Nursing (M.S.N)

The MSN Program is designed for working nurses who wish to advance their education. Courses are completed one or two at a time over 8 weeks. Tracks are available in education and leadership. The education track would be suitable for nurses wishing to become staff, patient, and community educators or those wishing to pursue an academic career. The leadership track is appropriate for nurses moving into or working in an administrative role. Students will complete 50 structured internship hours while completing coursework in their selected track.

Program Policies

  • Admission
    • Applicants must meet admission requirements as outlined in the Academic Catalog as well as graduating with a grade point average of at least 3.0 in their BSN program.
    • Applicants not meeting the grade point average requirement can be admitted on a probationary basis. Two sequential semesters with a grade point average of 3.0 is needed to return to good academic standing. A student must be in good academic standing within 4 semesters.
    • Students holding an associate degree in nursing will need to complete the RN-MSN Bridge prior to beginning the MSN program.
    • Graduates of Coker University’s RN-MSN Bridge will automatically be admitted to the MSN program provided their grade point average in the Bridge Program is 3.0.
  • Progression
    • Graduate students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.00 (“B” average). Six semester hours of coursework in which a grade of “C” is received may count toward the completion of degree requirements.

Program Outcomes

1. Knowledge for Nursing Practice

Synthesize advanced nursing theories, research, and scientific principles to develop innovative solutions for complex healthcare challenges.

2. Person-Centered Care

Plan evidence-based, person-centered care to address health disparities and optimize patient outcomes across diverse populations.

3. Population Health

Evaluate social, economic, and environmental determinants of health to lead population-focused interventions and policy development.

4. Scholarship for the Nursing Discipline

Appraise scientific research into clinical practice to improve patient care and healthcare systems.

5. Quality and Safety

Evaluate quality improvement and patient safety initiatives using data analytics, healthcare informatics, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

6. Interprofessional Partnerships

Collaborate with interprofessional teams to drive innovation, improve healthcare outcomes, and promote collaborative practice.

7. Systems-Based Practice

Analyze healthcare policies, organizational structures, and financial models to advocate for ethical and equitable healthcare delivery.

8. Informatics and Technology

Integrate healthcare informatics, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies to optimize clinical decision-making and patient care.

9. Professionalism and professional identity formation

Prioritize ethical, legal, and professional nursing standards that lead to transformative change in healthcare practice and policy.

10. Personal, professional and leadership development

Participate in activities and self-reflection that foster personal health, resilience, and well-being; students will contribute to life-long learning; and students will support the acquisition of nursing expertise and the assertion of leadership.

 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Nursing Requirements

CURRICULUM CORE

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
NUR 502Advanced Practice Roles

3

NUR 511Healthcare Informatics, Technology & Com

3

NUR 522Methods of Scientific Inquiry

3

NUR 524Application of Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing

3

Education Track

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
NUR 602Foundations of Nursing Education

3

NUR 612Adv Clinical Concepts: Integrated Pract

3

NUR 613Curriculum Development and Program Eval

3

NUR 622Technology, Innovation, & Remediation

3

NUR 632Assessment, Measurement & Stud Eval

3

NUR 633Teaching and Learning Practices in NE

3

Leadership Track

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
BUS 560Creating an Ethical Organization

3

BUS 641Leadership & Team Management

3

BUS
600-level Elective

3

NUR 641Leading Change & Innovation

3

NUR 651Healthcare Systems & Reimbursement

3

NUR 671Ensuring Quality & Reporting Outcomes

3

Total Credit Hours: 30-49

*Includes 50 internship hours while completing courses in the selected track