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Accelerated Pathway to the MSN for
RN’s with a Non-Nursing Baccalaureate Degree |
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Course |
Semester Hours |
Course |
Semester Hours |
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Humanities
Suggested-philosophy, religion, music,
theatre, history, literature |
6 |
Communications
Suggested-English & Speech
|
6 |
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Social Studies
Suggested-anthropology, sociology,
psychology, political science, economics, growth and
development |
9 |
Natural Sciences
Suggested-Anatomy & physiology,
chemistry, microbiology, nutrition
|
12 |
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Mathematics
Suggested-mathematics, algebra, computer
science |
3 |
Statistics- |
3 |
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General Education Credits Including
Electives |
26 |
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Total Prerequisite Credits in Liberal
Arts & Science Coursework |
62 |
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Nursing: Professional Credits |
31 |
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RNs in this accelerated pathway must meet
the following requirements prior to transitioning into the
Masters Program:
- *310
Health Assessment
- *316
Nursing Research
- *424
Nursing Care of Clients in the Community
- 429
Experience in Clinical Nursing
- 450
Transition to Advanced Nursing Practice
*See Undergraduate Catalog |
See curriculum plan for specific
MSN option. i.e. Medical-Surgical or Child and Family Nursing
*May be accomplished through portfolio
**May be taken at the College or transfer of graduate level course
statistics course.
The curricula for the Master’s Programs are available on request.
Sample Curriculum Plan for the Accelerated Pathway to the MSN for
RN’s with a Non-Nursing Baccalaureate Degree
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Accelerated Pathway
to the MSN for RN’s with a Non-Nursing Baccalaureate Degree |
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Required Courses Prior to Transitioning
to MSN Option: |
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450 |
Transition to Advanced Nursing Practice |
4 |
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310 |
Health Assessment (online RN’s online) |
3 |
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316 |
Nursing Research |
3 |
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*424 |
Nursing Care of Clients in the Community |
6 |
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*429 |
Experience in Clinical Nursing |
6 |
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** 499 |
Statistical Methods for Nursing Research |
3 |
*May
be accomplished through portfolio
**May be taken at the College or transfer of graduate level course
statistics course.
Accelerated Pathway Course Descriptions
429 - Experience in Clinical
Nursing
In this course, the student will
focus on nursing care of clients with a critical disruption of one
or more needs resulting in complex health problems. Emphasis is on
the restorative and supportive care of clients in both predictable
and unpredictable situations. Students participate as an integral
member of the health care team and provide therapeutic nursing
interventions to clients experiencing crisis. Students also utilize
(apply) management principles in a leadership role. The interrelated
professional roles of care giver, advocate, facilitator, educator,
leader, manager, and researcher are practiced. For those RNs wishing
to meet this course requirement with a portfolio, one year of
clinical experience (minimum of 1000 hours) is required. (0/6)*
(This is an undergraduate course and the clinical credit hours are 3
hours of clinical equals 1 credit hour).
450 - Transition to Advanced
Nursing Practice 4 s.h.
This course is directed to the
RN student with a non-nursing baccalaureate degree seeking to
advance to the MSN level. The course will build upon prior education
and experience to enhance professional practice and growth. The
student will be introduced to an overview of the philosophy of
baccalaureate nursing education and the organizational framework of
the College. Critical components of professional nursing discussed
include: caring, communication, critical thinking, teaching/learning
process, nursing roles and changes, legal issues, leadership,
management, change theory and professional ethics.
