Students who seek admission without some of these competencies will need to take personal responsibility for acquiring them. The College of Nursing and the University of New Mexico has course work, clinical opportunities, and faculty available to assist students in this process, if necessary, prior to entering the program. However, it is recommended that the core be taken early in the program as it is foundational to other courses. The core curriculum is offered each semester, and sometimes during the summer session. However, these applications are considered along with all other applications.
Students carry out an independent research project under the direction of a faculty committee.
Minimum of 50 credits. Plan II requires a comprehensive examination in the final semester. This examination covers the course courses and specialty content. Over 1,050 hours of clinical experience is included in the program. The curriculum consists of general core courses required of all graduate students, primary care concentration core courses required of all family nurse practitioner and nurse-midwifery students, and specialty courses.