANP-C) 22 semester credits plus prerequisites
For Current Registered Nurses with a Master's Degree in Nursing:
Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate Program (FNP-C) 25 semester credits plus prerequisites
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate Program (PNP-C) 21 semester credits plus prerequisites
Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
Graduate Certificate Program (PMH-CNS-C) 25 semester credits plus prerequisites
For Current Registered Nurses with a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Nursing:
Nursing Education Certificate 11 semester credits
Accreditation
The University of Toledo, College of Nursing is approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing. Master's and Bachelor's Degree
programs are nationally accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
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Doctor of Nursing Practice: (DNP)
Established in 2007, the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at The University of Toledo (UT) in collaboration with
Wright State University (WSU) is designed to take current nationally certified advanced practice nurses and nurse administrators
(nurse executives) to the highest level of clinical practice in order to meet the increasing complexities and challenges of the
nation's healthcare environment. The online, part-time DNP curriculum includes theoretical and clinical courses to prepare
students to lead and develop innovative health care delivery in a variety of health care settings. In accordance with AACN
specifications for 1000 academically supervised post-BSN clinical hours to earn a DNP degree, 520 hours of academically
supervised advanced clinical practice are included in the program. Students are expected to have earned and documented 480
supervised clinical hours in their master's program.
Curriculum
Course Course Name Credit Hours
Semester I - Fall
NURS701 Scientific Basis of Nsg. Practice 3
NURS705 Information and Technology in Nursing & Health Care Systems 3
Semester II - Spring
NURS704* Applied Nursing Research 3
NURS706 Population Health 3
Semester III - Fall
NURS702 Org & Systems Leadership (40 clinical hours) 3
NURS709 Project Seminar 3
Semester IV - Spring
NURS707 Marketing & Entrepreneurial Activity in Complex Health Care 3
Semester V - Fall
NURS708 Evidence Based Nursing Practice in Direct Care 3
(80 clinical hours)
OR
NURS718 Evidence Based Administration in Complex Health Systems 3
(Indirect Care) (80 clinical hours)
Semester VI - Spring
NURS703 Quality Mgmt & Performance Improvement in Health 3
Care Organizations (40 clinical hours)
Semester VII - Fall
NURS710 Evidence Based Practice Project 3
Semester VIII - Spring
NURS797 Capstone Practicum (Direct Care - 360 Clinical Hours) 6
OR
NURS798 Capstone Practicum (Indirect Care - 360 Clinical Hours) 6
Total 36
*Students must have completed a graduate multivareate statistics course with a B or better within 5 years of enrollment
in NURS 704
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Master of Science in Nursing: Clinical Nurse Leader Graduate Entry
The Clinical Nurse Leader Graduate Entry (CNL) major is a two-year, full-time course of study. The program is designed for the
person who holds a bachelor's degree, who is not yet a registered nurse (RN), but who desires to become a RN. The curriculum
includes theory classes prepared by the graduate faculty of the University of Toledo College of Nursing, as well as clinical
experiences with patients in state-of-the-art heath care facilities. The master's preparation positions graduates for immediate entry
into exciting positions in hospitals or clinics, and also provides an opportunity to continue graduate study. Graduates may elect to
pursue a certificate to enter advanced practice roles as a nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist, or they may decide to pursue a
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree or the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree.
Curriculum
Course Course Name Credit Hours
Semester I - Fall (120 Total Clinical Hours)
NURS504 Health Assessment and the Nursing Process for Promoting Health 6
NURS505 Health Sciences I 3
NURS506 Professional Socialization I 3
NURS507 Therapeutic Communication Skills for Nurses 3
Semester II - Spring (90 Total Clinical Hours)
NURS514 Designing Nursing Systems to Promote Self-Care 6
NURS525 Health Sciences II 3
NURS567 Pharmacology 3
NURS516 Professional Socialization II 3
Semester III - Summer (120 Total Clinical Hours)
NURS524 Designing Nursing Systems for Compromised Health States 6
INDI600 Introduction to Biostatistical Methods 3
Semester IV - Fall (120 Total Clinical Hours)
NURS544 Population Focused Nursing Care 6
NURS607 Advanced Communication Skills and Group Dynamics 3
NURS591 Advanced Nursing Research 3
Semester V - Spring (300 Total Clinical Hours)
NURS554 Advanced Practicum in Nursing Systems Design 12
NURSXXX Thesis, Comprehensive Exam or Field Experience 3
Total 66
Master of Science in Nursing: Adult Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Nurse
Specialist
The Adult Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Nurse Specialist (ANP/CNS) major is a two-year, full-time course of study with part-time
options. The program is designed to prepare advanced practice nurses to care for adults in a wide variety of settings. The curriculum
features theoretically based and clinically focused courses and includes a minimum of 600 contact hours for clinical practice and
selected laboratory experiences.
