Nursing, MSN: Course Requirements
Students complete a 33-credit (10 courses) MSN in advanced nursing courses with a focus on quality, safety, and leadership, and clinical expertise. The 33-credit MSN program philosophy, purpose, and objectives are aligned with those of the University, the School of Nursing and Health Sciences, The Essentials (AACN, 2021) Advanced-Level Nursing Education, the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties Competencies and Curriculum (NONPF, 2022), Healthy People 2030, and AACN’s Graduate-Level QSEN Competencies: Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes (2022).
MSN Program Outcomes
At the completion of the program, MSN graduates will be able to:
- Synthesize knowledge from nursing, related sciences, and humanities to enhance health care and advance the practice of nursing
- Assume a leadership role in developing and implementing clinical practice programs in the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health
- Design quality improvement and patient safety initiatives to promote culturally responsive and equitable patient-centered care
- Demonstrate the use of scholarly inquiry to investigate, propose, and disseminate resolutions to nursing and healthcare issues and to contribute the body of nursing knowledge
- Analyze current and emerging technologies to support practice and advance knowledge in community health, education, administration, and clinical practices
- Promote change in healthcare delivery systems through an analysis of variables that influence the design and funding of healthcare systems and policy
- Design strategies to promote collaborative relationships in the delivery of healthcare
- Incorporate the concept of social responsibility into practice through a respect for the whole person and concern for the health and welfare of others
MSN Admission Requirements
- Application*
- A BSN from an NLNAC-, ACEN-, CNEA-, or CCNE-accredited nursing program at a regionally accredited institution
- An undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale. Applicants with a GPA below 3.0 may be admitted on a probationary basis. Students admitted on probation will be considered for full admission after satisfactory completion of six credits of graduate coursework with a grade of B in each course
- Current unencumbered Compact State RN license
- Licensure as an unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) in Pennsylvania prior to either Education or Leadership Track clinical hours/practicum
- Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended
- A 250 to 500-word personal statement, with your name as a header, concerning your interest and reason for applying
- Professional résumé
- Interview may be requested by the School of Nursing
*The Holy Family University School of Nursing admission process is based on a holistic review approach. Each applicant is assessed individually, which includes a balanced consideration given to experiences, attributes, academic metrics and how the applicant might contribute value as a Master of Science in Nursing candidate. Each application is reviewed to assure that all students who complete the process are considered.
Program Requirements (30 credits)
Core Course Requirements (12 credits)
Course | Credits |
|---|---|
NURS 620 — Leadership, Role Development, and Foundations of Practice | 3 |
NURS 621 — Research and Evidence Based Practice | 3 |
NURS 622 — Policy, Diversity, and Ethical Issues in Healthcare | 3 |
NURS 623 — Population Health, Health Promotion and Disease prevention | 3 |
3 P’s Course Requirements (9 credits)
Course | Credits |
|---|---|
NURS 626 — Advanced Pathophysiology | 3 |
NURS 627 — Advanced Pharmacology | 3 |
NURS 628 — Advanced Physical Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning | 3 |
Nursing Education Track (12 credits)
Course | Credits |
|---|---|
NURS 660 — Teaching strategies, learning theories and Curriculum design (125 clinical hours) | 3 |
NURS 661 — Assessment and Evaluation in Nursing Education (125 clinical hours) | 3 |
NURS 662 — Education Practicum (250 clinical hours) | 6 |
Leadership Track (12 credits)
Course | Credits |
|---|---|
NURS 665 — Leadership strategies (125 clinical hours) | 3 |
NURS 666 — Finance in nursing practice (125 clinical hours) | 3 |
NURS 667 — Leadership Practicum (250 clinical hours) | 6 |
*All MSN Tracks require 500 clinical hours
This program is now solely online.