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2011-12 School of Graduate Studies Catalog 
    
2011-12 School of Graduate Studies Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

RN/MSN


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Purpose

This course of study provides a flexible program of study for the registered nurse who does not have a baccalaureate degree in nursing or other field of study. The student is admitted directly into the RN/MSN program and allows for achievement of the MSN in a minimum of 4 1/2 years of part time study.

Prerequisites

Equivalent to those of the MSN program, except that the baccalaureate degree is not required.

A minimum of one year’s experience as a registered nurse is required. 

Program Requirements


The RN/MSN degree candidate must complete 58 general education credits, 43 bridge credits and 39 graduate credits for a total of 140 credits.

General Education Courses


  • English Composition 6 Credit(s)
  • Literature 6 Credit(s)
  • History 6 Credit(s)
  • Speech 3 Credit(s)
  • Sociology 3 Credit(s)
  • Anatomy and Physiology 8 Credit(s)
  • Microbiology 4 Credit(s)
  • Chemistry 4 Credit(s)
  • Psychology 3 Credit(s)
  • Adulthood & Old Age 3 Credit(s)
  • Statistics 3 Credit(s)
  • Anthropology 3 Credit(s)
  • Ethics 3 Credit(s)
  • Childhood and Adolescence 3 Credit(s)

Total Credits: 58


Nursing Bridge Courses


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  • NUR 440A Pathophysiology 4 Credit(s)
  • NUR 361A Health Assessment Across the Lifespan 3 Credit(s)
  • NUR 360A Explorations of the Professional Nursing Role 3 Credit(s)
  • Advanced Placement Credit 25 Credit(s)
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Total Credits: 43


Or


Elective


  • Elective course chosen in consultation with Program Coordinator 3 Credit(s)

Total Credits: 140


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