Accelerated Pathway to the Masters of Science in Nursing (for Non-Nursing Baccalaureate Degree students)
Description of Program
The Accelerated Pathway to the Masters of Science in Nursing is a 45 credit hour program with an accelerated option for RN's who hold either an associate degree or a diploma, and have a bachelors degree in a discipline other than nursing from an accredited College or University and have considerable nursing experience and outstanding academic histories.
The accelerated option requires the individual to have 62 credit hours of pre-nursing courses. The individual receives 31 credits for nursing. The student needs a course in health assessment, nursing research, and a transitions course. The four hour transition course covers the concepts and theories of baccalaureate nursing as well as essential course content in the area of ethics, practice issues, nursing management concepts, theories, and issues of decision making. In addition, the individual completes a community health nursing course and a clinical practice experience in nursing course. The student has the option to present a portfolio of experiences and education for validation of one or both of the latter two courses.
Curriculum Schedule
| Accelerated Pathway to the MSN for RN’s with a Non-Nursing Baccalaureate Degree | ||
| Core Courses | ||
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Students applying under this option must satisfactorily show evidence of completion of the following prerequisite Liberal Arts and Science course work: |
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| Semester Hours | ||
| Humanities | 6 | |
| Suggested-philosophy, religion, music, art, theatre, history, literature | ||
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | 9 | |
| Suggested-anthropology, sociology, psychology, political science, economics |
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| Mathematics | 3 | |
| Intro to statistics is required |
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| Physical and Life Sciences |
12 |
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| A laboratory component is required. Suggested areas of study: anatomy & physiology, chemistry and microbiology |
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| Communications | 6 | |
| Suggested - English & Speech | ||
| General Education Credits Including Electives | 26 | |
| Total Prerequisite Credits in Liberal Arts & Science Coursework | 62 | |
| Nursing: Professional Credits | 31 | |
| RNs in this accelerated pathway must meet the following requirements prior to transitioning into the Masters Program: | ||
| 310 | Health Assessment | 3 |
| 316 | Nursing Research | 3 |
| 424 | Nursing Care of Clients in the Community* | 6 |
| 429 | Experience in Clinical Nursing* | 6 |
| 450 | Transition to Advanced Nursing Practice | 4 |
| *These courses are available for credit through portfolio review. Contact us for more information. | ||
