The Master of Arts in Nursing Program educates professional nurses for advanced practice in nursing either as clinical nurse specialists in adult nursing, nurse managers, adult nurse practitioners, family nurse practitioners or psychiatric nurse practitioners and provides a foundation for doctoral study in nursing. Students can opt for a dual track of study by adding a gerontological specialization to any of the advanced practice tracks.
Post-master's options are available in all tracks.
The curriculum has, as a basis, the integration of nursing science, concepts and theories from related disciplines, along with practice and research. Opportunity is provided to pursue individual interests with respect to clientele and health care settings.
Expected outcomes of the program are designed to prepare graduates who will:
The graduate program is designed for baccalaureate-prepared RNs, particularly those who live in rural or medically underserved areas of Northeastern Minnesota, Northern Wisconsin, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Whenever possible, clinical experiences are arranged at appropriate sites near the student's home. Eligibility for the master's degree requires satisfactory completion of a minimum of 38 semester credits for the Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nursing Management, and Adult Nurse Practitioner tracks; 47 semester credits for the Family Nurse Practitioner and Adult Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner tracks and 51 semester credits for the Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner track. All program requirements must be completed within seven years. Students who begin the program in the fall and who carry approximately 9-13 credits per semester can complete the program in two academic years. Informational material detailing aspects of the program is mailed to all applicants.
Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP) Track
The ANP track prepares advanced practice nurses who are qualified for
advanced practice in adult health care across the health continuum.
This practice includes independent and interdependent decision making
and direct accountability for clinical judgment. Graduate preparation
expands the comprehensiveness of the adult nurse practitioner's role to
include participation in use of research, development, and
implementation of health policy, leadership, education, case
management, and consultation. Nurse practitioners, primary care or
specialty physicians serve as preceptors. A minimum of 38 semester
credits are required for graduation: NSG 6608, NSG 6610, NSG 6614, NSG
6619, NSG 6627, NSG 6674, NSG 6677, NSG 6683, NSG 6686, NSG 6687, BIO
5210, BIO 5220.
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Track
The CNS track prepares nurses to be leaders who are clinical experts in
adult nursing, and who can provide direct patient care, and work in
consultation, research and education. CNS practice focuses on three
spheres of influence: the client, staff and organization. Clinical
Nurse Specialists practice in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes,
private practice and other community based settings such as industry,
home care and HMOs. In the CNS option, students have the opportunity to
pursue individual interests with respect to adult clientele or health
care settings. A minimum of 38 semester credits are required for
graduation: NSG 6608, NSG 6610, NSG 6614, NSG 6619, NSG 6621, NSG 6625,
NSG 6627, NSG 6651, NSG 6674, NSG 6677, NSG 6888, BIO 5210, BIO 5220,
Elective.
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Track
The FNP track prepares nurses to be leaders who manage the primary
health care needs of families, from infancy through adulthood. A
familycentered approach to health promotion, disease prevention, and
intervention in illness responses of individuals is emphasized. Nurse
practitioners, primary care or specialty physicians serve as
preceptors. A minimum of 47 semester credits are required for
graduation: NSG 6608, NSG 6614, NSG 6619, NSG 6627, NSG 6629, NSG 6674,
NSG 6676, NSG 6677, NSG 6681, NSG 6683, NSG 6685, NSG 6686, NSG 6687,
BIO 5210, BIO 5220.
Nursing Management (NSM) Track
The Nursing Management track prepares nurses for advanced practice
roles in various levels of management within acute care and ambulatory
settings. Nurse managers are prepared to assume leadership roles in all
facets of the delivery of health care services, especially nursing.
