Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.)
M.S.N. Program Requirements
M.S.N. program requirements include core nursing studies, which are common to all concentrations, and specialized concentration requirements.
Administration/Education and FNP Core Curriculum
The 14-hour core nursing curriculum, which is required of students in both concentrations, comprises the following courses:
| GNURS 511 |
Research & Statistical Methods |
3 |
| GNURS 512 |
Research & Statistical Appl |
3 |
| GNURS 615 |
Health Maintenance & Promotion of Aggregates/ Health Policy |
3 |
| GNURS 606 |
Thesis or Project |
3 |
| GNURS 699 |
Seminar |
2 |
|
Core total |
14 |
Concentration Requirements: Nursing Administration and Education
The administration and education concentration requires 21 hours of study in addition to the core requirements:
| GNURS 520 |
Health Admin/Ed: Mgt & Education Theories |
3 |
| GNURS 521A |
Mgt of Health Care Systems or |
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| GNURS 521B |
Mgt of Education Systems |
3 |
| GNURS 621 |
Health Care Financial Mgt |
3 |
| Three of the following four: |
9 |
| GNURS 614A |
Admin Theory & Practicum I |
|
| GNURS 616A |
Educ Theory & Practicum I |
|
| GNURS 625A |
Admin Theory & Practicum II |
|
| GNURS 624A |
Educ Theory & Practicum II |
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Approved electives |
3 |
|
Concentration total |
21 |
Concentration Requirements: Family Nurse Practitioner
The FNP concentration comprises 30 hours in addition to the core requirements, with a three-to-one ratio of clinical to classroom hours.
| GNURS 500 |
Roles, Issues, Ethics & Theories 3 GNURS 501 Health & Illness Appraisal |
2 |
| GNURS 501L |
H&I Appraisal Lab |
1 |
| GNURS 502 |
Common Health Problems of Children & Adolescents |
3 |
| GNURS 502L |
Clinical Nursing Practice of Children & Adolescents |
3 |
| GNURS 603 |
Common Health Problems of Adults |
3 |
| GNURS 603L |
Clinical Health Problems of Adults |
3 |
| GNURS 604L |
Clinical Nursing Practice in All Age Groups |
6 |
| GPHS 508 |
Pathophysiology |
3 |
| GPMC 510 |
Pharmacology for Midlevel Providers |
3 |
|
Concentration total |
30 |
Concentration Requirements: Nurse Anesthesia
The modified distance learning format of the first half of this 30-month program is extremely challenging, requiring skills in independent learning and computer use. To assist students in finding local employment as a CRNA, clinical sites are developed whenever feasible as closely as possible to students’ homes.
Nursing Core
| GCRNA 501 |
Health Assessment |
2 |
| GCRNA 501L |
Health Assessment Practicum |
1 |
| GCRNA 503 |
Issues, Theory, and Ethics |
3 |
|
Total |
6 |
Research Courses
| GCRNA 511 |
Research Process |
3 |
| GCRNA 512 |
Nursing Research |
3 |
| GCRNA 608 |
Research Project |
4 |
|
Total |
10 |
Didactic Courses
| GCRNA 515 |
Introduction to Anesthesia |
2 |
| GCRNA 518 |
Basic Sciences in NA |
3 |
| GCRNA 520 |
Adv Anatomy & Physiology |
5 |
| GCRNA 522 |
Adv Pathophysiology I |
4 |
| GCRNA 530 |
Adv Pathophysiology II |
4 |
| GCRNA 532 |
Adv Pathophysiology III |
4 |
| GCRNA 540 |
Advanced Pharmacology I |
3 |
| GCRNA 542 |
Advanced Pharmacology II |
3 |
| GCRNA 546 |
Advanced Pharmacology III |
3 |
| GCRNA 603 |
Principles of Anesthesia I |
6 |
| GCRNA 605 |
Principles of Anesthesia II |
6 |
|
Total |
43 |
Clinical Courses
| GCRNA 680 |
Clinical Correlation Conf |
2 |
| GCRNA 681 |
Clinical Correlation Conf |
2 |
| GCRNA 682 |
Clinical Correlation Conf |
2 |
| GCRNA 683 |
Clinical Correlation Conf |
2 |
| GCRNA 690 |
Clinical Practicum |
3 |
| GCRNA 691 |
Clinical Practicum |
3 |
| GCRNA 692 |
Clinical Practicum |
3 |
| GCRNA 693 |
Clinical Practicum |
3 |
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Total |
20 |
|
Program total |
79 |
Thesis Option
The thesis option requires independent research followed by a scholarly paper that conforms to the School of Graduate Studies thesis format. The thesis option is recommended for students planning to pursue additional graduate work.
If you choose the thesis option, it is recommended that you begin your thesis early in the program and select your courses to support your thesis work.
Project Option
If you are unable to submit a thesis, you must carry out a final project of scholarly work to complete your degree. The project option must be approved by the senior academic officer of graduate nursing; because the M.S.N. program is driven by research and the writing of a thesis, significant justification is required of anyone requesting the project option.
Projects should contribute to nursing practice by using nursing knowledge to benefit individuals, families, organizations, or communities, or by helping a nurse researcher who is conducting research, completing a scholarly work, or producing a publishable paper. Projects may include such activities as research utilization, an integrative review of the research on a topic, a meta-analysis of a research base on a topic, participation in a phase of faculty research, evaluation of an existing clinical or staff development program, or development of an instructional program.
Because the project option closes off many opportunities for additional graduate study, you should consult with your academic advisor before making a decision.
Graduation Requirements
You are eligible to receive the M.S.N. when you have met the following conditions:
- Regular admission to the School of Graduate Studies and the graduate nursing program
- Completion of all core and concentration requirements
- A passing score of 80 percent or better on the comprehensive examination
- Submission of an approved thesis or project for binding
- A poster presentation and defense of your project or thesis
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Convenient, accessible scheduling and adult-oriented learning environments.
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* NOTE: The CRNA program is currently in a probationary status by action of the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA). We will not be admitting any new students until Spring 2010 pending a return to full accreditation status.
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