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Nov 08, 2024
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2024-2025 General Catalog [Current]
Nursing - RN to BSN Emphasis (B.S.N.) / Master of Science in Nursing in Leadership and Administration (M.S.N.)
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Program Admission
See Admissions Procedures for the program.
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.
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Nursing - RN to BSN Emphasis (B.S.N.)
Nursing - RN to BSN Curriculum (30 Credits)
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)
Business Requirements (9 Credits)
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.
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