Students can explore areas of interest and types of health care
settings within the domain of nursing management. A concentrated
practicum experience in management outside of one's local geographical
area is expected. A minimum of 38 semester credits are required for
graduation: NSG 6608, NSG 6614, NSG 6619, NSG 6660, NSG 6661, NSG 6888,
MGT 6413, MGT 6420, MGT 6430, MGT 6450, MGT 6445, MGT 6455. Program
offered only when there is a sufficient number of students.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
(PMHNP): Adult Track
The PMHNP track prepares advanced practice nurses who are qualified to
address both the psychiatric and medical needs of adults with serious
mental illnesses and those who have common medical illnesses with
concomitant mental health problems. Community mental health promotion
and disease prevention and intervention are emphasized. Nurse
practitioners, primary care physicians, clinical nurse specialists, and
psychiatrists serve as preceptors. A minimum of 47 semester credits are
required for graduation: NSG 6608, NSG 6610, NSG 6614, NSG 6619, NSG
6627, NSG 6662, NSG 6663, NSG 6664, NSG 6665, NSG 6666, NSG 6674, NSG
6677, NSG 6678, NSG 6686, NSG 6691, BIO 5210, BIO 5220, BIO 5999.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
(PMHNP): Family Track
The PMHNP track prepares advanced practice nurses who are qualified to
address both the psychiatric and medical needs of families with serious
mental illnesses and those who have common medical illnesses with
concomitant mental health problems. Community mental health promotion
and disease prevention and intervention are emphasized. Nurse
practitioners, primary care physicians, clinical nurse specialists, and
psychiatrists serve as preceptors. A minimum of 51 semester credits are
required for graduation: NSG 6608, NSG 6610, NSG 6614, NSG 6619, NSG
6627, NSG 6629, NSG 6662, NSG 6663, NSG 6664, NSG 6667, NSG 6668, NSG
6674, NSG 6676, NSG 6677, NSG 6678, NSG 6686, NSG 6691, BIO 5210, BIO
5220, BIO 5999.
Gerontological Nurse Practitioner or
Clinical Nurse Specialist (GNP or Gero-CNS) Track
The program is designed for students enrolled in NP or CNS tracks at
St. Scholastica who choose to add the specialization of gerontology to
their role, thereby becoming eligible for dual certification as a GNP
or Gerontological CNS. The Advanced Practice Gerontological Track
prepares nurses with advanced knowledge and clinical expertise in the
care of older adults. Gerontological nurses in advanced practice roles
integrate relevant knowledge from nursing and other disciplines in
their practice and participate in interdisciplinary relationships to
create or influence the highest quality of care, the healthcare
environment, and positive outcomes for older adults. They demonstrate
advanced levels of knowledge, skill, forward thinking, and flexibility
(ANA, 2001). Practice sites include clinics, outpatient settings,
long-term care facilities, hospitals, and communitybased settings such
as senior housing of all types. Post-Master's advanced practice nurses
who have a master's degree as an NP or CNS can add this specialization
to their current practice role. A certificate of completion is earned,
qualifying candidates to sit for national certification. Gerontology
Specialization Courses: NSG 6630, NSG 6633, NSG 6635, NSG 6637, NSG
6639, BIO 5125.
The Master of Arts in Nursing Program and Nursing Post-Master's Certificate Program will consider applicants who:
A TOEFL examination or the Michigan Test score is required of all international applicants and applicants whose primary language is not English. The minimum TOEFL score of 550 on the paper-based test or 213 on the computer-based text is required. The minimum Michigan Test score of 80 is required.
International applicants will need to complete additional admission requirements.
NOTE Meeting minimal entrance requirements does not necessarily guarantee admission to the program. Exceptions to minimum criteria may be made at the discretion of the admissions committee.
Applicants to the Nursing Graduate program and Nursing Post-Master's Certificate program will need to fulfill the following undergraduate course requirements prior to start of the program:
The application deadline for priority consideration for the master's and certificate programs is March 1. Review of completed application files will continue until the program is filled.
Upon acceptance into the Nursing Master's and Nursing Post-Master's Certificate programs, students will need to:
Full Acceptance: granted to those students who meet all admission requirements.
Provisional Acceptance: granted to those students who have not submitted all required materials but who otherwise have met the admission requirements. Students are allowed one semester to submit remaining credentials, but are not eligible for Financial Aid until receiving Full Acceptance into the program.
Probationary Admission: granted to those students who do not meet the GPA requirements but who otherwise exhibit reasonable evidence to indicate their ability to do satisfactory graduate work. Students will be removed from probationary status after completion of 6 semester credits of satisfactory work in graduate courses. Students are not eligible for Financial Aid until receiving Full Acceptance into the program.
Non-degree Acceptance: reserved for those students who wish to pursue courses for professional development but do not wish to earn a degree or for those students who have course deficiencies that cannot be remedied within one semester. Students will be admitted to courses on a space available basis.
