251 infrastrudures. Differences between integrated and quilted systems are examined. Emphasis on management and use of inf ormation to support management decisionmaking. MHA 6500. Field Work (3) This course provides a capstone experience where the student synthesizes theory learned the dassroom and applies it real world problem solving in health care organizations. Designed to integrate the knowledge gained in other graduate courses into an applied management project. The projed will have enterprisewide applicability to a health services organization. The Student will develop and present a deliverable product that could be implemented by management to improve their organizational performance, spedfically with analysis and recommendations for policy and strategic improvements. Prerequisites: MHA 6000, MHA 6200, MHA 6300, MHA MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (MSN) Director: Dr. Catherine Earl, MSN, RN Location: Marriott Allied Health Building, Rm 437 Telephone Contact: Liz Morrision (801) 626-6142 DCHP Admission Office: (801) 626-6136 The MSN program is designed to prepare 1) nurse administrators, 2) college-levd 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 thdr careers as nurse administrators or college faculty. The proposed MSN degree consists of 36 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). 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 educational. The WSU graduate nursing program is developed with "hybrid" courses. This means the majority of coursework will be online with a few scheduled classroom experiences. » 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 36 credit hours (4 semesters/ 9 hours per semester) is required. Application Requirements DCHP Admission Office (801) 626-6136 Minimum Admission Requirements: Admission is competitive; therefore, the listed criteria for admission should be considered as minimum standards. Applicants should apply for admission to or be a current matriculated student of Weber State University. Applications are available annually and may be obtained from the Nursing Admission Counselor in Room MH108B, Dr. Ezekiel R Dumke College of Health Professions. Applications become available January 1 of each year and will be due by March 1. Admissions is for fall each year. Applicants will need to make a choice between the Administrative or Education Concentration on their application. 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 6140 Nursing Leadership: Conceptual Basis of Professional Sodalization (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 Teaching Residency (3) Administrator Concentration MSN 6200 MSN 6300 MSN 6324 MSN 6340 MSN MSN 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) Nursing Administrator Residency (3) Advanced Core Elective Options (9 credit hours) Please see Admission Advisors. MASTER OF NURSING COURSES - MSN MSN 6100. Research Methods (3) This course assists students to critique, evaluate, and use research within their nursing clinical practice. The research process including the theoretical/conceptual basis of nursing research, methods, and critique strategies are examined in detail There is a focus on evaluation of published research reports to evaluate the appropriateness of application of findings to clinical practice. Co-requisites: MSN 6140,6180. MSN 6120. Research and Statistics (3) This course focuses on the development of research skills used to evaluate data in support of the utilization of findings in clinical practice. Skills related to statistical analysis of quantitative data will be emphasized. Parametric and non-parametric methods of statistical analysis will be discussed. Prerequisites: MSN 6100, 6140, 6180. Co-requisite: MSN 6160. MSN 6140. Nursing Leadership: Conceptual Basis of Professional Socialization (3) This course is designed for students to explore the factors that need to be considered as they work to build relationships which promote citizenship, collegiality and collaboration. The students will engage in discussions which foster the development of professional attitudes and inter-professional cooperation. Forming the basis of the nurse as General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Interdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science S Technology AUSV/ATTC CEET CS MFET/ETM MET CMT DGET ENGR IDT SST TBE Arts 8 Humanities MENG COMM ENGL FL DANC MUSC THEA ART/ARTH Business SEcon MBA MACC/ACTG BSAD FIN MGMT MKTG SCM ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MSAT MED CHF ATHL/AT HLTH/NUTR PE/PEP/REC EDUC Heaifh Professions MHA MSN CLS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM NRSG RADT DMS/NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS ZOOL SocialS Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOG HIST POLS/PHIL PSY SW/GERT SOC/ANTH AERO MILS NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2008 - 2009 Catalog