• Graduate Program
    Master of Science in Nursing, Clinical Nurse Specialist Track

    The purpose of the MSN Clinical Nurse Specialist track is to prepare nurses to develop a concentrated area of knowledge and to teach in nursing and health profession programs, in healthcare institutions and agencies, and in the community. The program combines courses from the School of Nursing and from the College of Education and Human Services to provide a solid foundation in teaching and learning. Specialty areas that we currently offer include Adult Health/Acute Care, Women’s Health, Psych, and Community. Candidates are encouraged to contact the program director (email below provided) prior to application to confirm that the specialty sought is still available.

    The School of Nursing offers a Full-Time (2-year) and a Part-Time (3-year) track, as listed below.  Note that those entering the part-time track in the fall 2013 term will be under a MSN track that is pending transition in 2014 to a DNP track. This will require an adjustment to the number of credit hours and to the layout of the curriculum that is not currently available online. There will be an option to opt-out. Please check back in the near future for additional details! 

     

    Full-Time Program of Study

  • Major: Nursing
    Concentration: Clinical Nurse Spec-FT
    Degree: Master of Science in Nursing
    1st Semester (9 credits)
    Fall semester
    NGR5141 3 Advanced Pathophysiology
    NGR5172 3 Pharmacotherapeutics
    NGR5003C 3 Health Assessment/Diagnostics
    2nd Semester (9 credits)
    Spring semester
    NGR5810 3 Research Methods for EBP
    NGR5110 3 Theory Framework for Practice
    NGR5780C 3 Clinical Nurse Specialist I
    3rd Semester (6 credits)
    Summer semester
    Students are encouraged to begin Projects (NGR6970) or Thesis (NGR6971) in Third semester for 3 semester hours.
    NGR6637C 3 Clinical Nurse Specialist II
    SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES
    • EDA6302 - Lifelong Learning and Professional Development
    • EDG6626 - Curriculum and Instruction Adult Learning
    4th Semester (9 credits)
    Fall semester
    NUR6711C Clinical Nurse Specialist III
    SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES:
    • EDA6302 Lifelong Learning and Professional Development
    • EDG6626 Curriculum and Instruction Adult Learning
    SELECT ONE ELECTIVE or THESIS
    • Students completing 3 semester hours of Projects (NGR6970) in Third semester should take a Graduate Level (5000 or 6000) elective in Fourth semester. HSC6505 - Epidemiology is recommended. Other approved prefixes include HSC, HSA, and NGR at the 5000 or 6000 level. Elective must be approved by program director.
    • Students completing 3 semester hours of Thesis (NGR6971) in Third semester must take 3 additional semester hours of Thesis in Fourth semester.
    5th Semester (10 credits)
    Spring semester
    NGR6740 3 Advanced Nursing Practice Role
    NGR6940C 4 Clinical Nurse Spec Practicum
    SELECT NURSING PROJECT OR THESIS
    • NGR6970 Nursing Project
    • NGR6971 Nursing Thesis - if Thesis is not completed by Fifth semester.
  • Major: Nursing
    Concentration: Clinical Nurse Spec-PT
    Degree: Master of Science in Nursing
    1st Semester (6 credits)
    Fall semester
    NGR5141 3 Advanced Pathophysiology
    NGR5172 3 Pharmacotherapeutics
    2nd Semester (6 credits)
    Spring semester
    NGR5810 3 Research Methods for EBP
    NGR5110 3 Theory Framework for Practice
    3rd Semester (3 credits)
    Summer semester
    Students are encouraged to begin Projects or Thesis in Third semester for 3 semester hours.
    SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
    • NGR6970 Nursing Project
    • NGR6971 Nursing Thesis
    4th Semester (6 credits)
    Fall semester
    NGR5003C 3 Health Assessment/Diagnostics
    SELECT ONE COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING
    • EDA6302 Lifelong Learning and Professional Development
    • EDG6626 Curriculum and Instruction for Adult Learner
    5th Semester (6 credits)
    Spring semester
    NGR5780C 3 Clinical Nurse Specialist I
    SELECT NURSING PROJECT OR THESIS
    • NGR6970 Nursing Project - If Project was not completed in Third semester, students must register for up to 3 additional hours of NGR6970 in Fifth semester.
    • NGR6971 Nursing Thesis - Students choosing Thesis option in Third semester must register for 3 additional hours of NGR6971 in Fifth semester.
    6th Semester (3 credits)
    Summer semester
    NGR6637C 3 Clinical Nurse Specialist II
    7th Semester (6 credits)
    Fall semester
    NGR6711C 3 Clinical Nurse Specialist III
    SELECT ONE COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING
    • EDA6302 Lifelong Learning & Professional Development
    • EDG6626 Curriculum & Instruction for Adult Learning
    8th Semester (7 credits)
    Spring semester
    NGR6740 3 Advanced Nursing Practice Role
    NGR6940C 4 Clinical Nurse Spec Practicum

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