No more than one-third of the semester credits taken in non-degree status can be applied toward a degree in the event that the student wishes to transfer to degree bound status. Students in this category are not eligible for Financial Aid.
Students may apply transfer graduate credits they have earned from an accredited college or university toward completion of their St. Scholastica degree. A maximum number of six transfer credits can be applied. The transfer credit must have been completed no more than seven years prior to the date the St. Scholastica degree is completed. Forms to request transfer of credits can be obtained from the Graduate Studies Office. The College of St. Scholastica will consider transfer credits from students who:
Degree-seeking students planning to enroll in courses at another institution with the intent to transfer the credits to The College of St. Scholastica will need to send a written request and supporting course documentation to the program director prior to enrolling in the course. Written approval will be provided if the course is acceptable for transfer.
NSG 6605 Nursing Informatics 3 cr.
Strategies and techniques for evaluating the functionalities of
computer-based systems specifically designed to support nursing
practice and for participating effectively as a user-designer/architect
of nursing-specific software and skills in using and training others to
use these nursing software applications. Online course. Prerequisites:
Acceptance into the Nursing Informatics Certificate Program through the
Department of Health Informatics and Information Management; HIM 6501,
HIM 6502, HIM 6503, HIM 6505, and HIM 6509; or permission of the
department.
NSG 6608 Nursing Theory and Advanced Research 4 cr.
Builds on foundational knowledge of conceptual frameworks and
theoretical models of nursing, statistics and basic research
methodology. Concept analysis and mid-range theory selection prepare
students to work through the research process leading to the completion
of a qualitative or quantitative research proposal that serves as the
basis for further development as a project or theses in NSG 6686 or NSG
6888. 60 class hours. Prerequisite: NSG 6619.
NSG 6609 Continuing Enrollment 0 cr.
Continuation of NSG 6888 Research Study or NSG 6686 Masters Project.
Designed for students who do not complete their thesis or project
within the designated time frame. Students register for continuing
enrollment each semester while completing their work. The fee for
continuing enrollment equals the tuition for one graduate semester
credit. Prerequisite: NSG 6608.
NSG 6610 Personality Development and Health Care 2 cr.
Explicates theories of personality from biological, psychological and
social cognitive perspectives. The student is introduced to the
psychoanalytic, psychosocial and interpersonal theories of human
development throughout the life span. Emphasis is on the application of
these theories to health promotion in advanced nursing practice within
a multi-cultural society. Online course, one campus meeting; 22.5
clinical hours.
NSG 6614 Health Care Policy 2 cr.
Role of the nurse in influencing health policy is investigated.
Application of change and systems theories to the process of health
policy development is explored. Online course. One on-campus meeting.
Prerequisite: NSG 6619.
NSG 6619 Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Nursing
Practice 4 cr.
Critical investigation of advanced nursing practice based on nursing
models and theoretical concepts relevant to the nurse's role as a
primary health care provider. Emphasis is placed on principles of
health promotion and disease prevention as well as an analysis of
independent nursing interventions useful in assisting clients to
achieve health outcomes. 44 class hours; 48 clinical hours
NSG 6621 Clinical Specialist: Role and Leadership 4 cr.
Examination of the component roles and theories relevant to clinical
nurse specialist practice (e.g., clinical expert, teacher, consultant
and researcher within the context of spheres of influence [client,
staff and systems]), and leadership. Study of major variables
influencing health care which impact on clinical specialist component
roles of consultant to peers and/or colleagues and teacher to staff
and/or health care consumers. 44 class hours, 48 clinical hours.
Prerequisite: NSG 6608, 6614, 6619.
NSG 6625 Phenomena of Nursing Practicum 4 cr.
Application of the four defining characteristics of nursing (phenomena,
theory application, nursing action, and effects of action) to the care
of clients with actual and potential health problems. A wholistic
approach is used in health promotion and illness intervention
activities. Seminars focus on management of the health status of adults
with emphasis on the independent dimension of nursing and critical
diagnostic reasoning. 180 clinical hours. Prerequisite: NSG 6608, 6610,
6614, 6619, 6627, 6674, 6677, BIO 5210, 5220. Pre-or corequisite NSG
6621.
