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Master of Science in NursingThe Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program is designed to develop and enhance the knowledge and skills of registered nurses. It is also designed for those nurses who want to pursue more advanced positions in today's challenging health care environment. The program blends nursing theory with advanced practice concepts necessary to successfully work within the structure, culture, and mission of any size health care organization or educational setting. The MSN program consists of three major areas: the core, the major, and the cognate. The core incorporates the major foci of a Master of Science in Nursing degree: the theory of Nursing, ethical Nursing issues, and the influence of Nursing research on the advanced practice of Nursing. The major includes advanced course work in Nursing: management of families and aggregates, administration, and education. The cognate includes course work concerning today's health care environment: health care infrastructure, health care finance and data-based decision making."
Applicants to this program must meet the following requirements:
1) Registered Nurse License
2) Nationally or regionally accredited U.S. bachelor degree
3) 3 or more years' work experience in health care.
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