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2011-2012
Master of Science in Nursing (RN to MSN)
The RN to MSN program is designed for students who possess a record of academic excellence and wish to accelerate their progress toward earning a master’s degree. While pursuing the MSN, students will earn a BSN degree when degree requirements have been met. Admission to the RN to MSN program considers the additional requirements of the MSN program.
See admission criteria for Master of Science in Nursing (RN-MSN) program.
Departments/Programs:
| Required Courses | 39 hours |
|---|---|
| NURS-201 | NURS-201 |
| NURS-233 | NURS-233 |
| NURS-236 | NURS-236 |
| NURS-240 | NURS-240 |
| NURS-245 | NURS-245 |
| NURS-250 | NURS-250 |
| NURS-502 | NURS-502 |
| NURS-505 | NURS-505 |
| NURS-510 | NURS-510 |
| NURS-515 | NURS-515 |
| NURS-520 | NURS-520 |
| Select one of the following: | |
| NURS-204 | NURS-204 |
| NURS-296 | NURS-296 |
| The Nurse as Educator | 21 hours |
|---|---|
| NURS-550 | NURS-550 |
| NURS-552 | NURS-552 |
| NURS-553 | NURS-553 |
| NURS-556 | NURS-556 |
| NURS-557 | NURS-557 |
| NURS-558 | NURS-558 |
| One graduate-level nursing elective | 3 hours |
| The Nurse as Leader, Manager, and Entrepreneur | 21 hours |
|---|---|
| NURS-540 | NURS-540 |
| NURS-541 | NURS-541 |
| NURS-542 | NURS-542 |
| NURS-546 | NURS-546 |
| NURS-547 | NURS-547 |
| NURS-548 | NURS-548 |
| NURS-549 | NURS-549 |
| Major Project in Nursing Education or Nursing Administration | 3 hours |
|---|---|
| NURS-599 | NURS-599 |
| Required Supporting Courses | 6 hours |
|---|---|
| BIO-270 | BIO-270 |
| NURS-135 | NURS-135 |
| General Education Requirements | 39-45 hours |
|---|---|
| English and Communication | 6-9 hours |
| Developing Foundations | 8-9 hours |
| Global Perspectives | 6-8 hours |
| Western Intellectual and Religious Traditions | 3 hours |
| U.S. Culture and Society | 6 hours |
| Fine Arts | 3 hours |
| Scientific Inquiry | 7 hours |