NSG 6627 Health Assessment Adult 2 cr.
Advanced physical, psychological, social and developmental skills
necessary for primary care practice with adult clients. Principles and
techniques of data collection, communication and physical examination
are emphasized. Basic laboratory and diagnostic procedures are
explored. Online course; 45 laboratory and clinical practice hours.
NSG 6629 Health Assessment Pediatric 2 cr.
Advanced physical, psychological, social and developmental skills
necessary for advanced practice nursing with pediatric clients.
Principles and techniques of data collection, communication and
physical examination are emphasized. Basic laboratory and diagnostic
procedures are explored. Online course, 45 laboratory and clinical
practice hours.
NSG 6630 Theoretical Foundations of Gerontological Nursing 2
cr.
Critical investigation of the theoretical foundation of advanced
nursing practice in gerontology, grounded in nursing theory and
integrated with theories of aging, development, family and health
belief models. Emphasis is placed on health promotion and prevention,
socio-cultural, ethical and legal practice, and APN scope of practice.
Online course: 30 didactic hours with 3 on campus meetings.
Prerequisite: Post-master's status or enrolled in master's program at
CSS. Pre or Co-requisite: N6610 or N6676, 6619.
NSG 6633 Health Assessment/Health Promotion of the Older
Adult 2 cr.
The analysis and application of theory and research related to health
assessment and health promotion of older adults. Implementation of
evidence-based advanced physical, psychological, social and
developmental assessment techniques necessary for health promotion and
illness prevention activities along with diagnosis of acute, chronic
and functional health challenges with the older adult. Online course:
45 independent clinical hours. Prerequisite: Post-master's status or
enrolled in master's program at CSS. Pre or Corequisite: N6627, N6630
NSG 6635 Pharmacological Application: Older Adult 2 cr.
Application of theory and research related to advanced gerontological
pharmacotherapeutics. Includes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic
interventions in the management of acute, chronic physical and mental
health disorders for the older adult. Pharmacodynamics and
pharmacokinetics in relation to the physiological changes in the older
adult are stressed. Assessment, decisionmaking processes and client
education for appropriate drug use are addressed. Online course: 3
campus meetings and case study application. Prerequisite: Post-master's
status or enrolled in master's program at CSS. Pre or Co-requisite:
N6608, N6633, N6677 or equivalent
NSG 6637 Health Care Management I: Older Adult 4 cr.
Development and implementation of a specialized plan of care for the
older adult encompassing diagnosis and treatment plans for acute and
chronic physical and mental health issues that are guided by theory and
research. A holistic approach is used in health promotion and illness
prevention evidence-based intervention strategies. Consultation and
referral activities are addressed. Online course with 135 clinical
hours and web seminar discussion. Prerequisite: Post-master's status or
enrolled in master's program at CSS. Pre or Corequisite: N6630, N6633,
N6635; BIO 5125 and N6674 or their equivalent
NSG 6639 Health Care Management II: Older Adult 6 cr.
Intensive clinical experience focusing on the application of evidence
based guidelines in care management of the older adult with complex
health needs in a variety of settings. Nursing care and the influence
of support systems are evaluated for their impact on client outcomes.
Includes monitoring and support of client physical and behavioral
changes; modification of care for acute and chronic conditions in
accordance with assessment, test findings and client responses; and
assessment of adherence to pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic
interventions. Online course with 270 clinical hours and seminar
discussion. Prerequisite: Post-master's status or enrolled in master's
program at CSS. Prerequisite: N6637
NSG 6640 Foundations of Nursing Program Development 2 cr.
Examination of major components of program development including
assessment, implementation and evaluation, and incorporating
characteristics of teachers and learners in a variety of nursing
environments. 30 class hours. Prerequisite: Admission to the Graduate
Program or permission of instructor.
NSG 6642 Education in Nursing: Curricular Considerations 2
cr.
Examination of major components of program development including
assessment, implementation and evaluation. Selected aspects of
curriculum development are explored, including instructional design,
teaching strategies, learning events and methods of evaluation.
Approaches to didactic and experiential learning within the context of
nursing will be examined. 30 class hours. Prerequisite: NSG 6608, 6619,
6640.
NSG 6643 Practicum: Nursing Education 3 cr.
