MSN Program – Leadership and Education for Practice
Curriculum Requirements for Master of Science in Nursing – Leadership and Education for Practice
Program Credit Hours: 42
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Year 1 |
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Fall |
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NRSG 403 ¹ – Theoretical Basis for Program Evaluation and Quality and Improvement |
3 |
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Spring |
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NRSG 414 ¹ – Ethics, Health Policy and Advocacy |
3 |
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NRSG 415 ¹ – Health Care Systems and Organizational Leadership |
3 |
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Summer |
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NRSG 454 ³ – The Influential Nurse Leader |
3 |
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Year 1 Total Credit Hours: |
21 |
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Year 2 |
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Fall |
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NRSG 436 ² – Advanced Pharmacology I |
3 |
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NRSG 420 ³ – Practicum I (120 hours) |
1 |
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Spring |
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NRSG 421 ³ – Practicum II (120 hours) |
1 |
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NRSG 465 ³ – Facilitating Learning (60 practicum hours) |
3 |
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Summer |
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NRSG 466 ³ – Transition to Advanced Professional Practice (60 practicum) |
3 |
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NRSG 468 ³ – Advanced Clinical Knowledge |
2 |
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520 Clinical Practicum hoursCourse work eligible for certifications: CNL and CNEcl |
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Year 2 Total Credit Hours: |
21 |
¹ MS/DNP Core
² MSN/Practice Specific
³ Track Specific (Some courses meet requirements for leadership and education track)
18 credits applied towards DNP (at CSB/SJU).
To complete DNP in Leadership at CSB/SJU: 15 credits (5 classes, 580 additional practicum hours +DNP project).
FAQ for MSN Leadership and Education for Practice
College of Saint Benedict
Saint John’s University
Dr. Jennifer Peterson
Chair, Nursing Department Graduate Programs
CSB Main 457
320-363-5194