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Embark on a transformative journey at Ottawa University with our accelerated online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program. This path not only equips you with the essential skills to elevate patient care but also opens new avenues in your professional journey.
The MSN degree is designed to support your personal and professional aspirations, boosting your earning potential in the process. This fast-paced program nurtures graduates into becoming leaders with a servant's heart in the nursing field, dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of individuals, families, groups, and entire communities across varied settings.
Degree Course Requirements - 36 credit hours
Major Core Courses (18 credits)
- NSRG 7000 TRANSITION TO THE GRADUATE NURSING ROLE (3)
- NSRG 7100 ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (3)
- NSRG 7200 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY (3)
- NSRG 7300 ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT (3)
- NSRG 7400 RESEARCH TO IMPROVE QUALITY & SAFETY FOR GRADUATE NURSING (3)
- NSRG 7500 CULTURAL DIVERSITY, POLICY AND ADVOCACY (3)
Choose one of the following specializations:
Nurse Educator Specialization Courses (18 credits)
- NSRG 7601 FOUNDATIONS FOR NURSE EDUCATOR PRACTICE (3)
- NRSG 7602 TEACHING STRATEGIES FOR TODAY'S NURSE EDUCATOR (3)
- NRSG 7603 CURRICULUM DESIGN & ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES IN NURSING EDUCATION (3)
- NSRG 7604 INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY & SIMULATION IN NURSING EDUCATION (3)
- NSRG 7605 NURSE EDUCATOR PRACTICUM (3)
- NSRG 7606 NURSE EDUCATOR CAPSTONE (3)
Nurse Leadership Specialization Courses (18 credits)
- NSRG 7701 FOUNDATIONS FOR NURSE LEADER PRACTICE (3)
- NSRG 7702 HEALTH INFORMATION & SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT (3)
- NSRG 7703 LEGAL & ETHICAL ISSUES FOR NURSE LEADERS (3)
- NSRG 7704 BUSINESS CONCEPTS FOR NURSE LEADERS (3)
- NSRG 7705 NURSE LEADER PRACTICUM (3)
- NSRG 7706 NURSE LEADER CAPSTONE (3)
For a complete description of the above requirements, please go to the Course Catalog.
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