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Master of Science in Nursing The graduate
nursing program at Beth-El builds upon and expands the knowledge, values, and skills of
the baccalaureate prepared nurse. Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences offers a
program of advanced study leading to a Master of Science degree. In addition to courses
which prepare for expanded clinical roles,the student gains experience with research,
health care policy, nursing theory, clinical problem solving/critical thinking and
creativity. Students choose a clinical specialty of nurse practitioner or clinical nurse
specialist. Additional credit hours are required if students choose a dual clinical role.
Students choose a major in adult, neonatal, family, forensic, holistic, community health,
gerontological nursing or choose a self defined major. A nonclinical major in nursing
administration is also available. A post certificate masters option is available in
noenatal, women’s and adult health. Students may also complete a minor in business or
public administration through collaboration with the respective colleges or schools. Post
masters certificates are available in selected specialties. Admission
Requirements
NNP
Applicant: satisfactory completion of pre-entrance exam. If a student
does not meet eligibility requirements for admission, petitioning of the Graduate
Committee for provisional status is possible.
Transfer
Students A transfer
student is a student who is seeking the M.S.N. degree, has attended another institution
and meets all M.S.N. admission requirements. Articulation course work may be required of a
transfer student. The student must petition the Graduate Department for acceptance of
transfer credits. M.S.N.
Program The Master of
Science in Nursing at Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences has three distinct
bodies of knowledge; graduate core, advanced practice core and specialty courses related
to the selected clinical specialty. All
graduate core and advanced practice core courses are offered on-line as well as on site. The adult Nurse Practitioner option may be taken
entirely on-line. Other specialty courses
(Forensic and Holistic) are blocked to facilitate part-time residency. M.S.N.
Curriculum Core
Course Requirements (Required of all M.S.N.
Students)
Advanced
Practice Nursing Core (Required
of all M.S.N. Students - *courses and hours are dependent on degree specialty)
Nurse Practitioner Option Specialty Courses Adult
Nurse Practitioner
Adult/Geriatric
Nurse Practitioner
Family
Nurse Practitioner
Neonatal
Nurse Practitioner
Articulation for Nurse Practitioners Articulation
for Nurse Practitioners returning to school for the M.S.N. degree. Individuals seeking
this option should contact the college for information regarding admission, portfolio
requirements and curriculum. Clinical
Nurse Specialist Option Self Defined Clinical Nurse Specialist
Forensic
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Neonatal
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Holistic
Clinical Specialist
Community Clinical Specialist
Courses
related to the selected clinical specialty provide the student an opportunity to use
empirical, ethical, esthetic, personal, and socio-political knowledge in the clinical
setting specific to the student’s chosen advanced practice role. Nursing
Administration Option Designated to
prepare qualified individuals seeking management careers in hospitals, health maintenance
organizations, long-term care facilities, health departments and other health care
organizations. Option done in collaboration with the College of Business. Curriculum
includes graduate nursing core courses (17 credits) plus 27 credits in specialty
administration courses.
Post Certificate MSN Option Students with
a certificate in neonatal, women’s health, adult or geriatric nursing: Certificate
program materials are evaluated for transfer credit. Masters core courses and advanced
practice courses are required. Specialty courses needed will be determined individually
after transcript evaluation. Interviews may be required. On-line
Option Core courses
in the graduate program are offered on-line. For further information contact Department
Chair (719) 262-4430. RN
to MSN Option Designation
for individuals with an associate degree in nursing and a bachelors degree in a
non-nursing discipline. Students apply for admission to graduate nursing program (see
graduate nursing admission requirement). Student must meet all MSN admission requirements
except graduation from NLN accredited BSN program. Students will be admitted provisionally
to the graduate program until completion of 18 credits of undergraduate prerequisite
course work (with a grade of B or better).
Course
requirement for Prescriptive Authority Specific
courses may differ for the selected specialty but must include Advanced Pathophysiology,
Advanced Assessment, and Clinical Pharmacotherapeutics. Program
Minor A minor can
be received by taking nine to twelve hours in one of the following specialty focuses:
Community Health (12), Forensics (9), Gerontology (9), Holistic Health Nursing (9),
Business (12) or Public Administration (9). A minor can be self-defined if the selected
focus meets identified program criteria. M.S.N.
Program Advising Graduate
students are responsible for meeting with the Chair of the Graduate Nursing Department to
develop a degree plan. Students are assigned an advisor while completing academic
requirements of the program. Students meet with their advisors twice a year in October and
April. Advisors facilitate development and enhancement of program outcomes in a required
student portfolio. Advising is mandatory and failure to participate may result in a
recommendation to postpone progression toward degree completion. New student
orientation is provided each semester. Graduate students should obtain a copy of the
Graduate Nursing Department Student Handbook and familiarize themselves to policies and
procedures of the Department to facilitate success toward completion of the advanced
degree. Students will receive a Schedule of Deadlines for Masters Degree Candidates. Degree
Requirements
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