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Master of Science in Nursing |
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The Master of Science in Nursing is an advanced degree combining instruction, research, and public service opportunities for nursing professionals. The program is offered by cohort groups.
M.S.N COURSE PROGRESSION
| Year One – FALL SEMESTER |
| COURSE |
TITLE |
UNITS |
| GNSG 601 |
Theoretical Foundations and Nursing Research |
4 |
| GNSG 602 |
Teaching Faithfully: Communicating with Adult Learners in a Diverse Society |
2 |
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Total Units |
6 |
| SPRING SEMESTER |
| GNSG 605 |
Advanced Assessment and Health Promotion Across the Lifespan |
2 |
| GNSG 605L |
Advanced Assessment and Health Promotion Across the Lifespan Practicum |
2
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| GNSG 604 |
Thesis/Project in Nursing |
1 |
| GNSG 606 |
Advanced Pathophysiology |
3 |
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Total Units |
8 |
| SUMMER SESSIONS |
| GED 670 |
Advanced Educational Psychology |
3
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| GED 672 |
Philosophy of Education |
3 |
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Total Units |
6 |
| Option: |
GNSG 604 Thesis/Project in Nursing |
1 |
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GNSG 610L, 611L, 612L, 613L |
1-3 |
| Year Two – FALL SEMESTER |
| COURSE |
TITLE |
UNITS |
| GNSG 603 |
Healthcare Issues, Ethics and Politics from a Christian Perspective |
2 |
| GNSG 608 |
Development of Educational Programs in Nursing |
3 |
| GNSG 608L |
Nursing Education Role Practicum |
2 |
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Total Units |
7 |
| Option: |
GNSG 604 Thesis/Project |
1 |
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GNSG 610L, 611L, 612L, 613L |
1-3 |
| SPRING SEMESTER |
| GNSG 604 |
Thesis/Project in Nursing |
1-3 |
| GNSG 607 |
Advanced Pharmacology |
3 |
| GNSG 610, 611, 612, or 613 |
Capstone Seminar |
2 |
| GNSG 610L, 611L, 612L, or 613L |
Nursing Practicum |
1-3 |
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Total Units |
5-11 |
| SUMMER SESSIONS |
| GNSG 604 |
Thesis/Project in Nursing |
1-3 |
| GNSG 610L, 611L, 612L, or 613L |
Nursing Practicum* |
1-3 |
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Total Units |
2-6 |
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Nursing Total Units |
40-43 |
| *6 units required for those seeking CNS certification |
M.S.N. CORE COURSES
| COURSE |
TITLE |
UNITS |
| GNSG 601 |
Theoretical Foundations and Nursing Research |
4 |
| GNSG 602 |
Teaching Faithfully: Communicating With Adult Learners in a Diverse Society |
2 |
| GNSG 603 |
Healthcare Issues, Ethics and Politics From a Christian Perspective |
2 |
| GNSG 604 |
Thesis/Project in Nursing (3-3) |
6 |
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Total Units |
14 |
CLINICAL CORE COURSES
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| COURSE |
TITLE |
UNITS |
| GNSG 605 |
Advanced Assessment and Health Promotion |
2 |
| GNSG 605L |
Advanced Assessment and Health Promotion Practicum |
2 |
| GNSG 606 |
Advanced Pathophysiology |
3 |
| GNSG 607 |
Advanced Pharmacology |
3 |
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Total Units |
10 |
| EDUCATION CORE COURSES |
| COURSE |
TITLE |
UNITS |
| GED 670 |
Advanced Educational Psychology |
3 |
| GED 672 |
Philosophy of Education |
3 |
| GNSG 608 |
Development of Educational Programs in Nursing |
3 |
| GNSG 608L |
Nursing Education Role Practicum |
2 |
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Total Units |
11 |
| CLINICAL FOCUS COURSES (ONE REQUIRED) |
| COURSE |
TITLE |
UNITS |
| Select one of the following clinical focus areas: |
| GNSG 610 |
Mental Health Nursing Capstone Seminar |
2 |
| GNSG 610L |
Mental Health Nursing Practicum |
3-6* |
| GNSG 611 |
Medical-Surgical Nursing (Adult) Capstone Seminar |
2 |
| GNSG 611L |
Medical-Surgical Nursing Practicum |
3-6* |
| GNSG 612 |
Gerontological Nursing Capstone Seminar |
2 |
| GNSG 612L |
Gerontological Nursing Practicum |
3-6* |
| GNSG 613 |
Family Health Nursing Capstone Seminar |
2 |
| GNSG 613L |
Family Health Nursing Clinical Practicum |
3-6* |
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Total Units for Degree |
40-43 |
| *6 units required for those seeking CNS certification |
POST-M.S.N CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST CURRICULUM |
| Year One - FAll SEMESTER |
| GNSG 608 |
Development of Educational Programs in Nursing |
3 |
| GNSG 608L |
Nursing Education Role Practicum |
2 |
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Total units |
5 |
| SPRING SEMESTER |
| GNSG 605 |
Advanced Assessment and Health Promotion |
2 |
| GNSG 605L |
Advanced Assessment and Health Promotion Practicum |
2 |
| GNSG 606 |
Advanced Pathophysiology |
3 |
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Total units |
7 |
| SUMMER SESSIONS |
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| GNSG 610L, 611L, 612L, or 613L |
Nursing Practicum |
2 |
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Total units |
2 |
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Year Two - FALL SEMESTER |
| GED 670 |
Advanced Educational Psychology |
3 |
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Total units |
3 |
| SPRING SEMESTER |
| GNSG 607 |
Advanced Pharmacology |
3 |
| GNSG 610, 611, 612, or 613 |
Nursing Specialty Capstone Seminar |
2 |
| GNSG 610L, 611L, 612L, or 613L |
Nursing Practicum |
1 |
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Total Units |
6 |
| SUMMER SESSIONS |
|
| GNSG 610L, 611L, 612L, or 613L |
Nursing Practicum |
3 |
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Total Units |
3 |
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Total Units |
26 |
| Minimum number of units at PLNU |
19 |
| Total number of clinical hours |
400 |
POST-M.S.N NURSE EDUCATOR CERTIFICATE CURRICULUM |
| COURSE |
TITLE |
UNITS |
| Year One - FALL SEMESTER |
| GNSG 602 |
Teaching Faithfully: Communicating With Adult Learners in a Diverse Society |
2 |
| GED 670 |
Advanced Educational Psychology |
3 |
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Total Units |
5 |
| SPRING SEMESTER |
| GNSG 605 |
Advanced Assessment and Health Promotion across the Lifespan Practicum |
2 |
| GNSG 605L |
Advanced Assessment and Health Promotion Practicum |
2 |
| GNSG 606 |
Advanced Pathophysiology |
3 |
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Total Units |
7 |
| SUMMER SESSIONS |
| GED 672 |
Philosophy of Education |
3 |
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Total Units |
3 |
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Year Two - FALL SEMESTER |
| GNSG 608 |
Development of Educational Programs in Nursing |
3 |
| GNSG 608L |
Nursing Education Role Practicum |
2 |
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Total Units |
5 |
| SPRING SEMESTER |
| GNSG 607 |
Advanced Pharmacology |
3 |
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Total Units |
3 |
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Total Units |
23 |
| Minimum number of units at PLNU |
13 |
| Total number of clinical hours |
160 | Courses |
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