Master of Science in Nursing

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. The latest schedule of classes is available on-line or through the School of Nursing office.

CORE COURSES

For those entering the program with an R.N. and not a B.S.N., the three courses below must be completed before advancement in the M.S.N. GNSG 600 level courses. These courses are not required for those entering with a B.S.N.

COURSE	TITLE	UNITS
GNSG 501	Writing/Research Inquiry Process	3
GNSG 545	RN to MSN Transition I	4
GNSG 546	RN to MSN Transition II	4
	TOTAL	11
CORE COURSES (REQUIRED FOR ALL M.S.N. STUDENTS)
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 (a-f)	Thesis/Project in Nursing	6
GNSG 605	Advanced Assessment and Health Promotion Across the Lifespan	2
GNSG 605L	Advanced Assessment and Health Promotion Across the Lifespan Practicum	2
GNSG 606	Advanced Pathophysiology	3
GNSG 607	Advanced Pharmacology	3
GNSG 608	Development of Educational Programs in Nursing	3
GNSG 608L	Nursing Education Role Practicum	2
GED 670	Advanced Educational Psychology	3
GED 672	Philosophy of Education	3
Select one series of the following four clinical specialties courses (2) with practicum;3 practicum units required for M.S.N; 6 units required for CNS:
GNSG 610 GNSG 610L	Mental Health Nursing Capstone Seminar & Mental Health Nursing Practicum	2 3-6
GNSG 611 GNSG 611L	Medical-Surgical Nursing (Adult) Seminar & Medical-Surgical Nursing Practicum	2 3-6
GNSG 612 GNSG 612L	Gerontological Nursing Capstone Seminar & Gerontological Nursing Practicum	2 3-6
GNSG 613 GNSG 613L	Family Health Nursing Capstone Seminar & Family Health Nursing Practicum	2 3-6
	Total Required Clinical Hours for M.S.N. (350)
	Total Required Clinical Hours for M.S.N. with CNS (500)
	TOTAL M.S.N. UNITS (R. N. ENTRY)	51
	TOTAL M.S.N. UNITS (R.N. ENTRY) WITH CNS	54
	TOTAL M.S.N. UNITS (B.S.N. ENTRY)	40
	TOTAL M.S.N. UNITS (B.S.N. ENTRY) WITH CNS	43

Post Master of Science in Nursing Clinical Nurse Specialist

Core Courses
COURSE	TITLE	UNITS
GNSG 605	Advanced Assessment and Health Promotion Across the Lifespan	2
GNSG 605L	Advanced Assessment and Health Promotion Across the Lifespan Practicum	2
GNSG 606	Advanced Pathophysiology	3
GNSG 607	Advanced Pharmacology	3
GNSG 608	Development of Educational Programs in Nursing	3
GNSG 608L	Nursing Education Role Practicum	2
GED 670	Advanced Educational Psychology	3
Select one series of the following four clinical specialties courses (2) with practicum (6 units):
GNSG 610 GNSG 610L	Mental Health Nursing Capstone Seminar & Mental Health Nursing Practicum	2 6
GNSG 611 GNSG 611L	Medical-Surgical Nursing (Adult) Seminar & Medical-Surgical Nursing Practicum	2 6
GNSG 612 GNSG 612L	Gerontological Nursing Capstone Seminar & Gerontological Nursing Practicum	2 6
GNSG 613 GNSG 613L	Family Health Nursing Capstone Seminar & Family Health Nursing Practicum	2 6
	Total Required Clinical Hours (500)
	TOTAL UNITS	26
	Minimum Required Units from PLNU (19)

Post Master of Science in Nurse Educator Certificate Curriculum

CORE COURSES
COURSE	TITLE	UNITS
GNSG 602	Teaching Faithfully: Communicating With Adult Learners in a Diverse Society	2
GNSG 605	Advanced Assessment and Health Promotion Across the Lifespan	2
GNSG 605L	Advanced Assessment and Health Promotion Across the Lifespan Practicum	2
GNSG 606	Advanced Pathophysiology	3
GNSG 607	Advanced Pharmacology	3
GNSG 608	Development of Educational Programs in Nursing	3
GNSG 608L	Nursing Education Role Practicum	2
GED 670	Advanced Educational Psychology	3
GED 672	Philosophy of Education	3
	Total Required Clinical Hours (200)
	TOTAL UNITS	23
	Minimum Required Units from PLNU (13)
	Minimum Required Units from PLNU (13)

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