Synthesis of the nursing education focus within the context of advanced
clinical practice. Utilizing clinical expertise, the student functions
as a nurse educator in a selected health or post-secondary education
setting. 135 clinical hours. Prerequisite: NSG 6642 or permission of
faculty.
NSG 6644 Family Nursing: Theory and Assessment 2 cr.
Overview of the issues in family nursing care and research. Examination
of developing nursing theories and theories from related disciplines as
they pertain to practice and research of families. Family assessment
techniques are investigated. 30 class hours.
NSG 6646 Family Nursing: Transitions in the Family Life
Cycle 2 cr.
Life cycle and life course analysis in the examination of normal family
transitions. Study of the role of the nurse in influencing family
stress and coping. 30 class hours. Prerequisite: NSG 6644.
NSG 6648 Family Nursing: Families and Illness 2 cr.
Examination of the reciprocity between illness and family dynamics.
Analysis of nursing interventions useful in assisting families to
achieve health outcomes. 30 class hours. Prerequisite: NSG 6644.
NSG 6651 Practicum: Clinical specialization in Adult Nursing
3 cr.
Emphasis on clarification of the adult nursing clinical specialist
role. The component roles of the clinical nurse specialist (i.e.,
clinical expert, teacher, consultant and researcher) are synthesized as
the student gives direct and indirect care to adults with complex and
multifaceted health problems. 135 clinical hours. Prerequisite: NSG
6621, 6625.
NSG 6660 Nursing Management 2 cr.
Integration of organizational and management theories within the
context of the nursing process applied to the delivery of nursing
services in a variety of settings and systems. The role of the advanced
practice nurse in various levels of management is analyzed and core
abilities required of the manager emphasized. Factors affecting the
dynamic changes in the health care system and delivery of nursing care
are investigated. 30 class hours. Prerequisite: NSG 6608, 6614, 6619,
MGT 6420, 6430, 6413. Pre- or co-requisite: MGT 6450, 6455.
NSG 6661 Nursing Management Practicum 6 cr.
Application of advanced practice roles in new models of organization
with health care practices across the continuum. Under guidance of a
nurse manager preceptor, students assume complex managerial functions
within a healthcare delivery system located outside their geographical
area for a concentrated period of time. 270 clinical hours.
Prerequisite: NSG 6660. Pre- or co-requisite MGT 6445.
NSG 6662 Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
2 cr.
Introduction to theories, concepts and models relevant to the
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner's role in the care of
persons with mental illnesses and persons/populations at risk for
mental illness. Emphasis is placed on neurobiological theories of
mental illness as well as developmental and psychodynamic theories.
Online course with on-campus seminars. Pre- or co-requisite: NSG 6610,
6619.
NSG 6663 Individuals: Psychiatric Nursing Management I 4 cr.
Development of skills necessary for holistic management of common and
recurrent psychiatric symptoms/conditions of individual clients.
Emphasizes initial contact and comprehensive, coordinated and
continuous care based on pathophysiologic, psychotherapeutic, spiritual
and developmental data, as well as assessment of community mental
health needs and psycho-educational approaches. 15 class hours, 135
clinical hours. Pre- or co-requisite NSG 6664.
NSG 6664 Individual Clients: Advanced Practice Psychiatric
Nursing 2 cr.
Examination of knowledge and roles in advanced practice psychiatric
nursing with individual clients. Standards of diagnostic classification
systems and treatment modalities related to psychiatric illness are
explored. Aspects of health promotion and disease prevention are
included. Online course with campus seminars. Prerequisite: NSG 6662,
6677, 6678, BIO 5210, 5999. Pre- or co-requisites NSG 6608, 6627, BIO
5220.
NSG 6665 Groups: Psychiatric Nursing Management II 4 cr.
Development of skills needed to function as a beginning advanced
practice group leader/therapist. Includes application of theoretical
principles of group psychotherapy with clients experiencing mental
health problems. 15 class hours, 135 clinical hours. Pre- or
co-requisite: N6666.
NSG 6666 Groups: Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nursing 2 cr.
Examination of the structure, functions, processes, and developmental
course of groups in human life and health care practice. Introduction
to the theory and practice of group psychotherapy and group
facilitation in advanced practice psychiatric nursing. 30 class hours.
