Master of Science in Nursing

There are two specializations available: 

• Case Management-Nursing Administration  
• Primary Care - Adult Nurse Practitioner

Master of Science in Nursing Case Management

The 37 credit curriculum consists of 3 levels. Level 1 contains the core courses which encompass nursing theory, research, current issues, financial concepts and organizational behavior. The core courses provide the foundation for graduate study in nursing and for courses in the specialization and functional areas. Levels 2 and 3 contain the specialization and functional nursing components of the curriculum. These are the role courses. Level 2 emphasizes the clinical and theoretical bases required for nursing case management and administrative practice. Courses focus on case management, client education, clinical management of client aggregates and administration. Level 3 stresses the application of theory and culminates in practica in nursing administration and in case management where role synthesis and role enactment are achieved.

Courses in case management are designed to prepare nurses to coordinate care, provide clinical management for groups of clients and act as client advocates. Students will become knowledgeable about health care delivery systems and the managed care environment; develop expertise in case management models and process, teaching, outcome measurement, and coordinating services and resources for clients.

The functional concentration in nursing administration focuses on preparing graduates for middle and upper level management roles in health care facilities. Students will develop skills in leadership and management, acquire an understanding of organizational design, health care economics, human resource development, and quality improvement tools.

Note: The curriculum consists of 3 levels; students need to complete all courses in level one and be midway in level two before proceeding to the third level.

Master of Science in Nursing Primary Care- Adult Nurse Practitioner

The 39 credit curriculum consists of core, cognate and role courses. The program is divided into 2 levels. Level I contains core and cognate courses which provide the foundation for graduate study in nursing and for the knowledge bases required for advanced practice. Coursework at this level includes: nursing, theory and research, current issues, advanced pathophysiology and health assessment, family systems and client education. In level 2 the courses focus on advanced theory and clinical practice to prepare graduates for the role of adult nurse practitioner. Courses include theory in advanced adult nursing and culminate in practica in advanced adult nursing where role synthesis and role enactment are accomplished.

The adult nurse practitioner program is designed to prepare graduates for advanced practice in primary care as adult nurse practitioners. Students will develop their expertise to assess, diagnose and manage the therapeutic regimens for adult clients with common acute illnesses and stabilized chronic illnesses in primary care settings.