Program Requirements
For the Master of Science in Nursing, the following are required of graduate students:
| Academic Core Courses | 10 units | |
| GNRS 504 | Bioethics and Health Policy | 3 |
| GNRS 506 | Spiritual Care | 3 |
| GNRS 508A | Research and Theory in Advanced Nursing Practice | 4 |
| Advanced Practice Core Courses | 11 units | |
| GNRS 512 | Advanced Health Assessment and Health Promotion | 4 (3/1) |
| — or — | ||
| GNRS 511 | Advanced Pediatric Health Assessment and Health Promotion | 4 (3/1) |
| GNRS 513 | Advanced Nursing Practice Role | 2 |
| GNRS 515 | Advanced Pathophysiology | 2 |
| GNRS 594 | Pharmacology in Advanced Practice Nursing | 3 |
| Advanced Practice Specialty Tracks | ||
In addition to the academic core and advanced practice core courses, students select their clinical focus in one of the advanced practice clinical specialties: Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Parent-Child Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Parish Nursing (PN), Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP), Nursing Administration, Nursing Education, or one of five combined MSN programs. Students work closely with faculty and clinical preceptors to learn theory and practical skills essential for their advanced practice roles.
Please see below for the descriptions of the advanced practice specialties, the number of course units required for that specialty, and the specialization option courses for each.
| Concluding Courses | 1-3 units | |
| GNRS 514 | Research Proposal Writing (required for thesis) | 2 |
| GNRS 597 | Comprehensive Exam | 1 |
| GNRS 598 | Directed Study/Thesis* | 1 |
Elective Courses
Students may select additional elective courses to support their programs of
study as directed by faculty. In addition, if desired, students may elect an
emphasis in administration or education.
To read more about the electives available, see the online course descriptions listing.
Note: All stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Graduate Catalog for the most current and controlling information.