Web based course. Prerequisites: NSG 6608, 6619, 6627, 6662, 6674,
6677, 6678, BIO 5210, 5220, 5999.
NSG 6667 Child/Adolescent/Family: Psychiatric Nursing
Management III 4 cr.
Development of skills necessary for holistic management of common and
recurrent psychiatric symptoms/conditions of child/adolescent/family
clients. Emphasizes initial contact and comprehensive, coordinated and
continuous care based on pathophysiologic, psychotherapeutic,
spiritual, and developmental data. Includes assessment of community
mental health needs and psychoeducational as well as psychotherapeutic
and psychopharmacologic approaches with child/adolescent/family
clients. Traditional and non-traditional community practice sites are
used. Pre or corequisite: NSG 6668. 15 Seminar hours, 135 clinical
hours.
NSG 6668 Child/Adolescent/Family Clients: Advanced Practice
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing 2 cr.
Examination of the knowledge base and roles in advanced practice
psychiatric-mental health nursing with child/adolescent/family clients.
Standards of diagnostic classification systems and treatment modalities
related to psychiatric illness are explored. Aspects of health
promotion and disease prevention in advanced practice
psychiatric-mental health nursing are also explored. 15 didactic hours.
Prerequisite: NSG 6608, 6619, 6629, 6662, 6674, 6676, 6677, 6678, BIO
5210, 5220, 5999.
NSG 6674 Rural and Community Based Advanced Practice 2 cr.
Analysis of theory, research and practice in rural and community
advanced practice nursing. Application to the role of advanced practice
nurse is explored with emphasis on rural and community issues, content
and experiences. 22.5 class hours, 22.5 clinical hours. Prerequisite:
NSG 6608, or departmental permission
NSG 6676 Theoretical Foundations of the Family 2 cr.
Examination of developing nursing theories and theories from related
disciplines as they pertain to practice and research of families.
Family assessment techniques and family interventions are investigated.
30 hours class hours.
NSG 6677 Advanced Pharmacology 3 cr.
Principles of drug therapies commonly used by advanced practice nurses.
Includes pharmacological action of drugs, assessment issues and a
decision making process for appropriate use and client education.
Online Course with 3 hour orientation class; 45 hours supervised
practice for CNS students.
NSG 6678 Psychopharmacology 2 cr.
Builds on the advanced pharmacology content of NSG 6677. Focuses
specifically on the pharmacology of psychotropic drugs used with adult
populations, including antidepressants, mood stabilizers,
antipsychotics, anxiolytics, psychostimulants, cognition enhancers, and
miscellaneous agents commonly prescribed for the management of acute
and chronic psychiatric conditions. Pays particular attention to the
practical issues of starting, stopping, changing, and monitoring
psychotropic medications, as well as managing medication side effects
and providing the psychoeducation necessary for successful
psychopharmacologic management. Lays the foundation for safe,
successful, collaborative, prescriptive practice for psychiatricmental
health nurse practitioners. Prerequisite: NSG 6677 or equivalent.
Online course, one campus meeting.
NSG 6681 Primary Health Care Management I 6 cr.
Knowledge and skills necessary for prevention and management of common
acute and chronic illnesses in infants, children and adolescents.
Aspects of assessment, diagnosis, management and evaluation derived
from pathophysiologic, psychosocial, spiritual and developmental data
bases are addressed. This course must be taken the semester immediately
following NSG 6629, or requires faculty approval. Web enhanced course.
Prerequisites: NSG 6619, 6627, 6629, 6676, 6677; BIO 5210; prerequisite
or taken concurrently: NSG 6608, BIO 5220. 42 class hours; 144 clinical
hours.
NSG 6683 Primary Health Care Management II 7 cr.
Knowledge and skills necessary for prevention and management of acute
and chronic illnesses in adults and older adults. Underlying
pathophysiologic and psychosocial bases for occurrence and detection
are addressed with emphasis on management of common acute and chronic
illnesses. It is required that NSG 6627 be taken within one year of
this course, otherwise remedial work will be required. 45 class hours;
180 clinical hours. Web enhanced course. Prerequisite: NSG 6608, 6610
(ANP), 6619, 6627, 6674, 6677, 6681 (FNP only), BIO 5210, 5220.
