MSN Program – Leadership and Education for Practice, 4+1 Option

Curriculum Requirements for Master of Science in Nursing – Leadership and Education for Practice

4+1 Option for Current CSB/SJU Bachelor of Science – Nursing Students

Program Credit Hours: 42

Nurses must know and do more now than everWith increasing expectations and responsibilities, nurses are often required to step in to leadership roles early in their career. Whether you have just graduated with your first nursing degree or have been in practice for a number of years, furthering your education opens new doors to practice, leadership, and education roles. The Master of Science in Nursing program is built on our rich tradition of the liberal arts and Catholic Benedictine values and traditions, offers an innovative graduate program that will expand your nursing practice and prepare you for leadership roles as a preceptor, manager, director, care coordinator, staff educator, and clinical faculty. We seek graduate students who are curious, passionate about nursing, want to expand their nursing skills and lead the next generation of nurses towards providing quality compassionate care.

Eligibility
Application to take graduate course senior year
Tuition cost

Year 1

Fall (Undergraduate Senior Yr)

* NRSG 312 or NRSG 402 Informatics

Spring

* NRSG 317 or NRSG 413 Global Perspectives
* NRSG 318 or NRSG 414 Ethics, Health Policy and Advocacy
* NRSG 319 or NRSG 415 Health Care Systems and Org Leadership

Summer

* NRSG 454 the Influential Nurse Leader
* NRSG 404 Evaluation and Translation of Evidence

Year 1 Total Credit Hours: 18


Year 2

Fall

* NRSG 403 Theoretical Basis for Program Evaluation And Quality Improvement
* NRSG 435 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology
* NRSG 436 Advanced Pharmacology I *NRSG 420 Practicum I (120 hrs)

Spring

* NRSG 439 Advanced Health Assessment
* NRSG 421 Practicum II (240 hrs)
* NRSG 465 Facilitating Learning in the Health Care Environment

Summer

* NRSG 468 Advanced Clinical Knowledge
* NRSG 422 Practicum III (120 hrs)
* NRSG 466 Transition to Advanced Professional Practice (40 Practicum)

520 Clinical Practicum hours
meets requirements to sit for NLN Nurse Education Certificate

Year 2 Total Credit Hours: 24

Biostatistics not required for enrollment. UG Statistics course strongly recommended. Global Health Course include biostatistics content from an epidemiologic prospective.

FAQ for MSN Leadership and Education for Practice, 4+1 Option

Who is this program for?

What are the advantages to taking graduate courses in my senior year?

Cost savings.

*The number and credits of graduate course transfers varies, but is usually limited.

Networking, Experience and Flexibility

Can I still study abroad my senior year?

YES! The NRSG 303 team has provided an exciting opportunity for a study abroad in Zambia for Spring 2025. If this is not an option for you, other outstanding local and perhaps state side opportunities will be open to you as well. There will be no difference in the Fall and Spring immersion offerings for NRSG 303, except for locations abroad.