Fast-Tracked Pathway to MSN
The Master of Science in Nursing program has a fast-tracked option for registered nurses who hold either an associate nursing degree or a diploma in nursing, have considerable nursing experience, outstanding academic histories, and have a bachelor’s degree in a discipline other than nursing from an accredited College or University.
Prerequisites
The fast-tracked option requires the individual to have 59 credit hours of pre-nursing courses. The individual receives 33 credits for nursing.
The student needs a course in health assessment, nursing research, and a transitions course.
The four hour transition course (450) covers the concepts and theories of baccalaureate nursing as well as essential course content in the area of ethics, practice issues, nursing management concepts, theories, and issues of decision making.
In addition, the individual completes a community health nursing course with 48 hours of clinical practice experience.
The student has the option to present a portfolio of experiences and education for validation of 433 Experience in Clinical Nursing.
Curriculum
Students applying under this option must satisfactorily show evidence of completion of the following prerequisite Liberal Arts and Science course work:
Core Courses
| Subject | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| Humanities Suggested: philosophy, religion, music, art, theatre, history, literature |
6 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences Suggested: anthropology, sociology, psychology, political science, economics |
9 |
| Mathematics Intro to Statistics is required |
3 |
| Physical and Life Sciences A laboratory component is required. Suggested: anatomy and physiology, chemistry, microbiology |
12 |
| Communications Suggested: English composition, speech |
6 |
| General Education (including electives) | 26 |
| Total Prerequisite Credits in Liberal Arts & Science Coursework | 59 |
| Nursing: Professional Credits | 33 |
Required Courses for RN's
RN's in this fast-tracked pathway must meet the following requirements prior to transitioning into the master's program:
| Course | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| 310 - Health Assessment | 3 |
| 318 - Research for Nursing Practice | 3 |
| 425 - Promoting Healthy Communities | 5 |
| 433 - Experience in Clinical Nursing* | 8 |
| 450 - Transition to Advanced Nursing Practice | 4 |
| Total Semester Hours | 23 |
*This course is available for credit through portfolio review. Contact us for more information.