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Master's in Nursing

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— Cheryl Loetscher

MS in Nursing Online Curriculum

Gonzaga offers the Online Master of Science in Nursing degree emphasizing development of Nursing Administrators and Nurse Educators.

Nurse Educator Curriculum — Nurses in this option are prepared to work as educators in academic, hospital, and community-based settings.

Health Systems Leadership Curriculum — Nurses in this option are prepared to assume administrative positions in inpatient, outpatient, and community-based settings.

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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
Practicum Total 6 credits

If you want to advance your nursing career, request more information or call us today at (866) 295-3105 to learn more about our MS in Nursing online program.