Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.)

Curriculum

MSN Core Courses (24 hours)

Fall 1

NURS 6312Theoretical Perspectives

3

NURS 6320Ethics, Culture & Spiritual Concepts

3

NURS 6338Advanced Pathophysiology

3

Spring I

NURS 6321Nursing Research

3

NURS 6327Advanced Health Assessment

3

NURS 6337Advanced Pharmacology

3

Summer I

NURS 6341Health Care Policy, Delivery Systems and Financing

3

NURS 6336Epidemiology & Population Health Research

3

Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner



Fall II

NURS 6305Advanced Nursing Care for the Acutely III Adult I

3

NURS 6306Advanced Nursing Care for the Acutely Ill Adult I Practicum

3

NURS 6310APRN, Introduction to the Role

3

Spring II

NURS 6307Advance Nursing Care of the Acutely Ill Adult Practicum II

3

NURS 6308Advanced Nursing Care of the Acutely Ill Adult II

3

NURS 6328Informatics and Business Concepts for the Advanced Practice Nurse

3

Summer II

NURS 6618Immersion

6

Nurse Educator

Fall II

NURS 6331Curriculum Development

3

NURS 6342Assessment and Evaluation in Nursing Education

3

Spring II

NURS 6232Teaching Strategies

2

NURS 6412Nursing Education Practicum (6)

4

Family Nurse Practitioner

Fall II

NURS 6310APRN, Introduction to the Role

3

NURS 6345Family Health I

3

NURS 6346Family Health I Practicum

3

Spring II

NURS 6328Informatics and Business Concepts for the Advanced Practice Nurse

3

NURS 6347Family Health II

3

NURS 6348Family Health II Practicum

3

Summer II

NURS 6611Family Nurse Practitioner Immersion

6

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

To graduate, the student must meet the following requirements:

• Maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.00 scale. No grade below 2.00 (C) will be accepted. If the student earns more than one C, progression in the program will be evaluated.
• Completion of all degree requirements within five years of date of admission into the program.

Post-Masters Certificate Programs

Gap Analysis will be completed to validate completion of Core MSN content prior to starting program, specifically required courses:

            Advanced pathophysiology

            Advanced pharmacology

            Advanced physical assessment

Nurse Educator Certificate:
A 15-hour certificate which includes completion of . NURS 6331, NURS 6332, NURS 6342, NURS 6612, NURS 6099

Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate:
A 24 hours certificate which includes completion of: NURS 6310; NURS 6345; NURS 6346; NURS 6328; NURS 6347; NURS 6348; NURS 6611, NURS 6099

Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate:
Completion of 24 hours of required courses: NURS 6305; NURS 6306; NURS 6307; NURS 6308; NURS 6310; NURS 6328, NURS 6618, NURS 6099