Master of Science in Nursing Advancing nursing practice.
Graduate nursing courses are presented in Ursuline s value-based framework and emphasize the clinical components of advanced practice nursing. All students enrolled in the program take the master s core courses to enhance clinical reasoning and utilize evidence-based practice. Through the advanced practice core, students develop the knowledge and skills to become advanced practice nurses. Ursuline College MSN graduates: Are leaders in nursing and function in both independent and interdependent roles as colleagues of other health care professionals in a variety of settings Value healing interaction as central to practice by integrating the human experience of health, illness and healing Make decisions and take action based on the integration of a strong knowledge base; personal and professional values; and diverse cultural, religious, spiritual and ethical perspectives Are advocates for a just society including the promotion of high quality, cost-effective health care for all
The Master of Science in Nursing The Breen School of Nursing at Ursuline College offers a Master of Science degree in Nursing. The program s mission is to transform the health of the community through reflection and healing interaction with individuals and organizations. Nurses may select from the following areas of study: Clinical Nurse Specialist Adult Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner A subspecialty in Palliative Care or Nursing Education may be added. Post-Master s Certificates are offered in the following: Adult Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Clinical Nurse Specialist Palliative Care Nursing Education
Admission Requirements Official transcripts from all nursing programs attended including one that verifies completion of an accredited baccalaureate program in nursing. Evidence of ability to complete graduate work as indicated by a 3.0 average shown on applicant s transcript from the baccalaureate nursing program. Three letters of recommendation (confidential recommendation form required) attesting to the suitability of the applicant for graduate work in the particular program. (Suggested references include: one from a previous instructor, one from an Advanced Practice Nurse and one from a work supervisor.) Completion of an interview, if requested, with the program director and/or graduate faculty. Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse in Ohio. A minimum of one year work experience as a registered nurse is required.
Curriculum curriculum NR 532 Advanced (Adv) Research I 3 NR 533 Adv Research II 3 NR 535 Health Care Informatics 2 NR 540 Adv Physiology/Pathology 3 NR 541 Adv Health Assessment 3 NR 542 Adv Pharmacology 4 NR 620 Health Promotion, Maintenance and Restoration 3 NR 650a Health Care Policies 1 NR 650b Health Care Organizations and Finance 1 NR 650c Adv Practice Ethical and Legal Responsibilities 1 NR 650d Adv Practice Roles and Responsibilities with Social Justice (Diversity) with a culminating project 2 Subtotal Credits for Core Courses 26 a du lt n u r se p r ac t i t ion e r (39 c r e di t s) An Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP) provides primary care either independently or as part of an adult care team. There is an emphasis on health maintenance, disease prevention, counseling and patient education. The courses for the ANP are listed below: NR 615 Advanced Diagnostics 3 NR 636 Adult Health Disease Management 3 NR 635 Focused Populations: Gender Specific Health Issues, Geriatrics and Adolescents 3 NR 616, 617, 618, 619 Clinical Management Courses / Practicum 4 Total Credits with Core Courses 39 fa m i ly n u r se p r ac t i t ion e r (43 c r e di t s) The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) track builds on the content from the Adult Nurse Practitioner course work and prepares students to provide primary health care to individuals and families across the life cycle. The FNP student must complete all course work for the Adult Nurse in addition to the following course: NR 638 Advanced Pediatrics with Clinicals 4 Total Credits with Core Courses 43
Curriculum c l i n ic a l n u r se sp e ci a l ist (39 c r e di t s) This track incorporates all the core courses of the MSN with three specialty courses in Adult Health Management, Disease Management and Teaching and Evaluation. Graduates are prepared to assume roles as Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) to integrate care across the continuum while working to continuously improve patient outcomes and nursing care. The Courses for the CNS are as follows: NR 601 CNS Adult Health Management 3 NR 636 Adult Health Disease Management 3 NR 640 Teaching and Evaluation 3 NR 611, 612, 613, 614 Clinical Management Courses / Practicum 4 Total Credits with Core Courses 39 p ost m a st e r s c e rt i f icat e A post master s certificate may be obtained as an Adult Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Educator or Palliative Care Practitioner. To obtain a post master s certificate a student must take the associated specialty courses. In addition, a student must document completion of advanced practice Core Courses (Advanced Physiology, Advanced Health Assessment and Advanced Pharmacology) and the required Health Promotion, Maintenance and Restoration course. pa l l i at i v e c a r e p r ac t i t ion e r The Palliative Care subspecialty is offered to students preparing for advanced practice roles or as a post master s for MSN prepared nurses. Palliative Care as a Subspecialty NR 633 Palliative Care I with clinical hours 4 Post Master s in Palliative Care NR 632 Intro. to Palliative Care 3 NR 633 Palliative Care I with clinical hours 4 NR 634 Palliative Care II with clinical hours 2 Total Palliative Care Credits 9
Curriculum & Program Outcomes n u r si ng e duc at ion The Nursing Education subspecialty is offered for students preparing to be an Adult Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, or Clinical Nurse Specialist. A Post Master s nurse may also take the education courses to receive a nurse educator certificate. The Courses required for the Nurse Educator subspecialty are listed below: NR 639 Curriculum 3 NR 640 Teaching and Evaluation 3 NR 641 Teaching Practicum 3 Total Education Credits 9 The Msn Graduate Will: Implement the highest levels of advanced nursing care Provide leadership in healthcare organizations for the promotion of comprehensive, holistic patient care Implement change within integrated healthcare systems Make decisions based on the integration of a strong knowledge base, personal and professional values and diverse cultural, religious, spiritual and ethical perspectives Utilize evidence-based practice, including the use of informatics, to meet the health promotion, maintenance, and restoration needs of individuals, families, groups, systems and communities Implement policy-based approaches to healthcare that advance population health Function in independent and interdependent roles as the colleagues of other health professionals in various healthcare settings
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