Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) [with Accelerated B.S.N.]
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| NSG 381 & NSL 381 | Nursing Foundations & Population Health/Gero and Caring for Healthy, Acute and Chronic Populations - Nursing Foundations and Population Health/Gero 1 | 6 |
| NSG 383 & NSL 383 | Caring for Healthy, Acute and Chronic Populations - Pediatrics/Maternity/Medical-Surgical I and Caring for Healthy, Acute and Chronic Populations - Pediatrics/Maternity/Medical-Surgical I 1 | 9 |
| NSG 385 & NSL 385 | Caring for Acutely Ill Populations - Medical-Surgical II & Behavioral Health/Immersive Experience and Caring for Acutely Ill Populations - Medical-Surgical II & Behavioral Health/Immersive Experience 1 | 9 |
| NSG 530 | Nursing Theories & Issues 1 | 3 |
| NSG 531 | Healthcare Policy, Leadership & Organization | 3 |
| NSG 532 | Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice Nursing 1 | 3 |
| NSG 533 | Physical Assessment for APNs | 4 |
| NSG 534 | Pharmacology for APN | 3 |
| NSG 535 | Population-based Health Promotion | 3 |
| NSG 536 | Evidence-Based Practice Research | 3 |
| NSG 537 | Bioethical Decision Making in Health Care | 3 |
| NSG 564 | Nurse as a Leader I | 3 |
| NSG 565 | Nurse as a Leader II | 6 |
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 58 | |
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Upon successful completion of these courses, students will be conferred the B.S.N. degree. Students must earn a C or better in NSG 381, NSL 381, NSG 383, NSL 383, NSG 385, and NSL 385, as well as a B or better in all 500-level NSG courses.
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To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Audit via RamPortal and consult their Graduate Coordinator. For more information, visit the Degree Audit FAQ webpage.
The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Credits | |
| NSG 530 | Nursing Theories & Issues | 3 |
| NSG 532 | Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice Nursing | 3 |
| NSG 533 | Physical Assessment for APNs | 4 |
| NSG 535 | Population-based Health Promotion | 3 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| NSG 381 | Nursing Foundations & Population Health/Gero | 3 |
| NSL 381 | Caring for Healthy, Acute and Chronic Populations - Nursing Foundations and Population Health/Gero | 3 |
| NSG 534 | Pharmacology for APN | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Semester Three | ||
| NSG 383 | Caring for Healthy, Acute and Chronic Populations - Pediatrics/Maternity/Medical-Surgical I | 6 |
| NSL 383 | Caring for Healthy, Acute and Chronic Populations - Pediatrics/Maternity/Medical-Surgical I | 3 |
| NSG 536 | Evidence-Based Practice Research | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Semester One | ||
| NSG 385 | Caring for Acutely Ill Populations - Medical-Surgical II & Behavioral Health/Immersive Experience | 6 |
| NSL 385 | Caring for Acutely Ill Populations - Medical-Surgical II & Behavioral Health/Immersive Experience | 3 |
| NSG 537 | Bioethical Decision Making in Health Care | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| NSG 531 | Healthcare Policy, Leadership & Organization | 3 |
| NSG 564 | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Semester Three | ||
| NSG 565 | 6 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 58 | |
