PROGRAM Master of Science in Nursing Director: Dr. Valerie Gooder, PhD, RN Location: Marriott Allied Health Building, Rm 435 Telephone: (801) 626-6137 DCHP Admission Office: (801) 626-6136 I he MSN program is designed to prepare 1) nurse administrators, 2) college-level nursing faculty, and 3) nurse educators employed within healthcare institutions. The concentrations of nursing educator and nurse administrator will prepare students for advanced careers in nursing. Both concentrations are specifically intended for individuals with nursing experience who want to advance their careers as nurse administrators or college faculty. The Master's of Science in Nursing graduate, functioning in the advanced professional roles of nurse educator and nurse administrator, is prepared to provide guidance and leadership to the PN, RN, and BSN graduates throughout the processes associated with designing, managing, coordinating, and providing nursing care. The MSN degree consists of 40 credit hours beyond the earned baccalaureate degree. This includes core courses (15 credits) and concentrations of nurse administrator or nurse educator (21 credits per concentration). In addition, students are required to complete 4 credits of project hours. At the completion of their graduate work, students may also choose to take a second level of advanced core courses (9 credits) which will prepare them to further their goals for continuing their education. The WSU graduate nursing program is developed with "hybrid" courses. This means the majority of course- work will be online with a few scheduled classroom experiences. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) » Grade Requirements: To earn the MSN degree, candidates must complete all MSN program courses with a grade of "B-" or higher and maintain an overall program GPA of 3.0 or higher » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 40 credit hours is required. Accreditation The MSN Program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500 Atlanta, GA 30326 P. 404.975.5000 E 404.975.5020 www.nlnac.org Application Requirements DCHP Admission Office (801) 626-6136 Criteria for admission to the WSU School of Nursing's Master of Science in Nursing Program can be found on the MSN Program website (weber.edu/msn). Select the "Applications and Checklists" option. Admission to the MSN Program is competitive; therefore, the listed criteria for admission should be considered as minimum application requirements. For more information, please contact the DCHP Admissions Office (801) 626-6136. Prior to beginning the admissions process applicants must be a current matriculated student at Weber State University or apply for admission to the University. The MSN Program application requirements may be requested through: email to MSN@weber.edu; phone (801) 626-7774; or the DCHP Admissions Advisement Office in Room 108B, Dr. Ezekiel R Dumke College of Health Professions. Applications become available January 1 with a deadline date of March 1. Pending student enrollment, the MSN coursework begins each fall semester. A $70 application fee must be paid at the time the application is submitted. Admission applications are reviewed and evaluated by the Nursing Program Admissions and Advancement Committee. Please contact DCHP Admissions Office (801) 626-6136. Course Requirements for MSN Required MSN Core Courses (15 credit hours) MSN 6100 Research Methods (3) MSN 6120 Research and Statistics (3) MSN 6141 Advanced Nursing Theory (3) MSN 6160 Evidence-Based Practice (3) MSN 6180 Improving Patient Care and Nursing Practice Through Information Systems (3) Concentration Courses Required (21 credit hours) Select one of the following concentrations Educator Concentration MSN 6500 Theoretical Foundations in Nursing Education (3) MSN 6520 Curriculum Development for Nursing Educators (3) MSN 6540 Measurement of Competence and Outcomes in Nursing Education (3) MSN 6560 Socialization in the Role of Nursing Educator (3) MSN 65 80 Clinical Nursing Instruction in Higher Education and Community Settings (3) MSN 6600 Nursing Instruction in Higher Education and Community Settings (3) MSN 6700 Nurse Educator Residency (3) Administrator Concentration MSN 6200 MSN 6300 MSN 6324 MSN 6340 MSN MSN MSN MSN Project MSN Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Administration (3) Quality Improvement, Patient Safety and Risk Issues in Patient Care Delivery (3) Financial Issues in Nursing Administration (3) Compliance with Legal and Regulatory Systems in Patient Care Delivery (3) Scope and Practice of Nursing Administration (3) Retaining and Developing a Competent Workforce in Nursing (3) Nurse Administrator Residency (3) MSN Project Development and Implementation (4) Advanced Core Elective Options (9 credit hours) Please see Admission Advisors. MASTER OF NURSING COURSES - MSN MSN 6100. Research Methods (3) This course prepares the student to critically appraise, compare, and evaluate published quantitative and qualitative research reports to develop and maintain an evidence-based environment within the nurse administration and nurse education setting. Appraisal of the strengths and weaknesses of the reported research designs will be emphasized. Co-requisites: MSN 6141, 6180 or permission of instructor. Weber State University 2010-2011 Catalog