Master of Science in Nursing - Clinical Nurse Leader (MSN - CNL)
Course descriptionGeneral Education Requirements for Associate Degree and Diploma Nurses only
Subject Hours
English Composition I and II 6
Theology 3
Philosophy 3
Math 3
Anatomy and Physiology 8
Microbiology 4
Chemistry 4
Social Sciences 9
Other liberal arts courses 6
TOTAL 46 Credit Hours
RN to MSN Bridge Courses for Associate Degree, Diploma Nurses, and non-nursing
Bachelor's degree nurses
Course Hours
NUR 401 Scientific Inquiry 3
NUR 461 Professional Role: Health and Wellness 3
NUR 301 Health Assessment 2
NUR 402 Community as Client 3
NUR 430 Leadership and Management 3
Competency/Transfer Credits for Associate or Diploma Nursing Program 15
TOTAL 29 Credit Hours
* Portfolio or challenge option for selected courses.
MSN Curriculum
Course Hours
NUR 513 Theoretical Foundations for Leadership 3
NUR 514 Applied Research & Evidence-Based Practice 3
NUR 515 Advanced Pharmacology 3
NUR 516 Advanced Nursing Assessment 3
NUR 517 Advanced Pathophysiology 3
NUR 518 Health Care Policy 3
PHL 501 Ethics 3
NUR 520 Clinical Outcomes Management 4
NUR 521 Care Environment Management 4
NUR 511 Academic Clinical Residency 6
NUR 512 Clinical Nurse Leader Project 2
TOTAL 37 Credit Hours
Sample Schedule
Fall
NUR 517 Advanced Pathophysiology 3
NUR 515 Advanced Pharmacology 3
Total Semester Credits 6
Spring
NUR 513 Theoretical Foundations for Leadership 3
NUR 514 Applied Research & Evidence-Based Practice 3
NUR 516 Advanced Nursing Assessment 3
Total Semester Credits 9
Summer
NUR 518 Health Care Policy 3
PHL 501 Organizational Ethics 3
Total Semester Credits 6
Fall
NUR 520 Clinical Outcomes Management 4
NUR 521 Care Environment Management 4
Total Semester Credits 8
Spring
NUR 511 Academic Clinical Residency 6
NUR 512 Clinical Nurse Leader Project 2
Total Semester Credits 8
Total Credits 37