NSG 6685 Prenatal Health Care 1 cr.
Introduction to the role of a family nurse practitioner in the
promotion of healthy pregnancy and lactation, and the management of
frequently encountered problems in a pregnant or lactating woman.
Online course; 15 clinical hours. Pre or corequisite: NSG 6683.
NSG 6687 Nurse Practitioner Preceptorship 6 cr.
Intensive clinical experience with a focus on prevention, health
promotion, client education and illness management of individuals and
families. 270 clinical hours. Prerequisite: NSG 6683, 6681 and 6685
(FNP).
NSG 6691 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Preceptorship 4 cr.
Exploration of the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner role as
first line provider. Role components include: integration of medical,
nursing and psychiatric interventions into a holistic plan of care;
interpretation of results of care; modification as appropriate and
utilization of appropriate referral sources. 15 class hours; 135
clinical hours. Prerequisite: NSG 6663. Pre- or co-requisite NSG 6665.
NSG 6999 Independent Study 1-2 cr.
With faculty guidance, the development of objectives and implementation
of a protocol for independent work related to the practice of advanced
nursing. Prerequisite: NSG 6608, 6619 or consent of faculty.
NSG 6686 Project 2 cr.
Study of a research-based, advanced practice nursing care related
project with faculty guidance. The project culminates in a scholarly
paper and will be defended before a project committee and presented at
a nursing research forum. Required prerequisite course: NSG 6608.
NSG 6777 Nursing Topics 1-2 cr.
Elective courses with specific topics of interest to professional
nurses' practice. Prerequisite: a baccalaureate degree with a major in
nursing.
NSG 6888 Research Study 2 cr.
Utilization of the research process to investigate a nursing research
question culminating in a thesis. The research will be defended before
a thesis committee and presented at a nursing research forum. Required
prerequisite course: NSG 6608.
The Post-Master's Nursing Program educates masters prepared professional nurses for advanced practice in nursing either as clinical nurse specialists in adult nursing; nurse managers; adult nurse practitioners; family nurse practitioners; psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners, adult or family; gerontological clinical nurse specialists or nurse practitioners. The curriculum integrates nursing science, concepts and theories from related disciplines, along with practice and research. Opportunity is provided to pursue individual interests with respect to clientele and health care settings. Applicants must demonstrate that all essential core courses of specified track (NSG 6608, NSG 6614, NSG 6619, NSG 6674, NSG 6686, NSG 6888, Advanced Physiology) are met through courses equivalent of a masters degree in nursing program.
Post-Master's Certificate Options:
Adult Nurse Practitioner: NSG 6610, NSG 6627, NSG
6677, NSG 6683, NSG 6687.
Clinical Nurse Specialist: NSG 6610, NSG 6621, NSG
6625, NSG 6627, NSG 6651, NSG 6677.
Family Nurse Practitioner: NSG 6627, NSG 6629, NSG
6676, NSG 6677, NSG 6681, NSG 6683, NSG 6685, NSG 6687.
Gerontological Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist:
NSG 6610, NSG 6627, NSG 6677, NSG 6630, NSG 6633, NSG 6635,
NSG 6637, NSG 6639, BIO 5125.
Nursing Management: NSG 6660, NSG 6661, MGT 6413, MGT
6420, MGT 6430, MGT 6445, MGT 6450, MGT 6455.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner: Adult;
NSG 6610, NSG 6627, NSG 6662, NSG 6663, NSG 6664, NSG 6665, NSG 6666,
NSG 6677, NSG 6678, NSG 6691, BIO 5999.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner: Family;
NSG 6610, NSG 6627, NSG 6629, NSG 6662, NSG 6663, NSG 6664, NSG 6667,
NSG 6668, NSG 6676, NSG 6677, NSG 6678, NSG 6691, BIO 5999.
The program accommodates working professionals and can be completed in one to two years, depending upon the track chosen. Classes are conveniently scheduled and may be offered in the late afternoon, one full day format, or weekends. Some course assignments are done through innovative learning formats such as web-based technology, independent study, audio tapes, or video tapes. The program is also occasionally offered off campus in a regional community that demonstrates a need for master's-prepared nurses.
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