470 Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions 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 are required. Accreditation The MSN Program is accredited by: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850 Atlanta, GA 30326 P. 404.975.5000 F. 404.975.5020 www.nlnac.org Admission Requirements Enrollment Director (801) 626-7774, prompt 6 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 is competitive; therefore, the listed criteria for admission should be considered as minimum standards. For more information, please contact the School of Nursing Enrollment Director (801) 626-7774, prompt 6. 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 or by phone (801) 626-7774, option 6. Applications become available online at weber.edu/msn October 1 with a deadline date of March 1. Pending student enrollment, the MSN coursework begins each fall semester. A $100 application fee must be paid at the end of the online application process. Admission applications are reviewed and evaluated by the Nursing Program Admissions and Advancement Committee. Course Requirements for MSN Required MSN Core Courses (15 credit hours) • MSN 6100 - Research Methods Credits: (3) • MSN 6120 - Research and Statistics Credits: (3) • MSN 6141 - Advanced Nursing Theory Credits: (3) • MSN 6160 - Evidence-Based Practice Credits: (3) • MSN 6180 - Improving Patient Care and Nursing Practice through Information Systems Credits: (3) Concentration Courses Required (21 credit hours) Select one of the following concentrations Nurse Leader: Educator Track • MSN 6500 - Theoretical Foundations in Nursing Education Credits: (3) • MSN 6520 - Curriculum Development for Nursing Educators Credits: (3) • MSN 6540 - Measurement of Competence and Outcomes in Nursing Education Credits: (3) • MSN 6560 - Socialization in the Role of Nursing Educator Credits: (3) • MSN 6580 - Clinical Nursing Instruction in Higher Education and Community Settings Credits: (3) • MSN 6600 - Nursing Instruction in Higher Education and Community Settings Credits: (3) • MSN 6700 - Nurse Educator Residency Credits: (3) Nurse Leader: Executive Track • MSN 6200 - Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Administration Credits: (3) • MSN 6300 - Quality Improvement, Patient Safety and Risk Issues in Patient Care Delivery Credits: (3) • MSN 6324 - Financial Issues in Nursing Administration Credits: (3) • MSN 6340 - Compliance with Legal and Regulatory Systems in Patient Care Delivery Credits: (3) • MSN 6360 - Scope and Practice of Nursing Administration Credits: (3) • MSN 6380 - Retaining and Developing a Competent Workforce in Nursing Credits: (3) • MSN 6400 - Nurse Administrator Residency Credits: (3) MSN Project (4 credit hours) • MSN 6800 - MSN Project Development and Implementation Credits: (1-4) (4 credit hours required) Please see Admission Advisors. Nursing Administration Graduate Certificate • Program Prerequisite: The Graduate Certificate in Nursing Administration is a stand-alone certificate: completion of a MSN degree is a prerequisite to admission to the graduate certificate program. • Grade Requirements: A minimum grade of "B-" is required in all courses and an overall program GPA of 3.0 or higher. • Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 15 credit hours is required. Certificate courses may not be concurrently applied towards the WSU MSN degree. Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog