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Nursing - M.S.N. Program Requirements PDFDownload to print

The Master of Science in Nursing degree, Nursing major, comprises nine concentrations. All programs are four to five semesters (two full-time academic years) except the MSN/MBA dual-degree programs. Part-time students typically take three to four years of study to complete their program; the University mandates a six-year time limit in obtaining a master’s degree. Under selected circumstances and upon the consent of the advisor, petitions for extensions of an additional one year to completion may be submitted to the program director. A thesis is optional.

 

Nurse Educator concentration

 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (34 credits)
Course Title Credits
NURS 60010 Advanced Nursing Informatics 3
NURS 60015 Advanced Health Assessment 3
NURS 60025 Health Policy and Advanced Nursing Practice 3
NURS 60045 Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse 3
NURS 60101 Theoretical Basis for Nursing Practice 3
NURS 60403 Methods of Inquiry 3
NURS 60441 Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nurses 3
NURS 60592 Nursing Education Practicum (180 hours) 3
NURS 60601 Curriculum and Instruction in Nursing Education 3
NURS 60602 Roles and Evaluation for Nursing Education Curricula 3
NURS 60604 Clinical Nursing and Education Issues in a Specialty Area 2
NURS 60605 Nursing Education with Technology 2
MINIMUM TOTAL 34

 

Nursing and Healthcare Management concentration

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (35 credits)
Course Title Credits
NURS 60010 Advanced Nursing Informatics 3
NURS 60014 Leadership in Nursing and Health Care Management 3
NURS 60020 Legal and Regulatory Management for Nurse Administrators 3
NURS 60024 Health Care Organization Structure and Behavior 3
NURS 60025 Health Policy and Advanced Nursing Practice 3
NURS 60101 Theoretical Basis for Nursing Practice I 3
NURS 60315 Budgetary and Fiscal Management for Nurses 3
NURS 60403 Methods of Inquiry 3
NURS 64002 Program Development and Evaluation for Nurse Administrators 3
NURS 64202 Nursing and Health Care Management I Seminar 2
NURS 64292 Nursing and Health Care Management I Practicum 2
NURS 64302 Nursing and Health Care Management II Seminar 2
NURS 64392 Nursing and Health Care Management II Practicum 2
MINIMUM TOTAL 35

 

Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist concentration

 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (38 credits)
Course Title Credits
NURS 60010 Advanced Nursing Informatics 3
NURS 60015 Advanced Health Assessment 3
NURS 60025 Health Policy and Advanced Nursing Practice 3
NURS 60045 Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse 3
NURS 60101 Theoretical Basis for Nursing Practice 3
NURS 60110 Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist I 3
NURS 60210 Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist II 3
NURS 60310 Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist III 3
NURS 60403 Methods of Inquiry 3
NURS 60441 Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nurses 3
NURS 60506 Clinical Diagnostics for Advanced Practice Nurses 3
NURS 61192 Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist I Practicum in Nursing (210 hours) 2
NURS 62192 Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist II Practicum in Nursing (210 hours) 2
NURS 63192 Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist III Practicum in Nursing (105 hours) 1
MINIMUM TOTAL 38

 

 

 

NURSE PRACTITIONER

  • Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner concentration
  • Family Nurse Practitioner concentration
  • Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner concentration
  • Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner concentration
  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner concentration
  • Women's Health Nurse Practitioner concentration
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (21 credits)
Course Title Credits
NURS 60010 Advanced Nursing Informatics 3
NURS 60015 Advanced Health Assessment 3
NURS 60025 Health Policy and Advanced Nursing Practice 3
NURS 60045 Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse 3
NURS 60101 Theoretical Basis for Nursing Practice 3
NURS 60403 Methods of Inquiry 3
NURS 60441 Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nurses 3
 CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (18-28 credits)
Course Title Credits
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (19)  
Family Nurse Practitioner (25)  
Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (21)  
Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (18)  
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (28)  
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (21)  
MINIMUM TOTAL 39-49

 

Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Concentration

 CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (22 credits)
Course Title Credits
NURS 60120 Adult/Gerontology Primary Care I 3
NURS 60130 Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Role 1
NURS 60230 Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner I 4
NURS 60330 Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner II 2
NURS 60506 Clinical Diagnostics for Advanced Practice Nurses 3
NURS 61292 Adult/Gerontology Primary Care I Practicum (105 hours) 1
NURS 61392 Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Role Practicum (105 hours) 1
NURS 62392 Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner I Practicum (210 hours) 2
NURS 63392 Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner II Practicum (210 hours) 2
MINIMUM SUBTOTAL 19

