Nursing (MS) - BSN-Prepared RN's

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1 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA NURSING (MS) - BSN-PREPARED RN'S 1 Nursing (MS) - BSN-Prepared RN's Degree Requirements Degree Requirements For The MSN Pathway For BSN- Prepared RN's The MSN program must be completed within 5 years of matriculation. A minimum of 45 semester credits are required for the MSN degree with preparation in a nurse practitioner track. Minimum credits for preparation in Executive Nursing Administration and Nursing Informatics require 37 semester credits; Clinical Nurse Leader and Clinical Nurse Specialist require 36 semester credits. Master Of Science In Nursing Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Master of Science in Nursing Program, graduates should be able to: 1. Integrate advanced knowledge and theories from nursing and related disciplines into a specialized area of advanced nursing practice. 2. Demonstrate competence in advanced nursing roles to meet current and emerging health needs of a global changing society. 3. Use scientific inquiry to identify problems and individualize patient care designed to improve care outcomes. 4. Apply advanced knowledge of leadership and management to influence health policy to transform care delivery systems. 5. Contribute to the focus and direction of the nursing profession. Graduation Plan MSN Curricula For BSN Prepared Registered Nurses Option I: Executive Nursing Administration Support Courses 6 NU hrs NU hrs Specialty Courses 19 NU hrs NU hrs NU hrs NU hrs NU hrs HSC hrs

2 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA NURSING (MS) - BSN-PREPARED RN'S 2 Total Credits 37 Option II: Nurse Practitioner Support Courses 9 NU hrs NU hrs NU hrs Specialty Courses - Select One Track Advanced Adult-Gerontological Primary Care NP 24 AHN hrs AHN hr AHN hrs AHN hrs AHN hrs AHN hrs AHN hrs AHN hrs AHN hrs HSC hr HSC hr HSC hr Advanced Adult-Gerontological Acute Care NP 24 AHN hrs AHN hr AHN hrs AHN hrs AHN hrs AHN hrs AHN hrs AHN hrs

3 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA NURSING (MS) - BSN-PREPARED RN'S 3 AHN hrs Advanced Family Psychiatric NP 24 CMN hrs CMN hr CMN hrs CMN hrs CMN hrs CMN hrs CMN hrs CMN hrs CMN hrs Advanced Family NP 24 CMN hrs CMN hr CMN hrs CMN hrs CMN hrs CMN hrs CMN hrs CMN hrs CMN hrs Advanced Women's Health NP 24 MCN hrs MCN hr MCN hrs MCN hrs MCN hrs MCN hrs MCN hrs MCN hrs MCN hrs Advanced Pediatric Acute Care NP 24 MCN hrs MCN hr MCN hrs MCN hrs MCN hrs

4 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA NURSING (MS) - BSN-PREPARED RN'S 4 MCN hrs MCN hrs MCN hrs MCN hrs Advanced Pediatric Primary NP 24 MCN hrs MCN hr MCN hrs MCN hrs MCN hrs MCN hrs MCN hrs MCN hrs MCN hrs Neonatal NP 24 MCN hrs MCN hr MCN hrs MCN hrs MCN hrs MCN hrs MCN hrs MCN hrs MCN hrs Dual Role (Family NP/Adult/Geron Acute Care NP Dual Role) 36 AHN hrs AHN hrs AHN hrs AHN hrs AHN hrs AHN hrs AHN hrs AHN hrs AHN hrs Total Credits 45-57

5 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA NURSING (MS) - BSN-PREPARED RN'S 5 Option III: Clinical Nurse Specialist (Adult-Gerontological) Support Courses 9 NU hrs NU hrs NU hrs Specialty Courses 17 NU hrs NU hrs AHN hrs AHN hrs NU hrs AHN hrs Total Credits 38 Option IV: Clinical Nurse Leader Support Courses 9 NU hrs NU hrs NU hrs Specialty Courses 15 NU hrs NU hrs NU hrs NU hrs Total Credits 36

6 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA NURSING (MS) - BSN-PREPARED RN'S 6 Option V: Nursing Informatics Support Courses 12 NU hrs ISC hrs ISC hrs NU hrs Specialty Courses 13 NU hrs NU hrs NU hrs NU hrs NU hrs Total Credits 37 Department Information College of Nursing Administrative Staff (251) Dean Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Debra C. Davis Rosemary Rhodes Associate Dean for Research/ Development Associate Dean Baldwin County Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Director for Clinical Affairs Director of Special Projects & Evaluation Rosemary Rhodes Heather Hall Tracey Taylor Jennifer Styron Professors E. Buckner, L. Chilton, D.C. Davis, C. Dearman, C. Dolan, J. Gunn, H. Hall, J. Harris, B. Holloway, M. Jacobs, A. King, R. Rhodes, K. Smith, E. VandeWaa, J. Varner, K. Williams Associate Professors S. Fruh, K. Hamilton, T. Harlan, A. Hedger, J. McMillan, C. Myers, S. Williams-Evans

