Nursing, Nurse Educator Concentration, M.S.

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Nursing Requirements:

The following courses comprise the Master of Science in Nursing - 36 semester hours. The semester hour value of each course appears in parentheses ( ).

Complete all of the following core courses - 18 semester hours:

HCIN 500 - Healthcare Informatics (3 semester hours)
NURS 510 - Foundational Concepts for Master Prepared Nurses (3 semester hours)
NURS 515 - Quality and Safety (3 semester hours)
NURS 520 - Healthcare Policy (3 semester hours)
NURS 540 - Advanced Research Methods and Evidenced-Based Practices (3 semester hours)
NURS 550 - Advanced Pathophysiology/Pharmacology and Health Assessment (3 semester hours)

Complete the following experiential courses - 6 semester hours:

NURS 695 - Nursing Practicum I (3 semester hours)
NURS 699 - Nursing Practicum II (3 semester hours)

Nurse Educator: 12 semester hours

NURS 620 - Theoretical Foundation in Nursing Education (3 semester hours)
NURS 625 - Curriculum Development (3 semester hours)
NURS 640 - Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Teaching Models (3 semester hours)
NURS 645 - Assessment and Evaluation in Education (3 semester hours)

Recommended Sequence for the Two-Year Master of Science in Nursing Program with a Nurse Educator Concentration

The sequence that appears below is based upon the availability of specific courses in each semester and the successful completion of course prerequisites.

First Year

Fall Semester

Session 1

NURS 510 - Foundational Concepts for Master Prepared Nurses (3 semester hours)

Session 2

NURS 515 - Quality and Safety (3 semester hours)

Total Semester Hours: 6

Spring Semester

Session 1

HCIN 500 - Healthcare Informatics (3 semester hours)

Session 2

NURS 520 - Healthcare Policy (3 semester hours)

Total Semester Hours: 6

Summer Semester

Session 1

NURS 540 - Advanced Research Methods and Evidenced-Based Practices (3 semester hours)

Session 2

NURS 550 - Advanced Pathophysiology/Pharmacology and Health Assessment (3 semester hours)

Total Semester Hours: 6

Second Year

Fall Semester

Session 1

NURS 620 - Theoretical Foundation in Nursing Education (3 semester hours)

Session 2

NURS 625 - Curriculum Development (3 semester hours)

Total Semester Hours: 6

Spring Semester

Session 1

NURS 640 - Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Teaching Models (3 semester hours)