Curriculum Sample Full-time Plan of Study
Course Course Name Credit Hours
Semester I - Fall
NURS540 Theoretical & Ethical Foundations of Nursing 3
NURS568 Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology 3
NURS574 Advanced Health Assessment (4 lab hours/week) 4
INDI600 Introduction to Biostatistical Methods 3
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Semester II - Spring
NURS569 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics 3
NURS591 Advanced Nursing Research 3
NURS608 ANP/CNS I: Care of Adolescents and Adults
(12 clinical hours/week) 7
Semester III - Fall
NURS519 Advanced Interpersonal Interventions (4 lab hours/week) 3
NURS550 Family and Cultural Diversity Theories 3
NURS609 ANP/CNS II: Care of Women and Concepts of Wellness
(12 clinical hours/week) 7
Semester IV - Spring
NURS614 Advanced Practice Nurse: Roles & Issues 2
NURS610 ANP/CNS III: Care of Adults & Older Adults with a Specialty Focus
(18 clinical hours/week) 8
NURS553 Public Policy and Health Care 3
CAPSTONE Field Experience, Thesis or Comprehensive Exam 3
Total 55
Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner
The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) major is a two-year, full-time course of study with part-time options. The curriculum is
designed to prepare professional nurses for the FNP role in primary nursing care. The curriculum includes a minimum of 600 contact
hours for clinical practice and selected laboratory experiences.
Curriculum Sample Full-time Plan of Study
Course Course Name Credit Hours
Semester I - Fall
NURS540 Theoretical & Ethical Foundations of Nursing 3
NURS568 Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology 3
NURS574 Advanced Health Assessment (4 lab hours/week) 4
INDI600 Introduction to Biostatistical Methods 3
Semester II - Spring
NURS569 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics 3
NURS591 Advanced Nursing Research 3
NURS621 FNP I: Adolescents and Adults (12 clinical hours/week) 7
Semester III - Fall
NURS519 Advanced Interpersonal Interventions (4 lab hours/week) 3
NURS550 Family and Cultural Diversity Theories 3
NURS622 FNP II: Women and Children (12 clinical hours/week) 7
Semester IV - Spring
NURS614 Advanced Practice Nurse: Roles & Issues 2
NURS623 FNP III: Adults & Older Adults (18 clinical hours/week) 8
NURS553 Public Policy & Health Care 3
CAPSTONE Field Experience, Thesis or Comprehensive Exam 3
Total 55
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Master of Science in Nursing: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) major is a two-year, full-time course of study with part-time options. The program is
designed to prepare advanced practice nurses to care for children in a wide variety of settings. The curriculum features theoretically
based and clinically focused courses and includes a minimum of 500 contact hours for clinical practice and selected laboratory
experiences. Students who desire full-time study should matriculate in fall of even numbered years.
Curriculum Sample Full-time Plan of Study
Course Course Name Credit Hours
Semester I - Fall
NURS540 Theoretical & Ethical Foundations of Nursing 3
NURS568 Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology 3
NURS574 Advanced Health Assessment (4 lab hours/week) 4
INDI600 Introduction to Biostatistical Methods 3
Semester II - Spring
NURS569 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics 3
NURS581 PNP I: Care of Children and Concepts of Wellness
(12 clinical hours/week; odd years only) 6
NURS591 Advanced Nursing Research 3
Semester III - Fall
NURS519 Advanced Interpersonal Interventions (4 lab hours/week) 3
NURS550 Family and Cultural Diversity Theories 3
NURS582 PNP II: Common Acute and Stable Chronic Illnesses
(12 clinical hours/week; odd years only) 6
Semester IV - Spring
NURS553 Public Policy and Health Care 3
NURS583 PNP III: Complex Chronic Illnesses or Disabilities
(12 clinical hours/week; even years only) 6
NURS614 Advanced Practice Nurse: Roles & Issues 2
CAPSTONE Field Experience, Thesis or Comprehensive Exam 3
Total 51
Master of Science in Nursing: Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
The Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (PMH-CNS) major is a two-year, full-time program with part-time options.
The curriculum is designed to expand knowledge and prepare advanced practice nurses to work in a wide variety of community and
hospital-based psychiatric settings. The curriculum includes theoretically based and clinically focused courses. Students who desire
to study full time should matriculate in the fall of even numbered years.
