Curriculum Requirements:
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree consists of 43-50 credits, depending on the specialty area. The majority of students enroll in 6-7 credits per semester. In some cases, the course load may be adjusted for faster or slower progression within limits of course availability. Students are encouraged to meet with their assigned academic advisor early in their program to develop a progress plan.
Leadership Core: 15 credits
NURS 551 Contemporary Health Care Del. 3 credits
NURS 552 Role Concepts for Advanced Practice 3 credits
NURS 553 Foundations for Advanced Practice 3 credits
NURS 554 Population-Based Health Care 3 credits
NURS 555 Research Strategies in Nursing 3 credits
Practice Core: credits vary depending on specialty area
Family Nurse Practitioner: Family nurse practitioners provide a holistic approach to primary care for individuals and families of all ages and are able to manage a wide variety of both acute and chronic health problems. They particularly emphasize health promotion and patient involvement in management of health care problems. Family nurse practitioners work in independent as well as collaborative practice settings. NURS523, NURS524, NURS600, NURS621P, NURS622P, NURS623P, NURS624P, NURS601P, NURS602P, NURS603P, NURS604P
Total program = 53 credits (600 clinical hours)
Psychiatric-Mental Health: Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners/clinical nurse specialists provide primary mental care to individuals and families with diagnosed psychiatric disorders, individuals or populations at risk for mental disorders, and those experiencing a range of issues affecting emotional and psychological well-being. They promote optimal mental health and well-being using psychotherapeutic and psychobiologic interventions. They work independently as well as in collaborative or inpatient settings. NURS523, NURS524, NURS600, NURS621M, NURS622M, NURS623M, NURS624M, NURS601M, NURS602M, NURS603M, NURS604M,
Total program = 54 credits (600 clinical hours)
Nurse Educator: This option prepares nurses to work as educators in academic, hospital, and community-based settings. Students develop an area of clinical specialization as well as skills in curriculum development, teaching-learning strategies, and evaluation. Particular emphasis is placed on tailoring content and presentation to learners' needs. Practicum experiences take place in a variety of educational settings. NURS 641E, NURS 642E, NURS 643E, NURS644E, NURS631E, NURS632E, NURS633E, Electives - 5 credits
Total program = 42 credits (450 clinical hours)
Health Systems Leadership: Nurses in this option are prepared to assume administrative positions in inpatient, outpatient, community-based, and academic settings. Students gain knowledge and competency in financial and human capital management, as well as strategies for responding to clinical, ethical, and legal issues encountered in administrative roles. NURS641A, NURS642A, NURS643A, NURS644A, NURS645A, NURS631A, NURS632A, NURS633A
Total program = 42 credits (600 clinical hours)
Individualized: Individuals may pursue, with permission, preparation in indirect care or direct care specialty roles in a practice focus not addressed in the other options. Content, both theoretical and clinical, is directed by a faculty program advisor and tailored for the learner's needs utilizing individual learning contracts.
Indirect care: NURS 601I, NURS 602I, NURS 603I, NURS 604I, Electives - 5 credits *Thesis required
Total program = 43 credits (450 clinical hours)
Direct care: NURS 523, NURS 524, NURS 600, NURS 601I, NURS 602I, NURS 603I, NURS 604I, Elective “ 2 credits
Total program = 50 credits (600 clinical hours)
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