Phase 1: RN to MSN Bridge/Undergraduate-Level Courses
RN to MSN Program Structure
An RN to MSN program typically has three phases:
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Bridge (BSN-Equivalent) Courses
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Core MSN Courses
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Specialization/Track-Specific Courses (e.g., Nurse Educator, Nurse Leader, FNP)
📚 Phase 1: RN to MSN Bridge/Undergraduate-Level Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 3001 | Professional Role Transition for the RN | Helps RNs transition to the BSN/MSN academic and leadership mindset. |
| NURS 3010 | Advanced Health Assessment | Physical and psychosocial assessment across the lifespan. |
| NURS 3020 | Evidence-Based Practice and Research | Introduces research methods and EBP application in clinical settings. |
| NURS 3035 | Community and Public Health Nursing | Examines population health, epidemiology, and vulnerable populations. |
| NURS 3045 | Leadership and Interprofessional Collaboration | Focuses on nursing leadership, systems thinking, and collaborative practice. |
| NURS 3050 | Health Promotion and Disease Prevention | Strategies to improve health outcomes through patient and community education. |
🎓 Phase 2: Core MSN Graduate Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| MSN 5005 | Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice | Nursing theories and models that guide advanced practice. |
| MSN 5010 | Advanced Nursing Research | Deepens understanding of research for clinical innovation. |
| MSN 5025 | Healthcare Policy, Law, and Ethics | Examines regulatory, legal, and ethical aspects of advanced nursing roles. |
| MSN 5030 | Quality Improvement and Safety in Nursing | Tools and methods to enhance patient outcomes and system efficiency. |
| MSN 5045 | Advanced Pathophysiology and Pharmacology | Complex disease mechanisms and pharmacologic management. |
| MSN 5055 | Leadership and Management in Nursing | Prepares nurses for supervisory, administrative, or educational leadership roles. |
🧑🏫 Phase 3: Specialization Courses (Example: Nurse Educator Track)
| Course Code | Course Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| EDN 6000 | Curriculum Design in Nursing Education | Designing and evaluating nursing education programs. |
| EDN 6010 | Instructional Strategies for Nurse Educators | Teaching methods in classroom, clinical, and online settings. |
| EDN 6020 | Assessment and Evaluation in Nursing Education | Student assessment, testing, and competency evaluation in nursing education. |
| EDN 6990 | Nurse Educator Capstone or Practicum | A supervised teaching experience or final project in a real-world educational setting. |
🩺 Other Specialization Options May Include:
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Nursing Leadership & Administration
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Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
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Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
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Nursing Informatics
