The Master of Science Program in Nursing prepares students to become a Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist with a selected clinical specialty. The core graduate nursing curriculum develops empirical, esthetic, ethical, sociopolitical and personal knowing in relation to client management within the community based and acute health care delivery system.
Students selecting the Clinical Nurse Specialist Option may choose a clinical specialty in Community Health or Adult Health.
CURRICULUM
(Approved 5/2/05)
| MSN Core Courses | |
| NURS 610 Philosophical Foundations in Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NURS 611 Advanced Practice Nursing and Health Care Policy | 3 |
| NURS 612 Adv Nursing Research | 4 |
| NURS 702 Applied Clinical Research (3) AND Comprehensive Exam OR NURS 700 Thesis | 5 |
| APN Core Courses | |
| NURS 615 Clinical Nurse Specialist Seminar | 3 |
| NURS 673 Advanced Health Assessment | 3 |
| NURS 674 Advanced Pathophysiology | 3 |
| NURS 628 Advanced Pharmacology | 4 |
| NURS 627 Family Theory | 3 |
Specialty Focus
| Adult Health CNS | |
| NURS 658 CNS Acute Care Mgmt | 3 |
| NURS 659 CNS Chronic Care Mgmt | 3 |
| NURS 782 CNS Practicum | 5 |
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Non-Degree Certificate
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