Program Overview

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Nursing, M.S.N. (Online)

The online master’s program in Nursing is strategically constructed to encapsulate 18 Foundational credit hours, 9 Specialty credit hours, and 3 Disseminating credit hours via the climactic Capstone course. This program is rigorous by nature as it addresses the current/critical need of strong Nurse Leaders which has been identified by healthcare stakeholders. This need will be met by offering the 3 Ps critical to nurse leaders as identified by ACEN, the accrediting body: Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and Health Promotion into the degree plan proposal.

The Master of Science in Nursing includes four Specialization Tracks:

• Leadership and Innovation
• Education and Elevation
• Public Health Global Vision
• Informatics and Analytics

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the Master of Science in Nursing degree program, the graduate will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the use of scholarly inquiry to evaluate current knowledge from nursing theory, nursing science, and related disciplines to inform and/or initiate change in nursing practice.
2. Apply ethical decision making to nursing practice.
3. Analyze the effect of health policy, finance, technology, and the organizational context on the development and implementation of quality nursing practice.
4. Demonstrate the use of leadership strategies that advance the design, implementation, and evaluation of nursing practice.
5. Analyze the effect of sociopolitical and global influences and diversity on nursing practice.

Admissions

Prospective graduate students apply for admission through the Graduate School. Applicants submit their application, supporting materials, and an application fee through the Graduate School application system. Applications for the MSN program are reviewed on a rolling admission process until spaces in each cohort are filled. Applications and all supplemental materials must be submitted before a decision can be finalized for admission to the program. To apply for the MSN Program, applicants must submit the following:

1. Copies of all academic transcripts showing undergraduate and graduate coursework.
2. Documentation of an unencumbered RN license.
3. TOEFL or IELTS scores along with transcripts accompanied by a certified English translation. (International students only)

A bachelor’s degree in nursing (B.S.N.) from an accredited nursing program. An overall G.P.A. of 3.0 is recommended. All admitted students are required to have or purchase a portable computer/laptop with a keyboard capable of running Microsoft Windows 7, 8, or 10, or macOS 10.1 or newer.

Curriculum Requirements

Core Courses (18 hours)

• NSG 7113 Advanced Theoretical Frameworks of Nursing
• NSG 7123 Research and Evidence Based Practice
• NSG 7133 Health Care Policy
• NSG 7143 Health Promotion
• NSG 7153 Pathophysiology
• NSG 7163 Pharmacology

Specialization Track (9 hours)

Leadership and Innovation

The Leadership and Innovation Specialty Track promotes skills and knowledge that nurse leaders can implement immediately, as well as use to plan for and achieve change. Coursework emphasizes the application of theory, using real-world scenarios and innovative tools. Key leadership skills such as effectively communicating across disciplines, budgeting, staffing, and performance measurement are addressed.

• NSG 7213 Leadership and Management
• NSG 7223 Innovation in Nursing
• NSG 7233 Budget and Finance

Education and Elevation

The Education and Elevation Specialty Track is designed to equip nurse educators by utilizing teaching-and-learning theories and strategy within an academic and clinical practice setting. Coursework includes educational foundations, instructional methods, program assessment and evaluation, and curriculum development.

• NSG 7313 Curriculum Development
• NSG 7323 Assessment and Evaluation
• NSG 7333 Teaching Strategies and Engagement Methodologies

Public Health Global Vision

The Public Health Global Vision Specialty Track focuses on population health, wellness, public health promotion, and disease prevention. This track is designed to prepare future leaders for community and population health nursing with a focus on local, national, and international nursing.

• NSG 7413 In Sickness and In Health
• NSG 7423 Population Health
• NSG 7433 Epidemiology

Capstone (3 hours)

• NSG 7603 Capstone

Total: 30 hours

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