Curriculum Sample Full-time Plan of Study
Course Course Name Credit Hours
Semester I - Fall
NURS540 Theoretical & Ethical Foundations of Nursing 3
NURS568 Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology 3
NURS574 Advanced Health Assessment
(4 lab hours/week) 4
NURS519 Advanced Interpersonal Interventions
(4 lab hours/week) 3
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Semester II - Spring
INDI600 Introduction to Biostatistical Methods 3
NURS569 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics 3
NURS509 PMHN I - odd years only
(9 clinical hours/week) 5
NURS553 Public Policy and Health Care 3
Semester III - Fall
NURS510 PMHN II - odd years only
(12 clinical hours/week) 6
NURS550 Family & Cultural Diversity Theories 3
NURS591 Advanced Nursing Research 3
Semester IV - Spring
NURS511 Practicum in PMH - even years only
(18 clinical hours/week) 6
NURS614 Advanced Practice Nurse: Roles & Issues 2
NURS528 Theories of Addictive Behavior 2
CAPSTONE Field Experience, Thesis or Comprehensive Exam 3
Total 52
Master of Science in Nursing: Nurse Educator
The Nurse Educator major is targeted for baccalaureate graduates with clinical nursing experience who want to become nursing
faculty or staff educators. Graduates are envisioned as teachers of undergraduate nursing students in the classroom and clinical
setting. This major focuses on: curriculum development, teaching-learning processes, classroom and clinical teaching strategies, and
evaluation principles. The Nurse Educator major offers full-time and part-time options. Students who are seeking full time study
should matriculate in the spring semester and can complete the Nurse Educator Curriculum online with campus experiences at
selected times specified in the course schedule.
Curriculum Sample Full-time Plan of Study
Course Course Name Credit Hours
Semester I - Spring
NURS672 Teaching, Learning and Evaluation in Nursing 4
NURS540 Theoretical & Ethical Foundations of Nursing 3
NURS568 Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology 3
INDI600 Introduction to Biostatistical Methods 3
NURS553 Public Policy & Health Care 3
Semester II - Summer
NURS671 Developing Instructional Programs in Nursing 3
NURS591 Advanced Nursing Research 3
NURS 533 Health Assessment 3
Semester III - Fall
NURS551 Advanced Clinical Seminar in Nursing
(4 lab hours/week) 4
NURS519 Advanced Interpersonal Interventions
(4 lab hours/week) 3
NURS673 Practicum and Seminar in Teaching
(9 practicum hours/week) 4
CAPSTONE Field experience, thesis or comprehensive exam. 3
Total 39
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Master of Science in Nursing: BSN to Clinical Nurse Leader
The BSN to Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) major at The University of Toledo is ideal for BSN prepared nurses wishing to pursue
graduate study at the generalist level. The curriculum includes theory classes, as well as clinical experiences. The Clinical Nurse
Leader role is designed to improve the quality of patient care and to better prepare nurses to thrive in the health care system. The
CNL oversees the care coordination of a distinct group of patients and actively provides direct patient care The CNL Is a leader in
the health care delivery system, and the implementation of the role will vary across settings (www.aacn.nche.edu). Students in the
BSN to CNL major move through the curriculum in cohorts.
Curriculum
Course Course Name Credit Hours
Semester I - Spring
NURS 516 Professional Socialization II 3
NURS 525 Health Science II 3
NURS 567 Pharmacology 3
Semester II - Summer
INDI 600 Introduction to Biostatistical Methods 3
NURS 533 Health Assessment 3
Semester III - Fall
NURS 544 Population Focused Nursing Care (total of 90 clinical hours) 6
NURS 607 Advanced Communication Skills and Group Dynamics (total of 30
lab hours) 3
NURS 591 Advanced Nursing Research 3
Semester IV - Spring
NURS 554 Advanced Practicum in Nursing Systems Design (total of 300
clinical hours) 12
CAPSTONE Thesis, Comprehensive Exam or Field Experience 3
Total 42
Graduate Certificate: Adult Nurse Practitioner
The Adult Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate (ANP-C) program is offered to individuals who have completed a master's degree
in nursing and who desire to obtain specialized knowledge to seek certification as an ANP. All of the courses award academic credit
from The University of Toledo. Graduates of the program will be qualified to take national ANP certification examinations. The
curriculum includes a minimum of 500 contact hours for clinical practice and laboratory experiences.
Prerequisites
Fall Semester
Course Course Name Credit Hours
NURS568 Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology* 3
NURS574 Advanced Health Assessment (4 lab hours/week)* 4
Curriculum
Spring Semester
Course Course Name Credit Hours
NURS569 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics 3
NURS603 ANP I: Care of Adolescents and Adults (12 clinical hours/week) 7
Fall Semester
NURS604 ANP II: Primary Care of Women (12 clinical hours/week) 6
Spring Semester
NURS605 ANP III: Care of Adults and Older Adults (12 clinical hours/week) 6
Total 22
*If the course was completed greater than 5 years prior to matriculation, the course must be repeated.
