Course description
Gonzaga University’s online Master of Science in Nursing (Online MSN Degree) was crafted to meet the needs of working registered nurses who wish to advance within the nursing field or take their professional calling to a higher level outside of day-to-day nursing practice.
Our innovative online Master’s in Nursing is evidence-based and practice oriented and prepares you for possible advancement as a nurse educator or nurse administrator in as little as two years of study. Through our ground-breaking application of complex adaptive systems theory to the field of nursing, you will develop the skills needed for advanced nursing practice, teaching, management and research. Choose a specialization in Health Systems Leadership or prepare to be a Nurse Educator.
Our online Master of Science in Nursing is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), and a committed staff of distinguished nursing faculty oversee all course content and instruction. Through comprehensive nursing coursework, tailored to accommodate your busy schedule, you will be able to earn your master's degree in nursing and advance in your current nursing career, or open new career paths that utilize your nursing experience.
Nurse Educator Emphasis
Students develop an area of clinical specialization as well as vital skills in curriculum development, teaching-learning strategies, and evaluation. Particular emphasis is placed on tailoring content and presentation to the student’s needs. Practicum experiences take place in a variety of educational settings.
The online MSN Nurse Educator specialization program requires 36 credit hours of graduate coursework.
MS Nursing Online Core Courses (15 Credits)
Nurs 551 Contemporary Delivery of Health Care 3 credits
Nurs 552 Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing 3 credits
Nurs 553 Evidence-Based Practice 3 credits
Nurs 554 Professional Relationships in Advanced Nursing Roles 3 credits
Nurs 555 Nursing Ethics 3 credits
Advanced Nursing Practice Core Courses (21 credits)
523 Pathophysiology Course 3 credits
641E Curriculum Development 3 credits
642E Teaching-Learning Strategies 3 credits
643E Assessment of Student Learning and Evaluation 3 credits
644E Current Issues in Nursing Education and Transition into Nurse Educator Role 3 credits
631E Practicum 1-3 credits
632E Practicum 1-3 credits
633E Practicum 1-3 credits
Practicum Total 6 credits
Health Systems Leadership Emphasis
Students gain the knowledge and proficiency necessary to work in financial and human capital management. Students are also exposed to strategies for responding to the clinical, ethical, and legal issues that arise in administrative roles.
The online MSN Health Systems Leadership specialization requires 36 credit hours of graduate coursework.
MS Nursing Online Core Courses (15 Credits)
Nurs 551 Contemporary Delivery of Health Care 3 credits
Nurs 552 Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing 3 credits
Nurs 553 Evidence-Based Practice 3 credits
Nurs 554 Professional Relationships in Advanced Nursing Roles 3 credits
Nurs 555 Nursing Ethics 3 credits
Advanced Nursing Practice Core Courses (21 credits)
Nurs 641A Nursing Leadership Development 3 credits
Nurs 642A Information and Quality Management 3 credits
Nurs 643A Communication and Relationship Management 3 credits
Nurs 644A Health Care Management: Financial Stewardship and Decision Support/Strategies 3 credits
Nurs 645A Legal, Regulatory, and Ethical Healthcare Environments 3 credits
631A Practicum 1-3 credits
632A Practicum 1-3 credits
633A Practicum 1-3 credits
