Nursing, M.S.N.

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The Master of Science in Nursing program offers two tracks: Nurse Leadership in Healthcare Administration and Nursing Education. The Master of Science in Nursing program is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and Middle States Commission of Higher Education. The MSN program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). http://www.ccneaccreditation.org.

Course Requirements - 36 credits

Required Interdisciplinary Course (3 credits)

COR 520 - Ethics and Moral Leadership

Required MSN Courses (15 credits):

NUR 550 - Professional Nursing Theory & Research
NUR 570 - Healthcare Informatics
NUR 611 - Inter-professional Collaboration: Leadership Skills to Increase Cultural Competency
NUR 633 - Evidence Based Practice to Improve Population Health
NUR 643 - Applications of Advanced Nursing Strategies: Practicum

Choose One:

Nurse Leadership in Healthcare Administration (18 credits)

NUR 515 - Effective Leadership in Healthcare Organizations
NUR 525 - Financial Management for Healthcare Leaders
NUR 535 - Human Resource Management in Healthcare Organizations
NUR 625 - Leadership in Advanced Nursing Administration Roles
NUR 635 - Health Policy, Politics and Advocacy
NUR 652 - Nursing Leadership Role Synth: Capstone (take in final 12 credits)

Nursing Education (18 credits)

NUR 530 - Advanced Health Assessment
NUR 540 - Advanced Pathophysiology & Pharmacology
NUR 560 - Policy & Curriculum
NUR 630 - Measuring Educational Outcomes
NUR 640 - Evidence Based Teaching Practice
NUR 651 - Nursing Educator Role Synth: Capstone (take in final 12 credits)