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Graduate Certificate: Family Nurse Practitioner
The Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate (FNP-C) program is offered to individuals who have completed a master's degree
in nursing and who desire to obtain specialized knowledge to seek certification as an FNP. Graduates of the program will be
qualified to take national FNP certification examinations.
The program is offered in a four-semester, part-time option. The curriculum is designed to prepare professional nurses for the FNP
role in primary nursing care. The curriculum includes a minimum of 600 contact hours for clinical practice and laboratory
experiences.
Prerequisites
Fall Semester
Course Course Name Credit Hours
NURS568 Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology* 3
NURS574 Advanced Health Assessment (4 lab hours/week)* 4
Curriculum
Spring Semester
Course Course Name Credit Hours
NURS569 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics 3
NURS621 FNP I: Adolescents and Adults (12 clinical hours/week) 7
Fall Semester
NURS622 FNP II: Women and Children (12 clinical hours/week) 7
Spring Semester
NURS623 FNP III: Adults and Older Adults (18 clinical hours/week) 8
Total 25
*If the course was completed greater than 5 years prior to matriculation, the course must be completed.
Graduate Certificate: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate (PNP-C) program is offered to individuals who have completed a master's
degree in nursing and who desire to obtain specialized knowledge to seek certification as a PNP. All of the courses award academic
credit from The University of Toledo. Graduates of the program will be qualified to take national PNP certification examinations.
The curriculum includes a minimum of 500 contact hours for clinical practice and laboratory experiences.
Prerequisites
Fall Semester
Course Course Name Credit Hours
NURS568 Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology* 3
NURS574 Advanced Health Assessment (4 lab hours/week)* 4
Curriculum
Spring Semester -
Course Course Name Credit Hours
NURS569 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics 3
NURS581 PNP I: Care of Children and Concepts of Wellness
(12 clinical hours/week) (odd years only) 6
Fall Semester -
NURS582 PNP II: Common Acute and Stable Chronic Illnesses
(12 clinical hours/week) (odd years only) 6
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Spring Semester -
NURS583 PNP III: Complex Chronic Illnesses or Disabilities
(12 clinical hours/week) (even years only) 6
Total 21
*If the course was completed greater than 5 years prior to matriculation, the course must be repeated.
Graduate Certificate: Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
The Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist /Graduate Certificate (PMHN-CNS-C) program is offered to individuals
who have completed a master’s degree in nursing and who desire to obtain specialized knowledge to seek certification as an Adult
Psychiatric and Mental Health CNS. All of the courses award academic credit from the The University of Toledo. Graduates of the
program will be qualified to take national certification examinations. The curriculum includes a minimum of 500 contact hours for
clinical practice and laboratory experiences. The PMH/CNS program is offered via internet/WebCT with visits at selected times
specified in the course schedule.
Prerequisites
Fall Semester
Course Course Name Credit Hours
NURS568 Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology* 3
NURS574 Advanced Health Assessment (4 lab hours/week)* 4
Curriculum
Spring Semester -
Course Course Name Credit Hours
NURS569 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics 3
NURS509 PMHN I (9 clinical hours/week) (odd years only) 5
NURS528 Theories of Addictive Behaviors 2
Fall Semester -
NURS519 Advanced Interpersonal Intervention (4 lab hours/week) 3
NURS510 PMHN II (12 clinical hours/week) (odd years only) 6
Fall Semester -
NURS511 PMHN III (18 clinical hours/week) (even years only) 6
Total 25
*If the course was completed greater than 5 years prior to matriculation, the course must be repeated.
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Graduate Certificate: Nursing Education
The knowledge and application of the principles of teaching and learning, program development, assessment, and the evaluation of
learners is paramount for the role of the nurse as educator. All classes are conducted online.
The Nursing Education Certificate Program at The University of Toledo is designed to provide an opportunity for current and
potential nurse educators in academic and healthcare settings to develop and refine the practice of teaching. Graduates of the
program receive a certificate acknowledging successful completion of advanced preparation. This certificate depicts a commitment
to the professional responsibility as an educator in a variety of healthcare settings.
Semester I - Spring
Course Course Name Credit Hours
NURS672* Teaching, Learning and Evaluation in Nursing 4
Semester II - Summer
NURS671* Developing Instructional Programs in Nursing 3
Semester III - Fall
NURS673 Practicum and Seminar in Teaching (9 hours practicum/week)** 4
Total 11
*NURS671 and NURS672 must be taken prior to enrolling in NURS673
**In the practicum course, students are supervised by faculty and precepted by a master teacher. Students spend the equivalent of 9
hours per week in practicum experiences that are arranged in an educational setting in a locale chosen by students and faculty.
Unique Features
Designed for adult learners with the convenience of online classes
Faculty experts in education theory and practice
Opportunity for completion within one calendar year
Affordable tuition