7 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA NURSING (MS) - BSN-PREPARED RN'S 7 Assistant Professors Senior Instructors J. Azok, M. Bolton, H. Brown, K. Bydalek, C. Cheese, A. Crow, N. Curtis, V. Dearmon, C. Elkins, K. Erdlitz, C. Estabrook, J. Farmer, E. Fuller, A. Goodnough, A. Gilligan, A. Godfrey, R. Graves, L. Hammonds, S. Harlan, S. Harris, A. Hill, T. Huey, P. Huffman, P. Johnson, L. Jones, B. Lang, S. Lawrence, J. Lollar, A. Marass, T. McMullan, T. Meyer, L. Minchew, B. Moore, C. Morgan, M. Nadler, T. Platt, M. Raber, B. Riley, S. Roberts, A. Rudd, C. Short, J. Styron, D. Swanzy, K. Stauter, T. Taylor, A. Townsend, N. Turnham, R. Vardaman, N. Walls, S. Whitworth, T. Wright, A. Younce S. Bertolla, L. Jones, S.G. Williams, M. Meyer, S. Bihan Instructors J. Anderson, T. Bowen, C. Baughn, H. Breazeale, C. Butler, J. Cockrell, A. Davis, M. Guy, C. Herf, H. Horton, K. Jordan, C. Lynch, K. Miller, K. Norris, S. Scott, T. Sikes-Dogget, T. Sturm, C. Thompson, S. Waweru, B. Woodmansee Department Chair, Adult Health Nursing Department Chair, Community/ Mental Health Nursing Department Chair, Maternal/Child Health Nursing Academic Advisors Valorie Dearmon Todd Harlan Jackie Lollar Leigh Holland, Eric Light, Brennen Mallet, Mary Phillips, Kristyn Seawell College of Nursing web site The College of Nursing is dedicated to the education of professional nurses who provide the highest quality health care to the communities they serve. The practice of nursing is both an art and a science; the focus of nursing is the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual or potential health problems. The College of Nursing has two locations, one is on the USA main campus, and the other is on the USA Baldwin County campus in downtown Fairhope. The resources of the University, the USA Hospitals and clinics, and the numerous clinical agencies provide excellent opportunities for students to acquire the knowledge and skills essential for professional nursing. Mission The mission of the College of Nursing is to provide quality innovative educational programs to a diverse student body, to participate in research and scholarly activities, and to provide service to the University, the profession, and the public. The College accomplishes this by providing a caring, engaging environment for the empowerment of student learning potential, the professional development of faculty, and the promotion of the nursing profession. Goals 1. Cultivate a caring, innovative, and engaging environment to facilitate teaching, learning, scholarship, and service. 2. Deliver innovative quality nursing programs that meet the needs of a diverse student body and other communities of interest. 3. Promote the discovery, communication, and preservation of knowledge through scholarly activities and leadership. 4. Provide service to the University, the profession, and the public. 5. Develop community partnerships to promote nursing and the enhancement of the health care delivery system using interprofessional approaches. Accreditation The baccalaureate program is approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing and the baccalaureate, master's, and doctor of nursing practice programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, D.C : Telephone (202) Application Procedures Application forms are available on the College of Nursing's web site. A ($50.00 for BSN; $85.00 for MSN or DNP) non-refundable application fee must be submitted with the application. Money orders or personal checks ($20.00 fee on returned checks) are acceptable. MSN and DNP applicants are also required to complete a primary application in Nursing CAS at

8 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA NURSING (MS) - BSN-PREPARED RN'S 8 Fall semester admission applications should be submitted by March 15 for the BSN and MSN programs and February 15 for the DNP program. Spring semester admission applications should be submitted by July 15 for the BSN, MSN and DNP programs. Summer semester admission applications should be submitted by January 15 for BSN and MSN programs. Applications received at other times will be considered on a space available basis for RN-BSN track only. Students who choose not to attend during the term in which they are accepted, are not permitted to roll admission status to another semester. Students who wish to be considered for a future semester must reapply, pay another application fee, and compete with other applicants without guarantee of acceptance. Students who drop out of the program for two or more consecutive semesters must apply for readmission through the Office of the Registrar. Readmission is not automatic. Students not accepted during a certain term who choose to roll their application to the following semester will not be assessed another application processing fee. Students who choose to roll their application a second time, or if the length of time between applications is greater than one semester, then an application processing fee will be collected in order for the application to be considered for the given term. Student Responsibility While the University of South Alabama will endeavor to provide timely and accurate advisement, it is the responsibility of the student to know and satisfy the degree requirements of the academic program, to be aware of the University calendar, and to understand and comply with University academic policies and procedures. Degrees Offered The College of Nursing offers the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree, the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree. Certificates Offered Post-Graduate Certificates are awarded to students completing planned programs of study in a nursing specialty area and subspecialty areas.