The BSN to MSN program offers the student a convenient one-year, one-day-a-week format, incorporating core courses into a focus on education and leadership. The curriculum is designed to prepare nurses to assume leadership roles in a variety of healthcare settings, including education, administration, and clinical areas. Similar to the RN to MSN track, the curriculum utilizes accelerated classes, full semester courses, and a Web-assisted format. Undergraduate statistics is a pre-requisite for this program. The student will also take a one credit, online graduate statistical application course concurrently with nursing research.
Required Courses
One Year - 30 credits
Classes one day a week (Two semesters and one summer) |
Credits |
| January - March (8 weeks) |
| NU 701* |
Nursing Theories (full semester) |
2 |
| NU 705 |
Nursing Leadership (CAP) ++ |
3 |
| NU 708* |
Nursing Research (full semester) |
3 |
| March - May (8 weeks) |
| NU 709 |
Leadership Styles in Healthcare Organizations (CAP)++ |
3 |
| Summer |
| NU 729 |
Leadership in Adult Education (CAP)++ |
3 |
| NU 737 |
Leadership in Healthcare Ethics and Policy (CAP)++ |
3 |
| August - October (8 weeks) |
| NU 739 |
Leadership in Evaluation and Measurement (CAP)++ |
3 |
| NU 733* |
Nursing Leadership Practicum (full semester) |
3 |
| NU 798* |
Research Seminar (full semester) |
3 |
| October - December (8 weeks) |
| NU 727 |
Fiscal Management (CAP) |
3 |
| Pre-requisites |
NU 725
NU 726 |
Statistical Applications in Nursing OR
Nursing Statistics |
1
3 |
| MSN Total Credits |
30 |
* Courses taught as 50% Web-enhanced.
++ Collaboratively taught with Center for Leadership and Management
RN to MSN Program |
