MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) View in Kuali Update Delete Update Rules PDF


Catalog 2023 — Indefinite        
School: Nursing / Department: Nursing

About

The Master of Science in Nursing programs are designed for the experienced nurse who desires professional advancement without a terminal degree. Current certification, credentialing and hiring processes are accepting of MSN levels of preparation for advanced practice nursing roles. Often students prefer to use the MSN program as a stepping stone to a terminal degree. The MSN program is structured to meet essential MSN competencies through core and emphasis classes.



Requirements

CORE COURSES-GRADUATE (15 Total Credits)
  • Course(s):
    • NURS502 - Orientation to Graduate Nursing Studies (0)
    • NURS520 - Health Promotion Across the Lifespan (2)
    • NURS527 - Theory and Research for Advanced Practice (4)
    • NURS540 - Healthcare Policy, Economics, and Finance (3)
    • NURS635 - Issues in Healthcare Quality, Safety, and Technology (3)
    • NURS687 - Master's Nursing Program Finalization (0)
  • Select 1 course(s):
    • RELT545 - God and Human Suffering (3)
    • RELB548 - Jesus as Healer (3)
CORE COURSES-PRACTICE (10 Total Credits)
  • Course(s):
    • NURS550 - Advanced Pathophysiology (3)
    • NURS552 - Advanced Pharmacology (3)
    • NURS555 - Advanced Health Assessment (4)
NURSING CAPSTONE (2 Total Credits)
  • Course(s):
    • NURS684 - Preparation for MSN Capstone (0)
    • NURS694 - MSN Capstone (2)
EMPHASIS/CONCENTRATION (17 - 29 Total Credits)
  • Please choose an emphasis below.
  • Complete at least 17-29 credits in this area
Grand Total Credits: 44 - 56


Acute Care-Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Emphasis

MSN.NACG — MSN

Catalog 2023 — Indefinite    

About

Successful completion of the program satisfies eligibility requirements for certification examination.


REQUIRED COURSES (24 Total Credits)
  • Course(s):
    • NURS591 - Orientation for Graduate Nursing Clinical Practicum (1)
    • NURS640 - Primary Care of Adults I (3)
    • NURS645 - Practicum I: Primary Care of Adults (4)
    • NURS650 - Primary Care of Adults II (3)
    • NURS657 - Acute Care Concepts and Skills I (3)
    • NURS659 - Acute Care Concepts and Skills II (3)
    • NURS671 - Practicum I: Acute Care of Adults (3)
    • NURS673 - Practicum II: Acute Care of Adults (3)
    • NURS685 - Role Development for Advanced Practice (1)
Grand Total Credits: 24

Nurse Educator Emphasis

MSN.NEDU — MSN

Catalog 2023 — Indefinite    

REQUIRED COURSES (17 Total Credits)
  • Course(s):
    • EDUC531 - Technology and the Educator (3)
    • NURS621 - Nursing Curriculum Design (3)
    • NURS631 - Classroom Instruction and Evaluation (3)
    • NURS641 - Practicum: Area of Clinical Emphasis (2)
    • NURS643 - Educator Role Practicum: Area of Clinical Emphasis (3)
    • NURS648 - Clinical and Simulation Instruction in Nursing (3)
Grand Total Credits: 17

Primary Care-Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Emphasis

MSN.NPCA — MSN

Catalog 2023 — Indefinite    

About

Successful completion of the program satisfies eligibility requirements for certification examination.


REQUIRED COURSES (23 Total Credits)
  • Course(s):
    • NURS556 - Family and Community Systems (2)
    • NURS591 - Orientation for Graduate Nursing Clinical Practicum (1)
    • NURS640 - Primary Care of Adults I (3)
    • NURS645 - Practicum I: Primary Care of Adults (4)
    • NURS650 - Primary Care of Adults II (3)
    • NURS655 - Practicum II: Primary Care of Adults (4)
    • NURS661 - Geriatric Primary and Long-term Care (3)
    • NURS664 - Practicum: Geriatric Primary and Long-term Care (2)
    • NURS685 - Role Development for Advanced Practice (1)
Grand Total Credits: 23

Primary Care-Family Nurse Practitioner Emphasis

MSN.NPCF — MSN

Catalog 2023 — Indefinite    

About

Successful completion of the program satisfies eligibility requirements for certification examination.


REQUIRED COURSES (23 Total Credits)
  • Course(s):
    • NURS556 - Family and Community Systems (2)
    • NURS591 - Orientation for Graduate Nursing Clinical Practicum (1)
    • NURS640 - Primary Care of Adults I (3)
    • NURS645 - Practicum I: Primary Care of Adults (4)
    • NURS650 - Primary Care of Adults II (3)
    • NURS655 - Practicum II: Primary Care of Adults (4)
    • NURS662 - Primary Care of Children (3)
    • NURS663 - Practicum: Primary Care of Children (2)
    • NURS685 - Role Development for Advanced Practice (1)
Grand Total Credits: 23

Primary Care-Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Emphasis

MSN.NPCP — MSN

Catalog 2023 — Indefinite    

About

Successful completion of the program satisfies eligibility requirements for the certification examination.


REQUIRED COURSES (29 Total Credits)
  • Course(s):
    • NURS583 - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Counseling Practicum (1)
    • NURS591 - Orientation for Graduate Nursing Clinical Practicum (1)
    • NURS613 - Neuroscience for Mental Health Practitioners (2)
    • NURS616 - Psychopharmacology (3)
    • NURS625 - Issues in Psychiatric Mental Health Primary Care (3)
    • NURS652 - Practicum I: Psychiatric Mental Health Care (4)
    • NURS653 - Practicum II: Psychiatric Mental Health Care (4)
    • NURS685 - Role Development for Advanced Practice (1)
    • COUN521 - Adult Psychopathology (3)
    • COUN556 - Theories and Techniques of Counseling (3)
    • COUN579 - Clinical Practicum I (1)
    • COUN593 - Child and Adolescent Psychopathology (3)
Grand Total Credits: 29

Sample Degree Plan

Grand Total Credits: 44 - 56