Nursing R.N to M.S.N.
The RN to Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Program is designed for registered nurses who do not have a bachelor’s degree and are seeking to complete a master’s degree. This program prepares graduates to assume a position as a Nurse Educator in healthcare settings, serve in advanced roles related to population health education, and teach in academic nursing programs.
- Demonstrate advanced performance in critical thinking and clinical reasoning in the role of the nurse leader and educator through a faith-based nursing education.
- Promote character development and spirituality through the integration of truth, virtue and service.
- Develop professionalism as a patient advocate, nurse educator, and leader.
- Synthesize evidence-based practice to promote optimal outcomes in select groups and populations.
- Advocate for policy changes that enhance the care of diverse patients in complex healthcare systems.
- Evaluate the use of technologies, as a nurse leader and educator, to improve and enhance healthcare outcomes.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Level: | ||
| NURS-316 | Writing/Critical Analysis/Health-Related | 3 |
| NURS-320 | Ethical Iss/Leg Aspects/Nurs | 3 |
| NURS-405 | Nursing Research and Seminar | 3 |
| NURS-411 | Spirituality/Care/Professional Nursing | 1 |
| NURS-420 | Community Health Nurs/Clinical Studies | 5 |
| NURS-425 | Edctn Theory/Proc/Tchg in Nurs | 3 |
| Graduate Level: | ||
| CNSG-613 | Advanced Health Assessment | 2-3 |
| CNSG-618 | Advanced Concepts in Pathophysiology | 2-3 |
| CNSG-622 | Advanced Concepts in Pharmacology | 2-3 |
| NURS-506 | Diversity, Social and Global Issues in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention | 2 |
| NURS-518 | Nurse Educator and Leadership Roles: Theory and Practice | 2 |
| NURS-526 | Policies Affecting Health Delivery And Fiscal Systems | 2 |
| NURS-580 | Introduction to Capstone Project | 2 |
| NURS-610 | Theoretical Frameworks of Education | 2 |
| NURS-612 | Education Practicum | 3 |
| NURS-617 | Use of Technology in Healthcare and Nursing Education | 2 |
| NURS-621 | Strategies of Simulation Learning and Instruction | 2 |
| NURS-630 | Curriculum and Program Development | 2 |
| NURS-635 | Class/Course Preparation/Plan/Comp Eval Competency Evaluation | 2 |
| NURS-685 | Implementation of Capstone Project | 2 |
| Total Units | 47-50 | |
Disclaimer: This sample Curriculum Plan is provided as a guide for the recommended sequencing of courses. It is the student's responsibility to confirm with the department the course rotation and availability before enrolling in courses. Questions, contact the Graduate Program in Nursing.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Units | |
| 8-Week Session Courses | ||
| NURS-316 | Writing/Critical Analysis/Health-Related | 3 |
| NURS-320 | Ethical Iss/Leg Aspects/Nurs | 3 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| 8-Week Session Courses | ||
| NURS-425 | Edctn Theory/Proc/Tchg in Nurs | 3 |
| NURS-405 | Nursing Research and Seminar | 3 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| 8-Week Session Courses | ||
| NURS-420 | Community Health Nurs/Clinical Studies | 5 |
| NURS-411 | Spirituality/Care/Professional Nursing | 1 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| 5-Week Session Courses | ||
| NURS-518 | Nurse Educator and Leadership Roles: Theory and Practice | 2 |
| NURS-610 | Theoretical Frameworks of Education | 2 |
| CNSG-613 | Advanced Health Assessment | 2-3 |
| Units | 6-7 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| 5-Week Session Courses | ||
| NURS-580 | Introduction to Capstone Project | 2 |
| NURS-617 | Use of Technology in Healthcare and Nursing Education | 2 |
| NURS-630 | Curriculum and Program Development | 2 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| 5-Week Session Courses | ||
| NURS-526 | Policies Affecting Health Delivery And Fiscal Systems | 2 |
| CNSG-618 | Advanced Concepts in Pathophysiology | 1-3 |
| NURS-506 | Diversity, Social and Global Issues in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention | 2 |
| Units | 5-7 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| 5-Week Session Courses | ||
| NURS-621 | Strategies of Simulation Learning and Instruction | 2 |
| NURS-635 | Class/Course Preparation/Plan/Comp Eval Competency Evaluation | 2 |
| NURS-685 | Implementation of Capstone Project | 2 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| 5-Week Session Courses | ||
| NURS-612 | Education Practicum | 3 |
| CNSG-622 | Advanced Concepts in Pharmacology | 1-3 |
| Units | 4-6 | |
| Total Units | 45-50 | |