Program Overview

Master of Science in Nursing Program

The College of Nursing offers a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree with two advanced practice roles: nurse educator and nurse practitioner. This program is offered cooperatively with the University of Missouri-Kansas City and the University of Missouri-Columbia.

Program Overview

The MSN program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. It offers students two tracks of study: nurse educators and nurse practitioners. Nurse educators complete a minimum of 41 credit hours with an emphasis on the role of the nurse educator, while nurse practitioners complete a minimum of 43 credit hours with an emphasis on a population focus.

Program Requirements

• MSN Core Courses (required of all MSN students):
  • NURSE 6106, Policy, Organization, and Financing of Health Care
  • NURSE 6111, Theoretical Foundations in Nursing
  • NURSE 6120, Population-based Foundations of Health
  • NURSE 6130, Research for Evidence-Based Practice
• Advanced Nursing Practice
  • Nurse Educator Emphasis area:
    • NURSE 6309, Role of the Nurse Educator
    • NURSE 6320, Learning and Curriculum Development in Nursing
    • NURSE 6321, Instructional Strategies in Nursing Education
    • NURSE 6322, Evaluation Strategies in Nursing
    • NURSE 6518, Pathophysiology for Advanced Nursing Practice
    • NURSE 6739, Adult Primary Care 1 OR NURSE 6743, Child Health 1 OR NURSE 6746, Woman's Health 1
    • NURSE 6950, Advanced Nursing Practice
    • NURSE 6952, Synthesis Practicum
    • EDUC 6410, The Adult Learner
  • Advance Practice Nurse Nurse Practitioner Emphasis area:
    • NURSE 6509, Role of the Nurse Practitioner
    • NURSE 6518, Pathophysiology for Advanced Nursing Practice
    • NURSE 6520, Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice
    • NURSE 6524, Health Assessment for Advanced Nursing Practice
    • NURSE 6530, Clinical Diagnostics
    • NURSE 6739, Adult Primary Care I: Diagnosis & Management in ANP AND NURSE 6740, Adult Primary Care II: Diagnosis & Management in ANP
    • NURSE 6741, Family Health I: Diagnosis & Management in ANP AND NURSE 6742, Family Health II Diagnosis & Management in ANP
    • NURSE 6743, Child Health I: Diagnosis & Management in ANP AND NURSE 6744, Child Health II Diagnosis & Management in ANP
    • NURSE 6746, Women's Health I: Diagnosis & Management in ANP AND NURSE 6747, Women's Health II: Diagnosis & Management in ANP
    • NURSE 6954, Advanced Practice Nursing: Internship I
    • NURSE 6955, Advanced Practice Nursing: Internship II

Admission Criteria

• B.S.N. or M.S.N. from a nationally accredited nursing program
• Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale)
• Current professional licensure with eligibility for Missouri license
• Successful completion of an undergraduate general statistics course
• Successful completion of an undergraduate health assessment course or equivalent
• Two letters of reference regarding the applicant's academic potential
• Narrative outlining goals
• Two years of clinical experience with chosen population are preferred prior to starting clinicals
• Computer literacy

Post-MSN Graduate Certificate Requirements

The Post-MSN Graduate Certificate requirements are tailored to the individual student, depending on past academic work, experience, the student's goals, and specialty requirements. Upon completion of the post-MSN requirements, a graduate certificate is awarded by the College of Nursing and Graduate School. Graduates are eligible to apply to take board certification exams in the advanced practice role and population for which they have been prepared.

Post-MSN Emphasis Areas

• Nurse Educator
• Adult Nurse Practitioner
• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
• Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Post-MSN Certificate Courses

• Post-MSN Adult Nurse Practitioner Certificate:
  • NURSE 6509, Role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse Practitioner
  • NURSE 6518, Pathophysiology for Advanced Nursing Practice
  • NURSE 6524, Health Assessment for Advanced Nursing Practice
  • NURSE 6520, Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice
  • NURSE 6530, Clinical Diagnostics
  • NURSE 6739, Adult Primary Care I
  • NURSE 6740, Adult Primary Care II: Diagnosis & Management in Advanced Nursing Practice
  • NURSE 6954, Advanced Practice Nursing: Internship I
  • NURSE 6955, Advanced Practice Nursing: Internship II
• Post-MSN Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate:
  • NURSE 6509, Role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse Practitioner
  • NURSE 6518, Pathophysiology for Advanced Nursing Practice
  • NURSE 6524, Health Assessment for Advanced Nursing Practice
  • NURSE 6520, Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice
  • NURSE 6530, Clinical Diagnostics
  • NURSE 6741, Family Health I
  • NURSE 6742, Family Health II: Diagnosis & Management in Advanced Nursing Practice
  • NURSE 6954, Advanced Practice Nursing: Internship I
  • NURSE 6955, Advanced Practice Nursing: Internship II
• Post-MSN Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certificate:
  • NURSE 6509, Role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse Practitioner
  • NURSE 6519, Advanced Pediatric Pathophysiology
  • NURSE 6526, Advanced Health Assessment for Pediatric Nursing Practice
  • NURSE 6529, Advanced Pharmacology for Pediatric Nursing Practice
  • NURSE 6530, Clinical Diagnostics
  • NURSE 6743, Child Health I
  • NURSE 6744, Child Health II: Diagnosis & Management in Advanced Nursing Practice
  • NURSE 6954, Advanced Practice Nursing: Internship I
  • NURSE 6955, Advanced Practice Nursing: Internship II
• Post-MSN Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate:
  • NURSE 6509, Role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse Practitioner
  • NURSE 6518, Pathophysiology for Advanced Nursing Practice
  • NURSE 6524, Health Assessment for Advanced Nursing Practice
  • NURSE 6520, Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice
  • NURSE 6530, Clinical Diagnostics
  • NURSE 6746, Women's Health I
  • NURSE 6747, Women's Health II: Diagnosis & Management in Advanced Nursing Practice
  • NURSE 6954, Advanced Practice Nursing: Internship I
  • NURSE 6955, Advanced Practice Nursing: Internship II
• Post-MSN Advanced Nursing Practice with Educator Functional Role:
  • NURSE 6309, Role of the Nurse Educator
  • NURSE 6320, Learning and Curriculum Development in Nursing
  • NURSE 6321, Instructional Strategies in Nursing Education
  • NURSE 6322, Evaluation Strategies in Nursing
  • NURSE 6518, Pathophysiology for Advanced Nursing Practice
  • NURSE 6739, Adult Primary Care 1 or NURSE 6743, Child Health 1 OR NURSE 6746, Woman's Health 1
  • NURSE 6950, Advanced Nursing Practice
  • NURSE 6952, Synthesis Practicum
  • EDUC 6410, The Adult Learner

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the MSN degree requirements, graduates will be able to:

• Demonstrate integration of advanced knowledge and skills within the context of an advanced professional
• Provide leadership with interprofessional colleagues engaging strategic partners to improve health care outcomes and patient safety
• Integrate informatics in the design, implementation, and evaluation of population-specific interventions
• Evaluate research findings to implement and disseminate evidence-based professional nursing practice
• Provide ethically grounded, culturally competent health promotion with diverse populations

Accreditation

The MSN program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.