Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) Programs
The MSN programs prepare students for advanced nursing practice, Students can follow full-time or part-time plans of study (online).
MSN in Complex Healthcare Systems Administration
This asynchronous online master’s program is designed to equip students with the subject matter knowledge and expertise necessary for success in healthcare leadership positions
at the department or divisional level or as a member of the C-Suite. Graduates of the MSN in Complex Healthcare Systems Administration will be able to:
1) Integrate concepts from the sciences and humanities to guide ethical and evidence-based decision-making in healthcare administration.
2) Demonstrate how concepts in advanced nursing practice and population health are associated with care quality and safety outcomes.
3) Incorporate leadership and change management theories into organization and systems leadership.
4) Analyze the influences of social determinants of health and health policy on access and quality of care.
5) Analyze and apply evidence from the literature to improve patient, family, or community care outcomes.
6) Demonstrate ethical decision-making in advanced nursing practice.
MSN in Complex Healthcare Systems Administration
| Number |
Title |
Credits |
NURS 630D
|
Quality and Safety
|
1
|
| NURS 671D |
Healthcare biostatistics
|
2
|
| NURS 686D |
Health Care Finance
|
3
|
| NURS 700D |
Advance Population Health and Health Promotion
|
3
|
NURS 734D
|
Leadership |
3
|
| NURS 877D |
Informatics |
2
|
NURS
|
Leadership Practicum (over 2 semesters)
|
5
|
NURS
|
Leadership Capstone
|
2
|
NURS
|
Patho, Pharm, and Physical Assessment for Nurse Leaders
|
3
|
NURS 813D
|
Orientation
|
1
|
| NURS 916D |
Seminar in Nursing Scholarship
|
2
|
| M514D |
Principles of Ethical Leadership and Leadership Foundations
|
3
|
|
Total |
30
|
Certificate in Complex Healthcare Systems Administration
| Number |
Title |
Credits |
| NURS 686D |
Health Care Finance |
3 |
| NURS 734D |
Leadership |
3
|
| M514D |
Principles of Ethical Leadership and Leadership Foundations
|
3
|
NURS 700D
|
Advance Population Health and Health Promotion |
3 |
|
Total |
12
|
Graduate students wishing to academically qualify for the National League of Nursing (NLN) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) certification may do so within any MSN population program, provided they obtain 9 or more credit hours in selected graduate education courses. Students interested in teaching nursing may wish to consider this academic preparation which, together with teaching experience, will meet the qualifications for the certification examination.
MSN in Nursing (**This program is closed to new students**)
The M.S.N. program is based upon a tiered curriculum. The tiered approach provides quality educational experiences, while ensuring adherence to certification requirements for the various specific population programs. First tier coursework is mandatory for all M.S.N. students. Second tier coursework consists of support/cognate and clinical courses which vary by population. NB: Given the changing nature of certification requirements and required content, the curriculum and associated plans are subject to modification by the School of Nursing as determined within the academic year.
| First Tier Core Courses (All programs) |
Credits |
| NURS 610 Pharmacology for Adv Nurse Practitioners |
3 |
| NURS 657 Advanced Health Assessment |
3 |
| NURS 661 Theoretical Foundations for Adv Practice |
2 |
NURS 663 Health Care Policy, Org & Financing
|
3 |
NURS 674 Advanced Population Health Care Management
|
2 |
NURS 691 Pathophysiology
|
3 |
NURS 701 Health Promotion
|
2 |
| NURS 708 Research in Nursing: Methods & Outcomes |
3 |
NURS 789 Advanced Practice Role Seminar
|
1 |
| NURS 800 Capstone Research Project* |
3 |
NURS 692 Biomedical Ethics (or equivalent)
|
3 |
All MSN students enroll in NURS 800, Capstone Research Project* or NURS 730D EBP I, in their last semester. This course is identified
as an outcome indicator for the MSN Program and serves as a final benchmark of student achievement of the MSN Program
objectives.
Nurse Practitioner - Population Specific Program Options
Adult - Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Required Second Tier courses
|
Credits |
NURS 735 Women's Health
|
1 |
NURS 781 Primary Care of Adolescents Seminar
|
1 |
NURS 603 Inter Professional Concepts to Geriatric Care
|
3 |
NURS 604 Geriatric Considerations in Pharmacology
|
1 |
NURS 605 Non-Pharm Approaches to Geriatric Behavior Concerns
|
2 |
| NURS 782 Primary Care of Adults I |
3 |
NURS 782S Clinical Applications
|
1 |
| NURS 783 Primary Care of Adults II |
3 |
NURS 783S Clinical Applications
|
1 |
NURS 784 Nurse Practitioner Practicum I
|
2 |
| NURS 785 Nurse Practitioner Practicum I |
2 |
NURS 786 Nurse Practitioner Practicum III
|
2 |
Family Nurse Practitioner Program
Required Second Tier courses
|
Credits |
| NURS 733 The Well Child |
2 |
| NURS 735 Women's Health |
1 |
| NURS 780 Ped Nurse Practitioner Seminar/Practicum I |
3 |
| NURS 780S Clinical Applications |
1 |
| NURS 781 Primary Care of Adolescent |
1 |
| NURS 782 Primary Care of Adults I |
3 |
NURS 782S Clinical Applications
|
1 |
| NURS 783 Primary Care of Adults II |
3 |
NURS 783S Clinical Applications
|
1 |
NURS 784 Nurse Practitioner Practicum I
|
2 |
| NURS 785 Nurse Practitioner Practicum I |
2 |
NURS 786 Nurse Practitioner Practicum III
|
2 |
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program
Required Second Tier courses
|
Credits |
| NURS 733 The Well Child |
2 |
| NURS 780 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Seminar/Practicum I |
3 |
| NURS 780S Clinical Applications |
1 |
| NURS 781 Primary Care of Adolescent |
1 |
| NURS 781A Adolescent Practicum |
1 |
| NURS 779 Child and Adolescents with Special Needs |
2 |
| NURS 784 Nurse Practitioner Practicum I |
2 |
| NURS 785 Nurse Practitioner Practicum II (or NURS 737) |
2 |
| NURS 787 Primary Care of the Newborn |
1 |
| NURS 658 Complex, Acute, and Critical Problems in Pediatrics |
2 |
| Additional Required Third Tier for Acute Care PNP |
Credits |
| NURS 657AD Advanced Diagnostics |
2 |
| NURS 737 Advance Practice Residency |
4 |
| NURS 737S Clinical Applications |
1 |
All NP Programs include enrollment in an additional course, Clinical Applications (1 cr.) during designated Clinical Management courses (NURS 780S, NURS 782S, NURS 783S, and NURS 737S). These simulation and technology enhanced experiences provide students with opportunities for standardized learning and evaluation.
Post-Graduate School of Nursing Certificate Option
The School of Nursing's Post-Graduate Certificate Options allow Master's prepared nurses to complete additional coursework and clinical experiences necessary to be eligible for population specific advanced practice certification exams. The programs of study vary in length based on the background of the candidate and the requirements of the advanced practice field. Recipients receive a certificate from the School of Nursing and transcript information will document completion of certificate requirements. Students in a School of Nursing Post-Graduate Certificate Option are bound by all the policies and regulations for students in the M.S.N. program, including those for admission, progression, graduation and clinical practice.