M.S.N - Master of Science in Nursing

Program Type
Master of Science (M.S.)

The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is an attractive, advanced health professional degree that serves to meet the need of society with a current, evidence-based and experiential nursing science curriculum with a focus on administration.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
  • Chief Nursing Officer
  • Nurse Manager
  • Nurse Director
  • Clinical Administrator
  • Executive Nursing Director
  • Case Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Nurse Education
  • Nurse Consultant

The mission of the nursing program is to support and prepare professional nurses who are able to:  

  1. Use critical thinking in decision-making activities.
  2. Promote health and wellness to diverse individuals, families, and communities.
  3. Demonstrate incorporation of professional standards, lifelong learning, advocacy, and compassion into nursing practice.
ADMISSION CRITERIA:
  • BSN
  • Current, active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • Collegiate GPA of 3.0
  • 1 letter of recommendation
  • No GRE or GMAT

Course Requirements

Course Code Credits
NU500 - Advanced Professional Role Development & Theory 3
NU501 - Scholarship and Research Methods 3
NU502 - Healthcare Informatics and Technology for Advanced Practice 3
NU503 - Population Health 3
NU504 - Leading Quality & Safety 3
NU520 - Healthcare Policy 3
NU600 - Nursing Administrative Foundations 3
NU601 - Leading & Managing in Complex Healthcare Organizations 3
NU602 - Nursing Leadership Practicum 3
NU620 - Healthcare Ethics & Legal Issues 3
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Degree Plan Legend

DR - Degree Requirement
GE - General Education Requirement
EL - Elective
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04/24/2024 - 11:38