MSN

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) program at Saint Elizabeth University is a 36-credit, cohort-based program which was developed in response to the growing need for nurses with advanced degrees who can assume leadership positions and serve in education roles. The program provides nurses with the opportunity to develop the skills, confidence and knowledge necessary to lead in healthcare organizations and in education.

The program features a required core of 18 credits in nursing theory, concepts, research, ethics and leadership. This is followed by 18 credits in a choice of one of the two advanced study program tracks – Nursing Education and Nursing Leadership. A capstone practicum is required in the last semester.

Requirements (36 credits)

Core Courses (18 credits)

1st Semester

NURS601Nurse as Scholar

3

NURS602Nurse as Scholar II

3

2nd Semester

NURS603Nursing Research – Examining the Evidence

3

NURS604Nursing Research – Evaluating and Applying Evidence

3

3rd Semester

NURS600Ethics in Nursing and Health Care

3

NURS605Leadership in Healthcare

3

Nursing Education Track (18 credits)

4th Semester

NURS607Curriculum

3

NURS609Pedagogy

3

5th Semester

NURS611Simulation

3

NURS613Assessment Measurement & Evaluation

3

6th Semester

NURS615Capstone Synthesis

6

Nursing Leadership Track (18 credits)

4th Semester

NURS606Transformation of Nursing Practice Through Leadership

3

NURS608Human Factors and the Healthcare Environment

3

5th Semester

NURS610Health Informatics and Financial Management for Nurses

3

NURS612Health Policy and Advocacy

3

6th Semester

NURS614Capstone Synthesis

6