 

Family Nurse Practitioner Concentration

 CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (25 credits)
Course Title Credits
NURS 60006 Introduction to Family Assessment and Counseling in Nursing 3
NURS 60120 Adult/Gerontology Primary Care I 3
NURS 60125 Family and Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Role 1
NURS 60160 Primary Care Pediatrics 3
NURS 60220 Primary Care II: Chronically Ill Adults 3
NURS 60325 Primary Care: Family Health and Chronic Illness 3
NURS 60506 Clinical Diagnostics for Advanced Practice Nurses 3
NURS 61292 Adult/Gerontology Primary Care I Practicum (105 hours) 1
NURS 61692 Primary Care Pediatrics Practicum (105 hours) 1
NURS 61892 Family and Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Role Practicum (105 hours) 1
NURS 62292 Primary Care II Practicum: Chronically Ill Adults (105 hours) 1
NURS 63292 Primary Care: Family Health and Chronic Illness (210 hours) 2
MINIMUM SUBTOTAL 25

 

Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Concentration

 CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (21 credits)
Course Title Credits
NURS 60006 Introduction to Family Assessment and Counseling in Nursing 3
NURS 60170 Pediatric Assessment for Advanced Practice Nurses 3
NURS 60270 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner I 3
NURS 60370 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner II 1
NURS 60372 Advanced Nursing Care of the Chronically Ill Child 3
NURS 60470 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner III 2
NURS 61792 Pediatric Assessment for Advanced Practice Nurse Practicum (105 hours) 1
NURS 62792 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner I Practicum (105 hours) 1
NURS 63792 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner II Practicum (105 hours) 1
NURS 63992 Advanced Nursing Care of the Chronically Ill Child Practicum (105 hours) 1
NURS 64792 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner III Practicum (210 hours) 2
MINIMUM SUBTOTAL 21

 

Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Concentration

 CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (18 credits)
Course Title Credits
NURS 60120 Adult/Gerontology Primary Care I 3
NURS 60125 Family and Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Role 1
NURS 60220 Primary Care II: Chronically Ill Adults 3
NURS 60320 Adult/Gerontology Primary Care III 3
NURS 60506 Clinical Diagnostics for Advanced Practice Nurses 3
NURS 61292 Adult/Gerontology Primary Care I Practicum (105 hours) 1
NURS 61892 Family and Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Role Practicum (105 hours) 1
NURS 62292 Primary Care II Practicum: Chronically Ill Adults (105 hours) 1
NURS 63692 Adult Gerontology Comprehensive Primary Care III Practicum (210 hours) 2
MINIMUM SUBTOTAL 18

 

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Concentration

 CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (28 credits)
Course Title Credits
NURS 60012 Advanced Mental Health Assessment and Psychopathology 4
NURS 60051 Neurobiology and Psychopharmacology of Major Psychiatric Disorders 4
NURS 60151 Individual Psychotherapy 3
NURS 60251 Family and Group Psychotherapy 3
NURS 60353 Individual, Organization and Community Consultation 3
NURS 60355 Primary Health Care Concepts for the Psychiatric Mental Health Advance Practice Nurse 3
NURS 60452 Psychiatric Mental Health Family Nurse Practitioner Role 2
NURS 61592 Individual Therapy Practicum (210 hours) 2
NURS 62592 Medication Management and Individual Therapy Practicum (105 hours) 1
NURS 63592 Family and Group Therapy (105 hours) 1
NURS 64592 Psychiatric Mental Health Practicum IV: Nurse Practitioner Role (210 hours) 2
MINIMUM SUBTOTAL 28

 

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Concentration

 CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (21 credits)
Course Title Credits
NURS 60050 Pharmacology for Women's Health Nurse Practitioners 3
NURS 60140 Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner I 2
NURS 60240 Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner II 2
NURS 60340 Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner III 1
NURS 60440 Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner IV 2
NURS 60506 Clinical Diagnostics for Advanced Practice Nurses 3
NURS 60540 Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner V 2
NURS 61492 Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner I Practicum (105 hours) 1
NURS 62492 Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner II Practicum (105 hours) 1
NURS 63492 Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner III Practicum (105 hours) 1
NURS 64892 Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner IV Practicum (105 hours) 1
NURS 65892 Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner V Practicum (210 hours) 2
MINIMUM SUBTOTAL 21