Nursing, M.S.N.
- Administration Track
- Education Track
Program Distinctives
The MSN program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), which is located at 3390 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326. ACEN can be contacted at 404-975-5000, fax 404-975-5020 or www.acenursing.org. The most recent accreditation decision by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Master of Science in Nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
The MSN program builds on the knowledge and competencies of baccalaureate education and experience as a practicing nurse and prepares the graduate to be a nurse administrator or nurse educator. The program can be completed in 2 years. The nursing courses must be completed in 6 years.
Students must be admitted to the university before applying to the nursing program. MSN students must have an active unencumbered RN license in the state in which they will complete practice learning experiences/practicums.
Admission to the nursing program is based on nursing admission criteria at the time of application to the program. Admission requirements to the MSN program include an application to the program, a bachelor’s degree in nursing with a minimum GPA of 3.0 from an ACEN, CNEA, or CCNE accredited program, 3 references, 1 year of experience as a RN recommended, and a current unencumbered RN license. Registered nurses with a bachelor’s degree in another field will be evaluated on an individual basis and additional coursework may be required. Applicants who have completed graduate level courses from an ACEN/CNEA/CCNE accredited program may be awarded credit on course by course basis. Only 6 credit hours can be transferred.
Students must pass all courses within the MSN program with a grade of “B-“ or better to continue in the program. MSN students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 to continue and complete program.
MSN students must submit a completed nursing health form signed by their health care provider, verify specific immunizations, obtain a criminal background check, submit documentation of a current negative drug screen, submit proof of health insurance coverage, and complete an approved CPR course prior to beginning any practicum experience. Malpractice insurance is provided through the university.
For further information, please refer to the School of Nursing section of the catalog.
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
The purpose of the Master of Science in Nursing for Nurse Educators - Administrators is to facilitate career preparation in a Christian liberal arts setting at the graduate level of nursing, enabling nurses to develop skills for nursing education or administration. The MSN graduate is expected to exhibit nursing judgment, along with facilitating effective decision making and communication, that promotes excellence in holistic patient/family-centered care in academic, administrative, and/or clinical settings. The MSN graduate creates evidence-based practice/research, integrates informatics to support quality improvement, and exemplifies nursing behaviors of leadership and professionalism. The MSN graduate has a foundation for doctoral education in nursing.
Program Requirements
Major Core
| MNUR 511 | Nursing Roles in Health Care Organizations | 3 |
| MNUR 512 | Statistical Literacy | 3 |
| MNUR 513 | Advanced Theory for Nursing Practice | 3 |
| MNUR 613 | Information Systems in Nursing | 3 |
| MNUR 625 | Advanced Evidence Based Nursing Practice | 1-3 |
| MNUR 625B | Advanced Evidence Based Nursing Practice Completion | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Nurse Educator Track
| MNUR 515 | Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for the Nurse Educator | 4 |
| MNUR 516 | Health Assessment for the Nurse Educator | 3 |
| MNUR 611 | Educational Pedagogy | 3 |
| MNUR 612 | Curriculum Development in Nursing Education | 3 |
| MNUR 614 | Evaluation in Nursing Education | 3 |
| MNUR 621 | Teaching Practicum | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 19 |
Nursing Administrator Track
| MNUR 615 | Leadership in Health Care Organizations | 3 |
| MNUR 616 | Health Policy | 3 |
| MNUR 617 | Ethical and Legal Issues in Health Care Organizations | 3 |
| MNUR 622 | Administrator Practicum | 3 |
| MBAD 516 | Accounting and Managerial Decision Making | 3 |
| MBAD 511 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Total Credit Hours: 33-34