Master of Science in Nursing Program (MSN)
- Designed for working RNs with a BSN degree
- 8 week evening classes
- Three areas of curriculum:
Core courses
Family systems nursing courses
Nurse Leader or Nurse Educator courses
Available in Kansas City and St. Louis. Student admission twice a year. Learn more about the MSN program curriculum.
The following is a list of required core and family systems nursing courses for the MSN program with either a Nurse Educator or Nurse Leader focus:
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Hrs. |
|
Core Course
|
| NURN 5000 |
Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Nursing |
3 |
| NURN 5050 |
Policy and Politics in Nursing |
3 |
| NURN 5550 |
Advanced Nursing Research |
3 |
| NURN 6000 |
Integrated Studies in Nursing |
3 |
|
Family Systems Nursing
|
| NURN 5800 |
Family Systems Nursing |
3 |
| NURN 5810 |
Families in Transition |
3 |
| NURN 5820 |
Families Experiencing Illness |
3 |
| Educator Focus |
| NURN 5210 |
Instructional Methods in Nursing |
3 |
| NURN 5220 |
Curriculum Development and Evaluation |
3 |
| NURN 5230 |
Teaching Practicum in Nursing I |
3 |
| NURN 5240 |
Teaching Practicum in Nursing II |
3 |
| Elective |
|
3 |
| Leader Focus
|
| NURN 5410 |
Leadership in Nursing |
3 |
| NURN 5420 |
Financial Issues for Nurse Leaders |
3 |
| NURN 5430 |
Legal Issues for Nurse Leaders |
3 |
| NURN 5440 |
Leadership in Nursing Practicum I |
3 |
| NURN 5450 |
Leadership in Nursing Practicum II |
3 |
The degree-seeking student must complete the Core Courses, Family Systems Nursing courses and
one of the two focus options above.
The MSN requires completion of 36 credit hours.
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