Oncology Nurse Practioner
Curriculum |
Curriculum

Advances in cancer prevention and treatment have propelled the demand of advanced practice nurses in oncology. The Oncology Nurse Practitioner diagnoses and manages commonly occurring health problems of individuals with cancer. Practice has a strong focus on cancer prevention, psychosocial support, early detection, symptom management, and enhancing quality of life of individuals and their families. Graduates are eligible to sit for the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP) exam
Total credit hours: 45

Semester Course Code Title Credits Clinical Hours Online Live
1 NGR 6121 Theoretical Foundations 3   X X
1 NGR 6140 Pathophysiology 4   X X
2 NGR 6172 Pharmacology 4   X X
2 NGR 6002C Health Assessment 4   X X
3 NGR 6240 Adult Health Care 3     X
4 NGR 6737 Ethical, Legal, and Policy Issues 3   X X
4 NGR 6220 Pathobiology of Neoplasia 3     X
5 NGR 6221 Oncology Nursing Concepts 3     X
5 NGR 6800 Nursing Research 3   X X
6 NGR 6080 Health Promotions 3   X X
7 NGR 6222L Practicum I 3 180   X
8 NGR 6223L Practicum II 3 180   X
8 NGR 6971* Thesis 1     X
9 NGR 6224L Practicum III 3 180   X
9 NGR 6971* Thesis 2     X
  Total   45 540  
Program plan assumes a Fall semester start.

*A Thesis or Independent Study (NGR 6905) is required