Nursing - RN to BSN Emphasis (B.S.N.) / Master of Science in Nursing in Leadership and Administration (M.S.N.)

Location(s): Accelerated Program Campus, Online Campus

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Program Admission

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Program Information

Nursing - RN to BSN Emphasis (B.S.N.)

All courses must be passed with a “C” (2.0) or better to be counted in the major.

Master of Science in Nursing in Leadership and Administration (M.S.N.)

Graduate students must complete their program within six (6) years of matriculation.
All courses must be passed with a minimum grade of “B-” (2.7) to count in the program. Any failed course (“F” or “UW”) may result in dismissal from the program.
Students must earn a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 to graduate. Students who fail to maintain a 3.0 GPA average may be dismissed from the program.

Nursing - RN to BSN Emphasis (B.S.N.)

General Education (0-35 Credits)

An Associate of Science (AS) degree from a Utah State Institution (USHE) satisfies General Education/pre-admission requirements if the degree includes the American Institutions Requirement (see General Education ) and either MATH 1031 - Statistical Reasoning or MATH 1040 - Statistical Inference . If not, these courses must be taken prior to graduation. All other degree types will be evaluated on an individual basis. Some or all of the General Education classes may need to be completed before students can graduate.

Nursing - RN to BSN Curriculum (30 Credits)

NURS 3101 - Foundations of Professional Nursing for the RN to BSN 3 Credit(s)
NURS 3121 - Health Assessment for the RN to BSN 3 Credit(s)
NURS 3261 - Health Promotion and Education for the RN to BSN 3 Credit(s)
NURS 4341 - Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults for the RN to BSN 3 Credit(s)
NURS 4351 - Population Care for the RN to BSN 3 Credit(s)
NURS 4361 - Evidence Based Practice for the RN to BSN 3 Credit(s)
NURS 4421 - Influencing Quality in Healthcare for the RN-BSN 3 Credit(s)
NURS 4441 - Contemporary Issues in Nursing for the RN to BSN 3 Credit(s)
NURS 4471 - Management of the Complex Patient for RN to BSN 3 Credit(s)
NURS 4551 - Leadership and Management for the RN to BSN 3 Credit(s)

Free Upper-Division Electives (10 Credits)

Complete a minimum of 10 credits of upper-division electives (courses numbered 3000-4999). This requirement may be fulfilled by credits earned prior to matriculation the RN to BSN program.

Total Credits, B.S.N. Degree: 30+ (not including transfer courses)

MSN in Leadership and Administration Curriculum (30 Credits)

Nursing Requirements (21 Credits)

NURS 6110 - Nursing Leadership Theory 3 Credit(s)
NURS 6210 - Integrated Pharmacology, Pathophysiology, and Health Assessment 3 Credit(s)
NURS 6310 - Health Policy for Nurse Leaders 3 Credit(s)
NURS 6320 - Evidence-based Practice in Nursing Leadership 3 Credit(s)
NURS 6410 - Ethics in Nursing Leadership 3 Credit(s)
NURS 6510 - Innovation and Information in Nursing Leadership 3 Credit(s)
NURS 6520 - MSN Nursing Capstone 3 Credit(s)

Business Requirements (9 Credits)

BA 6000 - Business Foundations 3 Credit(s)
HCA 6100 - Introduction to Healthcare Administration 3 Credit(s)
MGMT 6100 - Managing People and Organizations 3 Credit(s)

Total Credits, M.S.N. Degree: 30

Total Credits, B.S.N./M.S.N. Joint Degree: 60+ Credits (not including transfer courses)

Program Learning Outcomes

R.N. to B.S.N.

Provide quality professional nursing care based on a synthesis of theoretical and empirical knowledge from nursing, physical and social sciences, arts and humanities, and life experiences.
Use evidence as the basis for clinically competent contemporary nursing care.
Communicate effectively using various means in a variety of roles and settings.
Optimize health care to diverse individuals, families, groups and communities through collaboration with interdisciplinary health care teams.
Demonstrate intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and motivation toward life-long learning.
Influence the quality of nursing and health care using leadership skills, management concepts, and a knowledge of the political system.
Be legally and ethically accountable for clinical nursing practice.
Assume the role of generalist nurse and become a responsible member of the profession.

M.S.N. in Leadership and Administration

To prepare graduates to become successful in critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and decision-making abilities of a nurse leader with an advanced degree.
To prepare graduates for advanced nursing roles in leadership and healthcare.
To develop proficient nurse leaders with an academic foundation necessary to pursue doctoral education.