Degree Requirements - MSN

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Degree: Master of Science
Semester Hours: 37-39
Program is completed fully online.

MSN with Leadership and Management Concentration

Core Courses (37 SH)

  • NURS 501 Introduction, Sacred Covenant Conceptual Framework (1 SH)

  • NURS 503 Practice Skills for Conflict Transformation (3 SH)

  • NURS 510 Historical, Philosophical and Theoretical Foundations of Nursing (3 SH)

  • NURS 511 Translational Scholarship for Evidenced-Based Practice (3 SH)

  • NURS 512 Knowledge Development: Informatics, Epidemiology and Outcomes (3 SH)

  • NURS 515 Health Care Delivery System (3 SH)

  • NURS 516 Applications of Legal & Ethical Principles to Healthcare Leadership (3 SH)

  • NURS 620 Safety, Risk Reduction, and Quality Care (4 SH)

  • NURS 622 Nursing Administration Finance (2 SH)

  • NURS 626 Managing in the Complex Healthcare Environment (3 SH)

  • NURS 628 Organizational Behavior (3 SH)

  • NURS 629 Instructional Methodologies for Nurse Leaders (2 SH)

  • NURS 630 Leadership Project (4 SH)

NOTE: For both students taking 1 course or 2 courses per semester, NURS 511 is a prerequisite to NURS 620 which is a prerequisite to NURS 630. In addition, these courses must be taken sequentially in the student’s last year in the program. Finally, all work must be completed or being taken concurrently before one is eligible for enrollment in NURS 630.

MSN with Leadership in Trauma Awareness and Resilience Concentration

Required Courses (39 SH)

  • NURS 501 Introduction, Sacred Covenant Conceptual Framework (1 SH)

  • NURS 510 Historical, Philosophical and Theoretical Foundations of Nursing (3 SH)

  • NURS 511 Translational Scholarship for Evidenced Based Practice (3 SH)

  • NURS 512 Knowledge Development: Epidemiology and Informatics (3SH)

  • NURS 515 Health Care Delivery System (3 SH)

  • NURS 516 Application of Legal and Ethical Principles to Health Care Leadership (3 SH)

  • NURS 620 Safety, Risk Reduction and Quality Care (4 SH)

  • NURS 622 Nursing Administration Finance (2 SH) - optional

  • NURS 628 Systems Approach to Organizational Behavior (3 SH)

  • NURS 630 Leadership Project (4 SH)

  • Trauma-related Courses Option #1/Graduate Certificate in Trauma and Resilience in Healthcare Settings (15 SH)

    • *TRHS 541 Trauma, Restoration and Resilience in Healthcare Settings (3 SH)

    • *TRHS 561 Neurobiology of Trauma (3 SH)

    • *TRHS 571 Self-Care and Resilience for Healthcare Providers (3 SH)

    • *TRHS 621 Trauma-Informed Strategies for Healthcare Providers (3 SH)

    • *TRHS 631 Research in Risk and Resilience (3 SH)

  • Trauma-related Courses Option #2

    • NURS 503 Skills in Conflict Transformation ( 3 SH)

    • Elective options to fulfill the 39 SH requirements for graduation:

      • PAX 540 STAR Level 1 (2-3 SH)

      • PAX 640 STAR Level 2 (2-3 SH)

      • PAX 571 Restorative Justice Principles, Theories, & Applications (3 SH)

      • EDDA 571 Trauma, Restoration, and Resilience in Educational Environments (3 SH)

NOTE: For both students taking 1 course or 2 courses per semester, NURS 511 is a prerequisite to NURS 620 which is a prerequisite to NURS 630. In addition, these courses must be taken sequentially in the student’s last year in the program. Finally, all work must be completed or being taken concurrently before one is eligible for enrollment in NURS 630.

MSN with Leadership and School Nursing Concentration

Core Courses (38 or 39 SH) 

  • EDCC 521 Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution (3 SH) - if not taking NURS 503

  • EDCC 531 Social & Ethical Issues in Education (3 SH)

  • EDDA 571 Trauma Restoration and Resilience in Educational Environment (3 SH)

  • *EDDS 601 Advocacy Issues Within Special Education (3 SH) - or accepted in transfer from another PDE-approved program

  • NURS 501 Introduction to Sacred Covenant Conceptual Framework (1 SH)

  • NURS 503 Practice Skills for Conflict Transformation (3 SH) – if not taking EDCC 521

  • *NURS 504 School Nursing: Legal Mandates (3 SH) - or accepted in transfer from another PDE-approved program

  • *NURS 505 School Nursing: Theory and Diverse Learners (3 SH) - or accepted in transfer from another PDE-approved program

  • *NURS 506 School Nursing Practicum (3 SH) - or accepted in transfer from another PDE-approved program

  • NURS 510 Historical, Philosophical and Theoretical Foundations of Nursing (3 SH)

  • NURS 511 Translational Scholarship for Evidenced Based Practice (3 SH)

  • NURS 620 Safety, Risk Reduction, and Quality Care (4 SH)

  • NURS 628 Systems Approach to Organizational Behavior (3 SH)

  • NURS 630 Leadership Project (4 SH)

*required 12 SH for the PA Department of Education Educational Specialist Level I Certification: School Nurse

NOTE: For both students taking 1 course or 2 courses per semester, NURS 511 is a prerequisite to NURS 620 which is a prerequisite to NURS 630. In addition, these courses must be taken sequentially in the student’s last year in the program. Finally, all work must be completed or being taken concurrently before one is eligible for enrollment in NURS 630.