BSN pathway to the MSN

Schedule: Our MSN program is designed for the working nurse, with most students working 0.5-0.6 FTE while enrolled in this traditional, on-campus program. Classes have generally been held on one evening and one full day, plus additional hours for practicums. The exception to this has been summer and J-Term courses, as days and times vary. Class dates are subject to change from one year to the next, and none of the classes are offered online. Clinical experiences are usually during the day or evening shift, depending on preceptorship requirements (which are heavier toward the end of the program). We encourage applicants with flexible work schedules to accommodate varying class times and practicums flexible work schedules to accommodate varying class times and practicums.

Program length: 12 – 15 months (not including pre-requisite coursework)

Program start: Fall (early September)

Sample Curriculum

Fall 2024 10 credits
GNUR 525: Theoretical Foundations (3)
GNUR 541: Advanced Health Assessment & Health Promotion (3)
GNUR 544: Advanced Nursing Management of Illness & Disease (4)

January Term 2025 4 credits
GNUR 523: Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse (2)
GNUR 534: Informatics & Nursing Healthcare (2)

Spring 2025 13 credits
GNUR 526: Leadership and Management (3)
GNUR 527: Evaluations and Outcomes Research (3)
GNUR 542: Advanced Pathophysiology & Pharmacology for Nursing Practice (3)
GNUR 531: Clinical Outcomes Management I (4) (for CNL Track)

Summer 2025 10 credits
GNUR 530: Resource Management (3) (For CNL Track)
GNUR 532: Clinical Outcomes Management II (5) (For CNL Track)
GNUR 596: Scholarly Inquiry (2)

Fall 2024 10 credits
GNUR 525: Theoretical Foundations (3)
GNUR 541: Advanced Health Assessment & Health Promotion (3)
GNUR 544: Advanced Nursing Management of Illness & Disease (4)

January Term 2025 4 credits
GNUR 523: Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse (2)
GNUR 534: Informatics & Nursing Healthcare (2)

Spring 2025 15 credits
GNUR 526: Leadership and Management (3)
GNUR 527: Evaluations and Outcomes Research (3)
GNUR 542: Advanced Pathophysiology & Pharmacology for Nursing Practice (3)
GNUR 538: Program Development (3) (for CNE Track)
GNUR 595: Internship (3) (for CNE Track)

Summer 2025 8 credits
GNUR 550: Curriculum, Instruction, and Evaluation (3) (For CNE Track)
GNUR 595: Internship (3) (For CNE Track)
GNUR 596: Scholarly Inquiry (2)